Ellen is a queer parent of 3 and an iOS developer with a passion for supporting others and taking long walks. An educator turned developer, Ellen discovered her passion for programming while teaching her students how to code. In 2016, she took the plunge and decided to follow her passion by embarking on an iOS apprenticeship. Since then, Ellen has worked on a variety of teams creating apps for e-commerce, banking, and automotive, among other fields. She spends her free time with her family going on adventures wherever and whenever they can.

Ellen is a queer parent of 3 and an iOS developer with a passion for supporting others and taking long walks. An educator turned developer, Ellen discovered her passion for programming while teaching her students how to code. In 2016, she took the pl... Show more

Lisa del Giocondo, was a member of the Gherardini family of Florence and Tuscany, and the wife of wealthy Florentine silk merchant Francesco del Giocondo. The famous painting is thought to have been commissioned for their new home, and to celebrate the birth of their second son, Andrea.

Lisa del Giocondo, was a member of the Gherardini family of Florence and Tuscany, and the wife of wealthy Florentine silk merchant Francesco del Giocondo. The famous painting is thought to have been commissioned for their new home, and to celebrate t... Show more

Cail has spent the last couple of decades working at the intersection of people and technology: in the performing arts, in the motion picture industry, and now in the field of software operations. He is fascinated by learning from incidents - large and small - and will gladly trade stories about them.

Cail has spent the last couple of decades working at the intersection of people and technology: in the performing arts, in the motion picture industry, and now in the field of software operations. He is fascinated by learning from incidents - large a... Show more

Consultora e Product Manager apaixonada pela interdisciplinaridade, combino meu background na área artística com minha expertise técnica para entregar produtos inovadores. Adoro ambientes colaborativos e tenho experiência liderando times diversos e distribuídos pelo mundo. Busco oportunidades que fomentem diferentes capacidades e possibilitem o desenvolvimento de soluções para além das fronteiras do conhecimento, sempre acompanhadas da ética necessária para gerar impacto globalmente positivo.

Consultora e Product Manager apaixonada pela interdisciplinaridade, combino meu background na área artística com minha expertise técnica para entregar produtos inovadores. Adoro ambientes colaborativos e tenho experiência liderando times diversos e d... Show more

David Wilder, with decades of experience, is a creative leader specializing in storytelling across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, print, and mobile. His multidisciplinary approach and background in directing successful campaigns for national brands like Discovery, National Geographic, PBS, TBS, TNT, AMTRAK, and Comcast, as well as national nonprofits and political campaigns enable him to help agencies, companies, and teams transform creative ideas into successful campaigns.

Outside of work, David is passionate about design, technology, and storytelling in all forms—from emerging digital platforms to the timeless power of a great visual identity. He’s also the founder of It’sWilder, a creative studio where he continues to explore motion, branding, and iOS app design.

David Wilder, with decades of experience, is a creative leader specializing in storytelling across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, social, print, and mobile. His multidisciplinary approach and background in directing successful campa... Show more

Jason Plumb (he/him) is a hacker, artist, experimenter, polyglot programmer, and dad from Portland, OR, USA. He is co-maintainer of OpenTelemetry Android and an approver in various OpenTelemetry java projects. When not at work, Jason volunteers with Futel to install and maintain a network of free public payphones. He also builds synthesizers, experiments with sound, screens classic cult films, and rides steel-frame bicycles.

Jason Plumb (he/him) is a hacker, artist, experimenter, polyglot programmer, and dad from Portland, OR, USA. He is co-maintainer of OpenTelemetry Android and an approver in various OpenTelemetry java projects. When not at work, Jason volunteers with ... Show more

Laura D'Angelo is an adjunct faculty member in History of Modern and Contemporary Architecture and Theory and History of Restoration. She holds a PhD in History and Conservation of Art and Architecture from Roma Tre University. She has collaborated with Italian and international academic institutions, including University of Rome, Sapienza University, Roma Tre University, the University of Arkansas Rome Program, and USAC Viterbo, teaching art and architectural history.

Laura D'Angelo is an adjunct faculty member in History of Modern and Contemporary Architecture and Theory and History of Restoration. She holds a PhD in History and Conservation of Art and Architecture from Roma Tre University. She has collaborated ... Show more

Nitin Deckha (he/him) holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University, Houston, Texas, a Master’s Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University, Toronto, and is a Certified Training Development Professional (CTDP). As Principal of Enliven Learning, Nitin sprouts ideas and strategies to guide learners, clients and organizations  in the areas of leadership development, intercultural competence, and the future of work, including human-AI integration. Nitin has more than 15 years’ experience of postsecondary course development and teaching, including in the areas of anthropology, intercultural communication, and the transformation of work, and has taught at the University of Toronto, McMaster University, University of Guelph-Humber, in Canada, and Hochschule Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, in Germany. He has spoken at a range of conferences and events, including recently at the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL), and National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP). Nitin is based in Toronto, Canada, where he is an active volunteer, organizer, and fundraiser.

Nitin Deckha (he/him) holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University, Houston, Texas, a Master’s Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University, Toronto, and is a Certified Training Devel... Show more

Diana Cibu is a software developer with over 20 years of experience in Java and C# .NET Framework development. Currently, she works as a Senior Software Development Lead at Criteo, on the development of Invoice and Payments services. Diana is also an author of novels, in which imagination, legends, and the extraordinary find their balance.

Diana Cibu is a software developer with over 20 years of experience in Java and C# .NET Framework development. Currently, she works as a Senior Software Development Lead at Criteo, on the development of Invoice and Payments services. Diana is also an... Show more

Hi there! I'm the Senior Product Designer for the New Games Squad in the NYT :) I do UI UX for our new games, I've worked on Connections, Strands and Pips!

Hi there! I'm the Senior Product Designer for the New Games Squad in the NYT :) I do UI UX for our new games, I've worked on Connections, Strands and Pips! Show more