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Himanshu Gupta
Senior Software Engineer, Google
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Himanshu Gupta is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience advancing innovation in embedded systems, secure computing, and custom silicon development. At Google, he leads software development for the Pixel SoC’s cryptographic infrastructure, including a modular True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and a Rust-based memory-safe crypto driver for high-performance, secure operations. Before joining Google, Himanshu contributed to Microsoft’s Azure RTOS ecosystem, designing and implementing Device Management, secure boot, and Over-the-Air (OTA) update features to enhance IoT connectivity and reliability. Earlier in his career, he worked at Amazon Web Services and Oracle, optimizing large-scale systems and cloud-based storage infrastructure. A graduate of the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, Himanshu combines deep technical expertise with a passion for mentoring early-career engineers and evaluating innovative, real-world applications of AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven systems.
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Taylor Kendal
President, Learning Economy Foundation
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Taylor is an educator, writer, designer, and the President of Learning Economy Foundation. His work with the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Library of Congress, and a range of U.S. colleges and universities has led to a complex love affair at the intersection of public education and (de)centralized, future-focused networks. He holds an MA in Learning Design & Technology from CU Denver and has 20+ years of experience in project/event management, digital/social strategy, U/LX design, culture-crafting, improvising, and systems-level hacking of post-secondary education. Taylor is currently focused on the emergence of web3.0 and distributed systems, complexity science, data dignity, bridging cultures of entrepreneurship and education, infusing agility and intellectual honesty into bureaucracy, learning from/traveling to distant lands (virtually and physically), exploring next-gen education infrastructures + blockchains, and occasionally writing to help make sense of it all. |
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Shankar Raj
Principal Systems Analyst, Fidelity Investments
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A Global IT Leader and Digital Transformation Enthusiast with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise modernization, digital transformations, AI-driven innovation, and large-scale systems integration across global markets. I currently serve as a Principal Systems Analyst at Fidelity Investments and am a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow candidate with IETE. My expertise spans across Salesforce, SAP, and AWS platforms, where I have advanced human-centered and resilient information systems improving agent and customer experiences . A dedicated mentor and thought leader, I actively also actively contribute to the professional and academic communities through leadership, judging, and mentorship roles that promote ethical innovation and digital excellence. |