I'm Simon Egli, and I've been programming since 1986. I studied Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland between 1996 and 2001. In 1996 I did port the Oberon operating system to my Atari ST. I started programming C# with .NET Framework 2.0. I programmed various projects, a plotting software, a CMS and at the moment I'm working for SolidCP, an OpenSource webhosting control panel. I was also a missionary in Nicaragua and had a small charity for homeless. Sometimes I preach in churches or on the street.

I'm Simon Egli, and I've been programming since 1986. I studied Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland between 1996 and 2001. In 1996 I did port the Oberon operating system to my Atari ST. I started programming C# with .NET Framework 2.0. ... Show more

A Flutter Developer with 3 years of Experience

A Flutter Developer with 3 years of Experience Show more

Dr. Moise is Professor Women's Health at Dell Medical School - UT Austin. He is the former Director of the Comprehensive Fetal Care Center at Dell Children's Medical Center and now serves as the Director of Research at the Center. He is the co-inventor of Womb Watch and serves as the principal investigator of the Moonshot category granted by the UT REALHealth AI Pilot Program.

Dr. Moise is Professor Women's Health at Dell Medical School - UT Austin. He is the former Director of the Comprehensive Fetal Care Center at Dell Children's Medical Center and now serves as the Director of Research at the Center. He is the co-inve... Show more

Dr Cioffi is a three-time graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Science, an M.S. in Education and a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. In addition, he holds an M.S. in Clinical Chemistry from Old Dominion University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine subsequent to an Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oromaxillofacial Radiology Residency at the Naval Graduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and societies as well as a Fellow in the American College of Dentists. He has lectured extensively on subjects related to Pharmacology, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine for the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and numerous components, affiliates and study clubs. He has maintained a private practice of Oral Medicine in Orange Park, Fl since 1989.

Dr Cioffi is a three-time graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Science, an M.S. in Education and a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. In addition, he holds an M.S. in Clinical Chemistry from Old Dominion ... Show more

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

Patrik studied medicine and worked in neuroscience research. He later moved into cybersecurity, joining Microsoft, where he worked on the Assume Breach program. For nearly two years, he has been an AI researcher at Aisle, focusing on methods for detecting Trojaned and backdoored machine-learning models. His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, cybersecurity, and AI safety, with a particular interest in understanding and identifying hidden or adversarial model behavior.

Patrik studied medicine and worked in neuroscience research. He later moved into cybersecurity, joining Microsoft, where he worked on the Assume Breach program. For nearly two years, he has been an AI researcher at Aisle, focusing on methods for dete... Show more

Tim Sumner is a Project Manager with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in their Springfield, Illinois, headquarters. He has worked in the Water Resources Business Unit since graduating from Bradley University in 1991 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. His work includes planning, assessment, modeling, and design of water, wastewater and storm water system maintenance, renewal and improvement projects. Tim is a Licensed PE in Illinois and Indiana, as well as a Certified Floodplain Manager and Certified Stormwater Manager.

Tim Sumner is a Project Manager with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in their Springfield, Illinois, headquarters. He has worked in the Water Resources Business Unit since graduating from Bradley University in 1991 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. ... Show more

Morgan Littlefield is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving organizational growth, fostering strong team culture, and expanding community impact. As the Clinical Operations Leader of The ENT Center of Northwest Alabama, she plays a pivotal role in executing the vision of the practice’s leadership while ensuring operational excellence.

With a strategic focus on business expansion, structural development, and leadership cultivation, Morgan is instrumental in scaling the clinic’s influence and enhancing patient care. She also works closely with Dr. Masterson on philanthropic and investment initiatives, positioning The ENT Center as a cornerstone of both the local community and the broader healthcare industry.

Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Morgan relocated to Florence to pursue her education at the University of North Alabama, where she earned a B.A. in History with a minor in Global Studies. Committed to continuous growth and leadership, she recently completed her M.B.A. at Lipscomb University.

Morgan is passionate about empowering teams, developing sustainable business strategies, and creating meaningful impact through thoughtful leadership.

Morgan Littlefield is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving organizational growth, fostering strong team culture, and expanding community impact. As the Clinical Operations Leader of The ENT Center of Northwest Alabama, she plays a pivotal role in ex... Show more

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

Shuhua Yu is a research scientist working at PyTorch team in Meta FAIR. Previously he did his PhD at Carnegie Mellon. His research interests include optimization, generative ai, and machine learning systems in general.

Shuhua Yu is a research scientist working at PyTorch team in Meta FAIR. Previously he did his PhD at Carnegie Mellon. His research interests include optimization, generative ai, and machine learning systems in general. Show more

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

Saran Saund is responsible for the system in this talk: 28 million biomedical abstracts on Qdrant, refreshed daily, used in production to find drug targets that no single paper names. Two drugs found this way went from concept to clinic in 24 months, against an industry norm of four to seven years. He does not write the queries. He is the one who decided top-K was the wrong primitive, and he has spent a career making that kind of call: Xerox PARC, two companies with exits to Marvell and Qualcomm, then PointR Data, acquired by Oncotelic, where he now heads AI. He keynoted Qdrant's Vector Space Day in June 2026. His obsession is the unglamorous half of retrieval: everything that happens before anything gets ranked.

Saran Saund is responsible for the system in this talk: 28 million biomedical abstracts on Qdrant, refreshed daily, used in production to find drug targets that no single paper names. Two drugs found this way went from concept to clinic in 24 months,... Show more

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Statistical Engineering team. Daniel is co-founder of RCONIS, (co-)author of multiple published R packages, and currently a co-chair of the openstatsware.org working group.

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Sta... Show more

Dana Ripper is a wildlife ecologist who focuses on conservation through ecosystem health. She holds an MS from Arkansas State University and has worked on wildlife research projects across the United States and, once long ago, in Ontario. In 2010, Dana co-founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation through science, education, and advocacy. After more than 15 years in nonprofit leadership, Dana now works independently as an ecology-focused policy analyst and project coordinator. Her energies focus on building collaborative relationships to address the conservation connections between wildlife, environmental health, public policy, and community action. A main focus is reducing plastic pollution at its source via systemic change. Dana is a certified presenter with the Beyond Plastics Speakers Bureau.

Dana Ripper is a wildlife ecologist who focuses on conservation through ecosystem health. She holds an MS from Arkansas State University and has worked on wildlife research projects across the United States and, once long ago, in Ontario. In 2010, Da... Show more

Growing up in Muskoka on the unceded traditional territories of the Anishnabeg, Objibway and Chippewas, Autumn developed a deep love and appreciation for the natural world. From a young age, she knew she wanted to act as a voice for nature and positive change. After moving to Ottawa, they realized the urgent need to reimagine how urban and built environments can become a gateway to nature advocacy and protection, even within downtown cores.

Autumn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Biology from The University of Ottawa, where she was active in campus-wide animal rights and welfare organizing and a Master's Degree from Trent University in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment. Autumn also volunteers with Safe Wings Ottawa monitoring for bird-window collisions and triaging cases for their Emergency Avian Hotline. Autumn is currently the lead Organizer for Nature Canada's Bird Friendly City Certification Program and World Migratory Bird Day.

Growing up in Muskoka on the unceded traditional territories of the Anishnabeg, Objibway and Chippewas, Autumn developed a deep love and appreciation for the natural world. From a young age, she knew she wanted to act as a voice for nature and positi... Show more

Ajeyomi Adedoyin Samuel is a Geospatial Data Engineer and GeoAI Developer working at the intersection of Earth observation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and geospatial data engineering.

He builds systems that transform large-scale satellite and geospatial datasets into actionable intelligence, with experience across Google Earth Engine, Python, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, geospatial APIs, and data pipelines.

His work spans environmental monitoring, agriculture, climate intelligence, and large-scale Earth observation, with a particular focus on designing scalable and automated geospatial workflows rather than one-off mapping solutions.

Ajeyomi is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional geospatial technologies and modern software engineering, helping developers and geospatial professionals build applications that can process, analyse, and operationalize Earth data at scale.

Ajeyomi Adedoyin Samuel is a Geospatial Data Engineer and GeoAI Developer working at the intersection of Earth observation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and geospatial data engineering. He builds systems that transform large-scale sat... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve is a Dad, Partner, Son, and Principal Community Architect at Red Hat focused on AI. He can teach you about Data Analysis, Computer Vision, AI, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and PostgreSQL. He has deep subject area expertise in GIS/Spatial, Statistics, and Ecology. Before Red Hat, Steve was a developer Advocate for Crunchy Data, DigitalGlobe, VMWare, LinkedIn, deCarta, and ESRI. Steve has a Ph.D. in Ecology and can easily be bribed with offers of bird watching or fly fishing.

Steve is a Dad, Partner, Son, and Principal Community Architect at Red Hat focused on AI. He can teach you about Data Analysis, Computer Vision, AI, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and PostgreSQL. He has deep subject area expertise in GIS/Spatial, Statis... Show more

I am product leader who turns complex, ambiguous problems into simple, high-impact solutions. My work is rooted in user-centred thinking - building products that feel intuitive because they are shaped around real people.
Product Management is a discipline I continuously sharpen through writing, mentoring and sharing on platforms like Sharebird and Products That Count.

I am product leader who turns complex, ambiguous problems into simple, high-impact solutions. My work is rooted in user-centred thinking - building products that feel intuitive because they are shaped around real people. Product Management is a dis... Show more

Nofar, a distinguished graduate of the IDF's prestigious MAMRAM programming course, served as a software developer and team leader in the OFEK software unit of the Israeli Air Force. She was the first developer at Joonko and later rose to the position of CTO. Currently, she serves as an engineering manager at Payoneer, where she applies her extensive technical and leadership expertise to drive innovation and team success.

With over a decade of hands-on experience as a software engineer and technology leader, Nofar brings a wealth of knowledge to her endeavors. She is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders, managing the simulation program at BAOT, Israel's premier community of senior software engineers, data scientists, and women researchers. Beyond this, she actively mentors young women, empowering them to thrive in the tech world.

As a proud mother of three young children, Nofar exemplifies the balance of a multifaceted, accomplished professional and a dedicated parent.

Nofar, a distinguished graduate of the IDF's prestigious MAMRAM programming course, served as a software developer and team leader in the OFEK software unit of the Israeli Air Force. She was the first developer at Joonko and later rose to the positio... Show more

Industry experience in building high scale, complex systems along with leading and mentoring engineers.

Industry experience in building high scale, complex systems along with leading and mentoring engineers. Show more

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while Frode brings the technical imagination and engineering mindset. Together, they form the heart and structure of Sepha Soul.

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while F... Show more

Victoria is a Junior Software Engineer at 4TU.ResearchData and a Master's student in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at TU Delft. With a strong passion for open science and research, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to tech, currently also completing a second Bachelor's in Philosophy. Alongside her work and studies, Victoria is engaged in AI research, recently authoring a deep learning paper accepted for the 2026 BCI Conference in Graz.

Victoria is a Junior Software Engineer at 4TU.ResearchData and a Master's student in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at TU Delft. With a strong passion for open science and research, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to tech... Show more

I am a senior software engineer working with Goldman Sachs. I am particularly interested in exploring opportunities of optimization around me using AI.

I am a senior software engineer working with Goldman Sachs. I am particularly interested in exploring opportunities of optimization around me using AI. Show more

As a AI Research Assistant at Boston University, I’m contributing to cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning research achieving 85.80% accuracy in group classification through custom-built classifiers. Our work, focused on facial paralysis analysis, not only advances healthcare AI but also informs scalable deployment strategies for AI pipelines—aligning with my academic focus on Generative AI, Large Language Models, and their orchestration in containerized environments like KubeVirt.

As a AI Research Assistant at Boston University, I’m contributing to cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning research achieving 85.80% accuracy in group classification through custom-built classifiers. Our work, focused on facial paralysis ... Show more

Idrees is a computational scientist with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Having 5 years of experience in research and development in simulation domain, he recently started his new research venture named Turing-Lab for developing ML based numerical solutions. At Turing Lab, he is researching on developing and implementing scalable Machine learning based framework for solving complex problems in computational science ranging from design space exploration to inverse physics problems. He is a C++ nerd and a strong advocate of FOSS who loves building open source tools in his free time.

Idrees is a computational scientist with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Having 5 years of experience in research and development in simulation domain, he recently started his new research venture named Turing-Lab for developing ML based numeri... Show more

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at the intersection of art and creative technology.

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at... Show more

Julia is a podcast host who views pop culture as entertainment and a lens for understanding the world. Her work centers representation, community, and the belief that engaging critically with the stories we love can be both meaningful and fun

Julia is a podcast host who views pop culture as entertainment and a lens for understanding the world. Her work centers representation, community, and the belief that engaging critically with the stories we love can be both meaningful and fun Show more

Sai Jagadish Bodapati is an automotive software engineer and researcher specializing in AUTOSAR-based architectures, and next-generation validation frameworks. Currently based in Michigan, he has contributed to multiple vehicle platforms, focusing on Electric Power Steering (EPS), Electric Park Brake (EPB), and advanced braking systems that integrate seamlessly across modern electronic architectures.

Jagadish began his career at Nexteer Automotive, where he led validation efforts for steering control modules and developed test methodologies bridging the application and hardware layers through MCAL, BSW, and RTE integration. His current work explores digital-twin-in-the-loop validation and AI-driven architecture evolution for adaptive and connected vehicle systems.

Beyond engineering, he actively publishes research on automotive innovation, safety, and cloud-based diagnostic ecosystems. His collaborative work emphasizes practical applications of intelligent vehicle systems and the future of mobility.

Driven by curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, Sai Jagadish Bodapati aims to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable automotive ecosystems that blend technology with human-centric design.

Sai Jagadish Bodapati is an automotive software engineer and researcher specializing in AUTOSAR-based architectures, and next-generation validation frameworks. Currently based in Michigan, he has contributed to multiple vehicle platforms, focusing on... Show more