Arts

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

Santiago Lator Arias

Santiago Lator Arias

Actualmente tengo el rol de Observability Program Responsible en Global Processing como parte del equipo de Arquitectura IT, liderando el diseño e implementacion de la estrategia de monitoreo y observabilidad de la compañia.

Anteriormente me desempeñé como SR Consultant en MajorKey Technologies, Team Leader del equipo de Monitoring & Observability en BGH Tech Partner y como Analista de System Management y Gestor de Problemas en Claro Argentina.

💬 Podes preguntarme sobre Monitoring & Observability 🙂
📫 Para contactarme: santiago.lator@gmail.com | santiago.lator@globalprocessing.com.ar

Actualmente tengo el rol de Observability Program Responsible en Global Processing como parte del equipo de Arquitectura IT, liderando el diseño e implementacion de la estrategia de monitoreo y observabilidad de la compañia. Anteriormente me desem... Show more

Kurt Devlin

Kurt Devlin

Kurt Devlin is a retired software development leader with more than 30 years of experience building software, guiding teams, and helping people navigate complex projects and change. He is interested in practical ways to help people think, create, collaborate, and get unstuck.

These days, Kurt spends more time playing, making, and exploring. He is a lifelong board gamer, enthusiastic game teacher, maker, and occasional builder of things that probably didn't need to exist. He enjoys turning ideas into prototypes and helping people learn through stories, games, and hands-on experiences. He lives in Rochester, New York, where his current side quests usually involve board games, 3D printing, or whatever project has captured his attention this week.

Kurt Devlin is a retired software development leader with more than 30 years of experience building software, guiding teams, and helping people navigate complex projects and change. He is interested in practical ways to help people think, create, col... Show more

Sarah Kundla

Sarah Kundla

As a facilitator, speaker, and instructional designer, I explore human behavior, the science of how people learn, and the modern trends shaping the way we connect in today's culture. That curiosity drives everything I do, helping leaders and teams understand the people they work with, so they can work more effectively together.

My approach is shaped by research, experience, and a deep interest in how communication styles, cultural norms, and human dynamics influence the way people lead, relate, and grow in today's modern landscape.

I've delivered training for 1,800+ professionals across the U.S. and internationally, and spoken at conferences including Worthington Steel's LEARN & LEAD Conferences (2020, 2023, 2025), WitCon (2025), and CodeMash (2026). My facilitation style is practical, relatable, and focused on driving lasting behavior change, the kind that shows up long after the session ends.

As a facilitator, speaker, and instructional designer, I explore human behavior, the science of how people learn, and the modern trends shaping the way we connect in today's culture. That curiosity drives everything I do, helping leaders and teams un... Show more

Erica Burgess

Erica Burgess

Erica is an AI cybersecurity architect and consultant, and was a software engineer and cybersecurity hobbyist for several years before becoming an application security red-teamer in 2018. Since then, she has been earning bug bounties, releasing new CVEs and original exploit techniques, training penetration testers and conducting R&D projects as a cybersecurity technical lead. Erica organizes 2600, a local hacker meetup, and has spoken about hacking, bot writing, and more at many conferences, including Black Hat Europe, SkyTalks, CactusCon, SnowTalks and DEF CON, the world's largest hacker conference. Find her on the DEF CON contest floor designing puzzles to create Lonely Hard Drive, Wall of Bribes, and Lonely Air Tag, or volunteering at Red Team Village. Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern Maine.

Erica is an AI cybersecurity architect and consultant, and was a software engineer and cybersecurity hobbyist for several years before becoming an application security red-teamer in 2018. Since then, she has been earning bug bounties, releasing new C... Show more

Aisosa Obasohan

Aisosa Obasohan

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment and Transportation industries with an impact on over 100's of users.

Currently, I am part of the product team at Rafiki.works fostering growth opportunities for freelancers in Africa. In addition, as a Mentor at Na'amal, a UK-based non-profit organisation for social good, I provide mentorship training for refugees and individuals in underrepresented communities with skills training and mentorship needed to strive in the digitised global labour market in collaboration with the World Bank.

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment a... Show more

Daniel Rothmann

Daniel Rothmann

Daniel Rothmann is co-creator of Eigin, an open-source personal AI agent.

A former CTO and machine learning engineer, he shipped production ML systems at the LEGO Group and built computer vision pipelines at scale.

He holds an MSc from Aarhus University, with top marks for his thesis on deep learning in real-time audio processing.

In a past life: created SynthVR and holds two platinum records as a music producer.

Daniel Rothmann is co-creator of Eigin, an open-source personal AI agent. A former CTO and machine learning engineer, he shipped production ML systems at the LEGO Group and built computer vision pipelines at scale. He holds an MSc from Aarhus ... Show more

Jason Clark

Jason Clark

Jason specializes in brand strategy, corporate identity systems, and brand architecture for organizations navigating growth and change. He helps companies clarify their structure, unify sub-brands, and build design systems that scale across teams, channels, and markets.

With decades of experience leading rebrands, product launches, and multi-channel campaigns, Jason brings a strategic yet creative approach to solving complex brand challenges. He has partnered with corporations, startups, and nonprofits alike, blending structure with personality to ensure brands are both organized and human.

A Louisville native, Jason has led award-winning projects recognized with Gold ADDYs, AIGA Louisville’s Best of Branding, and the organization’s only Visionary Award. He was also named one of Business First’s 20 People to Know in Advertising.

Jason’s talks explore branding as an essential business function that drives clarity, culture, and growth. He speaks on topics including brand architecture for growing companies, agile creative process, and how to align legacy with evolving markets.

He has presented at CreativeMornings, AIGA Louisville, AAF, and on panels covering branding, AI, and leadership.

Jason specializes in brand strategy, corporate identity systems, and brand architecture for organizations navigating growth and change. He helps companies clarify their structure, unify sub-brands, and build design systems that scale across teams, ch... Show more

Aashish Manchanda

Aashish Manchanda

I am a UX design leader and product strategist with a decade of experience in creating user-centric digital solutions. Currently, I work as a product design leader focusing on enterprise design for Cisco. My expertise lies in scaling design systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business impact through innovative UX strategies.

I’ve had the privilege of speaking at global conferences like UXDX and NFT.London, where I share insights on blending creativity, research, and technology to deliver impactful results. My experience also includes leveraging design and AI to drive sustainable practices through in-depth research, usability testing, and exploring how design influences user decisions toward eco-friendly outcomes. Additionally, I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers at premier institutions, helping them shape the future of user-centered design.

I am a UX design leader and product strategist with a decade of experience in creating user-centric digital solutions. Currently, I work as a product design leader focusing on enterprise design for Cisco. My expertise lies in scaling design systems, ... Show more

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8, is a blockchain executive, ecosystem strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance, and community-driven growth. He serves as Growth Lead for the Coreum DAO. As a validator operator and industry advocate, he has helped educate and onboard thousands through conferences, podcasts, X Spaces, and global Web3 initiatives.

Aaron is the Project Lead of the Smart Meme Ecosystem and creator of Smart Meme Token ($MART), recognized as the first Edumeme project verified by Grokipedia. His work explores the convergence of education, culture, and decentralized capital formation, demonstrating how community ecosystems can drive sustainable blockchain adoption. A four-time NFT.NYC VIP Speaker, two-time guest on Mario Nawfal's global X broadcasts, and co-host of the SuperLedger Podcast, Aaron is a recognized voice on tokenization, RWAs, DeFi, AI, and emerging digital asset infrastructure.

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Aaron Williams Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8, is a blockchain executive, ecosystem strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance, and community-driven growth. He ser... Show more

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a socio-technical researcher working at the intersection of technology, education, inclusion and open knowledge.

She is the founder of Women In Tech Collectives, India, a community initiative focused on supporting and educating women from marginalised backgrounds, and Co-Founder of EmergeAbility, an initiative that supports neurodivergent communities in accessing education and career opportunities while mapping support ecosystems globally.

Bhuvana is an active advocate for open-source and open-knowledge practices and has spoken at academic institutions and technology conferences. She has volunteered with global communities including Wikimedia and Mozilla, representing and connecting Indian communities with international projects and initiatives.

One of her ongoing initiatives, WikiForAll, focuses on bridging academia with real-world technical and open-knowledge practices through Wikimedia projects. The initiative creates opportunities for students to develop technical, research and collaborative skills while contributing to the Wikimedia ecosystem, with a particular focus on accessibility, inclusion and participation from underrepresented communities. She has also contributed towards a Wikimedia community research titled, "Bridging the Gender gap: A report on Indian Language Wikimedia Communities".

Her work has been recognised with the Best Poster Presentation Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology at the India International Science Festival 2016 and the Dr. Kalam Young Achiever’s Award from the World Youth Federation in 2016.

Alongside her professional and community work, Bhuvana is also a trained performing artist in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, with merit certifications from Annamalai University and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London.

To connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhuvana-meenakshi-koteeswaran-a67b58103/

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a socio-technical researcher working at the intersection of technology, education, inclusion and open kno... Show more

Anna Muzykina

Anna Muzykina

Flutteristas, WTM Ambassador, GDG Ahlen & Münster Organizer. Passionate about empowering women in tech through community building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. Skilled Flutter developer with a strong foundation in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosystems. Proficient in cross-platform development using frameworks like Flutter, React, RoR. Currently exploring the potential of AI and Agents.

Flutteristas, WTM Ambassador, GDG Ahlen & Münster Organizer. Passionate about empowering women in tech through community building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. Skilled Flutter developer with a strong foundation in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosyst... 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

Chinmaya Naik

Chinmaya Naik

Biography for Sessionize Profile

🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast

With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique blend of expertise in design, technology, and business management. Currently spearheading AI product development at ImmverseAI, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, startup innovations, and building cutting-edge solutions.

🏆 Awards & Achievements:
I’ve earned 350+ awards and recognitions, including global accolades like the Ericsson Innovation Award and the Microsoft Imagine Cup, and represented India at prestigious global platforms such as the Dubai Expo 2020. My entrepreneurial journey has seen me win national and international competitions, including the KPMG Ideation Challenge and the TiE University Global Pitch Competition.

📚 Academic Excellence:
An Academic Gold Medalist, I’ve published three tech research papers and hold titles like the "Achievers Award" and "Scholarship Holder for PG Diploma".

🌐 Global Exposure & Impact:
From the Smart India Hackathon to ideation challenges by Microsoft, KPMG, and Ericsson, I’ve consistently showcased my ability to innovate, execute, and deliver impactful solutions.

🎓 Learning & Growth:
I’ve actively engaged in enriching learning cohorts, including the "DAAD Innovation Week", "IECT Summer School", and "iB Hubs Startup School", which have shaped my approach to innovation and entrepreneurship.

💡 Core Interests & Expertise:
My heart lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, startup innovations, design thinking, business strategy, and artificial intelligence. I’m dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through engaging sessions, hands-on insights, and actionable strategies.

🔗 Why Choose Me as a Speaker?
I bring energy, insights, and real-world stories from my journey of winning global competitions, launching tech startups, and leading AI-driven innovations. Whether it’s about navigating the startup ecosystem, designing impactful products, or unlocking the potential of AI, my sessions are tailored to inspire, inform, and ignite creativity in audiences.

Let’s innovate, inspire, and impact—together!

Biography for Sessionize Profile 🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique ble... Show more

BJ Burns

BJ Burns

BJ Burns is Lead Software Developer, former co-host of Complete Developer Podcast, and international speaker. He currently works in the .NET and Angular space building web applications. BJ is a leader at his local church as a member of several teams including the worship, creative arts, creative media: photography and videography, and small group leader teams. In his free time, BJ is a member of Music City Rugcutters, a performance swing dance troupe. He also enjoys hiking with his dog, riding his motorcycle, learning Shqip (Albanian), and playing music.

BJ Burns is Lead Software Developer, former co-host of Complete Developer Podcast, and international speaker. He currently works in the .NET and Angular space building web applications. BJ is a leader at his local church as a member of several teams ... Show more

Chris McNulty

Chris McNulty

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams 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 and a Copilot MVP in 2025. 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 Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

Mikhail Chumakov

Mikhail Chumakov

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

Chris Sellek

Chris Sellek

Chris writes things.

Most of the time, he's writing code as a senior software engineer at his 9-5 working for SAS. Occasionally, usually late at night after his wife and three kids are asleep, it means writing fiction (often in the horror and fantasy space) as he prepares to launch his self-publishing author career.

Chris is passionate about helping people understand new or complex topics in ways that are engaging and entertaining, building software responsibly, and reminding engineers that curiosity and empathy are just as important as technical skill.

An extroverted engineer who genuinely enjoys speaking to a room full of people for 20+ minutes, Chris' presenting style has been described as "modern, with a TikTok flair" -- one of the greatest compliments he's ever received.

When he's not "writing things," you'll find him paying video games, reading fiction, or spending time with his favorite people (the aforementioned wife and three kids). he's also incredibly talented, funny, and a general pleasure to be around. And as an aside, he _insists_ that he did not write this bio.

Chris writes things. Most of the time, he's writing code as a senior software engineer at his 9-5 working for SAS. Occasionally, usually late at night after his wife and three kids are asleep, it means writing fiction (often in the horror and fant... Show more

Kristoffer Fredriksson

Kristoffer Fredriksson

Kristoffer Yi Fredriksson has been a part of the web-industry for nearly as long as there has been a web-industry. He lived through the .com crash and has remade himself from game developer, to flash-developer, to HTML5 developer and finally concept development and digital strategy. The best thing with his professional career (according to himself) is that he has had the opportunity to shape a new kind of profession.

Hes been a popular speaker for over a decade with experience ranging from local meetups, business networks such as Handelskammaren SYD, comapny kick off for Mercedes, all the way to headlining at the big stage on Internet i Fokus in malmö.

Kristoffer Yi Fredriksson has been a part of the web-industry for nearly as long as there has been a web-industry. He lived through the .com crash and has remade himself from game developer, to flash-developer, to HTML5 developer and finally concept ... Show more

Brian Collins

Brian Collins

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As an Instructor at the University of Central Florida, Brian taught a variety of classes related to immersive/thematic design, entertainment business, and emerging technologies. He is also a sought-after Futurist and Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute where he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through design thinking and adopting innovative practices. He has spoken at conferences around the world, is passionate about education, and is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As ... Show more

Zach Klippenstein

Zach Klippenstein

Zach built Android apps, platforms, and knowledge at Square for over six years before joining Google to work on Compose. Come say hi on Kotlin slack!

Zach built Android apps, platforms, and knowledge at Square for over six years before joining Google to work on Compose. Come say hi on Kotlin slack! Show more

Romenia Ishiyama

Romenia Ishiyama

Mais de 20 anos ativos no mercado de trabalho.
Transição para a área de Tecnologia há 5 anos, com o impulso da {reprograma}, oferecendo capacitação em Desenvolvimento FrontEnd.
Contribuir para o impacto positivo na Educação em Tecnologia é uma das frentes que me identifico, com apoio especial dos percursos do Ux Design.

Mais de 20 anos ativos no mercado de trabalho. Transição para a área de Tecnologia há 5 anos, com o impulso da {reprograma}, oferecendo capacitação em Desenvolvimento FrontEnd. Contribuir para o impacto positivo na Educação em Tecnologia é uma das ... Show more

Cephas Brian Mugisa

Cephas Brian Mugisa

Hello, it's Cephas here, I'm a software engineer with experience in cross-platform app development, and I'm also passionate about graphics and UX design. I love using my skills to create experiences that make people's lives better. Am glad you checked me out here!

Hello, it's Cephas here, I'm a software engineer with experience in cross-platform app development, and I'm also passionate about graphics and UX design. I love using my skills to create experiences that make people's lives better. Am glad you checke... Show more

Kevin Blanco

Kevin Blanco

I help companies build repeatable Developer Relations programs that consistently drive measurable user acquisition, product adoption and tie to business outcomes.

Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Advocate and growth strategist with over 16 years in tech leadership. Distinguished as one of the leaders who deeply understand advanced technical concepts, PLG, GTM, and Enterprise + Partner Strategies. Kevin understand how developer adoption compounds into B2B & B2D pipelines and structure programs to capture that value.

Kevin has established himself as the go-to keynote speaker for developer conferences worldwide, having delivered 60+ impactful presentations at premier events including Google Cloud Next, DevRelCon, DrupalCon, All Things Open AI, and multiple developer conferences across North America and LATAM. Known for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights, he connects deeply with technical audiences through engaging storytelling and practical frameworks. His presentations consistently drive measurable increases in product adoption and community engagement, making him a sought-after voice for events focused on developer relations, AI integration, and product-led growth strategies.

From shaping AI strategies at IBM Watson to building scalable cloud solutions for Google, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Kevin has a proven record of driving innovation and delivering measurable results. His rare combination of technical knowledge, storytelling expertise, and data-driven growth strategies enables him to craft video content that not only educates but also accelerates user acquisition and product adoption.

As a Google Developer Expert and Google for Startups Mentor, he advises Seed to Series A AI-focused startups on product strategy, sustainable scaling, and leveraging Google's ecosystem of resources and networks.
As a Google Certified Educator and Trainer and Certified Blackmagic Trainer for DaVinci Resolve, Kevin demonstrates exceptional teaching capabilities across both technical education and professional video production.

Speaker at Featured Events:

- Google I/O
- Google Cloud Next
- DevRelCon
- DrupalCon
- All Things Open AI
- Nerdearla
- KubeCon
- DevRelX Summit
- Techstars Founder Catalyst
- Google DevFest Montreal
- Google DevFest Calgary
- Google DevFest New York

Certifications and Recognitions:
- Google Developer Expert
- Google Innovator
- Google Champion
- Google Certified Educator/Trainer
- Google Certified Cloud Architect
- Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer
- Davinci Resolve Certified Editor
- Davinci Resolve Certified Colorist

I help companies build repeatable Developer Relations programs that consistently drive measurable user acquisition, product adoption and tie to business outcomes. Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Advocate and growth strategist with over 16 year... Show more

Joshua Grant

Joshua Grant

I'm Josh Grant, a test automation professional with over 13 years experience. I've worked at all levels of the test automation pyramid and have worked with customer-facing teams and engineering teams. I currently reside in lovely Toronto, Ontario.

I'm Josh Grant, a test automation professional with over 13 years experience. I've worked at all levels of the test automation pyramid and have worked with customer-facing teams and engineering teams. I currently reside in lovely Toronto, Ontario. Show more

Gregory Serdahl

Gregory Serdahl

Gregory Serdahl’s working life has unfolded through consistent effort, practical responsibility, and long-term engagement with people and organizations. His career reflects a measured progression across creative study, nonprofit leadership, and therapeutic wellness, rather than a narrow or accelerated path. By combining leadership roles with hands-on practice, he developed an approach rooted in experience, accountability, and sustained service.

Across multiple decades, Gregory has operated in environments that required both structure and personal involvement. His professional background includes managing nonprofit arts organizations and later founding and operating a national wellness company. These roles placed him in collaboration with professional athletes, institutional clients, and public figures. In each setting, he focused on reliability, ethical conduct, and systems designed to function effectively over time.

Gregory’s academic journey began at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater between 1983 and 1986. His studies emphasized collaboration, performance theory, and disciplined preparation. These academic foundations later supported his professional work by strengthening communication skills, observation, and awareness of physical presence. During this period, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, reflecting his commitment to academic engagement and structured learning.

A formative experience during Gregory’s early development was a year spent abroad at the University of Bergen in Oslo, Norway (1983-84). Living and studying in an international environment exposed him to different cultural perspectives and daily practices. This period encouraged adaptability and independence, qualities that later influenced his leadership style and approach to professional relationships.

After completing his education, Gregory entered the nonprofit arts sector and became artistic director of the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts. The organization served a primarily Hispanic migrant farmworker community by providing access to cultural programs and educational opportunities. From January 1986 to January 1989, he was responsible for daily operations, budgeting, fundraising, and community engagement. This role strengthened his ability to lead mission-driven organizations while remaining responsive to the needs of underserved populations.

Gregory’s transition into wellness followed his participation in massage programs at Michael O'Shea's Sport Training Institute. In 1991, he founded Serdahl Associates, which later became Massage America, Ltd. His goal was to build a massage and wellness organization capable of operating within large institutional environments. Under his leadership, the company managed massage programs for Crunch Fitness, several New York Sports Club locations, and the New York Football Giants during the Dan Reeves era.

Massage America later partnered with Mount Sinai and NYU hospitals, the Printing House Athletic Club, and the Manhattan Athletic Club. Gregory oversaw staffing, operations, and service consistency across these settings. These responsibilities reinforced his understanding of how therapeutic services can be integrated into athletic, medical, and corporate systems while maintaining professional standards.

Alongside his role as a business owner, Gregory continued to work directly with clients. His practice included individuals from politics, professional sports, media, and the arts. On one notable day, his schedule included Ed Koch, Lawrence Taylor, Edgar Bronfman, Katharine Hepburn, and Arthur Ashe. These experiences reflected trust developed through discretion, technical skill, and steady practice.

Gregory’s therapeutic background includes deep tissue massage, Swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy. He also incorporates yoga, Pilates, Yogic Neuromuscular Therapy, as taught by the late Dyal Singh Khalsa, Gyrotonics training, and certification as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. Having employed more than 500 massage therapists throughout his career, he remains actively engaged in his profession today, continuing his work with a focus on responsibility, long-term service, and honoring the teachings of the late Canadian Poet and Philosopher Kenneth George Mills through his role as President of the Kenneth G. Mills Foundation.

Gregory Serdahl’s working life has unfolded through consistent effort, practical responsibility, and long-term engagement with people and organizations. His career reflects a measured progression across creative study, nonprofit leadership, and thera... Show more

Geoffrey Goetz

Geoffrey Goetz

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian.

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian. Show more

Guro Faller

Guro Faller

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Enzo Conty

Enzo Conty

Enzo Conty currently serves as the CTO of Ezymob, applying his extensive skills as a Sr. Mobile SWE honed over seven years of freelancing. Renowned for his expertise in Flutter, he has developed numerous innovative applications exploring new platforms such as Steam Deck, embeddable systems, drink distributors and even Steam games.
Enzo also enriches the tech community being a Google Developer Expert (GDE) and organizing the GDG Bordeaux and Flutter Meetup Group Bordeaux.

Enzo Conty currently serves as the CTO of Ezymob, applying his extensive skills as a Sr. Mobile SWE honed over seven years of freelancing. Renowned for his expertise in Flutter, he has developed numerous innovative applications exploring new platform... Show more

David Gregory

David Gregory

David Gregory is a founder, builder, and storyteller working at the intersection of hospitality, tourism, food, business, and experience design.

He is the creator of IC Pasta, a dessert concept built around playful, memorable guest experiences, and the mind behind immersive projects that blend storytelling, hospitality, and real-world interaction. His perspective comes from building businesses, designing experiences, and paying attention to the details most people move past too quickly.

David speaks about what makes experiences feel real, why hospitality loses something when it becomes too polished or too rehearsed, how businesses can build something with a pulse instead of just a pitch, and why context matters more than most people realize. His work is rooted in real operations, guest psychology, storytelling, and the belief that people remember what feels human.

Whether he is talking about food, tourism, service, branding, or experience design, the thread is the same: what makes something worth caring about?

David Gregory is a founder, builder, and storyteller working at the intersection of hospitality, tourism, food, business, and experience design. He is the creator of IC Pasta, a dessert concept built around playful, memorable guest experiences, an... Show more

Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Heather Cook is Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group within Microsoft’s Collaborative Applications and Platform Group. She leads engagement, evangelism, and growth strategies, building programs and connections between Microsoft and its global community. A former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services, Heather brings over two decades of experience as a marketing executive for leading tech companies and as Founder of Creative Maven, her impact consultancy. As a consultant, executive event producer, and fractional Chief Marketing Officer, she has delivered thousands of events, campaigns, and experiences across high‑tech and entertainment. Heather is a seasoned keynote speaker, moderator, and host, and an avid writer who publishes Maven Musings on LinkedIn and her cultural Substack, Heddas Mix Tape. Her Microsoft origin story is featured in The Women of Microsoft. Based in Marina del Rey, California, she travels globally to speak on healthy workplaces, power skills, community, and inclusion.

Heather Cook is Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group within Microsoft’s Collaborative Applications and Platform Group. She leads engagement, evangelism, and growth strategies, building programs and connections between Mi... Show more

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