Amy is a graphic designer turned software developer currently building weird, cool, and unconventional stuff at Dimensional Innovations. On her off time she can be found volunteering with Kansas City Women in Tech, reading or playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Amy is a graphic designer turned software developer currently building weird, cool, and unconventional stuff at Dimensional Innovations. On her off time she can be found volunteering with Kansas City Women in Tech, reading or playing Dungeons and Dra... Show more

Hello there, I’m a Solution Engineer at Microsoft, working with data, analytics, and AI platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Microsoft Foundry. I’m a Computer Engineer and hold an official MSc in Big Data (not quite a Jedi Master… yet 😄), with a strong interest in connecting analytics, business semantics, and AI to enable truly context‑aware decision making.
I also bring experience from Apps & Innovation, with a strong focus on application modernization and developer platform, especially GitHub and cloud‑native practices.
Outside of work, I enjoy collecting vinyl records, analog photography, and exploring creative ways to blend technology and art.

Hello there, I’m a Solution Engineer at Microsoft, working with data, analytics, and AI platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Microsoft Foundry. I’m a Computer Engineer and hold an official MSc in Big Data (not quite a Jedi Master… yet 😄... Show more

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer at Indeed with over a decade of experience driving Zero Trust, SASE, and multi-cloud security for global enterprises. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineering, designing next-generation defenses against AI-driven threats while mentoring emerging security talent.
Previously a Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Manager, Harshad led global cloud migrations and large-scale reliability initiatives, delivering multimillion-dollar efficiencies and strengthening operational resilience. As a mentor and AI-Champions Guild leader, he is passionate about fostering inclusion and inspiring the next generation of security innovators.

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer at Indeed with over a decade of experience driving Zero Trust, SASE, and multi-cloud security for global enterprises. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineer... Show more

I'm Josh Grant, a test automation professional with over 13 years experience. I've worked at all levels of the test automation pyramid and have worked with customer-facing teams and engineering teams. I currently reside in lovely Toronto, Ontario.

I'm Josh Grant, a test automation professional with over 13 years experience. I've worked at all levels of the test automation pyramid and have worked with customer-facing teams and engineering teams. I currently reside in lovely Toronto, Ontario. Show more

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She also knows ideas supply focus and fuel, while ACTION drives goals forward toward success.

Bex helps humans reach agility potential, and her own agility shines through sharpened improv skills, a mighty pen, a hungry brain, and a passion for teaching and coaching. She has spent over two decades in product, project, and people growth spaces helping folks articulate their mission, then take mission-critical action to DELIVER. She puts growth and connection at the helm and enables, engages, and expands forward momentum, stoking peak performance (without sacrificing values, vision, or voice).

Her mission: Uncover your purpose. Pivot when life happens. Dare to deliver.
Her top interests: connection, community building, purposeful creativity, and potatoes.

Bex is currently based in Rochester, NY.

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She also knows ideas supply focus and fuel, while ACTION drives goals forward toward success. Bex helps humans reach agility potential, and her own... Show more

I am a Software Development Engineer at Plain Concepts, specializing in Microsoft technologies. My day-to-day activities revolve around backend development, DevOps, and cloud-related tasks, driven by my passion for technology. During my free time, I dedicate myself to amateur musical theater and thoroughly enjoy performing in front of an audience whenever I have something to share.

I am a Software Development Engineer at Plain Concepts, specializing in Microsoft technologies. My day-to-day activities revolve around backend development, DevOps, and cloud-related tasks, driven by my passion for technology. During my free time, I ... Show more

Andres Sepulveda Morales is the founder of Red Mage, a specialized technology agency focusing on the intersection of deep engineering and community impact. A former corporate software engineer with 8+ years of experience, Andres translates complex technical expertise into accessible, community-driven solutions.

His consulting proficiency has been widely recognized; in 2025, he was named one of Contra’s Best Software Consultants to Hire for English and Spanish markets. He is a trusted partner for platforms like Lovable and SureLink, and a recognized expert for cutting-edge development tools including Bolt.new and Framer.

Andres is highly dedicated to advancing AI literacy in the community. As Treasurer and Advisory Board Member for the Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), he founded the Fort Collins chapter and helped the organization serve over 6,400 participants at 200+ events across Colorado in 2025 alone.

Andres Sepulveda Morales is the founder of Red Mage, a specialized technology agency focusing on the intersection of deep engineering and community impact. A former corporate software engineer with 8+ years of experience, Andres translates complex te... Show more

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013 and a Copilot MVP in 2025. A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

Marie Wiese is the CEO Marketing Copilot®, an AI-enabled sales and marketing firm. She is a best-selling author and host of the podcasts, Women Talk Tech and The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30+ years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing function. Marie helps Microsoft Partners, software developers and end customers build demand generation programs for their organizations with the right strategy and technology.

Marie Wiese is the CEO Marketing Copilot®, an AI-enabled sales and marketing firm. She is a best-selling author and host of the podcasts, Women Talk Tech and The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30+ years... Show more

Alessandro is a Community Evangelist / Sr Solutions Engineer in the F5 community team, where he empowers users in their journey to stay ahead of the curve by using the latest F5 / NGINX tech offerings. Alessandro is also the primary maintainer of the NGINX Ansible collection, the NGINX Docker unprivileged image, the NGINX community forum, and implementer of community best practices efforts on the various F5 GitHub repos, amongst being a contributor on various other OSS projects and initiatives at F5. Past speaker engagements include NGINX Sprint (previously known as NGINX Conf), Ansiblefest, AWS:ReInvent, cdCon, and Nerdearla. In his free time, Alessandro enjoys theatre, cinema, traveling, cooking, and any and all types of exercise.

Alessandro is a Community Evangelist / Sr Solutions Engineer in the F5 community team, where he empowers users in their journey to stay ahead of the curve by using the latest F5 / NGINX tech offerings. Alessandro is also the primary maintainer of the... Show more

Architect and engineer with a passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Focused on people, processes, and finding the right balance between quality and effectiveness. A firm believer in the transformative power of automation and AI.

Having worked across various industries, company sizes, and roles - from startups to large enterprises - he thrives on connecting a strategic perspective with practical execution. His main interests lie in Enterprise and Solution Architecture, where he applies a holistic view to make technology serve business goals effectively.

Outside of work, he’s passionate about music - singing, playing, and dancing - as well as sports ranging from martial arts to snowboarding.

Architect and engineer with a passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Focused on people, processes, and finding the right balance between quality and effectiveness. A firm believer in the transformative power of automation and AI. ... Show more

Bryce is obsessed with creating products that people want to use. He helps organizations of all sizes test, and ship their ideas.

Bryce has been speaking since the age of 3. Sometimes called a designer, a developer, a strategist, a writer, and even a carpenter, he has led teams and worked in the trenches. Bryce is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, a certified Design Sprint Master, a list over-user, and a recovering "filler word" addict. He shares his knowledge by mentoring and teaching from his homeland, the not-always-frozen Minnesota.

Ask Bryce about saving the rainforest through design @ Project M or his most epic Boundary Waters Wilderness adventure.

Bryce is obsessed with creating products that people want to use. He helps organizations of all sizes test, and ship their ideas. Bryce has been speaking since the age of 3. Sometimes called a designer, a developer, a strategist, a writer, and ev... Show more

As a Microsoft MVP, Micha enjoys talking about all Azure & Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) topics and has already spoken at Microsoft conferences, International (User Group) events, Microsoft hosted webinars & Workshops and more.
He has over 15 years of experience as a Azure & DevOps engineer and has in depth knowledge of private, hybrid and public clouds.
Today Micha mainly focuses on Azure, DevOps, Windows 365 & AVD environments and is particularly knowledgeable about migrating those environments to Azure.
Micha is freelance Azure Architect @ Ahold Delhaize and works with Microsoft on Azure, Windows 365 & AVD

As a Microsoft MVP, Micha enjoys talking about all Azure & Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) topics and has already spoken at Microsoft conferences, International (User Group) events, Microsoft hosted webinars & Workshops and more. He has over 15 years of... Show more

Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap leading our global brand, go-to-market, and revenue strategy. B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth.

As the host of AMBUSH On Air and Founder of B2B Buyer Rebellion, I bring my energy and expertise to every project!

When I'm not working, I'm reading a fantasy book, hanging out with my dog Ziggy, making a cocktail, or spending time with friends. I live to travel and you can find me all over the world for work and life.

Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap leading our global brand, go-to-market, and revenue strategy. B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling... Show more

Scott is an artist, engineer & dad, collaborating on a different kind of world. Into collective art, activism, therapy & open source nerdy stuff. Scott is a Cloud Native Ambassador, speaker, organizer of CNCF community events including the New York Kubernetes Meetup and New York KCD, and international conferences including GitOpsCon. He enjoys helping develop Free and Open Source Software that anyone can use, including co-maintaining CNCF projects Helm, Flux and OpenGitOps.

Scott is an artist, engineer & dad, collaborating on a different kind of world. Into collective art, activism, therapy & open source nerdy stuff. Scott is a Cloud Native Ambassador, speaker, organizer of CNCF community events including the New York K... Show more

Bruno Zagorščak is a content maker, videographer, and live-stream producer. He's Chief Content Officer and co-founder of Neuralab, a full-service team of creative people, managing all aspects of online eCommerce projects. He has nearly two decades of experience creating content across multiple mediums, including video, audio, photography, and text. His role at Neuralab involves leading content creation, often focusing on engaging user experiences. Bruno is also known for his expertise producing interactive content and directing live broadcasts, as well as his participation in various podcasts and webinars related to the tech industry.

Bruno Zagorščak is a content maker, videographer, and live-stream producer. He's Chief Content Officer and co-founder of Neuralab, a full-service team of creative people, managing all aspects of online eCommerce projects. He has nearly two decades of... Show more

グラファナラボ日本合同会社スタッフデベロッパーアドボケイト。Grafana StackとGrafana Cloudの普及と技術支援を担当し、特にオブザーバビリティ、SRE、DevOpsといった領域を専門とする。

グラファナラボ日��合同会社スタッフデベロッパーアドボケイト。Grafana StackとGrafana Cloudの普及と技術支援を担当し、特にオブザーバビリティ、SRE、DevOpsといった領域を専門とする。 Show more

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

I help companies build repeatable Developer Relations programs that consistently drive measurable user acquisition, product adoption and tie to business outcomes.

Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Advocate and growth strategist with over 16 years in tech leadership. Distinguished as one of the leaders who deeply understand advanced technical concepts, PLG, GTM, and Enterprise + Partner Strategies. Kevin understand how developer adoption compounds into B2B & B2D pipelines and structure programs to capture that value.

Kevin has established himself as the go-to keynote speaker for developer conferences worldwide, having delivered 60+ impactful presentations at premier events including Google Cloud Next, DevRelCon, DrupalCon, All Things Open AI, and multiple developer conferences across North America and LATAM. Known for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights, he connects deeply with technical audiences through engaging storytelling and practical frameworks. His presentations consistently drive measurable increases in product adoption and community engagement, making him a sought-after voice for events focused on developer relations, AI integration, and product-led growth strategies.

From shaping AI strategies at IBM Watson to building scalable cloud solutions for Google, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Kevin has a proven record of driving innovation and delivering measurable results. His rare combination of technical knowledge, storytelling expertise, and data-driven growth strategies enables him to craft video content that not only educates but also accelerates user acquisition and product adoption.

As a Google Developer Expert and Google for Startups Mentor, he advises Seed to Series A AI-focused startups on product strategy, sustainable scaling, and leveraging Google's ecosystem of resources and networks.
As a Google Certified Educator and Trainer and Certified Blackmagic Trainer for DaVinci Resolve, Kevin demonstrates exceptional teaching capabilities across both technical education and professional video production.

Speaker at Featured Events:

- Google I/O
- Google Cloud Next
- DevRelCon
- DrupalCon
- All Things Open AI
- Nerdearla
- KubeCon
- DevRelX Summit
- Techstars Founder Catalyst
- Google DevFest Montreal
- Google DevFest Calgary
- Google DevFest New York

Certifications and Recognitions:
- Google Developer Expert
- Google Innovator
- Google Champion
- Google Certified Educator/Trainer
- Google Certified Cloud Architect
- Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer
- Davinci Resolve Certified Editor
- Davinci Resolve Certified Colorist

I help companies build repeatable Developer Relations programs that consistently drive measurable user acquisition, product adoption and tie to business outcomes. Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Advocate and growth strategist with over 16 year... Show more

Davide is an engineer with work experience in various IT fields: he worked around the world on medical research for a few years and now holds the position of Web/AI Platform Leader in Synesthesia as part of the CTO group. He loves creating teams and working with them, communicating and listening. He also has experience as a teacher, speaker and public speaking coach. He is (of course) a coffee addict, a piano player and a theatre director.

Davide is an engineer with work experience in various IT fields: he worked around the world on medical research for a few years and now holds the position of Web/AI Platform Leader in Synesthesia as part of the CTO group. He loves creating teams and ... Show more

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As an Instructor at the University of Central Florida, Brian taught a variety of classes related to immersive/thematic design, entertainment business, and emerging technologies. He is also a sought-after Futurist and Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute where he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through design thinking and adopting innovative practices. He has spoken at conferences around the world, is passionate about education, and is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As ... Show more

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a Software Engineer at HCL GUVI, an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of five books, an international writer and poetess, a product creator, and a dynamic public speaker and emcee. She is also the Founder and Chief Editor of The Logic – Soul Lens Newsletter, a platform that explores the human side of business, leadership, communication, and technology.

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a Software Engineer at HCL GUVI, an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of five books, an international writer and poetess, a product creator, and a dynamic public speaker and emcee. She is also the Founder and Chi... Show more

Irene Anggreeni is a TEDx speaker, mental fitness coach and strategic consultant, known for her dedication in empowering leaders and their teams towards sustainable success.

A lifelong learner, she graduated PhD in Industrial Design Engineering and clinical Master in Dance Movement Therapy before becoming a coach.

She brings a unique blend of analytical and creative approaches to leadership development. Originally from Indonesia, Irene now calls Rotterdam home, where she lives with her husband and their cat.

In her free time, she enjoys Argentinian tango and swimming. She's also a passionate Toastmaster where she keeps honing her storytelling skills.

Irene Anggreeni is a TEDx speaker, mental fitness coach and strategic consultant, known for her dedication in empowering leaders and their teams towards sustainable success. A lifelong learner, she graduated PhD in Industrial Design Engineering a... Show more

Phil Godfrey is a Principal Data Analytics & AI Consultant at Vertice Cloud.

He has over 10 years' experience working with data, in a combination of Finance Systems Development and Advanced Analytics in Healthcare roles.

He is a keen contributor to the Oracle community on all things Analytics and Data Science, which are shared on his personal blog, presenting at various Oracle User Group events across the UK & Ireland, and through the Analytics and Data Oracle User Community (AnDOUC).

Outside of work he is a keen photographer and set-up a photography business in January 2021.

Phil Godfrey is a Principal Data Analytics & AI Consultant at Vertice Cloud. He has over 10 years' experience working with data, in a combination of Finance Systems Development and Advanced Analytics in Healthcare roles. He is a keen contributo... Show more

I design for user agency across digital products and interactive narratives.

I’m a Principal Product UX/UI Designer at Persado, where I work on generative AI systems that shape how language influences behavior at scale. My focus is designing the space where AI output meets human judgment.

I have 9+ years of experience in product design, including leading a design team as Head of Design. With a background in Product & Systems Design Engineering, I approach products as systems rather than isolated screens.

I’m also co-founder of Choose Your Fate, a platform where creators build interactive fiction and readers shape the narrative through their choices.

I write for UX Collective and Bootcamp, mentor designers on ADPList, and speak on product design, AI, and user agency.

I design for user agency across digital products and interactive narratives. I’m a Principal Product UX/UI Designer at Persado, where I work on generative AI systems that shape how language influences behavior at scale. My focus is designing the s... Show more

Hrefna Thorisdottir is a Senior Business Central Consultant at Wise in Iceland with over 25 years of experience in the ERP ecosystem, ranging from AS/400 to modern SaaS solutions.
What sets Hrefna apart is her unique journey: having spent years working hands-on within ERP systems before recently transitioning to consulting, she understands both sides of the equation. This front-line experience provides her with invaluable insights into how businesses actually use ERP systems, the challenges end-users face, and what truly drives success. Her dual perspective enables her to design and deliver solutions that are not only technically sound but also practical and user-friendly in real-world business environments.

Hrefna Thorisdottir is a Senior Business Central Consultant at Wise in Iceland with over 25 years of experience in the ERP ecosystem, ranging from AS/400 to modern SaaS solutions. What sets Hrefna apart is her unique journey: having spent years work... Show more

With a lifelong passion for the weirdness of the internet and a day job as a development lead for whoever hired him, Lemon spends his professional time making websites for money and his free time making websites for no money.

He's created a number of stupid things for the internet, like all the games on kinda.fun, the wikiHow guessing game damn.dog, the Google Autocomplete game idiots.win, and a bunch of other things of questionable use. He also hosts a podcast that looks at some of the internet's weirder subcultures. It is not safe for your work, unless you work somewhere really cool.

With a lifelong passion for the weirdness of the internet and a day job as a development lead for whoever hired him, Lemon spends his professional time making websites for money and his free time making websites for no money. He's created a number... Show more

Christine Seeman is a staff engineer and Ruby enthusiast from Omaha, NE (smack dab in the middle of the USA), with 20+ years in tech and a soft spot for food that took way too long to make. By day, she solves complex problems with the small but mighty team at SOFware, geeking out over Ruby and Rails.

She speaks about thoughtful AI, practical engineering habits, and the human side of building software, with a focus on mindset, listening, and sustainable ways to learn faster. Off the clock, she reads too much, plays viola, helps run a nonprofit community orchestra, and serves on the board of WNB.rb, an inclusive group for nonbinary and women Rubyists. She believes the best code is written when we lift each other up and share what we learn.

Christine Seeman is a staff engineer and Ruby enthusiast from Omaha, NE (smack dab in the middle of the USA), with 20+ years in tech and a soft spot for food that took way too long to make. By day, she solves complex problems with the small but might... Show more

Michael Collier is a Software Developer, coach, trainer with 25+ years of experience spanning many different industries delivering value to his customers. He has been involved with Agile transformations since 2013 as an Agile Developer Coach.
Michael’s passion is helping teams deliver customer value. He conducts trainings focusing on agile Development practices XP and Lean combined with TDD – BDD –Teaming.
Michael currently holds CAL-E|CAL-T|CSP-SM|CSP-PO|CSP-D|CSP-PO CSM|CSD|CSPO|A-CSD|CSS|CRS
and loves Alphabet soup.
In his off time, he enjoys entertaining, recently retired after 14 years as a member of an internationally known pirate themed musical group but still enjoys playing Cajon as well and many other instruments

Michael Collier is a Software Developer, coach, trainer with 25+ years of experience spanning many different industries delivering value to his customers. He has been involved with Agile transformations since 2013 as an Agile Developer Coach. Michae... Show more