MS Ignite Netwoven Connection Weaver in San Francisco
Sip, Connect & Collaborate with Netwoven at Microsoft Ignite
Date: 20 November, 2025 | Thursday
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM PST
Location: Harlequin - The Aviary Room, 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States.
Netwoven, a Microsoft Solutions Partner in Security and Modern Work, invites you to an exclusive Networking Happy Hour during Microsoft Ignite — hosted at the stunning Harlequin – The Aviary Room.
Why Harlequin – The Aviary Room?
Nestled high above the city skyline, The Aviary Room offers a breathtaking blend of modern elegance and panoramic views. With its avant-garde ambiance, curated interiors, and rooftop charm, it’s the perfect setting to unwind, spark ideas, and connect with the brightest minds in tech.
What to Expect
- Craft Cocktails — inspired by the art of secure collaboration.
- Genuine Connections — engage with industry peers and thought leaders.
- Expert Insights — dive into conversations on workplace productivity in the age of AI.
Interactive Experience
Join our “Connection Weaver”, a unique networking activity designed to foster meaningful professional relationships that last beyond the event.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening of innovation, inspiration, and connection.
Meet Our Experts
Walt De Petris
Senior Vice President – Business Apps
Walt De Petris, the Senior Vice President – Business Apps, oversees service delivery and operations at Netwoven, bringing extensive experience in managing large service organizations and enterprise customers. Previously, he served as CIO at the KIPP Foundation and spent over 15 years at Microsoft, leading a $90M+ services business across the U.S. and India.
Andrew Sutton
Vice President-Modern Work & Security
Andrew Sutton is the Vice President of Solution Sales, Modern Work & Security at Netwoven with over a decade of experience delivering technology solutions across industries. A true Business Technologist, he has led global delivery strategies and architected complex solutions in enterprise search, cloud, portals, and large-scale migrations.
Shekhar Dhongade
Vice President-Sales & Data Analytics
Shekhar Dhongade, VP of Data Analytics and Custom Dev at Netwoven’s AI Practice, is a seasoned IT leader with expertise in emerging technologies and innovation. Prior to joining Netwoven, he led NuSummit's expansion into the U.S. market. He drove strategic initiatives across cloud, data modernization, and cybersecurity. Earlier, he scaled SpadeWorx’s U.S. operations as COO – Americas.
Matthew Maher
Vice President of Modern Work and Security
Matt Maher is a Vice President of Modern Work and Security Practice with Netwoven who has been working with Fortune 500 companies implementing large scale enterprise systems for the last 19 years. Matt is an early member of the Netwoven team and has helped grow Netwoven from its infancy to the current stages. Matt is passionate about blending productivity and security to enable modern workplaces. His leadership and expertise have helped companies build secure, highly effective solutions and applications. Matt holds a BS in Computer and Informational Sciences from the University of Massachusetts.
Soma Choudhuri
Senior Technical Director of Custom Development & AI
Soma Choudhuri is the Sr. Technical Director at Netwoven Inc. focused on Enterprise Content Management (ECM). In her 19 years of career, her primary area of expertise has been developing and implementing SharePoint collaboration portals and .NET web applications. Soma has been a leading Microsoft technologies expert for clients across USA and India.
Dujuan Taylor
Principal Consultant
Dujuan Taylor, Principal Consultant at Netwoven, brings 10+ years of expertise in enterprise IT, systems integration, and technical consulting. Known for his hands-on, collaborative style, he thrives in fast-paced environments and off the clock, he’s all about engines, travel, and the outdoors.
