AP2T Labs

Jesse Tuttle, also known as Hackah Jak, is a former world’s most wanted hacker who breached Fortune 500 companies, top universities, and foreign and domestic government and military systems. His exploits have been analyzed in university case studies, textbooks, and research projects, with media coverage spanning from New York to LA, across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. • Jesse’s journey into hacking began in 1994 when he breached his high school network and became involved in the underground world of warez. By 1995, he had moved on to reverse engineering software, and by 1996, he was developing zero-day exploits, trading them within elite hacker communities. In 2000, he joined Hackweiser, a notorious hacker group, where he supplied exploits and participated in high-profile web defacements. In 2001, Jesse became a central figure in the First Hacker World War and later organized the second Cyber War against al-Qaeda following 9/11. In a shocking revelation after his arrest in 2003, it was uncovered that Jesse had been working as an intelligence asset for the FBI since 2001. His work included intelligence gathering during 9/11, hacking and securing sensitive systems, and even hacking and taking down a global human trafficking network. • Today, Jesse is the Chief Hacking Officer and Ethical Threat Actor™ at AP2T Labs™, a Cyber Threat Research and Training™ company, where he leverages his deep knowledge of hacking and cybersecurity to educate and prepare organizations against real-world cyber threats. He also provides consulting, training, and strategic guidance to businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. • Hackah Jak featured on the PodCast, Modem Mischief. https://www.modemmischief.com/episodes/bonus-hackweiser • Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetuttle/

AP2T Labs

Reesë Bess Tuttle is a Cyber Threat Researcher whose extraordinary journey in technology began under the mentorship of her father, a renowned former Black Hat hacker. • By the age of 19, she had earned five college degrees in science and technology, alongside multiple cybersecurity certifications. Her professional career includes internship roles at Fortune 100 companies such as Kroger IT and General Electric, where she specialized in IT product development, secure cloud DevOps, and cybersecurity. She also contributed to encryption and compliance projects at financial firms. She has been featured in a Freelancer.com success story about her work as a member of the Freelancer Preferred Team. • Beyond her technical achievements, Reesë has been celebrated for her leadership and innovation. She has secured multiple hackathon victories, received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her nonprofit technology initiatives, and held leadership roles within INTERalliance—a nonprofit connecting companies with talented tech youth and hosting TechOlympics, one of the nation’s largest youth-run tech conferences. • A true multidisciplinary talent, Reesë is also a skilled violinist, a black belt in mixed martial arts, and a classic car enthusiast who restored and rewired a 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle. • Today, Reesë is the Co-Founder and Threat Researcher at her cybersecurity startup AP2T Labs™, a Cyber Threat Research and Training™ company, where she leverages her expertise in threat analysis, advanced research, and real-world simulations to address today’s most pressing cyber threats. Additionally, she serves as Secretary for IEEE SA P1947 Standards for Quantum Cybersecurity Framework. • Connect with Reesë on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/reesebess/

ASCET Center of Excellence, ASTM International

James H. Dickerson, PhD, MBA, is the inaugural director of the ASCET Center of Excellence for ASTM International. ASCET (Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies) is a transformative initiative to accelerate private sector-driven U.S. engagement and capacity building in the development and implementation of international industry standards in critical and emerging technologies, such as AI, biotechnology, quantum, and semiconductors. After a postdoctoral position at Columbia University, he joined Vanderbilt University as an assistant professor of physics. Later, he was promoted to associate professor of physics with tenure and associate professor of chemistry with tenure. Thereafter, he became the assistant director for the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at Brookhaven National Laboratory, a US Department of Energy Nanoscale Science Research Center. Before joining ASTM International in July 2025, Dickerson was most recently the chief scientific officer of Consumer Reports, the nonprofit consumer advocacy organization.Dickerson received a BA in physics from Amherst College and a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Later, he earned his MBA from Wharton. Dickerson is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Bumblebee

Hexi is the founder and CEO of Bumblebee, an AI Automation platform for Managed IT Services. MSPs leverage Bumblebee to automate repetitive tasks and save time. Prior to Bumblebee, Hexi was a senior software engineer at Amazon Web Services for 6 years.

Cisco

Anderson Tomaiz is the Director of Solutions Engineering for Cisco’s Midmarket, SMB, andVirtual Sales across the Americas. A transformative leader with over 25 years of experiencein the technology sector, Anderson oversees a high-performance organization of over 120professionals, driving multi-billion dollar revenue and spearheading AI-driven strategies toaccelerate digital transformation.Throughout his career at global giants like Cisco, Ciena, and BT, Anderson has establisheda reputation as a strategic architect of technical sales organizations. He is particularlyrecognized for his expertise in Secure Networking, Cloud Management, and programmaticsales motions. Beyond driving business outcomes, Anderson is a conscious culturebuilder dedicated to talent evolution, having previously led Cisco’s Global TechnologyStrategy and the prestigious Associate Solutions Engineering Program (CSAP).Anderson holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, and has completedexecutive education in Adaptive Strategic Leadership at Duke University bringing a blend ofdeep technical insight and strategic business acumen to every stage. Trilingual and a firmbeliever in the philosophy Be Humble & Hungry, he is also a passionate mentor for lowincome university students.

Cisco CX

Kumaran Ponnambalam is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Data and Analytics. His focus is on creating robust, scalable Gen AI models and services to drive effective business solutions. He is currently leading Generative AI initiatives at Cisco, building next-generation AI innovations and products to help enterprises. In his previous roles, he has built conversational bots, ML platforms, data pipelines and cloud services. A frequent speaker at technology conferences, he has also authored several courses on the LinkedIn Learning Platform in Generative AI and Machine Learning.

Company Nurse powered by Lintelio

Henry Svendblad is President and Chief Technology O icer of Company Nurse powered by Lintelio and President of Lintelio, a tech venture focused on modernizing risk communication, incident reporting, and nurse triage. With more than 25 years of technology leadership, he has built and scaled customer-facing platforms across healthcare and other industries, translating business strategy into secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital experiences. Company Nurse and Lintelio were named PropertyCasualty360 2021 Technology Innovation and Customer Experience Innovation honorees. Henry brings a pragmatic perspective on customer interactions, where AI agents can automate routine work and accelerate resolution, and where skilled humans remain essential for trust-building, high-empathy conversations, and complex decision-making.

CVS Health

Aarohi currently works as a Senior Data Engineer at CVS Health. She builds data pipelines to capture product adoption metrics and then uses this data to send out recommendations for the opportunity analytics. Previously she worked with Walmart for the Workforce Management and Contact Center Analytics teams building large scale data pipelines and capturing metrics. She is a graduate in M.S. in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas and has over 10 years of experience with software engineering, data engineering and data analytics.

Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Fernando Koch is a researcher and technologist specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Generative Intelligence, with extensive experience in academia, entrepreneurship, and solution architecture. He is a Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University. He also works as a Startup Advisor, Angle Investor and co-founder of LangSmart.ai, which is building the next generation of Intelligent AI Pipelines. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has dedicated his career to advancing Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Agent Systems, and Edge AI. His professional journey spans academia, industry, and research, with positions at IBM Research, Samsung Research, Florida Atlantic University, Melbourne University, Korea University, and others. He has co-edited six books, published more than 80 scientific papers, and holds over 100 patent applications.

Gartner

General Motors

GigaSpaces

As Executive Chairman of GigaSpaces, Ira Palti drives the strategic vision for empoweringenterprises to modernize legacy systems through high-performance data integration andin-memory computing. A seasoned global leader with over 20 years of experience, Irapreviously served as President and CEO of Ceragon Networks for 16 years, where hetransformed the company into a world leader in wireless backhaul. He is a staunch advocate forculture-driven success, centering his leadership on innovation, excellence, and collaboration todeliver cutting-edge solutions that accelerate digital transformation.

GigaSpaces

Tal is a technology strategist with over 15 years of experience in enterprise data, AI, and digitaltransformation. As AVP of Solution Architects at GigaSpaces, he leads technical sales andgo-to-market strategy across North America, delivering high-impact solutions in real-time dataand generative AI. With a background in computer science and a law degree, he combinestechnical expertise with strategic vision. He’s also advised startups on scaling, product strategy,and market expansion.

IBM

Yesha Patel is a Senior Solution Architect recognized for leading the design of secure,resilient, and scalable cloud-native commerce platforms. With extensive experience ineCommerce modernization, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration, she has deliveredtransformative solutions for global retail and wholesale clients. At IBM, Yesha drivesarchitecture strategy across eCommerce ecosystems, ensuring performance, compliance,and innovation at scale. Passionate about technology leadership and digital resilience, shecontinues to shape the future of cloud architecture that powers secure, scalable, andconnected digital commerce.

IgniteTech

As an accomplished technology executive and AI-thought leader, IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan isfrequently called upon as a speaker on GenAI and enterprise software company transformation.Hes built an AI-centric culture, driving teams to continuously up-skill and explore the latest AItechnologies.He is a vocal advocate for AI-first thinking, recognizing this isnt just an exciting development buta necessity for companies to remain relevant. His passion for AI stems from a deep-seated beliefthat if businesses dont adapt, they risk being left behind. His mission is clear: to leadorganizations through the AI revolution, ensuring they dont just survive but thrive in this newera.Eric is committed to sharing his experiences and insights to help other leaders navigate thistransformative period in business history.

IT Consultant

Lanai

Lexi Reese is the co-founder and CEO of Lanai, an Enterprise AI Governance platform, former United States Senate candidate, and writer focused on the intersection of business, politics, and policy. She previously served as COO of Gusto and Global VicePresident of Programmatic Advertising at Google.

Lionfish Tech Advisors

Former Gartner Analyst having authored or co-authored over 280 research notes, on emerging technologies like Value Stream Management/Delivery Platforms, SD-WAN with SASE, AIOps, 6G, Blockchain, IoT, etc. in the past decade. A frequent speaker at tech events, he is often quoted in leading institutions like CNN, Wall St. Journal, etc. He is a former CTO of one of the first video/WiFi smartphone firms. Currently a Cybersecurity Advisor at Lionfish Tech Advisors, and Chief Technology Evangelist at Accure.AI in the Industrial Applications and IoT space with AI/ML solutions.

Meibel

Kevin brings over 25 years of experience in startup and enterprise technology, with a background spanning infrastructure, cloud optimization, and developer platforms. Prior to founding Meibel, Kevin was Vice President and General Manager of Spot by NetApp, which he ascended to after his role as CTO, leading engineering and product during a period of rapid growth and innovation in cloud automation. Earlier in his career, Kevin held technical leadership roles across startups and global tech organizations, consistently focused on building scalable systems and high-performing teams.

Metrigy

Research Leader: Customer Experience, Artificial IntelligencePrimary Focus Areas: Artificial intelligence, contact center, customer success analytics, workforce engagement management, CRM, business case development, and cost/ROI modelingOther Areas of Expertise: CPaaS, Unified Communications and Collaboration, digital workplace, custom research projects, and RFP development and analysis.Robin Gareiss is CEO and Principal Analyst at Metrigy, where she oversees research product development, conducts primary research, and advises leading enterprises, vendors, and carriers.For 25+ years, Robin has advised hundreds of senior IT executives, ranging in size from Fortune 100 to Fortune 2000, developing technology strategies and analyzing how they can transform their businesses. She has developed industry-leading, interactive cost models for some of the world’s largest enterprises and vendors.Robin leads Metrigy’s artificial intelligence and customer experience research. She also is a widely recognized expert in the communications field, with specialty areas of contact center, AI-enabled customer engagement, customer success analytics, and employee collaboration. She is a sought-after speaker at conferences and trade shows, presenting at events such as Enterprise Connect, Future of CX/ITExpo, ICMI, IDG’s FutureIT, Interop, Mobile Business Expo, and CeBit. She has authored hundreds of research reports to keep clients updated on technology adoption and associated benefits. She also writes a blog for No Jitter and is a regular contributor to Tech Target.Additional entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding and overseeing marketing and business development for The OnBoard Group, a water-purification and general contracting business in Illinois. She also served as president and treasurer of Living Hope Lutheran Church, led youth mission trips, and ran successful fundraisers for children’s cancer research. She served on the University of Illinois College of Media Advisory Council, as well.Before starting Metrigy, Robin was president and co-founder of Nemertes Research. Prior to that, she shaped technology and business coverage as senior news editor of InformationWeek, a leading business-technology publication with 440,000 readers. She also served in a variety of capacities at Data Communications and CommunicationsWeek magazines, where helped set strategic direction, oversaw reader surveys, and provided quantitative and statistical analysis. In addition to publishing hundreds of research reports, she has won several prestigious awards for her in-depth analyses of business-technology issues. Robin also taught ethics at the Poynter Institute for Advanced Media Studies. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, and American Medical News.She earned a bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and recently left the cold Chicago winters for the warmth of Tampa, FL.

Mindflare AI

Julie Anne Eason is a best-selling author, trainer, and founder of MindFlare AI. With over 25years of experience at the intersection of creativity and business, she has collaborated withhigh-profile leaders like Russell Brunson, Amanda Holmes, and Alex Hormozi, turning theirgroundbreaking ideas into influential books, courses, and thought leadership content.Julie is also the author of four books on AI including The AI Field Guide for Channel Partnersand Your First 30 Days with AI: Channel Marketing Edition. These practical guides empowerbusiness leaders navigating the AI revolution to streamline operations, create impactful content,and drive revenue. Recognized for her ability to blend human creativity with cutting-edge AItechnology, Julie specializes in developing custom AI ecosystems that help businesses amplifytheir message, save time, and reduce costs.Through MindFlare AI, Julie empowers organizations to lead the AI revolution, enabling them toreach audiences faster and with greater impact than ever before. Discover her work atMindFlareAI.com.

MRINetwork

National Academy of Leadership Development

Scott Doggett is the Founder and Chief Servant Leader of the National Academy of Leadership Development, author of Priceless! See People Differently. Lead People Better., and founder of National Learning & Development Month. He is also the creator of the Priceless Leadership Movement, committed to rehumanizing workplaces through peoplef irst leadership and culture. With more than 30 years of executive leadership and learning experience across corporate and nonprofit organizations, Scott has led award-winning leadership and culture initiatives and served as Vice President of Learning & Development for Holiday Inn Club Vacations and Head of Christian Leadership Development at World Vision USA. Through his writing, speaking, and leadership development work, Scott equips leaders to lead from a people-first mindset, creating cultures where human dignity fuels trust, engagement, and sustainable performance.

Nexight

NinjaOne

Paul Redding is the Head of MSP Partnerships at NinjaOne, where he works closely with MSPs to scale their revenue, improve operational efficiency, and deliver increased value to their clients with automated endpoint management. He began his career as the CEO of an MSP specializing in clients from highly regulated industries, including healthcare and the U.S. Department of Defense supply chain. He also held multiple senior channel and community leadership roles at cybersecurity companies where he drove revenue growth for the companies and their partners. Most recently, as SVP of Channel Marketing and Community at CyberQP, Redding worked closely with global partners to help MSPs build more profitable client relationships, implement industry-leading security practices, and streamline operations by eliminating repetitive tasks.

Nordstrom

At Nordstrom, as a Senior Engineering Leader, I lead the transformation of our data architectureand drive advancements in data insights and AI capabilities. By managing multidisciplinary teams, Ideliver agile, scalable Data & Analytics solutions that enhance operational efficiency and businessoutcomes. My role blends technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on optimizingdata pipelines and fostering a culture of innovation. Passionate about leveraging data-drivenstrategies, I aim to align technology initiatives with organizational goals, creating measurableimpact and driving customer-centric solutions.Be an active participant in the tech community and do participate in anything that I could in bothtechnology and leadership perspectives. Have industry experience of over 20 years insoftware, data engineering and AI related technologies .Be the person for change in the society and people around me and use the technology as the tool tobe able to do outreach and most importantly try to get the tech closer to non-privileged andunderprivileged.

Numen

Head of Cloud at Numen and Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in AWS, modern applications, and cloud transformation. With more than 20 years in technology, experienced in development roles, cloud leadership, and strategy. Responsible for building and leading Numen’s cloud division, guiding teams through modernization initiatives. Active in the AWS Community as an AWS Community Builder and Leader of the Miami AWS User Group, contributing to the community and supporting professionals in their cloud journey.

ODP

RAD-INFO, Inc

Peter Radizeski worked as a Novell VAR in 1996, before switching to a career intelecom as an agent in 1999. On top of being an Agent, Radizeski has helped manyservice providers with sales training, markeOng, channel development andbusiness strategy. He is a trusted source of knowledge about the telecom sector.His honest and direct approach make him a refreshing speaker at industry events.

Taffet Associates

Greg Taffet provides fractional and interim CIO services to multiple companies around the world. He is a mentor and adviser to startup and growth companies. He works with executive teams to provide strategic direction on scalability, digital transformation, technology, and security. He also works with key emerging technologies such as AI.Previously, Greg Taffet joined U.S. Gas and Electric, Inc. (“USG&E”), a leading energy supplier, as Chief Information Officer until it was acquired by Crius Energy after shepherding the company through multiple years of double-digit growth. Mr. Taffet oversaw the management and development of all business and information technology at USG&E. In addition to day-to-day management, Mr. Taffet was responsible for the technology transformation that matched the company’s growth as it has doubled in size each year for six years.Prior to USG&E, Mr. Taffet was the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for MxEnergy. He was one of the founding employees of the organization. Mr. Taffet also has extensive manufacturing experience from working at the Bodine Corporation in various capacities including Manager of Systems and Integration. As a founder of Wellington Systems consulting firm, he gained significant experience in the financial, automotive, and banking industries. Mr. Taffet has over 30 years of technology, business, industry, and operational systems experience with an extensive background in mergers and acquisitions.Greg Taffet was honored with the CIO of the year Apogee Award by South Florida Business and Wealth and was recently recognized by South Florida Business Journal as CIO of the Year finalist. He received the Universal Access Award in the individual category from the South Florida Digital Alliance for his long list of accomplishments that have increased access to information and technology thereby positively impacting the lives of many in several communities. He is a requested speaker on Technology and business.Additionally, Greg has produced the CIO track at ITPalooza for 8 years, the largest CIO-level invite-only event in South Florida. Mr. Taffet holds a bachelor’s degree from Franklin and Marshall College and a master’s degree in computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology. Mr. Taffet serves on several advisory boards.In his free time, Greg works on Coral reef restoration, coral reef surveys, and projects related to the blue economy and producing a positive environmental impact.

Telarus

Tim Basa is the SVP of Sales at Telarus, where he combines strategic vision with a people-first approach to achieve exceptional results in the technology advisory landscape. Starting his career fresh out of college selling long-distance phone service door-to-door on pure commission, Tim built his expertise from the ground up. Over his 31-year journey in the technology industry, he has established himself as a transformative sales leader, steering multiple high-growth companies to repeat appearances on INC Magazines prestigious INC 500 list while consistently exceeding client and investor expectations.Driven by the belief that true success comes from empowering others to realize their full potential, Tim approaches his work with high energy, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to fostering high-performance teams. His unique style and methodology combine battle-tested fundamentals with innovative problem-solving, creating a framework for sustainable success—principles shaped by his own experience starting from the most challenging frontlines of sales.Specializing in sales and marketing, and channel partner distribution, Tim is passionate about equipping technology advisors with the insights and guidance needed to achieve their most ambitious goals. His expertise has been recognized through multiple industry awards, including being named a Telecom Master Mind by PHONE+ magazine, a Power Seller by Crains Detroit Business, and a recurring selection for Channel Executive of the Year by Channel Partners Magazine.Outside of his professional work, Tim enjoys time with his family and friends, and expanding his knowledge so he can share through advisory roles, media appearances, and conducting training sessions on sales, marketing, and personal development. He is committed to mentoring future leaders and exploring innovative ways to drive growth and serve the technology advisor community.

Walmart Global Tech

Ravi Teja Pagidoju is a Senior Software Engineer with 9 plus years of experience building scalable enterprise applications for retail, healthcare, and telecommunications. Currently working in retail technology, he specializes in developing AI-powered solutions for space optimization. His expertise spans full-stack development (.NET Core, Java Spring Boot, React), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and machine learning systems deployed at enterprise scale. He has architected and delivered applications that automate manual processes, integrate generative AI models, and serve users with real-time performance. His technical focus includes building RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes and containerization. In addition to his industry work, Ravi conducts research in AI-driven retail optimization with peer-reviewed publications in international journals on topics including automated planogram generation, hybrid AI-classical algorithms, and neural network optimization. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Science and regularly bridges academic innovation with production deployment to deliver measurable business value in real-world retail environments.

WaveMaker

Tech entrepreneur, product management leader and first GM of many corporate bets over 20 years. Proven leadership in incubating, PMF and scaling innovative hardware and software businesses. Passionate about developing people, going after tougher problems, and creating new opportunities at the intersection of people, technology and business. Currently lead Product Experience for WaveMaker, a game changing agentic application generation platform for serious, commercial-grade, design-centric application development teams.