Technology Speakers in United States

Tathagat, the TechOps Leader at Walmart Global Tech, spearheads enterprise-wide Next Generation Tech Stack and Data Quality initiatives. With over 30 years in the software industry, they've pioneered multiple groundbreaking "1.0" products in hi-tech domains, generating billions in revenue for global companies and startups.

Simultaneously pursuing a Ph.D. at the Indian School of Business, Tathagat focuses on researching AI adoption within firms. Their expertise encompasses agile product development, process enhancement, analytical prowess, and impactful leadership. They've held pivotal roles—Country Head, VP, Director of Engineering, and Product Manager—contributing significantly to organizational growth.

Driven by a passion for exceptional products, team empowerment, and cultivating innovative excellence, Tathagat's goal is to leverage their expertise for Walmart Global Tech's ascent to becoming the world's premier technology company.

Frances Arnold is one of the most accomplished and renowned scientists in the world. She has won numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, for her groundbreaking biochemistry and enzyme engineering work. She is a highly sought-after speaker who frequently shares her insights on the role of science in society with global audiences. Frances has served on President Joe Biden’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology as an external co-chair since 2021, assisting Biden’s transformation team in identifying scientists for administration positions. Since 2017, Frances has served at the California Institute of Technology as the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biochemistry. 

Dr. Kathryn Sullivan has a long career as a distinguished scientist, astronaut and executive. She was one of the first six women to join the NASA astronaut corps in 1978 and holds the distinction of being the first American woman to walk in space. Her submersible dive to the Challenger Deep in June of 2020 made her a triple Guinness World Record holder, as the most vertical person in the world, the first person to both orbit the planet and reach its deepest point, and the first woman to dive to full ocean depth. Sullivan has held a variety of senior executive positions since leaving NASA, including Presidential appointments to the National Science Board and as Chief Scientist, Deputy Administrator and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In 2021 she was appointed by President Biden as a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Pravinkumar Bhandari has been a bright competitive person, always ready to learn something new & exciting. While growing up he developed an extreme passion for technology specially in Finance Sector. He has completed his MBA in Information Technology, an ITIL Certified Pravin comes with a great experience of over 20 years in Digital Product Transformation. His expertise lies in FinTech and Telecommunications along with Payment Processing Industry & IT Infrastructure Management.

Terence is the visionary founder of Hack Future Lab, a forward-thinking think tank dedicated to exploring how leaders can steer a future marked by agility, audacity, and resilience. With over two decades of experience, he serves as Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence at MIT and London Business School. Terence's expertise lies in guiding leaders through adversity and disruptive shifts, drawing from his role as a former director at Saatchi & Saatchi, where he counseled luminaries from Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Novartis. His recent book, 'The Upside of Disruption,' unveils innovative strategies for navigating uncertainty. One day, a car lost control, mounted the curb and hit Terence. This accident changed his life forever, motivating him to impart invaluable insights on transforming businesses amid unpredictable disruption—the very challenge leaders grapple with today. Living by the mantra that "not taking a risk is a risk," Terence continues to inspire a daring approach to leadership.

Pascal Bornet is an award-winning expert, author, keynote speaker, and influencer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. He is a pioneer in the new field of Intelligent Automation (IA) and the author of the best-seller book "Intelligent Automation." He has received multiple awards and is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 global AI and automation experts. Bornet has published in Forbes, Bloomberg, McKinsey Quarterly, and The Times. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and a Senior Advisor for several startups and charities. He is a Technology influencer with more than a million followers on social media. Bornet is also a senior executive with 20+ years of experience at McKinsey and EY where he built their 'Intelligent Automation' practices.

Vishen Menon is an influential voice in personal growth and human consciousness, renowned for founding Mindvalley, a leading online personal growth education company. He's a New York Times bestselling author, with multiple books underway. Vishen's passion to unite humanity and challenge norms has cultivated a global movement, engaging 15 million+ followers and half-a-million students annually. Hailing from Malaysia, Vishen transformed his education experiences into a quest to redefine learning. As Mindvalley's visionary, he initiated the holistic growth-centered Mindvalley University and the successful "Quest" learning platform, boasting 5x higher completion rates. His book "The Code of the Extraordinary Mind" resonated globally, and "The Buddha And The Badass" is already a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. Passionate about health and education activism, he's a Transformational Leadership Council member. Vishen's work-life integration reflects Mindvalley's acclaimed culture. Mindvalley's growth, reach, and transformative impact underscore its role as a pioneering force in education.

Rashim is an influencer, a thought leader, a best-selling author, a speaker, a woman in tech evangelist, and a technology leader. She empowers professionals by articulating complex technology capabilities into crisp, clear, and attainable business benefits. Her extensive career portfolio includes leadership roles in companies such as Oracle, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and VMware where she built high-performing teams to support over $2 billion businesses.

Jag Randhawa is a Technology Executive, Venture Capital Advisor andthe award-winning author of the bookTHE BRIGHT IDEA BOX.Jag has been credited with creating a wave of bottom-up innovation culture and empowering employees to grow the business. Jag'sMASTER Innovation program, a six-step formula for creating a culture of innovation, has been praised by leading business authorities and journals, includingHarvard Business Review. Jag is the Founder and President of Idea Employee Labs, a technology and management consulting company.

Adam Cheyer is co-founder and VP Engineering of Viv Labs, a startup whose goal is to simplify the world by providing an intelligent interface to everything. In October 2016, Viv was acquired by Samsung. Previously, Adam was co-founder and VP Engineering at Siri, Inc. When Siri was acquired by Apple in 2010, he became a Director of Engineering in the iPhone/iOS group. As a startup, Siri won the Innovative Web Technologies award at SXSW, and was chosen a Top Ten Emerging Technology by MIT's Technology Review; Apple's version of Siri was presented 'Best Technical Achievement'.

Currently the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Paychex, Bradley is a regular speaker at industry conferences and has served numerous clients in the legal, financial services, and healthcare industries as a freelance consultant. Prior to his current role, he held security leadership positions at Paylocity, Midland States Bank, Midwest Bank, Zurich Financial Services, Experian, and Arthur Andersen LLP.

Eyal is an AI leader with 20 years of Artificial Intelligence excellence, winning the best-PhD award at Stanford University computer science and the Top-10 Young AI award from IEEE. He has helped successful startups 6Sense, Reflektion, and Fraud Science, and was tenured associate professor of computer science (now adjunct professor) at UIUC.

This expert is a management professional at Amazon Web Services. He is an ex-Googler with experience in LEAN six sigma, consulting data centre operations, diversity, team leadership, employee engagement and technical project management. His key skills include critical maintenance, analytical skills, power delivery, high voltage operations, process improvement, technical writing, project management and Commissioning. He has over 18 years of experience and has worked with technology giants such as Google, Yahoo, Apple, and more. He is an electronics engineer from Community College of the Air Force.

David Goldsmith is the President and Co-Founder of Goldsmith Organization, a consulting firm solving big challenges for executive clients worldwide in commerce, non-profits /associations, and organizations including the military, government, and education. A few of his clients include Infosys, Ferrari, Wipro, ITW, Dole, Maersk, Techtronics, Lufthansa, Accenture, Harley Davidson, Johnson and Johnson, Etc. Over 30 years, he has founded or co-founded more than a dozen businesses ranging from manufacturing to advertising for which he has earned several awards and accolades.

Salah is the founder of Hypermode, a New York-based Bitcoin-only company dedicated to product innovation and storytelling. With a background in running tech projects on Wall Street for 20 years, including roles at Deloitte, JP Morgan, and Bank of America, Salah brings extensive experience in management consulting and direct banking. He is passionate about solving complex business challenges through innovative tech solutions, leveraging automation to enhance efficiency, and thriving in fast-paced environments. Salah's expertise spans program management, product development, and business transformation, complemented by a talent for relationship-building and driving actionable insights through insightful presentations. Committed to philanthropy, Salah leads Project Khud, empowering underprivileged students through self-organized learning environments. His specialties include technology, automation, large-scale architecture, machine learning, data visualization, mining, big data analytics, software development, and agile methodologies.

Ean Mikale, J.D., is a five-time author, international speaker, and Engineer, renowned for leading Infinite 8 Industries, Inc., an Industrial Technology Firm specializing in Quantum, AI, Web3, and MedTech. Notably, he elevated a prior tech startup from $15k to over $1M in annual revenue within 3 years. Heading Infinite 8 Institute, Ean focuses on Quantum telecommunications, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain. He's credited with creating the World's First Apprenticeships for Commercial Drone Pilots and Software Developers and pioneering A.I. solutions like Forever A.I., the World's First A.I. Physician. Ean's leadership forged partnerships with industry giants like IBM, Nvidia, Oracle, and AWS, driving accelerated growth. As Corporate Secretary at the Rocky Mountain District Exporters Council and IEEE's Working Group for Autonomous Vehicles member, Ean sets global standards, with Columbia University certifications in Cybersecurity reflecting his commitment to security.

Karl Lillrud is a global thought leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and business innovation. Renowned for his impactful presentations at TEDx, the World Economic Forum, and other major events, Karl bridges the gap between technology and practical business applications. Honored as a TOP10 AI Thought Leader by Thinkers360 and ranked among the world’s top speakers by Global Gurus, he collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups. A best-selling author, his book "AI, Your Second Brain" demystifies AI, offering actionable strategies for leveraging technology. Karl’s insights inspire transformative thinking, making him a sought-after expert in the AI field.

A professional with experience in turnaround, shutdown, and outage planning and execution improvement, construction and maintenance work process optimization, operational excellence, organizational development, and digital transformation with hands-on experience in operational risk, management systems, business continuity planning, program development, project management, project controls, capital and maintenance integration, lean construction and maintenance, the center of excellence and maturity model development, and business process improvement. Focus areas: Lean Construction and Maintenance Shutdown.