Jade has established a fulfilling career operating at the intersection of STEM and community development. Her journey commenced with the attainment of a Bachelor's of Science in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis. Following this, she ventured into the international arena, first as a member of the Peace Corps in Mozambique, where she taught 12th-grade biology in Portuguese and pioneered a UN-recognized hospital internship program. Subsequently, her path led to active involvement in community development and public health initiatives in Maharashtra, India.

Returning home, Jade undertook domestic public health roles in both Oakland and San Francisco, California. In pursuit of further academic excellence, she earned her Master's in Public Health with a specialization in Biostatistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. This served as a stepping stone to her subsequent roles in data science and data engineering consulting, where she contributed her expertise to government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Currently, Jade holds the position of Data Engineer at Pivot Bio, a pioneering sustainable biotech company headquartered in Berkeley, California. Despite her deep-rooted attachment to the Bay Area, she presently operates from the picturesque Adirondacks in Northern New York state.

Jade eagerly anticipates forging connections with fellow professionals in the fields of community development, sustainability, and technology.

Jade has established a fulfilling career operating at the intersection of STEM and community development. Her journey commenced with the attainment of a Bachelor's of Science in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at... Show more

Hi, my name is Hosna! Over the past three years, I've gained solid coding skills and have proven my ability to take on new challenges and deliver results. I've had the opportunity to work in both corporate and startup environments, which has helped me hone my skills.

One of my biggest passions is web development. I started creating content on YouTube with the goal of making it easier for people to bring their ideas to life. It's incredibly fulfilling to be a part of this process and to help others make a difference in their own lives.

My YouTube channel has over 1.51k subscribers, and one of my videos has already reached 15k views. I'm confident in my ability to create engaging, high-quality content. I'm committed to continually improving my skills and providing the best possible resources for my audience. I'm always eager to find new opportunities to learn and grow.

Hi, my name is Hosna! Over the past three years, I've gained solid coding skills and have proven my ability to take on new challenges and deliver results. I've had the opportunity to work in both corporate and startup environments, which has helped m... Show more

Shan Zhang is a PhD candidate from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her research uses prospective life cycle assessment to assess potential environmental impacts of emerging battery technologies. She holds a master degree in Environmental Sciences, from Wageningen University. Her research interests lie in prospective life cycle assessment and metal criticality assessment.

Shan Zhang is a PhD candidate from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her research uses prospective life cycle assessment to assess potential environmental impacts of emerging battery technologies. She holds a master degree in Environmental... Show more

Hobbies:
Spending time with the family and being outdoors
Boxing at the local MMA gym
Downhill mountain biking

Inspired by: Elon Musk

Recently Read Good Book: The Spy in Moscow Station

SME Roles:
Based in Scottsdale, AZ
20+ years in IT
Heroic, Sophos, AEXP, Dell, Symantec PGP, Sonicwall

Certifications:
CCNP
CSSP
SCA

Background / Experience:
Started hacking at 8
Co-Founded Ghost Armor in Mesa, AZ
Customer facing security roles 15+ years

Volunteer Work:
Cyber Security Task Force AZ Secretary of State
WeProtectPHX

Hobbies: Spending time with the family and being outdoors Boxing at the local MMA gym Downhill mountain biking Inspired by: Elon Musk Recently Read Good Book: The Spy in Moscow Station SME Roles: Based in Scottsdale, AZ 20+ years in IT ... Show more

Rakshit Naidu is a 3rd year undergraduate student from Manipal Institute of Technology.
He is publishing a paper on Information Abuse in Academic Data in a Q1 Journal called the Journal of Cyber Security and this paper uses Differential Privacy and Federated Learning techniques to preserve students' data.
He is the AI Head at a student project called MotoManipal which focuses on making an electric bike for MotoStudent 2020 which will be held in Spain.
He is also the co-lead of the only Cryptographic Research Group at his college where he is working on Cryptanalysis on an algorithm called Keccak.
He also received the registration scholarship worth $150 to the Linux Open Source Security Summit North America 2019 that was held in San Diego, California.
He has also developed an Action for Google called 'Mumbai Trivia'.
He is passionate about research and aims to pursue his Master's at a reputed university in the United States.

Rakshit Naidu is a 3rd year undergraduate student from Manipal Institute of Technology. He is publishing a paper on Information Abuse in Academic Data in a Q1 Journal called the Journal of Cyber Security and this paper uses Differential Privacy and... Show more

Marvin Degon IV, is a retired professional ice hockey player who recently joined the AGH team to serve as a leadership liaison with the athletic and sports sectors. The former hockey star has been an outspoken hemp advocate for years.

Marvin’s professional hockey resume includes contracts with the most elite leagues in the world. With more than 550 career games played, he has unique insight to the sports world and how ECN products can serve as a supplement in nutrition and aid in recovery.

Marvin earned contracts in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Montreal Canadiens, the American Hockey League (AHL) with The Hartford Wolfpack and Hamilton Bulldogs, The Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with the Wolfsburg Grizzlys and the Eisbären Berlin and the Erste Banke Eishockey Liga (EBEL) with EC Villacher SV and HDD Olimpija Ljubljana, he also sits on the board of AG Fight Like Me Foundation.

Marvin Degon IV, is a retired professional ice hockey player who recently joined the AGH team to serve as a leadership liaison with the athletic and sports sectors. The former hockey star has been an outspoken hemp advocate for years. Marvin’s pro... Show more

I am Saptak Biswas a BTech student specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Known for enthusiasm and dedication to technology, developed skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, Flutter, and web development through a series of hands-on projects with commitment to academic growth and research ,recently recognized with the acceptance of first research publication, motivated to leverage knowledge to address real-world challenges and drive innovation in the field.

I am Saptak Biswas a BTech student specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Known for enthusiasm and dedication to technology, developed skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, Flutter, and web development through a s... Show more

I have worked in higher education for six years. I have a bachelors in economics and a master's in college student personnel administration.

I have worked in higher education for six years. I have a bachelors in economics and a master's in college student personnel administration. Show more

Jamie Ahloy-Dallaire teaches and conducts research on farm animal behaviour and welfare at Université Laval, in Quebec City. His current research program focuses primarily on factors affecting robustness, or the capacity to overcome challenges to welfare, in farmed pigs.

Jamie Ahloy-Dallaire teaches and conducts research on farm animal behaviour and welfare at Université Laval, in Quebec City. His current research program focuses primarily on factors affecting robustness, or the capacity to overcome challenges to wel... Show more

Nick is a Cloud Engineer and SRE who enjoys creating innovative ways to bundle good SRE habits into running applications using Infrastructure as Code practices. After 10 years of desktop and web application development, Nick has spent the last 5+ years in an SRE and Cloud Engineering role working to deliver cohesive solutions for engineers using Cloud platforms, CI/CD, and observability tools.

Nick is a Cloud Engineer and SRE who enjoys creating innovative ways to bundle good SRE habits into running applications using Infrastructure as Code practices. After 10 years of desktop and web application development, Nick has spent the last 5+ yea... Show more

Past experience
- Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA – Member 1988
- AICPA – Member 1985
- APICS – Member 2004
- DCI Summit – Programming Committee (2012 – Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamicscon LIVE Content Committee
- Directions NA – Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP – MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional

Past experience - Over 230+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods - Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of p... Show more

Maxwell, known around the world as the Blind BLogger, transformed himself from a blind failed carnival owner to a respected amusement equipment broker. In the beginning he had to learn so many things including teaching himself to hand code HTML. People were impressed, and asked him to share more about being a blind entrepreneur. He started a second site as The Blind Blogger a nickname people had been using on Linked In. Since then he has written four books, wo of which are award winners. He has traveled the country solo and sung & spoken in front of national conferences. He has been on over 400 podcasts, taught people how to be great interview guests, booked people on shows, and eventually started his own podcast called What's Your Excuse. He recently started the WYE network to help other people with disabilities start new podcasts or grow existing audiences. He believes it's easier for him to answer an awkward question than to make you guess. So, if you have any question for him at all, please just ask.

Maxwell, known around the world as the Blind BLogger, transformed himself from a blind failed carnival owner to a respected amusement equipment broker. In the beginning he had to learn so many things including teaching himself to hand code HTML. Peop... Show more

I have been IT for over 24 years doing database development and administration for 11 of those years primarily on SQL Server on-premise and in Azure. I like to automate and providing auditing, training and documentation

I have been IT for over 24 years doing database development and administration for 11 of those years primarily on SQL Server on-premise and in Azure. I like to automate and providing auditing, training and documentation Show more

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches, and K-12 schools in the education market segment. He thrives at building relationships and utilizing his attention to detail while working closely with architects, engineers, and construction contractors. From the early concept design stage to successful project completion, Shane coordinates all project details to ensure it is in alignment with the client’s vision.

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches... Show more

Amber is a seasoned professional working at the intersection of supply chain, change management, and technology. She is an expert in the food supply chain with over 20 years of experience in operations, training, and supply chain. She is a master in removing obstacles through innovation, inclusive business decisions, creativity, and rapid problem-solving. Her first-hand experience in creating a supply chain center of excellence gives her unique and unparalleled knowledge of the food supply chain.

Amber is a seasoned professional working at the intersection of supply chain, change management, and technology. She is an expert in the food supply chain with over 20 years of experience in operations, training, and supply chain. She is a master in ... 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

Dennis started his career as a chemist, but quickly switched to software engineering because of his passion for automation. He always has new ideas and projects, and sometimes even finishes one.

Dennis started his career as a chemist, but quickly switched to software engineering because of his passion for automation. He always has new ideas and projects, and sometimes even finishes one. Show more

Marta Alexy PhD is an agricultural engineer, associate professor at the ELTE Faculty of Informatics and responsible for the courses Digitalization in agrifood systems and Applied Data Science. For several years, she has been researching the practical application of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods in large-scale livestock production. Prior to joining the university, she worked for nearly ten years in the corporate sector of large-scale livestock farming, where her responsibilities included the developing and sales of automated housing technology for large-scale pig and poultry farms. Together with electrical engineer Sandor Szabo PhD, they developed an innovative idea that won the start-up competition of Óbuda University in 2022. Subsequently, they founded the startup Birdwatcher with the support and co-ownership of Óbuda University. As a university professor she teaches precision livestock farming technologies to agricultural engineering and computer science students at several universities in Hungary. At the ELTE Faculty of Informatics she is the head of the Precision Agriculture research group. Organizer of the IT section of the PREGA (Precision Agriculture) conference.

Marta Alexy PhD is an agricultural engineer, associate professor at the ELTE Faculty of Informatics and responsible for the courses Digitalization in agrifood systems and Applied Data Science. For several years, she has been researching the practical... Show more

B.S. in Software Engineering, with a diverse background in various industries including Supply Chain, Transport, Marketing, Finance, Food Manufacturing, and HR. Aspiring to secure a position as a BI/Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or ETL Developer, where I can leverage my exceptional technical expertise in software and application development, utilizing modern tools to drive the progress of the company.

B.S. in Software Engineering, with a diverse background in various industries including Supply Chain, Transport, Marketing, Finance, Food Manufacturing, and HR. Aspiring to secure a position as a BI/Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or ETL Developer, wher... Show more

Jibarang Nyipoji Kani, currently a Personal Assistant to the Founder at Naza Agape Foundation, is dedicated to empowering the less privileged through diverse programs. Passionate about community development and human resources, Nyipoji is pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Jos, with a keen interest in cybersecurity. A Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, who has completed the Frontend HTML and CSS program at Codevixens Academy 3.0. Nyipoji, also a skilled baker, upholds Christian values of faith, service, and excellence.

Jibarang Nyipoji Kani, currently a Personal Assistant to the Founder at Naza Agape Foundation, is dedicated to empowering the less privileged through diverse programs. Passionate about community development and human resources, Nyipoji is pursuing a ... Show more

I studied physics and started with Linux (kernel 0.98.4) in 1992 (UNIX since 1987), XFree86 (S3 cards) since 1993, using and working on (La)TeX since 1987 and co-founded the german TeX users group DANTE e.V. I've given talks on several german FOSS/Linux conferences, and some project specific meetings (OpenMoko, smart meters, OpenStreetMap, TeX) for many years. Today I'm working for Bosch Sensortec GmbH, writing device drivers (uC and Android/Linux) and CI infrastructure and testing/support code

I studied physics and started with Linux (kernel 0.98.4) in 1992 (UNIX since 1987), XFree86 (S3 cards) since 1993, using and working on (La)TeX since 1987 and co-founded the german TeX users group DANTE e.V. I've given talks on several german FOSS/Li... Show more

Jeremy is a Dynamics GP consultant and ERP Expert for the FORVIS Microsoft SMB team. He has more than 10 years of experience implementing and supporting ERP, manufacturing, and supply chain systems. Prior to joining FORVIS, he has worked in the manufacturing, retail, restaurant and distribution industries.

Jeremy is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Systems. He has completed multiple certifications with Microsoft.

Jeremy is a Dynamics GP consultant and ERP Expert for the FORVIS Microsoft SMB team. He has more than 10 years of experience implementing and supporting ERP, manufacturing, and supply chain systems. Prior to joining FORVIS, he has worked in the manuf... Show more

I'm Ibrahim Rabiu, a tech enthusiast and educator from Zaria, Kaduna State, excelling in programming with Python, JavaScript, and React, holding a Cisco CCNA certification, and being a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Currently, I am the Head of Training at BT-HUB Zaria, leveraging technology for learning and innovation, while also a student at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria studying Computer Engineering with specialization in AI.

I'm Ibrahim Rabiu, a tech enthusiast and educator from Zaria, Kaduna State, excelling in programming with Python, JavaScript, and React, holding a Cisco CCNA certification, and being a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Currently, I am the Head of... Show more

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Thanks to his work as a security consultant and Pentester he has firsthand experience of security evaluations. Julien is in charge of the development of Witekio's internal security framework and security architecture for customer development.

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Th... Show more

TJ Broom represents the US Forest Service on the OSM US Trails Workgroup. TJ loves adventures with maps in wild places and the bewildering feeling of actively navigating while wondering where you are as the sun is setting.

TJ Broom represents the US Forest Service on the OSM US Trails Workgroup. TJ loves adventures with maps in wild places and the bewildering feeling of actively navigating while wondering where you are as the sun is setting. Show more

Aristeia (Aris Creates) is a creative who has explored almost every outlet there is in both the fine and commercial sides of the arts. Her many skills in the traditional arts include visual art, design, illustration, music, performance, filmmaking, writing and more. She is now exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence and offering NFTs as one of the many ways collectors and fans can enjoy her works.

Her interest in the Metaverse and the many applications and opportunities it will provide for creatives going forward is a driving force in her own creativity as well as her professional endeavors. Her latest project, Metallusions™ is forging new ground in introducing individuals, brands and businesses into the Metaverse through engaging, exciting and unique events and entertainment.

As the founder of Arts & Company™, her aim is to highlight and support independent success in the arts and protect the future of the arts through innovation and embracing new technologies, ideals and opportunities.

Aristeia (Aris Creates) is a creative who has explored almost every outlet there is in both the fine and commercial sides of the arts. Her many skills in the traditional arts include visual art, design, illustration, music, performance, filmmaking, w... Show more

OpenStreetMap Uganda's field mapping and GIS training associate. I have been a contributor to OSM since 2016 and have shown a lot of people how to use it to produce sustainable solutions through internships and training. Knowledgeable about managing, Collecting, Visualizing, and analysis of field data.

OpenStreetMap Uganda's field mapping and GIS training associate. I have been a contributor to OSM since 2016 and have shown a lot of people how to use it to produce sustainable solutions through internships and training. Knowledgeable about managing,... Show more

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He is currently the VP of Design for PowerFleet. He has also run Meticulous (a UX and design consultancy) since 1997. Prior to PowerFleet, he was the VP of Design for CargoSense and before that, the Lead for UI/UX and Front-end Development–Internal Apps at LivingSocial. In the past, he also was the lead designer at InfoEther and ran Hyphenated People with Amy Hoy. He is currently running a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children. He's spent the past few months building a greenhouse from scratch. In his free time, he plays guitar and keyboards for the DC-based band, Juniper Lane, and works on his solo music project, Rotoscope. He co-authored “The Rails View” with Bruce Williams. He holds his Masters in Architecture from the Catholic University of America.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He is currently the VP of Design for PowerFleet. He has also run Meticulous (a UX and design consultancy) since 1997. Prior to PowerFl... Show more

Currently working as Tech Lead at S Group's IAM Program. Helping S Group with IAM, PAM, security and cloud related projects.

Before I joined SOK again, I was leading Nordcloud’s Digital Identity consulting practice where I was responsible that we delivered optimal identity solutions for our customers to secure their IAM and cloud journeys. I was also responsible for selecting the best partners with most the competitive products.

I have excellent knowledge of digital identity e.g. cloud and on-premises IAM, AD/AAD, PAM, CIEM, HR systems, and external identities. Also strong background in Microsoft infrastructure, mainly focusing on O365, AD and Azure AD. I have been project manager in large cloud deployment, transformation and security projects.

I'm one of the founders of the Finnish esports company HAVU Gaming Oy.

Before my IT career, I was a world class Counter-Strike 1.6 player

Currently working as Tech Lead at S Group's IAM Program. Helping S Group with IAM, PAM, security and cloud related projects. Before I joined SOK again, I was leading Nordcloud’s Digital Identity consulting practice where I was responsible that we ... Show more

Mi nombre es Arnulfo. Me encanta compartir mis experiencias personales y profesionales en conferencias y reuniones virtuales donde trato de ayudar e inspirar a otros a lograr sus metas.
Apoyo a las comunidades open source en Panamá, Iberoamérica y el mundo.

Mi nombre es Arnulfo. Me encanta compartir mis experiencias personales y profesionales en conferencias y reuniones virtuales donde trato de ayudar e inspirar a otros a lograr sus metas. Apoyo a las comunidades open source en Panamá, Iberoamérica y ... Show more