Leadership strategist with 10+ years in education and nonprofit sectors. TEDx speaker and podcast host focused on culture, learning, and development.

Leadership strategist with 10+ years in education and nonprofit sectors. TEDx speaker and podcast host focused on culture, learning, and development. Show more

Vyacheslav (Slava) Tykhonov is the head of Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability at CODATA and has a background in information and computer science. Slava has worked for more than 25 years in the area of software development, research and innovation for national, European and international research infrastructures. Most recently, as a Senior R&D Engineer and FAIR data expert, Slava participated in various projects funded by the European Commission. For many years, he has been an active member of the Open-Source community around the Harvard Dataverse platform. As a knowledge engineer and Semantic Web enthusiast, Slava explored and implemented new solutions and data services, from AI and data enrichment to long-term archiving. Slava is co-author of the emerging Croissant for Machine Learning standard.

Vyacheslav (Slava) Tykhonov is the head of Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability at CODATA and has a background in information and computer science. Slava has worked for more than 25 years in the area of software development, research and inno... Show more

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it.
With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Serban understands the toll of chronic stress and quiet quitting from the inside out. Today, he speaks to teams across sectors on how to shift out of burnout, rewire their relationship with stress, and bring energy, optimism, and clarity back to the workplace.
Backed by science, grounded in experience, and delivered with heart, Serban’s keynotes help high performers pause, reflect, and reignite. His message resonates with professionals who feel overwhelmed but ambitious, tired, yet still driven to make an impact.
Serban brings a rare blend of corporate insight, actionable tools, and human storytelling to every stage. His mission is simple: help teams move from reactively burning out to proactively burning bright.
With a message tailored for high-performance cultures, Serban empowers professionals to lead with clarity, protect their well-being, and rediscover what makes their work matter.

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it. With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Ser... Show more

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events Show more

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel business management e un background tecnico in elettrotecnica, io sono Iryna Kozar e ho trasformato la mia passione per l'innovazione in una missione: rivoluzionare il modo in cui le aziende apprendono e crescono.
Certificata ICF con Executive MBA e formazione in Data Science, sono anche mediatore civile e commerciale iscritto al Ministero della Giustizia. Sono la fondatrice di Auromed, dove combino metodologie Agile con neuroscienze e coaching per creare esperienze formative che generano risultati misurabili.
La mia metodologia innovativa - trasforma team tecnici in squadre ad alte prestazioni attraverso un approccio scientifico che parla il linguaggio degli ingegneri e dei professionisti IT.
Da commercial director a mental coach, porto sul palco una prospettiva unica: quella di chi ha vissuto le sfide del mondo industriale dall'interno e ha sviluppato soluzioni concrete per superarle.
"L'agilità non è solo una metodologia, è una mentalità che trasforma le persone e le organizzazioni"
Oggi condivido la mia expertise con aziende dei settori industriale, lighting ed elettrico, dimostrando che l'evoluzione umana e quella tecnologica possono procedere di pari passo.

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel business management e un background tecnico in elettrotecnica, io sono Iryna Kozar e ho trasformato la mia passione per l'innovazione in una missione: rivoluzionare il modo in cui le aziende apprendono e crescono. ... Show more

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. My passion lies in designing and implementing systems that not only streamline business operations but also enhance people's lives by reducing stress and enabling smarter, more efficient workflows. Witnessing the transformative power of technology in driving business growth is what fuels my dedication and passion to this field.
Academically, I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature and am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with a focus on AI. Alongside my academic endeavours, I maintain professional Microsoft certifications and continue to expand my expertise in the latest technological innovations.

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, ... Show more

Przemysław Mikulski is the co-founder of Kodlot ApS, a boutique consultancy delivering cloud-native data platforms across Europe and the US. With hands-on experience across AWS, Kubernetes, and modern data architectures, he helps enterprises in regulated industries and high-growth sectors scale platforms, automate operations, and align engineering with business goals.

He has led cross-border teams in the Nordics, Switzerland and Poland. He specializes in implementing data mesh, optimizing cloud costs, and integrating AI into operational workflows. Przemysław combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on practical outcomes, making his talks both actionable and grounded in real-world delivery.

Przemysław Mikulski is the co-founder of Kodlot ApS, a boutique consultancy delivering cloud-native data platforms across Europe and the US. With hands-on experience across AWS, Kubernetes, and modern data architectures, he helps enterprises in regul... Show more

Dr. Muhsin Tamturk is currently a Senior Researcher in R&D at Antares Global. He is also a Quantum Advocate and a certified IBM Quantum Computing Developer. His academic background includes a BSc in Mathematics, an MSc in Financial Mathematics, a PhD in Actuarial Mathematics, and an additional MSc in Applied Quantum Computing.

Dr. Tamturk has previously held positions as a Senior AI Engineer, Data Scientist, and Analytical Developer. He has authored several academic papers in the fields of quantum computing, insurance, and finance.

Dr. Muhsin Tamturk is currently a Senior Researcher in R&D at Antares Global. He is also a Quantum Advocate and a certified IBM Quantum Computing Developer. His academic background includes a BSc in Mathematics, an MSc in Financial Mathematics, a PhD... Show more

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité.

Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en particulier de collectifs.

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité. Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en part... Show more

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer, a seasoned software developer, and a recognized leader in the AI community. He currently designs and implements agentic AI applications in the healthcare space, with a focus on explainability, safety, and real-world decision support.
Eyal’s graduate research focused on genetic algorithms and neural networks, culminating in a novel supervised learning method that fuses the strengths of both. Over the past 25+ years, he has contributed to breakthroughs in Voice over IP, healthcare systems, developer tooling, and drone technologies.
He is the author of Hands-On Genetic Algorithms with Python (Second Edition), a comprehensive guide to applying evolutionary strategies to modern machine learning problems.
In addition to his professional work, Eyal teaches AI as an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University, leads the Jacksonville Java User Group and the AI for Enterprise Virtual User Group, and writes the AI4Java blog to help developers bridge the gap between software engineering and artificial intelligence.

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer, a seasoned software developer, and a recognized leader in the AI community. He currently designs and implements agentic AI applications in the healthcare space, with a focus on explainability, safety, and real-w... Show more

Vijaya Kumar Katta is an accomplished IT professional with over 17 years of experience in software engineering, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise application development. Currently working as a Technical Architect at Infinite Computer Solutions in Tampa, FL, he specializes in leading large-scale technology transformations, with a strong focus on security engineering, cloud-native development, and AI/ML-driven solutions.

Vijaya’s career spans leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, and Unistring Tech Solutions, where he successfully led cross-functional teams in delivering mission-critical applications across domains such as telecommunications, finance, networking, and data science. He has architected and implemented scalable microservices, cloud migrations, and enterprise-grade security frameworks, while also mentoring teams in Agile and DevOps practices.

Academically, Vijaya holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from Bellevue University, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from Kakatiya University, India. His technical portfolio is vast, with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern frontend frameworks. He also possesses hands-on knowledge in AI/ML, NLP, and computer vision, making him well-positioned to drive innovation in emerging technology areas.

Certified in AWS Cloud, SAFe Agile (Practitioner & Advanced Scrum Master), and Data Science & Big Data Analytics, Vijaya is recognized for his ability to design robust architectures, optimize business processes, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards. His strong background in communications, networking, and finance domains further enhances his ability to align IT strategies with business outcomes.

With a reputation for being both a visionary technologist and a collaborative leader, Vijaya thrives in dynamic environments where he can combine his technical depth with strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions that accelerate digital transformation and business growth.

Vijaya Kumar Katta is an accomplished IT professional with over 17 years of experience in software engineering, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise application development. Currently working as a Technical Architect at Infinite Computer So... Show more

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

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

Sonam Saxena is a Product Lead at Meta, where he drives the next generation of AI infrastructure and developer productivity systems within Ads Ranking AI. His work focuses on enabling faster model iteration, intelligent automation, and measurable developer efficiency through programs like Model Velocity and Experimentation Infrastructure. Previously at Google, he led platform and developer experience initiatives across large-scale systems. With deep experience spanning ML infrastructure, experimentation, and agentic AI, Sonam brings a practical and data-driven perspective on how AI can transform developer workflows and organizational velocity. He is also a speaker at industry events on topics of AI infrastructure, experimentation, and product strategy.

Sonam Saxena is a Product Lead at Meta, where he drives the next generation of AI infrastructure and developer productivity systems within Ads Ranking AI. His work focuses on enabling faster model iteration, intelligent automation, and measurable dev... Show more

Pradeep Rao Vennamaneni is a distinguished technology innovator and Staff Software Engineer at Inovalon, specializing in Generative AI, applied machine learning, and large-scale data architecture. He leads initiatives that integrate advanced AI models into enterprise and healthcare systems, transforming complex data into intelligent, actionable insights. With a proven record in building ethical, scalable, and human-centered AI solutions, Pradeep is recognized for driving innovation that bridges technical excellence with societal impact. His expertise spans AI integration strategy, data-driven transformation, and cloud-scale system design. Passionate about shaping the future of responsible AI, he is dedicated to advancing global innovation where intelligent systems empower people, organizations, and sustainable progress.

Pradeep Rao Vennamaneni is a distinguished technology innovator and Staff Software Engineer at Inovalon, specializing in Generative AI, applied machine learning, and large-scale data architecture. He leads initiatives that integrate advanced AI model... Show more

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 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 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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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 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

Soy un apasionado del desarrollo de software con experiencia en consultoría que cree firmemente en el poder transformador de la tecnología y cómo puede ayudar a mejorar la vida de las personas.

Me gradué como ingeniero de software por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, donde realicé mi trabajo final de grado, con una calificación sobresaliente, sobre transfer learning de una red neuronal convolucional para la detección del cáncer de tipo melanoma. Durante la investigación para este trabajo, descubrí que quería dedicar mis esfuerzos en este campo. Lo que me llevó a dar una charla introductoria sobre IA aplicada a la sanidad en la décima edición de Software Crafters Barcelona, en la Universidad de La Laguna (Tenerife) y a dar algunas charlas internas en mi empresa, recientemente pude participar en el evento Global AI Bootcamp 2025 hablando sobre procesamiento de lenguaje natural.

También escribo ocasionalmente tutoriales de IA para los portales Adictos al trabajo y Siriviendo Código. Además soy un orgulloso miembro de AI4MED IA aplicada a medicina, una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, formada por un dinámico grupo de jóvenes de diferentes campos (doctorandos, investigadores e ingenieros) apasionados por la integración de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito médico de forma ética y segura que promete mejorar la calidad de vida de la sociedad.

Soy un apasionado del desarrollo de software con experiencia en consultoría que cree firmemente en el poder transformador de la tecnología y cómo puede ayudar a mejorar la vida de las personas. Me gradué como ingeniero de software por la Universi... Show more

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

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