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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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

I wrote my first lines of code on a Commodore 64 in Basic when I was 10 years old. It was love at first sight! Eventually I earned a degree in electronic engineering and a Masters degree in software engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche in Italy in 2002, with a thesis about pattern recognition at UPC in Barcelona, Spain. My career has spanned several roles in software and services businesses, encompassing development and testing, system management, and support, particularly centered around databases and distributed systems. As a Senior Product Manager at Redis, I drive the roadmap and strategy for database client libraries and ecosystems.

I wrote my first lines of code on a Commodore 64 in Basic when I was 10 years old. It was love at first sight! Eventually I earned a degree in electronic engineering and a Masters degree in software engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche ... Show more

Marco is a software engineer who spends most of his time trying to make complex things simple.
He’s interested in designing systems that are well-structured and built to evolve, where code stays understandable over time and doesn’t get in the way of change.
Outside of tech, he enjoys motorsport, diving, and cooking (with mixed results).

Marco is a software engineer who spends most of his time trying to make complex things simple. He’s interested in designing systems that are well-structured and built to evolve, where code stays understandable over time and doesn’t get in the way of... Show more

Cameron's journey in motorsport is one that began with wide eyes watching the brilliance of Michael Schumacher and hearing the legendary tales of Ayrton Senna and the giants of Le Mans. That early spark has since grown into something far greater — a determined pursuit to bridge the gap from Sim to Real.
That pursuit has already yielded remarkable results. Selected among South Africa's top 10 fastest iRacing drivers to compete in the Four Nations, Cameron played a pivotal role in driving the team to a 3rd place finish, defeating defending champions Australia along the way. Most recently, he was crowned Africa's Fastest F4 Driver at the MSA Africa Sim Racing Festival — an event recognised by both Motorsport South Africa (MSA) and the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile).
But Cameron's impact stretches beyond personal accolades. He has worked closely alongside the sim racing community, helping to elevate a sport that began as a bedroom dream into a legitimate pathway — one where virtual talent gets noticed, real-world opportunities open up, and the line between simulation and reality continues to blur.
The journey from Sim to Real is well underway. And Cameron is just getting started.

Cameron's journey in motorsport is one that began with wide eyes watching the brilliance of Michael Schumacher and hearing the legendary tales of Ayrton Senna and the giants of Le Mans. That early spark has since grown into something far greater — a ... 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

Kelly-Anne Cliff is a Product Lead specializing in the development and scaling of digital products. She currently leads the development of SaaS platforms for ADAS and autonomous driving, focusing on secure and scalable business models for safety-critical applications. Previously, she worked on a global connected-car monitoring platform supporting millions of vehicles and has extensive experience in software-defined vehicles and cross-functional product teams.

Kelly-Anne Cliff is a Product Lead specializing in the development and scaling of digital products. She currently leads the development of SaaS platforms for ADAS and autonomous driving, focusing on secure and scalable business models for safety-crit... Show more

Mahamadou Ballo is an author passionate about spirituality and personal development. Through his writing, he explores the hidden blocks that prevent people from manifesting the life they truly desire. His mission is to help readers discover their inner power and transform their thoughts into reality.

Mahamadou Ballo is an author passionate about spirituality and personal development. Through his writing, he explores the hidden blocks that prevent people from manifesting the life they truly desire. His mission is to help readers discover their inn... Show more

As Director at Ramboll Management Consulting, I bring over 15 years of experience shaping the future of transport across Germany and Europe. I advise public authorities, transport operators, infrastructure managers, investors and manufacturers on strategy, organisation, and transformation.

Having led numerous international projects, I combine deep industry insight with a strong focus on implementation. My expertise spans business model optimisation, organisational design, and financial strategy — always aiming to turn complex change into measurable results.

Driven by a passion for sustainable and efficient mobility, I work to bridge public ambition and private capability to deliver lasting impact.

As Director at Ramboll Management Consulting, I bring over 15 years of experience shaping the future of transport across Germany and Europe. I advise public authorities, transport operators, infrastructure managers, investors and manufacturers on str... Show more

Kendall is a current Government Employee at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia. Kendall holds a Masters degree in Data Analytics and has a huge passion for managing and teaching data.

Kendall is a current Government Employee at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia. Kendall holds a Masters degree in Data Analytics and has a huge passion for managing and teaching data. Show more

Balaji is a Boston-based developer, writer, speaker and debugger. He has expertise in infrastructure, internet technologies, and systems integration obtained through 20 plus years of working as a manager, architect and developer on projects for mission critical back end systems that have included various cloud platforms such as OpenStack, AWS and Azure. As a degreed Industrial engineer, he also has experience in distributive controls systems as a controls engineer at Honeywell. He has also worked extensively with global hedge fund industry providing SaaS solutions on the public cloud.

Balaji is a Boston-based developer, writer, speaker and debugger. He has expertise in infrastructure, internet technologies, and systems integration obtained through 20 plus years of working as a manager, architect and developer on projects for missi... Show more

Chris Edwards-Thorne (Altro)
Chris Edwards-Thorne, Global Marketing Manager bei Altro, ist ein Vorreiter für neuroinklusives Design im ÖPNV. Als Mitbegründer des Transport Design Forum setzt er sich dafür ein, „unsichtbare“ Barrieren durch gezielte Materialwahl und Farbgestaltung abzubauen. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Reduzierung sensorischer Überlastung, um Autonomie und Wohlbefinden für alle Fahrgäste zu stärken.

Kasia Foljanty (Neomind)
Kasia Foljanty ist Director of Customer Experience bei der Designagentur Neomind. Die erfahrene Industriedesignerin entwickelt nutzerzentrierte Mobilitätslösungen, die technische Präzision mit emotionaler Ergonomie verbinden. Mit Projekten wie dem preisgekrönten „Universal Bus“ definiert sie Inklusion neu, indem sie durch zonierte Layouts und intuitive Führung kognitive Barrieren minimiert.

Chris Edwards-Thorne (Altro) Chris Edwards-Thorne, Global Marketing Manager bei Altro, ist ein Vorreiter für neuroinklusives Design im ÖPNV. Als Mitbegründer des Transport Design Forum setzt er sich dafür ein, „unsichtbare“ Barrieren durch gezielte ... Show more

Hi, I’m Marvin. I’m Technical Lead at OTTO since summer 2024, bringing together teams, ideas, and tech in the IT Retail & Logistics division. I’m passionate about thoughtful software architecture—both building systems from scratch and evaluating what’s already there. Distributed systems are my playground, and I believe in pragmatic solutions over perfection, always with a good sense of humor. When I’m off the clock, I enjoy experimenting with Go, Linux, and Raspberry Pis, diving into music and board games—or chasing my daughter across the playground.

Hi, I’m Marvin. I’m Technical Lead at OTTO since summer 2024, bringing together teams, ideas, and tech in the IT Retail & Logistics division. I’m passionate about thoughtful software architecture—both building systems from scratch and evaluating what... Show more

Ingeniero informático con más de 20 años de experiencia en diferentes áreas de IT, gamer, viajero, padre, coleccionista y entusiasta. Más de 10 años de experiencia desplegando soluciones en Cloud

Ingeniero informático con más de 20 años de experiencia en diferentes áreas de IT, gamer, viajero, padre, coleccionista y entusiasta. Más de 10 años de experiencia desplegando soluciones en Cloud Show more

Als Bereichsleiter Mobility & Aviation verantwortet Felix Lennart Hake die politische und regulatorische Arbeit des Bitkom rund um das Thema intelligente Mobilität und betreut den gleichnamigen Arbeitskreis. Gemeinsam mit Fahrzeugherstellern, Tech-Unternehmen, Mobilitätsdienstleistern und Verkehrsunternehmen setzt er sich für ein vernetztes, intelligentes und nachhaltiges Mobilitätsangebot ein – im ländlichen Raum wie auch in Städten und Metropolregionen.

Vor seinem Wechsel zum Bitkom arbeitete Felix mehrere Jahre für eine politische Strategie- und Kommunikationsberatung und absolvierte ein Blue Book Traineeship in der Generaldirektion CONNECT der EU-Kommission. Er studierte Soziologie, Politik und Ökonomie sowie European Studies und Politikwissenschaft an der Zeppelin Universität Friedrichshafen, Sciences Po Paris und der Freien Universität Berlin.

Als Bereichsleiter Mobility & Aviation verantwortet Felix Lennart Hake die politische und regulatorische Arbeit des Bitkom rund um das Thema intelligente Mobilität und betreut den gleichnamigen Arbeitskreis. Gemeinsam mit Fahrzeugherstellern, Tech-Un... Show more

Nach 20 Jahren ,was mit Medien‘, was mit Purpose. Nachhaltiger und hochwertiger Personennahverkehr für Hamburg und Holstein.

Nach 20 Jahren ,was mit Medien‘, was mit Purpose. Nachhaltiger und hochwertiger Personennahverkehr für Hamburg und Holstein. Show more

Marco is the Product Owner of ShArc at Layer 2 GmbH. With a strong background in innovation management, shaped by his academic training and hands-on experience developing a logistics tech startup he applies Lean Startup principles to build, validate, and scale digital products. At Layer 2, he leads the product strategy for ShArc, helping enterprises cut Microsoft 365 storage costs without disrupting the user experience.

Marco is the Product Owner of ShArc at Layer 2 GmbH. With a strong background in innovation management, shaped by his academic training and hands-on experience developing a logistics tech startup he applies Lean Startup principles to build, validate,... Show more

I am the Lead Data & AI Engineer and Head of Technical Authorities in Data & AI at Capgemini Engineering's Hybrid Intelligence Portugal, leading a team of 100+ engineers. Adding to 4 years as Engineer, I have 8 additional years of experience as Solution Architect, Tech Lead, and Principal Data Scientist, driving end-to-end Data & AI solutions across Telecom, Healthcare, Energy, and Automotive. I have been leading the AI Practices in Portugal and act as the Portuguese SPOC for the global AI Core Group.

I am the Lead Data & AI Engineer and Head of Technical Authorities in Data & AI at Capgemini Engineering's Hybrid Intelligence Portugal, leading a team of 100+ engineers. Adding to 4 years as Engineer, I have 8 additional years of experience as Solut... Show more

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

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

Parin Jogani is a product leader and former computer engineer specializing in building and scaling digital marketplaces. At eBay, he led the company’s modern recommendation platform from 0→1, launching seller-facing growth tools and expanding partnerships across Ads, Shipping and categories like Collectibles and Fashion. He has also defined new strategic initiatives and helped shape product direction in ambiguous, high-impact areas.

Beyond enterprise marketplaces, Parin is exploring cross-border commerce infrastructure — focused on enabling Indian home and garden brands to succeed in Western markets through digital platforms and design-driven commerce tools.

He is particularly passionate about:
Seller growth systems
Recommendation engines
Marketplace dynamics
Global trade enablement
Building products through fast iteration and cross-functional collaboration

Parin brings a builder’s mindset, a systems thinker’s lens, and a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs compete globally.

Parin Jogani is a product leader and former computer engineer specializing in building and scaling digital marketplaces. At eBay, he led the company’s modern recommendation platform from 0→1, launching seller-facing growth tools and expanding partner... Show more

Leading Life science related projects across multiple Crossfunctional area of industry

Leading Life science related projects across multiple Crossfunctional area of industry Show more

Experienced IT Profesional in Software Architecture, Infrastructure Administration and Software Development. Lately leading teams in charge of implementing initiatives with Cloud Native Technologies.

Experienced IT Profesional in Software Architecture, Infrastructure Administration and Software Development. Lately leading teams in charge of implementing initiatives with Cloud Native Technologies. Show more

Azat has studied for a PhD (Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics) at West Bohemia University in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Since 2007, he has been working as a Software Engineer and involved in many aspects of software projects with business domains like trading systems, credit risk calculation, mobile payments, financial compliance and logistics. Currently working at Broadcom on mainframe modernization projects like - code4z extensions for VSCode.
He likes writing IT-blogs on Medium and passionate about football.

Azat has studied for a PhD (Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics) at West Bohemia University in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Since 2007, he has been working as a Software Engineer and involved in many aspects of software projects with business domain... Show more

Alda KABOY AMANI est ICT Supervisor chez MSF Suisse, basé à Bunia (RDC) et Consultant au Porgramme ICT chez Rudi International RDC, Il soutient les opérations humanitaires en assurant le support informatique, la fiabilité du réseau et la sécurité numérique dans des zones où la connectivité est souvent limitée ou instable. Sur le terrain, il travaille au plus près des équipes médicales et logistiques pour leur permettre de rester connectées, d’échanger des informations essentielles et de travailler en sécurité, même dans des conditions difficiles.
Alda met l’accent sur des pratiques simples, accessibles et adaptées au contexte humanitaire : hygiène numérique de base, réduction des risques, responsabilisation des utilisateurs et continuité minimale lors des coupures. Son approche est pragmatique, humaine et centrée sur la confiance, au service des communautés et des opérations.

Alda KABOY AMANI est ICT Supervisor chez MSF Suisse, basé à Bunia (RDC) et Consultant au Porgramme ICT chez Rudi International RDC, Il soutient les opérations humanitaires en assurant le support informatique, la fiabilité du réseau et la sécurité n... Show more