Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences to get the right people in the same room to work together and create innovative solutions.

As Product Owner of the EKS and AKS platforms at NN Group, a leading Dutch financial enterprise, Laurens leads a team focused on platform engineering. The team's goal is to deliver more than just a container runtime, as they are building a standardized platform for building platforms. Their mission is to deliver a universal and extensible cloud-native API in order to improve the developer experience on the platform.

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences t... Show more

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has worked with diverse teams across industries, from data warehouses to legal software, guiding them to adopt Agile practices and achieve sustainable success.

As the Gorilla Coach, Joel is known for his ability to tackle the uncomfortable problems that no one wants to address - the "800-pound gorilla in the room" that can derail business strategies. By focusing on transparency, adaptation, and continuous improvement, he helps organizations structure themselves for success and develop the capability to deliver value repeatedly.

Joel is a thought leader in the Agile community, sharing his expertise through insightful articles on topics like Scaling Scrum and cultivating product agility. He is also a co-inventor of the Profit Streams method, helping companies align value streams with profitability for sustainable growth.

Driven by a vision of creating a better world for everyone, Joel approaches his work with passion and dedication. He believes in creating positive change one student, one client, one person at a time. When not coaching or training, Joel can be found working on projects around his Pacific Northwest home, where he lives on several acres with his family.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has ... Show more

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice.

During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module ever released. My ABAP code written in Walldorf is probably still used by many companies. I hired, trained and managed tens of great technical consultants. Then I spent 6 years in the IoT and Edge AI business, building technical team while taking care of business development and delivering custom hardware solutions to clients on 4 continents, using (again) many technologies and programming languages.

Today I am still not an expert in a narrow domain, but thanks to that I am proud to join my mother company as someone with commercial experience and expertise in SAP, IoT, AI and Software Development, to take care of the entire technology stack and serve over 130 professionals as a Chief Technology Officer.

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice. During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module eve... Show more

Dora is a lead product designer with over 17 years of professional experience in design, product delivery and management. In all roles, her goal is to ensure that the processes run smoothly and that her colleagues receive all possible support.

Dora is a lead product designer with over 17 years of professional experience in design, product delivery and management. In all roles, her goal is to ensure that the processes run smoothly and that her colleagues receive all possible support. Show more

Eugenio Peraza is a graduate in Business Management who soon became passionate about technology and data. He specialized in Power BI and Power Platform and works as Power Platform Consultant at HSI. His main objective is to use the capabilities of technology to provide valuable information for business decision making.

Eugenio Peraza is a graduate in Business Management who soon became passionate about technology and data. He specialized in Power BI and Power Platform and works as Power Platform Consultant at HSI. His main objective is to use the capabilities of t... Show more

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm.

More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the process to ensure human and computer compatibility. It covers the planning of the company’s marketing, sales and service activities in the scope of the basic processes and making the computer-based software/hardware infrastructures suitable for the purpose. After meeting Microsoft Dynamics CRM 1.2 version years ago, he has been working as a CRM software consultant in various positions within Microsoft Dynamics CRM projects for years.

He lives in London with the title of CEO at Mawens Business Solution, founded in 2015. He continues to develop CRM / xRM projects by consulting on Marketing and Strategic Management issues.

To date, he has developed more than 200 software projects for more than 150 companies at home and abroad and has received the Dynamics CRM MVP award and title many times since 2009 for his work in this field.

He speaks events/conferences at many universities, institutions. He is among the founders of the 365 Community, which organizes events about Dynamics 365 worldwide. (https://events.powercommunity.com/)

His articles are published in many sites as editor and writer.

Some Links:

Microsoft MVP Profile: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5001870

Interview: https://msdynamicsworld.com/story/dynamics-crm/dynamics-profile-entrepreneurial-spirit-and-community-achievements-crm-mvp-baris-?modal_forms_redirect=1

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bariskanlica/

The company website is https://mawens.com and Mawens Business Solutions is one of the important Omni-Channel Platform leaders and Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the world.

Flexxii (https://flexxii.com) is a platform that allows you to reach your customers quickly via Whatsapp, SMS, Email, Chatbot, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WebForm and so on. In short, Flexxii is a revolutionary new solution for marketing and customer service.

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm. More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the proces... Show more

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach in Eviny, one of Norway’s largest green energy and technology company.
With extensive experience in Agile coaching, she has guided many teams through transformations, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration. As a LEAN facilitator, Pirita has enhanced efficiency and reduced waste. Her background as a project
manager and team lead spans multiple industries, where she has led teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.
Pirita’s fascination with processes and teamwork drives her to explore how people work together and what motivates us. She is passionate about creating environments where teams can thrive and individuals can reach their full potential.

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach in Eviny, one of Norway’s largest green energy and technology company. With extensive experience in Agile coaching, she has guided many teams through transformations, fostering continuous... Show more

Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions. She leverages her extensive experience in machine learning and a Master's degree from the University of Waterloo, where her research bridged driving and machine learning, to offer valuable insights. Apurva's keen interest in the startup world fuels her passion for helping emerging companies incorporate AI effectively. In her free time, she is learning Spanish and she also enjoys exploring hidden gem eateries, always eager to hear about new favourite spots!

Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions. She leverages her extensive experience in machine learning and a Master's degree from the University of Waterloo, where her res... Show more

Chris is a Rails Luminary, entrepreneur and content creator. He makes weekly Ruby on Rails screencasts at GoRails.com, a Ruby on Rails SaaS template called Jumpstart Pro and a hosting service called Hatchbox.io.

Chris is a Rails Luminary, entrepreneur and content creator. He makes weekly Ruby on Rails screencasts at GoRails.com, a Ruby on Rails SaaS template called Jumpstart Pro and a hosting service called Hatchbox.io. Show more

Accounting firm owner, content creator, educator, and advocate for integrating technology into accounting. With fifteen years of experience in the accounting industry, she’s spent the last 8 years helping nonprofits fulfill their missions through financial literacy. She’s fond of sharing her knowledge through webinars and speaking engagements, where she strives to empower others in the field. Questian is a QuickBooks Certified Advanced ProAdvisor, an Enrolled Agent, and a 2024 Top Up-and-Coming ProAdvisor.

Accounting firm owner, content creator, educator, and advocate for integrating technology into accounting. With fifteen years of experience in the accounting industry, she’s spent the last 8 years helping nonprofits fulfill their missions through fin... Show more

As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy Ryan, MHROD, leads an interdisciplinary team designing and delivering corporate solutions for leadership development. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leadership and executive coaching, Wendy has partnered with hundreds of individuals and organizations throughout the U.S. helping front-line through C-suite leaders and board members achieve success as individuals and in teams. She is the author of the award-winning bestseller, "Learn Lead Lift: How To Think, Act and Inspire Your Way To Greatness," and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo News!, Business Digest, Authority Magazine, CEO Magazine and Thrive Global. In addition to her work with Kadabra, Wendy advises and invests in companies innovating to bring future-fit solutions to market. Her impact facilitating innovation and access to capital is featured in the award-winning documentary film, “Show Her The Money" which U.S. News and World Report recently named one of the top finance films of the past decade.

As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy Ryan, MHROD, leads an interdisciplinary team designing and delivering corporate solutions for leadership development. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leade... Show more

Heather is lucky enough to organize developer communities as a full-time job. She’s worked for a variety of tech companies in Developer Advocate and Community Manager positions and currently supports open source communities through her Community Manger role with Bitovi, a leading open source & software building consultancy.

As a Chicago native, she currently hosts and manages the Chicago JavaScript meetups, the city’s longest-running JavaScript developer group. When she’s not building community in the tech space, you can find her running marathons, baking, and taking her dog, Olive, on long walks.

Heather is lucky enough to organize developer communities as a full-time job. She’s worked for a variety of tech companies in Developer Advocate and Community Manager positions and currently supports open source communities through her Community Mang... Show more

Troy Zakari Walker is a visionary leader whose work bridges corporate strategy with social impact. As President of Zakari Walker Group (ZWG) and CEO of Impact Nation Community Services, Troy heads a consulting firm and nonprofit organization that empowers underserved communities, strengthens organizational strategy, and drives economic and social transformation.

With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, reentry programming, and fatherhood advocacy, Troy is recognized for his trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that enable individuals and families to achieve lasting stability. At ZWG, he consults on program development, strategic planning, and grant writing, helping organizations secure essential funding and enhance operational efficiency. His entrepreneurial spirit has expanded ZWG's reach into real estate, film production, and exclusive events, fostering professional and community networking.

In the public sphere, Troy’s leadership extends to his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, where he advocated for social equity, economic opportunity, and systemic change. As a sought-after speaker, he shares insights on corporate strategy, innovation, and social responsibility, inspiring leaders to align their business goals with impactful community outcomes. Through his work, Troy Zakari Walker is committed to blending corporate success with social consciousness, positioning him as a transformative figure in business and social innovation.

Troy Zakari Walker is a visionary leader whose work bridges corporate strategy with social impact. As President of Zakari Walker Group (ZWG) and CEO of Impact Nation Community Services, Troy heads a consulting firm and nonprofit organization that emp... Show more

For more than ten years, I have worn different hats as project manager, scrum master, process engineer, business analyst, and validation manager.

I lead teams to develop and implement websites, platforms and applications for international clients in America, Europe and Asia.

I am value delivery driven, by understanding clients' needs, aligning their organization´s strategic goals and finding where Sitecore can provide advantage over their competitors.

For more than ten years, I have worn different hats as project manager, scrum master, process engineer, business analyst, and validation manager. I lead teams to develop and implement websites, platforms and applications for international clients ... Show more

My professional experience has been closely tied to Microsoft Business Solutions for more than 15 years, with a particular focus on the ERP world. Despite my current responsibilities, I continue to work (when time allows) as a Solution Architect in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, a product I am deeply passionate about.

Since 2012, I have been recognized as a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) in this category. Over the past decade, I have been dedicated to entrepreneurship, defining strategies for sales, marketing, finance, and sustainable growth. At Axazure, we are currently focused on achieving our ambitious goal of €18 million in revenue by 2025, continuing our international expansion as part of the Avvale Group.

In 2012, I founded El Rincón Dynamics, a Spanish-speaking community for IT professionals specializing in sharing knowledge and experiences about the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. Today, this community has grown to over 7,500 members worldwide and is integrated with a training platform featuring an engaging gamification strategy through our virtual currency, “RinCoin.”

Axazure continues to lead its growth plan by offering the full Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform suite, with advanced expertise in CRM, Field Services, Marketing, Human Resources, Commerce, and Dataverse. Our elite team includes 4 MVPs, reinforcing our position as one of the top Microsoft partners in the Business Applications channel.

My professional experience has been closely tied to Microsoft Business Solutions for more than 15 years, with a particular focus on the ERP world. Despite my current responsibilities, I continue to work (when time allows) as a Solution Architect in M... Show more

Marcus coacht und begleitet mit Schwerpunkt Christsein im Beruf, berät Unternehmen im Bereich strategischer Ausrichtung und Führung und begleitet Gemeinden in Veränderungsprozessen.
Er hat besonders ein Herz für Menschen, die Verantwortung in Gemeinden oder Firmen tragen und ihr Christsein im Berufsalltag bewusst leben wollen.
Marcus ist Gründungsmitglied und Vorstandsvorsitzender von GOTTDIGITAL e.V. und sitzt im Kuratorium der Stiftung "Gemeinde im Aufbruch" und "Stufen zum Erfolg"

Marcus coacht und begleitet mit Schwerpunkt Christsein im Beruf, berät Unternehmen im Bereich strategischer Ausrichtung und Führung und begleitet Gemeinden in Veränderungsprozessen. Er hat besonders ein Herz für Menschen, die Verantwortung in Gemein... Show more

I'm a Design Leader with over 25 years of experience. As a strong advocate of inclusive design, I add this dimension to all the work I do. I have worked within a broad range of industries, including automotive, financial services and retail. Prior to joining Intellias, I spent time at Accenture, and in 2013, I became one of the first Fjordians in São Paulo, helping Fjord to grow an entirely new team from the ground up. I also spent 1 year building the Service & Experience Design capability within KPMG’s flagship Customer Practice, BCG X and Cognizant DX. Now as part of the Intellias Team, I Lead the Design and Consultancy office globally.

I'm a Design Leader with over 25 years of experience. As a strong advocate of inclusive design, I add this dimension to all the work I do. I have worked within a broad range of industries, including automotive, financial services and retail. Prior to... Show more

Holger is co-founder and CEO of the dicobis Group. He came into contact with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for manufacturing and supply chain in the 2000s and decided to stay in the Microsoft community. After a great time at Yaveon, he decided to go his own way in the Microsoft Dynamics business. He is fascinated by the Microsoft Dynamics Business Central integration for logistics solutions, self-driving machines, and production machines along the retail supply chain.

Holger has founded 8 companies and sold 5 in his career. Through his extensive experience, he brings enormous added value to other companies. In addition to Microsoft topics, his areas of expertise include developing and implementing successful business strategies, optimizing business processes, and identifying growth opportunities.
With his practical experience, Holger can help companies increase efficiency, implement innovative solutions, and achieve sustainable growth. He also offers unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship, which is particularly beneficial for start-ups and growing companies.

Holger lives with his family in the Ruhr area. In his free time, you can find Holger on his board or on his bike. He is a passionate kitesurfer, mountain biker and snowboarder.

Holger is co-founder and CEO of the dicobis Group. He came into contact with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for manufacturing and supply chain in the 2000s and decided to stay in the Microsoft community. After a great time at Yaveon, he decided to go his own... Show more

Oana likes to call herself an Agile Business DJ, who mixes whatever practices of collective intelligence, from Agile to TheoryU help people, teams and organisations to become proud of their outcomes and delight their customers.
After 15 years of experience in Software Development and System Management has driven Oana to embrace Agile and Lean mind set, principles and practices, that she believes are the most effective approaches for 21st century lead organizations willing to focus on quality products with high impact on the market.
Oana acts as an Agile Transformation facilitator at Reacteev, by using Creative Solution Definition. She trains and coach Agile teams (from core Business to Software Development and Support Services), so they are able to adopt the set of practices, from Scrum to Kanban and Lean improvement techniques, that are most adapted to their context and goal. A key focus is building cross-organizations Product Ownership awareness to align their mission alignment toward User Value creation.

Oana likes to call herself an Agile Business DJ, who mixes whatever practices of collective intelligence, from Agile to TheoryU help people, teams and organisations to become proud of their outcomes and delight their customers. After 15 years of ex... Show more

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Manager in Poland. Marcin is also responsible for organizing Umbraco PL Festival as well as the Poland Umbraco Meetup group + together with his colleague Callum Whyte, he is hosting umbraCoffee LIVE on YouTube, where they're chatting about what happened in the community / Umbraco in each following week.

Besides Umbraco, Marcin is also a co-owner and CTO/CKO in a programming school for children - WOW School - where he is also teaching young minds how to code (Umbraco included! ;)).

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Mana... Show more

As a Product Owner at Mars, I champion the integration of analytical and future-ready data systems, leveraging my Master's in Business Information Systems from Royal Holloway London. Our team has successfully implemented a centralized cloud platform, propelling R&D innovation through predictive analysis.

My expertise in Business & Technical Management ensures that our projects are executed with precision and adaptability. We're committed to building trust and harnessing my presentation skills to communicate complex data solutions effectively, fostering growth and operational excellence.

As a Product Owner at Mars, I champion the integration of analytical and future-ready data systems, leveraging my Master's in Business Information Systems from Royal Holloway London. Our team has successfully implemented a centralized cloud platform,... Show more

Je suis convaincu qu’une communication solide et ouverte permet de faire grandir les personnes en tant qu’individus mais aussi au sein d'un collectif. Pour moi, un changement profond de nos comportements est possible si et seulement si nous sommes prêts à changer de manière plus profonde.
C’est dans cet esprit que j’accompagne mes collaborateurs et mes clients vers leurs objectifs.

Je suis convaincu qu’une communication solide et ouverte permet de faire grandir les personnes en tant qu’individus mais aussi au sein d'un collectif. Pour moi, un changement profond de nos comportements est possible si et seulement si nous sommes pr... Show more

Art is a National Coach with Insight and a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, bringing a wealth of consulting experience across diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in navigating both agile and traditional environments, focusing on delivering value rather than adhering to rigid frameworks. Passionate about unlocking individual potential, building high-performing teams, and fostering organizational agility, Art collaborates with organizations to drive transformative change and enhance value delivery.

LinkedIn Link: www.linkedin.com/in/lashchonau

Art is a National Coach with Insight and a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, bringing a wealth of consulting experience across diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in navigating both agile and traditional environments... Show more

Jose Casal is a executive coach, mentor & trainer with extensive experience in Business Agility. He is dedicated to helping organisations embrace modern management concepts including Flow Thinking, Flight Levels, Kanban & Scrum. Strongly motivated towards continuous learning, he is able to help organisations achieve better Agility and create thriving & engaged organisations.

Jose is an international speaker and organises the Lean Agile London (LALDN) and Agile Tampere conferences.

He is a Flight Levels Guide (FLG), Professional Kanban Trainer (PKT), Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Enterprise Kanban Coach (EKC) & Certified Trainer for Training from the BACK of the Room! (TBR-CT). He is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Jose Casal is a executive coach, mentor & trainer with extensive experience in Business Agility. He is dedicated to helping organisations embrace modern management concepts including Flow Thinking, Flight Levels, Kanban & Scrum. Strongly motivated to... Show more

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes.

His passion for data analytics extends beyond his professional responsibilities. As a Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, a Co-Leader of the San Antonio Power BI User Group (PUG), and a speaker at Spark 2024, hosted by the Alamo Regional Data Alliance, Chris is actively involved in the data community, sharing his knowledge and experience.

When not immersed in data, Chris loves to travel with his wife, having explored 22 countries and covered over 61,000 miles together. Back home, they enjoy the company of their family of furbabies, including five cats, two dogs, a turtle, and too many fish to count.

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes. His passion for data analytics extends beyond... Show more

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, he has guided large corporations through significant technology transformations.

As Technical Program Manager, Santhosh leads a team of highly skilled Cloud technology, DS & ML professionals, providing next-gen solutions to leading corporates. Santhosh holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Certified in multiple Cloud technologies and Product Management areas, and recognized for his deep understanding & contributions in Technology Leadership, AI, Cloud Technologies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Product Management areas.

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics... Show more

Tomislav is involved in raising innovation culture in the organizations, scouting new technology trends, creating innovation programs and a new kind of innovation campaigns. He has more than a decade of experience in Innovation and Technology Management. During years, he was the author of several innovation reward programs which raised innovation culture and a special series of inno-challenges tailored for software developers.

Through many trainings for corporates, but also entrepreneurs and students he tries to encourage different ways of thinking using future scenarios and build a capacity to innovate.

He is author of the book "Developing Innovation - Innovation Management in IT Companies" where he writes about the examples of the innovation process in various IT companies. A book on innovation management and creativity on Croatian “Free your Creativity” is a manual for starters in this topic. He is also the author of “Creative Cards” – a tool for raising creativity capabilities, idea generation, idea reshaping and self-evaluation.

He strongly believes in bottom-up innovations, creativity of everyone in the system, intrapreneurship and simple and fast innovation campaigns. He is a history lover, and many of his works connect history and future.

Find more on 7innovation.net

Tomislav is involved in raising innovation culture in the organizations, scouting new technology trends, creating innovation programs and a new kind of innovation campaigns. He has more than a decade of experience in Innovation and Technology Managem... Show more

I am an experienced Innovation Designer and Personal Freedom Facilitator with a deep love for self-development and inner freedom. Drawing on a background in design thinking and a keen understanding of neurodiversity, I specialize in creating inclusive, socially sustainable, and human-centered solutions. I believe that by fostering environments where all individuals can tap into their unique strengths, we pave the way for transformative growth—both personally and collectively.

I have led workshops, trainings and sessions focused on leveraging creativity and technology to drive innovative thinking, collaborating with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges. Committed to building bridges between different perspectives, I thrive on turning bold ideas into actionable strategies that yield meaningful, sustainable impact in the short and long term. My aim is always to bring people together in ways that spark self-discovery, creative expression, and personal liberation, ultimately empowering every individual to step fully into their potential.

I am an experienced Innovation Designer and Personal Freedom Facilitator with a deep love for self-development and inner freedom. Drawing on a background in design thinking and a keen understanding of neurodiversity, I specialize in creating inclusiv... Show more

Thea Soehren is a celebrated leader, problem solver, speaker and Business Analyst with over 20 years of experience, and 15 in the Information Technology arena.

Thea has worked in the Information Technology field for much of that time. Her experience spans a variety of industries including nuclear, medical diagnostics, insurance, US Tax, software development, marketing, professional services and management consulting. Previously, she worked as an enterprise change consultant for KPMG.

Currently, Thea works for Cincinnati Insurance Company and is a member of the Business Analysis Center of Excellence (BACoE) for IT Business Analysts.

She has extensive experience working in both Waterfall and Agile projects, simultaneously serving a variety of roles, such as Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach, Program Manager, Project Manager, Problem Solver and Head Cheerleader.

A lifelong learner, Thea has been coaching and teaching for 15 years. Since 2013, she has been involved in leading IIBA® Chapters in Kansas City, Topeka, and Tampa Bay, Florida. She is currently the President of the Tampa Bay, Florida USA Chapter and frequently speaks and leads multi-week study groups for other IIBA Chapters and various organizations worldwide. Thea is very active on LinkedIn and strives to assist every person she can.

Thea was one of the authors of the A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) as well as the book Business Analysis: Bridging the Gap Across Industries with the second in that series coming out in 2025.

Thea founded and leads the BA Force Multiplier Movement, a worldwide effort to engage individuals to realize their potential and provide encouragement.

She leads the Tampa Bay, Florida IIBA Chapter, provides business consulting, personal coaching, speaks internationally and finds places to be a positive impact. When not working or teaching Business Analysis, Thea enjoys spending time with her husband, Lance, making their home a peaceful retreat, and finding new things to learn.

Thea Soehren is a celebrated leader, problem solver, speaker and Business Analyst with over 20 years of experience, and 15 in the Information Technology arena. Thea has worked in the Information Technology field for much of that time. Her experien... Show more

Dr. Christine Izuakor is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up, a platform connecting businesses to certified cybersecurity experts on-demand. Prior to that, she spent a decade leading Fortune 100 cyber functions. Christine earned a Ph.D. in Security Engineering, becoming the youngest student and first African American woman to do so. A proud Houston native, she earned a Masters degree in Information Security from the University of Houston. Dr. Izuakors’ research has been presented on international stages from South Korea to Italy. Her rapid growth in the tech industry landed her features in Crains, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.

Dr. Christine Izuakor is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up, a platform connecting businesses to certified cybersecurity experts on-demand. Prior to that, she spent a decade leading Fortune 100 cyber functions. Christine earned a Ph.D. in Security E... Show more