PANEL 1: ENTERPRISE PERSPECTIVE

Ashraf Syed, CTO, All My Sons
Ashraf Syed serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), driving the technology vision and strategy for All My Sons. With over 20 years of expertise in both the tech and moving industry, Ashraf has a proven track record of spearheading innovation at All My Sons, a company where ongoing innovation and technological advancements are essential to maintaining a customer-first approach. Throughout his career, Ashraf has held roles as a developer, tech lead, and leader at major organizations such as Verizon and Lehman Brothers. His passion lies in fostering continuous innovation and guiding leadership. Outside of his professional life, Ashraf enjoys spending quality time with his wife and four daughters. A sports enthusiast, he follows cricket, basketball, and football, and enjoys outdoor activities and travel.

Sangame Krishnamani, Software Engineering Director, Capital One
Sangame Krishnamani is a technology leader, inventor, and mentor with 18+ years of experience in cloud, AI, and enterprise platforms. As Director of Software Engineering at Capital One, she has architected patented cloud-native platforms. Beyond her corporate role, she volunteers as Vice Chair of Technology at DFW*ATW, Advisor for the MIT GenAI Global Community, and co-founder of AIforAll Global by driving AI literacy and inclusion worldwide.

Sweeni Ponoth, SVP, Blue Yonder
Sweeni is the SVP of Engineering at Blue Yonder, the #1 AI company for Supply Chain. With more than 25 years in Supply Chain, he has been an early adopter of Machine Learning during its evolution from Operations Research to Data Science to Ai and now GenAI. His experience ranges from (1) advising customers on Data Science and Analytics, (2) leading organizational pivots from traditional services business to digital supply chain platform-based business, and (3) building global organizations that deliver supply chain solutions leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies including Internet-of-Things.
At Blue Yonder, Sweeni is at the forefront of adopting GenAI not just to improve productivity & automation but also leveraging it to change the engagement model with users by providing actionable insights at your finger tips.

Moderator: Dillon Larberg, Strategy Director, PMG
Dillon Larberg leads innovation enablement at PMG, helping organizations harness data, automation, and AI to transform how they operate and grow. Partnering with engineers, analysts, and strategists, he focuses on turning emerging technologies into practical, scalable solutions that enhance decision-making, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable business impact.
Recognized for bridging human insight with machine intelligence, Dillon has led initiatives spanning predictive analytics, data automation, and AI-driven marketing strategy. Named among AAF Dallas’ 32 Under 32 and recipient of PMG’s Outstanding Impact Award, he’s deeply committed to mentorship and developing the next generation of tech-enabled marketing leaders.

PANEL 2: TECHNOLOGY PERSPECTIVE

David Evans, Managing Partner, Sentiero Ventures
David Evans is the Managing Partner at Sentiero Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in AI-enabled software companies. With $20 million invested across two funds and 18 companies already in its portfolio, Sentiero remains actively engaged in sourcing new, high-potential ventures.
David’s entrepreneurial journey began early - he started coding at 14 and launched his first venture at 19. Since then, he has built and exited several companies, including selling a national digital signage network to CBS, and an Inc. 500 eCommerce firm to a strategic buyer.
David is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at UTD, and a key member of the Mentor Committee of the United Way Social Innovation Accelerator. He contributes to the start-up ecosystem as a member of the Steering Committee of Venture Dallas, and serves on the Research and Innovation Council for UTD and the Deep Technology Innovation Council at the UNT.

Ethan Ding, CEO & Founder, TextQL
Ethan Ding is the Co-Founder and CEO of TextQL, an AI-powered analytics agent transforming how teams interact with data. TextQL enables users to query their company’s dashboards, databases, and documentation through natural language; bridging the gap between business questions and technical data access. Before founding TextQL, Ethan worked across product, analytics, and venture investing at Bessemer Venture Partners, Tackle.io, and Contrary.

Ozan Talu, Head of Solutions Architects, AWS
Ozan Talu leads US-Commercial Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services (AWS), guiding organizations in leveraging cloud technologies for growth and innovation. An AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and Generative AI Ambassador, Ozan brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience to his role. He frequently speaks on modern architectures, data strategies, and AWS latest innovations. As an Amazon Culture of Innovation speaker, Ozan shares insights into Amazon customer-obsessed approach to building scalable solutions. Prior to AWS, he held executive roles at Qlik, Armor Cloud Security, and Dell, driving product strategy and cloud initiatives. Ozan holds an MBA from Texas A&M University and is committed to fostering continuous learning in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Moderator: Laurie Miller, Head of Analytics and Measurement, PMG
Laurie Miller is Head of Analytics and Measurement at PMG, where she leads a practice of data engineers, analysts, and marketing scientists to advance client marketing measurement and analytics capabilities. She brings expertise from prior roles at Sephora, Gap Inc., and in management consulting, blending brand and agency experience to solve complex data challenges. Laurie holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a BS from Northwestern University.