I'm a Computer Engineer with more than five years of experience in data processing and analysis, business intelligence, information technology, and software development. During my career, I have provided professional services to businesses in different industries such as software, manufacturing, construction, services, energy, and oil around the world. I'm a person interested in technology, science, and the development of humanity. Therefore, I am always looking for projects or events where I can contribute to those areas. I am passionate about data and analytics, I enjoy working on projects that involve a challenge in highly complex technical contexts.

I'm a Computer Engineer with more than five years of experience in data processing and analysis, business intelligence, information technology, and software development. During my career, I have provided professional services to businesses in differe... Show more

Sheetal is a passionate Salesforce Trainer and has had many roles within the Salesforce ecosystem, including admin, architect, project manager, and scrum master. Currently, Sheetal is the Business Technology Solutions Manager and functions as Senior Technical Architect. She is a proud Supermums mentor, Salesforce Trainer and Copado Champion 2022. She has a deep understanding of the Salesforce Platform, having implemented projects using Experience Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud. She also actively supports animal welfare NGOs locally.

Sheetal is a passionate Salesforce Trainer and has had many roles within the Salesforce ecosystem, including admin, architect, project manager, and scrum master. Currently, Sheetal is the Business Technology Solutions Manager and functions as Senior ... Show more

Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience creating products, hiring and managing engineering teams, and working on all phases of software development. Currently, he is the CTO of ProDeal, where he leads the development of a platform to streamline due diligence for real estate. He holds a B.Sc. in Software Engineering and a B.A. in Business Administration from Unicesumar.

Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience creating products, hiring and managing engineering teams, and working on all phases of software development. Currently, he is the CTO of ProDeal, where he leads the development of a platform to strea... Show more

The Brand Navigator, Lauren Clemett is an International award-winning Neurobranding expert.

Told as a child that she had wordblindness and would never be able to read or write properly, she went on to become a 5 time best selling author and multiple international award winner, using her dyslexia as her greatest asset - helping others understand how the brain sees brands.

She has worked at leading advertising agencies and in brand management for over 30 years, helping launch hundreds of global brands and appears in worldwide media, on podcasts, summits and stages as the sought after branding specialist.

Lauren shares how to overcome overwhelm and get a clear direction to develop magnetic leaders and make marketing a walk in the park!

The Brand Navigator, Lauren Clemett is an International award-winning Neurobranding expert. Told as a child that she had wordblindness and would never be able to read or write properly, she went on to become a 5 time best selling author and multip... Show more

Manish Modh is a serial entrepreneur, AI/ML thought leader, and currently Founder & CEO of Andromeda 360, Inc. where he is taking to market the A360 AI Delivery Platform. Previously, he was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for the Multicloud Management Platform for IBM Services. Prior to IBM, he was Founder/CTO of Gravitant, a cloud brokerage company that was acquired by IBM in 2015. He has 30+ software patents and software engineering degrees from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Manish Modh is a serial entrepreneur, AI/ML thought leader, and currently Founder & CEO of Andromeda 360, Inc. where he is taking to market the A360 AI Delivery Platform. Previously, he was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for the Multicloud Man... Show more

Processen begeleiden om samen aan waarde te werken, is wat mij motiveert en inspireert. Samen doen, samen denken, samen realiseren. Zo kunnen we bewuster gebruiken van wat de natuur ons geeft en de tijd en financiën die we hebben op de beste manier inzetten. Vooral het combineren van verschillende tools maakt dat waardeontwikkeling effectief kan worden gerealiseerd. Zo staan niet alleen de euro’s en ontwerpdoelstellingen in het designproces centraal, maar neem ik ook de mensen die er aan werken, het ontwerp moeten realiseren en uiteindelijk gebruiken mee in het ontwikkelen van de meest optimale oplossing. Ik weet mensen te triggeren door de werkmethodieken op een creatieve manier in te zetten.

Ik heb Civiele techniek gestudeerd aan de HTS Enschede alsmede een masters degree in Civil Engineering and Management (MSc. South Bank Univercity London). Sinds 2011 gecertificeerd Value Engineer (2017 Professional Value Manager). Met ruim 20 jaar werkervaring in projecten in allerlei rollen, van tekenaar, deskundige in asfalt en openbare verlichting, inkoop-, contract- en aanbestedingsadviseur, adviseur systems engineering, value engineering, LEAN coach en scrum master. Deze ervaring heb ik opgedaan bij zowel ingenieursbureau's, opdrachtgevers als aannnemers.

Processen begeleiden om samen aan waarde te werken, is wat mij motiveert en inspireert. Samen doen, samen denken, samen realiseren. Zo kunnen we bewuster gebruiken van wat de natuur ons geeft en de tijd en financiën die we hebben op de beste manier i... Show more

Serial Entrepreneur Annette Compo is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Annette launched a brand, Fresh Water. Fresh Water is a power house of companies that support the Cannabis/Hemp/CBD Industry. Fresh Water CBD, Fresh Water Cannabis Co, Fresh Water Cultivators, Fresh Water Foundation and Fresh Water Music Festival. Having worked with hundreds of corporations nationwide, Annette has an insider's knowledge of organizations and uses this unique perspective to create customized presentations on key issues such as personal accountability, communication, and life balance. Her business expertise of real estate, coaching and growing businesses from the ground up combined with her diverse talents as a comedienne, author, and radio personality enable Annette to inspire her audiences to reach new heights in their personal and professional development.

Annette Compo is driven by a relentless curiosity, the need to push boundaries for BOLDER results and really began her business journey in her younger years.. Annette is a successful serial entrepreneur and has built cell phone companies, real estate teams, coaching programs, launched a magazine, newspaper and a radio show. She has grown retail companies in budding industries and founded many non profits.

Serial Entrepreneur Annette Compo is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Annette launched a brand, Fresh Water. Fresh Water is a power house of companies that support the Cannabis/Hemp/CBD Industry. Fresh... Show more

25 jaar ervaring als Architect binnen de Publieke en Private sector in diverse architectuur rollen. Chief Architect verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van Centric Public Sector Solutions. Onderdeel van de staf verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van 17 product lijnen gericht op lokale overheden en uiitvoeringsorganisaties.

25 jaar ervaring als Architect binnen de Publieke en Private sector in diverse architectuur rollen. Chief Architect verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van Centric Public Sector Solutions. Onderdeel van de staf verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur... Show more

Executive leader with 29+ years, in the Technology profession across various industries, in Corporate, Consulting and Entrepreneurial roles for small to large companies. Deep understanding of all aspects of Information Technology ranging from delivering large transformations to building and launching enterprise as well as custom development platforms and to leading business planning and service delivery. Enabled technology roadmaps collaborating with business leaders, resulting increased revenue, excellent customer service and improved business processes and reduced cost

Executive leader with 29+ years, in the Technology profession across various industries, in Corporate, Consulting and Entrepreneurial roles for small to large companies. Deep understanding of all aspects of Information Technology ranging from deliver... Show more

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects.

He thrives to solve real-world problems through geospatial technology and has consistently proven his ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to fortune 100 companies across the globe.

He drives a community called the “Geospatial Awareness Hub” which helps enable Education, Employment, and Business to foster the growth and awareness of the Geospatial Industry.

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects. He t... Show more

15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, very passionate about futuristic projects. 8 years ago I co-founded iad Portugal, a real estate company, currently with over 900 real estate agencies.
In May 2021, I co-founded METACARD by Startbox Ltd, a startup that is redefining the gift card and gift box market, with a mission to democratize the acquisition of crypto-currencies & digital assets, and bring traditional brands into the world of blockchain .

15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, very passionate about futuristic projects. 8 years ago I co-founded iad Portugal, a real estate company, currently with over 900 real estate agencies. In May 2021, I co-founded METACARD by Startbox Ltd, a ... Show more

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow.

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow. Show more

I am passionate about product management and I love data when it comes to making decisions.
I prioritize and refine my backlog thanks to all of the stakeholders and the product development team.
More than anything I enjoy fast feedback from the market, craft beer, and retrogaming.

I am passionate about product management and I love data when it comes to making decisions. I prioritize and refine my backlog thanks to all of the stakeholders and the product development team. More than anything I enjoy fast feedback from the mar... Show more

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, REA Group. When not thinking about data, he enjoys playing Badminton or bush walking at one of Sydney's many beautiful trails.

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, R... Show more

Professor Samson Williams
Anthropologist @ Axes and Eggs
Washington, DC, USA
Instagram | Twitter: @axesandeggs

Samson is a classically trained anthropologist, serial entrepreneur and accidental finance expert who is happy to share the business and startup lessons he’s paid the iron price for. Specialties include: fintech, digital transformation, organizational change management, crowdfunding, blockchain use cases, cryptocurrency regulations, initial coin offerings and explaining all the above, in plain English, to investors, government officials, small children and c-suite executives.

Highlights of Samson’s career:
Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire (UNH) School of Law, Tokenomics and Cryptocurrency Regulations

Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, Blockchain, AI, Fintech & Beyond Courses

2019 SXSW Advisory Board Member

Board Member, Washington, DC Department of Health, Institutional Review Board

Samson spent 2008 – 2016 at Fannie Mae as Emergency Manager, managing an REO portfolio of $20B in distressed assets; then as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations & Technology Executive Office; blocking, tackling, putting out fires and babysitting c-suite executives

Fluent in Irish, Legalese, Corporate Speak and discerning the slow “no” between the BS

3x Marine Corps Marathon finisher and running enthusiast, who prefers to spend his weekends fishing, playing chess, drinking bourbon and reading about the latest in emerging tech

Samson graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology and holds a Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Military University. Samson’s most valuable educational asset is his common sense and experience, which he employees regularly to overcome humanity’s biggest challenge to technology adoption and organizational change – humans. For more information on Samson or to connect with him please visit his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samson-williams-axesandeggs/

Professor Samson Williams Anthropologist @ Axes and Eggs Washington, DC, USA Instagram | Twitter: @axesandeggs Samson is a classically trained anthropologist, serial entrepreneur and accidental finance expert who is happy to share the busine... Show more

Bill Brockbank has been working with SharePoint for over 16 years and 20+ years with knowledge management solution on the Microsoft platform. Currently a Senior Architect at DatAvail Canada. specializing in SharePoint support and development on Premises and Online. Has been an active member of the Toronto SharePoint User Group for 13+ years, past President of the Toronto SharePoint User group, and Microsoft Reconnect MVP.

Bill Brockbank has been working with SharePoint for over 16 years and 20+ years with knowledge management solution on the Microsoft platform. Currently a Senior Architect at DatAvail Canada. specializing in SharePoint support and development on Premi... Show more

Developer/Architect working with Dynamics backend since 2010 and CRM 4.0. Worked with integrations in various situation with retail, media, tech and finance companies.

Developer/Architect working with Dynamics backend since 2010 and CRM 4.0. Worked with integrations in various situation with retail, media, tech and finance companies. Show more

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Rosco is a software engineer and recent Computer Science graduate with experience in Domain Driven Design through his employer Incode, where he creates applications for the real estate industry. As part of his graduation project, he implemented a proof of concept blockchain-validated audit trail inside one of the company's applications.

Rosco is a software engineer and recent Computer Science graduate with experience in Domain Driven Design through his employer Incode, where he creates applications for the real estate industry. As part of his graduation project, he implemented a pro... Show more

Creative software architect, code junkie, open source advocate and always searching for the silver bullet in software development. Proud member of an extremely talented team delivering mission-critical enterprise solutions to customers around the globe.

Creative software architect, code junkie, open source advocate and always searching for the silver bullet in software development. Proud member of an extremely talented team delivering mission-critical enterprise solutions to customers around the glo... Show more

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment processes. When not hard at work, he enjoys learning to play the drums and spending time with his family.

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment... Show more

Cristy Fletcher is a Senior Associate Architect at Lord Aeck Sargent, specializing in the design of student life facilities, residence halls, and multi-use academic spaces. Cristy is passionate about creating environments that foster inclusion, sustainability, and community engagement. Her approach blends methodical problem solving and structured creativity with advanced technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions that support student well-being and academic success. Cristy holds a Master of Architecture from Tulane University, is a registered architect since 2006, and is a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional and NCARB Certificate Holder. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing the standards of campus living through thoughtful, equitable, and environmentally responsible design.

Cristy Fletcher is a Senior Associate Architect at Lord Aeck Sargent, specializing in the design of student life facilities, residence halls, and multi-use academic spaces. Cristy is passionate about creating environments that foster inclusion, susta... Show more

Jacek Korneluk is a Blockchain and AI strategist, and the Founder and Director of Spektrumlab Pty Ltd and Spektrumlab.io - a platform focused on practical education, mentoring, and innovation in emerging technologies.

With over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience across healthcare, digital health, and technology, he operates at the intersection of AI, Web3, and digital transformation. Jacek mentors founders and teams in applying AI, blockchain, and agent-based systems in practical, outcome-driven ways.

He works closely with founders, professionals, and organisations to bridge the gap between concept and execution. He translating complex ideas into practical strategies and real-world applications. His work includes leading LedgerMed - a blockchain and AI framework for patient-centric healthcare and contributing to the international publication Decentralised Healing.

Jacek is a Blocksquare Ambassador and an active member of the innovation ecosystem in Western Australia, including the WA AI Hub and Polish Business WA. In 2025, he was recognised as PropTech Champion of Western Australia and named a finalist in three categories at The Blockies.

He regularly publishes insights on AI, blockchain, and digital transformation at Spektrumlab.io.

Jacek Korneluk is a Blockchain and AI strategist, and the Founder and Director of Spektrumlab Pty Ltd and Spektrumlab.io - a platform focused on practical education, mentoring, and innovation in emerging technologies. With over 20 years of multidi... Show more

Akshay is a Developer at IBM Cloud with a robust background in DevOps, having previously worked at Oracle and Intel Corporation. He specializes in developing DevOps toolchains for various deployment platforms, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Code Engine. With extensive experience in observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, as well as orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Portainer, Akshay brings a wealth of expertise to optimizing cloud-native environments.

Akshay is a Developer at IBM Cloud with a robust background in DevOps, having previously worked at Oracle and Intel Corporation. He specializes in developing DevOps toolchains for various deployment platforms, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, and C... Show more

Ich bin Produktdesignerin und Masterstudentin an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Mein Hintergrund verbindet Gestaltung und kulturwissenschaftliche Perspektiven mit einem besonderen Fokus auf gelebte Erfahrung und den Körper im Alltag.

Ich bin Produktdesignerin und Masterstudentin an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Mein Hintergrund verbindet Gestaltung und kulturwissenschaftliche Perspektiven mit einem besonderen Fokus auf gelebte Erfahrung und den Körper im Alltag. Show more

Ken Higa, AIA, IIDA, NOMA leads the Higher Education practice at The Beck Group’s Atlanta office, where he combines over 30 years of design leadership with a deep commitment to student-centered, mission-aligned architecture. A registered architect and LEED-accredited professional, Ken has built his career around the transformative power of education—guiding colleges and universities through integrated strategic, business, and physical planning to realize environments that foster learning, connection, and success. Ken’s dual background in architecture and business—including an MBA from Georgia State University—equips him to align institutional goals with sustainable, future-focused design solutions. His approach bridges vision with implementation, always grounded in campus culture, community context, and operational realities.

Ken Higa, AIA, IIDA, NOMA leads the Higher Education practice at The Beck Group’s Atlanta office, where he combines over 30 years of design leadership with a deep commitment to student-centered, mission-aligned architecture. A registered architect an... Show more

I am an Application Architect with over a decade of experience shaping enterprise‑scale technology solutions that align architecture with business strategy. At Korn Ferry, I focus on designing resilient, scalable applications that enable digital transformation across complex, data‑driven environments.
My background spans cloud platforms, modern application architecture, and data‑centric systems, with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, .NET, Azure, AWS, and event‑driven design. In recent years, my work has increasingly centered on AI‑enabled architectures, including data pipelines, embeddings, vector databases, and practical generative AI adoption—always with an emphasis on reliability, governance, and real‑world impact.
I bring a business‑first mindset to technology leadership: translating evolving organizational needs into clear architectural direction, guiding teams through complex technical decisions, and ensuring solutions are sustainable beyond initial delivery. Having worked extensively in consulting and regulated domains such as healthcare, I value disciplined engineering, security, and operational excellence.
I hold a Master’s degree in Data Science from Indiana University Bloomington, which strengthens my ability to bridge advanced analytics and AI with enterprise application design. Beyond delivery, I am passionate about mentoring engineers, sharing practical insights through technical writing, and fostering teams that prioritize strong fundamentals, thoughtful architecture, and continuous learning.

I am an Application Architect with over a decade of experience shaping enterprise‑scale technology solutions that align architecture with business strategy. At Korn Ferry, I focus on designing resilient, scalable applications that enable digital tran... 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

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