I design and deliver intelligent data and AI infrastructure, bridging principal-level engineering practice with peer-reviewed research and external technical leadership.

My work focuses on building reliable, governable, and observable systems for scientific and regulated environments—spanning agentic AI, data platforms, control planes, and emerging computational paradigms.

I am active across IEEE publications, conference presentations, technical writing, and open-source prototypes, translating research ideas into practical engineering approaches.

What I work on:

- Agentic AI infrastructure: semantic caching, control planes, lifecycle finite-state machines, and governed autonomy
- Security-critical patterns for autonomous and multi-agent systems
- Strategy and architecture for intelligent data services and Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Near-real-time telemetry, audit, provenance, and decision-record substrates across multi-terabyte environments
- Declarative policy, state, and intent expressed as code through custom resource models, GitOps, and control-plane patterns
- Technical mentorship and cross-functional influence across engineering, MLOps, SRE, and adjacent disciplines

I bring AIOps, MLOps, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering practices to systems that must remain reliable, explainable, and operable in regulated contexts.

My background spans distributed systems in high-reliability domains: reactive platforms in banking and finance, GxP-aligned pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, and industrial automation for semiconductor manufacturing.

I design and deliver intelligent data and AI infrastructure, bridging principal-level engineering practice with peer-reviewed research and external technical leadership. My work focuses on building reliable, governable, and observable systems for ... Show more

Francis Akol is a Software Engineer and Head of Engineering focused on building secure, scalable financial technology products. He leads engineering initiatives in digital payments while contributing to Africa's technology ecosystem as a Google Developer Groups (GDG) Jinja Organizer and community mentor. With experience spanning AI, cloud computing, web technologies, and payment systems, Francis regularly speaks at developer conferences, sharing practical approaches to building modern software that creates meaningful impact.

Francis Akol is a Software Engineer and Head of Engineering focused on building secure, scalable financial technology products. He leads engineering initiatives in digital payments while contributing to Africa's technology ecosystem as a Google Devel... Show more

Jonathan Joel Mentor is the CEO & Principal Consultant of Successment and Founder of Digital Nomad Summit, where he designs revenue operating systems and financial-inclusion infrastructure for emerging and frontier markets.

He is the creator of RevOps Science®, ZariOS™, and ZARI Mobility™ — proprietary frameworks and platforms that turn operations, data, capital readiness, and mobility into scalable economic engines.

Jonathan is a contributor to Dominican Today and elDinero, where he publishes on mobility, innovation, venture readiness, and economic visibility across Latin America and the Caribbean.

He was nominated for the United Nations World Summit Award and received ADOEXPO’s National Export Excellence Award for advancing Dominican exports through technology, intellectual property, and professional services.

His work has been featured in Business Insider, Fast Company, Diario Libre, and El Nuevo Diario, with collaborations and ecosystem engagements involving Techstars, Parallel18, MICM, ProDominicana, INDOTEL, PUCMM, UNIBE, and other institutional actors.

Jonathan is building long-term platforms at the intersection of revenue systems, innovation architecture, talent mobility, and economic modernization.

NYC-born | DR-based | Operating globally

Jonathan Joel Mentor is the CEO & Principal Consultant of Successment and Founder of Digital Nomad Summit, where he designs revenue operating systems and financial-inclusion infrastructure for emerging and frontier markets. He is the creator of Re... Show more

Mark is a software engineer from Hungary passionate about open source both as a maintainer and as a contributor. Besides writing code, he loves every part of software engineering from software design to devops and infrastructure.

When he is not coding, Mark attends a local folk dance group, organizes and attends meetups or just stays at home with a beer and a great book.

Mark is a software engineer from Hungary passionate about open source both as a maintainer and as a contributor. Besides writing code, he loves every part of software engineering from software design to devops and infrastructure. When he is not c... Show more

I am a senior AI business consultant and executive thought leader who helps leaders turn intent into funded value. Drawing on more than 25+ years in transformation, he coaches boards and C-suites to move beyond trend-chasing and build repeatable systems for AI success: pick problems that matter, integrate into the operating model, keep humans in the loop, govern with transparency, and measure value in real time.

My approach is business-first and no tool worship, no jargon. I partner with leadership teams to create a focused portfolio, stage-gates that “kill the hype,” and executive scorecards that show payback, IRR, and capacity unlocked. He helps organizations define new leadership roles for the AI era, stand up skilling paths, and align culture and incentives so adoption sticks.

I make AI decisions board-ready with clear strategy, visible risk controls, accountable owners, and results the P&L can see.

I am a senior AI business consultant and executive thought leader who helps leaders turn intent into funded value. Drawing on more than 25+ years in transformation, he coaches boards and C-suites to move beyond trend-chasing and build repeatable syst... Show more

Most health and longevity speakers offer one of three things: a personal transformation story, a single-discipline expertise, or a wellness philosophy. Dr. Paul Kilgore brings something almost no one else on a stage can: the full vertical stack — from outbreak investigation in the field, to the bench science of clinical trials, to the bedside of 36 years of patient care, to the laptop of every audience member who walks away with working tools they can use that night.

His authority is built on a career at the front lines of public health science — much of it conducted on the ground, internationally. Dr. Kilgore lived overseas for 12 years and has conducted clinical work and research across approximately 30 countries, giving him a globally grounded perspective on infectious disease, travel medicine, vaccine policy, and the practical realities of staying healthy across cultures and borders. He is a board-certified internist, physician-epidemiologist, longevity medicine physician, Wayne State University professor, and former CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer — the elite federal corps trained to investigate disease outbreaks in real time, known as the "Disease Detectives." He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications across vaccine science, infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health, travel and global health, and longevity medicine. He has served as a principal investigator on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, conducted research on the Flint Water Crisis, and advised on global immunization strategy. National media — including CBS News' The Takeout with Major Garrett and WDET's Detroit Today — turn to him when complex health science needs to be made clear, accurate, and actionable for the public.

What makes Dr. Kilgore singular among health and wellness speakers is what he has built outside the lecture hall. At drpaulkilgore.com, he has created one of the most comprehensive evidence-based longevity and wellness ecosystems available directly to the public — a working library of more than 50 physician-designed, trademarked health tools and risk calculators. These tools span the full architecture of personal health: biological age (Phenotypic Age Calculator), cardiovascular risk (CardioGuard HF™, AHA PREVENT CVD Risk), cancer (CancerClarity™), bone health (BoneWise™), cognitive and mental health (MindScreen™), nutrition and supplements (NutriGuard Rx™, SuppleSafe 360™), medication safety (MedCheck Rx™, MedList Pro™), vaccine planning (VaxLife™), travel and global health (TravelGuard™), women's health (OvarySpan™), endurance and athletic readiness (EnduranceReady™, IronReady™), and a full suite of biomarker analyzers covering metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune, lipid, thyroid, iron, and kidney function. Alongside the tools, he has authored two structured courses — the Health Breakthrough Blueprint and the Personal Health Strategy program — a seven-volume checklist library with 860+ actionable items, 28 printable health-tracking templates, the "Ask Dr. Paul" podcast, and a tiered consultation practice that runs from focused four-session coaching to concierge-level longevity medicine. His content library is also licensed to employers as a turnkey corporate wellness solution covering up to 100 employees.

At the center of it all is the DETECTIVE Method™ — Dr. Kilgore's signature 9-step framework that translates the same evidence-based reasoning he was trained to apply to outbreaks into a personal health strategy anyone can use to live longer and healthier. It is the connective tissue between the science he has produced for three decades and the decisions a listener will make tomorrow morning.

What audiences get: a speaker who has done the science, written the papers, run the trials, sat at the bedside, built the tools, and worked across cultures and continents — and can hand attendees a working library, not a slide deck, the moment the talk ends. Conferences book Dr. Kilgore when they want a health keynote that delivers credibility, clarity, and immediate action — not just inspiration.

His message: you don't need a medical degree to make world-class decisions about your own health. You need the right framework, the right tools, and a physician who has spent 36 years — across more than 30 countries — figuring out how to put both in your hands.

Most health and longevity speakers offer one of three things: a personal transformation story, a single-discipline expertise, or a wellness philosophy. Dr. Paul Kilgore brings something almost no one else on a stage can: the full vertical stack — fro... Show more

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Author at @ENIeditions
https://sessionize.com/thierry-deman-barcelo

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Experienced domain architect and certified TOGAF practitioner, business-driven and technology-savvy, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that address complex business challenges and streamline IT and digital operations in alignment with long-term business strategies.

Proficient in designing enterprise solutions and guiding organizations through digital transformation to enhance business performance and maximize customer value.

Specialized in digital marketing, Adobe, Azure, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, building technology initiatives and capabilities.

Experienced domain architect and certified TOGAF practitioner, business-driven and technology-savvy, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that address complex business challenges and streamline IT and digital operations in al... Show more

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more

Ex Global Black Belt at Microsoft, I am currently working as a Risk, Compliance and AI solution engineer in that same company.
In previous roles, I was Corporate legal advisor, DPO and Information security advisor. At Microsoft, I am here to participate in building bridges between our customers’ Compliance challenges, AI secure implementation and the Microsoft solutions.
I hold various masters (ICT and Law) and certifications, the most recent ones being Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) and Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB-100)

Ex Global Black Belt at Microsoft, I am currently working as a Risk, Compliance and AI solution engineer in that same company. In previous roles, I was Corporate legal advisor, DPO and Information security advisor. At Microsoft, I am here to partic... Show more

Emmanuel Akinfulubi is a software engineer. He builds web and mobile products and the AI systems inside them, working mainly in Next.js, React, Flutter and Dart. His shipped work includes a real estate app live on the App Store and Google Play, an AI tool that reads receipts and bank statements to track cashflow for small businesses, and a bilingual site for a Gabonese charity delivered and self-hosted in fourteen days. He runs spec-driven development on commercial delivery, most recently planning a 24 week platform rebuild as 45 specs before any code was written. He writes at emmanuelakbi.com about working with AI coding agents and the security questions that come with them.

Emmanuel Akinfulubi is a software engineer. He builds web and mobile products and the AI systems inside them, working mainly in Next.js, React, Flutter and Dart. His shipped work includes a real estate app live on the App Store and Google Play, an AI... Show more

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities.

I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity, protect data, and navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Over the past few years, I've combined hands-on consulting experience with a passion for public speaking, delivering sessions at TEDx, NDC conferences, and Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School Entrepreneur Society.

My talks explore cybersecurity, AI, security architecture, technology careers, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging conversations that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

I'm particularly passionate about increasing representation in technology and inspiring more women to pursue careers in the industry.

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities. I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations... Show more

Arturo Araya's career has taken a somewhat unusual path from concert halls to distributed systems.

After earning advanced degrees in Cello Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and performing professionally as principal cellist of the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, Arturo pivoted from music to technology and never looked back.

Today, he works as a software architect and engineering leader at Fifth Third Bank, focused on building secure, scalable systems and helping teams navigate the rapidly changing landscape of modern software development.

Arturo is fascinated by the intersection of people, systems, and automation. Outside of work, that curiosity manifests in a sprawling homelab, AI experiments, self-built smart-home technology, and the occasional event-driven coffee machine. He firmly believes that the best way to understand a technology is to build something unnecessarily ambitious with it.

Arturo Araya's career has taken a somewhat unusual path from concert halls to distributed systems. After earning advanced degrees in Cello Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and pe... Show more

I lead the AI Agents team at WisdomAI, where I build production AI agent systems and work on agent architecture, reliability, evaluation, and efficiency. Previously, I worked at Samsung Research HQ in South Korea on multimodal AI and 5G/6G systems, and later co-founded an AI startup. My work spans AI agents, LLM systems, distributed systems, and production ML infrastructure. I hold a B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Delhi.

I lead the AI Agents team at WisdomAI, where I build production AI agent systems and work on agent architecture, reliability, evaluation, and efficiency. Previously, I worked at Samsung Research HQ in South Korea on multimodal AI and 5G/6G systems, a... Show more

Gabriele Fontana è Senior Software Engineer presso RedCarbon, con vent'anni di esperienza nella progettazione di architetture solide e sicure. Le sue radici tecnologiche affondano nei LUG dei primi anni 2000, tracciando un legame indissolubile con l'Open Source.

Le sue competenze abbracciano l'intero ecosistema software, dal Frontend al Backend fino ai database. Con un DNA radicato in Linux, è specializzato nella definizione di standard architetturali e pratiche 'Secure by Design'.

Promotore della Servant Leadership, rende semplici i sistemi complessi supportando e guidando gli altri, e partecipa attivamente alle community locali (PUG Torino, Go Meetup, Open Source Saturday).

Fuori dalla console, vive di sport e montagna — dove sperimenta infortuni fantozziani — e di enogastronomia, con l'ambizione, spesso fallimentare, di replicare a casa i piatti scoperti tra colline e cantine.

Gabriele Fontana è Senior Software Engineer presso RedCarbon, con vent'anni di esperienza nella progettazione di architetture solide e sicure. Le sue radici tecnologiche affondano nei LUG dei primi anni 2000, tracciando un legame indissolubile con l'... Show more

Cameron McKay is a Microsoft Azure Integration MVP with a strong background in web, integration, and business analysis. Cameron is a thought leader in Azure integration services and has spoken at numerous conferences on topics related to Microsoft Azure. Cameron has blended his expertise in software development and business analysis to deliver a variety of enterprise web, integrations and cloud applications using the Microsoft technology stack.

Cameron spends his off-hours as a tabletop board game enthusiast, cooking up delicious meals, watching anime and training his husky dogs. Cameron is always up for any tabletop game, but he especially enjoys strategy games such as Settlers of Catan and Go (Baduk).

Cameron McKay is a Microsoft Azure Integration MVP with a strong background in web, integration, and business analysis. Cameron is a thought leader in Azure integration services and has spoken at numerous conferences on topics related to Microsoft Az... Show more

Eric Merritt is CTO of Whitepages and author of The Dao of Delivery. A longtime engineering leader and distributed systems practitioner, he has built and led teams at Whitepages, Amazon, and other technology companies. His work focuses on organizational design, software delivery, and how AI is changing the structure of knowledge work. He is also the co-author of Erlang and OTP in Action and has spoken at conferences including Strange Loop, Erlang Factory, and Seattle Startup Week.

Eric Merritt is CTO of Whitepages and author of The Dao of Delivery. A longtime engineering leader and distributed systems practitioner, he has built and led teams at Whitepages, Amazon, and other technology companies. His work focuses on organizatio... Show more

Krishnan Raghavan is a software engineer and founder with more than 20 years in IT. He runs Kaizen Studio and is currently building StartLine.

His recent focus is where AI agents meet security, especially what goes wrong when an agent trusts whatever its tools hand back. He works on this hands-on, building small agents, breaking them, and hardening them. He speaks about it as a practitioner who is learning in public, not as a security specialist.

He has spoken at GeekSphere 2.0 and at GDG Pune's Build with AI events, and he reviews technical books for Packt.

Krishnan Raghavan is a software engineer and founder with more than 20 years in IT. He runs Kaizen Studio and is currently building StartLine. His recent focus is where AI agents meet security, especially what goes wrong when an agent trusts whate... Show more

I am JingJing (Chris) Bao, a senior software engineer currently working at Schlumberger. Previously worked in the software division of ASML and Grab, with 10 years of cross-industry R&D experience spanning semiconductors, internet, and energy.

Specializes in AI/ML systems, scalable distributed architecture, real-time computing and visualization, and high-concurrency programming, with deep experience in integrating AI with software engineering and turning it into production-ready solutions.

Holds the Microsoft Azure AI certification as a technical expert and is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, with long-term dedication to technical knowledge sharing and talent development

Public Presentation in 2026:
Improving AI Agent Tool-Calling Accuracy Through Model Fine-Tuning on Microsoft Foundry
Date: January 19, 2026
Platform: Microsoft Reactor
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/26686/

GitHub Copilot + SpecKit: Exploring Spec-Driven Development (SDD)
Date: April 11, 2026
Platform: GitHub Copilot Dev Days — Shanghai
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/26966/

AI Gateway as a Security Control Plane: Content, Access, and Operational Controls
Date: August 19, 2026
Platform: CodeSecCon 2026
https://www.codeseccon.com/

Semantic Cache on Azure: 12× Faster LLM Responses
Date: October 20, 2026
Platform: Agentic Azure Insights 2026 Q3
https://agenticazureinsights.com/

I am JingJing (Chris) Bao, a senior software engineer currently working at Schlumberger. Previously worked in the software division of ASML and Grab, with 10 years of cross-industry R&D experience spanning semiconductors, internet, and energy. Spe... Show more

Jesus is King. ✝️ Kholofelo Robyn Rababalela is a Founder Director and Sovereign Systems Engineer building at the intersection of AI, governance, entrepreneurship and technology. Through Kopano Labs and the Kopano-Phu Governance System (KPGS), he explores how governed AI systems, decentralized architectures and practical innovation can create durable pathways from learning to opportunity. His work is driven by a mission to build technology that contributes meaningfully to Africa’s future, particularly around youth capability, employment and digital sovereignty.

Jesus is King. ✝️ Kholofelo Robyn Rababalela is a Founder Director and Sovereign Systems Engineer building at the intersection of AI, governance, entrepreneurship and technology. Through Kopano Labs and the Kopano-Phu Governance System (KPGS), he exp... Show more

I’m a Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Linux, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenSearch, Ansible, Python, and Infrastructure as Code.

I enjoy building scalable cloud-native platforms, automating infrastructure, improving reliability through SRE practices, and implementing observability solutions. I'm passionate about open source, platform engineering, automation, and sharing practical knowledge with the engineering community.

You can learn more about my work, projects, and community initiatives at kashakash.in.

I’m a Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Linux, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenSearch, Ansible, Python, and Infras... Show more

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

I currently serve as a Software Architect at One Zero Bank. Our company is the first digital bank, providing fast, reliable service to our customers using the latest AI technologies.

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

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

Abhishek Kakkar is a director-level Senior Technical Program Manager with over 2 decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data modernization, analytical transformation, and governance initiatives across financial services, healthcare, retail, and pharma. He has spent much of his career leading global GRC SaaS platform (MetricStream GRC) implementations, large-scale data modernization (to Snowflake) & analytics enablement, data modelling, and AI governance frameworks for regulated industries. He spent nearly a decade at MetricStream, leading global GRC implementations for Fortune 500 clients in a highly regulated environment. Abhishek is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), passionate about harnessing AI to make GRC proactive rather than reactive. Abhishek writes about the intersection of AI, data governance, and financial services risk management, drawing on his experience helping organizations improve operational resilience and decision-making, and build the governance foundations AI needs to be trusted at scale.

Abhishek Kakkar is a director-level Senior Technical Program Manager with over 2 decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data modernization, analytical transformation, and governance initiatives across financial services, healthcare, ret... Show more

As a Solution Architect, I bring extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central/Power Platform. My journey has evolved from technical consultancy to leadership, guiding businesses through digital transformation and integration with a focus on excellence and innovation.

As a Solution Architect, I bring extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central/Power Platform. My journey has evolved from technical consultancy to leadership, guiding businesses through digital transformation and integration wi... Show more

Dalibor is Director of AI at RAYVN, a critical event management platform used in more than 90 countries.
He has twenty years in technology as a developer and team lead, with the last years focusing on generative AI, covering both company-wide adoption and getting AI into production. Before RAYVN he was AI-tools Practice Lead for 700 consultants making sure that all employees and customers get the most out of available AI tools.

In his free time, he writes and creates content teaching people how to adopt AI.

Dalibor is Director of AI at RAYVN, a critical event management platform used in more than 90 countries. He has twenty years in technology as a developer and team lead, with the last years focusing on generative AI, covering both company-wide adopti... Show more

Kerem Demirayak is an award-winning Creative Producer working at the intersection of immersive technology, creative AI, spatial computing and interactive media. At FIELD.IO, he leads multidisciplinary productions that bring together creative direction, emerging technologies and complex technical systems to create ambitious experiences for global brands and audiences.

His work spans XR, generative design, real-time graphics, spatial computing, interactive installations and AI-driven creative systems, with a particular focus on turning emerging technologies into experiences that are not only technically innovative, but emotionally engaging and culturally relevant.

Across his career, Kerem has worked with global brands and cultural platforms including Apple, IBM, BMW, Nike, Netflix, ARTECHOUSE and Hyperspace, as well as leading creative studios, agencies, artists and technology teams. His experience ranges from large-scale immersive environments and interactive installations to digital products, experiential campaigns and experimental creative technology.

At the core of his work is the challenge of bridging the gap between creative ambition and technical execution. Kerem specialises in building the teams, workflows and production systems required to take ambitious ideas from early concept and experimentation through to fully realised, audience-facing experiences.

He is particularly interested in how AI is changing the creative production process — moving beyond generative content towards adaptive, interactive and intelligent creative systems. Alongside his production work, he is exploring opportunities across creative AI, immersive technology and the infrastructure supporting the next generation of digital experiences.

Kerem Demirayak is an award-winning Creative Producer working at the intersection of immersive technology, creative AI, spatial computing and interactive media. At FIELD.IO, he leads multidisciplinary productions that bring together creative directio... Show more

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms.

I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied artificial intelligence initiatives for enterprise environments. My work combines solution definition, requirements review, architecture design, and technology adoption for emerging Data & AI solutions.

As a speaker, I cover topics such as AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, Azure AI Foundry, Google Cloud, Cloud Data Platforms, modern data architectures, and strategic AI adoption. My approach focuses on connecting technical depth with real architecture, business, and organizational adoption decisions.

I also lead and contribute to training programs in Data, Cloud, and Generative AI for professionals and teams, using a clear, practical, and results-oriented methodology.

My goal in every session is to help audiences understand how to turn complex concepts into applicable, sustainable, and business-aligned solutions.

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms. I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied... Show more

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applications, Mobile applications, ETL, Business Intelligence, and Web Services.
With deep domain knowledge in Healthcare and Banking/Insurance sectors, Siva has established himself as a Subject Matter Expert in digital transformation, claim processing, and correspondence management. His technical proficiency extends across the entire Software Development Life Cycle, from business requirement analysis to deployment.
Siva excels in designing and creating automation frameworks for various platforms using tools like Selenium, IBM RFT, and QTP. His experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD/CT pipelines has driven efficiency across multiple major programs. Additionally, he has developed expertise in AI data models and generative AI capabilities optimization.
Throughout his career at companies including Infosys, CGI, Sopra Steria, and Cognizant, Siva has successfully led projects for prestigious clients such as CVS, Nationwide UK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Cigna Healthcare, and Cooperative Financial Services. His work has spanned multiple geographies including the USA and UK.
As a leader, Siva excels in project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and mentoring teams across various skill levels. His commitment to continuous improvement extends to exploring AI techniques for enhancing software development processes.
Siva holds a Bachelor of Technology with majors in Biotechnology and Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology. His professional credentials include ISTQB certification, and he has been recognized as a Domain/Technology Champ in Independent Validation Services. In 2016, he was awarded as the winner of the Automation Open Challenge at Infosys.
With his comprehensive technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and passion for innovation, Siva continues to drive excellence in quality engineering and digital transformation initiatives.

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applicat... Show more

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics, he runs a blog on Substack and has a YouTube channel where he likes to geek out about all things data. He's passionate about the data community and since 2023 has been a co-organiser of the Power BI & Fabric Manchester User Group.

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics... Show more

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communities, and Personal Branding and the founder of the Tech & Innovation Forum, an Israeli Telegram broadcast channel with over 13,800 subscribers from the tech industry.

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communitie... Show more