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Dr. Thomas Walsh is a data scientist with Kronos Incorporated where he applies machine learning and Big Data techniques to workforce management problems.� He received his Ph.D. in computer science at Rutgers University, and previously held research positions at MIT and the University of Kansas.

Chris Forsberg is Sogeti’s Global Digital Channels Lead Architect, and his passion is apps and the Internet of Things. He has been involved in the implementation of more than 100 apps on iOS and Android, and most with integration to back-end systems. Among the clients can be mentioned IKEA, Scandinavian Airlines, Nestl�, IDG, Sandvik, SKF, SCA, Trelleborg, TetraPak, Pfizer, SNS Bank, Biltema, Taxi Stockholm, Axfood (Willys, Hemk�p, etc), Anticimex, Swedish Employment Service, etc.With a global network of mobile experts, among several in India, where he was part of setting up a mobile development center, he is devoted to create intellectual property. One examples include the Appitecture�, a start package for app projects, which include architectural and developer guidelines, sample code for many platforms, templates, checklists, etc. Another example is Appcademy� that is a certification program for app developers.Chris has received several technology leadership awards including Top 100 Developers (Sweden), and ten years awarded the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award by Microsoft. He was an official writer for Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) for many years, and has also co-authored a book on mobile development in 2001. He is continuously sharing his experience on his channel on YouTube.

Aaron Wallace is a Principal Product Manager for Customer Information Management at Pitney Bowes Software.� He is based in Pitney’s Austin Texas office and has been with Pitney Bowes for 10 years.� Aaron has 20 years of experience in the Enterprise Software space, with 10 years experience in Enterprise Information Management and Data Quality, along with an extensive background in designing and building enterprise software across a number of verticals.

Solomon Williams is the Master Data Management Practice Lead at Datasource Consulting. Solomon has over 25 years of experience in Enterprise Data Management, with core competencies in Enterprise Data Architecture, Master Data Management, Service-Oriented Architecture, Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Integration. Being a lifelong consultant, he has implemented Master Data Management and Data Governance initiatives in the United States, Europe and Asia, in multiple industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, Utilities, Manufacturing, Retail, Transportation and Airlines and Aerospace.�

As a principal analyst on the I&O team, Robert focuses on driving the market toward a refined approach to software-defined infrastructure development and delivery. He challenges thinking by applying DevOps and continuous delivery insights to infrastructure and cloud to… (Read Full Bio)assist enterprises seeking to thrive in the age of the customer.Previous Work ExperienceSpending more than 15 years in multiple roles at CA Technologies in business applications, product management, and product strategy, Robert demonstrated an ability to predict changing trends in the domains of cloud computing, DevOps, service assurance, cybersecurity, governance, and risk. He also advised organizations on their strategies to ensure they drove maximum business value from their investments in technology-enabled business governance.Robert has contributed to multiple framework and standards publications, including COBIT 4.0, 4.1, and COBIT 5; guidance for Basel II, Risk IT, Val IT; and multiple mappings of COBIT to various frameworks and standards, including several ISO standards for security, service management, and software asset management. He also served on the itSMF International Board, the board of the itSMF USA, and multiple local chapters. Additionally, he served as a member of the ITIL Update Project Board for ITIL 2011 and in various roles in the development of ITIL v3.Prior to his relocation to North America, he spent more than 15 years in the finance industry, successfully managing multiple initiatives in both the technology and retail banking sectors related to infrastructure rationalization, security, service management, and governance.

Syed Haniff manages the provision of global reference data for UBS and is responsible for the technical direction of 50+ employees and contractors located worldwide.� He has 25+ years designing and delivering robust and pragmatic solutions on a variety of platforms and technologies -- specializing in data design and delivery, with a long track record in this field ranging from flat file and relational technologies to distributed and NoSQL solutions.� He received his Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy from the University of Kent.

Ryan Skinner is a senior analyst at Forrester Research serving B2C marketing professionals.Ryan primarily contributes to Forrester's offerings for B2C Marketing Professionals. He analyzes how brands should develop content and experiences that customers will desire, and even seek out, ultimately building closer relationships with customers that drive preference, … (Read Full Bio)advocacy, and loyalty. His research topics include defining a content discovery strategy (with search and social); understanding content consumption and engagement patterns; managing processes and tools for the production and distribution of content and experiences (technologies, agencies, and media partners); and using tools and methodologies that help marketers measure the business impact of content and experiences they have created, and how to continually optimize them.Ryan is an expert on both content marketing and the analytical sides of content marketing and marketing automation. He regularly delivers speeches and seminars to large organizations on content marketing strategy, production, execution, and measurement.Previous Work ExperiencePrior to Forrester, Ryan worked at London-based Velocity Partners, a specialist and pioneer in content marketing and digital marketing strategy for the B2B market. Prior to that, he worked for 12 years in PR and communications for a number of large Scandinavian corporations, where he focused on digital outreach and engagement, as well as social media and community-building.An American, Ryan speaks Norwegian fluently, giving him working proficiency in Swedish and Danish. He also speaks French at a conversational level.Ryan studied at Duke University, where he graduated with a B.A. in English.

Mahmood Sher-Jan is CEO at RADAR business unit at ID Experts.