Brandon Ferris is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 20 years of expertise in driving economic growth, building relationships, and managing large-scale projects across government, military, and private sectors. Currently, he leads specialized manufacturing, logistics, and aviation growth for Loudoun County, VA, where he’s responsible for fostering business partnerships, securing investments, and expanding the county's economic footprint.
Brandon's career is built on a foundation of leadership, beginning with his distinguished 15-year service in the United States Air Force, where he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. He was highly decorated during his military career, receiving multiple medals and awards for leadership and service excellence. His transition into the business world was marked by continued success as he applied his leadership skills to managing multimillion-dollar contracts and developing strategies for business expansion.
In his role at Loudoun County, Brandon has cultivated over 750 relationships with professional organizations, resulting in significant economic contributions. His efforts have facilitated investments such as TTM Technologies’ $13.4 million expansion and the $1 million investment from Optimum Technologies, creating 40 new jobs. Most recently, Brandon successfully closed the $104 million investment from Sky Harbour Group, as they develop their Dulles Hangar Campus, which will create 406 jobs. His passion for innovation, business intelligence, and strategic market research has positioned him as a pivotal figure in Loudoun County's ongoing economic development.
Brandon also serves on various boards, including the Young Kings Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth. A native of Philadelphia, Brandon now resides in Loudoun County, VA, with his family.
Brandon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies, a Master’s in Acquisition and Supply Chain Management, and an MBA, all from the University of Maryland. He is a certified acquisition professional and is actively involved in speaking engagements and board service, making him a dynamic leader in both the economic development and entrepreneurial spaces. He is always open to new connections and opportunities to collaborate in driving economic success and innovation in his focused sectors.

Brandon Ferris is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 20 years of expertise in driving economic growth, building relationships, and managing large-scale projects across government, military, and private sectors. Currently, he leads... Show more

Rakesh Kumar is a senior staff software engineer on the Realtime Optimization Platform team at Lyft. He started his career as an embedded software engineer for mobile devices; later he moved to server-side engineer to tackle bigger challenges in distributed systems. His interests include machine learning and streaming systems.

Rakesh Kumar is a senior staff software engineer on the Realtime Optimization Platform team at Lyft. He started his career as an embedded software engineer for mobile devices; later he moved to server-side engineer to tackle bigger challenges in dist... Show more

Motivational & Educational lecturear and Supply Chain Professional

Muhammad Junaid an extremely vivacious and experienced in Supply chain Management
With extensive experience across multiple areas of the supply chain, he has confident that my skill set aligns with the requirements of this role. he have a proven track record of optimizing processes, reducing costs, and improving efficiencies across various supply chain functions, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

His ability to analyze complex systems, implement effective strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams enables me to contribute meaningfully to overall operational success. I am eager to leverage my background to support your team's objectives and drive sustainable improvements. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience makes me a strong fit for this position.

with more than Nine years of Real-world experience working with Feroze 1888 Mills, Textile Manufacturing Service Industry. Talent acquisition, organizational development and employee engagement are among his main areas of expertise. His exceptional communication and analytical skills make him a valuable asset in his field.

He hold a Master's degree in Supply chain. Additionally, studies in CSCP . Also he has a certified of digital Marketing, create Logo design, product packaging designer , Box dyeline & Carton Packaging designer and SEO Expert.

Motivational & Educational lecturear and Supply Chain Professional Muhammad Junaid an extremely vivacious and experienced in Supply chain Management With extensive experience across multiple areas of the supply chain, he has confident that my sk... Show more

Director Billing and Revenue Applications: Kitty.Geiger@rsmus.com Kitty Geiger has over 23 years of experience working in the technology field, implementing ERP solutions on multiple platforms. Specializing in Multi-Entity Management, Revenue Recognition, Subscription Billing, and Workflow solutions.
RSM is the leading U.S. provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market. RSM supports all Dynamics ERP platforms plus Intacct and NetSuite. RSM has a top rated Dynamics GP Support Helpdesk.

Director Billing and Revenue Applications: Kitty.Geiger@rsmus.com Kitty Geiger has over 23 years of experience working in the technology field, implementing ERP solutions on multiple platforms. Specializing in Multi-Entity Management, Revenue Rec... Show more

Data and Data visualization enthusiast.

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Jake is a senior network engineer at Canva with over 8 years of experience in the field. He currently yells at Bazel a lot and occasionally builds network infrastructure. Previously, having worked at organisations such as NTT, AWS, and Atlassian, he has been exposed to a variety of different networks and codebases. He is also a cybersecurity PhD candidate at the University of Wollongong. When he’s not looking at a computer, you can find him cooking, walking, playing video games, and making soap.

Jake is a senior network engineer at Canva with over 8 years of experience in the field. He currently yells at Bazel a lot and occasionally builds network infrastructure. Previously, having worked at organisations such as NTT, AWS, and Atlassian, he ... Show more

Asha kumari
Founder of Cloparkles | Game Developer | Innovator

Asha kumari is a pioneering game developer and the founder of Cloparkles , a company that is at the forefront of transforming the gaming industry. Asha made history by developing the world’s first online escape game, a groundbreaking project that not only earned recognition but also allowed them to be the first person from Bihar to showcase their work for free at South Asia’s largest game developer conference.

Specializing in a variety of game development fields such as Unreal Engine, AI integration, Firebase for multiplayer systems, and creating realistic game environments, Asha's work continues to push the limits of what's possible in gaming. Their dedication to innovation has set them apart as a thought leader in the game development community.

Asha is deeply committed to inspiring local talent, especially from Bihar, to pursue careers in game development. By sharing their experiences, Asha aims to demonstrate the vast opportunities within the gaming sector, providing a pathway for young, aspiring developers to explore the industry and build a successful future.

With a clear vision of the future, Asha is focused on pioneering new developments in the game industry, ensuring that game development in Bihar will continue to grow and thrive

Asha kumari Founder of Cloparkles | Game Developer | Innovator Asha kumari is a pioneering game developer and the founder of Cloparkles , a company that is at the forefront of transforming the gaming industry. Asha made history by developing the ... Show more

Chief Technology Officer with over 20+ years of experience with deep specialization in Digital Architecture, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, AI & Data Science strategy and implementations on Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Snowflake and Databricks platforms. Currently spearheading Insight Global's capability areas that include Data and AI Estate Modernization, AI Strategy, and Application Modernization, all infused with industry best practices and accelerators.

Lead architecture and implementation of the largest global Azure Cosmos DB implementation with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Store, Informatica Big Data, Analysis Services and Power BI at the Coca Cola Company spanning 200 countries 20 business units enabling Net Sales Revenue analytics for the business.

Lead the industry's first architecture and development of a poly-glot architecture with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines leveraging Azure Data Lake Store, Talend Big Data, Mongo DB, Apache Parquet, Azure Databricks and Dremio (Apache Arrow) to implement a Guest Unification Platform to enable enterprise wide analytics

20+ years of progressive cloud technology consulting & leadership experience spanning diverse verticals including Consumer Products and Retail, Hospitality, Financial Services and Insurance

Selected over peers to lead high-impact, high-visibility technology projects and project teams, working with C-level executives to capitalize on strategic opportunities and propose technology solutions to solve complex business challenges.

Experienced in architecting enterprise technology solutions and integration platforms, business intelligence platforms, analytical dashboards and data integration solutions for insurance, financial services, consumer products and hospitality clients including T-Mobile, The Coca Cola Company, Royal Caribbean International, MetLife, MapFre Insurance, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, ADP, Becton Dickinson, Novartis, and Ernst & Young.

Chief Technology Officer with over 20+ years of experience with deep specialization in Digital Architecture, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, AI & Data Science strategy and implementations on Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Snowflake and Dat... Show more

Hello,
Myself Hastak Soni & I'm Certified Developer & Certified Hardware and Networking Administrator.

In a new era of technology, as in the IT Industry,
I explore the intersection of hardware and cybersecurity. With a strong foundation in IT hardware, I understand the intricacies of computer systems, from input devices to networking equipment. I'm passionate about ethical hacking, using my skills to identify vulnerabilities, test defences, and improve incident response plans.

If you have any further questions or suggestions about the IT industry, then feel free to ask at email 📧
Soniofficial78@gmail.com
Thank you ✨️

Hello, Myself Hastak Soni & I'm Certified Developer & Certified Hardware and Networking Administrator. In a new era of technology, as in the IT Industry, I explore the intersection of hardware and cybersecurity. With a strong foundation in IT h... Show more

Akash Kadechkar, leading research initiatives at INTERA GROUP, has a distinguished background in engineering. His early curiosity about electronics led him to earn a Bachelor's degree from Mumbai University and pursue advanced studies in Spain on full scholarships. He has developed smart IoT products, published extensively, and holds a patent. He has managed projects in automotive, biomedical, electrical grid, and Industry 4.0 sectors. Akash has held key roles in major companies and continues to drive innovation and secure research funding for groundbreaking projects.

Akash Kadechkar, leading research initiatives at INTERA GROUP, has a distinguished background in engineering. His early curiosity about electronics led him to earn a Bachelor's degree from Mumbai University and pursue advanced studies in Spain on ful... Show more

Andre leads the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS) product team at GovTech. His team works closely with the law-enforcement and the industry to detect, deter, and disrupt tech-enabled scams at scale.

Before his role at GASP, Andre led the Engineering team that supported the Government Cybersecurity Operations Centre (GCSOC), worked on writing and reviewing IM8 Cybersecurity policies, and delivered on Government wide programmes such as the Vulnerability Disclosure Programme (VDP) and the Bug Bounty Programme (BBP).

Andre leads the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS) product team at GovTech. His team works closely with the law-enforcement and the industry to detect, deter, and disrupt tech-enabled scams at scale. Before his role at GASP,... Show more

I am Pradyum Soni, IIT Bombay '21 graduate, pursuing Master's at Kelley School of Business. I am a passionate and driven individual with skills in -

1. Solution Engineering - My master's education from Kelley has trained me to think in a structured manner through 12 academic/extracurricular case participations.

2. Past product work experience in AI - Having worked in conversational AI for 2 years, I understand the impact AI can create for businesses. Specially with latest technology dev. within LLMs, organizations can introduce process efficiencies or enhance CX or provide near real-time personalisation.

3. Future interest in Cloud - In my opinion, Cloud computing is going to be the foundation for AI in future. I say this, because I got a chance to use Google Big Query platform and saw how massive datasets could be used for prediction and model building within minutes.

I am excited to connect with fellow like-minded professionals, visionaries, and industry disruptors. Feel free to reach out and thank you for visiting my profile.

Email: sonipr@iu.edu

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I am Pradyum Soni, IIT Bombay '21 graduate, pursuing Master's at Kelley School of Business. I am a passionate and driven individual with skills in - 1. Solution Engineering - My master's education from Kelley has trained me to think in a structure... Show more

I am a passionate AI Engineer at Micropole, specializing in leveraging Microsoft Azure's cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions. With a focus on Generative AI, I have contributed to multiple projects utilizing this technology to solve complex problems.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-dorz%C3%A9e-8a3492136/

I am a passionate AI Engineer at Micropole, specializing in leveraging Microsoft Azure's cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions. With a focus on Generative AI, I have contributed to... Show more

Johannes Foufas is a Lead Architect Sw at Volvo Cars, known for his significant contributions to the field of automotive software engineering. His expertise particularly shines in the area of continuous integration toolchains for embedded software development. Zuul was implemented under his guidance and enables continuous building, testing, and deployment of iterative code changes across multiple projects, streamlining the software development process at Volvo Cars.

Moreover, Foufas innovative spirit is evident in his contributions to the field of automotive technology through various patents. He holds patents related to methods and systems for controlling fuel injection, but also gas flow control, in combustion engines, showcasing his ability to address complex challenges in vehicle performance and efficiency.

Johannes Foufas is a Lead Architect Sw at Volvo Cars, known for his significant contributions to the field of automotive software engineering. His expertise particularly shines in the area of continuous integration toolchains for embedded software de... Show more

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Just a normal guy who loves listening to music with good audio. Also, awakened (not for the first time) by Gaza and to the hypocrisy we are all forced to be a part of. In my small way, trying to push back. Not sure if I'll make it, but make it I must try. Peace.

Just a normal guy who loves listening to music with good audio. Also, awakened (not for the first time) by Gaza and to the hypocrisy we are all forced to be a part of. In my small way, trying to push back. Not sure if I'll make it, but make it I must... Show more

I work in Glasgow City HSCP Health Improvement Team aiming to improve health and reduce health inequalities of people living in Glasgow City

I work in Glasgow City HSCP Health Improvement Team aiming to improve health and reduce health inequalities of people living in Glasgow City Show more

Surya is a distinguished cloud and platform engineering leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in secure, scalable and automation-driven infrastructure. Currently, a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, Surya specializes in bridging developer experience with compliance workflows, advancing cloud governance, and building reusable infrastructure patterns. Surya is passionate about aligning cutting-edge technology with real-world implementation. At PlatformCon 2025, he will present "Bridging Developer Experience with Compliance Workflows", sharing insights on how automation and platform engineering can streamline regulatory compliance without compromising developer productivity.

Surya is a distinguished cloud and platform engineering leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in secure, scalable and automation-driven infrastructure. Currently, a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, Surya specializes in brid... Show more

Abhai Pratap Singh is a Senior Product Manager-Technical at Amazon Alexa, where he leads strategic initiatives in voice AI technology. With 9 years of experience building AI-driven products used by millions, he specializes in creating human-centric AI experiences that balance innovation with user needs. At Amazon, Abhai drives the roadmap for Alexa's audio offerings and leads quality-of-service strategy across major music streaming partners. Previously, he led product development at PointClickCare and Tata-1mg. Abhai holds a Master's in Product Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Abhai Pratap Singh is a Senior Product Manager-Technical at Amazon Alexa, where he leads strategic initiatives in voice AI technology. With 9 years of experience building AI-driven products used by millions, he specializes in creating human-centric A... Show more

Jonas Lindskog is a tech leader passionate about team empowerment and innovation. As Senior Engineering Director at Sinch, he oversees global teams and led the Madrid site’s launch. He has scaled high-growth firms, optimized architecture, and integrated DevOps. Previously, he drove e-commerce growth at Apotek Hjärtat and Apotea. His leadership centers on trust, collaboration, and team ownership.

Jonas Lindskog is a tech leader passionate about team empowerment and innovation. As Senior Engineering Director at Sinch, he oversees global teams and led the Madrid site’s launch. He has scaled high-growth firms, optimized architecture, and integra... Show more

Christopher is a software development leader, the author of Jumpstart Jamstack Development and Mastering Laravel, a conference speaker, serial user group founder, Remote Working Conference co-founder, & open source contributor from Pittsburgh, PA. He holds an EMBA from the Crummer Business School and a BS in Computing & Information Science from St. Vincent College.

Christopher is a software development leader, the author of Jumpstart Jamstack Development and Mastering Laravel, a conference speaker, serial user group founder, Remote Working Conference co-founder, & open source contributor from Pittsburgh, PA. He... Show more

Diego Alvis is a skilled software engineer with a passion for mobile development. He has honed his expertise in Android development, specializing in the use of Architecture, solid patterns and advance Kotlin. He is a detail-oriented individual who enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, enabling him to create efficient and innovative solutions for his clients.

Diego enjoys running, detective novels and spicy food!

Diego Alvis is a skilled software engineer with a passion for mobile development. He has honed his expertise in Android development, specializing in the use of Architecture, solid patterns and advance Kotlin. He is a detail-oriented individual who en... Show more

With over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, Richard has a proven track record of architecting, building, and improving digital products and services for forward-thinking clients. His expertise spans business strategy, software delivery methodologies, and technical leadership. He has a specialism in marketing technology working with the early versions of Umbraco. As a digital native change agent, Richard combines experience, tech, commercials, and data to create extraordinary outcomes for clients.

With over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, Richard has a proven track record of architecting, building, and improving digital products and services for forward-thinking clients. His expertise spans business strategy, software delivery met... Show more

Ali is a seasoned Engineer turned Agility Coach, boasting over a decade of experience in guiding diverse teams towards realizing their full potential. His approach to Agility is rooted in meeting clients where they are, valuing their insights, and leveraging their inherent wisdom along their evolutionary journey.

With a focus on empowerment through partnership, Ali collaborates closely with his clients to co-create evolutionary journeys that drive lasting change. Drawing from his robust technical background, he excels at distilling complexity and fostering shared understanding among teams.
In 2018, Ali established Elevated Agility, a consultancy dedicated to catalyzing evolutionary change across a spectrum of organizations, including large enterprises, startups, and small businesses. His client portfolio spans diverse domains such as Digital Investments, Web Media Streaming, Trucking Logistics Tracking Management, Identity Access & Management, Personal & Commercial Banking, Global High Value Payments, Infrastructure, and Operations.

As an Accredited Kanban Consultant, Ali has a track record of success in applying the Kanban Method, STATIK, and the Kanban Maturity Model to facilitate systemic evolution and deliver superior outcomes. With a passion for driving continuous improvement and organizational excellence, Ali is committed to guiding teams towards sustainable growth and success.

Ali is a seasoned Engineer turned Agility Coach, boasting over a decade of experience in guiding diverse teams towards realizing their full potential. His approach to Agility is rooted in meeting clients where they are, valuing their insights, and le... Show more

Marianna is a data science practitioner and manager with 10 years’ experience in leading projects that enable better decisions using data and (ML) algorithms. In her current role, she delivers creative and commercially viable solutions to respond to complex business problems in a variety of sectors. Before joining consultancy, she worked in academia as an Assistant Professor where she was teaching statistical methods and supervised PhD and other research projects all in the space of applied data science for emerging transport technologies.

Marianna is a data science practitioner and manager with 10 years’ experience in leading projects that enable better decisions using data and (ML) algorithms. In her current role, she delivers creative and commercially viable solutions to respond to ... Show more

Focused on delivering continuous digital transformations using Dynamics 365, Collaborating with CXO's on business strategy powered through increasing business adoption. Expertise in effective stakeholder engagement and influencing for impact. Managed large scale business systems implementations, and achieved results through driving and motivating teams.

Specialties: Proactive leadership, Team building, Strategic planning, Leading change, Personal interest in Food & fuels logistics, Supply Chain and Retail.

Focused on delivering continuous digital transformations using Dynamics 365, Collaborating with CXO's on business strategy powered through increasing business adoption. Expertise in effective stakeholder engagement and influencing for impact. Managed... Show more

Wayne Wang is experienced in all aspects of IT systems delivery and operations, from strategic planning, portfolio management, project initiation, systems design, build, implementation, support, and maintenance. Wayne is a strong advocate for building quality in every step of the IT value chain using Agile/Lean and DevOps principles.

In the last a few years, Wayne found a new passion of helping software development teams to move from the traditional waterfall method to Agile, supported by automated CI/CD pipelines. He built a team from scratch to develop CI/CD capacity in his previous company, for a development organization with several hundred developers, and played a pivotal role for its adoption of Agile and DevOps practices. As a result, the organization can now release software more frequently and with a significantly improved quality.

In his current job as the senior manager of DevOps at J. B. Hunt, he is leading CI/CD development and driving software delivery automation across the enterprise. He is also working closely with the Ops Platform and Dev teams to deliver a full DevOps experience from build, release to production, to continuous monitoring.

Wayne Wang is experienced in all aspects of IT systems delivery and operations, from strategic planning, portfolio management, project initiation, systems design, build, implementation, support, and maintenance. Wayne is a strong advocate for buildi... Show more

Fundador de Villasán y Puertas SL que nace en Sevilla (España) en el año 2004 cómo Agencia de Transporte de Mercancías por Carretera. Es un emprendedor nato además de buen orador. Supasión por la IA le ha llevado a crear una app para digitalizar la logistica y el transporte .

Fundador de Villasán y Puertas SL que nace en Sevilla (España) en el año 2004 cómo Agencia de Transporte de Mercancías por Carretera. Es un emprendedor nato además de buen orador. Supasión por la IA le ha llevado a crear una app para digitalizar la ... Show more

Supply Chain Consultant

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Nick’s career in the IT Industry started in 1997 as a Computer Specialist and Active Duty, US Marine. He found that he has always focused on automation and pattern recognition. That led to, discovering Compute Virtualization, including all of the benefits & efficiencies, gained which leads to... Business Value & Cost Savings.

Throughout his career he's been on the cutting edge of Technology leading multi-million virtualization projects in various industry verticals, including Healthcare & Logistics. From 2004 - 2012 he has overseen the project planning for many implementations in which he was responsible for the architectural designs, budgeting & forecasting, and enablement.

Then he took his Technologist skills to the IT Manufacturing industry and has been on the forefront of the Cloud-Native evolution. He joined EMC as a vSpecialist in Presales, aligned between EMC, VMware & Pivotal. His role has transformed into a Cloud Platforms Specialist at Dell Technologies with tight alignment to Pivotal. He interfaced with customers to help guide them in executing and accelerating their transformation efforts on Pivotal Cloud Foundry as it was getting to market. He worked with customers to define their strategic initiatives and focused on translating their defined outcomes into technology solutions with objectives to monitor, measure & meter progress.

In 2018 he joined Red Hat as a Sales Specialist for OpenShift. He’s now an ISV Partner Alliance Manager for Red Hat and has a portfolio of strategically managed Partners in the Storage and Data Analytics EcoSystem. He works with these Partners to go to market with a joint value proposition for solutions that are purpose built to provide Data Modernization for an Open Hybrid Cloud and Cloud-Native Workloads.

Since he came from this background and has lived through what customers are going through, he sees that IT Organizations must transform themselves, as well, to maintain a competitive advantage. The topic of DevOps has matured and gained traction over the years, he realized that it is not new. The concepts, methods, philosophies, strategies & tooling are evolving and maturing. DevOps is a journey, and it’s not the same for every organization. He believes innovation is derived from having cross-functional teams aligned to defined business outcomes. Every company’s culture shines when the priority is centered around open communication & collaboration.

In 2016, he founded the NashDevOps Community in Nashville to enable collaboration for business leaders, IT professionals and practitioners from our local businesses and across many industry verticals. The group meets monthly in Nashville, TN, to discuss these initiatives and learn from each other. Through that, he was able to establish DevOpsDays Nashville, their inaugural, 2-Day DevOps Conference. He was the Lead Organizer for the DevOpsDays in 2016 & 2017.

Nick’s career in the IT Industry started in 1997 as a Computer Specialist and Active Duty, US Marine. He found that he has always focused on automation and pattern recognition. That led to, discovering Compute Virtualization, including all of the ben... Show more