Angela Jones is a Modern Workplace Consultant who helps organizations drive business growth and transformation through thoughtful, people‑centered technology solutions. Drawing on her background in retail management and recruiting, Angela brings a strong foundation in leadership, talent development, and operational excellence to her technology work. This experience shapes a consulting approach grounded in trust and a deep understanding of how people and businesses operate, enabling her to design and implement modern workplace solutions that improve adoption, empower employees, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

A Kansas City native, Angela enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, friends, and fur babies. She is also an organizer of the Kansas City Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI User Group, where she is passionate about community building and knowledge sharing.

Angela Jones is a Modern Workplace Consultant who helps organizations drive business growth and transformation through thoughtful, people‑centered technology solutions. Drawing on her background in retail management and recruiting, Angela brings a st... Show more

In her current role as Business Systems Analyst Coordinator, Tiffany Hall manages end-to-end project life cycles and act as a lead on enterprise-wide projects. Her work reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and solving complex challenges through collaboration and research-driven solutions.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts/Non-Profit Administration and Marketing Communication from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Tiffany brings a strong foundation of strategic communication and enterprise-wide perspective to the companies she has worked with.

In her current role as Business Systems Analyst Coordinator, Tiffany Hall manages end-to-end project life cycles and act as a lead on enterprise-wide projects. Her work reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and solving complex challenges thro... Show more

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker 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

Promise Akwaowo is a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence governance, intelligent automation and product delivery practitioner who works at the point where promising technology meets the realities of live operations, user trust and accountable scale.

At Royal Mail Group, he contributes to automation and digitalisation within a complex national operational environment, helping shape solutions where reliability, exception handling, measurable value and clear human accountability matter as much as technical capability. Earlier in his career, he worked across financial technology and logistics technology, contributing to product strategy, onboarding, cross-border payment access, operational workflows and business-model transition.

Promise has been invited to share his experience at Financial Times Live, TechEx Global, Robotics & Automation, the Association for Project Management and other international technology and professional platforms. He also contributes to British Standards Institution artificial intelligence standards activity, bringing practical delivery experience into wider conversations on responsible technology.

His talks challenge audiences to look beyond the demo. He speaks on why artificial intelligence and automation initiatives stall between prototype and production, why governance should be treated as product infrastructure, and what leaders must still own as technology takes on more work.

His sessions connect technology, product thinking, human judgement and measurable outcomes, giving product leaders, technology teams and decision-makers practical ways to move from ambition to trusted execution.

Promise Akwaowo is a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence governance, intelligent automation and product delivery practitioner who works at the point where promising technology meets the realities of live operations, user trust and accountabl... Show more

Tengo 28 años, nací en Venezuela. Busco inspirar a las personas a crear y liberar su imaginación. Deje todo en Venezuela para venir a Argentina a crear "Tienda Negocio", una plataforma que le permite a miles de emprendedores vivir de sus proyectos.

Tengo 28 años, nací en Venezuela. Busco inspirar a las personas a crear y liberar su imaginación. Deje todo en Venezuela para venir a Argentina a crear "Tienda Negocio", una plataforma que le permite a miles de emprendedores vivir de sus proyectos. 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

Adhithi Ravichandran is a Software Consultant, Author, and Speaker based in Kansas City, and the founder of Surya Consulting, Inc. Through her consulting practice, she partners with organizations to build modern, scalable software systems while helping teams evolve their engineering practices in an AI-driven world.

With a passion for both technology and education, Adhithi has authored several highly rated Pluralsight courses, reaching over 140,000 students worldwide. Her teaching spans modern web development, including React, React Native, Next.js, GraphQL, and Cypress, as well as AI-focused topics such as Applied AI-Assisted Coding, with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world application.

Through Surya Consulting, Inc., Adhithi combines her deep expertise in modern frontend technologies with a strong focus on helping teams effectively adopt AI in the software development lifecycle. Her consulting work spans designing scalable architectures, guiding teams as they integrate AI into their workflows, and evolving engineering practices to support faster, higher-quality delivery. She works closely with developers to ensure AI is used thoughtfully enhancing productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and long-term system reliability.

Adhithi is also an active voice in the tech community, writing on Medium for an audience of over 20,000 monthly readers and speaking at conferences across the country. Her work is driven by a commitment to helping teams think more effectively, collaborate better, and build high-quality software in the age of AI.

Adhithi Ravichandran is a Software Consultant, Author, and Speaker based in Kansas City, and the founder of Surya Consulting, Inc. Through her consulting practice, she partners with organizations to build modern, scalable software systems while helpi... Show more

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 9 años de experiencia en implementación de solución tecnologicas, ERP's, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos.

Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR).

Conferencista nacional e internacional en temas de Business Intelligence, Analítica, Process Mining, SAP Business One, RPA.

Reconocido por Microsofr como MVP Data Platform.

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 9 años de experiencia en implementación de solución tecnologicas, ERP's, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos. Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Inter... Show more

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany is a Senior Account Strategist at Last Call Media. With a high-level view of our client's needs and goals, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team, project team and clients.

Her background in project management, DE&I, and digital consultancy has cultivated her passion for client service through collaboration, communication, and stewardship - this is the most rewarding part of her role.

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany is a Senior Account Strategist at Last Call Media. With a high-level view of our client's needs and goals, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team, proj... Show more

Daniel Davis serves as the founder, a partner and lead consultant at ELEV8ED, a distinguished firm dedicated to elevating the impact of technology on organizational business value. With a wealth of experience specializing in Business Improvement, particularly within the technology domain, Daniel has cultivated a diverse professional background spanning the e-commerce, financial, automotive, insurance, judicial, logistics, and scholastic industries.

As a seasoned information technology professional, Daniel excels in enterprise Agile/Lean Adoption, Strategic Business/IT Portfolio Management, Coaching (Leadership, Team, XP, Agile/Lean), Business Intelligence, Data, AI/ML, and XP/Clean Code Development Practices. Over the past nearly three decades, Daniel has engaged in various roles, showcasing his versatility as a Executive Consultant, CEO, CTO, Director, Lean Startup Coach, Delivery Lead, Product Manager, Developer, Designer, Multi-Media Marketer, and Photographer.

Daniel's overarching passion lies in helping both businesses and individuals to unearth authentic and meaningful value in their endeavors. His commitment to driving excellence in the business and technology realms has positioned him as a respected leader and catalyst for positive organizational evolution.

Daniel Davis serves as the founder, a partner and lead consultant at ELEV8ED, a distinguished firm dedicated to elevating the impact of technology on organizational business value. With a wealth of experience specializing in Business Improvement, par... Show more

Lou Segers is an analytics manager at Belgium's Plainsight with a strong emphasis on the Microsoft BI stack.
He loves to interact with anyone breathing data.

Some say good health is true wealth. A sweaty run or a satisfying gym session are among Lou’s favorite energy drainers.
Come have a chat with me, visit my personal blog https://www.thedatatrain.be or simply connect @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-segers-451baa80/

All aboard the data train, CHOO CHOO 🚂 🚂

Lou Segers is an analytics manager at Belgium's Plainsight with a strong emphasis on the Microsoft BI stack. He loves to interact with anyone breathing data. Some say good health is true wealth. A sweaty run or a satisfying gym session are among ... Show more

Max Gouchan is a dynamic and engaging speaker who helps organizations attract, retain, and communicate with Gen Z.

With impressive experience leading and inspiring young talents, over 100 young employees have given highly positive feedback about his leadership qualities. He has interviewed 125+ Gen Z workers across the Nordic region to understand what they seek in workplaces and leaders.

In recent years, Max has established himself as a sought-after speaker on creating attractive workplaces and promoting employee well-being. He's especially passionate about recruiting top young talents, effectively leading millennials and Gen Z, and staying ahead of consumer behavior trends.

With a unique ability to communicate knowledge in a simple and entertaining way, Max delivers talks in both Norwegian and English.

Max Gouchan is a dynamic and engaging speaker who helps organizations attract, retain, and communicate with Gen Z. With impressive experience leading and inspiring young talents, over 100 young employees have given highly positive feedback about h... Show more

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom.

Besides his main job, he's passionate about being a speaker and a writer. Johan has even written a book in Spanish called 'DevOps en nuestra lengua', sharing his knowledge and experiences.

He's worked in various fields like state banking and telecoms, always bringing his practical skills to each project. Johan likes to mix new ideas with good management, which has helped many businesses.

On the other hand, constantly seeking to train, learn, and explore new areas in the field of computer engineering.

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom. Besides his main job, he's passionate about bei... Show more

I am Arno van Dijk, an experienced Microsoft Modern Work professional living in the Netherlands. In my work and in my private life I like to broaden my horizons and gain new insights, just like a true explorer.

As a Technical Lead Workspace at a consultancy firm, I am mainly involved in advisory and consultancy projects. My expertise covers a wide range of technologies around Microsoft Modern Work. It is my passion to help companies with their digital transformation.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I specialize in providing customized training on Microsoft Cloud Products for companies. Drawing on extensive real-world experience and a desire to continually learn, I tailor my sessions to be engaging, educational and specifically designed to suit the needs of each organization, delivering valuable insights and practical skills.

In 2024, I received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for my work with Microsoft Intune. As an MVP, I have have the great opportunity to connect with experts around the world, share knowledge and advance Microsoft technologies.

I am Arno van Dijk, an experienced Microsoft Modern Work professional living in the Netherlands. In my work and in my private life I like to broaden my horizons and gain new insights, just like a true explorer. As a Technical Lead Workspace at a ... Show more

I went from writing my first lines of code to co-founding INTELLI-T, and somewhere along the way, I discovered that the hardest bugs to fix aren't in your codebase. They're in how developers think about their craft and their career. I help developers grow beyond the keyboard: navigating interviews, stepping into leadership, and building the career they actually want. At INTELLI-T, we bring that same mindset to .NET projects, turning great developers into trusted partners for our clients.

I went from writing my first lines of code to co-founding INTELLI-T, and somewhere along the way, I discovered that the hardest bugs to fix aren't in your codebase. They're in how developers think about their craft and their career. I help developers... 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

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governance, CMMC readiness, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), open-source advocacy, and Policy as Code (PaC). He is the creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model and contributes as a member to the national AI safety initiatives through NIST’s U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
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Sai Sravan, a Commissioner’s 2024 Award recipient, has led enterprise-scale automation, modernization, and capacity planning initiatives that deliver measurable results. He serves on the Board of Directors at TMMi America and is a dedicated community mentor and volunteer.
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As a Platform Engineer and Open-source advocate, Sai is committed to advancing accessibility in engineering and inclusivity in the community. He is a strong proponent of the "Docs-as-Code" movement, maintaining that long-term project sustainability relies on clear documentation and automated CI/CD pipelines that lower barriers for contributors. Currently, he is bridging the gap between agentic workflows and cloud-native standards; as an active explorer of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), he utilizes OpenTelemetry to build open-source AI observability frameworks, enabling the scaling of reliable, self-service agents.

Sai Sravan currently serves as the program lead for the application team, spearheading the institutionalization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform practices.

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governanc... 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

I prepare teams for the new paradigm: one where humans and AI agents work together, building responsible products.
An Agile practitioner since 2010, I created AIAD (AI-Agent Iterative Development), an open-source framework for orchestrating software development with AI agents. LCA certified and trainer in Eco-designed Product Management, I advocate for tech that performs AND respects its limits.
My credo: a developer's value no longer lies in their ability to write code, but in their ability to express a precise intent and validate a result — including its impact.
📘 Author of Mieux collaborer en 100 jours (Better Collaboration in 100 Days)
🎓 Creator of CertifAgile.fr (free certification)
🔧 Creator of the AIAD framework
🌱 LCA Certified • Eco-designed PM Trainer

I prepare teams for the new paradigm: one where humans and AI agents work together, building responsible products. An Agile practitioner since 2010, I created AIAD (AI-Agent Iterative Development), an open-source framework for orchestrating software... Show more

Chez Ekité, je suis consultant en efficacité organisationnelle, proche du terrain. J'accompagne des organisations et des personnes à générer de l'impact, à créer de la valeur, à optimiser leur collaboration et leur amélioration continue. Je facilite la prise de recul grâce à une posture intègre.

Je connecte des entreprises de la tech et des experts talentueux grâce au cabinet de recrutement que j'ai cofondé avec mon associée Catherine, My Lovely Jobs.

Je suis engagé dans plusieurs initiatives associatives :

Nord Agile, pour promouvoir la démarche agile
Keikenchiba, pour favoriser les échanges autour de l’efficacité des organisations.

J’anime régulièrement un podcast et des talks pour partager ma passion pour la culture agile et la tech afin d'explorer de nombreuses thématiques associées à ces univers.

Chez Ekité, je suis consultant en efficacité organisationnelle, proche du terrain. J'accompagne des organisations et des personnes à générer de l'impact, à créer de la valeur, à optimiser leur collaboration et leur amélioration continue. Je facilite ... Show more

Sarah Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Iconoclast Innovations LLC, where she works with small to medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. She focuses on reducing friction so they can focus on delivering value.

Sarah designs operational systems, delivery methodologies, and change management approaches that let teams execute without constant intervention. Her clients are technology startups, SaaS companies, and PE-backed firms experiencing the drag that comes with rapid growth.

She's enabled $60M+ in revenue growth by removing what slows companies down: unclear processes, misaligned teams, and systems that break under pressure. Sarah's approach emphasizes practical frameworks over consultant jargon, peer learning over top-down training, and principles that scale without adding overhead.

Sarah Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Iconoclast Innovations LLC, where she works with small to medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. She focuses on reducing friction so they can focus on delivering value. Sarah designs operational syste... 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

I'm a software architect with a passion for creating great products 🌱. In my work I combine business and technical skills to deliver outstanding results to my clients. Domain-driven design & Test-driven development are some of my favorite tools. My code is clean and easy to modify, thanks to the modular, loosely coupled design achieved by continuous TDD iterations backed by a deep understanding of business needs.

I'm also a professional consultant, trainer and author of multiple courses.

I firmly believe in unleashing the full potential of software engineers as indispensable contributors to the business landscape. With finely honed analytical skills and a wealth of experience tackling intricate challenges, engineers transcend their role as mere code writers.

Discover how I can guide you in evolving into a professional Technical Business Partner:
http://www.wojtyna.pl
🌱🌳 Let's grow together!

I'm a software architect with a passion for creating great products 🌱. In my work I combine business and technical skills to deliver outstanding results to my clients. Domain-driven design & Test-driven development are some of my favorite tools. My ... Show more

Patrick Wahlmueller is an IT professional, Microsoft MVP, and Community Organizer of Experts Live Austria, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and Microsoft cloud technologies. His background spans classic IT operations and service management as well as modern, cloud-native and low-code solutions.

Today, Patrick works primarily with Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and intelligent automation, helping organizations move beyond AI hype toward practical, secure, and responsible implementations. He is especially interested in how large language models can be integrated into existing IT landscapes to simplify processes, improve decision-making, and create measurable value.

Known for his clear, pragmatic approach, Patrick enjoys breaking down complex technical topics and making them accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. As a long-time community contributor and conference organizer, he strongly believes in knowledge sharing, open discussion, and continuous learning.

Based in Austria, Patrick regularly speaks at events and conferences across Europe, sharing hands-on insights on AI, automation, security, and the future of IT.

Patrick Wahlmueller is an IT professional, Microsoft MVP, and Community Organizer of Experts Live Austria, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and Microsoft cloud technologies. His background spans classic IT operations and service management... Show more

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through inf... Show more

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collabor... Show more

Benedikt Stemmildt is an Agentic Software Engineering Advocate with 20+ years enterprise experience who helps CTOs overcome frustrated developers struggling with AI assistants. Having led 70+ developers at companies like OTTO, Breuninger, and BLUME 2000, he transforms AI frustration into reliable productivity through context engineering methodologies that achieve 10x efficiency improvements while preserving programming joy.

Benedikt Stemmildt is an Agentic Software Engineering Advocate with 20+ years enterprise experience who helps CTOs overcome frustrated developers struggling with AI assistants. Having led 70+ developers at companies like OTTO, Breuninger, and BLUME 2... Show more

Having started my career as a hands-on software engineer, which I never truly enjoyed. I transitioned to working with people who work with technology. I set out on a mission to help organizations create the right environment where their employees can perform to the max of their abilities and grow beyond their current aspirations. A mission I am still pursuing more than a decade later.

Having started my career as a hands-on software engineer, which I never truly enjoyed. I transitioned to working with people who work with technology. I set out on a mission to help organizations create the right environment where their employees can... Show more

Richard Douglas is a Solutions Engineer at Redgate Software. He spent over 20 years working with SQL Server, Couchbase, and other database platforms. Notably at Quest, SentryOne, and Couchbase where he presented sessions at conferences around the world.
These days he helps companies scale to higher levels of performance with Redgate Software.

Richard Douglas is a Solutions Engineer at Redgate Software. He spent over 20 years working with SQL Server, Couchbase, and other database platforms. Notably at Quest, SentryOne, and Couchbase where he presented sessions at conferences around the wor... Show more