Agentic AI in the Workforce

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Speaker Bios

Paul Kao, CPO at Fourscout Technologies

_{As Chief Product Officer, Paul Kao leads product development and strategy across Forescout's Asset Intelligence and Control Platform to govern and secure IT, IoT, and OT environments. With over two decades of cybersecurity expertise, he has a proven track record of developing products widely adopted by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. Prior to joining Forescout, Paul headed Web Security at Broadcom following its acquisition of Symantec. At Symantec, he played a pivotal role in evolving the company's Secure Web Gateway (SWG) product into a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform. Previously, Paul held leadership positions at Blue Coat Systems, where he managed multiple engineering teams and expanded into global solution architecture, honing his ability to take customer insights into product management. His efforts were instrumental in delivering industry-leading SWG products during the Web 2.0 era. Paul began his career at MDA/Orbital, working on large-scale aviation systems. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia.}

Aalim A. Moor II, Founder and CEO at NiaKai

_{Aalim A. Moor II is the Founder and CEO of NiaKai, a San Francisco Bay Area–based AI platform designed to bring greater clarity, empathy, and speed to sales conversations. Built on the belief that technology should serve people—and that trust is foundational to every deal—NiaKai leverages AI to better understand real-time communication dynamics, helping teams build stronger, more authentic connections.}

_{Aalim brings more than 30 years of experience across financial services, telecommunications, and enterprise software. He began his career at Bank of America, where he served as a Certified DiSC Profile Trainer within the Retirement Products Service Center, focusing on communication styles, behavioral psychology, and team effectiveness. He later joined Comcast Business, rising to Regional Sales Manager and leading large sales organizations while embedding Insights Discovery as a core coaching and performance framework to drive sustained revenue growth.}

_{Most recently, Aalim held senior sales roles at Salesforce, where he worked closely with new and existing customers to navigate complex buying decisions. There, he deepened his expertise in interpreting subtle human signals—sentiment, engagement, and intent—that often determine whether a conversation turns into a lasting business relationship. These cumulative experiences ultimately inspired the creation of NiaKai, where AI is purpose-built to enhance—not replace—human connection.}

Sajeev Nair, Design & Build Engineering at ServiceNow

John Savill, Chief Technology Officer for Americas Markets & Industries at Microsoft (moderator)

_{John Savill is the Chief Technology Officer for Americas Markets and Industries at Microsoft. He has worked with Microsoft technologies for over thirty years, spending much of that time as an architect supporting some of the largest organizations in the world. During his career at Microsoft, he has held a range of senior technical roles, including Technical Solutions Professional (TSP), Chief Architect at the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC), Cloud Solution Architect, and Regional Chief Architect. In 2022, his contributions were recognized with the first-ever Distinguished Pinnacle Award.}

_{John is the author of nine books on Microsoft technologies and was a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for 11 years prior to joining the company. He has spoken at nearly every major Microsoft conference, authored numerous training courses, and runs one of the largest Microsoft-focused YouTube channels in the world. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and four dogs, and competing in Ironman events.}