Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP in recognition of his expertise and community leadership 11 times. He is also a conference organizer, an author, and can be found speaking across the nation on agile processes, software design, and career management. He lives in the North Dallas area with his amazing wife Kate and their loyal dogs Dresden and Radagast.

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded ... Show more

Neviar Rawlinson is a Cyber Risk and IT Governance leader, 2026 SC Women in Business Award honoree, and Army Veteran focused on helping organizations translate complex cybersecurity challenges into practical governance and risk management strategies. She designs governance programs that align security, compliance, and engineering operations while enabling organizations to scale securely. Her work spans change management, incident governance, enterprise risk assessment, and security program maturity in fast-paced technology environments. She has experience supporting ISO 27001 readiness, SOC 2 audit preparation, and implementing governance frameworks that strengthen security while enabling innovation. Neviar is also the founder of GRC Explained, an initiative dedicated to making governance, risk, and cybersecurity concepts accessible to technologists and emerging professionals through educational content, community engagement, and practical frameworks. She holds an MBA in IT Management, a B.S. in Computer Science, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on how emerging technology reshapes governance frameworks and organizational risk. She frequently speaks on topics including cyber risk leadership, governance program design, AI governance, bridging the gap between engineering and security teams, and the future of enterprise risk management in modern technology environments.

Neviar Rawlinson is a Cyber Risk and IT Governance leader, 2026 SC Women in Business Award honoree, and Army Veteran focused on helping organizations translate complex cybersecurity challenges into practical governance and risk management strategies.... Show more

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trends within complex datasets, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth. Strong communicator who can effectively present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in data visualization and the use of various analytical tools and software. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Ioannis holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Agricultural University, GR and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Essex University, UK, and a Data Science BootCamp Certificate with Le Wagon Berlin - Batch 954.

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trend... Show more

Angelie Kapoor is a faith-based speaker, award-winning author, and Executive Director of the Women’s Network at C-Suite for Christ. Through her speaking, writing, and leadership, she equips Christian women and leaders to align their lives, leadership, and calling with God’s purpose. Drawing from more than two decades of experience across healthcare, business, and ministry, Angelie brings practical wisdom, biblical insight, and authentic encouragement to audiences seeking to lead courageously, live intentionally, and create eternal impact.

Angelie Kapoor is a faith-based speaker, award-winning author, and Executive Director of the Women’s Network at C-Suite for Christ. Through her speaking, writing, and leadership, she equips Christian women and leaders to align their lives, leadership... Show more

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams Show more

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa is Chief Architect & Engineering Leader at Straiker, building AI security products for AI-native apps at scale. With 15+ years in cybersecurity and distributed systems, he scaled Cyberfend to acquisition by Akamai, where he led bot detection and web security engineering. He’s an OWASP author contributing to AI Exchange, AIBOM, Top 10 for Agentic Applications, OWASP GenAI Security Project, creator and co-lead of OWASP FinBot CTF, and holds multiple security patents.

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa is Chief Architect & Engineering Leader at Straiker, building AI security products for AI-native apps at scale. With 15+ years in cybersecurity and distributed systems, he scaled Cyberfend to acquisition by Akamai, wh... Show more

SM @Tlse

Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021.
Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant 10 ans, avant de réellement comprendre l’Agilité en la pratiquant en équipe, puis en la diffusant.

Depuis sa découverte des communautés vivantes hors entreprise, S@M se plaît à y participer et depuis 2022, en complément d'organisation et facilitation d'y ajouter de l'animation souvent autour des Liberating Structures et des jeux agiles

SM @Tlse Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021. Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant... Show more

A former executive from global leaders like Samsung, Sony, or 1&1 Internet AG, Frédéric brings extensive experience in international product & marketing management, business strategy, and general management. He has led international teams in Germany & France, managing business lines and driving growth at a local & global scale. Transitioning to an independent consultant in 2012, he's offered expertise to many companies, focusing on business strategies, marketing, international development and transformation. An ESCP Business School alumni, Frédéric is committed to continuous education, he holds certifications from MIT, Cambridge, Columbia, and Kellogg Business School in digital business strategies, advanced marketing, and design thinking. To bring even more impact, Frédéric collaborates with like-minded consultants from across Europe. Together, they uphold high standards of achievement, develop innovative strategies, co-lead inspiring workshops, live sessions, or transformative projects. The A.D.A.P.T. & FLY System ™ is a culmination of Frédéric's vast experience as an executive, consultant, coach, and trainer.

A former executive from global leaders like Samsung, Sony, or 1&1 Internet AG, Frédéric brings extensive experience in international product & marketing management, business strategy, and general management. He has led international teams in Germany ... Show more

Melanie Swamy-Brown is a growth marketing leader building go-to-market engines for AI and data software companies. Currently leading growth at Tessl — where the team is reimagining software development for the era of AI — she’s focused on driving adoption, pipeline, and revenue.

Melanie has built and scaled product-led and enterprise marketing motions across Seed to Series B startups, with previous roles at Conduktor, Meta, Amazon, and TripAdvisor. She thrives at the intersection of technical products and storytelling, and is passionate about helping early-stage teams find traction and scale.

Melanie Swamy-Brown is a growth marketing leader building go-to-market engines for AI and data software companies. Currently leading growth at Tessl — where the team is reimagining software development for the era of AI — she’s focused on driving ado... Show more

Balazs Horvath has spent thirteen years on both sides of software projects, first implementing Microsoft transformations at KPMG and HCL, now running a Microsoft Partner Company he built. As Founder of VisualLabs, serving clients across the UK, US and Europe, he works with CFOs and COOs on the decisions that make technology investments actually change how a business performs, increasingly on where AI hype turns into AI value.

Balazs Horvath has spent thirteen years on both sides of software projects, first implementing Microsoft transformations at KPMG and HCL, now running a Microsoft Partner Company he built. As Founder of VisualLabs, serving clients across the UK, US an... Show more

Stephan has joined Red Hat 2019 as a Business Development Professional in Austria. He started his professional career as a Software Developer and later moved into Technical Sales, Solution Sales and Management. He was working for several companies in and around IT, particularly IBM and SWIFT. After a personal time-out, he has spent 3 years at universities as a program director of a Master and MBA program around Digital Transformation. This has lead him smoothly to Red Hat where he enjoys engaging with customers and partners around technical and cultural transformations.

Stephan has joined Red Hat 2019 as a Business Development Professional in Austria. He started his professional career as a Software Developer and later moved into Technical Sales, Solution Sales and Management. He was working for several companies in... Show more

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She also knows ideas supply focus and fuel, while ACTION drives goals forward toward success.

Bex helps humans reach agility potential, and her own agility shines through sharpened improv skills, a mighty pen, a hungry brain, and a passion for teaching and coaching. She has spent over two decades in product, project, and people growth spaces helping folks articulate their mission, then take mission-critical action to DELIVER. She puts growth and connection at the helm and enables, engages, and expands forward momentum, stoking peak performance (without sacrificing values, vision, or voice).

Her mission: Uncover your purpose. Pivot when life happens. Dare to deliver.
Her top interests: connection, community building, purposeful creativity, and potatoes.

Bex is currently based in Rochester, NY.

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She also knows ideas supply focus and fuel, while ACTION drives goals forward toward success. Bex helps humans reach agility potential, and her own... Show more

Benjamin Igna is the founder of Stellar Work, a consultancy helping engineering organizations rethink developer experience, productivity, and team design in the age of AI. On the Stellar Work Podcast, he sits down with some of the most compelling voices in tech and management to explore what great engineering leadership actually looks like. Beyond consulting, Ben is an active angel investor through Misty Mountain Ventures and the Association of Industrial Engineers Germany (VWI), backing early-stage founders coming out of university and helping them turn bold ideas into real companies.

Benjamin Igna is the founder of Stellar Work, a consultancy helping engineering organizations rethink developer experience, productivity, and team design in the age of AI. On the Stellar Work Podcast, he sits down with some of the most compelling voi... Show more

Megan Killion is a revenue architect for MSPs and founder-led B2B technology companies under $25M, specializing in product-market fit, positioning, pricing, and sales execution.

She is the author of The MSP Sales Playbook and has contributed to over $550M in pipeline development by helping companies move beyond referral dependency and build structured, repeatable revenue systems.

Megan developed a Product-Market Fit Scorecard based on the B2B buyer value hierarchy, used to diagnose why MSP services fail to differentiate and how to reposition them into outcomes buyers clearly understand and value.

Her work focuses on a core belief: most MSPs don’t have a lead problem. They have a value, positioning, or sales architecture problem.

Known for direct, commercially grounded insights, Megan equips MSP owners and leadership teams with practical frameworks to improve conversion, pricing power, and sustainable growth.

Megan Killion is a revenue architect for MSPs and founder-led B2B technology companies under $25M, specializing in product-market fit, positioning, pricing, and sales execution. She is the author of The MSP Sales Playbook and has contributed to ov... Show more

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan is the founder of diabhey.com, helping AI-native startups win customers. Before that, he led developer advocacy at DigitalOcean, driving product activation and building technical partnerships. His engineering background spans safety-critical systems: cockpit software for Boeing 787 simulators, automated guided vehicles, and FDA-approved medical IoT. When not building, he's running marathons or trying to stay upright on a paddleboard.

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan is the founder of diabhey.com, helping AI-native startups win customers. Before that, he led developer advocacy at DigitalOcean, driving product activation and building technical partnerships. His engineering background span... Show more

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design AI & BI solutions but also support management in shaping and implementing strategies that turn data into a driver of business success, while ensuring people are taken into account in the journey. My deep interest in Data Governance and Data Management enables me to design frameworks that make data reliable, accessible, and truly valuable. What drives me is creating AI & BI solutions that deliver insights, support decision-making, and make data understandable and actionable across the organization.

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work... Show more

Hello there, I’m a Solution Engineer at Microsoft, working with data, analytics, and AI platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Microsoft Foundry. I’m a Computer Engineer and hold an official MSc in Big Data (not quite a Jedi Master… yet 😄), with a strong interest in connecting analytics, business semantics, and AI to enable truly context‑aware decision making.
I also bring experience from Apps & Innovation, with a strong focus on application modernization and developer platform, especially GitHub and cloud‑native practices.
Outside of work, I enjoy collecting vinyl records, analog photography, and exploring creative ways to blend technology and art.

Hello there, I’m a Solution Engineer at Microsoft, working with data, analytics, and AI platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Microsoft Foundry. I’m a Computer Engineer and hold an official MSc in Big Data (not quite a Jedi Master… yet 😄... Show more

Je suis tombée dans l'agilité il y a déjà pas mal d'années, sans en connaître le nom. Ce mindset, ainsi que ses valeurs et principes, sont pour moi cruciaux pour toute organisation, toute démarche, tout projet. Non pas que les méthodes liées à l'agilité soient toujours les + adaptées, mais ce mindset fondé sur l'humain, l'écoute, la co-construction, l'adaptation et la création de valeur est transposable à toutes les échelles. Je suis aujourd'hui coach pour les équipes agiles, et j'accompagne aussi l'individu et les organisations à se transformer.

Je suis tombée dans l'agilité il y a déjà pas mal d'années, sans en connaître le nom. Ce mindset, ainsi que ses valeurs et principes, sont pour moi cruciaux pour toute organisation, toute démarche, tout projet. Non pas que les méthodes liées à l'agil... Show more

I’m Allan Rocha,
I have over 20 years’ experience dedicated to accelerating growth and create a superior experience based on a meaningful connection and trust with my clients and partners. Specialist in leveraging the latest Microsoft technologies, products, and services.

◼️Education in Computer Science by FUMEC University and Executive Leadership by IESE Business School.
◼️03 books about Project Management, Building Highly Effective Teams and Advanced Management Tools.
◼️In 2010 - nominated MVP (16 years)
◼️In 2021 - invited to be part of the PAC (Partner Advisory Council).
◼️02x Microsoft Partner of the Year Winner and 03x Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist.
◼️Founder of the PMOTTO.ai - the 1st AI Agent for Project Management in the world
◼️Director at Fellowmind, Leading Microsoft Partner, with over 2.000 employees in 6 countries.
◼️04x organizer of the Global Power Platform Bootcamp Copenhagen, Denmark
◼️International speaker, speaking at over 13 different countries.

Specialized in optimizing delivery models and project operations processes.
Bringing ideas into action while leveraging platforms like: Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Fabric, Azure Cognitive Services and AI/OpenAI.

https://sessionize.com/allanrocha/
https://www.allanrocha.com/

I’m Allan Rocha, I have over 20 years’ experience dedicated to accelerating growth and create a superior experience based on a meaningful connection and trust with my clients and partners. Specialist in leveraging the latest Microsoft technologies,... Show more

I bring 15+ years of AI/ML experience, with the last five years focused specifically on voice AI at AWS, where I led product development within the Amazon Bedrock GenAI organization for conversational AI. In that role, I managed a team of 30+ ML scientists and collaborated with 100+ engineers to launch and scale multiple 0-to-1 ML products. These products are in production at companies including Slack, Intuit, Zillow, Oracle, and T-Mobile.

Prior to AWS, I led conversational AI initiatives for IBM Watson serving large enterprise clients, and held AI product leadership roles at Aptiv (autonomous vehicles) and Upserve (AI analytics for SMBs). I currently serve as GenAI Product Leader at Stripe.

Additionally, I have spoken at several conferences (e.g., Optimized AI and MLCON) and written articles for several magazines including Forbes, and TechTimes, among others.

I bring 15+ years of AI/ML experience, with the last five years focused specifically on voice AI at AWS, where I led product development within the Amazon Bedrock GenAI organization for conversational AI. In that role, I managed a team of 30+ ML scie... Show more

2009, sera mon tournant vers l’agilité. Eureka !
La tête dans la galaxie agile et les pieds dans les tranchées opérationnelles, j'expérimente et je développe des savoir-être et savoir-faire auprès des équipes.
Depuis 2015, j'exerce le passionnant métier de coach agile pour sécuriser l'émergence d’écosystèmes performants, dynamiques et durables pour les collectifs passionnés .
Ma botte secrète un grand sourire et des yeux qui pétillent de curiosité.

2009, sera mon tournant vers l’agilité. Eureka ! La tête dans la galaxie agile et les pieds dans les tranchées opérationnelles, j'expérimente et je développe des savoir-être et savoir-faire auprès des équipes. Depuis 2015, j'exerce le passionnant ... Show more

Ryan Etten is a Principal Solutions Architect at Broadcom, specializing in the intersection of cloud-native architectures and the human systems required to sustain them. A Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect, Ryan guides organizations through secure digital transformations rooted in Kubernetes, GitOps, and Zero Trust principles. Beyond the stack, he leads and drives the core initiatives behind CNCF's Merge Forward Neurodiversity group, a community advancing neurodiversity in cloud native, and advocates for "inclusive-by-default" governance. Through his "Agile for Every Brain" framework, Ryan works to refactor community structures for diverse cognitive styles. As founder of MOSAIC in Wisconsin (Madison's Open Source and AI Communities) and organizer of local CNCF and AAIF community group chapters, and Google Developer Group's DevFest WI, he remains dedicated to ensuring that the human architectures powering open source are as resilient and scalable as the code itself.

Ryan Etten is a Principal Solutions Architect at Broadcom, specializing in the intersection of cloud-native architectures and the human systems required to sustain them. A Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect, Ryan guides organizations through secur... Show more

Several years working in Business Intelligence across startups, Big 4 consultancy, and as a remote contractor. Currently freelancing for clients ranging from small shops to multinationals, working daily on Data Engineering, ETL, SQL, and Power BI/SSAS development. I am speaking at events both in Italy and across Europe.

Co-leader of Power BI User Group Italy, the largest Italian BI and Data community. For the community I manage social channels, organize events across Italy and in Switzerland (Ticino Data Conference), and present technical sessions.

Certified in Power BI (PL-300) and Fabric (DP-600 | DP-700).

Several years working in Business Intelligence across startups, Big 4 consultancy, and as a remote contractor. Currently freelancing for clients ranging from small shops to multinationals, working daily on Data Engineering, ETL, SQL, and Power BI/SSA... Show more

Boomie Odumade is a senior engineering leader and career coach with 20+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams and systems. Through TechBees, she works with companies as a fractional or interim CTO/VPE, bringing clarity to ambiguous situations and building foundations that scale.

Boomie has led engineering organizations at companies including Accenture, NPR, and Capital One, startups, and scale-ups. She also serves as a board trustee for organizations advancing leadership development and STEM education.

Her talks are grounded in real experience and bring an energetic, practical perspective to engineering leadership, technical strategy, security and DevSecOps, and building healthy, inclusive engineering cultures.

Boomie Odumade is a senior engineering leader and career coach with 20+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams and systems. Through TechBees, she works with companies as a fractional or interim CTO/VPE, bringing clarity to ambiguo... Show more

Cory is an author, a 12 time Microsoft MVP, and international speaker. He is founder of reactjsconsulting, where he helps companies transition to React. He has trained over 10,000 software developers at conferences and businesses worldwide. Cory has authored over a dozen courses on JavaScript, React, C#, testing, and web development on Pluralsight and Dometrain. He shares software development tips daily on X as @housecor.

Cory is an author, a 12 time Microsoft MVP, and international speaker. He is founder of reactjsconsulting, where he helps companies transition to React. He has trained over 10,000 software developers at conferences and businesses worldwide. Cory has ... Show more

Dr. Sheila Volante holds a doctorate in Philosophy with an emphasis on Innovation and Strategy and has spent two decades at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human systems advising C-suite executives across healthcare, government, and private sector organizations navigating transformational change.

Her work is built on a foundational conviction: technology alone never transforms an organization people do. From Federally Qualified Health Centers to major health systems to public sector agencies, she has guided leaders through the most complex moments of institutional reinvention with clarity, precision, and a bias toward lasting results.

As a sought-after thought leader and speaker, Dr. Volante brings the academic rigor of her doctorate together with the hard-won instincts of a practitioner who has sat in the room when the stakes were highest. Her voice on digital transformation leadership, AI readiness, and organizational culture has made her a trusted presence on stages across the country.

Dr. Sheila Volante holds a doctorate in Philosophy with an emphasis on Innovation and Strategy and has spent two decades at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human systems advising C-suite executives across healthcare, government, and pri... Show more

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development to solution architecture, he leverages his robust skillset to guide organizations toward innovative solutions that transform their operations.

Inside ClickHouse, he is deeply involved in cross-functional product development and deployment collaboration. He is often spearheading demonstrations and presentations to showcase AI capabilities.

Additionally, with his background in executive advising, data strategy, and solutions architecture, he dedicates time to mentoring data professionals, aiming to elevate their careers within the tech industry.

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development... Show more

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consultant, he has worked with organizations of different sizes and industries, taking on many different roles. This has given him a unique perspective on software, people, and organizations that he leverages today to help teams deliver products customers love.

Ultimately, Martin believes technology is a powerful tool and is passionate about wielding it in a way that positively impacts the world.

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field. Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consul... Show more

Marcelo S. Ancelmo has 25 years (and counting) of IT experience and has done a bit (or would it be a byte) of everything. A good old-fashioned troublemaker, he started his professional career as a Java programmer, fell in love with architecture (a passion he still pursues today), dove into middleware (with no regrets), built high-performing teams, and explored infrastructure and operations. Deeply engaged in the tech community, Marcelo joins Meetups wherever he goes, teaming up with JUGs, helping organize events when time allows, and contributing to working groups and committees. Along the way, he’s delivered consulting, training, mentorship, and conference talks.

Today, he's Head of Solution Architecture at KPMG Switzerland, helping the company drive its digital transformation toward sustainable business agility, fueled by Architecture and DevOps, learning everything possible and enjoying the bumps along the ride.

Marcelo S. Ancelmo has 25 years (and counting) of IT experience and has done a bit (or would it be a byte) of everything. A good old-fashioned troublemaker, he started his professional career as a Java programmer, fell in love with architecture (a pa... Show more

Finn Pedersen is a software developer and consultant with a master's degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Finn’s work primarily focuses on Navision, NAV, and BC. He also applies his knowledge of Ruby on Rails, Python, and Elm to his projects. He has a special interest in systems integration and API design. Finn has experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Project Manager. He speaks French, English, and Danish.

Finn is the creator of navigate-bc.com, the dedicated Business Central search engine.

Finn Pedersen is a software developer and consultant with a master's degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Finn’s work primarily focuses on Navision, NAV, and BC. He also applies his knowledge of Ruby on Rails, Py... Show more