Solution Architect focused on designing scalable and resilient systems for large scale operations and digital platforms. Experienced in Cloud Native architectures, Kubernetes ecosystems and enterprise modernization across mission critical environments.

Outside of my daily role, I actively contribute to the tech community as AWS Community Builder and Panama Java User Group Leader, promoting knowledge sharing and the adoption of modern engineering practices.

Solution Architect focused on designing scalable and resilient systems for large scale operations and digital platforms. Experienced in Cloud Native architectures, Kubernetes ecosystems and enterprise modernization across mission critical environment... Show more

Hi, I’m Dhyan. I love all things data, but more importantly, I love making it work for people. Currently serving as an Enablement Lead at a Fortune 500 company, I spend my days navigating the complexities of data at scale.

I help people unlock the magic of Power BI and Fabric by simplifying the tricky stuff and automating the boring parts. My sessions aren't just about theory; I share rigorously tested lessons, tricks, and strategies pulled directly from the field.

I’m a firm believer that data should be a source of inspiration rather than stress. My goal is to deliver practical, engaging, and fun sessions that empower teams to build sustainable solutions with a lasting impact.

Hi, I’m Dhyan. I love all things data, but more importantly, I love making it work for people. Currently serving as an Enablement Lead at a Fortune 500 company, I spend my days navigating the complexities of data at scale. I help people unlock the... Show more

Angel Ramirez is a technology leader and entrepreneur with expertise in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes (Kubestronaut). As CEO of Cuemby, he develops innovative solutions that align technical concepts with business goals. A CNCF and TODO OSPO Ambassador, Angel is recognized for his public speaking abilities, making complex ideas easy to understand. His approach integrates technology and business strategy, helping organizations achieve scalable solutions while fostering ongoing learning and community engagement.

Angel Ramirez is a technology leader and entrepreneur with expertise in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes (Kubestronaut). As CEO of Cuemby, he develops innovative solutions that align technical concepts with busi... Show more

Pamela Paterson, MS, CBAP, PMP, is a speaker, best-selling author, and senior tech consultant specializing in business systems analysis and project management. With a strong background in systems engineering and experience working with over 100 organizations, Pamela has delivered workshops, webinars, and presentations worldwide and authored 10 books, including two international best-sellers. Pamela has also taught project management for over ten years in Toronto, Canada. In 2023, 2024, and 2025 she stands out as one of the most active speakers on Sessionize. For more details, visit her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelapaterson/, or contact her at pamelatheba@gmail.com.

Pamela Paterson, MS, CBAP, PMP, is a speaker, best-selling author, and senior tech consultant specializing in business systems analysis and project management. With a strong background in systems engineering and experience working with over 100 organ... Show more

Current Atlanta freeCodeCamp Organizer | Software Developer

Current Atlanta freeCodeCamp Organizer | Software Developer Show more

Chirag is an Independent Consultant & Trainer at Patel Consulting, based in London UK, focusing on enabling secure & compliant collaboration and productivity solutions in organisations using Generative AI, Microsoft 365 and Purview technologies.

With over 25 years of experience in technology professional services and training delivery, Chirag’s career spans from database development & administration, implementing collaboration & information management solutions to cloud deployments & migrations. Key roles include, Product Owner, Solution Architect & Engineer specialising hands-on delivery of technical solutions with demonstrated results in designing & implementing secure, reliable, scalable and fault tolerant mission critical enterprise solutions. Chirag’s contributions extends to various channels and partners on practical consultancy, classroom training, and personalised training with clients in many sectors, he establishes himself as leader and problem solver on projects for broad adoption of tech and is also a regular speaker at community events.

Chirag holds MSc in Business Systems Analysis & Design and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), TOGAF Certified Architect, BCS Chartered IT Professional and a recipient of Microsoft MVP award every year since 2020. He is also an Approved Chartered Membership Assessor at BCS (British Computer Society).

Chirag is an Independent Consultant & Trainer at Patel Consulting, based in London UK, focusing on enabling secure & compliant collaboration and productivity solutions in organisations using Generative AI, Microsoft 365 and Purview technologies. W... Show more

Anton is an AWS Community Hero and helps companies around the globe build solutions using AWS, specializing in infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, and reusable infrastructure components.

He spends much of his time as an open-source contributor on various Terraform and AWS projects: Terraform AWS modules (downloaded more than 2 billion times), the Terraform best practices ebook (www.terraform-best-practices.com), serverless with Terraform (serverless.tf), Terraform Weekly (weekly.tf), and Your Weekly Dose of Terraform (http://bit.ly/terraform-youtube). He runs compliance.tf, which delivers compliance-ready Terraform AWS modules, and maintains terraform-skill (1.8K stars on GitHub), an open agent skill for writing and reviewing Terraform safely.

Anton is an AWS Community Hero and helps companies around the globe build solutions using AWS, specializing in infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, and reusable infrastructure components. He spends much of his time as an open-source contributor on vari... Show more

Passionate about Power BI in general and DAX in particular.
Based in Barcelona, I speak Catalan, Spanish, English, Japanese and some German.

Passionate about Power BI in general and DAX in particular. Based in Barcelona, I speak Catalan, Spanish, English, Japanese and some German. Show more

When you follow the cables, behind every piece of tech is a person, consumer and creator, and we should never lose sight of this.

Lianne is an award-winning digital anthropologist and technologist specialising in software engineering, cybersecurity and AI. She is Co-Founder and Chief AI Security & Ethics Officer at NorthStar Intelligence, where she focuses on building responsible, resilient AI systems that are secure by design and grounded in human impact. Lianne’s speaking specialism is delivering talks that not only challenge audiences, but change them.

She provides strategic consultancy to help organisations build and transform security operations into resilient, forward-thinking teams. As former Head of SecOps for Europe’s largest greenfield technology transformation, she established a cutting-edge security function that set new industry benchmarks through innovation and collaboration.
An international keynote speaker, Lianne bridges cybersecurity, technology, and anthropology, drawing on her experience as both a security-focused software developer and practicing anthropologist. Currently pursuing an MSc in AI and Data Science, her research focuses on AI safety, alignment, and the societal implications of emerging technologies.

Recognised with accolades including Security Specialist of the Year and Cybersecurity Personality of the Year, she also champions diversity and inclusion in tech through community initiatives, publications, and her award-winning podcast Compromising Positions. Exploring how culture shapes cybersecurity through the lense of anthropology, psychology, philosophy and behavioural science. The show has become a platform for challenging assumptions, amplifying diverse voices, and reframing security as a deeply human issue rather than a purely technical one.

When she’s not working in AI and cybersecurity, she’s likely busy interrogating the tech in sci-fi classics like The Terminator on the podcast Tech Film Noir.

Publications include:

* The Times
* Raconteur
* Computing.com
* The Yorkshire Post
* Security Magazine
* IT Pro
* EmTech Anthropology Careers at the Frontier (Book)

Recent awards and honours include:

* Podcast Newcomer - 2024 European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards
* Cybersecurity Personality of the Year 2023 - The Real Cyber Awards
* Security Woman of the Year - Computing Security Excellence Awards 2023 (Highly Commended)
* 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Magazine
* Security Leader of The Year 2021 - Women in Tech Excellence
* Woman of the Year 2021 - Women in Tech Excellence
* Security Specialist of the Year 2021 - Computing.com

When you follow the cables, behind every piece of tech is a person, consumer and creator, and we should never lose sight of this. Lianne is an award-winning digital anthropologist and technologist specialising in software engineering, cybersecurit... Show more

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation.
I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and defense.
Driven by curiosity and a love for continuous learning, I have ventured into the world of Dev Talks, where I enjoy sharing knowledge and connecting with the tech community.

My goal is to inspire and engage others with the same enthusiasm that fuels my work, fostering discussions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

See my personal blog here: https://www.lucadivita.it/

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation. I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and def... Show more

I make Microsoft SQL Server go faster. I love teaching, travel, cars, and laughing. Las Vegas, US. He/him.

I make Microsoft SQL Server go faster. I love teaching, travel, cars, and laughing. Las Vegas, US. He/him. Show more

Morten is a Triple Microsoft MVP (Security, Azure, and Security Copilot), a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and holds over 17 active Microsoft certifications.

As a Cloud and Security Architect, he focuses on Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, automation, security, AI, and hybrid cloud.

He actively shares insights and tools with the community through his blog at aka.ms/morten / mortenknudsen.net, where his community tools have reached over 2,3 million downloads.

Morten is also a strong advocate for the tech community — speaking at events, mentoring professionals, and co-founding Experts Live Denmark.

Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family and is certified as both a PADI Dive Master and PADI Master Scuba Diver.

Morten is a Triple Microsoft MVP (Security, Azure, and Security Copilot), a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and holds over 17 active Microsoft certifications. As a Cloud and Security Architect, he focuses on Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, auto... Show more

Dwayne has been working as a Developer Relations professional since 2015 and has been involved in tech communities since 2005. He loves sharing his knowledge, and he has done so by giving talks at over a hundred events worldwide. Dwayne currently lives in Chicago. Outside of tech, he loves karaoke, live music, and performing improv.

Dwayne has been working as a Developer Relations professional since 2015 and has been involved in tech communities since 2005. He loves sharing his knowledge, and he has done so by giving talks at over a hundred events worldwide. Dwayne currently liv... Show more

Eddie Knight is a Software and Cloud Engineer with a background in banking technology. When he isn’t playing with his 3-year-old son, he combines his passion and job duties by working to improve the security of open source software.

Eddie currently helps lead several security and compliance initiatives across the CNCF, OpenSSF, and FINOS.

Eddie Knight is a Software and Cloud Engineer with a background in banking technology. When he isn’t playing with his 3-year-old son, he combines his passion and job duties by working to improve the security of open source software. Eddie current... Show more

Trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, comunicación y adopción, ayudando a traducir la IA generativa y Microsoft Copilot en valor real para personas y organizaciones.

Actualmente soy Microsoft MVP en M365 Copilot y trabajo impulsando conversaciones, estrategias y casos de uso alrededor de Copilot, agentes e IA aplicada al entorno empresarial.

Mi trayectoria está ligada al mundo de la Comunicación, las Relaciones Públicas y la marca personal, y eso define también mi forma de compartir tecnología: cercana, clara, útil y aterrizada a negocio, sin perder rigor ✨

Me apasiona ayudar a equipos y organizaciones a entender cómo la IA puede transformar la productividad, la colaboración y la forma en la que trabajamos, conectando innovación con impacto real.

También me gusta aportar una perspectiva humana en conversaciones tecnológicas y dar a todo lo que hago una identidad muy mía: flores, mariposas y un poquito de brilli-brilli 💜

Porque creo que se puede hablar de innovación, productividad y futuro con seriedad, pero también con sensibilidad, creatividad y estilo propio 🦋

Participo activamente en comunidades técnicas de Microsoft como speaker, colaboradora y organizadora, y disfruto especialmente creando sesiones que conectan novedad, storytelling y casos reales para hacer la tecnología más comprensible, memorable y humana 🚀

Trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, comunicación y adopción, ayudando a traducir la IA generativa y Microsoft Copilot en valor real para personas y organizaciones. Actualmente soy Microsoft MVP en M365 Copilot y trabajo impulsando convers... Show more

Agile Coach and Kanban expert (certified Kanban trainer and coach, AKT, KCP), Sébastien has a solid experience in supporting organizations in their Agile and Lean transformation.

He helps teams of all sizes, from the smallest to projects of +150 people, and works daily in collaboration with geographically distributed teams both in France and internationally. Sébastien also has expertise in complex project management, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

After 20 years of experience in a large company, in 2023 he launched his training & consulting company - Kudja.fr - to share his expertise on Kanban.

Agile Coach and Kanban expert (certified Kanban trainer and coach, AKT, KCP), Sébastien has a solid experience in supporting organizations in their Agile and Lean transformation. He helps teams of all sizes, from the smallest to projects of +150 p... Show more

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide. Currently, Laila is busy building NServiceBus at Particular Software and solving distributed riddles. She specializes in event-driven systems and is passionate about critical thinking. When she's not immersed in complex problems or code, Laila enjoys indulging in her favorite pastime - knitting! She finds that tangling the yarn into beautiful patterns helps untangle her thoughts.

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide.... Show more

I've worked in software development for 15+ years (mostly Microsoft technologies) and love the problem solving aspect of the work. In recent years I have become very passionate about AI and machine learning technologies and how they can be applied to different aspects of our lives. When not coding I enjoy spending time with my family, soccer (watching, playing, and coaching), playing videogames and watching movies.

I've worked in software development for 15+ years (mostly Microsoft technologies) and love the problem solving aspect of the work. In recent years I have become very passionate about AI and machine learning technologies and how they can be applied to... Show more

Davide Cioccia is the founder of DCODX, an ethical hacking, and security training firm focusing pentesring and AI security. Speaker and trainer at multiple international conferences like Black Hat, HITB, OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon and DEF CON, he is currently leading the AI Security Engineer Netherlands chapter in Amsterdam.

Davide Cioccia is the founder of DCODX, an ethical hacking, and security training firm focusing pentesring and AI security. Speaker and trainer at multiple international conferences like Black Hat, HITB, OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon and DEF CON, he is cu... Show more

Koen Verbeeck is a data professional working at AE. He helps organizations to get insight in their data and to improve their analytics solutions. Koen has over a decade and a half of experience in developing data warehouses, models and reports using the Microsoft data platform. Koen was a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for 8 consecutive years, and 1 year Microsoft Fabric MVP. He has a blog at http://www.sqlkover.com, writes articles for MSSQLTips.com and is a frequent speaker at Microsoft Data Platform events.

Koen Verbeeck is a data professional working at AE. He helps organizations to get insight in their data and to improve their analytics solutions. Koen has over a decade and a half of experience in developing data warehouses, models and reports using ... Show more

Horovits is an international speaker (awarded Most Active Speaker by Sessionize), a CNCF Ambassador (under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation), an OpenSearch Ambassador (under The Linux Foundation's OpenSearch Software Foundation), and host of the popular OpenObservability Talks podcast.

Horovits lives at the intersection of technology, product and open source. With over 20 years in the tech industry as a software developer, a solutions architect and a product manager, he brings a wealth of knowledge in cloud and cloud-native architectures, big data solutions, DevOps practices and more.

Speaking badges and achievements:
https://credly.com/users/dotan-horovits/

Talk recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/@horovits

Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Dh3iUfPjmdOKZwAppsVNj

Blogs:
https://horovits.medium.com/
https://logz.io/author/dotan-horovits/

Horovits is an international speaker (awarded Most Active Speaker by Sessionize), a CNCF Ambassador (under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation), an OpenSearch Ambassador (under The Linux Foundation's OpenSearch Software Foundation), and host of the... Show more

I am a senior web platform engineer at Zocdoc, working with design systems.

I am also the creator of various open-source projects like the Web Components Toolkit (wc-toolkit.com).

In my free time, I love spending time with my wife and three daughters, practicing martial arts, jamming on my ukulele, and learning new things (usually about software engineering).

I am a senior web platform engineer at Zocdoc, working with design systems. I am also the creator of various open-source projects like the Web Components Toolkit (wc-toolkit.com). In my free time, I love spending time with my wife and three dau... Show more

Daniel started his IT career as an administrator for ETL and BI tools. He then worked some time in a data warehousing team before diving into all topics devops and cloud native. In his current role he is a DevOps and cloud-native consultant with FullStackS GmbH. Daniel holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering, a MA in Innovation Management and an MBA. He's a lifelong learner and teacher, lecturing at two Austrian universities of applied science.
Daniel lives in Graz with his girlfriend and his tomcat Manfred 🐈.

🌐 drackthor.me
📧 daniel@drackthor.me

Daniel started his IT career as an administrator for ETL and BI tools. He then worked some time in a data warehousing team before diving into all topics devops and cloud native. In his current role he is a DevOps and cloud-native consultant with Full... Show more

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to execute them.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in Digital Transformation, I specialize in Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI (Vertex AI), and complex multi-cloud architectures. I don't just talk theory, I have built Cloud Business Units from scratch and led mission-critical migrations in fast-paced sectors like Oil & Gas.
My philosophy is simple: an elite strategy is useless without an elite team to execute it, so I build the team first, knowing that the results will follow.
As a passionate advocate for open knowledge, I am a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud, and the Community Lead for GDG Campobasso.
Whether I am live-coding a Gen AI agent or sharing insights on the dynamics of engineering leadership, I bring energy, clarity, and deep real-world experience to the stage. I love connecting with people who are eager to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what technology can solve.

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to ex... Show more

Rod Trent is an experienced cybersecurity professional and best-selling author with deep expertise in content marketing, community development, and product and program management. During his long career, Rod has built and sold many successful businesses and regularly speaks and keynotes and provides hosting skills for various conferences, webinars, and live podcasts. In his spare time, Rod writes KQL queries, authors fiction and non-fiction books, tells proud stories about his grandkids, brags about his Six Million Dollar Man addiction, and teaches AI to behave.

Rod Trent is an experienced cybersecurity professional and best-selling author with deep expertise in content marketing, community development, and product and program management. During his long career, Rod has built and sold many successful busines... Show more

Senior Developer/Team Leader at JIT Team with over 10 years of commercial experience. A passionate enthusiast for new technologies. Vlogger, blogger, YouTuber, and a person who feels best within the developer community. For more than 3 years, he has been helping people transition into the IT industry.

Senior Developer/Team Leader at JIT Team with over 10 years of commercial experience. A passionate enthusiast for new technologies. Vlogger, blogger, YouTuber, and a person who feels best within the developer community. For more than 3 years, he has ... Show more

Antonio Liccardi is a seasoned speaker, book author, and trainer, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Blexin. His passion for knowledge sharing led him to co-found "DotNetCampania," an Italian .NET community where he helps others enhance their skills in DevOps, the .NET ecosystem, and software development in general. Antonio is a frequent speaker at both national and international conferences, including Microsoft Build, and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for Visual Studio Developer Technologies since 2015. He also hosts a live show called "DevOps Time" for UgiDotNet, Italy’s largest .NET community, and runs the podcast "Il corriere del DevOps."

Antonio Liccardi is a seasoned speaker, book author, and trainer, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Blexin. His passion for knowledge sharing led him to co-found "DotNetCampania," an Italian .NET community where he helps others enhance... Show more

Power Platform Solution Architect, Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), 11x Microsoft certified, published LinkedIn Learning instructor, public speaker, Power Platform Community High Five user group founder, On Air in the Cloud podcast host, blogger, and mentor.

Versatile solution architect with over 25 years' international experience of leading and developing software solutions in permanent and contract roles for sectors including finance, legal, manufacturing, construction, game development, retail, healthcare, travel, and charity.

Find me online: https://linktr.ee/keithatherton

Power Platform Solution Architect, Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), 11x Microsoft certified, published LinkedIn Learning instructor, public speaker, Power Platform Community High Five user group founder, On ... Show more

Jessica has extensive experience and expertise within cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure and platform engineering. She's a hands-on technical leader who has built up and led platform teams within developer experience and data. She is also a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ambassador who regularly shares her knowledge both in the local Gothenburg community and at conferences such as QCon.​

Jessica has extensive experience and expertise within cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure and platform engineering. She's a hands-on technical leader who has built up and led platform teams within developer experience and data. She is also a Clo... Show more

François Martin is a senior full-stack software engineer at Karakun AG in Switzerland, passionate about building high-quality applications. He co-authored the open-source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, and organizes Basel's Hackergarten to help developers get involved with open-source projects.

François is an Oracle ACE Associate and co-authored the ISTQB Test Analyst v4.0 syllabus. He is also part of the content committees for the BaselOne and DevBcn conferences.

François has given more than 65 talks, workshops, and mentoring sessions across 14 countries. He has spoken at major international conferences such as WeAreDevelopers World Congress, JavaZone, NDC Oslo, Jfokus, KCDC, Devnexus, and Devoxx Greece. He regularly shares practical insights to inspire developers and help teams build better software.

François Martin is a senior full-stack software engineer at Karakun AG in Switzerland, passionate about building high-quality applications. He co-authored the open-source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, and organizes Basel's Hackerga... Show more