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

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

Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data.
He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence.

He is the founder of Factory Cortex — a pragmatic framework that combines machine signals, simple analytics, and human knowledge to expose hidden losses such as micro-stops and throughput instability, and to build intelligence iteratively rather than through large, high-risk transformations.

Founder, The Advisource AB.

Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data. He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence. He is th... Show more

Jim Seebock is a City Councilman in Henderson, Nevada, where he has served for the past three years. He works alongside the mayor and fellow councilmembers to help shape policies and decisions affecting Nevada’s second-largest city, including the historic Water District. Henderson is recognized as one of the safest and most desirable places to live in the country. In addition to his council responsibilities, he also represents the city through the Regional Transportation Commission, the Regional Flood Control board, and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority.

Before serving in elected office, Jim spent more than 30 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. During his law enforcement career, he worked in several assignments, including Patrol Officer, Narcotics Detective, K9 Handler, Patrol Sergeant, K9 Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Counterterrorism Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Sheriff. In 2022, he was promoted to Assistant Sheriff, becoming responsible for all uniformed officers within the department.

Councilman Jim Seebock's experience included overseeing public safety operations, tactical response teams, officer training programs, and counterterrorism initiatives. He supervised training for approximately 5,000 department members and coordinated operations with local, state, and federal agencies. During major incidents, including the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting, he was selected to lead the Department Operations Center responsible for emergency response coordination.

Throughout Jim's career, he earned the Unit Medal of Valor, multiple Meritorious Service Medals, and the Community Service Award. He retired from the department in July 2023 after decades of service.
While continuing his law enforcement career, he earned degrees in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, and Security Studies. He also completed advanced Nevada POST certifications, leadership programs, and specialized investigative training.

Jim Seebock, Councilman, moved to Henderson with his family in 1986 and attended local schools before graduating from high school. After his father passed away during his teenage years, he helped support his family while his mother worked two jobs. He later married his high school sweetheart, and they became parents to twins through embryo adoption. He remains active in church service, volunteer youth coaching, community boards, and charitable support throughout the Henderson area.

Jim Seebock is a City Councilman in Henderson, Nevada, where he has served for the past three years. He works alongside the mayor and fellow councilmembers to help shape policies and decisions affecting Nevada’s second-largest city, including the his... Show more

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Tiffany Vargo, MS, NRP, CP-C, is a dynamic leader in prehospital care, currently serving as the Director of Prehospital Care Operations at Allegheny Health Network. She leads a large team across Canonsburg Ambulance, Prehospital Response, and the AHN EMS Passthrough program. Tiffany's passion for EMS extends beyond traditional roles; she previously served as a MIH supervisor, EMS Supervisor, QA Specialist and board member. She is passionate about provider wellness, education, and quality clinical care. Tiffany holds degrees in Forensic Psychology and Biology and anticipates completing her MBA, reflecting her dedication to advancing prehospital care through a multifaceted approach.

Tiffany Vargo, MS, NRP, CP-C, is a dynamic leader in prehospital care, currently serving as the Director of Prehospital Care Operations at Allegheny Health Network. She leads a large team across Canonsburg Ambulance, Prehospital Response, and the AHN... Show more

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

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

Apurva Misra is a machine learning engineer, speaker, and founder of Sentick, where she helps companies build practical, production-ready AI systems, from AI agents and automation to evaluation and observability.

She holds a Master’s from the University of Waterloo, where her research focused on detecting driver cognitive distraction, with work published in IEEE Access.

Apurva is an O’Reilly instructor and international speaker on agentic AI and AI engineering. Drawing on hands-on experience building production AI systems, she focuses on taking AI from demo to production in ways that are reliable, measurable, and economically viable.

Outside of work, she is learning Spanish and enjoys discovering hidden-gem eateries. Recommendations are always welcome!

Apurva Misra is a machine learning engineer, speaker, and founder of Sentick, where she helps companies build practical, production-ready AI systems, from AI agents and automation to evaluation and observability. She holds a Master’s from the Univ... Show more

Leonid began his career at a large hyperscaler, quickly pivoting into the infrastructure domain to specialize in low-level observability and automation.
He worked for two companies through their NASDAQ IPOs (Yandex, Dropbox) and two post-IPO S&P500 companies (AWS, Datadog). Hyper-growth and efficiency were common themes.

Leonid switched from an IC role to lead and manager. He bootstrapped engineering teams in infrastructure and platform engineering.

Currently, he is a co-founder of a stealth FinOps startup 'Cloud Botanist AI'

Leonid began his career at a large hyperscaler, quickly pivoting into the infrastructure domain to specialize in low-level observability and automation. He worked for two companies through their NASDAQ IPOs (Yandex, Dropbox) and two post-IPO S&P500 ... Show more

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundation in engineering and mathematical sciences and extensive international research experience, his work emphasizes the development of rigorous theoretical models together with practical design and implementation methodologies that translate advanced analytical concepts into real-world impact. His collaborations with international research teams span diverse application domains—including transportation systems, supply chains and logistics, forestry planning, systems engineering, viticulture and enology, and biological applications—where quantitative modeling plays a central role. His core expertise focuses on the formulation and solution of complex combinatorial and industrial optimization problems using mathematical programming and network optimization, supported by hybrid strategies that integrate heuristics and metaheuristics with exact, approximation, and stochastic optimization techniques.

Alongside his optimization research, Dr. Hermes brings a decade of experience in data analysis and data science across both scientific and industrial environments. His work centers on statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to extract actionable and interpretable insights from complex datasets. By combining statistical theory with computational implementation and modern analytical workflows, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects where data-driven methodologies support model validation, system understanding, and strategic decision-making. This integration of theoretical rigor with applied analytics enables him to bridge optimization and data science, delivering robust, evidence-based solutions across diverse application domains.

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundat... Show more

Thomas de Klerk works as a learning consultant and trainer at Info Support, where he spends much of his time helping people make sense of complex technology — including AI.
His background is not purely technical. Early in his career he trained as a teacher at university level, later specialising in Human Resource Development. That combination still shapes how he looks at technology today: not just in terms of what it can do, but how people think, learn and make decisions around it.
His work now sits somewhere between training, facilitation and experimentation. He designs workshops, learning journeys and the occasional escape room to explore how people actually work with tools like AI in practice.
He uses AI himself, daily — which is exactly why he keeps questioning what it does to his own thinking.

Thomas de Klerk works as a learning consultant and trainer at Info Support, where he spends much of his time helping people make sense of complex technology — including AI. His background is not purely technical. Early in his career he trained as a ... Show more

Laura Kester is Requirements Engineer and Product Owner at Info Support.

As a requirements engineer, she bridges the gap between stakeholders and development teams. She is passionate about understanding how processes and systems work and ensuring software solutions truly meet user needs. With her background in Interaction Technology, Laura brings a unique blend of engineering, design, and ethical perspectives to her work.

She loves learning new things and sharing her knowledge and perspectives with others.

Laura Kester is Requirements Engineer and Product Owner at Info Support. As a requirements engineer, she bridges the gap between stakeholders and development teams. She is passionate about understanding how processes and systems work and ensuring ... Show more

Patryk began programming in the late 1990s before formalizing his education in mathematics and computer science. His career has since spanned software engineering, systems administration, technology leadership, and cybersecurity. Today, he is CTOO at Gamma Force, helping organizations approach cybersecurity strategically by aligning security, risk, and technology with business objectives.

Patryk began programming in the late 1990s before formalizing his education in mathematics and computer science. His career has since spanned software engineering, systems administration, technology leadership, and cybersecurity. Today, he is CTOO at... Show more

A graduate of the "Great Deans" program of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), Sam Agdasi has more than 25 years of experience in higher education. His areas of expertise include dual enrollment, career technical education, grant-funded program development, and aligning academic programs with transfer requirements and workforce needs.

A graduate of the "Great Deans" program of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), Sam Agdasi has more than 25 years of experience in higher education. His areas of expertise include dual enrollment, career technical e... Show more

I am a Principal Architect at iSpace with expertise in Cloud Architecture, AI/ML, Serverless Computing, and Enterprise Security, leading the design of scalable and resilient enterprise solutions. I hold the AWS Security Specialty certification and am preparing for the Machine Learning Specialty, with focus areas including semantic search, intelligent content discovery, and AI-driven optimization in serverless systems.

Alongside my technical career, I am a Member of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, and a Mentor with Startup India, where I guide founders and innovators in technology adoption, architecture strategy, and sustainable growth. My work blends deep technical problem solving with leadership, governance, and mentorship, giving me a holistic perspective on how technology drives business and innovation. Passionate about knowledge-sharing, I contribute to developer communities, mentor professionals, and explore the intersection of technology,leadership, and entrepreneurship

I am a Principal Architect at iSpace with expertise in Cloud Architecture, AI/ML, Serverless Computing, and Enterprise Security, leading the design of scalable and resilient enterprise solutions. I hold the AWS Security Specialty certification and am... Show more

Lakshya Kumar Sinha has embarked on a diverse professional journey marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact.

With a rich background spanning roles in business and marketing strategy, leadership in non-profit organizations, graphic and UI/UX design, and social media marketing. Lakshya embodies a well-rounded approach to life and learning.
His commitment to innovation, eco-friendly urban transport, and a continuous drive to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

Moreover, his skills in public speaking and presentation add a unique dimension to his multifaceted skill set, enabling effective communication and collaboration.

Lakshya Kumar Sinha has embarked on a diverse professional journey marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact. With a rich background spanning roles in business and market... Show more

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering.

His research on deploying deep learning for automated radiology reports was published in the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) and earned Best Presenter Award at NexSymp 2025 in Malaysia. Beyond government work, he founded SheerFit, an AI-powered wellness platform serving users across communities.

David's work focuses on building production AI systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments, not just in labs. He's passionate about honest conversations about what it really takes to deploy AI in the real world: the failures, the compromises, and the unglamorous solutions that actually ship.

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering. His research on deployi... Show more

Lisa Glenn helps large, complex organizations reduce risk for major IT initiatives by diagnosing how work actually happens, across people, systems, handoffs, and data. She's led discovery, delivery, launch readiness, and recovery efforts across Fortune 500 environments including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Alaska Airlines, bridging business and IT when clarity matters most.

Lisa Glenn helps large, complex organizations reduce risk for major IT initiatives by diagnosing how work actually happens, across people, systems, handoffs, and data. She's led discovery, delivery, launch readiness, and recovery efforts across Fortu... Show more

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019.
I’m an Agile Leadership Guide providing education for leadership and organizational development and growth. I’m an Accredited IC Agile instructor, providing Enterprise Agility Coaching and Coaching Agile Transition classes.
I’m a Certified Enterprise and Systemic Agile Coach providing guidance and coaching for the leaders while making awareness about the importance of the whole system, we are part of. I hold different certifications from IC Agile (ICP-CAT, ICP-ENT ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICP-SYS), Agile Change Leadership Institute and Scrum Alliance (CAL 1, CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM)
I'm a regular speaker at conferences such as. Global Agile Reflect, Online Scrum Master Summit, Online Product Tech Summit, Scrum Day Europe, Scrum Day London, Agile Calgary, Product Leadership Europe, XP Benelux, Agile Africa and Agile Prague.

I’m an owner of the Attitude Partnership a company providing Education, Coaching, and Consultancy when required.

I’m developing my own coaching models, called V.A.L.U.E. and B.A.L.A.N.C.E.
When I’m not working, I’m experimenting with the food, biking around Copenhagen, and exploring the world.
Follow me on LinkedIn, or Email Allen – allen@attitudepartnership.com

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019. I’m an Agile Leadership Gui... Show more

Wim Godden has been working with open source technologies since 1997 and has been involved in open source projects such as PHPCompatibility and OpenX.
Next to web development, he's worked with a wide range of technologies (from database clusters to Internet backbone design) and worked a lot on high-scalability projects and on coaching/training web engineers.
He's currently the CTO at one of the leading European locker companies for luggage storage and festivals/concerts.

Wim Godden has been working with open source technologies since 1997 and has been involved in open source projects such as PHPCompatibility and OpenX. Next to web development, he's worked with a wide range of technologies (from database clusters to ... Show more

Being in IT business as a specialist for Linux, Martin Klier has been involved in the administration of Oracle Databases for about twenty years now. The integration of large Oracle-based high-availability solutions (MAA) with RAC and Data Guard were the first challenges. In the last years, he largely moved into performance analysis and tuning of complex systems with dynamically changing load profiles.
Skeptical needs assessments, thorough architecture planning, decent system sizing, critical benchmarking and experienced load-focused system analysis are Martin’s formula to success in avoiding production downtime.
For years now, Martin can be found speaking on topics regarding “Oracle Core, Performance and High Availability” on various national and international conferences, like COLLABROATE (IOUG), Oracle Cloud World, UTOUG, ECO, POUG or DOAG Konferenz.
Martin frequently blogs about recent issues and their solutions at http://www.usn-it.de and is known on BlueSky as @MartinKlierDBA.
Martin works a lot for the community, especially for the German Oracle Database Community “ora2know”, the Linux User Group Mitterteich, is an Oracle ACE Director (Database) and proud member of Symposium42.

Being in IT business as a specialist for Linux, Martin Klier has been involved in the administration of Oracle Databases for about twenty years now. The integration of large Oracle-based high-availability solutions (MAA) with RAC and Data Guard were ... Show more

Erasmo Hernández is a software engineer who has been writing code since 2006, building web products end to end —front-end and back-end— for clients and agencies around the world. He's a speaker at conferences and meetups across Latin America and beyond, and is actively involved as a Devin Regional Ambassador (formerly Windsurf) for Latin America, Resend Insider, and member of the Supabase SupaSquad.

Erasmo Hernández is a software engineer who has been writing code since 2006, building web products end to end —front-end and back-end— for clients and agencies around the world. He's a speaker at conferences and meetups across Latin America and beyo... Show more

Ishan Shah is a Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, event-driven, and cloud-native systems across PayPal, Nordstrom, and Securonix. He has built real-time data platforms, CDC pipelines, inventory and decisioning systems, and high-throughput search and analytics infrastructure.

His work increasingly sits at the intersection of AI and engineering operations, including AI-assisted development workflows, context engineering, agent guardrails, and AI-native reliability patterns. Ishan is especially interested in practical approaches to autonomous software development, AI SRE, incident-response agents, and “AI gardening” — managing context, memory, and entropy in long-running agentic systems.

He mentors teams on reliability, observability, schema governance, and scalable platform design, with deep expertise in Java, Kafka, Debezium, AWS, Redis, Postgres, DynamoDB, and distributed systems.

Ishan Shah is a Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, event-driven, and cloud-native systems across PayPal, Nordstrom, and Securonix. He has built real-time data platforms, CDC pipelines, inventory and d... Show more

Ryoji Kobayashi is a DevOps Engineer in the ADAS Development Department at Subaru Corporation.

He is responsible for the design, development, and operation of on-premises Kubernetes-based AI model development platforms for next-generation EyeSight.

His work focuses on GPU infrastructure, cloud native technologies, and extending AI platforms from model development to edge deployment.

Ryoji Kobayashi is a DevOps Engineer in the ADAS Development Department at Subaru Corporation. He is responsible for the design, development, and operation of on-premises Kubernetes-based AI model development platforms for next-generation EyeSight... Show more

Hi, I'm Boris. I’ve been passionate about software engineering for over 17 years. Throughout my career, my path has taken me across diverse domains: from building widely used mobile applications to working closely with embedded systems and advanced automotive technologies. Today, I'm based in Munich, working as a Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer at Mapbox, where I architect complex navigation solutions for leading global car manufacturers.

My professional journey is driven by the challenge of bridging the gap between raw hardware signals and seamless user experiences. A significant milestone for me was my time at Jaguar Land Rover, where I served as the Lead Mobile Developer for their vehicle remote control platform. I also spent time pushing the boundaries of mobile tech as a core engineer on the Mapbox Vision SDK, developing real-time computer vision systems for edge computing—a project recognized for its technical excellence by the Qualcomm Developer Network. While my past projects heavily involved machine learning and computer vision, my core focus today lies in conquering the architectural challenges of Android Automotive OS (AAOS).

My technical foundation is rooted in a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Informatics. In my day-to-day practice, I leverage Kotlin, C++, and robust Android architectures to build high-performance, hardware-integrated systems. Ultimately, I believe that truly great automotive products are born when we translate noisy, complex vehicle data into a reliable and inspiring experience for the person behind the wheel.

Hi, I'm Boris. I’ve been passionate about software engineering for over 17 years. Throughout my career, my path has taken me across diverse domains: from building widely used mobile applications to working closely with embedded systems and advanced a... Show more

Doug Dobrzynski is a PHP annd DevOps Engineer, focused on modernizing infrastructure and elevating developer experience. He specializes in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native tooling, leveraging technologies like Docker, Xdebug, Postgres, PHP modernization, AWS infrastructure-as-code, and VS Code. Known for thriving in ambiguity and leading with empathy, he champions psychological safety and mentors teammates through complex challenges.

Beyond technical expertise, Doug actively contributes to the company culture and PRIDE initiatives, helping to build inclusive and collaborative engineering cultures. His journey began in Iowa, earning a degree from Grinnell College and working for Grinnell Web Services.

Passionate about reducing toil, improving security, and enabling faster, safer deployments, Doug brings curiosity, care, and a commitment to continuous improvement to every endeavor. Outside of work, he finds creativity and balance through poetry, drawing, and strength training, using both as tools for mental clarity and personal growth.

Doug Dobrzynski is a PHP annd DevOps Engineer, focused on modernizing infrastructure and elevating developer experience. He specializes in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native tooling, leveraging technologies like Docker, Xdebug, Postgres, PHP moderniz... Show more

I'm a Forward Deployed Engineer and App Engineer working at the intersection of frontend web and iOS development — from self-hosted infrastructure to native Apple ecosystem apps spanning SwiftUI, CarPlay, and PassKit.

As a Cursor Ambassador, I'm deeply embedded in the AI-native development community. I co-organize Café Cursor events in both Kassel and Frankfurt, where developers come together to explore how AI-assisted coding tools are reshaping software engineering. I've led live tool comparisons (Claude Code vs. Cursor vs. ChatGPT), co-presented sessions like "Cursor 101," and stay active in the KI Hub Kassel and AI Connect communities.

As a speaker, I've presented at events including the Claude Code Creator Community Meetup, KI Hub Kassel, and codecentric Frankfurt, sharing practical insights on AI-native iOS development and multi-agent workflows. I'm currently preparing to co-present a CarPlay development workshop at the Arctic Conference 2027 in Finland.
Beyond my consulting work, I'm an independent iOS developer with a portfolio of self-built apps including FuelNow (fuel price comparison with CarPlay support), Chargeasmile (EV charging), and the open-source Swift package PassForge reflecting my hands-on, builder-first approach to engineering.

I'm a Forward Deployed Engineer and App Engineer working at the intersection of frontend web and iOS development — from self-hosted infrastructure to native Apple ecosystem apps spanning SwiftUI, CarPlay, and PassKit. As a Cursor Ambassador, I'm d... Show more

Emmanuel Bonke is a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Mobile Engineer at BasiGo, where he builds mobile products that power electric mobility in Kenya. He has over 5 years of experience building cross-platform Flutter apps for Android, iOS and the web, and also works on backend systems with NestJS/TypeScript, focusing on API design and scalable services.

He previously led engineering at Nobuk Africa. Passionate about software engineering, he is committed to sharing insights and tackling new challenges.

Emmanuel Bonke is a Senior Software Engineer and Lead Mobile Engineer at BasiGo, where he builds mobile products that power electric mobility in Kenya. He has over 5 years of experience building cross-platform Flutter apps for Android, iOS and the we... Show more

Ahmed Nasr is a PhD researcher in maritime cybersecurity at Tallinn University of Technology, working at the intersection of AI agents and maritime open-source intelligence. He designed and built ShipCrawler, an agentic OSINT platform that investigates sanctions-evading vessels from open data, along with the orchestration and evaluation infrastructure that makes its output reproducible. He also founded Oversight, an Estonian cybersecurity consultancy.

Ahmed Nasr is a PhD researcher in maritime cybersecurity at Tallinn University of Technology, working at the intersection of AI agents and maritime open-source intelligence. He designed and built ShipCrawler, an agentic OSINT platform that investigat... Show more

Venugopal Kakarla is a Data Architect and enterprise Supply Chain Data Engineering specialist with over 10 years of experience designing governed, scalable, analytics-ready data platforms on Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and PySpark. Currently a Data Architect at SyrenCloud Technologies, he leads architecture and delivery of global healthcare and MedTech supply chain programs for Johnson & Johnson, spanning sales order, delivery, OTIF, Available To Promise (ATP), supplier quality, vaccine and batch tracking, and executive KPI domains. Across these engagements, he has modernized legacy and Prophecy-generated pipelines into governed Databricks Workflows and Asset Bundles, built curated Silver and Gold data products consumed across analytics and planning, and integrated supply-chain data across North America, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM for a global on-time-in-full delivery program. He has designed reusable data quality, regression testing, and metadata-driven validation frameworks that improved audit readiness and release governance. He has led code reviews, defect triage, and release planning across cross-functional business, QA, platform, and engineering teams. Earlier in his career at Micron Technologies and Mindtree Limited, he built SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI reporting solutions, earning the Best Performance Report Award for delivery quality. He holds Microsoft certifications in Azure Solution Architecture (DP-305), Azure Data Engineering (DP-203), and Azure Development (DP-204). Venugopal's speaking engagements focus on governed lakehouse architecture, regression-assured data product design, and responsible human-in-the-loop machine learning for supply-chain decision systems, sharing practical frameworks for building trust into enterprise data platforms at scale.

Venugopal Kakarla is a Data Architect and enterprise Supply Chain Data Engineering specialist with over 10 years of experience designing governed, scalable, analytics-ready data platforms on Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and PySpark. C... Show more

Syamala is an engineering leader with 17 years of experience across fintech, automotive, and fashion e-commerce. At Zalando, she leads the team that owns the company’s routing platform, a critical, high-traffic system. She focuses on balancing resilience, operational health, sustainable teams, and delivery. She believes scaling is about building systems and teams that make growth sustainable, and shares that work through talks and writing.

Syamala is an engineering leader with 17 years of experience across fintech, automotive, and fashion e-commerce. At Zalando, she leads the team that owns the company’s routing platform, a critical, high-traffic system. She focuses on balancing resili... Show more