Generative AI for Tech & Team Enablement Discussion Panel

Sean has extensive experience in the field of education, in the non-profit and for-profit sectors and across all ages, and specializes in creating exceptional learning experiences through skilled interventions with instructors. He has taught, trained and mentored teachers, created paid professional development programs, led technology and educational teams, and even podcasted on education (his current show is Ways We Learn, available anywhere you get your podcasts). Sean now runs his own consulting firm, effectivEDU, which helps teachers and presenters land unforgettable messaging and learning.

Michael Hruska is a technologist and design thinking (DT) practitioner with experiences spanning across standards, emerging technologies, learning, and science. As a former researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Hruska provides technology, business model, and innovation solutions to Fortune 500, government, and startup companies. Hruska speaks at industry events, conferences, and webinars on topics spanning the continuum between advanced research on adaptive learning ecosystems and emerging technology solution/product design in a variety of industries.

Hruska is an advisor/mentor to Ed Tech startups for GSV Capital, along with mentoring local and regional entrepreneurs. He is on the advisory board of a number of companies that support entrepreneurship and early-stage companies, as well as being recognized at industry events internationally.

Atul Kshirsagar (Salesforce) is a seasoned software industry professional with an impressive track record spanning over 24 years. Passionate about technology, Atul has made significant contributions to open-source projects and has a deep-rooted love for building innovative software. As a thought leader in the field, he has presented at multiple conferences, sharing his insights and expertise with a global audience. In his current role as a Software Architect at Salesforce, Atul is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, leading the development of chatbots and generative AI products that are transforming the way businesses communicate and engage.

Jasmine Robinson’s (Netflix) role within DevEd at Netflix includes onboarding new engineers, cross-functional relationship-building, product sense, instructional design, project management, external networking, vendor management, and developing custom web applications and integrations on the Netflix engineering stack. She is a full-stack web developer as well as an instructional designer and a graphic designer.