Diptamay Sanyal is a Principal Engineer at CrowdStrike and a Principal Data & AI Platforms Architect with 20+ years building large-scale, real-time distributed systems across cybersecurity, public safety, and enterprise SaaS. He has designed multi-petabyte, AI-native platforms processing trillions of telemetry events daily and built production Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI systems at CrowdStrike, HubSpot, and Dataminr. He focuses on AI-native security architectures, scalable streaming systems, and policy-constrained automation. Diptamay is a member of the Forbes Technology Council.

Diptamay Sanyal is a Principal Engineer at CrowdStrike and a Principal Data & AI Platforms Architect with 20+ years building large-scale, real-time distributed systems across cybersecurity, public safety, and enterprise SaaS. He has designed multi-pe... Show more

Denise N Bronner, Ph.D. has roughly 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience within the global healthcare space and has held various roles in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. During her career, she has specialized in health equity, data-driven global therapy program strategy development, pitch and storytelling refinement, and identifying business opportunities within pharma. Beyond her professional endeavors, she's passionate about enhancing diversity in STEM fields, serving on advisory boards, participating as a judge in pitch/business competitions, and mentoring young professionals. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University, a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and certification from the Venture Capital Executive Program from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. She is the founder of Empactful Ventures which currently consults healthcare-focused startups and venture funds, she is a member of the Clinical Leader editorial board, a Board Director for healthtech startup Naviday Health, and a Board Director for the patient advocacy group We Are ILL.

Denise N Bronner, Ph.D. has roughly 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience within the global healthcare space and has held various roles in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. During her career, she has specialized in... Show more

Will Martin is the EMEA Evangelist at Dremio with experience as a data engineer, academic, solutions architect, and software developer. He has spent 15+ years collaborating with companies and organisations across EMEA and APAC, including roles at CERN, BMT, Deloitte, and Tamr. Beginning with a background of statistical analysis in particle physics, his professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including banking, shipping logistics, entertainment, healthcare, defence, and customer 360.

Will Martin is the EMEA Evangelist at Dremio with experience as a data engineer, academic, solutions architect, and software developer. He has spent 15+ years collaborating with companies and organisations across EMEA and APAC, including roles at CER... Show more

I'm a Senior Android Engineer based in Berlin with over 10 years of experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile apps. I’ve worked across fintech, mobility, and food delivery domains, focusing on clean architecture, CI/CD optimization, and robust testing strategies. I enjoy cooking and cycling.

I'm a Senior Android Engineer based in Berlin with over 10 years of experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile apps. I’ve worked across fintech, mobility, and food delivery domains, focusing on clean architecture, CI/CD optimization, and... Show more

Senior Data Scientist specializing in revenue operations (RevOps), enterprise reporting, and advanced analytics with 6+ years of experience across automotive, hospitality, HR, and cloud domains for F500 clients, including Ford and Hilton. Expert in SQL, Python, Alteryx, BI dashboards, A/B testing, and data pipeline development with deep knowledge in building robust data pipelines to power data analytics reporting, ensure data quality, and lead revenue analytics and sales enablement. Published researcher in AI-driven data quality and big data migration, with proven success in leading cross-functional team collaboration, aligning data analytics strategy to business objectives, and delivering insights that improved customer engagement, reduced costs, and strengthened system reliability across millions of records. Experienced in cloud-to-data transformations, integrating disparate systems into unified data analytics platforms, and building enterprise-scale reporting systems. Holding a Master’s in Computer Science, with a minor in Data Science.

Senior Data Scientist specializing in revenue operations (RevOps), enterprise reporting, and advanced analytics with 6+ years of experience across automotive, hospitality, HR, and cloud domains for F500 clients, including Ford and Hilton. Expert in S... Show more

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he aprovechado al máximo las capacidades de Power Apps, Power Automate y Power BI para impulsar la eficiencia operativa y la toma de decisiones basadas en datos.
Algunos de mis logros destacados incluyen:
• Desarrollo de una aplicación personalizada de gestión de procesos internos utilizando Power Apps, que redujo los tiempos de respuesta en un 30%.
• Implementación de flujos de trabajo automatizados con Power Automate, lo que resultó en una optimización significativa de los procesos de negocio y una reducción del error humano.
• Creación de paneles de control dinámicos y visualmente atractivos en Power BI para proporcionar insights en tiempo real a los equipos de dirección, contribuyendo así a una toma de decisiones más informada.
Habilidades informáticas: Mi formación y experiencia profesional me han dotado de una amplia gama de habilidades informáticas, que van desde el desarrollo de software hasta el análisis de datos. Entre mis habilidades destacadas se encuentran:
• Diseño de interfaces de usuario intuitivas y centradas en el usuario.
• Experiencia en el diseño y mantenimiento de bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.
• Conocimientos sólidos en análisis de datos y creación de informes.
Lidero un equipo dedicado a la entrega de soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras para nuestros clientes. Desde nuestra fundación, hemos sido pioneros en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, incluida la Power Platform de Microsoft, para ofrecer soluciones empresariales personalizadas y eficaces. Algunos de nuestros logros notables incluyen:
• Desarrollo de aplicaciones personalizadas para empresas de diversos sectores, utilizando la Power Platform como piedra angular de nuestras soluciones.
• Colaboración con Microsoft en proyectos conjuntos para impulsar la adopción de la Power Platform en la región.

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he apr... Show more

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I have held roles including Support Engineer, Technical Lead, Support Escalation Engineer, and Premier Field Engineer, providing critical support and resolving complex technical issues for enterprise customers with SQL Server implementations and resolutions.

Currently, I oversee SQL Server on Linux and Containers. With over a decade of database experience, I have designed SQL Server-based data platforms for Tier 1 customers across diverse business segments.

Additionally, I am the author of the book "Ultimate SQL Server and Azure SQL for Data Management and Modernization." A frequent speaker at industry conferences, I share insights on technology trends and listen to customer feedback. Notable presentations include my sessions at DevDays Asia (Taipei), SQL BITS (London), PASS Data Community Summit (Seattle), Red Hat Summit, SUSECON, Internal Microsoft Events, Bangalore UG group, Data Exposed, and DataMinds.

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I ... Show more

Experienced software engineer focused on AI and product development. Currently leading the development of AI solutions for global medical device manufacturers at Flinn. Prior to this, I worked with Apple Music's data engineering team, built a decision support SaaS used by large software organisations such as Apple and Move Inc, and led teams building solutions to monitor supply chain risks across millions of global data points at Prewave.

I'm passionate about the intersection of software engineering, data, and product, and at my best when leading teams that build data-centred digital products.

Experienced software engineer focused on AI and product development. Currently leading the development of AI solutions for global medical device manufacturers at Flinn. Prior to this, I worked with Apple Music's data engineering team, built a decisio... Show more

Shashi Kumar Munugoti is a seasoned Principal Application Engineer and Solution Architect based in Pittsburgh, PA, with over 20 years of comprehensive IT experience specialising in Java technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise-scale microservices solutions.
Currently serving as Principal Application Engineer at Discover Financial Services, Shashi leads the architectural design and implementation of cloud-native microservices for the Discover Card Disputes System. He has successfully spearheaded the migration of monolithic applications to microservices architectures on OpenShift Container Platform, resulting in improved system performance, enhanced resilience, and significant cost reductions.
Shashi holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, and maintains multiple industry certifications, including Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, and Apollo Certified Graph Developer (both Associate and Professional levels).
Throughout his career, Shashi has demonstrated expertise in full-stack enterprise development, working with technologies spanning Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and modern CI/CD practices. His experience encompasses financial services, automotive, healthcare, and logistics industries, where he has consistently delivered mission-critical applications with high availability and regulatory compliance.
As a technical leader, Shashi has successfully mentored development teams, established best practices for software development, and driven digital transformation initiatives. His proven ability to align technical solutions with business objectives, combined with his deep understanding of enterprise architecture patterns, makes him a valuable asset in complex, large-scale technology implementations.
Shashi's career trajectory reflects continuous growth from Software Engineer to his current senior leadership role, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

Shashi Kumar Munugoti is a seasoned Principal Application Engineer and Solution Architect based in Pittsburgh, PA, with over 20 years of comprehensive IT experience specialising in Java technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise-scale microserv... Show more

Lawrence Lockhart, Senior Developer Advocate at Beefree, has been a technologist for 7 years and helping developers reach their goals for 5. As a mid-life career changer, he appreciates the struggles other adults seeking to transition to tech experience and speaks to those struggles in his content creation on Twitter, TikTok, and Youtube. He's a saved family man who's truly humbled by where his journey has brought him.

Lawrence Lockhart, Senior Developer Advocate at Beefree, has been a technologist for 7 years and helping developers reach their goals for 5. As a mid-life career changer, he appreciates the struggles other adults seeking to transition to tech experi... Show more

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion.
Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion. Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh Show more

I am a visionary leader and dynamic public speaker with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. A native of Nigeria, the Giant of Africa located in the western part of the continent, I have earned a reputation for driving innovation and delivering exceptional results in product strategy, development, and management. My expertise spans research, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation, making me a sought-after voice on topics ranging from Big Data Management to scaling digital products.

As a speaker, I am known for my passion for innovation and my ability to translate complex technical concepts into impactful insights. My talks inspire audiences to embrace cutting-edge technology while maintaining a strong focus on user-centered design and operational excellence. Whether addressing tech professionals or business leaders, my goal is to empower others to drive meaningful change and make lasting contributions to the tech landscape.

I am a visionary leader and dynamic public speaker with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. A native of Nigeria, the Giant of Africa located in the western part of the continent, I have earned a reputation for driving innovation and del... Show more

Sumit Kaul is an experienced infrastructure and DevOps leader with over 16 years of engineering and architecture experience building secure, highly available cloud platforms at scale. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at PayJoy in San Francisco, he specialises in creating CI/CD pipelines, implementing GitOps patterns, and modernising delivery processes across AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform/Pulumi environments.
Throughout his career, Sumit has driven technical transformations across diverse industries, including fintech, retail, logistics, and the federal government. At PayJoy, he pioneered a zero-code observability platform using Open Telemetry that processes over 10 million daily hits across approximately 300 endpoints. His work has enabled teams to eliminate high-cost ORM patterns and optimize query performance using flame graphs and distributed tracing. He developed standard dashboards and runbooks that created a shared incident language across teams, cutting time-to-isolate issues by roughly 30-40% and improving overall reliability.
Prior to PayJoy, Sumit served as Enterprise/Solutions Architect at Grocery Outlet, where he translated enterprise architecture principles into concrete defaults and templates. He delivered multi-account landing zones with promotion rules, rollback contracts, and observability frameworks. His CI/CD modernisation efforts reduced lead time and change-failure rate by approximately 30%. At Crowley, he led a multi-year program to standardise the cloud foundation and build a shipping-data platform, developing hardened AWS reference architectures with reusable IaC modules and unified observability. Earlier roles at Anaplan, Coupang, and Capital One focused on building event-driven CI/CD systems, progressive delivery strategies, and serverless platforms that scaled across multiple clouds and business units.
Sumit holds multiple AWS certifications, including Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer, and Cloud Practitioner. He earned his Master of Science in Computer Science from Indiana University, Bloomington, and his Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Mumbai University, India. His technical expertise spans cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and comprehensive observability solutions. He is passionate about SRE best practices, having implemented incident response frameworks, post-mortem processes, and disaster recovery practices across regulated, high-traffic environments.
As an active member of the technical community, Sumit shares his expertise through his blog at medium.com/@sumit.kaul.87 and technical presentations. His work has consistently focused on creating "paved roads" that make secure, reliable practices the path of least resistance for development teams.

Sumit Kaul is an experienced infrastructure and DevOps leader with over 16 years of engineering and architecture experience building secure, highly available cloud platforms at scale. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at PayJoy in San Fr... Show more

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

From Physics to People

Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all.

Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the concept of "Paying Forward"—passing value to the next person rather than paying it back. After a career spanning global leadership roles, deep dives into Agile and Lean, and managing the transformation of 30+ production sites, it is time to pay it forward.

I see a disconnect: firms stuck in Agile/Lean transformations because production lacks flexibility, or efficient factories slowed down by sluggish R&D. Above all, I see leaders struggling with growing complexity.

My expertise sits in the "magic triangle" of Agile, Lean, and Leadership. Trusted by industry leaders like SBB or SAP, I help leaders and organizations navigate their specific growth journeys.

Offline: I’m a tennis club chairman, athlete, Heavy Metal enthusiast, father and reader of epic fantasy.

From Physics to People Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all. Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the... Show more

I'm an experienced data scientist with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master’s in data science.I have collaborated with a variety of companies and organizations and currently hold the role of senior data scientist at Kuehne+Nagel. I am passionate about statistics and digital experimentation and have a strong track record of applying these skills to solve complex problems.

I'm an experienced data scientist with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master’s in data science.I have collaborated with a variety of companies and organizations and currently hold the role of senior data scientist at Kuehne+Nagel. I am... Show more

Babatunde Esanju is a Software Engineer at TixTrack, where he builds enterprise-grade ticketing solutions focusing on .NET, Azure, and scalable architectures. With over 9 years of experience across FinTech, InsurTech, Remittance, and Entertainment, he has also served as CTO for multiple startups. He is the founder of TechNaija.FM, a podcast amplifying African voices in technology with over 3 episodes and 1,000+ listeners across Africa and the UK. Babatunde has led the development of platforms such as GenCapita (investment and securities trading), Hustle9ja (artisan marketplace), and PayBridge SDK (a unified payments SDK for NET). Passionate about community-driven innovation, he shares insights on .NET, clean architecture, and developer tools, inspiring the next generation of developers to build impactful solutions.

Babatunde Esanju is a Software Engineer at TixTrack, where he builds enterprise-grade ticketing solutions focusing on .NET, Azure, and scalable architectures. With over 9 years of experience across FinTech, InsurTech, Remittance, and Entertainment, h... Show more

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital do Estado de São Paulo, onde conduz a reestruturação da frota pública e a consolidação da Política de Mobilidade Interna, pautada em eficiência, sustentabilidade e transformação digital. Sua atuação combina visão estratégica, experiência administrativa e compromisso com a construção de um governo mais ágil e orientado a resultados.

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Ge... Show more

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational transformation. Sheila's career spans multiple industries, where she has spearheaded high-impact programs that cultivate resilience, foster effective leadership, and promote equity in the workplace.

As the Founder and Principal Consultant for Rebel Leader Lab, Sheila designs and delivers bespoke leadership development programs for organizations looking to accelerate talent growth and foster emotional intelligence within their teams. Having consulted for major companies such as Amazon Web Services, New Balance, and Georgia Tech Research Institute, she brings firsthand knowledge of how to lead teams through transformative change, manage conflict, and build emotionally intelligent leaders. Her leadership programs have been implemented by companies across the U.S., and her impact continues to resonate within the corporate world.

A frequent speaker at conferences and corporate events, Sheila captivates audiences with her powerful insights on emotional intelligence, leadership resilience, and mediation techniques. She is known for blending practical strategies with inspirational storytelling, leaving her audiences empowered to lead with empathy, resolve conflicts, and create inclusive work environments.

With a strong educational foundation including an MBA from Concordia University and over 10 years of progressive leadership experience, Sheila’s expertise positions her as a top speaker for organizations committed to developing future leaders and fostering workplace excellence.

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence... Show more

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for endpoint management, OS deployment and WaaS implementations.

Mike also is an Intune consultant, working with clients ranging from police departments, shipping companies, biotech, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He's helped them start from scratch, migrate from hybrid to cloud only and fine-tune their Intune setups.

Mike enjoys sharing knowledge with the community focusing on Intune, ConfigMgr, PowerShell and PowerBI. He enjoys gardening, Godzilla, bicycling, and TVs/movies from the 1930s-1950s.

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for... Show more

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 while remaining focused on the fundamental work of hauling freight, protecting shipments, and supporting customers who depend on reliable performance.

He leads a third-generation, family-owned business operating across transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage from its headquarters in New Jersey. The organization provides integrated services that address the full range of supply-chain needs, built on reliability, coordination, and disciplined execution.

His connection to the industry began early in life. Raised in a family deeply involved in transportation and logistics, he was exposed to the realities and pressures of the business from a young age. Warehouses, terminals, trucks, and schedules were familiar parts of daily experience, shaping an understanding of how decisions made at the executive level affect people working throughout operations.

When Francis joined the company full-time in February of 1994, he brought practical knowledge developed through years of observation and hands-on involvement. Rather than stepping into leadership removed from daily operations, he learned the business by engaging directly with its many functions. Over time, he advanced through every level of the organization and ultimately assumed leadership following more than four decades of family stewardship. He views employees as an extension of family and clients as long-term partners, reflected in relationships that have endured for decades.

That operational foundation continues to guide his leadership approach. As a former airline executive, he evaluates growth and strategy with an operator’s mindset, emphasizing efficiency, safety, and accountability. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its national network of facilities, equipment, and transportation assets while maintaining consistent execution.

A defining focus of his leadership has been cargo security. As supply-chain risks have grown more complex, Walsh has invested in systems, training, and procedures designed to safeguard customer assets. These efforts have contributed to industry recognition and supported a reputation for dependability, even during periods of widespread disruption.

Beyond daily operations, he remains committed to community involvement and philanthropy, guided by values shaped early in life and carried forward with his family. For Francis Walsh, leadership is rooted in preparation, steady judgment, and responsibility, with decisions made to endure over time rather than serve short-term interests.

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 whil... Show more

I have over 28 years' experience with ERP software packages with applications ranging from textiles to general manufacturing to process manufacturing to engineer to order. I have been working with Dynamics AX/D365 for over 20 years and have in-depth knowledge of X++ development in addition to experience with trade and logistics, projects, production, and security within D365. I am certified in D365 with the MB-500 and MB-330 certifications.

I have over 28 years' experience with ERP software packages with applications ranging from textiles to general manufacturing to process manufacturing to engineer to order. I have been working with Dynamics AX/D365 for over 20 years and have in-depth ... Show more

Passionate about maps, data and technology with extensive experience in working with BI class systems as well as ERP, BPM and CRM. He started his adventure with data over a quarter of a century ago. Connected with Krakow in Poland - always and rather forever. Born with the option of analyzing data and topographical space. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and experience, he helps to save hundreds of hours needed to successfully implement the planned project within the given time and budget. He loves demanding implementations, if there is such a need, he trains and broadens horizons - his own and clients', obtaining their satisfaction and contentment. By the way, he enjoys observing and disseminating IT knowledge. Actually he is Microsoft Certified Trainer and leader of Cracow Power BI & Fabric User Group (#KRPBIFUG). He helps attendees take the first step to becoming a speaker, shares his experience during few user group meetings and sometimes conferences (SQLDay or Global Power BI and Fabric Summit). Seasonally, in his free time, he rides a bike and skis, and throughout the year he plays football and raises three of his children.

Passionate about maps, data and technology with extensive experience in working with BI class systems as well as ERP, BPM and CRM. He started his adventure with data over a quarter of a century ago. Connected with Krakow in Poland - always and rather... Show more

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020.

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020. Show more

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufii, a startup focused on improving safety through movement notifications. He lives on a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children, chickens, goats, and dairy cow.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufi... Show more

Sanjiv Bhagat is a seasoned Program Manager with over 21 years of experience in IT project management, specializing in ERP implementations, global logistics optimization, and public sector IT transformation. Currently serving as Manager of the Global Exports Logistics and Strategy Team at Amazon LLC, Sanjiv drives the strategic optimization of global export logistics programs, managing operations of six cross-border carriers handling over 500,000 shipments weekly.
Previously, as PMO Manager at the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), Sanjiv played a pivotal role in driving IT modernization initiatives for the OneWashington ERP Modernization project, supporting over 100,000 state employees during the transition to Workday ERP.
At the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Sanjiv directed the statewide implementation of ctcLink ERP and Oracle PeopleSoft HCM across 34 colleges with a combined budget of $3 million over six years. His leadership in migrating ERP infrastructure to AWS and implementing custom solutions resulted in $250,000 in annual cost savings.
Sanjiv's experience includes successful project leadership at United Airlines, where he upgraded PeopleSoft HCM for 80,000 employees, and at Viacom, where he deployed PeopleSoft HCM across 33 countries for 50,000 employees. His roles at Agilent Technologies, Vale, British Telecom, Hewitt Associates, American Express, and Technovate Data further demonstrate his expertise in system enhancement and process optimization.
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Certified Change Practitioner (PROSCI), Sanjiv holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Diploma in Advanced Computing. He has received multiple awards, including Six Sigma Business Process Improvement recognition and Star of the Month awards.
Sanjiv is an active member of PMI, SCRUM Alliance, PROSCI, HEUG, and Public Service User Group. He has presented at HEUG Alliance, NWHEUG, and International Virtual Alliance conferences, sharing his expertise in ERP implementations and IT modernization strategies.

Sanjiv Bhagat is a seasoned Program Manager with over 21 years of experience in IT project management, specializing in ERP implementations, global logistics optimization, and public sector IT transformation. Currently serving as Manager of the Global... Show more

JavaScript enthusiast and full-stack developer in the making. I build things with React, Spring Boot, and a curious mind. Always exploring what makes the web tick—from frontend frameworks to JS engines.

JavaScript enthusiast and full-stack developer in the making. I build things with React, Spring Boot, and a curious mind. Always exploring what makes the web tick—from frontend frameworks to JS engines. Show more

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

Dr. Mahbubul Alam is a Chief Research Scientist at Hitachi America’s Industrial AI Lab, where he translates complex business challenges into deployable, real-world AI solutions. He brings sixteen years of academic and industry experience in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with particular emphasis on industrial visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and automation.

He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University, where his doctoral research introduced novel deep learning methods for solving challenging computer vision problems. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from Jahangirnagar University, graduating with the highest academic distinction and receiving the University Gold Medal.

Dr. Alam has more than four thousand Google Scholar citations, is a Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee for 2025, and serves as a reviewer for leading IEEE journals. His work bridges AI theory with scalable industrial applications.

Dr. Mahbubul Alam is a Chief Research Scientist at Hitachi America’s Industrial AI Lab, where he translates complex business challenges into deployable, real-world AI solutions. He brings sixteen years of academic and industry experience in machine l... Show more

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran, and her B.Sc. in Robotics Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Iran.

Dr. Ebrahimi's career is dedicated to finding innovative ways to adapt and improve ideas and theories to enhance STEM and cybersecurity education and workforce development, address mental health challenges in adolescents primarily due to cyberbullying, and support language learning in multilingual children. Her research interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact across various fields.

With a specialization in teaching game development, Python programming, and human-computer interaction, Dr. Ebrahimi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She is dedicated to improving educational practices and outcomes, making significant contributions to her field.

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University... Show more