Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustainability. Prior to joining Burns & McDonnell full-time, she interned with the company in the summers of 2019 and 2020. Claire holds a position on the Water New Professional Social committee which plans events to integrate new professionals across the company.

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustaina... Show more

Anjana Shree Sundar is a seasoned consultant and solutions architect specializing in site reliability engineering, cloud modernization, and large-scale banking platforms. With more than sixteen years of experience, she designs fault tolerant, highly available systems and leads transformations from reactive operations to proactive SRE models. Her expertise spans architecture governance, target state definition, and hands-on delivery across enterprise COTS implementations and custom integration patterns. She is known for aligning technology with business outcomes, accelerating incident recovery, and embedding automation to reduce toil and improve operational efficiency.

Anjana Shree Sundar is an exceptional SRE specialist who led the comprehensive strategic transformation of Verizon Global Infrastructure (VGI) operations by implementing advanced Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, robust automation frameworks, and AI/GenAI-driven operational intelligence. This initiative centered on developing a cutting-edge Discovery and CMDB platform to create an Intelligent Digital Twin of all infrastructure and network assets, providing real-time visibility and configuration management. By deploying AIOps capabilities for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and event correlation, the project targeted significant reductions in operational toil and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), aiming to achieve continuous reliability, enhanced system resilience, and a technology-driven, intelligent operational framework across Verizon's global infrastructure.

At Citizens Bank, Anjana serves as Senior Architect for SRE Transformation with Infosys, mentoring teams and establishing SLOs, SLIs, SLAs, and KPIs to measure reliability, performance, uptime, and responsiveness. She builds observability programs with Datadog and Splunk, orchestrates incident response and learning-focused post-mortems, and advances chaos engineering and IT resilience testing. Previously, she led AWS modernization and product migration for the Transmissions portfolio covering IBM Sterling Integrator, Globalscape, Connect:Direct, and Seeburger where she planned and executed migrations, implemented cost and performance optimization, and stood up end-to-end monitoring and logging. Earlier, as Technology Architect for consumer and commercial portfolios, she created T-shirt sizing estimation models for production support, codified operational-resiliency standards with architecture boards, and led Fit-for-Use and Fit-for-Purpose assessments to guide investment. She partners closely with engineering, product, and operations leaders to align roadmaps with reliability goals.

Anjana’s skill set includes multi-cloud (AWS and Azure), API-first architecture, DevOps and CI/CD, and observability. She works with Terraform, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, Ansible, Venafi, Gremlin, and AWS services including EC2, EBS, EFS, ALB, NLB, RDS, Route 53, KMS, Lambda, and S3. She implements integration with Seeburger, IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, SEAS, Secure Proxy, and Connect:Direct; and develops in JavaScript, Python, SQL, PowerShell, C, and C#. Database experience spans SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, and Cosmos DB, with analytics in Power BI and Tableau. She is a collaborative leader who mentors teams and drives measurable gains in reliability, cost, and efficiency.

Anjana holds the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (valid through November 22, 2027), TOGAF 10 Enterprise Architecture (OGEA-103), and ITIL Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA from Anna University. Based in Frisco, Texas.

Anjana Shree Sundar is a seasoned consultant and solutions architect specializing in site reliability engineering, cloud modernization, and large-scale banking platforms. With more than sixteen years of experience, she designs fault tolerant, highly ... Show more

Fabian Pleye is Co-Founder and Managing Director at transcide, specializing in analytics engineering and modern data experiences. He helps organizations move beyond dashboards by building semantic models, data products and actionable insights that drive real decisions. With a strong background in sales and performance analytics, he bridges technical depth with practical business impact.

Fabian Pleye is Co-Founder and Managing Director at transcide, specializing in analytics engineering and modern data experiences. He helps organizations move beyond dashboards by building semantic models, data products and actionable insights that dr... Show more

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind.

He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training.

Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.

As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.

His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.

Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion ... Show more

Laura D'Angelo is an adjunct faculty member in History of Modern and Contemporary Architecture and Theory and History of Restoration. She holds a PhD in History and Conservation of Art and Architecture from Roma Tre University. She has collaborated with Italian and international academic institutions, including University of Rome, Sapienza University, Roma Tre University, the University of Arkansas Rome Program, and USAC Viterbo, teaching art and architectural history.

Laura D'Angelo is an adjunct faculty member in History of Modern and Contemporary Architecture and Theory and History of Restoration. She holds a PhD in History and Conservation of Art and Architecture from Roma Tre University. She has collaborated ... Show more

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross-functional teams of highly skilled Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists & Product Specialists to design, develop and deliver complex architectural solutions that bring the power of big data and data science to the cyber world.

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross... Show more

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a las mejores prácticas.

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a l... Show more

Manu is an engineering manager for the Cloud and Infrastructure Services team at NVIDIA, specifically supporting GeForce NOW, a cloud-based game streaming platform, and NVCF, a GPU cloud computing platform. Based in the Bay Area, Manu enjoys reading, hiking, motorcycle rides, running, and crossfitting when not innovating and engineering.

Manu is an engineering manager for the Cloud and Infrastructure Services team at NVIDIA, specifically supporting GeForce NOW, a cloud-based game streaming platform, and NVCF, a GPU cloud computing platform. Based in the Bay Area, Manu enjoys reading,... Show more

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

A 1988 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Paul now works for Arcadis as a professional engineer. Arcadis is an international engineering, architectural, environmental, and planning company. Since 2003 Paul has applied pipe condition assessment and trenchless pipe rehabilitation technologies to the construction or rehabilitation of sewer and pressure pipe projects worldwide. Paul is the recipient of the 2019 American Public Works Association Professional Manager of the Year Award in the Engineering and Technology Category.

A 1988 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Paul now works for Arcadis as a professional engineer. Arcadis is an international engineering, architectural, environmental, and planni... Show more

Meet Randy, a dynamic Director of Sales and Realtor with a passion for empowering his team and clients alike. With over a decade of experience and a track record of serving 300+ families, Randy leads a team of 20+ agents in creating amazing careers to be proud of. His journey began in the Bay Area, where his upbringing instilled in him integrity, honesty, and an unwavering work ethic. From starting multiple thriving businesses in his early twenties to facilitating over 100 real estate transactions, Randy's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to excellence shine through. With a commitment to continuous growth and providing the best for his family of three, Randy is driven by the desire to make every day 1% better.

Meet Randy, a dynamic Director of Sales and Realtor with a passion for empowering his team and clients alike. With over a decade of experience and a track record of serving 300+ families, Randy leads a team of 20+ agents in creating amazing careers t... Show more

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

Sou um profissional com mais de 20 anos de carreira. Atualmente atuo como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud. Tenho experiência em Arquitetura de Sistemas. Minha principal área de atuação é Infraestrutura de servidores e Cloud. Grande parte da carreira atuando em empresas do setor financeiro.
Gosto de IoT, Robótica e Projetos Maker.

Sou um profissional com mais de 20 anos de carreira. Atualmente atuo como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud. Tenho experiência em Arquitetura de Sistemas. Minha principal área de atuação é Infraestrutura de servidores e Cloud. Grande parte da carreira a... 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

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property.

Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in New York City and among the top 200 in broker teams in the nation, in sales volume, by the WSJ Real Trends Top 1000 list. He is regularly among the top 0.02% of real estate agents nationwide.

Through a proven system they call The Magnetic Method, Scott and his agents have empowered thousands of clients to bring their dreams to life through real estate and uncover what is next for them in their lives, identifying and securing opportunities in cooperative apartments, landmarked townhouses and condominiums.

For home sellers, each property goes through a proprietary process to create a unique branding campaign and marketing strategy. Deep listening and targeted campaigns have resulted in matches with delighted homebuyers that exceed expectations. Features on social media, television, and international publications each contribute to a business based largely on referrals. Scott represents both buyers and sellers in top buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Concurrently, Scott developed more than two decades of experience in New Development, closely collaborating with top developers in the planning, marketing, and sales of premier new residential developments, and creating brand identities for extraordinary properties featuring world-class architecture and design.

Mr. Harris has established a sterling reputation with his clients as a creative, strategic thinker and listener, able to provide value that extends well beyond his Real Estate expertise. Solving problems proactively, with patience and professionalism, has made him a valuable asset to his clients and has helped him develop a broad network of expert bankers, designers, architects, and other seasoned professionals.

Scott advises buyers with an approach rooted in extensive market knowledge and research. In addition, he advises investors on purchases and management of well-suited properties, including sourcing qualified rental tenants for these units.

Prior to Real Estate, Scott gained valuable experience in the fast-moving, real-time nature of the entertainment industry, as an artist manager and exclusive booking agent. These years uniquely prepared him to be a top Real Estate professional in New York City, exposing him to a diverse, international client base which he continues to cultivate.

Scott was born and raised in New Orleans, where he attended The Isidore Newman School. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and resides with his wife and three children on the Upper West Side. He is a dedicated marathon runner and crossword enthusiast.

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property. Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in ... Show more

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

University of Kansas Health System

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+10 años en el rubro de TI y los datos. Impulsando a una cultura data driven. Soy Paulo Cesar Ameghino Rojas técnico en computacion e informatica con diplomado en gestion de la informacion e inteligencia de negocios. He pasado por varias industrias como consumo masivo, energia, telco, educacion, banca. Me gusta compartir conocimiento y demostrar las experiencias para que la comunidad pueda adaptarlo y tomar accion

+10 años en el rubro de TI y los datos. Impulsando a una cultura data driven. Soy Paulo Cesar Ameghino Rojas técnico en computacion e informatica con diplomado en gestion de la informacion e inteligencia de negocios. He pasado por varias industrias c... Show more

A Senior Network Architect with over 20 years of Industry Experience

A Senior Network Architect with over 20 years of Industry Experience Show more

Expert technique reconnu et curieux insatiable, je suis un architecte solution fullstack principal, toujours à l’affût des dernières tendances technologiques. Mon quotidien est rythmé par l’innovation : proposer des idées nouvelles, concevoir des solutions sur mesure et collaborer avec des équipes motivées pour relever les défis humains et technologiques.

Innover et partager sont mes maîtres mots. J’aime repousser les limites en explorant de nouvelles approches pour répondre aux besoins uniques de mes clients tout en créant un impact durable. Mon expertise s'étend du développement fullstack aux architectures modernes, avec une passion particulière pour l’open source, les écosystèmes modulaires et les nouvelles tendances du numérique.

En dehors du travail, je suis un créateur invétéré. Gadgetophile assumé et adepte du DIY, je m’épanouis dans des projets mêlant impression 3D (Prusa, Bambulab), domotique, woodworking et expérimentation technologique. Ces passions nourrissent mon approche professionnelle, me permettant d’explorer, d’apprendre et de partager des idées inédites.

Ce qui m’anime :
- Transformer des challenges en opportunités grâce à des solutions adaptées et innovantes.
- Partager mes connaissances pour inspirer et apprendre des autres.
- Découvrir, tester et adopter de nouvelles technologies et méthodes.

Expert technique reconnu et curieux insatiable, je suis un architecte solution fullstack principal, toujours à l’affût des dernières tendances technologiques. Mon quotidien est rythmé par l’innovation : proposer des idées nouvelles, concevoir des sol... Show more

Mansinh Chaudhari, also known as Monsi Koova, was born in a rural village in western India. Growing up close to nature and tradition, he learned early the importance of resilience and self-reliance. From a young age, he was curious about how things worked and looked for ways to expand his understanding. After earning a Master’s degree in science in India, he moved to New York City, starting a journey that would lead him across industries and continents.

Mansinh became an entrepreneur with experience creating ventures in computer science, hospitality, and healthcare. Numerous setbacks marked his early years, but he viewed each challenge as a valuable lesson that shaped his approach to life. Over time, he developed a diverse portfolio of businesses, investments, and consulting projects that connected him with people worldwide.

Mansinh's current focus includes real estate projects, a media investment fund, and a Real-World Asset-backed digital token fund. He works to bring tangible assets into decentralized finance, believing this will make investing more accessible to a broader range of people. He attends the World Economic Forum, technology conferences, and finance gatherings to stay current and build trusted relationships. For him, collaboration and trust are essential to any success.

Monsi Koova has a strong interest in real-world asset tokenization using blockchain technology and believes it can transform how ownership and investment are managed. His media fund shows his view that business and culture often shape each other.

Outside of his professional work, Mansinh mentors young people and supports entrepreneurs as they start their ventures. He believes in working hard, being honest, and helping others build stable foundations. Philanthropy is an integral part of his life, and he has contributed to charities in Africa and India, believing that giving back is a crucial aspect of true success.

Mansinh Chaudhari hopes to be remembered as someone who led with integrity, formed strong connections, and made a lasting positive impact.

Mansinh Chaudhari, also known as Monsi Koova, was born in a rural village in western India. Growing up close to nature and tradition, he learned early the importance of resilience and self-reliance. From a young age, he was curious about how things w... Show more

Enterprise cloud architect and a storyteller transforming manufacturing and logistics through secure digital solutions. Expertise in responsible AI implementation and sustainable technology, delivering measurable business impact across complex industrial environments. Focused on turning digital challenges into competitive advantages.

Enterprise cloud architect and a storyteller transforming manufacturing and logistics through secure digital solutions. Expertise in responsible AI implementation and sustainable technology, delivering measurable business impact across complex indust... Show more

Jake Petrasch, also known as Jake John Garrit Petrasch Jr., runs Valley Anglers in Vermont's Mad River Valley, providing guided fly fishing trips and a comprehensive selection of fishing equipment. With over two decades of experience in education, property management, site coordination, and fly fishing, he combines his professional expertise with personal interests like surfing, skateboarding, cycling, and hunting, creating a rich, outdoor-centric life.

He earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from St. Lawrence University in 2001 and a Master's in Education from Johnson State College in 2007. His educational background is further solidified by coursework completed at the National Outdoor Leadership School, recognized by the University of Utah.

Throughout his career, he has worked in various capacities, including as a teacher, property manager, and site coordinator. In 2005, he founded Valley Anglers LLC, where he passionately teaches fly fishing. He enriches clients' experiences with his deep knowledge of casting techniques, entomology, and knot tying.

His journey in education began at Counseling Services of Addison County in 2010, where he developed specialized lesson plans for high school students outside the traditional school system. He later served at Harwood Union High School and Montpelier High School, engaging in roles that enhanced educational and extracurricular programs for students.

Since 2018, he has managed property with Integrated Property Services LLC, overseeing the maintenance and care of properties in the Mad River Valley. This demonstrates his versatility and commitment to community service.

His personal story is deeply woven into the fabric of his career. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and adopted shortly after, he grew up in Nantucket, absorbing the coastal life that sparked his lifelong passions. His most cherished personal moment came during his time at St. Lawrence University, where he met his wife. They married in Stowe, Vermont, in 2005 and have since relocated to Williston, Vermont, for their children's education and sports activities.

Fly fishing is more than a hobby for him; it played a pivotal role in his sobriety journey starting in 1999. He has since helped with trout stocking in New York and enjoys both freshwater fishing in Vermont and saltwater fishing in places like Belize. His experience also extends to piloting fishing boats in Nantucket before GPS became mainstream.

Besides fishing, he has a strong affinity for surfing, motorcycling, and hunting, activities that connect him to nature and his adventurous spirit. He values the serene experiences along the Maine Coast and holds a deep connection to Nantucket, reflecting his appreciation for heritage and family history.

Jake Petrasch's life embodies a profound commitment to personal growth, community involvement, and a deep-seated love for the natural world. He maintains a legacy of resilience and dedication through all aspects of his life.

Jake Petrasch, also known as Jake John Garrit Petrasch Jr., runs Valley Anglers in Vermont's Mad River Valley, providing guided fly fishing trips and a comprehensive selection of fishing equipment. With over two decades of experience in education, pr... Show more

Victory Aghazie is a multidisciplinary designer with deep expertise in Product, Brand, and System Design. For over six years, I’ve collaborated with early-stage startups and growth-driven teams to design MVPs and shape experiments. My work spans industries like web3, real estate, wellness, and more, at companies like Andela and The Nigeria High Commission, United Kingdom. Etc.

I am developing an AI-powered tooling system designed to reduce the gap between design and code. The goal is to bring designers and developers closer together; not just in workflow, but in shared languages.

Victory Aghazie is a multidisciplinary designer with deep expertise in Product, Brand, and System Design. For over six years, I’ve collaborated with early-stage startups and growth-driven teams to design MVPs and shape experiments. My work spans indu... Show more

George is currently the Director of Responsible AI and Data Science at the National Association of Realtors, providing AI products and services to 1000+ small and large real estate businesses as well as 1.5+ million real estate agents. He is a seasoned AI/ML and Data Science expert, recognized for leading Top 100 innovative tech initiatives.

George is a believer in building, learning from and growing within communities and is the founder of Deep Learning Adventures, a community of AI practitioners with 3K members around the world.

When he is not presenting or attending an event, he enjoys running and biking all around DC or planning his next trip abroad.

George is currently the Director of Responsible AI and Data Science at the National Association of Realtors, providing AI products and services to 1000+ small and large real estate businesses as well as 1.5+ million real estate agents. He is a season... Show more

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

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

Dan Rossiter is the Owner and Operator of Rossiter Realty, a small locally owned business focused on providing quality long term rental housing to families across the Alamo City. Prior to his focus on real estate, Dan spent a decade at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), where he worked primarily with state departments of transportation across the nation, from California to Florida, designing tech-forward solutions to get millions of residents where they needed to go faster and safer through innovative use of big data and novel algorithms. During his time at SwRI, Dan managed tens of millions of project dollars and was a regular speaker at industry conferences across the nation.

Outside of paid employment, Dan is a tireless public servant. Dan serves in numerous volunteer positions with a focus on driving equitable capital investment and positive environmental impact.

As the elected President of Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood Association, Dan has steered this underserved Westside neighborhood to new highs. Under his leadership, the organization has secured millions of dollars in public funding to drastically increase road safety where school kids walk every day, to increase shade tree canopy along heavily trafficked multi-modal roadways, and worked to build a multi-neighborhood coalition representing nearly 40,000 residents across the Westside to advocate for even greater regional wins in the future.

Additionally, Dan has served on the Board of Directors for Brooks (formerly Brooks City Base) since 2021 and is currently the Board Treasurer. In this role, Dan works closely with Board peers and the Brooks leadership team to craft impactful economic development strategies which uplift the surrounding communities, creating quality jobs and quality of life for one of the most economically disadvantaged zip codes in the city.

Wherever Dan goes, he remains singularly focused on challenging existing systems and norms with an eye toward moving the communities and organizations he cares for toward increasingly greater heights!

Dan Rossiter is the Owner and Operator of Rossiter Realty, a small locally owned business focused on providing quality long term rental housing to families across the Alamo City. Prior to his focus on real estate, Dan spent a decade at Southwest Rese... Show more

Bryan is currently working with the Linux baseport team for Texas Instruments’ Sitara class of SoCs and other embedded processors TI produces. When he’s not playing with chips, Bryan is learning everything he can about everything: general aviation, baseball statistics, embedded real-time systems. He’s a pretty cool guy, you should say hello

Bryan is currently working with the Linux baseport team for Texas Instruments’ Sitara class of SoCs and other embedded processors TI produces. When he’s not playing with chips, Bryan is learning everything he can about everything: general aviation, b... Show more

Mara Riviello López
Nacida en una familia de madre ceramista y padre ingeniero, se formó desde temprana edad en el taller de cerámica familiar, donde aprendió el oficio. Con una trayectoria de casi cuarenta años en la práctica cerámica, es fundadora y coordinadora de PAC – Prácticas Alternativas Cerámicas, un proyecto que promueve la autonomía cerámica en diálogo con el territorio,construyendo saberes a partir de la propia experiencia.
Integra el colectivo Soberanía Cerámica y, en 2021, recibe el apoyo del programa Mecenazgo Cultural del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires y la Beca SID (Secretaría de Investigación y Desarrollo, UNTreF) para desarrollar la investigación durante el bienio 2023–2024. Participa también en la iniciativa Recuperar lo ausente del Colectivo de Arquitectas, apoyada por el Fondo Nacional de las Artes, centrada en la recuperación urbanística del Río de la Plata.
En 2024 realiza una residencia en FabLab Bilbao, donde produce piezas con arcilla local mediante impresión 3D, participando en la MakerFaire. Paralelamente, investiga la formulación de pastas cerámicas y sus procesos de cocción en la Fundación Bilbao Arte.
Actualmente impulsa la creación de un taller de cerámica dentro del Museo Comunitario de Isla Maciel, al tiempo que dicta clases en el espacio familiar, abordando la cerámica situada combinando técnicas tradicionales con prácticas alternativas.

Mara Riviello López Nacida en una familia de madre ceramista y padre ingeniero, se formó desde temprana edad en el taller de cerámica familiar, donde aprendió el oficio. Con una trayectoria de casi cuarenta años en la práctica cerámica, es fundadora... Show more

Brian Casella is a professional event lighting designer and commercial real estate owner based in Connecticut. He creates lighting designs for live events throughout the Northeast, applying a mix of technical skill and creative planning. In addition to his work in event production, he owns and manages a portfolio of commercial properties through BDC Realty LLC, combining design expertise with practical business leadership.

As the founder and principal of BDC Realty, Brian oversees various commercial properties across Connecticut. His responsibilities include identifying new investment opportunities, managing renovations, and maintaining tenant relationships. His understanding of market conditions, property values, and long-term planning supports the company's growth and success.

Brian works as a lighting designer with an event production company in Brookfield. His lighting includes corporate functions, weddings, brand activations, gala events, and large-scale productions. Each project is approached with care and attention to the space, purpose, and audience experience. His clients span multiple industries, including entertainment, fashion, healthcare, automotive, finance, technology, and education. Schools across the region have also trusted his lighting designs for special events.

Brian incorporates lighting technologies such as LED fixtures and wireless control systems to ensure efficiency, adaptability, and safety. His designs meet modern standards while aligning with each event’s specific needs. He collaborates with event producers, planners, and venues to deliver reliable and visually impactful results.

Brian studied technical theater and lighting design at Western Connecticut State University and earned an Electrical Design and Management degree. This educational foundation allows him to manage the artistic and technical aspects of his work. He also served as a volunteer board member at a local theater, contributing to the support of community arts.

When not working, he enjoys hiking and being outdoors with his dog, Oakley. These moments away from work help him stay balanced and focused. Brian Casella continues to develop his work in lighting design and real estate, building a reputation through thoughtful service, consistent results, and dedication to quality.

Brian Casella is a professional event lighting designer and commercial real estate owner based in Connecticut. He creates lighting designs for live events throughout the Northeast, applying a mix of technical skill and creative planning. In addition ... Show more