Transports & Logistics

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

Marisa Burn

Marisa Burn

Marisa Burn is a entrepreneur, and creative professional based in Zürich, Switzerland. She is the Co-Lead of E-Learning at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), where she develops innovative digital learning strategies and leads the CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) in Digital Learning and Teaching Cultures. In this role, she explores the future of education, shaping teaching methods to meet the needs of a new generation of learners.

As the Co-Founder and Head of Innovation & Process at House of Change Burn Pichler, Marisa helps organizations navigate digital transformation and creative processes. She is also the Co-Founder of the holistic design agency Burninglights, where she specializes in creating holistic experiences, fostering collaboration, and designing authentic branding and mindful lifestyle solutions.

Marisa holds a degree in Postindustrial Design with a focus on Process Design and Interaction Leading from HyperWerk FHNW. Her artistic pursuits span multiple disciplines, including music, performance art, painting, and sculpture. As an interdisciplinary artist and activist, she co-founded the Peace Club, an initiative that organizes events fostering genuine human connections and promoting a more intentional way of living.

With over 15 years of experience as an independent entrepreneur, Marisa brings a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and mindfulness to everything she does, driving forward-thinking approaches in both business and education.

Marisa Burn is a entrepreneur, and creative professional based in Zürich, Switzerland. She is the Co-Lead of E-Learning at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), where she develops innovative digital learning strategies and leads the CAS (Certificate ... Show more

Alfonso Ardoiz Galaz

Alfonso Ardoiz Galaz

AI Engineer and PhD student focused on Information Retrieval systems

AI Engineer and PhD student focused on Information Retrieval systems Show more

Sarah Choudhary

Sarah Choudhary

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions that emphasize ethical design and responsible implementation.

Her work spans industries, including logistics, ride-hailing, and food management, with groundbreaking projects like the ICE ride-hailing app and iChef, which leverage AI for decision-making and operational efficiency. Sarah is also deeply involved in advocating for ethical AI practices, contributing to frameworks that align with the U.S. Executive Order 14110 on AI safety and trustworthiness.

A distinguished speaker, Sarah has presented at international conferences, including IQT Quantum + AI, and is passionate about making AI accessible and impactful for businesses and society alike.

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions tha... Show more

Jay Thakkar

Jay Thakkar

I am an AI and Machine Learning professional currently pursuing his Master's in AI/ML at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, with extensive experience as Team Lead & Product Manager at Impulsive Web and former R&D Lead at Truxt LLC. I specialize in generative AI, large language models, and RAG optimization, having improved system accuracy from 30% to 90% and enhanced LLM capabilities by 40% across multiple industry projects.

I am an AI and Machine Learning professional currently pursuing his Master's in AI/ML at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, with extensive experience as Team Lead & Product Manager at Impulsive Web and former R&D Lead at Truxt LLC. I specialize in ge... Show more

Leonard Laci

Leonard Laci

Leonard is a Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solutions Architect holding 10 Microsoft certifications and 5 years of specialized expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure development. As the leader of a 40-developer team, he architects and delivers enterprise-grade solutions encompassing custom plugins, Azure Functions, Power Apps, and complex system integrations.

His experience spans the full development lifecycle—from Business Process Flow implementation and plugin architecture to CI/CD pipeline design and Azure-based automation.

Leonard has successfully led numerous enterprise deployments and modernization initiatives, bringing deep technical knowledge and proven patterns to organizations navigating the Microsoft ecosystem.

A dedicated technical educator, Leonard regularly conducts bootcamps and training programs, equipping development teams with the skills and best practices needed to build robust, scalable solutions on the Microsoft platform.

Leonard is a Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solutions Architect holding 10 Microsoft certifications and 5 years of specialized expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure development. As the leader of a 40-developer team, he architects a... Show more

Yulin Nong

Yulin Nong

Data engineering Lead focused on data products, GenAI/agents, and the modern Microsoft Fabric/Azure data stack.
I design and build governed data products and end‑to‑end pipelines on hybrid on‑prem + cloud platforms, using tools like Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, SQL Server, SSIS, Azure DevOps, Python, Spark, and Power BI.
Recently, I’ve been working on:
Standardizing data product contracts and schemas (ODPS‑style) to make data reusable and self‑service for analytics and AI teams.
Exploring GenAI and agents to automate data ingestion, documentation, and operational workflows using cloud‑native agent frameworks.
Implementing CI/CD, monitoring, and error‑handling patterns for production data pipelines so teams can trust and rely on the data.
I’m especially interested in how data products + GenAI‑powered agents can transform traditional ETL into smarter, context‑aware data services.

Data engineering Lead focused on data products, GenAI/agents, and the modern Microsoft Fabric/Azure data stack. I design and build governed data products and end‑to‑end pipelines on hybrid on‑prem + cloud platforms, using tools like Microsoft Fabric... Show more

Eva Panadero

Eva Panadero

Eva Panadero is a Senior Software Engineer at Novatec, specializing in backend development with technologies such as Spring Boot, Java, Kotlin, and Nest.js, as well as microservices, databases, containers, and automation with GitHub Actions. She holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Privacy, along with certifications as a cybersecurity professional and in Management 3.0.

With over 10 years of experience, she combines a solid technical background with a creative and innovative approach. She is actively involved in initiatives like "Seré Ingeniera", encouraging girls to pursue technical careers through workshops and hands-on projects. Currently, she is also developing two new initiatives focused on digital education and cybersecurity.

"This is my story." (FFX)

Eva Panadero is a Senior Software Engineer at Novatec, specializing in backend development with technologies such as Spring Boot, Java, Kotlin, and Nest.js, as well as microservices, databases, containers, and automation with GitHub Actions. She hold... Show more

Sheena Salwan

Sheena Salwan

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from experimentation to scalable production leveraging cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.

She brings a blend of technical depth and product thinking, shaped through years of delivering AI solutions for enterprise clients across global markets. Sheena also holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from The University of British Columbia.

As a technical speaker and Women in Data Science Ambassador, she enjoys breaking down complex AI topics into practical, “no-fluff” insights that teams can apply immediately. She is passionate about mentoring, community learning, and empowering more women to become leaders in technology.

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from ... Show more

John Athayde

John Athayde

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufii, a startup focused on improving safety through movement notifications. He lives on a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children, chickens, goats, and dairy cow.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufi... Show more

Sanjiv Kumar Bhagat

Sanjiv Kumar Bhagat

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

Anou Oussama

Anou Oussama

JavaScript enthusiast and full-stack developer in the making. I build things with React, Spring Boot, and a curious mind. Always exploring what makes the web tick—from frontend frameworks to JS engines.

JavaScript enthusiast and full-stack developer in the making. I build things with React, Spring Boot, and a curious mind. Always exploring what makes the web tick—from frontend frameworks to JS engines. Show more

Andrew Ginter

Andrew Ginter

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

Valeria Villacorta

Valeria Villacorta

Ingeniera industrial con experiencia en el sector logístico usando tecnologías de Machine Learning e IA. Comprometida con las buenas prácticas de industrias con nuevas tecnologías y aplicación de las ODS.

Ingeniera industrial con experiencia en el sector logístico usando tecnologías de Machine Learning e IA. Comprometida con las buenas prácticas de industrias con nuevas tecnologías y aplicación de las ODS. Show more

Mahbubul Alam

Mahbubul Alam

Dr. Mahbubul Alam is a Chief Research Scientist at Hitachi America’s Industrial AI Lab, where he translates complex business challenges into deployable, real-world AI solutions. He brings sixteen years of academic and industry experience in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with particular emphasis on industrial visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and automation.

He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University, where his doctoral research introduced novel deep learning methods for solving challenging computer vision problems. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from Jahangirnagar University, graduating with the highest academic distinction and receiving the University Gold Medal.

Dr. Alam has more than four thousand Google Scholar citations, is a Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee for 2025, and serves as a reviewer for leading IEEE journals. His work bridges AI theory with scalable industrial applications.

Dr. Mahbubul Alam is a Chief Research Scientist at Hitachi America’s Industrial AI Lab, where he translates complex business challenges into deployable, real-world AI solutions. He brings sixteen years of academic and industry experience in machine l... Show more

Ellie Ebrahimi

Ellie Ebrahimi

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran, and her B.Sc. in Robotics Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Iran.

Dr. Ebrahimi's career is dedicated to finding innovative ways to adapt and improve ideas and theories to enhance STEM and cybersecurity education and workforce development, address mental health challenges in adolescents primarily due to cyberbullying, and support language learning in multilingual children. Her research interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact across various fields.

With a specialization in teaching game development, Python programming, and human-computer interaction, Dr. Ebrahimi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She is dedicated to improving educational practices and outcomes, making significant contributions to her field.

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University... Show more

Shadeed Eleazer

Shadeed Eleazer

I am a US Navy Veteran and leading Reputation Management and Social Selling thought leader who is the
architect of the official state websites of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which are powered by Microsoft SharePoint technologies. I served a key technical advisory role in the successful re-election campaign of a US governor.

I am the author of the Microsoft Thought Leader Blueprint, published by Apress.

I am the leader of the longest-running Microsoft training and User group community in Maryland and
host of Community Days Baltimore, an annual one-day conference which is currently in its 18th year

I specialize in high-visibility, public-facing consulting engagements with a key focus on information and platform architecture on-premises to cloud migrations, enterprise social media, governance, instructional systems design, and information worker training.

I am a graduate of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Business program and serve as program Ambassador.

I am a US Navy Veteran and leading Reputation Management and Social Selling thought leader who is the architect of the official state websites of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which are powered by Microsoft SharePoint technologies. I serve... Show more

Gianfranco Di Pietro

Gianfranco Di Pietro

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student.

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student. Show more

Achraf Aamri

Achraf Aamri

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV processing tools achieving 3.6x-4.8x speed improvements

💼 What I Do
Senior Systems Engineer & PHP Internals Developer specializing in Performance Optimization, PHP Extensions & Low-Level Programming

🔧 PHP Extension Development - Building high-performance extensions that bridge PHP with systems programming
⚡ Performance Engineering - Optimizing at the language and system level for maximum efficiency
🐘 PHP Internals Research - Studying the Zend engine architecture and preparing for core contributions
🦀 Systems Programming - Leveraging C, Rust, and Zig for performance-critical components
🏗️ Backend Architecture - Designing scalable systems with deep understanding of underlying performance
📊 CSV Processing Innovation - Creating high-performance CSV tools that outperform native implementations by 3.6x-4.8x

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV pr... Show more

Yera Flores Sempertegui

Yera Flores Sempertegui

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MBA experta en estrategia comercial y gestión de equipos multifuncionales a nivel LATAM.

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MB... Show more

Wolfgang Strunk

Wolfgang Strunk

Wolfgang Strunk works as an architect at iteratec GmbH on projects in the fields of mobility services and logistics. Before he was head of software development at Sixt Leasing SE and was responsible for the modernization of the self-developed application landscape. Wolfgang Strunk has more than twenty years of experience as a software developer, architect and consultant. His current interests are microservices, workflow automation, cloud deployments and application software integration with external partners and customers.

Wolfgang Strunk works as an architect at iteratec GmbH on projects in the fields of mobility services and logistics. Before he was head of software development at Sixt Leasing SE and was responsible for the modernization of the self-developed applica... Show more

Hema sai charan Kothamasu

Hema sai charan Kothamasu

Hema Sai Charan Kothamasu (aka HemAndroid) is a 🚀 seasoned mobile app developer with 12+ years of experience in Android (Kotlin) and Flutter (Dart).

He is the 👨‍💻 Organiser of Flutter Hyderabad & FlutterFlow Hyderabad Communities, where he empowers developers through technical sessions, mentorship, and hands-on community events.

As a 🎙️ technical speaker at GDG Hyderabad & TFUG AI/ML, he has delivered impactful talks on secure mobile architecture, cross-platform development, and dev tooling at conferences, devfests, and hackathons.

He's also a 📚 technical reviewer for Packt books, ✍️ tech blogger, and a committed mentor across universities and startups.

Hema’s sessions blend deep technical insights with real-world use cases, making him a trusted voice in the global mobile development community.

Hema Sai Charan Kothamasu (aka HemAndroid) is a 🚀 seasoned mobile app developer with 12+ years of experience in Android (Kotlin) and Flutter (Dart). He is the 👨‍💻 Organiser of Flutter Hyderabad & FlutterFlow Hyderabad Communities, where he empo... Show more

Charutha Bandara

Charutha Bandara

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing experience to shape his decisions. His progress reflects patience and consistency, with growth emerging from hands-on work rather than shortcuts. This approach has guided his movement from technical roles into leadership and entrepreneurial responsibilities.

In the early part of his career, Charutha demonstrated a strong interest in understanding how complex systems operate in practical settings. Software engineering became the foundation for this interest, offering a structured way to approach real-world problems. Charutha D. Bandara worked across different technical environments, learning how to adapt while maintaining reliability and clarity. These early experiences helped him develop discipline, attention to detail, and an appreciation for clear communication when working with others.

As his experience grew, he began taking on responsibilities beyond direct development tasks. Bandara contributed to planning, system design, and long-term decision-making, which required a broader perspective. This shift encouraged him to think about sustainability, usability, and long-term impact rather than only immediate results. Balancing technical execution with thoughtful planning became a key part of his professional growth.

Over time, he moved into senior and executive-level roles, leading teams and managing priorities. These positions required steady judgment, accountability, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. His leadership style remained grounded in firsthand technical experience, helping him stay realistic and approachable. He emphasized preparation, consistency, and follow-through, building trust through actions rather than authority.

After many years in technology-focused roles, Charutha reached a point where he could pursue work more closely aligned with his personal interests. Motorcycles had long been an essential part of his life, offering balance outside professional responsibilities. Riding and maintaining performance machines reinforced values he already practiced in his work, including precision, patience, and respect for tools and process.

This personal interest eventually intersected with his professional background. Bandara recognized the importance of careful motorcycle transportation and applied his technical and operational mindset to help shape a service built around responsibility and experience. Systems were thoughtfully designed, and service standards reflected an understanding of what riders value when they trust others with their machines. Growth followed through reliability and consistency rather than speed.

Outside of professional work, Charutha D. Bandara maintains a creative interest in photography, focusing mainly on landscapes and automotive subjects. This outlet supports observation and balance, complementing his technical discipline. Across engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative pursuits, Charutha Bandara continues to focus on steady improvement, clear thinking, and work shaped by experience, care, and long-term commitment.

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing ex... Show more

Horațiu Dan

Horațiu Dan

Horatiu is an R&D software engineer with 20+ years of experience in software development, mostly related to multi-tier enterprise applications. Throughout the years, as a certified Java and Spring Framework professional, he's been involved in all project lifecycle phases, from analysis, design and implementation to testing, maintenance and deployment of complex, high-impact products. The fields he contributed to address real-world business needs, in industries like Telecom and Maritime Transportation.

The activities Horatiu values the most in his work are coding and problem-solving, which he considers the true essence of engineering. In parallel, he's preoccupied with brushing up and continually improving his knowledge through studying, researching and writing technical articles. At the same time, although an individual contributor, he's focused on his responsibility to help others improve as well, with a pure, tempered and watchful attitude.

Horatiu is an R&D software engineer with 20+ years of experience in software development, mostly related to multi-tier enterprise applications. Throughout the years, as a certified Java and Spring Framework professional, he's been involved in all pro... Show more

Steve Upton

Steve Upton

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technical systems and how we work with them.

He is passionate about complexity theory, building quality into culture and testing as part of continuous delivery in modern, distributed architectures. Outside of work, Steve enjoys travel and mountains.

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technic... Show more

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan is affiliated with Boston University and has spent over 14 years building and scaling AI-powered search and discovery systems across large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms. His work spans search relevance, personalization, SEO, and conversational commerce, with a strong focus on applying large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and semantic search in production environments.

Karthik Govardhanan is affiliated with Boston University and has spent over 14 years building and scaling AI-powered search and discovery systems across large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms. His work spans search relevance, personalization, SE... Show more

Jen Fisher

Jen Fisher

Jen Fisher currently serves as the Assistant Vice President, Project Implementation and Support. In this role, Jen delivers leadership and implementation support for key organizational and strategic initiatives such as the College’s Strategic Plan. Jen’s experience includes creative problem-solving, facilitation, skills-based training, and strategic planning. Prior to her current role, Jen served as the Assistant Vice President of Employee Benefits at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana beginning in 2013.
Prior to joining Ivy Tech, Jen worked in the Human Resources field in the transportation industry with Republic Airways and Vanguard Services, Inc. Jen has a Bachelors of Arts from Purdue University and a Masters of Business Administration from Butler University. She is a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, a SHRM Certified Professional, a certified CliftonStrengths Coach, and Change Management Practitioner.

Jen Fisher currently serves as the Assistant Vice President, Project Implementation and Support. In this role, Jen delivers leadership and implementation support for key organizational and strategic initiatives such as the College’s Strategic Plan. ... Show more

Thomas McCorry

Thomas McCorry

Thomas McCorry devoted 20 years of his professional career to Constellation Brands, a global producer of some of the most recognized beer, wine, and spirits brands, including Corona, Modelo, Meomi, Robert Mondavi, Casa Noble, Mi Campo, and Svedka. During his tenure, he progressed through a variety of senior financial leadership positions, gaining extensive experience in accounting and controls, operational finance, controllership, business partnership, strategy, and overall financial management. His work consistently produced strong results, supported by expertise in strategic and financial planning, risk management, financial controls, process improvement, mentoring, US GAAP accounting, cost optimization, valuations, modeling, and revenue management.

He joined the company in 2004 as a Director and was later promoted to Vice President of Global Accounting. In that role, he oversaw the global consolidated accounting close for the $3.6 billion publicly traded business, reducing the close process by eight days while enhancing reporting quality and strengthening internal controls. He developed global cash flow reporting processes, shortened preparation time by 10 days, and streamlined multi-currency statement consolidation. His responsibilities included conducting in-depth accounting research on complex transactions, leading purchase price allocations for billion-dollar acquisitions, creating global accounting policies, centralizing intercompany transactions, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP for both domestic and international operations. He also played a key role in the design and implementation of a new global ERP system.

In 2012, he became Vice President of FP&A – Wine & Spirits, directing strategic and annual planning for a $2.7 billion U.S. business. Two years later, as Vice President of Commercial Finance – Wine & Spirits, he centralized $150 million in non-price investments, introduced zero-based budgeting, improved forecasting processes, and implemented financial metrics that connected sales performance with company objectives. He restructured the sales finance function into a shared services model, enabling both growth and acquisitions without adding headcount.

He went on to serve as Chief Audit Executive and Senior Vice President & Controller before returning to the Wine & Spirits Division as Senior Vice President & CFO. There, he redefined strategy following a $1 billion divestiture, reduced $100 million in stranded fixed costs, and built a pricing execution team that improved price realization by 500%. From 2021 to late 2023, he served as Senior Vice President & CFO of the Beer Division, an $8 billion revenue business, where he reduced planned capital spending by $1.5 billion, enhanced governance, increased margins, and launched a multi-year cost efficiency plan.

Before joining the company, he spent seven years in public accounting at major firms. In 2024, he became Managing Consultant at Pinnacle Growth Strategies, helping organizations strengthen financial performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth. He serves on several boards, funds scholarships, and volunteers in his community. A graduate of SUNY Geneseo, he is a CPA and completed an executive program at Dartmouth College. Originally from Brooklyn, he is married with two children and enjoys running, traveling, and time at the beach. Thomas McCorry continues to apply his experience to guide organizations toward long-term success.

Thomas McCorry devoted 20 years of his professional career to Constellation Brands, a global producer of some of the most recognized beer, wine, and spirits brands, including Corona, Modelo, Meomi, Robert Mondavi, Casa Noble, Mi Campo, and Svedka. Du... Show more

Nikhil Kassetty

Nikhil Kassetty

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

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

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

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

Kana Tukadiya

Kana Tukadiya

Kana Tukadiya is a passionate software developer specializing in modern web and mobile technologies. With hands-on experience in React, React Native, and full-stack development, Kana focuses on building scalable, user-centric applications. Kana enjoys exploring new frameworks, improving development workflows, and sharing practical knowledge with the tech community.

Kana Tukadiya is a passionate software developer specializing in modern web and mobile technologies. With hands-on experience in React, React Native, and full-stack development, Kana focuses on building scalable, user-centric applications. Kana enjoy... Show more

Kevin Maes

Kevin Maes

Kevin got his start back in the Flash animation days, working on websites and games at startups in Tel Aviv and New York City, and has specialized in React for over a decade. For the past few years, he's been living and working in Spain, building developer tools like Stately Studio at Stately.ai, fintech applications for desktop/mobile with Lab49, and now AI-native companies at BlueFolders, a venture studio based in the US. He's passionate about crafting engaging user experiences, digital art, public speaking, mentoring others, and continuously rehydrating his roots in creative coding.

Kevin got his start back in the Flash animation days, working on websites and games at startups in Tel Aviv and New York City, and has specialized in React for over a decade. For the past few years, he's been living and working in Spain, building dev... Show more

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