Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application connections, and empower customers with the knowledge and resources to prioritize software supply chain security, minimize technical obligations, and achieve compliance goals. His interests lies in System Design, Functional Programming and Observability

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application conn... Show more

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

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

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

Joshua Olatunji is a Nigerian engineering leader, software architect, and founder of Dependly — a contract infrastructure and milestone-based transaction platform designed to enforce trust where delivery risk exists. His work focuses on contract disbursement infrastructure, verification-driven payments, and financial infrastructure for real-world execution.

With deep expertise in distributed systems, backend architecture, DevOps, Kubernetes, and fintech infrastructure, Joshua has led engineering initiatives across payment systems, API orchestration, and scalable transaction platforms, including leading cross-border payment initiatives at Expedier—a Canadian fintech platform providing digital financial services and multi-currency transactions. He combines control-oriented systems thinking with AI-assisted engineering to build resilient products capable of operating in high-trust and high-risk environments.

His current research interests explore the intersection of Large Language Models (LLMs), software quality evaluation, and reinforced reasoning systems, particularly within fintech and enterprise software ecosystems.

Joshua is passionate about building systems that move beyond transactions into enforceable accountability — where money moves only when work is verified.

Joshua Olatunji is a Nigerian engineering leader, software architect, and founder of Dependly — a contract infrastructure and milestone-based transaction platform designed to enforce trust where delivery risk exists. His work focuses on contract disb... Show more

Michael is a 40+ year veteran of the computer industry with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. Michael has worked for Microsoft, IBM, and a number of Microsoft partners. Currently, he is a Decentralized Systems Architect at the Web 7.0 foundation.

Michael is a 40+ year veteran of the computer industry with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. Michael has worked for Microsoft, IBM, and a number of Microsoft partners. Currently, he is a Decentralized Systems Arc... Show more

I am a creative and strategic leader with a focus on leveraging technology to drive positive change. Passionate about cloud-enabled transformation, I specialize in leading M365 adoption, governance and enablement, with a focus on the Power Platform. My goal is to unlock the immense value this technology offers, accelerating digital transformation and empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. With 18 years of experience in technology innovation and consultancy, I excel at identifying and harnessing emerging tech to transform enterprises and deliver lasting value.

I am a creative and strategic leader with a focus on leveraging technology to drive positive change. Passionate about cloud-enabled transformation, I specialize in leading M365 adoption, governance and enablement, with a focus on the Power Platform. ... Show more

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes agroecology and environmental education. Her current work focuses on product engineering and harness engineering: designing the systems, scaffolding, and workflows that make AI agent output trustworthy at scale, so teams can move from reviewing code line by line to gardening the systems that produce it.

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes ag... Show more

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄
Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄 Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺 Show more

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others to accomplish great things. Sue’s 16 years in the Menasha Joint School District were marked by incredible growth and success in her programs and cross-categorical collaboration.

At the heart of Sue’s leadership is a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. She helps inspire and empower the districts she works with to strive for a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while making a significant impact on the communities they serve.

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others ... Show more

Shalyn Nystrom is a Principal Consultant in Data Science & Analytics at Source Allies. She is focused on enabling teams to build products with data in mind, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions, and elevating clients' AI capabilities from experimentation to operationalized solutions. In addition to her breadth of experience across the data gamut, she is a culture shaper, always looking to help others find their passion and grow.

Shalyn holds a M.S. in Computational Biology from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Iowa State University. In her free time, she enjoys family life with her husband and toddler, along with crafting and traveling the world.

Shalyn Nystrom is a Principal Consultant in Data Science & Analytics at Source Allies. She is focused on enabling teams to build products with data in mind, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions, and elevating clients' AI capabilities from... Show more

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 five years as a software developer followed by three 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 five years as a software developer followed by three years ... Show more

Daniela Rosas es estudiante de Gestión y Alta Dirección con mención en Gestión Social y Pública en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) y Presidenta de 180 Degrees Consulting PUCP, donde lidera proyectos de consultoría estratégica para organizaciones sociales y emprendimientos de impacto. Ayacuchana de origen, su trabajo está profundamente conectado con la generación de soluciones que respondan a realidades diversas y descentralizadas.

Su enfoque se sitúa en la intersección entre tecnología, innovación social y estrategia, utilizando inteligencia artificial generativa, herramientas no-code y diseño centrado en el usuario (UX/UI) para transformar ideas en soluciones escalables, accesibles y con impacto medible. Ha implementado soluciones tecnológicas en ONGs y proyectos sociales, integrando automatización, marketing social y herramientas como n8n y Lovable para optimizar procesos, fortalecer el fundraising y movilizar comunidades de manera innovadora.

Ha sido Parlamentaria Joven Nacional del Congreso de la República del Perú, donde contribuyó al diseño de propuestas legislativas en temas ambientales, participación ciudadana y transparencia, incorporando indicadores de impacto y mecanismos de seguimiento. Asimismo, fue becaria del Millennium Fellowship (ONU) y participante del Aspire Leaders Program de Harvard University, consolidando su formación en liderazgo global e impacto social.

Como consultora en sostenibilidad en Mypes Verdes, ha acompañado a pequeñas empresas en la adopción de modelos responsables y elaboración de reportes de sostenibilidad. Además, es fundadora de Responsible Work For Ecology, una iniciativa comunitaria en Ayacucho que ha capacitado a más de 80 mujeres en prácticas sostenibles, promoviendo su empoderamiento económico y ambiental.

Ha sido reconocida como ganadora del HONOR College Marketing Challenge 2025, finalista en la Datatón OEFA Innova y en el GreenTech Challenge, destacando por su propuesta de “IA que te entiende y potencia tu esencia”, entendida como el uso de la inteligencia artificial para potenciar capacidades humanas y construir soluciones más empáticas e inclusivas.

Daniela promueve activamente el acceso inclusivo a la tecnología y el uso ético de la IA, convencida de que romper los patrones en la industria implica que más mujeres y actores del sector social pasen de ser usuarios a creadores de tecnología, diseñando soluciones que transformen realidades y generen valor sostenible.

Daniela Rosas es estudiante de Gestión y Alta Dirección con mención en Gestión Social y Pública en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) y Presidenta de 180 Degrees Consulting PUCP, donde lidera proyectos de consultoría estratégica para ... Show more

PA Agriculture Emergency Preparedness Director and retired Army officer focused on food security and infrastructure resilience.

PA Agriculture Emergency Preparedness Director and retired Army officer focused on food security and infrastructure resilience. Show more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultejerome/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultejerome/ Show more

Guided by purpose, strategy and a love of tech, Cortina Jenelle Caldwell’s entrepreneurial journey has remained true to her north star – to leave her corner of the world a little better off than she found it, a lesson learned early under her grandmother’s wings. Nursing, then social work provided a foundation for understanding social health, community development and resource connection, and Cortina ultimately found her home in business as a way to build solutions for local communities from the ground up. Cortina earned her BS in Business, Social Science and Education, and a MA in Business Management & Leadership (MAML)from Liberty University. As a graduate student, Cortina conducted research on “Branding Authenticity”, and armed with new knowledge of the future of business, Cortina founded Visit & Ventureto address gaps between tourism economies and local economies, earning Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year and a place in 40 Under Forty by the age of 26. Cortina re-branded the original model several times, evolving with community need and responding to first-party data - Cortina Jenelle Branding Agency(2014-2024), and Brand Evangelist™emerged with the age of AI in 2024. Cortina is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, the Lloyd International Honors College at UNC-Greensboro, and is a Full Stack Web Developer, an ICAgile Certified Pro (Savvy Coders), a Certified Creative Facilitator (PYE Global), and a member of Vantage Ventures & AscendWV, class of 2025. Cortina’s journey reflects a relentless commitment to transform vision into scalable impact through design, technology, and creative strategy, work carried out through the tech-forward approach of Brand Evangelist and its ecosystem. Cortina’s collective body of award-winning work spans decades and ripples throughout Southern Appalachia and abroad, with impact hubs in North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Austrailia and more soon from West Virginia where she calls home.

Guided by purpose, strategy and a love of tech, Cortina Jenelle Caldwell’s entrepreneurial journey has remained true to her north star – to leave her corner of the world a little better off than she found it, a lesson learned early under her grandmot... Show more

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

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

Marcelo Fernandes is a data and AI superhero disguised as a business leader. By day, he helps organizations turn chaos into clarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Copilot. By night, he builds AI agents, governs data empires, and fights bad architecture wherever it hides. With 20+ years in tech and a passion for turning innovation into impact, Marcelo’s mission is simple: make AI work for humans, not the other way around.

Marcelo Fernandes is a data and AI superhero disguised as a business leader. By day, he helps organizations turn chaos into clarity with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Copilot. By night, he builds AI agents, governs data empires,... Show more

Yaswanth Reddy is a Lead DevOps Engineer at Arealis, where he works on making cloud infrastructure smarter and more reliable with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. He loves experimenting with how cloud and AI come together from building scalable pipelines to using embeddings and vector search in real-world systems. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring engineers and sharing what he learns with the developer community.

Yaswanth Reddy is a Lead DevOps Engineer at Arealis, where he works on making cloud infrastructure smarter and more reliable with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. He loves experimenting with how cloud and AI come together from building sc... Show more

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, from small-scale applications to large and complex system integrations. Nowadays and after almost 5 years working in the company, I lead a backend team in the Fintech department at Just Eat Takeaway.com.

I am passionate about sports and I highly recommend incorporating physical activity into your weekly routine. It can truly make a significant difference in various aspects of your life!

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, f... Show more

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

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

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

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

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age Show more

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

Master en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia por la UNAM, académica en la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, docente en Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica, Coordinadora académica del diplomado "Administración y marketing para clínicas y hospitales veterinarios" en la FMVZ-UNAM, con múltiples diplomados y certificaciones en el área Educación, Veterinaria y tecnologías para la educación.
Ganadora del 2do. Lugar a nivel nacional en el Hackathon AI, 2021, CONALEP en “Automatiza tu clase con Power Platform y MS TEAMS”. Ganadora del primer lugar como asesora en proyectos de sustentabilidad en la primera competencia de generación de Nudges de América Latina. Autora de artículos sobre temas de emprendimiento y sustentabilidad.
Ganadora Techfluencer por los Globant Award Women that Build
Conferencista internacional en congresos y seminarios veterinarios.
Conferencista internacional en congresos y seminarios para docentes.
Creadora de contenidos educativos en la plataforma You Tube (Edutuber).
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Master en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia por la UNAM, académica en la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, docente en Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica, Coordinadora académica del diplomado "Administración y marketing para ... Show more

Nikhil Ambati is a Senior Data Engineer at Noble Research Institute, where he leads data platform engineering on Azure and Databricks. He architected the migration of transformation logic to dbt, building 150+ Kimball-style models across research, finance, marketing, and learning domains bringing consistency to mission-critical metrics for one of America's oldest agricultural nonprofits. He also designed an AI copilot powered by the dbt Semantic Layer and MCP server, enabling conversational metric queries.

Nikhil Ambati is a Senior Data Engineer at Noble Research Institute, where he leads data platform engineering on Azure and Databricks. He architected the migration of transformation logic to dbt, building 150+ Kimball-style models across research, fi... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Anil Masakal is a seasoned engineering leader with over 22 years of experience building large-scale AI, search, and distributed systems platforms for global technology companies. Currently a Senior Engineering Manager at Dropbox, he leads the development of AI-powered agentic search and knowledge platforms that power Dropbox Dash, an enterprise AI assistant used by over one million users.
Previously, Anil held senior leadership roles at Adobe and Amazon, where he built and scaled critical platform technologies serving hundreds of developer teams and billions of user interactions. At Amazon, he was a founding engineering leader in the Alexa Smart Home organization, architecting AI assistants and intent-resolution systems that process billions of IoT signals daily.
Throughout his career, Anil has been recognized for defining technical vision, building high-performing engineering organizations, and delivering innovative AI and distributed systems products at a global scale. He holds an engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), one of India’s top technical institutions.

Anil Masakal is a seasoned engineering leader with over 22 years of experience building large-scale AI, search, and distributed systems platforms for global technology companies. Currently a Senior Engineering Manager at Dropbox, he leads the develop... Show more

I am a Software Engineer, AI Consultant, and community builder with 4 years of experience architecting latency-sensitive production systems and real-time data pipelines. I specialize in production-grade Python, C++, and full-stack architectures, consistently driving system optimizations such as reducing latency by up to 40% via Docker and Kubernetes. I am a Jagriti Yatra 2024 alumnus, the creator of the agricultural tech initiative BioVerify AI, and I run a dedicated online educational community for developers. Driven by a commitment to ecosystem building, I frequently deliver specialized AI training lectures at various colleges to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application. I actively mentor junior engineers and am currently focused on advancing Conversational AI platforms, AI-driven automation tools, and Web3 innovation.

I am a Software Engineer, AI Consultant, and community builder with 4 years of experience architecting latency-sensitive production systems and real-time data pipelines. I specialize in production-grade Python, C++, and full-stack architectures, cons... Show more