Meet The Speakers

Patrick is a Staff Engineer on the Vertex Applied AI Incubator team, where he is dedicated to extending Google’s cutting-edge Large Language Model (LLM) technologies. He focuses on building tooling and reusable assets that make these powerful technologies more accessible, particularly within the Conversational AI ecosystem, working with products like Vertex Search and Google’s Customer Engagement Suite. Previously, he was an AI Engineer in Google’s Professional Services Organization. Prior to Google, he was the Principal Data Architect at Levelset, a construction technology company, specializing in NLP Data Pipelines and OCR tooling. Patrick also served as the Director of Engineering and Data Science for Amelia.ai, delivering chat and voice bots to Fortune 500 clients.

Patrick studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
He co-authored Google’s Generative AI Agents whitepaper, is a frequent contributor to the Open Source community and a distinguished speaker on AI, known for demystifying complex topics to audiences of thousands. He is based in Austin, Texas.

Kieran Gilmurray MBA. MSc. PG. Dip. BSc.  
Kieran Gilmurray is a globally recognised authority on AI, automation, and digital transformation.

Kieran has authored two influential books and hundreds of articles that have shaped industry perspectives on digital transformation and artificial intelligence. 

His expertise has earned him prestigious accolades, including being named a Top 50 Global Thought Leader and Influencer on Generative AI in 2024, a Best LinkedIn Influencer for AI and Marketing, Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Manufacturing 2024, Top 14 people to follow in data and one of the World’s Top 200 Business and Technology Innovators. 
Kieran’s extensive corporate background and deep insights into business make him a trusted advisor for companies' worldwide companies including Mercer, Emeritus, Pearson, IBM, Intel, Pega, BDO. 
When he’s not chairing international conferences or delivering masterclasses to industry leaders through companies such as Emeritus or the prestigious Irish Management Institute (imi.ie), he is actively consulting for leading global businesses, driving AI, automation, digital transformation and innovation programs.

Paul Malott is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and procurement expert dedicated to transforming businesses through innovation and strategic leadership. As the Founder and CEO of Sourceflo.ai, a cutting-edge Supplier Relationship Management system, and PM&Co. Consulting & Automations, Paul specializes in delivering AI-driven solutions that streamline sourcing, supplier management, and operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Paul serves as a Subject Matter Expert at GEP, where he provides thought leadership in Direct Materials Management, leveraging his extensive expertise in procurement strategy. Currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Strategy with a focus on AI Implementation at the University of Michigan - Flint, Paul is at the forefront of exploring how AI can reshape procurement and business operations.
Paul’s career includes leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies like General Motors, TRW (now ZF), and Harman International. Specializing in new product introduction in the automotive industry, he has successfully navigated complex global supply chains, driven cost savings, and championed innovative approaches to sourcing and supplier engagement.

As an author and thought leader, Paul’s mission is to empower businesses with the tools and strategies needed to embrace the future of procurement. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and practical, human-centered solutions, making him a sought-after voice in the intersection of technology, strategy, and procurement.
Explore his ventures at pmcoautomation.com and sourceflo.ai to learn more about his vision for the future of business automation and supplier relationship management.

Hala Jalwan is a product leader with over a decade of experience building supply chain and AI products. After completing her Master's in Supply Chain Management at MIT, she joined Meta as the founding product lead of their supply chain team. There, she developed supply chain software that enabled the successful launch of Oculus and Facebook Reality Lab hardware. In the latter half of her career, Hala has focused on artificial intelligence, holding key product roles at Google Assistant and, most recently, in Apple's intelligence division. Building on her expertise in procurement and AI, she founded Rivio, a platform that helps procurement and finance teams enforce governance, compliance, and spend control within organizations.

Erwann Couesbot is the Co-Founder and CEO of FlipThrough, an agentic platform designed to streamline procurement processes, including automated vendor agreement analysis, vendor evaluation, and negotiation.

Before launching FlipThrough, Erwann served as Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Advisory Practice Manager at UpperEdge. In this role, he advised C-level procurement and IT executives at Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, TJX, Xcel Energy, and Sempra, as well as federal agencies, guiding them through critical software and IT transformation initiatives.

Earlier in his career, Erwann was Managing Director at KRK Capital Partners, an investment banking and corporate advisory firm specializing in M&A advisory for middle-market energy and clean technology companies.

With a track record of leadership in technology, procurement, and corporate strategy, Erwann brings deep expertise to the intersection of AI and business innovation.

Pavithra Sivasubramani is a seasoned expert in digital procurement with over 16 years of experience in driving procurement transformation and designing innovative process and system architectures. A passionate advocate for cutting-edge technologies like AI, Pavithra played a pivotal role in developing the Cognitive Buying Assistant and has been instrumental in fostering software partnerships during her tenure with leading outsourcing firms.

Pavithra’s expertise spans the full spectrum of digital procurement, including Source-to-Pay (S2P), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Accounts Payable (AP), BuyDesk, and Tail Spend Management. She has successfully implemented digital procurement tools and led large-scale transformations for renowned global organizations such as GE, Boeing, Airbus, Olympus, FedEx, Clorox, and Aviva Insurance.

Her career journey includes leadership roles at Genpact, WNS, and Capgemini, where she delivered impactful solutions across diverse industries and geographies.

Lior is an entrepreneur with a proven record of building disruptive technology and new business models. He was Co-Founder and CEO of FareChase (acquired by Yahoo) and VideoSurf (acquired by Microsoft). He loves leading product and technology teams, most recently as a Partner and GPM of Microsoft’s Xbox, and holds numerous technology patents.