I am an Associate at McKinsey, focusing on digital and technology. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in Project & Programme Management and Data Analytics. My academic background includes a BSc in Psychology from the University of Birmingham.

I am an Associate at McKinsey, focusing on digital and technology. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in ... Show more

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty.

Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. With a background as a former Fortune 100 Vice President of Automation Transformation and Certified Public Accountant, she brings rare executive credibility to the human side of leadership.

Through neuroscience-backed, multisensory experiences — integrating music, movement, mindfulness, and storytelling — Shawntà teaches leaders the bio hacks of presence, regulation, and influence. Her work reveals what’s felt but rarely named in modern organizations: how overstimulation, unregulated pressure, and emotional misalignment quietly erode performance, trust, and decision-making.

She is the founder of The Clarity Lab™ and creator of the Catch → Convert → Create™ system of nervous system regulation.

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty. Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. ... Show more

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she joined ICS Village board and can be found at many conferences and events throughout the year speaking and volunteering. She settled into technical recruiting after running helpdesks over twenty years ago - and is currently serving as Founder and Principal Consultant at Dynamic Talent Solutions. Kirsten is always open to helping those who reach out - especially transitioning service members and veterans!
Over 50 speaking engagements to include DEFCON, ShmooCon and many BSides nationwide.
Kirsten is a published author and serial volunteer at countless endeavors.
Most of you know you can find her at various cons throughout the year.

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she joined ICS Village board and can be found at many conferences an... Show more

Passionate about social collaboration solutions, Louis has been leading the Campana & Schott France M365 team since 2017, a long-time Microsoft Gold partner with a focus on collaboration competence. Louis has a unique combination of technical and functional expertise. Over the past ten years, he has designed and implemented social collaboration solutions (intranets, business applications) for customers. Today, he still leads digital transformation projects for clients and manages a team of technical experts.

Passionate about social collaboration solutions, Louis has been leading the Campana & Schott France M365 team since 2017, a long-time Microsoft Gold partner with a focus on collaboration competence. Louis has a unique combination of technical and fun... Show more

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile transformations, managed large teams, and recovered complex projects across various industries for over 16 years.
Miroslav's approach is characterized by his commitment to delivering value, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex project landscapes with ease. His expertise spans Traditional project management, Agile methodologies, Dynamics 365, and more, making him a versatile and highly skilled professional.
In every project he undertakes, Miroslav brings a blend of strategic planning, meticulous organization, and a genuine passion for delivering value. His story is one of dedication, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence in project management.

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslavpanevski/

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile t... Show more

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure.

His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficiency of the cloud for companies worldwide, ranging from startups to enterprises. Radoslav is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft Azure, recognized for his ongoing contributions to the community. With an unwavering passion for staying at the forefront of technology, he embraces the cutting-edge and constantly seeks innovative approaches.

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure. His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficie... Show more

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for many years proud product owner for DYCE, Singhammer's cloud application portfolio. Deeply connected to Business Central - a heartfelt affair.

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for ... Show more

Reza Rad is a Microsoft Regional Director, an Author, Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant. He has a BSc in Computer engineering; he has more than 20 years of experience in data analysis, BI, databases, programming, and development mostly on Microsoft technologies. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for 14 continuous years (from 2011 till now) for his dedication to Microsoft BI. Reza is an active blogger and co-founder of RADACAD. Reza is also co-founder and co-organizer of the Difinity conference in New Zealand, the Power BI & Fabric Summit (the biggest Power BI & Fabric conference), and Data Insight Summit (Chicago, USA)

CEO at RADACAD
Director at Power BI & Fabric Summit
Director at Difinity conference (Since 2017)
Microsoft Regional Director (Since 2018)
Microsoft Data Platform MVP (Since 2011)
Leader of Data, Insights, and Power BI user group in Auckland, New Zealand (Since 2013)
Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect – Power Platform
Power BI All-Star award winner
Dynamic Communities Emerald award winner
Best-selling author of more than 13 books on BI, analytics, and Power BI
Speaker at many conferences such as Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, PASS, etc.
Blogger, and content creator
Consultant, and trainer
Microsoft Certified trainer
Microsoft Certified professional
His articles on different aspects of technologies, especially on BI, can be found on his blog: https://radacad.com/blog.

He wrote some books on Microsoft BI and also is writing some others, He was also an active member on online technical forums such as MSDN and Experts-Exchange, and was a moderator of MSDN SQL Server forums, and is an MCP, MCSE, and MCITP of BI. He is the leader of the New Zealand Business Intelligence users group. He is also the author of very popular book Power BI from Rookie to Rock Star, which is free with more than 1700 pages of content and the Power BI Pro Architecture published by Apress.

He is an International Speaker in Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, Data Insight Summit, PASS Summit, SQL Saturday and user groups. And He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Reza Rad is a Microsoft Regional Director, an Author, Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant. He has a BSc in Computer engineering; he has more than 20 years of experience in data analysis, BI, databases, programming, and development mostly on Microsoft te... Show more

Directions for Partners Board Member since 2011
Chairman Diections for Partners 2015 to 2021
Managing Director Tecman Deutschland GmbH
Shareholder of various VAR's and ISV's
Expert for business development in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ecosystem and ISV space
Member of the German Dynamics IMACP Chapter
Proven Business Coach and podcast creator
Christian lives in Hamburg/Germany, in his free time you can find him often on the golf course, sailing (sometimes) or rowing on his inhouse rowing erg or creating the latest edition of his newest podcast about emotions together with his friends. He is also an AI / Copilot enthusiast and like to play poker.

Directions for Partners Board Member since 2011 Chairman Diections for Partners 2015 to 2021 Managing Director Tecman Deutschland GmbH Shareholder of various VAR's and ISV's Expert for business development in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business C... Show more

I’ve spent 15+ years building data and AI systems—and what keeps me motivated is simple: turning ambitious ideas into dependable, production-ready capabilities that teams can trust.

Today, I’m a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 at 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗡𝗼𝘄, leading AI platform innovations across Machine Learning, Generative AI, and data engineering. I enjoy the end-to-end work: aligning to business outcomes, designing the architecture, and partnering with teams to ship high-quality solutions. I’ve worked across Fortune 500 enterprises and global startups, and I’ve learned one pattern repeatedly—AI doesn’t scale because of a great model; it scales because the system around it is designed and operated well.

That belief is what led me to write my published book, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮—a practical playbook on building strong data foundations, responsible AI governance, and leadership habits that make AI durable, not fragile.

I was recognized among 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝟰𝟬 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱), and I’ve helped deliver scalable AI frameworks across BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, and Manufacturing. Mentorship is also important to me—I support communities such as WEHUB and women-in-tech networks, and I write and speak about ethical AI and inclusive team building.

I’m a 𝗗𝗘𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 because inclusion isn’t a statement—it’s a daily leadership practice. I care about building teams where people feel safe to contribute, grow, and lead.

If you’d like to exchange ideas on scaling AI responsibly, building data platforms, or making GenAI work in real enterprise environments—reach out. I’m always happy to connect.

I’ve spent 15+ years building data and AI systems—and what keeps me motivated is simple: turning ambitious ideas into dependable, production-ready capabilities that teams can trust. Today, I’m a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 at 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗡𝗼𝘄,... Show more

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra transforms complex digital threats into empowering knowledge. Her Cyber Curiosity framework invites a more mindful, resilient relationship with technology, anchored in curiosity, caution, and care.

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra trans... Show more

Jan Klein, Researcher | Architect of Understandable Ai | UAI | Quantum Physics | Computer science | Artifical intelligence | Software, Web & App Development | On the Energy of Moving Bodies in the Presence of Fields - Unified Synthesis of Mass, Motion and Field Energy | CEO at devucoz.org, bix.pages.dev & WAI

Jan Klein, Researcher | Architect of Understandable Ai | UAI | Quantum Physics | Computer science | Artifical intelligence | Software, Web & App Development | On the Energy of Moving Bodies in the Presence of Fields - Unified Synthesis of Mass, Motio... Show more

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027.

He has built companies in 6 countries, and trained 40,000+ leaders.

He’s also a former professional racquetball player turned mathematician, a United Nations professional who speaks four languages.

A researcher who has published on innovation, alignment, and social-media addiction. He’s co-created books with 50+ experts worldwide, including the international bestsellers CYCLES and The Generative Organization.

Bryan has lived on a beach with startups, painted huts in Africa, and sat in boardrooms on five continents. Wherever he goes, it’s people first: show up, do the work, keep your word.

Core belief: innovation isn’t about tools or technology. It’s about helping people believe they can make things better.

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027. He has built companies in 6 countries, a... 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

Whitney Lovelace is a technology consultant specializing in strategy, product delivery, and enterprise transformation. With over a decade of experience in technology and strategy, she helps organizations navigate complex projects and large-scale transformations by combining technical rigor, strategic insight, and memorable, impactful communication techniques.

Whitney is passionate about making data meaningful through storytelling, using facilitation and engagement strategies that lead to better business outcomes and create compelling employee experiences. She has a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Simpson College and an MBA from Iowa State University with a specialization in Business Analytics.

An accomplished public speaker and facilitator, Whitney is known for helping leaders and teams translate strategy into action while fostering alignment, collaboration, and measurable results.

Whitney Lovelace is a technology consultant specializing in strategy, product delivery, and enterprise transformation. With over a decade of experience in technology and strategy, she helps organizations navigate complex projects and large-scale tran... Show more

Ahmad Uzair is a tech enthusiast and a passionate entrepreneur who believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact with technology.

He has been working on building the community since he was a Microsoft Student Partner and is currently leading two technical communities in the UAE, namely, Azure Middle East and Power Platform User Group UAE.

He has been in the consulting business for more than three years and has developed solutions for various industries, such as Healthcare, Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Insurance, Banking, and more, using technology to solve business bottlenecks and improve business efficiencies.

Ahmad Uzair is a tech enthusiast and a passionate entrepreneur who believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact with ... Show more

For the last 20 years, doing my best to learn the most emerging and ridiculous practices, then translate it to a customer value. Got lucky to put my hand to NAV base app and localisatios, nM$ projects in Europe, the most incredible apps in AppSource, and build innovative product company in New Zealand.

For the last 20 years, doing my best to learn the most emerging and ridiculous practices, then translate it to a customer value. Got lucky to put my hand to NAV base app and localisatios, nM$ projects in Europe, the most incredible apps in AppSource,... Show more

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to.

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and global access. She has shipped production ML systems, advised 30+ early-stage AI product teams annually, and built a global technical institute serving 40K+ developers across 120+ countries, generating $45M+ in career outcomes for 600+ first-generation technologists.

Mentor Me Collective is a Google for Startups partner, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center alumni, and by every measure, a developer relations program at true scale, with enablement programs running at 3x industry engagement benchmarks and partnerships spanning Google Cloud, IBM, and Grow with Google.

Her technical range is matched by her ability to translate it across engineering rooms, executive briefings, and communities the industry too often overlooks.

Chanel works at the frontier of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and accelerated computing. She builds fast, speaks plain, and closes the gap between what's possible and who gets to build it.

She is not building toward legacy. She is already living it.

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to. A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of techn... 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

Highly skilled Data Scientist & Full Stack Developer with extensive industry experience (3+ years) in analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative data models, and generating actionable insights. Proven track record of implementing effective data-driven strategies to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Highly skilled Data Scientist & Full Stack Developer with extensive industry experience (3+ years) in analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative data models, and generating actionable insights. Proven track record of implementing effective dat... Show more

Cynthia Priebe is a Microsoft MVP and Business Central consultant with more than forty five years in business operations and two decades focused on helping organizations get the most out of BC. She helps users make sense of Business Central not just by following documentation but by understanding how the system truly works in their world. With a talent for breaking down complex processes and a passion for user centered design, she guides teams to simplify what feels overwhelming, optimize what is inefficient and uncover better ways to work. Her work spans permission changes, 1099 updates, training design, process clarity and strategic support. She believes in asking the right questions, viewing old problems through a new lens and ensuring the tech serves the people. As founder of MGC Group, her signature approach Sharing the Righter Way fuels her consulting, speaking, MSDW articles, mentorship and community presence.

Cynthia Priebe is a Microsoft MVP and Business Central consultant with more than forty five years in business operations and two decades focused on helping organizations get the most out of BC. She helps users make sense of Business Central not just ... Show more

Jacopo Romei entered the DDD community as a developer and never quite left — though the work quietly shifted from shaping code to shaping the socio-technical landscapes in which code lives. Over two decades of consulting across software, UX, and organisational design, he has helped teams and companies untangle the structural problems that good intentions alone cannot fix.

A KanDDDinsky regular since 2019, his talks have moved from negotiating better contracts, to reviving organisations with EventStorming, to the ergodicity of knowledge work. He is the founder of Scaling Tales, a knowledge work-based company built from day one with AI at its core — and a live experiment in whether designing for optionality actually holds up when the world changes faster than your roadmap.

Jacopo Romei entered the DDD community as a developer and never quite left — though the work quietly shifted from shaping code to shaping the socio-technical landscapes in which code lives. Over two decades of consulting across software, UX, and orga... Show more

Michelle Serna is the Senior Vice President of Revenue at TruNorth Dynamics and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Business Central. She brings a unique blend of strategic leadership and product expertise, helping organizations harness the full power of Dynamics 365 to transform their operations and client engagement. With her deep knowledge of Business Central, she is recognized for simplifying complex processes, strengthening client communication strategies, and fostering sustainable growth for clients.

Michelle Serna is the Senior Vice President of Revenue at TruNorth Dynamics and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Business Central. She brings a unique blend of strategic leadership and product expertise, helping organizations harness ... Show more

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

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

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

Angus Allan is an award-winning product leader, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert, recognised as one of Digital Leaders' 2024 "AI Experts of the Year." As the AI Innovation Lead at Version 1 and a Governance Group member of the Scottish AI Alliance, Angus brings cutting-edge insights on responsible AI implementation, product strategy, and business growth.

With over a decade of experience founding and scaling a global B2B e-commerce company to driving innovation in fintech and AI, Angus captivates audiences with his unique blend of entrepreneurial insight, technical expertise, and strategic acumen. His talks offer practical strategies for leveraging emerging technologies, navigating digital transformation, and driving innovation across various industries.

A sought-after speaker featured in WIRED, ITPro, and LeadDev, Angus engages audiences with topics such as:

* Building Responsible AI Products: From Concept to Reality
* Digital Transformation: Adapting Traditional Businesses to the Tech Era
* Product Strategy for Competitive Advantage in the AI Age
* Scaling for Growth: Lessons from B2B E-commerce to Enterprise Innovation

Drawing from his success in scaling products from 0 to 200K MAU in 60 days and achieving 60% market share across 17 international markets, Angus delivers actionable insights for organisations of all sizes and stages.

Outside of his consultancy work, Angus co-organises ProductTank Edinburgh and serves as a Non-Executive Director at Rock Trust, Scotland's largest youth homelessness charity.
For an engaging speaker who bridges the gap between technology and business strategy, demystifies complex concepts, and inspires actionable change, book Angus for your next event.

Angus Allan is an award-winning product leader, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert, recognised as one of Digital Leaders' 2024 "AI Experts of the Year." As the AI Innovation Lead at Version 1 and a Governance Group member of the Scottish... Show more

As a Senior AI Leader at Microsoft, Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury spearheads strategic initiatives and designs solutions that empower businesses to leverage advanced analytical and innovative AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud technologies, Ananya brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

Committed to responsible AI adoption, Ananya is one of the few selected members worldwide as an AI 2030 Responsible AI Evangelist, an initiative aimed at mainstreaming responsible AI practices in transparency, fairness, and sustainability. She is also a council member of the AI Xecutive Council, an elite community of visionary leaders pioneering paths toward an AI-powered future. She actively mentors startups, entrepreneurs, and investors, and contributes to Women in Data Science (WiDS) as a mentor. Additionally, she creates technical content to share her insights.

Ananya is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a prestigious Marquis Who's Who Listee, and a member of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and growth. As a Data and AI leader at Microsoft, she excels in driving AI innovation within the retail sector, leading transformative AI strategies and demonstrating her technical expertise and deep understanding of retail challenges. Ananya advises organizations on using AI and advanced analytics to revolutionize their strategies, positioning herself as a key advisor in helping businesses achieve their goals through tailored AI solutions.

As a Senior AI Leader at Microsoft, Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury spearheads strategic initiatives and designs solutions that empower businesses to leverage advanced analytical and innovative AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data science... Show more

Kurtis Kemple is a formerly incarcerated tech leader whose extensive experience across software engineering, developer relations, platform experience, and agent design has made him a leading voice in the field. His work is unified by a relentless focus on clarity—whether that means making implicit system dynamics explicit through frameworks and programs, removing friction along the developer journey, or teaching developers, designers, and product managers how to build best-in-class agentic experiences.

Through his work at Integral Ad Science and Major League Soccer he built deep foundations in real-time analytics, ETL infrastructure, and delivering integrated experiences across digital and physical interfaces. Apollo GraphQL and AWS sharpened his understanding of developer-first product thinking, API infrastructure, and platform engineering at genuine scale. Slack and Salesforce brought it all together—putting him at the center of platform experience and agentic AI at the exact moment they became the most consequential challenges in the industry. Now he's channeling that accumulated expertise into writing as the author of Effective DevRel, releasing in May 2026 through Apress, with two more in the works—currently titled "Platform Engineering for AI" and "Agentic Experience Design."

Currently, Kurtis leads developer strategy for the Slack platform as Sr. Director of Developer Relations, where he focuses on agentic systems, experience design, and platform strategy. Outside of work, he pursues independent research at the intersection of mathematics and physical systems, street photography, riding his motorcycle where he shouldn't, and enjoying time with his family.

Kurtis Kemple is a formerly incarcerated tech leader whose extensive experience across software engineering, developer relations, platform experience, and agent design has made him a leading voice in the field. His work is unified by a relentless foc... Show more

Ajay has 3+ decades of technology leadership experience and is the founder and CEO of Platformetrics, an exclusive Platform Engineering advisory, consulting, and education firm.

He is the co-author of Effective Platform Engineering (Manning). He is also the author of the upcoming Platform Engineer's Handbook (Packt) and Domain-Driven Platform Engineering (Springer). A regular speaker and panelist, as well as a prolific blogger and contributor to other relevant publications, he focuses his current interests on improving developer productivity through domain-driven platform engineering. Ajay is a trained computer scientist with significant technology leadership experience and advanced degrees in business and technology management.

Ajay has 3+ decades of technology leadership experience and is the founder and CEO of Platformetrics, an exclusive Platform Engineering advisory, consulting, and education firm. He is the co-author of Effective Platform Engineering (Manning). He i... Show more

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie helps Microsoft partners, ISVs and customers build demand generation programs for their organizations.

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology secto... Show more

Anna has been working with tech startups for the past 15 years and she's seen the whole bandwidth from startup to corporate. In her work, she has built up broad People experience in different companies' cultures and industries. Currently, she works as VP People for Giant Swarm. Anna is a trained and certified systemic coach and mediator. Her work focuses on organizational development, agile leadership, and remote work.

Anna has been working with tech startups for the past 15 years and she's seen the whole bandwidth from startup to corporate. In her work, she has built up broad People experience in different companies' cultures and industries. Currently, she works a... Show more