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

Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam

Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam

Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam is a Software Architect at Samsung R&D India and a Wireless Communication Researcher with over a decade of experience in advanced network protocols like TCP/IP, Multipath TCP, QUIC, and AI-driven networking. With 130+ patent filings and 30+ peer-reviewed publications, he has driven innovations enhancing mobile connectivity. A Senior Member of IEEE, he earned his Ph.D. from IIT Madras and has contributed to wireless communication through research and leadership. His research interests include communication and networks, including Wi-Fi7/Wi-Fi8, Pre-6G/Beyond 5G, Next Generation Mobile Networks, wireless transport layer protocols, eBPF, Mobile QoS, and cross-layer optimization techniques. He won the Br. C. Selvam Award at IIT Madras based on his research performance. He also won IEEE Bangalore Young Technologist of the Year in 2020. He is a senior member of the IEEE and a member of the ACM. He is the youngest recipient of the IEEE India Council Technologist of the Year Award.

Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam is a Software Architect at Samsung R&D India and a Wireless Communication Researcher with over a decade of experience in advanced network protocols like TCP/IP, Multipath TCP, QUIC, and AI-driven networking. With 130+ patent... Show more

Terence Lee

Terence Lee

Terence is an architect at Heroku where he helped create Classic Buildpacks and then later co-founded Cloud Native Buildpacks, a CNCF Incubation Project. In the Ruby community he's been a maintainer on projects such as Ruby itself, Bundler, and Resque, but is mostly known for getting people together for #rubykaraoke. When he’s not going to an awesome an event, he lives in Austin, TX where it's acceptable to eat a taco for every meal of the day.

Terence is an architect at Heroku where he helped create Classic Buildpacks and then later co-founded Cloud Native Buildpacks, a CNCF Incubation Project. In the Ruby community he's been a maintainer on projects such as Ruby itself, Bundler, and Resqu... Show more

Arup Chakravarty

Arup Chakravarty

People leader, Technology strategy, IT transformation, Solutions architecture, Cloud + Data Center SME

People leader, Technology strategy, IT transformation, Solutions architecture, Cloud + Data Center SME Show more

Achal Singi

Achal Singi

Software and AI Investor across healthcare, cloud (dev/ data tools), and cybersecurity. WestBridge is an $8B+ evergreen crossover fund (spun off by the founders of Sequoia Capital), where we have invested over $2bn in software companies in the past 5 years (with cheque sizes ~$10-100M). Some of my investments include Zscaler, Freshworks, Postman, Innovaccer, Turing, Duplocloud, Nightfall, Lucidity, Tessell, NextHop etc.

Software and AI Investor across healthcare, cloud (dev/ data tools), and cybersecurity. WestBridge is an $8B+ evergreen crossover fund (spun off by the founders of Sequoia Capital), where we have invested over $2bn in software companies in the past 5... Show more

Chetan Galgali

Chetan Galgali

Chetan Galgali has worked in the IT industry for 20+ years across various industries. He is currently working at Insight Enterprise as a Lead Architect, enabling clients to move their mission critical applications from copper to the cloud. Providing innovative solutions while controlling cost is his passion and highest value. In his free time, he loves to swim and go on hikes with his family.

Chetan Galgali has worked in the IT industry for 20+ years across various industries. He is currently working at Insight Enterprise as a Lead Architect, enabling clients to move their mission critical applications from copper to the cloud. Providing ... Show more

Steve Zbranek

Steve Zbranek

Award Winning luxury custom home builder in Austin, TX offering full service design-build for luxury residences throughout the Texas Hill Country.

Award Winning luxury custom home builder in Austin, TX offering full service design-build for luxury residences throughout the Texas Hill Country. Show more

Pierre LaFromboise

Pierre LaFromboise

Pierre LaFromboise is a Senior Architect at Covenant Technology Partners, where he leads the Data & AI solutions group. With over 25 years of experience designing and delivering data-driven solutions, Pierre specializes in helping organizations get the most out of Microsoft technologies. His recent focus is on Microsoft Fabric, but his background spans a wide range of platforms and tools across the data and analytics landscape.

Pierre LaFromboise is a Senior Architect at Covenant Technology Partners, where he leads the Data & AI solutions group. With over 25 years of experience designing and delivering data-driven solutions, Pierre specializes in helping organizations get t... Show more

Ricardo Perim Real

Ricardo Perim Real

Engenheiro Civil pela PUC-MG com a honra de destaque acadêmico do curso e Mestre em Engenharia Civil pelo CEFET-MG. Graduação sanduíche no Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa/PT e MBA em Gestão ágil de Projetos. Experiência profissional com Projetos e Processos na MRV, obras na Odebrecht e acadêmica como Professor na PUC-MG.
Atuação principal com estudos técnicos de padronização de projetos de Engenharia e melhoria contínua de processos, aplicando Lean, Kaizen, Scrum, Data Analytics e Business Inteligence. Coordenação de projetos BIM, processos e Engenharia de Produto. Definição de indicadores e acompanhamento de resultados através de Office Floor Management (OFM).

Engenheiro Civil pela PUC-MG com a honra de destaque acadêmico do curso e Mestre em Engenharia Civil pelo CEFET-MG. Graduação sanduíche no Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa/PT e MBA em Gestão ágil de Projetos. Experiência profissional com Projetos... Show more

Misha Shiryaev

Misha Shiryaev

Ramesh Yerramsetti

Ramesh Yerramsetti

Ramesh has 30 years' experience in IT and 10 years in AI/ML and 2 years in Gen AI

Ramesh has 30 years' experience in IT and 10 years in AI/ML and 2 years in Gen AI Show more

Ahmad Pirani

Ahmad Pirani

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

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

Kristie Raymundo

Kristie Raymundo

Kristie Raymundo Salinas es una innovadora ingeniera industrial con más de 5 años de trayectoria profesional. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado involucrada en diversos proyectos y colaboraciones con distintas compañías, destacándose por su capacidad para entregar desarrollos de proyectos de manera excelente. Su enfoque y habilidad en la gestión de proyectos la han posicionado como una profesional clave, siempre buscando soluciones eficientes y efectivas para mejorar los procesos y resultados de las empresas con las que trabaja.

Kristie Raymundo Salinas es una innovadora ingeniera industrial con más de 5 años de trayectoria profesional. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado involucrada en diversos proyectos y colaboraciones con distintas compañías, destacándose por su capacida... Show more

Ishant Arora

Ishant Arora

Management consultant, transforming organizations to be data and analytics driven

Management consultant, transforming organizations to be data and analytics driven Show more

Peter Laird

Peter Laird

Peter works on a team that builds tools and infrastructure for microservices at Salesforce. This includes supporting a monorepo that hosts many microservices and libraries.

Peter works on a team that builds tools and infrastructure for microservices at Salesforce. This includes supporting a monorepo that hosts many microservices and libraries. Show more

Leanne Hodyl

Leanne Hodyl

Leanne is a recognised leader in design and planning in Australia. She is a Churchill Fellow, the founder of Hodyl & Co and the immediate past president of the Urban Design Forum Australia. Leanne founded Hodyl & Co in 2016 and has grown the practice into a nationally award-winning company that brings globally leading solutions to those who govern, plan, design and develop our cities. Her 2015 Churchill Fellowship report was pivotal in reforming planning practices in Melbourne and received Victoria’s highest planning prize.

She has continued to innovate the profession, in 2020 launching the research and practice collaboration, Cities People Love, a unique platform that connects leading thinking and research to industry and government decision-makers. In 2021, she co-led the revival of the Urban Design Forum Australia, which advocates for public interest outcomes in our cities. Leanne is engaged by both the public and private sector to provide strategic advice and expertise regarding the development of our cities.

Leanne is a recognised leader in design and planning in Australia. She is a Churchill Fellow, the founder of Hodyl & Co and the immediate past president of the Urban Design Forum Australia. Leanne founded Hodyl & Co in 2016 and has grown the practice... Show more

Suzie Moore

Suzie Moore

Suzie is a member of the KOPIS Business Central Implementation team. She has over 17 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP.

Suzie helps clients implement and optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. She collaborates with her team to understand the client's situation, challenges, and objectives to create a tailored solution that suits them. Her passion is to train, support, and troubleshooting for the client and her team. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with others and helping them overcome challenges. She is a skilled professional who can handle different areas of Business Central, such as finance, operations, sales, service, and reporting.

She has a unique insight into the implementation process of Business Central, having started her career as an end-user of the system. She can relate to the challenges and opportunities that clients face when adopting a new solution.

Suzie is a member of the KOPIS Business Central Implementation team. She has over 17 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Suzie helps clients implement and optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. She collabor... Show more

Darren Denham

Darren Denham

Darren is the Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). While at UCO, Darren has worked with web content and digital accessibility since 2005, presenting technology concepts in a manner that is approachable and easy to understand. By working with students, staff, and faculty Darren's aim is to empower teams to develop equitable and accessible digital information for learning and beyond. He is a graduate of UCO and has a background in broadcasting, marketing and technology training.

Darren is the Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). While at UCO, Darren has worked with web content and digital accessibility... Show more

Yanina Ariadna Cohen Yolde

Yanina Ariadna Cohen Yolde

Soy Yanina Ariadna, ¡Bienvenidos al mundo de los datos! Contadora Pública (UBA) con especialización en Business Intelligence y Analytics. Mi pasión es ayudar a las personas y empresas a tomar decisiones fundamentadas en datos sólidos.

Soy Yanina Ariadna, ¡Bienvenidos al mundo de los datos! Contadora Pública (UBA) con especialización en Business Intelligence y Analytics. Mi pasión es ayudar a las personas y empresas a tomar decisiones fundamentadas en datos sólidos. Show more

Rasmus Hansen

Rasmus Hansen

Rasmus has been working as at KeyShot Dock, previously Digizuite for over 9 years, starting out in QA and later moving to development. He is now the Lead Architect for KeyShot Dock and has extensive experience with various technologies including Kubernetes, Dotnet, JavaScript and various other languages.

Rasmus has been working as at KeyShot Dock, previously Digizuite for over 9 years, starting out in QA and later moving to development. He is now the Lead Architect for KeyShot Dock and has extensive experience with various technologies including Kube... Show more

Anthony Marguleas

Anthony Marguleas

Anthony Marguleas, the owner of Amalfi Estates, has established a legendary reputation in the industry. Founded in 1995, Amalfi Estates is one of California’s leading independent Real Estate companies. Its team members are dedicated to going above and beyond for their clients and community. In 2022, The Wall Street Journal ranked them as one of the top 10 teams in the nation out of over 2 million agents and teams. An internationally recognized philanthropist and expert in real estate, Marguleas has sold over $2 billion in properties and is known for his creativity with marketing, publicity, and technology to sell some of the best properties, including his recent $63.1 million record-breaking sale of the Hearst estate, the most expensive home in the country to sell at auction.

In addition, Marguleas holds several professional designations, including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. He is a top negotiator, having completed the Advanced Negotiations class at Harvard Business School and the KARASS seminars negotiating course, translating into millions of dollars in savings for his clients.

Marguleas is an incredibly sought-after speaker, panelist, and educator at industry conferences. Since 2004, he has guest lectured on real estate negotiations and contracts to thousands of students for UCLA’s real estate principles class. Marguleas has also been cited as an expert for publications and broadcasts, including Architectural Digest, Barron’s, Bloomberg, Extra’s “Mansions & Millionaires,” Forbes, Mansion Global, MSN, People, Robb Report, The Hollywood Reporter, The Real Deal, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Money, and Yahoo! Finance.

Marguleas obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of California, Riverside, where he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award. He later attended USC’s Masters in Real Estate Development and Finance program. Marguleas resides in Pacific Palisades with his wife, Sue, and their four children.

Marguleas has always believed in giving back to his community as a family man and community leader, so he created his life-changing give-back program seven years ago. With every home sale, Amalfi Estates gives 10% of its net commission to one of six charities: Make-a-Wish, Wags and Walks, The American Cancer Society, The People Concern (to help alleviate homelessness), Homeboy Industries, and Heal the Bay. He and his fantastic team have been fortunate to have donated over $2,000,000, helping 50,000 families since 2015.

Anthony Marguleas, the owner of Amalfi Estates, has established a legendary reputation in the industry. Founded in 1995, Amalfi Estates is one of California’s leading independent Real Estate companies. Its team members are dedicated to going above an... Show more

Pavel Skalskiy

Pavel Skalskiy

Pavel Skalskiy is a prominent professional in the fields of construction and land development, known for his innovative leadership and commitment to growth. He lives in Sarasota, Florida, and leads a rich life as a dedicated husband, father, avid outdoorsman, and active community volunteer.

Raised in Europe, Pavel's early life was marked by extensive travel, exposing him to a myriad of cultures and perspectives. These experiences instilled a flexible mindset and a global outlook, which have become integral to his professional approach to managing diverse projects and teams. Starting his career with a humble one-person operation, Pavel has since nurtured his company into a well-regarded leader in the industry, noted for its high standards of quality, innovative solutions, and reliability in new construction and land development.

Pavel's personal life is deeply intertwined with his professional ethos. He values family above all, devoting much of his time to his wife and daughters, imparting lessons of curiosity and respect for diverse cultures. Florida's warm climate provides the perfect backdrop for his outdoor hobbies, which include tennis, cycling, boating, and offshore fishing. These activities not only serve as a source of relaxation but also allow Pavel to connect with his environment and community on a deeper level.

Pavel Skalskiy's approach to life is a testament to achieving a harmonious balance between professional success and personal happiness. He exemplifies how one can excel in a demanding industry while maintaining strong family values and contributing positively to the community. Whether he is overseeing a major construction project, hitting the tennis courts, or spending quality time with his family, Pavel does so with a passion and dedication that inspires all who know him. His ability to integrate his career with his personal interests and community service makes him a respected and admired figure both within and outside of his professional circle.

Pavel Skalskiy is a prominent professional in the fields of construction and land development, known for his innovative leadership and commitment to growth. He lives in Sarasota, Florida, and leads a rich life as a dedicated husband, father, avid out... Show more

Chirag Jatin Gajiwala

Chirag Jatin Gajiwala

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying machine learning models for clustering, classification, and anomaly detection. Skilled in cloud-based data engineering on AWS and Azure, Chirag has developed robust data pipelines and security frameworks, contributing to cloud infrastructure cost savings, improving efficiency of data pipelines and also improved security posture of the data workflows.
Currently, as a Member of the Technical Staff at Nutanix, Chirag leads data strategy initiatives, achieving notable success with $10 million in cost savings through data center consolidation and automation. His work in enhancing data workflows, developing ML models for product security, and leveraging neural networks has enhanced hardware recommendations and security analysis by up to 20%. Chirag’s previous roles include impactful work at Secureapp Technologies and Santander Bank, where he focused on statistical analytics, fraud detection, and credit risk reporting for consumer finance products, improving reporting times by two weeks and increasing customer engagement by 15% during peak seasons.
Chirag holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mumbai University. His certifications and technical skills include AWS Security Specialty, SQL, Python, and expertise in data visualization with Tableau, making him a versatile professional equipped to drive innovation in data engineering and cloud security.

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying ma... Show more

Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

Americas Lead - Security & AI Strategy at Microsoft | IEEE Senior Member- Cybersecurity | Podcaster | Public Speaker

With over 19 years in the technology industry, I lead the post sales security strategy for the Americas at Microsoft. I specialize in guiding security executives through identifying and implementing impactful security measures, developing strategies and security programs. Passionate about sharing knowledge, I speak at various conferences, helping organizations secure their security focussed AI-driven futures.

My LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybersaurabh/

Americas Lead - Security & AI Strategy at Microsoft | IEEE Senior Member- Cybersecurity | Podcaster | Public Speaker With over 19 years in the technology industry, I lead the post sales security strategy for the Americas at Microsoft. I specializ... Show more

Andrea Contri

Andrea Contri

Andrea loves working at the convergence of technology, business and design: he is currently Head of Innovation at Haier Europe where he launched Washpass, a circular appliance-as-a-service subscription. Previously he focused on startup financing and innovation matchmaking, running the acceleration platform of banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, and helping launch a leading digital VC fund in Italy. Andrea started his career with formative experiences in management consulting and at Google, and has a degree in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan. Married with three kids, he likes studying the narrative potential of video games.

Andrea loves working at the convergence of technology, business and design: he is currently Head of Innovation at Haier Europe where he launched Washpass, a circular appliance-as-a-service subscription. Previously he focused on startup financing and ... Show more

Alex Arnell

Alex Arnell

Alex Arnell is a Principal Engineer at Heroku / Salesforce with over two decades of software development experience. Alex has spent the last decade specializing in telemetry and observability systems.

Alex is the lead engineer of the Telemetry team at Heroku, responsible for the collection and propagation of telemetry data across the platform. He is the recipient of the Salesforce President’s Award in 2021, an award given to recognise the top 1% of engineering staff at Salesforce.

In his spare time, Alex loves to play hockey and fish. However, his genuine passion is volunteering as a coach for the local hockey and baseball associations. Last year, he spent over 250 hours teaching coaching youth teams.

Alex Arnell is a Principal Engineer at Heroku / Salesforce with over two decades of software development experience. Alex has spent the last decade specializing in telemetry and observability systems. Alex is the lead engineer of the Telemetry tea... Show more

Augusto Valdivia

Augusto Valdivia

Zero Trust

Zero Trust Show more

Mustafa Mirza

Mustafa Mirza

I’m Mustafa Mirza, a lead platform data engineer at Hugo Bank. I focus on building a robust data platform that powers the digital bank's real-time analytics and machine learning capabilities. With experience in big data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data governance, I’ve honed my skills through experience with Data tools, with which I managed large-scale data pipelines and ensured GDPR compliance. I specialize in optimizing AWS architectures, cutting operational costs, and creating reliable data-as-a-service solutions.

I’m Mustafa Mirza, a lead platform data engineer at Hugo Bank. I focus on building a robust data platform that powers the digital bank's real-time analytics and machine learning capabilities. With experience in big data engineering, cloud infrastruct... Show more

Edouard Vanhaverbeke

Edouard Vanhaverbeke

Bryan Nazor

Bryan Nazor

Bryan Nazor has built an illustrious career, distinguished by his unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and a focus on fostering professional growth. He is well-known for his proactive approach to change and development, exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities that significantly impact beyond the realms of corporate and real estate law through innovative policy enhancement.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Nazor was ingrained with strong values such as integrity and perseverance from a young age. These values were not only pivotal during his formative years but also became integral to his professional life. After completing his undergraduate studies, he went on to achieve his law degree with distinction from New York Law School. This rigorous legal education laid the foundation for his successful career in real estate and corporate law, leading to his admission to both the New Jersey and New York Bars.

Nazor began his career as a corporate attorney, but his focus soon shifted toward real estate transactions, where he became a trusted advisor. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and professionalism, he has adeptly handled complex legal matters across New Jersey, including contract reviews, document transfers, and litigation. His comprehensive legal expertise enabled him to excel in negotiations and settlements, contributing to a diverse and impactful career.

In January 2002, Nazor advanced into a significant leadership role within one of New Jersey's leading title insurance companies. His hard work and strategic foresight led to his promotion to the Board of Directors in September 2003. Under his leadership, the company significantly expanded its reach, providing superior title insurance and settlement services throughout New Jersey and beyond. His leadership has been crucial in navigating the company through evolving industry standards, developing strategic business plans to safeguard against market volatility, and spearheading the adoption of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

In addition to his corporate accomplishments, Nazor has actively engaged in real estate development. His extensive knowledge of transaction and real estate principles has guided numerous commercial and residential development projects, ensuring accuracy and fostering successful client relationships through smooth transaction processes.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Nazor is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He believes that true success is not measured by professional achievements alone but by the ability to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. His ongoing involvement in initiatives focused on youth development, education, and healthcare illustrates his dedication to making a significant difference in the community.

Personally, Nazor is passionate about sports, with soccer being a particular favorite. He has played soccer at an elite level in three different countries, including Honduras, Croatia, and Argentina, embodying a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. He frequently participates in community sports and recreational activities, valuing the time spent with loved ones. His family's support has been a cornerstone of his success, both professionally and personally.

Nazor also emphasizes continuous learning and development, keeping abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices. His dedication to ongoing education and adaptability ensures he remains at the forefront of a dynamic business environment, ready to inspire and lead future generations.

Bryan Nazor has built an illustrious career, distinguished by his unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and a focus on fostering professional growth. He is well-known for his proactive approach to change and development, exhibiting outstanding... Show more

Andres Cabrera

Andres Cabrera

Ingeniero en Computación que ha pasado por diferentes puestos como soporte técnico, programación web, marketing digital, y ahora UX, específicamente en investigación.

Dedica su tiempo libre en dar mentorías en Laboratoria y ADPList. Si aun así le sobre tiempo, comparte contenido en su canal de Youtube y Blog personal.

Además de conocer y escuchar opiniones del gremio de IT en comunidades, foros y redes sociales, le emociona conocer otras personas en videojuegos como World of Warcraft y League of Legends.

Ingeniero en Computación que ha pasado por diferentes puestos como soporte técnico, programación web, marketing digital, y ahora UX, específicamente en investigación. Dedica su tiempo libre en dar mentorías en Laboratoria y ADPList. Si aun así le ... Show more

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