Bey Wang

Senior Manager of Digital Serve & Support at Rogers Communications

l've led the development and delivery of customized digital services, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. As an empathetic leader, I'm passionate about building a community that leverages Al for wellness. I'm excited to connect with fellow students and industry professionals to collaborate on innovative solutions at this hackathon.

Satish Rao

Vice President, Enterprise Data & Technology, Northbridge Financial Corporation

A passionate and optimistic leader with a diverse experience leading multiple technology implementations across the Insurance industry. Currently leading a team of rock stars in data engineering, database engineering and solving problems by developing cutting edge solutions at Northbridge Financial Corporation. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering along with a Diploma in Advanced Computing, I have focused on building a career in Information Technology and strive to achieve excellence in everything I get an opportunity to do or be a part of. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family & friends, traveling, and sports. I also spend time volunteering for community events.

Mehali Modi

Software Engineer

I am a mobile developer by profession with a passion for creating seamless digital experiences. I enjoy working with AI and love learning how to integrate it into mobile apps in my free time. Outside of tech, I like to go on food sprees and explore artistic structures like hidden graffiti walls. Mediterranean cuisine is my favorite, and nothing beats a good mezze platter.

Rawan Abulibdeh

PhD Candidate

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. My research focuses on machine learning, natural language processing, and health informatics. I previously completed my Master’s in computer science from the University of Guelph, where I worked on AI and security, and was an intern at the Ontario HIV Treatment Network for a machine learning project handling drug data. My research focuses on machine learning to phenotype patients social determinants of health from electronic health records.

Sagarika Banerjee

AI Governance Lead at Dayforce

Sagarika Banerjee is a seasoned technology leader specializing in AI governance, data analytics, and quality assurance. She currently serves as the AI Governance Lead at Dayforce, where she oversees responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance, fairness, and ethical implementation of AI-driven solutions. Her extensive experience across industries, from finance and insurance to enterprise HCM software, has made her a leader in AI governance, data quality, and business intelligence. She is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is passionate about integrating ethical AI practices into enterprise solutions.

Mario Grech

Entrepreneur

Mario Grech is a high-technology business executive, entrepreneur, and investor with international leadership experience in large Silicon Valley tech companies, including CRAY Research, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, as well as co-founding/co-funding four successful privately-held startup ventures. He also serves as an adviser to U.S. government departments and agencies on export and repatriation control policy for advanced supercomputing technologies. Currently, Mario is giving back to his alma mater and to Canada by helping the University of Toronto position itself as an innovation hub in Canada and around the world. He holds a Master of Business in leadership from Rice University, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Shahryaz Bari

IT Leader & Solutions Architect at Cumulus Data Consulting Inc

With over 20 years of experience in IT leadership and solutions architecture, I specialize in turning intricate challenges into innovative, seamless solutions. My expertise spans designing cutting-edge cloud infrastructures, driving big data advancements, and crafting intelligent content management systems. From strategic planning and cloud migrations to disaster recovery and enterprise architecture, I’m dedicated to translating visions into impactful realities. Whether it’s optimizing performance, enhancing security, or leading digital transformations, I bring a blend of innovation, precision, and results to every initiative. Together, we can create a future powered by smart technology and forward-thinking strategies.

Mahri Kadyrova

PhD Researcher at the University of Toronto's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

My research focuses on using computer vision to develop a tongue assessment tool that enables remote detection and assessment of neurodegenerative diseases. When I'm not working on machine learning models, you'll find me reading fiction books or exploring art galleries.

Yasmine Samir Abdelrahman

Product Designer at Payworks

Yasmine is a Product Designer passionate about creating digital experiences that empower individuals to share their authentic stories and connect with others. She is currently a Product Designer at Payworks, where she focuses on designing time and scheduling solutions for employees in the workforce. Previously, she contributed to design initiatives at Interac, RBC, and several startups, enhancing user experiences through research-driven and system-focused design.

Jesse Ward-Bond

PhD Student in MIE @ University of Toronto

I am a 2nd year PhD student studying AI/Optimization for Urbanism. In particular, I investigate how we can minimize the environmental burdens of housing development while also meeting out housing goals: Clearly housing needs to be built, but urban infrastructure is responsible for a large portion of annual GHG emissions. Our planning decisions --- mainly where and how we choose to build housing --- have profound and long-lasting impacts on urban sustainability. I try to unpack and optimize these impacts using geospatial ML and operations research tools. Outside of school I write/host trivia events, and work on my pollinator garden.

Rui Qi

PhD Student

Rui Qi completed her bachelor's degree in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences program at McMaster University in 2023, where she earned B.Eng BME with a specialization in Mechatronics. She is currently pursuing PhD studies in the Department of ECE at the University of Toronto, focusing on machine learning applications in analyzing electrocardiogram.

Steve Coyne

Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

Hi! I am an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in philosophy and computer science at the University of Toronto. I teach courses in applied ethics, philosophy of law, and ethics of technology. I am also a co-lead of and the main ethicist involved with the Embedded Ethics Education Initiative (E3I), which puts ethics modules co-developed and co-taught by philosophers and computer scientists into computer science classes. I have a PhD in philosophy from the University of Toronto and a BSc in applied mathematics from the University of Calgary.

Eman Ahmed

PhD Student

I am a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in biomedical applications of machine learning and data analysis. My research focuses on leveraging AI and statistical methods to extract insights from medical data, optimize clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes. I have experience working with large datasets, predictive modeling, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and healthcare.

Matthew Tamura

Technical Lead / MATRA AI

Matthew Tamura is a 4th Year Engineering Science Student with a philosophy minor at the University of Toronto. He plays an active role in responsible AI research across disciplines, being part of the AI Fact Labels research group at the American Psychiatric Association, a research assistant at the Human Centered Data Science Lab, 2024-2025 Co-President of the University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team (UTMIST), and technical lead at the AI Consulting/Auditing startup MATRA AI. His interests are AI Governance, AI Ethics and Human Computer Interaction.

Mahri Kadyrova

PhD Researcher at the University of Toronto's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

My research focuses on using computer vision to develop a tongue assessment tool that enables remote detection and assessment of neurodegenerative diseases. When I'm not working on machine learning models, you'll find me reading fiction books or exploring art galleries.

Hao Chen

Specialist Customer Success Manager for Supply Chain Management, SAP

Hao is a Customer Success Manager helping large enterprises optimize efficiency and operationalize excellence in their supply chains. He is a proud graduate of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and is a sitting member of the Alumni Board. Outside of work Hao enjoys long walks, good food, and spending quality time with those he's closest with.

Isiah Ngou

Robotic Scene Understanding Researcher at UToronto, Incoming at Meta

Isaiah is a masters student at UofT, his work focuses on edge AI deployment and low-latency perception systems.

Steve Coyne

Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

Hi! I am an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in philosophy and computer science at the University of Toronto. I teach courses in applied ethics, philosophy of law, and ethics of technology. I am also a co-lead of and the main ethicist involved with the Embedded Ethics Education Initiative (E3I), which puts ethics modules co-developed and co-taught by philosophers and computer scientists into computer science classes. I have a PhD in philosophy from the University of Toronto and a BSc in applied mathematics from the University of Calgary.

Linda Wang

Computer Science Canada Board Member + CS-Can Student & Postdoc Advisory Committee Chair

Linda is an engineer bringing experience from both academia research and industry. She is a scholar offered $180,000+ cumulatively in scholarships and holds a pending patent. https://lindawang.dev/

Jesse Ward-Bond

PhD Student in MIE @ University of Toronto

I am a 2nd year PhD student studying AI/Optimization for Urbanism. In particular, I investigate how we can minimize the environmental burdens of housing development while also meeting out housing goals: Clearly housing needs to be built, but urban infrastructure is responsible for a large portion of annual GHG emissions. Our planning decisions --- mainly where and how we choose to build housing --- have profound and long-lasting impacts on urban sustainability. I try to unpack and optimize these impacts using geospatial ML and operations research tools. Outside of school I write/host trivia events, and work on my pollinator garden.

Kevin Hoang

AI Solutions Engineer, Zoom

As an AI Solutions Engineer at Zoom, Kevin Hoang specializes in scoping, developing, and maintaining innovative AI solutions to enhance customer experience processes. With a proven track record of successfully conceptualizing and implementing AI-driven efficiencies, Kevin brings a multi-faceted approach to the role, combining product management, AI workflow/integration development, and IT administration. Kevin's AI expertise spans across content generation, unstructured data analysis, and quality assurance.

Yasmine Samir Abdelrahman

Product Designer at Payworks

Yasmine is a Product Designer passionate about creating digital experiences that empower individuals to share their authentic stories and connect with others. She is currently a Product Designer at Payworks, where she focuses on designing time and scheduling solutions for employees in the workforce. Previously, she contributed to design initiatives at Interac, RBC, and several startups, enhancing user experiences through research-driven and system-focused design.

Workshop Speaker

Audrey Garcia

UI/UX Designer, IBM

I'm a self-taught product designer with a background in Economics and Liberal Arts. Currently, I'm a UI/UX designer at IBM, shaping the future of enterprise business intelligence software. Outside of work, catch me at my pilates studio, learning circus arts, spending time with my pet, and giving back to the design community.

Sujatha Kamma

MBA MSc PMP | Industry Executive Advisor for Healthcare, Public Sector, Education & AI, SAP

Sujatha has a background in Medical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and AI and an MBA. With over 25 years of experience, she has developed expertise in leadership, technology, and organizational change management within various public sector, startups and private organizations. She is also the founder of an AI startup and serves as a mentor and expert advisor for AI startup companies. Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujathakamma/

Bryan Chang

Product Marketing Consultant, SAP

Bryan is currently a Product Marketing Consultant at SAP. With previous work experience on Sales, Marketing and Growth across Nestle, Ab-Inbev, Microsoft and Delivery Hero. He has a MBA degree at Rotman Uoft and a industrial engineering bachelor degree. On the side, Bryan is partner of a boutique consulting firm based In South America that help SMB companies to craft their marketing and sales strategy. He is interest in AI business topics and exploring restaurants around the city.

Tenzin Ozaki

Account Executive, SAP

Tenzin has been at SAP for two years, joining through SAP’s Sales Academy program and currently working as a Large Enterprise Account Executive on Canada’s Public Sector industry team. Tenzin covers Federal Crown Corporations, Municipalities, and Higher Education, including the University of Toronto.

Michelle Zorn

Industry Account Executive, SAP

Sales Leader offering 20+ years of experience driving continuous revenue growth, executing dynamic strategies and leading teams in achieving ambitious goals. Recognized as an energetic relationship-builder who quickly gains the trust and respect of clients, senior executives, external partners and key decision-makers to deliver strategies that align with performance goals and long-term business objectives. Hands-on leader with a proven history of building reliable teams and exercising a sense of urgency in promoting a culture of performance. Confident communicator adept at delivering compelling presentations, engaging stakeholders and negotiating lucrative deals.

Anton Charles Doss

SAP Consultant - Technical Service Manager, SAP

Charles is an SAP BASIS professional working as a Technical Service Manager (TSM) in the Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) unit. He serves as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring the security and optimization of customers' SAP systems within SAP ECS. With a deep understanding of customer business processes, IT landscapes, and complexities, he plays a key role in guiding organizations through their digital transformation. As part of the RISE with SAP initiative, supporting SAP ERP customers in their transition to SAP Business Suite, enabling them to stay ahead of the competition and drive continuous innovation. A passionate sports enthusiast with a keen interest in cricket and table tennis.