Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa, it has been a journey to creating multiple companies now in Los Angeles, Ca. My time has been spent following a path of multiple careers. From a chef, to Wall Street trader, as well as a trainer to professional football player, i have learned and studied under some of the most encompassing and incredible minds this country can offer!

Through my journey, I have found my calling. I Utilize my prior training to create what i see to be one of the most unique, high level, and practical applications of health/wellness/ and mindset. It has become my goal, and the goal of Heroic as a whole, to try and assist each of our people in reaching a life where they are living as the “Best Versions of Themselves”!

Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa, it has been a journey to creating multiple companies now in Los Angeles, Ca. My time has been spent following a path of multiple careers. From a chef, to Wall Street trader, as well as a trainer to professional footb... Show more

Andri is a physicist, 2 decades of electronics and software engineer, 15 years being entrepreneur, and 11 years as Microsoft MVP. He and his team have been building real-world AI + IoT products across various industry verticals, from agriculture to industrial IoT.

Andri is a physicist, 2 decades of electronics and software engineer, 15 years being entrepreneur, and 11 years as Microsoft MVP. He and his team have been building real-world AI + IoT products across various industry verticals, from agriculture to i... Show more

Smriti is a Consulting Engineer who is been with Confluent for 1.5 years. As a member of the professional services team, she has worked with guiding customers spanning variety of industries (finance, tech, healthcare) by developing prototypes for micro services using REST APIs, conducting code reviews and building event streaming pipelines to help them kick start their Confluent journey (Kafka Streams, Confluent Platform, CP-Ansible). Smriti is passionate about technology and is excited to keep working to help companies along the data in motion journey that leverages event-based streaming for real-time data movement. Apart from technology, she likes to to hike and is an avid photographer.

Smriti is a Consulting Engineer who is been with Confluent for 1.5 years. As a member of the professional services team, she has worked with guiding customers spanning variety of industries (finance, tech, healthcare) by developing prototypes for mi... Show more

Shraddha Sharma is a Youthmapper’s Research Fellow 2020, researching on marginalized indigenous community of Nepal. Her research interest includes working on the indigenous community and their problems like disaster and food security along with efficient data analysis and visualization. She is also working as a Research Associate at Geoinformatics Center in Thailand. She is involved in maintaining open-source platforms related to agriculture and disaster.

Shraddha Sharma is a Youthmapper’s Research Fellow 2020, researching on marginalized indigenous community of Nepal. Her research interest includes working on the indigenous community and their problems like disaster and food security along with effic... Show more

Mark Murrell is the founder of Get Maine Lobster and Haddie's Bay Club, the popular NFT franchise based on Haddie, the 1 in 100 million cotton-candy lobster. He previously worked at InFilm Marketing as a Partner. Mark Murrell attended the University of Southern Maine.

Mark Murrell is the founder of Get Maine Lobster and Haddie's Bay Club, the popular NFT franchise based on Haddie, the 1 in 100 million cotton-candy lobster. He previously worked at InFilm Marketing as a Partner. Mark Murrell attended the University ... Show more

I am a senior Information Communication Technology (ICT) professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience in the industry.

I am one of the Deputy Governors and Executive Vice-Presidents of the ADCB: African Diaspora Central Bank.

currently, I am involved with projects on the roll-out of a digital bank, central bank national payment systems, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), and money transfer/payment platforms in partnership with regulated financial institutions across Africa and the Diaspora targeting the unbanked, underbanked, unserved and underserved (4U's).

I have managed small to complex projects, ranging from Software, PABX, Contact Centre Solutions, and Mobile Networks to Court Recording Technology (CRT) deployment. These projects included PABX/Contact Centre using Collab OneContact, AVAYA, Presence, Cisco, Philips Sopho, NEC, Jupiter, Panasonic solutions, 2G/3G/LTE, JAVS Recording Equipment, fibre optics, [FTTx: FTTH (fibre to the home), FTTC (Fibre to the curb), FTTP (Fibre to the premises), FTTB (fibre to the business) and FTTW (Fibre to the wireless).
I have led projects in various sectors including, but not limited to ICT, financial, mining, health, and insurance.

Job Knowledge
• Blockchain Technologies
• FinTech
• Project Management Processes & Methodologies such as PMBOK, AGILE & PRINCE2
• Understanding of 2G/3G/LTE, IP technologies (MPLS VPNS) and/or fixed and mobile access networks (radio, copper, fibre) and/or support systems and processes
• General knowledge of Financial/Budgeting
• Expert Telecommunication knowledge
• PC literate and absolute understanding and application of project management tools and Techniques in a complex systems environment

I am a senior Information Communication Technology (ICT) professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience in the industry. I am one of the Deputy Governors and Executive Vice-Presidents of the ADCB: African Diaspora Central Bank. cu... Show more

Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, Software Developer, Professor, Gamer, MSc in Health Informatics Management at UNIFESP, Microsoft MVP Reconnect sharing knowledge with the technical and academic community.

Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, Software Developer, Professor, Gamer, MSc in Health Informatics Management at UNIFESP, Microsoft MVP Reconnect sharing knowledge with the technical and academic community. Show more

Joshua is a Chicago-based Workplace Experiences Lead at Avanade. Throughout his 20+ year career, he’s worked for agencies and consultancies with some of the world’s largest companies and non-profits across many industries.

Joshua is a Chicago-based Workplace Experiences Lead at Avanade. Throughout his 20+ year career, he’s worked for agencies and consultancies with some of the world’s largest companies and non-profits across many industries. Show more

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed).

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed). Show more

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects.

He thrives to solve real-world problems through geospatial technology and has consistently proven his ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to fortune 100 companies across the globe.

He drives a community called the “Geospatial Awareness Hub” which helps enable Education, Employment, and Business to foster the growth and awareness of the Geospatial Industry.

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects. He t... Show more

Formada em Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela UDESC (2014), é Product Manager pela PM3, CSPO e CLF. Tem 13 anos de carreira em TI, sempre na TOTVS - sendo 11 dentro do segmento de agronegócio, atuou como desenvolvedora, analista de sistemas e negócios. Atualmente é PO no segmento de Agro na torre de Supplay Chain e escritora voluntária da Jornada Colaborativa, tendo participado da escrita dos títulos Jornada Ágil de Produto (2020) e Jornada do Cliente (2021).

Formada em Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela UDESC (2014), é Product Manager pela PM3, CSPO e CLF. Tem 13 anos de carreira em TI, sempre na TOTVS - sendo 11 dentro do segmento de agronegócio, atuou como desenvolvedora, analista... Show more

Chris Terrell is the Co-founder and CEO of Wexus Technologies Inc. He has successfully brought climate impact technologies to market with enterprise companies across the US and globally with "virtual power plants" that make energy generation and distribution systems more efficient, increase utility grid reliability, and reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Prior to founding Wexus Technologies, Chris was a Strategic Energy Manager at EnerNOC, the world leader in demand response and smart grid technologies. He managed the comprehensive delivery of SaaS IoT products with advanced metering technology to save energy and money and make the utility grid more efficient.

Chris has worked extensively with farmers across the Western U.S. to help them save money, lower risk, reach operational goals, and optimize energy and water usage. As a trained architect, Chris also has extensive experience in green
building design and construction, as well as extensive leadership and management experience as a prior U.S. Army officer and military veteran.

Chris Terrell is the Co-founder and CEO of Wexus Technologies Inc. He has successfully brought climate impact technologies to market with enterprise companies across the US and globally with "virtual power plants" that make energy generation and dist... Show more

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer Show more

Satish Chandra Swargam is a Lead Security Architect. Since joining Cerner, Satish has partnered with IP teams for implementing Cerner's Secure Software Development Lifecycle, commonly known as "Secure From The Start". As part of this effort, Satish has assisted IP teams by conducting internal security assessments, threat modeling and designed static code analysis roll out.
He has over 23 years experience architecting, designing and developing web based applications. In his previous jobs, he has worked on Machine Learning algorithms for self organized clusters and concept search. He has conducted application security assessments with several partners for the Code Validation Program.

His previous external presentations have been on:
* Automated Mapping for Security Compliance @Ai4 Healthcare
* Parallelization of an Object-Oriented Three-Dimensional Burnett Equations Solver @AIAA
* Development of an object-oriented three-dimensional Burnett equations solver for computing hypersonic flows in continuum-transition regime @AIAA
* Eulerian finite element analysis of 3D machining @CFD
* Kinematics of Side Impact Dummies on side-facing Aircraft Seats @International Journal of Crashworthiness

Satish Chandra Swargam is a Lead Security Architect. Since joining Cerner, Satish has partnered with IP teams for implementing Cerner's Secure Software Development Lifecycle, commonly known as "Secure From The Start". As part of this effort, Satish h... Show more

Apache kafka Specialist

Apache kafka Specialist Show more

Sajal Mustafiz is running a software company named Mistri Solutions. He has created employment and provides software services to clients.

Sajal Mustafiz is running a software company named Mistri Solutions. He has created employment and provides software services to clients. Show more

Professor at the Universidad de los Andes Mérida, Venezuela for over 25 years
Systems Engineer, MSc in Mathematics Applied to Engineering, Doctoral Studies in GIS Cartography and Remote Sensing
Promoter of Data Science and the application of Python and R for more than 10 years Open Source and Open Science activist. Part of the OpenScienceLabs team.
Organizer and recurrent participant of events related to open source technologies for more than 15 years.

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Professor at the Universidad de los Andes Mérida, Venezuela for over 25 years Systems Engineer, MSc in Mathematics Applied to Engineering, Doctoral Studies in GIS Cartography and Remote Sensing Promoter of Data Science and the application of Python... Show more

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor architect. Karl has worked at the local, regional, national and international levels. He has a passion for helping partners and customers build their businesses with data and compute in the right place for the right purpose.

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor archi... Show more

GIS Specialist, Geologist.

GIS Specialist, Geologist. Show more

Dr. Eze U. Stanley is the Chief Consultant Geophysicist at Geotech4all Consultancy Group and the current co-ordinator (Ag. HOD) of the Dept. of Applied Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria, where he lectures.
Dr. Eze is an active and committed member of NAPE and other geoscience associations within and outside the country.

Dr. Eze U. Stanley is the Chief Consultant Geophysicist at Geotech4all Consultancy Group and the current co-ordinator (Ag. HOD) of the Dept. of Applied Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,... Show more

Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations.

Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring developers from idea to implementation.

Active contributor outside of work: volunteer, technical writer, and hands-on tech educator for school students.

Senior Member, IEEE; active member of AAAI, ACM, IAENG, and TAG (Technology Association of Georgia).

Regular session chair at technical conferences and judge for multiple hackathons.

Author and peer-reviewer of technical papers spanning healthcare, software engineering, and AI.

Contributor to several book chapters on emerging technologies and real-world applications.

Holder of granted patents in artificial intelligence.

Community-minded volunteer with NFTE, Cisco STEM, American Corporate Partners, 3DE school events, and the American Heart Association.

Known for bridging research and practice—bringing academic rigor, industry pragmatism, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Senior Engineering Architect at Cisco, specializing in AI tooling and full-stack development—building scalable, intelligent systems that unlock data insights and streamline operations. Frequent judge and mentor at hackathons, guiding aspiring deve... Show more

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com
I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develop African communities through sustainable NFT projects and bridge the gap helping Africa leapfrogg into new technologies, currently focused on SADC region and beyond.
I have been taking part in empowerment projects for over 18 years ranging from Hip hop art and culture movements in South Africa to facilitating beadwork Culture & Tourism projects for and by women in need in Zimbabwe. Art has been a form of self-expression especially where words have failed me. .

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develo... Show more

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.org), Past Co-chair of the CFP's Allergen Committee.

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.... Show more

Fundador de SeguridadSi, Joaquín Molina o kinomakino es un apasionado de la tecnología en general y la seguridad desde mediados de los 90. Cuenta con numerosas certificaciones y pertenece a organizaciones de reconocido nombre como ENISA o la obtención del premio Microsoft MVP los últimos años. Ponente en numerosas conferencias nacionales e internacionales, asi como instructor principal en la academia SeguridadSi.

Fundador de SeguridadSi, Joaquín Molina o kinomakino es un apasionado de la tecnología en general y la seguridad desde mediados de los 90. Cuenta con numerosas certificaciones y pertenece a organizaciones de reconocido nombre como ENISA o la obtenció... Show more

Dr. Daniel Tuoyo Amiwero
Lecturer | Geologist | Mineral Exploration Specialist
Nigeria Maritime University

Dr. Daniel Tuoyo Amiwero is an accomplished geologist, lecturer, and research innovator with about 20 years of experience in mineral exploration, geological modeling, and ethical mining advocacy across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Marine Geology at Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Warri South-West, Delta State where he teaches courses in Mineral Exploration and Engineering Geology.

He holds a B.Tech in Geology from the Federal University of Technology, Minna; an M.Sc. in Engineering Geology from the University of Benin; and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Ilorin, with a research focus on applied geotechnics and mineral resource development.

Dr. Amiwero is the founder and convener of the DanWura Ethical Mining Initiative (DEMI), which promotes responsible sourcing and transparency in Africa’s artisanal mining sector.

Dr. Amiwero has presented his work at national and international conferences and is deeply committed to fostering innovation and policy alignment for the future of energy and resource security in Africa.

Dr. Daniel Tuoyo Amiwero Lecturer | Geologist | Mineral Exploration Specialist Nigeria Maritime University Dr. Daniel Tuoyo Amiwero is an accomplished geologist, lecturer, and research innovator with about 20 years of experience in mineral expl... Show more

Sara George is project manager for Renewing the Countryside overseeing 10 Farmers Market Food Hubs statewide. She is a part of the MN State Farm to School Leadership Team, is a FSMA trainer, manages the Red Wing Farmers market and owns and operates a small produce farm in Pepin, Wisconsin. She is very passionate about supporting farmers and local food systems. As a farmer herself, she has deep ties to the farming community and is very understanding of obstacles farmers and buyers can face.

Sara George is project manager for Renewing the Countryside overseeing 10 Farmers Market Food Hubs statewide. She is a part of the MN State Farm to School Leadership Team, is a FSMA trainer, manages the Red Wing Farmers market and owns and operates a... Show more

Jordan A. Mitchell is a seasoned business professional with over 15 years of experience in business strategy, operational management, and organizational development. He is known for his thoughtful leadership and data-driven approach and has successfully guided organizations through growth, innovation, and transformation.

Jordan began his career with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a prestigious university. Early on, he focused on operations and process improvement, quickly distinguishing himself with his ability to solve complex business challenges, align teams with strategic goals, and effectively communicate across organizations. His strong leadership and problem-solving skills paved the way for his rise into senior roles.

Over the years, Jordan has managed critical projects, such as process re-engineering, system integrations, and product launches, resulting in measurable improvements in operational performance. His expertise spans various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, technology, and business services, making him a valuable asset to established companies and fast-growing startups.

As he advanced, Jordan held leadership positions like Director of Strategic Initiatives, Vice President of Operations, and Chief Operating Officer. His leadership has been characterized by introducing scalable systems, establishing key performance metrics, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Under his guidance, companies have realized significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Jordan Mitchell is known for his balanced leadership style, combining empathy with high expectations. He creates an environment where teams are motivated to perform their best while feeling supported in their growth. His mentoring approach has helped nurture emerging leaders, instilling in them the importance of integrity and excellence.

Jordan’s professional development is reflected in his certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP), and his continuous participation in industry conferences and leadership workshops. These credentials showcase his commitment to structured methodologies and staying current with industry trends.

In addition to his professional achievements, Jordan A. Mitchell is deeply committed to mentorship and community involvement. He has guided many young professionals through internships and career development programs and is active on several university advisory boards. His work with nonprofits focusing on workforce readiness and educational access reflects his passion for equity and social responsibility.

Jordan A. Mitchell is a seasoned business professional with over 15 years of experience in business strategy, operational management, and organizational development. He is known for his thoughtful leadership and data-driven approach and has successfu... Show more

Mara Riviello López
Nacida en una familia de madre ceramista y padre ingeniero, se formó desde temprana edad en el taller de cerámica familiar, donde aprendió el oficio. Con una trayectoria de casi cuarenta años en la práctica cerámica, es fundadora y coordinadora de PAC – Prácticas Alternativas Cerámicas, un proyecto que promueve la autonomía cerámica en diálogo con el territorio,construyendo saberes a partir de la propia experiencia.
Integra el colectivo Soberanía Cerámica y, en 2021, recibe el apoyo del programa Mecenazgo Cultural del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires y la Beca SID (Secretaría de Investigación y Desarrollo, UNTreF) para desarrollar la investigación durante el bienio 2023–2024. Participa también en la iniciativa Recuperar lo ausente del Colectivo de Arquitectas, apoyada por el Fondo Nacional de las Artes, centrada en la recuperación urbanística del Río de la Plata.
En 2024 realiza una residencia en FabLab Bilbao, donde produce piezas con arcilla local mediante impresión 3D, participando en la MakerFaire. Paralelamente, investiga la formulación de pastas cerámicas y sus procesos de cocción en la Fundación Bilbao Arte.
Actualmente impulsa la creación de un taller de cerámica dentro del Museo Comunitario de Isla Maciel, al tiempo que dicta clases en el espacio familiar, abordando la cerámica situada combinando técnicas tradicionales con prácticas alternativas.

Mara Riviello López Nacida en una familia de madre ceramista y padre ingeniero, se formó desde temprana edad en el taller de cerámica familiar, donde aprendió el oficio. Con una trayectoria de casi cuarenta años en la práctica cerámica, es fundadora... Show more

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV solutions for businesses across various industries.

As a functional consultant, I have a good understanding of business processes and requirements, enabling to design tailored solutions that align with clients' unique needs and objectives.

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV soluti... Show more

Working on GraphQL tooling since before I had a mustache. I'm proud of it (the tooling).

Working on GraphQL tooling since before I had a mustache. I'm proud of it (the tooling). Show more