Tapan Vijay is a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-performance technology teams across global organizations. Currently serving as Senior Engineering Manager at Meta Platform Inc since 2018, he leads a team of approximately 70 engineers across San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and New York City, focused on developing money movement platforms across Meta's Family of Apps. His leadership philosophy centers on building distributed systems that handle large volumes with five 9's reliability, combining technical excellence with strong organizational culture.
Throughout his tenure at Meta, Tapan has spearheaded several transformative initiatives that have delivered significant business impact. He led a comprehensive 4-year effort across 100+ engineers to migrate 45+ Meta payment use cases with hundreds of billion in total payment volume from legacy systems to the Omni Engine, which now serves millions of daily transactions with exceptional reliability. Additionally, he pioneered Meta's cost telemetry project with an ambitious goal to save $1B in transaction costs, delivering hundreds of million in savings to date and identifying pathways to an additional multi-hundred million savings over the next 2-3 years. His strategic approach to money movement optimization has resulted in $100M+ in additional revenue through innovative features including Smart Routing, Smart Retry, Realtime Retries, and Split/Partial Payments. Furthermore, he built a unified third-party integration framework that reduced partner onboarding time by 50% while maintaining privacy and security compliance, serving 30+ partners across Meta.
Prior to joining Meta, Tapan held key leadership positions at prominent technology and financial companies, demonstrating consistent career progression and expanding responsibilities. As Director of Engineering at Zenefits from 2015 to 2018, he led globally distributed teams across San Francisco, Vancouver, and Bangalore, growing the payroll product to serve 10,000+ businesses across all 50 states. His earlier roles include Staff Engineer at PayPal, where he developed merchant checkout workflows for Brazilian markets and led merchant onboarding applications for Canada, and Senior Manager at Morgan Stanley, where he built teams from scratch to develop Pharos, a distributed application for equity swap lifecycle management. He began his career as Senior Member Technical at Deshaw & Co, developing ultra-low latency market data parsers capable of handling 200K messages per second with sub-microsecond processing times.
Tapan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), one of India's premier engineering institutions. His technical expertise spans distributed systems architecture, high-frequency trading systems, financial technology, and large-scale platform development. With demonstrated ability in managing global teams of 100+ people, he has proven expertise in recruiting, mentoring, and empowering senior managers and engineers to build high-performance teams that deliver exceptional results.

Tapan Vijay is a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-performance technology teams across global organizations. Currently serving as Senior Engineering Manager at Meta Platform Inc since 2018, he lead... Show more

Dynamic, passionate Software Developer and Program manager with experience in designing and
developing user-centric and robust systems and applications. Strategic and creative thinker, with the ability
to articulate and present technical matters to all audiences. Owned software development strategy from
concept to implementation and user experience.

Dynamic, passionate Software Developer and Program manager with experience in designing and developing user-centric and robust systems and applications. Strategic and creative thinker, with the ability to articulate and present technical matters ... Show more

Dheeraj Bandaru is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure working on the Azure SRE Agent initiative—pioneering one of the industry’s first production-ready autonomous SRE platform—and Azure Static Web Apps, where he has driven adoption across thousands of customers. His work spans the full Azure PaaS portfolio including Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Functions.

Dheeraj Bandaru is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure working on the Azure SRE Agent initiative—pioneering one of the industry’s first production-ready autonomous SRE platform—and Azure Static Web Apps, where he has driven adoption across thousands... Show more

Senior Android Engineer at Thoughtworks | Android Dev Peru and Peru KUG Organizer

Senior Android Engineer at Thoughtworks | Android Dev Peru and Peru KUG Organizer Show more

Azeez Syed is a passionate open-source contributor and cloud native engineer specializing in Kubernetes networking, service mesh, and eBPF-powered observability. As a community member with hands-on involvement in projects like Cilium, CoreDNS, and Argo-CD, Azeez brings a unique blend of deep technical insight and pragmatic problem-solving to real-world platform challenges. An alumnus of Andhra University, his contributions to the CNCF ecosystem reflect a commitment to elevating reliability, performance, and transparency within distributed systems. Driven by curiosity and collaboration, Azeez is dedicated to demystifying the complex layers of cloud infrastructure i.e., empowering teams to transform black-box operations into glass-box solutions. Whether it’s building monitoring stacks, optimizing Kubernetes DNS, or advocating for open-source innovation, Azeez combines technical rigor with a clear vision for the future of modern cloud-native platforms.

Azeez Syed is a passionate open-source contributor and cloud native engineer specializing in Kubernetes networking, service mesh, and eBPF-powered observability. As a community member with hands-on involvement in projects like Cilium, CoreDNS, and Ar... Show more

As a 5G Senior Solutions Engineer at ARM, I specialize in orchestrating the stack bring-up process and conducting in-depth code analysis to optimize system performance. My focus involves integrating 5G components, such as RAN and Core Network, with precise configurations to ensure seamless operation. I delve into critical code components, analyzing their impact on system and CPU performance to identify areas for enhancement. Additionally, I play an active role in developing software plugins and tools for studying 5G performance across different generations of ARM processors. My goal is to continually improve code execution efficiency and overall system performance.

Prior to this, I was a Graduate thesis student at Texas A&M University with majors in Computer Engineering, where I was actively involved in the research of 5G Networks using Reinforcement Learning associated with the LENS Laboratory.

As a 5G Senior Solutions Engineer at ARM, I specialize in orchestrating the stack bring-up process and conducting in-depth code analysis to optimize system performance. My focus involves integrating 5G components, such as RAN and Core Network, with p... Show more

Gautam is a Co-Founder at Gitar where he is building Jimy—an agentic AI that transforms software development through autonomous code maintenance and optimization. Gitar's mission is to enable engineering teams to build better software faster with less technical debt by leveraging AI-native tools with deep code understanding.

Previously a Principal Engineer on Uber's Developer Platform Team, Gautam has extensive experience solving productivity challenges in enterprise-scale codebases. He is passionate about creating AI-powered developer tools that truly understand code context and can work autonomously across the entire software lifecycle. Gautam has spoken at numerous industry conferences on topics including monorepos, build systems, CI/CD at scale, and most recently, the application of agentic AI to solve developer productivity challenges.

Gautam is a Co-Founder at Gitar where he is building Jimy—an agentic AI that transforms software development through autonomous code maintenance and optimization. Gitar's mission is to enable engineering teams to build better software faster with les... Show more

For the past 35 years, I have helped our customers and partners understand the opportunities and risks of new technologies. I work with business leaders to achieve their IT, communications and business objectives.

As Managing Director of Global Micro Solutions, I oversee all aspects of hiring, developing, coaching and mentoring, appraising, rewarding, and holding direct reports and the entire organisation accountable for their assigned job responsibilities and results.

My strengths include:
• Leadership and business planning
• Business development, sales and marketing
• Executive client relationship management
• Strategy, operations and execution
• Cybersecurity and IT risk management
• Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• Enterprise technology architecture

Career Highlights:
• Founder of Global Micro Solutions - 3-time Winner, Microsoft Hosting Partner of the year
• Co-founder of Flowgear - Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service
• The IITPSA IT Personality of the Year Finalist 2014

Specialities:
• IT security and risk management
• Cloud computing
• Email management
• Enterprise & unified communications strategy
• Server Architecture

For the past 35 years, I have helped our customers and partners understand the opportunities and risks of new technologies. I work with business leaders to achieve their IT, communications and business objectives. As Managing Director of Global... Show more

Kevin Mireles has a BA in BS and a PhD from the school of Hard Knocks, which he earned after successfully burning through millions of dollars of other people’s money.

His claims to fame include getting a ride from Hunter S. Thompson's attorney while hitchhiking from Colorado to California , fleeing from killer bee's while biking through the Amazon, and being a dad of three amazing girls.

In addition, he’s an undercover Hispanic, former journalist and current product manager with 20+ years of experience blending quantitative and qualitative insights to develop e-commerce, news and analytic solutions used by hundreds of thousands around the globe.

Kevin Mireles has a BA in BS and a PhD from the school of Hard Knocks, which he earned after successfully burning through millions of dollars of other people’s money. His claims to fame include getting a ride from Hunter S. Thompson's attorney wh... Show more

Passionate about driving productivity, and all things 'test' with a focus on the speed of iteration in the developer's inner loop. An active contributor to open-source projects and technical blogs, previously a Customer Success Engineer for Testcontainers Cloud. Quality Architect.

Passionate about driving productivity, and all things 'test' with a focus on the speed of iteration in the developer's inner loop. An active contributor to open-source projects and technical blogs, previously a Customer Success Engineer for Testconta... Show more

IT Consultant in the area of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate & Pages) sprinkled with a little Dynamics CE. Power Platform Evangelist and M365 Allrounder.

IT Consultant in the area of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate & Pages) sprinkled with a little Dynamics CE. Power Platform Evangelist and M365 Allrounder. Show more

Prem is a Senior Systems Engineer at Dell Technologies, specializing in AI Solutions Engineering. With a background in AI, ML, and Edge computing from Santa Clara University, and solutions engineering experience from Vodafone, he now contributes to Dell’s Validated Designs on AI. This includes Gen-AI, MLOps, Driverless AI, and multi-instance GPUs. Passionate about open-source technology, he focuses on end-to-end solutions in the AI landscape, with a particular emphasis on systems engineering.

Prem is a Senior Systems Engineer at Dell Technologies, specializing in AI Solutions Engineering. With a background in AI, ML, and Edge computing from Santa Clara University, and solutions engineering experience from Vodafone, he now contributes to D... Show more

Seasoned Data Science and AI leader with 13+ years of experience in building impactful intelligent solutions across domains. Skilled in leading large-scale projects, guiding cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Expert in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI and, driving business growth and operational efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations through cutting-edge technologies.

Recognized for strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for mentoring future talent. A quick learner, frequent speaker and thought leader in the data science community, with numerous accolades for innovation and excellence.

Seasoned Data Science and AI leader with 13+ years of experience in building impactful intelligent solutions across domains. Skilled in leading large-scale projects, guiding cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence... Show more

Ken Espiritu is passionate about developing personal projects that integrate technologies mainly on AI, machine learning, computer vision, voice technologies, robotics, and automation. With a deep interest in exploring how technology can enhance everyday life, Ken enjoys building innovative solutions that blend multiple disciplines. Outside of tech, Ken loves to travel, meet new people, learn from different perspectives, and immerse in diverse cultures. This blend of curiosity and creativity fuels his dedication to continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others.

Ken Espiritu is passionate about developing personal projects that integrate technologies mainly on AI, machine learning, computer vision, voice technologies, robotics, and automation. With a deep interest in exploring how technology can enhance ever... Show more

Building analytics experiences using Microsoft stack | Business Intelligence | Finance & Treasury

Building analytics experiences using Microsoft stack | Business Intelligence | Finance & Treasury Show more

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

Inez is a Data Analyst at NHL Stenden university in the Netherlands. With a passion for data and analytics, she is always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to team success.

Inez is a Data Analyst at NHL Stenden university in the Netherlands. With a passion for data and analytics, she is always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to team success. Show more

I currently work as a Data Platform Engineer at Trendyol, part of the Self-Serve Data Platform team. Our core responsibility is designing, developing, and maintaining a scalable and efficient data mesh infrastructure that supports both real-time and batch feature processing. My expertise spans Kafka/Kafka Connect, Apache Airflow, Apache Flink, Kubernetes, and the development of scalable data processing pipelines. With 6 years of experience in data engineering and an MSc in Computer Engineering from Boğaziçi University, I am driven by a passion for staying ahead of technological trends and continuously exploring innovative approaches to building resilient, high-performance infrastructures.

I currently work as a Data Platform Engineer at Trendyol, part of the Self-Serve Data Platform team. Our core responsibility is designing, developing, and maintaining a scalable and efficient data mesh infrastructure that supports both real-time and ... Show more

Alide von Bornhaupt has been self-employed in the industrial and creative scene for over a decade. It became clear to them early on: they are passionate about the interaction between people and technology and want to make the world a little better.
Transforming processes into digital products, conducting interviews, and creating concepts together with their clients is their passion.
With Inclutest and Incluthon, they bring digital inclusion and equality into product development.

Alide von Bornhaupt has been self-employed in the industrial and creative scene for over a decade. It became clear to them early on: they are passionate about the interaction between people and technology and want to make the world a little better. ... Show more

Nagasruthi Kattula is a distinguished Software Engineering Leader with over a decade of expertise in enterprise application development, security architecture, and automation. Currently serving as Manager of Software Engineering at Okta, she leads a team of engineers focused on enhancing global customer experience, including federal clients, while strengthening security postures across Go-To-Market technology.
As a 10x Salesforce Certified professional, Nagasruthi holds numerous prestigious credentials, including Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Development Lifecycle and Deployment Designer, Integration Architecture Designer, Data Architecture and Management Designer, and Sharing and Visibility Designer. Her comprehensive certification portfolio demonstrates her exceptional proficiency across the Salesforce ecosystem.
Prior to her management role, Nagasruthi served as Principal Software Engineer at Okta, where she led significant security initiatives, including implementing IP restrictions for over 3,000 users and 100+ service accounts, decoupling integration permissions to mitigate third-party attack risks, and remediating various security vulnerabilities in Apex code. Her expertise extends to rotating secrets for 250+ connected apps and implementing automation for critical business processes.
Throughout her career at organizations including Bigcommerce, Visa, CodeForce 360, and Health Management Systems, Nagasruthi has consistently delivered innovative solutions that bridge business needs with technical excellence. Her experience spans Salesforce architecture, cloud integrations, enterprise security, and software development across multiple platforms and frameworks.
Nagasruthi holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College. During her academic career, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, instructing undergraduates and graduates in programming languages and databases while assisting with research projects.
A visionary leader with exceptional technical acumen, Nagasruthi excels at fostering team collaboration, optimizing development workflows, and implementing security-first engineering solutions. Her ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives has consistently delivered scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications that drive organizational success.

Nagasruthi Kattula is a distinguished Software Engineering Leader with over a decade of expertise in enterprise application development, security architecture, and automation. Currently serving as Manager of Software Engineering at Okta, she leads a ... Show more

Currently a software engineer working in cloudAI

Currently a software engineer working in cloudAI Show more

Bahtiyor Eshchanov is an energy economist by training. His research interests include techno-economic feasibility analysis, renewable energy deployment, energy modeling, water-energy-food nexus; energy and education policy analysis.

Bahtiyor Eshchanov is an energy economist by training. His research interests include techno-economic feasibility analysis, renewable energy deployment, energy modeling, water-energy-food nexus; energy and education policy analysis. Show more

A Principal Engineer at E.SUN and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), managing hybrid Kubernetes platforms and exploring Cloud-Native tools to enhance platform scalability and usability.

A Principal Engineer at E.SUN and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), managing hybrid Kubernetes platforms and exploring Cloud-Native tools to enhance platform scalability and usability. Show more

As a Security Leader at IBM Consulting, I bring over 11 years of experience leading mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives across U.S. federal agencies. My expertise spans the successful implementation of Zero Trust architectures and Security by Design frameworks, strengthening the security posture and resilience of cloud-based environments that serve over 240,000 users and veterans.
My work focuses on securing emerging technologies in the public sector, including low-code/no-code platforms and generative AI applications. I am deeply invested in shaping responsible and secure adoption of these technologies to safeguard sensitive data and enable innovation within federal ecosystems.
I actively contribute to the cybersecurity community as a thought leader and advocate. I’m a member of the Forbes Technology Council, where I regularly share insights on the security implications of Generative AI. I also serve on the Advisory Board of George Mason University's Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience, and I am a co-leader of the Cloud Security Alliance’s Zero Trust Working Group.
Beyond my technical contributions, I’m passionate about fostering diversity in tech. I am a founding member and speaker for the WomenTech Network, an executive board member of WiCyS Austin, and a career ambassador for both the Society of Women Engineers and the NIST NICE program.
I’ve been honored as one of the “Top 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity” by Top Cyber News Magazine and recognized by GovConWire as a leading expert in emerging technology security within the government contracting space.

As a Security Leader at IBM Consulting, I bring over 11 years of experience leading mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives across U.S. federal agencies. My expertise spans the successful implementation of Zero Trust architectures and Security by ... Show more

I don’t just talk about cyber. I talk about what it means to build, break and question it.

From security engineering and infrastructure to negotiation, diversity and the quiet politics of saying "no", I bring energy, clarity and just enough chaos to keep people leaning in.

I’ve worked across development, engineering, SOC and consulting in sectors like government, finance, education and tech services. I’ve delivered systems, created training, and explored the human edges of tech through my own cybersecurity research. My talks span a variety of topics including cloud security, threat modelling, engineering culture, inclusion, career resilience and more.

I’ve represented and spoken at multiple tech events including BSides London, Capslock and women-in-tech events. I regularly give back by speaking at universities and high schools, helping others find their feet in the industry and see themselves in spaces they didn’t think were built for them.

Whether it’s a sharp 20-minute idea or a deeper hour-long dive, I’m here for talks that connect, challenge and leave something behind.

I don’t just talk about cyber. I talk about what it means to build, break and question it. From security engineering and infrastructure to negotiation, diversity and the quiet politics of saying "no", I bring energy, clarity and just enough chaos ... Show more

Responsibility, pragmatism, domain knowledge and professionalism. These are the core values and attributes that characterize successful software architects. Based on many years of project experience, Holger Tiemeyer imparts these skills and knowledge in his training courses, speaks about them at conferences and publishes articles in specialist magazines. As a computer scientist with a minor in psychology, he volunteers at iSAQB e.V.

Responsibility, pragmatism, domain knowledge and professionalism. These are the core values and attributes that characterize successful software architects. Based on many years of project experience, Holger Tiemeyer imparts these skills and knowledge... Show more

Andrew has worked in IT for over 25 years and has a strong background in manufacturing, supply chain management, and business consulting. For the last 17 years, Andrew has specialized in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management (AX). He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad School of Business.
Andrew has completed work on a variety of engagements since beginning with enVista in February of 2018. Prior to joining enVista, he worked with other Microsoft partners for 9 years in addition to working in-house at a manufacturing company implementing AX.
Andrew is a Senior Solution Architect within the Microsoft group at enVista. In this role, Andrew has led the implementation and overall solution design for projects in addition to leading functional areas that include master planning, production, product definition, ECM, and procurement systems. He has provided business expertise to prospective customers. Andrew has also developed designs for enhancements to existing functionality to better serve his clients’ unique needs.
Andrew’s industry experience includes biotech, tooling manufacturing, consumer products production and distribution, food processing, automotive, and many others.

Andrew has worked in IT for over 25 years and has a strong background in manufacturing, supply chain management, and business consulting. For the last 17 years, Andrew has specialized in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management... Show more

Alfredo is a talented developer who is currently working as a Staff UI Developer at SailPoint. In addition to working on technologies that have won awards, he is an expert at making software that can be used on a large scale. Alfredo is an avid student, guide, and coach who is always on the lookout for ways to enhance DevX through architecture, tools, guidelines, and training so that teams can produce revenue-generating products. In recent months, Alfredo has been sharing his skills as a public speaker and a writer for the ng-Champions with ng-conf.

Alfredo is a talented developer who is currently working as a Staff UI Developer at SailPoint. In addition to working on technologies that have won awards, he is an expert at making software that can be used on a large scale. Alfredo is an avid stude... Show more

Passionate about software testing, my mission is to find bugs before they reach users. I am an expert in API testing, I use Postman to create, execute, and automate tests, ensuring robust and reliable collections. I thrive in agile environments, working closely with development teams. I love sharing my experience and helping other testers grow. My favorite phrase: "I want to see you shine like a disco ball."

Passionate about software testing, my mission is to find bugs before they reach users. I am an expert in API testing, I use Postman to create, execute, and automate tests, ensuring robust and reliable collections. I thrive in agile environments, work... Show more

Lalit Kale is an engineer and architect with over 19 years of industry experience. He is currently working as a Software Architect at Globalization Partners in Dublin. He has worked with large enterprises and mid-sized organizations across the globe. Lalit has experience leading and managing diverse geo-distributed teams. He has served as a speaker in local user groups. He also authorized a book, "Building Microservices with .Net Core," by Packt Publications.

Lalit Kale is an engineer and architect with over 19 years of industry experience. He is currently working as a Software Architect at Globalization Partners in Dublin. He has worked with large enterprises and mid-sized organizations across the globe.... Show more