Prakash is a technical leader. He led cross-functional teams of Product, Program, Engineering and Operations, to deliver strategic goals that have measurable impact for customers and the business. He has built, led, and grown high-performing teams for over 7 years and has over 17 years of experience working with technical teams.

Product leader with 15+ years of experience. Currently spearheading Product Strategy for Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) & Gemini services, collaborating with Engineering, Product, and GTM leadership to unlock opportunities for AI applications. Proven track record of success across the entire product lifecycle demonstrated through impactful contributions to GDC AI services and Google Ads.

Bharathi is a Technology Delivery Lead at Accenture with 14 years of experience delivering large-scale transformation programs across Financial Services. He specializes in leading cross-functional global teams, driving end-to-end delivery, and building scalable technology solutions that align business strategy with execution.

Ignazio Arces is a senior industrial executive with 25+ years of experience in energy, refining, and chemicals. He serves as Chief of Operations at Versalis. His expertise includes operational excellence, industrial transformation, and the energy transition. He is the author of Navigating the Energy Transition, where he explores industrial transformation.

Shaheena Badani is a Risk & Compliance leader at Google bridging the gap between engineering and global regulation. Specializing in AI Governance (EU AI Act), Privacy, and Security, she transforms complex legal mandates into scalable technical solutions. With a B.E. in Computers, an MBA, and a Wharton AI certificate.

Esha is a Technical DevOps Leader with nearly two decades of extensive experience, specialized in DevOps practices on-prem and in the cloud. Esha's expertise lies in engineering, scaling, and stabilizing DevOps tools.

Noufal is a strategy and finance leader with 12+ years' experience across multiple geographies, including Asia, Europe and North America. He currently leads Away From Home channel strategy at PepsiCo. Previously, he was a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group. He has an MBA from NYU Stern and a BS.

Pascal Bellerose is a senior energy executive with 25+ years of leadership across refining, strategy, and low-carbon fuels. As General Manager, Low Carbon Fuels Growth, he has led major capital projects, originated multi-billion-dollar business lines, and served on refining and renewable fuel boards. Fellow, Chartered Management Institute.

Senior Human Resources Leader with over 25 years of international experience partnering with management teams to strengthen organizational stability, governance, and long-term people strategy. Combines deep expertise in organizational development, change leadership, learning and development, employee relations, and HR operations across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.

Cat Colella-Graham is an internal communications leader, Adjunct Professor and coach who secured the first and only trademark for "Employee Experience" in 2005. Known as a trusted change-maker with a proven track record of driving meaningful change through the power of communications, Cat continues to teach graduate students and supports internal communications clients.

Senior Sourcing & Supply Chain Leader with 20+ years of experience driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and risk management across global automotive and manufacturing organizations. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, executing complex negotiations, and delivering sustainable business results.

A driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, passionate about connecting top talent with tech companies. Aykut’s mission is to deliver exceptional candidate experiences and build robust talent pipelines. He partners with hiring managers, providing innovative solutions and market insights. He’s also enthusiastic about HR Analytics and Programming.

Hitesh is a seasoned organizational leader and Senior Solutions Architect with unique expertise bridging advanced technology and strategic human resources. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a dual specialization in Human Resources and Information Technology, qualifying him to evaluate the intersection of workforce technology and modern employee experiences.

Redashnie Hurribans is a results-driven executive and Chief Operating Officer at Leap Inc., leading operational strategy, growth initiatives, and scalable business transformation. With a proven ability to align execution with performance, she has built and optimized systems that drive efficiency and measurable impact.

Shaikh Irfan is a cybersecurity professional specializing in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, security operations, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology with a specialization in cybersecurity and has experience supporting enterprise-scale security initiatives, risk analysis, and threat monitoring.

Jaidev (Jay) Jayakumar is a management consultant with experience supporting Fortune 500 companies in ERP validation, digital transformation, Mergers and Acquisitions and enabling next-generation solutions. Jay is a Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a Master's in Biotechnology Management from University of California, Irvine and is a Gold medalist from Anna University, Chennai.

Karthikeyan brings over 13 years of experience in SAP development and transformation, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA across On-Premise, Private Cloud, and Public Cloud environments. Currently, he works as a Clean Core and SAP BTP Subject Matter Expert, helping organizations design and implement scalable, future-ready solutions.

Ashita Khetan is a Principal Software Engineer specializing in distributed systems, cloud platforms, AI, and enterprise software serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide. She designs scalable architectures, secure APIs, and customer experiences for modern collaboration platforms. She is passionate about technical leadership, mentoring, innovation, and advancing impactful technology.

Gina is a senior Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience across diverse HR functions and industries. Known for driving culture and transformational changes, she had played a key role in shaping high-performing organizations through strategic people initiatives. She has mentored and developed leaders.

Joby Neelamthara Thoman is a Principal Software Engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in advanced networking, data center hardware, and Data Processing Unit (DPU) technology.

Akshay is a recognized authority in cloud-native distributed computing and resilience engineering, with impact across large-scale Kubernetes microservices. Expertise in incident detection, response automation, fault-tolerant design, and secure policy enforcement. Akshay is an active conference speaker and past awards judge who champions reliable, efficient, and secure AI-driven cloud innovations that advance resilience.

Abdulrahman is a Certified EFQM & GEM assessor and government leader with over 15 years of experience across strategy, services, project management, quality, government excellence, and KPI-driven performance. He leads strategic and transformation initiatives that translate vision into execution, enhance service design and delivery, strengthen quality and excellence frameworks, and drive measurable outcomes.

Dr. Saberi is an award-winning Organizational Transformation Leader and Global Chief Master Coach, internationally recognized as one of the Global Top 50 Learning & Development Professionals for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Saberi bridges the gap between organizational strategy and elite human performance. He has earned Gold recognition at The Stevie Awards (MENA).

Ahmed is a Cybersecurity and Cloud Security professional with over 14 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security solutions across financial services, healthcare, aviation, and technology industries. Ahmed possesses extensive expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Security, and Security Operations Centers.

A telecom professional with 24 years of global experience in 5G, LTE & GSM network design, optimization, and large-scale telecom projects across the USA, India, and MEA. Ravi led complex deployments, managed large engineering teams, and contributed to industry innovation through research, publishing several international papers & serving as international conference judge.

Gayatheri Silvakumer is a senior global People & Culture executive with over 25 years of experience leading workforce transformation, organisational design, leadership capability, and operational excellence across multinational environments including Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, and Star Alliance. Known for combining strategic thinking, critical problem-solving, and AI-enabled innovation.

Pawandeep Singh is a senior technology leader with 22+ years of experience in cloud strategy, data center modernization, and digital transformation. As Service Success Head at HCL America, he drives enterprise cloud adoption, service delivery excellence, and AI modernization initiatives. He is a Google certified architect, Agile professional with other technology certifications.

Seasoned IT and business transformation professional with over a decade of progressive experience in delivery leadership, project/program management, and enterprise systems implementation. Currently serving as an Account Delivery Partner and Engagement Manager for a major customer, responsible for overseeing strategic IT delivery and client relationship management across complex digital ecosystems.

An award-winning global technology and business leader recognized for excellence in innovation, automation, and digital transformation, Venkatesan is a senior in IT Infrastructure leading finance domain driving large-scale modernization and enterprise resilience initiatives. He is committed to upholding the Stevie® Awards standards of integrity, creativity, and measurable business impact across all categories.

A results-driven sales and client relationship professional with proven experience leading high-performing teams and expanding market reach. Successfully managed and mentored a team of nine, driving collaboration and productivity that resulted in measurable improvements in sales performance and customer satisfaction. Payal helped businesses strengthen their online presence.