Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Counseling and is pursuing her LPC and RPT titles.

With over a year of experience, Viviane has worked extensively with the Latino population, addressing mood disorders, trauma, family transitions, and educational issues. Trained in play therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and adventure therapy, she integrates psychodrama techniques from her background in Brazil, where it is a significant field in psychology.

Currently, Viviane is dedicated to providing mental health services to the Latino and greater Decatur community, particularly helping families and children navigate transitions and school-related challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Viviane is a cinephile and an enthusiastic reader, allowing stories to bring a unique perspective to her therapeutic approach.

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Coun... Show more

EdTech scholar & VE expert, Prof. Jiménez is a prolific author on equity & human rights. His work bridges cultures inspiring empathy. His publications spark critical conversations on global exchange & social justice.

EdTech scholar & VE expert, Prof. Jiménez is a prolific author on equity & human rights. His work bridges cultures inspiring empathy. His publications spark critical conversations on global exchange & social justice. Show more

Finance exec and filmmaker who gives talks about the economics of film at film schools and film festivals around the country.

Finance exec and filmmaker who gives talks about the economics of film at film schools and film festivals around the country. Show more

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l
Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator

With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my early beginnings as a freelance designer to my current role as a lead UI/UX Designer at TASAfrica, I have helped businesses craft intuitive, user-driven experiences that resonate.

Previously, I worked as a UI/UX Engineer at Lights on Heights, where I spearheaded impactful projects like the My Limestone App redesign, enhancing features such as offline check-in and geolocation-enabled panic alerts. My expertise lives across design systems, usability testing, and crafting scalable solutions for web and mobile platforms.

Passionate about sharing knowledge, I've tutored over 50 aspiring designers within 25 different African countries, helping them launch careers in tech. Beyond work, I attend tech events and webinars, most recently speaking at Tech1M's webinar, "Creating Memorable Experiences through User-Centric Designs."

I believe design is more than visuals, it's about solving problems, crafting memorable experiences, and connecting people. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning German, playing call of duty mobile or brainstorming ideas to give back to the community through tech education.

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my ea... Show more

Carmen Lega è dottoranda presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia (XXXIX ciclo, curriculum in Studi linguistici, filologici e artistico letterari).
Nel 2022 pubblica, presso la casa editrice Divergenze, Canti e disincanti. Le forme fluide della letteratura del Novecento; nello stesso anno partecipa al Convegno ADI - “Scenari del conflitto” con un contributo dal titolo La sonorità della maceria: Montale e la musicalità sconnessa. Nel 2023 partecipa al convegno MOD “Contaminazioni, dissonanze ed eterotopie nella modernità letteraria”. Nel 2024 partecipa al Convegno AATI presso l’Università per stranieri di Perugia con una relazione dal titolo “Irma Brandeis: la scala della trascendenza”, al convegno Mod “Moderno e Antimoderno. Le avventure di una contrapposizione”, al convegno ADI “Rotte mediterranee. Migrazioni e ibridazioni nella letteratura italiana”. È in pubblicazione per Editoriale Scientifica un saggio in volume dal titolo “Orfeo, ma perché ti sei voltato?”

Carmen Lega è dottoranda presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia (XXXIX ciclo, curriculum in Studi linguistici, filologici e artistico letterari). Nel 2022 pubblica, presso la casa editrice Divergenze, Canti e disincanti. Le forme fluide della ... Show more

My career path took me all the way from teaching Foreign Languages at a University in Kazakhstan to teaching DAX and creating reports in Power BI in Switzerland.

My career path took me all the way from teaching Foreign Languages at a University in Kazakhstan to teaching DAX and creating reports in Power BI in Switzerland. Show more

Chris McNulty is CTO, CMO and Head of Strategic Accounts at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, OneDrive, SharePoint, 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. 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 the Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is CTO, CMO and Head of Strategic Accounts at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO inc... Show more

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran is a Socio-tech Researcher and founder of Women In Tech collectives, India, she is also Internationally recognised as a Mozillian, Wikimedian, and VRAR/ multidimensional space enthusiast. She is one of the recipients of the ShuttleWorth Flash Grant awards 2021. Bhuvana initiated the Women In Tech community in India to enable more voices of women who are interested in pursuing a career in tech or want to learn tech and to give opportunities for those who lost their careers in tech due to the pandemic. As part of this initiative, she has joined hands with Coko Foundation where the organisation has collaborated to support the members of the community in furthering their careers and interest in advance technologies. She is the cofounder of EmergeAbility, an initiative to make the digital world inclusive and accessible. She has also facilitated global events like MozFest, and Hack4OpenGLAM. She had been a mentor at Creep-a-thon hosted by Codam college, Amsterdam. She was one among the International Jury panel for the Wikipedia Pages wanting Photos campaign 2021.
Bhuvana being curious to reach the global technologies and communities so she collaborated with the CityJS London team and initiated its first ever World series version in the steel city of India, Salem. She is the founder and lead the team of CityJS India 2022 with an intention connect developers and technology enthusiasts from India and all around the world. She also balances her life by pursuing performing arts, she has received Merit certificates from Annamalai University and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London for her notable participation in Bharatnatyam and Kathak dance forms.
To add feathers to her cap she has been conferred with two major awards :-
* Best Poster Presentation Award by the Ministry of Science and Technology at the “India International Science Festival 2016”, New Delhi. 
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* Dr. Kalam Young Achiever’s Award by the World Youth Federation on 15th Oct, 2016 at Anna University, Chennai.  
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As part of her CSR efforts, she has launched the DEWI (Develop and Empower Women Interests in tech) program under the Women In Tech collectives, India initiative. In this program top giant tech companies have associated to offer mentorship and training programs for women trainers and women students. The DEWI will also cater internships and career opportunities for the trained candidates across modern industrial expectations.

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran is a Socio-tech Researcher and founder of Women In Tech collectives, India, she is also Internationally recognised as a Mozillian, Wikimedian, and VRAR/ multidimensional space enthusiast. She is one of the recipients of ... Show more

Andrew is a theatre kid turned software developer. He got his BA in psychology and theatre from Hobart College and his MA from the University of Central Florida. After a range of disparate adventures including acting, consulting, teaching, and recruiting, he attended the full-stack software engineering program at Thinkful, after which he joined Bitovi as a React Developer. Andrew consults for Fortune 500 companies like Yum and Aflac, helping them build high performing and scalable React applications

Originally from Massachusetts, he currently lives with his partner in Buffalo, NY. In his free time you'll probably find him cooking, reading, board-gaming, skiing, or cheering on the Boston Bruins. Mostly just that last one.

Andrew is a theatre kid turned software developer. He got his BA in psychology and theatre from Hobart College and his MA from the University of Central Florida. After a range of disparate adventures including acting, consulting, teaching, and recrui... Show more

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this by providing mentoring sessions, guest lectures to university courses and helping to lead D&I initiatives.

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this... Show more

Stine Karlsen can see the big picture of the customer's business goals and is passionate about human-centred innovation and has experience from several projects where user insight and service development are central. She focuses on high involvement of the customer in processes, which anchors strategic design and innovation closer to the customer's decisions.

Stine is very results-oriented. She is an experienced process manager, which reinforces the path towards solutions that work and will live on with the customer. She builds confidence in the teams she contributes to, and likes to explain complex things in simple ways.

Stine has worked with strategic design, concept development and communication since 1997. She has a design degree with an extension in management, brand management, Design Thinking and Systemic design. She is an experienced course and lecturer in design-driven innovation and process management. She has years of experience from design, advertising and film, and within these fields she has acquired a wide variety of knowledge.

Stine Karlsen can see the big picture of the customer's business goals and is passionate about human-centred innovation and has experience from several projects where user insight and service development are central. She focuses on high involvement o... Show more

George Kimani is a passionate technologist and design enthusiast with extensive experience at the intersection of AI and creative industries. As an advocate for the use of AI in creative fields, I'm committed to helping professionals harness cutting-edge tools to unlock new levels of creativity and efficiency.

George Kimani is a passionate technologist and design enthusiast with extensive experience at the intersection of AI and creative industries. As an advocate for the use of AI in creative fields, I'm committed to helping professionals harness cutting... Show more

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile.
Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for simulations of Phishing attacks, Vishing, Pretexting, Physical Intrusions and Red Team.

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile. Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for ... Show more

Michael Mikulec, a distinguished Creative/Art Director and Designer, has explored various domains, including graphic design, broadcast, and international creative projects. He originated from Connecticut and is now settled in Savannah, GA. His path is decorated with diverse experiences and achievements.

His journey in the creative field began at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, setting the stage for his future endeavors. Upon graduating, he embarked on a career in broadcast design at ESPN in Bristol, CT. His tenure there was marked by significant contributions to two NBA Finals and the receipt of two Sports Emmy Awards, one of which was for his work on the "This is SportsCenter" show.

Following Michael's time at ESPN, he moved to Troika Design Group in Los Angeles, where he was integral to high-profile projects like the launch of the CW network, MTV's HD platform, and the design of the 2008 Olympic logo for NBC's coverage of the games.

Craving a broader perspective, he relocated to Rome, Italy, to lead the international creative efforts at Frame by Frame. His work reached clients across Europe and the Middle East, including Canal+, SKY, Mediaset, NILE, and NBC Universal. His pursuit of advanced studies took him to Yale University, where he pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Under the mentorship of renowned designers such as Michael Beirut and Irma Boom, his design skills were honed, culminating in the successful pitch for Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary Logo.

Capitalizing on the success of the Fenway Park project, Michael established an American branch for Frame by Frame. As Partner and Creative Director, he worked with prestigious clients such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Fendi, AS Roma, and the Miami Dolphins. He also played a crucial role in branding Curaleaf, now the largest Cannabis company in the U.S., from naming the company to developing marketing strategies.

His career also included freelancing in Los Angeles, working with numerous agencies and clients, including Fox Sports. Responding to a call from SCAD, he returned to his alma mater as an associate chair before being promoted to Department Chair of the Graphic Design Department, the largest of its kind globally.

Michael is an independent Creative/Art Director & Designer based in Savannah, GA. His career is a testament to his versatility and extensive expertise, which continue to influence his professional activities.

Mikulec is recognized for his professional prowess and personal achievements. He is a proud father, a three-time Sports Emmy Award winner, and a recipient of several Promax/BDA Awards. His portfolio features designs for notable entities such as TRUtv, CW, Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary, and NBC's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Beyond his creative endeavors, he has a passion for fine art, graphic design, travel, photography, and screenwriting. His particular love for travel was sparked during his time in Italy. His commitment to philanthropy is evident in his various charitable activities, including creating murals for the Greenbriar Children's Center and supporting young black creatives.

His contributions benefit organizations like the Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Mental Health America, reflecting his deep commitment to community service.

Michael Mikulec's career reflects a deep-seated creative expertise and a profound dedication to societal contributions, continually striving to impact the design world and beyond while championing the values of creativity, compassion, and community involvement.

Michael Mikulec, a distinguished Creative/Art Director and Designer, has explored various domains, including graphic design, broadcast, and international creative projects. He originated from Connecticut and is now settled in Savannah, GA. His path i... Show more

I work as a director in the Value & Solution Engineering group for BMC Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation. My team of Solution Engineers works with clients all over the world helping them realize their Developer Experience dreams, which feeds right into maximizing their ability to contribute to DevOps, connecting the mainframe to the cloud in a unique and powerful way to enable more access to analytics, and overall a more agile mainframe experience. There is nothing more exciting than to have a client jump up and realize that they are not hindered by the platform, it is the assumptions about the platform that hold them back. Many people have stated that, after starting a DevOps journey, that they actually build and deploy code faster than their distributed partners, which is awesome to hear!

In my spare time, I have 4 adult children and a wife who is an accomplished stage and technical director. Between ballet, stage, and music, much of our time is taken up by the arts, but my wife and I have taken up off-roading in our lifted Jeep, so we can get away from it all and climb over big rocks, just because they are there. My technical passions outside of mainframe DevOps and cloud center around AI and Virtual Reality, because I see a revolution coming in how we build, consume, and leverage the digital world.

I work as a director in the Value & Solution Engineering group for BMC Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation. My team of Solution Engineers works with clients all over the world helping them realize their Developer Experience dreams, which fe... Show more

Licensed Cosmetologist with over 15 years of experience.Experience behind the chair,salon owner, fashion shows, flim, set work & print. With passion as a educator & creator of the "Mink Press!"

Licensed Cosmetologist with over 15 years of experience.Experience behind the chair,salon owner, fashion shows, flim, set work & print. With passion as a educator & creator of the "Mink Press!" Show more

'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘

Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and helping users accomplish their goals. My knowledge of design principles, the software has always proven to be an upside for my projects. I believe in creating designs that are intuitive, accessible, transparent, and user friendly. I also believe in watching the same old movies again. Other than designing I love to talk about philosophy, sketch, cook, and hike. I also mentor young students from Myanmar just trying to figure out how I can help in someone else's journey.

My passion for design has taken the front forth in my life since I was 16. I taught myself through YouTube, numerous internships and just by following other designers. After 5 years, I moved to the UK to learn in a formal way about the world of UX with huge loan and pressure of paying it back, but all that paid off as I completed my masters with a distinction and paid off my student loan.

I bring both a research perspective and a creative problem-solving approach to developing the products that people love to use. I can tackle roadblocks, work in a multi-disciplinary team and combine innovative HCI and research principles. My knowledge of design thinking, 4-5 years of experience working with human centric products, proficiency in design and passion for accessibility, usability, user psychology, mobile specific products will allow me to play a valuable role in the implementation of design initiatives.

'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘ Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and he... Show more

Improv Effect was founded 2007, by Jessie Shternshus. Her goal was to help businesses reach their full potential by means of interpersonal-communication skills training. Throughout the years, Jessie has become a key player in internal culture transformations for global companies such as Groupon, Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, Getty Images, The PGA Tour, Crayola and many more. Utilizing an array of experiential techniques, some of which she learned on the job at Disney and Sesame Street, she leads teams and organizations in their endeavors to achieve teamwork, creative problem-solving tools, on-boarding, presentation skills, and product development ideation sessions. Jessie co-authored the book, CTRLShift: 50 Games For 50 ****ing Days Like today.

Improv Effect was founded 2007, by Jessie Shternshus. Her goal was to help businesses reach their full potential by means of interpersonal-communication skills training. Throughout the years, Jessie has become a key player in internal culture transfo... Show more

Product Designer @ Grinta

Product Designer @ Grinta Show more

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witnessing these practices foster impactful client relationships through a strong commitment to teamwork.

Through her work at the intersection of business operations, development, and technology; Gena recognizes that relationship-building is not just a strategy—it's a way of operating. Known for her adeptness in asking the right questions, she guides Skvare as a technology company that recommends a pencil when it's the best tool for the job. Gena understands that Skvare's ongoing success hinges on effective recommendations balancing clients' needs with their budgets and views her work as building and supporting meaning-making spaces – online hubs where people access resources, connect with peers, and take action on issues they care about.

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witn... Show more

CARLO ANTONIO VILLANUEVA (he/him, b. 1986) is a Filipino American performer, choreographer, scholar, and Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. His contemporary dance work is driven by the egalitarian spirit of Judson-era postmodern dance, toward ever-deepening questions about training, aesthetic, and embodiment in the Information Age. With experience in dance performance of vast scope and scale (see carloantoniovillanueva.com for past credits), Carlo currently focuses his attention on choreographic process, studio practices, performance coaching, and improvisation. This performance season, he continues international touring with choreographer Faye Driscoll’s Weathering; he will also make a new dance for university students. Carlo is at home in Lenapehoking (New York, New Jersey), and newly in Bde Óta Othúŋwe/Gakaabikaang (Minneapolis).

CARLO ANTONIO VILLANUEVA (he/him, b. 1986) is a Filipino American performer, choreographer, scholar, and Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. His contemporary dance work is driven by the egalitarian spirit of Judso... Show more

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

A Google WTM Ambassador and GDG Lead ~ As a Full Stack Developer, Cinamon operates as an AP Computer Sciences Educator and a Certified NASA Instructor with an emphasis in STEAM Education for Global Competency. With over 20 years experience in Education and Technology, She is a Thought-Leader in STEAM Curriculum Design. Cinamon is now an NPO Founder working to close the gender gap in technology and advocate for the under represented communities.

A Google WTM Ambassador and GDG Lead ~ As a Full Stack Developer, Cinamon operates as an AP Computer Sciences Educator and a Certified NASA Instructor with an emphasis in STEAM Education for Global Competency. With over 20 years experience in Educat... Show more

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

I am a Full-stack Engineer turned DevRel Engineer at New Relic. With a background in software engineering and marketing direction, my experience involves: designing and developing user interfaces, addressing customer/client pain points, marketing automation, and community development.

I am a Full-stack Engineer turned DevRel Engineer at New Relic. With a background in software engineering and marketing direction, my experience involves: designing and developing user interfaces, addressing customer/client pain points, marketing aut... Show more

Nizzar Ben Chekroune: A Trailblazer in #WEB3

🌍 Summary:
Nizzar Ben Chekroune, born in Marrakech, embodies cultural diversity as the son of an Algerian mother and Senegal-Moroccan father. With a dynamic career spanning 300+ industry leaders across 20+ countries, he pivoted to WEB3 in 2020, co-founding BananaCorp in 2023.

🚀 Achievements:
A groundbreaking figure, Nizzar fundraised $1.5M and $1.2M for the NFT private fund UnlimitArt involving athletes, public figures, and CEOs, achieving a successful exit and making history. He specializes in WEB3 (Blockchain, NFTs, SBTs, and AI) and is a recognized global influencer (100 most influential individuals in web3 worldwide by Time Magazine in 2022), speaking at premier events like NFT.NYC Outer Edge - LA & Riyadh 🪐 NFT Paris NFC Summit Nordic Blockchain Association MEWS - The Metaverse Entertainment Worlds Web3xFashion.com BananaConf Global …

🎭 Interests:
Beyond entrepreneurship, Nizzar is a versatile individual, engaging in acting, writing, and contributing as a judge for Gucci Google Art & Culture, ARTSTHREAD WGSN Coloro - The Color Code and the Hultz Prize. His passion for art and photography earned recognition in The The New York Times and selection by TIME President Keith Grossmann for NFT Liverpool.
He also acts as a board member for the High Atlas Foundation

💡 Specialties:
Nizzar's expertise spans WEB3, NFTs, Crypto, AI, Branding, Design, Fashion, Gaming, Clustering, and Luxury Real Estate. He is dedicated to innovation, hosting events like BananaConf Global and Web3xFashion.com across the globe, and building communities through BananaCorp/Conf.

🌐 WEB3 & NFTs Journey:
Since 2020, Nizzar has dedicated himself to WEB3, crypto, and NFTs, consulting for brands such as Asprey & Bugatti, the LA Lakers, Time Magazine, Baccarat, and athletes like Stanislas Wawrinka and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He has also worked with international organizations like UNITAR and the Red Cross, shaping a cohesive understanding of the next iteration of the internet. He also acts as a board member of the European Web3 Organization and for best efficiency, Nizzar is committed to accepting no more than five ambassadorship endorsement programs in web3 per year and mentoring no more than five CEOs.

📚 Background:
After working in entertainment and real estate, Nizzar shifted his career to international organizations, spending 7 years with various entities of the United Nations, USAID, OIF, and more. His strategic and content design for Diptyk Art Magazine was featured in The New York Times as one of the top 5 Instagram art accounts to follow in the world, showcasing his digital marketing and creativity prowess. Recognized on Fiverr.com as a top 0.5% expert in Business Strategy & Branding, Nizzar stands as a global strategist, speaker, and influencer.

Nizzar Ben Chekroune: A Trailblazer in #WEB3 🌍 Summary: Nizzar Ben Chekroune, born in Marrakech, embodies cultural diversity as the son of an Algerian mother and Senegal-Moroccan father. With a dynamic career spanning 300+ industry leaders acros... Show more

Yvette is a Front-End Engineer with a background in web design, illustration, and 10 years of experience in product support and leadership within the tech space. She's passionate about working with interesting and complex products and is also obsessed with drawing, painting, hoarding yarn, and pretending to be decent at rowing.

Yvette is a Front-End Engineer with a background in web design, illustration, and 10 years of experience in product support and leadership within the tech space. She's passionate about working with interesting and complex products and is also obsesse... Show more

Works as a Cloud Solution Architect. He is by training a professional developer started working since 2001. One of the early adopters of Azure. Have presented and worked since it's alpha days. Believes in OpenSource Learning.

Works as a Cloud Solution Architect. He is by training a professional developer started working since 2001. One of the early adopters of Azure. Have presented and worked since it's alpha days. Believes in OpenSource Learning. Show more

Loren Sheets, a Milwaukee-based musician, has become a fixture in the local music scene. His early exposure to music came from attending numerous festivals and community events with his family, who, though not musical themselves, enjoyed the vibrant local music culture. This early immersion sparked his lifelong passion for music.

In school, Loren was an attentive student, particularly interested in literature and history. He enriched his formal education with extracurricular involvement in the school choir and band, where he learned the fundamentals of music. However, his most significant musical education came from countless hours spent studying music theory and songwriting at the local library and from watching videos and listening to records that introduced him to various musical styles and genres.

Loren's musical journey took a significant leap when he discovered a guitar at a garage sale. Without any formal training, he taught himself to play, dedicating many hours to practicing chords and crafting melodies. His skill development led him to explore folk and blues, genres that value lyrical storytelling, which deeply resonated with him and influenced his songwriting.

As his confidence grew, Loren began performing publicly at small local venues such as cafes and community events, where he connected deeply with his audience. These performances were pivotal, helping him appreciate the raw, unfiltered interaction that live music fosters. He also enjoyed the collaborative aspect, learning from and creating new sounds with other local musicians.

His engagement with the music scene deepened as he began writing his music, drawing inspiration from his surroundings and the people of Milwaukee. His unique style gradually garnered a loyal following. After years of live performances, he decided to record his music, choosing a local studio that respected his vision, thereby capturing his live essence for a broader audience.

Loren also took on a more active role in mentoring young musicians and organizing music events to provide a platform for emerging artists. His initiatives aimed to make music more accessible and to support the local music community, earning him considerable respect within Milwaukee.

His debut album marked a significant milestone, receiving acclaim for its blend of folk, blues, and rock. Loren's performances are now integral to Milwaukee's music festivals and concerts, often supporting local charities and community efforts. His music also receives regular airplay on local radio, helping to expand his reach.

Today, he remains passionately involved in music, continuously working on new material and exploring ways to distribute it, from live performances to recordings. He embraces digital platforms to extend his reach but maintains a solid commitment to the personal touch of live shows.

Beyond music, Loren has a profound appreciation for the visual arts and literature. He frequently visits galleries and reads extensively, mainly classic literature and poetry, which he feels enhances his lyrical abilities. Through these artistic endeavors, Loren Sheets continues to enrich his community and share his musical journey.

Loren Sheets, a Milwaukee-based musician, has become a fixture in the local music scene. His early exposure to music came from attending numerous festivals and community events with his family, who, though not musical themselves, enjoyed the vibrant ... Show more