MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Imtiaz Fazal

Head of Agile Practice at New York Life Insurance

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an indispensable tool for Agile teams. This session will explore how AI can be seamlessly integrated into Agile methodologies and Scrum Teams, benefiting Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members alike. We will delve into practical applications of AI, including product vision, product backlog management, prioritization, business value assessment, and estimation. From defining features and acceptance criteria to prioritizing and decomposing features into user stories, we’ll demonstrate how these technologies can help Agile teams deliver higher value with greater efficiency. Join me to discover how embracing AI can empower your Agile team to achieve new levels of productivity and innovation.

SOYEB BAROT

Vice President - Chief of Research at Gartner

AI could and means a lot of thing, its techniques and frameworks usually gets misrepresented or positioned differently. As we kick-start the conference let’s level-set the understanding of various terminologies

In this session, we will look at WHAT techniques constitute AI, WHY it’s important to understand the intricacies and distinctions and HOW the combination of these technologies can deliver value to organizations.

BASHIR AGBOOLA

CTO and Associate CIO at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

Bashir Agboola is an award-winning technology executive and the Chief Technology Officer and Associate CIO at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), an academic medical institution and the global leader in Orthopedics.

SHIHABUDHEEN PATHANAYATH

Co-Founder of Hash Future School

Shihabudheen is the Co-Founder of Hash Future School ,an online Alternative School based out of India and catering the global Homeschooling Community. Shihabudheen has over 16 years of experience in IT & Educational Sector . He is an author,a business colomnist ,a certified leadership and technology coach who helps organisations transfrom by using AI technologies.

SHADAB HUSSAIN

Director of Data & AI at Microsoft

Shadab Hussain is an AI evangelist with over 22 years of experience. As a Director of Data & AI at Microsoft in US, Shadab works with corporates in making them intelligent enterprises. He cohosts ‘The AI Files’ YouTube channel and an Apple Podcast. Originally from India, Shadab now lives in New Jersey with his family.

AZFAR RIZVI

Emmy-award nominated filmmaker and technologist

Azfar Rizvi is an Emmy-award nominated filmmaker and technologist with a passion for bridging cultures through media and innovation. Based in Lewisburg, West Virginia, Azfar brings a unique blend of expertise in filmmaking, journalism, and artificial intelligence to his work. As an award-winning filmmaker and seasoned journalist, he has crafted compelling narratives for international broadcasters that have resonated with global audiences, particularly within the South Asian diaspora. Leading an AI chatbot design team, Azfar these days is at the forefront of conversational AI development, combining his creative background with cutting-edge technology. He is currently working with the Ministry of Tourism WV to pioneer an initiative at the intersection of policy, accessibility, faith and AI.

EEMAAN SIDDIQI

Senior Director at Princeton University

Eemaan Siddiqi is the senior director of software applications and user experience at Princeton University. She is the first Muslim woman in a senior leadership role in technology at Princeton University. Before joining the university, Eemaan was a senior digital consultant with Accenture where she led multiple large-scale projects for Fortune 500 companies globally. Eemaan is an Agile expert and has helped many organizations successfully complete their Agile digital transformation. In her free time, Eemaan enjoys reading, writing, gardening, cooking, and traveling with her family.

ARIF SUFI

CTO at Sabii Digital

Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) are transforming customer experiences by providing dynamic and personalized interactions. LLMs offer advanced natural language understanding, enabling chatbots to deliver accurate, human-like responses and instant support, which enhances user satisfaction. LLMs are updated as infrequently as once a year and search engines at intervals of one to three months, so by integrating RAG, these systems can access up-to-date information and internal documents, ensuring relevancy and context in real-time interactions. This combination can be configured for effective lead generation, where chatbots guide users through individually personalized conversations which qualify leads efficiently, capture contact details and pass them onto CRM systems and schedule sales calls. LLMs and RAGs empower businesses to engage customers at a scale that has not been possible before and can drive growth and optimize user journeys across digital channels.

NAILA USMANI

Healthcare Consultant at Global Business Consulting Group

– CEO of Global Bus. Consulting Group; Worked for Fortune 500 companies; Oversaw high balance revenue cycle for ~21 Hospitals; Expertise in revenue cycle management; Healthcare operations, Quality, process design, training & project management; Launched the first Telehealth project in DuPage County prior to the Dept of Public Health & offered better service during COVID19 (Voice for Peace, Education & Prosperity) Worked as consultant at UAM – oversaw 21 COVID19 centers ;(.FreeCovidCare.com); Offer Health Ins. thru one of the largest brokerage company ie Healthcare Marketplace (In all states)

DR ALI NAQVI

Professor and CEO at the American Institute of Artificial Intelligence

Career growth is now tied to AI but both conventional IT and business professionals are struggling to understand how to enter in the AI profession and acquire credibility. This session shows the shortest path to success. Become a well recognized leader in AI – no matter where you start from.

SHAMOON SIDDIQUI

CEO at Mysterian AI

In a universe that seems oddly intent on making things as complicated as possible, Shamoon Siddiqui takes you on a journey through the labyrinthine world of AI. As artificial intelligence continues to advance at breakneck speed, it’s easy to believe we’ve got everything under control. Spoiler alert: we probably don’t. This talk will explore how AI might be steering us toward some rather unforeseen complications—and what you can do to stay ahead of the curve.

We’ll dig into the big questions, like: How do you prepare for a world where the rules are constantly shifting? What happens when the systems we rely on start making decisions we don’t fully understand? And why does AI seem so determined to keep us all on our toes? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just someone trying to make sense of the future, this session promises valuable insights and just enough reasons to stay alert. After all, understanding what’s coming is the first step toward the most important takeaway: don’t panic.

AMMAAR FAZAL

CEO & Founder at Tech-Mango

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is like having a super-smart robot friend that can learn and solve problems. For kids, AI can help with fun things like suggesting new games or helping with homework. In my talk, I will explore how AI works, see some cool examples, and learn how it can make our lives easier and more fun. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of AI!

SHEREEN MOUSSA

Strategy and Transformation Analyst at PepsiCo

Shereen is a Strategy and Transformation Analyst at PepsiCo, specializing in data analytics and AI. She has played a key role as a business analyst, helping stakeholders make informed decisions on global multi-million dollar projects. Shereen holds a Master’s in Management of Technology from NYU and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo. In her free time Shereen mentors through Women in Tech, and the Alliance of Technology and Women. She actively inspires women entering tech and enjoys speaking at events and helping startups.

HUMERA RON

Founder of Humeena

Humera Ron is an experienced educator and technology enthusiast with a passion for integrating STEM and AI concepts into education. As the founder of Humeena, she focuses on empowering young learners through innovative educational programs that blend cutting-edge technology with creative problem-solving.Humera’s work involves developing and implementing programs that introduce students to various aspects of technology, including 3D printing, AI literacy, app development, AR/VR, and block-based coding. Her approach emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills essential for the future workforce

FAWAD KHAN

Cybersecurity Advisor

Fawad Khan is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and the founder of a cybersecurity consulting firm. He has extensive experience advising senior industry leaders in top social media and financial industry companies, as well as other sectors. He specializes in maturing organizational cybersecurity posture, designing enterprise-level security architectures, and implementing Cyber Fusion Centers. He is recognized for his strategic insights and ability to guide organizations in navigating complex cybersecurity challenges.

SENAD PALISLAMOVIC

Head of Technology at Nokia

As Head of Technology at Nokia enterprises, Senad Palislamovic is responsible for the strategy and technical evolution of Nokia’s enterprise presales organization, solution architecture and sales engineering teams. As part of his role, Senad is directly engaged with the customer base spanning from Fortune 500, large and small enterprises all the way to public and private utilities and energy companies. Senad’s technical involvement with Nokia’s enterprise customer base spans the entire Nokia ION wireline and wireless portfolio. His current focus is in data center technologies and ongoing DC evolution. Prior to this role, Senad led a sales engineering organization focusing on SDN and SDWAN technologies as part of Nuage Networks BU. Before Nuage, Senad worked as Consulting Engineer within Nokia’s RBC ION organization focusing on the service provider market. And before joining Nokia, Senad spent ten years with Juniper Networks in various customer facing engineering roles. Senad holds a BS Degree in Telecommunications from Weber State University and has over 20 years of experience in networking and telecom industry, is a co-author of JUNOS High Availability Book, and numerous IETF RFC Standards in the area of IP/MPLS Control Plane signaling

DR UROOJ WHAEED

Anesthesiologist, Senior Partner at Stonebridge Surgery Center

This session will explore the transformative impact of AI technologies on medical diagnostics, treatment planning including surgical innovations, predictive analysis and patient care, Despite its immense potential, the healthcare industry faces challenges, including regulatory hurdles and data privacy concerns, which can be contributed to its slower adoption of new technologies. Join me as we delve into these issues and the promising future of AI healthcare.

JUNAID ALI

Principal Product Manager in Enterprise Analytics Software

Principal Product Manager in Enterprise Analytics Software. Seasoned software entrepreneur and consultant. I have a passion for product management and innovation. The world gets better and people are empowered through innovative software products. My focus is to create value for people and transform lives. It’s all about what a product can do for people, communities, and companies. My expertise includes: * Customer development, product design, validated learning, product development in scrum and other agile methodologies, product launch, and product life cycle management. * Product vision, market research, pragmatic marketing, innovation, product strategy, road map development, and cross-functional team leadership.

MUSTAFA HASHMI

Project Manager

Mustafa Hashmi is a seasoned Technology Executive who has launched products and led enterprise Digital transformation for Fortune 500 companies such as United Airlines, McDonalds, BP and Beckton-Dickinson. He has experience in launching Data Analytics and AI products to drive business value

AHMED REZA

Founder & CEO at Yobi

Ahmed Reza is a serial entrepreneur who has significantly contributed to AI and technology. His journey, which began as a child actor in Bangladesh, has taken him on an intellectual trajectory that has shaped his career as a businessman, technologist, and thought leader. Ahmed’s expertise encompasses AI-driven business transformation, innovative customer relationship management, and ethical technology integration. He is a respected board member of various technology and innovation think tanks, advocating passionately for diversity in the tech industry and responsible AI development.

SIBA SIDDIQUE

Product Marketing Manager at Structure

In this talk, I will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare, focusing on developing robust patient outcome prediction models to enhance the quality of life in our communities through data-driven decision-making. Drawing from my past experiences, I will touch upon AI trust, novel natural language processing (NLP) frameworks that significantly improved disease outcome prediction, and best practices for integrating AI into healthcare practices.

OMAR KHAWAJA

CISO at Databricks

While most business leaders and data teams are excited about AI, leaders of governance / risk functions (e.g.: security, privacy, legal, ethics, etc.) are concerned about the unintended consequences (risks!) of AI. This lack of alignment is among the main reasons for the slow adoption of AI in large organizations. To address this chasm between AI supporters and detractors, this talk will walk through an operationalizable framework to confidently manage AI risks.

IMTIAZ SIDDIQUI

Security Architect at Microsoft

Imtiaz is a Principal Cybersecurity Professional with Microsoft. He is an experienced Cybersecurity leader, Advisory Board Members to multiple institutions, public speaker, mentor and coach

MUNIR MOHAMMED

Product Development at IEEE

The objective and take away from my session is the awareness of Responsible AI, Explainable AI and AI Ethics and understand the ecosystem of AI Ethics to take them to the next level

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