IT Executive With over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of managing complex projects, optimizing IT investments, and driving digital transformation and innovation across organizations. I lead a team of IT professionals in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions for the company's different lines of business, operations, and customer service. My core competencies include application automation, data management, analytics, capital expenditures management, business process improvement, and IT strategy and governance. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create value, enhance efficiency, and improve performance for Southwest Gas and its stakeholders. I am a recognized graduate of the Wharton Executive Education Management Development Program and am a multi-certified SAP professional committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Marek Kowalkiewicz is a Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT Business School. Listed among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in AI by thinkers360, Marek has led global innovation teams in Silicon Valley, was a Founding Research Manager of SAP's Machine Learning lab in Singapore, a Global Research Program Lead at SAP Research, and a Research Fellow at Microsoft Research Asia. His upcoming book is called "The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions".
As Manager Advisory at KPMG, I bring in almost 20 years of diverse SAP managerial, technical and functional experience spread across multiple industries (Chemical/Mining, Utilities/Energy, Retail, Manufacturing) and SAP modules (O2C,P2P,RTR,F2M etc.) . Wide range of technical expertise spanning ABAP (RAP/CAP models), Data Warehousing and reporting solutions (BW/BI/BOBJ/BPC/SAC) & BTP based extensibility for S/4HANA.
"Toros Aledjian is a Senior Director of BTP Solutions and Enablement at Mygo Consulting responsible for Customer Experience, Business Development, and Go-To-market initiatives.
With over 25 years at SAP, Toros has advocated and promoted all aspects of development, product management, and customer engagement in various projects, from CRM to UX to SAP Business Technology Platform.
He has 25+ years of technical industry experience in government and commercial software. His engagement in and promotion of partnering and instrumental Business Development brings a unique insight for potential business growth, through Customer engagement that fosters a productive and efficient win-win environment."
Babu is a Solutions Architect at Lemongrass, specializing in SAP on Cloud. His primary objective is to help SAP customers transition to the cloud to be opportunity-ready in leveraging technological innovation to enable business value creation for enterprises. Babu envisions a world where everyone is supported and can plan and follow their roadmap to success in a trusted environment with the right tools. With over 20 years of experience in SAP, Babu has played crucial roles with multinational clients, working with some of the world's largest SAP application landscapes. He is closely aligned with SAP's product innovation strategy and is a strong proponent of hybrid and multi-cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) for enabling digital platform transformation for clients across multiple competencies. Babu uses his extensive architectural expertise to design, deliver, and sustain technology transformation for enterprises.
Anurag has 25 years of SAP experience in a career of 30 years in a variety of roles including SAP product development, delivery/advisory/consulting, pre-sales, & sales; currently work for the SAP S/4HANA Center of Excellence, North America. He has served clients globally & across multiple industry verticals. His areas of expertise include SAP Financials, Logistics/Supply Chain, Reporting & Analytics, Data Management & Governance, Cloud technologies, User Experience, & Project/Program Management. Anurag is a prolific thought leader: Published over 100 articles & white papers for SAP publications; written 5 SAP books; spoken at nearly 150 SAP conferences globally.
Conrad is the product manager for the Cloud ERP Intelligent User Experience team. The team is focused on creating AI solutions that make developers and business users more productive by streamlining how they create SAP applications; as well as access filter, and share business data.
Chris Chan is an experienced software and technology marketing professional who brings solutions to market under fast-paced, dynamic environments, and with limited resources. His strength is in distilling technical topics into succinct messages that resonate with customers and formulating strategies that are easily consumable by internal clients. He's highly effective in building strong relationships with cross-functional teams including product development, sales, partners, and creative teams, while driving top line and bottom line value for shareholders.
Sukarna Chirumamilla is a seasoned Strategic Information Technology Manager with a proven track record of guiding organizations through the ever-evolving landscape of modern technology. With over two decades of experience, Sukarna excels in optimizing efficiency and effectiveness through the development, execution, and maintenance of strategic technology plans. Sukarna is renowned for bridging the gap between technical requirements and practical business solutions, fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. His expertise spans a wide range of IT areas, including Enterprise Application Integration, Application Lifecycle Management, Agile Delivery, DevOps Implementation, Program Management, IT Strategic Planning, Application Monitoring and Performance Management, and ERP Transformations.
Tyler is a senior SAP professional with nearly 20 years of experience managing, deploying and monitoring SAP systems. He is currently an Avantra architect and is working with SAP teams in enterprises and managed service providers all over the world on their observability and automation strategies. Tyler holds a B.Sc. in Information Science and Technology (IST) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Leonardo is a seasoned SAP Solution Architect with a proven track record of leading complex development initiatives across diverse industries. His experience spans both functional and technical domains, with a particular focus on SAP’s latest advancements, including SAP S/4HANA 2023 and Generative AI (GenAI). Leonardo has successfully managed large development teams, collaborating with both local and remote developers, ensuring seamless integration and delivery. He possesses deep expertise in Manufacturing, Retail, and Mining, with a strong command of SAP’s industry-specific solutions. His functional specialization is centered on Logistics processes, encompassing Transportation, Transportation Cost Processing and Settlement, Sales & Distribution (SD), Warehouse Management (WM), cross-docking, and Yard Management (YM). In recognition of his significant contributions to the SAP Community, Leonardo was honored with the title of SAP Mentor in 2009. His recent work highlights his involvement in cutting-edge areas such as SAP Business AI, SAP for Mid-Market, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud, further cementing his reputation as a leader in SAP innovation.
Jim Dugger has been in the software & technology industry for more than three decades, with experience in software development, testing, product management and product marketing. For the last 12 years, Jim has focused on the SAP ecosystem and is a regular speaker and contributor to the SAP community on DevOps, Change, Testing, SAP Technical Operations and SAP Market topics.
With my SAP OTC, Supply Chain and industry experience and in-depth product knowledge, underpinned by KPMG’s wider consulting capabilities, I can help you maximize speed-to-value; helping you to make high quality decisions and bring them to fruition faster. I have significant experience with Business Transformation programs involving SAP implementations with a focus on Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Supply Chain processes. I have served in senior client consulting project management roles as deployment lead, solution lead, testing lead, cutover lead, functional lead, SMP (subject matter person) on ERP projects. My SAP project experience includes – planning, blueprinting/design, delivery, test management, data conversion, deployment, cutover and hyper-care support
Pravin is VP and head of Global EDW and TPM Delivery at TekLink International, Inc. with 20 years of analytics and EDW experience. Pravin has led successful SAP EDW (BW and HANA), BPC, Enterprise Analytics, Data Integration and Enhancement projects at Fortune 500 corporations where he designed complex Supply Chain, Inventory, Distribution, FP&A and Procurement solutions. He is also a noted speaker at events such as ASUG Annual Conference, SAPinsider, and SAP TechEd.
Kira Hoffmann leads BTP Product Strategy & Partnerships for SAP’s PaaS business. Her professional experience stretches along many areas in Product and GTM strategy. Prior to her current role she was responsible for Market Strategy of SAP’s Intelligent Spend Business (Ariba, Fieldglass, Concur) and GTM growth strategy within SAP’s Office of the CEO. Before joining SAP, Kira worked as Management Consultant. She holds a PhD in quantitative Finance & Economics and is based in the US.
Robert joined Wellesley Information Services in December 2019 and leads the research and content development for the ERP, Cloud, Platform, and Cybersecurity topics. Robert has been working in the SAP ecosystem for more than seventeen years and has written more than thirty-five SAPinsider benchmark reports. In that time, he has engaged with customers and vendors through event sessions and webinars to understand their technology and challenges, and helped tell stories that are important to the SAP community. Prior to joining Wellesley, Robert served in multiple roles at SAP with the most recent being Director, Product Management, SAP Cloud Platform. Robert also served as Manager, Technical Support at Pilot Software, and Manager Technical Support and Educational Services at Accrue Software.
Umesh is a seasoned expert in SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) with extensive experience in tools such as SAP Solution Manager, SAP Focused Run, and SAP Cloud ALM. His career features numerous global implementations of these ALM tools, demonstrating his expertise in tailoring solutions to diverse needs. In his current role as SAP Regional Go-to-Market Lead for ALM operations in the United States, Umesh is responsible for the strategic deployment and market presence of SAP ALM solutions. Before this, he managed SAP ALM operations across the APJ (Asia-Pacific and Japan) and EMEA South (Europe, Middle East, and Africa South) regions. This global experience has provided him with a broad perspective on regional challenges and opportunities, enhancing his effectiveness in his current position.
I bring rich experience of successfully leading large-scale, complex, global business transformation programs enabled by SAP ERP and EPM solutions. I am driven by a purpose to enable business to leverage technology innovations such that they can improve human lives.
I have over 20 years of background of business transformation initiatives across various industries spanning the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Through out the initiatives, I enabled business stakeholders with the required insights on potential refinements / harmonization in business processes, performance evaluations etc. and implementation of suitable SAP solutions such as S/4 HANA, SAP ECC - Financials, Controlling, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, SAP Financial Closing Cockpit and SAP Financial Supply Chain Management etc. I am passionate about and focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence and enabling enterprises to drive business strategies, operations and performance improvements.
Praveen has 20+ years of SAP experience as a solution, enterprise and infrastructure architect. HIs operations experience includes leading several large scale global SAP ECC, SAP HANA implementations, Praveen has in-depth knowledge of SAP HANA & S/4 HANA architecture, system landscape design, data management, migration strategies and frontend technologies. .
Paige Lord is an AI ethicist who has dedicated her career to addressing the ethical concerns and social impact of artificial intelligence. With a deep understanding of both the technical and ethical aspects of AI, she has become a prominent voice in the industry, advocating for the responsible development and deployment of AI systems. Paige has worked in data and artificial intelligence, as well as responsible AI at Microsoft and GitHub over the course of her career. Paige holds a master’s degree in Legal Studies from Harvard University, where her research focused on AI and privacy law. While completing her degree, Paige launched a social media presence in an effort to democratize AI by bringing important responsible AI information to everyone in a simplified, consumable way. In addition to her work as a researcher and influencer, Paige is an active member of the AI ethics community. She serves as a responsible AI expert for the Swiss AI Association, and a member of the Responsible AI Institute. Paige has also participated in several conferences speaking about responsible AI. She is considered a leader in AI ethics, and continues to push for responsible AI that serves to elevate humanity.
Abhijit serves as an Analytics Architect at Delta System and Software Inc., bringing over 17 years of extensive experience in the realm of SAP Analytics architecture. His expertise has been instrumental in assisting SAP clients across industries like Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods, Life Science, Retail, and Automobile in modernizing their data warehouses and analytics platforms.
Specializing in designing architectures for Modern Data Warehouses in the cloud, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Data Cleansing, and Data Integration, Abhijit is adept at providing comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's needs.
His proficiency shines in providing strategic guidance and roadmaps during Greenfield/Brownfield S/4 Implementations, utilizing a range of technologies including SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP BW4 HANA. Furthermore, Abhijit has actively contributed to SAP product influence councils. In a consulting capacity, he has effectively implemented analytics projects for Fortune 500 companies and well-known brands, transforming them into data-driven organizations
A strong advocate for AI-first strategies, Abhijit demonstrates a keen interest in cutting-edge technologies like SAP Joule and Generative AI, showcasing a commitment to innovation and technological advancement in his field
Jide is the founder and CEO at Context Data, a data infrastructure startup building scalable data processing and ETL pipelines for Generative AI applications. Jide has over 15 years of comprehensive experience in data engineering, machine learning engineering and software development where he has built and led the development of critical software and data platforms at major Fortune 500 startups like Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase, Publicis Groupe as well as at top startups like Grubhub, Alphasense and Moove.
Richa is an ambitious and goal-driven SAP professional with over 15 years of versatile experience across
multiple functions, including Product Management, Solution Management, and Development.
In her current role as a Product Manager, Richa drives the SAP Cloud ERP AI roadmap and portfolio, aiming to establish SAP Cloud ERP as a premier AI-enabled solution. Recognized as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation, she leverages her expertise in customer advisory, program leadership, and process governance to drive impactful change and deliver transformative results.
Joined Red Hat in June 2021, as a Global GSI Solution Architect focused on SAP, In this role, built repeatable solutions/MVP with Red Hat Portfolio to help customers in their SAP S/4 HANA journey. Kalyan now works as a Sr. Ecosystem Solution Architect extending the solutions offerings in supporting RH strategic initiatives.
Brad is the Sr. Director of Business Development at Tricentis, where he serves as a strategic leader in the SAP practice. With a career spanning over 25 years in quality assurance, Brad has been instrumental in guiding companies through their digital transformations, promoting a quality-first philosophy. His visionary leadership has been crucial in transitioning the industry from a "user does" to a "user decides" approach when considering AI in quality assurance. Brad’s experience in AI for quality assurance includes a focus on machine learning and autonomous automated test creation. He has been a key figure in educating executives on the future of testing, helping them understand and leverage the benefits of gen-AI, which he considers a revolutionary force in the quality assurance industry. As a seasoned speaker, having shared his insights at notable conferences such as the SAP BTP Conference, SAP Sapphire Orlando, and SAP Sapphire Barcelona. His contributions continue to shape and invigorate the technology landscape, making him a thought leader in AI and quality assurance.
Senior Information Technology leader with proven experience in all aspects of IT strategy, enterprise architecture, application development and deployment of business solutions. Experienced in Digital business transformation, IT transformation, IT governance, Business Process Engineering and IT integrations for M&A activities. Excels in fostering strong and healthy partnerships with IT teams, Business Executives and users, Vendor Ecosystem to identify technology solutions that deliver value and achieve business results.
Andrew Reid is a leading expert in SAP Security & Controls and a Managing Director at KPMG, based in the Chicago Metro area. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology, Andrew specializes in enhancing GRC investment values for clients through the implementation of AI, automation, data analytics, and privacy tools. Over the last two years, he has notably led KPMG's global Trusted BTP application development efforts, demonstrating his deep expertise in SAP's evolving landscapes.
Andrew's leadership extends to guiding over five significant S/4H RISE and GROW Security & Controls workstreams, solidifying his reputation in managing complex digital transformations effectively. As a thought leader, he is a regular speaker at SAPinsider events and contributes frequently to webcasts on topics surrounding SAP Security, Signavio, and BTP, sharing his insights and fostering knowledge within the community.
Experienced Leadership IT Executive with a demonstrated history of working with SAP Technologies. Skilled in Business Management, SAP, Education, Training executions, Hana, Fiori, Enterprise Portals, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP BW), and SAP Implementation. Strong education professional with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Information Technology from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.
Eugene is a Director in KPMG’s Detroit Advisory practice with extensive consulting and manufacturing industry experience. Eugene helped a number of large complex and multi-national organizations transform operations and controls leveraging Data Analytics, Security and Controls leading practices. Eugene brings unique blend of industry and consulting experience.
Eugene has extensive experience with fully life-cycle implementations for large SAP ECC and S/4 HANA implementations, security, controls, data analytics applications, process automation, and post merger integration. Helping clients design and implement effective risk-based processes, controls, and technologies to meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, Eugene is helping clients build internal capabilities to sustain compliance, security and control requirements, independently and over a long-term.
Charlene is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. She is skilled in test management, ERP, pre-sales, test planning, and regression testing largely focused on SAP with over 20 years of experience.
Craig Stasila is a Senior Director of Product Marketing for Enterprise Integration at SAP. His career spans more than 24 years of SAP implementation, product development, product management, presales, and solution management during which he covered a range of platform and integration technologies. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls, playing basketball, going to live music shows, and running.
Frank is SVP Solution Architecture at Lemongrass, specializing in SAP Cloud. He is leading the AI initiatives for Lemongrass. While at SAP, he contributed to SAP CRM, SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA, and SAP Cloud. Frank has 25 years of SAP experience and 16 years of SAP Cloud experience.
Venkat has over 15 years of experience as an SAP BASIS architect, team lead and administrator. He possesses extensive knowledge of SAP enterprise and integration architecture, implementations, systems design, sizing and DR planning.
A leader with a background in business, functional, and technical team management and a strong desire to explore new and diverse opportunities. Experience in managing larger programs in Food, Security, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer, Pharmaceutical,
Logan Walovitch is a Systems Engineer and SAP Subject Matter Expert at Boomi. He has over six years of experience as an SAP ERP Consultant and Project Manager and has helped global enterprises implement and migrate to SAP. He is passionate in facilitating SAP customers throughout their SAP migration and seeking opportunities to optimize their integrations. He has various Supply Chain professional certifications and has expertise in translating his supply knowledge into a successful ERP implementation. He resides in Chicago, IL, and his personal interests include biking, live music, traveling, and cheering on his sports teams.
Best-selling author and SAP Mentor alumnus James Wood is CEO of Bowdark Consulting, a management consulting firm focused on optimizing customers' business processes using SAP, Microsoft, and cloud-based technologies. James' 20 years in software engineering gives him a deep understanding of SAP products and technologies including ABAP, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BTP, HANA, and Fiori. Before co-founding Bowdark in 2006, James consulted on SAP NetWeaver at SAP America and IBM, where he was involved in multiple global SAP implementations.
