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Susan Bear

Chief Technology Officer Grede LLC., Southfield, Michigan, United States

Susan is responsible for accelerating and ensuring robust processes are available for Engineering, Quality Program Management, and Information Technology (IT) functions and used by the Grede centers of operations and corporate teams. In addition, she provides strategy and vision for new engineering business development and is involved with customer-related concerns in the functions of Quality, Engineering, and Program Management. Susan joined Grede in July 2018. Prior to that, she spent 14 years at Stabilus GmbH, where she served most recently as Director of Engineering and Program Management. She also held roles in Application Engineering, Program Management, and Sales Management. Susan began her career as a Design Engineer in the manual clutch division at ZF Sachs. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with highest honors, from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan, and a Master of Business Administration, with honors, from Wayne State University in Detroit.

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Suresh Akkemgari

Director, Cloud Security, Hyland Software, Apex, North Carolina, United States

Accomplished Cloud Security Architect and Cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience in designing robust security architecture and implementing secure cloud infrastructures and on-premises data centers. Suresh's cybersecurity work spans securing AI systems, establishing governance frameworks to manage risks effectively, performing security assessments, and audit programs.

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Lingareddy Alva

Senior Data Engineer, WBD, Prosper, Texas, United States

Lingareddy Alva is a seasoned Data and AI Solutions Architect with over a decade of experience designing scalable data platforms and leading digital transformation initiatives across the cloud ecosystem. Currently serving as a Senior Data Engineer, Lingareddy specializes in Big Data engineering, GenAI, Agentic AI, and enterprise-scale AI/ML integration.

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Ashish Anand

Director of Global Network DevOps, Marriott International, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Ashish is a seasoned technology leader with 18+ years of experience. He drives architecture, automation, and operational excellence for Marriott's global network. Blending traditional networking with DevOps, he's led cloud migrations, built scalable microservices, and delivered enterprise solutions across banking, insurance, and hospitality to boost agility and innovation.

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Prasad Banala

Director, Software Engineering, Dollar General Corporation, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

As the Director of Software Engineering at Dollar General Corporation, Prasad takes pride in spearheading initiatives that align with the company's mission while leveraging his expertise in Cloud Platforms, Automation, Financial Operations (FinOps), Site Reliability Engineering, Performance Optimization, and Quality Assurance. Prasad has led a high-performing team of engineers.

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Somnath Banerjee

Engineer Lead Senior, Elevance Health, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Somnath Banerjee is an IT leader with 19+ years of expertise in healthcare technology. He spearheads AI-driven data engineering solutions that optimize healthcare systems serving millions of individuals. He is an IEEE Senior Member and Forbes Technology Council member. His award-winning contributions modernize healthcare data frameworks for enhanced patient outcomes.

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Amol Bhatnagar

Director, Capgemini, Houston, Texas, United States

Consulting and sales leader in the areas of Advanced Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Big Data Engineering and Cloud Platform Architectures. 19 years of experience in architecture, planning, developing, and implementing solutions facilitating corporate growth; leading cross-functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds. Experienced in the management of large technical teams, transforming businesses, and helping organizations.

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Venkateswarlu Boggavarapu

Vice President, Senior Lead Data Engineer, JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Senior Lead Data Engineer with 16+ years in architecting and managing complex data solutions for AI-driven financial services. Expert in AWS cloud migrations, scalable data architectures, and cloud technologies. Focused on data governance, security, and performance optimization. Skilled in technical leadership and driving innovative cloud solutions.

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Bhavya Budania

Engineering Manager, Amazon Haul Store Personalization, Seattle, Washington, United States

Bhavya Budania is a Senior Engineering Manager at Amazon with 8+ years of experience building large-scale digital platforms. He leads personalization systems for Amazon Haul and small business discovery initiatives, creating technology solutions that serve millions of users globally and drive significant business impact across international markets.

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Kingsuk Chakrabarty

Director - Enterprise Architecture, A.I., Estee Lauder Companies, New York City, New York, United States

A seasoned Technology Leader with proven experience spearheading complex IT initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations. Recognized for exceptional leadership in migrating and modernizing applications to Cloud environments, driving innovation, and consistently reducing technical debt. A champion in creating execution-focused AI strategies and delivering scalable AI solutions that drive business transformation.

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Dilpal Chhabra

Principal Technical Architect, American Airlines, Euless, Texas, United States

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Archana Choudhary

Vice President, Deutsche Bank, St Augustine, Florida, United States

Archana is an accomplished professional with over 19 years of experience in the IT Banking sector. She is a staunch advocate for quality and ensures high standards in deliverables. The unique set of personal attributes distinguishes Archana in her field. The driving force behind Agile transformation, Archana was responsible for implementing Agile processes.

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Amit Dhanda

Senior Applied Scientist, Amazon, Bellevue, Washington, United States

Amit is currently a senior scientist at Amazon. He has extensive experience building AI/ML models to solve business and research problems. At Amazon, he leads forecasting worldwide operations financial metrics and leverages generative AI models on structured and unstructured data. Prior to Amazon, he was the Director of Data Science at Adore Me (acquired by VS).

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Oleg Fleitman

Vice President - Executive and Regulatory Compensation, Citi, Tampa, Florida, United States

Oleg Fleitman is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience at the intersection of Finance, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Human Resources. His career spans across Fortune 500 companies globally, with expertise across sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Government, and Start-Ups.

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Shikher Goel

Vice President - Salesforce, JP Morgan, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Certified Salesforce and AWS Architect with 15+ years of experience delivering scalable solutions for global firms like JPMorgan, Cisco, and AmEx. Expert in Salesforce clouds, AWS data pipelines, and enterprise integrations, driving digital transformation through cloud strategy, automation, and innovation.

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Gaurav Goel

Senior Director Cloud Modernization, NTT Data, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Gaurav Goel is the North America Leader for Cloud Modernization and Global Cloud Consumption at NTT Data. He drives large-scale transformation programs, judges global awards, and has delivered technology sessions across Chicago, Singapore and Japan - recognized for expertise in cloud strategy, innovation, and enterprise modernization.

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Srinivas Raju Gottimukkala

Senior Software Analyst, Deere & Company, Johnston, Iowa, United States

Highly accomplished finance and IT professional with 25+ years of experience across diverse industries. Published author in Finance, AI, and ML, and editor on innovation in Data Science. Renowned judge for IEEE, Springer, and he is a renowned judge, leveraging expertise to drive transformation and innovation in finance and technology.

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Abhyudaya Gurram

Vice President of Software Engineering, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Columbus, Ohio, United States

A results-driven software engineer with over 12 years of experience in cloud computing, AI-driven development, and large-scale application modernization. As a Sr. Lead Software Engineer and Vice President at JPMorgan Chase, Abhyudaya specializes in cloud infrastructure, microservices, and generative AI solutions for financial applications. With expertise in system design and Web3.0 integration.

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Chinmay Jain

Group Product Manager, Waymo, Mountain View, California, United States

Chinmay Jain is a Product Executive with 15+ years of experience in AI, autonomous systems, and large-scale product development. He currently leads autonomous driving behavior at Waymo and has previously held leadership roles at Google and YouTube, driving innovation, growth, and ML-driven impact.

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Anish Kumar Jain

Director, Software Engineering, Capital One, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Anish is a visionary tech leader driving innovation in fraud detection and digital banking. As a Director at Capital One, he excels in aligning strategy with impact, mentoring future leaders, and advancing industry dialogue through thought leadership. Passionate about clarity and growth, he shapes tomorrow's solutions with purpose and precision.

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Ashwini Joshi

Software Engineer, Warner Brothers Discovery, Bellevue, Washington, United States

Ashwini Joshi is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer and Tech Lead with 15+ years of experience. She has led AI innovation at organizations like ISRO, Expedia, and Warner Bros Discovery, specializing in voice/conversational AI, personalization, machine learning, and large-scale consumer platforms impacting millions of users globally.

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Nikhil Kale

Principal Engineer, Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, California, United States

Nikhil 'Nik' Kale, Principal Engineer at Cisco, is an award-winning patent holder who architects AI, security, and analytics based support platforms and initiatives. Over 17+ years, he has led transformative cross-platform strategic programs, influenced industry best practices & standards, and helps drive the future of secure, intelligent customer experiences.

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Abhiram Kandiraju

Director, Distinguished Engineer, Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, Abhiram is focused on reimagining banking through cloud-native solutions and modern architectures. He leads teams focused on scalable technology and a strong engineering culture, delivering impactful results through strategic technical leadership.

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Lalit Kashap

Associate General Manager, HCL America, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, United States

Lalit is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Software Development and Quality Assurance. He specializes in automation frameworks, AI-driven solutions, and managing large enterprise accounts. Renowned for innovation and execution, he has led global teams to deliver scalable systems across mobile, web, and cloud platforms.

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Aditya Vikram Kashyap

Vice President, Firmwide Innovation, Morgan Stanley, New York City, New York, United States

Aditya is a globally recognized innovation leader shaping the future of finance through AI and bold transformation. As VP at Morgan Stanley, he pioneers breakthrough solutions with real-world impacts, earning honors from NYU, Drexel, Forbes, and global institutions for redefining what's possible at the intersection of tech innovation and trust.

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Puneet Khatri

Head of Services - Libelle Americas / Senior Technical Consultant, Libelle LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Puneet is a results-driven technology leader with over 16 years of experience in SAP systems, project delivery, and client engagement. As Head of Services at Libelle Americas, he manages complex SAP automation, cybersecurity, and data masking initiatives across North America. Puneet excels in delivering projects from presales through implementation and post-go-live support.

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Shailendra Khemka

Product Manager (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning), Google, New York City, New York, United States

Shailendra has more than 10 years of experience in AI/ML product development with deep expertise in a wide range of AI techniques, such as reinforcement learning, gen AI and Bayesian Optimization. He has successfully launched AI products generating double digit millions in revenue and touching over 2 billion users.

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Madhuri Kolla

Lead Software Engineer, AT&T, Issaquah, Washington, United States

Madhuri has over a decade in Information Technology. Her experience encompasses significant contributions within the telecom, banking, and e-commerce industries. Specializing in end-to-end design and development of robust features for e-commerce websites, she is proficient in modern technologies such as Java and Spring Boot, and hands-on experience with cloud service providers like Azure and AWS.

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Sourabh Kukar

Director, Technical Consulting, Salesforce, Dublin, California, United States

Sourabh is a seasoned technology leader known for driving digital transformation and delivering innovative enterprise solutions at scale. With deep expertise in Salesforce ecosystems, cloud platforms, and automation, Sourabh has led complex programs that streamline business operations and enhance customer experience. Sourabh is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering innovation.

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Suyog Kulkarni

Principle DevOps Engineer, SAP, Palo Alto, California, United States

Accomplished Systems Engineering Architect and DevOps SME with deep expertise in cloud-native, microservices, and product platforms, Suyog has significantly shaped the strategic and operational vision for the global production environment. He has led enterprise-defining initiatives in cloud-native architecture, AI-powered operations, micro-services automation and Datacenter automation framework. Mentoring future tech leaders across DevOps, SecOps, SRE.

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Nitin Kumar

Director Data Science, Marriott International, Lewisville, Texas, United States

Nitin Kumar, Director of Data Science at Marriott International, has over 20 years of IT experience. He specializes in generative AI and machine learning research, with publications in leading AI journals. He is the author of an upcoming book on LLM agents.

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Gowtham Reddy Kunduru

Software Engineer III (Tech Lead), M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York, United States

Gowtham is an experienced technology leader with 13+ years in building secure, scalable web applications across banking, healthcare, and agriculture. Spearheading digital transformation at M&T Bank, blending full-stack development, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity, and proven ability to lead global teams and align technical solutions with business goals in highly regulated environments.

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Vivek Madan

Director of IT Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Fortinet Inc., Mountain House, California, United States

Vivek is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with over 16 years of experience in leading global governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs across complex, enterprise-scale environments. A global cybersecurity leader trusted by over 660,000 organizations worldwide, Vivek oversees security compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-16.

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Nidhi Mahajan

Director, Program Management, VISA, Austin, Texas, United States

Seasoned fintech leader with 17+ years in program and portfolio management, specializing in AI-driven transformation, strategic delivery, and enterprise PMO governance. Recognized for driving innovation and operational excellence. Actively engaged in the tech ecosystem through mentorship and judging global hackathons focused on emerging technologies, digital innovation, and real-world impact.

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Nitin Mahajan

Founder & CEO, QuickAds, Liberty Hill, Texas, United States

Nitin Mahajan leads QuickAds.ai, turning complex ad tech into easy growth tools for 23,000+ brands. With 12 years building clever, scalable software, he loves solving real problems with clear metrics. He brings hands-on, results-first judgment to recognize true technology excellence.

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Ramesh Mahankali

Sr. Applications Developer, Southco Inc., Concordville, Pennsylvania, United States

Ramesh stands as an exemplary technology leader who has consistently demonstrated exceptional prowess in bridging complex technological solutions with business objectives. He has established himself as an innovative strategist in manufacturing technology integration. His profound understanding of enterprise systems and commitment to operational excellence has positioned him as a transformative force.

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Meghana Makhija

Senior Product Manager, Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States

Meghana is a bold, accomplished product leader with over a decade of experience across global e-commerce, financial services, and consulting. At Amazon, she drives AI-powered and OCR-led innovations that enhance customer experiences, reduce environmental impact, and save billions in operational costs. She excels at turning complexity into scalable, cross-industry impact.

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Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne

Principle Cloud Architect, Optum, Victoria, Minnesota, United States

Tirumala serves as a Principal Cyber Security Cloud Engineer, specializing in Cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud, and Artificial Intelligence. His career has been defined by designing, implementing, and optimizing secure cloud infrastructures, leveraging advanced AI-driven solutions to protect critical data and systems against emerging cyber threats. His dedication ensures that he is continuously contributing to organizational success.

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Anvesh Minukuri

VP, Senior Lead, Machine learning engineer, JP Morgan Chase, Middletown, Delaware, United States

Anvesh, VP at JPMorgan Chase and former Principal Data Scientist at Comcast, specializes in scalable ML pipelines, predictive and NLP solutions. With education in Business Analytics and deep LLM expertise, he excels in model development, evaluation, and infrastructure. He drives innovation through advanced AI, blending analytics, leadership, and business strategy.

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Aniket Mishra

Founder & CEO, Born21 Media LLC, Albany, New York, United States

Aniket Mishra is the founder of Born21 Media, a New York-based YouTube growth agency. He partners with brands and media companies to build distribution engines, expand their presence, and drive meaningful audience growth and revenue on YouTube and beyond.

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Tushar Mishra

Director II, Data Science, Liberty Mutual, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States

Tushar is a seasoned data science leader with over 15 years of expertise. He specializes in predictive analytics and artificial intelligence. His proven track record spans developing advanced data-driven solutions, leading high-performing teams, and driving digital transformation. He excels at turning complex data into actionable business insights and strategic growth.

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Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed

Senior Software Engineer, Amazon, Austin, Texas, United States

Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed is a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon, specializing in AI-powered cloud infrastructure. He has led innovations in EC2, Terraform, and Auto Scaling, with a focus on intelligent instance provisioning. His open-source and production-scale work supports mission-critical systems across healthcare, logistics, and AI platforms worldwide.

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Sushma Sunkollu Nagaraj

Partner Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, Dallas, Texas, United States

Sushma is a distinguished AWS Solutions Architect with deep expertise in cloud automation, DevOps, and AI/ML. She empowers global enterprises and partners in healthcare, automotive, networking, and emerging tech to design secure, scalable architectures, driving innovation through workshops, hands-on guidance, and high-impact solutions that accelerate digital transformation across industries.

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Anastasiia Nosova

Host of "Anastasi In Tech" YouTube Show & CEO Cyrillic, Deep In Tech GmbH, Villach, Carinthia, Austria

Anastasiia is a tech influencer and entrepreneur specializing in computing hardware and AI. She is the creator and host of "Anastasi In Tech", a leading YouTube show dedicated to the future of computing and artificial intelligence. With over 20M views across social media, Anastasiia has built an impactful platform at the intersection.

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Sudheer Obbu

Vice President, Senior Lead Software Engineer, JPMorgan Chase, Delaware, Ohio, United States

Sudheer is an accomplished DevSecOps, Cloud, and platform engineering service lead with 19 years of expertise in optimizing complex multi-cloud infrastructures. His focus includes innovating FinOps solutions, integrating advanced technologies like GenAI for AIOps, and driving efficiency through automation initiatives. He has a proven track record in enhancing security, reducing costs, and achieving operational excellence.

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Benjamin Sisima Ofuru

Head, Corporate Planning Division, National Bureau of Statistics, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Benjamin is a product and service specialist, multiple award winner, gold prize winner for Best Partner for exceptional customer service delivery/quality compliance (2011 & 2012), and winner of Best Walk-In Center Customer Service Delivery South-South (2011), Highest revenue/turnover, Outstanding award for innovation, Distinguished award for leadership, integrity, and team building.

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Kalp Patel

Sr. Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Kalp is a senior analytics leader specializing in data-driven strategies, advanced visualization, and AI-powered decision-making. With extensive experience in Amazon's Last Mile operations, he leads innovative initiatives, champions data literacy, and fosters collaboration to drive transformative, impactful projects across industries.

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Nitin Patki

Engineering Project Manager, Apple Inc., Austin, Texas, United States

Nitin is a passionate Digital Commerce Evangelist with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and growth at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and digital strategy. His deep expertise spans e-commerce, omnichannel retail, digital marketing, and emerging technologies, enabling brands and organizations to successfully navigate the rapidly evolving digital commerce landscape.

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Ravi Rane

Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Capital One, Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Ravi has a proven track record in Banking and Payment Industries. Specializing in data modernization, Data Quality, and building scalable Data pipelines, he brings a wealth of expertise in transforming data landscapes. He is adept at delivering scalable solutions that enhance business performance and customer satisfaction.

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Swastik Roy

Senior Applied Scientist, Amazon, Bellevue, Washington, United States

Swastik has over 9 years of experience driving innovation in machine learning and software development. He leads critical initiatives for building Large Language Models (LLMs), specializing in model interpretability, alignment, and distributed training. His technical expertise spans explainable AI, multi-modal systems, and full-stack development, consistently delivering solutions that bridge research and engineering at scale.

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Pritam Roy

Senior Manager, Capgemini, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pritam Roy is a senior AI and data engineering leader with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions. An IEEE Senior Member and global speaker, he leads innovation across cloud, ML, and analytics, and actively contributes to technical committees, mentoring, and AI governance within the professional and academic communities.

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Chandra Sekhar Kondaveeti

Technical Lead, Acentra Health, Aldie, Virginia, United States

Chandra is a Technical Lead at Acentra Health (formerly known as CNSI) specializing in Health Care, Mortgage, transportation, Finance, Media Entertainment design, and development of various bill processing software solutions for the Government including wage replacement benefits, medical treatment, and vocational rehabilitation for federal and state employees who experience work-related injuries or occupational diseases.

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Janki Shah

Director of Software Engineering, Fidelity Investments, Westlake, Texas, United States

A seasoned technology professional with over 14 years of experience in the technology industry, Janki has extensive experience in full stack development, cloud architecture, and large-scale system design. Currently a Director of full stack engineering where she leads a cross-functional team responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and user-centric technology solutions.

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Sarfarazurrehman Shaikh

Assistant Vice President, Wellington Management Company LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Shaikh is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the fintech and proptech industries, mainly in investment risk analysis and management. He has experience working with multinational companies, global banks, and founded disruptive start-ups across India, the UAE, and the United States. He holds a specialization in entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School Online.

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Mayank Sharma

Senior Data Engineer, Northeastern, Herndon, Virginia, United States

Dippu is an experienced professional and thought leader in emerging data and analytics solutions, specializing in areas like Computer Vision and Generative AI/LLMs. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing comprehensive data and analytics solutions, utilizing big data technologies like Hadoop, Kafka, and Spark. He focuses on North American sales opportunities and service development.

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Dippu Kumar Singh

Senior Solutions Architect For Emerging Data & Analytics Fujitsu North America Inc., Irving, Texas, United States

Dippu is an experienced professional and thought leader in emerging data and analytics solutions, specializing in areas like Computer Vision and Generative AI/LLMs. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing comprehensive data and analytics solutions, utilizing big data technologies like Hadoop, Kafka, and Spark. He focuses on North American sales opportunities and service development.

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Anil Kumar Soni

Lead SRE Engineer, CSAA Insurance Group, Avondale, Arizona, United States

Anil Soni, a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at CSAA Insurance Group, brings 20+ years of IT expertise across healthcare and insurance. He is an author on AI, a published scholar, and a senior IEEE member, recognized for advancing innovation through technical leadership, scholarly contributions, and active engagement in global technology communities.

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Shashank Sunkavalli

Director, Software Engineering, Walmart, Sunnyvale, California, United States

Shashank Sunkavalli is Director of Software Engineering at Sam’s Club/Walmart, leading innovation in retail media and advertising technology. With extensive experience in software engineering, he excels in engineering management, agile delivery, and digital transformation, driving impactful results for retail technology teams since 2008.

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Ranganath Taware

Chief Architect, Capgemini America Inc, Cumming, Georgia, United States

Mr. Ranganath Taware, Chief Architect at Capgemini America Inc., has 24 years of global experience in Generative AI and cloud-native OSS/BSS solutions. He leads digital transformations in 5G, cable, and enterprise platforms and is an expert in AI-driven telecom modernization and TMForum-aligned architecture.

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Shreyash Taywade

Associate Director of Technology, AT&T, Dallas, Texas, United States

Shreyash has a proven track record in pioneering fraud analytics and generative AI technologies. Expertly designed and deployed advanced machine learning systems that detect and prevent fraudulent transactions in real-time, enhancing security through continuous AI-driven improvements. Architected innovative generative AI platforms that empower users with natural language data insights and sophisticated information retrieval capabilities.

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Naveen Thangaraj

Delivery Executive – Application Managed Services, Capgemini America Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Delivery Executive with 18 years in IT, holding a Bachelor's in Computer Science Information Technology from India. Experienced across Oracle and SAP ERP systems, led 4 greenfield implementations, digital transformation, and managed services. Progressed from Programmer to Delivery Executive, mentoring grads and delivering value across diverse client engagements since relocating to the U.S.

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Madan Thangavelu

Sr. Director of Engineering, Uber, San Francisco, California, United States

Madan is a senior technology leader, inventor, and cloud platform architect. He currently serves at Uber, where he leads the development of the Uber Rider app and the real-time fulfillment platform supporting over 10 billion trips annually. Before Uber, Madan led mobile malware detection efforts at Lookout, protecting millions of Android users from emerging threats.

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Kavitha Thiyagarajan

Client Enterprise Delivery Director, Ascendion, Dallas, Texas, United States

Kavitha is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience in technology and digital transformation. She has had the opportunity to lead large-scale organizational change initiatives, implement AI-driven talent solutions, and shape forward-thinking workforce strategies within complex, regulated industries.

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Dhvani Unadkat

Lead Product Manager, PayPal, Wayne, New Jersey, United States

Dhvani is a marketing and communications strategist specializing in go-to-market strategies, digital engagement, and AI-driven marketing solutions. Currently at PayPal, she focuses on marketing fintech and personalization strategies that enhance digital commerce experiences. With experience across agency and corporate roles, including Amazon, Edelman, and Hunter, she has worked on brand storytelling and performance marketing.

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Devan Vanniasingam

Founder, CEO, Centre for Banking Technology, Alliance, Canton, Ohio, United States

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Eric Yan

Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Business Strategy, MaintainX, San Francisco, California, United States

Eric is the Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Business Strategy at MaintainX. Previously, he held leadership roles across strategy, operations, and analytics at Plaid and Clarivate Analytics. Prior to that, he was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and a private equity investor at Onex Partners.