I'm thrilled to welcome Will Larson, Chief Technology Officer at Carta and a thought leader whose work has shaped how many of us think about engineering leadership. Will is the author of three influential books in the engineering leadership space: "An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management," "Staff Engineer: Leadership beyond the management track," and his most recent release, "The Engineering Executive's Primer."

I'm thrilled to welcome Troy Dennis, Head of Digital Transformation for North America at Mastercard. Troy brings over two decades of experience in fintech innovation, payments strategy, and product leadership across some of the most influential financial institutions in North America.

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Lucia Guillory, Chief People Officer at Virta Health and a fascinating example of someone who's successfully bridged the worlds of academia and corporate leadership. Lucia's journey offers a masterclass in combining analytical thinking with human-centered leadership.