I’ve been building software for nearly two decades, from Ruby to iOS and now Elixir. I’m an experiment-driven builder who loves shipping practical solutions to real problems. Over the past six years, I’ve focused on entrepreneurship, and today I’m the founder and CTO of a vehicle meta-search startup.

I’ve been building software for nearly two decades, from Ruby to iOS and now Elixir. I’m an experiment-driven builder who loves shipping practical solutions to real problems. Over the past six years, I’ve focused on entrepreneurship, and today I’m th... Show more

Piyush Banhani is an experienced consultant with extensive experience in guiding organizations through Process Maturity Assessments and Digital Transformation programs. He has partnered with clients across diverse sectors to evaluate business processes, design maturity frameworks, and implement technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Piyush Banhani is an experienced consultant with extensive experience in guiding organizations through Process Maturity Assessments and Digital Transformation programs. He has partnered with clients across diverse sectors to evaluate business process... Show more

I'm a Director of Engineering with 10+ years of leadership experience and a 20-year background in software development. I’ve built high-performing engineering orgs across fintech, healthtech, and logistic, from early-stage startups to unicorns like Stripe and Doctolib.

Currently I work at a Berlin-based logistics technology company, where I lead the tech team. I write about my work and idea at https://www.marcoziccardi.com/blog

I'm a Director of Engineering with 10+ years of leadership experience and a 20-year background in software development. I’ve built high-performing engineering orgs across fintech, healthtech, and logistic, from early-stage startups to unicorns like S... Show more

John “g33kspeed” Stauffacher is a cybersecurity leader, longtime member of the hacker community, and conference speaker whose career spans security operations, incident response, red teaming, security consulting, and leading security teams.

His experience includes enterprise security leadership and involvement in communities surrounding DEF CON, GRRCon, and BSides.

Having spent years navigating the intersection of technical work, organizational expectations, and cybersecurity culture, John brings a candid perspective on professional identity, career reinvention, and the pressures of sustaining a long career in an industry obsessed with what comes next.

John “g33kspeed” Stauffacher is a cybersecurity leader, longtime member of the hacker community, and conference speaker whose career spans security operations, incident response, red teaming, security consulting, and leading security teams. His ex... Show more

Paulo Grijó is a Power BI DataViz World Champion (FabCon Vienna 2025) and data professional specializing in business intelligence, data visualization, and UI/UX. With over seven years of experience, he combines data, design, and business thinking to transform complex information into intuitive and engaging analytical experiences.

His work spans Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Apps, and the broader Power Platform, with a strong focus on building applications and data products that go beyond traditional reporting. Paulo is passionate about bridging the gap between technology, design, and business, creating solutions that are not only visually compelling, but practical, intuitive, and built to support better decision-making.

Paulo Grijó is a Power BI DataViz World Champion (FabCon Vienna 2025) and data professional specializing in business intelligence, data visualization, and UI/UX. With over seven years of experience, he combines data, design, and business thinking to ... Show more

Tobias Lübbe is a Software Consultant in TNG’s Innovation Hacking team. His work focuses on Physical AI and the development of innovative robotics showcases. Currently, he is exploring the use of Robot Foundation Models (RFMs) across different robotic systems. Before joining TNG, he studied Mechatronics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Tobias Lübbe is a Software Consultant in TNG’s Innovation Hacking team. His work focuses on Physical AI and the development of innovative robotics showcases. Currently, he is exploring the use of Robot Foundation Models (RFMs) across different roboti... Show more

Rich Turasky is a commercial real estate investor, entrepreneur, and executive with more than three decades of experience in investment management, finance, and development. Throughout his career, he has worked with private and institutional equity partners while building companies designed for long-term performance. As Founder and CEO of the Capital Companies, he has guided more than 100 investments across multiple states.

His real estate portfolio spans office, industrial, retail, and multifamily assets that collectively serve over 1,000 tenants. He has led acquisition strategy, capital formation, development execution, and ongoing asset management with a focus on disciplined underwriting and operational consistency. His leadership emphasizes measured growth, strong governance, and alignment between investors and operating teams.

In addition to real estate, Rich has founded, led, and served on the executive boards of more than 20 operating companies across industries, including plastic manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, aviation, beverage distribution, brokerage, and commercial lending. His involvement has often combined financial sponsorship with active strategic oversight, enabling businesses to scale responsibly.

He has participated in private and public mergers and initial public offerings totaling approximately $2 billion in recent years. Acting as a founding shareholder and executive board member in several transactions, he has contributed to acquisition planning, capital markets strategy, and corporate governance during periods of significant expansion.

Born in 1970, Rich earned his Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University in 1992. He later completed executive education programs at Harvard University to strengthen his strategic leadership perspective. He has also served as a featured speaker at the University of Illinois, presenting on entrepreneurship, investment strategy, and real estate development.

Early in his career, he represented major Chicago area operating companies in complex commercial real estate transactions while identifying promising private investment opportunities. Over time, his expertise expanded to include multi-state portfolio oversight, mergers and acquisitions, and sophisticated deal structuring. Among his development accomplishments is the Huntley SPEC Industrial project.

Rich Turasky was honored with the 2006 Entrepreneurial Award from the Business Ledger in recognition of his leadership and impact. He remains engaged in philanthropic efforts supporting the Elgin United Way and the Dundee Township Boys and Girls Club. An instrument-rated pilot, he applies the same discipline and focus in aviation that he brings to business leadership.

Rich Turasky is a commercial real estate investor, entrepreneur, and executive with more than three decades of experience in investment management, finance, and development. Throughout his career, he has worked with private and institutional equity p... Show more

Dr.-Ing. Notger Heinz is a physicist-engineer (system dynamics & control) who has spent 15+ years taking ideas from the maths on paper to systems that run in the real world. He designed the first-ever closed-loop flow control on a flying aircraft (patent with Airbus, best-talk award), built and flight-tested a drone-based wind-energy system, and shipped production ML on adversarial, real-time data — live esports prediction and logistics pricing that turned negative into positive unit economics.

He leads development teams hands-on and works a lot on and with agentic coding. He speaks about what control theory teaches us about AI agents and about the cognitive and technical debt AI writes into teams. His line: "I solve problems, not tasks."

Dr.-Ing. Notger Heinz is a physicist-engineer (system dynamics & control) who has spent 15+ years taking ideas from the maths on paper to systems that run in the real world. He designed the first-ever closed-loop flow control on a flying aircraft (pa... Show more

I’m Nikola, a technical leader, software engineer and entrepreneur, residing in Berlin, and an aspiring mentor and coach.
I've spend the last 9 years of my professional life working in Germany's startup scene as mobile developer, backend engineer and later on entrepreneur and technical leader.
In my spare time I like to stay active with sports, cook delicious food, watch movies and (try to) read books

I’m Nikola, a technical leader, software engineer and entrepreneur, residing in Berlin, and an aspiring mentor and coach. I've spend the last 9 years of my professional life working in Germany's startup scene as mobile developer, backend engineer an... Show more

Corey Roth has been dedicated to the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 community for years. With a deep consulting background, Corey has leveraged his experience to build innovative products for Microsoft 365. As Vice President of Product Strategy at AvePoint, he helps build tyGraph, a data analytics platform for Microsoft 365. Corey is an elven-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award in Office Apps and Services. Specializing in SPFx development, Corey has helped large enterprises develop custom SharePoint solutions and bring products to market. In his spare time, he spends time exploring the gulf coast in Tampa, Florida. Corey has a blog at (www.coreyroth.com) where he posts about the latest technology including Microsoft 365, SharePoint Framework, and development. Follow him at @coreyroth on Twitter.

Corey Roth has been dedicated to the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 community for years. With a deep consulting background, Corey has leveraged his experience to build innovative products for Microsoft 365. As Vice President of Product Strategy at A... Show more

Leonard is a Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solutions Architect holding 10 Microsoft certifications and 5 years of specialized expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure development. As the leader of a 40-developer team, he architects and delivers enterprise-grade solutions encompassing custom plugins, Azure Functions, Power Apps, and complex system integrations.

His experience spans the full development lifecycle—from Business Process Flow implementation and plugin architecture to CI/CD pipeline design and Azure-based automation.

Leonard has successfully led numerous enterprise deployments and modernization initiatives, bringing deep technical knowledge and proven patterns to organizations navigating the Microsoft ecosystem.

A dedicated technical educator, Leonard regularly conducts bootcamps and training programs, equipping development teams with the skills and best practices needed to build robust, scalable solutions on the Microsoft platform.

Leonard is a Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solutions Architect holding 10 Microsoft certifications and 5 years of specialized expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure development. As the leader of a 40-developer team, he architects a... Show more

Janna is software engineer and frontend performance specialist at Tomato Elephant Studio based in Brisbane, Australia. She makes web applications run fast and shares her knowledge with the world at local meetups and conferences.
She is a co-maintainer of Bootstrap 5 theme for Drupal. She is an avid volunteer and organiser of local Drupal events.

Janna is software engineer and frontend performance specialist at Tomato Elephant Studio based in Brisbane, Australia. She makes web applications run fast and shares her knowledge with the world at local meetups and conferences. She is a co-maintai... Show more

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing teams. Using some of my top skills such as organization, clear communication, thoughtful prioritization and overall, TRUST, I am able to successfully blend strategic execution with genuine empathy to foster environments where teams consistently thrive and deliver positive meaningful results.

My approach is rooted in the belief that the golden rule is always number one and at the end of the day we are all just humans trying our best!

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing te... Show more

A Performance Testing & Engineering Architect with 20 years of global IT experience spanning India (15+ years) and the United States (4+ years), specializing in building high-scale performance engineering competencies from the ground up. With deep domain expertise across Retail, E-commerce, Payments, Healthcare, Digital, and Logistics, they excel at defining end-to-end testing processes, APM monitoring strategies, tooling frameworks, and automated execution models. A proven technical and team leader across SAFe Agile, Agile, and Waterfall environments, they bring extensive experience directing distributed onsite and offshore teams to build resilient, high-performing enterprise platforms.

A Performance Testing & Engineering Architect with 20 years of global IT experience spanning India (15+ years) and the United States (4+ years), specializing in building high-scale performance engineering competencies from the ground up. With deep do... Show more

Gerald is an experienced business analyst Engineer specializing in the insurance sector, particularly in life insurance. He has extensive experience in requirements analysis, the creation of solution concepts, and the maintenance of backlogs, which he continuously refines through close collaboration with business stakeholders and development teams. Gerald is also skilled in product modeling and the creation of GUI prototypes, enabling him to formulate clear and practical requirements. He has successfully worked on various projects where he led application customization efforts and the development of new features. His ability to translate complex requirements into understandable and actionable tasks makes a significant contribution to the success of the projects he is involved in.
He leads the Requirements Engineering community for Digital Applications at Atos Austria.

Gerald is an experienced business analyst Engineer specializing in the insurance sector, particularly in life insurance. He has extensive experience in requirements analysis, the creation of solution concepts, and the maintenance of backlogs, which h... Show more

James Pruett is a Professional Engineer with an electrical engineering background and 5 patents. As a pricing analyst at FedEx, he built the original version of what would become ATI+ — a tool for loading spreadsheet data directly into cloud databases. What started as a personal shortcut grew organically into a workflow used by roughly 100 people a week across the pricing organization. James later left FedEx to develop ATI+ into a patent-pending, commercially available Windows application, now on the Microsoft Store with support for Azure SQL, AWS RDS PostgreSQL, and more. He's passionate about closing the gap between how data actually moves inside organizations and the tools built to manage it.

James Pruett is a Professional Engineer with an electrical engineering background and 5 patents. As a pricing analyst at FedEx, he built the original version of what would become ATI+ — a tool for loading spreadsheet data directly into cloud database... Show more

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and capacity optimization, with a strong track record of enabling data-driven decision-making and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings.
Currently at Abbott Laboratories, Madhav leads supply chain strategy and planning for a large-scale manufacturing portfolio, managing hundreds of SKUs and raw materials while aligning cross-functional teams across commercial, finance, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics. He is known for building advanced analytics solutions, including executive dashboards and scenario modeling frameworks that provide visibility into capacity, inventory health, and financial impact. His work has directly contributed to over $1 million in cost savings through improved inventory and risk management.
Madhav has played a critical leadership role in high-pressure environments, including the 2022 infant formula supply crisis and the large-scale production ramp-up of COVID-19 test kits. His ability to manage uncertainty, coordinate with global suppliers, and maintain service levels under constraints highlights his strength in crisis response and supply continuity planning.
With a foundation in industrial engineering and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt and Black Belt certified), he combines analytical rigor with practical execution. He has led continuous improvement initiatives, optimized manufacturing systems, and mentored cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability.
Madhav holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. His expertise spans capacity planning, inventory optimization, financial impact analysis, and executive stakeholder management, making him a trusted advisor in strategic supply chain transformation.

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP)... Show more

Rolando M. Doromal, Jr. is an Automotive Threat Researcher at VicOne, where he specializes in offensive security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability research across the automotive ecosystem. His work focuses on identifying security weaknesses in connected vehicle technologies, including web applications, APIs, mobile applications, network infrastructure, IoT devices, and hardware systems such as Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Beyond client engagements, Rolando actively participates in cybersecurity competitions and hands-on research initiatives. He was part of the team that secured 3rd place in the 2025 SPIRITCYBER Automotive CTF in Singapore, demonstrating practical expertise in automotive security challenges and vehicle hacking scenarios.

Rolando has shared his research and experiences with the cybersecurity community through speaking engagements, including Trend Micro's DECODE 2025 conference, and as a crew member of Car Hacking Village, where he helped promote automotive security awareness and hands-on learning. He is passionate about advancing automotive cybersecurity and helping security practitioners better understand the unique challenges of securing connected and intelligent transportation systems.

Rolando M. Doromal, Jr. is an Automotive Threat Researcher at VicOne, where he specializes in offensive security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability research across the automotive ecosystem. His work focuses on identifying security we... Show more

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions, he brings real-world industry experience into the conference.

Alongside his professional work, Obed has delivered over 500 mentoring sessions and supported 50+ students in achieving top career breakthroughs, as well as coaching over 1,000 university students. Passionate about education and inclusion, Obed is committed to helping more young children and underrepresented groups build confidence and careers in tech.

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipeli... Show more

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

Reeshav Kumar is a Senior Product Manager at Meta Platforms with over a decade of experience driving innovation at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence. Currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads product development for Instagram's business analytics and Meta's next-generation Mixed Reality devices, helping shape the future of how people connect and businesses grow in the digital ecosystem.
Before Meta, Reeshav spent over four years at Apple as a Product Manager and Engineering Project Manager, where he led cross-functional teams in developing cutting-edge computational photography and neural engine capabilities for iPhones and Apple Silicon devices. His work on AI/ML model optimisation enabled significant improvements in latency and power consumption across flagship applications, while his leadership in automating design flows resulted in over $10 million in cost savings and accelerated product schedules.
Reeshav's technical foundation was built through earlier engineering roles at Apple, Barefoot Networks, and Oracle, where he designed critical components for mobile chips powering over 517 million iPhones and iPads, developed industry-leading programmable network switches for AI/ML workloads in data centres, and created high-performance processors for cloud infrastructure that generated over $1 billion in revenue.
He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business with a focus on Product Management, Strategy, and Marketing, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he also served as a student instructor. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Instrumentation with Honours from Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, India. His academic work has been published in multiple international conferences on IC design, VLSI, and network-on-chip architectures.
Beyond his professional achievements, Reeshav is committed to giving back to his community. He served as Project Steward for Asha Silicon Valley from 2016 to 2019, supporting educational initiatives for over 120 underprivileged children across seven schools in rural India. In his personal time, he pursues his passion for underwater exploration as a PADI Master Scuba Diver and PADI Rescue Diver, and enjoys cycling.

Reeshav Kumar is a Senior Product Manager at Meta Platforms with over a decade of experience driving innovation at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence. Currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads product de... Show more

I am a dedicated finance professional pursuing a Master of Science in Finance (STEM) at Brandeis International Business School. Currently, I am a Summer Investment Analyst at Traub Capital Management, where I enhance stock selection and portfolio performance through quantitative models.

During my time at Brandeis, I gained proficiency in Bloomberg through various projects, and at Traub Capital Management, I further honed my skills using Morningstar.

With achievements such as winning the 14th GMIC Annual Stock Pitch Competition and the Heller Startup Challenge, I am committed to making a positive impact through finance. I am actively seeking opportunities in Investment Banking, Finance Analyst, Finance Associate, Investment Analyst, and Private Equity Analyst roles. Let's connect to explore collaboration in the financial sector.

I am a dedicated finance professional pursuing a Master of Science in Finance (STEM) at Brandeis International Business School. Currently, I am a Summer Investment Analyst at Traub Capital Management, where I enhance stock selection and portfolio per... Show more

I am a Senior Backend Engineer with over four years of experience building scalable and reliable software solutions across the financial, telecommunications, and product-led capital market sectors. At Nomba, I led the development of a new digital payment infrastructure and contributed to building core fintech banking systems that support a wide range of financial services. I served as the Tech Lead at WayaPay, where I oversaw the development of a secure and robust payment gateway, and also led engineering efforts in the capital market sector to deliver innovative solutions for trading and investment platforms. Additionally, I have led several innovative projects at Airtel and MTN, driving impactful solutions within large-scale telecommunications systems. I’m passionate about solving real-world problems with technology, mentoring upcoming developers, and sharing knowledge that empowers teams to build better software.

I am a Senior Backend Engineer with over four years of experience building scalable and reliable software solutions across the financial, telecommunications, and product-led capital market sectors. At Nomba, I led the development of a new digital pay... Show more

Technische Universität Dortmund
Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb)
Bereich Hochschuldidaktik
Vogelpothsweg 78
44227 Dortmund

tanja.nebel@tu-dortmund.de

Technische Universität Dortmund Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb) Bereich Hochschuldidaktik Vogelpothsweg 78 44227 Dortmund tanja.nebel@tu-dortmund.de ... Show more

Project Manager at RemoteState, overseeing teams, timelines, and project delivery while coordinating strategic initiatives and ensuring smooth execution of solutions for the logistics software development company sector.

Project Manager at RemoteState, overseeing teams, timelines, and project delivery while coordinating strategic initiatives and ensuring smooth execution of solutions for the logistics software development company sector. Show more

iSAQB®-certified solution architect and technical leader with 16+ years in C++ and Qt/QML across aviation, automotive, navigation and media. Today I work in Sopra Steria's iTEC expert division, where I design an SAP/ERP-based solution for one of the world's leading providers of submarine telecommunication systems. Before that I led an international team (Poland, France, India) building an Electronic Flight Bag used by 17,000 pilots — and I still act as consultant lead and technical assessor for C++ recruitment. Off duty: member of Szczecin's participatory-budget council.​

iSAQB®-certified solution architect and technical leader with 16+ years in C++ and Qt/QML across aviation, automotive, navigation and media. Today I work in Sopra Steria's iTEC expert division, where I design an SAP/ERP-based solution for one of the ... Show more

Sagar Gadekar is a seasoned enterprise IT technical product manager with extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable enterprise solutions. Based in San Jose, he brings a strong blend of technical depth and strategic vision, enabling organizations to align product innovation with business objectives. His expertise spans enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and SAP, along with full stack technologies, allowing him to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution.
In his current role at Lucid Motors, Sagar drives IT product strategy across enterprise systems, focusing on automation, integration architecture, and cloud-based application delivery. He has played a key role in designing and implementing robust solutions that support critical business operations, including CRM, manufacturing, and logistics systems. His work involves translating complex business needs into technical specifications, defining product roadmaps, and ensuring high standards for system reliability, scalability, and compliance. He is also deeply involved in fostering cross-functional collaboration, partnering with engineering, security, and business teams to deliver cohesive and resilient solutions.
Previously, Sagar contributed significantly to enterprise system implementations and supply chain digitization efforts. His experience includes leading SAP transformations, building integrations across manufacturing ecosystems, and developing full stack applications to enhance operational efficiency. He has also worked on advanced analytics and automation initiatives, helping organizations improve visibility, streamline workflows, and optimize decision-making processes.
Sagar’s career reflects a consistent focus on innovation, user-centric design, and continuous improvement. With a strong foundation in engineering and management, he combines analytical thinking with practical execution to deliver impactful technology solutions. His ability to navigate complex environments and drive strategic initiatives makes him a valuable leader in enterprise IT and product management.

Sagar Gadekar is a seasoned enterprise IT technical product manager with extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable enterprise solutions. Based in San Jose, he brings a strong blend of technical depth and ... Show more

Dára Sobaloju is the Founder of Pewbeam, a presentation agent for seamless church services. Pewbeam listens to pastors in real time and automatically projects Bible verses and other service content as they speak, helping churches deliver more seamless, distraction-free services. Featured by TechCabal and named one of Condia's African Startups to Watch in 2026, Pewbeam is used every week by thousands of churches across 35 countries.

Dára is an AI-native Design Engineer and Product Designer whose work sits at the intersection of design, technology, and artificial intelligence. He explores how AI is changing the role of designers, shifting the advantage from simply executing faster to developing stronger taste, judgment, and problem-solving ability.

He has built tools used by more than 80,000 designers and developers globally and actively mentors emerging product people navigating the AI era.

Dára Sobaloju is the Founder of Pewbeam, a presentation agent for seamless church services. Pewbeam listens to pastors in real time and automatically projects Bible verses and other service content as they speak, helping churches deliver more seamles... Show more

Shandon Richardson, CPTM, is a Training Supervisor with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and a passionate advocate for learning, leadership development, and employee growth. With 12 years of service in TxDOT's Human Resources Division Workforce Development team, Shandon has served in a variety of roles, including facilitator, program and contract administrator, career development leader, and training supervisor, building a broad perspective on workforce development and organizational learning.

Throughout a career dedicated to developing people and strengthening organizations, Shandon has focused on creating engaging learning experiences that help employees build skills, confidence, and capacity to achieve their goals. Known for a collaborative, people-centered approach, Shandon specializes in designing and facilitating impactful training programs, leading complex projects and initiatives, fostering employee growth and development, and equipping leaders with coaching and engagement tools that support high-performing, cross-functional teams.

Prior to joining TxDOT, Shandon gained leadership development experience across multiple industries, including restaurant, grocery, and federal government organizations. This diverse background provided valuable insight into employee engagement, talent development, and the strategies that help individuals and teams thrive in dynamic environments.

A strong believer in lifelong learning, Shandon is passionate about helping people discover their potential and connecting them with opportunities to grow personally and professionally. This commitment extends to supporting leaders and employees in building meaningful careers while advancing organizational success.

Shandon holds the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) credential and multiple facilitation and coaching certifications, including Master Certified Professional Coach. Shandon earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Bellevue University and a Master of Science in Organization, Learning, and Technologies from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Shandon Richardson, CPTM, is a Training Supervisor with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and a passionate advocate for learning, leadership development, and employee growth. With 12 years of service in TxDOT's Human Resources Division W... Show more

Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Saadhu is an accomplished Enterprise ERP and Digital Procurement Governance Architect with over 24 years of experience designing and implementing SAP-driven financial and procurement systems across public sector and global enterprises. His work spans U.S. state government, energy, retail, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, and FMCG sectors, where he has led large-scale transformations supporting billions of dollars in annual spend. He specializes in SAP ecosystems, including SAP ECC, SRM, MM, WM, SUS, and MDM, with deep expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) architecture, compliance governance, and enterprise-wide procurement transformation. He has consistently delivered solutions that align with statutory regulations, strengthen audit integrity, and improve operational efficiency.
Currently serving as an SAP Logistics Functional Architect for the State of Mississippi’s MAGIC program, he plays a key role in managing and enhancing a statewide ERP platform used by over 125 government agencies. His contributions include architecting automated contract reconciliation frameworks, implementing legislatively mandated procurement systems, and ensuring uninterrupted procurement operations during critical events such as COVID-19. Throughout his career, he has led major transformation initiatives for organizations such as BP, Ralph Lauren, Commercial Metals Company, Yara International, and Hindustan Unilever, delivering improvements in procurement governance, system integration, inventory management, and financial control.
In addition to his industry contributions, he serves as an ad-hoc peer reviewer for leading academic journals, including Enterprise Information Systems, and contributes to research on ERP systems, digital transformation, and supply chain analytics.
He holds an MBA in HR & Systems and a B.Sc. in Electronics from Osmania University, along with SAP SRM certification and training in Generative AI from SAP.

Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Saadhu is an accomplished Enterprise ERP and Digital Procurement Governance Architect with over 24 years of experience designing and implementing SAP-driven financial and procurement systems across public sector and global enterp... Show more