Senior Project Manager • ESG Strategy & People Operations • Change Management • Fulbright Alumni • Relentless Optimist

Data Science Leader

Senior Engineering Manager

Most people know what they should do, but their brain shuts down under pressure. In this talk, Assitan Kone breaks down the neuroscience behind certainty, explaining why high achievers freeze, overthink, or self-sabotage, and how to retrain the brain for clarity, visibility, and confident communication. You’ll leave with actionable tools to regulate your nervous system and strengthen your leadership in high-stakes environments.

Panel discussion on coding inclusion into your culture.

Senior Leaders discuss challenging assumptions and shaping the future of tech leadership.

EM Kata session in small groups focusing on working and forecasting with guidance from experienced senior leaders.

Led by Amy Raygada — Principal Data and AI Strategist at Thoughtworks. Explore strategies for crafting a data vision that drives business leadership.

Explore team dynamics in engineering and management with Rizwan Iqbal. Learn key communication strategies, tool selection, and the power of a shared purpose to unite teams.