Transports & Logistics

Experts in the efficient movement and storage of goods, covering procurement, inventory management, distribution, warehousing, transportation, and risk management

Simon Contreras

Simon Contreras

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon).

Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex data into business outcomes.

Shapes future leaders as guest lecturer at University of Geneva and HEG, combining real-world expertise with academic insights to remain at technology's forefront.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon). Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex da... Show more

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube is the co-founder of VT Business Consultants, a Johannesburg based firm that specialises in providing tailor made operational and financial solutions to SME’s.

A holder of a Bsc. Production Management with a post graduate qualification in Project Management, Tombozi has worked in the Logistics sector for BP Global and has extensive experience in the manufacturing sector where she peaked as Technical Lead.

Tombozi’s specialty is Product Strategy where she has niched in helping female founders navigate from product idea to market.
Business Development projects at which she has worked on include:-
Mentor: Sasol Women in Mining (South Africa-2023)
Mentor: Groupe SOS’ Oribi AfriFOODlinks (South Africa-2024)
Coach: Barrick Lumwana Business Accelerator (Zambia-2024)
Mentor:OceanHub Series 5 Business Accelarator (South Africa/Kenya-2024)

Tombozi was also a speaker at:-
The Global Mentorship Conference(2023)
African Leadership University’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Capability Lab on Startup Market Research (2024)

Tombozi is also an author of a semi-autobiographical book about the socio-economic struggles of African women.The Confident Comeback has sparked conversations that have seen her featured on several talk radio shows and news outlets such as eNCA news.

Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube is the co-founder of VT Business Consultants, a Johannesburg based firm that specialises in providing tailor made operational and financial solutions to SME’s. A holder of a Bsc. Production Management with a post graduate quali... Show more

Oleksandr Kondratiuk

Oleksandr Kondratiuk

Dr. Oleksandr Kondratiuk is a seasoned technical leader with two decades in Software Development and Machine Learning, transitioning from Software Engineer to CTO across diverse enterprises and startups.
With an MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Kondratiuk combines academic rigour with hands-on innovation. His impactful contributions span various domains: Strategic Procurement, FinTech, Automotive, Mobility, and Cybersecurity.
Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Dr. Kondratiuk excels in efficient project delivery, process optimisation, building high-performance teams and startups. Fluent in four+ languages and experienced in three European countries, his global perspective enriches collaborations.

Dr. Oleksandr Kondratiuk is a seasoned technical leader with two decades in Software Development and Machine Learning, transitioning from Software Engineer to CTO across diverse enterprises and startups. With an MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in ... Show more

Ash Banaszek

Ash Banaszek

Ash Banaszek is a passionate and outspoken UX advocate at Valorem Reply with over a decade of experience in the field. Ash holds a masters of science in information science from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO and returns to occasionally guest lecture in human factors and human-computer interaction courses. Ash has a passion for teaching and getting folks to that "ah-hah" moment about UX. As an avid proponent of creating technology people want to use, Ash's eternal quest is to destroy technology that gets people so frustrated that they want to chuck it out of a window. Outside of righting tech wrongs, Ash is an award-winning Toastmaster and uses public speaking experience to infuse humor and thought-provoking questions into talks. You can follow Ash at linkedin.com/in/ashmb or ux-ash.com

Ash Banaszek is a passionate and outspoken UX advocate at Valorem Reply with over a decade of experience in the field. Ash holds a masters of science in information science from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO and returns t... Show more

Philippe Morisseau

Philippe Morisseau

Co-manager of the Microsoft center of excellence in the Atlantic community of onepoint, I coordinate a team of specialists on Microsoft technologies but not only...

We bring our expertise and support to our clients on the following topics:
- DevOps with Azure DevOps,
- Cloud with Azure,
- Modern Workspace with Microsoft 365,
- Data.

We also design and produce innovative application solutions around the cloud, DevOps, collaboration and data.

With more than 15 years of experience, myself, I bring my knowledge on:
- the Azure Cloud architecture,
- FinOps Azure expertise,
- DevOps expertise,
- Data architecture (ETL, Datahub),
- the design and development of heavy client and web .net applications,
- the agility,
- lean IT/Software Development and
- operation of OnPremise infrastructure.

I share my knowledge through:
- various training courses around the Azure cloud and DevOps,
- my blog https://pmorisseau.ineaweb.net/

Finally, i'm very proud to be recognized by Microsoft as a MVP (Most Valuable Professional).

Co-manager of the Microsoft center of excellence in the Atlantic community of onepoint, I coordinate a team of specialists on Microsoft technologies but not only... We bring our expertise and support to our clients on the following topics: - DevO... Show more

Echezonachi Ndeokwelu

Echezonachi Ndeokwelu

Hi, I'm Eche.

Hi, I'm Eche. Show more

Martijn van Kempen

Martijn van Kempen

Software Architect at Vanderlande | Driving cloud-native adoption | Building scalable, reusable architectures | Passionate about innovation and efficiency in logistics automation.

Software Architect at Vanderlande | Driving cloud-native adoption | Building scalable, reusable architectures | Passionate about innovation and efficiency in logistics automation. Show more

Matheus Guimaraes

Matheus Guimaraes

Matheus Guimaraes, aka codingmatheus, began his career over 21 years ago as junior video game programmer when C/C++ still ruled the world and HTML was just an extra credit class. From junior developer to CTO and everything else in between, he remains very passionate about the role that technology plays in bridging the present with all the possibilities for our future.

Matheus Guimaraes, aka codingmatheus, began his career over 21 years ago as junior video game programmer when C/C++ still ruled the world and HTML was just an extra credit class. From junior developer to CTO and everything else in between, he remains... Show more

Josh Garverick

Josh Garverick

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several online courses, Microsoft MVP Josh Garverick is a seasoned IT professional with more than 15 years’ enterprise experience working in several large industry verticals (finance, healthcare, transportation, logistics, retail/consumer products, oil & gas, insurance). He specializes in Digital Transformation as well as Application Lifecycle Management and is currently involved in enterprise cloud adoption projects. When not geeking out over technology and architecture frameworks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several onl... Show more

Nadine Farah

Nadine Farah

Nadine Farah leads developer initiatives, focused on companies who are at the seed to series C stage. She's passionate about bridging engineering, product & marketing to help drive product adoption. She previously led Onehouse & Rockset's developer initiatives, focusing on building technical content to drive developer adoption.

Nadine Farah leads developer initiatives, focused on companies who are at the seed to series C stage. She's passionate about bridging engineering, product & marketing to help drive product adoption. She previously led Onehouse & Rockset's developer i... Show more

Steve Hughes

Steve Hughes

Steve focuses on technical training, patterns and practice development, industry thought leadership, and technical communities. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a focus on Microsoft Fabric. Steve has had ALS since 2021. This has put him in a unique position to talk about accessibility in the workplace. He has been working with technology for over 20 years with much of that time spent on creating business intelligence solutions and helping customers implement leading BI and cloud solutions. He is passionate about using data effectively and helping customers understand that data is valuable and profitable. Steve and his daughter, Kristyna, post regularly about Power BI, data engineering, and workplace enablement at their blog at http://www.dataonwheels.com.

Steve focuses on technical training, patterns and practice development, industry thought leadership, and technical communities. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a focus on Microsoft Fabric. Steve has had ALS since 2021. This has put him in a ... Show more

Nikhil Kassetty

Nikhil Kassetty

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Kassetty has been instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user experiences across financial services.

With a good foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Nikhil has designed and implemented intelligent systems that leverage data insights to drive automation, improve decision-making, and personalize user experiences. His expertise extends to creating predictive models, enhancing fraud detection systems, and optimizing operations with AI-driven analytics.

Also, his proficiency in cloud technologies, system architecture, and data-driven applications enables him to tackle complex challenges and pioneer innovations in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Nikhil Kassetty is passionate about harnessing technology to create transformative solutions that shape the future of financial services.

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Ka... Show more

Julia Førde

Julia Førde

Experienced professional specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing within the Microsoft ecosystem with 5 years experience .

Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, particularly drawn to the capabilities of Azure Databricks. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of seamlessly transitioning between data engineering and architect roles in various projects. This experience has equipped me with a versatile skill set, allowing me to contribute effectively to crafting end-to-end solutions. With a background in collaborative consulting roles across sectors, I bring a pragmatic approach to solving problems and driving success.

Experienced professional specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing within the Microsoft ecosystem with 5 years experience . Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, particularly drawn to the cap... Show more

Erik Pronk

Erik Pronk

Erik Pronk is a passionate software engineer that has been working in IT since 2001. During this period he has gained a lot of experience in a variety of technologies, roles, development environments and market segments. His main focus is on implementing enterprise solutions in an agile way. In his spare time, Erik loves to run and experiment with VR and domotics. Erik works at JDriven where he shares his passion and drive with other colleagues.

Erik Pronk is a passionate software engineer that has been working in IT since 2001. During this period he has gained a lot of experience in a variety of technologies, roles, development environments and market segments. His main focus is on implemen... Show more

Intikhab Alam Khan

Intikhab Alam Khan

Intikhab Alam Khan, a seasoned Certified Cloud Consultant with 18 years of invaluable experience, has left an indelible mark at Telstra, Airbus, Ministry of Labor Saudi Arabia, Dubai Customs, and CMA CGM. Renowned for his pioneering role in cloud strategy, he led the creation of a groundbreaking pharmaceutical-specific landing zone on Azure, reshaping the landscape for the healthcare industry. From implementing CMMS at Airbus to successful upgrade projects at Dubai Customs, Intikhab's strategic leadership and technical prowess have been pivotal. Focused on infrastructure deployment automation, his innovative approach has consistently transformed organizations. Join Intikhab on a transformative journey into the heart of Azure Landing Zones, where his wealth of experience converges with a pioneering spirit to unveil principles and best practices, elevating cloud strategies for enterprises of all scales.

Intikhab Alam Khan, a seasoned Certified Cloud Consultant with 18 years of invaluable experience, has left an indelible mark at Telstra, Airbus, Ministry of Labor Saudi Arabia, Dubai Customs, and CMA CGM. Renowned for his pioneering role in cloud str... Show more

Eugene Chang

Eugene Chang

Eugene Chang is the embodiment of elegance and persuasive expertise in the forensic engineering landscape, akin to the Sherlock Holmes of this domain. With an illustrious 18-year career as a serial entrepreneur, he has pioneered groundbreaking ventures in construction, blockchain, and drone technology. Eugene's academic credentials are equally impressive, boasting an MBA from UIC, a Master of Science, and dual degrees in Law and Civil Engineering from Taiwan University.

Eugene Chang is the embodiment of elegance and persuasive expertise in the forensic engineering landscape, akin to the Sherlock Holmes of this domain. With an illustrious 18-year career as a serial entrepreneur, he has pioneered groundbreaking ventur... Show more

Mark Stoodley

Mark Stoodley

Mark joined the IBM Markham lab in 2002 after graduating from the University of Toronto with a Ph.D. focusing on computer architecture and compiler optimization. He spent his entire IBM career in the Runtime Technologies (formerly Java Technology Center) team developing, testing, servicing, and architecting Just-In-Time (JIT) compilers. Mark led the J9 Java Virtual Machine team through the effort to significantly refactor and then to contribute millions of lines of J9 source code to two open projects : Eclipse OMR and Eclipse OpenJ9. Following this successful effort, he became the Chief Architect for Java at IBM, leading a global team that builds, innovates in, and services the IBM Semeru Runtime (JDK) for thousands of Java-based products and cloud services used by developers and small, medium, large, and huge companies spanning all sectors of the IT industry.

Mark joined the IBM Markham lab in 2002 after graduating from the University of Toronto with a Ph.D. focusing on computer architecture and compiler optimization. He spent his entire IBM career in the Runtime Technologies (formerly Java Technology Cen... Show more

Monica Bagga

Monica Bagga

Monica has worked with several Industries including Financial Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Retail, Health care, Oil and Gas as well as Enterprise Software.
Monica is a computer technology and data enthusiast that is always looking for innovative way to solve problems.
13 years of IT exp with 4 yrs. of architecture engagements to design & deliver Microsoft on Premise and Cloud based solutions. She has successfully helped clients in architecting and implementing both cloud computing and on-premises I&D solutions.
Monica has a successful track record of building strong relationship with technical and non-technical stakeholders at multiple levels.
She has been involved throughout the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering, designing, building, testing and deployment to production.
Having worked at one of Europe’s biggest and fastest growing value & discount retailer she was involved in projects where she shared data insights, provided faster reporting and demonstrated key performance indicators that allowed the organisation grow from 400 to 850+ stores.

Monica has worked with several Industries including Financial Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Retail, Health care, Oil and Gas as well as Enterprise Software. Monica is a computer technology and data enthusiast that is always looking... Show more

Kelly Morrison

Kelly Morrison

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a monthly column for "Digital Output" magazine under the pen name "Armand Tarantino". He is currently employed as a solutions architect at CGI.

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a... Show more

Nataliia Petryshak

Nataliia Petryshak

Nataliia Petryshak is an experienced Product Manager and Business Analyst with over 13 years of experience across diverse industries, including IT product development, SME banking, and financial analysis. Her adaptable approach has allowed her to excel in various project phases, from initial concept to successful launch, in both startup and corporate environments. Has BA resource management and educational initiatives leadership experience. Currently pursuing an MBA in Technology Management (TUHH, Hamburg, Germany), Nataliia is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing, and driving innovation across different domains.

I am a true detective at heart, with a passion for uncovering real needs and solving complex problems. As a trainer, lecturer, and mentor, I’ve shared my expertise in Business Analysis and Product Management, supporting Women in Tech globally and mentoring Ukrainian scientists through the Seeds of Bravery project.

In my professional life, I try to focus on sustainable leadership,ethical innovation and AI, demonstrating how technology can be leveraged responsibly to deliver real-world, impactful solutions.

Nataliia Petryshak is an experienced Product Manager and Business Analyst with over 13 years of experience across diverse industries, including IT product development, SME banking, and financial analysis. Her adaptable approach has allowed her to exc... Show more

Mike Chisholm

Mike Chisholm

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his career, Mike has generated nearly a billion dollars in enterprise value, showcasing his exceptional impact on business performance.

Mike is Founder and CEO of Chisholm Consulting Group Inc. www.chisholmconsultinggroup.com and has spent decades helping boards, executives, and business owners navigate complex challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Mike’s areas of expertise include:
-Mergers and Acquisitions
-Turnarounds
-Due diligence
-Growth strategy development

With a robust background that includes senior leadership roles in logistics, supply chain optimization, and corporate development, Mike combines hands-on operational experience with sharp strategic insight.

In addition to consulting, Mike shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and writing for the most widely read publication that bridges the gap between academic research and business practice (Harvard Business Review), offering thought leadership on a wide range of topics including self-advocacy in the corporate world to professional global logistics trends and transformative business strategies.

Mike’s approach is defined by decisive action, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting value for stakeholders. Whether architecting bold growth strategies or tackling operational challenges head-on, Mike Chisholm stands as a trusted partner in driving success and shaping the future of businesses worldwide.

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his ca... Show more

Enzo Conty

Enzo Conty

Enzo Conty currently serves as the CTO of Ezymob, applying his extensive skills as a Sr. Mobile SWE honed over seven years of freelancing. Renowned for his expertise in Flutter, he has developed numerous innovative applications exploring new platforms such as Steam Deck, embeddable systems, drink distributors and even Steam games.
Enzo also enriches the tech community by organizing the GDG Bordeaux and Flutter Meetup Group Bordeaux.

Enzo Conty currently serves as the CTO of Ezymob, applying his extensive skills as a Sr. Mobile SWE honed over seven years of freelancing. Renowned for his expertise in Flutter, he has developed numerous innovative applications exploring new platform... Show more

Corey Roth

Corey Roth

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

Nilesh Charankar

Nilesh Charankar

With over 18 years of experience in the IT software industry as a Technology Leader, I am an dedicated to spearheading digital transformation initiatives using cutting-edge technologies like AI, microservices ,APIs and .net. My role has involved driving impactful projects for major corporations, focusing on developing transformative software solutions primarily in the sectors of B2B banking, media, and healthcare.

With over 18 years of experience in the IT software industry as a Technology Leader, I am an dedicated to spearheading digital transformation initiatives using cutting-edge technologies like AI, microservices ,APIs and .net. My role has involved dr... Show more

Tony Qin

Tony Qin

Tony Qin is Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Eva AI (foreva.ai), building voice AI agentic systems to supercharge business operations. Previously, he was Principal Scientist at Lyft Rideshare Labs and Director of the Decision Intelligence group at DiDi AI Labs, spearheaded the development of reinforcement learning (RL) for rideshare marketplace optimization. Tony received his Ph.D. in Operations Research from Columbia University. He is Associate Editor of the ACM Journal on Autonomous Transportation Systems. He has served as Area Chair/Senior PC of KDD, AAAI, and ECML-PKDD, and a referee of top journals.  He is an INFORMS Senior Member, a Franz Edelman Award Finalist and Laureate in 2023 and received the INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in Operations Research Practice in 2019.

Tony Qin is Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Eva AI (foreva.ai), building voice AI agentic systems to supercharge business operations. Previously, he was Principal Scientist at Lyft Rideshare Labs and Director of the Decision Intelligence group at D... Show more

Harsh Nilesh Pathak

Harsh Nilesh Pathak

I am an AI researcher, lecturer, and tech lead at GoDaddy, driving enterprise-ready generative AI solutions. With over 10 years of ML/DL experience, I have developed more than 30 workflows, including both LLM and Agentic workflows. Additionally, I’ve published 25+ papers and built projects that generate millions in enterprise value.

I am an AI researcher, lecturer, and tech lead at GoDaddy, driving enterprise-ready generative AI solutions. With over 10 years of ML/DL experience, I have developed more than 30 workflows, including both LLM and Agentic workflows. Additionally, I’ve... Show more

Abhijeet Chaudhuri

Abhijeet Chaudhuri

I am an infrastructure enthusiast with a strong foundation in Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, and Terraform, driven by a passion for creating impactful solutions that enhance efficiency and scalability.
I enjoy exploring innovative technologies and collaborating with like-minded professionals.

Let’s connect and share insights about the ever-evolving tech landscape!!

I am an infrastructure enthusiast with a strong foundation in Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, and Terraform, driven by a passion for creating impactful solutions that enhance efficiency and scalability. I enjoy exploring innovative technologies an... Show more

Suvrakamal Das

Suvrakamal Das

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

Ben Gamble

Ben Gamble

A long builder of AI powered games, simulations, and collaborative user experiences, Ben has previously built a global logistics company, Large scale online games and Augmented reality apps. Ben currently works to make fast data and AI a reality for everyone.

A long builder of AI powered games, simulations, and collaborative user experiences, Ben has previously built a global logistics company, Large scale online games and Augmented reality apps. Ben currently works to make fast data and AI a reality for ... Show more

Ram Gopinathan

Ram Gopinathan

Developer turned platform engineer primarily focused on edge computing

Developer turned platform engineer primarily focused on edge computing Show more

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