Visionary Keynote Speaker
Sol Rashidi: 4x C-Suite & Amazon Exec
World’s 1st Chief AI Officer, 10 Patents, Bestselling Author and Forbes Writer, “Top 100 AI Thought Leaders”, “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech”, Harvard Fellow
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As the world’s 1st Chief AI Officer for enterprise (2016), Sol has 10 patents and is the best-selling author of ‘Your AI Survival Guide’ (‘Top 50 AI’ books). A 3x TEDx speaker with 1M+ views, and voted FORBES “AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century,” and FORBES “Top 5 Leaders Taking AI to Everyone”, Sol is a former 4x C-Suite exec for Fortune 100 companies and a former Amazon tech exec. Sol is the inventor of The Human Amplification IndexTM (a new way to measure ROI for AI and Automation to determine how well companies are strengthening their business and workforce through AI) and Intellectual AtrophyTM education to ensure we outsource tasks and not critical thinking in the age of AI. Sol played a pivotal role in developing and launching IBM’s Watson in 2011 and now has over 200+ deployments under her belt. As both a practitioner and an executive, she has earned accolades like “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech,” “Top 100 AI Thought Leaders,” and “Top 100 Data & Analytics Leaders.” Sol sits in the intersection of top-tier leadership in AI, technology, and corporate strategy while bridging innovation with business impact. She serves as public educator and thought leader, shaping conversations about AI, business transformation, and preparation of the future workforce. Her mission is to ensure AI and Automation amplify the workforce and does not displace it.
EVOLVE26 Singapore Speakers
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Deepika GiriAssociate Vice President, IDC
Deepika manages and leads the research programs in big data and analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Web3.
Deepika is a seasoned data and AI professional and brings extensive knowledge about the impact of data engineering, big data cloud platforms, and data science across critical sectors. She has extensive experience in software delivery as well as sales leadership and management. She also has over 20 years of experience in IT services, including leadership roles, at Capgemini, Infosys, and Accenture, and has strong industry expertise in the telecommunications and retail industries. More so, Deepika has an entrepreneurial spirit and has previously founded her own online retail fashion business.
Deepika holds a master’s degree in communication systems engineering from the University of Kent in United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the University of Madras, India.
Deepika GiriAssociate Vice President, IDC
<p>Deepika manages and leads the research programs in big data and analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Web3.</p> <p>Deepika is a seasoned data and AI professional and brings extensive knowledge about the impact of data engineering, big data cloud platforms, and data science across critical sectors. She has extensive experience in software delivery as well as sales leadership and management. She also has over 20 years of experience in IT services, including leadership roles, at Capgemini, Infosys, and Accenture, and has strong industry expertise in the telecommunications and retail industries. More so, Deepika has an entrepreneurial spirit and has previously founded her own online retail fashion business.</p> <p>Deepika holds a master’s degree in communication systems engineering from the University of Kent in United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the University of Madras, India.</p>
Deepika GiriAssociate Vice President, IDC
Deepika manages and leads the research programs in big data and analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Web3.
Deepika is a seasoned data and AI professional and brings extensive knowledge about the impact of data engineering, big data cloud platforms, and data science across critical sectors. She has extensive experience in software delivery as well as sales leadership and management. She also has over 20 years of experience in IT services, including leadership roles, at Capgemini, Infosys, and Accenture, and has strong industry expertise in the telecommunications and retail industries. More so, Deepika has an entrepreneurial spirit and has previously founded her own online retail fashion business.
Deepika holds a master’s degree in communication systems engineering from the University of Kent in United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the University of Madras, India.
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Paul MullerEVOLVE26 Singapore Moderator
Paul is the host of The AI Forecast: Data and AI in the Cloud Era podcast. He is also the founder and director of Denting the Universe, a business consulting company that helps organizations put a positive dent in their performance, productivity, and predictability. Paul is passionate about enabling businesses and people to reveal their inner power by clarifying missions, marshaling resources, and communicating stories.Paul MullerEVOLVE26 Singapore Moderator
Paul is the host of The AI Forecast: Data and AI in the Cloud Era podcast. He is also the founder and director of Denting the Universe, a business consulting company that helps organizations put a positive dent in their performance, productivity, and predictability. Paul is passionate about enabling businesses and people to reveal their inner power by clarifying missions, marshaling resources, and communicating stories.
Paul MullerEVOLVE26 Singapore Moderator
Paul is the host of The AI Forecast: Data and AI in the Cloud Era podcast. He is also the founder and director of Denting the Universe, a business consulting company that helps organizations put a positive dent in their performance, productivity, and predictability. Paul is passionate about enabling businesses and people to reveal their inner power by clarifying missions, marshaling resources, and communicating stories.
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Noel YuhannaVP, Principal Analyst
Noel covers AI data fabrics, data management, modern data and AI platforms, data architecture, large-scale databases, data lakes and lakehouse architectures, translytical systems, data integration patterns, cloud and hybrid cloud ecosystems, and data platform security. His current focus is on emerging markets, next-generation data architectures, cloud and multicloud strategies, and AI-ready data for analytics and modern use cases.Noel YuhannaVP, Principal Analyst
Noel covers AI data fabrics, data management, modern data and AI platforms, data architecture, large-scale databases, data lakes and lakehouse architectures, translytical systems, data integration patterns, cloud and hybrid cloud ecosystems, and data platform security. His current focus is on emerging markets, next-generation data architectures, cloud and multicloud strategies, and AI-ready data for analytics and modern use cases.
Noel YuhannaVP, Principal Analyst
Noel covers AI data fabrics, data management, modern data and AI platforms, data architecture, large-scale databases, data lakes and lakehouse architectures, translytical systems, data integration patterns, cloud and hybrid cloud ecosystems, and data platform security. His current focus is on emerging markets, next-generation data architectures, cloud and multicloud strategies, and AI-ready data for analytics and modern use cases.
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Lily WongsoEVP of Enterprise IT Architecture, Bank Central Asia
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Tushar GargLead Data Engineer, IDFC First Bank
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Carol LimData Engagement Lead, BoS
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Cynthia LimChief Commercial Officer, PCS
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Monika ThulasiSystem Architect, Exxon
Completed my engineering in 2013 from Electronics and Communication, then started by career as in one of the service-based company for Microsoft as an on-call engineer supporting Lync online application, then moved on to a new role in 2014 where i started to support Platform for SAS (Statistical and Analytical Software), Anaconda and R. I got a strong background from these analytical tools and joined Exxon in 2020 as Anaconda Platform engineer, later moved into Big Data Platform team as Platform engineer supporting Cloudera Data science workbench, in 2023 i become system Architect for the Big Data Platform. I began my professional journey after completing my engineering in Electronics and Communication in 2013, starting as an On-call Engineer supporting Microsoft’s Lync Online platform. Early in my career, I transitioned into working with analytics platforms such as SAS, Anaconda, and R, which helped me build a strong foundation in data and platform engineering. During this time, I also completed my Master’s in Human Resource Management (HRM) through a twinning program. In 2020, I joined ExxonMobil as an Anaconda Platform Engineer and later moved into the Big Data Platform team, where I supported Cloudera Data Science Workbench. Today, as a System Architect for the Big Data Platform, I focus on enabling enterprise-scale data platforms with a focus on distributed data processing, cluster performance tuning, and seamless integration of data pipelines into enterprise data ecosystems, driving innovation in analytics and engineering.Monika ThulasiSystem Architect, Exxon
Completed my engineering in 2013 from Electronics and Communication, then started by career as in one of the service-based company for Microsoft as an on-call engineer supporting Lync online application, then moved on to a new role in 2014 where i started to support Platform for SAS (Statistical and Analytical Software), Anaconda and R. I got a strong background from these analytical tools and joined Exxon in 2020 as Anaconda Platform engineer, later moved into Big Data Platform team as Platform engineer supporting Cloudera Data science workbench, in 2023 i become system Architect for the Big Data Platform. I began my professional journey after completing my engineering in Electronics and Communication in 2013, starting as an On-call Engineer supporting Microsoft’s Lync Online platform. Early in my career, I transitioned into working with analytics platforms such as SAS, Anaconda, and R, which helped me build a strong foundation in data and platform engineering. During this time, I also completed my Master’s in Human Resource Management (HRM) through a twinning program. In 2020, I joined ExxonMobil as an Anaconda Platform Engineer and later moved into the Big Data Platform team, where I supported Cloudera Data Science Workbench. Today, as a System Architect for the Big Data Platform, I focus on enabling enterprise-scale data platforms with a focus on distributed data processing, cluster performance tuning, and seamless integration of data pipelines into enterprise data ecosystems, driving innovation in analytics and engineering.
Monika ThulasiSystem Architect, Exxon
Completed my engineering in 2013 from Electronics and Communication, then started by career as in one of the service-based company for Microsoft as an on-call engineer supporting Lync online application, then moved on to a new role in 2014 where i started to support Platform for SAS (Statistical and Analytical Software), Anaconda and R. I got a strong background from these analytical tools and joined Exxon in 2020 as Anaconda Platform engineer, later moved into Big Data Platform team as Platform engineer supporting Cloudera Data science workbench, in 2023 i become system Architect for the Big Data Platform. I began my professional journey after completing my engineering in Electronics and Communication in 2013, starting as an On-call Engineer supporting Microsoft’s Lync Online platform. Early in my career, I transitioned into working with analytics platforms such as SAS, Anaconda, and R, which helped me build a strong foundation in data and platform engineering. During this time, I also completed my Master’s in Human Resource Management (HRM) through a twinning program. In 2020, I joined ExxonMobil as an Anaconda Platform Engineer and later moved into the Big Data Platform team, where I supported Cloudera Data Science Workbench. Today, as a System Architect for the Big Data Platform, I focus on enabling enterprise-scale data platforms with a focus on distributed data processing, cluster performance tuning, and seamless integration of data pipelines into enterprise data ecosystems, driving innovation in analytics and engineering.
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Haseeb QureshiVP Head of Data Architecture & Platforms, Maybank
Haseeb Qureshi is a Transformation Leader at Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, where they have spent over five years driving strategic, enterprise-wide data initiatives. By blending Agile methodologies with deep data management acumen, focusing on revolutionizing data workflows to heighten operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to complex regulatory standards like BCBS 239. A champion of data excellence, they have successfully spearheaded the deployment of advanced client analytics and credit risk models. These initiatives have not only bolstered internal productivity but have also helped cement Maybank's position as a frontrunner in integrating Agile practices within the banking sector. Through their leadership, Haseeb Qureshi continues to push the boundaries of Enterprise Data Management and innovation.Haseeb QureshiVP Head of Data Architecture & Platforms, Maybank
Haseeb Qureshi is a Transformation Leader at Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, where they have spent over five years driving strategic, enterprise-wide data initiatives. By blending Agile methodologies with deep data management acumen, focusing on revolutionizing data workflows to heighten operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to complex regulatory standards like BCBS 239. A champion of data excellence, they have successfully spearheaded the deployment of advanced client analytics and credit risk models. These initiatives have not only bolstered internal productivity but have also helped cement Maybank's position as a frontrunner in integrating Agile practices within the banking sector. Through their leadership, Haseeb Qureshi continues to push the boundaries of Enterprise Data Management and innovation.
Haseeb QureshiVP Head of Data Architecture & Platforms, Maybank
Haseeb Qureshi is a Transformation Leader at Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, where they have spent over five years driving strategic, enterprise-wide data initiatives. By blending Agile methodologies with deep data management acumen, focusing on revolutionizing data workflows to heighten operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to complex regulatory standards like BCBS 239. A champion of data excellence, they have successfully spearheaded the deployment of advanced client analytics and credit risk models. These initiatives have not only bolstered internal productivity but have also helped cement Maybank's position as a frontrunner in integrating Agile practices within the banking sector. Through their leadership, Haseeb Qureshi continues to push the boundaries of Enterprise Data Management and innovation.
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Sushil OstwalChief Data Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange
Sushil Ostwal currently serves as the Chief Data Officer at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the oldest and largest stock exchange in the world. With over 21 years of experience spanning data strategy, data science, and artificial intelligence, they are a proven leader in building robust AI and data practices from the ground up. At the BSE, Sushil Ostwal leads a team of 40 professionals to design and manage a petabyte-scale data warehouse platform. Their visionary work drives the adoption of advanced analytics across the organization, encompassing data governance, data protection, and the development of innovative data products for the Indian and global financial ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic vendor partnerships, they are actively building out Generative AI infrastructure and AWS-backed use cases to unlock data-driven insights and deliver measurable business outcomes.Sushil OstwalChief Data Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange
Sushil Ostwal currently serves as the Chief Data Officer at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the oldest and largest stock exchange in the world. With over 21 years of experience spanning data strategy, data science, and artificial intelligence, they are a proven leader in building robust AI and data practices from the ground up. At the BSE, Sushil Ostwal leads a team of 40 professionals to design and manage a petabyte-scale data warehouse platform. Their visionary work drives the adoption of advanced analytics across the organization, encompassing data governance, data protection, and the development of innovative data products for the Indian and global financial ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic vendor partnerships, they are actively building out Generative AI infrastructure and AWS-backed use cases to unlock data-driven insights and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Sushil OstwalChief Data Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange
Sushil Ostwal currently serves as the Chief Data Officer at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the oldest and largest stock exchange in the world. With over 21 years of experience spanning data strategy, data science, and artificial intelligence, they are a proven leader in building robust AI and data practices from the ground up. At the BSE, Sushil Ostwal leads a team of 40 professionals to design and manage a petabyte-scale data warehouse platform. Their visionary work drives the adoption of advanced analytics across the organization, encompassing data governance, data protection, and the development of innovative data products for the Indian and global financial ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic vendor partnerships, they are actively building out Generative AI infrastructure and AWS-backed use cases to unlock data-driven insights and deliver measurable business outcomes.
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Amole KawaleVice President, IT, Axis Bank
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Billie SetiawanCDAO, Head of Data Analytics & AI, CIMB Indonesia
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Sanjay KumarSenior Vice President-Head Data Platform & CDO, Axis Bank
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Mohd Marzuq IkramVice President, Head of Analytics Engineering, Group Data & Analytics, RHB Bank Berhad
Mohd Marzuq Ikram Mohd Helmi is the Vice President and Head of Analytics Engineering within Group Data & Analytics at RHB Bank. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise data platforms, and analytics, he leads the development of the bank's analytics engineering capabilities, transforming raw data into trusted, reusable data products that power business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI initiatives across the organization. Throughout his career, Ikram has successfully delivered enterprise-scale solutions spanning modern data platforms, regulatory reporting, digital repositories, and real-time analytics. His expertise includes architecting and implementing scalable big data platforms, data pipelines, and streaming solutions that enable secure, governed, and high-performance data access across the enterprise. As part of RHB's digital transformation journey, Ikram is focused on building modern, cloud-ready data platforms and engineering best practices that accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, and create sustainable business value through data.Mohd Marzuq IkramVice President, Head of Analytics Engineering, Group Data & Analytics, RHB Bank Berhad
Mohd Marzuq Ikram Mohd Helmi is the Vice President and Head of Analytics Engineering within Group Data & Analytics at RHB Bank. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise data platforms, and analytics, he leads the development of the bank's analytics engineering capabilities, transforming raw data into trusted, reusable data products that power business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI initiatives across the organization. Throughout his career, Ikram has successfully delivered enterprise-scale solutions spanning modern data platforms, regulatory reporting, digital repositories, and real-time analytics. His expertise includes architecting and implementing scalable big data platforms, data pipelines, and streaming solutions that enable secure, governed, and high-performance data access across the enterprise. As part of RHB's digital transformation journey, Ikram is focused on building modern, cloud-ready data platforms and engineering best practices that accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, and create sustainable business value through data.
Mohd Marzuq IkramVice President, Head of Analytics Engineering, Group Data & Analytics, RHB Bank Berhad
Mohd Marzuq Ikram Mohd Helmi is the Vice President and Head of Analytics Engineering within Group Data & Analytics at RHB Bank. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise data platforms, and analytics, he leads the development of the bank's analytics engineering capabilities, transforming raw data into trusted, reusable data products that power business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI initiatives across the organization. Throughout his career, Ikram has successfully delivered enterprise-scale solutions spanning modern data platforms, regulatory reporting, digital repositories, and real-time analytics. His expertise includes architecting and implementing scalable big data platforms, data pipelines, and streaming solutions that enable secure, governed, and high-performance data access across the enterprise. As part of RHB's digital transformation journey, Ikram is focused on building modern, cloud-ready data platforms and engineering best practices that accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, and create sustainable business value through data.
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Achal AnanthVP & Head of Data - Analytics, BI, Data Science & Data Platform, PhonePe
Achal Ananth leads the Analytics and Data Platform teams at PhonePe. Joining in 2017, he has pioneered the growth of the Analytics function, overseeing the tracking of product and business performance and steering both tactical initiatives and strategic decisions within the organization. Achal's responsibilities also encompass the Data Platform, a pivotal component that drives business analytics, supports machine learning workloads, and serves as a robust infrastructure for operational and business data storage, amounting to multi-petabyte scale. With over 15 years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering, Achal has a proven track record in leveraging data to propel business expansion. He excels in designing data workflows that enhance accessibility and utilization across organizations. As one of PhonePe's early team members, Achal played a pivotal role in establishing the Analytics function, which has grown to a team of 100 members under his leadership. His career spans roles in esteemed consulting firms like MuSigma and Affine, as well as at prominent product companies including Flipkart prior to joining PhonePe.Achal AnanthVP & Head of Data - Analytics, BI, Data Science & Data Platform, PhonePe
Achal Ananth leads the Analytics and Data Platform teams at PhonePe. Joining in 2017, he has pioneered the growth of the Analytics function, overseeing the tracking of product and business performance and steering both tactical initiatives and strategic decisions within the organization. Achal's responsibilities also encompass the Data Platform, a pivotal component that drives business analytics, supports machine learning workloads, and serves as a robust infrastructure for operational and business data storage, amounting to multi-petabyte scale. With over 15 years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering, Achal has a proven track record in leveraging data to propel business expansion. He excels in designing data workflows that enhance accessibility and utilization across organizations. As one of PhonePe's early team members, Achal played a pivotal role in establishing the Analytics function, which has grown to a team of 100 members under his leadership. His career spans roles in esteemed consulting firms like MuSigma and Affine, as well as at prominent product companies including Flipkart prior to joining PhonePe.
Achal AnanthVP & Head of Data - Analytics, BI, Data Science & Data Platform, PhonePe
Achal Ananth leads the Analytics and Data Platform teams at PhonePe. Joining in 2017, he has pioneered the growth of the Analytics function, overseeing the tracking of product and business performance and steering both tactical initiatives and strategic decisions within the organization. Achal's responsibilities also encompass the Data Platform, a pivotal component that drives business analytics, supports machine learning workloads, and serves as a robust infrastructure for operational and business data storage, amounting to multi-petabyte scale. With over 15 years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering, Achal has a proven track record in leveraging data to propel business expansion. He excels in designing data workflows that enhance accessibility and utilization across organizations. As one of PhonePe's early team members, Achal played a pivotal role in establishing the Analytics function, which has grown to a team of 100 members under his leadership. His career spans roles in esteemed consulting firms like MuSigma and Affine, as well as at prominent product companies including Flipkart prior to joining PhonePe.
Cloudera Leadership Speakers
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Charles SansburyChief Executive Officer, Cloudera
Chief Executive Officer Charles Sansbury has more than 20 years experience in strategic, financial, and operational leadership roles across the software industry. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of enterprise IT management software provider ASG Technologies from 2015 until its 2021 sale to Rocket Software. Prior to that, Charles was COO and CFO of software holding company The Attachmate Group from 2006 until its acquisition by MicroFocus in 2014 as well as CFO of Vignette from 2001 until 2006. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University and a master of business administration degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.Charles SansburyChief Executive Officer, Cloudera
Chief Executive Officer Charles Sansbury has more than 20 years experience in strategic, financial, and operational leadership roles across the software industry. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of enterprise IT management software provider ASG Technologies from 2015 until its 2021 sale to Rocket Software. Prior to that, Charles was COO and CFO of software holding company The Attachmate Group from 2006 until its acquisition by MicroFocus in 2014 as well as CFO of Vignette from 2001 until 2006. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University and a master of business administration degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Charles SansburyChief Executive Officer, Cloudera
Chief Executive Officer Charles Sansbury has more than 20 years experience in strategic, financial, and operational leadership roles across the software industry. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of enterprise IT management software provider ASG Technologies from 2015 until its 2021 sale to Rocket Software. Prior to that, Charles was COO and CFO of software holding company The Attachmate Group from 2006 until its acquisition by MicroFocus in 2014 as well as CFO of Vignette from 2001 until 2006. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University and a master of business administration degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Abhas RickyChief Business Officer and GM, Applied AI
As Chief Business Officer and GM of Applied AI, Abhas leads Cloudera’s efforts to drive the adoption and scaling of AI solutions across the company’s most strategic customer accounts and partners. In addition, he oversees corporate strategy, where he is tasked with driving growth and innovation and making appropriate build/buy/partner decisions, including pricing and packaging, corporate development, strategic partnerships, and Cloudera’s innovation accelerator to launch new products. He has previously served as Chief Strategy Officer, Chief of Staff, and Vice President for Business Transformation at Cloudera. Prior to the Cloudera/Hortonworks merger, he helped scale Hortonworks’ go-to-market efforts as global head of customer innovation and value sales. A management consultant by training, he is passionate about driving action and change in the society and has led projects with multiple organizations including the World Economic Forum, Founders of the Future, and other nonprofits.Abhas RickyChief Business Officer and GM, Applied AI
As Chief Business Officer and GM of Applied AI, Abhas leads Cloudera’s efforts to drive the adoption and scaling of AI solutions across the company’s most strategic customer accounts and partners. In addition, he oversees corporate strategy, where he is tasked with driving growth and innovation and making appropriate build/buy/partner decisions, including pricing and packaging, corporate development, strategic partnerships, and Cloudera’s innovation accelerator to launch new products. He has previously served as Chief Strategy Officer, Chief of Staff, and Vice President for Business Transformation at Cloudera. Prior to the Cloudera/Hortonworks merger, he helped scale Hortonworks’ go-to-market efforts as global head of customer innovation and value sales. A management consultant by training, he is passionate about driving action and change in the society and has led projects with multiple organizations including the World Economic Forum, Founders of the Future, and other nonprofits.
Abhas RickyChief Business Officer and GM, Applied AI
As Chief Business Officer and GM of Applied AI, Abhas leads Cloudera’s efforts to drive the adoption and scaling of AI solutions across the company’s most strategic customer accounts and partners. In addition, he oversees corporate strategy, where he is tasked with driving growth and innovation and making appropriate build/buy/partner decisions, including pricing and packaging, corporate development, strategic partnerships, and Cloudera’s innovation accelerator to launch new products. He has previously served as Chief Strategy Officer, Chief of Staff, and Vice President for Business Transformation at Cloudera. Prior to the Cloudera/Hortonworks merger, he helped scale Hortonworks’ go-to-market efforts as global head of customer innovation and value sales. A management consultant by training, he is passionate about driving action and change in the society and has led projects with multiple organizations including the World Economic Forum, Founders of the Future, and other nonprofits.
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Leo BrunnickChief Product Officer, Cloudera
Chief Product Officer Leo Brunnick has more than 30 years of experience leading high-performing technology teams. He leads Cloudera’s overall product and technology direction with an emphasis on customer success. Prior to Cloudera, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Naviga, a software provider for content development in media, where he led a team of more than 600 product, marketing, engineering, and customer support professionals. Previously, Leo held several executive positions at Vignette–including Executive Vice President of Engineering, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer at Vignette–until its sale to OpenText in 2008. Leo served as an officer in the Marine Corps and received his bachelor’s degree in general engineering from Harvard University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.Leo BrunnickChief Product Officer, Cloudera
Chief Product Officer Leo Brunnick has more than 30 years of experience leading high-performing technology teams. He leads Cloudera’s overall product and technology direction with an emphasis on customer success. Prior to Cloudera, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Naviga, a software provider for content development in media, where he led a team of more than 600 product, marketing, engineering, and customer support professionals. Previously, Leo held several executive positions at Vignette–including Executive Vice President of Engineering, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer at Vignette–until its sale to OpenText in 2008. Leo served as an officer in the Marine Corps and received his bachelor’s degree in general engineering from Harvard University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.
Leo BrunnickChief Product Officer, Cloudera
Chief Product Officer Leo Brunnick has more than 30 years of experience leading high-performing technology teams. He leads Cloudera’s overall product and technology direction with an emphasis on customer success. Prior to Cloudera, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Naviga, a software provider for content development in media, where he led a team of more than 600 product, marketing, engineering, and customer support professionals. Previously, Leo held several executive positions at Vignette–including Executive Vice President of Engineering, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer at Vignette–until its sale to OpenText in 2008. Leo served as an officer in the Marine Corps and received his bachelor’s degree in general engineering from Harvard University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.
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Sergio GagoChief Technology Officer, Cloudera
Sergio Gago is the Chief Technology Officer at Cloudera, where he leads the company’s technology vision and innovation strategy, aligning cutting-edge data and AI capabilities with enterprise needs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With over two decades of experience as a CTO, entrepreneur, and executive across startups, scaleups, and global enterprises, Sergio builds and scales high-impact technical teams that deliver real-world disruption.Previously, he was the Managing Director of AI and Quantum Computing at Moody’s, and before that, led their Media Solutions unit, pioneering the use of machine learning for real-time decision-making from unstructured news data. Sergio's career spans leadership roles at Rakuten, Zinio, Tangelo, Naviga, and Ares Development driving digital transformation initiatives.
Sergio holds graduate degrees in Telecommunications Engineering, an MBA, and a postgraduate degree in Quantum Computing. Recognized by CDO Magazine as one of the "40 under 40" in data, he is the author of "The CTO Toolbox" and the Director of the Big Data and AI Master's Program at BTS/University of Barcelona, as well as an active angel investor backing frontier tech startups.
When not decoding the future of computing, he’s probably decoding Hendrix solos on his guitar.
Sergio GagoChief Technology Officer, Cloudera
Sergio Gago is the Chief Technology Officer at Cloudera, where he leads the company’s technology vision and innovation strategy, aligning cutting-edge data and AI capabilities with enterprise needs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With over two decades of experience as a CTO, entrepreneur, and executive across startups, scaleups, and global enterprises, Sergio builds and scales high-impact technical teams that deliver real-world disruption.<p>Previously, he was the Managing Director of AI and Quantum Computing at Moody’s, and before that, led their Media Solutions unit, pioneering the use of machine learning for real-time decision-making from unstructured news data. Sergio's career spans leadership roles at Rakuten, Zinio, Tangelo, Naviga, and Ares Development driving digital transformation initiatives.<p>Sergio holds graduate degrees in Telecommunications Engineering, an MBA, and a postgraduate degree in Quantum Computing. Recognized by CDO Magazine as one of the "40 under 40" in data, he is the author of "The CTO Toolbox" and the Director of the Big Data and AI Master's Program at BTS/University of Barcelona, as well as an active angel investor backing frontier tech startups.<p>When not decoding the future of computing, he’s probably decoding Hendrix solos on his guitar.
Sergio GagoChief Technology Officer, Cloudera
Sergio Gago is the Chief Technology Officer at Cloudera, where he leads the company’s technology vision and innovation strategy, aligning cutting-edge data and AI capabilities with enterprise needs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With over two decades of experience as a CTO, entrepreneur, and executive across startups, scaleups, and global enterprises, Sergio builds and scales high-impact technical teams that deliver real-world disruption.
Previously, he was the Managing Director of AI and Quantum Computing at Moody’s, and before that, led their Media Solutions unit, pioneering the use of machine learning for real-time decision-making from unstructured news data. Sergio's career spans leadership roles at Rakuten, Zinio, Tangelo, Naviga, and Ares Development driving digital transformation initiatives.
Sergio holds graduate degrees in Telecommunications Engineering, an MBA, and a postgraduate degree in Quantum Computing. Recognized by CDO Magazine as one of the "40 under 40" in data, he is the author of "The CTO Toolbox" and the Director of the Big Data and AI Master's Program at BTS/University of Barcelona, as well as an active angel investor backing frontier tech startups.
When not decoding the future of computing, he’s probably decoding Hendrix solos on his guitar.
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Brian RossoChief Revenue Officer, Cloudera
As chief revenue officer, Brian leads the company’s global go‑to‑market organization, which includes direct sales, channel partners, and strategic alliances. He brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology sales leadership experience, having led teams across multiple industries. Brian focuses on building high‑performing, customer‑centric sales organizations, scaling predictable revenue engines, and developing a partner ecosystem that accelerates growth. Since joining Cloudera in 2014, Brian has held multiple leadership roles across the organization. Prior to Cloudera, he held senior sales and leadership positions at several leading technology companies, where he worked with large enterprises on complex digital transformation initiatives and multi-year strategic deals. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Towson University.Brian RossoChief Revenue Officer, Cloudera
As chief revenue officer, Brian leads the company’s global go‑to‑market organization, which includes direct sales, channel partners, and strategic alliances. He brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology sales leadership experience, having led teams across multiple industries. Brian focuses on building high‑performing, customer‑centric sales organizations, scaling predictable revenue engines, and developing a partner ecosystem that accelerates growth. Since joining Cloudera in 2014, Brian has held multiple leadership roles across the organization. Prior to Cloudera, he held senior sales and leadership positions at several leading technology companies, where he worked with large enterprises on complex digital transformation initiatives and multi-year strategic deals. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Towson University.
Brian RossoChief Revenue Officer, Cloudera
As chief revenue officer, Brian leads the company’s global go‑to‑market organization, which includes direct sales, channel partners, and strategic alliances. He brings nearly three decades of enterprise technology sales leadership experience, having led teams across multiple industries. Brian focuses on building high‑performing, customer‑centric sales organizations, scaling predictable revenue engines, and developing a partner ecosystem that accelerates growth. Since joining Cloudera in 2014, Brian has held multiple leadership roles across the organization. Prior to Cloudera, he held senior sales and leadership positions at several leading technology companies, where he worked with large enterprises on complex digital transformation initiatives and multi-year strategic deals. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Towson University.
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