Full Stack Engineer turned Engineering Manager with more than 8 years' of experience building products for numerous domains like e-commerce, real estate, video-streaming, Fin-Tech and now Insurance Tech with Qoala.

Full Stack Engineer turned Engineering Manager with more than 8 years' of experience building products for numerous domains like e-commerce, real estate, video-streaming, Fin-Tech and now Insurance Tech with Qoala. Show more

Deep Patel, a Security Architect at Cisco Systems, has 20 years of expertise in security architecture, design, engineering, and vulnerability research. Specializing in software, systems, cloud, network, and AI security, he is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices. Deep actively contributes to CNCF TAG-Security and Compliance and AI Workgroup, showcasing his commitment to innovation and collaboration in the security community.

Deep Patel, a Security Architect at Cisco Systems, has 20 years of expertise in security architecture, design, engineering, and vulnerability research. Specializing in software, systems, cloud, network, and AI security, he is dedicated to advancing c... Show more

Stephanie is a Forbes-featured author of the best-selling networking book, Confident Introvert and host of the podcast/event series, redefining what it means to be successful with less hustle and more fun, meaning and wellness, Holistic Ambition. Stephanie has helped thousands of people celebrate their strengths, step into their authentic confidence, and make meaningful connections through building out community over 1k in-person events at organizations like YPOSF, speaking at places like Harvard University, years behind-the-scenes at TEDx, and 1:1 coaching.

Stephanie is a Forbes-featured author of the best-selling networking book, Confident Introvert and host of the podcast/event series, redefining what it means to be successful with less hustle and more fun, meaning and wellness, Holistic Ambition. Ste... Show more

Chris Givens currently a resident in San Diego, CA, is an entrepreneur, architect, developer, trainer, author, speaker and Microsoft MVP that has worked in technology for over 21 years. He is currently a Sr. Cloud Security Architect for Solliance.net (@solliancenet) and maintains his CISSP, CCNP and various Microsoft cloud certifications. Chris is co-founder and vice-president of the San Diego SharePoint Users Group (@SanSpug) and is seen frequently at Microsoft conferences and SharePoint User Groups around the world including most recently Bejing, China and Havana, Cuba. Chris currently spends his time working on security related projects with Office 365 and Azure, as well as teaching Microsoft focused CISSP courses for government and large corporations. His corporate experience includes IBM, Avanade, eBay/PayPal, General Atomics, Granite Construction and various well-funded startups in the Pacific Northwest. In his spare time, he loves to use his security focused computer science degree to thwart state-actor based attacks!

Chris Givens currently a resident in San Diego, CA, is an entrepreneur, architect, developer, trainer, author, speaker and Microsoft MVP that has worked in technology for over 21 years. He is currently a Sr. Cloud Security Architect for Solliance.ne... 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

- Designed and developed AI autonomous Agents for monitoring and incident triage
- Architected and developed an end-to-end monitoring system using Java and Spring Boot. Mentored a few developers who collaborated into the project. Replaced Celery-based workers with a Quartz scheduler for alert rule evaluation. Implemented configurable lookback periods, automated threshold generation using LLMs, and rule-based decision logic to suppress false positives. Introduced decision rules for holiday periods, budget constraints, model forecasting, and metric comparisons, reducing false positive alerts by over 84% starting November 1, 2025. Currently developing agent-based root cause analysis to enhance alert explainability.

- Designed and developed AI autonomous Agents for monitoring and incident triage - Architected and developed an end-to-end monitoring system using Java and Spring Boot. Mentored a few developers who collaborated into the project. Replaced Celery-bas... Show more

Ayoola Ajebeku is a software engineer and founder based in the Netherlands, with experience at ABN AMRO and TomTom building mobile products at scale. He's currently the sole builder of SmartKoop AI — a live Dutch PropTech SaaS taken from idea to production using the exact AI-assisted workflow he'll walk through on stage. Alongside it, he's shipping a multi-language Android word game built with Jetpack Compose and full TDD — again, with AI code assistants doing the heavy lifting. Ayoola doesn't theorise about building fast with AI. He just does it.

Ayoola Ajebeku is a software engineer and founder based in the Netherlands, with experience at ABN AMRO and TomTom building mobile products at scale. He's currently the sole builder of SmartKoop AI — a live Dutch PropTech SaaS taken from idea to prod... 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

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

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability and problem-solving skills have made me an invaluable asset to various high-profile projects.

Having honed my skills in the UK with Rewards4, I played a pivotal role in building their data processing platform as a .NET developer. Currently, I am an integral part of the Zoopla team, a leading Tech Company, where I focus on mortgage automations.

My commitment to professional growth is evident in my mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers, as well as my contributions to improving revenue and transaction processing times. My technical prowess spans an impressive range of programming languages, frameworks, databases, and tools, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and fintech innovations.

A true advocate for knowledge sharing, I have shared my insights as a speaker at numerous international tech conferences. I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria and am a certified Cisco CyberOps and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional.

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability ... 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

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

Manevannan Ramasamy is a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect with over 17 years of experience in computer networking, cloud technologies, and system architecture design. Currently serving as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems Inc. since September 2016, he specializes in end-to-end solution design, deployment, and optimization of cloud infrastructures and services.
Manevannan holds AWS certifications as both a Solutions Architect Associate and Machine Learning Engineer Associate, demonstrating his expertise in cloud computing and AI/ML technologies. He excels in architecting scalable, high-performance solutions across hybrid cloud environments, seamlessly integrating AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructures. His technical expertise spans cloud migration projects, Kubernetes microservice architectures, Apache Flink data analytics, and network automation using Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst Center solutions.
Throughout his career, Manevannan has held progressive technical leadership roles at prominent technology companies including IBM Cloud-Softlayer as Advisory Software Engineer, Dell Technologies as Senior System Software Engineer, Juniper Networks as Solutions Specialist, and Nortel Networks as Solution Consultant. He has consistently delivered innovative solutions in network architecture, cloud integration, and automation across enterprise environments.
At Cisco, he leads network architecture design for enterprise customers migrating to cloud environments, designs on-premise data center solutions, and implements Big Data solutions using various cloud frameworks. His work includes pre-sales support, solution validation, and ensuring security and compliance across hybrid infrastructures.
Manevannan earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Anna University and is based in Dublin, California.

Manevannan Ramasamy is a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect with over 17 years of experience in computer networking, cloud technologies, and system architecture design. Currently serving as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems Inc. since Sept... Show more

Rohit Alekar is a Software Engineer with deep expertise in machine learning infrastructure, large-scale data systems, and distributed platforms. He currently works at Meta, where he plays a key role in building and scaling infrastructure that powers feature engineering for ad ranking systems across major products. His work focuses on improving system reliability, enabling efficient feature generation, and supporting large-scale machine learning pipelines that drive critical business outcomes. He has contributed to infrastructure initiatives that enhance scalability, operational efficiency, and the overall performance of data-driven systems serving billions of users.
Prior to Meta, Rohit worked at Pinterest, where he contributed to machine learning infrastructure for ads targeting and shopping platforms. He developed and optimized large-scale data pipelines, improved system responsiveness, and enabled more effective targeting and indexing capabilities. His work supported scalable model deployment and reliable content processing systems essential to Pinterest’s advertising ecosystem.
Earlier in his career, Rohit held engineering roles at Samsung and Shutterfly, where he built foundational systems for machine learning workflows, real-time data processing, and payments infrastructure. He focused on improving standardization, scalability, and production readiness across complex engineering environments. Rohit began his professional journey in database administration, developing strong expertise in data management, system optimization, and performance engineering.
He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Indiana University and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Pune.

Rohit Alekar is a Software Engineer with deep expertise in machine learning infrastructure, large-scale data systems, and distributed platforms. He currently works at Meta, where he plays a key role in building and scaling infrastructure that powers ... Show more

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, aerospace, mining, and retail organizations. He has held executive leadership roles including Global CISO, Head of Cyber Operations, and Managing Director, leading large scale initiatives involving ERP modernization, infrastructure transformation, enterprise governance, and technology enabled operational improvement.

Throughout his career, James has focused on aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes while improving scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. He has led multimillion dollar transformation programs, supported mergers and acquisitions, built enterprise operating models, and advised executive leadership and boards on technology, risk, and modernization strategy.

More recently, James has operated in advisory and fractional leadership capacities, helping organizations navigate growth, modernization, workforce development, and emerging technology initiatives including AI enabled operational capabilities.

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, a... 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

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

Maciej Piec is a Senior Business-Systems Analyst and Team Leader at Lufthansa Systems Poland, where he leads a BA stream in the biggest middleware harmonization project within Lufthansa Group. With experience spanning software houses, startups, and corporate environments, he possesses a strong background in business analysis, project management, and system integrations. Maciej holds a Master's degree in Computer Systems and Networks and is known for his analytical skills and ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions.

Maciej Piec is a Senior Business-Systems Analyst and Team Leader at Lufthansa Systems Poland, where he leads a BA stream in the biggest middleware harmonization project within Lufthansa Group. With experience spanning software houses, startups, and c... Show more

I am a Podcaster and Public Speaker who creates content, workshops and talks for businesses as well as the youth . I am always looking to offer my services, and support the youth through my talents and experience. My topics that I touch on are Personal branding, storytelling and Podcasting (media).

I am a Podcaster and Public Speaker who creates content, workshops and talks for businesses as well as the youth . I am always looking to offer my services, and support the youth through my talents and experience. My topics that I touch on are Perso... 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

De la bidouille perso aux projets clients, je cherche avant tout à trouver des solutions. L'intelligence artificielle n'est pas toujours la bonne, mais si elle l'est, il faut savoir la mettre en place !

De la bidouille perso aux projets clients, je cherche avant tout à trouver des solutions. L'intelligence artificielle n'est pas toujours la bonne, mais si elle l'est, il faut savoir la mettre en place ! Show more

Kimberly is an award-winning designer and planner with a unique ability to bring together diverse stakeholders through cultural competency and meaningful engagement, resulting in collaborative, consensus-based solutions to address complex systemic issues. The daughter of a pediatric nurse practitioner and a respiratory therapist, Kimberly grew up working in several health facilities in her native Florida. Early on, she witnessed numerous birth defects and ailments that were suspicious in origin, many of which coincided with occupancy in certain buildings or near polluting industries. This experience left a lasting impression that underscores her chosen career creating healthy, sustainable environments.

In 2004 Kimberly founded Blue Water Studio, a commercial design and planning firm, specializing in Healthcare, Community and Sustainability projects for built and outdoor environments. With specialty credentials like LEED AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional) and EDAC (Evidence Based Design & Construction Accreditation & Certification) Kimberly gets to do what she loves for a living while serving her community through the design of holistic spaces and places. She can frequently be found advocating for equitable access to greenspaces, clean air, water, and nutritious food for all, through responsible, adaptive reuse and sustainable new development projects.

In addition to these fun adventures, Kimberly is also co-founder of RoKi Design. RoKi is a silk scarf & accessories company that produces sustainable, wearable works of art while supporting non-profit organizations, collaborating with amazing artists and re-purposing vintage luxury silk scarves.

Kimberly is also a Leadership Houston Class XL Alum, where she won two awards from her classmates for her work on the class project “Harmony in Houston,” an outdoor musical instrument installation in Denver Harbor’s Selena Quintanilla Perez Park. She is a member of the Rotary Club of West U (Houston) and currently serves as Vice President of the Board for Friends of Columbia Tap.

Kimberly is an award-winning designer and planner with a unique ability to bring together diverse stakeholders through cultural competency and meaningful engagement, resulting in collaborative, consensus-based solutions to address complex systemic is... Show more

Matt is a skilled architect who finds his work in higher education deeply gratifying. Whereas some may see a dorm room as merely four walls and a bed, Matt sees it as something far more meaningful: a home, and safe place for students during some of their most formative years.

Matt loves that his work can foster community for students, and he is likewise appreciated by clients and colleagues for his communal, collaborative approach. At Goody Clancy, Matt specializes in coordinating the contributions of large, complex stakeholder teams. His expertise in project management has been invaluable on a wide range of architecture project types, including residence halls for some of the world's most elite universities like MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, and Dartmouth College.

Matt is a skilled architect who finds his work in higher education deeply gratifying. Whereas some may see a dorm room as merely four walls and a bed, Matt sees it as something far more meaningful: a home, and safe place for students during some of t... Show more

Sandipana Das is a UX Designer at IBM whose work sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and human-centered design. Beyond enterprise product design, Sandipana explores the future of learning and equitable access, especially in contexts where technology may extend guidance beyond institutional limits.

She designs for complex, high-stakes environments across sustainability, finance, and knowledge-rich workflows, with a focus on how intelligent systems can better support comprehension, decision-making, and trust.
Her practice combines design strategy, systems thinking, and emerging AI behaviors to examine how interfaces might evolve from reactive tools into more context-aware forms of support. She is particularly interested in adaptive AI, multimodal interaction, and the ethical questions that arise when systems begin interpreting human signals, behavior, and cognitive strain.

Sandipana Das is a UX Designer at IBM whose work sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and human-centered design. Beyond enterprise product design, Sandipana explores the future of learning and equitable access, especially in contexts w... 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

oshjuan Jones is a coach, speaker, and community leader committed to helping individuals move from fear to focused action. As the founder of Impel Coaching, he partners with schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations to strengthen mindset, leadership, and goal execution among youth and professionals.

Through his coaching programs and initiatives like Indomitable, a men’s growth and accountability social that supports families affected by incarceration and individuals navigating re-entry, Joshjuan equips participants with practical tools such as positive self-talk, discipline, and confidence—skills that translate directly into stronger leadership, better decision-making, and long-term success.

With a professional background in aviation and workforce development, Joshjuan brings structure, measurable outcomes, and real-world relevance to every program he leads. His work bridges personal development with community impact—making him a strategic partner for organizations seeking to invest in leadership, education, and long-term success.

oshjuan Jones is a coach, speaker, and community leader committed to helping individuals move from fear to focused action. As the founder of Impel Coaching, he partners with schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations to strengthen mindset, lead... Show more

Thilak Raj Surendra Babu is a seasoned Software Architect with over 18 years of specialized experience in networking product development, currently serving at Zscaler since January 2023. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in SDN, SD-WAN, Cloud Gateways, forwarding infrastructure, SSL-VPN, VOIP Gateway, and caching engine technologies. His technical acumen in large-scale networking forwarding infrastructure has been recognized through two patents and contributions to prominent open-source projects including pktgen-dpdk and OVS.
At Zscaler, Thilak has made a significant impact by architecting and leading the development of a complex branch connector device, which achieved over 300 real-world deployments within a year. He built a highly scalable, multi-tenant Source IP-based anchoring solution for Zscaler's cloud platform based on OVS, where he identified critical bottlenecks and improved the connection tracking module performance. His exceptional contributions have earned him multiple Bravo awards and the CEO's special Grant for helping drive the company toward $5 billion ARR. As an architect, he has become the go-to expert for data-plane and advanced platform solutions within the ZIA organization.
Before Zscaler, Thilak served as Staff Software Engineer and SDN Architect at Nutanix from May 2021 to January 2023, where he led the data plane acceleration initiative by integrating OVS-DPDK with the Nutanix stack. He evaluated cutting-edge technologies, including eBPF/AFXDP, vDPA, and Smart NICs, while building eBPF-based debugging tools and test infrastructure for networking performance measurement. At VMware, from October 2018 to May 2021, he led the fast path team in identifying complex bottlenecks and re-architecting pipeline aspects to increase performance across all platforms significantly. He successfully built a new IPv6 pipeline in record time and developed essential tooling for in-house and customer deployment troubleshooting.
Thilak spent nearly nine years at Juniper Networks from February 2010 to October 2018, where he worked across multiple critical projects. Starting at Ankeena Networks, which was acquired by Juniper, he developed as a full-stack generalist, building core components for management, multi-tenancy, resiliency, and networking infrastructure. He later contributed to the Junos Virtual App Engine, creating proprietary high-performance guest packet paths based on IVSHMEM. In the Contrail project, he built services for discovering, re-imaging, provisioning, and monitoring servers with Contrail networking and OpenStack software. His work on vPTX/VMX included building core pieces of the virtualized packet path and re-architecting VMX to a multi-queue pipeline, enabling it to reach 100G throughput for 512-byte packet sizes.
Thilak holds a Master of Science in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, India, completed in June 2010, and a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, India, completed in May 2006. Beyond his professional achievements, he has demonstrated athletic excellence as a three-time runner-up in Basketball Zonal competitions and earned 3rd place in the All India Karate Championship in 2009. Based in San Jose, California, Thilak continues to push the boundaries of networking technology while mentoring teams and driving innovation in data plane architecture.

Thilak Raj Surendra Babu is a seasoned Software Architect with over 18 years of specialized experience in networking product development, currently serving at Zscaler since January 2023. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional expertis... Show more

Passionné d'architecture et de testing.

Passionné d'architecture et de testing. Show more

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software.
For over 18 years, she held product and project management roles at ABB, UBS, and a number of startups, successfully implementing global education and learning programs. With extensive experience in system-psychodynamic learning, Aga also helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through individual and group coaching.

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software. For over 18 years, she held product and proje... Show more

BIM與AEC數位轉型顧問｜運算設計與 AI 整合顧問｜國立成功大學建築博士班在學

BIM與AEC數位轉型顧問｜運算設計與 AI 整合顧問｜國立成功大學建築博士班在學 Show more