Clemens Balke, M. Eng.
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Leonhard-Euler-Str. 2 | D-44227 Dortmund
Tel. +49 231/755-7324
clemens.balke@tu-dortmund.de
www.itl.mb.tu-dortmund.de

Clemens Balke, M. Eng. Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Leonhard-Euler-Str. 2 | D-44227 Dortmund Tel. +49 231/755-7324 clemens.balke@tu-dortmund.de www.itl.mb.tu-dortmund.de ... Show more

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from experimentation to scalable production leveraging cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.

She brings a blend of technical depth and product thinking, shaped through years of delivering AI solutions for enterprise clients across global markets. Sheena also holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from The University of British Columbia.

As a technical speaker and Women in Data Science Ambassador, she enjoys breaking down complex AI topics into practical, “no-fluff” insights that teams can apply immediately. She is passionate about mentoring, community learning, and empowering more women to become leaders in technology.

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from ... Show more

Nate Qu is Head of AI Platform at Geotab, the fleet telematics company behind 6 million+ connected vehicles. He built the AI Platform domain from zero to around 30 engineers and owns the stack it runs on: GPU infrastructure and self-hosted model serving, the gateway that meters every LLM call in the company, and GIA — Geotab's internal agent platform, now in daily use across engineering, sales support and IT operations. He's based in Toronto and joined Geotab in 2019 to build its data platform.

Nate Qu is Head of AI Platform at Geotab, the fleet telematics company behind 6 million+ connected vehicles. He built the AI Platform domain from zero to around 30 engineers and owns the stack it runs on: GPU infrastructure and self-hosted model serv... Show more

Je transforme le chaos en système depuis 15 ans. J’ai commencé en biologie, puis j’ai collectionné les environnements complexes : Airbus, SNCF, Tisséo, Pierre Fabre…
Plus ça semble impossible, plus je m’amuse. Je suis directrice de projet et programme, mais surtout négociatrice du quotidien : celle qui protège la valeur, les délais/coûts/qualité et la santé mentale des équipes.
J’adore… décortiquer les dynamiques humaines et transformer les situations inextricables en trajectoires maîtrisées.

Je transforme le chaos en système depuis 15 ans. J’ai commencé en biologie, puis j’ai collectionné les environnements complexes : Airbus, SNCF, Tisséo, Pierre Fabre… Plus ça semble impossible, plus je m’amuse. Je suis directrice de projet et progra... Show more

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

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

Louis Nguyen is a cybersecurity professional specializing in automotive, transportation, and critical infrastructure security. Currently a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at CS Group, Louis supports cybersecurity engineering activities across the lifecycle of connected and safety-critical systems.

Prior to joining CS Group, Louis built and led a multidisciplinary cybersecurity team at FEV North America, supporting OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across automotive, commercial vehicle, EV charging, and critical infrastructure sectors. His experience spans the full cybersecurity lifecycle, including regulatory compliance, cybersecurity requirements engineering, penetration testing, threat analysis, and software supply chain security assurance.

Throughout his career, Louis has worked across both red-team and blue-team disciplines and has focused on helping organizations address the increasing convergence of IT, OT, and automotive cybersecurity. He is passionate about developing practical cybersecurity solutions that improve both security posture and engineering efficiency.

Louis Nguyen is a cybersecurity professional specializing in automotive, transportation, and critical infrastructure security. Currently a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at CS Group, Louis supports cybersecurity engineering activities across the lifec... Show more

This is Sumit Kumar, a dynamic Cloud Solution Architect employed in the telecommunications industry and based in Gurgaon. With a comprehensive experience spanning over 14 years in the realm of technology, I exude unwavering energy and motivation. My journey into the technological landscape commenced in 2016, and ever since, I have been entrenched in the boundless realm of cloud computing.

My enthusiasm for technology knows no bounds, serving as the foundation for my role as a tech blogger. My written pieces revolve around insightful content covering a spectrum ranging from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to DevOps methodologies. Aiding both students and professionals in their career growth and development is a facet of my commitment.

Furthermore, I am an active advocate for cloud technology. I am honored to announce my recent nomination as a Google Developer Expert for the year 2024.

This is Sumit Kumar, a dynamic Cloud Solution Architect employed in the telecommunications industry and based in Gurgaon. With a comprehensive experience spanning over 14 years in the realm of technology, I exude unwavering energy and motivation. My ... Show more

I’m a Software Engineer at Akamai working on managed Kubernetes platform infrastructure. I work on cloud-controller-manager, CSI drivers, Cluster API Provider Linode, and Karpenter-related autoscaling work. I’m interested in Kubernetes infrastructure for AI inference, especially GPU startup paths, model serving, and cost-aware scaling. Outside work, I experiment with inference on personal GPU hardware and Kubernetes clusters.

I’m a Software Engineer at Akamai working on managed Kubernetes platform infrastructure. I work on cloud-controller-manager, CSI drivers, Cluster API Provider Linode, and Karpenter-related autoscaling work. I’m interested in Kubernetes infrastructure... Show more

Ranjeet Sharma is an experienced Analyst and Project Lead with over 15 years of expertise in pharmaceutical IT and data analytics, specializing in cloud transformation, clinical data management, and strategic program leadership. Currently, he leads digital and cloud initiatives at a major pharmaceutical company in Indiana, where he successfully spearheaded the design and implementation of the Clinical Outcomes Research Database (CORD) on AWS, enabling advanced clinical data analytics across multiple therapeutic areas.
With a robust background in managing complex IT infrastructure projects, Ranjeet has driven multimillion-dollar savings through automation, agile transformations, and platform consolidations. His leadership experience spans cross-functional teams in both India and the US, delivering high-impact solutions that enhance business agility and support data-driven decision-making.
Ranjeet holds a Ph.D. in Statistics with published research on system reliability and holds certifications including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Data Science Specializations, and ITIL. He is proficient in Power BI, SQL, SAS, R, Python, and cloud technologies, effectively combining statistical expertise with IT project management to optimize clinical and operational outcomes.

Ranjeet Sharma is an experienced Analyst and Project Lead with over 15 years of expertise in pharmaceutical IT and data analytics, specializing in cloud transformation, clinical data management, and strategic program leadership. Currently, he leads d... Show more

I work as a software engineer at an IT company in Shibuya and also serve as a faculty member in the Department of Information Engineering at National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Yuge College.
My work explores ways to reduce accidents involving small vessels through AIS (Automatic Identification System) data, real-time maritime data processing, and onboard data-processing infrastructure. In this session, I will discuss Go-based design and implementation for navigation data stream processing, and how it could support future AI-assisted vessel navigation.

I work as a software engineer at an IT company in Shibuya and also serve as a faculty member in the Department of Information Engineering at National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Yuge College. My work explores ways to reduce accidents involving ... Show more

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

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

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational transformation. Sheila's career spans multiple industries, where she has spearheaded high-impact programs that cultivate resilience, foster effective leadership, and promote equity in the workplace.

As the Founder and Principal Consultant for Rebel Leader Lab, Sheila designs and delivers bespoke leadership development programs for organizations looking to accelerate talent growth and foster emotional intelligence within their teams. Having consulted for major companies such as Amazon Web Services, New Balance, and Georgia Tech Research Institute, she brings firsthand knowledge of how to lead teams through transformative change, manage conflict, and build emotionally intelligent leaders. Her leadership programs have been implemented by companies across the U.S., and her impact continues to resonate within the corporate world.

A frequent speaker at conferences and corporate events, Sheila captivates audiences with her powerful insights on emotional intelligence, leadership resilience, and mediation techniques. She is known for blending practical strategies with inspirational storytelling, leaving her audiences empowered to lead with empathy, resolve conflicts, and create inclusive work environments.

With a strong educational foundation including an MBA from Concordia University and over 10 years of progressive leadership experience, Sheila’s expertise positions her as a top speaker for organizations committed to developing future leaders and fostering workplace excellence.

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence... Show more

Marcela DJOUKOUO TALOTSING est doctorante en Mécanique Énergétique à l’Université de Dschang, au Cameroun. Ses travaux de recherche portent sur l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle explicable dans le diagnostic et le pronostic des véhicules particuliers. Elle s’intéresse particulièrement à la maintenance prédictive, aux systèmes intelligents, à l’analyse de données et à l’application de Python dans les solutions technologiques. Passionnée par l’innovation, l’enseignement et le partage de connaissances, elle travaille à rendre les outils d’intelligence artificielle plus compréhensibles, utiles et accessibles pour les techniciens, ingénieurs et décideurs.

Marcela DJOUKOUO TALOTSING est doctorante en Mécanique Énergétique à l’Université de Dschang, au Cameroun. Ses travaux de recherche portent sur l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle explicable dans le diagnostic et le pronostic des véhicules p... Show more

Tenho 43 anos, nascida em Joinville (SC). Minha formação é em Administração, com especialização em Engenharia de Qualidade e mestrado em Engenharia de Produção. Estou na TOTVS desde o ano 2000, já percorri nas áreas de processo, desenvolvimento e atendimento de produto, como em ciclo de vida, gestão de release, gestão de projetos RMO e implantação do Ágil na empresa. Atuo na liderança e Agile Coach no PMO Ágil de Supply Chain nas áreas de Agilidade e Gestão de Projetos.

Tenho 43 anos, nascida em Joinville (SC). Minha formação é em Administração, com especialização em Engenharia de Qualidade e mestrado em Engenharia de Produção. Estou na TOTVS desde o ano 2000, já percorri nas áreas de processo, desenvolvimento e ate... Show more

Partner at LunoLake and a Dynamics developer with 18 years of hands on X++ experience, from Axapta through to Dynamics 365 F&SCM. At LunoLake we help companies automate their business processes by bringing EDI directly into Dynamics 365 F&SCM. With LunoLake EDI, the complete order flow is fully traceable inside your ERP, with no need to sign in to external EDI portals. I have worked with EDIFACT, EANCOM and GS1 standards, X12, Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 and Electronic Reporting for many years, and I enjoy showing how much manual work around orders, invoices and shipments disappears when the integration lives inside the ERP itself. We also offer LunoLake Ship, which lets businesses integrate directly with carriers through API or SFTP when booking transport of goods, instead of relying on external solutions outside Dynamics 365 F&SCM.

Partner at LunoLake and a Dynamics developer with 18 years of hands on X++ experience, from Axapta through to Dynamics 365 F&SCM. At LunoLake we help companies automate their business processes by bringing EDI directly into Dynamics 365 F&SCM. With L... Show more

Priyanga P Kini is a software engineer at nilenso, where she builds software across healthcare, logistics, and AI. Her recent work has focused on building and evaluating LLM-powered systems, including an LLM-based KYC document extraction pipeline and Megasthenes, a code research agent with a sandboxed workspace for investigating unfamiliar codebases.

Priyanga P Kini is a software engineer at nilenso, where she builds software across healthcare, logistics, and AI. Her recent work has focused on building and evaluating LLM-powered systems, including an LLM-based KYC document extraction pipeline and... Show more

I record tutorials and share them on the internet (YouTube @yesayasoftware). Let's discuss Android, Kotlin or Laravel as well as VueJS; that's my tech stack.

I record tutorials and share them on the internet (YouTube @yesayasoftware). Let's discuss Android, Kotlin or Laravel as well as VueJS; that's my tech stack. Show more

Jerold Camacho is a Senior Auto Threat Researcher at VicOne, specializing in automotive and hardware security. His research focuses on vulnerabilities in in-vehicle networks, ECUs, and connected vehicle systems, supported by a strong background in web and network penetration testing.

Jerold Camacho is a Senior Auto Threat Researcher at VicOne, specializing in automotive and hardware security. His research focuses on vulnerabilities in in-vehicle networks, ECUs, and connected vehicle systems, supported by a strong background in we... Show more

Artur Iablokov is a software engineer at Worldline, specializing in cloud-native development and architecture. With a solid track record across finance, energy, and logistics sectors, he spends most of his time building scalable microservices and crafting efficient APIs.

Artur Iablokov is a software engineer at Worldline, specializing in cloud-native development and architecture. With a solid track record across finance, energy, and logistics sectors, he spends most of his time building scalable microservices and cra... Show more

After some years making websites and chatbots in the aviation industry, Joakim is now a consultant and developer at Twoday

After some years making websites and chatbots in the aviation industry, Joakim is now a consultant and developer at Twoday Show more

I works in EV automotive service and diagnostics, with hands-on experience around vehicle electrical systems, CAN-based communication, embedded systems, and diagnostic workflows. I am also a BSc.CSIT student exploring Linux, cybersecurity, and open-source engineering.I created OVDG as a research prototype to explore an open, security-focused approach to vehicle diagnostics through virtual ECU simulation and testing.

I works in EV automotive service and diagnostics, with hands-on experience around vehicle electrical systems, CAN-based communication, embedded systems, and diagnostic workflows. I am also a BSc.CSIT student exploring Linux, cybersecurity, and open-s... Show more

Dr. Ilan Kadar is the Co-Founder & CEO of Plurai, an AI infrastructure company building the real-world trust layer for production AI agents. Plurai helps teams turn agents from impressive demos into reliable, measurable, and controllable production systems through simulation-driven evaluation, real-time guardrails, synthetic data generation, and customized small language models.

Ilan holds a PhD in Machine Learning and Computer Vision and has spent more than a decade building and evaluating AI systems in high-stakes, real-world environments. Before founding Plurai, he held senior AI leadership roles, including VP of AI & Automotive at Nexar and Deep Learning Group Lead at Cortica. At Nexar, he collaborated with autonomous vehicle companies, including Waymo, on safety and evaluation of AV systems, where simulation, long-tail edge cases, and rigorous validation are mission-critical.

His work bridges academic research, production AI, and real-world deployment. Ilan has published and presented at top-tier AI and machine learning conferences.

Dr. Ilan Kadar is the Co-Founder & CEO of Plurai, an AI infrastructure company building the real-world trust layer for production AI agents. Plurai helps teams turn agents from impressive demos into reliable, measurable, and controllable production s... Show more

Building next-generation automotive platforms on R-Car Gen5 with expertise in Xen virtualization, embedded Linux, and software-defined vehicles. Enabling secure multi-domain architectures, AI/ML workloads, and NPU acceleration.
Driving innovation in LLM/VLM, performance optimization, and advanced IVI solutions.

Building next-generation automotive platforms on R-Car Gen5 with expertise in Xen virtualization, embedded Linux, and software-defined vehicles. Enabling secure multi-domain architectures, AI/ML workloads, and NPU acceleration. Driving innovation in... Show more

Kent Ekensteen is a Lead Architect specializing in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure at itm8 in Sweden. With more than 15 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud technologies, and working with Azure since 2011, he helps organizations design secure, scalable, and well-governed cloud platforms.

Kent's areas of expertise include Azure landing zones, cloud governance, security, hybrid infrastructure, automation, and modernization of enterprise workloads. He works closely with customers to translate business requirements into practical cloud solutions and is passionate about making complex technology easier to understand.

A frequent advocate for knowledge sharing, Kent enjoys speaking about real-world Azure architecture, lessons learned from customer engagements, and how organizations can successfully navigate their cloud journey.

Kent Ekensteen is a Lead Architect specializing in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure at itm8 in Sweden. With more than 15 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud technologies, and working with Azure since 2011, he helps organizations design secu... Show more

Iain is a Systems SWE at NVIDIA, working on data processing and training pipeline development for their Autonomous Vehicles program. He was formerly a founding engineer at ChipAgents.ai, building agentic systems for hardware design. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Engineering at UC Santa Barbara, and for his thesis, researched scalable evaluations for responsible machine learning.

Iain is a Systems SWE at NVIDIA, working on data processing and training pipeline development for their Autonomous Vehicles program. He was formerly a founding engineer at ChipAgents.ai, building agentic systems for hardware design. He earned his B.S... Show more

Reuel Magistrado spends his days finding ways into cars that weren't meant to be found. As an Automotive Security Researcher at VicOne, he focuses on vulnerability research across automotive operating systems (QNX, AGL, and Android Automotive) and investigates RF and physical-layer attack surfaces threatening modern vehicles.

Before moving into automotive security, Reuel built his offensive security foundation at NCC Group, where he conducted penetration tests and vulnerability assessments across a wide range of client environments, and at iZOOlogic, where he led threat intelligence monitoring and incident response operations.

His competition record backs up his research: 3rd place at the SpiritCyber Automotive CTF in Singapore, and a speaker slot at ROOTCON 19 where he presented on connected car attack surface mapping.

Reuel Magistrado spends his days finding ways into cars that weren't meant to be found. As an Automotive Security Researcher at VicOne, he focuses on vulnerability research across automotive operating systems (QNX, AGL, and Android Automotive) and in... Show more

(25) First Author, CISC-W'25, Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology (KIISC), "Threat Model for Substation Operators: A Modbus-Based Deception and Physical Manipulation Scenario"
(26) Speaker, KMOU–UoP Maritime Cybersecurity Seminar, Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Busan, South Korea, "Industrial·Maritime Protocol Targeted SLM-Based Attack Detection System"
(26) Speaker, Maritime Hacking Village, DEF CON 34, Las Vegas, USA, "Drag, Drop, Deploy, Compromise: Why Trusted HMI Engineering Toolchains Remain an ICS Supply-Chain Blind Spot"

(25) First Author, CISC-W'25, Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology (KIISC), "Threat Model for Substation Operators: A Modbus-Based Deception and Physical Manipulation Scenario" (26) Speaker, KMOU–UoP Maritime Cybersecurity Seminar,... Show more

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Principal Consultant with Fortytwo Technologies where he works in the intersection beteen identity, security, AI and strategy.

Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consultant, he has also spent time internally as an architect. Most of his work has been based in Norway, but he has been fortunate to travel extensively worldwide. His consulting projects has led him to work in the United States, across Europe, and in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, he has gained experience across multiple sectors. He has worked in the public sector, with several defense contractors, and within financial technology. He has served as a consultant for companies in retail, various technology firms, airlines, and numerous banks and financial institutions. While a technologist at heart, he has recently taken on roles as a team leader and project manager. Reidar has gradually transitioned towards the business side of technology, frequently taking on assignments that position him at the intersection of IT and business.

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Principal Consultant with Fortytwo Technologies where he works in the intersection beteen identity, security, AI and strategy. Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consult... Show more

Agile Coordinator na Jornada Logística da Casas Bahia Tecnologia, atuando de forma cross nas squads e tribos, catalisando a implementação e evolução de métodos e ferramentas de agilidade escalada em prol de times de produto digital.

Desde 2019 atuando diretamente com agilidade em diversos cenários empresariais, destacando a aplicação desde empresas tech, como NTT Data, até empresas direcionadas ao agronegócio, como a Holding Vertical Investimentos.

Reforço diariamente a vontade de aprender mais sobre a cultura ágil e disseminar seus benefícios nos times que atuo.

Formação em engenharia mecânica e diversos cursos tecnológicos e profissionalizantes, com foco principalmente no processos de Softwares e Agilidade.

Agile Coordinator na Jornada Logística da Casas Bahia Tecnologia, atuando de forma cross nas squads e tribos, catalisando a implementação e evolução de métodos e ferramentas de agilidade escalada em prol de times de produto digital. Desde 2019 atu... Show more

Here’s a **600‑character max** version of Johan’s FIA‑focused speaker bio — concise, clear, and still strong:

**Johan Heij is a key leader behind Avantiico’s Freight Invoice Automation (FIA) product, helping shippers eliminate manual reconciliation and achieve accurate, audit‑ready freight billing. With deep logistics and carrier management expertise, he shapes FIA into a scalable platform that improves visibility, reduces workload, and strengthens financial outcomes. At Miami Convergence 2026, Johan shares how FIA transforms freight reconciliation through intelligent automation.**

Here’s a **600‑character max** version of Johan’s FIA‑focused speaker bio — concise, clear, and still strong: **Johan Heij is a key leader behind Avantiico’s Freight Invoice Automation (FIA) product, helping shippers eliminate manual reconciliatio... Show more