Keynote Program

2024 Community Summit North America
Keynote Program

Monday October 14, 2024 – 8:00-9:20 am

Community Summit North America is thrilled to welcome some incredible speakers, thinkers and difference makers to the keynote stage in 2024!  In a celebration of diversity, innovation, inclusion and the strength of community, this year your keynote is not delivered by one person telling their story, instead we have multiple folks sharing their tales of inspiration!

Check out the amazing line up below and be ready to experience what makes this community unlike any other!

Agenda

  • Day 1


Keynote Speakers
Featured Keynote Speaker
  • Vik Singh

    Corporate Vice President for Copilot Apps

    Vik Singh

    Corporate Vice President for Copilot Apps
    Vik Singh is the Corporate Vice President for Copilot Apps in Microsoft's Business & Industry Copilot organization. Copilot Apps transform the workplace with AI-driven solutions that boost efficiency and facilitate informed decision-making. The Copilot Apps suite features role-based copilots for Sales, Service, Marketing, and Finance, plus Project Sophia (which utilizes AI to establish new industry benchmarks for managing business data).
  • Bartosz Szpiech

    VP of Products

    Bartosz Szpiech

    VP of Products
    Bartosz Szpiech serves as the VP of Products at XPLUS, where he drives the vision and strategy for the company's innovative product portfolio. With a deep understanding of market needs and a keen eye for emerging trends, Bartosz leads the product development teams in creating solutions that deliver exceptional value to customers. His role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and continuous improvement.
  • Crystal Ahrens

    Director, Systems Architecture

    Crystal Ahrens

    Director, Systems Architecture
    Director, Systems Architecture at The Heico Companies
  • Nicky Gulhar

    Application Program Manager

    Nicky Gulhar

    Application Program Manager
    A technology professional with experience leading complex data migration and ERP implementation projects. I have a history of success managing and collaborating with engineering and business stakeholders to gather requirements, identify resources, and accurately estimate timelines. I have experience rolling out end-to-end automated systems for supply chain, accounting / finance, and human resources (HR) teams. I have hands on experience with data mapping, architecture, and development skills. As a technical manager my strengths include identifying and communicating strategies for risk mitigation, system integrity, and regulatory compliance.
  • Stacey Hansen

    Senior Program Manager

    Stacey Hansen

    Senior Program Manager
    Stacey Hansen is an experienced leader specializing in large scale program implementation and account management. She has a genuine passion to deliver successful programs, understand clients’ business needs and help them grow. Stacey takes a hands-on approach in all aspects of delivery to ensure the requirements and potential value an informed solution can bring are well understood and taken into consideration throughout the project lifecycle in support of a successful delivery. She thrives on, and gains great satisfaction from, fostering process improvements, making clients successful, and seeing team members grow and gain confidence. Stacey’s strong technical background and instinctive customer orientation, coupled with her extensive business knowledge, has allowed her to bring a unique lens to all her client engagements.
  • Kenny Mullican

    CIO

    Kenny Mullican

    CIO
    • Systems analysis and design, project management, enterprise information architecture planning and design, evaluation of technology value, identification and assessment of opportunities for technology-enabled business transformation and information systems management.
    • Responsible for achieving competitive advantage through the effective development and integration of technology into my organization.
    • Improve business processes and support critical business strategies by directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications systems.
    • Formulate business systems architecture plans, estimate costs, and ensure projects meet strategic needs.
    • Help the business avoid cyber-security threats through a comprehensive plan for training and implementation of controls and defensive systems.
  • Brion Reusche

    Technology Sales Senior Director-Business Applications

    Brion Reusche

    Technology Sales Senior Director-Business Applications
    Technology Sales Senior Director-Business Applications at Microsoft
  • Regina N. Johnson

    Senior Manager - Partner Engagement

    Regina N. Johnson

    Senior Manager - Partner Engagement
    Senior Manager - Partner Engagement, Microsoft
  • Nyasha Tunduwani

    Founder

    Nyasha Tunduwani

    Founder
  • Lucas Diaz

    Vice President - Member Board of Directors, TechFluent & Managing Partner

    Lucas Diaz

    Vice President - Member Board of Directors, TechFluent & Managing Partner
Community Summit Scholarship

The keynote kicks off by introducing a new initiative called the “Community Summit Scholarship” in partnership with TechFluent where you will be introduced to 17 scholarship winners joining us at Summit this year to start their “user” journey.

  • Yonatan Abate

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Yonatan Abate

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: MA in Human Resource and Organizational Development - Addis Ababa University Ethiopia
    • What is your desired role: Dynamics Consultant
    • What is your superpower: Patience, it allows me to approach problems with a calm mindset, even when faced with obstacles or long, complex tasks. Patience gives me the ability to listen carefully, think critically, and make thoughtful decisions.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Liane Angus

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Liane Angus

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: Bsc Kinesiology Exercise Science - The George Washington university
    • What is your desired role: Customer Success Acount Manager
    • What is your superpower: My ability to relate to people and quickly assess their need.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Latrice Arrington

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Latrice Arrington

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BA Mathematics - Chicago State University
    • What is your desired role: Power BI Developer Consultant Solutions Architect
    • What is your superpower: I've discovered that the combination of my problem-solving prowess and teaching excellence creates a powerful force for positive change and personal influence, truly making me feel like I possess superpowers in today's world.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Cristal Carter

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Cristal Carter

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
    • Education: BS Music Production - Full Sail University
    • MS Certs: AZ-900
    • What is your desired role: Power App Developer / Power Platform Developer
    • What is your superpower: I have great adaptability which strongly helps me in learning environments and fast paced work.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Ashantay Christie

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Ashantay Christie

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: Vacaville High School 2020
    • What is your desired role: Data Analyst or Power Platform Consultant
    • What is your superpower: My personal super power is my creativity and personality. I I love meeting, speaking, and uplifting others while learning form their lives and experiences we exchange with each other.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Rahel Endris

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Rahel Endris

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
    • Education: Associate in General Studies- Northern Virginia Community College
    • MS Certs: PL-900 PL-200 MB-910
    • What is your desired role: Functional consultant
    • What is your superpower: My super power is resilliance and Multitasking.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Qachauna Gipson

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Qachauna Gipson

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: Certificate in Data Analytics, Associate of Applied Business (Expected Graduation Fall 2025) - Stark State College
    • What is your desired role: Project Manager Business Process Manager
    • What is your superpower: Resilience. Being able to remain positive and adapt in everchanging situations while maintaining focus and using setbacks to learn and grow. The ability I have to solve problems and my willingness to reset and restart how ever many times is necessary would not be possible without this superpower. Resilience is the superpower that strengthens all my other powers and allows them to truly shine.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Keyiarri Harper

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Keyiarri Harper

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BA Education - Western Governors University (Student)
    • What is your desired role: Project Manager, Education Consultant or Education Specialist with Microsoft Education
    • What is your superpower: I have an innate ability to build meaningful relationships quickly, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration. Whether working with colleagues, clients, or students, I thrive on understanding people’s needs and fostering strong, authentic connections.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Abdul Quddos Hashimi

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Abdul Quddos Hashimi

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BA Art and Arabic literature
    • What is your desired role: Power BI Data Analyst
    • What is your superpower: Quick learner, great listener, sociable and congenial.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Phillip Hekmati

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Phillip Hekmati

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BSBA Business Administration, Accounting - Western Govenors University
    • What is your desired role: Finance Functional Consultant
    • What is your superpower: My superpower is flexibility.The arguably more important part is my emotional and mental flexibility. While it doesn't come with the cool party tricks like the physical flexibility, without the ability to use that flexibility emotionally and mentally, life would have steamrolled me a long time ago.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Lola Igbinovia

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Lola Igbinovia

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BS Accounting
    • What is your desired role: BI Analyst
    • What is your superpower: Adaptability, I am able to quickly adjust and deliver quality results.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Braedon Morris

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Braedon Morris

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: General Education Development Diploma
    • What is your desired role: Functional consultant for cybersecurity / AI engineering
    • What is your superpower: I believe that my superpower is connecting with people, and leadership. I never back down from a challenge, and I am willing to think about difficult problems critically, and help people achieve their desired goals
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Erika Romero Paguay

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Erika Romero Paguay

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
    • Education: BS Human Anatomy and Physiology - University of Minnesota
    • MS Certs: MB-910 PL-900
    • What is your desired role: AI Engineer
    • What is your superpower: Problem Solver, always looking for ways to achieve my goals and solve complex tasks.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Segenet Rahal

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Segenet Rahal

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BA degree in Foreign language Studies( English) - Addis Ababa University
    • What is your desired role: Data Analyst
    • What is your superpower: Remembering Faces
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Zanjbeel Rana

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Zanjbeel Rana

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BS Accounting Chartered Accountancy
    • What is your desired role: Consultant Project Management
    • What is your superpower: I am flexible, logical and always eager to learn.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Asresashign Tegene

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Asresashign Tegene

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Management - Admas University College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    • What is your desired role: Data Analyst
    • What is your superpower: My superpower is my resilience. I have a remarkable ability to bounce back from setbacks and remain focused on my goals, even in the face of challenges. This strength helps me stay motivated, overcome obstacles, and keep moving forward no matter how difficult the situation may be.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
  • Eman Younus

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner

    Eman Younus

    Community Summit Scholarship Winner
      • Education: BS Computer Science - Unversity of Minnesota (Student)
    • What is your desired role: Data Analyst / Consultant
    • What is your superpower: I would describe my personal superpower as adaptability. Whether it's diving into new topics, adjusting to different conversational styles.
    • Socials: LinkedIn
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