Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, AI-driven workload optimization, and building efficient, cross-architecture solutions for complex production environments.

Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate... Show more

Joselyn’s work bridges clinical practice, creative expression, and research, with a focus on serving inner-city communities in Boston, Cambridge, and Brockton. She has facilitated expressive arts programs in hospitals, museums, schools, and nonprofits—using storytelling, visual arts, and poetry to foster connection, voice, and emotional healing. As a national and international speaker, Joselyn has presented on mental health, expressive therapies, and community-based healing across conferences and institutions. She is the author of a published thesis and a debut poetry book, A Voice Written Through Graffiti, which explores narrative as a form of resistance, reflection, and restoration.

In parallel, she leads The Wellness Portfolio, a mental health and consultation space offering expressive arts resources, seasonal toolkits, workshops, and culturally responsive programming for individuals, communities, and organizations. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through voice, visibility, and the stories we choose to tell.

Signature Topics:
Storytelling as a Healing Practice
Creative Arts for Community Wellness
Culturally Responsive Mental Health
Trauma-Informed Expressive Therapy
Empowering Youth through Art & Voice

Joselyn’s work bridges clinical practice, creative expression, and research, with a focus on serving inner-city communities in Boston, Cambridge, and Brockton. She has facilitated expressive arts programs in hospitals, museums, schools, and nonprofit... Show more

Akpaka Collins Chidindu brings extensive hands-on experience in product management, encompassing a wide spectrum of expertise from e-commerce and fintech to mobility and marketplace platforms. He works as Product Manager at Konga, Nigeria’s largest e-commerce platform, where he drives the design and execution of user-centred solutions that reach millions of customers.

Collins also serves as a Lead Mentor at HNG Tech, one of Africa’s largest remote tech internship programmes, where he has guided and coordinated over 10,000 mentors across Product, Design, and Engineering. Through this role, he has supported thousands of emerging professionals in gaining practical product management skills, strategic thinking, and real-world execution experience.

Driven by a passion for building impactful digital products, Collins applies his expertise in product strategy, stakeholder management, documentation, and cross-functional leadership to solve complex challenges. His work emphasises the creation of scalable, inclusive, and high-impact solutions that address real-world problems within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.

As a mentor and product leader, he is committed to developing the next generation of product managers, simplifying complex concepts, and empowering tech professionals to translate innovative ideas into practical, user-centred outcomes.

Akpaka Collins Chidindu brings extensive hands-on experience in product management, encompassing a wide spectrum of expertise from e-commerce and fintech to mobility and marketplace platforms. He works as Product Manager at Konga, Nigeria’s largest e... Show more

Arjun Prabhulal is a Principal Engineer with over 15 years of experience in modernizing and scaling enterprise systems across retail, supply chain, and cloud-native environments. He specializes in transforming legacy platforms into high-availability, cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Arjun leads the modernization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), driving multi-cloud architecture, integration, and automation initiatives to strengthen operational resilience and ensure business continuity. He brings deep expertise in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) within the Google Cloud ecosystem.

Arjun Prabhulal is a Principal Engineer with over 15 years of experience in modernizing and scaling enterprise systems across retail, supply chain, and cloud-native environments. He specializes in transforming legacy platforms into high-availability,... Show more

Awarded the BQF Excellenteer accolade by HRH The Princess Royal at Wembley Stadium in March 2025, and named the Lean Competency System Global Champion 2025, I am passionate about building high-performing cultures where people leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence thrive.

Alongside receiving a Global Recognition Award™ 2025 for outstanding impact in leadership and continuous improvement, I bring over 25 years of hands-on experience leading transformation across industries, including major tenures with Amazon and Royal Mail, proving that when people thrive, performance follows.

As a globally recognised voice in Leadership and Continuous Improvement, I hold elite qualifications including Lean Mastery (MBB), Lean Six Sigma Post-HBO Black Belt (Post-Bachelor’s level – ISO 18404), and Lean Leader (ISO 18404). My leadership philosophy combines CI principles with core role-model behaviours, driving lasting high performance and meaningful cultural change.

I am the author of The Emergence of an Unexpected Leader and Building the Bridge to Inspirational Leadership, and host of the multi-award-nominated Ever-So-Lean Podcast, where I simplify complex CI concepts into actionable insights that inspire and enable real progress.

My frameworks — such as The Bridge to Inspirational Leadership — help leaders engage, inspire, and elevate teams, achieving sustainable results. Whether transforming large-scale operations or coaching individuals, I build environments where people and performance thrive together.

A finalist for Excellence in People Development & Engagement at the Excellence Awards 2025, I’ve developed the Ever-So-Lean Learning Series and Rising Stars™ Programmes, accredited initiatives that equip emerging leaders and change professionals with the mindset, skills, and confidence to drive long-term success.

My passion is unlocking potential, in individuals and organisations alike, removing barriers to success and creating spaces where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to drive meaningful change.

Whether leading transformation, coaching executives, or shaping the next generation of leaders, I bring clarity, energy, and authenticity to every engagement.

If you’re ready to unlock your people’s full potential and build a culture of excellence, let’s talk.

Awarded the BQF Excellenteer accolade by HRH The Princess Royal at Wembley Stadium in March 2025, and named the Lean Competency System Global Champion 2025, I am passionate about building high-performing cultures where people leadership, continuous i... Show more

Shivendu is a Software engineer at Qdrant. He loves search, distributed systems, observability, and AI. He has been building developer tools for the last 3 years and has worked with different startups and institutes like Qdrant, SuperTokens (YC 20), FamPay (YC 19), Inria (Paris), etc.

He lives in Bangalore (India) and loves trying different cuisines and learning about different cultures.

Some of his previous talks can be found at https://talks.kshivendu.dev

Shivendu is a Software engineer at Qdrant. He loves search, distributed systems, observability, and AI. He has been building developer tools for the last 3 years and has worked with different startups and institutes like Qdrant, SuperTokens (YC 20), ... Show more

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership.

Known for transforming complexity into clarity, Jaz mentors emerging product managers and female engineers, helping them lead with confidence and intent. Her work challenges teams to design not just scalable systems, but scalable understanding, building technology that empowers both users and builders.

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership. Known for transform... Show more

Iván Olivares es un software developer y emprendedor apasionado, actualmente Tech Director en Globant dentro del Media & Entertainment AI Studio y construyendo su emprendimiento MediaCreators (una plataforma SaaS para empoderar a los creadores para ser dueños, monetizar y crecer con su comunidad). Con más de 15 años de experiencia, disfruta construir productos digitales explorando el ecosistema JavaScript, la nube y la inteligencia artificial. Comparte sus ideas, artículos y proyectos personales en iolivares.com, donde promueve la innovación y el aprendizaje continuo.

Iván Olivares es un software developer y emprendedor apasionado, actualmente Tech Director en Globant dentro del Media & Entertainment AI Studio y construyendo su emprendimiento MediaCreators (una plataforma SaaS para empoderar a los creadores para s... Show more

A result-driven software engineer with expertise in community building :) // I teach Microsoft technologies - especially cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure and Azure Stack.

A result-driven software engineer with expertise in community building :) // I teach Microsoft technologies - especially cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure and Azure Stack. Show more

Michael John “MJ” Pena is a passionate engineer and business leader who loves Data and AI. He has been working with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning for over a decade and a half. He is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and an active community contributor to emerging data technologies.

He works as the Data and AI Director at Playtime Solutions, an Australian tech consulting company. He uses technology to create new solutions like data warehouses, real-time analytics, and reports. In his previous life, he held many positions, such as CTO, Solutions Architect, and Technical Lead.

MJ is an entrepreneur who co-founded and raised funding for a venture in Cryptocurrency and mobile development. He is adept at stakeholder management, team leadership, and business operations. MJ is a balanced individual who enjoys outdoor activities with his family, such as biking and running. He is always eager to learn new things and share his knowledge with others.

Michael John “MJ” Pena is a passionate engineer and business leader who loves Data and AI. He has been working with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning for over a decade and a h... Show more

As a seasoned AI Product & Startup Strategist with over 20 years in IT and a decade in product management, Rajul Shah is on a mission to help founders, entrepreneurs, and product managers build better products—faster. Leading ProductElements.co, Rajul has empowered over 500 startup founders and product managers to elevate their vision from idea to growth. Through practical tools for Product Validation, Go-to-Market strategies, Pricing Models, and Growth Optimization, ProductElements.co equips innovators with the tools to succeed.

Working with founders and product managers, Rajul is constantly exploring where the world is heading. She delves into how creative minds are envisioning a more sustainable future and encounters numerous stealth startups poised to disrupt economies and reshape various aspects of human life.

As a seasoned AI Product & Startup Strategist with over 20 years in IT and a decade in product management, Rajul Shah is on a mission to help founders, entrepreneurs, and product managers build better products—faster. Leading ProductElements.co, Raju... Show more

Rasmus Wätjen is a former entrepreneur who has worked in the telecommunications and hearing instrument fields. Now he's a professional container juggler (aka Lead Software Engineer) at Maersk. He works with mostly back-end services and has a broad experience with Azure cloud services and .NET development.

Rasmus Wätjen is a former entrepreneur who has worked in the telecommunications and hearing instrument fields. Now he's a professional container juggler (aka Lead Software Engineer) at Maersk. He works with mostly back-end services and has a broad ex... Show more

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

Astrid Daniela is an accomplished Enrolled Agent and Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor who began her career in the auto finance industry. After 10+ years in the corporate space and with the invaluable support of her two sisters, in 2013 Astrid Daniela founded Accounting Specialists and Business Solutions, LLC. A bilingual (Spanish and English) bookkeeping and tax practice, their primary focus is assisting small business owners, self-employed individuals, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in managing their businesses using cloud-based solutions.

In the Pacific Northwest, Astrid established Salinas Tax and Accounting, LLC to support the local small business community. Collaborating with the City of Seattle and various non-profits, she dedicates herself to educating bilingual small business owners. Astrid is a passionate educator, especially for small business owners in underserved and minority communities. Drawing from her own experiences as a small business owner, she offers insightful, practical advice.

Originally hailing from El Salvador, Astrid spent 21 years living in Los Angeles before eventually settling down in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest. Beyond the world of numbers and taxes, Astrid Daniela is an avid runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast, constantly seeking new adventures amidst nature.

Astrid Daniela is an accomplished Enrolled Agent and Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor who began her career in the auto finance industry. After 10+ years in the corporate space and with the invaluable support of her two sisters, in 2013 Astrid Daniela fo... Show more

Aman Jain is a Senior Technical Product Manager with over 11 years of experience leading digital transformation, engineering systems, and enterprise platform initiatives across aviation, automotive, and consumer electronics. He specializes in bridging business strategy and technical execution, with deep expertise in product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing systems, ERP, cloud platforms, data analytics, and generative AI. At Amazon Prime Air, he has led large cross-functional teams delivering scalable solutions for manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering workflows, driving multimillion-dollar savings, major efficiency gains, and regulatory traceability across complex digital ecosystems.
Before Amazon, Aman held product, project, and business systems leadership roles at Molex and Mahindra & Mahindra, where he delivered high-impact programs in analytics, workflow automation, product development, and operational excellence. He is known for building user-centered platforms, optimizing processes, and aligning stakeholders around measurable business outcomes. Aman holds an MBA in Product Management and an MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and brings a strong blend of strategic thinking, technical depth, and execution rigor to every initiative.

Aman Jain is a Senior Technical Product Manager with over 11 years of experience leading digital transformation, engineering systems, and enterprise platform initiatives across aviation, automotive, and consumer electronics. He specializes in bridgin... Show more

Arunkumar Muthuramalingam is a distinguished technology executive with over 13 years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives across Fortune 500 organizations. Currently serving as a Cybersecurity Operations Manager, he provides executive leadership across multi-cloud environments, overseeing enterprise security strategy, governance, and operations while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and global teams.
Arunkumar is recognized for architecting robust zero-trust security frameworks and advancing cloud security maturity across AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms. His expertise spans cloud security architecture, DevSecOps enablement, Security Operations Center (SOC) transformation, and regulatory compliance, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and HIPAA. He has successfully reduced security incidents by 65% through automation-driven detection and response strategies and implemented enterprise-scale cloud security posture management across hundreds of cloud accounts.
Before his current leadership role, Arunkumar held senior technical positions with Amazon Web Services and Tata Consultancy Services, where he led complex cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, and hybrid cloud adoption for global enterprises. His early career foundation in data center operations and infrastructure engineering provides him with a deep end-to-end technical perspective across legacy and modern environments.
A trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards, Arunkumar specializes in aligning cybersecurity strategy with business outcomes, driving measurable ROI, and building resilient, future-ready security organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Communications Engineering and maintains multiple industry certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate and Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.

Arunkumar Muthuramalingam is a distinguished technology executive with over 13 years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives across Fortune 500 organizations. Currently serving as a Cybersecurity Op... Show more

Ashwini Mahajan is a Program Manager and Software Systems Engineer with over nine years of experience in healthcare technology, data engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI). She specializes in transforming complex healthcare and regulatory requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and enterprise decision-making.
Her expertise includes healthcare analytics, large-scale data integration, and AI/ML-enabled systems, with deep experience in payer platforms, claims data, and government compliance programs such as CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and Cardinal Care. Her work has supported population health management, predictive modeling, fraud detection, and regulatory reporting across organizations serving millions of members.
Currently supporting Sentara HealthPlans, Ms. Mahajan leads enterprise-level programs focused on cloud modernization, CMS data migration, and AI adoption. She manages complex, cross-functional initiatives, partners with data science teams. She has delivered measurable efficiency gains, including a 40% reduction in manual data processing through automation and the implementation of audit-ready reporting frameworks.
Previously, she led high-impact data and analytics initiatives for Molina Healthcare, migrating legacy SQL systems to Azure Databricks and building executive Power BI dashboards to drive strategic decisions in population health and cost optimization.
Ms. Mahajan holds an M.S. in Computer Science (Honors) and is a PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate, and Power BI Data Analyst Associate, with multiple performance awards recognizing her technical leadership and sustained impact in healthcare technology.

Ashwini Mahajan is a Program Manager and Software Systems Engineer with over nine years of experience in healthcare technology, data engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI). She specializes in transforming complex healthcare and regulatory requ... Show more

CJ Na is co-founder of Carvis AI, building agentic workflows that automate vehicle repair estimation for auto shops. Carvis deploys specialized AI agents in production — from a Chrome extension that fills repair orders inside shop management systems, to backend agents that generate estimates constrained against automotive parts catalogs. The system processes real repair orders daily with a multi-dimensional eval pipeline gating every prompt change. Before Carvis, CJ built production systems across fintech and SaaS. He's focused on the hard problem of making AI reliable enough for non-technical users in high-stakes workflows.

CJ Na is co-founder of Carvis AI, building agentic workflows that automate vehicle repair estimation for auto shops. Carvis deploys specialized AI agents in production — from a Chrome extension that fills repair orders inside shop management systems,... Show more

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Principal Consultant with Fortytwo Technologies where he works in the intersection beteen identity, security, AI and strategy.

Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consultant, he has also spent time internally as an architect. Most of his work has been based in Norway, but he has been fortunate to travel extensively worldwide. His consulting projects has led him to work in the United States, across Europe, and in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, he has gained experience across multiple sectors. He has worked in the public sector, with several defense contractors, and within financial technology. He has served as a consultant for companies in retail, various technology firms, airlines, and numerous banks and financial institutions. While a technologist at heart, he has recently taken on roles as a team leader and project manager. Reidar has gradually transitioned towards the business side of technology, frequently taking on assignments that position him at the intersection of IT and business.

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Principal Consultant with Fortytwo Technologies where he works in the intersection beteen identity, security, AI and strategy. Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consult... Show more

Katie is a delivery lead, (ex) software developer, and Scrum trainer at Reply Comsysto. Over the past 8 years, she has been involved in complex projects spanning various domains, from semiconductor manufacturing to food supply chains.
Developing quality software products requires a team effort. Therefore, her focus is on fostering a collaborative team culture, promoting an agile mindset, and evolving suitable processes within the organization continuously.

Katie is a delivery lead, (ex) software developer, and Scrum trainer at Reply Comsysto. Over the past 8 years, she has been involved in complex projects spanning various domains, from semiconductor manufacturing to food supply chains. Developing qua... Show more

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

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

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I have held roles including Support Engineer, Technical Lead, Support Escalation Engineer, and Premier Field Engineer, providing critical support and resolving complex technical issues for enterprise customers with SQL Server implementations and resolutions.

Currently, I oversee SQL Server on Linux and Containers. With over a decade of database experience, I have designed SQL Server-based data platforms for Tier 1 customers across diverse business segments.

Additionally, I am the author of the book "Ultimate SQL Server and Azure SQL for Data Management and Modernization." A frequent speaker at industry conferences, I share insights on technology trends and listen to customer feedback. Notable presentations include my sessions at DevDays Asia (Taipei), SQL BITS (London), PASS Data Community Summit (Seattle), Red Hat Summit, SUSECON, Internal Microsoft Events, Bangalore UG group, Data Exposed, and DataMinds.

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I ... Show more

In the field of community college education, Sam Agdasi has established a career marked by leadership, service, and a consistent focus on student advancement. He brings over 25 years of experience in higher education, including more than 15 years in community colleges, where he has served as a faculty member, program chair, dean, and senior academic administrator, including service at the vice president level. Across these roles, he has concentrated on advancing student success, strengthening transfer pathways, supporting STEM fields, expanding career technical education (CTE), and guiding applied disciplines. His work has emphasized aligning academic programs with transfer requirements and workforce needs while maintaining a strong commitment to institutional effectiveness and long-term student outcomes.

Sam currently serves as the Dean of Student Learning for the Business & Industrial Studies and Social Sciences Divisions at Compton College in Compton, California. In this position, he provides leadership for a broad set of academic and workforce programs, including business, industrial trades, and social sciences. His leadership emphasizes program quality, academic innovation, and student outcomes. He works closely with faculty and staff to strengthen instructional delivery and promote continuous improvement across programs, ensuring they remain responsive to student needs and regional labor market demands.

His current role includes oversight of many operational and strategic functions. These include budget planning, curriculum development, program review, and faculty support. He also leads dual enrollment initiatives and develops partnerships with K–12 districts, four-year institutions, and industry partners. These efforts help expand access and reinforce both transfer and workforce pathways. Through collaborative leadership and data-informed decision-making, he has contributed to program sustainability, enrollment stability, and student success across a range of disciplines.

Before joining Compton College, Sam Agdasi held leadership positions at large community colleges in California and in the Midwest, including within a multi-campus system. In those roles, he managed multi-million-dollar budgets, supported institutional and programmatic accreditations, and expanded instructional delivery through both traditional and online modalities. His experience includes leading complex academic divisions and aligning educational offerings with transfer requirements and workforce priorities. He has also contributed to strategic planning efforts that connect academic programs with regional economic development goals.

Earlier in his career, Sam served as a faculty member and program chair, helping develop new curricula and establish academic programs. One notable achievement was leading the development of a nanotechnology program supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) funding. This effort integrated concepts across science, engineering, health-related fields, and applied technologies. He has also contributed to grant-funded initiatives, including projects supported by the National Science Foundation and workforce development programs such as Strong Workforce and Perkins, helping expand opportunities through internships, industry partnerships, and career pathways.

Vice President Sam Agdasi holds a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology. After graduate studies, he worked as a Research Specialist in the Chemistry Department at Purdue University. As an immigrant and first-generation college graduate, he brings a personal understanding of the value of educational access. His ongoing work continues to reflect a practical commitment to stronger programs, broader opportunity, and meaningful outcomes for students pursuing academic and professional progress.

In the field of community college education, Sam Agdasi has established a career marked by leadership, service, and a consistent focus on student advancement. He brings over 25 years of experience in higher education, including more than 15 years in ... Show more

Bala has rich experience in retail technology and process transformation. Most recently, he worked as a Principal Architect for Intelligent Automation, Innovation & Supply Chain in a global Fortune 100 retail corporation. Currently work for luxury brand as Principal architect for Intelligent Automation providing technology advisor for the responsible use of technology (Low Code, RPA, Chatbots, and AI ). He is passionate about technology and spends his free time reading, writing technical blogs and co-chairing a special interest group with The OR Society.

Bala has rich experience in retail technology and process transformation. Most recently, he worked as a Principal Architect for Intelligent Automation, Innovation & Supply Chain in a global Fortune 100 retail corporation. Currently work for luxury br... 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

Jitesh Sreedharan Nambiar is an accomplished PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Architect with over 20 years of experience leading PLM strategy, implementation, and M&A initiatives across the hi‑tech, retail, and discrete manufacturing industries. He has extensive expertise in solution architecture, data migration, release management, and team leadership, with a proven record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
In his current role as Senior Business System Analyst – PLM at Google Inc., Jitesh drives key initiatives through requirements gathering, design documentation, and comprehensive testing. He has spearheaded the development of procurement and service Bills of Materials (BOMs) for datacenter equipment, enabling improved demand forecasting, supply planning, and accelerated spares planning. He also leads strategic initiatives to onboard design partners for co-design with Google and enables early NPI planning for data center deployments.
Previously, Jitesh held senior positions at Marvell Inc., where he implemented tools and processes for PLM systems (AgilePLM and Oracle Cloud) and managed critical integrations for M&A initiatives. During his long tenure at Infosys Ltd., he worked as a PLM Principal Consultant. He delivered high-impact projects for global leaders including Apple, Intel, Cavium, Nike, Alstom, Airbus, and JCI. His accomplishments include developing material compliance frameworks, PLM product development, driving system harmonization post-acquisitions, and leading automation and performance testing initiatives.
Throughout his career, Jitesh has been recognized for his ability to manage cross-functional teams, mentor staff across geographies ( India, US & E.U.), and build robust processes that improve efficiency and scalability. He is proficient in Agile PLM, Oracle PLM Cloud, Enovia 3DX, Windchill, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA V5, SQL, C++, and shell scripting, and communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam, with basic entry-level proficiency in French.
Jitesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Bombay University, Mumbai, India, and has authored several international papers on PLM best practices and semiconductor chip Bills of Materials.

Jitesh Sreedharan Nambiar is an accomplished PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Architect with over 20 years of experience leading PLM strategy, implementation, and M&A initiatives across the hi‑tech, retail, and discrete manufacturing industries. He... Show more

Subrahmanyam Mamidi is a seasoned cloud technology expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in enterprise contact center solutions. As an AWS Certified Solution Architect and contact center transformation specialist, he has led pioneering implementations at major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Credit Suisse, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.
Throughout his career, Subrahmanyam has architected and deployed advanced cloud-based contact center solutions integrating Genesys orchestration, voice technologies, and real-time analytics platforms that have revolutionized customer engagement. His implementations have delivered measurable results including 46% cost reductions, 36% improved customer satisfaction scores, and 41% higher first-contact resolution rates.
Beyond his technical expertise, Subrahmanyam has successfully led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, migrating legacy applications to cloud environments with zero downtime while mentoring teams as a Scrum Master and DevOps champion. His unique approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical business insights gained across healthcare, financial services, and banking domains.
A recognized innovator with multiple awards including JPMC Hackathon 2018 winner and "Star of the Quarter," Subrahmanyam brings a wealth of practical experience in translating complex technology concepts into strategic business advantages that drive both operational efficiency and superior customer experiences in today's rapidly evolving digital banking landscape.

Subrahmanyam Mamidi is a seasoned cloud technology expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in enterprise contact center solutions. As an AWS Certified Solution Architect and contact center transformation specialist, he has led pioneering... Show more

Maggie Ishak is a Certified Focal Point Business & Executive Coach and a Certified Trust Edge Partner.

Her passion for building trust in business was sparked during her 28-year career at Michelin North America, where she first experienced the impact of the Trust Edge framework. Inspired by its principles and later certified by the Trust Edge Leadership Institute, Maggie now integrates Trust Edge into her coaching practice to help business owners and leaders strengthen their teams and accelerate results.

She has facilitated numerous Trust Edge workshops, where leaders have walked away with practical tools to build clarity, consistency, and connection in their organizations.

Maggie combines this expertise with her executive background, having served as VP of Supply Chain, VP of Operations, and Director of Customer Experience, to deliver both insight and actionable strategies.

Maggie holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Wake Forest University. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three teenage sons.

Maggie Ishak is a Certified Focal Point Business & Executive Coach and a Certified Trust Edge Partner. Her passion for building trust in business was sparked during her 28-year career at Michelin North America, where she first experienced the imp... Show more

Hima Bindu Yanala is a seasoned Software Engineer with over a decade of experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade platforms, scalable microservices, and modern REST- and GraphQL-based domain services. Currently a Member of Technical Staff at eBay Inc., she has played a pivotal role in shaping system architecture across shipping optimisation, fulfilment workflows, customer service platforms, and search systems, driving measurable outcomes such as 30–40% API performance improvements and reductions in shipping costs of up to 25%.
Her technical expertise spans a broad stack, including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and AWS, with a strong command of cloud-native and distributed architectures. She is a passionate advocate for automation, having eliminated up to 80% of manual operational effort across the teams she has worked with.
Beyond engineering, Hima is a collaborative leader known for mentoring developers, driving cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to technical direction. Her career spans industries including e-commerce, rail operations, and healthcare, giving her a well-rounded perspective on building reliable software at scale.
She holds an MS in Computer Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner and Developer.

Hima Bindu Yanala is a seasoned Software Engineer with over a decade of experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade platforms, scalable microservices, and modern REST- and GraphQL-based domain services. Currently a Member of Technical Staff ... Show more

Roman is conducting security audits for more than ten years. The interest in embedded device hacking has become his profession, where he spends most of his time and money on. Buying new IoT devices and taking them apart became his main weekend activity. He has a passion for firmware reversing, rebuilding custom protocols and performing power glitching attacks against locked chips. Roman reported multiple vulnerabilities in web interfaces, bootloaders and proprietary protocols. He holds guest lectures at universities in Germany and is the lead of the mobile device hacking course. He works in the automotive sector.

Roman is conducting security audits for more than ten years. The interest in embedded device hacking has become his profession, where he spends most of his time and money on. Buying new IoT devices and taking them apart became his main weekend activi... Show more