Emily is a Principal and Senior Strategic Marketing Manager at SEH, where she influences digital strategy and practical AI adoption across engineering, planning, and consulting teams. With nearly two decades of experience spanning marketing, digital transformation, and the AEC industry, she specializes in translating emerging technologies into tools users can actually use.

Emily works closely with technical teams to identify where AI adds real value, whether that is improving efficiency, reducing risk, or enhancing decision-making without disrupting core engineering judgment. Her work focuses on applied use cases, realistic guardrails, and helping teams move from curiosity to confident adoption.

Emily is a Principal and Senior Strategic Marketing Manager at SEH, where she influences digital strategy and practical AI adoption across engineering, planning, and consulting teams. With nearly two decades of experience spanning marketing, digital ... Show more

A manager for Foursquare Realty Investments. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in 2013 and received his undergraduate degree from Baruch College. Mr. Turovsky has founded multiple real estate firms to serve various functions. He has built a rich resume of experience in real estate transactions and understands the ins and outs of the mortgage process, title services, and the real estate purchase process.

A manager for Foursquare Realty Investments. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in 2013 and received his undergraduate degree from Baruch College. Mr. Turovsky has founded multiple real estate firms to serve various functions. He has built a r... Show more

Eltjo Poort leidt de architectuur practice van CGI en is de bedenker van CGI's agile architectuurbenadering 'Risk and Cost Driven Architecture' (RCDA). Eltjo ondersteunt organisaties bij het moderniseren van hun architectuurfunctie.

Eltjo Poort leidt de architectuur practice van CGI en is de bedenker van CGI's agile architectuurbenadering 'Risk and Cost Driven Architecture' (RCDA). Eltjo ondersteunt organisaties bij het moderniseren van hun architectuurfunctie. Show more

Leyla van der Waarde is Collaboration Manager at the Humane Urbanism Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports cities in recovering from and preparing for extreme conditions such as disasters and conflicts in a more people-centred way.

Trained as an architect, she works at the intersection of design, governance, and community engagement, building partnerships between international institutions, local actors, and communities to support inclusive and sustainable urban recovery. She is currently leading dialogues with partners across the Middle East and Northern Europe.

Leyla is also the founder of the Architectural Recovery Team (ART), a Delft-based initiative that designs and develops modular, long-term housing solutions for disaster-affected contexts in Hatay, Turkiye.

She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology, where her research focused on architectural strategies for disaster resilience and prevention in urban environments.

Leyla van der Waarde is Collaboration Manager at the Humane Urbanism Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports cities in recovering from and preparing for extreme conditions such as disasters and conflicts in a more people-centred way. T... Show more

Gaurav Dixit is a technical architect with focus on Microsoft technologies specially SharePoint and Microsoft Azure platform. He has 14 years of experience on developing and designing varied business applications including Enterprise web Content management, collaboration portal, Intranet applications, public facing portals and line of business applications.

Gaurav Dixit is a technical architect with focus on Microsoft technologies specially SharePoint and Microsoft Azure platform. He has 14 years of experience on developing and designing varied business applications including Enterprise web Content mana... Show more

Raphael Romero Ruiz is a graduate student and journalist from Tucson, Arizona. He recently covered the border beat for The Arizona Republic, reporting on the 2024 presidential election, the first 100 days and beyond of President Donald Trump’s second administration, and how U.S.-Mexico border communities have been impacted by American immigration policy.

Prior to that, Ruiz began his journalism career shortly before graduating from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, earning a B.A. in Journalism with minors in Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies and Digital Audiences.

For nearly five years, he focused his reporting on working-class Latine communities in metro Phoenix, spotlighting community activists, artists and everyday people shaping local culture. His journalism emphasizes the power of storytelling to uplift underrepresented communities like his own — the Rose neighborhood on Tucson’s southside.

He is excited to study data journalism to strengthen his reporting on immigration at a time when harmful narratives and disinformation heavily influence federal immigration policies. He aims to make complex and obscure data accessible to communities like his own, especially people like his parents — proud Mexican immigrants.

Raphael Romero Ruiz is a graduate student and journalist from Tucson, Arizona. He recently covered the border beat for The Arizona Republic, reporting on the 2024 presidential election, the first 100 days and beyond of President Donald Trump’s second... Show more

I am an enthusiast Technical Architect from Paris with 11 years in the eco-system of Salesforce. I work for Texeï on Salesforce projects of various sizes with a deep love for solving complex challenges.

I am an enthusiast Technical Architect from Paris with 11 years in the eco-system of Salesforce. I work for Texeï on Salesforce projects of various sizes with a deep love for solving complex challenges. Show more

Sudheer Kumar Myneni is an accomplished Senior Software Developer with over 14 years of experience in mobile application development, specializing in Android while bringing 3 years of iOS expertise to the table. Currently based in McKinney, Texas, he has built a distinguished career architecting and delivering enterprise-grade applications with a strong emphasis on performance, security, and accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0.
Throughout his career, Sudheer has consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in modern Android technologies, including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, MVVM architecture, and Clean Architecture principles. His technical versatility extends to cross-platform development using React Native, and he has hands-on experience with CI/CD automation through GitHub workflows. As a strategic thinker, he excels at aligning technical solutions with business objectives while leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior developers to foster innovation and excellence.
Currently serving as a Senior Software Developer at Walgreens since April 2024, Sudheer plays a key role in enhancing the company's mobile healthcare experience for millions of users. He spearheads Android development using cutting-edge technologies while ensuring accessibility compliance and implementing SOLID principles across the application architecture. His contributions span from feature development and API integration to performance optimization and mentoring team members on best practices.
Before Walgreens, Sudheer served as Lead Software Developer at Sureify from May 2022 to March 2024, where he was instrumental in building the LifeTime Platform for major insurance clients including State Farm, Vantis, Principal, and Modern Woodman. He led the end-to-end development of mobile apps and SDKs from scratch, created reusable frameworks and custom libraries, and integrated multiple health data SDKs. His leadership extended to establishing engineering best practices, conducting code reviews, and managing app store operations while collaborating closely with product managers and designers in an Agile environment.
Sudheer's earlier experience includes positions at V2 Innovations Inc, MSR Cosmos, and Rize Software Solutions, where he honed his skills in cross-platform development, native module creation, and team mentorship. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad, India, earned between 2005 and 2009. Known for his exceptional problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to stay ahead of trends in the rapidly evolving mobile development landscape, Sudheer continues to drive technical excellence and innovation in every project he undertakes.

Sudheer Kumar Myneni is an accomplished Senior Software Developer with over 14 years of experience in mobile application development, specializing in Android while bringing 3 years of iOS expertise to the table. Currently based in McKinney, Texas, he... Show more

Munikumar Pindi is a seasoned OTM/GTM Techno-Functional Consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in implementation, performance tuning, upgrades, cloud and version migrations, and integration of advanced tracking systems.
Currently serving as an OTM Business Analyst at Kik Consumer Products, Munikumar specializes in analyzing functional requirements, resolving complex production issues, and managing both onsite deliverables and Oracle enhancement releases. His leadership in onsite-offshore coordination ensures timely and quality project outcomes.
Previously, at Zenfair-Solutions Inc., he played a key role in implementing scalable OTM solutions for high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, focusing on seamless ERP integration and system performance optimization. His tenure at Oracle India Pvt Ltd saw him leading a team of professionals for Unilever's OTM projects, retrofitting on-premise solutions to cloud, and spearheading configuration and troubleshooting initiatives. Munikumar’s technical acumen extends across diverse client environments including Trane Technologies, Ricoh USA, GE Healthcare, and DHL Global Forwarding. His expertise covers core OTM/GTM modules such as Order and Shipment Management, Contract and Rate Management, Trade Compliance, and Business Process Automation. He is proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, XSL, and data analytics, and has a strong command of user interface customization and system integration.
An alumnus of JNTU University Anantapur, holding a B.Tech in Information Technology, Munikumar combines technical depth with a client-focused mindset, making him a valuable contributor to enterprise supply chain and logistics transformations.

Munikumar Pindi is a seasoned OTM/GTM Techno-Functional Consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capa... Show more

Shaibal Maji is a Senior IT Manager – E-Commerce with 19 years of experience in building and modernizing large-scale e-commerce systems across the retail, telecom, and media industries. He is currently employed at a Fortune 500 US retailer, where he leads commerce platform engineering, supporting 36+ million monthly users and generating over $1 billion in annual revenue.
In his current role, he has led the end-to-end implementation of split cart (multi-fulfillment), marketplace platform launch, Subscribe & Save, and Venmo payment integration. He collaborates with system integrators and enterprise architects to define composable (MACH) architecture roadmaps and has established CI/CD automation, operational monitoring, and post-incident analytics to improve platform stability, uptime, and MTTR. He manages and mentors globally distributed engineering teams.
Previously, as IT Manager, Product Development, Shaibal scaled engineering teams to 80+ members and led commerce platform modernization using MACH architecture, distributed systems, and cloud migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He oversaw the development of 108+ microservices, implemented Auth0 authentication, and ensured API performance under 200 ms at the 95th percentile for millions of weekly users.
Earlier, as Lead Developer, Commerce Platform, he designed and implemented guest-facing APIs and led initiatives including BOPIS, Apple Pay, push notifications, geo-fencing, and store-to-door POS systems deployed across 1,600 U.S. retail stores. He supported mobile commerce platforms serving 1+ million weekly users.
Prior to the current engagement, Shaibal held technical leadership roles at Tech Mahindra (client: AT&T), Deloitte Digital, Wipro, and Mindtree, where he worked on SaaS commerce migrations, enterprise platform transformations, and high-volume transactional systems using Oracle Commerce (ATG), Hybris, and Java-based architectures.
Shaibal holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science, an MBA from Boston University (Questrom School of Business), and is currently a Ph.D. doctoral candidate in Information Technology with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence. His technical expertise includes Java, Python, microservices, headless commerce, API-first design, MongoDB, Redis, AWS, GCP, and applied AI for search, personalization, and fraud detection. He has international professional experience working in the United States, Europe, and India.

Shaibal Maji is a Senior IT Manager – E-Commerce with 19 years of experience in building and modernizing large-scale e-commerce systems across the retail, telecom, and media industries. He is currently employed at a Fortune 500 US retailer, where he ... Show more

Ten years of transforming business complexity into technical solutions. Tightening delivery cycles and aligning intent with implementation via TDD, DDD, and now context-driven development.
Applied across bioinformatics (AstraZeneca), risk modeling (Legal & General), high-throughput analytics, and now LLM multi-agent systems and GenAI-in-delivery tooling at Provectus.
Current focus: the paradigm shift where developers own context and bring engineering discipline to AI-driven delivery - and how teams actually adopt it in production.

Ten years of transforming business complexity into technical solutions. Tightening delivery cycles and aligning intent with implementation via TDD, DDD, and now context-driven development. Applied across bioinformatics (AstraZeneca), risk modeling ... Show more

Passionné d'architecture et de testing.

Passionné d'architecture et de testing. Show more

Madhukar Jukanti is an experienced Senior Software Engineer with over eight years of expertise in developing and optimizing software solutions across diverse domains, including home health, hospice, supply chain management, and firm solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.
Madhukar is highly skilled in modern cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and containerized environments. He has extensive experience with C#, .NET (including .NET 8, .NET 6, and .NET Framework), ASP.NET, Azure Functions, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Cosmos DB, and a wide range of CI/CD and monitoring tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Datadog, and Application Insights. His technical acumen is complemented by a strong foundation in Agile and Scrum methodologies, test-driven development, and performance tuning.
Throughout his career, Madhukar has led impactful projects at organizations like Wolters Kluwer, Spreetail, Axxess, and Vayusoft, consistently delivering high-quality solutions. His work includes migrating legacy applications to modern frameworks, optimizing database queries, designing scalable APIs, integrating secure authentication mechanisms, and implementing reusable libraries and dashboards for observability. He is known for his ability to guide teams, enhance development practices through automation and testing, and drive continuous improvements in deployment pipelines.
With a Professional Scrum Master I certification and a dedication to learning, Madhukar embraces each new challenge as an opportunity for growth while maintaining a proven record of technical excellence and leadership.

Madhukar Jukanti is an experienced Senior Software Engineer with over eight years of expertise in developing and optimizing software solutions across diverse domains, including home health, hospice, supply chain management, and firm solutions. He hol... Show more

Michael Haller is an architect and certified fire safety engineer based in Zurich, and founder of arc experts AG.
His work focuses on how emerging technologies - particularly AI - are changing the relationship between engineering, design, and decision-making.
Within his research at ETH Zurich, he develops real-time AI models that predict complex physical phenomena such as smoke and airflow. His work challenges traditional roles in the building industry, positioning engineering not as a downstream control function, but as an active driver of design and strategic decisions.

Michael Haller is an architect and certified fire safety engineer based in Zurich, and founder of arc experts AG. His work focuses on how emerging technologies - particularly AI - are changing the relationship between engineering, design, and decisi... Show more

Maryn Ryan Soref is a ReGen NextGen SFO leader, Angel impact investor and speaker at the forefront of elite family office, social impact and global leadership communities. She is the founder of The Peace Train, a global community, 360 media brand, meta-narrative and cultural movement for World Peace, and The Peace Pledge, a sister philanthropic vehicle and multi-sector pledge dedicated to “making peace more profitable than war” and achieving world peace by 2030. She is also the founder of LIGHTSPACE, a global regenerative real estate agency and web3 ecosystem devoted to revitalizing land, communities, and cities worldwide.

Maryn works at the intersection of culture, capital, and consciousness—bridging family offices, global organizations, and artists to co-create a thriving world rooted in peace, prosperity, and planetary regeneration. A passionate storyteller and cultural architect, she produces large-scale events, docuseries, and philanthropic initiatives that unite leaders and inspire systemic change towards a thriving ever present and future for all life on this planet and beyond.

Maryn Ryan Soref is a ReGen NextGen SFO leader, Angel impact investor and speaker at the forefront of elite family office, social impact and global leadership communities. She is the founder of The Peace Train, a global community, 360 media brand, me... Show more

Nagendra Ramachandran is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale technology programs across e-commerce, financial services, and automotive industries. He has led enterprise-wide frameworks that drove significant infrastructure efficiencies, managed multimillion-dollar infrastructure portfolios, and applied Generative AI and automation to strengthen global operational resilience. Previously, at Bank of America, he directed release management modernization during the post-merger integration with Merrill Lynch, earning a Global Recognition Award for excellence. He began his career at WABCO (ZF Group), developing diagnostic tools for safety-critical automotive systems. Nagendra holds an M.S. in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and a postgraduate diploma in Computer Science from the University of Waikato.

Nagendra Ramachandran is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale technology programs across e-commerce, financial services, and automotive industries. He has led enterprise-wide frameworks ... 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

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, developing solutions on both monolithic and microservices architectures. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my spouse, exploring nature through outdoor activities and studying new technologies.

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, d... Show more

Amari Lewis-Simpson is an entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record in capital raising, technology and global business development.

Amari founded ticketing startup Weventra in 2019 aged just 21 to eradicate ticket fraud and a lack of transparency on the secondary market. The company went on to launch NFT-based backstage passes for rap superstar 50 Cent's final lap tour at Wembley.

In 2024, Amari launched Lewis-Simpson Partners (LSP) Capital Group to provide a platform for investors to access a diverse range of opportunities of capital raising across Amari’s expertise sectors of real estate and technology. Already, Amari has successfully secured more than £60M in investments across renewable energy, blockchain, real estate, and high-value asset management.

Amari is also the consummate deal maker, demonstrated when he worked with Barbados government source Metaverse land.

Fast becoming one of the most sought-after global speakers in the circuit, Amari has addressed more than 100,000 people at summits including Google, NFT.NYC, and Binance. He also served as a keynote speaker at the Dubai Global Investment Summit this year, receiving the Young Entrepreneurship Award Under 30. Malta’s Global Real Estate Conference, Qatar Money Expo, Africa Tech Week in Cape Town, and the Global Family Office Investment Summit in Cannes are also previous talks Amari has given to rousing receptions recently.

With a growing and engaged digital audience of more than 600,000, Amari’s influence is spanning across not just sectors and continents but inspiring the next generation.

Amari Lewis-Simpson is an entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record in capital raising, technology and global business development. Amari founded ticketing startup Weventra in 2019 aged just 21 to eradicate ticket fraud and a lack of tr... Show more

Praveen Kumar Manchikoni Surendra is an R&D Engineering Staff Engineer with over 12 years of experience building high-performance, production-grade software systems across the semiconductor, electronic design automation (EDA), gaming, industrial automation, and automotive embedded systems domains. He has contributed to globally recognized technology organizations, including Synopsys, IBM Research, Siemens, Scientific Games, and Wipro Technologies, delivering software used at a worldwide scale.
At Synopsys, Praveen is part of the team developing PrimeTime, the industry-leading Static Timing Analysis (STA) tool used in the design of virtually every modern semiconductor chip by companies such as Google, Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Tesla, Intel, and AMD. His work focuses on advanced timing analysis for cutting-edge technology nodes (5nm, 3nm, and beyond), performance optimization, multi-scenario analysis, and hyperscale chip verification. He designed and implemented Simultaneous Multi-Voltage Analysis (SMVA) domain crossing, significantly reducing runtime while improving timing accuracy, and contributed to advanced STA capabilities, including SMC, DVFS, CRPR, hyperscale computing, and 3DIC. Additionally, he explored AI and machine learning applications in EDA.
Previously, at IBM Research, Praveen led the development of an advanced EDA framework for IBM Z series mainframe processors, building core simulation, constraint-solving, and verification infrastructure. He also developed Fusion Lite, an AI-powered tool leveraging machine learning, NLP, and generative AI to generate C++ code for chip verification autonomously.
At Siemens Technologies, he contributed to large-scale SCADA Line Coordination Systems, enabling real-time plant automation and visibility. Earlier, at Scientific Games, he developed electronic casino gaming machines for the Bally brand, including award-recognized and top-selling titles. He began his career at Wipro Technologies, working on embedded infotainment systems for Mazda vehicles released globally.
Praveen holds an M.S. in Information Systems and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with expertise spanning C++, Python, AI/ML, system design, embedded systems, and large-scale software engineering.

Praveen Kumar Manchikoni Surendra is an R&D Engineering Staff Engineer with over 12 years of experience building high-performance, production-grade software systems across the semiconductor, electronic design automation (EDA), gaming, industrial auto... Show more

Dr. Ashley Bryant is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of clinical experience and the founder of Legacy Family Services, a group private practice based in Oklahoma City. She is also the founder of LeadDash, a HIPAA-compliant EHR and marketing automation platform built exclusively for mental health professionals.

Dr. Ashley's work sits at the intersection of mental health, leadership, and business. She is the creator of the P.U.L.S.E. Framework®, which she applies to leadership, communication, and organizational culture. She has been featured on TLC, PBS, and FOX and in US Weekly and Daily Mail.

She speaks on workplace mental health, burnout, and human-centered leadership, drawing from nearly two decades in the therapy room and the lived experience of building businesses while doing the work. Her clients and audiences walk away with a clearer understanding of how mental health directly impacts productivity, retention, and leadership effectiveness. Her audiences leave with more than insight. They leave antsy to do something about it.

Dr. Ashley holds a PhD in Workforce and Adult Education and a Master of Science from Langston University.

Dr. Ashley Bryant is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of clinical experience and the founder of Legacy Family Services, a group private practice based in Oklahoma City. She is also the founder of LeadDash, a HIPAA-compliant EHR and mar... Show more

Ivano es un Ingeniero en Sistemas con más de 11 años de experiencia técnica y 4 años en gestión y consultoría de proyectos tecnológicos. Especializado en desarrollo de backend, arquitectura de software y soluciones cloud con AWS, Kubernetes y Docker, destaca diseñando sistemas escalables y seguros. Con experiencia en empresas internacionales como Adidas y Globant, busca aplicar las mejores prácticas de desarrollo basándose en los conceptos y principios de desarrollo como SOLID, lo que incluye patrones de diseños y de arquitectura

Además, cuenta con sólidos conocimientos en blockchain, abarcando desarrollo de Smart Contracts con Solidity, manejo de redes como Ethereum y Solana, incluyendo despliegue e implementación de soluciones en redes públicas y privadas. Su enfoque integral combina habilidades técnicas avanzadas con liderazgo, creatividad y una visión estratégica, siendo un profesional proactivo y comprometido con la innovación tecnológica y el aprendizaje continuo.

Ivano es un Ingeniero en Sistemas con más de 11 años de experiencia técnica y 4 años en gestión y consultoría de proyectos tecnológicos. Especializado en desarrollo de backend, arquitectura de software y soluciones cloud con AWS, Kubernetes y Docker,... Show more

Dolphy Fernandes is an experienced Technology Director in Architecture and Platform Engineering, with over 10 years of experience leading high-performing teams and spearheading digital transformation initiatives for leading global organizations. With a strong background in building enterprise-level platforms, Dolphy’s career has focused on designing agile, cross-functional teams that deliver innovative, high-quality solutions at scale. He is passionate about optimizing team structures and interactions, to unlock faster delivery and improve team engagement.

Dolphy Fernandes is an experienced Technology Director in Architecture and Platform Engineering, with over 10 years of experience leading high-performing teams and spearheading digital transformation initiatives for leading global organizations. With... Show more

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Foredragsholder jobber som revisjonsleder og kurs instruktør i DNV i Norge og Sverige Har mange års erfaring innen informasjonssikkerhet ifra salg, konsulentvirksomhet rådgiving, kursholder og revisor. Show more

James spent the first 30 years of his career on Wall Street in application programming, database design, and quantitative research. Now he's in pure technology, building compilers and systems for other programmers. After decades in Manhattan, his work life is now fully virtual, and his real life is on the Maine seacoast.

James spent the first 30 years of his career on Wall Street in application programming, database design, and quantitative research. Now he's in pure technology, building compilers and systems for other programmers. After decades in Manhattan, his w... Show more

Speaker Bio: Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson
Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson is a Financial Behaviorist, Educator, and Author dedicated to transforming the way individuals and institutions understand money. She teaches Economics and Finance at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where she mentors diverse global learners, including U.S. military students, by integrating behavioral finance and cross‑cultural perspectives into financial literacy.
Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in 21st-Century Finance and multiple advanced degrees in philosophy, taxation, and accounting. Her research examines financial trauma, socialization, and women’s empowerment, with a particular focus on the financial narratives of African American women. She is the author of several books, including "The Hidden Psychological Effects of Money on Black Women" and "Being Broke is Maddening," and has presented at national conferences such as the Financial Therapy Association and SFEPD’s Financial Literacy Leadership Conference.
As founder of Anita R Johnson & Associates, Inc., she has developed innovative financial education programs, retreats, and media platforms that empower communities to find their financial voice. Recognized nationally for her leadership and community impact, Dr. Johnson brings an engaging, interactive style that equips participants with practical tools to reframe financial behaviors, reduce resistance to change, and align empowerment with institutional transformation.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson is a Financial Behaviorist, Educator, and Author dedicated to transforming the way individuals and institutions understand money. She teaches Economics and Finance at the University of M... Show more

Ahmad Pirani is a Principal Architect at HSO specifically in Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Ahmad Pirani is a Principal Architect at HSO specifically in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. Show more

Mayank Raj helps organizations unlock the power of data storytelling and analytics through Power BI and low-code solutions. With extensive experience in finance transformation and executive dashboarding, he specializes in turning complex data into actionable insights that drive decisions. Mayank has delivered solutions across finance, subscription, and real estate domains, focusing on audit readiness, process optimization, and user adoption. Passionate about design and usability, he combines technical depth with business context to create dashboards that truly make an impact.

Mayank Raj helps organizations unlock the power of data storytelling and analytics through Power BI and low-code solutions. With extensive experience in finance transformation and executive dashboarding, he specializes in turning complex data into ac... Show more

Sudhakar Marimuthu is a nationally recognized leader in agentic AI and intelligent enterprise transformation. As a Senior Azure Customer Experience Engineer at Microsoft, he drives global customer enablement through Azure AI Foundry, accelerating AI adoption across Fortune 500 companies and public sector organizations.
With over 15 years of enterprise experience, Sudhakar previously led the development of Generative Design AI and data compliance frameworks for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. His innovations supported sustainable infrastructure planning for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, advancing a no-new-permanent-build strategy and influencing over $1 billion in nationally significant U.S. infrastructure.
A featured speaker Sudhakar shares insights on redefining customer experience through autonomous AI agents, helping organizations unlock new levels of operational intelligence and agility.

Sudhakar Marimuthu is a nationally recognized leader in agentic AI and intelligent enterprise transformation. As a Senior Azure Customer Experience Engineer at Microsoft, he drives global customer enablement through Azure AI Foundry, accelerating AI ... Show more

Joshua Walitt built Walitt Solutions with a vision around supporting all professionals in the valuation and regulatory ecosystem, with an understanding that all related spaces must function compliantly and efficiently for all to succeed, including appraisers, lenders, AMCs, regulators, and real estate agents.

With a skillset including appraisal, banking, regulations, policy, training, licensing, and enforcement, Walitt leads a team of subject matter experts who fill the varying needs of clients.

Joshua is a speaker, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, past member of the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers, Past President of the National Association of Appraisers, and expert witness. In 2026, he was voted "Instructor of the Year" by the Buzzy Awards.

Joshua Walitt built Walitt Solutions with a vision around supporting all professionals in the valuation and regulatory ecosystem, with an understanding that all related spaces must function compliantly and efficiently for all to succeed, including ap... Show more