Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Trisha Gee

Trisha Gee

Trisha is a software engineer, Java Champion and author. Trisha has developed Java applications for a range of industries of all sizes, including finance, manufacturing and non-profit, and she's a lead developer advocate at Gradle. She has expertise in Java high-performance systems and dabbles with Open Source development.

Trisha’s exceptionally passionate about sharing things that help real developers. That might be: getting them up to speed on the latest version of Java; teaching them tips and tricks to improve their productivity; or promoting healthy technical communities across the globe. Trisha values helping all developers level up their career and skills at every step of their journey.

Read more from Trisha in the books “Head First Java”, “Getting to Know IntelliJ IDEA”, “97 Things Every Java Developer Should Know” and “What to Look for in a Code Review”.

Trisha is a software engineer, Java Champion and author. Trisha has developed Java applications for a range of industries of all sizes, including finance, manufacturing and non-profit, and she's a lead developer advocate at Gradle. She has expertise ... Show more

Darya Yegorina

Darya Yegorina

Dr. Darya Yegorina is a globally recognized thought leader, futurist, and transformational business strategist who empowers organizations and individuals to thrive in the era of digital disruption. With a career spanning 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, technology, and business innovation, Darya is a driving force in digital transformation, AI, and future workforce development.

As a C-level executive, entrepreneur, and mentor, Darya has shaped the success of enterprises, startups, and global initiatives by integrating emerging technologies with strategic growth frameworks. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, innovation, and the future of work, addressing audiences at major global conferences, corporate summits, and executive retreats.

A passionate advocate for future-ready leadership, Darya believes that true innovation begins with a bold vision and the courage to challenge the status quo. She inspires business leaders to embrace AI, digital transformation, and agile leadership strategies to navigate uncertainty, unlock new opportunities, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Global Impact & Achievements:
✅ Executive & Board Leadership: C-Level strategist with expertise in business transformation, revenue operations (RevOps), and strategic growth across global markets. Advisor to enterprises, government bodies, and tech innovators.
✅ Digital Transformation & AI Thought Leader: Recognized as a Top Thought Leader in AR/VR, AI, and Digital Transformation by Thinkers 360, shaping the dialogue on the future of business and technology.
✅ Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Speaker: Winner of the Global Female Leader Award in Entrepreneurship, Young European Leader (#EYL40), Women in IT, and featured in Forbes, Inc.com, Business & Finance, and Irish Times.
✅ Future Workforce & EdTech Visionary: Led transformative EdTech initiatives, including EU-backed projects on AI and AR in education, impacting thousands of students across Europe.
✅ Women in Leadership & DEI Advocate: A strong voice in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), mentoring female founders, startup leaders, and executives to break barriers in tech and business.

Speaking & Expertise:
🔹 Leadership in the Age of AI & Digital Disruption
🔹 The Future of Work: Skills, Adaptability & Innovation
🔹 Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Building Legacies
🔹 Strategic Growth & Business Transformation
🔹 Inspiring Change: Leading with Purpose & Resilience

Darya’s leadership journey, from entrepreneurial success to executive impact, serves as an inspiration for leaders seeking to drive meaningful change in their organizations and industries. She brings a unique blend of business acumen, technological foresight, and human-centric leadership, making her a powerful voice in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

🚀 Inspire. Lead. Transform. 🚀

Dr. Darya Yegorina is a globally recognized thought leader, futurist, and transformational business strategist who empowers organizations and individuals to thrive in the era of digital disruption. With a career spanning 20+ years at the intersection... Show more

Subodh Dubey

Subodh Dubey

As a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cloudtech, I design and develop cloud-native applications for customers using AWS serverless technologies. I leverage my AWS certifications and my experience as a former Cloud Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that meet customers’ needs and expectations.

My passion for problem-solving and distributed computing drives me to explore new ways of using technology to improve human life. I have worked on multiple projects involving ETL data pipelines, search engine migrations, container-based deployments, and programmatic workflows, using Python, Django, Flask, Boto3, CloudFormation, Terraform, GitLab CI, and other tools and frameworks.

I also have a strong background in web development, database management, and testing, which I acquired from my previous role as a Senior Software Engineer at ConsultAdd and my Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer/Information Technology from G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cloudtech, I design and develop cloud-native applications for customers using AWS serverless technologies. I leverage my AWS certifications and my experience as a former Cloud Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) to... Show more

Shubham Pachori

Shubham Pachori

Passionate about building products that solve real-world complex problems in the most simplified and
user-centric way. Have successfully built, launched, and monetized over 5 enterprise B2B SaaS products in
the domain of supply chain and fintech

Passionate about building products that solve real-world complex problems in the most simplified and user-centric way. Have successfully built, launched, and monetized over 5 enterprise B2B SaaS products in the domain of supply chain and fintech Show more

Tara Furiani

Tara Furiani

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her belt, Tara shatters the conventional, often stodgy, paradigms of HR and corporate culture, bringing humanity back into the workplace.

Sporting dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, Tara's academic mettle is as rock-solid as her real-world chops. Her slew of advanced certifications isn't just for show; it’s her toolkit for crafting highly responsive, agile organizations. She’s been the mastermind behind multiple industry-defining shifts during her 13 years as a Chief People Officer for companies valued over $6 billion and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide.

But let's cut through the corporate jargon: Tara is a people champion. She fights for DEI not just as a buzzword but as a way of life, all the way from boardrooms on Earth to the realms of space, serving on NASA's DEI board. For Tara, equity isn't just a corporate initiative; it's a universal mandate.

Still think she’s all business? Think again. A mother of five and a doting partner, Tara knows the real-world application of work-life balance like no other. She's the driving force of her family and the beating heart of her home, roles she embraces with the same vigor as her corporate undertakings.

If you need further proof, lend an ear to her hit podcast, "Not the HR Lady," where she tackles the industry's stale narratives and offers fresh, often revolutionary, perspectives. And don't be fooled by the exec persona; she can drop a Dr. Dre lyric faster than you can say "organizational change."

When you partner with Tara Furiani, you’re not just getting a consultant or a thought leader. You’re aligning with a living, breathing catalyst for meaningful change—in your organization and in your life. Are you ready?

Learn more about Tara Furiani and Not the HR Lady by visiting: www.notthehrlady.com and subscribe to the show at www.youtube.com/c/notthehrlady.

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her... Show more

itza Zujuy Blanco

itza Zujuy Blanco

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences!

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences! Show more

Randolph West

Randolph West

Randolph West (they/them) writes about the Microsoft Data Platform, having worked with SQL Server since the late 1990s. When not writing about technology, you can see them acting on the stage and screen, or doing voices for independent video games. Former five-time Data Platform MVP and charter member of the Azure Data Community Advisory Board. Founder of the Calgary Data User Group. Connect with Randolph on Twitter, or buy their books on Amazon.

Randolph West (they/them) writes about the Microsoft Data Platform, having worked with SQL Server since the late 1990s. When not writing about technology, you can see them acting on the stage and screen, or doing voices for independent video games. F... Show more

Saj Zaman

Saj Zaman

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app, software, and game development, as well as blockchain development, catering to clients nationwide.

Under his leadership, FFP has achieved remarkable success, becoming a testament to Saj's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Recognizing the immense potential for growth through mobile applications, he has guided countless business owners in establishing a strong presence in their respective industries. FFP prides itself on transforming clients' ideas into service apps that fuel business growth and deliver tangible results.

Saj's profound impact on the tech industry is further underscored by his dedication to designing sophisticated software and high-quality applications. Alongside his driven FFP team, Saj exemplifies a relentless pursuit of perfection in realizing clients' visions. By continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible, he is shaping the future of technology and making an indelible mark on the industry.

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app,... Show more

Ben Vanderberg

Ben Vanderberg

Ben Vanderberg is a Principal Platform Evangelist for Adobe Acrobat platform. For the last 15 years, he has worked with organizations to help drive automation and paperless technologies. With the release of the iPad and the iPhone, he helped publishing organizations drive cross-publishing to the web, mobile, and traditional paper. At Adobe, he has been helping drive innovation in documents through e-signatures (Adobe Sign) and document automation using Adobe Document Services. He is also working with many enterprise platforms, including SalesForce, Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure, and other platforms. Ben is also an editor and contributor to Adobe Tech Blog.

Ben Vanderberg is a Principal Platform Evangelist for Adobe Acrobat platform. For the last 15 years, he has worked with organizations to help drive automation and paperless technologies. With the release of the iPad and the iPhone, he helped publishi... Show more

Christine Osazuwa

Christine Osazuwa

From running street teams to making a music documentary, Christine spent most of my adolescence deeply entrenched in the music industry and went on to receive an undergrad degree in Music Business, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Masters in Data Science. She managed to combine all of her passions into roles consulting and working with various music startups, venues, festivals, radio stations and labels bridging the gap between music, data & business. Originally from Baltimore, MD, USA, Christine spent 2 years in Stockholm most recently as the Head of Data & Insights for Universal Music Sweden and now calls London home working as the Director of Data & Insights for Global Marketing at Warner Music Group, where Christine use data to tell stories & help guide our artist's journeys.

From running street teams to making a music documentary, Christine spent most of my adolescence deeply entrenched in the music industry and went on to receive an undergrad degree in Music Business, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Masters in Dat... Show more

Eugene Willis

Eugene Willis

Eugene Willis Jr. is an Application Analyst, Red Hat Systems Administrator, and Helpdesk professional who built his career in tech from the ground up. Starting without a formal background, he worked his way from support roles into managing Red Hat systems and higher education applications. With degrees in Business and Marketing, Eugene blends technical expertise with creative strategy to solve real-world problems. Outside of tech, he’s a touring emcee and author who enjoys mentoring others and helping them carve out their own path forward.

Eugene Willis Jr. is an Application Analyst, Red Hat Systems Administrator, and Helpdesk professional who built his career in tech from the ground up. Starting without a formal background, he worked his way from support roles into managing Red Hat sy... Show more

Alexandre Melotti

Alexandre Melotti

Alexandre "Lex" Melotti is a seasoned game developer with over 15 years of experience in the Brazilian industry. As Head of Game Engineering at INSANE, he leads the ambitious development of Profane, a player-driven open-world MMO. Lex has participated in more than 10 game jams, including Ludum Dare and Global Game Jam, with some of his entries achieving top placements in categories such as theme and innovation.

In addition to his professional work, Lex founded the Gamesmiths Guild, a growing community of game developers collaborating to support and inspire one another. While currently a hub for passionate creators on Discord, the Guild aims to evolve into a fully-fledged studio, releasing its own games in the future.

With a Master's in Artificial Intelligence focused on games, Lex has presented at official Unity events in Brazil and taught C# game development through Mentorama. Passionate about fostering growth in the industry, Lex combines technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to community to inspire developers at all levels.

Alexandre "Lex" Melotti is a seasoned game developer with over 15 years of experience in the Brazilian industry. As Head of Game Engineering at INSANE, he leads the ambitious development of Profane, a player-driven open-world MMO. Lex has participate... Show more

Aakansha Priya

Aakansha Priya

Aakansha Priya is a Solution Architect at Dash0 and a CNCF Ambassador. She loves championing her customers and serving as a bridge between them and engineering, ensuring technology delivers real value.

Aakansha has spoken at conferences on DevOps and the human side of tech, and is passionate about helping teams unlock the value of observability with OpenTelemetry. Beyond work, she enjoys painting, singing, reading, and spontaneous travel, and you’ll often find her at meetups and conferences.

Aakansha Priya is a Solution Architect at Dash0 and a CNCF Ambassador. She loves championing her customers and serving as a bridge between them and engineering, ensuring technology delivers real value. Aakansha has spoken at conferences on DevOps... Show more

Victoria Campbell

Victoria Campbell

Victoria Campbell, a seasoned enterprise UX Designer, specializes in design strategy and innovation—making connections and solving customer and business problems that ease the collective burden.

For the last 9 years, Victoria has worked at Fidelity Investments, with multi-disciplinary product teams, to craft user experiences for those enrolling in and using health benefits, as well as those navigating life's biggest moments, like starting a family or losing a loved one. She combines her graphic design expertise with her passion for systems thinking to imagine new ways to meet peoples needs, employing design thinking mindsets and methods to find the sweet spot between user desirability, technology feasibility, and business viability.

Victoria Campbell, a seasoned enterprise UX Designer, specializes in design strategy and innovation—making connections and solving customer and business problems that ease the collective burden. For the last 9 years, Victoria has worked at Fideli... Show more

Andre Wolf

Andre Wolf

Wolf, Photogrpher, Car Guy, and Football fan

Wolf, Photogrpher, Car Guy, and Football fan Show more

Opher Vishnia

Opher Vishnia

Opher is a multidisciplinary creator, with expertise spanning web development, design, music, and game development.

He currently leads development as principal engineer at Hud.io, imbuing magic into the field of development tools and observability. Previously, as director of technical innovation and creative developer at Eko, Opher worked at the intersection of art and technology, collaborating with development teams as well as design, art, and film-making teams to redefine interactive media on the web. His notable work includes open source projects like react-animation-orchestrator, Lance JS multiplayer server and the VR film Broken Night, which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival in NYC.

Opher is a multidisciplinary creator, with expertise spanning web development, design, music, and game development. He currently leads development as principal engineer at Hud.io, imbuing magic into the field of development tools and observability... Show more

Mohamed Laghdaf

Mohamed Laghdaf

Mohamed Laghdaf is a 22-years old certified software engineer from BlueCrest College, where he obtained a diploma in software engineering. He also holds a diploma with distinction in Peace and Conflict Studies and a BSc (Hons) in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Sierra Leone. Currently, he is in the final stage of pursuing an LL.B alongside an LL.M (Master of Laws) simultaneously, with a particular interest in technology law.

Professionally, Mohamed Laghdaf is an academia, aspiring to become a global expert in AI accountability and liability frameworks. In 2024, he serves as the director of the FALAS Human Rights Student Wing at the Republic of Sierra Leone. In October 2025, he serves as a keynote speaker in Liberia and has also been invited to Kigali for a subsequent session in October 2026. Additionally, he is the president of the Njala Association of Law Mooters. He is fluent in English and Arabic and a beginner in Spanish.

Mohamed's professional memberships include being a Rotarian at the Rotary Club of Freetown Peninsula, a young student member at the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (England), and an honorary member of the Honours Society (USA).

His currently trying to obtain a license from the Chartered Institute of Professional Security Studies in AI governance and risk management. He is also a PhD applicant at the University of Canberra, Australia, focusing his research on "Assessing the Concept of Legal Personhood in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."

In summary, Mohamed Laghdaf is an emerging international legal scholar dedicated to integrate law, technology, and conflict resolution, with the aim of promoting a better global policy framework.

Mohamed Laghdaf is a 22-years old certified software engineer from BlueCrest College, where he obtained a diploma in software engineering. He also holds a diploma with distinction in Peace and Conflict Studies and a BSc (Hons) in Peace and Conflict S... Show more

Viktor Viljac

Viktor Viljac

Viktor Viljac founded Udruga Neutroni in 2021 with four schoolmates, all
of them between 14 and 18 at the time. He builds digital products for
organizations that work with young people, and free tools for students.
The most recent is Bodomat, a calculator that works out eligibility
scores for student housing in Croatia across more than 280 parameters.

Viktor Viljac founded Udruga Neutroni in 2021 with four schoolmates, all of them between 14 and 18 at the time. He builds digital products for organizations that work with young people, and free tools for students. The most recent is Bodomat, a ca... Show more

Nick Davitashvili

Nick Davitashvili

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix.

He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cloud area code ever since. He has given a TEDx talk on technology and environmental advocacy and contributed to Packet Pushers and other technical media.

At Aviatrix, he has shipped a public MCP server for network operations and maintains open-source Obot blueprints for agentic AI workloads. The attack scenario in this talk came directly from that work: securing AI agent deployments in production cloud environments, then discovering that Kubernetes NetworkPolicy cannot see what MCP tools are doing.

Georgian-born, Edinburgh-based. First KCD talk.

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix. He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cl... Show more

Juliane Gorman

Juliane Gorman

Since moving to Ireland in 2022, Juliane Gorman has been deeply inspired by the landscape and by the abundance of sheep that dot the Irish countryside. She was surprised to discover that their wool is no longer widely valued and is often treated as waste. This tension between a rich natural resource and its present underuse has become central to her creative practice.

In 2025, she began working more intentionally with Irish wool, exploring its textures and potential while reconnecting with a material that is both local and forgotten.

Drawn always to colour and to the shoreline, she began combining cyanotype printing with felting. Using seaweed foraged above the tideline, she creates sun-printed images on silk, which are then integrated into wool.

Through this process, Juliane transforms two undervalued natural materials, wool and seaweed, into works that celebrate the beauty of Ireland’s coast and countryside.

Since moving to Ireland in 2022, Juliane Gorman has been deeply inspired by the landscape and by the abundance of sheep that dot the Irish countryside. She was surprised to discover that their wool is no longer widely valued and is often treated as w... Show more

Franka Blažić

Franka Blažić

Franka Blažić, rođena 1995. u Rijeci, autorica, novinarka i kulturologinja.

Franka Blažić, rođena 1995. u Rijeci, autorica, novinarka i kulturologinja. Show more

Daniel Martinovic

Daniel Martinovic

Daniel is an event organizer and game enthusiast with a passion for creating immersive geek-themed quizzes, board game tournaments, and trading card game competitions including Disney Lorcana, Pokémon TCG, and more. With years of experience in project management, crowdfunding, and public speaking, Daniel brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and community energy to every event: from intimate game nights to large-scale competitions and nerdy pub quizzes.

The events Daniel organizes are open to everyone, with a focus on creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where geek culture becomes a platform for connection, creativity, and belonging. With a background in human rights work, Daniel approaches every gathering not just as entertainment, but as an opportunity to build empathy and shared joy.

Daniel is an event organizer and game enthusiast with a passion for creating immersive geek-themed quizzes, board game tournaments, and trading card game competitions including Disney Lorcana, Pokémon TCG, and more. With years of experience in projec... Show more

Yury Vashchylau

Yury Vashchylau

I build software that shows up in unexpected places and makes the world a little bit better.
https://digitalby.me - Creative studio of artistic software development
https://yuryv.info - App agency, newsletter, and podcast for busy founders and those attracted to Rabbit Holes.

I build software that shows up in unexpected places and makes the world a little bit better. https://digitalby.me - Creative studio of artistic software development https://yuryv.info - App agency, newsletter, and podcast for busy founders and thos... Show more

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HF Accounting & Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional accounting, financial advisory, taxation, and business consulting services. Guided by a commitment to integrity, excellence, and client success, he has built the firm on the principles of trust, transparency, and practical financial solutions.

With a strong background in accounting and business management, Sayyid Abid works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and established organizations to help them navigate financial challenges, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve sustainable growth. His approach combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of each client's business objectives, enabling organizations to make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Throughout his career, he has focused on delivering value through accurate financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, tax compliance, internal controls, and business advisory services. His leadership has enabled HF Accounting & Consulting to become a trusted partner for businesses seeking dependable financial guidance and long-term success.

Beyond his professional work, Sayyid Abid is passionate about leadership, knowledge sharing, and community development. As a public speaker, he frequently addresses topics related to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, ethical business practices, and organizational leadership. He believes that empowering individuals and businesses with the right knowledge is essential for building resilient organizations and thriving communities.

His dedication to professional excellence extends beyond the boardroom through active participation in social, educational, and community initiatives. By supporting programs that encourage learning, leadership, and responsible business practices, he strives to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to society.

At the heart of his work is a simple philosophy: strong financial foundations create stronger businesses. Through integrity, innovation, and a client-first approach, Sayyid Abid continues to help organizations achieve financial stability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Vision

To be a trusted leader in accounting and business consulting by delivering innovative financial solutions that empower businesses to grow with confidence and integrity.

Mission

To provide reliable, ethical, and value-driven accounting, taxation, and business advisory services that enable clients to achieve financial excellence while building lasting relationships based on trust, professionalism, and measurable results.

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HF Accounting & Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional accounting, financial advisory, taxation, and business consulting services. Guided by a commitment... Show more

Daniel Isler

Daniel Isler

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

Kishan Takoordyal

Kishan Takoordyal

I’m Kishan Takoordyal, a Senior DevOps Engineer, full-stack web developer, and indie game developer from Mauritius. I’m passionate about building high-performance software and have hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and systems engineering using technologies like Rust, Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, and HashiCorp tools. I’ve authored a book on 3D game development, contributed to open-source projects, and mentored students through Google Code-In. I’ve also created several platforms and games, combining backend performance with rich user experiences.

I’m Kishan Takoordyal, a Senior DevOps Engineer, full-stack web developer, and indie game developer from Mauritius. I’m passionate about building high-performance software and have hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and sy... Show more

Mennaallah Elsayed

Mennaallah Elsayed

Menna Khaled, known also as M.K Ramadan, is an Egyptian mechanical engineer, author, Wikimedian, African Wiki Women Initiative ambassador, and researcher at Ain Shams University in Cairo. She is also a volunteer member at Africa Diaspora Network for Builders of Africa's Future 2026 (BAF) program.

Menna Khaled, known also as M.K Ramadan, is an Egyptian mechanical engineer, author, Wikimedian, African Wiki Women Initiative ambassador, and researcher at Ain Shams University in Cairo. She is also a volunteer member at Africa Diaspora Network for... Show more

Paul Bittmann

Paul Bittmann

Paul is a composer, sound designer and co-founder of 2V1 Studio, a game audio company based in Vilnius, Lithuania. He holds a degree from RWTH Aachen in Computer Science and Berklee College of Music, where he was honoured with the Patty Larkin Scholarship. As part of 2V1, he is currently working on multiple indie game projects and has contributed scores to award winning short films in the past. Alongside his creative work, he has developed audio accessibility tools as part of academic research to enhance visually impaired players’ ability to engage with 3D games.

Paul is a composer, sound designer and co-founder of 2V1 Studio, a game audio company based in Vilnius, Lithuania. He holds a degree from RWTH Aachen in Computer Science and Berklee College of Music, where he was honoured with the Patty Larkin Schola... Show more

David Aronchick

David Aronchick

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched GKE, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source ML Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

Virkein Dhar

Virkein Dhar

I’m a strategist and entrepreneur who has spent 15 years building in early-stage environments, from founding my own venture to being part of founding teams across culture, design, ​and ​ecommerce.​ I use design as a tool - to ask better questions that drive decisions for impact.

I’ve built a bridge career that balances strategic clarity with execution depth, and in translating complex ideas into human-scale experiences. I've done this across contexts - producing immersive performances, designing community engagement approaches for impact organisations, building cultural infrastructure anchored in diversity, and leading product and creative strategy balancing value, quality and access.

My approach is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and a constant drive to innovate - be it for profit or purpose.

I’m an alumna of the School of Planning and Architecture, a closeted artist and an open water swimmer.

*Hopefully by the time we may need to publish this, I would be able to additionally claim the title of a channel swimmer :)

I’m a strategist and entrepreneur who has spent 15 years building in early-stage environments, from founding my own venture to being part of founding teams across culture, design, ​and ​ecommerce.​ I use design as a tool - to ask better questions tha... Show more

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