Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Aaron Harrison

Aaron Harrison

Aaron Harrison is a Director of Advisory in Gartner's Information Technology Leaders practice. Mr. Harrison advises Application, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Engineering Leaders on subjects such as agile, modernization, API strategy, application rationalization, business architecture, creating ARB / CAB, test automation, metrics, coordinating product lines, team and org management and change, project to product transformation, as well as skills and competencies within Applications orgs. As an Advisor with over 25 years professional experience within the IT industry, he's adept at translating between technologists and the C-Suite.

Aaron Harrison is a Director of Advisory in Gartner's Information Technology Leaders practice. Mr. Harrison advises Application, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Engineering Leaders on subjects such as agile, modernization, API strategy, applica... Show more

Aniruddha Dhole

Aniruddha Dhole

A dynamic Quality and Design Assurance professional whose career has been dedicated to elevating product quality and regulatory compliance within the complex MedTech and Bio-Pharmaceutical sectors. Aniruddha's deep technical background allows him to serve as an authoritative subject matter expert on critical industry standards, including ISO 14971 risk assessment, EU MDR transition, and US FDA regulations.

My experience includes leading cross-functional teams to define, validate, and launch new products, managing the complete Design History File (DHF) lifecycle, and implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to reduce manufacturing defects. Proficient in quality methodologies like FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Gage R&R, Aniruddha excels at transforming non-conformance issues into streamlined, compliant processes. Currently serving as a Design Quality Engineer, he brings immediate, real-world insight into process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintaining a robust quality system.

A dynamic Quality and Design Assurance professional whose career has been dedicated to elevating product quality and regulatory compliance within the complex MedTech and Bio-Pharmaceutical sectors. Aniruddha's deep technical background allows him to ... Show more

Christian Marvelous

Christian Marvelous

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer and proofreading.

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer... Show more

Rosh Perumpully Ramadass

Rosh Perumpully Ramadass

Rosh Ramadass is an accomplished Principal Engineer and cloud architect based in San Jose, California, with over 20 years of experience in building scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. Currently serving as Principal Engineer at Zscaler, Rosh specializes in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and cloud infrastructure optimization.
Throughout his distinguished career, Rosh has demonstrated exceptional expertise across multiple cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. His technical proficiency spans container technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, microservice architectures, and modern DevOps practices. He holds an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification, underscoring his deep cloud expertise.
At Zscaler, Rosh leads groundbreaking initiatives including the design and implementation of the Workload Observability Metrics Pipeline Platform, leveraging AI and machine learning for automated issue analysis and remediation. His innovative approach has significantly improved application reliability and reduced system downtime.
During his 13-year tenure at Juniper Networks as Principal Engineer, Rosh architected AWS-based deployment solutions, pioneered GitOps workflows, and developed AI-driven network policy automation frameworks. His contributions to cloud security, chaos engineering, and multi-cloud Kubernetes management have been instrumental in advancing Juniper's cloud-native offerings.
Rosh's innovation extends beyond implementation to intellectual property creation. He holds a US patent for "Optimistic concurrency control for managed network devices" (Patent no: 10,567,223 B1) and has another patent pending for "Network policy generation for continuous deployment," demonstrating his ability to solve complex technical challenges at scale.
His earlier roles at Novell and Sify provided a strong foundation in identity management, enterprise application development, and messaging systems. Throughout these positions, he consistently delivered solutions that enhanced security, improved performance, and streamlined operations.
With expertise in technologies ranging from Terraform and SaltStack to Prometheus and Grafana, Rosh combines deep technical knowledge with strategic thinking. His ability to analyze critical business needs and devise innovative solutions has made him a valuable asset in achieving organizational objectives across integrated global operational frameworks.
Rosh holds a Master of Computer Applications and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Madras, Chennai.

Rosh Ramadass is an accomplished Principal Engineer and cloud architect based in San Jose, California, with over 20 years of experience in building scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. Currently serving as Principal Engineer at Zsca... Show more

Franco Perduca

Franco Perduca

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies.
I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Italian conferences.
The main activities I’m involved in are: Analysis / Development /Optimization of Analytics infrastructure Performance Tuning design and implementation and ETL/ELT design and implementation on Azure

Apart from my professional activities, cycling (road) addicted

Specialties
Analytics, Data Virtualization ,IoT ,Azure

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies. I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Ita... Show more

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems. Specializing in cloud-native platforms, AI and IoT solutions for satellite-based internet systems, Sai has consistently spearheaded transformative projects that blend advanced distributed systems, edge computing, modular microservices, resilient data clouds, and GenAI autonomous agents to drive strategic outcomes.
As Principal Engineer Software at ST Engineering IDirect Inc., Sai led the design and deployment of the Intuition Intelligent Cloud Native Platform—a unified solution enabling containerized and virtualized network functions to run seamlessly across on-premises data centers and public clouds. His pioneering work in integrating generative AI agentic frameworks with retrieval-augmented generation and advanced LLM fine-tuning has automated routine tasks and driven intelligent decision-making, significantly improving operational decision accuracy while substantially reducing costs.
Throughout his career, Sai has implemented robust security frameworks using industry-standard protocols while transforming legacy architectures into event-driven microservices that optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs. His collaborative approach with satellite operators, external technology partners, and regulatory bodies has ensured compliance with industry standards while aligning technical strategies with market innovations.
He actively contributed to the AI research community as a Program Committee member and peer reviewer for prestigious international conferences, most recently the European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2025) , the 2025 IEEE Computer Society Enterprise Generative AI Summit and IEEE UEMCON among others. In addition, I have served as a judge for leading technology awards and hackathons such as the Globee Awards and the Industry Mover Awards, Raptors Hackathons helping to recognize and celebrate innovation across the industry.

Prior to his current role, Sai contributed his expertise at Hughes Network Systems, where he enhanced the HughesNet Jupiter System by developing advanced caching, compression, and DNS optimization features. His innovations significantly reduced satellite bandwidth usage and improved web page load times, directly enhancing user experience and overall system responsiveness.
Sai holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His professional credentials include AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, AWS Certified Developer Associate, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, and Certified Scrum Master certifications.
With proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Scala, Go), extensive experience with GenAI frameworks, and expertise in cloud-native architecture, Sai continues to drive innovation at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance dist... Show more

Srinivasa Susrutha Kumar Nayudu Ambati

Srinivasa Susrutha Kumar Nayudu Ambati

Srinivasa Ambati is a results-driven IT leader with over 18 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, and administering software applications across diverse analytical platforms and multi-cloud environments. With deep expertise in SAS, SAS Viya, AWS, Hadoop, Big Data, Python, and cutting-edge AI-based tools, he has successfully led large-scale architecture implementations, system upgrades, and migration strategies for enterprise-level organizations. Srinivasa possesses a strong command of cloud technologies spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, along with extensive proficiency in data warehousing, ETL processes, RDBMS, and business intelligence solutions.

Currently serving as Engineer Lead at Elevance/Anthem Inc., he spearheads the creation of scalable and secure data solutions that power analytics, business intelligence, and advanced AI applications. His responsibilities encompass establishing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, designing fault-tolerant architectures, and optimizing high-performance data processing pipelines. Over his career, Srinivasa has demonstrated exceptional ability in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineers to translate complex business requirements into efficient, sustainable technical solutions.

His earlier roles at Cognizant, IBM, and Synova Innovative Technologies further strengthened his skills in system administration, architecture modernization, and high-availability infrastructure design. Srinivasa is known for delivering innovative solutions—ranging from LSF-based SAS GRID architectures to advanced cloud-based analytics platforms—and ensuring systems meet stringent security and compliance standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP-certified project manager, and SAS Base Certified professional, Srinivasa combines strong technical acumen with leadership excellence, ensuring that data-driven systems not only meet current needs but are also future-ready. His career reflects a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence in the rapidly evolving data and analytics landscape.

Srinivasa Ambati is a results-driven IT leader with over 18 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, and administering software applications across diverse analytical platforms and multi-cloud environments. With deep expertise in SAS... Show more

Praneel Madabushini

Praneel Madabushini

Praneel Madabushini is a highly skilled Senior DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in cloud and on-premise environments, specializing in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud technologies. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and AWS EKS Subject Matter Expert, he possesses advanced expertise in containerization, continuous integration, and infrastructure automation.

Throughout his career, Praneel has played a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies by designing and implementing automated, scalable solutions, particularly leveraging tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. He has a proven track record of delivering secure and efficient cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless application deployment and management.

Praneel’s current role at Nvidia Corporation involves developing automated service deployments and optimizing Kubernetes infrastructure, while his previous experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on providing expert support for container services, including ECS and EKS. With a strong background in troubleshooting complex production issues and a commitment to continuous improvement, Praneel is known for his ability to work collaboratively across teams to implement tailored solutions. He holds a Master's degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

Praneel Madabushini is a highly skilled Senior DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in cloud and on-premise environments, specializing in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud technologies. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and AWS EKS Su... Show more

Jorge Sánchez López

Jorge Sánchez López

Impulsando el cambio desde la acción, acumulo más de 35 años de experiencia liderando proyectos estratégicos en empresas del sector tecnológico, industrial, servicios y tercer sector. Ha acompañado a cientos de equipos y líderes en su evolución hacia modelos más ágiles, humanos y sostenibles.

Fundador de Agile DISruptivo (ADIS), evento internacional con +30 expertos y cientos de asistentes. En la primera Edición, sigue creciento con mas ediciones.

Mentor y catalizador de procesos de cambio en organizaciones complejas y ecosistemas digitales.

Ha dirigido iniciativas de transformación en empresas de telecomunicaciones, salud, e-commerce, servicios públicos, empresas y organizaciones sociales.

Especialidades
- Agile Coaching y Liderazgo Adaptativo
- Transformación cultural y gestión del cambio
- Innovación empresarial y metodologías disruptivas
- OKRs, Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking, Agile HR
- Ciberseguridad, calidad y gestión IT (ISO 27001, ITIL, PRINCE2)

Formador y Embajador del Conocimiento
- CEO y Co-Fundador de Mobiliza Consulting & Academy
- Formador oficial certificado por Scrum Manager, CertiProf, PECB
- Cibercooperante INCIBE y Embajador CertiProf
- Máster en Formación del Profesorado y Licenciado en Informática (UPV)
- Colegiado COIICV e ISACA

Misión
Facilitar que organizaciones y profesionales prosperen en entornos inciertos, aplicando metodologías ágiles, inteligencia colectiva y liderazgo transformador. Cree firmemente que escuchar, co-crear y experimentar son los pilares de la evolución real.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨 𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐬:
Blog: Mobiliza Academy
YouTube: AgileValencia
Certificaciones: Scrum Manager, Certiprof, PECB

Impulsando el cambio desde la acción, acumulo más de 35 años de experiencia liderando proyectos estratégicos en empresas del sector tecnológico, industrial, servicios y tercer sector. Ha acompañado a cientos de equipos y líderes en su evolución hacia... Show more

Esteban Andrés

Esteban Andrés

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers Show more

Marco Di Gennaro

Marco Di Gennaro

Marco Di Gennaro is a researcher and entrepreneur in artificial intelligence, with a strong background in theoretical physics. He holds a PhD from the University of Liège, where he specialized in condensed matter physics. After several years working at the intersection of industry and research, Marco founded ATOM - a venture specialised in Materials Informatics, and successively he become CTO at DTSC, where he created BRAIN (Belgian Research lab for AI in INdustry), the R&D arm of DT Services and Consulting.

As CTO in AI, Marco leads innovative projects in digital twins, smart mobility, and explainable AI, while fostering collaborations with universities, startups, and public institutions. His focus is on bridging academic excellence and industrial impact through the “Research as a Service (RaaS)” model, enabling companies to explore advanced AI topics without internal R&D teams.

Marco is also an advocate for applied AI, open collaboration, and sustainable innovation ecosystems in Belgium and beyond.

Marco Di Gennaro is a researcher and entrepreneur in artificial intelligence, with a strong background in theoretical physics. He holds a PhD from the University of Liège, where he specialized in condensed matter physics. After several years working ... Show more

Alessandro Romano

Alessandro Romano

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding.

I'm currently an Engineering Manager at Mollie, where I focus on helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding. I'm currently an Engineering Ma... Show more

George Bryant

George Bryant

George is a Microsoft industry veteran, spanning over two decades of the ever changing and fluctuating data platform world. George is accustomed to seeing the world through multiple lenses as his roles have spanned the gambit of junior analyst all the way through to architect, enterprise and solutions advisory, executive, and eventually Microsoft Platform (now former) business owner. Having been involved with now hundreds of solutions and projects, George's perspectives are expansive and high adept at pattern recognition.

While no industry focus has ever been apparent, George has spent recent times primarily in the logistics, trucking, IoT and Telematics vertical where he feels data and process are at their least predictable and therefore most challenging.

George is a Microsoft industry veteran, spanning over two decades of the ever changing and fluctuating data platform world. George is accustomed to seeing the world through multiple lenses as his roles have spanned the gambit of junior analyst all th... Show more

John Nwoye

John Nwoye

I am Nwoye John Ifeanyi, a results-driven professional dedicated to driving meaningful impact through my work. With a strong foundation in Geology (BSc, Second Class Upper Division), I have developed expertise in energy research, management consulting, market research analysis, and community engagement.
As a passionate advocate for social change, I focus on promoting policy changes that benefit society. My research and presentation experience, with over 10 accepted papers at 5+ international conferences, showcases my expertise in energy, policy, and community engagement.
Professionally, I am currently working part-time as an Engineering Geologist at Jonjoe Geotechnical Consult Nigeria Limited and part-time as a Procurement/Assistant HSE Officer at Pentland Energy Limited.
I am committed to holistic community service and support, driven by my training in mental health awareness and certification as a First Aider (Red Cross). As an ALX Fellow and LEAP Africa Alumnus, I am dedicated to leadership, social impact, and empowering others.

I am Nwoye John Ifeanyi, a results-driven professional dedicated to driving meaningful impact through my work. With a strong foundation in Geology (BSc, Second Class Upper Division), I have developed expertise in energy research, management consultin... Show more

Dr. Gururaj HL

Dr. Gururaj HL

Dr. Gururaj H L currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He holds a Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi 2019. He has 13 years of teaching and research experience at both UG and PG level. He is a professional member of ACM. He is the founder of Wireless Internetworking Group (WiNG) a research community. He is a senior member of IEEE Computer Society and Lifetime member of Cryptology Society of India. Dr. Gururaj appointed as ACM Distinguish Speaker (2018-2021) by ACM US council, and he is one among 15 speakers across India. He received YOUNG SCIENTIST International Travel Grant from SERB, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India in December 2016. He also received BEST PROJECT GUIDE awards consecutively for four years at Malnad College of Engineering, India during 2015, 2016 and 2017. He worked as Special Issue Editor of MDPI and Guest Editor of Multimedia Springer Journal. He also worked as Special editor for IoP Conference proceedings (AICDMB-2021). He has published 13 Edited Books at Springer, Taylor and Francis, IGI global and IET publishers. He is an Editorial Board member of various International Journals. He has published more than 150 research papers in peer reviewed international journals and book chapters. He has presented more than 60 papers at various international Conferences and received BEST PAPER awards. He has granted with one Australian patent, Indian design patent and one Indian copyright. He worked as reviewer for various journals and conferences. He has delivered more than 500 technical talks across globe to name a few ACM Distinguished Talk at IIT Kanpur in 2019, Plenary Talk at NIT Surat in 2020, Keynote Speaker at UPDATE Europe Conference in 2020. He is also serving as Advisory committee member of Cyber Security Council of India and Subject expert at Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Mysuru, Government of Karnataka. He has honored as Session chair, Keynote Speaker, TPC member, Advisory committee member at National and International Seminars, Workshops and Conferences across Globe. He received grants from SERB-DST, CSIR and AICTE (Government of India) to organize International Conferences and Seminars. He has International Collaboration with top-notch researchers from University of Maryland, University of Texas, University of Houston and many more. His research interests include Block Chain Technology, Cyber Security, Wireless Senor Network, Ad-hoc networks, IOT, Data Mining, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

Dr. Gururaj H L currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He holds a Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, ... Show more

Favour Chinemerem Nwachukwu

Favour Chinemerem Nwachukwu

Favour Nwachukwu is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitchpay with a strong background in QA, performance engineering, and AI research. She has led quality efforts for mobile, web, and AI-powered platforms across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States, specializing in building robust test automation frameworks, performance testing, and CI/CD integration. Beyond QA, she is passionate about human-centered AI and is currently developing a Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) system that detects emotions from speech in real time to support caregivers, educators, and customer support teams. Favour is also an active community contributor, mentor, and writer who shares insights on web performance, quality engineering, and the future of emotionally aware AI.

Favour Nwachukwu is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitchpay with a strong background in QA, performance engineering, and AI research. She has led quality efforts for mobile, web, and AI-powered platforms across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States... Show more

Kari Adams

Kari Adams

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Divya Chaudhary

Divya Chaudhary

Divya Chaudhary is an accomplished Software Development Manager at Amazon with over a decade of experience in building scalable distributed systems and leading high-performing engineering teams. Currently based in Seattle, she manages a team of 10 engineers focused on revolutionizing Amazon Devices' sales and marketing operations through innovative technical solutions.
Since joining Amazon in December 2020, Divya has driven major business impact by leading the development of Axiom, a sales planning system for Amazon Devices that uses advanced inventory forecasting and price optimization algorithms. Axiom supports sales, portfolio, and inventory planning—unlocking $90 million in annual savings through automation, cost reduction and data-driven pricing recommendations. Divya also led the creation of enterprise mechanisms for pricing execution with automated workflows and ML-based anomaly detection, achieving a 98% reduction in pricing errors and mitigating $19 million in financial risk.
Prior to Amazon, Divya served as Technical Lead and Software Development Manager at Zulily, where she led the architectural transformation of a monolithic payment system into a Service-Oriented Architecture. Her expertise in payment systems integration enabled the processing of over $2 billion in annual credit card transactions and the development of a smart-pay installment system handling $300+ million yearly.
Divya's technical journey began at BlackRock, where she designed fault-tolerant distributed servers processing millions of real-time securities inventory requests daily. Her innovative reconciliation framework reduced manual effort by 80%, demonstrating her commitment to operational excellence.
With a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Divya combines strong technical expertise in Java, Python, AWS, and distributed systems with exceptional leadership abilities. She is passionate about fostering team growth, having mentored six engineers to promotions while establishing hackathons, tech debt prioritization processes, and mentorship programs.
Known for her strategic thinking and collaborative approach, Divya excels at bridging the gap between technical innovation and business value. She continues to drive impactful solutions that solve real-world problems while building and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential in the ever-evolving technology landscape.

Divya Chaudhary is an accomplished Software Development Manager at Amazon with over a decade of experience in building scalable distributed systems and leading high-performing engineering teams. Currently based in Seattle, she manages a team of 10 en... Show more

Ashwin Kathaperumal

Ashwin Kathaperumal

Ex-founder turned VC professional — sourced 300+ startups, deployed ₹3.5 Cr ($420K), and raised ₹7 Cr ($840K). I back bold ideas with founder-first insight and offer a distinct perspective from India, acting as a bridge for global ventures seeking to expand into the Indian market

I’m an ex-EV founder turned startup scout and fund manager, blending deep-tech insight with on-ground ecosystem execution.

For the past two years, I’ve served as Incubation Manager at Vishnu Foundation TBI, where I’ve sourced 100+ startups, deployed ~$500k (₹3.5 Cr) across 15 deals, and helped raise ~$900k (₹7 Cr) in government funding under national startup schemes.

Alongside fund operations, I’ve successfully onboarded 9+ investors and forged 6+ strategic partnerships with incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem enablers — expanding our funding network and support infrastructure for startups. I also lead investment operations end-to-end: coordinating with ICs and legal teams for term sheets, managing founder communication, and tracking portfolio milestones. Additionally, I design and execute investor-facing demo days and conclaves to connect capital with innovation.

Ex-founder turned VC professional — sourced 300+ startups, deployed ₹3.5 Cr ($420K), and raised ₹7 Cr ($840K). I back bold ideas with founder-first insight and offer a distinct perspective from India, acting as a bridge for global ventures seeking to... Show more

Léo Oliveira

Léo Oliveira

Engenheiro de Dados no Itau com experiência em desenvolvimento de pipelines usando várias tecnologias, incluindo AWS, Docker, SQL, Python e Pyspark. Possuo habilidades em infraestrutura como código (IaC) com Serverless framework e CDK, bem como em versionamento de código com Git usando GitHub e Bitbucket. Tenho experiência em arquitetura de pipelines para ingestão de dados diários e habilidades interpessoais que incluem extroversão, busca constante por adquirir e compartilhar conhecimento, ambição e entrega de resultados.

Engenheiro de Dados no Itau com experiência em desenvolvimento de pipelines usando várias tecnologias, incluindo AWS, Docker, SQL, Python e Pyspark. Possuo habilidades em infraestrutura como código (IaC) com Serverless framework e CDK, bem como em ve... Show more

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

Marissa Haugh

Marissa Haugh

Marissa Haugh's career reflects a life built on dedication to others. With a background that extends across child development, healthcare, and wellness, she has embraced opportunities to serve in many different ways. Now living in Oceanport, New Jersey, she continues to guide people toward healthier lives through fitness and nutrition, drawing on the knowledge and experience gained from years of education and professional practice.

Her academic path demonstrates her strong commitment to lifelong learning. After completing high school, Marissa attended the University of Rhode Island, earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. This program gave her valuable insight into human growth across the lifespan, preparing her to support children and families in many contexts. In 2001, she added a Certificate in Fine Arts and Foundation from Parsons’ School of Design, highlighting her creative abilities. She later pursued graduate study at Bank Street College, earning a Master of Science in Child Life in 2003. These studies combined scientific knowledge with creativity, shaping her approach to child development and care.

Her work began during her college years. She first served as a daycare leader and became a caseworker for Talbot Perkins Children’s Services in Brooklyn, where she supported adoption and foster care services. Around the same time, she worked as the Lead Camp Counselor at Epiphany Nursery School Camp, designing creative projects and managing daily classroom activities. These early roles gave her direct experience with children and allowed her to practice leadership, organization, and empathy.

In 1998, she accepted the position of Head Teacher at Trevor Day School in New York City. She managed classroom activities, adapted teaching methods to meet student needs, and worked closely with families to promote learning. After completing her graduate degree, she transitioned into healthcare. At Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, she became a Child Life Specialist, serving children in pediatric units. She worked with young patients facing serious illnesses such as cancer, asthma, cystic fibrosis, HIV/AIDS, and those undergoing transplants. Her role emphasized therapeutic interventions and family support during hospitalizations.

Her work in child development expanded further at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, where she served as an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist. She conducted developmental assessments for infants and toddlers up to age three, designing interventions that encouraged growth and progress. She also worked closely with families to ensure children received the support they needed. Since 2001, she has been a member of the Child Life Council, maintaining her long-term commitment to the field.

2017 Marissa expanded into health and fitness, completing a Certificate in Fitness and Nutrition from the Academy of Sports Medicine. She then founded FIT, FULL, AND FOCUSED in Oceanport, New Jersey, where she offers personalized nutrition and fitness coaching. She works with clients to assess eating habits, health conditions, and fitness levels, developing customized plans to encourage healthier choices. Her approach emphasizes education, helping clients understand nutrition science, food preparation, and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Her personal dedication to fitness further supports her coaching. She has run marathons, participated in CrossFit competitions, and participated in endurance events such as Tough Mudder and Spartan races. These experiences give her practical knowledge of discipline and perseverance, which she shares with her clients.

Through her work, Marissa Haugh has consistently chosen paths that allow her to help others. From children in hospitals and classrooms to adults seeking healthier lifestyles, she has positively impacted them by combining education, compassion, and personal experience. Her journey demonstrates how service and knowledge can shape a meaningful and lasting career.

Marissa Haugh's career reflects a life built on dedication to others. With a background that extends across child development, healthcare, and wellness, she has embraced opportunities to serve in many different ways. Now living in Oceanport, New Jers... Show more

Adithi Bhat

Adithi Bhat

Adithi identifies as a life-long learner with a particular passion for cybersecurity and quantum computing.

Adithi identifies as a life-long learner with a particular passion for cybersecurity and quantum computing. Show more

Dread One

Dread One

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Jose A. Lobato

Jose A. Lobato

After spending ten years working on embedded systems, primarily using C++, I joined the Apple ecosystem in 2010. Since then, I have been focused on developing applications for iOS and macOS. Over the past decade, I have worked for various companies, including DxO in France, Teamwork in Ireland, and Kape Technologies. In each role, I have contributed to enhancing their architecture and advancing their projects to a higher level of maintainability.

After spending ten years working on embedded systems, primarily using C++, I joined the Apple ecosystem in 2010. Since then, I have been focused on developing applications for iOS and macOS. Over the past decade, I have worked for various companies, ... Show more

Jonathan W Lowe

Jonathan W Lowe

Analytics strategist-builder with 30 years of hands-on technical and leadership experience. Envisions, sells, builds and manages fresh approaches to data-driven decision making for biopharma, agriculture, supply chain and telecom clients. Unlocks value rapidly by bridging business and technical cultures. Thrives when growing new teams.

Analytics strategist-builder with 30 years of hands-on technical and leadership experience. Envisions, sells, builds and manages fresh approaches to data-driven decision making for biopharma, agriculture, supply chain and telecom clients. Unlocks val... Show more

Mido Rima

Mido Rima

I am Sharif Mohammad, the CEO of Valeria Games.

Since founding the company in 2021, I have leveraged my extensive experience in Web 2.0 to foster a stimulating work culture that motivates our team. At Valeria Games, we prioritize passion and dedication over mere experience and talent. Our ambition extends beyond participating in the NFT Gaming revolution; we aim to be at the forefront of shaping it.

Despite the demands of my role, I remain committed to an active lifestyle, enjoying sports, and relishing online gaming sessions with long-time friends as a delightful means of relaxation and connection.

I am Sharif Mohammad, the CEO of Valeria Games. Since founding the company in 2021, I have leveraged my extensive experience in Web 2.0 to foster a stimulating work culture that motivates our team. At Valeria Games, we prioritize passion and dedic... Show more

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam is an innovative, results-driven and PMP Certified Program Manager with over 18 years of global IT experience. She has established herself as a leader in digital transformation, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise modernization across financial services, retail, and consumer industries. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated proven success in managing multi-million-dollar programs while being recognized for her strategic vision, stakeholder alignment, cross-functional team leadership, and ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Currently serving as a Program Manager at Recode Solution INC in Houston, Texas, Meenu leads and manages end-to-end delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Snowflake data warehouse projects across enterprise environments for CONNS HomePlus. She oversees an enterprise-wide RPA automation program that drives transformation across multiple business units, managing a portfolio of over 40 automation projects while leading a team of more than 15 cross-functional professionals. Her strategic initiatives have resulted in significant operational improvements, including 40% efficiency gains through RPA implementation and 30% increases in data processing efficiency through Snowflake implementations.
Meenu's technical expertise spans cloud data platforms including Snowflake, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with automation tools like Automation Anywhere. She has successfully spearheaded major cloud migrations, including the transition of legacy Hadoop systems to AWS EMR, Glue, S3, and Lambda, delivering 30-50% productivity gains and over $100,000 in annual cost savings. Her work in automating loan deferment workflows and migrating Customer Account Management platforms has reduced processing times from 24 hours to just 1 hour.
Prior to her current role, Meenu served as a Project Manager at Stellar Software and spent over a decade as a Technology Lead at Infosys Limited, where she supported global trade finance applications for Royal Bank of Scotland. During her tenure at Infosys, she successfully automated barcode billing systems, improved billing accuracy, and reduced invoice processing time by 80%. She also led complex application migrations and developed interfaces for processing unique format files between systems.
Meenu holds an MBA in Human Resources from Madras University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Panimalar Engineering College. Her professional achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, including the International Technology Rising Star of 2015 from the Women of STEM Color Association, multiple Spot awards for best performance at Infosys, Spotlight awards at Recode Solution, and a Golden Stamp award for maintaining exceptional engagement levels. Her expertise in combining technical knowledge with strategic business acumen makes her a valuable leader in driving organizational transformation and operational excellence.

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam is an innovative, results-driven and PMP Certified Program Manager with over 18 years of global IT experience. She has established herself as a leader in digital transformation, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise ... Show more

Patrick Murimi

Patrick Murimi

Patrick Murimi: A Rising Star in Frontend Development

Patrick Murimi is a highly motivated frontend developer with over a year of professional experience and a proven track record of success. His technical skills and academic achievements make him a valuable asset for any team.

Patrick's combination of technical expertise, academic achievements, and leadership qualities make him a strong candidate for any company seeking a talented and passionate frontend developer.

Patrick Murimi: A Rising Star in Frontend Development Patrick Murimi is a highly motivated frontend developer with over a year of professional experience and a proven track record of success. His technical skills and academic achievements make hi... Show more

Jaydeep Taralkar

Jaydeep Taralkar

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and cloud engineering solutions.
Throughout his distinguished career at leading financial institutions including Credit Suisse and Barclays, Jaydeep has consistently delivered innovative data platforms and ML solutions that drive business optimization and cost savings. His notable achievements include developing advanced fraud detection tools, creating explainable AI models for credit risk assessment, and architecting strategic data platforms that enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University, with research focused on predictive analytics for climate-resilient crops and sustainable food production, Jaydeep combines academic rigor with practical industry expertise. He holds a Master's degree in Business Intelligence & Analytics from Stevens College of Technology and maintains multiple certifications in AI, ML, and cloud technologies from MIT, IBM, Microsoft, and Google.
Jaydeep is known for his visionary leadership, technical innovation, and ability to build high-performing teams that deliver transformative business solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology and data science.

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, mac... Show more

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