Speakers
Our speakers represent the forefront of innovation in solutions, business, and technical topics. Each one brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to our event, making Meet Magento NYC a must-attend experience for anyone in the ecommerce industry. Get to know our lineup of speakers and learn why they're the must-see presenters at Meet Magento NYC!
2024 Speakers
Graham Lubie
Vice President , Wasserman Digital
Graham Lubie leads Wasserman's Digital division, which designs, builds, manages and markets e-commerce solutions, custom applications and complex digital integrations for business-to-consumer and business-to-business companies. Mr. Lubie began his career with the global management consulting company Accenture, followed by strategy and marketing leadership roles in the technology space. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Outside of work, he enjoys science fiction novels, is an avid cook, hiker, photographer, and triathlete.
Thien-Lan Weber
VP of Strategy and Marketing , Hyvä
Thien Lan is all about fun and facts! She started her career last century and has worked for 12 companies on 3 continents so far, including Banking in New York, Management Consultant in Paris and full spectrum Marketer in Sydney. In 2016 she joined the Magento ecosystem and quickly became the eCommerce checkout expert, an energetic speaker and MC, and the Vice President of Mage-OS. In her spare time, she is a real foodie, a drummer in a rock band, a fun(ny) wife and a tiger mum. She is also an investor and advisor in the field of Burnout prevention and recovery.
Nitu Walker
Manager, Enablement & Activation , Adobe
Nitu Walker leads enablement, evangelism, and activation for Commerce Services at Adobe. She has over 10 years of experience in sales, commerce, payments, and partnerships, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive product value and beneficial relationships. Immersed in the eCommerce ecosystem, Nitu enjoys working with sales teams, partners, and merchants and is passionate about creating awareness around the impact that key commerce business features can have on their growth.
Josh Ward
VP Sales , Liquid Web
As the VP of Sales at Liquid Web, Josh leads a talented and diverse team of sales and marketing professionals who are passionate about disrupting the web hosting industry with innovative solutions and record-breaking results. Josh has over 10 years of experience in web hosting sales and marketing, working with multiple companies that have achieved significant growth and acquisition.
Olga Kimalana
Head of Digital Experience , Scandiweb
Over the last 10 years, Olga graduated with distinction in eCommerce Business Management, dedicating her thesis to CRO. Alongside academic pursuits Olga joined Scandiweb and played a significant role in building a team of 15+ Digital Experience experts focused on CX, CRO, and Design. Olga is now thrilled to lead this talented team. Under Olga's leadership, her team have designed and optimized hundreds of eCommerce stores across numerous industries, increasing revenue and eCRs by applying growth-driven design practices and helping merchants adopt optimization processes in their organizations
Karlijn Löwik
CEO and Co-founder , RUMvision
Karlijn is the CEO and co-founder of RUMvision, which offers real-time user monitoring to visualize and compare Core Web Vitals and other user experiences. Her mission is to make everyone understand the importance of site speed and UX, and to explain it in plain English rather than becoming overly technical. With her husband and 3-year-old daughter, she lives in Groningen, the Netherlands . Additionally, she is a board member of Mage-OS Nederland and advocates for accessibility and more women in tech.
Ritesh Somani
Product Management, Adobe Commerce Services , Adobe
Ritesh Somani helps to drive value added services and features for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source within the product team. He has over 15 years of experience delivering software solutions for SMB and enterprise customers in the commerce and payments spaces for platforms. Having started his own business, and having worked at startups and companies such as Intuit, Visa, and PayPal, Ritesh understands the needs of merchants and has successfully implemented easy to use and delightful solutions for millions of businesses worldwide.
Ksenia Zvereva
Developer Community Lead , Mollie
Ksenia is the Developer Community Lead at Mollie, fostering engagement between the product engineering teams and the developer community. She's dedicated to building strong networks of people who share a passion for technology. Ksenia has 10 years of experience in the tech industry, with topics such as data protection, cloud infrastructure, ecommerce, developer relations, and community initiatives.
Jenifer Hanki
Solutions Consultant , Adobe
As a Solutions Consultant at Adobe, Jenifer has spent the last year helping SMB, mid-market, and Fortune 500 enterprises unlock the full power of Adobe Digital Experience Cloud products. Prior to her current role, she served as a trusted technical advisor to top-tier clients ensuring that businesses realize product value through in-depth technical analyses, identifying client opportunities, and recommending digitally transformative solutions. Jenifer's knowledge of Adobe's products in combination with her passion for eCommerce makes her especially enthusiastic, enabling organizations on cutting-edge eCommerce solutions.
Outside of work, Jenifer is a true adventurer, always seeking out new experiences and challenges. Whether hiking to new U.S. National and State parks, designing jewelry for her eCommerce shop, photographing people and places, or baking delicious Japanese confectionery, Jenifer brings the same level of enthusiasm and dedication to everything she does.
Parul Sinha
Senior Software Engineer , Adobe
Parul is an E-Commerce enthusiast having deep expertise in software development and management, open source, release strategy, customer advocacy and experience led growth.
Parul manages and executes strategies to foster stronger ties with the Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source Community of Developers, driving innovation through contribution programs and open-source tools.
Parul is also a leader in diversity and inclusion efforts at Adobe, heading the Women at Adobe Employee network for Austin.
Jakub Winkler
CEO qoliber & MagentoNinja , qoliber
Meet Jakub Winkler, the driving force behind qoliber eCommerce and a true master of Magento. Recognized as the CEO who elevated qoliber to a TOP E-commerce Developer 2024 by Clutch, Jakub is a globally acknowledged expert in turning e-commerce challenges into success stories. With over a decade of experience, he has collaborated with leading brands across various industries, including fashion, furniture, luxury goods, electronics, and more, consistently delivering cutting-edge, responsive designs and flawless Magento implementations. Jakub is also the author of Mastering Adobe Commerce Frontend, an essential resource for developers aiming to build optimized, user-centric e-commerce sites.