Transports & Logistics

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

Shruti Tiwari

Shruti Tiwari

Being actively involved with the SaaS and Open Source industry, Shruti has a good hold on everything eCommerce and has expertise in framing content, including web content, web marketing, and guest posts. Staying updated with industry activities, she delivers the right content to help the end audiences grow their ecommerce sales. Ms. Tiwari Shruti is a proud Ambassador at Women Techmakers and leads the content marketing and partner collaboration between CedCommerce and the Grow Big Initiative.

Being actively involved with the SaaS and Open Source industry, Shruti has a good hold on everything eCommerce and has expertise in framing content, including web content, web marketing, and guest posts. Staying updated with industry activities, she ... Show more

Sebastian Achatz

Sebastian Achatz

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft solutions, especially the .NET platform.

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft... Show more

Bill Crider

Bill Crider

Bill Crider has worked on SharePoint and the Office 365 platform since its inception in 2001. A reformed .Net developer, he has worked in a wide variety of industries and emphasizes using out of the box or low code tool to build a wide array of applications. He has worked at every level from 10 person shops to the largest state and 3 letter federal government agencies. His favorite project - rebuilding and digitizing the entire paper-based Cincinnati Bengals scouting and NFL draft analysis tools using SharePoint, low code tools and just a dash of custom code. His current work involves using SharePoint, Power Platform and Dynamics to rapidly enable and build cost effective business applications.

Based in Cincinnati, Bill is an Ohio St. and Cincinnati sports fan, a gamer, and manages a rock band in his spare time.

He currently works for C3 Integrated Solutions, a Washington DC based consultancy that specializes in helping companies build solutions and achieve federal compliance on the Microsoft 365 platform.

Bill Crider has worked on SharePoint and the Office 365 platform since its inception in 2001. A reformed .Net developer, he has worked in a wide variety of industries and emphasizes using out of the box or low code tool to build a wide array of appli... Show more

Ryan Foote

Ryan Foote

With over 15 years of experience in software development, I have survived through highs and lows, trials and tribulations, trends, new hotness, old and busted, and finally arrived at a place of realization... True wisdom is realizing that you know nothing. Or at least enough to be dangerous.

In my professional career, I have learned that whatever can go wrong, will, and whatever goes right, comes from exploration, communication and sharing of experience.

The entirety of my career has been spent working in industries where software development isn’t the end product, but the means to an end. With that experience, I believe I can help others in navigating the pitfalls that can keep them from delivering optimal value to their organization, which is end-user satisfaction.

With over 15 years of experience in software development, I have survived through highs and lows, trials and tribulations, trends, new hotness, old and busted, and finally arrived at a place of realization... True wisdom is realizing that you know no... Show more

Daniel Esser

Daniel Esser

As a solution architect with a specialization in Microsoft technologies and a passion for innovation & progress, I support my clients in their digital business development.

As a solution architect with a specialization in Microsoft technologies and a passion for innovation & progress, I support my clients in their digital business development. Show more

Pavan Boppidi

Pavan Boppidi

Pavan Kumar Reddy Boppidi is an accomplished software engineering professional with over a decade of experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech, he plays a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives within large-scale retail supply chain systems. His work focuses on aligning advanced technological solutions with business strategy to improve operational efficiency, system resilience, and innovation across global distribution networks.
At Walmart, Pavan has led several high-impact initiatives, including the architectural transformation of supply chain infrastructure through the development of autonomous logistics
platforms such as the “Yard of the Future.” His contributions include engineering patented optimization algorithms that significantly reduced out-of-stock incidents and enhanced operational performance. He has also designed integration frameworks for autonomous vehicle systems and IoT-based telematics solutions, enabling real-time monitoring and automation across distribution centers. His leadership in cloud modernization has helped transition legacy systems into unified, multi-tenant platforms, accelerating deployment cycles and improving system availability.
Prior to his current role, Pavan gained diverse experience working with organizations such as Deloitte, Walmart (as a contractor), and Henry Schein. Across these roles, he contributed to full-stack application development, performance engineering, and enterprise integration projects, particularly in healthcare and logistics domains. He has consistently demonstrated strong expertise in Java-based ecosystems, distributed systems, API design, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Pavan holds a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. In addition to his technical achievements, he is a recognized innovator with multiple patents and has received awards for engineering excellence and technical contributions, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and mentoring teams

Pavan Kumar Reddy Boppidi is an accomplished software engineering professional with over a decade of experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech, he pl... Show more

Arjun Vijay

Arjun Vijay

Arjunkumar Vijayakumar is an accomplished SAP solutions expert with over 16 years of experience in digital procurement and supply chain transformation. He specializes in designing and delivering scalable source-to-pay solutions using SAP S4 HANA, Ariba, MM, SRM, and Extended Warehouse Management.
Currently a Solutions Consultant at Amazon, Arjunkumar works at the intersection of business strategy and technology, helping organizations modernize procurement ecosystems through API-driven integrations, intelligent automation, and cloud-based platforms. He has extensive experience integrating enterprise systems using REST APIs, EDI, and cXML, enabling seamless collaboration across global supply chains.
Over the course of his career at leading organizations such as Amazon and Accenture, Arjunkumar has led multiple large-scale SAP implementations and global rollouts. His work spans the full lifecycle of enterprise transformation programs, including business process design, system architecture, data migration, and post-deployment optimization. He has successfully delivered complex initiatives involving Ariba sourcing and procurement, catalog enablement, spend analytics, and inventory management.
Arjunkumar is particularly passionate about driving innovation in procure-to-pay processes and aligning technology solutions with evolving business needs. His experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with global stakeholders enables him to translate complex technical concepts into practical, value-driven outcomes.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University and is certified in SAP Ariba Procurement, SAP S4 HANA Sourcing and Procurement, and SAP Extended Warehouse Management.

Arjunkumar Vijayakumar is an accomplished SAP solutions expert with over 16 years of experience in digital procurement and supply chain transformation. He specializes in designing and delivering scalable source-to-pay solutions using SAP S4 HANA, Ari... Show more

Munikumar Pindi

Munikumar Pindi

Munikumar Pindi is a seasoned OTM/GTM Techno-Functional Consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in implementation, performance tuning, upgrades, cloud and version migrations, and integration of advanced tracking systems.
Currently serving as an OTM Business Analyst at Kik Consumer Products, Munikumar specializes in analyzing functional requirements, resolving complex production issues, and managing both onsite deliverables and Oracle enhancement releases. His leadership in onsite-offshore coordination ensures timely and quality project outcomes.
Previously, at Zenfair-Solutions Inc., he played a key role in implementing scalable OTM solutions for high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, focusing on seamless ERP integration and system performance optimization. His tenure at Oracle India Pvt Ltd saw him leading a team of professionals for Unilever's OTM projects, retrofitting on-premise solutions to cloud, and spearheading configuration and troubleshooting initiatives. Munikumar’s technical acumen extends across diverse client environments including Trane Technologies, Ricoh USA, GE Healthcare, and DHL Global Forwarding. His expertise covers core OTM/GTM modules such as Order and Shipment Management, Contract and Rate Management, Trade Compliance, and Business Process Automation. He is proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, XSL, and data analytics, and has a strong command of user interface customization and system integration.
An alumnus of JNTU University Anantapur, holding a B.Tech in Information Technology, Munikumar combines technical depth with a client-focused mindset, making him a valuable contributor to enterprise supply chain and logistics transformations.

Munikumar Pindi is a seasoned OTM/GTM Techno-Functional Consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capa... Show more

Gen Shimada

Gen Shimada

Having worked in embedded technologies for over 30 years, I currently focus on the Arm/Linux ecosystem, particularly virtualization technologies for software-defined vehicle (SVC) applications, at Linaro.

Previously, I worked as an engineer, business development specialist, and business unit manager at SoC and ISV companies in Tokyo and Silicon Valley.

Education: Tokyo Institute of Technology (PhD program), Waseda University (MBA) program.

Having worked in embedded technologies for over 30 years, I currently focus on the Arm/Linux ecosystem, particularly virtualization technologies for software-defined vehicle (SVC) applications, at Linaro. Previously, I worked as an engineer, busin... Show more

Martin Moen

Martin Moen

Martin is a Staff Engineer at Dexory where he works on the connectivity, infrastructure, and tooling behind a global fleet of autonomous warehouse robots. He's been at Dexory since the early days and has helped scale the fleet from a handful of robots to hundreds deployed worldwide.

Martin is a Staff Engineer at Dexory where he works on the connectivity, infrastructure, and tooling behind a global fleet of autonomous warehouse robots. He's been at Dexory since the early days and has helped scale the fleet from a handful of robot... Show more

Tobias Kaufmann

Tobias Kaufmann

Working as security architect for head-units at BMW Car IT

Working as security architect for head-units at BMW Car IT Show more

Obed Nwachukwu

Obed Nwachukwu

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions, he brings real-world industry experience into the conference.

Alongside his professional work, Obed has delivered over 500 mentoring sessions and supported 50+ students in achieving top career breakthroughs, as well as coaching over 1,000 university students. Passionate about education and inclusion, Obed is committed to helping more young children and underrepresented groups build confidence and careers in tech.

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipeli... Show more

Vijay Saadhu

Vijay Saadhu

Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Saadhu is an accomplished Enterprise ERP and Digital Procurement Governance Architect with over 24 years of experience designing and implementing SAP-driven financial and procurement systems across public sector and global enterprises. His work spans U.S. state government, energy, retail, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, and FMCG sectors, where he has led large-scale transformations supporting billions of dollars in annual spend. He specializes in SAP ecosystems, including SAP ECC, SRM, MM, WM, SUS, and MDM, with deep expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) architecture, compliance governance, and enterprise-wide procurement transformation. He has consistently delivered solutions that align with statutory regulations, strengthen audit integrity, and improve operational efficiency.
Currently serving as an SAP Logistics Functional Architect for the State of Mississippi’s MAGIC program, he plays a key role in managing and enhancing a statewide ERP platform used by over 125 government agencies. His contributions include architecting automated contract reconciliation frameworks, implementing legislatively mandated procurement systems, and ensuring uninterrupted procurement operations during critical events such as COVID-19. Throughout his career, he has led major transformation initiatives for organizations such as BP, Ralph Lauren, Commercial Metals Company, Yara International, and Hindustan Unilever, delivering improvements in procurement governance, system integration, inventory management, and financial control.
In addition to his industry contributions, he serves as an ad-hoc peer reviewer for leading academic journals, including Enterprise Information Systems, and contributes to research on ERP systems, digital transformation, and supply chain analytics.
He holds an MBA in HR & Systems and a B.Sc. in Electronics from Osmania University, along with SAP SRM certification and training in Generative AI from SAP.

Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Saadhu is an accomplished Enterprise ERP and Digital Procurement Governance Architect with over 24 years of experience designing and implementing SAP-driven financial and procurement systems across public sector and global enterp... Show more

Zack Walker

Zack Walker

Zack is a Data Analyst at Vanguard, where he is a leader in Vanguard’s Fabric journey. He’s guided his division’s onboarding to Fabric, the first in the company. He’s written custom bidirectional ETL in Fabric notebooks leveraging data stored in AWS; used Dataflows and Power Automate to write files back out to SharePoint and email them to leadership; and architected a multi-lakehouse environment enabling self-service for multiple teams without breaching information barriers using OneLake security.

On the personal side, he enjoys making his own pizza (more data-driven than you think) and tinkering with his 3D printer.

Zack is a Data Analyst at Vanguard, where he is a leader in Vanguard’s Fabric journey. He’s guided his division’s onboarding to Fabric, the first in the company. He’s written custom bidirectional ETL in Fabric notebooks leveraging data stored in AWS;... Show more

Marina Ionova

Marina Ionova

I'm a robotics engineer. I hold a Master's degree in Cybernetics and Robotics from FEE CTU in Prague, where I focused on autonomous systems and human-robot collaboration.

My diploma thesis and related scientific publication explored how to optimize collaboration between humans and robots in industrial environments — work that earned me the Werner von Siemens Award.

After transitioning from academia to industry, I now develop anti-collision system for trams, focusing on safety and autonomous decision-making in complex urban environments.

I’m passionate about making advanced technology both understandable and human-aware — and I believe that sharing how AI helps us all design better futures.

I'm a robotics engineer. I hold a Master's degree in Cybernetics and Robotics from FEE CTU in Prague, where I focused on autonomous systems and human-robot collaboration. My diploma thesis and related scientific publication explored how to optimiz... Show more

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar Yeruva is an accomplished SAP professional with extensive experience in Extended Warehouse Management and enterprise solution architecture. He has built a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA EWM implementations across diverse environments, including cloud-based and on-premise systems. His expertise spans solution design, configuration, integration, and optimization of complex warehouse processes, supported by deep knowledge of RF technologies, labeling systems, and advanced warehouse automation frameworks.
Throughout his career, Praveen has worked with globally recognized organizations across industries such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods. He has played key roles in large-scale transformation programs, leading design workshops, defining business processes, and ensuring seamless integration between warehouse management and core SAP modules. His functional expertise covers inbound and outbound logistics, inventory management, quality inspection, yard management, cross-docking, and warehouse optimization strategies, enabling organizations to streamline operations and enhance supply chain visibility.
In addition to his functional strengths, Praveen possesses solid technical capabilities, allowing him to bridge the gap between business requirements and system implementation. He has worked extensively with enhancements, APIs, integration frameworks, and SAP development tools to deliver tailored solutions that align with business needs. His ability to design scalable architectures and implement innovative solutions has contributed to improved efficiency, automation, and operational control in warehouse environments.
Praveen is also recognized for his leadership in project execution, including global rollouts, data migration initiatives, and production support. He collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, mentors stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement across processes. His commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and his adaptability to evolving technologies make him a valuable asset in modern digital transformation initiatives.

Praveen Kumar Yeruva is an accomplished SAP professional with extensive experience in Extended Warehouse Management and enterprise solution architecture. He has built a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA EWM implementations acros... Show more

Ritesh Hegde

Ritesh Hegde

Cloud Enthusiast

Cloud Enthusiast 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

Suvrakamal Das

Suvrakamal Das

Suvrakamal Das currently is an ML Engineer. With experience as a SciPyConf presenter and a HackTheNorth '23 Scholar, Suvrakamal is dedicated to advancing AI and machine learning.

Suvrakamal Das currently is an ML Engineer. With experience as a SciPyConf presenter and a HackTheNorth '23 Scholar, Suvrakamal is dedicated to advancing AI and machine learning. Show more

Ashraf Atef

Ashraf Atef

I'm a Senior Android Engineer based in Berlin with over 10 years of experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile apps. I’ve worked across fintech, mobility, and food delivery domains, focusing on clean architecture, CI/CD optimization, and robust testing strategies. I enjoy cooking and cycling.

I'm a Senior Android Engineer based in Berlin with over 10 years of experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile apps. I’ve worked across fintech, mobility, and food delivery domains, focusing on clean architecture, CI/CD optimization, and... Show more

Vishnu Prasad Krishna Kumar

Vishnu Prasad Krishna Kumar

Vishnu Prasad is an accomplished SAP EWM Solution Architect with over 12 years of global experience in SAP consulting, business process optimization, and project management. He has led multiple end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projects across diverse industries, specializing in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions in both decentralized and embedded S/4HANA environments.
Vishnu brings deep expertise in design, configuration, and customization of SAP EWM processes, with proven ability to integrate seamlessly with cross-functional modules such as MM/IM, TM, SD, PP, PM, and QM. His strong technical and functional skills are complemented by his leadership in mentoring development teams, gathering requirements, conducting workshops, and delivering user training. With a hands-on approach, he has successfully driven UAT, cutover activities, and hyper-care support, ensuring smooth go-lives and operational stability.
His professional journey includes working with leading global organizations such as Halliburton, Mosaic, Tronox, Constellation Brands, YASREF, Ford, and BASF. In these engagements, he has collaborated closely with business stakeholders to align warehouse operations with enterprise goals, designed advanced interfaces with automated storage systems, and developed RF and Neptune-based custom solutions to enhance operational efficiency. His work has consistently focused on real-time inventory management, predictive maintenance, and advanced logistics integration, enabling clients to improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline supply chain performance.
Beyond technical excellence, Vishnu has been instrumental in driving business transformation initiatives. He has led workshops, delivered demos, and prepared comprehensive documentation and training materials to ensure client readiness. His contributions extend to security role design, process governance, and compliance alignment, ensuring that warehouse solutions meet both operational and regulatory standards.
Vishnu holds a Master’s degree in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), India, and a Bachelor’s in Information Technology from SRM University, India. He is a SAP Certified Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Consultant, reinforcing his credentials as a trusted advisor in the supply chain and ERP domain.
With his strong foundation in SAP EWM architecture, end-to-end project delivery, and cross-industry expertise, Vishnu continues to help enterprises optimize warehouse operations, enhance scalability, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Vishnu Prasad is an accomplished SAP EWM Solution Architect with over 12 years of global experience in SAP consulting, business process optimization, and project management. He has led multiple end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projec... Show more

Marcio Klepacz

Marcio Klepacz

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

Roman Stuehler

Roman Stuehler

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

Yufei Huang

Yufei Huang

Yufei Huang is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft specializing in omnichannel order fulfillment and real-time inventory visibility for Dynamics 365 Commerce and Supply Chain Management. She leads Inventory Visibility Service (IVS), Distributed Order Management (DOM), and Commerce fulfillment optimization to enable intelligent sourcing and order promising across channels. Yufei drives agentic fulfillment through the Inventory Fulfillment Agent and ERP/Commerce MCP integrations, delivering agentic flows and MCP tools to enable headless and autonomous ERP and Commerce.

Yufei Huang is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft specializing in omnichannel order fulfillment and real-time inventory visibility for Dynamics 365 Commerce and Supply Chain Management. She leads Inventory Visibility Service (IVS), Distributed Ord... 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

Manas Khanna

Manas Khanna

Manas Khanna is a senior engineering leader responsible for DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, IT, and Cybersecurity at Veryon, an aviation-focused SaaS organization. He specializes in building scalable engineering systems, defense-in-depth security programs, and operational governance that enable teams to move fast without compromising quality or safety.

With extensive experience leading global platform and DevOps transformations, Manas focuses on solving real delivery challenges through policy-as-code, automation, and systems thinking. He is passionate about reducing human bias in release processes and designing CI/CD pipelines where quality and security are enforced by the system, not dependent on individual discretion.

He regularly speaks on DevSecOps, identity, and engineering governance, and is an active contributor to community initiatives focused on accessibility and technology leadership.

Manas Khanna is a senior engineering leader responsible for DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, IT, and Cybersecurity at Veryon, an aviation-focused SaaS organization. He specializes in building scalable engineering systems, defense-in-depth security progr... Show more

Sam Agdasi

Sam Agdasi

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. Sam Agdasi 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, Former Vice President 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.

Former 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

Davis Roman

Davis Roman

Davis Roman is an embedded Linux engineer with more than 16 years of experience in the home security and, as of recently, the automotive and EV charging sector. He's worked on various products from conception to production and always serves to be a champion for Linux and open source no matter where he goes. He's currently based out of Fremont, California although he's originally from New York City. He enjoys pineapple pizza and the occasional trip around the world.

Davis Roman is an embedded Linux engineer with more than 16 years of experience in the home security and, as of recently, the automotive and EV charging sector. He's worked on various products from conception to production and always serves to be a c... Show more

Stein Inge Morisbak

Stein Inge Morisbak

Stein Inge Morisbak is the CTO of Tet Digital, spearheading the technological modernization of Norway's public transport sector. A developer and architect by trade, he brings two decades of hands-on engineering experience, combined with ten years in key C-level roles across the industry.

As an early pioneer of Agile, DevOps, and the cloud journey, Stein Inge has been a leading voice in the Norwegian tech scene for 20 years. His path from the code face to the boardroom gives him a unique lens on what makes tech initiatives actually work—and why combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership is crucial as AI disrupts how we build software and organizations.

Stein Inge Morisbak is the CTO of Tet Digital, spearheading the technological modernization of Norway's public transport sector. A developer and architect by trade, he brings two decades of hands-on engineering experience, combined with ten years in ... Show more

Astrid Galvez

Astrid Galvez

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

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