Starting at Stephen F. Austin State University and being actively involved in various student life offices and clubs demonstrates her dedication to student engagement and campus life. It's noteworthy that she was appointed to the Board of Regents by the governor of Texas to represent the student body, indicating her leadership skills and commitment to advocating for student success.

After completing her master's program, Zoé joined the Oregon Institute of Technology, where she served as the New Student Programs Coordinator. In this role, she oversaw Orientation and New Student programming, helping incoming students adjust to their new environment and ensuring a smooth transition. Her focus on building student confidence and skills for success in post-secondary endeavors showcases her commitment to student development.

In June 2023, Zoé will be promoted to Assistant Director for First Year Experience and Student Engagement at Oregon Tech. This new position will allow her to continue supporting new and incoming students as they navigate their first year at the institution. She will be responsible for launching new initiatives and programs to enhance the existing foundation of new student programming, further contributing to student success and engagement.

Overall, Zoé Smiley's journey in higher education exemplifies her passion for student development and her dedication to creating a supportive and empowering environment for students to thrive.

Starting at Stephen F. Austin State University and being actively involved in various student life offices and clubs demonstrates her dedication to student engagement and campus life. It's noteworthy that she was appointed to the Board of Regents by ... Show more

Cole Wakefield is the executive director of The Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and managing advisor for Rural Humane. He works with several national organizations on rural issues and consults with other animal welfare agencies on management practice and program implementation. He earned his Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.

Cole Wakefield is the executive director of The Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and managing advisor for Rural Humane. He works with several national organizations on rural issues and consults with other animal welfare agenc... Show more

I am a Frontend Engineer (Web and Mobile), Community Organizer and a Speaker

I am a Frontend Engineer (Web and Mobile), Community Organizer and a Speaker Show more

Escaping Concrete jungle through my skilled.

Escaping Concrete jungle through my skilled. Show more

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. She was well on her way to tenure at The University of Texas when she realized a need for less mouse and more human interaction. She followed the inflammation pathway to the pharmaceutical industry – pursuing both bench and clinical research opportunities in the field of allergy.

Dr. Sowers served as a lead research scientist in the US-based, allergen research lab at ALK, a global, allergy-focused pharmaceutical company. Her research made significant contributions to the bench-based understanding of allergen extracts and their use in both human and veterinary allergy immunotherapy. Her abilities to analyze and translate scientific data to commercial and clinical strategy prompted a transition from bench science to Medical and Scientific Affairs, where she spearheaded a team of PhDs and MDs.

Dr. Sowers presently serves as a clinical and scientific consultant, a lecturer, an educator, and a scientific/clinical strategist. With more than a decade in the field of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sowers is considered a subject matter expert among her peers.

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. S... Show more

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. Kelly has been brewing for New Belgium for ten years where she began as a Production Brewer and quickly moved into R&D where she has been the Lead Research & Development Brewer for the past six years. She operates and manages all R&D brewing in the 10hL Pilot brewhouse. Kelly spends her time working with her team to innovate versions of future large brands that will go to scale on the production systems, collaborations with other breweries, base blends for the Wood Cellar, pure raw material research brews, and one-off specialties for the taprooms. Since her time in the R&D department Kelly and her team have won numerous medals and awards for their innovative beers including Voodoo Ranger Juice Force which is the #1 craft beer launch of all time.

When Megan Parisi had left Cambridge Brewing to be Brewmaster at Bluejacket in DC Kelly was the only female brewer in the state of Massachusetts. In 2011 she started the Pink Boots Boston Chapter to be able to connect with fellow female brewers in New England. After moving back to Colorado Kelly has taken several leadership roles in the local brewing community including Chapter Leader and Co-Leader for Fort Collins, CO. Since 2011 she has spent her time with Pink Boots organizing numerous collaboration brew days, meetups, and educational opportunities.

For nearly two decades Kelly has focused on her education as a brewer. This includes CAMRA, IBD, MBAA, Yakima Chief Hop School, numerous Innovation and sensory courses, international collaboration brews, domestic and international beer judging, and TasteTrek.

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Co... Show more

I am based between Milan and Modena in Italy. My career began in Coopers & Lybrand, one of the largest consultancies of its time, where I designed and developed Decision Support Systems. Over the years, I have held diverse positions such as Business and Product Owner, Agile Coach, Marketing Manager, Scrum Master, and Project Manager. These roles have given me a unique perspective on the tradeoffs that we continuously face in the business world. Through these experiences, I have come to appreciate the importance of taking a systemic view in order to effectively address these tradeoffs and find solutions that balance short-term and long-term goals.

I am based between Milan and Modena in Italy. My career began in Coopers & Lybrand, one of the largest consultancies of its time, where I designed and developed Decision Support Systems. Over the years, I have held diverse positions such as Business ... Show more

Experienced Sitecore .NET developer with a total of 15 years of experience in Development, Support, Architecture, Automation, Optimization, troubleshooting, and design. Sugcon India 2023 Speaker and Sitecore XMCloud, 10, CDP & Personalize, Content Hub, Order Cloud Certified Developer.

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Experienced Sitecore .NET developer with a total of 15 years of experience in Development, Support, Architecture, Automation, Optimization, troubleshooting, and design. Sugcon India 2023 Speaker and Sitecore XMCloud, 10, CDP & Personalize, Content H... Show more

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Forest Service. She is the Vice President of the Utah Native Plant Society and served as the Vice President for Education and Outreach for the Society for Conservation Biology. Her broad expertise covers environmental genetics, native plants, pollinators, and active transportation. Dr. Grant was a Fulbright Scholar to New Zealand in 2023, where she learned about seed preservation from an Indigenous (Māori) perspective. She now directs Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, which is the official Friends Group of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management age... Show more

Chef du département de l'appui territorial et animation du collaboratif (DATAc)

Chef du département de l'appui territorial et animation du collaboratif (DATAc) Show more

A certified public speaker who has a keen interest in personal development. Khadijat has anchored tech events which includes; Devfest Ibadan 2022 which had 2000 attendees, Google I/O extended that had over 200 attendees, Women in Engineering (WIE-UISB) training and seminar, charity events for children, and the aged which had 500 beneficiaries and also moderated online events which include a presidential debate and a critical thinking/brainstorming session amongst others.
She enjoys volunteering in her leisure time.

A certified public speaker who has a keen interest in personal development. Khadijat has anchored tech events which includes; Devfest Ibadan 2022 which had 2000 attendees, Google I/O extended that had over 200 attendees, Women in Engineering (WIE-U... Show more

Imagining Tomorrow's Science, a Methodology for Radical Imagination in Science and Technology from today.
Radical Imagination to focus on encouraging highly creative, unconventional, or groundbreaking ideas. It implies thinking beyond traditional boundaries or norms, fostering unique solutions to scientific and technological challenges.

Imagining Tomorrow's Science, a Methodology for Radical Imagination in Science and Technology from today. Radical Imagination to focus on encouraging highly creative, unconventional, or groundbreaking ideas. It implies thinking beyond traditional bo... Show more

Candace Marquette is a fine commercial and applied artist who studied at the University of North Texas. While working toward a BFA in Graphic Design, she fell in love with using unconventional mediums for her artworks. For 20+ years, she has created a diverse portfolio of works from NFT's, murals, fashion, Illustration, home decor, and abstract art. Her inspirations include MC Escher, Salvador Dali, and Picasso. As an indigenous artist, Candace views her life as a masterpiece unfolding with every stroke of the brush to canvas. She hopes to inspire others to partake not only in the near future, but the complete future of humanity. For Candace, the world can be renewed through love, beauty, and wisdom. That beauty is also found in her amazing children, and Rob the handsome love of her life.

Candace Marquette is a fine commercial and applied artist who studied at the University of North Texas. While working toward a BFA in Graphic Design, she fell in love with using unconventional mediums for her artworks. For 20+ years, she has created... Show more

Community leader and supporter, educating NFT creators on developing meaningful content to support their brands.
Writer behind the character stories and series "Inxpression", a unique NFT collection bringing the journey of self-expression and acceptance to your fingertips.
My goal is to bring local business's access to NFT creators in collaboration to grow their online presence and reward active community members.

Community leader and supporter, educating NFT creators on developing meaningful content to support their brands. Writer behind the character stories and series "Inxpression", a unique NFT collection bringing the journey of self-expression and accep... Show more

Somdip Dey, FRSA, also professionally known as InteliDey, is an Embedded Artificial Intelligence scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, AI art & music producer and a TEDx speaker.

Dey is the CEO & Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, a Lecturer of Computer Science at the University of Essex, UK, a Lecturer of Data Science at York St John University, UK, and a Professor of Practice (AI/ML) at Woxsen University, India. He has more than 13 years of industrial experience including working for Microsoft and Samsung, developing numerous tech products that are currently used by billions of people in different ways.

For contributions to improving society through applications of embedded machine learning Dey is elected a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, named an MIT Innovator Under 35, an Outstanding Achiever in Education, Science & Innovation at the 2023 India UK Achievers Honours and a World IP Review Leader. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and regularly appears in leading news publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Tech Crunch and many more. 

Somdip Dey, FRSA, also professionally known as InteliDey, is an Embedded Artificial Intelligence scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, AI art & music producer and a TEDx speaker. Dey is the CEO & Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, a Lecturer of Co... Show more

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

full-stack dev, spatial dev, cloud dev, languages python, node js, cloud aws, web3, geomatics and computer science

full-stack dev, spatial dev, cloud dev, languages python, node js, cloud aws, web3, geomatics and computer science Show more

Adrián Argüello, a seasoned leader in the data and cloud space, is renowned for his expertise in multi-cloud architectures and data management. Currently serving as the Associate Director and Azure Engineering Lead at Kyndryl, Adrián drives the modernization of cloud-native and cloud-enabled application infrastructure, managing global teams of top-tier SREs, cloud architects, and ops engineers.

Adrián's diverse career journey led him through iconic tech giants like Oracle and Microsoft. At Oracle, he was a driving force behind strategic leadership, deal closures, and the delivery of tailored cloud solutions to prominent organizations across Central America. His tenure at Microsoft saw him bridging the gap between technological prowess and business strategy, where he was entrusted with crafting and presenting compelling business cases to high-level decision-makers.

Educationally, Adrián is a double alumnus with a Master's in Business Administration from Universidad Fidélitas and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Universidad Central. His list of certifications is a testament to his commitment to continuous learning, with notable mentions being the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Certified Azure.

Beyond his corporate roles, Adrián is a revered figure in academia. He's an experienced university professor at Universidad Fidélitas, specializing in various courses ranging from Linux and Database Technologies to Python for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. His association with other esteemed institutions like Universidad Hispanoamericana and Universidad Central further elevates his educational footprint.

As a serial entrepreneur, Adrián co-founded Grupo A+, pioneering in IoT, advanced analytics, and multi-cloud solutions, and costaricafintech.com, a hub for fintech insights and consultancy in Latin America.

Adrián Argüello, a seasoned leader in the data and cloud space, is renowned for his expertise in multi-cloud architectures and data management. Currently serving as the Associate Director and Azure Engineering Lead at Kyndryl, Adrián drives the moder... Show more

Im Missael Benalcazar, a young ecuadorian entrepeneur that is using NFTs and Blockchain tecnology to boost the tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Im a passionate for the solutions and to connect with people by giving value.

Im Missael Benalcazar, a young ecuadorian entrepeneur that is using NFTs and Blockchain tecnology to boost the tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Im a passionate for the solutions and to connect with people by giving value. Show more

I'm Mufteem, a front-end developer with a passion for JavaScript. With 4 years in the industry, I'm your go-to guru for creating dazzling user interfaces that blend tech wizardry with design flair.

But it's not just about code for me; it's about making a difference. Join me to explore how I'm using technology to transform lives and make the world a better place.

I'm Mufteem, a front-end developer with a passion for JavaScript. With 4 years in the industry, I'm your go-to guru for creating dazzling user interfaces that blend tech wizardry with design flair. But it's not just about code for me; it's about m... Show more

Harriet Sanja is a Kenyan entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Halisi naturals brands, a cottage manufacturer of botanical skin and hair care solutions. She is also a founding member and country director of Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) Kenya, an NGO that supports youth & women emerging leaders & innovators in Africa As a change agent she impacts her community through training others on different aspects including soft business skills. As a lifelong learner, Harriet holds a Bsc. Procurement and contract management and several business and leadership professional courses including sustainable food systems, Circular economies and leading change. She is a U.S Department of State professional fellow;Michigan State University and member eTrade for women by UNCTAD.

Harriet Sanja is a Kenyan entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Halisi naturals brands, a cottage manufacturer of botanical skin and hair care solutions. She is also a founding member and country director of Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) K... Show more

Driven solely by passion he is ready to take the challenge to experiment and learn new things, He has shouldered various responsibilities at management position in technical and technological companies . He loves getting his hands dirty even if it is not his responsibility just to get the job done . Great problem solver in both technical and managerial fields,

User of Linux since 1993 ( Linux Slackware) has started exploring and experimenting with Open Source OS. Loves electronics and been playing with since the age of 10.

Work experience : -

Unisys - Server & Network implementation under unix for the supreme court of Mauritius (1 Year)

Mauritius Telecom -- Joined the then newly created Data Unit (Birth of Internet in Mauritius) worked in various fields, public telephone switch, commissioning of international ISDN links, trainer for local staffs and for African international telecom operators. (7.5 Years)

BNP Parisbas Mauritius Branch - Assistant IT manager , implementation of intranet, VPN , remote dial up access, administration under AIX, SCO , Windows Server(1 Year)

Card Business System and Applitel Ltd -- Technical Director ( Gemalto Smart Cards , VPN , setup of a data center , Kenya , Madagascar)
Expand Technology Holding - Technical Director + R&D Director + Software development Manager + Board Director of Mauritius and Kenya . Ten years of experience in Smart Cards security, VPN infrastructure, IP Telephony, servers physical and virtualized. (12 Years)

Generation Plus Ltd -- Founder (main activities IoT, Consultancy, Build solutions & devices around micro controllers and SBC)

Mauritius Maker Community -- Co-founder where he plays an active role in promoting innovative technology oriented initiatives (AI, Robotics, IoT, 3D Printing, microcontrollers ,

1st Makerspace in Mauritius, - Founded the 1st Mauritian Maker Space .

Driven solely by passion he is ready to take the challenge to experiment and learn new things, He has shouldered various responsibilities at management position in technical and technological companies . He loves getting his hands dirty even if it... Show more

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