Shalini Thirunilathil is an award-winning technology leader, currently combining two roles at Hargreaves Lansdown - Agile Coach Lead and a Brand and Outreach Lead. She has extensive experience in improving organisational agility, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent in the organisation. Her career has included a diverse range of roles, including Software Developer, Software Tester, Test Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach for various top-notch organisations like Civica, Proactis, IBM, SAP, O2, Springer Nature, Lexis Nexis, and IRIS Software Group. Shalini has spoken at 10+ meetup events and panel discussions, including the 'Agile20Reflect Mini Festival' an international meetup event.

In 2021, Shalini won the Team Leader of the Year (SME) at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards. On International Women's day 2021, the Synapse QA community recognised her as an inspirational leader. In 2019 and 2021, she was one of the finalists for the Role Model of the Year category in the WIT Excellence awards. Outside work, Shalini enjoys music, travel, and cooking. She is also a trained Indian classical and Bollywood dancer and has taken part in dance performances across the UK.

Shalini Thirunilathil is an award-winning technology leader, currently combining two roles at Hargreaves Lansdown - Agile Coach Lead and a Brand and Outreach Lead. She has extensive experience in improving organisational agility, coaching, mentoring,... Show more

I am currently doing my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and my area of research includes variational quantum algorithms, tensor networks, and quantum computing. I have plenty of exposure to Python, specifically working with Qiskit, and TensorNetwork. I have already given introductory talks on quantum computing at PyCon Indonesia, Python Ireland, Pycode, Pyjamas, and Scipy India.

I am currently doing my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and my area of research includes variational quantum algorithms, tensor networks, and quantum computing. I have plenty of exposure to Python, specifically working with Qi... Show more

Transformational leader bend on re-inventing life sciences for the benefits of patients. No patient should wait for innovative drugs due to lack of technology adoption.

Transformational leader bend on re-inventing life sciences for the benefits of patients. No patient should wait for innovative drugs due to lack of technology adoption. Show more

Gisli Olafsson currently serves as an executive coach to transformational leaders around the world. Prior to that he served as the Chief Technology Officer of One Acre Fund, a social enterprise that is helping bring over 1.2 million small-holder farmers out of extreme poverty.

Prior to joining One Acre Fund, he served as a Humanitarian Advisor to NetHope, a consortium of 60+ leading non-profit organizations around the world, and as the Chief Technology Officer of Beringer Finance, the largest technology focused investment bank in Europe. Gisli has been active in the IT industry for over 30 year, ever since he sold his first program at the age of 14. He worked for 10 years at Microsoft, where he was involved in product development, sales, technical evangelism, and most recently as a trusted advisor to national governments and international organizations on the effective use of technology in their operations.

Gisli’s deep understanding of technology, his long-time software product development expertise, and his extensive network inside and outside of the technology industry enables him to quickly provide value to technology companies. Gisli has also over the past 15 years worked closely with the startup community and is an advisory board member and member of board of directors of numerous startups and venture funds. Gisli is also a sought after mentor for innovation accelerators.

Prior to joining Beringer Finance in 2015, Gisli served as the Emergency Response Director of NetHope. Gisli is one of the leading experts in the world on the use of technology in disaster response and is a sought after speaker, trainer, and advisor on the role technology can play in enhancing the response to large scale natural and man-made disasters.

Prior to joining NetHope, Gisli has over 20 years of experience in the field of disaster management and was an active member of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team, a team of experienced disaster managers which are on stand-by to deploy anywhere in the world on a 6 hour notice to coordinate the first response of the international community to disasters on behalf of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Gisli has participated in disaster field missions in connections with floods in Ghana (2007), Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar (2008), Hurricane Ike in Texas (2008), Sichuan Earthquake (2008), Pandemic Outbreak (2009), West Sumatra Earthquake (2009), Haiti Earthquake (2010), Japan Earthquake/Tsunami (2011), Horn of Africa Famine (2011), Philippine’s Typhoons (2012 and 2013), West Africa Ebola Outbreak (2014-2015), European Refugee Crisis (2015), Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico (2017), and Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique (2019). Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti 2010, Gisli led the first international rescue team that arrived in the country.

The combination of Gisli’s extensive field experience in disaster management and technology background provides Gisli a deep understanding how technology can be applied to solve the most challenging collaboration issues faced in austere environments. This has led him to be appointed to various advisory boards and committees, such as the US State Department’s sub-committee on the use of technology in international disasters. Gisli was named a UNICEF Humanitarian Innovation Fellow and a Technology Partner Network Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2013.

Gisli’s deep experience in leading transformation efforts around the world, made him a sought after executive coach in the field of digital transformations. Leveraging his own experience in leading digital transformation efforts for large organizations, and in serving as a trusted advisor to governments and international organizations, Gisli focuses his executive coaching on working with transformational leaders and helping them tackle the challenges of leading digital transformation journeys.

In 2014, Gisli published the book The Crisis Leader, about the role of leadership in times of crisis, leveraging examples from his missions around the world to provide readers with an insight into the key aspects of leadership critical during chaotic times like disasters. The book has been translated into two languages and been sold worldwide.

Gisli holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Chemistry from Copenhagen University (Denmark 1993), a Diploma in International Development from University of Iceland (2017), and is endlessly writing his Master’s thesis on the use of technology in humanitarian response. Gisli currently lives in Iceland, along with his wife, five children, two grandchildren, dog, and a cat.

Gisli Olafsson currently serves as an executive coach to transformational leaders around the world. Prior to that he served as the Chief Technology Officer of One Acre Fund, a social enterprise that is helping bring over 1.2 million small-holder farm... Show more

Jeremy obtained a bachelor’s of bioinformatics from Université Laval during which he did an exchange at Université de Strasbourg in the Master’s of Integrative structural biology and bioinformatics and completed an internship at The Hyve developing a user interface prototype for TranSMART. Following this, he completed a Master’s in computer science at McGill University by developing a machine learning algorithm based on phylogenetic networks that has significant advantages over commonly used genetic assignment methods. Jeremy joined The Hyve in 2018 to pursue a PhD within the context of the AiPBAND project and, more generally, his passion for multidisciplinary science.

The aim of this ESR project is to develop a big-data powered diagnostic infrastructure for brain cancer prediction. The platform will be deployed and run on cloud services . The platform will include a data warehouse for integrating clinical and omics data. This includes data generated by innovative biosensors, developed by WP2. The components of the platform will be designed as flexible microservices. Separation of concerns will facilitate high performance, security and scalability. One of these services will be the prediction algorithms, developed in close collaboration with ESR-11 at IC. Patients, clinician and potential industrial client will gain access via any device to their results on an intuitive user interface.

To achieve these goals, large quantities of health data is required at every step. For both simpy software testing or improving machine learning accuracy, quality data remains hard to get. The scientific opportunities locked-in the massive amounts of health data collected are inestimable. The growing concerns towards data privacy will only only complicate the issue.

Anonymization is generally employed to prevent misuse of private data. Anonymization trades data utility for privacy, but does not fully prevent reidentification. This means accessing data requires eminent academic credentials and resources. If real data is lacking for developments, delays and errors can have consequences on critical health informatics. The alternative is to produce synthetic data, thereby avoiding the privacy issues. Rigid and error prone statistical models have long been the only generative algorithms for this purpose.

Recently, generative adversarial networks have demonstrated their ability to produce indistinguishable synthetic data. Synthetic data has been gaining traction rapidly in medical imaging applications. However, due to certain complexities of observational health, the idea is only starting to gain interest. This project will explore GAN methods to produce synthetic health data that address these complexities. In addition to evaluating they gains provided to the development of the diagnostic platform.

Jeremy obtained a bachelor’s of bioinformatics from Université Laval during which he did an exchange at Université de Strasbourg in the Master’s of Integrative structural biology and bioinformatics and completed an internship at The Hyve developing a... Show more

Sushil is Cloud Solution Architect with Microsoft with specialisation in Data and AI. He specialise in Information Architecture and Data Governance having worked extensively in Financial Services and Life Science Industry.

Sushil is Cloud Solution Architect with Microsoft with specialisation in Data and AI. He specialise in Information Architecture and Data Governance having worked extensively in Financial Services and Life Science Industry. Show more

Software engineer with a passion for start-ups and information management.

Bjørn Erling Fløtten designs system with efficient use of development resources and simplified architecture facilitating multiple areas of use for every component.

Founder and cofounder of in total six companies, five of them within the area of Information technology. One successful exit (so far).

Currently working with Sikom Connect AS (Remote heating, alarm systems, IoT).

Bjørn consulted for Telenor (a telecommunications company) for 17 years, working with reporting and surveillance systems. Bjørn also has experience with other big organizations in the field of data analysis and reporting.

Software engineer with a passion for start-ups and information management. Bjørn Erling Fløtten designs system with efficient use of development resources and simplified architecture facilitating multiple areas of use for every component. Found... Show more

Demetrius(They/he) is a third year PhD student in Global and International Studies at UC, Irvine. Their interests are in Asian American Studies, Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Cambodian Studies. They are a recent graduate from California State University, Long Beach, where they received their B.A in History with a minor in Asian American Studies. As an undergrad, Demetrius was a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow and recipient of the Distinguished Undergraduate in History award.

Demetrius(They/he) is a third year PhD student in Global and International Studies at UC, Irvine. Their interests are in Asian American Studies, Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Cambodian Studies. They are a recent graduate from California State Universi... Show more

I am an applied mathematician and computational scientist working on the efficient implementation of massively parallel, adaptive finite element method. I am a Professor in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University and I am probably best known as a developer and maintainer of the finite element library deal.II and the mantle convection code ASPECT.

I am an applied mathematician and computational scientist working on the efficient implementation of massively parallel, adaptive finite element method. I am a Professor in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University and... Show more

Matteo Pace is Assistant Professor of Italian Studies at Connecticut College. In his research, he focuses on the intersections between vernacular cultures and medical thought in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. He is the editor of Dante and the Sciences of the Human: Medicine, Physics, and the Soul (Springer, 2024). His publications focus on Boccaccio’s Decameron in its medical context (Studi sul Boccaccio, 2016; Mediaevalia, 2025), on Giacomo da Lentini and the Aristotelian tradition (Traditio, 2020), on Guido Guinizzelli, Avicenna, and Taddeo Alderotti’s medical philosophy (Romanic Review, 2022), on Catherine of Siena’s theology of blood (Italica, 2022), and on Dante’s relativity of perception (Dante Studies, 2024). He is currently working on a second book manuscript, tentatively titled Of Poets and Physicians: Literature and Medicine in Thirteenth-Century Italy, investigating how the medical milieu of the thirteenth century contributed to shaping vernacular secular culture.

Matteo Pace is Assistant Professor of Italian Studies at Connecticut College. In his research, he focuses on the intersections between vernacular cultures and medical thought in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. He is the editor of Dante and t... Show more

Dr. Ban Majeed is an epidemiologist and certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, currently directing a pilot feasibility trial for successful tobacco treatment. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, and Epidemiology at Augusta University School of Public Health. She values students' involvement in research and loves to invest in the upcoming generation of health care providers.

Her research focuses on tobacco use, cessation, and resilience-based strategies for addiction recovery. Dr. Majeed was trained in the tobacco regulator science and her work was funded by NIH/NCI and FDA to investigate effect of tobacco use patterns on toxicant exposure and successful cessation: a longitudinal study among US adult cigarette smokers. She published in AJPM, Preventive Medicine, and AJPM Focus. She teaches prevention through classroom and online courses as well as through applied research. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and public health to advance innovative, faith-based approaches to cessation and health promotion.

Dr. Ban Majeed is an epidemiologist and certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, currently directing a pilot feasibility trial for successful tobacco treatment. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, and Epidem... Show more

Mellon Sawyer Postdoctoral Fellow in Transpacific Thought at NYU

Mellon Sawyer Postdoctoral Fellow in Transpacific Thought at NYU Show more

Arinze Gospel Ifeyichukwu is a 400-level Electronics and Computer Engineering student at Lagos State University (LASU) specializing in the synergy between hardware and intelligent software. With a technical focus on Embedded Systems, Python, and Artificial Intelligence, he is dedicated to developing scalable solutions that address industrial challenges within the African ecosystem. His work explores the integration of automated systems and AI to optimize processes and drive digital transformation.
Arinze’s academic and project-based experience is centered on solving complex engineering problems through hands-on technical application. He is an active advocate for bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical industry deployment. As an aspiring engineer, he aims to contribute to the growth of Africa's deep tech landscape by leveraging frontier technologies to build resilient, data-driven infrastructure. He is currently focused on high-impact research and collaborative projects that prioritize technical excellence and sustainable innovation.

Arinze Gospel Ifeyichukwu is a 400-level Electronics and Computer Engineering student at Lagos State University (LASU) specializing in the synergy between hardware and intelligent software. With a technical focus on Embedded Systems, Python, and Arti... Show more

Mereta Degutyte is a Software Engineer At Microsoft in Dublin Ireland, specializing in cloud-native systems, observability, and automation. Her work spans languages like Go, C#, and Python, and includes contributions to eBPF and distributed telemetry tools. Passionate about bridging open-source innovation with enterprise-grade solutions.

Mereta Degutyte is a Software Engineer At Microsoft in Dublin Ireland, specializing in cloud-native systems, observability, and automation. Her work spans languages like Go, C#, and Python, and includes contributions to eBPF and distributed telemetry... Show more

Ariadna Quattoni is a computer scientist researcher specializing in Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). She is a professor at the Computer Science Department of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona and the co-founder of the US based company dMetrics. She has published more than forty publications on most of the leading ML and NLP conferences. Her most recent research focuses on the development of new ML algorithms for NLP, with specific interests in semantic parsing, compositional generalization, and interactive learning methods. She has been awarded and led several research grants from both European and American funding agencies. Currently, she is the principal investigator of the European Research Council (ERC)-funded project INTERACT (Interactive Machine Learning for Compositional Models of Natural Language), which aims to create AI systems that require minimal human intervention and fewer data to learn specific tasks.

Ariadna Quattoni is a computer scientist researcher specializing in Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). She is a professor at the Computer Science Department of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona and ... Show more

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and technical methods. Expertise in implementing security and privacy policy, plans, processes, tools, procedures, and governance for both on-premise and the cloud. Expert in solid statutory and regulatory policy and governance programs to meet or exceed mandates such as CISA, FISMA, FFIEC, HIPAA, CMS, DFARS, DHS TSA, GDPR, and CCPA. Currently retooling and pursuing an MBA in Cyber Security Management.

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and techn... Show more

Former Owner of The SARK Tech.
Professional Programmer.
Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller.

Former Owner of The SARK Tech. Professional Programmer. Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller. Show more

A la fois scientifique de formation dans le domaine de la biologie et serious game designer, j'anime le dialogue sciences & société autour des biotechnologies en utilisant le jeu comme ressource principale pour impliquer les citoyens.

A la fois scientifique de formation dans le domaine de la biologie et serious game designer, j'anime le dialogue sciences & société autour des biotechnologies en utilisant le jeu comme ressource principale pour impliquer les citoyens. Show more

Tom began working with Microsoft data platforms over 25 years ago and has developed data pipelines on almost every version of SQL Server since 2000. He earned his MCSE for SQL Server 2014/2016.
Outside of data, Tom enjoys indie rock, tabletop games, barbecue, and traveling with his family.

Tom began working with Microsoft data platforms over 25 years ago and has developed data pipelines on almost every version of SQL Server since 2000. He earned his MCSE for SQL Server 2014/2016. Outside of data, Tom enjoys indie rock, tabletop games... Show more

Temitope Owolabi was a Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member that served at Nigerian Meteorological Agency, FCT-Abuja. As part of the Data Management Team that carries out data analysis, cleaning and validation for climate and weather data coming in from all stations in the country. He has also worked as a data scientist for an upstart company wherein he derived KPIs for business owners and the likes.
Temitope’s tech interests are Al / Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Science and python programming.
Temitope has been a tech enthusiast from a tender age, he has always been curious about how and what data can do
He is also Team Member of a developers community where he participated in building web and mobile applications.
His love for technology and science led him to study Computer Science at the Federal University Lokoja.
He intends give technology his all by providing solutions to help better the society through data and technology.

Temitope Owolabi was a Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member that served at Nigerian Meteorological Agency, FCT-Abuja. As part of the Data Management Team that carries out data analysis, cleaning and validation for climate and weather data comin... Show more

I'm a member of the Rust infrastructure and compiler teams and the Leadership Council. I teach Rust at a university and sometimes do Rust trainings. Apart from that I also work as a researcher at an HPC center.

I'm a member of the Rust infrastructure and compiler teams and the Leadership Council. I teach Rust at a university and sometimes do Rust trainings. Apart from that I also work as a researcher at an HPC center. Show more

Ricardo Inácio is currently pursuing a PhD in Informatics Engineering from University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering. He completed his Master of Science in Informatics Engineering and Computation in 2025 from the University of Porto. As a researcher at Center for Responsible AI PACT, a collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and
Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, he is actively contributing in the areas of time series forecasting, meta-learning, symbolic regression, equation discovery and data augmentation.

Ricardo Inácio is currently pursuing a PhD in Informatics Engineering from University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering. He completed his Master of Science in Informatics Engineering and Computation in 2025 from the University of Porto. As a researche... Show more

I’m Sathya Lakshmi an entrepreneur, and public speaker. I’m the Founder & CEO of Quorum Chain - a decentralized platform aimed at simplifying blockchain deployment for businesses using zero-code tools. With a deep interest in the intersection of cloud, AI, and bioinformatics, I led several impactful projects including AI-based stock forecasting, genomic data visualization, and cloud migration using AWS. I’ve been invited as a speaker at TiE Hyderabad, recognizing as one of the emerging voices in innovation and technology. I’m also a published author, podcast host, and an active contributor to developer communities. I’ve been selected for the Road to GDE (Google Developer Expert) program and received the Entrepreneurs India Award for my ground breaking work. A visionary builder, I’m on a mission to empower young minds to build smarter, faster, and more ethical tech solutions using cloud-native architectures.

I’m Sathya Lakshmi an entrepreneur, and public speaker. I’m the Founder & CEO of Quorum Chain - a decentralized platform aimed at simplifying blockchain deployment for businesses using zero-code tools. With a deep interest in the intersection of clou... Show more

Jason Hornady has dedicated more than twenty-five years to influencing the evolution of the firearms and ammunition industry, merging his sharp business insight with a deep appreciation for shooting sports. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated remarkable proficiency in business management, marketing, and the strategic development of sporting goods ventures. His long-standing commitment to the industry is a testament to his ability to innovate while staying true to the foundational principles that define responsible firearm practices.

As vice president at a prominent ammunition manufacturing company, Jason has played a pivotal role in transforming the family-run operation into a dominant force in bullet and ammunition production. His efforts have spanned advancements in reloading equipment and the development of secure storage solutions, focusing on quality and performance. Under his leadership, the company has seen expansive growth, with Hornady guiding the way through product innovation and an unyielding dedication to excellence across all facets of the business.

Hornady's roots in the industry run deep, and he is part of a legacy that began with his grandfather. Raised in a family deeply embedded in bullet manufacturing, he took his father's advice and worked outside the family business to gain broader industry experience. After earning a degree in Marketing from the University of Wyoming, he entered the professional world through a firm representing sporting goods manufacturers, where he managed a network of over 200 dealers and distributors, laying the groundwork for his future impact.

Following that, Jason Hornady sharpened his skills as Director of Sales and Marketing at Redfield Riflescopes Inc., a Riflescope manufacturer. His responsibilities included overseeing worldwide sales teams and directing public relations, advertising, and product development. Although the company later closed, the experience taught him essential business lessons. His next role at a marketing firm allowed him to showcase his ability to drive exponential sales growth, including a staggering 450% increase in one primary retail account, setting the stage for his return to his family's business with a track record of proven success.

In 2006, Jason returned to the company his grandfather founded and his father led. With a clear vision, he entered the business to guide its next chapter, focusing on operational enhancement and brand expansion. Appointed Vice President the following year, he helped usher in a new era by overseeing the launch of over 700 new products, bolstering the brand's reach, and consistently delivering year-over-year growth. His leadership has been marked by a blend of innovation and strategic foresight, helping position the company as a staple among ammunition producers.

Beyond growing the business, Hornady has built a brand identity that resonates with a broad audience—from hunters and competitive shooters to military and law enforcement. His marketing initiatives have elevated the company's visibility while preserving its reputation for dependability. His ability to adapt to market changes and leverage evolving consumer preferences has ensured that the company remains at the forefront of the ammunition industry regarding technological advancement and customer loyalty.

Jason is also widely recognized for his advocacy work and enduring conservation and outdoor education support. His active role in the Congressional Sportsman's Foundation has enabled him to help shape national policy to benefit the outdoor sporting community. As a former Chairman of the foundation's board, he influenced critical legislation reinforcing the rights of hunters and recreational shooters, aligning legal frameworks with the values of responsible gun ownership.

Jason Hornady's advocacy continues through board service on several conservation-focused organizations, including a key foundation dedicated to protecting wildlife and enhancing outdoor recreation in his home state. He firmly believes that the future of shooting sports is intrinsically linked to environmental stewardship and community involvement. His leadership in these areas illustrates his unwavering commitment to ensuring the longevity and integrity of the outdoor traditions that have defined his personal and professional life.

Jason Hornady has dedicated more than twenty-five years to influencing the evolution of the firearms and ammunition industry, merging his sharp business insight with a deep appreciation for shooting sports. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated ... Show more

My name is Chakradhar Bandla,I am a highly accomplished professional with six plus years of progressive experience in Cloud database development and optimization within distributed systems. Recognized for designing, implementing, and managing highly scalable, fault-tolerant database architectures for cloud-native applications. Specializes in optimizing database performance, improving query efficiency, and developing innovative data partitioning and replication strategies to ensure data integrity and high availability across geographically distributed systems. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in architecting end-to-end cloud data solutions, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as NoSQL databases, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Kubernetes for seamless scalability. Adept at identifying and solving complex problems in large-scale distributed environments, contributing to improved system resilience and reduced latency.

Authored impactful research papers and delivered keynotes at global conferences, showcasing thought leadership in the field. A driving force behind successful enterprise-level cloud migrations and the adoption of distributed database architectures, establishing benchmarks for efficiency and reliability.

My academic background is from Masters of Science in Information Assurance from Wilmington University, Delaware. Ph.D. from University of the Cumberlands in Information Technology complements my extensive professional experience, laying a solid foundation in technology and innovation.

My name is Chakradhar Bandla,I am a highly accomplished professional with six plus years of progressive experience in Cloud database development and optimization within distributed systems. Recognized for designing, implementing, and managing highly ... Show more

A perpetual explorer at the intersection of inquiry and insight. This individual doesn't just seek answers but thrives on the journey of discovery, using dialogue as a catalyst to refine ideas and uncover new possibilities. Known for a thoughtful and probing approach, they engage with complexity not as a barrier, but as an invitation to delve deeper. Their process is a dynamic synthesis—connecting disparate dots, challenging assumptions, and collaboratively building understanding from a foundation of genuine curiosity. They are a modern thinker, architecting knowledge one conversation at a time.

A perpetual explorer at the intersection of inquiry and insight. This individual doesn't just seek answers but thrives on the journey of discovery, using dialogue as a catalyst to refine ideas and uncover new possibilities. Known for a thoughtful and... Show more

DevOps Engineer at OpenXcell and a CNCF Ambassador for the Gujarat region. With over 3 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

I’m a certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Security Specialist (KCSA), and also hold certifications in AWS and Azure cloud platforms. I actively contribute to the developer ecosystem as a Docker Captain, and I organize community events under CNCF Ahmedabad, Docker Ahmedabad. Recently, I hosted sessions covering topics like GitOps, runtime security with Falco, and hands-on Docker workshops.

I’m passionate about sharing real-world learnings from my DevOps journey—from automating deployments to securing production workloads—and I love sparking conversations that bring practitioners and learners together.

DevOps Engineer at OpenXcell and a CNCF Ambassador for the Gujarat region. With over 3 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and observability tools like Pro... Show more

Sathesh Suseendran is an accomplished Principal Software Test Lead at Broadcom (Brocade Communication Systems Unit), bringing extensive expertise in Network Management System Monitoring and Automation to his role. Currently leading a diverse team of 40 members across the United States and India, he has established himself as a seasoned professional in enterprise network management and testing. As a Principal Test Lead specializing in FC SAN Management Products, he demonstrates exceptional hands-on experience in Network Management System (NMS) testing of both SAN and LAN devices, with comprehensive skills in functionality, regression, integration, performance, scalability, longevity, and usability testing.
Throughout his career, Sathesh has successfully managed teams across geographical boundaries and developed strategic approaches to test automation. His technical proficiency spans automation tools and languages, including Python, JavaScript, QF Test, and Selenium, while his deep understanding of networking protocols such as SATA, FCP, FCIP, iFCP, SNMP, FICON, MPLS, and STP enables him to tackle complex testing scenarios. His commitment to professional development is evidenced by his certifications as a Brocade Certified Fabric Professional, Fabric Designer, Ethernet Fabric Engineer, and vRouter Engineer.
Sathesh's career has progressed steadily from Member Technical Staff in 2006 to his current Principal role in December 2023, consistently contributing to critical projects, including OEM qualifications, customer support, technical training, and technical white papers. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore. In his current role, he oversees release planning, requirement selection, project backlog management, and plays a crucial role in demonstrating new features to management, testing product scalability, and supporting customer queries while leading SQA sustenance issues and providing technical training to support engineers.

Sathesh Suseendran is an accomplished Principal Software Test Lead at Broadcom (Brocade Communication Systems Unit), bringing extensive expertise in Network Management System Monitoring and Automation to his role. Currently leading a diverse team of ... Show more

Kiran Kumar Chitrada is a distinguished technology leader and ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) with over two decades of experience spanning military service and enterprise technology management. Currently serving as Principal ServiceNow Architect at Ernst & Young, he brings a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and disciplined leadership honed through his service as an Armed Forces Veteran with the Indian Navy.
As a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ITIL practitioner, Kiran specializes in envisioning and executing technology transformations that drive organizational success. His expertise centers on the ServiceNow platform, where he holds multiple specialized certifications including Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management, and various Asset Management implementations. He has successfully led cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformations, with particular strength in IT Operations Management (ITOM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM).
Kiran's leadership philosophy focuses on team building through empowerment, enablement, and motivation. At Vista Equity Partners, he has presented ServiceNow architecture and roadmaps to C-suite executives, securing budget approvals for enterprise-wide implementations. His collaborative approach with stakeholders, from technical teams to business leaders, has consistently delivered tangible value and enhanced operational efficiency. Throughout his career, he has led teams in implementing mission-critical applications for aviation operations, logistics, and maintenance management, including a comprehensive two-year project managing UH-3H helicopter fleet modifications for the Indian Navy involving international stakeholders across multiple countries.
Kiran holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management & Analytics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (Kozhikode), where he graduated with distinction. He earned his Master of Computer Applications with a Gold Medal from Andhra University and holds specialized degrees in Aeronautics (Avionics) and Electronics Engineering. His commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by his extensive certification portfolio, including Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) credentials and multiple ServiceNow specializations spanning ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, and portfolio management domains.
A recipient of the 20 Years Long Service Medal from the Indian Navy and multiple commendations for excellence, Kiran brings integrity, honesty, and discipline to every endeavor. His military background instills a results-oriented approach combined with the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Passionate about leveraging technology to create positive global impact, Kiran continues to seek challenging roles where he can apply his comprehensive expertise in driving organizational transformation and team success in esteemed organizations worldwide.

Kiran Kumar Chitrada is a distinguished technology leader and ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) with over two decades of experience spanning military service and enterprise technology management. Currently serving as Principal ServiceNow... Show more

Head of Data Analytics at Open Data Belfast. Data Analyst with experience interpreting and analysing data to aid and influence business decision-making and development. Experienced Analytics Team Lead and line manager.

Experienced working in precision medicine helping big pharma to utilise patient data to progress their drug or companion diagnostic for the goal of better testing and better treatment in oncology and other disease indications.

Experienced working in government bodies within the public sector to support policy planning, development, evaluation and review that facilitates decision making, supports fundamental organisational change and drives performance improvement. Thorough understanding of the research funding landscape.

I have an ILM Level 7 Leadership and Management, Master of Science, Cancer Sciences (with Merit) from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Science Joint Degree, Biology and Mathematics (with Honours) from the University of Stirling.

Head of Data Analytics at Open Data Belfast. Data Analyst with experience interpreting and analysing data to aid and influence business decision-making and development. Experienced Analytics Team Lead and line manager. Experienced working in preci... Show more