I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms across hiring and training. At Zenafide, I focus on turning complex AI workflows into intuitive, no-code-driven systems that scale from prototype to agentic systems for hiring and recruiting. My work bridges design thinking, systems architecture, and product growth—helping teams make AI practical, safe, and human.

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms ac... Show more

Mubar Dauda is a seasoned Data and Business Intelligence Analyst with over three years of experience in Business Intelligence using Power BI. A Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst, Mubar has empowered more than 1,000 persons through comprehensive training programs in Data Analysis with Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Python. As a dedicated WordPress developer and technical writer, Mubar has designed interactive websites with advanced marketing tools, helping businesses attract the right audience and create lasting impact. His expertise extends to building data-driven, insightful reports that drive business growth and optimize decision-making processes across various industries. A passionate lifelong learner, Mubar is deeply committed to knowledge transfer and skill development, striving to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world at large.

Mubar Dauda is a seasoned Data and Business Intelligence Analyst with over three years of experience in Business Intelligence using Power BI. A Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst, Mubar has empowered more than 1,000 persons through comprehensive tr... Show more

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblocking customers, providing feature enhancement feedback to the product team and creating/publishing reusable blogs, scripts and tools. I have been with Microsoft almost 24 years in total, with a 7 year break as a CIO at a local ISV, and prior to Microsoft a Corporate software engineering lead for 10 years.

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblock... Show more

Robin Rowe is the CEO of Heroic Robots and executive director of the Baltimore AI research institute Fountain Abode. Heroic Robots innovates technologies and implements new products using generative AI.

Architect of MCARE 3D hospital telemedicine system produced in collaboration with the United Nations and Facebook Reality Labs. Created 3D visual effects (VFX) and animation software used by Disney Marvel and other Hollywood studios to produce blockbuster motion pictures. Designed U.S. national defense real-time AI crisis detection and monitoring system, tested at sea on the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln and integrated with the President's Daily Brief (PDB).

Professor Rowe teaches AI programming at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Serving 50,000 students annually, CCBC is the largest defense and healthcare workforce training college in the Washington D.C. region. Rowe previously taught Advanced C++ at the Naval Postgraduate School, and taught Intermediate C++ at the University of Washington. Former DARPA and U.S. navy research scientist.

Robin Rowe is the CEO of Heroic Robots and executive director of the Baltimore AI research institute Fountain Abode. Heroic Robots innovates technologies and implements new products using generative AI. Architect of MCARE 3D hospital telemedicine... Show more

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable AI systems, optimizing large models, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At Apple, I’ve led the development of agentic LLM systems, distributed training pipelines, and cloud-agnostic ML platforms that significantly accelerate model iteration, reduce costs, and improve product quality across Maps Search. My background spans federated learning, computer vision, and model efficiency, with several publications in top conferences such as ACM RecSys and IEEE venues. I've previously contributed to large-scale experimentation systems at Facebook, secure federated learning research at USC ISI, and data-driven analytics at Schlumberger. With a foundation in computer science from USC (MS) and MIT Pune (BE), I’m passionate about designing intelligent, robust, and efficient machine learning solutions that solve complex problems at scale.

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable AI systems, optimizing large models, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At Apple, I’ve led the development of agentic LLM systems, distributed traini... Show more

Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management!

Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management! Show more

Lars Kinder is a Cloud Solution Architect in Life Science with a proven track record of solving complex infrastructure challenges across multiple industries. His career journey reflects a hands-on, customer-focused approach to cloud engineering and DevOps practices.

Prior to his current role, Lars served as a DevOps Consultant at AWS, where he partnered directly with customers to architect and implement solutions for some of their most challenging technical use cases. Before AWS, he was a DevOps Engineer at Porsche AG, where he played a key role in enabling the brand's High Performance Charger network infrastructure.

Lars is passionate about AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, and AWS CDK—technologies he uses daily to build scalable, maintainable cloud solutions. Having experienced infrastructure pain points firsthand throughout his career, he brings practical insights to every project. His expertise spans serverless architectures, EKS setups, and multi-environment CI/CD pipelines.

With a commitment to best practices, Lars continues to help organizations navigate their cloud transformation journeys while optimizing for performance, security, and cost.

Lars Kinder is a Cloud Solution Architect in Life Science with a proven track record of solving complex infrastructure challenges across multiple industries. His career journey reflects a hands-on, customer-focused approach to cloud engineering and D... Show more

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Shikha Duttyal is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving transformational programs across technology and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as Program Manager for Supply Chain & Logistics at Meta Platforms, she spearheads critical initiatives that support the company's massive infrastructure needs, including AI training capacity and global data center operations.
At Meta, Shikha has demonstrated exceptional program management skills by designing and implementing comprehensive sourcing master data architectures, delivering ML-based demand planning models that reduced forecasting errors by 40%, and managing inventory rebalancing initiatives worth millions of dollars. Her strategic leadership in warehouse capacity optimization led to a 9% reduction in central warehouse storage capacity while identifying $800M in aging inventory through advanced data science dashboards.
Prior to Meta, Shikha spent five years at Stanley Black and Decker, where she led next-generation supply chain transformation initiatives. As Senior Manager of Integrated Business Planning, she successfully managed enterprise-wide ERP implementations, led cross-functional teams of consultants and stakeholders, and established data governance strategies across 40 ERP systems. Her work in digital supply chain control towers improved shipment tracking by 72% and identified shipping routes with 20% less transit time variance, freeing up millions in in-transit costs.
Shikha's career began at Sears Holdings, where she managed demand and inventory flow for over 3,000 SKUs with annual sales exceeding $100M. Her analytical expertise improved demand forecast accuracy from 81% to 92% while maintaining optimal inventory levels across 800+ stores and distribution centers.
She holds dual Master's degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the USA and Logistics and Operations from Spain, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from India. Her technical expertise spans advanced analytics tools including SAP, Tableau, PowerBI, and machine learning platforms.
Shikha's unique combination of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership makes her a valuable asset in driving complex supply chain transformations that deliver measurable business impact across global organizations.

Shikha Duttyal is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving transformational programs across technology and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as Program Manager for Supply Chain & Logistics at Me... Show more

Ex-Microsoft Data & AI Solution Architect

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Nikhita More is a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable systems and creating seamless developer experiences. She specializes in modern web technologies, platform engineering, and automation that simplify complex workflows and accelerate delivery.

With hands-on experience in technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Backstage, Nikhita focuses on bridging the gap between engineering productivity and technical excellence. She’s contributed to internal platform initiatives, developer tooling, and process improvements that help teams ship faster and smarter.

Beyond code, Nikhita enjoys sharing insights from real-world engineering challenges—ranging from architecture design to developer experience—and mentoring engineers to grow into impactful problem-solvers. She also has expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), exploring how these technologies can enhance automation, decision-making, and developer productivity.

Nikhita More is a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable systems and creating seamless developer experiences. She specializes in modern web technologies, platform engineering, and automation that simplify complex workflows and ac... Show more

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Manas Sharma is a highly skilled software engineer with over 10 years of professional experience in developing and optimizing high-performance software systems. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Google, Manas is leading key initiatives related to continuous queries in BigQuery, where he is responsible for workload management, fault tolerance, and query execution. His work involves designing and developing efficient algorithms for query reservations, fault tolerance using snapshotting, and improving data export systems.
Before joining Google, Manas worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a founding engineer for Aurora DSQL, where he developed the query processor from scratch, optimized network traffic, and introduced multi-version concurrency control. His expertise also includes working at Oracle Corporation, where he contributed to the DevOps Portal by enhancing code coverage and supporting high availability in cloud-native applications.
Throughout his career, Manas has demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities in the areas of query optimization, database systems, and distributed computing. He has also been involved in building scalable systems and services at companies like Microsoft, Walmart Labs, and Accenture, with experience in using technologies such as Java, C++, Python, Rust, and SQL.
Manas holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's degree in Information Science Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He is a passionate mentor and continuously contributes to the community, especially in the areas of role-related knowledge sharing and technical interviewing.

Manas Sharma is a highly skilled software engineer with over 10 years of professional experience in developing and optimizing high-performance software systems. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Google, Manas is leading key initiativ... Show more

Transition from High end export manager to UX Designer, Lead of WTM Barcelona

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I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years in the field. I hold advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas. I excel in statistical methodologies, machine learning, and data visualization, with proficiency in tools like Power BI and AWS Quick Sight. My expertise spans demand planning, value stream analysis, and capacity planning across industries such as retail, health, automotive, and manufacturing. I have led significant data deployments, developed automated order management systems, and created dashboards to improve efficiency. I have published multiple research papers and served as a peer reviewer for notable journals. I am also an executive board member and senior IEEE member, recognized for my leadership and achievements.

I am an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 12 years in the field. I hold advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas. I excel in statistical methodologies, machine learning, and data visualization, with pr... Show more

Andreas has about 25 years of experience in IT with a strong focus on Data and Information Management. Andreas architected and run multi-national integration projects for National Libraries, for Oil & Gas, in Manufacturing and in the Automotive sector. Since 2020 he is working for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and helps customers in digitalisation and cloud initiatives. Andreas also is a lecturer at the University of Applied Science in Graz for Databases and Analytical Information Systems and aims to put the technology into the right business perspective - architecture is all about building adequate solutions to business problems.

Andreas has about 25 years of experience in IT with a strong focus on Data and Information Management. Andreas architected and run multi-national integration projects for National Libraries, for Oil & Gas, in Manufacturing and in the Automotive secto... Show more

I am a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience in development and technology management. Recognized by Google as an Angular & Web Developer Expert, and by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional.

I am a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience in development and technology management. Recognized by Google as an Angular & Web Developer Expert, and by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional. Show more

Eli Dean is the Chief Executive Officer of NordX and Bitlink IT, where they lead innovative strategies in technology solutions and digital transformation. With a proven track record in steering high-growth companies, Eli combines visionary leadership with a results-driven approach, driving both organizations toward excellence in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Eli Dean is the Chief Executive Officer of NordX and Bitlink IT, where they lead innovative strategies in technology solutions and digital transformation. With a proven track record in steering high-growth companies, Eli combines visionary leadership... Show more

Abhijit Joshi is a seasoned Oracle Cloud ERP Transformation Professional with over 19 years of experience in ERP project execution and manufacturing operations. He has led more than eight enterprise-wide ERP transformations and numerous rollouts across the US, Canada, and India. With 14 years focused on Oracle ERP (Cloud and JDE) and five years in the manufacturing sector, Abhijit brings a rare blend of functional expertise and hands-on industry knowledge. At Deloitte Consulting, he has played pivotal roles in SCM transformation, data migration, solution design, and leadership across multiple sectors including food & beverage, pharma, and consumer goods. His certifications include Oracle Procurement Cloud, Inventory Cloud, and Manufacturing Cloud, and he holds an Executive MBA in Operations alongside a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

Abhijit Joshi is a seasoned Oracle Cloud ERP Transformation Professional with over 19 years of experience in ERP project execution and manufacturing operations. He has led more than eight enterprise-wide ERP transformations and numerous rollouts acro... Show more

Hello! I’m Devis, the Commercial Janitorial Supervisor at Cleaning Jireh. I am responsible for overseeing the janitorial staff and ensuring that maintenance and cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standards. My role includes a range of duties like monitoring day-to-day work, scheduling shifts, and conducting evaluations. Apart from this, I may also be involved in handling payroll, training staff, and addressing operational issues that arise.

Hello! I’m Devis, the Commercial Janitorial Supervisor at Cleaning Jireh. I am responsible for overseeing the janitorial staff and ensuring that maintenance and cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standards. My role includes ... Show more

Muhammad Hussaini is a distinguished African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a pioneering technology company delivering innovative softwares and business technology solutions across diverse industries including business, logistics, healthcare, education, agriculture, and finance.

Muhammad’s educational journey is a blend of technical expertise and business acumen. He is an associate graduate and a final year student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He holds a certificate in Business and Information Technology from the prestigious Harvard University(HarvardX) and also a certificate in Economics and International Business from Berlin University, Germany. These rich academic background equips him with a profound understanding of the intersection between technology and business, enabling him to spearhead transformative solutions across multiple sectors.

Muhammad is the Founder of Elx Academy, an academy dedicated to nurturing innovation and technology-driven entrepreneurship in Africa. Through Elx Academy, he empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and mindset needed to drive transformative change across the continent and has participated in both national and international technology and business conferences within and outside Africa including WETEX and WBS Dubai 2024.

His leadership extends to his tenure as the President of the Ahmadu Bello University Developers Club, where he fostered a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts committed to creative problem-solving and collaboration through technology and creativity.

Muhammad’s achievements have been widely recognized. He received an Award of Excellence as the Tech Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University. He was also honored with an Award of Excellence by the World Entrepreneurs Day, Zazzau Version 2024, celebrating his contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, he has won the 2024 SME100 Nigeria 25Under25 Award under the Financial Technology category.

He is the author of "From Ideas to Impact: Fueling Students' Creativity," a book that inspires young innovators to harness their creativity for meaningful societal contributions. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Muhammad leads the DeltalSat-X satellite project, aiming to revolutionize Africa’s space industry by leveraging cutting-edge satellite technology.

Muhammad’s unwavering passion for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship positions him as a leading force in shaping the future of Africa’s tech ecosystem. His vision continues to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Muhammad Hussaini is a distinguished African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a pioneering technology company delivering innovative softwares and business technology solutions across diverse industries ... Show more

Andre is a passionate Cloud technologist, who thrives on helping large enterprise customers traverse the complex and changing IT landscape, specialising in hybrid and multi-cloud he is able to gain a deep understanding of business challenges and translating them to successful technical outcomes.

Andre is a passionate Cloud technologist, who thrives on helping large enterprise customers traverse the complex and changing IT landscape, specialising in hybrid and multi-cloud he is able to gain a deep understanding of business challenges and tran... Show more

+17 years of experience empowering companies in their technological transformation processes through the implementation and upgrade of their ERP and CRM systems, performing architectures, pre-sales as well as leading sales area of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, focusing on Dyn 365 F&SCM, Dyn 365 Business Central, Dyn 365 Sales, Dyn 365 Customer service among others, through creativity and collaboration, generating growth opportunities for companies in order to obtain a profitable and sustainable business.

Microsoft Dyn 365 Platform Technology Advisor | Sr Pre-sales Consultant & Dyn Business Central Architect | ERP & CRM Sales Manager + Empowering organizations to achieve their transformative purpose through the technology

+17 years of experience empowering companies in their technological transformation processes through the implementation and upgrade of their ERP and CRM systems, performing architectures, pre-sales as well as leading sales area of the Microsoft Dynam... Show more

George is currently leading the Lufthansa Industry Solutions Advanced Cyber Security Team. Inside the LHIND’s Security and Privacy business unit, he designed and pushed a team of IT security fanatics during the COVID period to perform the vast majority of penetration tests inside the Lufthansa Group.

In his role, he is running a team that delivered over 300 engagements per year, Including everything from vulnerability scans and small web application penetration tests to large-scale corporate network and Active Directory audits to Red Team engagements. Over the past years, he gained extensive knowledge of big enterprises, especially in the aviation industry.

With a strong focus on consumers and clients, he helps demystify hacking for clients and guides them from scoping through the attack scenario to a sophisticated enhancement of their assets.

Over the past years, George has used his Australian-German background and the business experience with big Multi-Nationals and Fortune 500 companies he gained in Australia to improve German work culture and thrive his team to achieve not only achieve more for the team but also bring personal ambitions to live.

George is currently leading the Lufthansa Industry Solutions Advanced Cyber Security Team. Inside the LHIND’s Security and Privacy business unit, he designed and pushed a team of IT security fanatics during the COVID period to perform the vast majori... Show more

Suvrakamal Das currently is an ML Engineer. With experience as a SciPyConf presenter and a HackTheNorth '23 Scholar, Suvrakamal is dedicated to advancing AI and machine learning.

Suvrakamal Das currently is an ML Engineer. With experience as a SciPyConf presenter and a HackTheNorth '23 Scholar, Suvrakamal is dedicated to advancing AI and machine learning. Show more

Raksha S. Vashishta is a well renowned Fintech Product Leader and prominent WomenInTech speaker based in United States . With over 6+ years of experience across transportation, retail, and smart mobility sectors, she specializes in payment automation and financial technology innovation. At Verra Mobility, Raksha led groundbreaking projects including an in-house payment automation solution processing over million monthly in invoice volume and a transformative ERP implementation. Her previous role as a Payment Processing Specialist has showcased her ability to streamline financial workflows, reducing processing time by 40%. As a recognized voice at global WomenInTech conferences, Raksha advocates for technology-driven financial innovation while sharing insights on payment solutions, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration in the evolving AI-powered payments landscape.

Raksha S. Vashishta is a well renowned Fintech Product Leader and prominent WomenInTech speaker based in United States . With over 6+ years of experience across transportation, retail, and smart mobility sectors, she specializes in payment automatio... Show more

Michelangelo is a passionate IT professional relying on over 10 years of experience with Azure Cloud Technology, Infrastructure, Networking, Security and Compliance. He has over 20 years of experience in Web Application Development & Architecture, Automated Testing, Continuous Integration and Deployment Strategies (CI/CD). A natural-born community enabler, coach and mentor. Azure MVP Reconnect.

Michelangelo is a passionate IT professional relying on over 10 years of experience with Azure Cloud Technology, Infrastructure, Networking, Security and Compliance. He has over 20 years of experience in Web Application Development & Architecture, Au... Show more

Thrushna Matharasi is a distinguished data engineering and analytics leader based in Frisco, Texas, with over 12 years of industry experience. She has completed the prestigious CORE Program from Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Bridgeport. Thrushna has a proven track record of integrating generative AI and machine learning solutions to solve complex business problems in finance, healthcare, and mobile advertising. At Solera, she leads a 20+ member team of engineers, data analysts, and scientists, driving initiatives that blend advanced analytics with real-time data solutions.
Her previous work at Digital Turbine showcased her expertise in database migrations, AI-driven forecasting, and data lake house architecture, yielding cost reductions and efficiency improvements. She has a keen ability to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions, from automated GDPR compliance models to predictive analytics frameworks. Thrushna’s leadership in cloud ecosystems, streaming technologies, and generative AI highlights her as an innovative force, consistently delivering high-impact, data-driven results and guiding organizations toward data maturity and optimized performance.

Thrushna Matharasi is a distinguished data engineering and analytics leader based in Frisco, Texas, with over 12 years of industry experience. She has completed the prestigious CORE Program from Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s degree in ... Show more

Antony Ricardo Goetzschel, a Venezuelan Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in Munich, Germany for over 10 years.

Specialized in Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with more than a decade of experience.

An entrepreneur by vocation and heart, founder of CCSolutions.io.

Antony Ricardo Goetzschel, a Venezuelan Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in Munich, Germany for over 10 years. Specialized in Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with more than a decade of experience. An entrepreneur by vocation and h... Show more

I am a results-driven engineer with over 11 years of experience architecting transformative solutions at the intersection of AI/ML, distributed systems, and cloud computing. My career has been defined by solving complex technical challenges, delivering high-impact innovations, and leading cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes.

🌍 Building Logistics at a Planetary Scale
At Amazon, I’ve had the honor of working at the epicenter of one of humanity’s most complex logistical undertakings—a global delivery network that moves billions of packages annually, connects millions of customers. I’ve architected AI/ML solutions for solving and optimizing routing and planning and continuing to improve benchmarks across the industry.

💡 Open-Source Advocate & Industry Contributor
My commitment to innovation extends beyond proprietary systems—I’m passionate about building tools that empower the broader tech community. As an AWS Open-Source Champion, I’ve advanced critical projects like the Terraform AWS Provider and Jenkins Plugin for EC2 Fleet, helping organizations streamline CI/CD and cloud resource management. My work has been adopted by industry leaders like Apple and HashiCorp, proving that open collaboration drives progress.

🌐 Global Expansion & Infrastructure Leadership
I’ve played a pivotal role in AWS’s global growth, automating region deployments and reducing setup time from years to weeks. By designing secure, scalable infrastructure for high-security applications, I’ve supported AWS’s expansion into regions like LCK for U.S. government applications, ensuring compliance and reliability at every step.

🔥 Co-Founder & CTO at Butternut AI
Entrepreneurship is in my DNA. As CTO of Butternut AI, I’ve co-created an AI-driven platform that allows users to generate fully functional websites in seconds—democratizing web development for non-technical audiences. By enabling 400,000+ website creations, I’ve proven that vision, execution, and scalability can coexist in a fast-paced startup environment.

I am a results-driven engineer with over 11 years of experience architecting transformative solutions at the intersection of AI/ML, distributed systems, and cloud computing. My career has been defined by solving complex technical challenges, deliveri... Show more