Medical and Business Student at Cornell University

Medical and Business Student at Cornell University Show more

From Physics to People

Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all.

Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the concept of "Paying Forward"—passing value to the next person rather than paying it back. After a career spanning global leadership roles, deep dives into Agile and Lean, and managing the transformation of 30+ production sites, it is time to pay it forward.

I see a disconnect: firms stuck in Agile/Lean transformations because production lacks flexibility, or efficient factories slowed down by sluggish R&D. Above all, I see leaders struggling with growing complexity.

My expertise sits in the "magic triangle" of Agile, Lean, and Leadership. Trusted by industry leaders like SBB or SAP, I help leaders and organizations navigate their specific growth journeys.

Offline: I’m a tennis club chairman, athlete, Heavy Metal enthusiast, father and reader of epic fantasy.

From Physics to People Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all. Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the... Show more

Qing is Managing Director at LDV Partners, where she leads investment, firm strategy, and ecosystem development. She backs and partners with founders building category-defining companies across AI infrastructure, robotics, and frontier technologies shaping the next industrial era.

She serves on the boards of both public and private companies and has held CXO roles as a venture builder, scaling companies from breakthrough research and patented innovation into market-leading platforms.

Qing is a member of the Global Future Council on Generative Biology at the World Economic Forum and a guest speaker at Columbia Business School. Earlier in her career, she was a physician at Singapore General Hospital and a research scholar of computational biology at the Broad Institute. She holds a BS in Biology and an MD from Tsinghua University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Qing is Managing Director at LDV Partners, where she leads investment, firm strategy, and ecosystem development. She backs and partners with founders building category-defining companies across AI infrastructure, robotics, and frontier technologies s... Show more

1. Doctor of Science (Theretical nuclear physics)
2. Doctor of Engineering (Optical measurements)

1. Doctor of Science (Theretical nuclear physics) 2. Doctor of Engineering (Optical measurements) Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Profesional enfocado en nube, datos e Inteligencia Artificial, con interés en democratizar la tecnología y generar impacto a través del aprendizaje colaborativo. Ayuda a las organizaciones a transformar la información en soluciones estratégicas basadas en tecnologías cloud y analítica avanzada, impulsando la innovación y el crecimiento.

Profesional enfocado en nube, datos e Inteligencia Artificial, con interés en democratizar la tecnología y generar impacto a través del aprendizaje colaborativo. Ayuda a las organizaciones a transformar la información en soluciones estratégicas basad... Show more

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

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

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

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

Greer Dolby is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her research centers on how wild plants and animals evolve and adapt to their environments, using large multi‑omic datasets and integrative statistical approaches to solve complex biological questions. With a background spanning earth processes and evolutionary biology, she earned her Ph.D. at UCLA and completed postdoctoral training at Arizona State University.

Greer Dolby is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her research centers on how wild plants and animals evolve and adapt to their environments, using large multi‑omic datasets and integrative statistical approaches to so... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A young and enthusiastic biotechnologyst who change the science for the data science and analytics

A young and enthusiastic biotechnologyst who change the science for the data science and analytics Show more

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

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

Stanley OBlige is a Sifu Qi-gong practitioner with over 25 years of experience in energy cultivation and healing arts. I began my training in 1998 in Japan while studying Aikido and went on to study Qigong for 20 years under Grand Master Roosevelt Gainey founder of the Taoist System of Living Arts, earning a 9th Level Degree.
I have taught Qigong internationally, including in Tokyo, Java, Bali, Indonesia, Barbados, and has served communities throughout New York City. My work focuses on health, longevity, and therapeutic applications of Qigong, such as Mind Body Cognitive Therapy supporting individuals recovering from serious health conditions.
I currently facilitate Qigong sessions for veterans, approved by the Dept. of Defense (DOD), U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs( USVA), and the Veterans Service Organization (VSO) at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, the Doris (Dorie) Miller Veterans Community Center for Mental Health, American Legion Post 213, and supports homeless veterans and older adults through community outreach programs. My work integrates mind and body, somatic regulation with the ancient art of Qi-Gong to support physical recovery, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Long Breath, Long Life

Current Affiliations:
Doris Miller American Legion Post 213
Doris Miller Veterans Community Center, Qi-Gong Facilitator
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Qi-Gong Facilitator
Grand Street Settlement 80 Pitt St. Rose Center, NYC Qi-Gong Facilitator
Grand Street Settlement Rutgers Center 200 NYC Qi-Gong Facilitator
Grand Street Settlement Center 75. Columbia St. NYC Qi-Gong Facilitator Volunteer
BeFree Wellness INC. 560 Baltic St Blkyn N.Y 11217

Stanley OBlige is a Sifu Qi-gong practitioner with over 25 years of experience in energy cultivation and healing arts. I began my training in 1998 in Japan while studying Aikido and went on to study Qigong for 20 years under Grand Master Roosevelt Ga... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Tummalapalli Sudhamsh Reddy is an accomplished Principal Data Scientist with over a decade of experience transforming complex data into actionable business insights across fintech, e-commerce, retail, healthcare, and insurance sectors. Currently serving as Principal Data Scientist and ML Architect at QlikTech Inc. in Waltham, Massachusetts, he leads the AI/ML group in developing cutting-edge AutoML solutions that serve over 3,000 customers and generate millions in annual revenue.
With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, where his dissertation focused on Game Theoretic Frameworks for Multiagent Systems, Sudhamsh combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical industry expertise. His academic foundation includes a Master's degree in Computer Science specializing in Distributed Computing and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering from Madras University.
Throughout his career, Sudhamsh has demonstrated exceptional leadership in data science initiatives. At Philo Inc., he revolutionized user engagement through advanced recommendation engines and algorithmic collections. During his tenure at Kayak Software, he redesigned the hotel ranking algorithm, resulting in over $5.2 million in additional annual revenue. His work at DataRobot Inc. involved leading cross-functional teams to implement critical use cases including customer churn prediction, lifetime value modeling, and healthcare analytics.
A recognized thought leader in the field, Sudhamsh presented on AutoML Best Practices at QlikWorld 2023, achieving an exceptional impact score of 8.03. His expertise spans a comprehensive toolkit including Python, R, SAS, Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Hive), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and advanced machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, XGBoost).
Beyond his technical achievements, Sudhamsh has contributed to academia through multiple peer-reviewed publications in prestigious conferences including IEEE ICMLA and SMC. He has also served the scientific community as a reviewer for notable journals including Computing Journal (Springer Vienna) and Computer Communications (Elsevier).
His unique combination of academic rigor, industry experience, and proven ability to deliver measurable business value positions him as a leading voice in the evolving landscape of data science and machine learning.

Tummalapalli Sudhamsh Reddy is an accomplished Principal Data Scientist with over a decade of experience transforming complex data into actionable business insights across fintech, e-commerce, retail, healthcare, and insurance sectors. Currently serv... Show more

Ich studierte Diplom Physik an der Universität Bayreuth, promovierte im Bereich der STED-Mikroskopie am MPI für biophysikalische Chemie in Göttingen und an der Universität Heidelberg. Nach acht-jähriger Industrietätigkeit bin ich seit 2016 Professor für Physik an der Technischen Hochschule Rosenheim. Ich verwende aktivierende Lehrmethoden, synchrone und asynchrone digitale Lehre und bin darin interessiert den Lernerfolg der Studierenden immer weiter zu verbessern.

Ich studierte Diplom Physik an der Universität Bayreuth, promovierte im Bereich der STED-Mikroskopie am MPI für biophysikalische Chemie in Göttingen und an der Universität Heidelberg. Nach acht-jähriger Industrietätigkeit bin ich seit 2016 Professor ... Show more

William Aguilar, un profesional costarricense, se desempeña como científico de datos e ingeniero de software senior con más de seis años de experiencia en ciencia de datos e ingeniería de software. Tiene una sólida experiencia en la transformación de datos en conocimientos prácticos, la implementación de modelos predictivos y el desarrollo de soluciones de software escalables. Además, William es investigador en computación cuántica, con especialización en redes neuronales cuánticas (QNN) y corrección de errores cuánticos, y realiza contribuciones significativas a la intersección de la física cuántica y la inteligencia artificial.

William Aguilar, un profesional costarricense, se desempeña como científico de datos e ingeniero de software senior con más de seis años de experiencia en ciencia de datos e ingeniería de software. Tiene una sólida experiencia en la transformación de... Show more

Peter Kipkosgei is a Senior Technical Trainer with Kenya’s Ministry of Education – State Department of TVET, where he has been training and mentoring the next generation of geospatial and surveying professionals since 2021. He specializes in delivering competency-based training in surveying, mapping, planning, GIS and remote sensing, while also setting and marking national examinations.
Beyond the classroom, Peter is an accomplished Environmental and GIS Specialist with extensive experience in spatial data analysis, geodatabase design, land use mapping, remote sensing, and environmental projects. He has worked across private sector, consultancy, and climate-focused initiatives, including project management, technical operations oversight, and capacity building.
He is an all-rounded professional who values teamwork, strategic planning, and disciplined time management. He bridges technical expertise with practical training to strengthen Kenya’s human capital in the geospatial and environmental sectors.

Peter Kipkosgei is a Senior Technical Trainer with Kenya’s Ministry of Education – State Department of TVET, where he has been training and mentoring the next generation of geospatial and surveying professionals since 2021. He specializes in deliveri... Show more

Venkat is a seasoned Lab Informatics Consultant with over two decades of expertise in laboratory automation, digitization, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry. Currently serving as a Principal Product Consultant at Cognizant Technology Services since 2020, Venkat leads strategic initiatives in talent management, competency enablement, and business development while driving laboratory modernization programs for global pharmaceutical companies.
With a B.E. in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from the University of Madras (2001) and an Executive MBA from Karnataka State Open University (2013), Venkat combines technical depth with business acumen. His career spans prestigious organizations including IBM Corporation, HCL America Inc., Mahindra Satyam, Waters India Pvt Ltd, and Agaram Industries, where he has consistently delivered exceptional results in laboratory informatics solutions.
Venkat's expertise encompasses comprehensive management of critical laboratory systems including Empower CDS, LIMS, SDMS, ELN, and NuGenesis SDMS applications. He has successfully supported mission-critical implementations across 31 Global Manufacturing Services sites for major pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co Inc., and Eli Lilly & Co. His technical proficiency extends to regulatory compliance, with extensive experience in USFDA and MHRA audit readiness, CAPA activities, and GxP protocols.
A recognized leader in the field, Venkat was honored as an outstanding performer for five consecutive years in HCL's O Infinity club, demonstrating his commitment to service excellence and innovation. He has established Centers of Competence, mentored numerous professionals, and spearheaded the development of "Lab of the Future" roadmaps that integrate IoT solutions to address real-time business challenges.
Venkat's contributions extend beyond technical implementation to strategic business development, where he has identified and executed new opportunities in laboratory automation, strengthened partner collaborations, and enhanced customer satisfaction through precise project delivery. Received the Life Sciences Star Award. His ability to bridge technical complexity with business objectives has made him a trusted advisor to pharmaceutical leaders seeking to modernize their laboratory operations.
Based in the United States, Venkat continues to drive innovation in laboratory informatics while fostering the next generation of talent in this specialized field.

Venkat is a seasoned Lab Informatics Consultant with over two decades of expertise in laboratory automation, digitization, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry. Currently serving as a Principal Product Consultant at Cognizant T... Show more

Dr. Peter Marchetto is the Research Engineer and Instrumentation Scientist at FieldKit, dealing with environmental measurements from finding the measurand in the environmental system all the way through the signal chain to getting environmental data online and interpreted. He also volunteers as lead engineer at Sunflower City, a nonprofit environmental organization focused on proving out nature-based solutions to flooding issues, where he is responsible for sensor network hardware and measurement instrumentation. He was previously a professor in the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering department at the University of Minnesota, co-director of that department’s Instrumentation and Robotics Group, and lead designer of the department’s makerspace. His graduate and postdoctoral work focused on creating instrumentation for both the Bioacoustics Research Program and the Soil and Water Lab at Cornell University. He is the chair of the Standards and Practices Subcommittee of the Distributed Sensing Technical Committee of the American Geophysical Union, and has been a member of IEEE, AES, ASA, AGU, and APS, as well as a nominated member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society. His favorite quote is, “People without dirty hands are wrong; doing something makes you right.” (Pettis and Stark, 2009)

Dr. Peter Marchetto is the Research Engineer and Instrumentation Scientist at FieldKit, dealing with environmental measurements from finding the measurand in the environmental system all the way through the signal chain to getting environmental data ... Show more

Passionate about science, technology, science fiction, and sports. I work with Cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps

Passionate about science, technology, science fiction, and sports. I work with Cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps Show more

Aaron Edaku is anApplication Support Officer at Marie Stopes Uganda, specializing in a diverse range of programming languages including PHP, Java and AL. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Uganda Christian University. Aaron's passion for software development is matched only by his love for gaming and sports, from soccer and volleyball to chess and video games, with FIFA being a particular favorite

Aaron Edaku is anApplication Support Officer at Marie Stopes Uganda, specializing in a diverse range of programming languages including PHP, Java and AL. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Uganda Christian University. Aaron's passi... Show more

I’m a Staff Software Engineer at LogicMonitor, focused on designing scalable observability for Kubernetes and multi-tenant platforms. I work on agent architecture, telemetry pipelines, and performance at scale. I care about making monitoring intentional — not reactive — and this talk shares real-world lessons that help developers, SREs, and architects build smarter, more resilient systems.

I’m a Staff Software Engineer at LogicMonitor, focused on designing scalable observability for Kubernetes and multi-tenant platforms. I work on agent architecture, telemetry pipelines, and performance at scale. I care about making monitoring intentio... Show more

Arjen is a seasoned Cybersecurity professional, passionate about guiding developers and organizations in using the power of AI responsibly and securely. With a career spanning over three decades in the software industry, he brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the discussion on secure coding in the age of AI.

His diverse background includes pivotal roles such as working on analytical products in Silicon Valley, reverse engineering chat protocols at eBuddy, and shaping the next generation of tech professionals as Chief of Product at NOVI Hogeschool. Arjen also was the Dutch ambassador for HackTheBox, fostering a community around ethical hacking and security practices.

Arjen is a seasoned Cybersecurity professional, passionate about guiding developers and organizations in using the power of AI responsibly and securely. With a career spanning over three decades in the software industry, he brings a wealth of hands-o... Show more