Preetham is an innovative software engineer and technical architecture specialist with over a decade of experience delivering transformative digital solutions for government and enterprise organizations. Currently serving as a Technical Architecture Specialist at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), he leads critical infrastructure projects that modernize how government agencies serve citizens and manage operations.
His expertise spans cloud-native architecture, enterprise application development, and large-scale system integration. At PennDOT, Preetham has architected and implemented several high-impact platforms, including the Find My Ride Transportation Eligibility System serving over 100,000 users across 67 counties, and the Integrated Security Attribute Management Solution (iSAM) managing access for 35,000+ employees across 200+ critical systems. These initiatives have collectively generated millions in cost savings while dramatically improving operational efficiency and user experience.
Preetham's technical proficiency encompasses modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and enterprise frameworks (Spring Boot, MuleSoft, Apache Kafka). He consistently demonstrates expertise in security implementation, compliance standards (ADA/WCAG), and data-driven performance optimization. His projects routinely achieve remarkable results – reducing processing times by up to 68%, cutting operational costs by hundreds of thousands annually, and maintaining enterprise-grade reliability with 99.9% uptime.
With educational credentials including a Master's in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois at Springfield (3.92 GPA) and experience spanning from Amazon India to specialized government technology consulting, Preetham brings a unique blend of technical depth and strategic vision to complex digital transformation challenges. His passion for leveraging technology to create scalable, secure solutions positions him as a valuable leader in modern software architecture and implementation.

Preetham is an innovative software engineer and technical architecture specialist with over a decade of experience delivering transformative digital solutions for government and enterprise organizations. Currently serving as a Technical Architecture ... Show more

Kennedy is the CTO/Co-Founder at Mitigant, an innovative cloud security startup based in Germany. Kennedy has spent over 12 years in cybersecurity and passionately explores the intersection of security chaos engineering, cyber resilience, incident response, and AI security for cloud security. Kennedy has published over 20 academic papers about several cloud security domains and contributed to the first O'Reilly book on Security Chaos Engineering. He is also a fifth-time member of the AWS Community Builder Program. He has spoken at several international conferences, including InfoQ DevSummit, AWS Community Day DACH, KubeCon (Cloud Native Security Day), NDC {Security}, ChaosCarnival, and BSides Berlin.

Kennedy is the CTO/Co-Founder at Mitigant, an innovative cloud security startup based in Germany. Kennedy has spent over 12 years in cybersecurity and passionately explores the intersection of security chaos engineering, cyber resilience, incident re... Show more

As a Google Developer Expert, I teach and educate minorities and marginalised groups on Data, SQL & Google BigQuery using sports and blockchain data.

As a Google Developer Expert, I teach and educate minorities and marginalised groups on Data, SQL & Google BigQuery using sports and blockchain data. Show more

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Kassetty has been instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user experiences across financial services.

With a good foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Nikhil has designed and implemented intelligent systems that leverage data insights to drive automation, improve decision-making, and personalize user experiences. His expertise extends to creating predictive models, enhancing fraud detection systems, and optimizing operations with AI-driven analytics.

Also, his proficiency in cloud technologies, system architecture, and data-driven applications enables him to tackle complex challenges and pioneer innovations in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Nikhil Kassetty is passionate about harnessing technology to create transformative solutions that shape the future of financial services.

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Ka... Show more

Jason is a 20+ year veteran of the IT industry with a career spanning network operations, system administration, unified communications, contact centers, cloud, and AI platforms.

Jason is a 20+ year veteran of the IT industry with a career spanning network operations, system administration, unified communications, contact centers, cloud, and AI platforms. Show more

Alex is a technology executive, enterprise architect, and product builder with 25+ years of experience designing and delivering complex digital platforms across cloud, AI-enabled systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.

He works at the intersection of technology strategy, engineering execution, and business transformation — helping organizations modernize critical systems, architect secure cloud environments, and build products that operate at scale. His experience spans enterprise environments and startup-style product development, including building technology platforms from the ground up in CTO and Chief Architect capacities.

His areas of deep expertise include Azure and multi-cloud architecture, cybersecurity and zero-trust design aligned with NIST and enterprise risk frameworks, AI-enabled platforms combining data pipelines with machine learning, and engineering leadership across architecture, DevOps, and security. He holds CISSP/CGRC, TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert certifications, and is currently pursuing doctoral research on scaling AI-augmented decision-making in enterprise environments.

A hands-on architect who still writes code, Alex brings live demos, real production stories, and zero filler to every session.

Alex is a technology executive, enterprise architect, and product builder with 25+ years of experience designing and delivering complex digital platforms across cloud, AI-enabled systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. He works at the int... Show more

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architecture with CKA + 3X Certified in GCP and 1X in Azure . He has been helping small and mid sized startups to adopt and implement best practices in cloud and DevOps culture to fasten their software delivery process. He loves to integrate various GCP service like networking, compute, storage , containers, GKE etc, and likes to Implement various use cases. He loves to explore and deep dive into GCP services and also help community by creating content and writing medium blogs.

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architectur... Show more

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Scott is also the author of Pro Git, published by Apress and found online at git-scm.com. In unrelated news, he holds a WSET Level 3 certification in Wines and Spirits and owns a dog rescue outside of Berlin.

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft ... Show more

I'm Elaiza 👋, a Senior Cloud Advocate for Power Platform at Microsoft. As a developer advocate, I create awesome content for our Microsoft community, ranging from samples on our GitHub repo, aka.ms/power-prompts, or videos on our Power Platform YouTube channel, aka.ms/powerplatformYT. Check out our Copilot Studio Agent Academy as aka.ms/agent-academy.

I also often present at virtual or in-person events where I interact with the developer community. This allows me to capture feedback and relay it back to the respective product group teams at Microsoft for product improvement.

I started with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and then fell in love with Power Platform in 2018. I also have a series on my YouTube channel, youtube.com/@ElaizaBenitez, called, WTF - What The Flow, where I help others learn about Power Automate cloud flows.

I'm Elaiza 👋, a Senior Cloud Advocate for Power Platform at Microsoft. As a developer advocate, I create awesome content for our Microsoft community, ranging from samples on our GitHub repo, aka.ms/power-prompts, or videos on our Power Platform YouT... Show more

Tech Generalist | DevOps, Programming, Lean | Passionately optimizing processes, building Teams and creating a sustainable future

Tech Generalist | DevOps, Programming, Lean | Passionately optimizing processes, building Teams and creating a sustainable future Show more

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive!
With more than 10 years-experience in the field of Business Intelligence, Data, Analytics & Engineering, I am the analytical bridge between business & IT. I'll now focus on using Fabric in the best way possible to deliver value and sharing these experiences with, collegues, clients and partners.

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive! With more than 10 y... Show more

Dhruv Goel is a Staff Software Engineer at project44, specializing in cross-platform development, distributed systems, and modernizing legacy infrastructure . With a career defined by tackling complex scale, Dhruv previously served as a Senior Software Engineer at Atlassian . There, he played a pivotal role in breaking down the legacy JIRA monolith, decoupling core systems to engineer a standalone JQL Search platform service . By pioneering new search-based experiences and enforcing strict sub-second performance SLOs, his work directly accelerated workflows for millions of enterprise users . Dhruv is passionate about resilience engineering, cloud architecture, and helping engineering teams navigate the painful but necessary transition from monoliths to high-performance microservices .

Dhruv Goel is a Staff Software Engineer at project44, specializing in cross-platform development, distributed systems, and modernizing legacy infrastructure . With a career defined by tackling complex scale, Dhruv previously served as a Senior Softwa... Show more

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital do Estado de São Paulo, onde conduz a reestruturação da frota pública e a consolidação da Política de Mobilidade Interna, pautada em eficiência, sustentabilidade e transformação digital. Sua atuação combina visão estratégica, experiência administrativa e compromisso com a construção de um governo mais ágil e orientado a resultados.

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Ge... Show more

Harshavardhan Malla is an Information Systems Security Engineer at the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), supporting the security, reliability, and compliance of mission-critical government IT systems. His work focuses on infrastructure hardening, vulnerability remediation, and operational security across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-adjacent environments.

He regularly works with established security and regulatory frameworks such as NIST and CJIS, ensuring systems meet mandated standards while remaining stable and maintainable. His interests include secure system design, compliance automation, and improving the long-term resilience of public-sector technology platforms.

In addition to his public-sector role, Harshavardhan is a 3× Co-Founder, including Digitailor, an AI-powered career optimization platform.

Harshavardhan Malla is an Information Systems Security Engineer at the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), supporting the security, reliability, and compliance of mission-critical government IT systems. His work focuses on infrastructure har... Show more

Pam DeGraffenreid is a leader in the Knoxville M365 User Group and Knoxville M365 Community Days, Microsoft MVP, and Solution Architect with experience in M365 & Power Platform. Her focus is creating efficient, sustainable solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 no-code capabilities. She’s passionate about helping other developers work smarter by improving their processes and practices.

Pam DeGraffenreid is a leader in the Knoxville M365 User Group and Knoxville M365 Community Days, Microsoft MVP, and Solution Architect with experience in M365 & Power Platform. Her focus is creating efficient, sustainable solutions leveraging Micros... Show more

Hello everyone, my name is Sophia Solomon and I am a Developer Advocate at Elastic.

Hello everyone, my name is Sophia Solomon and I am a Developer Advocate at Elastic. Show more

Engineering Leader | QA Leader | Community Builder | Facilitating Organizations by Transforming Challenges into Impactful Outcomes with Assured Quality

Engineering Leader | QA Leader | Community Builder | Facilitating Organizations by Transforming Challenges into Impactful Outcomes with Assured Quality Show more

I am an AI researcher, lecturer, and tech lead at GoDaddy, driving enterprise-ready generative AI solutions. With over 10 years of ML/DL experience, I have developed more than 30 workflows, including both LLM and Agentic workflows. Additionally, I’ve published 25+ papers and built projects that generate millions in enterprise value.

I am an AI researcher, lecturer, and tech lead at GoDaddy, driving enterprise-ready generative AI solutions. With over 10 years of ML/DL experience, I have developed more than 30 workflows, including both LLM and Agentic workflows. Additionally, I’ve... Show more

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

Executiva com sólida experiência em transformação digital, agilidade organizacional e gestão de produtos e projetos, atuando em empresas de médio e grande porte nos segmentos de tecnologia, educação e serviços. Possui visão integrada de negócios e tecnologia, com forte capacidade de conectar estratégia, stakeholders e times técnicos. Especialista em metodologias ágeis, governança, inovação e desenvolvimento de equipes multidisciplinares, alia sólida formação acadêmica — com Mestrado em Ciência da Computação e especializações em gestão de pessoas e coaching — a uma atuação focada em resultados, eficiência operacional e liderança de alta performance.

Executiva com sólida experiência em transformação digital, agilidade organizacional e gestão de produtos e projetos, atuando em empresas de médio e grande porte nos segmentos de tecnologia, educação e serviços. Possui visão integrada de negócios e te... Show more

Passionate about maps, data and technology with extensive experience in working with BI class systems as well as ERP, BPM and CRM. He started his adventure with data over a quarter of a century ago. Connected with Krakow in Poland - always and rather forever. Born with the option of analyzing data and topographical space. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and experience, he helps to save hundreds of hours needed to successfully implement the planned project within the given time and budget. He loves demanding implementations, if there is such a need, he trains and broadens horizons - his own and clients', obtaining their satisfaction and contentment. By the way, he enjoys observing and disseminating IT knowledge. Actually he is Microsoft Certified Trainer and leader of Cracow Power BI & Fabric User Group (#KRPBIFUG). He helps attendees take the first step to becoming a speaker, shares his experience during few user group meetings and sometimes conferences (SQLDay or Global Power BI and Fabric Summit). Seasonally, in his free time, he rides a bike and skis, and throughout the year he plays football and raises three of his children.

Passionate about maps, data and technology with extensive experience in working with BI class systems as well as ERP, BPM and CRM. He started his adventure with data over a quarter of a century ago. Connected with Krakow in Poland - always and rather... Show more

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

Co-Founder/CEO @ Defiant Networks | Author of the Hachi language

Co-Founder/CEO @ Defiant Networks | Author of the Hachi language Show more

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying machine learning models for clustering, classification, and anomaly detection. Skilled in cloud-based data engineering on AWS and Azure, Chirag has developed robust data pipelines and security frameworks, contributing to cloud infrastructure cost savings, improving efficiency of data pipelines and also improved security posture of the data workflows.
Currently, as a Member of the Technical Staff at Nutanix, Chirag leads data strategy initiatives, achieving notable success with $10 million in cost savings through data center consolidation and automation. His work in enhancing data workflows, developing ML models for product security, and leveraging neural networks has enhanced hardware recommendations and security analysis by up to 20%. Chirag’s previous roles include impactful work at Secureapp Technologies and Santander Bank, where he focused on statistical analytics, fraud detection, and credit risk reporting for consumer finance products, improving reporting times by two weeks and increasing customer engagement by 15% during peak seasons.
Chirag holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mumbai University. His certifications and technical skills include AWS Security Specialty, SQL, Python, and expertise in data visualization with Tableau, making him a versatile professional equipped to drive innovation in data engineering and cloud security.

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying ma... Show more

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling mobile and web applications. I currently work on large-scale, white-label React Native platforms in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, helping architect solutions used across multiple global brands.

Beyond mobile architecture, I’m actively working on an AI agent designed to support the end-to-end SDLC lifecycle - from requirements clarity and design validation to quality gates, code review intelligence, and delivery readiness. My focus is on using AI to improve developer productivity, reduce ambiguity, and enforce engineering best practices without slowing teams down.

My expertise includes React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, mobile app architecture, performance optimization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. I’ve led critical architectural decisions around modular app design, session management, and cross-brand feature enablement, with a strong emphasis on maintainability and scalability.

I enjoy sharing practical, real-world insights on mobile architecture, AI-assisted development workflows, and building resilient systems at scale. I’m passionate about clean code, thoughtful system design, and helping teams move fast without breaking things.

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling mobile and web applications. I currently work on large-scale, white-label React Native platforms in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, helping architect solutio... Show more

Certified Network Engineer and Cloud Architect. I am an advocate for Multi-cloud Computing, and the mordenization of Information Technology by the adoption of emerging technologies like Cloud-Native, AI and ML workloads that scale across multi-cloud and hybrid architectures. I have working experience in Enteprise Networking, familiar with vendor technologies like Cisco, AWS and Microsoft Azure. I am passionate about continous learning and skill development, and belong to many communities including AWS Community Builders, AWS All Builders Welcome Grant Alumni, Google Developer Community, Aviatrix Cloud Networking Heroes, Megaport Community, FinOps Foundation as well as the Network Automation Forum. I am a Writer an a Speaker.

Certified Network Engineer and Cloud Architect. I am an advocate for Multi-cloud Computing, and the mordenization of Information Technology by the adoption of emerging technologies like Cloud-Native, AI and ML workloads that scale across multi-cloud ... Show more

An Experienced and Certified Network Architect with 13years of experience on both Cloud and Traditional Networking platforms.
GCP-PCNE, GCP-PCSE, JNCIE-ENT, JNCIE-DC, JNCIP-Security and JNCIP-SP certified Customer Engineer Specialist for Networking

Industry Voice:

Cyber Security Summit 2025 - Panel Member for "Building Resilient Network Architectures: Securing Hybrid and IoT Ecosystems"
Link: https://cybersecuritysummit.com/thought-leaders/?_sft_speaker-summit=2025

Executive Committee Member for IEEE ICCST 2025
https://site.ieee.org/iccst/2025-san-antonio-texas-usa/

IEEE Cloud Summit 2025 - AI Powered SaaS
Link: https://www.ieeecloudsummit.org/speakers

IEEE SCV WIE 2025 - AI powered SaaS
Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479108

CloudX 2025 - Secure Hybrid Connectivity with Private Service Connect and Zero Trust
Link: https://cloudxconf.com/speakers/

Demo presenter at RSAC 2024 and 2025 for AI Security on Google Cloud
Demo presenter at SaaStr 2024, 2025 for AI powered SaaS on Google Cloud

I'm a Networking Subject Matter Expert at Google, specializing in cloud-native network solutions for strategic and enterprise clients in North America. I architect and deploy performance-optimized end-end network solutions, driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth through strategic cloud adoption plans. My expertise spans hybrid cloud, security, and scalable infrastructure, empowering sales teams and building robust client capabilities.

Prior to Google, I honed my skills at Juniper Networks as a Customer-Focused Network Solutions Engineer, achieving expert-level JNCIE certifications and maintaining key client relationships. My journey includes roles at Amazon Web Services, Slash Support, and Infosys, where I developed a strong foundation in network architecture, troubleshooting, and automation.

I hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University, complementing my practical experience with a deep understanding of computer networks and telecommunications. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge, contributing to Google Cloud documentation, leading networking communities, and creating educational YouTube content.

Note: Views are mine, not anyway related to my employer

An Experienced and Certified Network Architect with 13years of experience on both Cloud and Traditional Networking platforms. GCP-PCNE, GCP-PCSE, JNCIE-ENT, JNCIE-DC, JNCIP-Security and JNCIP-SP certified Customer Engineer Specialist for Networking... Show more

Nick Acosta is a Developer Advocate at Collate, where he is helping to make the OpenMetadata community the best place for open-source data discovery, observability, and governance. Nick lives in Los Angeles, California, and started in Developer Relations at IBM before leading devrel at Fivetran and Tecton.

Previous speaking engagements include sessions with:
O’Reilly
dbt Coalesce
Airflow Summit
PyData
ODSC
MDSCon
Linux Foundation JupyterCon
AWS Dev Days
PyCon
DataScienceSalon
Open Source Summit

Nick Acosta is a Developer Advocate at Collate, where he is helping to make the OpenMetadata community the best place for open-source data discovery, observability, and governance. Nick lives in Los Angeles, California, and started in Developer Relat... Show more

Proud dad and product engineer at the German Airforce. I have a passion for progressive web apps and local-first. I organize and speak at the Munich TypeScript Meetup and love sharing my passion and excitement about my craft. When not at the desk, coding or with my family, you'll find me working out, playing badminton or cooking pasta in the kitchen.

Proud dad and product engineer at the German Airforce. I have a passion for progressive web apps and local-first. I organize and speak at the Munich TypeScript Meetup and love sharing my passion and excitement about my craft. When not at the desk, co... Show more