Transports & Logistics

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

Richard Abrich

Richard Abrich

Richard Abrich is a Principal AI Engineer at ziggiz, where he develops foundational AI systems for cybersecurity in partnership with Palantir and Databricks, focusing on unstructured data pipelines, semantic reasoning across heterogeneous schemas, and natural language interfaces. Concurrently, he is the Founder and CTO of OpenAdapt.AI, building an open-source generative process automation system to automate desktop tasks.

With deep experience in applying state-of-the-art AI/ML to solve high-value problems, Richard previously led the creation of an acquired neurological diagnostic AI for Cleveland Clinic Innovations, architected a human-in-the-loop insurance estimation system delivering $20M+ annual savings, and founded the AI consultancy MLDSAI Inc. After earning his M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto in computer engineering specializing in medical imaging and machine learning, he deferred a PhD acceptance at Mila (Yoshua Bengio) to join AI robotics startup Kindred.ai as an early employee (acquired for $262M).

Richard Abrich is a Principal AI Engineer at ziggiz, where he develops foundational AI systems for cybersecurity in partnership with Palantir and Databricks, focusing on unstructured data pipelines, semantic reasoning across heterogeneous schemas, an... Show more

Benoît Garçon

Benoît Garçon

Je suis diplômé en informatique avec une spécialisation en génie logiciel et systèmes informatiques de l'ISIMA à Clermont-Ferrand. Au cours de ma carrière, j'ai eu l'opportunité de travailler dans des grandes entreprises telles que le CNES, où j'ai passé plus de 5 ans à contribuer à l'ingénierie logicielle dans le domaine spatial. Mon expérience m'a permis de développer une solide expertise en matière de développement logiciel, de coordination d'équipes et de mise en place de processus de génie logiciel.

Je suis ensuite devenu consultant, apportant mon expertise en DevOps et Cloud. Je suis motivé par l'opportunité de contribuer à diverses missions tout en soutenant l'impact positif de l'entreprise. Notre engagement envers les innovations sociales et la responsabilité sociétale m'inspire à créer un impact significatif dans le domaine de la technologie.

Je suis passionné par la résolution de problèmes complexes et l'innovation technologique. J'ai toujours été motivé par le désir de repousser les limites de mes compétences et de contribuer à des projets d'envergure. En parallèle, j'ai également participé activement à des projets open source, ce qui m'a permis d'élargir mon champ de connaissances et de collaborer avec une communauté dynamique.

Je suis enthousiaste à l'idée de partager mon expérience et mes connaissances, dans le but d'inspirer d'autres professionnels et d'encourager l'échange d'idées et de bonnes pratiques dans le domaine de l'ingénierie logicielle et cloud.

Aujourd'hui, j'ai ma propre société : La Formule Nuagique, grâce à laquelle j'ambitionne de me lancer dans les projets les plus fous.

Je suis diplômé en informatique avec une spécialisation en génie logiciel et systèmes informatiques de l'ISIMA à Clermont-Ferrand. Au cours de ma carrière, j'ai eu l'opportunité de travailler dans des grandes entreprises telles que le CNES, où j'ai p... Show more

Ram Gopinathan

Ram Gopinathan

Developer turned platform engineer primarily focused on edge computing

Developer turned platform engineer primarily focused on edge computing Show more

Alessio Schiavo

Alessio Schiavo

Alessio Schiavo received the B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering and the M.Sc. degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering from the University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. He is currently pursuing an industrial Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering focused on Federated Learning, Explainable Artificial Intelligence, and Industrial applications of Artificial Intelligence within the joint research laboratory between the University of Pisa and the LogObject AG company, Ponsacco, Italy.

Alessio Schiavo received the B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering and the M.Sc. degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering from the University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. He is currently pursuing an industrial Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineeri... Show more

Adeel Amin

Adeel Amin

Have more than a decade of experience in leading cloud infrastructure of various SaaS applications. Currently serving as an Engineering Manager in software consultancy firm.

Have more than a decade of experience in leading cloud infrastructure of various SaaS applications. Currently serving as an Engineering Manager in software consultancy firm. Show more

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle and reconnecting with herself. This time of reflection not only opened her spiritual eyes but also helped her gain the clarity she needed to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Inspired by this personal transformation, she’s now on a mission to help others create lives that are balanced, intentional, and full of meaning—both inside and out.

As a first-generation American with family from Panama, Genori’s drive comes from the sacrifices her family made to give her the opportunities she now has. She’s passionate about helping people build healthier lifestyles—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—because she believes that true wellness is the foundation for a thriving life.

With a background in chemistry, commercial real estate, and the creative arts, Genori blends creativity with practicality to design spaces that nurture well-being and inspire productivity. She’s here to help you reconnect with what truly matters, whether through the environment you work in or the way you approach life. For Genori, it’s all about creating spaces and experiences that allow people to flourish—because when we’re healthy, we can truly thrive.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Genori traveling, seeking inspiration from new places and cultures. Her goal is simple: to help others live with intention and purpose, so they can create a life that feels as good as it looks.

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle an... Show more

Troy Walker

Troy Walker

Troy Zakari Walker is a visionary leader whose work bridges corporate strategy with social impact. As President of Zakari Walker Group (ZWG) and CEO of Impact Nation Community Services, Troy heads a consulting firm and nonprofit organization that empowers underserved communities, strengthens organizational strategy, and drives economic and social transformation.

With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, reentry programming, and fatherhood advocacy, Troy is recognized for his trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that enable individuals and families to achieve lasting stability. At ZWG, he consults on program development, strategic planning, and grant writing, helping organizations secure essential funding and enhance operational efficiency. His entrepreneurial spirit has expanded ZWG's reach into real estate, film production, and exclusive events, fostering professional and community networking.

In the public sphere, Troy’s leadership extends to his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, where he advocated for social equity, economic opportunity, and systemic change. As a sought-after speaker, he shares insights on corporate strategy, innovation, and social responsibility, inspiring leaders to align their business goals with impactful community outcomes. Through his work, Troy Zakari Walker is committed to blending corporate success with social consciousness, positioning him as a transformative figure in business and social innovation.

Troy Zakari Walker is a visionary leader whose work bridges corporate strategy with social impact. As President of Zakari Walker Group (ZWG) and CEO of Impact Nation Community Services, Troy heads a consulting firm and nonprofit organization that emp... Show more

Michael Graumann

Michael Graumann

While Michael started as native app developer, after excursions to web development and platform operations he eventually ended up as AWS Solutions Architect, specialized into networking.

In his current role he works with German enterprise customers supporting them on their cloud journey. Michael loves to leverage cloud services in a way that they deliberately address the business needs while adhering to cloud best practices.

As a subject matter expert for AWS networking, Michael also works with customers on complex topics in the networking domain. Additionally he creates thought leadership artifacts like the AWS Direct Connect reference architecture, an AWS training about networking gateways, several blog posts and public speaking engagements.

After work you can find him sitting behind a drum set or exploring nature.

While Michael started as native app developer, after excursions to web development and platform operations he eventually ended up as AWS Solutions Architect, specialized into networking. In his current role he works with German enterprise customer... Show more

Greg Lacan

Greg Lacan

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, implementing SEO best practices to attract potential buyers. Greg brings his expertise and passion for the industry to provide attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies for success in the NFT market.

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, impleme... Show more

Ruth Molano

Ruth Molano

Ruth is a creative and problem-solving Industrial Engineer with a passion for recruiting, especially in IT due to her background in computer programming. She possesses strong social skills that allow her to connect effectively with others. Ruth works as a Spanish-English interpreter for parent-teacher conferences in public schools, a role she truly enjoys. She is also an avid sports enthusiast, particularly enjoying tennis, dancing, and watching volleyball games, as well as her children's interests. Additionally, she loves outdoor activities.

Ruth is a creative and problem-solving Industrial Engineer with a passion for recruiting, especially in IT due to her background in computer programming. She possesses strong social skills that allow her to connect effectively with others. Ruth works... Show more

Rob Reid

Rob Reid

I've been developing software professionally since 2006 and in that time, I’ve written backend, frontend, and messaging solutions for the police, travel, finance, commodities, sports betting, telecoms, retail, and aerospace industries.

I've been developing software professionally since 2006 and in that time, I’ve written backend, frontend, and messaging solutions for the police, travel, finance, commodities, sports betting, telecoms, retail, and aerospace industries. Show more

Chris White

Chris White

I love figuring out how to make technology, policy, and human behavior come together so that everyone comes out ahead. My job lets me work on stratgies, policies, and deployment plans that connect people to electric transportation.

I work for Kittelson & Associated, an diverse transportation engineering company that focuses on transportation safety, emerging technology, and getting people out of their cars and on to bikes, buses, and walking/rolling. I spend my days figuring out to transition to zero emission vehicles and in a manner that is equitable, inclusive, and beneficial to everyone. It's exciting and I learn something new every day.

My other passion is coaching, mentoring, and facilitation. I enjoy helping my friends and colleagues grow their interests and capabilities. It’s awesome to play some small role in dynamic teams that put ideas into action.

I love figuring out how to make technology, policy, and human behavior come together so that everyone comes out ahead. My job lets me work on stratgies, policies, and deployment plans that connect people to electric transportation. I work for Kitt... Show more

Allen Jellas

Allen Jellas

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019.
I’m an Agile Leadership Guide providing education for leadership and organizational development and growth. I’m an Accredited IC Agile instructor, providing Enterprise Agility Coaching and Coaching Agile Transition classes.
I’m a Certified Enterprise and Systemic Agile Coach providing guidance and coaching for the leaders while making awareness about the importance of the whole system, we are part of. I hold different certifications from IC Agile (ICP-CAT, ICP-ENT ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICP-SYS), Agile Change Leadership Institute and Scrum Alliance (CAL 1, CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM)
I'm a regular speaker at conferences such as. Global Agile Reflect, Online Scrum Master Summit, Online Product Tech Summit, Scrum Day Europe, Scrum Day London, Agile Calgary, Product Leadership Europe, XP Benelux, Agile Africa and Agile Prague.

I’m an owner of the Attitude Partnership a company providing Education, Coaching, and Consultancy when required.

I’m developing my own coaching models, called V.A.L.U.E. and B.A.L.A.N.C.E.
When I’m not working, I’m experimenting with the food, biking around Copenhagen, and exploring the world.
Follow me on LinkedIn, or Email Allen – allen@attitudepartnership.com

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019. I’m an Agile Leadership Gui... Show more

Marco Otte-Witte

Marco Otte-Witte

Marco is the founder and Managing Director of Mainmatter, an Engineering Consultancy from Europe. He has been in tech since the late 90s and worked with various technologies from .NET to Rails, Elixir and Phoenix, TypeScript and Rust. He and his team advise international teams on architecture, technology choice, process, and developer infrastructure. He is passionate about developing sustainable and reliable products and organizations based on strong foundations. Marco is also the Host of EuroRust, the leading Rust conference in Europe.

Marco is the founder and Managing Director of Mainmatter, an Engineering Consultancy from Europe. He has been in tech since the late 90s and worked with various technologies from .NET to Rails, Elixir and Phoenix, TypeScript and Rust. He and his team... Show more

Fred Eijkenboom

Fred Eijkenboom

Fred is 61 years old and did have a lot of challenges in his life. He survived them with his mindset and is now actively working on it to let other benefit by his experiences, his story and help them to find the power within to thrive. He learned a lot of public speaking and mindset, before coming a Toastmaster in April 2019 in Rotterdam. He became the first President of 010 TMC in Rotterdam, and started to develop himself within the European Trainers Network and as mentor in the "Odyssey Project" for which he became Ambassador in January 2021 for District 59.
His intention is to start within the Accredited Speaker Program of Toastmasters and become an international Mindset speaker, trainer, mentor and coach.

Fred is 61 years old and did have a lot of challenges in his life. He survived them with his mindset and is now actively working on it to let other benefit by his experiences, his story and help them to find the power within to thrive. He learned a l... Show more

Pawel Kujbieda

Pawel Kujbieda

Nantais depuis 10 ans, agiliste passionné depuis 16 ans, je navigue depuis entre différentes postures: Scrum Master, Scrum Mentor, Coach Agile. La culture, les valeurs et les principes agiles font partie de mon quotidien .Il y a toujours en moi cette envie d'apprendre, d'accompagner les organisations et les équipes sur leur chemin de transformation ou d'adoption d'une vraie démarche agile.
Professeur vacataire à Audencia Business School depuis 6 ans (cursus International Master in Management) je suis heureux de pouvoir partager mes connaissances et mon expérience avec les futurs cadres qui, j'espère, sensibilisés à la culture agile continueront d'approfondir leur connaissance et la pratique dans ce domaine.

Nantais depuis 10 ans, agiliste passionné depuis 16 ans, je navigue depuis entre différentes postures: Scrum Master, Scrum Mentor, Coach Agile. La culture, les valeurs et les principes agiles font partie de mon quotidien .Il y a toujours en moi cette... Show more

Martijn van Kempen

Martijn van Kempen

Software Architect at Vanderlande | Driving cloud-native adoption | Building scalable, reusable architectures | Passionate about innovation and efficiency in logistics automation.

Software Architect at Vanderlande | Driving cloud-native adoption | Building scalable, reusable architectures | Passionate about innovation and efficiency in logistics automation. Show more

David Pineda

David Pineda

Ingeniero electricista Universidad de Chile, desarrollador de software, (c)Magister en ciencia de datos UChile, integrante del área de Geodesia en CSN. Activista por la cultura libre y los bienes comunes, tejedor de redes del común. Literario, profesor de tecnologías y herramientas libres, buen compa :) Me quedo varios días y así participar en cualquier actividad relacionadas que se genere a partir de las propuestas desarrolladas.

Ingeniero electricista Universidad de Chile, desarrollador de software, (c)Magister en ciencia de datos UChile, integrante del área de Geodesia en CSN. Activista por la cultura libre y los bienes comunes, tejedor de redes del común. Literario, profes... Show more

Siddharth Jain

Siddharth Jain

Siddharth is an accomplished Engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in strategy, enterprise architecture and software development in the Data Engineering, Data Analytics and ML space. He has successfully built scalable data platforms and applications for both internal and external facing customers.

He has hands-on experience with big-data development, building highly scalable and robust distributed real-time and batch applications.

Currently, he is a Data Engineering Lead within the Supply Chain Tech at Wayfair.

Siddharth is an accomplished Engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in strategy, enterprise architecture and software development in the Data Engineering, Data Analytics and ML space. He has successfully built scalable data platfor... Show more

Reme Le Hane

Reme Le Hane

Hi there, my name is Reme and I spend my working hours predominately on Flutter and React projects.

I write a lot about testing in Flutter, having come across many complex scenarios writing large-scale Flutter applications, and had the privilege of presenting at the Google Developer conference in April 2021.

Outside of work I really enjoy Trail Running, Hiking and in general just being outdoors.

Hi there, my name is Reme and I spend my working hours predominately on Flutter and React projects. I write a lot about testing in Flutter, having come across many complex scenarios writing large-scale Flutter applications, and had the privilege o... Show more

Jason Judd

Jason Judd

Jason’s true passion is turning data into information to optimize the decision-making process. Using state of the art technology in ML/AI, his teams optimize the decision-making process beyond what the human mind can attain. Previously, Jason lead the algorithm team of a successful software startup in the Supply Chain Optimization domain resulting in a $1.5B evaluation. He is currently the SVP of Engineering and Innovations Lab Lead at Optilogic (and Chief Tinkerer at home). Jason holds a PhD and Master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Operations Research and two Undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Southern Utah University.
Jason is an experienced Supply Chain optimization leader, deep in the field of OR, ML and AI. Driven by innovation and impact, he takes pride in providing the most optimal solution while keeping it simple. As an innovator, his goals include mentoring the next generation of people, tools, and technologies to disrupt the industry.
In addition to his primary job functions, Jason is a technical hobbyist who recently sent two high-altitude balloons to near-space with a successful recovery of the photos and gear, while enjoying 3D printing, rockets, planes, drones, and automobiles.

Jason’s true passion is turning data into information to optimize the decision-making process. Using state of the art technology in ML/AI, his teams optimize the decision-making process beyond what the human mind can attain. Previously, Jason lead ... Show more

Jonathan Briggs

Jonathan Briggs

Jonathan resides in Ohio with his wife Beth and their 3 kids that are now in the 5th grade. He’s had 3 basic sectors across his career of supply chain robotics, ecommerce and omni channel fulfillment and small parcel delivery. He’s currently the VP of Sales & Solutions at Nimble Robotics where he heads up sales and their parcel strategy. He has also been at Dexterity Robotics where he was focused on automation for the parcel carriers. Prior to that he headed up sales at Quiet Platforms a 3rd Party Fulfillment provider for ecommerce and omni channel brands that recently got acquired by American Eagle. He also worked at DHL eCommerce, FedEx, DHL Express and UPS across many roles in those organizations. When he’s not working you will most likely find him at youth sport fields and gyms supporting his kids in soccer, football, basketball, golf and other such sports. He is also proud to be a Clemson Tiger and is always happy to chat about the college football landscape.

Jonathan resides in Ohio with his wife Beth and their 3 kids that are now in the 5th grade. He’s had 3 basic sectors across his career of supply chain robotics, ecommerce and omni channel fulfillment and small parcel delivery. He’s currently the VP o... Show more

Sjuul Janssen

Sjuul Janssen

Sjuul is working as SRE within Toyota Motor Europe and trying to introduce the concept of SRE there. His background is in python, monitoring and cloud.

Sjuul is working as SRE within Toyota Motor Europe and trying to introduce the concept of SRE there. His background is in python, monitoring and cloud. Show more

Michael Mann

Michael Mann

20 years in Software Development have given me a broad perspective. I worked in Javascript before frameworks like Angular and React existed. I long for simplicity in software systems. My recent focus has been on reducing cycle time and resource waste, and building observability and resiliency into software systems.

20 years in Software Development have given me a broad perspective. I worked in Javascript before frameworks like Angular and React existed. I long for simplicity in software systems. My recent focus has been on reducing cycle time and resource wa... Show more

Mashhood Rastgar

Mashhood Rastgar

Mashhood leads the engineering team at Sastaticket.pk. He enjoys building awesome products and working with open source technologies. He is also an active developer community member, is currently serving as a Google Developer Expert. He is often seen speaking at conferences and mentoring different startups.

Mashhood leads the engineering team at Sastaticket.pk. He enjoys building awesome products and working with open source technologies. He is also an active developer community member, is currently serving as a Google Developer Expert. He is often seen... Show more

Jim McLaughlin

Jim McLaughlin

Jim is the Lead Technical Architect at YRC Worldwide, HQ'd in Overland Park, KS. He started his professional software development career the Kansas City area in 1988 after graduating from Graceland University (IA) with a degree in Computer Science. Jim has worked with a wide range of technologies over the years including C++, JavaScript, Java, and C#/VB.net. His current interests include Java Spring, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, Serverless Cloud Computing, and Functional Programming.

Jim is the Lead Technical Architect at YRC Worldwide, HQ'd in Overland Park, KS. He started his professional software development career the Kansas City area in 1988 after graduating from Graceland University (IA) with a degree in Computer Science. ... Show more

John Stovin

John Stovin

John has been a software developer for longer than he cares to remember. He learned to program on a Commodore PET back in the 1970s.

He lives in the heart of the Peak District and has spent the last 20 years working for various companies in and around Sheffield, working on systems for Marine Navigation, DVD production, and Educational Administration among others. He also teaches part-time at the Department of Computer Science at The University of Sheffield.

He regularly attends and occasionally presents at the Sheffield .NET User Group and at (def_shef), the Sheffield Functional Programming interest group. He has also presented at DDDNorth and DDDSouthWest on several occasions, and at other user groups.

John has been a software developer for longer than he cares to remember. He learned to program on a Commodore PET back in the 1970s. He lives in the heart of the Peak District and has spent the last 20 years working for various companies in and ar... Show more

Alejandro Oviedo

Alejandro Oviedo

Alejandro is a developer who loves learning new things. He is passionate about education, electronics, Open Source, and community-driven events.

Alejandro is a developer who loves learning new things. He is passionate about education, electronics, Open Source, and community-driven events. Show more

Adam Werner

Adam Werner

Castellan Technologies, LLC - An Internet and Software Development Company

Castellan Technologies, LLC - An Internet and Software Development Company Show more

Peter Schmitter

Peter Schmitter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schmitter-a95492264/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schmitter-a95492264/ Show more

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