I am an IT Director working at the intersection of enterprise delivery and applied AI research. My focus is building practical, repeatable ways to use GenAI safely and effectively in large, regulated organizations - especially where legacy systems, complex architectures, and high stakes reliability are the norm. My talks translate research into patterns teams can adopt: AI-assisted reverse engineering and documentation, modernization risk reduction, human-in-the-loop quality gates, and measurement frameworks that keep projects honest. I enjoy speaking for community colleges, meetups, conferences, podcasts, and public forums. Audience members leave with clear mental models, actionable steps, and a realistic view of what works (and what does not) in production.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankurkalohia/
EPAM Blog - https://www.epam.com/insights/blogs/mainframe-modernization-roi-a-cost-focused-guide-for-businesses
EPAM Solutions Hub -
https://solutionshub.epam.com/blog/post/cobol-code
Papers indexed at SSRN as below
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6055934 - Leveraging Generative AI for Extracting Business Requirements from Legacy COBOL and PL/I Code
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6055954 - Transitional-State Architectures for Hybrid Mainframe-Cloud Modernization with AI-Derived Code Intelligence

I am an IT Director working at the intersection of enterprise delivery and applied AI research. My focus is building practical, repeatable ways to use GenAI safely and effectively in large, regulated organizations - especially where legacy systems, c... Show more

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

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

Pam DeGraffenreid is a leader in the Knoxville M365 User Group and Knoxville M365 Community Days, Microsoft MVP, and Solution Architect with experience in M365 & Power Platform. Her focus is creating efficient, sustainable solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 no-code capabilities. She’s passionate about helping other developers work smarter by improving their processes and practices.

Pam DeGraffenreid is a leader in the Knoxville M365 User Group and Knoxville M365 Community Days, Microsoft MVP, and Solution Architect with experience in M365 & Power Platform. Her focus is creating efficient, sustainable solutions leveraging Micros... Show more

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

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

As a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, I work every day to transform business objectives into innovative technological solutions. I am a cloud enthusiast dedicated to leveraging modern tools to solve complex needs, specializing in the design of hybrid cloud architectures and the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to build scalable, resilient systems. I am passionate about understanding the intersection between technology and business strategy to drive growth

As a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, I work every day to transform business objectives into innovative technological solutions. I am a cloud enthusiast dedicated to leveraging modern tools to solve complex needs, specializing in the design of h... Show more

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI.

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI. Show more

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

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

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

Mentor at Primus Data

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James Hurtado is a Software Automation Engineer with experience building backend systems, automation tooling, and AI-driven workflows. As a GitHub Campus Expert, he has delivered talks and workshops on Git, GitHub, Copilot, AI, and modern developer tools across multiple cities and university communitiesu. He’s also the creator of @the.james.dev, where he shares accessible programming and AI content for thousands of learners.

Most of the time, you’ll find James building tools, supporting communities, or teaching developers how to take their first steps into GitHub, automation, and AI-assisted development.

James Hurtado is a Software Automation Engineer with experience building backend systems, automation tooling, and AI-driven workflows. As a GitHub Campus Expert, he has delivered talks and workshops on Git, GitHub, Copilot, AI, and modern developer t... Show more

Bonjour, moi c’est Halima. Je suis experte en données spatiales et systèmes d’information géographique (SIG), avec plusieurs années d’expérience dans le développement et l’analyse de données.

Au cours de mon parcours, j’ai travaillé comme développeuse et analyste data, ce qui m’a permis de concevoir des solutions SIG concrètes, de l’architecture des bases de données à la visualisation interactive et aux pipelines de traitement des données.

Je suis passionnée par le potentiel des données spatiales pour comprendre, simuler et modéliser le monde réel, et j’aime partager cette expertise avec la communauté afin d’inspirer de nouvelles approches et solutions.

Bonjour, moi c’est Halima. Je suis experte en données spatiales et systèmes d’information géographique (SIG), avec plusieurs années d’expérience dans le développement et l’analyse de données. Au cours de mon parcours, j’ai travaillé comme développ... Show more

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across diverse industries such as fintech, e-commerce, web 3, and logistics, delivering robust, scalable solutions for startups and established companies alike.

Beyond code, Shamsudeen is passionate about knowledge sharing and mentorship. He has served as a mentor with the Andela Learning Community and the Google Africa Developer Scholarship, where he supported aspiring developers on their learning journeys. He enjoys writing articles and technical tutorials that break down complex mobile development concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across ... Show more

Mukul Kumar Gaur is a senior technology and product engineering leader with over 16 years of experience driving large-scale innovation across airline retailing, air travel distribution, transportation, hospitality, payments, security, and telecommunications domains. He currently serves as Senior Principal – Product Engineering at Accelya US Inc., where he leads the delivery of IATA NDC-compliant airline retailing and servicing solutions for major global carriers.
Mukul is recognized for his deep expertise in airline retailing, distribution, and Passenger Service Systems (PSS), with hands-on experience designing and modernizing ATPCO-based shopping, pricing, ticketing, and ancillary services platforms. His work spans end-to-end airline workflows, including PNRs, inventory, schedules, seat maps, interline servicing, and electronic miscellaneous documents (EMDs). He has extensive integration experience with leading GDS platforms such as Galileo, Worldspan, Apollo, Travelport Universal API, and legacy airline systems, including Astral PSS.
A rare blend of technical architecture, functional leadership, and product strategy, Mukul has led complex modernization initiatives that enable airlines to transition from legacy distribution models to next-generation retailing at scale. He has spearheaded high-impact initiatives such as Cache Shopping, Anchored Search, Price-by-Passenger, and enhanced baggage retailing capabilities adopted by major airlines, including American Airlines, Lufthansa Group, Qantas, and Aer Lingus. His leadership has contributed to significant performance gains, faster time-to-market, and substantial infrastructure cost reductions.
Mukul is also a trusted industry thought leader, actively representing his organization in IATA working groups and contributing to the evolution of global standards such as NDC, One Order, and airline servicing frameworks. He collaborates closely with executive leadership, product teams, and airline stakeholders to align technology roadmaps with strategic business objectives, ensuring scalable, interoperable, and future-ready solutions.
With a strong foundation in C, C++, TPF, SQL, XML, EDIFACT, and enterprise integration architectures, combined with deep Agile delivery experience, Mukul is widely regarded as a key driver of innovation in global airline retailing. His career reflects sustained leadership, industry impact, and a consistent record of delivering mission-critical systems for some of the world’s largest travel and financial services organizations.

Mukul Kumar Gaur is a senior technology and product engineering leader with over 16 years of experience driving large-scale innovation across airline retailing, air travel distribution, transportation, hospitality, payments, security, and telecommuni... Show more

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

Harshavardhan Malla is an Information Systems Security Engineer at the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), supporting the security, reliability, and compliance of mission-critical government IT systems. His work focuses on infrastructure hardening, vulnerability remediation, and operational security across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-adjacent environments.

He regularly works with established security and regulatory frameworks such as NIST and CJIS, ensuring systems meet mandated standards while remaining stable and maintainable. His interests include secure system design, compliance automation, and improving the long-term resilience of public-sector technology platforms.

In addition to his public-sector role, Harshavardhan is a 3× Co-Founder, including Digitailor, an AI-powered career optimization platform.

Harshavardhan Malla is an Information Systems Security Engineer at the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), supporting the security, reliability, and compliance of mission-critical government IT systems. His work focuses on infrastructure har... Show more

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

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

Executiva com sólida experiência em transformação digital, agilidade organizacional e gestão de produtos e projetos, atuando em empresas de médio e grande porte nos segmentos de tecnologia, educação e serviços. Possui visão integrada de negócios e tecnologia, com forte capacidade de conectar estratégia, stakeholders e times técnicos. Especialista em metodologias ágeis, governança, inovação e desenvolvimento de equipes multidisciplinares, alia sólida formação acadêmica — com Mestrado em Ciência da Computação e especializações em gestão de pessoas e coaching — a uma atuação focada em resultados, eficiência operacional e liderança de alta performance.

Executiva com sólida experiência em transformação digital, agilidade organizacional e gestão de produtos e projetos, atuando em empresas de médio e grande porte nos segmentos de tecnologia, educação e serviços. Possui visão integrada de negócios e te... Show more

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

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

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Consultant for 4 years. With more than 8 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance operations.

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Consultant for 4 years. With more than 8 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance o... 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

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

Hello everyone, my name is Sophia Solomon and I am a Developer Advocate at Elastic.

Hello everyone, my name is Sophia Solomon and I am a Developer Advocate at Elastic. Show more

Starting as a Python programmer, I chose to transition into a Scrum Master role—driven by my passion for active listening and cultivating human connections—before specializing as an Agile Coach, with a laser focus on OKRs as a Global Partner at OKRs.com.

Partnering with organizations, I foster agile mindsets to stay ahead of the curve and unlock untapped potential. Drawing on my Agile Coaching expertise, I guide teams to simplify complexity and deliver meaningful results through tailored practices. With OKRs.com, I empower leaders to turn strategy into actionable goals, amplifying focus, alignment, and transparency across their teams.

My mission? To build workplaces where people flourish and companies hit the mark—combining purpose, progress, and performance.

Starting as a Python programmer, I chose to transition into a Scrum Master role—driven by my passion for active listening and cultivating human connections—before specializing as an Agile Coach, with a laser focus on OKRs as a Global Partner at OKRs.... Show more

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision.

Brad is on a mission to deliver the highest standards to his clients. He approaches every project with a determination to find solutions and leave no challenge unmet. With his sharp mind and focus, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology.

But don't let Brad's relentless pursuit of perfection fool you, he's also got a playful side. In his off-hours, you'll find him indulging his creative side with intricate woodworking projects or revving the engine of his beloved Datsun 260z. Whether he's tackling a new project or sharing a laugh with friends, Brad always makes time for a good time.

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision. Brad is... Show more

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI training infrastructure. His technical expertise spans heterogeneous device scheduling (GPU/NPU/RDMA/NUMA-aware) and distributed task scheduling, with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing scheduling performance, resource isolation, topology-aware placement, and scalability for production AI clusters at scale.

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI t... Show more

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying machine learning models for clustering, classification, and anomaly detection. Skilled in cloud-based data engineering on AWS and Azure, Chirag has developed robust data pipelines and security frameworks, contributing to cloud infrastructure cost savings, improving efficiency of data pipelines and also improved security posture of the data workflows.
Currently, as a Member of the Technical Staff at Nutanix, Chirag leads data strategy initiatives, achieving notable success with $10 million in cost savings through data center consolidation and automation. His work in enhancing data workflows, developing ML models for product security, and leveraging neural networks has enhanced hardware recommendations and security analysis by up to 20%. Chirag’s previous roles include impactful work at Secureapp Technologies and Santander Bank, where he focused on statistical analytics, fraud detection, and credit risk reporting for consumer finance products, improving reporting times by two weeks and increasing customer engagement by 15% during peak seasons.
Chirag holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mumbai University. His certifications and technical skills include AWS Security Specialty, SQL, Python, and expertise in data visualization with Tableau, making him a versatile professional equipped to drive innovation in data engineering and cloud security.

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying ma... Show more

Michelle is a Design Advocate at zeroheight and has worn several hats throughout her UX career. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a toolkit to adapt her design work to various contexts and challenges. She co-hosts a few podcasts including UX IRL, Design Systems WTF, and Design Systems: Beyond the Button. Additionally, she offers career coaching, helping underrepresented and marginalized community members navigate their careers in tech. Michelle lives in Oakland, California, where she advocates for tree equity in the city.

Michelle is a Design Advocate at zeroheight and has worn several hats throughout her UX career. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a toolkit to adapt her design work to various contexts and challenges. She co-hosts a few podcasts includin... Show more

Frank Boucher, was born on the French side of this wide Canadian country. Passionate about the AI , Cloud computing, and .NET he is seeking to learn from other and share his knowledge. His goal is to make it easier for others to leverage the power of the technologies in their business and projects.

Frank's dedication to sharing knowledge is evident through his "Cloud 5 minutes" YouTube channel, where he simplifies complex cloud concepts into bite-sized, accessible content. His contributions have not gone unnoticed, as he's a four-time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft Azure MVP award, solidifying his status as a leading voice in the cloud computing sphere.

He is a .NET - DevOps - Integrator that love creating tools and contributing to open-source projects, and will use videos to shares all the goodness he finds.

Frank Boucher, was born on the French side of this wide Canadian country. Passionate about the AI , Cloud computing, and .NET he is seeking to learn from other and share his knowledge. His goal is to make it easier for others to leverage the power of... Show more

Hendrik Ebbers is the founder of Open Elements. He is a Java champion, a member of JSR expert groups and a JavaOne rockstar.

Hendrik is a member of the Eclipse JakartaEE working group (WG) and the Eclipse Adoptium WG. In addition, Hendrik Ebbers is a member of the Board of Directors of the Eclipse Foundation.

At Linux Foundation Hendrik is leading the Hiero project, that is the base of Hedera, one of the biggest public DLTs. He leads the technical steering committee for the Hiero project and is a member of a Technical Advisory Board of LF. He gave several sessions about decentralized ledger technology at conferences and even lectures about that topic at universities.

Hendrik Ebbers is the founder of Open Elements. He is a Java champion, a member of JSR expert groups and a JavaOne rockstar. Hendrik is a member of the Eclipse JakartaEE working group (WG) and the Eclipse Adoptium WG. In addition, Hendrik Ebbers ... Show more

Raj is a Principal Domain Engineer with over 15 years of experience across startups and large-scale enterprises in eight countries. He specialises in logistics and delivery domains and currently works on large, complex socio‑technical systems where physical operations, legacy platforms, and modern digital products all intersect. Over the years he has become a committed Domain‑Driven Design practitioner, using collaborative modelling and domain storytelling to align business and technology in messy, real‑world contexts.
A visual thinker and communicator, he is known for explaining sophisticated architectural and domain concepts through pop culture analogies, making ideas stick for product managers, engineers, and stakeholders alike. In recent years he has also taken an active role in his organisation’s AI enablement efforts, exploring how AI agents, domain models, and software architecture can reinforce each other rather than compete. His current focus is on turning domain knowledge into first‑class, reusable context for both humans and AI, and on making architecture something teams can actually feel and use, not just read about.

Raj is a Principal Domain Engineer with over 15 years of experience across startups and large-scale enterprises in eight countries. He specialises in logistics and delivery domains and currently works on large, complex socio‑technical systems where p... Show more