Real Estate & Architecture

Experts in the design, construction, and management of buildings and structures, as well as professionals involved in the buying, selling, and development of real estate properties

Cliff Long Orlando

Cliff Long Orlando

Cliff Long from Orlando joined the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association in December 2017, with the responsibility of strengthening the organization so it could meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing regions in America. Since that time, he has led the association, the eighth largest REALTOR® association in the country, through expansion, improved financial stability, and stronger leadership in housing, advocacy, and regional matters.

He has more than 20 years of experience as a chief executive in both nonprofit and for-profit environments. Throughout his career, he has worked with organizations facing both challenges and opportunities. His leadership has included guiding financial recoveries, creating membership subsidiaries, and supporting capital development efforts that help organizations remain stable and effective.

Cliff Long currently serves as the association's CEO and oversees operations with an annual budget exceeding $13 million. The organization includes nearly 40 staff members and consultants who serve over 20,000 real estate professionals. Its work covers education, professional standards, advocacy, international partnerships, and business development that support the real estate community.

When Cliff assumed the CEO role, the association had about 14,500 members. During his leadership, membership increased to more than 20,000, marking the largest growth period in its history. During COVID-19, the association became the fastest-growing mega association in America, increasing membership by 11.5% in 2020. This growth was made possible through disciplined governance, stronger board engagement, and clear strategic priorities that aligned staff goals with measurable results.

One of the major milestones during his tenure was the purchase and relocation to a new 45,000-square-foot headquarters. Realtor Cliff Long from Orlando led the financing, planning, and execution of this project. The facility includes tenant revenue space that helps diversify income and now serves as a central location for education, collaboration, and professional engagement throughout Central Florida.

He also serves as President and CEO of the organization’s for-profit subsidiary, the Orlando Regional Real Estate Network, and as CEO of its foundation. Through these roles, he works to connect business operations, mission-driven programs, and community investment through a unified strategy.

Cliff Long from Orlando continues to focus on responsible governance, financial discipline, and long-term service that support members and the communities they serve.

Cliff Long from Orlando joined the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association in December 2017, with the responsibility of strengthening the organization so it could meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing regions in America. Since that time, he has ... Show more

Deepthi H S

Deepthi H S

Deepthi is a senior technical leader at NetApp with 18+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing distributed systems. With deep expertise in virtualization and Kubernetes, she brings practical insights on building and operating large-scale, reliable platforms. A Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, she has hands-on experience with Kubernetes operators, Helm, microservices, and cloud-native tooling for modern application delivery and operations

Deepthi is a senior technical leader at NetApp with 18+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing distributed systems. With deep expertise in virtualization and Kubernetes, she brings practical insights on building and operating large... Show more

Diane Darling

Diane Darling

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I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken me to all seven continents and 60 countries.

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The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

Wendy Bolívar

Wendy Bolívar

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and multilingual professional with over 20 years of experience unlocking growth for individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about empowering professionals—particularly women in their 30s and 40s—to navigate career transitions, refine their executive presence, and gain clarity for purposeful advancement. Expert in combining data-driven strategy with behavioral coaching techniques to drive both personal transformation and business conversion.

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and multilingual professional with over 20 years of experience unlocking growth for individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about empowering professionals—particularly women in their 30s and 40s—to navigate c... Show more

Dan Mazzella

Dan Mazzella

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior to architect level. He has built a career at TRIRIGA, IBM, Wipro, and now as the Global Director of Software for Arcadis, a leading design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services across every phase of asset creation and management for projects all around the world.

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior... Show more

Pablo Salvadorlopez

Pablo Salvadorlopez

Currently, at Microsoft, As a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft’s Forward Deployment Engineering (FDE) team, I build AI-native systems alongside some of the world’s most advanced organizations, partnering deeply on high-stakes, high-complexity deployments where edge cases are the norm.

My work sits at the intersection of software engineering, applied research, and production delivery always grounded in a strong ROI-driven mindset. Focus on building things that matters at scale. I can convert messy requirements into clear plans and shipped results. Always ready to lead, unblock execution, and raise engineering quality. Outside of work, I teach in Northwestern’s MSAI program and mentor builders working on applied AI.

🔍 Explore my blog: https://pabloaicorner.hashnode.dev
🔧 Check out my GitHub: https://github.com/pablosalvador10

Currently, at Microsoft, As a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft’s Forward Deployment Engineering (FDE) team, I build AI-native systems alongside some of the world’s most advanced organizations, partnering deeply on high-stakes, high-com... Show more

Arun Pratap Singh

Arun Pratap Singh


Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the University of California, San Diego, and various IEEE conferences.

He is a contributing author to CIO Magazine, where he writes on analytics maturity frameworks, agentic AI & analytics adoption, and digital transformation. His recent research focuses on multi-agent AI architectures and autonomous decision systems, examining how organizations can scale AI from experimental pilots to production-grade infrastructure.

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the ... Show more

Andrew Block

Andrew Block

Andrew Block is a Distinguished Architect at Red Hat who works with organizations to adopt Open Source solutions with a focus on Cloud Native, security and emerging technologies. Andrew is the author of multiple technical publications and frequently shares his knowledge and experiences related to relevant industry topics. He is a recognized leader, maintainer and contributor within the Open Source community, and partners with organizations to help incorporate Open Source practices and their benefits.

Andrew Block is a Distinguished Architect at Red Hat who works with organizations to adopt Open Source solutions with a focus on Cloud Native, security and emerging technologies. Andrew is the author of multiple technical publications and frequently ... Show more

Luka Kladaric

Luka Kladaric

A former web developer turned architecture, infrastructure & security consultant. Also a remote work evangelist.

A former web developer turned architecture, infrastructure & security consultant. Also a remote work evangelist. Show more

Jason Pearson

Jason Pearson

My background is in creating delightful mobile experiences, backend systems, build pipelines and AI tools. Currently I work at Zillow to deliver a best in class mobile platform experience via build pipelines and AI tools.

My background is in creating delightful mobile experiences, backend systems, build pipelines and AI tools. Currently I work at Zillow to deliver a best in class mobile platform experience via build pipelines and AI tools. Show more

Marcello Marchetti

Marcello Marchetti

28+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate.

28+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate. Show more

Eva Mora

Eva Mora

Power Platform Solution Architect who believes technology should make people’s work easier. I design simple, sustainable solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio, including agent‑based experiences that help teams work more efficiently. With experience in translation, support, development, architecture, and several business areas, I specialize in explaining technical concepts clearly and understanding what users really need. I enjoy helping makers and teams build with confidence, purpose, and without unnecessary complexity.

Power Platform Solution Architect who believes technology should make people’s work easier. I design simple, sustainable solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio, including agent‑based experiences that help teams work more effic... Show more

Richard Terry

Richard Terry

With nearly 40 years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, I’ve worked with leading water and wastewater engineering firms and a prominent architectural practice, gaining deep insight into industry challenges. Building on this experience, I’ve championed technology adoption—helping teams master new systems and streamline workflows. Today, I guide Carollo’s marketing systems and regional marketing efforts, focusing on process optimization, efficiency, and mentoring the next generation of marketing professionals.

With nearly 40 years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, I’ve worked with leading water and wastewater engineering firms and a prominent architectural practice, gaining deep insight into industry challenges. Building on... Show more

Harsh Patel

Harsh Patel

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV solutions for businesses across various industries.

As a functional consultant, I have a good understanding of business processes and requirements, enabling to design tailored solutions that align with clients' unique needs and objectives.

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV soluti... Show more

John Iwasz

John Iwasz

With over two decades of experience in software development and architecture, John is a seasoned professional. During his 12-year tenure at Microsoft, he worked with clients in the healthcare, fintech, and pharmaceutical industries.

He also co-founded Whetstone Technologies, a startup that specializes in creating innovative solutions in the NLM space for OEM devices and smart speakers. The company was accepted into the PlayLabs incubator at MIT.

Currently, John works as a partner technologist at AVEVA, where he focuses on industrial IoT and cybersecurity. He's also a Microsoft MVP.

With over two decades of experience in software development and architecture, John is a seasoned professional. During his 12-year tenure at Microsoft, he worked with clients in the healthcare, fintech, and pharmaceutical industries. He also co-fou... Show more

Oliver De Vijt

Oliver De Vijt

Oliver is a data engineer working at AE. He helps organizations build robust, scalable, and future-proof data platforms in the cloud. With a strong focus on metadata-driven design and cloud architecture, Oliver creates data solutions that are secure, maintainable, and aligned with business needs. He regularly shares his experiences and insights through blog posts on Medium, writing about practical patterns and lessons learned from the field.

Oliver is a data engineer working at AE. He helps organizations build robust, scalable, and future-proof data platforms in the cloud. With a strong focus on metadata-driven design and cloud architecture, Oliver creates data solutions that are secure,... Show more

Ravi Teja Pagidoju

Ravi Teja Pagidoju

Ravi Teja Pagidoju is a Senior Software Engineer at Retail Organization, specializing in AI-driven retail optimization and cloud-native systems. He builds intelligent solutions that optimize store operations, planogram generation, and merchandising workflows at Fortune #1 scale. With expertise spanning .NET, Java, React, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), Ravi has delivered systems across retail, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. His research explores AI applications in retail optimization, including generative models for planogram synthesis and hybrid approaches combining LLMs with traditional optimization algorithms. Ravi holds an MS in Computer Science and is pursuing an MBA in IT. He's passionate about translating complex technical innovations into practical business solutions that drive measurable impact. ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ravi-Teja-Pagidoju/research Other speaking engagements: 1. Spoke at Generative AI Expo 2026 2. Keynote at SCRS ICCI 2025 3. Round Table by NAIRR CRA led initiative 4. Spoke at NWA Tech Fest

Ravi Teja Pagidoju is a Senior Software Engineer at Retail Organization, specializing in AI-driven retail optimization and cloud-native systems. He builds intelligent solutions that optimize store operations, planogram generation, and merchandising w... Show more

Seale Rapolai

Seale Rapolai

Seale Rapolai is a problem solver and critical thinker with a passion for science and technology. A self-driven, enthusiastic full-stack developer, he is experienced in both web and app development. Seale enjoys learning and creating efficient software applications that solve complex problems – applications that are also maintainable and scalable. He’s always keen to meet new people and discover new ideas.

Seale Rapolai is a problem solver and critical thinker with a passion for science and technology. A self-driven, enthusiastic full-stack developer, he is experienced in both web and app development. Seale enjoys learning and creating efficient softwa... Show more

Saurav Sahu

Saurav Sahu

A passionate Engineer, photographer, cook and a whole lot more. Trying to document everything. I enjoy learning. Student for life!

A passionate Engineer, photographer, cook and a whole lot more. Trying to document everything. I enjoy learning. Student for life! Show more

David Ta

David Ta

Staff Software Engineer · GDG Nantes Android Lead · AndroidMakers by droidcon Staff · Watercolorist

Staff Software Engineer · GDG Nantes Android Lead · AndroidMakers by droidcon Staff · Watercolorist Show more

Satvik Kumar

Satvik Kumar

Satvik Kumar is a Product Manager at Pure Storage specializing in cyber resilience, data protection, and AI-driven product innovation. He leads strategy for enterprise resilience and replication solutions, works across ecosystem partnerships including Veeam, Commvault, and Rubrik, and regularly presents these topics to executive and technical audiences in global customer briefings. Earlier, he led global airline operations product initiatives at Sabre and co-founded PESU IO, an edtech platform that has served 25,000+ students. Satvik is also an IEEE-published researcher, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate, and a regular distinguished judge for hackathons.

Satvik Kumar is a Product Manager at Pure Storage specializing in cyber resilience, data protection, and AI-driven product innovation. He leads strategy for enterprise resilience and replication solutions, works across ecosystem partnerships includin... Show more

Rajeshwari Sah

Rajeshwari Sah

Rajeshwari Sah is a Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, where she works on production-scale Agentic AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems powering next-generation intelligent experiences. She has led the development of multilingual, voice-enabled LLM frameworks and advanced agentic orchestration pipelines that significantly improved enterprise efficiency and system reliability.

Rajeshwari’s expertise spans fine-tuning techniques such as RLHF and DPO, multi-agent collaboration, and alignment-driven evaluation frameworks. She has delivered high-impact AI solutions across healthcare, finance, and e-commerce, focusing on workflow automation, process optimization, regulatory document intelligence, and AI-driven document generation. Her work enables knowledge-driven automation and modern policy and decision-support systems for global enterprises.

She is a strong advocate for responsible AI deployment, emphasizing innovation that remains auditable, reliable, and culturally consistent across markets. Rajeshwari holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from UC San Diego and continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of applied AI.

Rajeshwari Sah is a Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, where she works on production-scale Agentic AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems powering next-generation intelligent experiences. She has led the development of multilingual, voice-ena... Show more

Andrés Arias Falcón

Andrés Arias Falcón

Arquitecto Funcional en MS Dynamics NAV y BUSINESS CENTRAL, Consultor de Proyectos con experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en todas las fases de implementación, certificado como Scrum Master y Cloud Computing, experiencia en finanzas empresariales.

Arquitecto Funcional en MS Dynamics NAV y BUSINESS CENTRAL, Consultor de Proyectos con experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en todas las fases de implementación, certificado como Scrum Master y Cloud Computing, experiencia en finanzas empresaria... Show more

Ciara Twomey Nielsen

Ciara Twomey Nielsen

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David Viney

David Viney

Over 30 years of experience leading global technology strategy and agentic AI transformation at the highest level. Can tell the story of the $250m AI-powered Marketing Platform I built at WPP; an industry-first. And quite the adventure!

Over 30 years of experience leading global technology strategy and agentic AI transformation at the highest level. Can tell the story of the $250m AI-powered Marketing Platform I built at WPP; an industry-first. And quite the adventure! Show more

Aryan Parashar

Aryan Parashar

Aryan is a ComputerSceince Engineering student and YouTuber, who contributed to kgateway at CNCF via code, documentation, blogs, tutorials, kgateway v2.1Release Blog and LFX Mentorship.
He advocate for different projects at CNCF landscape through his own YouTube channel. Loves to network about Kubernetes, AI agents, WASM, Go & Rust - to finds out the most reliable architectures across the Landscape☸️.

Aryan is a ComputerSceince Engineering student and YouTuber, who contributed to kgateway at CNCF via code, documentation, blogs, tutorials, kgateway v2.1Release Blog and LFX Mentorship. He advocate for different projects at CNCF landscape through h... Show more

Jack Arens

Jack Arens

Jack is the Lead Software Architect at Layer, where he builds the technical foundation for a platform that connects building data to Building Information Models (BIM). A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Raikes School, Jack combines a lifelong passion for solving complex problems with deep technical expertise to help the architecture, engineering, and construction industries work smarter.

Jack is the Lead Software Architect at Layer, where he builds the technical foundation for a platform that connects building data to Building Information Models (BIM). A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Raikes Scho... Show more

Dr. Ankur Bindal

Dr. Ankur Bindal

Dr. Ankur Bindal is the President and Co-Founder of the Southern California-based Aroga Group, a company established in 2020 that focuses on residential and commercial real estate investing, development, holding, and management services. He leads the organization with an emphasis on strategic discipline, operational clarity, and long-term value creation, drawing on years of executive experience across healthcare and entrepreneurial ventures.

Ankur Bindal is also the founder of KAB Medical Group, widely known as KMG Psychiatry, with practices in San Diego and Los Angeles. He served as Chief Executive Officer and President for nearly a decade, overseeing clinical growth, innovation, and organizational structure. After successfully scaling the practice and solidifying its reputation, he transitioned his attention fully to advancing Aroga Group’s expanding real estate portfolio.

As a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep specialist, Dr. Bindal built a clinical career grounded in comprehensive, forward-thinking care. His work included medication management, psychotherapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy, and intranasal ketamine treatment. By integrating traditional psychiatric methods with advanced therapeutic options, he aimed to deliver meaningful outcomes for patients with complex and treatment-resistant conditions.

Dr. Bindal gained international recognition for his expertise in brain stimulation therapies, particularly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. His practice treated diverse patient populations, including former professional athletes, physicians, and individuals from underserved communities worldwide. He earned Diamond Circle Provider status for high-volume TMS services and received the Outstanding Leadership and Outstanding Corporation Awards at Health Conference 2.0 in 2023.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bindal has consistently been recognized for leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence. He has been named a Top Doctor, while KMG Psychiatry was voted Best in San Diego in both 2024 and 2025. Patient satisfaction ratings regularly ranged from 4.8 to 5.0, reflecting a practice built on trust, quality care, and a strong patient-centered philosophy.

Beyond his clinical and business leadership, Dr. Ankur Bindal has served on healthcare committees, quality monitoring boards, and professional advisory groups. He has spoken at national and regional conferences, appeared on television discussing healthcare leadership and entrepreneurship, and been featured in Time Magazine and Forbes. He remains committed to professional engagement, community service, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Dr. Ankur Bindal is the President and Co-Founder of the Southern California-based Aroga Group, a company established in 2020 that focuses on residential and commercial real estate investing, development, holding, and management services. He leads the... Show more

Miodrag Cekikj

Miodrag Cekikj

Founder of Adopt Intelligence and Microsoft MVP for Azure AI, I'm driving innovation in Applied AI, with a current focus on designing and developing multi-AI agent autonomous solutions. My expertise, rooted in a PhD in bioengineering and software engineering leadership, fuels my work in cloud-native architectures, LLMs, and AI/Generative AI. I'm committed to advancing the tech landscape through active engagement with local and global tech communities.

Founder of Adopt Intelligence and Microsoft MVP for Azure AI, I'm driving innovation in Applied AI, with a current focus on designing and developing multi-AI agent autonomous solutions. My expertise, rooted in a PhD in bioengineering and software eng... Show more

Brian Platt

Brian Platt

Brian Platt is Partner and Director of Public Policy for UMusic Hotels Development (UMHD), a real estate development company created in partnership with Universal Music Group. The organization develops music and entertainment hubs in cities across North America, bringing together culture, economic development, and collaboration between the public and private sectors. These hubs include performance venues, recording studios, a music school, and Universal Music Group-branded luxury hotels and residences. The projects are designed to serve as spaces for creativity, idea exchange, and music tourism, while helping emerging artists and the next generation of talent gain greater visibility in the music industry.

Before joining UMHD, Brian spent 12 years working in city government, most notably as City Manager for Kansas City, Missouri, and Jersey City, New Jersey. In Kansas City, he served as City Manager and helped launch and manage more than $5 billion in redevelopment projects in less than 5 years. This period marked significant growth and development across the city. He also introduced sustainability initiatives, including planting 10,000 trees within three years and advancing plans for one of the largest solar arrays in the United States to strengthen long-term environmental resilience.

In Jersey City, Brian first worked as Chief Innovation Officer and later served as Business Administrator and City Manager. In this role, he helped the city reach record levels of housing construction, comparable to those in Manhattan, New York City. In both cities, he focused on improving core municipal services, including increasing street resurfacing and strengthening snow removal operations. He also worked to improve the quality of life for low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness by expanding access to supportive resources.

Earlier in his career, he worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company and served as a kindergarten teacher through Teach For America. He also volunteered as an Emergency Medical Responder with United Rescue in Jersey City and spent 10 years as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Mountain Lakes, NJ.

Brian Platt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Emory University in Georgia and later completed a Master’s in Public Administration at Columbia University in New York. Throughout his career, he has received recognition for leadership, academic achievement, and public service.

Brian Platt is Partner and Director of Public Policy for UMusic Hotels Development (UMHD), a real estate development company created in partnership with Universal Music Group. The organization develops music and entertainment hubs in cities across No... Show more

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