David Sweenor
Books: The PMM’s Prompt Playbook | The Generative AI Practitioner’s Guide | Generative AI Business Applications | The CIO’s Guide to Adopting Generative AI | Modern B2B Marketing | Artificial Intelligence
David Sweenor is the founder of TinyTechGuides and the host of the Data Faces podcast. He has written 11 books on artificial intelligence, analytics, and B2B marketing, holds several patents, and ranks among Thinkers360’s Top 10 AI thought leaders. He is an international speaker who specializes in the practical business application of generative AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
With more than 25 years of hands-on experience in data and analytics, Sweenor has supported organizations including IBM, SAS, Dell, Quest, TIBCO, Alteryx, and Alation. He spent the first half of his career as a practitioner, building data warehouses and running predictive models, and the second half in global product and technical marketing leadership. That dual perspective shapes how he writes about what genuinely works in production.
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Kalyan Ramanathan
Books: Modern B2B Marketing | The CIOs Guide to Adopting Generative AI
Kalyan Ramanathan is a revenue-focused marketer. He brings more than 25 years of experience in software go-to-market and deep understanding of SaaS/Cloud based IT, security and analytics markets.
Kalyan has led marketing teams at market leading companies including Alteryx, Sumo Logic, AppDynamics/Cisco, Crittercism/VMware, Opsware/HP and others. Kalyan began his career at Intel and has an MBA from Stanford.
Follow Kalyan on Twitter @kalyanAtWork and connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyanramanathan/
Yves Mulkers
Books: Generative AI Business Applications
Yves Mulkers is a strategist and thought leader in the realm of data and analytics. With a background in chemistry and operational industrial environments, he has navigated his way through various technical terrains—from the early days of Commodore 64 and database development to object-oriented programming. Today, he is engrossed in the exciting advancements in data management, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Yves specializes in helping digital marketers—particularly those working in fast-growing scale-ups—to drive business impact through data. As the Data Strategist at 7wData and host of the Data Strategy Guru’s Podcast, he uses a deep understanding of vendor and scale-up solutions to provide tailored advice. Yves takes a holistic approach to architecture to ensure you make future-proof technology choices on your journey to becoming data-driven. Find Yves on Twitter (@yvesmulkers) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yves-mulkers/) or the 7wData website (https://7wdata.be/).
Nick Jewell, Ph.D.
Books: Mastering the Modern Data Stack
Nick Jewell, PhD, is an experienced technology evangelist with a strong financial services background who’s worked across product management, product marketing, and customer success in recent years. He has shared platform roadmaps, thought leadership content, and built go-to-market experiences for prospects, customers, industry analysts, and the broader analytics community.
Deeply passionate about data literacy and analytics upskilling, Nick cofounded datacurious.ai to deliver scalable, affordable analytics learning paths to a global audience.
Nick also holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of Sheffield, was recognized as one of Corinium’s Top 50 Innovators in Data and Analytics in 2019, and was featured in DataIQ’s Top 100 “Most Influential in Data” lists on three separate occasions.
Follow Nick on Twitter (@NickJewell) and connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjewell/).
Arup Das
Books: The Generative AI Practitioner’s Guide
Arup Das is a distinguished AI and ML expert who has had a significant impact on the GenAI industry. As the Head of AI & Gen AI Industry Specialists at UiPath, he leads initiatives to enhance automation in various sectors, boosting revenue growth and operational efficiency. His passion for AI and strategic vision make him a leading voice in the industry, dedicated to solving complex business problems and driving innovation.
With over two decades of technology leadership experience, Arup has successfully led venture capital raises and exits. His career includes key roles at Avenue One, Compass, and Machine Analytics, developing low-code AI platforms and NLP solutions.
Arup also educates future leaders as a Professor at the Villanova School of Business and Monmouth University, teaching AI ethics, business applications, and advanced NLP techniques. He holds an MBA from Cornell University, a Master’s in Analytics from Villanova University, and a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Stony Brook University. He has received several honors, including Villanova University Student Spotlight recognition and a Thought Leader of the Year award. Connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aruprdas/).