Arts

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

Scott Southworth

Scott Southworth

Raised by radioactive raccoons in the forests of Eastern Tennessee, Scott Southworth fell in love with programming when confronted with the awesome power of a Commodore 64. After studying poetry and astrophysics at college, he belatedly realized that you can, in fact, get paid to develop software. His programming adventures have included industrial manufacturing and distribution (books and fridges with lasers, scales and RFID), digital signage, touch-screen kiosks, video games, data visualization and healthcare integration. A senior developer at HCA, he is currently focused on Elixir, a language from the future that is destined to create Skynet.

Raised by radioactive raccoons in the forests of Eastern Tennessee, Scott Southworth fell in love with programming when confronted with the awesome power of a Commodore 64. After studying poetry and astrophysics at college, he belatedly realized that... Show more

Steve Zbranek

Steve Zbranek

Award Winning luxury custom home builder in Austin, TX offering full service design-build for luxury residences throughout the Texas Hill Country.

Award Winning luxury custom home builder in Austin, TX offering full service design-build for luxury residences throughout the Texas Hill Country. Show more

Ren Kajba

Ren Kajba

Prvi cosplay mi je bio 2014. godine kada sam pronašao ljubav prema prenošenju fikcionalnih likova u stvarnost. Redovni sam posjetitelj Sferakona od 2015. kada sam počeo i sudjelovati na cosplay natjecanjima. U svojoj cosplay povijesti držim nekoliko nagrada i više angažmana za različite događaje od kojih je najveći bio Gamers8 WCS gdje imam čast predstavljati hrvatsku uz Purple Toast u Saudijskoj Arabiji 2023. godine.

Prvi cosplay mi je bio 2014. godine kada sam pronašao ljubav prema prenošenju fikcionalnih likova u stvarnost. Redovni sam posjetitelj Sferakona od 2015. kada sam počeo i sudjelovati na cosplay natjecanjima. U svojoj cosplay povijesti držim nekoliko ... Show more

Adam Cuppy

Adam Cuppy

Adam Cuppy is the President of LEARN Academy, a leading code school focused on early career workforce development. With a background in stage acting and experience as a former Creative Director, he brings a unique perspective to his role as a business leader and coach. Adam is passionate about helping conference speakers find their voice and develop mechanical confidence through routine and is known for creating engaging presentations. Before joining LEARN, he spent a decade as COO at ZEAL, a respected web and mobile development agency.

Adam Cuppy is the President of LEARN Academy, a leading code school focused on early career workforce development. With a background in stage acting and experience as a former Creative Director, he brings a unique perspective to his role as a busines... Show more

Cheng Hsin Ping Iris

Cheng Hsin Ping Iris

Iris is a Senior Product Associate with a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. Her journey began as a videographer in the dynamic world of e-commerce, where she honed her storytelling skills and developed a keen eye for visual communication. Seeking new challenges, Iris ventured into the finance industry as a developer, building robust applications from the ground up. Recognizing her passion for product strategy, she shifted her focus to product marketing and developer relations, where she excels at bridging the gap between technical teams and end-users. Passionate about DEI, she actively supports ally and culture awareness initiaves. Outside of work, her love for travel and meeting new people fuels her global perspective and she enjoys the thrill of horse riding and snowboarding

Iris is a Senior Product Associate with a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. Her journey began as a videographer in the dynamic world of e-commerce, where she honed her storytelling skills and developed a keen eye for visual communicat... Show more

Maaike van Gemert

Maaike van Gemert

🎨 Creative – I love finding solutions; there’s often more possible than you think at first.
😄 Enthusiastic – When I commit to something, I go all in.
🤝 People-oriented – I truly believe we can achieve more together than alone.
🌱 Curious & eager to Learn – I am always exploring, discovering and chasing the next adventure.

I started my career in lighting, video and audio engineering, where I quickly learned how deeply communication and technology are intertwined. Solid communication and strong collaboration make all the difference, not just in results, but also in joy at work.

Since 2012, I have been teaching communication and for the past five years I train teams and leaders to use communication as a tool to connect with each other and with (internal) clients. Since 2023 I started my own company: We Just Simplify.
I love helping BI teams close the gap between business and IT. It makes the work faster, smoother, and simply more fun. And the knowledge I gain along the way? I am passionate about sharing it with the world.

Beyond work, I love to travel and meet inspiring people. I am working towards combining my love for storytelling and human connection by creating documentaries that highlight positive, world-changing initiatives; projects that deserve a spotlight in a world often dominated by negative headlines.

My mission is simple: to create space where everyone can be fully themselves, and where people are seen and heard without judgment.

🎨 Creative – I love finding solutions; there’s often more possible than you think at first. 😄 Enthusiastic – When I commit to something, I go all in. 🤝 People-oriented – I truly believe we can achieve more together than alone. 🌱 Curious & eage... Show more

Lauren Krause

Lauren Krause

Level 1 Italian Teacher in the Chicagoland area since 2011.

Level 1 Italian Teacher in the Chicagoland area since 2011. Show more

Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura is an award-winning writer of fantasy, non-fiction, and a few other things. She's a professional instructor with a weakness for fair-trade chocolate and the lure of the far horizon.

Laura is an award-winning writer of fantasy, non-fiction, and a few other things. She's a professional instructor with a weakness for fair-trade chocolate and the lure of the far horizon. Show more

Christi Kapp

Christi Kapp

Christi Genet Kapp is a dynamic innovator, connecting people, processes, and ideas across diverse fields. As an entrepreneur, artist, and technology leader, she blends creativity and strategy to inspire others. Her artistic portfolio includes metal sculpture, motorcycle concept design, leatherwork, and graphic design. Her company, Art In Motion, has been featured on Discovery Channel's How It's Made for their custom Flyin’ Trike.

A serial entrepreneur, Christi has launched, grown, and sold multiple successful ventures. Her business endeavors span from Art In Motion LLC, which specializes in custom motorcycles and sculptures, to Kapp and Kappy B&B, a unique bed & breakfast in Florida, . She also founded DataPsy, Inc., creating transformative experiences. Her earlier success includes founding and selling TechKnowQuest, Inc., one of Orlando’s fastest-growing tech companies, in 1998. All of these concepts will be merged in Historic Downtown Kissimmee's newest venue, Violet's Garage.

Christi’s art and businesses are driven by her belief in innovation and the power of imagination. Whether through sculpting, business strategy, or technology consulting, she continually pushes boundaries, encouraing others to do the same.

Christi Genet Kapp is a dynamic innovator, connecting people, processes, and ideas across diverse fields. As an entrepreneur, artist, and technology leader, she blends creativity and strategy to inspire others. Her artistic portfolio includes metal s... Show more

Lucas Marossi

Lucas Marossi

Lucas Marossi is an accomplished Game Designer who's also specialized in Level Design. Having experience at AAA games such as Hogwarts Legacy, and now at Indie studios such as Mad Mimic and No Heroes Here 2, his knowledge in Level Design makes him one of the best in the brazilian game industry.

Marossi also has background giving talks at universities in regards to Level Design, such as PUC-SP, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi and Belas Artes. He also has given lectures in post-graduate courses in Game Design such as Cruzeiro do Sul, making him an exceptional public speaker.

Lucas Marossi is an accomplished Game Designer who's also specialized in Level Design. Having experience at AAA games such as Hogwarts Legacy, and now at Indie studios such as Mad Mimic and No Heroes Here 2, his knowledge in Level Design makes him on... Show more

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