Business continuity, infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud expert, author, bass player who has charted with his last two albums, Styxologist, former Microsoft MVP and VMware vExpert, and SQLHA founder Allan Hirt has been working with SQL Server as well as clustering in Windows Server for far too long. He currently works for Microsoft as a Principal Technical Program Manager.

Business continuity, infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud expert, author, bass player who has charted with his last two albums, Styxologist, former Microsoft MVP and VMware vExpert, and SQLHA founder Allan Hirt has been working with SQL Server a... Show more

Computer Engineer and Technology Consultant specializing in Enterprise Architecture, integrations, IA, and data governance within the financial sector. Former IBM developer and business analyst at Grupo Carso, currently working on large-scale architecture and integration projects. Passionate about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and empowering the next generation of women in STEM.

Computer Engineer and Technology Consultant specializing in Enterprise Architecture, integrations, IA, and data governance within the financial sector. Former IBM developer and business analyst at Grupo Carso, currently working on large-scale archite... Show more

Since 1999 in IT – Practical – Simplifier – #BulletPointFree Public Speaker - Microsoft Certified Trainer - Likes sharing knowledge – Projects and changes only – Has also a technical focus – Acts as bridge between business and technology – Founded DerkIT in 2017 - Guides complex decisions and reduces them to the essence – Believes that humor, clarity, and simplicity are most important.

Since 1999 in IT – Practical – Simplifier – #BulletPointFree Public Speaker - Microsoft Certified Trainer - Likes sharing knowledge – Projects and changes only – Has also a technical focus – Acts as bridge between business and technology – Founded ... Show more

Igniting the African Growth Story: Harnessing Data, AI, and ML to Empower Industries, Markets, and Lives.

As an Intrepreneur/Entrepreneur, I am fuelled by a burning passion for propelling business growth through effective processes and structures. However, my vision extends far beyond that. I firmly believe that the power of Data Insights, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning will serve as the catalysts propelling Africa into a realm of double-figure growth in sectors such as Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Insurance Penetration, and more.

Forever a Mentee and student of life, I have amassed 9 years of invaluable experience as a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Lead/Owner. My journey has taken me through diverse environments, honing my skills in monitoring, maintaining, and surpassing client satisfaction goals and growth objectives through data-driven teams.

I hold a special interest in capturing the millennial market and leveraging Modelling Artificial Intelligence systems to unlock exponential growth opportunities in the African Market. To complement my expertise, I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science at the esteemed University of Nairobi.

Beyond my educational background and industry experience, I have founded two successful startups that showcase my commitment to driving technological advancements and intrinsic value in the world:

1. BimaSmart: An Insurance Evaluation platform revolutionizing risk assessment and pricing of micro-insurance. I successfully sold the concept to https://jetsure-agritech.com/ in 2016-2017.

2. Tose Technologies LTD: A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning think tank focused on implementing AI in Agriculture Value Chains to mitigate risk associated with financial instruments. Though currently at the ideation stage, we are poised to embark on a proof of concept journey in October 2022.

Igniting the African Growth Story: Harnessing Data, AI, and ML to Empower Industries, Markets, and Lives. As an Intrepreneur/Entrepreneur, I am fuelled by a burning passion for propelling business growth through effective processes and structures.... Show more

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides businesses towards transformative success. She is not only a beacon of sales and technological expertise but also harbors a whimsical passion for unicorns, symbolizing her unique approach to business solutions. Tasha champions organizations to realize their fullest potential through technology.

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides bus... 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

At the intersection of business strategy and cutting-edge technology, I help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Currently, at ZS, I focus on the practical application of GenAI and Microsoft Copilot to drive measurable enterprise value.

I am a seasoned speaker with over 40 events of experience.

At the intersection of business strategy and cutting-edge technology, I help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Currently, at ZS, I focus on the practical application of GenAI and Microsoft Copilot to drive measurable enterpris... Show more

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term change in organisations. Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and a multi-awarded role model for her enthusiasm, knowledge-sharing, and community leadership. She is an experienced and inspiring speaker at international conferences, and she co-organizes the Finnish M365 Copilot User Group and CollabDays Finland Conference 💜 Community rocks!

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term chang... Show more

Nikhil Soni is an entrepreneur, mentor, and technology researcher with experience across AI, developer ecosystems, and product innovation. He is the Founder of InfinityVerse and an Entrepreneurship Mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.

He actively contributes to global tech communities as a Google Product Expert, Firebase Customer Advisory Council member, Recognized Apple Swift Teacher, and Xbox Technical Support Expert within the Microsoft ecosystem. His work spans AI-powered applications, cloud platforms, and user experience research.

Nikhil has spoken at national and international technology events and mentors startups and developers through accelerators and community platforms. His name was included in NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission under the “Message in a Bottle” initiative.

Through his sessions, Nikhil focuses on practical, real-world insights that help developers and founders build scalable, efficient, and responsible technology solutions.

Nikhil Soni is an entrepreneur, mentor, and technology researcher with experience across AI, developer ecosystems, and product innovation. He is the Founder of InfinityVerse and an Entrepreneurship Mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. He a... Show more

Lee McWhorter, Owner & Chief Geek at McWhorter Technologies, has been involved in IT since his early days and has over 30 years of experience. He is a highly sought after professional who first learned about identifying weaknesses in computer networks, systems, and software when Internet access was achieved using a modem. Lee holds an MBA and more than 20 industry certifications in such areas as System Admin, Networking, Programming, Linux, IoT, and Cybersecurity. His roles have ranged from the server room to the board room, and he has taught for numerous universities, commercial trainers, and nonprofits. Lee is the SWAG Master and a Core Staff member for the Red Team Village at DEFCON; and works closely with the Pacific Hackers Association, Dark Arts Village at RSAC, Texas Cyber Summit, CompTIA, and the CompTIA Instructor Network as a Speaker, SME, and Instructor.

Lee McWhorter, Owner & Chief Geek at McWhorter Technologies, has been involved in IT since his early days and has over 30 years of experience. He is a highly sought after professional who first learned about identifying weaknesses in computer network... Show more

Sven Peters, AI evangelist at Atlassian, has been studying trends in software development for the last 15 years, uncovering the cultural and technical attributes to help development teams work effectively and drive innovation. He has 20 years of experience in writing code, leading teams, and sharing his experience with thousands of developers at countless conferences in 25+ countries.

Sven Peters, AI evangelist at Atlassian, has been studying trends in software development for the last 15 years, uncovering the cultural and technical attributes to help development teams work effectively and drive innovation. He has 20 years of expe... 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

Enterprise transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international
organisations and over 10 years in consulting. Proven track record advising senior
executives and improving organisational performance at scale. Combines technical depth with psychological insight to build high-performing organisations and align ways of working with business strategy.

Enterprise transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international organisations and over 10 years in consulting. Proven track record advising senior executives and improving organisational performance at scale. Combines technical... Show more

Roman is a cybersecurity expert, engineer, and leader with 20 years of hands-on experience securing complex systems and products at scale. Currently Principal Architect at Red Hat, he leads open-source security strategy, upstream collaboration, and cross-industry initiatives focused on building trusted ecosystems. He has built and scaled programs across security architecture, threat modeling, secure development, vulnerability management, incident response, and security education - for both engineers and senior leadership. His work spans trusted AI, privacy, compliance, and secure software supply chains. Previously, Roman led Product Security & Privacy for Data Center and AI software at Intel. He is a Security Champion for several open-source projects and an active contributor to working groups under the OpenSSF, Eclipse Foundation, and other global initiatives. He is an official member of CEN/CLC and ETSI standardization groups, contributing to the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Roman is a cybersecurity expert, engineer, and leader with 20 years of hands-on experience securing complex systems and products at scale. Currently Principal Architect at Red Hat, he leads open-source security strategy, upstream collaboration, and c... Show more

Madalena Costa shapes the future of product at the intersection of human behavior and intelligent systems. She is the founder of Human × Intelligent, a podcast exploring what it means to be human in the age of AI through conversations with founders, engineers, researchers and AI skeptics. As a product experience strategist, speaker and workshop facilitator, Madalena helps teams build thoughtful and human-centric AI experiences. She opens early access for Human+ at the end of October 2026, an app designed to help you decide what to delegate to AI, what to keep strictly human and how to stay sharp in an automated world.

Madalena Costa shapes the future of product at the intersection of human behavior and intelligent systems. She is the founder of Human × Intelligent, a podcast exploring what it means to be human in the age of AI through conversations with founders, ... Show more

I’m a programmer and engineering leader focused on cloud architecture, platform engineering, software quality, and developer experience. I also enjoy game development with Godot and speaking about software, teams, and technology.

I’m a programmer and engineering leader focused on cloud architecture, platform engineering, software quality, and developer experience. I also enjoy game development with Godot and speaking about software, teams, and technology. Show more

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información y Máster en Big Data y Data Science. Mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Datos, MultiCloud, Ciberseguridad y automatización de procesos. Me desempeño como Software Development Consultant en Business IT, donde diseño e implemento soluciones personalizadas para optimizar operaciones y potenciar la toma de decisiones de mis clientes en toda Latinoamérica, incluyendo banca y empresas. He desarrollado una plataforma FinOps sobre Microsoft Fabric con arquitectura medallion que consolida la facturación cloud de cinco países, y llevo la IA a proyectos de impacto social como “Ojos para Todos”, una app multimodal de accesibilidad para personas con discapacidad visual. He compartido esta experiencia como conferencista en eventos de la comunidad Google Developer Groups, en comunidades de Microsoft Azure, así como en comunidades tech y otros espacios académicos y tecnológicos a nivel nacional.

Además de mi perfil técnico, he demostrado un fuerte liderazgo y un compromiso activo con el desarrollo social y comunitario. Co-fundé y lideré iniciativas de investigación como el Semillero Nexus Community y la Red de Investigación en Ingeniería Informática (RI3), y fui co-líder de la comunidad D’Soft.net (Microsoft) en la UNACH. Mi experiencia se extiende a roles de gestión en organizaciones de impacto como la Fundación SUMAE que cofundé y presidí, la Red Juvenil de Liderazgo Ecuador (RJLE), LIDERA Ecuador y AIESEC Ecuador, además de mi formación como líder global en el Aspire Leaders Program de Harvard Business School. He participado en proyectos de alto impacto como el desarrollo del primer metaverso del Ecuador para la ciudad de Riobamba, como capacitador voluntario para la ONU en manejo de software y digitalización de documentos, y en la organización de campamentos electorales y eventos de alto prestigio nacional.

Mis habilidades técnicas abarcan un amplio espectro: desarrollo Full-Stack (Python, Java, JavaScript, .NET), herramientas de Visualización de Datos y Business Intelligence (Power BI, RStudio), FinOps, DevOps y Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, GCP), redes y ciberseguridad con formación en hacking ético y diseño de soluciones inclusivas, respaldado por mi formación en educación inclusiva para personas con discapacidad visual (FOAL / Fundación ONCE América Latina). Respaldo mi práctica con certificaciones y formación en múltiples nubes y en campos como inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad, datos y liderazgo. Soy una persona autodidacta y proactiva, orientada a la resolución de problemas y al aprendizaje continuo, lo que me impulsa a generar un impacto positivo a través de la tecnología y el trabajo colaborativo. Me encanta viajar, explorar la fotografía y estar en constante aprendizaje, manejando muchos frentes con responsabilidad.

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información y Máster en Big Data y Data Science. Mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de D... Show more

“You’re not here to change people. You’re here to move them.”

Joel Silverstone helps leaders and teams have conversations that build trust, create buy-in, and move work forward, especially when the stakes are high or teams are working across silos.

For more than 25 years, Joel has trained and coached thousands of leaders across North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. He has worked with organizations including QuidelOrtho, Kearney, RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC, Abbott, and Hyundai.

As founder of TFR: This Feels Right, Joel combines practical communication and leadership tools with skills drawn from acting and improvisation: reading the room, choosing your intention, and connecting with what matters to others.

A former professional actor and improviser, Joel brings energy, humour, and “Hollywood Tips” to every session. His approach is simple: “Learn, Laugh, Do.” Participants practise real workplace conversations and leave sounding like themselves, their voice now better matched to their intention.

Joel also hosts the 'TFR: This Feels Right' podcast about leadership, communication and influence.

“You’re not here to change people. You’re here to move them.” Joel Silverstone helps leaders and teams have conversations that build trust, create buy-in, and move work forward, especially when the stakes are high or teams are working across silos... 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

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

Senior Data Scientist with over 7 years of experience - Google Developer Expert AI - Founder of YeToo Tech - Over 8 AI Products launch for banks - AI integration FinTechs specialist - Credit scoring loan AI Systems conception experience - Engineering Management - Africa Tech ecosystems experience - Techs African Communities Experience - Over 100 persons mentored in central and east Africa

Senior Data Scientist with over 7 years of experience - Google Developer Expert AI - Founder of YeToo Tech - Over 8 AI Products launch for banks - AI integration FinTechs specialist - Credit scoring loan AI Systems conception experience - Engineering... Show more

Marian Kamenistak speaks about leading people, AI and technology in engineering teams. He spent three years in the Bay Area as Principal Software Architect at Databricks, then scaled Mews engineering from 8 to 80 teams through Series C into a $2bn unicorn as VP of Engineering. In 2023 he founded the Engineering Leaders Community, 3,300+ engineering and product leaders across Central Europe, and has since run 3,600+ one-to-one mentoring sessions with 300+ leaders in 17+ countries. He advised Manta (acquired by IBM), lectures IT Leadership on the MBA programme at VSE Prague, sits on the advisory board of Trinity Bank and advises Eurowag on product and tech. Stages: Elevate San Francisco main stage (2,000+ in the room), Netflix x PlatoHQ (3,000+ online), StartupDisrupt at Prague Castle, Barclays Capital, mDevCamp, CzechInvest. Based in Prague, travels worldwide. Average talk feedback 4.7/5 over six years. Every talk closes with a QR code to an AI skill, template or guide the audience can use the next day, and he stays after the talk as a mentor on the spot, free of charge. English, Czech, Slovak. Talks and recordings: https://www.marian.coach/speaker/

Marian Kamenistak speaks about leading people, AI and technology in engineering teams. He spent three years in the Bay Area as Principal Software Architect at Databricks, then scaled Mews engineering from 8 to 80 teams through Series C into a $2bn un... Show more

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and an annual software development conference (Nebraska.Code).

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and an ... Show more

Jakob Rufus Klimkait is co-founder and Managing Partner of Fuchs Devils Wild — the consultancy that rolls up its sleeves instead of just sending slide decks. Since 2019 he has guided teams and leadership from SMEs to DAX-listed corporations through transformation processes. His conviction: real change only works when it's carried on every level. That's why he runs parallel 90-to-120-day programs for C-level and whole-organization change — across industries, with people at the center.

His focus is legacy organizations facing digital and AI transformation without losing their culture. In 2019, his project "Tomorrow" received the New Work Award from New Work SE.

Lecturer for digital communication at the University of Freiburg since 2020. Trainer for project management and AI application at TU Dresden since 2021 — working with administration, research staff, and faculty.

Speaking engagements include Big & Growing Festival, HR Campus Mitteldeutschland, Brains on Silicon Dresden, and Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg.

Jakob Rufus Klimkait is co-founder and Managing Partner of Fuchs Devils Wild — the consultancy that rolls up its sleeves instead of just sending slide decks. Since 2019 he has guided teams and leadership from SMEs to DAX-listed corporations through t... Show more

Dana Pylayeva is a Certified Enterprise Coach, who excels at navigating complexity, creating learning communities, infusing playfulness, and unleashing innovation in teams and organizations she coaches.

She brings a unique blend of exceptional facilitation skills, her diverse technical background (as a former Java Developer, a DBA Manager, an Application Architect), her 20 + years of Agile/ DevOps coaching experience (with clients in US, UK, Canada, India, Japan, and Ireland) as well as a strong professional coaching mindset (rooted in Co-Active and ORSC).

Dana’s coaching range includes individuals, teams, leadership as well as a Business Agility transformation coaching across a diverse span of industries: legal publishing, automotive, digital marketing, retail, FinTech, music streaming, non-profits etc.

Business games designer, author of “DevOps with Lego and Chocolate” and “Fear in the Workplace” games, Dana is an international speaker (80 conferences in 18 countries), organiser of several local meetups in NYC as well as the conference chair at Agile2024 conference.

Dana Pylayeva is a Certified Enterprise Coach, who excels at navigating complexity, creating learning communities, infusing playfulness, and unleashing innovation in teams and organizations she coaches. She brings a unique blend of exceptional fa... Show more

Kiah is a developer who advocates and evangelizes about all things cloud at LocalStack.

She is a public speaker who regularly presents at conferences and trade shows and is a self-proclaimed opinionated knowledge seeker. Kiah also moonlights as a co-founder of canna tech startup C-Trax.

Kiah has 13 years of experience covering both engineering and business roles and prides herself on bringing a unique perspective to building products from idea to deployment and navigating product-market fit.

In her spare time, Kiah enjoys blogging about community, tech, and startups at blkgrlcto.com

Kiah is a developer who advocates and evangelizes about all things cloud at LocalStack. She is a public speaker who regularly presents at conferences and trade shows and is a self-proclaimed opinionated knowledge seeker. Kiah also moonlights as a ... Show more

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. The result - your audience is energized and equipped to surpass their goals.

Glenn knows what it takes to capture attention in the business world. He enjoyed a log career with IBM – in sales, management, training and event speaking. He produced IT conferences and was a featured speaker for thousands of people.

As a graduate of Player’s Workshop of Second City and with his experience performing improvisational theater, Glenn excites your audience with teaching experience and improv techniques that energize communications and create a collaborative team environment.

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. ... Show more

I am an Enterprise Solution Architect and technology leader specializing in AI-driven cloud architectures, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Azure serverless platforms, and enterprise data modernization. I work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and low-code engineering, helping organizations design scalable, autonomous cloud operations grounded in strong data foundations.

With more than 15 years of experience working with organizations across many industries, including Fortune 500 companies, I have led large-scale digital transformation programs that modernize legacy platforms into event-driven, serverless, AI-ready ecosystems. My work focuses on building intelligent operational architectures that combine Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Dataverse with AI agents to enable self-healing workflows, predictive insights, and real-time decision automation. I delivered end-to-end solutions where Dynamics 365 drives core business process automation, Power Platform enables rapid low-code development and citizen-led innovation, and Microsoft Fabric unifies data engineering, analytics, and AI workloads into a single governed platform.

I am a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), Fellow of IETE (FIETE), Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE), and Distinguished Fellow of the Soft Computing Research Society. I serve as a technical program committee member, reviewer, and keynote speaker at international conferences, contributing research and thought leadership in AI governance, data architecture, and low-code engineering at scale. I am also a Lead Enterprise Data Architect at Cytel, where I apply this expertise to drive measurable business outcomes across complex enterprise environments.

Beyond enterprise architecture, Milan actively mentors engineers and citizen developers, having guided many professionals in building governed, production-grade automation solutions. My work bridges academic research and industry execution, translating complex AI and cloud engineering concepts into practical, repeatable enterprise patterns.

I am an Enterprise Solution Architect and technology leader specializing in AI-driven cloud architectures, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Azure serverless platforms, and enterprise data modernization. I work at the intersection of artificial intel... Show more

Sharon Steed is a keynote speaker, author and person who stutters. Drawing on her own experience as a stutterer, Sharon brings a uniquely personal lens to the practice of empathetic leadership. She shows that vulnerability isn't a weakness to overcome but a skill that builds trust, loyalty, and stronger teams.

Sharon has spoken on stages in 20 countries spanning five continents. She’s helped organizations like Google, Microsoft, Booking.com, Northwestern Mutual and dozens of others improve performance, retain top talent and be better communicators by teaching them how to be actively empathetic.

She is the author of "Leading with Empathy For Dummies" as well as several courses on LinkedIn Learning. Her most popular course, "Communicating with Empathy" has been translated into a dozen languages and has surpassed one million views. She has given a TEDx talk on empowering insecurities, and she’s the author of the O’Reilly Media, Inc. eBook "Empathy at Work."

Sharon Steed is a keynote speaker, author and person who stutters. Drawing on her own experience as a stutterer, Sharon brings a uniquely personal lens to the practice of empathetic leadership. She shows that vulnerability isn't a weakness to overcom... Show more

Mya Tyler is a speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor who helps leaders and organizations align work, vision, and values so they can achieve more, struggle less, and build impact that multiplies. With more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale transformation, she brings executive depth, practical insight, and a human-centered approach to leadership, growth, and change.

As the founder of Tapestry AG and Hustle to Wholeness™, Mya works with high-performing leaders and organizations who are delivering results but feel the strain of doing it unsustainably.

Known for her calm, direct, and deeply relatable style, Mya creates space for honest reflection while offering practical tools people can apply right away. She believes success and well-being do not have to compete, and that the strongest leadership is rooted in alignment, clarity, and integrity.

Mya Tyler is a speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor who helps leaders and organizations align work, vision, and values so they can achieve more, struggle less, and build impact that multiplies. With more than 25 years of experience leading... Show more