Connect Presenters 2026
Nitzan Mekel
VP, Chief AI Officer, eBay
Nitzan is the Chief AI Officer at eBay where he runs the company-wide strategy for artificial intelligence and technology innovation. An R&D scientist by training, Nitzan has spent his career developing machine intelligence systems, directly integrated into mission-critical products. Having led enterprise AI organizations across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial services, and e-commerce, Nitzan is a thought leader in the delivery of transformational impact through real-time AI at scale, changing companies’ business models and core value propositions to their customers. Nitzan received his PhD from the University of Chicago, and currently resides in New York City as the GM of eBay NYC.
Curt Collins
Sr Director, Head of Developer Platform, eBay
Curt Collins is the Senior Director and Head of Developer Platform at eBay, based in San Jose, California, where he oversees public APIs and the broader Developer Ecosystem. A seasoned technology and product management leader, Curt brings decades of experience building and scaling developer-facing platforms across some of the world's leading technology companies. Prior to joining eBay in 2025, he served as Director of Product Management at Meta, where he led efforts to address critical platform trust challenges following the Cambridge Analytica scandal. He also held senior product leadership roles at Yahoo, where he managed a $1B P&L and significant B2B SaaS platforms, and at Splunk, where he oversaw Infrastructure and Operations product management. Curt holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Marketing, and Finance from Santa Clara University, a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Delaware
Alex Kazim
VP, eBay Services, eBay
Alex Kazim is the Vice President and General Manager of eBay Services at eBay, now in his second tenure with the company spanning over two decades of history with the platform. An accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in technology and e-commerce, he originally joined eBay in 1998 as Director of Engineering and helped launch eBay's API and developer program in 2000. He later led PayPal's sales and marketing organization, launched Kijiji and eBay's classifieds business, and served as President of Skype. After his first eBay tenure, Alex co-founded Ongo Inc., served as SVP and Worldwide GM of HP.com, and most recently was CEO of FuelX, a big data behavioral ad platform startup, before rejoining eBay in 2020. Most recently at eBay, he served as VP and GM of Global Advertising before transitioning to his current role leading eBay Services. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rice University and has also served on the eBay Foundation Board of Directors, championing inclusive economic growth and entrepreneurship.
Andrew Chalkley
Principal MTS, Architect Focus Categories, eBay
Andrew Chalkley is a Principal Member of Technical Staff and Architect for Focus Categories at eBay, based in Portland, Oregon, where he leads architectural design and advanced service implementation across eBay's technology platforms. A versatile full-stack software architect, Andrew has held progressively senior roles at eBay since 2017, spanning mobile experience, spatial computing, and the Motors service team, where he served as Senior Software Architect and later Senior Manager. He is also a member of eBay's Intellectual Property Steering Committee (IPSC), contributing to the company's innovation governance since 2018. Prior to eBay, Andrew co-founded Secret Monkey Science, a consulting firm specializing in API development and iOS applications, and spent five years as an Expert Teacher at Treehouse, teaching web development to thousands of learners worldwide. His technical skills span JavaScript, Node.js, Java, iOS, AWS, HTML5, and AI, making him a well-rounded architect with a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end systems.
Ramesh Periyathambi
Distinguished MTS, Software Engineer, eBay
Ramesh Periyathambi is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff and Senior Director at eBay, based in San Jose, California, where he leads company-wide initiatives in Generative AI, developer productivity, and continuous delivery pipeline reliability. An innovative engineer with over 14 years at eBay, Ramesh has driven some of the platform's most impactful technical advances — including scaling real-time machine learning inference to over 1 billion item page requests per day using reinforcement learning, XGBoost, and Logistic Regression models. He designed and implemented eBay's major distributed CDN and server-side caching solution to significantly improve site speed, and also collaborated with the Google Brain team to optimize neural network algorithms based on TensorFlow 2.0 open-source code. Ramesh is currently spearheading eBay's use of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs) to boost developer productivity across the organization. A prolific inventor, he holds multiple patents in machine learning, caching, performance enhancement, and e-commerce, and has been recognized as a speaker at leading AI conferences including Ai4 and ODSC. He holds an MS in Software Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a BE in Electrical & Electronics from Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering & Technology.
Raphael Tsow
Director, Architect 2, eBay
Raphael Tsow is an experienced eBay veteran leading large scale platform development and tech transformation. During his 19 years with eBay, he has led various domain teams including Checkout, Shopping Cart, Order Management, as well as building our Managed Payment platform. Raphael is also the co-lead of Developer Virtual Architecture Team focusing on aspects of eBay technology that impact eBay’s third-party developers.
Adam Ireland
VP, Global Collectibles US FC Other Collectibles, eBay
Adam Ireland is the Vice President and General Manager of Global Collectibles at eBay, based in San Jose, California, overseeing the company's multi-billion dollar trading card and collectibles business — including TCGPlayer and Goldin — which he describes as "the heart of eBay's DNA." A nearly 13-year eBay veteran, Adam has held a series of progressively senior roles at the company, including VP of Americas Operations and General Manager of the US Market, before being appointed to lead Global Collectibles in May 2024. Prior to eBay, he was an Associate at McKinsey & Company and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Politics, Economics, and Philosophy from the University of Oxford. A lifelong collector himself — with roots in collecting Panini soccer stickers growing up in the UK — Adam brings both personal passion and deep business acumen to the collectibles vertical. Under his leadership, eBay is expanding its collectibles ecosystem through live commerce, AI-powered discovery, and enhanced trust programs like Vault and Authenticity Guarantee.
Jay Chen
Head of Global Partner Development Ads Partnership (NA), eBay
Jay Chen is a dynamic leader and the Head of Ads Global Partner Development at eBay, where he spearheads Product and Go-To-Market Partnerships. In his role, Jay's team facilitates the advancement of Promoted Listings by orchestrating Marketing API integration with exclusive strategic partners on a global scale. With over 11 years of experience in advertising and ad-tech, Jay Chen remains humbled by the opportunity to contribute to this dynamic industry. He is genuinely passionate about cultivating customer-centric experiences and takes great joy in collaborating with partners to create exceptional advertising platforms. Together, they strive to empower mutual sellers on eBay to scale their businesses and thrive.
Marchal Eardley
Manager, Technical Solutions US, eBay
Marchal Eardley is a Manager of Technical Solutions for US MIS at eBay, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, where they apply a strong background in data analysis, account management, and client relations to support eBay's merchant integration and technical solutions functions. Marchal joined eBay in 2019, initially serving as a Data Analyst before progressing into merchant integration and account management roles, demonstrating a consistent track record of data-driven decision-making and client success. Before eBay, they served as Project Manager and Customer Service Manager at GroopDealz, an e-commerce platform, where they coordinated project execution and led team development initiatives. Marchal also served in the United States Army as a Communications Specialist, where they gained valuable experience in inventory management and data tactical operations across postings in South Korea and Fort Bragg, NC. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Web Page and Digital/Multimedia Design from Utah Valley University, complementing their technical and operational expertise.
Tuanh DeCroix
Sr Director, Inventory Management Seller Experience Product, eBay
Tuanh DeCroix is a Senior Director of Inventory Management for eBay's Seller Experience Product team, based in San Jose, California, bringing over 17 years of experience delivering products and developing high-performing teams in the technology and e-commerce space. She has been with eBay since 2012, progressing from Lead Product Manager to Director and then Senior Director of Product Management, consistently focusing on enhancing the seller experience and bringing customer-centric thinking to product strategy. Known for her passion for the customer experience and her eye for UX, Tuanh is also an avid eBay seller herself, giving her a unique and practical perspective on the challenges and needs of the seller community. Prior to eBay, she served as Senior Program Manager for Dynamics CRM at Microsoft, and as Group Program Manager at OpenMarket, building a strong foundation in enterprise software and program management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Shruti Hulmani
Sr. Product Manager, Developer Ecosystem, eBay
Shruti Hulmani is a Product Manager within the eBay Developer Ecosystem, working to strategize and plan important product improvements across APIs. Her developer-focused approach stems from her previous experience in an eBay technical support role, where she worked closely with third-party partners to successfully onboard eBay APIs. Prior to working at eBay, Shruti began her career as a software developer at IBM India PVT ltd, working on key migrations of mainframe-based systems to Java Web Services.
Ramesh Ramachandran
Sr. MTS, Architect, Public APIs Developer Platform, eBay
Ramesh Ramachandran is a Senior Member of Technical Staff and Architect for eBay's Public APIs Developer Platform, based in San Jose, California, where he plays a key role in building and evolving eBay's external developer platform — a system that annually drives over $25B in Gross Merchandise Sold. A seasoned software architect with deep expertise in end-to-end API design, distributed systems, and full-stack architecture, he works directly with external developers, internal teams, and product management to deliver world-class developer experiences. His role encompasses architecting scalable APIs, providing governance and oversight of all public interfaces, mentoring engineers, and supporting eBay's ongoing API modernization and developer ecosystem revitalization efforts.
Grant Shively
Principal MTS, Software Engineer Developer Platform, eBay
Grant Shively is a Principal Member of Technical Staff and Software Engineer on eBay's Developer Platform team, working remotely from Chandler, Arizona, where he brings 15+ years of full-stack software engineering expertise to building and modernizing eBay's developer-facing systems. A highly regarded engineer known for his technical vision and best-practices advocacy, Grant has worked across the full product lifecycle — from architecture and design through to implementation and production support — with a strong focus on scalable, maintainable systems. Prior to eBay, he served as a Staff Software Engineer at Sendoso, where he had an outsized impact on the company's technical vision, and as Principal Software Engineer at GoDaddy. Grant holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University and is recognized by colleagues as a visionary leader, supportive peer, and a champion of engineering excellence.
Srivatsan Srinivasan
Lead Product Manager - Technical Developer Platform, eBay
Srivatsan Srinivasan is a Lead Product Manager for eBay's Technical Developer Platform, based in San Francisco, California, bringing extensive experience in product management, API platforms, and developer ecosystems to eBay's growing developer program. He joined eBay in 2025 following a four-year tenure as a Product Manager at Meta, where he worked on Commerce and Shops Ads product initiatives. Before Meta, Srivatsan served as VP of Product at Rapid (now Nokia), where he led product strategy for the API marketplace platform, and as Product Director at Nexmo (now Vonage), driving developer-facing API products and product marketing. His earlier career includes senior roles at Druva, Motorola Solutions, BlackBerry, and Qualcomm, spanning product marketing, engineering, and venture capital. He holds an MBA in Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BE in Electronics and Communication from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
Russell Hall
Technical Writer 5 Developer Ecosystem, eBay
Russell Hall is a Technical Writer 5 and Technical Documentation Lead for eBay's Developer Ecosystem, based in Tracy, California, where he has been creating and maintaining API technical documentation for over 15 years. Joining eBay in 2010, Russell specializes in developer-facing documentation, helping external developers understand and integrate eBay's public APIs effectively. He brings a strong foundation in technical writing across the technology sector, with prior experience as a Senior Technical Writer at Hitachi Data Systems and as Principal Technical Writer at Yield Dynamics. Earlier in his career, he also completed an initial stint at eBay as a Technical Writer from 2008–2009 before rejoining full-time. Russell holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from San José State University, combining communication expertise with deep technical knowledge to produce clear, accurate developer content at scale
Orlena Lee
Sr Manager Regulatory Communications, eBay
Orlena Lee is a Senior Manager of Regulatory Communications at eBay, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she oversees all regulatory and public policy communications for eBay's Canadian market and leads impactful messaging strategies for complex regulatory landscapes. A nearly 20-year eBay veteran, Orlena has progressed through a series of progressively senior roles at the company since 2005, including Senior Manager of Content and Operations for eBay Canada and Content Manager for French Canada, demonstrating a rare combination of bilingual fluency, content strategy, and operational expertise. She has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan School of Management and NYU Stern School of Business, covering subjects including data-driven decision making, disruptive leadership, and strategic thinking. Orlena is a recognized eBay Culture Luminary Award winner and is deeply committed to inclusion and community impact — she serves as Co-President of eBay's Embrace Community of Inclusion, Chair of eBay Changemakers Canada, and is a mentor in the Asian Employees of eBay (AE2) mentorship program. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from HEC Montréal and Graduate Certificates in International Business and Public Relations from McGill University, and is fluent in English, French, and Cantonese.
Blair Ethington
VP, Buyer & Community Product, eBay
Blair Ethington is the Vice President of Buyer & Community Product at eBay, based in San Jose, California, where she leads a team of product managers building buyer and seller experiences at the intersection of customer needs, technology, and business strategy. A seasoned product leader with experience building consumer and enterprise products reaching hundreds of millions of users, Blair rejoined eBay in January 2023 as a "boomerang" executive, having previously served as Senior Product Manager at eBay from 2006–2010. In the intervening years, she held VP and SVP-level roles at Crowdstar (where she served as GM of the popular mobile game Covet Fashion), VP of Product Management at Sam's Club/Walmart, and Sr Director of Product Management for Commerce/Shops Ads at Meta. She has an in-depth knowledge of commerce, retail, marketplaces, gaming, social media, and advertising, with a track record of managing 100+ person product and engineering teams through major digital transformations. Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Policy Studies from Duke University.
Mazen Rawashdeh
SVP, Chief Technology Officer, eBay
Mazen Rawashdeh is eBay’s Chief Technology Officer, responsible for driving a large-scale technology vision, strategy, implementation and transformation across the company. His career includes nearly 30 years of experience in broad-range technology with Fortune 500, internet startups, social media and ecommerce companies, with a focus on building and scaling global platforms securely and efficiently.
Avritti Khandurie Mittal
VP, Product eBay Services, eBay
Avritti Khandurie Mittal is the VP and Global Head of Product for eBay Services, based in San Jose, California, overseeing a ~$2.5B business that drives approximately 25% of eBay's annual revenue across Payments & Financial Services, Advertising, Shipping & Logistics, and Monetization in 190 markets. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce, Payments, and Insurtech, she previously served as VP & General Manager of eBay's Global Payments & Financial Services business, where she led end-to-end commercial and product strategy across acquiring, disbursements, risk, identity, and compliance at global scale. Prior to eBay, Avritti was Managing Director and Global Head of Product Management & Strategic Partnerships at Marsh McLennan, and before that spent nearly 12 years at American Express in various VP-level roles including Global Head of Merchant Experiences. She is also President of the Board of eBay Commerce Inc. and a recognized champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a sponsor of Women@eBay and former chair of Marsh & McLennan's Women in Technology Board. A 2023 Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence honoree, Avritti holds an MBA from the Institute of Management Technology, India, and a BA (Honors) in English Literature from Delhi University.
Jamie Iannone
President and Chief Executive Officer, eBay
Jamie Iannone is the President and Chief Executive Officer of eBay, Inc. An innovative technology leader, Jamie has more than 20 years of experience in digital pure-play and omnichannel platforms for some of the world’s premier consumer-facing companies, including eBay from 2001-2009. Prior to his return to eBay in April 2020, Jamie was COO of Walmart eCommerce and CEO of SamsClub.com. At Walmart eCommerce, Jamie’s team focused on operational oversight of eCommerce as Walmart moved to a truly omnichannel organization. He was also responsible for Store No. 8, Walmart’s incubation hub. In his role at SamsClub.com, he led the unit’s eCommerce and digital transformation, including developing and executing initiatives in membership, marketing, technology, product and operations. Jamie also held the position as Executive Vice President of Digital Products at Barnes & Noble, Inc., where he was responsible for all NOOK devices, software, accessories, retail integration and experiences, books and digital content, as well as third-party partnerships. Jamie returns to eBay after previously holding various leadership positions at the company, where he oversaw areas including global search, buyer experience and tailored shopping experience divisions. Before that, Jamie worked at Epinions.com and Booz Allen Hamilton. A champion for small business, Jamie is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to make marketplaces inclusive and accessible to all. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science from Princeton University and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He previously served on the Board of Directors of The Children’s Place. Jamie’s Favorite eBay Experience: "On eBay, I sold a Hammond B-3 organ that I’ve owned since I was a teenager to a church. The day it was delivered, the pastor sent me a video of his organist playing it, and I joked with him that it never sounded that good when I played it!
Ross Mallett
Head of Publisher Development, ePN, eBay
Ross Mallett is the Head of Global Publisher Development for the eBay Partner Network (ePN), based in Bellevue, Washington, where he leads publisher growth and development strategy for eBay's affiliate marketing program since November 2015. He brings extensive expertise in digital marketing, monetization, and affiliate channel management, developed across a career spanning e-commerce, gaming, and online retail. Prior to eBay, Ross served as Associate Director of Monetization & Retention Marketing at DoubleDown Interactive and held senior marketing roles at PopCap Games, including Sr. Franchise Marketing Manager for Hidden Object Games & Casino. Earlier in his career, he held multiple director-level positions at WildTangent, overseeing consumer internet marketing and customer acquisition, and spent several years at drugstore.com in roles spanning affiliate marketing, pharmacy marketing, and business management. Ross holds a degree in Political Science from Northwestern University, grounding his strategic marketing acumen in a strong analytical foundation.
Erin Stoner
Lead Product Manager, Marketing Technology, eBay
Erin Stoner is a Lead Product Manager for Marketing Technology at eBay, where she builds products and technical capabilities that power the eBay Partner Network (EPN) and other strategic growth initiatives across eBay. With more than 14 years at eBay spanning product, channel strategy, and technology, she has deep experience developing scalable solutions that connect developers, partners, and eBay’s marketplace. Her work focuses on the data and technology infrastructure that enables new marketing opportunities, sophisticated pricing strategies, and actionable performance insights—helping partners and teams optimize performance and drive measurable growth for eBay. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California.
Steven Silveira
Tech Integration & Growth Specialist ePN, eBay
Steven Silveira is a Technical Integration & Growth Specialist for the eBay Partner Network (ePN), working remotely from California, where he focuses on driving technical integrations and growth for eBay's affiliate program. He brings a strong blend of technical and commercial skills to his role, having previously worked in account management and growth-focused roles across the e-commerce and technology sectors. Steven holds a degree from San Jose State University and brings hands-on experience in publisher integration, growth strategies, and cross-functional partner collaboration to eBay's affiliate ecosystem.
Debarati Goswami
Manager, Product Management 3, eBay
Debarati Goswami is a Manager of Product Management at eBay, based in San Jose, California, focusing on the Seller Experience Product team, where she leads product strategy for AI-powered listings, promotional tools, and seller marketing capabilities on the eBay marketplace. A product builder and technologist with over 15 years of experience, Debarati joined eBay in 2018 and has held progressively senior roles including Sr. Product Manager for Merchant Platform, Seller On-boarding, and Group Product Manager for AI-Powered Listings. She is also a Featured Speaker at Product School, where she shares her expertise in product strategy, responsive design, interface accessibility, and user experience. Before eBay, she served as a Product Manager and Senior Product Manager at MetricStream, and co-founded Educocity.com as Chief Product Officer, and earlier spent five years as a Software Engineer and Technology Lead at Infosys, consulting for Apple iCloud. Debarati holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, and has been recognized for creativity, innovation, and diversity initiatives throughout her career.
Jason Nadaf
Founder & CEO, SureDone
Jason Nadaf is the Founder and CEO of SureDone, a commerce operations platform that helps brands, distributors, and retailers automate multichannel ecommerce at scale. He leads the company’s AI strategy, applying practical, production-ready agentic systems across engineering, customer support, sales, marketing, and operations while bringing those same AI-driven capabilities to the SureDone platform for customers.
Marshall Smith
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Rithum
Marshall has been involved with the eBay marketplace since launching the very first eBay API integration in 2001 and continues to enhance and expand that functionality over the following quarter century. Over the years he has been involved with the launch of variation listings, automotive fitment, advertising campaigns, and many others, helping eBay's development and definition of the API interfaces and functionality and leading to be a speaker at several of the previous eBay developer conference events. In addition to eBay processing and systems Marshall has also been involved with additional marketplace integrations, international expansion and localization, database design, architecture, and performance tuning, and internal tool development to streamline and automate efforts.