Lindsey Trent is the Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field and create trucking programs while encouraging training and employment of young people in the trucking industry; and connecting them to training and employment opportunities.

Lindsey fell in love with the trucking industry while also learning about its vast employment needs when she started a job in truck driver staffing. She went on to work in business and customer development for Ryder, the transportation industry leader in supply chain solutions for North America. From professional drivers to technicians, equipment maintenance to warehousing, entry-level staff to Leadership, Lindsey brings a wealth of knowledge, connections, and solutions to every door. She is passionate about introducing young people to trucking and the opportunities it can provide, leading her to revolutionize the industry by launching education and industry partnerships that aid in creating a skilled, diverse, and equitable workforce.

Lindsey serves on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Trucking Association and several school advisory boards including Fairdale High School where she helped start their Diesel Technician program.

Lindsey is a graduate of Purdue University and resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and two kids where she enjoys working out, golfing, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Lindsey Trent is the Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field and create trucking programs while encouraging training and em... Show more

Born in 1998, university degree in electronic engineering working at Logirail

Born in 1998, university degree in electronic engineering working at Logirail Show more

Michael Schramm is CEO of OwnerChip, connecting the physical world with Web3.
His Blockchain experience started in 2017 and focused on the application of notarization and tokenization in the area of logistics and supply chain leading the EY Blockchain Competence Center for Germany/Switzerland/Austria.
Michael is a regular speaker at conferences, like recently: CES Las Vegas, TrusTec Paris, NFT Tallinn, PODIM Maribor, Blockchance Hamburg

Michael Schramm is CEO of OwnerChip, connecting the physical world with Web3. His Blockchain experience started in 2017 and focused on the application of notarization and tokenization in the area of logistics and supply chain leading the EY Blockcha... Show more

Spatial Data Scientist at Volunteer Transportation Center. With a passion for spatial analysis, I decode patterns hidden within pixels, transforming them into actionable pathways. Whether optimizing transit routes or mapping rural communities, I bridge data science and geospatial magic.

Spatial Data Scientist at Volunteer Transportation Center. With a passion for spatial analysis, I decode patterns hidden within pixels, transforming them into actionable pathways. Whether optimizing transit routes or mapping rural communities, I brid... Show more

I work with our operations team, sales, and marketing groups and have responsibility for delivery to our customers. I enjoy meeting new people and solving complex business challenges.

I love the ocean and cruising on my Vespa.

I work with our operations team, sales, and marketing groups and have responsibility for delivery to our customers. I enjoy meeting new people and solving complex business challenges. I love the ocean and cruising on my Vespa. Show more

Christian is a Fabric BI & Data Architect @ Allgeier. He has multiple years of experience developing and implementing BI solutions with Power BI and other tools. Christian loves everything data from visualization to creating governance guidelines for Fabric and Power BI and is always interested in learning about new and exciting developments in the world of Data Analytics.

Christian is a Fabric BI & Data Architect @ Allgeier. He has multiple years of experience developing and implementing BI solutions with Power BI and other tools. Christian loves everything data from visualization to creating governance guidelines for... Show more

As a passionate Agile Advisory Expert, SPC and Enterprise Agile Coach I empower and accompany organizations to shape environments for more business agility, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation in a sustainable way. For more than 10+ years I have been working in the field of agile collaboration, both in large and medium-sized companies.

As a passionate Agile Advisory Expert, SPC and Enterprise Agile Coach I empower and accompany organizations to shape environments for more business agility, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation in a sustainable way. For more than 10+ years I h... Show more

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software.

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software. Show more

Seth Samuel is a versatile DevOps Engineer at Youverify, an identity verification company. With a master's degree in Management Information Systems and numerous cloud engineering certifications, including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Professional Cloud Architect and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Seth excels in automating and optimizing software delivery using tools like Terraform, GitHub, Grafana, Docker, ArgoCD, Kubernetes etc. His digital marketing background enhances customer engagement and user experience.

Previously, Seth spent over five years as a Lead Consultant, advising clients on marketing strategy and imparting skills in website design, social and search campaigns, and training. Seth is a highly motivated, results-driven professional with a commitment to excellence and collaboration.

Seth Samuel is a versatile DevOps Engineer at Youverify, an identity verification company. With a master's degree in Management Information Systems and numerous cloud engineering certifications, including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Prof... Show more

As a seasoned data consultant, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in data analytics and transformational data management to the conference stage. With a track record of delivering impactful insights and strategies, I engage audiences with dynamic presentations tailored to empower professionals in harnessing the full potential of their data. Attendees can anticipate practical guidance and actionable takeaways, drawn from my seven-year tenure spearheading data-driven transformations, aimed at driving success in their own organisations.

As a seasoned data consultant, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in data analytics and transformational data management to the conference stage. With a track record of delivering impactful insights and strategies, I engage audiences with d... Show more

Ankur Saini is a technologist who partners with CXOs, Product Owners and Developers to deliver business value through successful technology initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience leading multimillion dollar software development and IT infrastructure support initiatives. With a love for problem solving and technology, Ankur aspires to develop solutions that reduce complexity for everyone.

As the Director for Information Technology at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Ankur is responsible for establishing the technology strategy for FMCSA that enables the agency mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Prior to joining FMCSA, Ankur served in Program Management roles at General Services Administration (GSA) managing low-code application development initiatives for the GSA Real Estate Exchange (G-REX) and leading digital transformation initiatives for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Before joining the federal workforce in 2016, Ankur worked in the private sector for over 15 years in roles with federal government contractor firms that demonstrate progressive growth – from an individual contributor as a software developer to leading a team providing infrastructure operations to a leader running business operations for an entire division.

Ankur is originally from New Delhi, India but has lived in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for almost 20 years. He has Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland. When not staring at a screen, Ankur can most likely be found playing cricket or exploring the globe satisfying his wanderlust.

Ankur Saini is a technologist who partners with CXOs, Product Owners and Developers to deliver business value through successful technology initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience leading multimillion dollar software development and IT infras... Show more

Elise is leading digital and web3 communications for Christian Louboutin.

She is passionate about digital transformation and innovation and, in addition to Christian Louboutin, has extensive experience at top luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel, in Europe as well as Japan.

She is also a non-executive board member of the Bespoke media group and a dedicated Web3/AI advocate.

Elise is leading digital and web3 communications for Christian Louboutin. She is passionate about digital transformation and innovation and, in addition to Christian Louboutin, has extensive experience at top luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and C... Show more

Dylan Vincent is Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors Director Systems & Continuous Improvement.

Starting at UPS in 2007, Dylan progressed through the ranks to attain a managerial role. Concurrently, he pursued higher education, securing an associate degree in electrical engineering. Subsequently, he pursued a bachelor's in business administration, specializing in technical management, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. During his tenure at UPS, Dylan played a key role in improving operations at facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Tennessee.

Leaving UPS in 2017, Dylan joined Foxconn, the world's largest technology manufacturing company, during the establishment of their inaugural US headquarters and technology park in Wisconsin. Starting in the early stages of business development, he swiftly advanced in his role, taking on the responsibility of constructing and implementing various departments across three campus facilities.

In 2021, Dylan accepted a position as the Director of Systems & Continuous Improvement at Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors. His primary focus is on developing, recommending, and implementing solutions for process improvement across the company's two entities and seven total divisions. He also oversees the IT department & handles tasks such as system migrations, budget, database design, value-stream mapping, data collection for identifying root causes, document control, and developing standard operating procedures aligned with business strategies.
Outside of work, Dylan enjoys spending time with his large family of brothers and sisters. He is known as the music enthusiast in the family and has a passion for Eastern Asian cuisine. During his free time, he immerses himself in learning about technology related to AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and Microsoft Power Platform. Dylan is also actively involved in academic and charitable organizations. He is a member of the Delta Mu Delta- International Academic Honor Society in Business and serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for his mother's nonprofit organization, Breath of Courage, which focuses on raising awareness and providing healing for trauma survivors.

Dylan Vincent is Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors Director Systems & Continuous Improvement. Starting at UPS in 2007, Dylan progressed through the ranks to attain a managerial role. Concurrently, he pursued higher education, securing an asso... Show more

Tom Bellinson has been working in IT for over 40 years. His background has allowed him to gain experience in technical, marketing, sales, and executive roles. He currently serves as a Delivery Improvement Consultant for A2Agile. Prior to that, he was an Agile Coach at ITHAKA (JSTOR). Bellinson worked with at-risk businesses in Michigan through the University of Michigan. He served as VP of an ERP software company, as an independent consultant, as chief information officer of an automotive engineering services company, and as founder and President of a systems integration and pioneering internet services firm.

Tom Bellinson has been working in IT for over 40 years. His background has allowed him to gain experience in technical, marketing, sales, and executive roles. He currently serves as a Delivery Improvement Consultant for A2Agile. Prior to that, he was... Show more

💡| With an Industrial Engineering background, I began to integrate into the technology industry starting my professional career at Deloitte. I am passionate about technology and after completing a Msc in Industry 4.0 , I have been able to delve into different areas such as IA, Data Analysis, Big Data and Digital Transformation. Currently I work at Telefónica combining technology with business, carrying out the technical and functional design of projects related to the field of Big Data, Data Governance, IA, Gen AI and BI for several clients from various industries.

🔈| I consider myself a very proactive person and I combine work with self-taught training through different platforms, thanks to which I have been able to train in topics such as BI, IA or Gen AI. In addition, I have had the opportunity to write some articles, record a Podcast and participate as a speaker in events where Women, Technology and the Future are the main common thread.

💡| With an Industrial Engineering background, I began to integrate into the technology industry starting my professional career at Deloitte. I am passionate about technology and after completing a Msc in Industry 4.0 , I have been able to delve in... Show more

More than 15years experience in the areas of marketing, digitalization and transformation help me to solve complex problems with AI & technology. I am an AI strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset and make AI & technology understandable, accessible and usable for companies.

As a so-called Though-Leader for the topic of artificial intelligence & technology, I am not only a speaker and moderator on stage, but also bring a broad and deep network of innovative designers and first movers in the field of artificial intelligence, tech and innovation.

My mission is to break down barriers and fears related to AI and technology and to empower people and organizations to use artificial intelligence to solve their problems and achieve their goals, to implement it in their business processes and to see change & innovation as an opportunity.

Excerpt from my past positions:
- epages, German e-commerce software company - here I learned a lot about end-to-end product development, working with developers and at the same time building e-commerce stores for SMEs
- dentsu, global agency network - here I worked as an owned media consultant on many client projects, specializing in UX and conversion optimization (together with content, SEO and social experts). During this time, I understood what makes people tick and internalized how important the user-centric approach really is
- adesso, German IT consultancy - many workshops with clients on UX, innovation, data and infrastructure, first as UX expert, later as Business Development Manager.
- ARTEFACT, global AI and data consulting company - as "lead business development & AI transformation" I was responsible for business development, sales & marketing and together with my colleagues I helped enterprise companies to utilize their data and implement AI into their processes.

The momentum we are in is incredibly exciting, the speed of developments is rapid and I am very curious to see how AI and technology will continue to change our world over the next 24 months. What I find even more exciting is that I can be in the front row and will be able to travel as an independent speaker and consultant for German SMEs from June 2024.

More than 15years experience in the areas of marketing, digitalization and transformation help me to solve complex problems with AI & technology. I am an AI strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset and make AI & technology understandable, accessibl... Show more

Power Platform Engineer with years of experience doing Power Platform and Office 365 development and adoption across multiple industries (Manufacturing Biotechnology and now Aviation).
I have excelled in various roles in Power Platform from Development to Functional Consultant and Engineering using the Microsoft Power Platform Well-Architected Framework in delivering projects.
I have Diploma Bachelor's and Post Grad in Computer Science.
I Support the Power Platform community in various ways including a Medium Blog, Podcast and User Group Speaker and Microsoft Power Platform Community Multi Super User where i resolve various levels of issues from diverse users all over the world

Power Platform Engineer with years of experience doing Power Platform and Office 365 development and adoption across multiple industries (Manufacturing Biotechnology and now Aviation). I have excelled in various roles in Power Platform from Develop... Show more

Rexhino Kovaci, a seasoned tech lead and solutions architect, excels in DevOps at Volkswagen with Lufthansa Industry Solutions. Specializing in Monitoring and Security, he ensures project security, driving Europe's automotive sector forward. Recognized for his expertise, he received the ICT Albania Individual Recognition Award in 2018. With extensive experience in project monitoring, Rexhino's adeptness in managing monitoring systems enhances project performance and solidifies his reputation as a skilled professional.

Rexhino Kovaci, a seasoned tech lead and solutions architect, excels in DevOps at Volkswagen with Lufthansa Industry Solutions. Specializing in Monitoring and Security, he ensures project security, driving Europe's automotive sector forward. Recogniz... Show more

Zyad is a passionate Tech Leader in the area of Data, ML, AI and Robotics who enjoys working in nimble, fast paced environments to build 0 to 1 innovative products while bringing people from different teams together & focusing on engineering and product excellence. Zyad previously worked for companies like Amazon Robotics where he deployed new robotics technologies to improve the customer's experience and Google where he managed the internal data and AI product portfolio.

Zyad is a passionate Tech Leader in the area of Data, ML, AI and Robotics who enjoys working in nimble, fast paced environments to build 0 to 1 innovative products while bringing people from different teams together & focusing on engineering and prod... Show more

Jeremy Coupe is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA Ames Research Center. He is the Lead for NASA's Sustainable Flight National Partnership Ops demo series and oversees the NASA/FAA Digital Mesh Technology and Applications AI/ML working group. Previously, he led the development of NASA's Machine Learning Airport Surface Model and was the recipient of the 2021 NASA Superior Accomplishment Award for outstanding promotion and proliferation of AI/ML applied to aviation. He received a MS in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Jeremy Coupe is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA Ames Research Center. He is the Lead for NASA's Sustainable Flight National Partnership Ops demo series and oversees the NASA/FAA Digital Mesh Technology and Applications AI/ML working group. Previously, ... Show more

Lacroix is an NYC based Web 3.0 strategy consultant who has spent over the past 10+ years leading digital transformation for global media brands such as Conde Nast, Viacom, and Disney.

She has worked with NFT creators and collectors on the growing interest in web 3.0 for women and historically excluded communities and how they can be represented and supported.

During NFT NYC 2021 she hosted the first all-female & BIPOC panel, “ Women in NFTs: Making Space in the Metaverse” and will be presenting at NFTNYC 2022.

Lacroix is an NYC based Web 3.0 strategy consultant who has spent over the past 10+ years leading digital transformation for global media brands such as Conde Nast, Viacom, and Disney. She has worked with NFT creators and collectors on the growin... Show more

Timur is a DevOps professional in Berlin. His core expertises are Terraform, CI/CD, AWS, Docker and Kafka. He is also an active speaker on various meet-ups, podcasts and conferences, as well as a co-organiser of meet-ups and conferences. Currently works at TIER Mobility as a Platform Engineering Lead and is a co-organiser of Berlin AWS User Group meet-up.

Timur is a DevOps professional in Berlin. His core expertises are Terraform, CI/CD, AWS, Docker and Kafka. He is also an active speaker on various meet-ups, podcasts and conferences, as well as a co-organiser of meet-ups and conferences. Currently wo... Show more

I consider myself to be an Agile and Lean Enthusiast navigating Automotive Transformation challenges and helping OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers to deliver business value faster. With courage, passion and delight I drive Agility in the most complex environment of automotive embedded systems.
My vision is to help Automotive industry to reinvent itself and solve its toughest challenges by tapping into the power of Lean-Agile Transformation.
My mission is to be a strong change agent and to generate a critical mass of Lean and Agile leaders, capable to drive the change in Automotive by creating empowered cross-functional self-organizing teams, embracing the concept of value stream and flow and taking an active role in removing transformation roadblocks.
Dedicating my entire career path Automotive challenges, I started my agile journey at the Daimler's corporate incubator and innovation hub "Daimler Business Innovation", known as "Lab 1886”. Later on I was a strong catalyst of Scaled Agile Transformation at the Digital Solution Center at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, bringing energy, fun and delight to the first Agile Release Train. After that as part of Engineering leadership team I shaped Lean-Agile Transformation journey for Advanced Safety and User Experience product line at Aptiv, helping large co-located and distributed engineering program teams to leverage the benefits of lean and agile principles in complex embedded system environment.

I would love to promote agility in such a complex environment as automotive to a broader audience in order to encourage agilists around the world not to give up challenging transformations.

I consider myself to be an Agile and Lean Enthusiast navigating Automotive Transformation challenges and helping OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers to deliver business value faster. With courage, passion and delight I drive Agility in the most complex environ... Show more

As a Director of Hyper Automation, I bring my process reengineering, software development, IT operations, UX/UI and senior leadership experience to each customer engagement. I work with various organizations to improve their processes, collaboration, teams, and management practices. Helping organizations as they build out technology solutions, process improvement/reengineering, and digital transformation. This includes governance and planning around using the Microsoft ecosystem, such as Office365, Teams, Project Online, Power Apps, Flow, and other Power Platform products.

As a Director of Hyper Automation, I bring my process reengineering, software development, IT operations, UX/UI and senior leadership experience to each customer engagement. I work with various organizations to improve their processes, collaboration,... Show more

Alison is an automotive systems programmer and kernel engineer and has worked at Nokia, Mentor Graphics, Peloton Technology and Aurora Innovation. In 2014-2015, she collaborated on-site with a customer in Germany. Alison has spoken at events including ELC and ELCE, USENIX, LibrePlanet, linux.conf.au, Automotive Linux Summit, SCALE and Maker Faire. She lives in Mountain View , CA where she rides bikes, attends concerts, drinks beer and studies German.

Alison is an automotive systems programmer and kernel engineer and has worked at Nokia, Mentor Graphics, Peloton Technology and Aurora Innovation. In 2014-2015, she collaborated on-site with a customer in Germany. Alison has spoken at events includin... Show more

Selinay Parlak is the Co-Founder and COO of Bluedot, a payment platform designed for electric vehicle drivers and fleets. Bluedot serves electric vehicle users and fleets in the US by offering the world's first electric vehicle charging card solution. Bluedot has received investments totaling over $5 million from leading investors such as Samsara Ventures, Porsche, Ford, Y Combinator and other top Silicon Valley investors.

Selinay Parlak is the Co-Founder and COO of Bluedot, a payment platform designed for electric vehicle drivers and fleets. Bluedot serves electric vehicle users and fleets in the US by offering the world's first electric vehicle charging card solution... Show more

10+ years in software industry

10+ years in software industry Show more

Hitesh Padhiyar

Experienced Software Engineer in Oil and Gas Industry.

Hitesh Padhiyar is a dynamic and results-driven software engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications (BCA), graduating in 2022. With a strong passion for technology and a keen interest in the Oil and Gas industry, Hitesh Padhiyar has quickly become a key player in the field.

Professional Experience:

With over two years of experience in the Oil and Gas sector, Hitesh Padhiyar has been instrumental in leveraging technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ensure the seamless integration of various systems. As a software engineer, Hitesh Padhiyar primarily specializes in REST API integration and has successfully connected ERP systems to automation software, including SAP, among others.

Areas of Expertise:

RESTful API Integration,

ERP System Integration, Automation Software,

Multithreading,

SAP Integration,

Oil and Gas Industry Software Solutions.

Passion for Technology:

Hitesh Padhiyar's passion for technology extends beyond the workplace. They are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the software engineering field, ensuring that their skills and knowledge remain cutting-edge.

Speaking Engagements:

Hitesh Padhiyar is embarking on their speaking journey, eager to share insights and expertise in technology and software engineering. While this may be their first speaking engagement, they bring a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to the stage.

Connect with Hitesh Padhiyar:

Feel free to connect with Hitesh Padhiyar on professional platforms such as LinkedIn and Email to stay updated on their work.

Hitesh Padhiyar Experienced Software Engineer in Oil and Gas Industry. Hitesh Padhiyar is a dynamic and results-driven software engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications (BCA), graduating in 2022. With a strong passion for tech... Show more

Edgar Ssensalo's Bio:
I am a Software Engineer with over half a decade of experience building solutions in technology and creating impact in different sectors such as HR, environment, and construction.
I currently work as an engineer at (Comstruct)[https://comstruct.com] where I contribute to building an overarching data layer for the construction industry that will potentially span across Europe and beyond.

As an ML Engineer, capable of building deploying, and maintaining Machine Learning (ML) and deep learning models in production. I often follow software development best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), using Version Control (VC), and DevOps, I am currently adopting data-centric AI approaches when building ML models.

I enjoy collaboration and contribution through open source.

Edgar Ssensalo's Bio: I am a Software Engineer with over half a decade of experience building solutions in technology and creating impact in different sectors such as HR, environment, and construction. I currently work as an engineer at (Comstruct... Show more

Hello, I'm Jolie, and I'm truly passionate about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Since 2018, this ERP has been at the center of my professional journey. My sole mission is to help companies recognize the immense value this platform offers, especially from a Finance perspective.

Hello, I'm Jolie, and I'm truly passionate about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Since 2018, this ERP has been at the center of my professional journey. My sole mission is to help companies recognize the immense value this platform ... Show more