Physical & Life Sciences

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

Andoni Dharma

Andoni Dharma

Andoni Dharma is an organisational consultant, trainer and facilitator based in Mallorca, Spain. He works with companies that can feel something wearing their teams down long before it shows up in the numbers: tension in the room, leaders stuck in firefighting, people quietly leaving.

His path started inside the corporate world, as a digital marketing director, and moved into human development in 2009. Between 2015 and 2019 he lived and worked across India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia, facilitating more than 200 workshops and over 100 retreats with leaders and teams in the middle of pressure and change.

Today he brings both worlds together. He is accredited by the World Happiness Foundation for the Workplace Wellbeing Certification, audited by AENOR, and works with his own method, the Magnetic Ecosystem™, built on six dimensions: Culture, Leadership and Trust in the organisation, and Balance, Care and Connection in its people.

On stage he speaks about conscious leadership, burnout and energy at work, and what it really takes to build teams people do not want to leave. No theory delivered from a distance: he talks about what he has seen in the room.

Andoni Dharma is an organisational consultant, trainer and facilitator based in Mallorca, Spain. He works with companies that can feel something wearing their teams down long before it shows up in the numbers: tension in the room, leaders stuck in fi... Show more

Ole Aamot

Ole Aamot

Ole Aamot is a GTK+/GNOME developer with 28 years experience in Unix system administration and programming on GNU/Linux systems such as Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora and Ubuntu. Free Software supporter since 1998 and maintainer of GNOME Internet Radio Locator since 2002, GNOME Gingerblue since 2018 and GNOME Radio since 2019. Maintainer of GNOME Internet Radio Locator and Voting Member in GNOME Foundation 2015-2022. Wrote a Bachelor of Science thesis in Electrical Engineering (30 credits, 2020) and a Bachelor of Science thesis in Mathematics (30 credits, 2026).

Ole Aamot is a GTK+/GNOME developer with 28 years experience in Unix system administration and programming on GNU/Linux systems such as Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora and Ubuntu. Free Software supporter since 1998 and maintainer of GNOME Internet Radio Loc... Show more

Praise Adegoju

Praise Adegoju

Machine Learning Practitioner and Community Strategist dedicated to driving Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Formerly sevred as a Campus Lead for Google Developers Group (GDG) and a Campus Strategist for Perplexity AI, she has championed "permissionless leadership," growing her local developer community with active members.

Praise combines technical expertise with grassroots impact. Trained with Nigeria's premier AI organization, she has worked on building AI tools for healthcare and education, focusing on bridging the gap between global technology and local application.

She is on a mission to prove that world-class innovation happens in Africa, not just is imported to it. Praise believes the next generation of African leaders won't just use AI—they will shape it.

Machine Learning Practitioner and Community Strategist dedicated to driving Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Formerly sevred as a Campus Lead for Google Developers Group (GDG) and a Campus Strategist for Perplexity AI, she has championed "permissionless lea... Show more

Constantinos Patsakis

Constantinos Patsakis

Constantinos Patsakis received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, his M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and his Ph.D. in Cryptography and Malware from the University of Piraeus. He has previously held research positions at the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy at Rovira i Virgili University, Trinity College Dublin, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. He is currently a Professor at the University of Piraeus and an Adjunct Researcher at the Athena Research and Innovation Center. Dr. Patsakis has authored more than 150 publications in leading peer-reviewed international conferences and journals and has participated in numerous national and European research and development projects. His primary research interests include cryptography, security, privacy, blockchain technologies, and cybercrime.

Constantinos Patsakis received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, his M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and his Ph.D. in Cryptography and Malware from the University of Piraeus. He h... Show more

Nijo Joseph Raju

Nijo Joseph Raju

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow.

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow. Show more

Neha Chinnasani

Neha Chinnasani

Neha Chinnasani is a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon Web Services, where she works on AWS EC2 infrastructure and large-scale distributed systems.

Her engineering background spans cloud infrastructure, backend systems, distributed environments, reliability engineering, databases, and production software systems. Alongside her infrastructure work, she explores generative AI, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation, hallucination and citation reliability, and the engineering challenges involved in building dependable AI systems.

Neha writes about AI and software engineering on Medium, where she breaks down topics such as context engineering, multi-agent workflows, tool calling, agent communication, and AI reliability from a practical engineering perspective.

She holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of North Texas and enjoys turning complex technical concepts into clear, practical explanations for engineers who are learning and building with emerging AI technologies.

Neha Chinnasani is a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon Web Services, where she works on AWS EC2 infrastructure and large-scale distributed systems. Her engineering background spans cloud infrastructure, backend systems, distributed enviro... Show more

Veronica (Vee) Schmitt

Veronica (Vee) Schmitt

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with a specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. She is currently doing her PhD in cybersecurity at the University of Plymouth in the UK. Her PhD is about designing robust logs for medical devices. She prides herself on keeping patients safe, as this is something close to her heart (quite literally). She is also a cyborg, sporting an embedded medical device herself. She is also a DEF CON goon, and she is the founder of DC2751, and the OWASP Kristiansand project. She has a love for all things ransomware and understands the low level details forensically.

Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She believes that incident response should be something that is continuously done and improved on. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion led her to become a researcher within an MDM. She is also developing a digital forensics and incident response approach dealing specifically with implanted medical devices and medical devices installed within a healthcare setting. At her core, Veronica is a forensicator and hacker, in love with every bit, byte, and nibble of knowledge she has obtained. She has a strong belief that the o in logs stand for observability. Knowing what is a problem is half the battle won she believes.

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Mast... Show more

Jeremy Harris

Jeremy Harris

Hey there, I am Jeremy Harris, I serve as an Assistant Director at Christopher Newport University. I oversee the recruitment and selection of student staff at CNU along with development and steering of the programming and engagement model.

Hey there, I am Jeremy Harris, I serve as an Assistant Director at Christopher Newport University. I oversee the recruitment and selection of student staff at CNU along with development and steering of the programming and engagement model. Show more

Dima Fathur Rahman

Dima Fathur Rahman

I am currently focused on fostering a strong DevOps culture at the Indonesia Railway Company.

My expertise spans Development Operations, Quality Assurance Engineering, and Site Reliability, where I specialize in streamlining processes, enhancing system reliability, and implementing effective branding strategies.

I am currently focused on fostering a strong DevOps culture at the Indonesia Railway Company. My expertise spans Development Operations, Quality Assurance Engineering, and Site Reliability, where I specialize in streamlining processes, enhancing s... Show more

Christian Del Monte

Christian Del Monte

Christian Del Monte is a software architect and engineer with many years of experience. In the course of his various projects in the B2B and B2C area, he has worked with a variety of software architectures implemented with different IT technologies and frameworks. He is particularly interested in data lakes as well as highly available, near real-time software systems and their implementation using means such as cloud, microservices and event-driven architectures. Currently he is working for adesso SE.

Christian Del Monte is a software architect and engineer with many years of experience. In the course of his various projects in the B2B and B2C area, he has worked with a variety of software architectures implemented with different IT technologies a... Show more

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hirt

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hirt

I represent a new and innovative field in the most traditional subject in medicine: Clinical Anatomy. A science without narrow specialty restrictions, fully multidisciplinary. My aim is to bring anatomical knowledge into the context of diagnostic and therapeutic (surgical) application. To translate basic research into clinical application. To teach science and clinical approaches.

I have experience in translating MedTech into clinical applications—also as an entrepreneur.

Milestones of my activities:
* The establishment of a worldwide renowned surgical training centre with 12 complete OR-settings on 2500+ square meter. Annually more than 2500 surgeons from all surgical disciplines take part in more than 100 international training courses.
* The establishment of a platform to use human bodies for research and development in the field of medical technology in an environment that ethically complies with the recommendations of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA). More than 140 MedTech companies, medical societies and medical academies use the opportunity to test and develop medical products and surgical approaches on donated bodies.
* Pioneer work in the field of digitalisation of academic teaching and CME-certified continued education. An operating room has been connected to a professional tv-studio. More than 50,000 students, physicians and medical professionals registered for the digital, non-profit, series Sectio chirurgica.
* The establishment of a research institute for translational cellular biology on tissue and cell systems from animal models and human specimen. Four task groups, led by experienced biologists, biochemists and medical doctors, work in the fields of microscopy, ultrastructural analysis, molecular biology, biocompatibility and toxicity analytics.
* Developing and patenting of Aminolipin®, a novel and highly effective biocide. Aminolipin® has exceptional properties: It is low hazardous and easily biodegradable - but nevertheless a fully-fledged substitute for formaldehyde. Aminolipin® fixed bodies are ideal models for state-of-the-art surgical procedures such as MIC and robotic assisted surgery.
* Activity as entrepreneur. Spin-off of LICIT Solutions GmbH. Board member of the BioMedTech association, member of the evaluation board of the 4C Medical Innovations Incubator.

I represent a new and innovative field in the most traditional subject in medicine: Clinical Anatomy. A science without narrow specialty restrictions, fully multidisciplinary. My aim is to bring anatomical knowledge into the context of diagnostic and... Show more

Jennifer Attah

Jennifer Attah

Attah Jennifer Awazi is a 27 year final year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student at the University of Jos, Nigeria, a young healthcare professional-in-training, community volunteer, public health advocate, founder PharmReach and emerging leader passionate about healthcare, youth empowerment and service to humanity.

Born, August 3rd,1999 and raised in Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State, Jennifer began her education at Eggon Kyenkyen Nursery and Primary School and proceeded to St. Kizito Girls’ Secondary School, Duduguru, Lafia. She is the first child of a single mother of three, a twin with a younger brother and was raised within an extended family from a humble background. Her upbringing has shaped her resilience, empathy and determination to create opportunities beyond the limitations of her circumstances.

Her journey through Pharmacy school has been one of growth, perseverance and transformation. Despite financial challenges, academic setbacks, ASUU strikes, the disruption caused by COVID-19, insecurity and the broader realities confronting young Nigerians, Jennifer learned to rise from failure, rebuild her confidence and pursue academic excellence. These experiences have strengthened her belief that challenges can become catalysts for growth when met with courage, discipline and purpose.

Jennifer has consistently extended her passion beyond the classroom through service and community engagement. She has participated in the Pad a Girl, Prep a Boy Child outreach, contributed to the Wellness Relieve Initiative free medical outreach and worked with Girlified Sanitary Pad Limited, contributing to conversations around menstrual health and the empowerment of young people. She has also served as an AMR Club, University of Jos Chapter Steward and as a member of the SDG Committee and Assistant Team Lead for the PANS Goes to School project, where she contributed to health education, sustainable development and community awareness.

At the heart of Jennifer's story is a desire to use her education and experiences to serve, inspire and create impact. She believes that healthcare professionals have a responsibility not only to treat illness but also to educate communities, advocate for better health systems and help people make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

As she approaches the completion of her PharmD degree, Jennifer is particularly interested in the intersection of pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutical innovation and community impact. Her long-term aspiration is to contribute to the development of accessible, safe and affordable healthcare solutions while empowering young people especially girls to recognize their potential and pursue opportunities beyond the limitations of their circumstances.

Jennifer's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, education, service and purposeful growth. From a humble beginning to the threshold of becoming a Pharmacist, she continues to build a life defined not merely by what she has overcome, but by the lives she hopes to touch and the legacy she hopes to leave.

Attah Jennifer Awazi is a 27 year final year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student at the University of Jos, Nigeria, a young healthcare professional-in-training, community volunteer, public health advocate, founder PharmReach and emerging leader passi... Show more

Teslim Bello

Teslim Bello

Teslim Bello is an AI Engineer and founder of Wearsper, an AI-powered wardrobe application that combines computer vision, structured data and multimodal reasoning to generate grounded outfit recommendations. He has an MSc in Data Science and has built Wearsper's mobile application, backend services and AI pipeline, working across image understanding, machine learning, API integration and production engineering. His interests include practical AI systems, computer vision, multimodal models and the engineering challenges involved in turning AI prototypes into working products.

Teslim Bello is an AI Engineer and founder of Wearsper, an AI-powered wardrobe application that combines computer vision, structured data and multimodal reasoning to generate grounded outfit recommendations. He has an MSc in Data Science and has buil... Show more

Shiva Madishetty

Shiva Madishetty

Shiva Madishetty is an Advanced Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems, medical device software, healthcare technology, and intelligent connected systems. He specializes in the design and development of safety-critical embedded software, system integration, interoperability, connectivity, and software architecture for complex medical devices and healthcare environments.

Shiva is an inventor with patented technology incorporated into commercially deployed products. His innovation work spans operating room intelligence, medical equipment tracking, connected healthcare systems, and real-time embedded platforms. His research and development interests include Edge AI, the Internet of Clinical Things (IoCT), medical device cybersecurity, autonomous clinical systems, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.

In addition to his industry contributions, Shiva is an active researcher and author. He has authored and co-authored scholarly publications in areas including healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and emerging engineering applications. His current research interests include the impact of AI and intelligent systems on healthcare delivery, embedded platforms, and next-generation clinical technologies.

Shiva actively contributes to the global research community through peer review and technical evaluation activities. He serves as an external reviewer for IEEE publications and international conferences, providing expert evaluation of research in embedded systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies, and related disciplines. His expertise has led to invitations as a speaker, reviewer, advisory board member, and technical contributor for international conferences and professional forums.

With a career spanning both industrial innovation and academic engagement, Shiva brings a practical perspective on translating advanced research into real-world products and solutions. His work focuses on bridging the gap between intelligent software, connected devices, and healthcare operations to improve efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

Embedded Software Engineering
Medical Device Software Development
Edge AI and Intelligent Systems
Healthcare IoT and Internet of Clinical Things (IoCT)
Medical Device Cybersecurity
Software Architecture and System Integration
Operating Room Technology and Clinical Automation
Interoperability and Connected Medical Devices
AI-Assisted Engineering Workflows
Healthcare Innovation and Digital Health

Professional Highlights

Inventor of patented technologies incorporated into commercial products
Author and contributor to scholarly publications and technical research
IEEE External Reviewer and conference peer reviewer
Invited speaker at international technology and research conferences
Advisory board and technical committee contributor for international conferences
Experienced developer of safety-critical medical device software and connected healthcare solutions

Shiva Madishetty is an Advanced Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems, medical device software, healthcare technology, and intelligent connected systems. He specializes in the design and development of safety-critical embedd... Show more

Dinesh P

Dinesh P

Dinesh Pamcheti is a Senior Principal BI and Analytics professional with 18 years of experience building enterprise data and analytics solutions. His expertise spans Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, data modeling, and governed analytics, with a growing focus on Agentic AI and AI-driven analytics. He is an IEEE Senior Member and has worked on large-scale enterprise analytics initiatives across finance, operations, and SaaS organizations. His current work and research focus on building governed AI analytics agents that can securely connect business questions with trusted enterprise data, semantic context, and verifiable insights.

Dinesh Pamcheti is a Senior Principal BI and Analytics professional with 18 years of experience building enterprise data and analytics solutions. His expertise spans Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, data modeling, and governed analytics, with a... Show more

Anthony Norwood

Anthony Norwood

Designing scalable and secure infrastructure in Microsoft Azure

Designing scalable and secure infrastructure in Microsoft Azure Show more

Rolando Masís-Obando

Rolando Masís-Obando

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape the way we think and remember our day-to-day experiences. His academic journey spans from his Bachelor’s in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University to his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at Princeton. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded Shuflix, the largest activity search engine (at the time), to help people interact with their environment in a playful way while helping small businesses get more exposure. Beyond academia, he channels his creativity through his YouTube channel where he shares programming tutorials on generative AI, AR/VR development, and CGI for sci-fi films. Additionally, he directs mini-documentaries exploring the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Recently, he co-founded one of the first, if not the first, hybrid academic/industry conference on the future of reality (Neuroethics & the Future of Reality; https://futurerealities.org/NFR2023/). Rolando and his brothers have an upcoming book titled “DIY AI” slated for release in 2025 with the practical know-how for coding and running your own AI models from home. Rolando also provides consulting for small businesses and start-ups in neuroscience, AI and XR.

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape th... Show more

Ankita Kulkarni

Ankita Kulkarni

Ankita is a Senior Engineering Technical Leader with 10+ years of Tech industry experience. She is currently an Educator and creates digital products such as her [E-book](http://bit.ly/3grSPSI) on taking control of your first 90 days, best suited for newer leaders or her [course](http://bit.ly/3tUPRcr) on Next.js.

She is passionate about growing developers and leaders. She worked for several companies such as WealthSimple, IBM, Loblaw Digital - ShoppersDrugMart, Rangle.io and more. As a senior leader, she has grown a lot of folks in her career, and her mission is to help mentor folks in all stages of their career. She has architected and scaled many web and mobile apps for clients using React, GraphQL, React Native and Next.js. You may know some of them: Tim Hortons, Borrowell, WealthSimple, Moleskine and more. In addition, she enjoys teaching, public speaking and being outdoors.

Ankita is a Senior Engineering Technical Leader with 10+ years of Tech industry experience. She is currently an Educator and creates digital products such as her [E-book](http://bit.ly/3grSPSI) on taking control of your first 90 days, best suited for... Show more

Mariya Koteva

Mariya Koteva

When the pandemic hit, Mariya Koteva found herself at a crossroads: juggling new motherhood, career pressures, and chronic fatigue. It forced her to uncover a powerful truth: the capacity for change begins with wellbeing.

With 12+ years of experience in ERP and Change Management, including six years with Microsoft leading projects for Fortune 500 companies, Mariya has seen firsthand why transformations fail—it’s not the technology, it’s the people.

Her approach centers on building Change Capacity: unlocking the resilience, adaptability, and innovation teams need to thrive in a fast-changing world. By combining her expertise in digital transformation with neuroscience, resilience, and leadership, Mariya bridges the gap between the technical and human sides of change.

Through workshops, keynotes, and coaching, Mariya empowers leaders and teams to stop resisting change and start embracing it as their greatest opportunity for growth.

When the pandemic hit, Mariya Koteva found herself at a crossroads: juggling new motherhood, career pressures, and chronic fatigue. It forced her to uncover a powerful truth: the capacity for change begins with wellbeing. With 12+ years of experie... Show more

Omar Janabi

Omar Janabi

Omar Janabi is a Senior Microsoft Intune Engineer at Microsoft specializing in Windows Autopilot, enterprise device management, and modern endpoint provisioning. He partners with some of Microsoft's largest enterprise customers to troubleshoot complex deployment challenges, drive engineering investigations, and improve the onboarding experience for Windows devices. Omar is a returning MMS speaker who enjoys sharing practical guidance, real-world troubleshooting techniques, and lessons learned from supporting large-scale Intune and Autopilot deployments.

Omar Janabi is a Senior Microsoft Intune Engineer at Microsoft specializing in Windows Autopilot, enterprise device management, and modern endpoint provisioning. He partners with some of Microsoft's largest enterprise customers to troubleshoot comple... Show more

Victor Olet

Victor Olet

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Chemical Society's Australian Student Chapter. Victor also engages in science communication through CSIRO's STEM Professionals program.

As a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, he enhances his digital literacy and incorporates computational chemistry into his research. Victor's active contributions to the Windows Insider Program earned him the 2023 Windows Insider Most Valuable Professional Award, a testament to his impact in the Windows community.

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Ch... Show more

Dimitar Ivanov

Dimitar Ivanov

Dimitar Ivanov is a veteran cloud infrastructure architect at TELUS, where he leads the architectural evolution towards cloud-native infrastructure automation. Focusing heavily on Next-Generation infrastructure and programmatic networking, Dimitar has driven the architecture, design and implementation of private telco clouds and lifecycle automation. His latest work centers on bridging the gap between telco private cloud frameworks and intent-driven, closed-loop automation systems. Passionate about decoupling complex infrastructure dependencies, Dimitar is actively involved in defining governance, service schemas, and multi-agent architectures that transition service provider networks into robust, autonomous domains.

Dimitar Ivanov is a veteran cloud infrastructure architect at TELUS, where he leads the architectural evolution towards cloud-native infrastructure automation. Focusing heavily on Next-Generation infrastructure and programmatic networking, Dimitar ha... Show more

Egor Tarasenko

Egor Tarasenko

I'm an experienced Data & AI Engineer with over five years of industry experience. Currently, I work at Ponder, where I help deliver data and AI services tailored for educational institutions. My passion lies in building practical, impactful solutions that make data more accessible and valuable.

I’m also deeply engaged in the open source community through our work at Ponder. This includes developing AI and data libraries, creating plugins and integrations for tools such as Superset, Airflow, dbt, and others, as well as building innovative solutions for technologies like Trino and Apache Iceberg.

I'm an experienced Data & AI Engineer with over five years of industry experience. Currently, I work at Ponder, where I help deliver data and AI services tailored for educational institutions. My passion lies in building practical, impactful solution... Show more

David Fung

David Fung

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence without authority, and sustainable high performance, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and evidence-based leadership science. He hosts the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast and speaks to technical audiences on leadership that actually moves the needle on delivery.

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence wi... Show more

Siri Yellu

Siri Yellu

Siri Yellu is a Research Assistant and Computer Science professional specializing in Data Science and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on building reliable and interpretable machine learning systems, with experience spanning feature engineering, evaluation-driven modeling, and applied AI system design.

She is the first author of peer-reviewed publications in IEEE and Springer conferences, where her research explores handcrafted image features, Bayesian optimization, ensemble learning, and generative models for medical image analysis, computational pathology, and multimodal AI applications. Her work emphasizes bridging rigorous evaluation with practical system design to ensure models are not only accurate, but trustworthy and maintainable.

Siri enjoys working at the intersection of theory and practice, translating research insights into real-world AI systems. She is particularly interested in applied machine learning architectures, system reliability, and building AI solutions that can be confidently deployed and maintained by engineering teams.

Siri Yellu is a Research Assistant and Computer Science professional specializing in Data Science and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on building reliable and interpretable machine learning systems, with experience spanning feature engineering, e... Show more

Michael Mgbame

Michael Mgbame

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

Hyowon Choi

Hyowon Choi

Dr. Hyowon Choi is a senior systems engineer at Kilby Labs, Texas Instruments, where he develops physical AI systems for embedded sensing and perception at the edge. His current work spans AI-enabled human presence detection using mmWave radar sensors and AI/ML model development for smart manufacturing and automation. Before joining Texas Instruments, he built image processing, computer vision, and deep learning solutions across Alcon's medical device portfolio. Earlier, at a San Diego startup, he developed algorithms and scientific computing tools for cardiovascular medical devices, and at IUPUI he led multi-physics modeling for medical device design as a postdoctoral fellow and research associate. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from UC Davis, where his doctoral research applied computational modeling and numerical analysis to blood flow dynamics and transport of blood-born molecules in vascular systems.

Dr. Hyowon Choi is a senior systems engineer at Kilby Labs, Texas Instruments, where he develops physical AI systems for embedded sensing and perception at the edge. His current work spans AI-enabled human presence detection using mmWave radar sensor... Show more

Karthikeyan Apparssamy

Karthikeyan Apparssamy

Karthikeyan Apparssamy is a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience across analysis, design, solutioning, development, and implementation of enterprise CRM applications, with deep specialization in the Life Sciences domain. His expertise spans pharmaceutical operations, patient services, and healthcare technology transformations delivering Salesforce-based solutions that enhance patient engagement, compliance, and service delivery. Karthikeyan’s work reflects a consistent focus on aligning technology with business value, leveraging data-driven architectures and intelligent automation to improve operational outcomes and customer experiences.
As a Salesforce Solution Architect at Bausch Health in Bridgewater, NJ, he provides strategic and technical leadership in designing scalable, compliant, and high-performing Salesforce solutions supporting complex life sciences workflows. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to architect enterprise-grade platforms that optimize patient-facing processes, strengthen data governance, and enable real-time insights. His leadership is focused on implementing and enhancing Health Cloud, Service Cloud, and Field Service Lightning to enable patient-centric, data-driven ecosystems that advance engagement, coordination, and operational efficiency. Known for his collaborative approach, Karthikeyan works closely with business stakeholders to align technical innovation with organizational and regulatory needs.
Prior to joining Bausch Health, he held senior technical roles at Cloudpaths, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Infosys, Oracle, and Ramco Systems, driving Salesforce implementations for global life sciences leaders including Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi Genzyme, Novo Nordisk and Roche Diagnostics. His projects have supported critical initiatives such as CAR-T therapy management, patient onboarding and adherence programs, and global service and repair operations integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems like SAP, JDE, and Dell Boomi to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance with frameworks such as HIPAA and GDPR.
Karthikeyan holds a Master of Business Administration in Systems and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Madras. With 19 Salesforce certifications including System Architect, Application Architect, and Health Cloud Consultant, he continues to advance digital transformation across the Life Sciences landscape combining technical precision with strategic foresight to deliver scalable, compliant, and patient-focused CRM solutions that drive measurable business impact.

Karthikeyan Apparssamy is a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience across analysis, design, solutioning, development, and implementation of enterprise CRM applications, with deep specialization in the Life Sciences domain. His e... Show more

Surya Chandra Damerla

Surya Chandra Damerla

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), building scalable data pipelines and real-time data processing systems. His expertise lies in designing cloud-native architectures, data validation frameworks, and large-scale data migrations. Currently working on healthcare eligibility and reporting systems, he focuses on improving data quality, automation, and compliance through policy-driven and AI-augmented solutions. He is passionate about building reliable and efficient data systems that solve real-world problems.

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ... Show more

Angela Kempton

Angela Kempton

Angela Kempton is a wellness coach, author, and speaker who combines lived experience with evidence-based mental health education. After overcoming addiction, trauma, and years of rebuilding her life, she now helps others understand the patterns behind their emotions, behaviors, and beliefs so they can reclaim the power to choose their next step. Drawing from her work with youth, families, and adults, Angela delivers honest, practical, and deeply human presentations that leave audiences feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful. She is the founder of Rooted Within Wellness Coaching Co. and the author of The Pattern Beneath It.

Angela Kempton is a wellness coach, author, and speaker who combines lived experience with evidence-based mental health education. After overcoming addiction, trauma, and years of rebuilding her life, she now helps others understand the patterns behi... Show more

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