Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Florian van Dillen

Florian van Dillen

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Diego Coy

Diego Coy

Developer Advocate and Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in AI/ML and Developer Experience.

I work at the intersection of Developer Relations, product, and UX, creating accessible workflows and clear paths to success for developers.

I’ve delivered talks, training sessions, and workshops at conferences across the Americas and Europe, sharing insights on Web Development, AI, Developer Experience, Neurodiversity, and inclusion in tech. Beyond the stage, I write code, content, and support open source and community initiatives. When not working, I'm co-organize GDG Lisbon and learning Rustlang.

My goal has always been to lower the barriers of entry into the tech world for “the rest of us.”

Developer Advocate and Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in AI/ML and Developer Experience. I work at the intersection of Developer Relations, product, and UX, creating accessible workflows and clear pa... Show more

Oluwatobi Yusuf

Oluwatobi Yusuf

Oluwatobi Yusuf is a low-code advocate, developer and consultant for about 5 years. He leads the Business Process Reengineering Team at AXA-Mansard.

He supports various clients in their journey towards the modern workplace using Office 365, Power Platform, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and SharePoint Online. He is a 2x Microsoft Certified Trainer and holds a high-level certification in Microsoft power platform, Office 365 and SharePoint/Microsoft Teams.

He specializes in Power App, Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Power Virtual Agent, PowerBI, Office 365, SharePoint, migration, and adoption. His emphasis is on customizing Power Platform and SharePoint solutions for individuals and organizations.

Oluwatobi is one of the community leaders for the Nigeria Power Platform User Group.

He was awarded Business Applications MVP status on November 2022.

Oluwatobi Yusuf is a low-code advocate, developer and consultant for about 5 years. He leads the Business Process Reengineering Team at AXA-Mansard. He supports various clients in their journey towards the modern workplace using Office 365, Power... Show more

Stephanie E. Clark

Stephanie E. Clark

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to optimize effective business processes was a game changer. Fast forward 20+ years and over 500 projects later, Stephanie has become the go-to solution architect who doesn't mess around and just gets things done.

When she's not wowing audiences as a presenter, speaker, or blogger, you can find her donning her hat as a certified Microsoft Dynamics Business Central professional. And let's not forget her juggling act managing product, presales activities, and building professional services practices. Now, she's the brains behind Elliott Clark Consulting, a Microsoft partner that's turning consulting services on their head.

Stephanie's mantra? ERP implementations don't have to be a drag! She's on a mission to prove that they can be effective, affordable, and downright awesome. By sprinkling in her magic dust of change management and business process transformations, she makes sure her clients have a rockstar experience.

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to op... Show more

Heather Thacker

Heather Thacker

Heather is a Developer Advocate at Gatling where she enjoys building content and community around making performance testing approachable and essential to teams. Her perspective is shaped by four years as a software developer followed by two years advocating for DevOps best practices. She’s an international speaker that enjoys comparing theory with reality of software development lifecycles, using practical examples and analogies. Her goal is to give engineers different perspectives that will build the confidence they need to make performance a core part of their workflow.

Heather is a Developer Advocate at Gatling where she enjoys building content and community around making performance testing approachable and essential to teams. Her perspective is shaped by four years as a software developer followed by two years ad... Show more

Thomas Van Dorpe

Thomas Van Dorpe

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Godfrey Nolan

Godfrey Nolan

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

Adam Mashaka

Adam Mashaka

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1
Github: AdamMashaka
Linkidinn: @AdamKatani

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1 Github: AdamMashaka Linkidinn: @AdamKatani Show more

Clifford Agius

Clifford Agius

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

Iulia Pasov

Iulia Pasov

With more than 13 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Iulia has seen it all. If 15 years ago she was mocked in interviews for wanting to work in AI, now she is leading teams, having successfully delivered multiple projects in production.
Iulia has a background in software engineering with specialisations in Artificial Intelligence. She has started her career in academia but moved to industry where she worked as both software engineer and data scientist. She has transitioned to an engineering manager role and is currently leading teams focusing on improving operations with AI at SIXT.

With more than 13 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Iulia has seen it all. If 15 years ago she was mocked in interviews for wanting to work in AI, now she is leading teams, having successfully delivered multiple projects in production. ... Show more

Pierre-Yves Ricau

Pierre-Yves Ricau

After 12 years at Square in San Francisco, I just moved back to France! I enjoy being with my family, rollerblading, baking and reading sci-fi.

After 12 years at Square in San Francisco, I just moved back to France! I enjoy being with my family, rollerblading, baking and reading sci-fi. Show more

Marek Zmyslowski

Marek Zmyslowski

Cybersecurity researcher and offensive security expert with a passion for AI security, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous projects, including ChatNMI, an open-source initiative for home-based AI deployment; libfiowrapper, a library for fuzzing applications that read from files; and rtaint, a reverse tainting tool designed for crash analysis. His past work also includes large-scale fuzzing infrastructure for Samsung Android devices, penetration testing frameworks, and in-depth research on in-memory fuzzing techniques.
As a frequent speaker at top cybersecurity conferences, Marek has presented at DefCamp, SecTor, hardwear.io, Confidence, The Hack Summit, and BlueHat, among others. His talks explore topics such as AI-powered attacks, integrating LLMs with legacy hardware, modern fuzzing techniques, and securing open-source components. He has also co-authored multiple publications, including contributions to “Modern Fuzzing” and technical deep dives on AI security.

Cybersecurity researcher and offensive security expert with a passion for AI security, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous projects, including ChatNMI, an open-source initiative for home-based AI deploymen... Show more

Bartosz Lysakowski

Bartosz Lysakowski

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years, worked in the Education Department at Cottbus Zoo. Since 2023, drone pilot and member of the EXPAND+ER project at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Currently project coordinator at IQ@BB.

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years... Show more

Jeremy Nathan

Jeremy Nathan

Jeremy Nathan is the CEO of JN Training, a Chattanooga-based technology training company. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst. Jeremy has worked in various industries as a production worker in a factory to an office worker. He founded JN Training to improve people’s skills. He understands the easiest way to deliver training for everyone based on how they learn. He instructs workshops in all levels of technology including Microsoft applications.

Jeremy Nathan is the CEO of JN Training, a Chattanooga-based technology training company. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst. Jeremy has worked in various industries as a production worker in a factory t... Show more

Pavan Mani Deep Yaragani

Pavan Mani Deep Yaragani

I am Pavan Mani Deep with over 10 plus years of experience working on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure.

I am Pavan Mani Deep with over 10 plus years of experience working on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure. Show more

Louis Nyffenegger

Louis Nyffenegger

Louis Nyffenegger is a renowned application security expert and the founder of PentesterLab, a leading platform for hands-on security training. With extensive experience in penetration testing, code review, and application security, Louis has worked at organizations like the National Bank of Australia, Australia Post, and Fitbit.

He has delivered talks at prestigious security conferences, including DEFCON, OWASP California, and BSides Canberra, sharing insights on web security, code review techniques, and the intricacies of penetration testing.

As the primary author of PentesterLab’s labs, Louis has designed practical, real-world exercises that help security professionals and developers master vulnerabilities and improve their skills. He also runs AppSecSchool, a YouTube channel dedicated to application security, and writes thought-provoking blog posts to inspire the security community.

Beyond his technical contributions, Louis is passionate about teaching and empowering others to build secure software. He believes in a hands-on approach to security education, emphasising real-world applications and meaningful learning experiences.

Louis Nyffenegger is a renowned application security expert and the founder of PentesterLab, a leading platform for hands-on security training. With extensive experience in penetration testing, code review, and application security, Louis has worked ... Show more

Amber Hasan

Amber Hasan

Amber Hasan is an interdisciplinary artist and community organizer focused on using Creative Practice as a tool for change. Amber is Co-Founder of The Sister Tour collective, she has worked with photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier regarding the Flint Water Crisis, she is a Board Member of Title Track Michigan, and a Board Member of Commongrounds, where she is the advocate for the Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan.

Amber Hasan is an interdisciplinary artist and community organizer focused on using Creative Practice as a tool for change. Amber is Co-Founder of The Sister Tour collective, she has worked with photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier regarding the Flint W... Show more

Vaibhav Sunder

Vaibhav Sunder

creative, published, father to two, Indian Hindi native non-thorny

creative, published, father to two, Indian Hindi native non-thorny Show more

Chris Achinga

Chris Achinga

Writing code for almost 5 years now. An individual member of the Django Software Foundation. That means I write a lot of Python, Web Languages(Typescript, HTML/CSS)
I write articles without GEN AI too, and love communities that make sense!

Writing code for almost 5 years now. An individual member of the Django Software Foundation. That means I write a lot of Python, Web Languages(Typescript, HTML/CSS) I write articles without GEN AI too, and love communities that make sense! Show more

Ben Wilkens

Ben Wilkens

I have had an unusual journey into cybersecurity, working my way up from long-haul commercial driver to nationally recognized cybersecurity expert in the transportation sector.
I regularly mentor new or aspiring cybersecurity professionals and help them chart their own course into the industry, no matter where they are starting from.

As a thought leader and trusted advisor, I deliver expert recommendations that help organizations navigate and mitigate cybersecurity risks while aligning with their strategic objectives. My approach to leadership and innovation ensures that the digital transformation journey is both secure and aligned with best practices, driving efficiency and resilience across the enterprise.

In my current role at NMFTA I spearhead research initiatives and lead teams dedicated to developing cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, methodologies, and strategies to safeguard information systems and networks. I collaborate extensively with academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to advance cybersecurity practices and knowledge.
I provide expert insights and recommendations to organizations, enhancing their security posture and helping them navigate the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats.

With a rare combination of CISSP, CCSP, and CISM certifications alongside an active Class A CDL, I bring a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity and transportation and I specialize in translating complex technical matters into approachable, understandable language no matter what the level of technical understanding my audience has.

I have had an unusual journey into cybersecurity, working my way up from long-haul commercial driver to nationally recognized cybersecurity expert in the transportation sector. I regularly mentor new or aspiring cybersecurity professionals and help... Show more

Marsha Durfee

Marsha Durfee

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler Show more

Aleksandar Stoisavljevic

Aleksandar Stoisavljevic

Aleksandar is accomplished individual with a strong background in Java (20+ years in IT business). He believes in the power of the Internet, have a desire to learn more and to also be involved in its future development. Goal oriented, analytical and sharp individual with a lot of energy and also spread that inspiration among his co-workers. Coming from city of Novi Sad, one of the biggest IT development center in Serbia, Aleksandar has been working in various environments. His professional career starts as desktop application developer using Delphi IDE. In 2007. joins international company Levi9 as Java Web developer. As from 2015. actively learning and helping clients to prepare and adopt for The Cloud. In 2017. joins NovaCode d.o.o. where he works nowadays as Software Architect. In private life husband, father of 2: a boy and a girl, likes to play table tennis.

Aleksandar is accomplished individual with a strong background in Java (20+ years in IT business). He believes in the power of the Internet, have a desire to learn more and to also be involved in its future development. Goal oriented, analytical and ... Show more

Aaron Cruz

Aaron Cruz

Freelancing Elixir Developer. Hosts DreamClients podcast (https://podcast.dreamclients.io) about how freelance software devs can find better clients and streams Elixir dev on https://twitch.tv/Elixir_Bytes. Meetup organizing extraordinaire. Ex-cook. Ex-cheese-maker.

Freelancing Elixir Developer. Hosts DreamClients podcast (https://podcast.dreamclients.io) about how freelance software devs can find better clients and streams Elixir dev on https://twitch.tv/Elixir_Bytes. Meetup organizing extraordinaire. Ex-cook... Show more

Rob Brewer

Rob Brewer

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent Show more

Matthew Pothoff

Matthew Pothoff

Matthew Pothoff is a dedicated individual from Dubuque County, Iowa, whose life is defined by hard work, curiosity, and passion. Growing up, he found joy in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, and tennis, each of which shaped his character and developed his teamwork skills. His appreciation for history and craftsmanship led him to collect military rifles, where his interest in both mechanical design and historical context continues to grow.

Raised in Epworth, Iowa, Matthew attended Western Dubuque High School after spending his early education years in Catholic school. The structured environment taught him values of respect, focus, and perseverance. These formative lessons became the foundation for his professional and personal life. His upbringing in a close-knit community instilled in him an appreciation for tradition, discipline, and the value of self-improvement through hard work.

After high school, he pursued a degree in Criminal Justice at Hawkeye Community College, which deepened his sense of integrity and responsibility. Professionally, he began working in the automotive industry, where he developed hands-on skills and a strong work ethic. Now employed as a paint line laborer in a metal fabrication company, he applies coatings with precision, ensuring each product meets quality standards while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.

Sports remain an enduring part of his life and identity. Baseball was his first love, one that he played until he turned nineteen. Throughout high school, he stayed active in football, basketball, and tennis, finding motivation and purpose through competition. Matt Pothoff still follows his favorite teams—the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Cleveland Cavaliers—remaining an enthusiastic supporter of the games he grew up loving.

Beyond athletics, his fascination with firearms and military history reflects his curiosity about the intersection of technology and human innovation. Collecting surplus military rifles allows him to connect with historical eras and craftsmanship from around the world. He takes pride in understanding the function and history behind each piece, exploring the strategies and stories that shaped military development over time.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys outdoor activities like hunting, camping, and hiking. He values time spent in nature for its balance and clarity, often engaging in deer and turkey hunts. Health and fitness are also priorities for him, as he experiments with new diets and routines to stay active. His lifestyle reflects discipline, passion, and respect for both history and the natural world.

Matthew Pothoff is a dedicated individual from Dubuque County, Iowa, whose life is defined by hard work, curiosity, and passion. Growing up, he found joy in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, and tennis, each of which shaped his character... Show more

John Athayde

John Athayde

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufii, a startup focused on improving safety through movement notifications. He lives on a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children, chickens, goats, and dairy cow.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufi... Show more

Daniel Chukwurah

Daniel Chukwurah

I am a Senior Software Developer with over six years of experience building secure, scalable, and user-friendly web and mobile applications across fintech, banking, and open-source communities. I specialise in React, Next.js, React Native, and TypeScript and have a strong track record of delivering products used by millions across West and Central Africa.

My work is at the intersection of technology, security, and human experience. Beyond my full-time job, I contribute to open-source projects like CHAOSS and WISDOM, where I help develop tools for ethical governance, impact measurement, and decentralised reputation systems.

I care deeply about building things that are not just functional, but also thoughtful; systems that are secure, inclusive, and designed to serve people well. I am also a published writer and advocate for ethical AI, accessibility, and responsible innovation in fast-moving environments.

Whether I am writing code or sharing ideas on stage, my goal is the same: to make technology more human, more impactful, and more equitable, one thoughtful decision at a time.

I am a Senior Software Developer with over six years of experience building secure, scalable, and user-friendly web and mobile applications across fintech, banking, and open-source communities. I specialise in React, Next.js, React Native, and TypeSc... Show more

Bennie Haelen

Bennie Haelen

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Neo4j. His current focus is query resolution systems that combine knowledge graphs with vector search to translate natural language into governed, auditable SQL. Bennie is the author of two O'Reilly books: "Delta Lake: Up and Running: Modern Data Lakehouse Architectures" and "AI, ML and Generative AI in the Data Lakehouse," covering modern approaches to data engineering and machine learning. He holds three patents and is based in the Denver, Colorado area.

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platfor... Show more

David Kopp

David Kopp

As a Green IT Consultant, I strive to design efficient software systems holistically - from conception to development and operation. My main focus is on optimizing cloud environments, DevOps environments and Java-based applications. Minimalism shapes me a lot, which helps me to lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle and provides the basis for implementing and operating systems in the most cost-efficient and ecologically sustainable way possible.
In iSAQB architecture training courses (GREEN advanced module), I regularly provide my expertise, particularly on the aspects of measurement and efficient operation.

In my spare time, I am involved in animal rights activism and I am a passionate trail runner who enjoys running through nature.

As a Green IT Consultant, I strive to design efficient software systems holistically - from conception to development and operation. My main focus is on optimizing cloud environments, DevOps environments and Java-based applications. Minimalism shapes... Show more

Liora Itkin

Liora Itkin

Liora Itkin is a Senior Security Researcher at CardinalOps with expertise in threat detection, detection engineering, and cybersecurity research across cloud security, AI security, and attack simulations.

She researches attacker techniques, simulates real-world attacks, and performs deep log analysis to design and validate detections. Her experience includes developing detection strategies at Palo Alto Networks, leading incident response and security automation at CyberProof, and contributing research cited by MITRE.

Liora began her cybersecurity career in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, where she led DFIR, Threat Hunting, and SOC teams as a Captain. She is passionate about advancing detection capabilities, improving security visibility, and sharing knowledge with the cybersecurity community.

Liora Itkin is a Senior Security Researcher at CardinalOps with expertise in threat detection, detection engineering, and cybersecurity research across cloud security, AI security, and attack simulations. She researches attacker techniques, simula... Show more

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