Physical & Life Sciences

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

Nataly Kuritz

Nataly Kuritz

Experienced researcher, worked at the domain of computational models in material sciences and health informatics and enterprises. Volunteering at “Meirim” NPO and "BAOT" community to initiate and study data research in urban planning. And also lecturing in Academia

Experienced researcher, worked at the domain of computational models in material sciences and health informatics and enterprises. Volunteering at “Meirim” NPO and "BAOT" community to initiate and study data research in urban planning. And also lectur... Show more

Vatsal Sanghi

Vatsal Sanghi

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances.

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances... Show more

Julia Alcaz

Julia Alcaz

IT consultant specialized in Low Code no Code

IT consultant specialized in Low Code no Code Show more

Mark Polino

Mark Polino

Mark Polino is a Certified Public Accountant with related certifications in financial forensics and information technology. He has worked with ERP systems for more than 20 years with last 6 years focused exclusively on system security. Mark is the author or co-author of 20 books related to ERP systems and ERP security and he speaks regularly on security-related issues.

Mark Polino is a Certified Public Accountant with related certifications in financial forensics and information technology. He has worked with ERP systems for more than 20 years with last 6 years focused exclusively on system security. Mark is the a... Show more

Carlos Peiter

Carlos Peiter

Metallurgical Engineer, PhD in Mineral Engineering ( Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo,2000). Technologist and Research Coordinator at the Center for Mineral Technology (CETEM) and at the National Institute of Technology (INT). After retiring in 2018 remain as Collaborating Researcher at the Center for Mineral Technology and is a collaborating expert to IRTC activities and projects.Team leader on projects with multidisciplinary scope and with international funding from Canada and the EU connected to Policy and Management of Mineral Resources and Materials. CEO of the Brazilian Society for Solidarity (SBS OPJ), a non-governmental organization in the city of Rio de Janeiro

Metallurgical Engineer, PhD in Mineral Engineering ( Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo,2000). Technologist and Research Coordinator at the Center for Mineral Technology (CETEM) and at the National Institute of Technology (INT). After ... Show more

Kathrin Foshag

Kathrin Foshag

M.Sc. Geography, Heidelberg University
Dr. rer. nat. Physical Geography, Heidelberg University
Leading scientist at TdLab Geography, Heidelberg University
Academic researcher at Heidelberg School of Education

Focussing on inter- and transdisciplinary research on climate change adaptation and education.

M.Sc. Geography, Heidelberg University Dr. rer. nat. Physical Geography, Heidelberg University Leading scientist at TdLab Geography, Heidelberg University Academic researcher at Heidelberg School of Education Focussing on inter- and transdiscip... Show more

Hakima Mokrane

Hakima Mokrane

I am a multi-disciplinary scientist with expertise in astrophysics, computer science, and AI, currently working as a senior scientist in AI. My career has involved tackling complex problems, demonstrating critical thinking, and developing innovative ideas, including work in astrophysics and astrochemistry. I have a track record of transitioning ideas into tangible products.

I am a multi-disciplinary scientist with expertise in astrophysics, computer science, and AI, currently working as a senior scientist in AI. My career has involved tackling complex problems, demonstrating critical thinking, and developing innovative ... Show more

Govardhan Reddy Kothinti

Govardhan Reddy Kothinti

Govardhan Reddy Kothinti is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Product Development, Project/Program Management, and Cross-Functional Team Leadership. Known for delivering high-quality electronic modules and systems, he consistently drives process improvements and exceeds customer expectations. At APTIV PLC, Govardhan has served as a Functional Safety Manager in the Advanced Safety and User Experience (ADAS) Group, overseeing the development and management of cutting-edge Autonomous driving / ADAS projects.

His career includes pivotal roles such as Technical Project Manager and Principal Architect at American Axle Manufacturing, where he led smart bar programs and implemented cost-saving strategies. Govardhan has also held significant positions at Cummins Inc, Stellantis, and HCL Group, leading initiatives in system architecture, software development, and functional safety.

He has a proven track record of aligning projects with strategic objectives, enhancing efficiency, and reducing project expenses. His work in functional safety and industry methodologies has made notable contributions to organizational growth and operational excellence. Govardhan remains dedicated to driving technological innovation, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of engineers and project managers.

Govardhan Reddy Kothinti is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Product Development, Project/Program Management, and Cross-Functional Team Leadership. Known for delivering high-quality electronic modules and systems, he consistently ... Show more

Tom Siebeneicher

Tom Siebeneicher

Having worked worldwide, Tom has gained experience in many different cultures and fields of expertise. Nowadays, focusing on transforming large-scale companies into agile organizations and designing future operating models for these organizations. Speaking at conferences like the Atos DREAM Conference in Vianen, NL, the Agile Leadership Day in Zürich, Switzerland, and the TED XKE by Xebia, Tom proved to be an engaging speaker.

Having worked worldwide, Tom has gained experience in many different cultures and fields of expertise. Nowadays, focusing on transforming large-scale companies into agile organizations and designing future operating models for these organizations. Sp... Show more

José Airton Brasil

José Airton Brasil

Mestre em ciências mecânicas pela UnB. Engenheiro e cientista de dados, atuando como analista de Inovação pela EMAP, coordeno o time de Dados e Desenvolvimento e de Gestão de Produtos em projetos de transformação digital do Porto do Itaqui.

Mestre em ciências mecânicas pela UnB. Engenheiro e cientista de dados, atuando como analista de Inovação pela EMAP, coordeno o time de Dados e Desenvolvimento e de Gestão de Produtos em projetos de transformação digital do Porto do Itaqui. Show more

Sameesh Kher

Sameesh Kher

As a bioinformatician at the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) and the Stegle Lab at DKFZ, I build automated data pipelines and analyze spatially resolved datasets. I integrate multiomics approaches to understand medical conditions, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and dry lab techniques to uncover deep patterns in biological data. Additionally, I participate in consortium projects focused on infrastructure building, creating standardized and reproducible workflows to facilitate downstream data analytics.

As a bioinformatician at the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) and the Stegle Lab at DKFZ, I build automated data pipelines and analyze spatially resolved datasets. I integrate multiomics approaches to understand medical conditions, aiming ... Show more

Darko Cucin

Darko Cucin

I'm a bioinformatician at Velsera, specializing in implementing Nextflow language on the Velsera Seven Bridges platform. My role encompasses analyzing bulk RNA-seq data and conducting tertiary analysis, with a particular emphasis on differential expression analysis. Furthermore, I'm actively involved in lecturing at bioinformatics courses within the Faculties of Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, covering RNA sequencing and secondary as well as tertiary analysis techniques.

My academic background includes graduating from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Belgrade, where I also completed my master's thesis in Molecular Biology. During my thesis, I conducted research focused on discovering microbiomes in a mouse model of Multiple Sclerosis.

I'm a bioinformatician at Velsera, specializing in implementing Nextflow language on the Velsera Seven Bridges platform. My role encompasses analyzing bulk RNA-seq data and conducting tertiary analysis, with a particular emphasis on differential expr... Show more

Stefan Plantikow

Stefan Plantikow

Stefan Plantikow is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Fabric Graph. As an expert for Language Design and Standardization, he is the Project Lead and Editor for GQL (ISO/IEC 39075), the new declarative Graph Query Language standard. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of property graph querying.

Driven by a lifelong passion for computer language design, Stefan explores how the intersection of computers and languages enables the efficient and effective use of technology. He has been instrumental in the design and evolution of the Cypher graph query language and the openCypher initiative. Stefan contributed significantly to the development of the first cost-based planner for property graph databases, the Cypher driver suite, the openCypher TCK, and the design of Cypher for Apache Spark, a pioneering graph-composable property graph system. More recently, Stefan spearheaded the development of the GQL standard as the main author of the initial working draft and made significant contributions to the standard's development, particularly in the areas of language structure, type system, execution model, and pattern matching.

Stefan holds a degree in Computer Science, originally specializing in distributed systems and transaction processing. This background provides a strong foundation for his work in graph technology. He has also applied his expertise in various domains like enterprise application integration, large-scale climate data management, and scalable overlay networks.

Stefan is a continuous innovator, constantly seeking to expand the reach and accessibility of property graph technology. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.

Stefan Plantikow is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Fabric Graph. As an expert for Language Design and Standardization, he is the Project Lead and Editor for GQL (ISO/IEC 39075), the new declarative Graph Query Language standard. He plays ... Show more

Maxine Aguila

Maxine Aguila

Conférencière en Développement Personnel par le Sport – Kinésithérapeute, Experte en Santé et Bien-être

Passionnée par l’amélioration de la vie personnelle et professionnelle à travers le sport, la nutrition et la gestion du bien-être, je me consacre à aider les individus à retrouver leur équilibre, à se dépasser et à prendre en main leur propre transformation.

Diplômée en kinésithérapie, j’ai exercé pendant plus de cinq ans, dont deux années en accompagnement individuel intensif avec mes patients. Cette expérience m’a permis de voir de près à quel point les souffrances physiques et émotionnelles sont interconnectées. Fascinée par la volonté humaine et notre capacité à transformer nos vies, j'ai complété ma formation avec un master en management de la santé et des certifications en nutrition. Je me suis spécialisée dans l'impact du rythme circadien, de l’alimentation, et de l’activité physique sur la performance et le bien-être global.

En plus de ma carrière de kinésithérapeute, mon parcours personnel a profondément façonné mon approche du développement personnel. Après avoir traversé un burn-out, des troubles alimentaires sévères, et des défis émotionnels, j’ai découvert que le sport pouvait être un moteur puissant de guérison. C’est en me lançant des défis sportifs comme la préparation d’un marathon que j’ai repris le contrôle de ma vie, en retrouvant la santé mentale et physique, tout en réapprenant à m’aimer et à prendre soin de moi.

Aujourd’hui, je partage cette approche lors de conférences dynamiques et inspirantes, où je montre comment chacun peut devenir l’entrepreneur de sa propre vie. Que vous soyez dirigeant, entrepreneur ou simplement en quête de bien-être, je vous aide à dépasser vos limites, à développer votre détermination et à entreprendre des actions concrètes pour améliorer votre vie.

Je crois fermement que, quel que soit votre métier ou vos responsabilités, vous avez le pouvoir d’agir pour transformer votre existence à travers le changement, l’adaptation et la discipline sportive. Mon objectif est de vous transmettre cette vision, et de vous donner les outils pour que vous puissiez créer votre propre version du succès, tant physique que mental.

Thématiques de conférence :

Dépassement de soi et motivation par le sport : Comment le défi sportif peut devenir un levier puissant pour la transformation personnelle.
Gestion du stress et équilibre de vie : Utiliser l’activité physique pour trouver l’harmonie entre vie professionnelle et personnelle.
L’impact du rythme circadien et de la nutrition : Optimiser votre santé et vos performances grâce à une gestion éclairée de votre rythme biologique.
La prise de décision et l’action : Devenir l'entrepreneur de votre propre vie, en instaurant des changements concrets et durables.

Conférencière en Développement Personnel par le Sport – Kinésithérapeute, Experte en Santé et Bien-être Passionnée par l’amélioration de la vie personnelle et professionnelle à travers le sport, la nutrition et la gestion du bien-être, je me consa... Show more

Alexandra Yaksich

Alexandra Yaksich

Alexandra completed her undergraduate degree in 2012 at Concordia University with a specialization in Behavioral Psychology & Neuroscience and a Minor in Biology.
She is a published scientific author in the field of neuroscience and has authored many publications regarding animal health and welfare. She is currently working as a writer and relief animal health technician. In her free time, she engages politicians regarding animal welfare issues.

Alexandra completed her undergraduate degree in 2012 at Concordia University with a specialization in Behavioral Psychology & Neuroscience and a Minor in Biology. She is a published scientific author in the field of neuroscience and has authored ma... Show more

Tony Smurlo

Tony Smurlo

Tony Smurlo has over 23 years of experience with municipal and industrial water and wastewater transmission, conveyance, pumping and treatment facilities. His specialty is working with subject matter experts and equipment representatives to develop a basis of design; lead a multi-disciplined engineering team to create construction documents and specifications; and provide construction oversight / administration. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio he believes the Browns will one day win a Super Bowl.

Tony Smurlo has over 23 years of experience with municipal and industrial water and wastewater transmission, conveyance, pumping and treatment facilities. His specialty is working with subject matter experts and equipment representatives to develop a... Show more

Julio Olivos

Julio Olivos

Magíster de Ingeniería en Seguridad de la Información, Ingeniero Informático, Postgrado en Auditoría de Sistemas y TIC´s de la Universidad de Chile.
Certificaciones CEH Ethical Hacking, Ciberseguridad PECB e IoT Cisco.
Perito forense informático reconocido por la Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago de Chile, Ex miembro de la Brigada Investigadora del Cibercrimen Policía de Investigaciones de Chile, Miembro del Comité Espejo del Instituto Nacional de Normalización (INN) y Profesor de catedra de la Universidad Mayor de Chile. Con más de 15 años de experiencia en temas forenses.
Publicación científica sobre metodología y peritaje de drones en: www.forensedigital.cl

Magíster de Ingeniería en Seguridad de la Información, Ingeniero Informático, Postgrado en Auditoría de Sistemas y TIC´s de la Universidad de Chile. Certificaciones CEH Ethical Hacking, Ciberseguridad PECB e IoT Cisco. Perito forense informático r... Show more

Tolga Kaya

Tolga Kaya

Dr. Tolga Kaya is a Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering programs at the School of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Kaya’s research primarily focuses on sports data analytics on wearable devices to monitor athletes’ physiology. He currently incorporates machine learning techniques to predict athlete performance and injury. He is well-known in the field of hydration research and sports data analytics. Besides his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, Dr. Kaya also has an M.A. in Education Technology and an MBA.

Dr. Tolga Kaya is a Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering programs at the School of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Kaya’s research primarily focuses on sports data analytics on wearable devices to monitor athletes’ phys... Show more

Francesco Bianco

Francesco Bianco

È un ingegnere del software freelance con l'ambizione di poter lavorare su grandi progetti open source. Da anni lavora su diversi CRM open source, molti dei suoi contributi sono rimasti nell'oblio di codebase storiche come VtigerCRM e SugarCRM. Oggi si occupa esclusivamente di CI/CD e Quality Assurance, ma occasionalmente produce codice PHP e JavaScript che rilascia pubblicamente.

È un ingegnere del software freelance con l'ambizione di poter lavorare su grandi progetti open source. Da anni lavora su diversi CRM open source, molti dei suoi contributi sono rimasti nell'oblio di codebase storiche come VtigerCRM e SugarCRM. Oggi ... Show more

Lisa Tee

Lisa Tee

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

Cesar Morales

Cesar Morales

Ingeniero mecatrónico de formación, techie de profesión. Me defino como un apasionado por la tecnología lo que me llevó a hacer de mi pasión, mi profesión. Empecé en IT en 2018 y desde entonces he trabajado desde el desarrollo de chatbots, implementación de DevOps, desarrollo de software en Vueling, especialista y tech lead de IoT ...hasta mi actual posición donde apuesto por AWS y la aplicación del Big Data a la genómica.
Como se puede apreciar me desenvuelvo en la tecnología que se necesite, si no la sé la aprendo y si la sé trato de exprimirla al máximo.

Ingeniero mecatrónico de formación, techie de profesión. Me defino como un apasionado por la tecnología lo que me llevó a hacer de mi pasión, mi profesión. Empecé en IT en 2018 y desde entonces he trabajado desde el desarrollo de chatbots, implementa... Show more

Daniel Carril

Daniel Carril

Ex-amazonian, I use my secret knowledge to solve problems and make life easier for those working with me.

Ex-amazonian, I use my secret knowledge to solve problems and make life easier for those working with me. Show more

Ferdin Sagai Don Bosco

Ferdin Sagai Don Bosco

Dr. Ferdin Don Bosco is a seasoned aerospace engineer with a decade of academic research experience. He holds a Master's degree from IIT Kanpur and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. His postdoctoral research at Heriot-Watt University and IISc Bangalore further solidified his expertise in numerical modeling and high-performance computing.

Dr. Don Bosco is renowned for his contributions to computational fluid dynamics, high-speed rarefied gas dynamics, micro-flows, geological flows, granular mechanics, and reactor engineering. He has successfully applied his knowledge to a wide range of projects, including space capsule re-entry, offshore oil prospecting, and iron-making blast furnace optimization.

A key focus of Dr. Don Bosco's research has been the development of highly efficient heterogeneous computing solvers. His solvers have been benchmarked on some of the world's most powerful supercomputers, such as ARCHER in the UK and Param Pravega in India.

Dr. Don Bosco is currently exploring the potential of quantum computing to address complex engineering problems. He is particularly interested in incorporating quantum thoughts and techniques to solve partial differential equations and applying quantum-inspired algorithms to solve optimization problems that are difficult to tackle with classical computers. At BQP, he is focused on optimizing the use of classical computing resources for quantum-inspired algorithms and exploring avenues for seamless integration between classical HPC facilities and NISQ-era quantum computers.

Dr. Ferdin Don Bosco is a seasoned aerospace engineer with a decade of academic research experience. He holds a Master's degree from IIT Kanpur and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. His postdoctoral research at Heriot-Watt Univ... Show more

Elle Carelle

Elle Carelle

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

Jesus Molina

Jesus Molina

Jesus Molina has over 25 years of expertise in operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) security. His pioneering research on offensive security in industrial systems has been highlighted in Wired, NPR, and The Register. Mr. Molina is also a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework and holds several patents in hardware-based intrusion detection and authentication.]
Recently, Jesus teaches a one-of-a-kind Master's in Rail Cybersecurity at the Universidad Politecnica de Catalunya, where he both teaches and learns from rail professionals, enhancing his expertise in critical infrastructure security. He holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.

Jesus Molina has over 25 years of expertise in operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) security. His pioneering research on offensive security in industrial systems has been highlighted in Wired, NPR, and The Register. Mr. Molina ... Show more

Avinash Jha

Avinash Jha

Leader with decades of experience in Digital, IT, Tranformation and technology
http://linkedin.com/in/jhaavinash

Leader with decades of experience in Digital, IT, Tranformation and technology http://linkedin.com/in/jhaavinash Show more

Hilary Brennan

Hilary Brennan

Hilary Brennan is the Director of DevOps at Bluelabs Analytics, headquartered in Washington, DC. She is a CI/CD enthusiast whose dearest dream is to automate herself right out of a job. In her free time she enjoys cooking and sewing, and has been known to play a PC game or two. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two large dogs.

Hilary Brennan is the Director of DevOps at Bluelabs Analytics, headquartered in Washington, DC. She is a CI/CD enthusiast whose dearest dream is to automate herself right out of a job. In her free time she enjoys cooking and sewing, and has been kno... Show more

Ignacio Sestafe

Ignacio Sestafe

Executive experience in managing change to drive results.
Passionate about the impact of technology to transform and create businesses.
Senior Sales Executive with expertise in Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, Management, Strategic Alliances & Distribution channels.
Consultative selling with Professional Software and Cloud Computing (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS).
Experienced in the IT industry with Distributors, Resellers, System Integrators, MSPs, ISVs and Telcos.
Specific expertise with Microsoft Cloud computing and Business Software solutions (CRM & ERP).

Executive experience in managing change to drive results. Passionate about the impact of technology to transform and create businesses. Senior Sales Executive with expertise in Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, Management, Strat... Show more

Scott Wipperfurth

Scott Wipperfurth

Scott has a PhD in Geosciences where he specialized in analytics and modeling. He is currently a Sr. Data Scientist on the GTG Digital Experience Analytics team focusing on GCOM Clickstream and Keepstock anaytics.

Scott has a PhD in Geosciences where he specialized in analytics and modeling. He is currently a Sr. Data Scientist on the GTG Digital Experience Analytics team focusing on GCOM Clickstream and Keepstock anaytics. Show more

Lonnie Best

Lonnie Best

Lonnie Best has spent over a decade in security, with the last 7 of those years helping organizations detect and respond to security incidents as part of Rapid7's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) practice. His experience during that time is wide-ranging, including everything from responding to low-impact commodity malware, to working large-scale Incident Response engagements against advanced cyber criminal and nation state threat actors. Currently, Lonnie leads a team of world-class threat analysts in Rapid7 MDR's flagship Security Operations Center in Arlington, Virginia, and is helping to evolve traditional MDR service capabilities to extend into the realm of ICS/OT cybersecurity.

Lonnie also served a military career spanning over 11 years as a Signal Officer in the United States Army National Guard, serving his final two years as an Information Operations Planner within the 91st Cyber Brigade, where he helped plan and coordinate several major Critical Infrastructure cyber exercises.

Lonnie Best has spent over a decade in security, with the last 7 of those years helping organizations detect and respond to security incidents as part of Rapid7's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) practice. His experience during that time is wide-... Show more

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