Arts

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

Idan Shafat

Idan Shafat

Idan is a Data Integration Engineer and Analyst at Riskified. In his day-to-day, he manages various integration projects and works on new products for internal and external uses of our company. He specializes in Big Data on multiple platforms and enjoys seeing the value of data through his client-facing interfaces.

Idan is very passionate about data, which is why he also instructs at boot camps and career accelerators that offer success-based courses in Data Analytics and Data Science.

In his spare time, he plays volleyball professionally, and occasionally curates events for art.

Idan is a Data Integration Engineer and Analyst at Riskified. In his day-to-day, he manages various integration projects and works on new products for internal and external uses of our company. He specializes in Big Data on multiple platforms and enj... Show more

Salvatore Rotolo

Salvatore Rotolo

Lettering designer e direttore creativo.
Dopo gli studi universitari in Toscana, sceglie di tornare nel suo paese natale a Campobello di Licata (AG) e si impegna nella promozione e nello sviluppo del territorio siciliano attraverso gli strumenti della comunicazione digitale.

Co-founder e presidente di RadicaHub - Remote Workers Club.
Nel 2023 è anche co-founder del progetto “Questa è la mia terra e io la difendo - Festival per il diritto a restare” e consigliere del direttivo e responsabile comunicazione digitale del Centro Studi “Giuseppe Gatì”, primo centro di ricerca sul diritto a restare in Sicilia.

Lettering designer e direttore creativo. Dopo gli studi universitari in Toscana, sceglie di tornare nel suo paese natale a Campobello di Licata (AG) e si impegna nella promozione e nello sviluppo del territorio siciliano attraverso gli strumenti de... Show more

Andrii Bobniuk

Andrii Bobniuk

With 10+ years of experience, Andrii Bobniuk is the founder of Imaginus, web3 mobile game and ImaginusVR, a Ukrainian art outsourcing company. He specializes in 2D/3D art creation, character design, and animations for global clients. Passionate about innovation and business growth, Andrii loves games and is thrilled to create game, Imaginus, with global influence.

With 10+ years of experience, Andrii Bobniuk is the founder of Imaginus, web3 mobile game and ImaginusVR, a Ukrainian art outsourcing company. He specializes in 2D/3D art creation, character design, and animations for global clients. Passionate about... Show more

Agustín Ruiz

Agustín Ruiz

Diseñador de producto. Ansioso profesional. Actualmente DesignOps lead en Brave.

Diseñador de producto. Ansioso profesional. Actualmente DesignOps lead en Brave. Show more

Cail Young

Cail Young

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

Marlette Robinson

Marlette Robinson

Marlette Robinson is a licensed Nail Tech in Georgia. I have been licensed for 23 years and became the publisher of Nail Design 101 Magazine. A platform to market and promote Nail Techs from all over

Marlette Robinson is a licensed Nail Tech in Georgia. I have been licensed for 23 years and became the publisher of Nail Design 101 Magazine. A platform to market and promote Nail Techs from all over Show more

Kelechi Endurance

Kelechi Endurance

Kelechi Endurance, is a Product designer who weaves creativity and innovation into every project.

She is a co-lead at Tudio, a design agency as well as a community that networks designers, having them carry out hands-on design solutions for businesses and individuals as a means to instill skill confidence for growth.

She has successfully mentored and onboarded newbies in design, connecting them with bigger opportunities and also improving on their personal branding.

A public speaker, with speaking engagements at event/meetups (physically & virtually) hosted by notable brands and projects including Polygon Benin City Meetup 2023, Women in Defi Benin 2022, Women Tech Makers Benin 2023 amongst others.

Kelechi Endurance, is a Product designer who weaves creativity and innovation into every project. She is a co-lead at Tudio, a design agency as well as a community that networks designers, having them carry out hands-on design solutions for busine... Show more

Meghan Rauker

Meghan Rauker

Raised in Idaho and now based in Colorado, Meghan is passionate about creating opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a Community Engagement Officer, Meghan works with entrepreneurs, partners, and community stakeholders to build advance DreamSpring’s mission of financial inclusion. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History and International Relations from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Outside their work supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Colorado, Meghan can be found at the Sie Film Center enjoying films from around the world or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Raised in Idaho and now based in Colorado, Meghan is passionate about creating opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a Community Engagement Officer, Meghan works with entrepreneurs, partners, and community stakehol... Show more

Riyad Dhuny

Riyad Dhuny

Mr Dhuny is an esteemed academic member of the Department of Creative Arts, Film and Media Technologies (CAFMT) at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM). He has imparted his knowledge and expertise in various university modules, including Game Development, Video Editing, Creative Design, Multimedia & Applications, Audio-visual Production, Systems Integration and Web Design.
As academic background, Riyad holds a postgraduate degree in Software Engineering and is working towards obtaining his PhD. Before his career in academia, Riyad was the Systems Analyst at UTM, during which he earned several certifications from prominent tech corporations such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Linux. His proficiency in these areas garnered him prestigious titles like Microsoft Certified Trainer and Adobe Certified Instructor. He has, however, an affinity for Linux.
Venturing into the realm of research, Riyad undertook a Research Training Fellowship at India's renowned Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). This experience significantly influenced his professional focus, shifting from pursuing certifications to concentrating on academic publishing.
Riyad warmly welcomes intellectual discussions and is eager to expand his professional network. He seeks potential collaborations to bridge the gap between industry and academia and is enthusiastic about exploring opportunities with research funding agencies. Encouraging connection and communication, Riyad invites the reader to reach out to him with any inquiries, prospective partnerships, or exchange ideas.

Mr Dhuny is an esteemed academic member of the Department of Creative Arts, Film and Media Technologies (CAFMT) at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM). He has imparted his knowledge and expertise in various university modules, including Gam... Show more

Stephanie Stimac

Stephanie Stimac

Stephanie is a Program Manager for Developer Experiences on Microsoft Edge who comes from a background in web and user interface design as well as front-end development. She's worked on developer tooling in the browser as well as the open source project, webhint.io and is currently leading the Web We Want initiative, a cross browser and cross-company initiative to identify developer needs and bring those changes to the web platform. When not on the web, she can be found mountain biking in the forests of the Pacific Northwest or the Arizona desert and is usually always plotting her next visit to Scotland.

Stephanie is a Program Manager for Developer Experiences on Microsoft Edge who comes from a background in web and user interface design as well as front-end development. She's worked on developer tooling in the browser as well as the open source proj... Show more

Andrew Hodges

Andrew Hodges

Dr Andrew Hodges (he/they) is a fiction editor who specializes in speculative and literary fiction. Their expertise is in worldbuilding and cultural considerations when crafting setting in stories.

Andrew lived and worked in Croatia from 2008–2018 as a cultural anthropologist. In 2019 they moved to Scotland and set up a fiction editing business. They copyedit young adult fiction for Penguin Young Readers USA and offer developmental and line editing to authors seeking a publisher or preparing to self-publish. Besides editing, they have published a non-fiction book on football fan politics and activism in Croatia and are currently revising a YA speculative novel. Andrew is an advanced professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, and a member of the Society of Authors.

Dr Andrew Hodges (he/they) is a fiction editor who specializes in speculative and literary fiction. Their expertise is in worldbuilding and cultural considerations when crafting setting in stories. Andrew lived and worked in Croatia from 2008–2018... Show more

Akhil Hemanth

Akhil Hemanth

Akhil is a pragmatic designer with expertise in conceptual design, augmented reality, and construction administration. Passionate about integrating AI and automation into the AEC industry, he's also a self-taught programmer creating applications for applied technology. His diverse portfolio includes single-family homes, commercial buildings, senior-living, K-12, and mixed-use developments. Actively involved in the community, Akhil has served on the board of Freedom by Design and is the President of the AIA Savannah Young Architects Forum. Committed to democratizing emerging technologies, he pushes boundaries in AEC with AI and innovative tech solutions.

Akhil is a pragmatic designer with expertise in conceptual design, augmented reality, and construction administration. Passionate about integrating AI and automation into the AEC industry, he's also a self-taught programmer creating applications for ... Show more

Dr. Jennices PHD

Dr. Jennices PHD


Split Ends ( Style Network/Bravo)
Dr. Jennices, PhD was one of the leading cast members playing herself as a “celebrity weavologist” on the hit syndicated show “SPLIT ENDS” ( STYLE NETWORK/ BRAVO). The show is currently showing on LESURE NETWORK.
https://youtu.be/Qzw1Lf0sKf0?si=2pEqEqPc91eHKpkS

HAIR-ON ( STAGE PLAY)
Dr. Jennices, PhD partnered with Tony Faine ( Black Wall Street) and produced the hit stage play “ HAIR-ON” featuring the international recording Artist “ Cherrelle”, Mariah Lynn ( Love and Hip-Hop-VH1) and Dutches ( Black ink - VH1). Not only was Dr. Jennices, PhD was instrumental in putting the production together, she was a leading lady bringing the character “RONA” to life, featuring her hit single “Disco Ball” and being the key hair & Mua of the production.

Split Ends ( Style Network/Bravo) Dr. Jennices, PhD was one of the leading cast members playing herself as a “celebrity weavologist” on the hit syndicated show “SPLIT ENDS” ( STYLE NETWORK/ BRAVO). The show is currently showing on LESURE NETWORK. ... Show more

Chris Sellek

Chris Sellek

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

Lijani van Wyk de Vries

Lijani van Wyk de Vries

Lijani joined Entelect as a software engineer in 2022, after completing her Bachelor’s of Computing degree at Belgium Campus ITversity with Magna Cum Laude. She runs on ambition and enjoys sharing her zest for life with the people around her. She does not only keep herself busy with software, but also with marketing and growing networks. In her free time, she finds solace in reading, enjoys cozy gaming, and embraces art as a creative outlet. Her biggest love is although her horse, Cynara, who she considers a strong and dynamic female personality - much as herself.

Lijani joined Entelect as a software engineer in 2022, after completing her Bachelor’s of Computing degree at Belgium Campus ITversity with Magna Cum Laude. She runs on ambition and enjoys sharing her zest for life with the people around her. She doe... Show more

Matt Schnittker

Matt Schnittker

Matt Schnittker works as a Technology Manager at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He has been credited on several Disney animation films from Dinosaur (2000) to Wish (2023). His latest passion is 1800’s technologies and publicly performs Magic Lantern shows as well as running an 1800’s Tintype Studio.

Matt Schnittker works as a Technology Manager at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He has been credited on several Disney animation films from Dinosaur (2000) to Wish (2023). His latest passion is 1800’s technologies and publicly performs Magic Lanter... Show more

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi is a designer that specializes in user experience (UX) and accessibility (a11y) for the past 8 years. She is a Design Advocate and the creator of Command Z. Command Z is a podcast about design, tech, and communication in Spanish and English, and at the moment we have been in more than 9 countries (Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico, United States, Spain, Denmark, France, Norway, and Sweden) around the world and with more than 100 episodes.

Layshi is a designer that specializes in user experience (UX) and accessibility (a11y) for the past 8 years. She is a Design Advocate and the creator of Command Z. Command Z is a podcast about design, tech, and communication in Spanish and English,... Show more

Honey Dean

Honey Dean

Honey Dean is a Brand and she is a beauty industry professional with a passion to curate and nurture the natural beauty in anyone. She provides a range of services with her craft through aesthetics, makeup, skincare, tattooing, and face painting.

Born in Chicago, IL. reared in Long Beach, CA. and Memphis, TN, Honey attended high school where she was an all-around athletic scholar participating in the honors society, drama club, art club, and playing basketball, volleyball, softball, and track & field plus more. She was also voted "Most Talented" by her peers!

She was first known as an artist with many of her drawings & paintings exhibiting in Tampa, FL, California, Chicago, Downtown Memphis art galleries, museums, on display at the Boys & Girls Club, and also in her clients' homes. She was published in the commercial appeal 4 different times as a child and won numerous awards. Because of her artistic abilities, she was deemed the first girl train conductor in Memphis, TN after winning an art contest. Her picture and award was hung in the train station and she drove a passenger train at the age of 11.

Upon graduation, she received her Associate’s in Applied Science Degree. She used that degree and flourished in her medical career running a Drug Addiction Treatment facility along with Integrated Medicine and a Chiropractic clinic. She also expanded her talents into the financial field running a successful financial service company where she was a Tax Specialist & Credit Consultant. She’s currently a Public and Registered Online Notary in the state of Tennessee and helps manage a few client's businesses.

Her artistic side was illustrated further as she ventured into the acting, production design, runway modeling, and the promotional modeling scene working with 75+ marketing companies on 100+ events. She fostered many advantageous relationships along the way landing her roles in ABC’s Nashville and in several local films also co-starring in the AOF International Film Festival award-winning movie Trey. She has also been featured in music videos with various music artists.

Aside from running her successful beauty company, she gave back to her community. She was the coach of the award-winning Treadwell Middle School Sophisticated Eagletts majorette team. She also assist in educating students in cosmetology classes at various high schools in the local area.

Honey has thrived in everything she does but is now fully focused on the beauty industry. Honey has been in the beauty industry since December 2012. She decided to further her career by attending an Aesthetics school graduating as a Medical Aesthetician. Honey also pursued other licensing and certifications in SFX/PMU makeup, Tattooing, Brow Tinting, Lash Extensions, Microshading also known as Ombré Brows, Barbicide, Dermal Fillers/Fat Reduction, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

As founder of Studio Du'Jour, Honey aspires to continue her work and expand with additional medical aesthetic spa services. She currently works with models, wedding parties, celebrities, celebrities' close relatives, and anyone looking to add a little glam to their life.

Honey has been nominated for numerous awards all over. Honey won the Memphis Elegance Awards Makeup Artist of the Year 2023. She also won the Midwest Legend Award in Indiana, Indianapolis 2024. She’s currently nominees of a few other local awards.

Her work speaks for itself and has been published in various magazines including Times "Monaco", Icon Lifestyle, The Indie Post, and 2Unique magazine and many others.

She has been published in various branding shoots including BeBe (clothing and jewelry), Target (Loreal, Maybelline, Revlon, Sally Hansen, TRESemme', and Shea Moisture), KeySmart, SlideBelts, the SisterHood Showcase, and Walmart (Creme of Nature hair products).

Her work has also been featured on popular reality TV shows including Oxygens "Prancing Elite Project", Lifetime "Bring It", ABCs "Nashville", and VH1s "Black Ink Crew'.

Honey Dean is a Brand and she is a beauty industry professional with a passion to curate and nurture the natural beauty in anyone. She provides a range of services with her craft through aesthetics, makeup, skincare, tattooing, and face painting. ... Show more

Rynardt Koen

Rynardt Koen

Rynardt is an experienced Technical Lead with over 15 years of experience. Rynardt has a Higher Certificate in Information Technology from Richfield College and completed a degree in Information Technology from the University of South Africa. Currently, Rynardt is working at Agile Bridge as a Technical Lead. Rynardt has also worked as a Senior Software Developer for 3 years and a Project Director for 2 years at SAICA, where he was responsible for all phases of the system development cycle. Rynardt has a diverse range of experience, having worked in various roles throughout his career. He has also completed several courses and holds several certifications, including The Complete Graphic Design Theory, Hypnosis Practitioner, AgilePM Foundation, and AgilePM Practitioner.

Rynardt is an experienced Technical Lead with over 15 years of experience. Rynardt has a Higher Certificate in Information Technology from Richfield College and completed a degree in Information Technology from the University of South Africa. Current... Show more

Justin Dauer

Justin Dauer

Justin is an internationally renowned design leader, author, and speaker from Chicago.

A perpetual student of design, he's ever-evolving in his craft and its infusion with the digital landscape. Medium-agnostic in approach, he leverages the same core set of values across practice (culture), process (craft), and product (output)—with the belief that "connection" is at the heart of it all.

He speaks internationally on culture and design, including keynotes at the UXPA International Conference, Midwest UX, and St. Louis Design Week. Justin is also the writer of the celebrated books "Creative Culture: Human-Centered Interaction, Design, & Inspiration" and "In Fulfillment: The Designer's Journey," the founder of Anomali by Design, and a former VP of Design at CVS Health.

Justin is an internationally renowned design leader, author, and speaker from Chicago. A perpetual student of design, he's ever-evolving in his craft and its infusion with the digital landscape. Medium-agnostic in approach, he leverages the same c... Show more

Roxy Fata

Roxy Fata

With over 16 years of experience in ops, business, and marketing strategy, Roxy has worked in three continents with companies including Warby Parker and Infinite Objects, where she was the first full time employee and served as COO for four years. She holds a business degree from The George Washington University and a design degree from Parsons, The New School for Design, and is currently the Director of Operations at Art Blocks.

With over 16 years of experience in ops, business, and marketing strategy, Roxy has worked in three continents with companies including Warby Parker and Infinite Objects, where she was the first full time employee and served as COO for four years. Sh... Show more

Fatima Ummi Abdulkadir

Fatima Ummi Abdulkadir

Fatima Ummi Abdulkadir is a full-stack product designer who leans more toward research, growth design, and product management. She finds data fascinating and works at the intersection of product and business impact (design-driven growth), combining excellent user experience with winning business results.

She's exploring UXD for Web3 and currently building dApps for Web3D Media.

Fatima Ummi Abdulkadir is a full-stack product designer who leans more toward research, growth design, and product management. She finds data fascinating and works at the intersection of product and business impact (design-driven growth), combining e... Show more

Matt Bok

Matt Bok

Matt is a PM (project manager, program manager, puppet master) with a wide range of skills and hobbies, including (but not limited to) professional speaking, hockey, writing, soccer, and petting random dogs he encounters.

He is an Aries and likes long walks on the beach and classic video games.

Matt is a PM (project manager, program manager, puppet master) with a wide range of skills and hobbies, including (but not limited to) professional speaking, hockey, writing, soccer, and petting random dogs he encounters. He is an Aries and likes ... Show more

Sean Reid

Sean Reid

Over the last two decades I've been a developer, a teacher, a speaker, a roadie, and (former) cheerleader. I've worn about 50 different hats, it's kinda hard to pin down.

Currently I'm the lead instructor at Carolina Code School, and run a few brands with my uber-talented artist wife.

Over the last two decades I've been a developer, a teacher, a speaker, a roadie, and (former) cheerleader. I've worn about 50 different hats, it's kinda hard to pin down. Currently I'm the lead instructor at Carolina Code School, and run a few bra... Show more

Hard Art

Hard Art

As an early crypto investor, art collector, and memecoin core contributor, my passion is to build community engagement and discourse with the integral figures building the web3 art space--creators, artists, collectors, curators, photographers and founders.

As an early crypto investor, art collector, and memecoin core contributor, my passion is to build community engagement and discourse with the integral figures building the web3 art space--creators, artists, collectors, curators, photographers and fou... Show more

Aydin Quach

Aydin Quach

My research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife. This work is guided by pleasurable objects of analysis (music festivals, fetish wear, sex[uality]) and their illustration of queer Asian or “Gaysian” lifeworlds in diaspora across the Pacific Rim.

My research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife. This work is guided by pleasurable objects of analysis (music festivals, fetish wear, sex[... Show more

Christian Dibbern

Christian Dibbern

Dyl Blaquiere

Dyl Blaquiere

Dyl is a strategic and creative thinker with a unique ability to identify market trends and apply innovative solutions to new market opportunities. With a passion for behavioural economics, art, and web3, Dyl has founded Muse Frame to revolutionise the world of digital art.

Dyl is a strategic and creative thinker with a unique ability to identify market trends and apply innovative solutions to new market opportunities. With a passion for behavioural economics, art, and web3, Dyl has founded Muse Frame to revolutionise t... Show more

Kenza Zouari

Kenza Zouari

Kenza Zouari (b.1994) is a curator and art collector. As the co-founder and curator of MONO, a pioneering micro-gallery located in Tunis, Tunisia, she champions digital art as an ever-growing and transformative mode of creative expression.

Her willingness to redefine artistic narratives extends profoundly to her former role as the Head Curator at the African NFT Curated DAO. The latter has been committed to increase the representation of artists of African descent in the art world.

Finally, as the Head of Community at Unit London, a contemporary art gallery located in London, United Kingdom, she focuses on web 3 community, sales, and client development.

Kenza Zouari (b.1994) is a curator and art collector. As the co-founder and curator of MONO, a pioneering micro-gallery located in Tunis, Tunisia, she champions digital art as an ever-growing and transformative mode of creative expression. Her wil... Show more

Sai Gowtham Chandra Sekar

Sai Gowtham Chandra Sekar

I'm Sai Gowtham Chandrasekhar. I have pursued my Master of Computer Applications from Tamilnadu, India. The EC-Council Organization has certified me as an Ethical Hacker.I have undergone numerous projects on evaluating the security of various organisations and institutions; Especially the systems of banks, schools and online stores are safe from cyber attacks.
Currently I'm working as the Lead Consultant in IZAPY Cybersecurity Company, Singapore.I'm interested in sharing about the latest trends in technologies at schools and Colleges. It helps them to secure and safeguard their data in today's digital world.

I'm Sai Gowtham Chandrasekhar. I have pursued my Master of Computer Applications from Tamilnadu, India. The EC-Council Organization has certified me as an Ethical Hacker.I have undergone numerous projects on evaluating the security of various organis... Show more

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