Physical & Life Sciences

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

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn studierte Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen und Universidad de Sevilla. Derzeit ist er als Head of Strategy & Innovation bei der Westfalen AG tätig, wo er sich insbesondere mit der Entwicklung und dem Management von Projekten im Bereich der Wasserstoffinfrastruktur, Gaseabfüllung, Gaseproduktion, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung und KI in der Produktion beschäftigt.

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn studierte Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen und Universidad de Sevilla. Derzeit ist er als Head of Strategy & Innovation bei der Westfalen AG tätig, wo er sich insbesondere mit der Entwicklun... Show more

Dorottya Nagy-Józsa PCC

Dorottya Nagy-Józsa PCC

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd.

Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more than 200 HR and Supply Chain Congresses around the world, from Tallinn to Mombasa.

As an organizational development consulting company, Y2Y increases leaders' and organizations' consciousness levels using methods of individual and team coaching, organizational and leadership development, and authoring the world's 11th most-read leadership blog.

Y2Y has two main pillars: learning & development consulting, and organizational effectiveness and supply chain. They are offering whole S&OP introduction programs, including intercompany cooperation, demand planning, supply chain planning, and S&OP meeting culture introduction.

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd. Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more tha... Show more

Colleen Fisher

Colleen Fisher

Dr. Colleen Fisher obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from the University of Saskatchewan. She developed a special interest in working dog medicine through her engagement with a number of police canine units, detector dog agencies, and assistance animal organizations. She is the veterinarian for the Canadian Task Force 4 (Manitoba) Urban Search and Rescue Team. Dr. Fisher received her MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh in 2019. Her research focused on the ability of psychiatric (PTSD) service dog handlers and search and rescue dog handlers to recognize stress in their canine partners. She presently coaches pet parents and psychiatric service dog handlers regarding best practices to reduce anxiety and frustration in their animal partners.

As Petline's Veterinary Medical Director, she is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge between the insurance professionals and veterinary team members that serve our mutual clients.

Dr. Fisher offers seminars on the human-animal bond, emotional development in puppies and kittens, recognizing canine and feline stress, Fear Free approaches to shelter animals and veterinary patients, teaching practical skills for cats and dogs using a gamified approach, and innovations in veterinary medicine. She also lectures regarding pet health insurance and how to choose the best insurance plan for your pet.

Dr. Colleen Fisher obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from the University of Saskatchewan. She developed a special interest in working dog medicine through her engagement with a number of police canine units, detector dog agencies, a... Show more

Thai Young

Thai Young

Thai Young is a distinguished product management and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in the global healthcare industry. Renowned for her action-oriented approach, she thrives at the intersection of technology and product strategy, driving innovation in highly competitive markets.

Throughout her career, Thai has held pivotal leadership roles at top-tier healthcare and technology organizations, including Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie (Allergan), Amgen, and Cencora (AmerisourceBergen). She has successfully built and led high-performance global teams, delivering innovative products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of patients, providers, and biopharma, while fueling business growth.

Her commitment to customer-centric solutions and experience in Agile methodology have established her a strong reputation in the field.

With a comprehensive background spanning product management, marketing, sales, healthcare consulting, and learning and performance roles, Thai Young continues to inspire and lead the next generation of product professionals.

Thai Young is a distinguished product management and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in the global healthcare industry. Renowned for her action-oriented approach, she thrives at the intersection of technology and product strategy, dr... Show more

Josh Kahn

Josh Kahn

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of storytelling in these fields. He previously served as the inaugural in-house Senior Producer/Director at UNINTERRUPTED and The SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Prior to that, he was the Senior Creative Producer for the Chicago Bulls, where he launched BullsTV, the team’s innovative mixed-media production division.

A Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Josh has directed and produced numerous sports and culture-focused feature documentaries and docuseries for major streaming platforms, including Prime Video, FOX Sports, Tubi, and DAZN. His latest feature, Untapped, is set to be released on Netflix in October 2024.

Expanding his work beyond traditional filmmaking, Josh and his company MYLES have also ventured into the world of generative AI, creating multiple concept films released with MIT Technology Review, demonstrating the transformative potential of this cutting-edge technology.

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of ... Show more

Oscar Martin Bahamonde Muñoz

Oscar Martin Bahamonde Muñoz

A jack of all trades master of some.

A jack of all trades master of some. Show more

Ryan Fila

Ryan Fila

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe.

2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;)

He's currently offering inspiration, tools, experiences, and community to support people in creating their own purpose through empowered choice.

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe. 2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;) He's currently offering in... Show more

Raquel Reyes Galindo

Raquel Reyes Galindo

Innovation and Development Engineer and founder of Disrupción, a science communication project. She has participated in discussion panels in Mexico and Latin America, as well as events at NASA. She contributed to the development of a lunar exploration mechanism that was tested on the International Space Station. Currently, she gives conferences and workshops on science, history, and empowerment to inspire girls and women to enter the world of science.

Innovation and Development Engineer and founder of Disrupción, a science communication project. She has participated in discussion panels in Mexico and Latin America, as well as events at NASA. She contributed to the development of a lunar exploratio... Show more

Sebastian Bassi

Sebastian Bassi

Sebastián Bassi is a Biotechnologist with experience both in software development and bioinformatics research. He worked in a leading biotech company doing molecular marker database curation and in a national research institute helping with the bioinformatics support of the international effort to sequence the Tomato Genome. Both positions involved Python development and intensive data manipulation. He made a web application to query a micro RNA database, which was published at BMC Plant Biology. He also worked on the first Linux distribution for bioinformatics (DNALinux). He is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and is frequently invited to Python conferences. He is the author of Python for Bioinformatics (https://www.py3.us/)

Sebastián Bassi is a Biotechnologist with experience both in software development and bioinformatics research. He worked in a leading biotech company doing molecular marker database curation and in a national research institute helping with the bioin... Show more

Eileen Murphy

Eileen Murphy

I'm a certified Health & Wellness Life Coach through NBHWC and A Wellness Revolution, holding a Bachelor’s in Psychology and an IO Psychology Master's. My journey, from a high school swim instructor to a 15+ year HR career, involves helping people overcome challenges. Retired from HR, I now serve those eager to unlock their potential. As a wellbeing coach, I guide individuals to embrace strengths and infuse self-transformation into every aspect of life. On a personal note, I find joy in staying active, trying new recipes, traveling (which led me to live in Denmark), and cherishing time with loved ones. Watch out for pop culture references that I sprinkle in for fun, as I believe we learn best through tangible experiences.

I'm a certified Health & Wellness Life Coach through NBHWC and A Wellness Revolution, holding a Bachelor’s in Psychology and an IO Psychology Master's. My journey, from a high school swim instructor to a 15+ year HR career, involves helping people ov... Show more

Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

Raised in a no-tech farming community in rural Arizona, Dr. Amanda Martin discovered the transformative power of technology and the world of possibilities it opens. This revelation came in college when open-source software became her catalyst for personal growth, reshaping her perspective on how technology can democratize access, empower collaboration, and provide solutions to pressing global issues.

With her Doctorate in Computer Science, Dr. Martin passionately embraced the ethos of open-source endeavors and now serves as the Director of Program Management at the Linux Foundation. Currently, within the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), championing open-source security and global collaboration.

Never forgetting her roots, Dr. Martin continues to propagate her lifelong commitment to education, teaching subjects ranging from technology to physics. Yet, it's her sustained awe for science and technology and her passion to share this wonder with as many individuals as possible that truly make her an inspirational figure.

In essence, Dr. Amanda Martin stands as a testament to the transformative power of open-source technology, continually inspiring others to explore the remarkable potentials of this realm.

Raised in a no-tech farming community in rural Arizona, Dr. Amanda Martin discovered the transformative power of technology and the world of possibilities it opens. This revelation came in college when open-source software became her catalyst for per... Show more

Daniel Sabanés Bové

Daniel Sabanés Bové

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Statistical Engineering team. Daniel is co-founder of RCONIS, (co-)author of multiple published R packages, and currently a co-chair of the openstatsware.org working group.

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Sta... Show more

Florencia de la Rosa

Florencia de la Rosa

I'm a biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences. I started out researching climate impacts on aquatic systems and now focus on bridging science, tech, and education to support ecological transition. I work as a lecturer, AI trainer, and sustainability consultant.

I'm a biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences. I started out researching climate impacts on aquatic systems and now focus on bridging science, tech, and education to support ecological transition. I work as a lecturer, AI trainer, and sustainabil... Show more

Oladotun Oluwajana

Oladotun Oluwajana

Oladotun Afolabi Oluwajana is a registered geoscientist and Professor at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University), an M.Sc. in Petroleum Geology from the University of Port Harcourt, and a Ph.D. in Petroleum Geology and Sedimentology from the University of Ibadan. His Ph.D. research on shale resource systems in the Anambra Basin and Calabar Flank earned the 2017 NMGS/Chevron Research Prize. He completed a pre-doctoral internship at Shell Petroleum Development Company (2012–2013) and served as a Visiting Academic with the African Union Commission through the Pan African University Institute of Life and Earth Sciences at the University of Ibadan in 2021. His research interests include basin modelling, process sedimentology, and biostratigraphic applications, with a focus on Nigerian sedimentary basins.

Oladotun Afolabi Oluwajana is a registered geoscientist and Professor at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University), an M.Sc. in P... Show more

Prathap Reddy

Prathap Reddy

National Award Winner 🏆 || Data Science || ECE ||AI&ML Enthusiast || Innovator 🕧|| change the world || 6x Microsoft Certificates|| New Technologies Enthusiastic|| Global Speaker | Azure

National Award Winner 🏆 || Data Science || ECE ||AI&ML Enthusiast || Innovator 🕧|| change the world || 6x Microsoft Certificates|| New Technologies Enthusiastic|| Global Speaker | Azure Show more

Marina Manganaro

Marina Manganaro

I am an Astroparticle Physicist, and I work as Assistant Professor at the University of Rijeka. My work is focused on the observation and study of extra-galactic accelerators. I am an enthusiastic Linux user, Dungeon Master and coffee addicted.

I am an Astroparticle Physicist, and I work as Assistant Professor at the University of Rijeka. My work is focused on the observation and study of extra-galactic accelerators. I am an enthusiastic Linux user, Dungeon Master and coffee addicted. Show more

Guru Bhaskar Reddy Duggireddy

Guru Bhaskar Reddy Duggireddy

Guru Duggireddy is a seasoned Data Governance and Data Privacy professional with over 22 years of experience delivering strategic, scalable, and regulatory-compliant data solutions across financial services, B2B SaaS, healthcare, and technology sectors. Renowned for his deep technical expertise and leadership in metadata management, data cataloging, privacy, and security, he has successfully guided cross-functional teams and mentored data leaders in building high-impact, enterprise-wide governance platforms.
Guru is currently an independent freelancer and researcher, helping Sysco Foods design and implement a Data Management-as-a-Service platform within a data fabric and data mesh environment. His work focuses on establishing unified data governance and secure data sharing capabilities that serve diverse business domains, as well as supporting machine learning and AI applications at scale.
Previously, Guru served as a Senior Solutions Architect at Securiti AI, where he led data privacy and governance initiatives for major global financial institutions, integrating compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and GLBA across multi-cloud environments. Previously, he served as an Enterprise Architect at Collibra, where he spearheaded data governance frameworks and migration strategies for banks, insurance firms, and investment entities.
Earlier in his career, Guru led Platform Services at Alation, Big Data Practice at MicroStrategy, and built data platforms at Nexient and UST Global, where he partnered with Fortune 100 clients including Facebook, Apple, Sprint, and Dell. His work has consistently centered on implementing data lakes, warehousing, business intelligence, and governance systems, with hands-on contributions in tools such as Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Informatica, and Hadoop-based technologies.
Guru holds an MBA in Management Information Systems and Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Science. He is currently pursuing the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Executive Program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with completion expected in December 2025. His certifications include AI Governance (Securiti), Collibra Solution Architect, and MicroStrategy Developer, among others.

Guru Duggireddy is a seasoned Data Governance and Data Privacy professional with over 22 years of experience delivering strategic, scalable, and regulatory-compliant data solutions across financial services, B2B SaaS, healthcare, and technology secto... 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

Victor Avezard

Victor Avezard

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un des quatre premiers employés à être embauché en tant que concepteur électronique.

Mon expérience au sein du club étudiant m'a permis de rapidement proposer des améliorations organisationnelles. J'ai d'ailleurs rapidement endossé le rôle de Scrum Master et je suis privilégié de pouvoir contribuer aux visions à long, moyen et court terme de l'entreprise.

Ma plus grande source de motivation est l'apprentissage continu. J'apprécie particulièrement les environnements en constante évolution qui exigent une adaptation rapide. En dehors du travail, mes passions incluent le sport (athlétisme, volleyball), la lecture et la musique.

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un d... Show more

Jonathan Woodruff

Jonathan Woodruff

Undergraduate at the University of Texas in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters and PhD degree at the University of Cambridge. Currently researching processor security and performance across architecture and microarchitecture.

Undergraduate at the University of Texas in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters and PhD degree at the University of Cambridge. Currently researching processor security and performance across architecture and microarchitecture. Show more

Joshua Olalekan Akerekan

Joshua Olalekan Akerekan

i am Akerekan Joshua Olalekan, popularly known as Lekan Afolami, i was born on the 13th November, 1976 in Ajegunle, Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State.I attended Oke-Ode Grammar School, Oke-Ode, Kwara State, 1989-1994, University of Ilorin, 1999-2003 for my first degree and 2017-2019 for my Master Degree and currently undergoing Ph.D. degree in the field of Geology at the same institution. I am CEO/ Senior Geologist of Abmak Nigeria Enterprises Limited, a mining company. I am a member of Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologist (NAH), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Nigerian Association of Engineering Geology and the Environment (NAEGE) and Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), I am A Christian, married
and blessed with beautiful children.

i am Akerekan Joshua Olalekan, popularly known as Lekan Afolami, i was born on the 13th November, 1976 in Ajegunle, Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State.I attended Oke-Ode Grammar School, Oke-Ode, Kwara State, 1989-1994, University of Ilorin, ... Show more

Valerio Bonometti

Valerio Bonometti

I'm a Senior Data Scientist currently working in the renewable energy sector at Lightsource bp. Before that I was a Data Scientist at Tesco where I worked both in the Forecasting and in the Search and Recommendation teams.

I hold an industrial PhD in computer science from the University of York carried out full-time within a major Japanese video-game publisher (Square Enix) in London. My thesis focused on how to blend neuroscientific theories of motivation with deep learning model for estimating motivational states and predicting behavioral engagement.

Before that I was a research intern between Ghent and Padua where I focused on the study of the reward process both from a behavioral and psychobiological perspective.

I hold a master and bachelor degree in psychology from the Univeristy of Padua.

I'm a Senior Data Scientist currently working in the renewable energy sector at Lightsource bp. Before that I was a Data Scientist at Tesco where I worked both in the Forecasting and in the Search and Recommendation teams. I hold an industrial Ph... Show more

Arun Thomas

Arun Thomas

Arun Thomas is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Tech Lead with over 13 years of expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms, ad-serving technologies, and large-scale experimentation systems. Based in Cupertino, California, he drives critical initiatives at Apple Inc., where he has been instrumental in redefining the company’s Ads ecosystem through pioneering privacy-compliant experimentation, cutting-edge real-time systems, and AI-powered infrastructure integrations. His work has consistently advanced Apple’s ability to deliver high-performance, privacy-first advertising at global scale.
At Apple, Arun led the development of the ML Experimentation Platform for Apple Ads, significantly increasing experimentation capacity and velocity while ensuring strict compliance with privacy frameworks such as ATT and LAT. He drove architectural innovations that cut deployment times in half and elevated system scalability, seamlessly integrating ad infrastructure with Apple’s AI/ML stack to unlock advanced personalization and large-scale indexing. Beyond technical execution, Arun provides strategic leadership—defining cross-functional roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and presenting innovations at high-impact forums including Apple Tech Talks and the ML Summit.
Previously, Arun held engineering roles at Yahoo (Flurry Analytics), Cisco Systems, and Qualcomm, where he built high-performance analytics platforms, designed automated infrastructure solutions, and advanced next-generation wireless modem algorithms. He holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
Arun is also a recognized innovator, having won multiple awards, including the Best Hackathon Winner (Apple Ads) and Yahoo’s Best Tech Pulse Paper. Outside of his engineering responsibilities, he has led Apple-wide forums to promote knowledge sharing across experimentation and machine learning teams.

Arun Thomas is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Tech Lead with over 13 years of expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms, ad-serving technologies, and large-scale experimentation systems. Based in Cupertino,... Show more

Rahul Vats

Rahul Vats

Rahul Vats, a seasoned Apache Airflow contributor with 13+ years of experience, specializes in testing and ensuring the reliability of Airflow 3 and upcoming Airflow releases. His expertise in quality assurance, automation, and system testing plays a key role in enhancing the platform’s stability and functionality. Passionate about driving improvements, Rahul actively contributes to the development and testing of new features, making Airflow more robust and efficient for users worldwide.

Rahul Vats, a seasoned Apache Airflow contributor with 13+ years of experience, specializes in testing and ensuring the reliability of Airflow 3 and upcoming Airflow releases. His expertise in quality assurance, automation, and system testing plays a... Show more

Morgan Littlefield

Morgan Littlefield

Morgan Littlefield is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving organizational growth, fostering strong team culture, and expanding community impact. As the Clinical Operations Leader of The ENT Center of Northwest Alabama, she plays a pivotal role in executing the vision of the practice’s leadership while ensuring operational excellence.

With a strategic focus on business expansion, structural development, and leadership cultivation, Morgan is instrumental in scaling the clinic’s influence and enhancing patient care. She also works closely with Dr. Masterson on philanthropic and investment initiatives, positioning The ENT Center as a cornerstone of both the local community and the broader healthcare industry.

Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Morgan relocated to Florence to pursue her education at the University of North Alabama, where she earned a B.A. in History with a minor in Global Studies. Committed to continuous growth and leadership, she recently completed her M.B.A. at Lipscomb University.

Morgan is passionate about empowering teams, developing sustainable business strategies, and creating meaningful impact through thoughtful leadership.

Morgan Littlefield is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving organizational growth, fostering strong team culture, and expanding community impact. As the Clinical Operations Leader of The ENT Center of Northwest Alabama, she plays a pivotal role in ex... Show more

Kartik Ramesh

Kartik Ramesh

Kartik is a graduate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, specializing in research on LLM Inference Systems and LLM Agents. Kartik previously worked as a Software Engineer in the Azure team at Microsoft.

Kartik is a graduate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, specializing in research on LLM Inference Systems and LLM Agents. Kartik previously worked as a Software Engineer in the Azure team at Microsoft. Show more

Sachin Saraf

Sachin Saraf

Chidambar (Sachin) Saraf is a visionary technology leader at Microsoft, recognized as a Platinum Achiever – an honor awarded to the top 1% of employees globally. With a proven track record in driving customer success, enterprise AI adoption, and data strategy transformation, Sachin bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business impact.

With deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, analytics, and cloud architecture, Sachin has helped Fortune 500 companies, including top financial institutions, modernize their data ecosystems and unlock business value. He is known for his ability to simplify complexity, tell powerful stories through data, and mentor rising leaders in the tech industry.

Outside of work, Sachin is passionate about personal development, fitness, and sharing insights that inspire others to lead with intention and resilience. Whether on stage or in conversation, he brings energy, authenticity, and a unique cross-functional lens to every audience he engages.

Chidambar (Sachin) Saraf is a visionary technology leader at Microsoft, recognized as a Platinum Achiever – an honor awarded to the top 1% of employees globally. With a proven track record in driving customer success, enterprise AI adoption, and data... 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

Katie Plum

Katie Plum

University of Kansas Health System

University of Kansas Health System Show more

Baba Brinkman

Baba Brinkman

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom rap video for an online engagement campaign, we provide all-original hip-hop songs and moments created by experienced underground MCs to energize your events, your team, and your message.

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom ... Show more

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