Alok Bhide is the Head of Product Innovation at Chronosphere, and has been in the Observability space for almost 15 years, both as a vendor and practitioner. Alok's primary focus is new product development in the SaaS technology space, taking ideas form nothing to revenue generating businesses.

Ishaan is Senior Product Manager at Square with expertise in building user-friendly software for businesses. Previously, he held product management roles at Brex and Microsoft. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from Brown University, and is passionate about leveraging technology to empower entrepreneurs and simplify business operations.

With nearly two decades in software engineering, Nirmal specializes in building enterprise-scale AI and distributed systems. As a technology innovator with 21 patents, he brings extensive expertise in machine learning and high-performance computing to solve complex business challenges. His leadership experience spans multiple Fortune 500 companies, where he consistently drives technological advancement and engineering excellence.

Megha Khatri is an accomplished healthcare strategist and analytics leader with over two decades of driving innovation at the intersection of data science, public health, and care delivery. She brings a uniquely holistic perspective to healthcare transformation as demonstrated in her work with value-based care programs, supporting high-impact research, and advising stakeholders across domains.

Aysegul is an experienced digital marketing strategist, AI enthusiast, and mentor with a strong background in SME innovation and entrepreneurship. Currently a lecturer and consultant, helping businesses harness data and technology to scale, she is passionate about empowering startups through smart tools and insightful strategies.

Jay Barach is a published researcher, innovator, and global speaker driving advancements in HR-Tech, cybersecurity, and network security. With deep technical fluency and strategic insight, he bridges business and engineering teams. A Senior Member of IEEE, he reviews for IEEE and ACM, and is a professional member at SHRM and PMI.

Vish Bhat has over four years of experience. He's deeply passionate about the future of LLM reasoning, believing it will be the source of the next major AI breakthrough. His work has also included contributing to an AI textbook and focusing on core AI capabilities like factuality, neutrality, and instruction-following at companies such as Primer AI and Pebble Finance.

Kaushik is a strategic IT architect and Technology leader with over 20+ years of software development experience in the telecommunications industry. He oversees the Spectrum Mobile & Connectivity Platform architecture at Charter Communications. He has an MS in Computer Science from CSU, Fort Collins, and holds several US patents.

Adarsh Subramanian is a seasoned product leader specializing in enterprise SaaS growth and AI-powered digital transformation. Passionate about unlocking user and business value, he drives outcomes through data-informed decisions and cross-functional collaboration, excelling at aligning strategy, technology, and execution to deliver impactful products.

Chirag is the VP of Engineering at Calendly and a seasoned technology executive. He has led global teams across Amazon, Facebook, Lyft and ClickUp, building innovative products in AI, fintech, marketplaces, and productivity. Passionate about scaling organizations and delivering customer impact, Chirag has built products for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

Amit Chokshi is a seasoned business and product leader with 25+ years in Spend Management and Supply Chain. He blends strategic vision with deep domain expertise to deliver innovative, enterprise-grade solutions across industries like Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and High-Tech.

Alessa Cross is on the Founding Team at Ventrilo AI, a seed-stage startup backed by Andreesen Horowitz and Bloomberg Beta, focused on building intelligent browsing and workflow tools that enhance productivity online.

Rinita is a marketing leader who thrives at the intersection of product strategy, customer value, and innovation. As Director of Marketing at Splunk, a Cisco company, she leads global initiatives across product adoption, developer engagement, and community growth. Rinita combines technical fluency, systems thinking, and business storytelling to drive innovation.

Alex is the CTO of Solea, a startup working closely with pest control companies and modernizing the outdated software they use. Alex had a great time judging for the Stevie Awards.

Dhaval Desai is a Senior Director at Microsoft, leading global engineering teams for supply chains. Renowned for driving innovation and efficiency, he integrates AI and advanced technologies to optimize supply chains. A published author and award-winning leader, he shapes the future of resilient, intelligent and connected supply chain systems.

Shamayel Farooqui is a technology leader with deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. He has authored two books, holds multiple patents, and has led large-scale digital programs globally. His work spans BFSI, healthcare, and public sectors, focusing on secure, scalable, and intelligent technology solutions.

Sagar Ganapaneni is a distinguished leader with over a decade of experience in data science, algorithmic marketing optimization, and advertising technology, driving innovation at the intersection of data, AI, product, and business strategy.

Yatin is a senior executive and thought leader in technology, retail, and finance, with over 12 years of global experience spanning Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, and Unilever. He currently serves as Head of Product, Engineering, and Finance to scale AI-driven financial technology solutions across global markets. Yatin holds an MBA with honors from the Kellogg School of Management.

With over 20 years in the tech trenches, Hayk grew from writing his first backend module to leading high-performing engineering teams that build rock-solid, scalable software used by thousands. As a Chief of Engineering and Backend Team Lead, Hayk specializes in architecting complex systems that don’t just work, they thrive under pressure.

Amit is currently heading the product strategy and management for consumer onboarding at PayPal. With over a decade of experience in developing and launching innovative technical products from concept to reality, he has significantly impacted users' lives while working at various Fortune 500 companies such as SanDisk, Samsung, and Texas Instruments.

Omesh is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in developing and expanding cybersecurity practices. He is proficient in strategic planning, client relations, and team development, driving substantial growth and innovation in cybersecurity solutions. Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing Securonix, a globally recognized cybersecurity unicorn.

Principal PMT at AWS with 15+ years in product management, cloud finance, and business development. Former Director at Standard Chartered. MIT Sloan MBA. Passionate mentor and Amazon Bar Raiser focused on talent development, distributed systems, and driving technical and business impact.

Setu Jha leads Mission Critical Engineering at SAP North America, driving innovation and resilience in enterprise systems. With 15+ years of experience, he specializes in architecting scalable, reliable solutions that ensure business continuity. Setu is passionate about engineering excellence and building platforms that support complex, mission-critical operations.

Imtiaz stands out as one of North America's top data leaders through his exceptional combination of deep technical expertise and transformative leadership. His mastery in architecting modern data platforms allows him to architect scalable and resilient data infrastructures. He has orchestrated large-scale enterprise transformations, evidenced by his seamless migration.

Samuel Kamau serves as the Head of Engineering & Data at Vibranium Data where he architects and builds data tools for cities, utilities and other organizations in the public and private sectors. He brings his expertise in Engineering, Systems and Data to the Stevie Awards.

Melik Karapetyan is Senior Engineering Director at Krisp.ai, leading the engineering organization. He specializes in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and AI. Melik also provides advising and consulting to startups on architecture, scalability, and team development across early and growth stages.

Gopinath Kathiresan is a Senior Quality Engineering Manager at a Fortune 100 tech company, with 15+ years of experience in software quality, automation, and AI-driven testing. He is also a published author and active thought leader in advancing modern software assurance practices.

Pankaj is a seasoned technology leader with 24 years of experience driving digital transformation, cloud adoption, and platform modernization. Expert in building high-performing teams and delivering resilient, scalable enterprise solutions. Recognized innovator with patented work in business orchestration and a proven track record across SAP Ariba, Oracle Service Bus, and BEA WebLogic.

Kunal Khashu is a healthcare technology executive specializing in enterprise digital transformation, AI-driven workforce optimization, and digital health innovation. With a strong background in both engineering and management, he leads the design and implementation of advanced technologies—including machine learning models, predictive analytics, and generative AI—to optimize clinical and administrative operations.

Olesia is a Senior AI/ML Engineer specialized in NLP and enterprise AI. Since 2018, she's been delivering innovative, award-winning AI/ML solutions for major global organizations like L'Oréal and Welocalize. Her current focus: applying LLMs and Agentic AI to real-world business challenges.

Anunay Krishnamurthy is the founder of SafeLink Innovations, where he leads global initiatives in functional safety for automotive, robotics, and AI-driven systems. His work spans autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, infotainment systems, and humanoid robots, with a focus on developing safety architectures aligned with ISO 26262, SOTIF 21448, and IEC 60730.

Engineering leader with 14+ years of experience building scalable products, leading 40+ global engineers, and driving innovation in EdTech and AI. Contributed to a patented tool used in 21 games, reaching 500K+ children. A proven problem solver passionate about automation, personalization, and delivering impactful solutions through full-stack and data-driven development.

Pavel Medvedev is an accomplished business leader and AdTech entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, B2B partnerships, and international expansion. As co-founder and CRO of Uplify Network, he led the company from inception to a global SaaS platform, partnering with agencies such as OMD, Havas, and Dentsu.

Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product and technology leader, currently serving as Head of Product Management for Customer Experience at Amazon. Renowned for his expertise in AI and ML-driven, customer-centric innovations, Udit has a deep knowledge in these fields and a proven track record of developing transformative solutions.

AI Product Manager delivering high-impact, customer-centric solutions by translating user needs into innovative capabilities. Led transformative feature releases across browsing and AI experiences, driving measurable improvements in usability and engagement. Proven track record of solving real-world problems with scalable products that deliver business value and elevate the user experience.

Nishit, a market leader with cross-industry experience, spearheads innovation as the Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. He drives cutting-edge data solutions that empower strategic decision-making, leveraging his profound expertise in data architecture, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence tools. Nishit's transformative projects have consistently delivered remarkable business impact.

Amit Mishra is an internationally recognized technology executive with over two decades of excellence in software engineering, large-scale distributed systems, and AI-driven digital innovation. As Senior Director of Engineering at Fox Corporation, he leads high-performing global teams responsible for architecting and delivering world-class consumer platforms, serving millions of users.

Accomplished Director of Digital Manufacturing with over 22 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, and procurement. I specialize in integrating SAP implementations, streamlining operations with Industry 4.0/IOT solutions, and enhancing plant maintenance through mobile solutions. My leadership is marked by multiple successful project deployments.

Experienced business and product leader specializing in digital solutions for financial institutions. Expert in product strategy, market entry, and monetization. Passionate about solving complex challenges with clear, scalable solutions. Skilled in cloud technologies, customer insights, and global delivery — with a strong focus on innovation, impact, and strategic execution.

Passionate about transforming large-scale operations with AI. Leads Workforce Management and Fashion Transformation initiatives at Walmart. Specializes in applied data science, forecasting, and product strategy, with a focus on Agentic AI and self-learning systems to modernize business processes.

Madhan is an Associate Director at Verizon with 13+ years of experience in the telecommunication industry and is a pioneer in 4G, 5G core network, network slicing, and programmable networks. He owns 6 critical 5G network patents and is a key network planner responsible for the launch of Nationwide 5G.

Abhijit Nilegaonkar is a seasoned technology executive and SAP analytics expert with 18+ years of experience driving innovation in enterprise data strategy. He is the Director of a technology services firm specializing in SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Business Data Cloud, helping global organizations modernize their analytics platforms.

As a Lead Product Designer with 10+ years of hands-on experience, Oleksandr has focused on creating user-friendly and meaningful experiences for products in diverse fields, including SaaS, social platforms, finance, and energy systems. His skills cover human-centered design, user research, building effective design systems, usability testing, and clear data visualization.

Rohan Pasalkar is a Principal Software Engineer at Broadcom with over 10 granted patents in data center and storage virtualization. A Fellow of the BCS and IET, and an IEEE Senior Member, he brings deep technical insight from extensive experience in enterprise software and cloud technologies.

Ankitkumar Patel is a professional senior QA/QC Specialist with 15+ years’ experience developing products and helping the pharma industry. Ankit founded his own pharmaceutical packaging company, where he collaborates with clients internationally and across industries—from leading pharmaceutical companies to nonprofit organizations and national big retailers.

Shreyas Pawale is a TPM at AWS with expertise in Machine Learning Technology's Power & Energy infrastructure and Cybersecurity. He has led critical security programs impacting 800,000 customers that implemented multi-factor authentication across AWS infrastructure. His innovative solutions in power infrastructure security have been adopted industry-wide, combining technical expertise with strategic implementation.

Thanh (Bruce) Pham is the Founder and CEO of Saigon Technology, a global software consulting and development leader. With 15+ years in tech innovation, he drives digital transformation across industries, mentors startups, and publishes insights on Forbes Technology Council. His work empowers enterprises from the U.S. to Europe and beyond.

Jeganraja specializes in developing scalable ETL pipelines, implementing zero-downtime system changes, and creating self-service business intelligence solutions using AWS services. Jeganraja manages complex data integrations across multiple legal applications, including litigation, law enforcement requests, intellectual property, and contract management systems.

Clifton is a technology leader and sustainability advocate with over 24 years in software engineering. He leads DevOps and cloud transformation, pioneers green software adoption, and contributes to academic research in AI and sustainability. A BCS Fellow and IEEE Senior Member, he serves as Chair of IEEE Young Professionals and Vice Chair Systems.

Surabhi is an experienced product leader in AI, who has built products from scratch and scaled them to millions of users. At Kore AI, she leads the development of an AI assistant designed to boost employee productivity, and has previously launched several successful products on Amazon Alexa.

Chief Software Architect at ParkStash with 6+ years in software engineering across iOS, backend, and infrastructure. Pawan is passionate about building scalable systems and simple, impactful tools that solve real-world problems through software. He is driven by curiosity, problem solving, and continuous learning. Pawan is a graduate of BITS Pilani.

Praveen leads Product & Innovation at Tredence, spearheading AI-driven transformation across industries. As the architect of MilkyWay—an enterprise-grade Agentic AI platform—he merges domain depth with composable intelligence to scale insight generation. With a $100M portfolio and 200+ experts, he shapes the future of decision intelligence and AI-first enterprises. He also led Customer Cosmos 360.

Parth is a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase, with 15 years of diverse tech experience spanning finance, consulting, and oil & gas. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. He is recognized for expertise in AI and driving innovation across enterprise-scale technology.

A seasoned marketing analytics leader at JPMorgan Chase, Tanmaykumar specializes in driving large-scale technology transformations and data-driven strategies. With over 15 years of experience, he has led initiatives enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency across financial services, contributing to innovative solutions and measurable business growth.

Priyanshu Sharma is an AI researcher, inventor, and entrepreneur who helps organizations translate cutting-edge machine-learning research into real-world business impact. As Founder & Principal Consultant at ByteBrain LLC, Priyanshu leads multi-disciplinary teams that design agentic AI systems for healthcare, compliance, and marketing automation. Priyanshu is the inventor of three patent-pending platforms, including MEDRAIL.

Amit is currently employed at Broadcom and his focus has been on architecting robust distributed systems that power enterprise software solutions. With a deep understanding of architecture and distributed systems, Amit's role facilitates the creation of scalable and reliable software ecosystems. Leading our engineering team, he prioritizes innovation and quality.

Shiva is a Strategy and Operations leader with 15 years of Technology experience across Product Management, Innovation, Finance, Sales, Go-to-Market, Corporate Strategy and M&A. During this time, he has managed large, global, cross-functional teams on strategic business planning and transformation initiatives. Shiva possesses a good mix of technical and business skills.

Accomplished scientific and business leader with 17+ years in the life sciences, with a strong focus on analytical instrumentation and bioinformatics software. Renowned for a data-driven approach and a track record of delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions accelerating business growth. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to consistently surpass strategic goals.

An accomplished product management leader with over 17 years of global experience in computer software, insurance technology and financial services industry. Recognized for driving value innovation and customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives, particularly in AI and analytics-based products, shaping industry evolution.

Award-winning data-driven technology leader with 18+ years of experience across diverse industries. Expert in data engineering, data science, and analytics, delivering impactful solutions that drive business value. Proven track record in leading global teams, fostering data-first cultures, and executing strategic initiatives in education, retail, finance, and more.

Vivek Singh combines deep domain expertise in AI and analytics with a strategic growth mindset. With 20+ years of experience, he has a proven record of launching innovative AI solutions, driving analytics-led transformations, and sharing actionable insights with industry audiences across Tech and M&E industries.

Computer Scientist with 14 years of experience in AI, software development, and cloud-native architectures. Jubin leads data platform initiatives at Yahoo. He is a published researcher, speaker, tech award judge, book contributor, and Senior IEEE member. He has held key engineering roles at major tech firms and startups and mentors junior engineers.

Srishti is the Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at Jupiter. Jupiter's solutions are used by 55+ food brands for their influencer-based brand awareness and commerce initiatives. At Jupiter, Srishti leads the brand's vertical, including strategy, growth, account management, analytics, and operations. A Stanford alumnus with an MBA and an MS.

Anil is a seasoned Product Manager with 17+ years of cross-industry experience spanning across industries. Currently leading product strategy at SAP Life Sciences, Anil specializes in enabling pharmaceutical organizations to stay ahead of regulatory mandates, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation through SAP’s intelligent enterprise solutions. He contributes to industry forums.

Shrikant is a published researcher and innovator with 17 years of experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. He holds four U.S. patents, has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers, and is an IEEE Senior Member, an IETE Fellow, and a Lifetime Royal Fellow at IOASD. He earned a master's in Information Technology and an MBA.

Aneesha is a Director of Enterprise Cloud and Platform Engineering at Fidelity Investments with knowledge in the Cloud. She has a passion for emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI and continues to explore cutting-edge enterprise platforms. Aneesha is recognized for insightful vision, transformative leadership and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence.

Akash is a Senior Lead Software Engineer with over 14 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software systems. Akash specializes in building fault-tolerant, cloud-native solutions and leading engineering teams through complex system modernization efforts. His technical expertise spans full stack development, microservices architecture, cloud infrastructure (particularly AWS), data engineering, and workflow orchestration.

Senior DevOps Cloud Leader with 20+ years of experience transforming Fortune 100 enterprises. Expert in cloud architecture, AI-driven automation, and large-scale modernization. Led global projects delivering scalable, secure, and cost-optimized solutions using Generative AI, machine learning, and advanced DevSecOps practices. Passionate about innovation, tech strategy, and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Nagesh Kumar Vinnakota is a distinguished technology leader with over two decades of driving customer-centric innovation at scale. An IEEE Senior Member and global awards judge, he has delivered thought leadership at premier conferences including Open Source Summit, cdCon, and All Things Open, shaping the future of cloud and engineering excellence.

Phoebe is a technology leader in Generative AI and mental wellness. She has led multiple 0-to-1 innovations across AWS and Oracle Cloud, focusing on AI and cloud-native services. She believes AI can transform how we heal, grow, and become our best selves.