Chris writes things. That...feels ambiguous. You see, that used to say "Chris writes apps" because Chris is a web developer. But as of May 2018, Chris has also written a book. So...now it says 'things.' See? It's a pun on the word 'writes'. Haha!

Ahem. Let me start over.

Chris writes things. Most of the time, he's writing code at his 9-5 working for the amazing WillowTree, Inc (no, not the statuette company). But occasionally, late at night, once all the women in his life (1 wife, 2 daughters) have gone to sleep, Chris dons his superhero outfit (he's partial to Batman) and delves into fanatastical, imaginary worlds of his own creation, crafting stories that would amaze and astonish you if you were only to give him some of your money in exchange for his book. Currently, he's editing his first full-length fantasy novel and looks to seek publication once he's done.

In his spare time (wait, what's that?), he also enjoys playing video games, listening to audiobooks, watching movies, and spending time with the aforementioned 3 gorgeous women in his life.

He is passionate about being passionate, he's an extrovert who loves the chance to force an entire room to listen to him for 20+ minutes (please and thank you), and he's a follower of Christ who firmly believes that maybe being a Christian and being sane are NOT mutually exclusive things.

In short, Chris is totally awesome and he definitely did not write this bio.

Chris writes things. That...feels ambiguous. You see, that used to say "Chris writes apps" because Chris is a web developer. But as of May 2018, Chris has also written a book. So...now it says 'things.' See? It's a pun on the word 'writes'. Haha! ... Show more

VM (Vicky) Brasseur is an award-winning free/open source advocate and corporate strategist, international keynote speaker, and writer. She’s the author of Forge Your Future with Open Source and Business Success with Open Source, both published by Pragmatic Bookshelf. Aside from articles in various publications, she also writes about FOSS, business, and their intersection on her blog, {anonymous => ‘hash’};.

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Soy Cristian Vega, un apasionado del speedcubing y actual delegado de la World Cube Association (WCA), el organismo que regula los campeonatos oficiales de cubo de Rubik en todo el mundo. A lo largo de mi trayectoria en el mundo del speedcubing, no solo me he dedicado a perfeccionar mi habilidad para resolver el cubo de Rubik, sino que también he encontrado en este desafío una herramienta poderosa para mejorar mi vida personal.
Armar el cubo de Rubik a ciegas ha sido una experiencia transformadora para mí. Me ha ayudado a superar aspectos relacionados con mi déficit de atencion
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Escaping Concrete jungle through my skilled.

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Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley.

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Oluwatobi sometimes called 'Lobar' is a Product design expert who currently Resides in Nigeria and works Globally. Through Design, Oluwatobi aims to create Digital Product Experiences that seamlessly marry aesthetics and functionality. Outside of design, he enjoys hosting discussions about the Clear Design Path, upskilling, or watching Indian Movies.

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Michael Pirovano is a weapons-grade word nerd and passionately curious creative in blockchain and gaming. He currently serves as the Creative Marketing Director at Reach.sh and Freelances Narrative Designer at EarReality.

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Tim Conniff is a keynote speaker and clean comedian who can deliver a powerful message and/or laughs to any event. Tim's keynote talk "Your Comfort Zone is No Joke!" inspires audiences to get out of their comfort zone, embrace the inevitable failures that come along and cautioning all to stay away from the negative self-talk that is all too common today. Or if you prefer just clean stand-up comedy, Tim is just the person to add some fun and levity to your event!

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As CEO of Lab Zero, Chris Greacen and his team has brought software products to market on behalf of many household-name-clients. He graduated from Boston University in 1993 and found his footing in the technical publishing industry contributing to titles and building some of the earliest business websites. Eventually he heard the calling of Silicon Valley startups and headed west to join one of the earliest payment and fintech innovators.

After roles leading QA and Engineering teams for large companies like ofoto and Kodak Gallery where he helped to align on- and off-shore testing teams, and small startups like Donnerwood Media that had to scale rapidly when its Meez product went viral, and helped to pivot GoFish to become an ad network Betawave. Chris joined Lab Zero to apply everything he’s learned about the power of effective software teams.

When not on Zoom or standing in front of a whiteboard, you might find Chris on a surfboard or playing guitar in a dive bar. Find Chris online:
- Lab Zero: http://labzero.com
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greacen/
- Personal blog: https://greacen.com/greacen/?category=TECH

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A Master Stylist/Colorist with over 20 years behind the chair, getting my start as a shampoo girl in 1996, a loc expert and natural hair killer.
I hold 2 license Hairstylist 20yrs and
Nail Technician 2yrs. Salon owner for over 10 years in Denver Colorado, future Nail and Cosmetology Trade school ower.

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Anna McDougall is an engineering director, TEDx speaker, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and author of "You Belong in Tech". She grew up in Sydney, Australia, and started coding as a kid: making websites as early as 1995 with HTML in Notepad. After working in marketing and project management, she made her first career change, completing a Masters of Music and moving to Germany to pursue a career as an opera singer. At 32, she rediscovered her love for code and technology and made the switch to software engineering. She quickly discovered her mix of technical, stage, and social skills made her perfect for technical advocacy. She now works as Director, Product and Engineering (Projects and Organisation) for the tech subsidiary of Europe's largest media publisher, Axel Springer National Media & Tech, based in Berlin, Germany. Her work involves coding across multiple teams and projects, general engineering management, and strategic consulting to continuously push for progress in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. In addition, she loves to speak at events regularly and run workshops for engineers on how best to present their ideas and projects to the public.

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Jamaican born and raised, Aaron Williams aka Artikyoul8 (Ar-tik-you-late), first began doing music in the 90s while living in Jamaica. He migrated to the US where he continued his musical journey, completing 2 albums and 2 mixtapes under his former stage name Dj Aaron. After a 7 year break, Artikyoul8 returned to to music in 2019 gaining national radio coverage for 2 of his singles which were featured on stations from the east to west coast of the United States.

While having some level of success on the music end, Artikyoul8 took a dive into the WEB 3 space learning about blockchain, Crypto, NFTs and more. With a few years of research and experience in the blockchain space, Artikyoul8 quickly became a thought leader in the community after being chosen twice to be a VIP Speaker at the biggest NFT gathering in the world, NFTNYC, where he spoke on topics such as : NFTs & Social Media and Education as the key to mass adoption.

Currently Artikyoul8 is active in the NFT space as he is a partner at Coreum Community DAO and Co-host of the SuperLedger Podcast, leading the conversation while building community solutions leveraging the power of Coreum's Enterprise Grade Blockchain and their smart token technology.

Music available on all major streaming outlets.
Follow on X : @iamartikyoul8

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Hello, I'm Julio Souffront, a UX designer at Qik, where my focus is on crafting designs that deeply resonate with users. My background in industrial design has paved the way for a broader mission in my career: to make meaningful contributions through thoughtful design. For me, it’s about more than just looks or functionality; it’s about creating experiences that touch people on a deeper, more human level.

My vision is both humble and ambitious: to make a dent on the world, regardless of its scale. In every project, I strive to create experiences that not only function well but also enrich lives. This approach is underpinned by a philosophy where empathy and respect are as vital as aesthetic appeal and practicality.

But my aspirations go beyond just professional achievements. It's about building a community where ideas are exchanged freely and growth is a shared journey. Every interaction and every piece of feedback presents a new opportunity to learn and evolve. I am dedicated to this path of discovery and innovation, constantly exploring new ways to blend functionality with emotional resonance, and marrying design with experience.

If you’re drawn to the idea of continuous learning and empathetic design, or if you simply want to exchange thoughts over coffee, I’m always open to conversation and collaborative exploration. Let’s connect and see where this journey takes us!

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Mason Jones is the Director of Zapier's Internal Platform engineering department. His teams provide the foundations for Zapier's engineering organization, from cloud to observability, databases and runtimes to developer experience. Previously, Mason was Director of Infrastructure at Lattice, and Senior Staff Engineer at Credit Karma. He has spent more than 25 years as a leader at startups throughout Silicon Valley. He specializes in guiding technical organizations to reliable microservices, cloud architecture, and self-service tools to empower development teams. When Mason isn’t shipping code, he's active in playing and recording strange avant-garde music under a variety of guises.

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Sono un consulente specializzato in formazione, public speaking e cura dell'attenzione. Nella mia attività aiuto a mettere in relazione la voce e le parole per creare dialoghi coinvolgenti.

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Studied physics at Technical University of Munich.
Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services group. Serving clients in developing new digital business in both web2 and web3.
Passionate about AI, decentralization and digital art.

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Software developer at EnergyCAP, Inc. for 15+ years. Currently working as part of the integration team developing solutions that connect the core EnergyCAP product to related internal and external services. Lifelong State College, PA resident. Father of 4. Fiddler and multi-instrumentalist.

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John is an artist, apprentice fire spinner, avid coffee drinker and experienced engineer with almost 20 years in the tech industry. He has worked in both private and public sectors, most recently moving from the Office for National Statistics to join Admiral Financial Services (now Admiral Money) in 2020.

A passionate Gopher, John co-organises the South Wales Golang meet up in Cardiff, as well as running training for and evangelising the language.

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In 2018, Sagar founded Boundless Digital Solutions, which was later rebranded to Xenon Group. Sagar and his team have wide experience in development in the space of Web 3.0 and have worked with a wide range of clients, from startups to large corporations, and have a reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

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