Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value offers Microsoft sold as products, and served as a global SME on Microsoft's Responsible AI team. She is Founder & Managing Principal of WyseMinds Advisors, helping Fortune 500 and other clients attain key outcomes from their AI investments, creator of the AI VALUE Framework, and publisher of the AI Value Report.

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value off... Show more

Prateek is a Software Engineer and distributed systems practitioner with over 12 years of experience across high-scale consumer and enterprise platforms. He has spent the majority of his career at Amazon Ads and Manhattan Associates, where he designed and shipped systems processing billions of requests, spanning privacy/compliance infrastructure, real-time targeting pipelines, and enterprise API platforms.

Most recently, Prateek has been at the frontier of applied AI, architecting agentic AI engines powered by Claude 3.5 and building production-grade LLM pipelines that bridge research-stage models with real-world enterprise workloads. His work spans the full stack of modern AI infrastructure: prompt engineering, tool-use orchestration, latency-sensitive API design, and responsible AI integration within regulated environments.

Beyond his engineering work, Prateek has served as a judge and reviewer at 20+ hackathons and innovation programs, giving him a sharp eye for what separates strong technical submissions from exceptional ones. He holds a pending patent and is an active contributor to the technical community through mentorship, cross-functional technical leadership, and engagement with the broader software engineering ecosystem.

Prateek is a Software Engineer and distributed systems practitioner with over 12 years of experience across high-scale consumer and enterprise platforms. He has spent the majority of his career at Amazon Ads and Manhattan Associates, where he designe... Show more

Idrees is a computational scientist with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Having 5 years of experience in research and development in simulation domain, he recently started his new research venture named Turing-Lab for developing ML based numerical solutions. At Turing Lab, he is researching on developing and implementing scalable Machine learning based framework for solving complex problems in computational science ranging from design space exploration to inverse physics problems. He is a C++ nerd and a strong advocate of FOSS who loves building open source tools in his free time.

Idrees is a computational scientist with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Having 5 years of experience in research and development in simulation domain, he recently started his new research venture named Turing-Lab for developing ML based numeri... Show more

Driven by innovations in software that enhance business operations, aligning simplicity with technology, Toni has gained 20 years experience implementing ERP solutions across many industries throughout her career. Specialising in financial management, operations, program management, customer success, compliance, business intelligence and analytics.
Her passion for people and environments in the corporate world, are equally met with her wonder of the great outdoors, where the possibilities of a new sunrise each day, offers excitement of endless opportunities.

Driven by innovations in software that enhance business operations, aligning simplicity with technology, Toni has gained 20 years experience implementing ERP solutions across many industries throughout her career. Specialising in financial management... Show more

Hi, I’m Mitul Desai, Marketing Manager at Avore Electric. I am proud to be part of a company that is driving the future of sustainable mobility in India through innovative electric motorcycles designed for modern urban riders. At Avore Electric, we focus on developing advanced EV bikes that combine performance, intelligent battery technology, rider safety, energy efficiency, and contemporary design to deliver a practical and enjoyable riding experience.

Our mission is to make clean transportation more accessible by offering reliable electric two-wheelers that meet the everyday commuting needs of customers while supporting a greener future. We are committed to creating motorcycles that are stylish, durable, and built for long-term convenience without compromising on quality or performance.

Working closely with riders and industry trends, I help communicate the value of smart electric mobility solutions across key markets, including Ahmedabad, Surat, and Pune. It is rewarding to be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation, customer satisfaction, and the advancement of future-ready transportation solutions for communities across India.

Hi, I’m Mitul Desai, Marketing Manager at Avore Electric. I am proud to be part of a company that is driving the future of sustainable mobility in India through innovative electric motorcycles designed for modern urban riders. At Avore Electric, we f... Show more

Saad Sheikh is a Principal Cloud, AI & Enterprise Architect with over 21 years of experience leading cross functional teams in many global organizations Optus , Essential Energy , KDCAI , Dell , STC , SwedTel , Zain group where he delivered large-scale digital transformation programs across telecommunications, energy, and public sector organizations globally. He specializes in enterprise architecture for AI-driven systems, cloud-native platforms, and multi-cloud data environments, with deep expertise in governance, automation, and AI operating models.

Saad Sheikh is a Principal Cloud, AI & Enterprise Architect with over 21 years of experience leading cross functional teams in many global organizations Optus , Essential Energy , KDCAI , Dell , STC , SwedTel , Zain group where he delivered large-sca... Show more

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento.

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento. Show more

Program manager on-premises data gateway.

Program manager on-premises data gateway. Show more

I am GTM Engineer who treats revenue like an engineering problem. I specialize in designing AI-powered systems that transform messy data into coherent, measurable revenue engines for B2B SaaS companies. With a background ranging from founding my own e-commerce brand to leading GTM engineering for Y-Combinator-backed startups, I bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business growth

I am GTM Engineer who treats revenue like an engineering problem. I specialize in designing AI-powered systems that transform messy data into coherent, measurable revenue engines for B2B SaaS companies. With a background ranging from founding my own ... Show more

Thangeswaran Natarajan is a seasoned Technology Leader and Senior Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in embedded systems development across medical devices and autonomous automotive platforms. He has led global engineering teams for more than 14 years, successfully delivering complex, safety-critical products from concept through regulatory approval and commercialization.
Thangesh currently serves as Senior Software Engineering Manager at General Motors, leading teams focused on ASIL-D functional safety systems, SafeRTOS-based safety islands, and high-performance Linux platforms supporting infotainment and cloud applications. Previously at Rivian, he led a 40+ member engineering organization delivering embedded software for self-driving systems across the R1T, R1S, and Amazon EDV platforms. His expertise spans ADAS SoCs, secure bootloaders, OTA updates, middleware development, cybersecurity, and hardware abstraction layers.
In the medical device domain, Thangesh played a key leadership role at Stryker and Physio-Control in developing next-generation defibrillators and other life-critical systems. He has successfully delivered eight FDA (510k and PMA) and CE-certified medical products with zero field-related software failures in key programs. He is also a co-inventor on U.S. patent applications related to enhanced defibrillation technologies.
Thangesh holds an MBA from the University of Washington (3.81 GPA), an MS in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani, and a BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is PMP and PMI-ACP certified, Six Sigma Green Belt trained, and skilled in Linux, QNX, SafeRTOS, embedded C/C++, and safety-critical architecture. He is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and delivering mission-critical systems with excellence.

Thangeswaran Natarajan is a seasoned Technology Leader and Senior Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in embedded systems development across medical devices and autonomous automotive platforms. He has led global engineering ... Show more

Profissional com sólida formação em Administração, MBA em Gestão de Negócios, especializações em Gestão Estratégica e Engenharia de Produção, além de mestrado pela Universidade de Brasília. Carreira desenvolvida na BB Tecnologia e Serviços (BBTS), atuando em posições de liderança nas áreas de relacionamento com clientes, estratégia organizacional, transformação digital, gestão patrimonial, segurança física e serviços compartilhados. Atualmente exerce a função de Gerente Executivo de Suprimentos e Gestão de Contratos. Experiência em gestão de processos e projetos, logística e docência, com histórico de conduzir transformações organizacionais, reestruturação de modelos de negócios e implementação de iniciativas estratégicas de alto impacto.

Profissional com sólida formação em Administração, MBA em Gestão de Negócios, especializações em Gestão Estratégica e Engenharia de Produção, além de mestrado pela Universidade de Brasília. Carreira desenvolvida na BB Tecnologia e Serviços (BBTS), at... Show more

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisationen immer im Vordergrund, um Arbeit wertvoller zu machen. Als Sprecher auf verschiedenen Konferenzen und als Dozent an der Hochschule Bremen profitiert Ulf Mewe von mehr als 10 Jahren Erfahrung im agilen Anforderungsmanagement und in agilen Projekten und teilt diese Erfahrungen immer wieder gerne mit anderen.

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisatio... Show more

Karthikeyan Ramdass is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of experience securing mission-critical systems for leading Fortune 500 companies across industries including aviation, finance, automotive, and technology. He has played a pivotal role in protecting organizations such as Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Toyota Motors North America, AIG, Cognizant, Salesforce, and Deluxe Corporation.

Specializing in application security, vulnerability management, secure architecture, and supply chain defense, he has led the design and implementation of enterprise-scale security frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced security testing solutions. His expertise spans SAST, DAST, SCA, zero-day vulnerability management, and penetration testing, ensuring compliance with global standards such as NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and OWASP Top 10.

Karthikeyan Ramdass is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of experience securing mission-critical systems for leading Fortune 500 companies across industries including aviation, finance, automotive, and technology. He has played... Show more

Brazilian cybersecurity professional focused on offensive security and mobile hacking. Founder of the MobSec Crew community and organizer of the Mobile Security Villages at BSides São Paulo and H2HC. Currently working at Thallium Security.

Brazilian cybersecurity professional focused on offensive security and mobile hacking. Founder of the MobSec Crew community and organizer of the Mobile Security Villages at BSides São Paulo and H2HC. Currently working at Thallium Security. Show more

Tech, Finance, Team Outcomes, Diversity, Product, People First

Tech, Finance, Team Outcomes, Diversity, Product, People First Show more

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

Johannes is an Open Source and A(PI) Enthusiast @ Day and standup comedian / comedy DJ @ Night.
He is a long-time open source enthusiast and contributor to many projects including the Postman reference collection for OpenAI and maintainer of jonico/awesome-runners. Johannes is interested in all things GenAI, IssueOps, integrations, CI/CD and API design. Check out his GitHub profile (@jonico) to learn more about his tech projects and (if you are really into comedy techno) https://soundcloud.com/majorsunburn.

Johannes is an Open Source and A(PI) Enthusiast @ Day and standup comedian / comedy DJ @ Night. He is a long-time open source enthusiast and contributor to many projects including the Postman reference collection for OpenAI and maintainer of jonico/... Show more

Mahmoud Saad is a Principal Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer with over five years of experience securing connected vehicles and embedded systems. He specializes in cryptographic key management, ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155 compliance, and OEM–supplier security alignment, with a strong focus on real‑world automotive production and lifecycle risks.
With a background in embedded systems engineering, he brings hands‑on experience with microcontrollers, HSMs, secure boot, PKI, and in‑vehicle communication protocols, bridging practical engineering constraints with regulatory and process requirements. His focus is on real‑world security failures arising from production practices, supply‑chain trust boundaries, and long vehicle lifetimes that directly impact fleet‑level safety.

Mahmoud Saad is a Principal Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer with over five years of experience securing connected vehicles and embedded systems. He specializes in cryptographic key management, ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155 compliance, and OEM–supplier ... Show more

Louis Nguyen leads cybersecurity activities for FEV.io North America, supporting OEMs and Tier‑1+ suppliers across automotive, commercial vehicles, EV charging, and critical infrastructure. In this role, he is responsible for both technical delivery and the strategic growth of FEV.io’s cybersecurity offerings in the North American market.
Over the past years, Louis has built and led a multidisciplinary cybersecurity team at FEV.io delivering engineering services across both red‑team and blue‑team domains including regulatory compliance, requirement engineering, penetration testing, and supply‑chain software security assurance. His work spans the full cybersecurity V‑cycle, from design and concept to development and validation. In his role, Louis continuously seeks innovative ways to enhance the quality and efficiency of cybersecurity processes. He is committed to helping organizations navigate the growing convergence of IT, OT, and automotive cybersecurity.

Louis Nguyen leads cybersecurity activities for FEV.io North America, supporting OEMs and Tier‑1+ suppliers across automotive, commercial vehicles, EV charging, and critical infrastructure. In this role, he is responsible for both technical delivery ... Show more

Thiago Bordini, Head Cyber Threat Intelligence, executive with more than 20 years of experience in the cyber intelligence market, working with analysis and prevention of cyber threats and fraud and dissemination of educational content on the subject to professionals and companies. Technical coordinator and postgraduate professor at IDESP.
Speaker at several national and international events such as Defcon, YSTS, EkoParty, H2HC, Security BSides Las Vegas and Sao Paulo, SANS, HTCIA, CoronaCon, 8.8 Andina and Brazil, among others.
Member of the Security BSides Sao Paulo/Brazil organization.

Thiago Bordini, Head Cyber Threat Intelligence, executive with more than 20 years of experience in the cyber intelligence market, working with analysis and prevention of cyber threats and fraud and dissemination of educational content on the subject ... Show more

Chuck Wolber is a Boeing Associate Technical Fellow primarily focused on embedded platform engineering. He has developed multiple DO-178C certified Linux platforms currently in service on Boeing production aircraft. Chuck is co-author of the book Linux Toys, he is credited with contributions to multiple early editions of the Red Hat Linux Bible, and has served as president and board member of the Tacoma Linux Users Group. Chuck holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Washington State University.

Chuck Wolber is a Boeing Associate Technical Fellow primarily focused on embedded platform engineering. He has developed multiple DO-178C certified Linux platforms currently in service on Boeing production aircraft. Chuck is co-author of the book Lin... Show more

Mobile developer working across Android and Kotlin Multiplatform. Co-organizer at mDevCamp, where I help shape one of Central Europe's mobile dev conferences.

Mobile developer working across Android and Kotlin Multiplatform. Co-organizer at mDevCamp, where I help shape one of Central Europe's mobile dev conferences. Show more

https://hope.nyc.ny.us

https://hope.nyc.ny.us Show more

Petra Hasenau is an open source advocate, TYPO3 community builder, former TYPO3 Association Board Vice President, CMS Garden extended board member, and creative digital project maker.

As founder and CEO of cybercraft GmbH, she has been active in the TYPO3 ecosystem since 2009 and has contributed to the TYPO3 Expert Advisory Board, the TYPO3 Association Board, the TYPO3 User eXperience Week, and TYPO3 Initiative Week. Through Cybercraft, Coders.Care, TYPO3, and CMS Garden, she connects open source communities, developers, decision-makers, and public-sector stakeholders around trust, collaboration, user experience, and digital sovereignty.

With Petra Likes Cooking, she also explores digital storytelling, video content, family recipes, and approachable media formats beyond the traditional tech bubble. Her work focuses on making technology, content, and open source ecosystems more human, understandable, and useful.

Petra Hasenau is an open source advocate, TYPO3 community builder, former TYPO3 Association Board Vice President, CMS Garden extended board member, and creative digital project maker. As founder and CEO of cybercraft GmbH, she has been active in t... Show more

Former Lyft, USAF, and Northrop Grumman. Daniel has studied the nexus of human and machine collaboration for decades in automated systems whether it was DoD aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or autonomous thinking systems.

Former Lyft, USAF, and Northrop Grumman. Daniel has studied the nexus of human and machine collaboration for decades in automated systems whether it was DoD aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or autonomous thinking systems. Show more

Scalable cloud systems, Microservices

Scalable cloud systems, Microservices Show more

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery).

Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director of engineering, lead engineer, chief metaphor officer, to name a few). What keeps him interested and motivated in tech is the human element - pair programming, test-driven development, and a stubborn insistence that we can build better software for our users if we only tried things that seem impossible.

After a decade sweating in Silicon Valley he moved to Paris, France, where he lives with his family and two cats.

His current day job is at Maersk, working on Energy Transition. His teams are responsible for accurate reporting of carbon emissions, and building tools that help over 500 thousand employees take decisions that will reduce emissions. He uses elixir because it's awesome, and the best tool for the job.

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery). Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director o... Show more

Jeffrey Roe is a software/hardware engineer from Ireland. He builds public transport systems and lectures in the design innovation department at Maynooth University. In his free time, he loves to experiment with bubble machines, bone conduction technology, IoT devices, and anything that involves LEDs. As a firm believer in the power of making and creativity, Jeffrey co-runs Dublin Maker, an annual festival that showcases the best of the maker community. He is also heavily involved with Tog, Dublin’s hackerspace, which provides a collaborative environment for people to work on their projects. He is also an amateur radio enthusiast, constantly exploring new ways to integrate technology into his projects.

Jeffrey Roe is a software/hardware engineer from Ireland. He builds public transport systems and lectures in the design innovation department at Maynooth University. In his free time, he loves to experiment with bubble machines, bone conduction techn... Show more

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

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