Matthew Bonanni is a vLLM maintainer and Machine Learning Engineer at Red Hat. His work focuses on implementation and performance optimization of attention mechanisms and speculative decoding. He received his PhD from Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering in 2025, where his research addressed computational fluid dynamics of reacting flows in aerospace propulsion systems. He also holds an MS from Stanford University and a BS from Northeastern University.

Matthew Bonanni is a vLLM maintainer and Machine Learning Engineer at Red Hat. His work focuses on implementation and performance optimization of attention mechanisms and speculative decoding. He received his PhD from Stanford University in Mechanica... Show more

Vasant Kearney is founder and CEO of Onlay AI, where he builds agentic healthcare revenue-cycle infrastructure across claims, eligibility, attachments, payer follow-up, payment posting, and bank reconciliation.

He previously co-founded and was CTO of Retrace, an AI company focused on healthcare automation. Before startups, Vasant was an Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at UCSF, completed a UCSF medical physics residency, and earned a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. He mentored radiation oncology residents at UCSF and machine learning students at USF. His scientific work spans a broad range of topics, including generative MRI-to-CT translation, tumor localization, anatomy segmentation, treatment-planning optimization, Nvidia CUDA programming, and dental disease classification.

His work sits at the intersection of healthcare operations, regulated workflows, multimodal AI, and production agent systems.

Vasant Kearney is founder and CEO of Onlay AI, where he builds agentic healthcare revenue-cycle infrastructure across claims, eligibility, attachments, payer follow-up, payment posting, and bank reconciliation. He previously co-founded and was CTO... Show more

Experienced professional with 5+ years of experience in business analysis (including 4+ years in IT) and project management in different domains, like Healthcare, Edtech, Envtech, Social Good Tech, etc. Seasoned business consultant in Healthcare & Life Sciences. Strong leadership skills. Experienced clinical research specialist with a strong clinical and scientific background. Strong background in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. 9 years of experience in Healthcare & Life Sciences projects, including clinical trials with leading pharmaceutical companies. Experienced in data management, data analysis, and data visualization. Proficient in scientific and regulatory writing and public communication.

Experienced professional with 5+ years of experience in business analysis (including 4+ years in IT) and project management in different domains, like Healthcare, Edtech, Envtech, Social Good Tech, etc. Seasoned business consultant in Healthcare & Li... Show more

Varun Ambidi is a D365 Business Central expert with a 19-year track record of architecting, developing, and delivering robust Business Central ERP solutions. Their technical repertoire spans the full evolution of Business Central—from the foundational days of legacy NAV to the cutting edge of Business Central SaaS.

An expert in AL development, Varun Ambidi specializes in high-stakes integrations using XMLport, SOAP, and APIs, while extending BC capabilities through the Power Platform. They are a specialist in the modernization journey, leading complex transitions from on-premise legacy NAV environments to the Business Central Cloud (SaaS).

Beyond the code, Varun Ambidi possesses a sharp eye for "As-Is" business analysis and the technical rigor required for vertical merging and version upgrades. Staying at the forefront of development productivity, they actively leverage GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Copilot in VS Code to accelerate delivery and ensure high-quality, extensible codebases. Based in India, Varun Ambidi manages resource allocation and project lifecycles, ensuring seamless, global delivery for US and international partners.

Varun Ambidi is a D365 Business Central expert with a 19-year track record of architecting, developing, and delivering robust Business Central ERP solutions. Their technical repertoire spans the full evolution of Business Central—from the foundationa... Show more

Katherine Draheim is a Marketing & Campaign Manager with five years of experience in national and international marketing automation campaigns. She specialises in planning, executing and optimising integrated, omnichannel marketing strategies across digital channels, from email automation and social media to webinars and events. Her work in the life sciences and biotech industry has been recognised with the Best Campaign Award 2024 by Scileads.

Katherine Draheim is a Marketing & Campaign Manager with five years of experience in national and international marketing automation campaigns. She specialises in planning, executing and optimising integrated, omnichannel marketing strategies across ... Show more

Akash Kamble is a Data Engineer and Data Scientist with over nine years of experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and scalable data engineering platforms within the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has specialized expertise in clinical data integration, pharmacovigilance automation, HEDIS reporting, regulatory compliance, and cloud-based data architectures.
Currently serving as a Project Delivery Senior Analyst at Deloitte Consulting LLP, Akash has led the development of large-scale clinical data integration solutions for Elevance Health. He architected ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and AWS to process over 50 million daily transactions from multiple EMR systems, supporting more than 2.5 million members with high reliability and low latency. He also automated HEDIS quality measure calculations, implemented FHIR-based interoperability platforms, and developed predictive analytics models that improved care coordination and operational efficiency while maintaining HIPAA and NCQA compliance standards.
Before Deloitte, Akash worked at Accenture across several healthcare and pharmaceutical initiatives. As a Senior Data Engineer on the INTIENT Pharmacovigilance Platform, he developed AI-powered NLP models using Python, TensorFlow, and spaCy to extract structured information from adverse event reports with high accuracy. He implemented automated MedDRA coding systems, architected serverless GCP data pipelines, and designed workflow orchestration frameworks that ensured timely FDA regulatory reporting and compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards. His work significantly reduced operational costs while improving patient safety outcomes through faster adverse event identification.
In his earlier role on the INTIENT Clinical Platform, Akash designed ETL pipelines integrating data from multiple clinical systems to support global clinical trials. He developed automated CDISC SDTM and ADaM dataset generation frameworks, built enterprise-scale data warehouses on BigQuery and Snowflake, and implemented real-time data quality systems that improved compliance and reduced validation timelines. He also created predictive analytics solutions for patient recruitment optimization and risk-based monitoring, helping accelerate study startups and improve clinical operations.
Earlier in his career, Akash contributed to enterprise data warehousing and analytics modernization initiatives at Accenture, where he designed large-scale Snowflake and Amazon Redshift environments, developed ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter, and led cloud migration initiatives to AWS and GCP. He also built self-service business intelligence platforms and predictive analytics models for forecasting and demand planning while establishing strong data governance and CI/CD practices for global operations.
Akash earned a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence with a Data Science specialization from Long Island University, Brooklyn, graduating with a GPA of 3.82, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore, India. He has been recognized with the Accenture Delivery Excellence Award and for his contributions to the adoption of the INTIENT platform by leading pharmaceutical companies.

Akash Kamble is a Data Engineer and Data Scientist with over nine years of experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and scalable data engineering platforms within the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has specia... Show more

Umair Khan is the co-founder and CTO of UNMIRI LLC, a precision-oncology infrastructure company building cross-vendor NGS interpretation and genomics-aware clinical decision support on a Neo4j knowledge graph. He authored the 2026 preprint "Cosine Similarity Conflates Clinically Distinct Cancer Variants," which benchmarks vector retrieval against typed-graph retrieval for variant-level clinical reasoning, and maintains an open NGS-to-FHIR schema. His work focuses on making LLM-based clinical systems safer by grounding them in structured, typed knowledge instead of text similarity.

Umair Khan is the co-founder and CTO of UNMIRI LLC, a precision-oncology infrastructure company building cross-vendor NGS interpretation and genomics-aware clinical decision support on a Neo4j knowledge graph. He authored the 2026 preprint "Cosine Si... Show more

Deianira Fejzaj is a Ph.D. candidate from SECAI at the Chair of Nanoelectronics
Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, TU Dresden. Her work explores novel neuromorphic devices like memristors, using 2D materials. She received her Master's degree from the University of Brescia, Italy.

Deianira Fejzaj is a Ph.D. candidate from SECAI at the Chair of Nanoelectronics Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, TU Dresden. Her work explores novel neuromorphic devices like memristors, using 2D materials. She received her Master's deg... Show more

Matic Petrič studied theoretical physics at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics in physics.

During his studies, Pertič worked at T-Labs, the Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, where he derived a problem formulation for optimizing traffic flow in real time with Quantum Annealing.

After finishing his degree during the pandemic, he is now working as a Quantum Computing Researcher at Fraunhofer FOKUS, focusing on hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and working on Eclipse Qrisp - a high level programming language he'll be presenting on stage together with Raphael Seidel during WAD'24.

Matic Petrič studied theoretical physics at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics in physics. During his studies, Pertič worked at T-Labs, the Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, where he derived a problem formulation for optimizing traffic ... Show more

Lead Site Reliability Engineer with 7+ years of experience in optimising system reliability, automating infrastructure, and scaling cloud-based applications. Passionate about reducing manual toil and enhancing operational efficiency.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer with 7+ years of experience in optimising system reliability, automating infrastructure, and scaling cloud-based applications. Passionate about reducing manual toil and enhancing operational efficiency. Show more

Dr. Otto Dobretsberger is a Senior Software Developer at CODE Consulting (part of the CODE Group). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Informatics from UMIT, an institution in Austria, as well as a Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Houston. His professional expertise centers on high-performance computational analysis of genetic and genomic data, with extensive experience in C and C++. He specializes in WPF, C#, and C++ development, while maintaining proficiency in multiple additional programming languages. His project portfolio spans biomedical image processing, genetic and genomic data analysis, analytical software solutions for the oil and gas industry, and the development of custom controls. Dr. Dobretsberger has authored scientific papers and magazine articles and is a regular speaker at industry conferences.

Since 2012, he has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston, where he has taught a range of programming courses, including C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java.

In addition to his technical and academic roles, Dr. Dobretsberger organizes the Global AI Houston chapter, leading a local community of AI professionals and enthusiasts focused on knowledge sharing and advancements in artificial intelligence.

Outside of his professional pursuits, he is an accomplished powerlifter, actively training and competing. He holds multiple USPA National Records and IPL World Records.

Dr. Otto Dobretsberger is a Senior Software Developer at CODE Consulting (part of the CODE Group). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Informatics from UMIT, an institution in Austria, as well as a Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from t... Show more

I am an accomplished IT Business Analyst with over 6 years of experience in analyzing, optimizing, and designing information systems, currently working as a Freelancer. My strong technical foundation, combined with an analytical and solution-oriented mindset, enables me to bridge business needs with IT capabilities across diverse industries, including technology, science, governance, and telecommunications, as well as across multiple countries, such as Luxembourg, France, Belgium, and Algeria.

I am an accomplished IT Business Analyst with over 6 years of experience in analyzing, optimizing, and designing information systems, currently working as a Freelancer. My strong technical foundation, combined with an analytical and solution-oriented... Show more

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Ambassador in my company.

I started as a developer but evolved to a software architect first and finally to a cloud architect. Now with more than 10 years of experience, I have been involved with different clients in all phases of software development and have worked with all types of architectures: monolithic, microservices, event-driven, SOA (service-oriented), serverless, cloud-native... I have also worked on modernisation projects and DevOps transformations. I often teach my co-workers about AWS and I like to collaborate on anything AWS-related that I can help with.

I love serverless, event-driven architectures, DevOps, CDK and new technology challenges!

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Amba... Show more

Greg Beaumont is a data architect at Microsoft, where he enjoys identifying and solving complex problems backed by his experience in data architecture and a passion for innovation. Focusing on the healthcare industry, Greg works closely with customers to plan enterprise analytics strategies, evaluate new tools and products, conduct training sessions and hackathons, and architect solutions that improve the quality of care and reduce costs. He strives to be a trusted advisor to his customers and is always seeking new ways to drive progress and help organizations thrive. Based in Minnesota, he is a veteran of the Microsoft data speaker network and has worked with hundreds of customers on their data management and analytics strategies.

Greg Beaumont is a data architect at Microsoft, where he enjoys identifying and solving complex problems backed by his experience in data architecture and a passion for innovation. Focusing on the healthcare industry, Greg works closely with customer... Show more

Isabella Ganas is a media strategy and business development specialist with experience in advertising, consumer packaged goods marketing, and technology-focused solution consulting. Raised in New Jersey, she was introduced early to an entrepreneurial mindset through her family’s retail and installation business. That environment provided early lessons in customer relationships, operational discipline, and long-term planning that later became foundational to her professional path.

She grew up in a multicultural environment that encouraged adaptability and cross-cultural awareness. As a first-generation college graduate, she developed a strong commitment to education and continuous professional development. These early influences shaped a practical, relationship-focused approach that continues to guide her work in complex, evolving business environments.

Isabella also benefited from early exposure to structured operations, which reinforced the importance of accountability, consistency, and trust. Those principles remain central to her professional conduct, especially in collaborative settings that require clear communication and dependable execution. She approaches challenges with patience, curiosity, and a steady focus on long-term improvement.

Isabella Ganas established a strong academic foundation centered on communication and strategic thinking. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama, majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Communication Studies, and graduated with a 3.89 GPA. Her education emphasized strategic messaging, media awareness, and collaborative project development.

Her university coursework strengthened skills in analytical reasoning, presentation development, and structured writing. These areas of focus supported effective communication across varied audiences and prepared her for agency- and client-facing responsibilities that require clarity and organization.

Isabella also studied in Rome for a short period, an experience that broadened cultural awareness and reinforced adaptability. Exposure to different communication styles and perspectives fostered a global outlook that continues to inform professional interactions and thoughtful decision-making.

Isabella Ganas began gaining hands-on industry experience during her junior year through an internship at AdMarketplace. This opportunity provided practical exposure to digital advertising platforms, media strategy fundamentals, and agency workflows, allowing academic knowledge to be applied in real-world campaign environments.

After graduation, she continued working full-time in roles supporting campaign execution, performance analysis, and cross-functional coordination. These responsibilities strengthened an interest in data-informed marketing and deepened understanding of how scalable advertising programs operate within fast-paced organizations.

Isabella later advanced her career through roles at Carat USA and Wavemaker US, supporting multiple Procter & Gamble accounts and progressing into leadership in commerce strategy. Beginning in September 2024, she served as Manager of Commerce Strategy, overseeing multi-million-dollar investments, supporting more than a dozen Church & Dwight brands, and translating advanced analytics into actionable guidance. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she maintains interests in cooking, baking, and interior design, reflecting a balanced commitment to creativity, continuous learning, and strong relationship-building.

Isabella Ganas is a media strategy and business development specialist with experience in advertising, consumer packaged goods marketing, and technology-focused solution consulting. Raised in New Jersey, she was introduced early to an entrepreneurial... Show more

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology.

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology. Show more

Rehana Sultana Khan is a seasoned Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with over 16 years of experience in artificial intelligence, discrete manufacturing, financial services, and banking. She has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Rehana has successfully managed end-to-end product delivery, SaaS platform development, and cross-functional program management in organizations like Versa Networks, [24]7.ai, Inspyrus, and Apple. She has expertise in Agile methodologies, microservices architecture, cloud-based solutions, and enterprise software development, with hands-on proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, and various frameworks and databases.
Recognized as one of the Top 5 Empowering Women 2024 (eWOW Awards), Rehana is also an active mentor and advisor for women in technology and leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communications and has completed a Data Science program at UC Berkeley.

Rehana Sultana Khan is a seasoned Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with over 16 years of experience in artificial intelligence, discrete manufacturing, financial services, and banking. She has a proven track record of delivering innovativ... Show more

Shardul Vaidya is a Partner Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, where he focuses on generative AI and developer experience. As the former worldwide architect for Next-Generation Developer Experience, he's spent years at the frontier of how AI is reshaping software engineering — evaluating and building developer tools that actually ship. Today he leads initiatives around agentic governance and AI agent infrastructure at AWS, tackling the exact verification and trust problems at the heart of this talk: how do you prove an autonomous system is doing the right thing? His background spans cloud-native architecture, open-source contributions, and research in optical communications at Georgia State University. He's based in Atlanta and self-hosts everything he can get away with.

Shardul Vaidya is a Partner Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, where he focuses on generative AI and developer experience. As the former worldwide architect for Next-Generation Developer Experience, he's spent years at the frontier of how AI... Show more

Bonjour, moi c’est Halima. Je suis experte en données spatiales et systèmes d’information géographique (SIG), avec plusieurs années d’expérience dans le développement et l’analyse de données.

Au cours de mon parcours, j’ai travaillé comme développeuse et analyste data, ce qui m’a permis de concevoir des solutions SIG concrètes, de l’architecture des bases de données à la visualisation interactive et aux pipelines de traitement des données.

Je suis passionnée par le potentiel des données spatiales pour comprendre, simuler et modéliser le monde réel, et j’aime partager cette expertise avec la communauté afin d’inspirer de nouvelles approches et solutions.

Bonjour, moi c’est Halima. Je suis experte en données spatiales et systèmes d’information géographique (SIG), avec plusieurs années d’expérience dans le développement et l’analyse de données. Au cours de mon parcours, j’ai travaillé comme développ... Show more

Dr. Rajesh Kumar K V is a distinguished academic and researcher with a robust background in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and interdisciplinary research. As the Chief Technological Scientist at the AI Research Centre and an Associate Professor in Business Analytics at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Dr. Kumar brings a unique blend of technical expertise and practical insight into AI-driven innovation. Dr. Kumar's experience spans various critical domains, including Human-Computer Interface-based signal data analytics for biomedical applications, machine learning, deep learning, and business analytics. He has made significant contributions to these fields, and his work has been recognized on international platforms. His research leadership is further evidenced by his role as the Chair Professor of France Belanger of Information Systems and the Co-Chairperson of the Centre of Excellence – Sports Analytics and Management. Additionally, his work as the Advertflair Chair Professor in Marketing and Advertising underscores his ability to bridge the gap between AI technology and practical business applications.

Speaking History and Expertise

Dr. Kumar has a proven track record of delivering insightful and impactful presentations at major international conferences. Some highlights of his speaking engagements include:

Data Con LA+ IM Data 2022, California: Dr. Kumar showcased his expertise in sports analytics, highlighting the application of AI in enhancing sports performance and decision-making processes.

ICRA 2023, UK: As a participant in the workshop on Computer Vision for Wearable Robotics, organized by Harvard University, Dr. Kumar contributed to discussions on the future of AI in robotics and wearable technology.

Digital Innovation Summit, Bucharest, Romania: He was a panel member discussing the theme “Digital Landscape – Beyond AI,” where he shared his insights on the evolving role of AI in the digital economy.

AI Tech Summit, Malaga, Spain: Dr. Kumar addressed the topic “How AI is Changing the Landscape of Work,” exploring the transformative impact of AI across various industries and the future of work.

MOVE Conference 2024, London, UK: He discussed “Future Cars: How Does it Look Like,” focusing on the role of AI in shaping the future of autonomous vehicles and smart transportation.

Health Tech Asia Conference 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia: Dr. Kumar delivered a keynote session, where he discussed the integration of AI in healthcare, emphasizing innovations in biomedical applications and patient care.

Egypt Mining Forum 2024, Cairo, Egypt: Most recently, Dr. Kumar led a technical session, bringing his expertise in AI to the mining sector, exploring how AI-driven data analytics can optimize mining operations.

Technical Speaker “AIML for Network Optimization” at NetworkX Paris, France, on 8th Oct 2024.

Technical Speaker: “Air Quality Monitoring and Gas Detection Using AI Technologies” at the Air Quality and Emission conference in Birmingham, UK, on 10th Oct 2024.

Exclusive Keynote Speaker: “Transforming the Mobility Industry using AI and IoT,” Manufacturing and Mobility Live, UK, London—6th Nov 2024.

Keynote Session: “Sports Data Analytics using AI/ML Methods and Models” Data Festival GmbH, Virtual – 13th Nov 2024.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar K V is a distinguished academic and researcher with a robust background in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and interdisciplinary research. As the Chief Technological Scientist at the AI Research Centre and an Associate Profe... Show more

I work as a Validation Specialist and Business Development Manager at Feicon Oy in Finland. My primary responsibility is equipment validation, supporting pharmaceutical and life science companies in ensuring that critical equipment is installed, tested, and documented in compliance with GMP requirements. This includes planning and executing qualification activities, reviewing documentation, and working with project teams to ensure systems are ready for routine operation.

In addition to technical validation work, I am involved in business development activities, particularly identifying new project opportunities, supporting client relationships, and contributing to our company’s expansion into new markets and services.

I hold a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Eastern Finland. My professional focus is on practical, compliant validation of pharmaceutical equipment and supporting organizations in maintaining reliable and inspection-ready operations.

I work as a Validation Specialist and Business Development Manager at Feicon Oy in Finland. My primary responsibility is equipment validation, supporting pharmaceutical and life science companies in ensuring that critical equipment is installed, test... Show more

Satish Mane is a Software Maintenance Engineer at Red Hat, building secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines across hybrid Kubernetes environments. His work focuses on works in Linux package (Python, Ruby, Node.Js, Grub2.) maintenance, cloud infrastructure, and automation GitOps-first delivery models using Tekton, Argo CD, and OpenShift. Passionate about platform engineering and open-source tooling, Satish aims to simplify cloud-native delivery through automation, policy, and real-world best practices

Satish Mane is a Software Maintenance Engineer at Red Hat, building secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines across hybrid Kubernetes environments. His work focuses on works in Linux package (Python, Ruby, Node.Js, Grub2.) maintenance, cloud infrastructu... Show more

Alex is a Distributed Spatial Systems DevOps Tinkerer with many years of experience in geospatial data management and web- and cloud-based geoprocessing with a particular focus on land use, soils, hydrology, and water quality. His interests include open geospatial standards and web-services for location-based data sharing, modelling workflows, machine learning, and interactive geo-visualisation. Alex has been involved with web-based spatial data infrastructures for a long time as a developer, researcher and project leader. He is based at the Chair of Geoinformatics and Cartography at the Department of Geography of the University of Tartu.

Alex is a Distributed Spatial Systems DevOps Tinkerer with many years of experience in geospatial data management and web- and cloud-based geoprocessing with a particular focus on land use, soils, hydrology, and water quality. His interests include o... Show more

Valeshka Huamaní es estudiante de Ingeniería Biomédica apasionada por la tecnología aplicada a la salud y el impacto social. Obtuvo el 1.er puesto en Innovación y 3.er puesto general en una iniciativa del 8M junto a IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) y fue semifinalista de PASKA 2026 con el proyecto Yuyay, enfocado en el desarrollo de una solución tecnológica para el apoyo y detección de crisis epilépticas. En 2025 formó parte del Parlamento Escolar, fortaleciendo su liderazgo juvenil. Actualmente impulsa proyectos de inteligencia artificial y tecnología biomédica con el objetivo de generar soluciones accesibles e inspirar a más mujeres a ingresar a STEM.

Valeshka Huamaní es estudiante de Ingeniería Biomédica apasionada por la tecnología aplicada a la salud y el impacto social. Obtuvo el 1.er puesto en Innovación y 3.er puesto general en una iniciativa del 8M junto a IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) y ... Show more

Seth Honda was born and raised on the west side of O'ahu, where he worked on computational biology research with NASA and Los Alamos National Lab before pivoting into education. He now teaches computer science to high schoolers in Colorado Springs while building privacy and security tooling on the side.

Seth Honda was born and raised on the west side of O'ahu, where he worked on computational biology research with NASA and Los Alamos National Lab before pivoting into education. He now teaches computer science to high schoolers in Colorado Springs wh... Show more

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in developing interdisciplinary curricula that frame design as a vital tool for civic engagement and environmental stewardship. He successfully spearheaded the collaboration between the Penn State Graphic Design program and the Frost Museum of Entomology, leading students through a rigorous, four-phased workflow (Discovery, Definition, Development, and Delivery) to visualize complex biological data. His pedagogical models focus on creating high-impact public exhibitions that combine visual communication with curated biological specimens, establishing a replicable standard for multi-sensory sustainability education in higher education.

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in de... Show more

Soy una estudiante e investigadora en formación enfocada en la ingeniería aeroespacial y las ciencias espaciales, con un fuerte interés en el desarrollo de proyectos, investigación aplicada y divulgación científica. He participado activamente en iniciativas vinculadas al espacio, donde he comenzado a construir mi camino a través de proyectos, trabajo colaborativo y aprendizaje continuo. Mi enfoque se centra en transformar la curiosidad en acción, impulsando oportunidades en contextos donde el acceso a este campo no siempre está definido. A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he buscado integrar la investigación, la innovación y el impacto social como pilares para contribuir al desarrollo del sector aeroespacial.

Actualmente, continúo fortaleciendo mi formación mientras participo en espacios que promueven el crecimiento científico y tecnológico, con el objetivo de generar impacto y abrir camino para más jóvenes interesados en las ciencias espaciales.

Soy una estudiante e investigadora en formación enfocada en la ingeniería aeroespacial y las ciencias espaciales, con un fuerte interés en el desarrollo de proyectos, investigación aplicada y divulgación científica. He participado activamente en inic... Show more

Biography:

Michael Mgbame is a seasoned Data Scientist with nearly eight years of professional experience in the field of data analytics, business intelligence, and statistical data analysis. Educated with a BSc in Statistics from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and pursuing an MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Hull, Michael has applied his analytical acumen in various roles, including Senior Data Analyst positions at Venture Garden Group and Softcom Limited, Business Intelligence, Data Viz at The Credit Pros.

As the Founder and Lead Business Intelligence Consultant at Hankali Intel, Michael has been pivotal in automating internal processes and implementing data-driven solutions that aid businesses in informed decision-making. He has also played a significant role in educating the data community through his content on platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn and has trained many enthusiasts to transition into data professionals.

His expertise extends to areas like machine learning, quantitative research, SQL, product management, and project management, with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau Public, Python for Data Science, MySQL, and more. Michael's impact in the data world is further underscored by his voluntary associations with organizations like Data Science Nigeria and his selection for esteemed programs like the Digital Explorers hackathon.

Throughout his career, Michael has not only excelled in data analysis and visualization but also contributed significantly to business growth by generating significant revenue through his data-driven strategies and solutions. He remains a valuable asset to any organization aiming to harness the power of data for growth and development.

Biography: Michael Mgbame is a seasoned Data Scientist with nearly eight years of professional experience in the field of data analytics, business intelligence, and statistical data analysis. Educated with a BSc in Statistics from Michael Okpara U... Show more

Vadim discovered his passion for business analysis at the intersection of his training as psychologist and his deep interest in information technology. With years of business and IT experience in his backpack, he now focusses on training & coaching best practices to the analysts at Colruyt Group IT, and on building a thriving BA community where knowledge sharing is second nature.

Vadim discovered his passion for business analysis at the intersection of his training as psychologist and his deep interest in information technology. With years of business and IT experience in his backpack, he now focusses on training & coaching b... Show more

Shrikant Chikhalkar is a senior engineering leader with over two decades of experience designing and delivering high-performance software for regulated healthcare, neuromodulation, and medical imaging systems. His work spans safety-critical medical devices, PET/MR reconstruction platforms, and cloud-native, AI-enabled software architectures developed under IEC 62304 and FDA 510(k) regulatory frameworks.
Currently a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Shrikant leads backend and platform initiatives supporting clinician and patient applications, including consent management systems, dynamic configuration platforms, secure telemetry pipelines, and cross-platform MAUI architectures spanning iOS, Android, and Windows. He has played a key role in enabling global neuromodulation therapy launches across 27 European countries while ensuring GDPR, HIPAA, and regional data-sovereignty compliance. His work includes regulated SDLC execution, microservice modernization, DevOps automation, and the application of generative AI to improve engineering productivity and regulatory documentation workflows.
Previously, Shrikant spent a decade at GE Healthcare as a Staff Software Architect, where he led PET/MR reconstruction and acquisition software for clinical imaging systems. He was responsible for productizing advanced MR attenuation correction (MRAC) algorithms, motion-corrected PET/MR reconstruction pipelines, fault-tolerant imaging systems, and GPU-accelerated reconstruction frameworks that achieved up to 200× performance gains. His contributions supported FDA 510(k) submissions and were validated through phantom and clinical image-quality studies.
Earlier in his career, Shrikant held technical leadership and engineering roles at IGATE, Persistent Systems, Accenture, Manchitra, and a computational research lab, working on legacy modernization, distributed graph mining, seismic simulation, GIS rendering engines, and large-scale HPC systems using MPI, OpenMP, and GPU computing.
Shrikant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Pune and has completed graduate-level coursework in artificial intelligence, deep learning, cloud computing, and algorithm analysis at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He has earned certifications in Generative AI with Large Language Models, SAFe, and project management, and has submitted intellectual property related to AI-assisted code analysis. He has also presented at international conferences, including ISMRM, and has served as an architecture lead and mentor across global engineering teams.

Shrikant Chikhalkar is a senior engineering leader with over two decades of experience designing and delivering high-performance software for regulated healthcare, neuromodulation, and medical imaging systems. His work spans safety-critical medical d... Show more