About the speaker: Ema Patki is the Vice President of Software Engineering at Align Technology. In this role, she is responsible for leading the Invisalign product’s entire IT and SE-related activities for both internal and external affairs. Leading both IT teams and Software Engineering teams to deliver excellence within the organization, Ema holds a unique position as an IT leader by focusing on both delivering business goals and ensuring information security across the organization. Holding a 14 year tenure at Align Technology, Ema is one of the company’s most established IT leaders.

About the company: Align Technology is an established global medical device company with a specific focus on orthodontic devices Their most popular product line, Invisalign, is globally renowned for being a clear aligner that strengthens teeth. A key to Align Technology’s success has been moving away from traditional orthodontic treatments like braces and wires, and moving towards product lines like Invisalign that are both more aesthetically pleasing and efficient to consumers. Another popular product line is iTero, a family Intraoral Scanner that uses laser scanning to enhance dental precisions.

Number of Employees: 23,165

Revenue: $3.73 Billion USD