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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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As chief revenue officer, Frank leads global sales, solution engineering, demand generation, and partners and is responsible for go-to-market strategy. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has led world-class sales teams with a focus on customer transformation to meet the challenges of the digital age. Prior to Cloudera, Frank was chief sales officer at Guidewire, responsible for the organization’s global sales, sales operations, customer relationship management, and partner alliances. During his leadership, Guidewire had record bookings and accelerated the shift from an on-premises solution to their first releases in the cloud. Previously, Frank was group vice president, North America, at Oracle, where he played a crucial role in the company’s transformation to the cloud. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Louisiana State University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Miami.
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As chief strategy officer, Abhas leads the overall corporate strategy for Cloudera and is responsible for creating the company vision, building the business and customer target operating model, communicating that with key stakeholders via clearly defined OKRs, and executing key transformational initiatives to realize that plan. He’s also tasked with driving growth and innovation and making appropriate build/buy partner decisions, including pricing and packaging, corporate development, and Cloudera’s innovation accelerator to launch new products. Previously, he served as chief of staff and vice president for business transformation at the company. Prior to the Cloudera/Hortonworks merger, he helped scale Hortonworks’ go-to-market efforts as global head of customer innovation and value management. 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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Jeanne (Juno) Schaser is Director of Product Management within the Modern Data Architectures group at Cloudera. In this role, she spearheads a diverse portfolio of AI-powered data access applications that transform data management. These applications empower users across domains to search, explore and reuse data, all while maintaining unified security across the entire data estate. With over a decade of experience in multiple technology domains—including business intelligence, data visualization, and applied machine learning research—Juno has helped top companies in multiple industries advance their digital transformations and greet the AI frontier. Her expertise and visionary leadership continue to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s data-driven organizations.
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With 25 years of hands-on experience in Data and AI, I have held leadership positions at leading consulting companies, designing and driving transformative AI roadmaps across various industries and sectors. My expertise lies in harnessing the power of AI to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and achieve strategic growth. I have successfully built and led diverse, multi-national teams through complex AI initiatives, enabling organizations to become AI-driven enterprises. With strong competencies in creating teams and practices and navigating the complexities of change management, I lead teams in delivering cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions that propel business success and innovation in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. In addition to my professional pursuits, I have a keen interest in traveling, reading, and continuous learning. I am a proud member of the 5 am Club and have completed professional education programs at MIT and Stanford University. These experiences fuel my passion for personal and professional growth, ensuring I stay at the forefront of technological advancements and leadership excellence.”
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Tommi Tulisalo is a seasoned AI solutions advocate with over 28 years of experience leading international teams in various capacities. He serves as Head of IBM's Data & AI Software Sales Team in EMEA. His focus areas include expanding data-centric marketing, enhancing customer engagement, and AI applications across industries. Holding dual business and IT degrees from Seinäjoki Polytechnic and Henley Business School, Tommi combines technical expertise with strategic vision to drive success in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence.
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Jai is the Global Head and Director of Value Advisory at Cloudera, where he leads the Business Value Consulting team in optimizing investment strategies for enterprises' analytics and AI initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in financial strategy and business value engineering, Jai is a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most prominent organizations, helping them achieve substantial economic returns from their data-driven and AI-led transformations. Prior to Cloudera, Jai was a key leader in PwC’s CFO Advisory practice in Europe, where he orchestrated large-scale finance and risk transformations for major financial institutions. His expertise encompasses the intersection of finance, economics, and technology, with a particular focus on enterprise AI adoption, GenAI use case evaluation, and Cloud FinOps. Jai's strategic acumen ensures that organizations make informed, value-maximizing decisions, driving significant financial outcomes from their analytics and AI investments.
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Priyank leads Cloudera product teams responsible for Machine Learning, Data Engineering and Data Warehousing. He joined Cloudera through the acquisition of Arcadia Data, a visual analytics software company, where he was co-founder and Chief Product Officer. In prior roles, he was part of the founding engineering team of Aster Data, where he worked on design of core components of Aster Data. Priyank holds a Master's degree in computer science from Stanford University.
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Jake is the Technical Evangelism Director at Cloudera, where he leads the charge in advancing AI thought leadership on a global scale. Recognized as a thought leader in the AI space, Jake showcases Cloudera’s cutting-edge capabilities in artificial intelligence, speaking at leading conferences and engaging with customers across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. His journey at Cloudera began in product marketing, where he played a pivotal role in promoting the company’s machine learning lifecycle products. Jake’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning Cloudera as a key player in the AI landscape, driving the adoption of AI-driven solutions that transform business processes. Before joining Cloudera, Jake honed his expertise at ExxonMobil, where he progressed from a data scientist to an architect, designing and developing innovative solutions for the downstream, manufacturing, and research groups. His experience at FarmersEdge as a Senior Data Scientist and Data Science Manager further broadened his perspective, particularly in the startup and geo-spatial domains, earning him several patents for his groundbreaking work. Jake holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University and remains deeply connected to his alma mater. His commitment to innovation and excellence continues to propel his career, making him a respected voice in the world of AI and machine learning.
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Bill is Senior Director of Data Warehouse Product Management at Cloudera. He is responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product strategy and roadmap. Bill has extensive experience in database, data integration, data management and analytics. Most recently, Bill was responsible for leading product strategies and GTM activities for SAP's flagship data products - SAP HANA Data Platform and SAP HANA Cloud. Prior to that he led product management for Sybase Replication Server. In both roles, Bill was instrumental in helping with the respective products' widespread market adoption. Bill holds an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from University of Rhode Island.
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Canan Bahar, born on Jun 9, 1985, is an engineer with over 15 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey. She started working at HSBC Bank as an Application Specialist. After 2 years, she started a new role at Isbank as Database Administrator. For 7 years, she worked on OLTP Database Systems. In 2018, she started working for the Analytic Systems Team at Isbank. Since then, she has been working on Bigdata, Data Warehouse Systems and NoSQL Databases. She is married with one child. In her free time, Canan enjoys traveling, cooking, and walking.
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Naveed is an outcome driven technology leader with experience in Enterprise Data and Analytics, cloud ERP strategy, business applications, enterprise architecture, product and program management. He is a pragmatic and hands-on executive with unique ability to conceptualize a vision, strategize, deliver, deploy and operationalize. Naveed has had a series of leadership roles in Emirates, culminating in his current role as Vice President of Enterprise Data and Analytics. Before Emirates, Naveed had a long history of success working for Oracle, VMware, Google, Intuit and State of California.
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Mohamed Ansari is the Technology Director at Magnoos Information Systems, where he leads the company’s innovation strategy and oversees research and development projects that integrate advanced technologies to address complex business challenges. With 16 years of experience, including 11 years at MAGNOOS, Mohamed is responsible for defining technology roadmaps, driving digital transformation, and executing key initiatives that promote growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Mohamed has delivered impactful large-scale projects across Data Management, Data Governance, Data Security, PCI/PII/PHI compliance, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He also manages vendor relationships, introduce new technologies and solutions to address customer requirements and upskill internal teams to deliver strategic initiatives. His leadership in digital transformation and his commitment to innovation have positioned MAGNOOS as a leader in the industry.
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With approximately 25 years of experience in the technology sector, including 15 years dedicated to the development of Smart Cities, Mohamed Ahmed has been at the forefront of creating future-proof urban environments. Involved in every stage, from formulating a visionary concept to budgeting, planning, and implementing strategies, Mohamed Ahmed has navigated the complexities of building a robust ICT infrastructure in an evolving field. Mohamed Ahmed has focused on user-centric approaches, ensuring the delivery of innovative services tailored to the needs of urban citizens.
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Ihsan Yigitbasi is an accomplished Data Platform Manager and Big Data Architect with over 10 years of experience. He currently serves as the Cloud Big Data Technologies Manager at Garanti BBVA Technology, where he leads innovative data platforms and big data projects. Ihsan specializes in managing and executing strategies related to big data technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving technological advancements. He has successfully led critical big data initiatives in some of Turkey's leading financial institutions, making significant contributions to the field.
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Mohsin Khan is a seasoned Lead Architect of Technology solutions with over 20+ years of diverse experience, currently working as Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect at Red Hat. Throughout his career, Mohsin have held several Lead Architect positions within Middle East, including Alibaba Cloud, VMware, Nutanix. Known for his strategic vision and ability to drive innovation, Mohsin has been instrumental in leading complex projects that align technology with business goals. With a focus on emerging technologies, Mohsin Khan has successfully led AI and machine learning initiatives, driving innovation and aligning AI strategies with business objectives. Mohsin is committed to shaping AI strategy at the executive level, dedicated to advancing AI-driven automation and hybrid cloud solutions, with a strong emphasis on responsible AI. By integrating predictive and generative AI technologies with Hybrid Cloud Architectures, Mohsin ensures strategic differentiation for clients, providing expertise in delivering AI as a Service which empowers organizations to harness cutting-edge AI capabilities tailored to their unique needs.
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