Arun Mallur Chandrashekar is an accomplished AI and enterprise technology leader with over 20 years of professional experience in designing and delivering large-scale intelligent systems across the PropTech and enterprise software domains. He currently serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Information Systems at RealPage, where he leads the development of advanced AI platforms leveraging large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic AI systems. His work includes architecting enterprise-grade AI solutions such as chat assistants, voice-enabled agents, and autonomous systems that support over 50,000 users, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience across multiple product lines.
At RealPage, Arun has pioneered innovative AI-driven products, including voice-first and screen-aware AI assistants, real-time streaming systems, and autonomous agents for complex workflows such as vendor credentialing and large-scale web data extraction. His solutions have delivered measurable business impact, including reducing customer call volumes, saving time for end users, and enabling continuous, 24/7 AI-driven support. He has also established robust AI governance frameworks incorporating content safety, auditability, and model traceability, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and compliance.
Before RealPage, Arun held leadership roles at Sabre, where he managed large-scale ERP and revenue recognition programs for a business unit generating over $850 million in annual revenue. He led cross-functional teams across global locations, drove billing automation initiatives, and implemented SAP-based enterprise solutions aligned with ASC 606 standards. His earlier career includes significant contributions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he managed complex transformation programs, including ERP implementations, mergers and acquisitions integration, and finance effectiveness initiatives for major global clients.
Arun began his career in software quality engineering, contributing to process improvements, compliance initiatives, and large-scale certifications. Over the years, he has built deep expertise across project and program management, enterprise systems, and digital transformation, complemented by hands-on technical capabilities in AI, cloud-based architectures, and enterprise platforms such as SAP and Salesforce.
He holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Engineering from BMS College of Engineering. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Agile Scrum Product Owner, and ITIL-certified professional. Recognized for his leadership and innovation, he has received awards including the RealStar award at RealPage and the Sabre TEO Superstar Award.

Arun Mallur Chandrashekar is an accomplished AI and enterprise technology leader with over 20 years of professional experience in designing and delivering large-scale intelligent systems across the PropTech and enterprise software domains. He current... Show more

Data Engineer at Wix.com, specialized in scalable data platforms and product analytics for the Developer Platform. I design end-to-end pipelines and warehouse architectures for products like Velo and Wix Vibe. My work involves processing terabytes of data to support millions of users through real-time analytics and developer-facing systems. I operate at the intersection of infrastructure and product to drive data-informed decision-making and product success.

Data Engineer at Wix.com, specialized in scalable data platforms and product analytics for the Developer Platform. I design end-to-end pipelines and warehouse architectures for products like Velo and Wix Vibe. My work involves processing terabytes of... Show more

Doug Ward is a speaker, facilitator, and founder of Elevating Everyone, a workplace culture and leadership consultancy. His sessions help leaders strengthen communication, improve engagement, and build teams that perform without losing the human side of work.

Doug brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across customer experience, support operations, and organizational development. He previously served as Vice President of Support Excellence at Comcast/NBCUniversal, leading large teams through complex change, growth, and transformation.

Doug currently serves as VP, Customer Experience at Smartaira. He speaks on leadership, workplace culture, employee engagement, remote and hybrid work, and the connection between employee experience and customer experience.

Doug Ward is a speaker, facilitator, and founder of Elevating Everyone, a workplace culture and leadership consultancy. His sessions help leaders strengthen communication, improve engagement, and build teams that perform without losing the human side... Show more

Aurora Nani Freitas is the founder of Olamea and the creator of Resets by Olamea — a structured, in-person facilitated experience designed for conference and event attendees.

Resets by Olamea is a four-step framework (Release → Recognize → Relate → Respond) that helps attendees move from overload and reactivity into presence and intentional response. It's not a keynote. It's not a breakout panel. It's a practical wellness touchpoint that fits into a real event agenda and produces a measurable shift in the room.

Aurora is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) trained through iPEC Coaching. Her work is grounded in Energy Leadership principles and Native Hawaiian values of harmony and balance.

Based in Colorado. Available for conferences, retreats, leadership events, and team offsites nationwide.

Aurora Nani Freitas is the founder of Olamea and the creator of Resets by Olamea — a structured, in-person facilitated experience designed for conference and event attendees. Resets by Olamea is a four-step framework (Release → Recognize → Relate ... Show more

Deven Yadav is a Database Development Supervisor at Kern Health Systems with 22+ years of experience designing and optimizing enterprise data platforms across healthcare, finance, energy, and telecom industries. He specializes in SQL Server architecture, high availability systems, performance tuning, healthcare data integration, and large-scale database modernization initiatives.

At Kern Health Systems, Deven leads database development initiatives supporting critical healthcare platforms, regulatory data processing, and operational reporting systems. His work has helped improve system reliability, strengthen compliance readiness, and streamline complex data workflows through scalable SQL Server solutions, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Deven is recognized for building resilient database ecosystems, mentoring technical teams, and translating complex business challenges into practical, high-impact technology solutions. He holds multiple Microsoft SQL Server certifications, including MCSA SQL Server 2012, and actively contributes to the technology community through judging, research collaboration, and industry engagement.

Deven Yadav is a Database Development Supervisor at Kern Health Systems with 22+ years of experience designing and optimizing enterprise data platforms across healthcare, finance, energy, and telecom industries. He specializes in SQL Server architect... Show more

Kati Peterman founder of Your FRX is an operator and growth strategist known for bringing clarity to complexity. A former Chief of Staff, she has led and scaled multiple 7 and 8 figure companies and helped dozens more reach their next level of growth. She grew a passion for helping as many business owners as possible which led to creating her team of fractional executives. An affordable advantage for all companies to experience the highest level A players industry wide.

With over a decade of experience advising founders, Kati specializes in building the systems, structure, and operational discipline businesses need to scale sustainably. She has worked with over 1,200 business owners, guiding them through critical growth decisions with a sharp focus on execution and results. Her team collectively has served 3200 owners.

Kati Peterman founder of Your FRX is an operator and growth strategist known for bringing clarity to complexity. A former Chief of Staff, she has led and scaled multiple 7 and 8 figure companies and helped dozens more reach their next level of growth... Show more

Kandasamy Sellappan is a seasoned IT and Program Management professional with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale software development and digital transformation initiatives across the retail, banking, finance, and telecommunications sectors. He has built a distinguished career delivering large-scale technology solutions by combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and program management capabilities.
Currently serving as a Program Manager at The Home Depot in Atlanta, Georgia, Kandasamy leads complex enterprise programs focused on Salesforce CRM implementation, cloud transformation, and scalable application modernization. He has played a pivotal role in the development and deployment of the Unified Pro CRM platform, a centralized marketing, sales enablement, and customer support system supporting more than 1,500 sales associates across multiple business functions. In this role, he has directed the complete lifecycle of Salesforce Sales Cloud implementations, managed Agile delivery teams, and overseen integrations involving Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, enterprise data warehouses, and legacy systems. His leadership contributed to measurable business improvements, including a 20% increase in sales productivity and a 25% improvement in system response time through API optimization and cloud-native architecture enhancements.
Kandasamy has also led enterprise cloud migration initiatives, including the migration of critical financial applications from on-premise infrastructure to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). Through these initiatives, he successfully improved deployment agility, introduced CI/CD automation pipelines, and optimized application performance for global enterprise environments.
Before joining The Home Depot, Kandasamy served as Program Manager at Vantiv Inc., where he led the design, development, and support of enterprise payment processing platforms. He collaborated closely with business, quality assurance, and development teams to drive Agile delivery cycles and improve platform reliability using advanced monitoring and performance tools.
Earlier in his career, he held technical leadership and software engineering roles at Citibank, Telstra, Symcor Inc., and Zion’s Bancorporation. Across these organizations, he contributed to the development of financial systems, enterprise government portals, risk grading platforms, and cheque processing solutions, gaining extensive experience in Java/J2EE technologies, web services, enterprise integrations, and performance optimization.
Kandasamy possesses strong expertise in Salesforce CRM, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Java/J2EE technologies, Spring Boot, microservices, Kubernetes, REST, and SOAP web services, and enterprise DevOps practices. He is also experienced in stakeholder management, team leadership, vendor coordination, risk management, and strategic program delivery.

Kandasamy Sellappan is a seasoned IT and Program Management professional with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale software development and digital transformation initiatives across the retail, banking, finance, and telecommunica... Show more

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Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, learning their dynamics, and building operations that endure.

Athletics came first. He competed in soccer and wrestling in his youth and trained in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu in his early teens before opening his own martial arts school as a young adult. Running it required managing students, maintaining a facility, and building a reputation while competing at a high level, where he became known for consistency and discipline. He paired this with study in business operations, management, and strategic growth.

He went on to operate multiple bars and nightlife venues across Maine, balancing careful staffing and disciplined financial oversight while running each venue as its own operation. The work moved him from individual performance to organizational leadership, building teams and the structures that let a business run without the owner present at all times. He also entered real estate, repositioning undervalued properties and building an owned-asset portfolio.

His most significant undertaking is Marijuanaville, a cannabis retail venture he founded and grew into a network of locations across the state, with the goal of broadening access to medical cannabis in Maine through affordability and a wider base of patients.

Beyond business, Frank Berenyi contributes consistently to shelters, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives focused on housing and basic resources, and remains active in business development, real estate investment, and operational strategy.

Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, lear... Show more

Ahouab Aliouche is a cloud architect and DevOps professional with over 8 years of experience. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, Ahouab Aliouche focuses on building scalable and efficient cloud infrastructures, using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes to optimize performance and support digital transformation initiatives.

Ahouab Aliouche is a cloud architect and DevOps professional with over 8 years of experience. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, Ahouab Aliouche focuses on building scalable and efficient cloud infrastructures, using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes... Show more

I am a hands-on Architect, with a proven record of delivering scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise systems. I am passionate about clean, readable, tested code and delivering excellent value to clients.

I currently serve as a Software Architect at Next Insurance. Our company provides small businesses with tailored, no hassle insurance at a significant discount by using AI and automation.

At my previous company (NI), I also served as the Lead of the Product Security Chapter, which focused on advancing NI's security posture using their SDL, Threat Modeling, Certifications, and lots of training.

I am a hands-on Architect, with a proven record of delivering scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise systems. I am passionate about clean, readable, tested code and delivering excellent value to clients. I currently serve as a Software Architec... Show more

Robb Stein is an entrepreneur and business leader who owns and operates several companies and has been a real estate investor for more than 20 years. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he has remained closely connected to the community where he grew up. Over the years, he has built his professional career while also dedicating time and resources to community initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and volunteer work that support people across the region.

Robb is the principal owner of the Cincinnati Byrider location, which is part of a national dealership network that sells inspected and reconditioned vehicles. The dealership focuses on helping customers obtain reliable transportation and offers in-house financing programs. These financing options are designed to assist individuals who may not qualify for traditional auto loans, while also helping them build or repair their credit through reporting to the major credit bureaus. Across the United States, more than one million customers have trusted Byrider as their dealership when purchasing a vehicle.

In addition to this role, Robert Stein serves as President of Derojo, Inc., a Cincinnati-based company that operates across several industries. The organization manages auto dealerships, subprime finance companies, a real estate development group, and a reinsurance company. The company often looks for opportunities within specialized markets where businesses may benefit from additional investment and operational restructuring. By focusing on these opportunities, the organization works to improve performance and create long-term value.

He also serves as Chairman of Card Sound Reinsurance Group, a company that focuses on specific high-risk insurance exposures that may produce higher returns under favorable tax structures. Alongside these responsibilities, he also leads another major automotive venture. Robert Stein, of Cincinnati, is the President and owner of Alford Motors, Inc., the largest subprime auto dealer group. The business combines vehicle sales with financing options designed for customers who may not qualify for loans from banks or traditional auto lenders, providing access to both transportation and financial rebuilding opportunities.

Outside of business, Robb Stein has been actively involved in philanthropy and community service throughout Cincinnati. For nearly a decade, he served on the Board of Directors of the StarShine Hospice program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The hospice program provides palliative care to children and young adults whose life expectancy is limited, focusing on comfort, dignity, and meaningful time with family.
He also served on the board of Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) for four years. The organization supports adults with developmental disabilities by helping them live independently, develop job skills, and participate more fully in their communities.

His community involvement also includes long-standing volunteer work with the American Heart Association. Stein helped establish the organization’s Young Professional committee and has participated in leadership and fundraising efforts that support heart health education and research.

In addition, Robb Stein served as a former co-chair of Fall Feast Cincinnati and spent more than a decade on its steering committee. The annual Thanksgiving event organizes over a thousand volunteers to provide meals, clothing, and services to thousands of people in need.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Outside of work and service, he enjoys golf, skiing, boating, and outdoor endurance challenges, including completing the 29029 Everesting Challenge in Jackson Hole and later summiting Mount Rainier.

Robb Stein is an entrepreneur and business leader who owns and operates several companies and has been a real estate investor for more than 20 years. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he has remained closely connected to the community where he grew up. Ove... Show more

I am an open-source developer and Maintainer at the Hyphae project under LF Energy (Linux Foundation). I previously contributed as a mentee and now work on improving the APIS ecosystem and developer onboarding. In 2025, I was selected for Code for GovTech (C4GT), where I worked on production-grade decentralized applications for Indian government systems. I am also building Stelltron, a decentralized solar energy trading platform integrating IoT hardware with blockchain infrastructure.

I am an open-source developer and Maintainer at the Hyphae project under LF Energy (Linux Foundation). I previously contributed as a mentee and now work on improving the APIS ecosystem and developer onboarding. In 2025, I was selected for Code for Go... Show more

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

Software engineering leader with 19+ years building and modernizing distributed systems across e-commerce, telecom, and fintech.
I drive multi-year technology transformation roadmaps — monolith decomposition, event-driven microservices, and on-prem to cloud (GCP, AWS) migrations — while scaling engineering organizations and embedding AI-assisted development into the SDLC.
Equally comfortable shaping target-state architecture in a CTO review and pairing with engineers on a tough Java performance issue. Known for translating ambiguous business strategy into measurable engineering execution.

Software engineering leader with 19+ years building and modernizing distributed systems across e-commerce, telecom, and fintech. I drive multi-year technology transformation roadmaps — monolith decomposition, event-driven microservices, and on-prem... Show more

Why Trust Matters In Housing Governance

Housing is deeply personal for citizens. People save money, submit documents and wait with hope when they apply for public housing. This is why transparency, quality and trust are important in MHADA’s work. IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal’s tenure as Vice President and CEO of MHADA is associated with these priorities.

His official profile highlights his current role at MHADA and his long administrative experience across key departments in Maharashtra. This experience is useful in a housing authority where public delivery and institutional credibility matter.

Transparency Through Digital Systems

Transparency begins with clear processes. MHADA’s Integrated Housing Lottery Management System 2.0 includes post-lottery activities and automated verification. Its objective is to give possession of tenements at the earliest.

This digital model is important because it reduces manual intervention and makes the housing process more structured. Citizens can engage with the system with greater confidence.

Public Access To MHADA Documents

A major transparency-related development is MHADA’s decision to make 15 crore official documents publicly accessible through its website. Public reports state that this initiative was led by MHADA Vice President and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal under the RTI Act. Sensitive or classified records are excluded, and access is provided through identity verification.

This step is important because citizens often need official records related to housing, redevelopment and allotment. Easier access can reduce dependence on repeated RTI applications and improve institutional openness.

Quality In Redevelopment Projects

Quality is important in redevelopment because people are moving from old homes into new buildings. These homes must be safe, durable and suitable for long-term living. MHADA’s redevelopment work in areas such as BDD Chawls, Motilal Nagar and other old housing clusters requires careful quality control. Public reports on BDD Chawl redevelopment mention the aim to provide modern 2BHK flats of around 500 sq ft to former tenants, with a wider completion target of 2029.

Public Trust Through Delivery

Trust grows when citizens see results. In Naigaon, 864 families received flats under the first phase of BDD Chawl redevelopment. Such milestones show that redevelopment is moving from promise to possession.

Public trust also depends on communication. In housing projects, residents need regular updates, clear documentation and timely support. A transparent and delivery-focused institution can reduce fear and confusion.

Conclusion: A Tenure Built Around Better Systems

IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal’s MHADA tenure reflects a positive focus on transparency, quality and public trust. Digital lottery systems, document access, redevelopment milestones and citizen-focused housing delivery all support a stronger public housing ecosystem. For Maharashtra, this approach can make housing governance more accountable and more reliable.

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Software Engineer, Architect, and open-source contributor with over 11 years of experience in Angular, React, and full-stack development. Creator of Limitless Angular, a library that simplifies Angular-Sanity CMS integration. Passionate about clean architecture, performance, and AI-driven automation, I actively share my knowledge through talks, workshops, and open-source contributions. 🚀

Software Engineer, Architect, and open-source contributor with over 11 years of experience in Angular, React, and full-stack development. Creator of Limitless Angular, a library that simplifies Angular-Sanity CMS integration. Passionate about clean a... Show more

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure.

At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data Platform, Observability, and Insights organization, where he leads initiatives on next-generation telemetry and logging platforms, shaping how global-scale systems are monitored and optimized. His work on Pharos and Solas platforms enables thousands of customers worldwide with unified, day-zero observability solutions.

Previously at Microsoft Azure, he helped pioneer a distributed, low-latency control plane architecture — often called the "Operating System of Azure" — to orchestrate container lifecycles at hyperscale. He has also held engineering roles at PayPal and McKinsey, combining deep technical expertise with a strategic, outcome-driven mindset.

With a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, Pronnoy’s interests span distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, AI infrastructure, and large-scale optimization. As a technical reviewer for leading publishers like Manning and Packt, and an active contributor to IEEE peer-review activities, he stays at the forefront of innovation in the field.

On stage, Pronnoy brings a unique blend of engineering depth, real-world lessons, and human-centered insights. His talks often explore not just how systems are built, but how engineers can grow — covering topics across cloud infrastructure, distributed system design, AI operations, software engineering careers, and productivity strategies for builders.

He firmly believes that technology is one of the greatest democratizing forces of our time — and his mission is to help others build it thoughtfully and at scale.

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure. At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data ... Show more

Promise Mmanta is a Product Manager with over 4 years of experience building payment, logistics, and fulfillment systems that power real-world operations. She has led the design of platforms spanning driver apps, partner onboarding and KYC workflows, warehousing and fulfillment systems, and transaction and settlement flows.

Her work centers on translating complex operational and financial processes into structured, scalable systems. She has driven improvements in partner activation, automated key workflows, and contributed to revenue growth through the relaunch of a warehousing and fulfillment business line.

More recently, her focus has expanded into API design, payments infrastructure, and AI-driven systems, with a particular interest in how autonomous agents interact with APIs, exposing hidden assumptions in authorization, data governance, and system control.

Promise Mmanta is a Product Manager with over 4 years of experience building payment, logistics, and fulfillment systems that power real-world operations. She has led the design of platforms spanning driver apps, partner onboarding and KYC workflows,... Show more

Teresa Potts is a Quality/Engineering Leader, Agile Coach, certified Scrum Master, and Quality Engineer. She has been in the software industry for over 18 years.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in music, she got into tech because someone took a chance on her. She took that chance and ran with it. She has worked in the insurance, marketing & advertising, real estate, and financial industries.

Once in the field, she earned an Associate’s degree in Computer Programming and a Master of Business Administration in Engineering Management. Always learning, she also earned a Scrum Master certification and Google Project Management certificate.

In 2025, she created her own tech consulting company, Stir the Pott Consulting, LLC. She currently works as an Agile Coach for Youngsoft Inc.

She enjoys being a part of tech groups in her community and beyond. She plays the viola in the Mason Symphony Orchestra, is a member of the Michigan Motor Maids (women’s motorcycle riding club), and is a dog owner. She volunteers as a Lucid Legend, author/editor for Kprofiles.com (kpop website), and Wikipedia for topics she cares about.

Teresa Potts is a Quality/Engineering Leader, Agile Coach, certified Scrum Master, and Quality Engineer. She has been in the software industry for over 18 years. After earning a bachelor’s degree in music, she got into tech because someone took a... Show more

Christine is a Berlin-based Automation Engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry. She has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into software testing. Taking her passion for innovation to the next level, Christine recently co-founded Epic Test Quest as CPTO, an AI-powered SaaS startup aimed at democratizing and gamifying software testing.

Christine is a Berlin-based Automation Engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry. She has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into software testing. Taking her passion for innovation to the next level, Christine rece... Show more

UXer especializada en contenido, producto y colaboración entre equipos de diseño, tecnología y negocio. Con más de 7 años de experiencia, ayuda a startups y empresas a traducir necesidades complejas en experiencias claras, útiles y sostenibles.
Sin importar la industria, trabaja de forma iterativa, alineando visión, priorizando con foco y convirtiendo conversaciones vagas en decisiones concretas, para que los equipos dejen de dudar y empiecen a construir.

UXer especializada en contenido, producto y colaboración entre equipos de diseño, tecnología y negocio. Con más de 7 años de experiencia, ayuda a startups y empresas a traducir necesidades complejas en experiencias claras, útiles y sostenibles. Sin ... Show more

John Dennison is a senior Cloud and DevOps architect at Sogeti Engage, part of Capgemini. He has worked for over 20 years in the IT Industry and has a range of experience from IoT & data to being an application architect and DevOps expert. He is passionate about automation and improving developer experiences by allowing them to focus on producing value for their customers. He has followed the Dapr project for many years and is involved in implementing solutions based on Dapr for our customers.

John Dennison is a senior Cloud and DevOps architect at Sogeti Engage, part of Capgemini. He has worked for over 20 years in the IT Industry and has a range of experience from IoT & data to being an application architect and DevOps expert. He is pass... Show more

Curious mind on adventurous missions - currently working for DNA.inc. 25+ years of software building across environments, 15+ years in mobile with helping to build some huge international apps like Disney+ and SiriusXM for iOS and tvOS, passionate about crafting simple solutions and learning better ways.

Curious mind on adventurous missions - currently working for DNA.inc. 25+ years of software building across environments, 15+ years in mobile with helping to build some huge international apps like Disney+ and SiriusXM for iOS and tvOS, passionate ab... Show more

Eric Wippman is a Florida architect known for creating spaces that combine modern design with comfort and practicality. His work reflects a strong appreciation for community, nature, and thoughtful planning. Outside of his profession, he enjoys spending time with family, playing softball, performing jazz music on the saxophone, and traveling through Europe to explore architecture and culture.

Wippman was born and raised in Florida and later pursued architecture in college. During those years, he focused on both academic growth and personal interests. Music played an important role in his daily life, and he often performed with the university jazz band or practiced casually with friends. At the same time, he remained active on the college softball team, continuing a family tradition that had always been meaningful to him. Balancing design projects, sports, and music made his college experience busy but rewarding.

After completing his degree, Eric started his career at a local architecture firm in downtown Florida. His first projects included homes, office spaces, and community buildings. These early experiences allowed him to work closely with experienced architects and gain a deeper understanding of practical and sustainable design. Over time, his style became recognized for incorporating open spaces, natural light, and outdoor elements into modern structures.

As his experience grew, Wippman began taking on larger projects, including hotels, public buildings, and community centers. He believed architecture should do more than serve a purpose and should also create environments where people feel connected and comfortable. His involvement in projects focused on parks and public recreation spaces reflected his commitment to improving communities and encouraging outdoor activity.

Away from work, family remains one of the most important parts of his life. He enjoys weekends spent hiking, relaxing at home, or playing softball with loved ones and friends. Music remains a lifelong passion, especially jazz on the saxophone during informal gatherings. Travel also remains a valuable source of inspiration, particularly visits to cities such as Florence, Paris, and Prague, where history and architecture continue to influence his perspective. Through his personal interests and professional achievements, Eric Wippman continues to maintain a balanced and community-centered life.

Eric Wippman is a Florida architect known for creating spaces that combine modern design with comfort and practicality. His work reflects a strong appreciation for community, nature, and thoughtful planning. Outside of his profession, he enjoys spend... Show more

Sudhir Saxena is an accomplished AWS Data Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in building, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise-grade data platforms. His career has spanned a wide range of industries, including transportation, finance, insurance, and real estate, where he has played pivotal roles in driving cloud data strategies and delivering scalable, secure, and performance-driven data solutions.
He specializes in designing end-to-end data pipelines and has a deep command of AWS technologies such as Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR, Athena, and Lake Formation. His technical toolkit also includes PySpark, Apache Hudi, and Python, enabling him to build high-performance ETL frameworks and implement Change Data Capture (CDC) logic to handle large volumes of structured and semi-structured data efficiently. Sudhir has led critical migration projects, successfully transitioning on-premise platforms like Teradata and Hadoop to cloud-native architectures on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Throughout his career, Sudhir has taken on leadership roles that involved guiding cross-functional teams, reviewing high-level architecture designs, and ensuring the alignment of technical implementations with organizational goals. He has built and deployed CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Bitbucket, Terraform, and GitHub, reducing manual intervention and improving deployment reliability. His projects often included implementing orchestration with Step Functions and monitoring with CloudWatch and Datadog to ensure operational excellence.
Sudhir is certified in multiple AWS domains, including as an AWS Certified Data Engineer, Solutions Architect, Machine Learning – Specialty, and Cloud Practitioner. These credentials underscore his depth in cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and machine learning integrations.
He holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, India. With a strong foundation in data engineering and cloud computing, Sudhir continues to drive impactful solutions that enable organizations to unlock the full potential of their data.

Sudhir Saxena is an accomplished AWS Data Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in building, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise-grade data platforms. His career has spanned a wide range of industries, including transportation, finance, i... Show more

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowledge systems function as adaptive infrastructures that inform contemporary challenges in AI, sustainability, governance, and technology design.

She is the founder of Noncedo Development Collective, a South African systems design and research initiative focused on ethical development architectures, knowledge infrastructures, and innovation ecosystems. Her work spans academic research, community innovation, and applied platform development, including community-based initiatives through Zithulele Development Collective and IKS SoMbo Connect, an emerging initiative exploring how Indigenous knowledge can be translated into digital and institutional systems.

Nandipa’s work has received innovation funding, featured in innovation showcases and collaborative initiatives, and increasingly bridges architecture, systems thinking, and technology futures. She also contributes to higher education through research mentorship and studio teaching while building models that connect research, communities, and emerging technologies.

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowled... Show more

Rich Allen is a sociotechnical architect and independent consultant who helps organizations achieve sustainable fast flow by optimizing team design, reducing cognitive load, and aligning around user needs.

With over two decades of hands-on experience as a developer, tech lead, architect, and CTO, Rich brings a deep technical foundation to his work at the intersection of software delivery and organizational design. As one of the longest-serving Team Topologies Valued Practitioners (https://teamtopologies.com/all-ttvp/rich-allen-ttvp), Rich has supported a wide range of organizations in applying Team Topologies patterns and principles in real-world contexts.

He is the author of the book "User Needs Mapping: Aligning Teams Around What Matters" (https://userneedsmapping.com/book) and the creator of several widely used tools and practices, including the Fast Flow Toolkit (https://fastflowtoolkit.com/), Flow Decision Records (https://flowdecisionrecords.com/), and User Needs Mapping (https://userneedsmapping.com/).

Rich co-founded the Developer South Coast technology user group and holds a BEng in Microelectronics and Computing from Bournemouth University.

Rich Allen is a sociotechnical architect and independent consultant who helps organizations achieve sustainable fast flow by optimizing team design, reducing cognitive load, and aligning around user needs. With over two decades of hands-on experie... Show more

Manoj Reddy Jaggavarapu is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in architecting, developing, and leading the delivery of scalable, reliable, and intelligent enterprise software solutions. Currently serving as Senior Director of Software Engineering at Progress Residential, Manoj has played a pivotal role in leveraging AI and automation to transform customer experience, operational efficiency, and fraud prevention in the real estate technology space.
At Progress Residential, Manoj led the development and pilot of an AI-driven leasing solution that nurtures over 20,000 leads per month across multiple channels email, text, and voice with plans for national expansion to manage over 2 million leads annually. His leadership in integrating Salesforce Voice Cloud with AWS Connect, along with AI-powered call quality analysis systems, contributed to a 30% reduction in lost cases and a 28% cut in call center costs. He also spearheaded initiatives such as a redesigned customer portal, advanced case handling workflows, and the automation of over 6,000 types of HOA notices using OCR and generative AI resulting in the elimination of 10 person-days of manual effort and drastically reduced error rates.
Previously, at 7-Eleven, Manoj led the RIS 2.0 cloud migration, handling over 10 million POS transactions daily across 10,000+ stores, and modernized cashierless store operations using computer vision. He played a critical role in launching the 7NOW delivery platform, now a billion-dollar line of business, and spearheaded innovations in contactless retail, including the U.S.'s first facial recognition-based payment and loyalty system in partnership with Caliburger while at NEC Corporation.
Manoj’s earlier experience includes technical leadership roles at NEC India and Wipro, where he built and optimized mission-critical systems in retail, telecom, and pharmacy domains. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead large engineering teams, drive complex cloud migrations, develop AI-first applications, and bring innovative solutions to market with measurable business outcomes.
With deep hands-on expertise in full-stack development, AI/ML, RPA, and cloud architecture (AWS), Manoj continues to drive digital transformation through technical innovation and strategic leadership.

Manoj Reddy Jaggavarapu is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in architecting, developing, and leading the delivery of scalable, reliable, and intelligent enterprise software solutions. Currently serving as Senior Direct... Show more

Matthew Flanagan is the Director and Principal Cyber Security Consultant at Cybliminal, a security consultancy he founded in 2022. With 30+ years of IT experience, including 25 years specialising in cyber security, he applies adversarial and offensive techniques to help organisations build stronger, more resilient defences.

Matthew Flanagan is the Director and Principal Cyber Security Consultant at Cybliminal, a security consultancy he founded in 2022. With 30+ years of IT experience, including 25 years specialising in cyber security, he applies adversarial and offensiv... Show more