Physical & Life Sciences

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

Edie Raether

Edie Raether

An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that provide power tools to optimize performance. With the unique ability to engage, entertain, empower, and elevate her audience, Edie has inspired thousands of associations and Fortune 500 companies on five continents.
A Change Strategist and Dopamine Diva, Edie presents refreshing and revolutionary information on dopamine, the driving force behind all motivation, habits, and behaviors. As a brain trainer, Edie gets to the root of productivity problems with mind-mastery methods that transform intentions into action and make change happen.
Edie is a CSP (certified speaking professional), TEDx speaker, coach, bestselling author, and a resource to all major media such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Reuters. Her expansive experience includes college professor, behavioral health therapist, and talk show host with ABC.
An authority on The Other AI…Accelerated Innovation, Edie’s nuts-and-bolts, results-oriented approach revolutionizes how work gets done.

An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that provide power tools to optimize performance. With the unique ability to engage, entert... Show more

Idrees M

Idrees M

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

David Schmudde

David Schmudde

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United States, and taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Art. He currently opines on technology in the public interest at Beyond the Frame and applies those ideas as the CTO of Yorba.

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United... Show more

Ragavender Ag

Ragavender Ag

I have over three years of experience in penetration testing, application security and automation. I hold OSWE, CompTIA PenTest+ and SANS GWEB certifications. I enjoy participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and won first place in a CompTIA-sponsored event. In my free time, I report vulnerabilities through crowd sourced bug bounty platforms and have authored a CVE for an open-source project vulnerability I discovered. My work is driven by a passion for enhancing web application security.

I have over three years of experience in penetration testing, application security and automation. I hold OSWE, CompTIA PenTest+ and SANS GWEB certifications. I enjoy participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and won first place in a CompT... Show more

Joe Falcone

Joe Falcone

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content operations and IT. Known for his consultative approach, Joe excels at problem solving and relationship building to drive business outcomes.

In his startup experience, Joe has helped transform two companies by establishing robust processes and governance enabling rapid growth. From 2010-2024 at Bristol Myers Squibb, he led global, cross-functional initiatives including outsourcing creative production, digital transformation for Medical Affairs, GDPR remediation for all of Worldwide Commercialization, enterprise software implementations, integration of acquired Turning Point Therapeutics, and enterprise Modular Content Strategy rollout. All of these initiatives were multi-year, global rollouts and his multifaceted role covered business and technology ownership, vendor selection and management, change management and communications as well as business process and training lead.

Joe has spoken at several industry events such as DIA (Drug Information Association), Panagora Pharma CX Summit & Pharma CX Tech Summit, Veeva Summit, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA), phactMI & EndPoint MI-Tech Forum, Customer Contact Week (CCW), and a variety of Omnichannel marketing focused events. In addition to his speaking appearances, Joe has contributed to various online knowledge sharing communities, hosted workshops, contributed to articles and has appeared as a guest on podcasts.

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content oper... Show more

Roberto Bagnara

Roberto Bagnara

Roberto Bagnara is professor of Computer Science at the University of Parma and Software Verification Expert and Evangelist at BUGSENG. He coauthored more than 40 papers, in international journals and conference proceedings, on programming languages, static analysis and other techniques for software verification. He is a member of the MISRA C and MISRA SQM Working Groups and of the ISO standardization working group for the C programming language.

Roberto Bagnara is professor of Computer Science at the University of Parma and Software Verification Expert and Evangelist at BUGSENG. He coauthored more than 40 papers, in international journals and conference proceedings, on programming languages,... Show more

Adnan Masood, PhD.

Adnan Masood, PhD.

Dr. Adnan Masood is the Chief AI Architect at UST, visiting scholar at Stanford AI Lab, and Microsoft Regional Director, and MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Artificial Intelligence. As Chief AI Architect at UST, he collaborates with Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab, MIT CSAIL, and lead a team of data scientists and engineers building artificial intelligence solutions to produce business value and insights that affect a range of businesses, products, and technology accelerators.

Dr. Adnan Masood is the Chief AI Architect at UST, visiting scholar at Stanford AI Lab, and Microsoft Regional Director, and MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Artificial Intelligence. As Chief AI Architect at UST, he collaborates with Stanford Ar... Show more

Fernando Acosta

Fernando Acosta

MSc Industrial Engineer specialized in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence.
Extensive experience in data modelling, data management and data modernization.
Previous experience in Formula 1 as Control Systems / Digital Twin Specialist.
15+ years experience in Automotive, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Insurance, Banking and Consulting services.
Fernando is based in Cognizant UK, London

MSc Industrial Engineer specialized in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. Extensive experience in data modelling, data management and data modernization. Previous experience in Formula 1 as Control Systems / Digital Twin Specialist. 15+ yea... Show more

Stepan Generalov

Stepan Generalov

Stepan is a veteran software engineer with 15 YoE, passionate about People, Products, and Technology. He is currently focusing on Frontend, Full Stack, and Mobile development. With real-world experience in both startups and FAANG, there’s virtually nothing he can’t build.

However, building things is just the beginning of his journey. Stepan is diving deeper into the research of Deep Practice, sharing knowledge, and—most importantly—meta-skills with fellow athletes and developers.

Stepan is a veteran software engineer with 15 YoE, passionate about People, Products, and Technology. He is currently focusing on Frontend, Full Stack, and Mobile development. With real-world experience in both startups and FAANG, there’s virtually n... Show more

Franco Perduca

Franco Perduca

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies.
I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Italian conferences.
The main activities I’m involved in are: Analysis / Development /Optimization of Analytics infrastructure Performance Tuning design and implementation and ETL/ELT design and implementation on Azure

Apart from my professional activities, cycling (road) addicted

Specialties
Analytics, Data Virtualization ,IoT ,Azure

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies. I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Ita... Show more

Sarita Dhage

Sarita Dhage

Manager - MES Business Integrator | Eli Lilly and Company
Sarita Santosh Dhage is a seasoned Manufacturing Execution System (MES) professional with over 14 years of extensive experience, currently serving as Manager - MES Business Integrator at Eli Lilly and Company. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sarita brings deep expertise in the design, configuration, and implementation of manufacturing execution systems, with a specialized focus on Emerson Syncade MES solutions.
As an MES Design Lead for Eli Lilly's Indianapolis manufacturing site, Sarita has successfully led the transformation of paper batch records into digital formats, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing processes while adhering to ISA 88 standards, GMP requirements, and FDA 21 CFR regulations. Her leadership in recipe authoring has established high-quality standards and best practices across implementation teams.
Prior to her current role, Sarita served as MES SAP Integration Lead for Lilly's Limerick, Ireland manufacturing site, where she orchestrated complex interface activities using REST API technology. Her technical acumen extends to multiple integration projects involving SAP, EWM, and DeltaV DCS systems across global manufacturing operations.
Sarita's technical proficiency spans numerous platforms including Emerson Syncade, DeltaV DCS, InfoBatch Reporting, and LabVantage, complemented by expertise in SQL, VB Script, XML, HTML, and XSLT. Her certifications in Syncade, GAMP, and InfoBatch Reporting underscore her commitment to technical excellence.
Before joining Eli Lilly in April 2023, Sarita built a substantial career at Emerson Process Management, where she spent 12 years as a Senior MES Engineer and System Engineer, contributing to major MES implementations for leading biopharmaceutical companies including Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, and Alexion.
A graduate of Pune University, India with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Sarita combines technical prowess with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. Her comprehensive understanding of biopharmaceutical processes—spanning cell culture, upstream and downstream operations, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing—enables her to deliver MES solutions that effectively bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.

Manager - MES Business Integrator | Eli Lilly and Company Sarita Santosh Dhage is a seasoned Manufacturing Execution System (MES) professional with over 14 years of extensive experience, currently serving as Manager - MES Business Integrator at Eli ... Show more

Aldo D'Aquino

Aldo D'Aquino

Aldo is a passionate T-shaped engineer fueled by curiosity and a zest for challenges. Naturally positive-minded, he loves learning new things and trying out new technologies. He enjoys mentoring and advocates for honest feedback. Living the dream in Tuscany, thanks to remote work.

Aldo is a passionate T-shaped engineer fueled by curiosity and a zest for challenges. Naturally positive-minded, he loves learning new things and trying out new technologies. He enjoys mentoring and advocates for honest feedback. Living the dream in ... Show more

Paul Barrett

Paul Barrett

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools.

His passion is people and he is a frequent conference speaker, having spoken on topics of transformational leadership, relationship building, and psychological safety.

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools. ... Show more

Stephen Doyle

Stephen Doyle

Stephen Doyle Jr. is a Certified Master Business and Executive Coach and International Speaker who works with commercial construction and manufacturing leaders to build stronger teams, streamline operations, and grow more valuable businesses. With over 25 years of experience in engineering, operations, and strategic leadership, Stephen brings a real-world, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to solving complex business problems.

Before coaching, Stephen spent nearly two decades in engineering, supplier development, and quality systems—specializing in castings, forgings, and heat treatments. He led mentoring programs, facilitated leadership development initiatives, and built cross-functional strategies for technical and product teams. A continuous improvement champion, he was honored with both the Focal Point International Coaching Practice of the Year and the Kaizen Award for Operational Excellence. He was also honor to be named a Top Executive Coach by Real Leaders Magazine.

Stephen holds a degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and is active in both his professional and local communities. He currently serves as president of his church council, has served on the Board of Directors for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, and has been a guest speaker at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering.

Whether he’s guiding executives through strategic change or teaching the next generation of leaders, Stephen blends tactical precision with a people-first mindset. Outside of work, you’ll find him building things from wood and electronics, fishing, or investing time into mentoring others.

Stephen Doyle Jr. is a Certified Master Business and Executive Coach and International Speaker who works with commercial construction and manufacturing leaders to build stronger teams, streamline operations, and grow more valuable businesses. With ov... Show more

Kristoffer Fredriksson

Kristoffer Fredriksson

Kristoffer Yi Fredriksson has been a part of the web-industry for nearly as long as there has been a web-industry. He lived through the .com crash and has remade himself from game developer, to flash-developer, to HTML5 developer and finally concept development and digital strategy. The best thing with his professional career (according to himself) is that he has had the opportunity to shape a new kind of profession.

Kristoffer Yi Fredriksson has been a part of the web-industry for nearly as long as there has been a web-industry. He lived through the .com crash and has remade himself from game developer, to flash-developer, to HTML5 developer and finally concept ... Show more

Aaron Edaku

Aaron Edaku

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

Anamika Raman

Anamika Raman

30K+ Professionals trained globally > Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses |Business Coaching & Sales Coaching - LinkedIn TopVoice | Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders| TEDx Team| International soft skills Trainer

30K+ Professionals trained globally > Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses |Business Coaching & Sales Coaching - LinkedIn TopVoice | Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders| TEDx Team| International soft skills Trainer Show more

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated expertise in driving technology transformation and delivering high-impact solutions across industries such as eCommerce, SaaS, digital marketing, and subscription management. Known for his strong platform mindset and leadership capabilities, Bala excels at managing globally distributed teams and aligning technology with business goals to support growth, monetization, and operational efficiency. His passion lies in architecting resilient, scalable platforms that deliver engineering excellence in high-growth, dynamic environments.
Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at DocuSign, Bala leads a team of 50 members and is responsible for driving digital innovation across e-commerce and digital marketing platforms. He has played a key role in scaling SaaS growth, enhancing customer experiences, and implementing data-driven product roadmaps. He also collaborates with chief architecture teams to establish best practices for microservices and scalable data platforms. Previously, at Walmart Labs, he led the architecture of Walmart's omnichannel product catalog and developed high-performance catalog search services. Bala's expertise extends to creating patented solutions in content catalog intelligence, real-time data streaming, and subscription management engines.
Earlier in his career, Bala held positions at Symantec Corporation, where he worked on dynamic malware analysis services and large-scale data processing, and at Cisco Systems, where he led projects in supply chain risk management and digital transformation. He also contributed to enterprise-level financial services technology solutions at Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
Bala holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India, and is a certified Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP). His professional accomplishments include multiple patents in distributed systems, content catalog management, and inventory optimization. Bala has been recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at Infosys and has presented at various industry conferences. Outside of work, he is actively involved in community service, including volunteering with the Red Cross and contributing to leadership programs with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts.

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated exper... Show more

John William Muga

John William Muga

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events Show more

David Laribee

David Laribee

David Laribee is a coach, developer, teacher, international speaker, and co-founder of Nerd/Noir. Over the last 25+ years, he’s helped develop digital product development teams and organizations in a wide variety of industries, including banking, retail, technology, insurance, defense, and higher education.

David has been at the forefront of several movements in software development. He helped create the dojo approach to immersive learning, popularize lean and kanban methods, and introduce product thinking to the agile landscape. As an engineering leader, David was an early adopter and advocate of eXtreme Programming, Kanban and Domain Driven Design. David is a former Microsoft MVP in both Solutions Architecture and C# and co-founder of the ALT.NET movement, which has spawned dozens of user groups across the globe dedicated to open-source and modern engineering practices.

Before founding Nerd/Noir with his wife, Alexandra West, David coached the product development teams at VersionOne, a market leader in agile project management tools. These days you can find him working across several active dojos, collaborating with leaders on strategy, and helping to build capable coaching teams at Fortune 500 firms and hypergrowth startups. David started work life at the early age of five on a farm in Upstate NY — an upbringing that accounts for his lead-from-the-front approach, appreciation for small/cross-disciplinary teams, and appreciation for authentic maple syrup.

David Laribee is a coach, developer, teacher, international speaker, and co-founder of Nerd/Noir. Over the last 25+ years, he’s helped develop digital product development teams and organizations in a wide variety of industries, including banking, ret... Show more

Raul Ortega

Raul Ortega

Raul has been working in Software Development for over 10 years, experienced in TDD, BDD, E2E, Performance, Security and AB Testing. In the past he has worked in different Lead and Senior roles for companies like Autodesk, FICO, Autozone, Foundation Medicine, Intercall, Afosa, Hotwire, Wolters Kluwer, Jive, Nextiva and Finning. When he is not working in automating software he enjoys riding a bike and shooting practice.

Raul has been working in Software Development for over 10 years, experienced in TDD, BDD, E2E, Performance, Security and AB Testing. In the past he has worked in different Lead and Senior roles for companies like Autodesk, FICO, Autozone, Foundation ... Show more

José Santos

José Santos

I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at IDLAB, UGent - imec.

I have always been passionate about Technology and Science. After finishing my MSc in Electrical & Computing Engineering, I worked for 1.2 years as an R&D Intern in a Portuguese company, where I was involved in EU-funded projects. I gained a lot of technical skills but also learned how to communicate effectively by being involved in the preparation and writing of EU project proposals.

Then, I decided to pursue an international career by starting my Doctoral studies in a foreign country at Ghent University, Belgium. During my Ph.D., I worked on network management solutions focused on Smart Cities and the Internet of Things (IoT). Also, I enrolled in diverse specialist workshops and extracurricular training to broaden my skills as a researcher (e.g. Leadership, Project Management).

My research interests include Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), container scheduling and auto-scaling, Segment Routing, and Intent-based networking. I am always open to new challenges and opportunities.

I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at IDLAB, UGent - imec. I have always been passionate about Technology and Science. After finishing my MSc in Electrical & Computing Engineering, I worked for 1.2 years as an R&D Intern in a Portuguese com... Show more

Zeev Kalyuzhner

Zeev Kalyuzhner

Zeev is a Ph.D. candidate at Bar-Ilan University, a lecturer at the Open University of Israel and Tel-Aviv University, and an AI researcher at WIX. His research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and biomedical remote sensing.
Zeev's work revolves around developing AI-driven solutions for remote sensing healthcare applications, utilizing advanced AI and nanophotonics techniques for human identification and health monitoring.

As a lecturer, Zeev brings his practical experience and enthusiasm to the classroom, inspiring students to tackle complex AI and biomedical remote sensing challenges. At WIX, Zeev leverages his expertise to enhance the company's security infrastructure and ensure the protection of user data, applying his knowledge of AI in innovative ways.

Zeev has authored research papers and actively participates in conferences, where he shares insights on AI, information security, and biomedical remote sensing.

Zeev is a Ph.D. candidate at Bar-Ilan University, a lecturer at the Open University of Israel and Tel-Aviv University, and an AI researcher at WIX. His research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and biomedical rem... Show more

Alex Fernandez

Alex Fernandez

I live in Madrid with my family. I have lots of interests, and are about equally unskilled at them:

Drawing and art.
Biology.
Linguistics.
Physics.
Computers.

My day job involves computers, where I have worked for 25 years inside the tech industry. I don't have a night job.

I live in Madrid with my family. I have lots of interests, and are about equally unskilled at them: Drawing and art. Biology. Linguistics. Physics. Computers. My day job involves computers, where I have worked for 25 yea... Show more

Marinella Favot

Marinella Favot

Economic Expert in the following topics: Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, E-waste, Green patents, Critical Raw Materials, Rare Earth Elements, Glass Reinforce Plastic and end-of-life boats.
She has published several articles and reports on these topics, and she has taught at Mater level classes. She is the scientific responsible for various research projects in her research centre.

Economic Expert in the following topics: Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, E-waste, Green patents, Critical Raw Materials, Rare Earth Elements, Glass Reinforce Plastic and end-of-life boats. She has published several articles and ... Show more

Chris Yang

Chris Yang

Chris Yang (杨振涛), Internet R&D Director at vivo, currently focuses on platform engineering, technical leadership, and open source governance.

He is an observer and practitioner of developer experience and platform engineering technology insights.

LFAPAC Open Source Evangelist, Founder of PECommunity, and creator of EngEx(Engineer Experience).

With over 15 years of software development experience in multiple fields, he has previously worked in scientific research in the fields of Bioinformatics and Genome Sequencing.

Chris Yang (杨振涛), Internet R&D Director at vivo, currently focuses on platform engineering, technical leadership, and open source governance. He is an observer and practitioner of developer experience and platform engineering technology insights.... Show more

Jorge Martinez Bonilla

Jorge Martinez Bonilla

Trying to stay 100% human, mistakes and all. I'm passionate about engineering, understanding how things work and just learning about the amazing world that surrounds us. Born and raised in Guatemala, where I studied Computer Science, went directly into security as a pentester. Switched to the blue team on my journey to the Netherlands. I'm a big fan of programming, reading and being with my family.

Trying to stay 100% human, mistakes and all. I'm passionate about engineering, understanding how things work and just learning about the amazing world that surrounds us. Born and raised in Guatemala, where I studied Computer Science, went directly in... Show more

Uwe Scheithauer

Uwe Scheithauer

expert for additive manufacturing of ceramics, hardmetals and glasses

expert for additive manufacturing of ceramics, hardmetals and glasses Show more

Smita Verma

Smita Verma

Smita Verma is a senior technology executive with extensive experience driving innovation in enterprise cybersecurity solutions and healthcare compliance frameworks. Currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at Adobe Inc. in Austin, Texas, she leads Adobe Commerce Security, Compliance & Platform health initiatives, where she has made significant improvements in reducing Magecart attacks and minimizing outdated software risks.
Prior to Adobe, Smita held senior product management role at Dell Technologies, where she spearheaded BIOS and firmware security initiatives, achieving substantial reductions in vulnerabilities through proactive updates. Her experience also includes positions at Symantec Corporation and Thomson Reuters, where she led security engineering teams and developed innovative authentication solutions.
Smita holds an MBA from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management, where she specialized in Marketing, Strategy & Analytics. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science from P E S Institute of Technology in Bangalore, India. Her technical expertise is complemented by certifications in Software Security, Adobe Security, and Agile Project Management.
Throughout her career, Smita has demonstrated exceptional leadership in developing and implementing market-leading security products that strengthen global cybersecurity standards across Fortune 500 organizations. Her achievements include delivering HIPAA-Ready Adobe Commerce solutions, generating substantial revenue growth, and pioneering AI-driven security solutions. She has consistently shown expertise in safeguarding sensitive data across U.S. healthcare systems and critical infrastructure sectors while fostering secure international digital transformation.

Smita Verma is a senior technology executive with extensive experience driving innovation in enterprise cybersecurity solutions and healthcare compliance frameworks. Currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at Adobe Inc. in Austin, Texas, she le... Show more

Ankita Kulkarni

Ankita Kulkarni

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

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

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

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