Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United States, and taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Art. He currently opines on technology in the public interest at Beyond the Frame and applies those ideas as the CTO of Yorba.

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United... Show more

Aaron Williams (Artikyoul8)

Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8 (pronounced Ar-tik-you-late), is a distinguished executive in the blockchain industry with a unique background in music. Born and raised in Jamaica, Aaron embarked on his musical career in the 90s, producing two albums and two mixtapes under the stage name Dj Aaron. After relocating to the United States, he continued to make significant strides in music, achieving notable success with national radio coverage for his singles across the country in 2019 following a seven-year hiatus.

Transitioning from music, Artikyoul8 pivoted to the Web 3.0 domain, immersing himself in the nuances of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs. His dedication and insight into these technologies led him to become a recognized thought leader in the blockchain community. Aaron was honored to serve as a VIP speaker at NFTNYC, the world's foremost NFT conference, where he discussed pivotal topics like "NFTs & Social Media," "Education as the Key to Mass Adoption," and "Branding with NFTs," showcasing his expertise and vision for blockchain's future.

Currently, Aaron holds the position of Chief Growth Officer at Coreum Community DAO, where he harnesses his strategic acumen to drive community engagement and the adoption of Coreum's enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. Additionally, as Co-host of the SuperLedger Podcast, he plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and education around blockchain technology, emphasizing the use of Coreum's smart token technology to build robust community solutions.

Artikyoul8's music remains accessible on all major streaming platforms, reflecting his diverse talents and contributions across both music and technology sectors. His journey from a music artist to a blockchain industry leader exemplifies his innovative spirit and commitment to pioneering in the digital age.

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Aaron Williams (Artikyoul8) Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8 (pronounced Ar-tik-you-late), is a distinguished executive in the blockchain industry with a unique background in music. Born and raised in Jamaica, Aaron embarked on h... Show more

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Ryan Furrer is a frontend engineer specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. With a background in music and procurement, he brings a unique perspective to web development. He is passionate about creating user-friendly and engaging online experiences.

When not coding, Ryan can be found hosting the Web Dev Dialogues podcast, streaming on YouTube and Twitch, or writing about the latest in frontend technology... or playing video games 👾

Ryan Furrer is a frontend engineer specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. With a background in music and procurement, he brings a unique perspective to web development. He is passionate about creating user-friendly and engaging online experi... Show more

My career path took me all the way from teaching Foreign Languages at a University in Kazakhstan to teaching DAX and creating reports in Power BI in Switzerland.

My career path took me all the way from teaching Foreign Languages at a University in Kazakhstan to teaching DAX and creating reports in Power BI in Switzerland. Show more

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control.
Now working in Statnett R&D department. Focusing on development of IT systems and methods for Future System operations and Market.
Holds a Master degree of Science in Energy and Environment from 2007 at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control. Now working in Statnett R&D department. Foc... Show more

Software developer for 17+ years. Lifelong State College, PA resident. Father of 4. Fiddler and multi-instrumentalist.

Software developer for 17+ years. Lifelong State College, PA resident. Father of 4. Fiddler and multi-instrumentalist. Show more

Nicole "Pixel Vixen" Smith is a creative agile production & team development leader with 15+ years speaking, training, and coaching global tech and game teams through the evolving landscape of hybrid delivery and design thinking in games applied anywhere. With roots in AAA multiplayer games publishing, enterprise agile coaching, and live-service operations, Nicole specializes in hands-on partnerships to create customized Agile approaches aligning creative, technical, and organizational goals.

Her work focusing on frequent delivery for user feedback, neuro-inclusive facilitation, and leadership psychological safety has scaled teams' product goals into pixel-sized improvements while building strong team-to-leader feedback loops. Whether facilitating cross-functional alignment or mentoring producers and product managers through ambiguity, Nicole brings clarity, empathy, and a deep belief in meeting teams where they are around the globe...all with some fun nerdy jokes and visualization techniques mixed in.

Nicole holds several IC-Agile and Scrum certifications and is currently completing her Expert-level coaching certification from IC-Agile. Nicole has spoken at several Agile20xx conferences, LEAN Agile Scotland, Global Scrum Gathering Cape Town South Africa, and beyond, receiving high reviews each time.

Nicole mentors aspiring video game producers, artists, product managers, and program managers in her spare time while teaching game, publishing, and creative production strategies in the evenings.

Nicole "Pixel Vixen" Smith is a creative agile production & team development leader with 15+ years speaking, training, and coaching global tech and game teams through the evolving landscape of hybrid delivery and design thinking in games applied anyw... Show more

En pocas palabras, ayudo a compañías a multiplicar su valor a través del diseño. Con resultados tangibles.

Desde 1998 he estado trabajando en el mundo del diseño digital siendo Responsable de UX en multinacionales de software como Panda Security o líderes en innovación como Sherpa.ai (Fortune 100 A.I.), donde he podido diseñar productos y servicios que utilizan todos los días millones de personas en todo el mundo.

En 2012 fundo Unexpendables, un estudio de diseño estratégico muy particular en el que desarrollo un framework propio de trabajo (Pregúntame por él). Así hemos conseguido multiplicar el valor de compañías a través del diseño hasta en 100MM de €. (Pregúntame también por esto :))

Tras diseñar desde trenes y ascensores, hasta gimnasios, y cansado de que nadie pronunciara bien el nombre del estudio, hoy somos Tacktell, un nombre con mucho de nosotros mismos y donde me ocupo de capitanear la nave sobre todo en un sentido cultural y metodológico. Necesitamos no perder lo que somos para seguir consiguiendo lo que conseguimos.

En pocas palabras, ayudo a compañías a multiplicar su valor a través del diseño. Con resultados tangibles. Desde 1998 he estado trabajando en el mundo del diseño digital siendo Responsable de UX en multinacionales de software como Panda Security ... Show more