Transports & Logistics

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

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

Subrahmanyam Mamidi

Subrahmanyam Mamidi

Subrahmanyam Mamidi is a seasoned cloud technology expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in enterprise contact center solutions. As an AWS Certified Solution Architect and contact center transformation specialist, he has led pioneering implementations at major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Credit Suisse, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.
Throughout his career, Subrahmanyam has architected and deployed advanced cloud-based contact center solutions integrating Genesys orchestration, voice technologies, and real-time analytics platforms that have revolutionized customer engagement. His implementations have delivered measurable results including 46% cost reductions, 36% improved customer satisfaction scores, and 41% higher first-contact resolution rates.
Beyond his technical expertise, Subrahmanyam has successfully led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, migrating legacy applications to cloud environments with zero downtime while mentoring teams as a Scrum Master and DevOps champion. His unique approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical business insights gained across healthcare, financial services, and banking domains.
A recognized innovator with multiple awards including JPMC Hackathon 2018 winner and "Star of the Quarter," Subrahmanyam brings a wealth of practical experience in translating complex technology concepts into strategic business advantages that drive both operational efficiency and superior customer experiences in today's rapidly evolving digital banking landscape.

Subrahmanyam Mamidi is a seasoned cloud technology expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in enterprise contact center solutions. As an AWS Certified Solution Architect and contact center transformation specialist, he has led pioneering... Show more

Manan Garg

Manan Garg

Manan is an SDE2 at Jaguar Land Rover in Bengaluru, India, where he develops scalable and robust test automation solutions for autonomous driving software.

Having graduated from IIT Bombay in 2022, Manan has since been working at JLR where he is deeply committed to fostering a strong engineering culture and, by extension, creating solutions that elevate the level of luxury their customers experience. He is also passionate about mentoring new graduates within the company.

Alongside his full-time role, he is also currently pursuing a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning to leverage AI in his day-to-day work, ultimately architecting next-generation solutions for the future of autonomous driving.

Outside of the office, Manan enjoys playing the guitar and recording acoustic covers with his friends.

Manan is an SDE2 at Jaguar Land Rover in Bengaluru, India, where he develops scalable and robust test automation solutions for autonomous driving software. Having graduated from IIT Bombay in 2022, Manan has since been working at JLR where he is d... Show more

Kyler Chin

Kyler Chin

Kyler Chin is a computer science student at University of California, Irvine and researches public transport computer science at Catenary Transit Initatives.

Kyler Chin is a computer science student at University of California, Irvine and researches public transport computer science at Catenary Transit Initatives. Show more

Rajendra Prasad Bandi

Rajendra Prasad Bandi

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, he has led pioneering advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology and sustainable mobility solutions, contributing directly to the evolution of next-generation zero-emission transportation.
Mr. Bandi has played a critical leadership role in advancing fuel cell research from conceptual stages to commercial deployment. His technical direction has enabled the development of scalable fuel cell system architectures, high-efficiency power modules, and advanced control strategies tailored to diverse power ranges and vehicle applications. His contributions have been central to the industrialization and successful rollout of production-ready FCEV platforms across multiple global markets, accelerating the availability and adoption of clean mobility technologies.
A certified DRBFM Level 4 Expert, Mr. Bandi is widely trusted for his mastery in failure mode analysis, design robustness, and risk mitigation. He has significantly enhanced product reliability through model-based engineering, multi-domain control optimization, and systematic validation frameworks. His expertise in freeze-start durability, thermal management, and extreme-climate readiness has strengthened system performance in demanding environmental conditions, ensuring the reliability of hydrogen fuel cell systems for real-world, commercial deployment.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bandi has made influential contributions to major government-funded hydrogen and mobility initiatives in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. His work has supported national and international energy goals, advanced the state of hydrogen innovation, and enabled industry-government collaboration on high-impact clean transportation programs. He has also authored multiple patent applications and earned prestigious innovation awards for his role in advancing fuel cell commercialization and electrified propulsion technologies.
Beyond his technical achievements, Mr. Bandi is an accomplished mentor and global collaborator. He has guided cross-functional engineering teams, shaped strategic technology roadmaps, and cultivated innovation across the fields of fuel cell systems, hybrid powertrains, and power electronics. His career reflects an enduring commitment to engineering excellence, environmental sustainability, and leadership in the transition toward zero-emission mobility.

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience acr... 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

Sam Cho

Sam Cho

Sam Cho is a financial services executive in product management with expertise in the safe handling of data, a digital transformation leader, and a volunteer with a passion for building relationships through community outreach. He was recognized as a 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni honored by the Johnson Recent Alumni Council (JRAC) of Cornell University.

Cho joined JP Morgan Private Bank as the global head of client information product “to better serve wealth management and private bank clients by streamlining the safe and secure handling of sensitive information,” he says. He was previously a partner at NextGen Venture Partners, he worked in strategy and operations for enterprise data at Bloomberg, and he has held roles as a product and program manager in the financial services industry.

Cho hails from Bergen County, New Jersey, a place he still calls home. His favorite quote is from lawyer, speaker, and author Bob Goff: “That’s what love does—it pursues blindly, unflinchingly, and without end. When you go after something you love, you’ll do anything it takes to get it, even if it costs everything.”

Sam Cho is a financial services executive in product management with expertise in the safe handling of data, a digital transformation leader, and a volunteer with a passion for building relationships through community outreach. He was recognized as ... Show more

Jerome Schulte

Jerome Schulte

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultejerome/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultejerome/ Show more

Sylvia Lobo

Sylvia Lobo

I am Sylvia Lobo, Project Manager with leading UAE cyber security organisation .I have experience in cyber security project management, especially in cloud deployment with Azure Pipeline
I’m passionate about inclusivity (because it’s a human right) and intersectional growth (there’s stats and research proving the bias- and experiences).

I am Sylvia Lobo, Project Manager with leading UAE cyber security organisation .I have experience in cyber security project management, especially in cloud deployment with Azure Pipeline I’m passionate about inclusivity (because it’s a human righ... Show more

Sameer Mene

Sameer Mene

Sameer is a Principal Architect at Persistent Systems with over 15 years of experience in cloud transformation. A Kubestronaut and platform engineer, he specializes in scaling Kubernetes across cloud, on-prem, and edge, primarily in the telecom sector. His work focuses on multi-cluster networking, service mesh, and automation. He specializes in re-engineering production environments where standard mesh abstractions fail under high-throughput networking.

Sameer is a Principal Architect at Persistent Systems with over 15 years of experience in cloud transformation. A Kubestronaut and platform engineer, he specializes in scaling Kubernetes across cloud, on-prem, and edge, primarily in the telecom secto... Show more

Pann Nu Wai

Pann Nu Wai

I am a QA Engineer at KINTO Technologies, where I lead mobile test automation for global mobility
services. I specialise in scaling cross-platform testing with Appium, CI/CD integration, and
AI-augmented quality strategies.
In 2024–2025, I pioneered the integration of AI developer tools—including Claude, GitHub Copilot,
and DevinAI—into our QA workflows. This improved our test maintenance processes while supporting
faster, more confident releases. I have spoken at Appium Meetup Tokyo and actively contribute to
open-source testing communities.
Published technical articles:
• Dark Mode Testing with Appium(https://blog.kinto-technologies.com/posts/2022-12-15-DarkModeChangeInAppium-en/)
• Appium: Creating Automation Source Code Based on Test Specifications(https://blog.kinto-technologies.com/posts/2024-12-18-how-to-write-test-documents-based-on-Appium-source-code-en/)
Community contributions:
• Speaker at Appium Meetup Tokyo
• Maintainer of open-source Appium-based test frameworks at KINTO Technologies
I am passionate about building scalable QA systems that enable fast, reliable releases. At KINTO
Technologies—a tech company leading the Toyota Group's mobility services—I contribute to
revolutionising how people move through technology and creativity.

I am a QA Engineer at KINTO Technologies, where I lead mobile test automation for global mobility services. I specialise in scaling cross-platform testing with Appium, CI/CD integration, and AI-augmented quality strategies. In 2024–2025, I pioneer... Show more

Saim Safder

Saim Safder

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

Garrett Hammonds

Garrett Hammonds

Garrett Hammonds is the founder of Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM), a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and web development & design. Garrett has spent 9+ years helping organizations grow — from local mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500–owned companies — across industries including manufacturing, logistics, eCommerce, and energy. His recent focus is set on how AI and shifting search behavior are reshaping content discovery.

Garrett Hammonds is the founder of Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM), a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and web development & design. Garrett has spent 9+ years helping organizations grow — from local mo... Show more

AJ Kim

AJ Kim

AJ Kim is an Associate Professor in the School Public Affairs at San Diego State University, and the incoming Graduate Coordinator for the City Planning Dept. Dr. Kim’s research is focused on immigrant participation in the informal economy and ethnic labor markets, and broader issues of urban inequality. They have partnered with Los Angeles, Atlanta, and San Diego area municipalities and NGOs on planning for equity, with a focus on community practices for planning that increase civic engagement, community health outcomes, and improve integration of immigrant and refugee residents. They have degrees in Gender and Feminist Studies (B.A), Ethnic Studies (M.A.) and Urban Planning (UCLA, Ph.D.)

AJ Kim is an Associate Professor in the School Public Affairs at San Diego State University, and the incoming Graduate Coordinator for the City Planning Dept. Dr. Kim’s research is focused on immigrant participation in the informal economy and ethnic... Show more

Torsten Ahlemeyer

Torsten Ahlemeyer

Torsten Ahlemeyer has been implementing billing and master data applications in major projects for over 19 years. The business informatics graduate started out as a developer and then made a name for himself as a project manager in software development in the field of international projects. The Microsoft technology from the operating system to the programming languages was used in all projects in the same way as the MS SQL server (SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, ...). As an IT consultant, Torsten Ahlemeyer helps customers of arelium GmbH mainly in the role of project manager but also as an architect, DB consultant or T-SQL specialist in the implementation of more complex database projects.

Torsten Ahlemeyer
Project manager / IT consultant

Tel .: 0049 2173 2699970
Mobile: 0049 171 2863685
Mail: torsten.ahlemeyer@arelium.de

Torsten Ahlemeyer has been implementing billing and master data applications in major projects for over 19 years. The business informatics graduate started out as a developer and then made a name for himself as a project manager in software developme... Show more

Priscilla Pfeiffer

Priscilla Pfeiffer

Priscilla Pfeiffer, a seasoned professional with a two-decade career in entertainment and business, is celebrated for crafting mesmerizing talks with empowering messages that inspire audiences to make an impact in the world.

Renowned for creating "wow factor" moments, her esteemed clientele includes brands like BMW, LinkedIn, iHeart Radio, Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans, Pfizer, Bacardi, Cosmo Latina Magazine, and Zappos, while her impressive credits include sharing the stage with icons Joan Jett, Will-i-am, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Marc Anthony, as well as performances on America’s Got Talent, The Latin Grammy Awards, The NHL Awards, Comic Relief, and Celebrity Cruises. Priscilla has also graced the prestigious TEDx stage, where she delivered a compelling talk that resonated with audiences, showcasing her ability to captivate and inspire on a global platform.

In addition, Priscilla hosts the podcast "Spark Your Inner Fire," delving into the creative mind, torching the inner critic, and reigniting purpose by sharing stories and wisdom from world-renowned creatives in illuminating interviews.

In essence, Priscilla Pfeiffer is not only a veteran but a trailblazer whose performances consistently inspire, motivate, and create lasting impressions.

Priscilla Pfeiffer, a seasoned professional with a two-decade career in entertainment and business, is celebrated for crafting mesmerizing talks with empowering messages that inspire audiences to make an impact in the world. Renowned for creating ... Show more

Nirmal Jingar

Nirmal Jingar

Nirmal Jingar is a senior technology leader specializing in large-scale supply chain systems, decision automation, and enterprise AI. He has spent his career designing and operating platforms that power critical commerce workflows across inventory management, logistics, returns, and customer promises in high-volume, real-world environments.

His work focuses on moving beyond traditional analytics and forecasting toward autonomous decision systems that operate with clear governance, accountability, and measurable business impact. Nirmal has led cross-functional efforts spanning engineering, data science, and operations to deploy AI-driven systems that balance automation with human oversight at scale.

Nirmal regularly contributes to discussions on enterprise AI strategy, system design, and the future of operational decision-making.

Nirmal Jingar is a senior technology leader specializing in large-scale supply chain systems, decision automation, and enterprise AI. He has spent his career designing and operating platforms that power critical commerce workflows across inventory ma... Show more

Javier Curieses López N/A

Javier Curieses López N/A

Más de 30 años en la Industria... desde Automocion a Consultoría, pasando por Alimentación, Retail, Packaging, Aeroespacial, Formación y Experiencia entrenamiento de equipos de alto rendimiento, Mejora Continua, Kaizen, Calidad, Transformación Digital
Mi formación también es Multidisciplinar. TECNICO EN LOGÍSTICA INTEGRAL POR UCAV, MASTER EN DIRECCIÓN LOGÍSTICA POR SÉNECA, MBA POR UNIR, TRATAMIENTO DE RESIDUOS POR UNIVERSIDAD NEBRIJA, GREEN BELT LEAN SIX SIGMA POR LA POLITÉCNICA DE CATALUNYA, diversas Certificaciones a Nivel Industrial y AUDITOR INTERNACIONAL GlobalEvalog por Odette Galia en París

Más de 30 años en la Industria... desde Automocion a Consultoría, pasando por Alimentación, Retail, Packaging, Aeroespacial, Formación y Experiencia entrenamiento de equipos de alto rendimiento, Mejora Continua, Kaizen, Calidad, Transformación Digit... Show more

Miquella de Boer

Miquella de Boer

Program manager on-premises data gateway.

Program manager on-premises data gateway. Show more

Anna John

Anna John

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms across hiring and training. At Zenafide, I focus on turning complex AI workflows into intuitive, no-code-driven systems that scale from prototype to agentic systems for hiring and recruiting. My work bridges design thinking, systems architecture, and product growth—helping teams make AI practical, safe, and human.

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms ac... Show more

Mitch van Huuksloot

Mitch van Huuksloot

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblocking customers, providing feature enhancement feedback to the product team and creating/publishing reusable blogs, scripts and tools. I have been with Microsoft almost 24 years in total, with a 7 year break as a CIO at a local ISV, and prior to Microsoft a Corporate software engineering lead for 10 years.

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblock... Show more

Robin Rowe

Robin Rowe

Robin Rowe is the CEO of Heroic Robots and executive director of the Baltimore AI research institute Fountain Abode. Heroic Robots innovates technologies and implements new products using generative AI.

Architect of MCARE 3D hospital telemedicine system produced in collaboration with the United Nations and Facebook Reality Labs. Created 3D visual effects (VFX) and animation software used by Disney Marvel and other Hollywood studios to produce blockbuster motion pictures. Designed U.S. national defense real-time AI crisis detection and monitoring system, tested at sea on the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln and integrated with the President's Daily Brief (PDB).

Professor Rowe teaches AI programming at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Serving 50,000 students annually, CCBC is the largest defense and healthcare workforce training college in the Washington D.C. region. Rowe previously taught Advanced C++ at the Naval Postgraduate School, and taught Intermediate C++ at the University of Washington. Former DARPA and U.S. navy research scientist.

Robin Rowe is the CEO of Heroic Robots and executive director of the Baltimore AI research institute Fountain Abode. Heroic Robots innovates technologies and implements new products using generative AI. Architect of MCARE 3D hospital telemedicine... Show more

Adwaita Jadhav

Adwaita Jadhav

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable AI systems, optimizing large models, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At Apple, I’ve led the development of agentic LLM systems, distributed training pipelines, and cloud-agnostic ML platforms that significantly accelerate model iteration, reduce costs, and improve product quality across Maps Search. My background spans federated learning, computer vision, and model efficiency, with several publications in top conferences such as ACM RecSys and IEEE venues. I've previously contributed to large-scale experimentation systems at Facebook, secure federated learning research at USC ISI, and data-driven analytics at Schlumberger. With a foundation in computer science from USC (MS) and MIT Pune (BE), I’m passionate about designing intelligent, robust, and efficient machine learning solutions that solve complex problems at scale.

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable AI systems, optimizing large models, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At Apple, I’ve led the development of agentic LLM systems, distributed traini... Show more

Nicole Joyce

Nicole Joyce

Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management!

Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management! Show more

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