Fabian Gosebrink is Microsoft MVP, Google Developer Expert, Pluralsight author, Angular & ASP.NET Core web developer and international speaker. As a software engineer, consultant and trainer, he supports customers building web applications with more than 10 years of experience. Fabian is very active in the community such as leading the swiss angular community „SwissAngular“, the .NET user group in Zurich, leading the largest german speaking C#-Community (mycsharp.de), being an egghead and Pluralsight trainer as well as running his own company Offering Solutions Software with a course and learning platform https://developer-academy.ch and is speaking at local user groups and international conferences.

Fabian Gosebrink is Microsoft MVP, Google Developer Expert, Pluralsight author, Angular & ASP.NET Core web developer and international speaker. As a software engineer, consultant and trainer, he supports customers building web applications with more ... Show more

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

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

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

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

From World Champion Karate to Sales Powerhouse: Now the go-to performance strategist for ambitious IT/Tech companies who want to be extraordinary!

Here’s the journey so far:

I started on the tatami, not in a business school.

As a 3x World Champion and 2x European Champion in karate, I trained to perform under pressure.
Where precision, discipline, and resilience weren’t optional. They were survival.
That mindset didn’t stay in sport. It became my edge in business.

I brought that exact mindset into Tech.

Over the past 23 years, I’ve sold over €150M in revenue, built and sold companies, and led high-performing teams.
By 27, I achieved financial freedom. At 35, I smashed quota during maternity leave.

Not because I did more… But because I did what mattered, with brutal clarity.

That’s what separates ordinary performance from extraordinary outcomes.

Today, I’m a keynote speaker and performance strategist for ambitious Tech companies.
I speak at global sales kickoffs, customer events, leadership summits, offsites, and high-growth team events.
Delivering bold, empowering, no-fluff talks that shift mindset and spark real action.
No sugarcoating. Just power, clarity, and practical frameworks that stick.

My approach blends performance psychology, sales strategy, storytelling that sells, and systems that scale. So teams don’t just get inspired, they get transformed.

I’m the author of High Performance Lifestyle, High Performance Sales, Kick-Ass, and I created The Kata Playbook: a high-performance operating model that helps teams think, train, and perform like elite athletes.


Because extraordinary isn’t an accident, it’s trained and build!

I work with founders who are scaling fast and hungry for clarity, CROs who want execution over excuses, sales leaders ready to build extraordinary teams, corporate teams stuck in the hustle cycle, and companies ready to ditch mediocrity and build legendary performance cultures.

You can work with me through speaking, accelerators, crafting extraordinary content, or by grabbing one of my books.


At Playbook.fm, my partner in crime and I dive deep with IT leaders and experts to uncover what it really takes to build next-level MSPs and IT service providers. Together, we’re shaping the ultimate performance playbook.

If you’re done with “good enough” and ready to train, think, and lead like an elite, let’s talk!

Because ordinary is forgettable.

And you weren’t built for that.

You were built for more. For impact. For extraordinary!

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From World Champion Karate to Sales Powerhouse: Now the go-to performance strategist for ambitious IT/Tech companies who want to be extraordinary! Here’s the journey so far: I started on the tatami, not in a business school.
 As a 3x World Ch... Show more

Ana Inés Urrutia builds HR systems that actually work. She's the founder of AInesHR, an AI-native people operations platform for European mid-market companies, and the author of The Microsoft AI Human Resources Handbook. With 10+ years transforming HR across 40+ countries, she now builds the infrastructure she always wished existed: practical, scalable, and built for the way organizations actually operate. Microsoft MVP. Harvard Advisory Council. Speaker. Builder.

Ana Inés Urrutia builds HR systems that actually work. She's the founder of AInesHR, an AI-native people operations platform for European mid-market companies, and the author of The Microsoft AI Human Resources Handbook. With 10+ years transforming H... Show more

Felipe Barreiros is a Senior Product Engineer at AWS, where he leads a tech product from idea til impact. He has coached 12,000 tech graduates, hired 600+ engineers, and built and scaled edtech companies that trained 40,000+ students. His work focuses on Product Engineering: helping senior engineers and leaders own the full loop from problem definition to production impact. Before AWS, Felipe was a two-time founder, named #1 Most Attractive Edtech Startup by 100 Open Startups, and recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper for impact in tech education.

Felipe Barreiros is a Senior Product Engineer at AWS, where he leads a tech product from idea til impact. He has coached 12,000 tech graduates, hired 600+ engineers, and built and scaled edtech companies that trained 40,000+ students. His work focuse... Show more

A Microsoft Regional Director and multi-award Microsoft MVP — now recognized in Identity & Access and Microsoft Purview, on top of 15 years as a Microsoft Security MVP — Kent Agerlund bridges boardroom strategy and hands-on execution across security, identity, and modern management. As Global Technology Director at twoday, one of the Nordics' leading digital transformation partners, he helps enterprises build IT environments that are secure by design, built to scale, and ready for what's next. With more than three decades in the field, Kent is a globally recognized speaker, instructor, and thought leader with a rare talent for turning complex technology into clear, actionable insight.

A Microsoft Regional Director and multi-award Microsoft MVP — now recognized in Identity & Access and Microsoft Purview, on top of 15 years as a Microsoft Security MVP — Kent Agerlund bridges boardroom strategy and hands-on execution across security,... Show more

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran in the integration space and contributed to many open-source projects in the industry.

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran i... Show more

Brian has been an innovation leader at Don’t Panic Labs since its creation in 2010. He currently leads business development and product strategy, consulting with hundreds of businesses of all sizes and stages. Brian leverages a diverse set of experiences in blending software engineering, design thinking, and innovation processes to bring visions to reality.

Additional professional experiences include launching an IT consulting practice, investing in venture deals, and teaching as faculty at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Brian has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has attained agile certifications.

Brian has been an innovation leader at Don’t Panic Labs since its creation in 2010. He currently leads business development and product strategy, consulting with hundreds of businesses of all sizes and stages. Brian leverages a diverse set of experie... Show more

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dollar data projects across Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Finance, and Education sectors. Skilled in project management from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Proficient in digital leadership, process optimisation, agile methodology, and cloud-native app development, with hands-on experience in tools like Python, R, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Terraform. Known for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving significant business outcomes.

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dolla... Show more

Matthew Christiansen is the founder and former CEO/CTO of Bright Bridge Web, a certified Google Developer Expert, software engineer, community leader, and full stack engineer who is all-in on everything AI. He is a Co-Organizer of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Salt Lake City and the official Angular Community Meetup, where he helps build and inspire developer communities through talks, workshops, and mentoring.

As a featured speaker at conferences including DevFest Salt Lake City, Denver Dev Day, and West Slope Startup Week, Matthew presents on topics ranging from Web Frameworks to DevOPs and AI, helping developers bridge practical implementation with cutting-edge innovation. He also serves as a trainer and presenter at GDG events, delivering hands-on sessions in Generative AI and Google technologies.

Matthew co-produces and co-hosts the DevLife Podcast, a community-driven show featuring conversations with programming experts, business leaders, and fellow community members about software, growth, and the developer journey.

Professionally, Matthew is a lead implementer of many languages/frameworks in large-scale system designs at Limble, where he works with teams in building scalable, maintainable micro services and front-end. Matthew has deployed and shepherded deploys at large Enterprise scale. His previous experience as CTO of Bright Bridge Web includes leading tech teams, scaling business, and delivering 180+ apps for Fortune 500 companies and bestselling authors.

Matthew plans to continue long-term as a conference speaker and community educator, advancing the developer ecosystem through ongoing talks, workshops, and real-world implementations of software of all kinds. Beyond the keyboard, he’s often found rock climbing, playing League of Legends, riffing on guitar, or exploring big ideas with his community.

Matthew Christiansen is the founder and former CEO/CTO of Bright Bridge Web, a certified Google Developer Expert, software engineer, community leader, and full stack engineer who is all-in on everything AI. He is a Co-Organizer of the Google Develope... Show more

Christian has over 20 years of international UX experience and currently leads the UX Center of Competence at Optimizer.pt in Porto, Portugal. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior informed design. He contributes to Harvard University DCE, Singularity University, Nomura Research Institute Japan, and many more. He is a published author on UX Design, AI Product Design and Behavior Design topics. He is teaching UX Leadership, Behavior Design and Human-Centered AI Experiences (HAX) at TheStarter.io. PortoAX/UX Activist. Jury Member of the UX Nordic Award 2026

Christian has over 20 years of international UX experience and currently leads the UX Center of Competence at Optimizer.pt in Porto, Portugal. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavio... Show more

With nearly two decades of experience in the technology industry, I have built my career at the intersection of cloud transformation, data strategy, and enterprise modernization. I have advised organizations across Europe and Latin America on how to leverage technology as a strategic enabler of growth, efficiency, and long-term resilience.

My background combines executive leadership with deep architectural expertise. I have led initiatives spanning modern data platforms, cloud-native architectures, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and AI-driven transformation. I specialize in aligning complex technology landscapes with business priorities, governance frameworks, and scalable operating models.

Over the course of my career, I have taken on strategic and leadership responsibilities within global technology and consulting organizations, playing a key role in shaping cloud, data, and modernization strategies for enterprise clients while building and scaling high-performing technical teams.

Today, as Head of Data & AI at ENCAMINA, I define and lead the strategic direction of data and artificial intelligence team, ensuring technological excellence and measurable business impact while building high-performance teams prepared for the next wave of digital transformation.

With nearly two decades of experience in the technology industry, I have built my career at the intersection of cloud transformation, data strategy, and enterprise modernization. I have advised organizations across Europe and Latin America on how to ... Show more

Altuğ Bilgin Altıntaş is a Java Champion and Business Agility Engineer based in Istanbul/Türkiye. He is the co-founder of JUG Istanbul and co-organizer of Java Day Istanbul. He is an active practitioner and coach in Kanban, Lean software development, GTD and Toyota Kata as a problem-solving approach.

He has already spoke at 40+ conferences (like JavaZone, JavaCro, JavaLand, JJUG Tokyo, JCON Germany, Lean Kanban France, Java Day Istanbul, and many others) organized 100+ meetups,

Altuğ Bilgin Altıntaş is a Java Champion and Business Agility Engineer based in Istanbul/Türkiye. He is the co-founder of JUG Istanbul and co-organizer of Java Day Istanbul. He is an active practitioner and coach in Kanban, Lean software development,... Show more

Robbie Janes is the Director of Marketing at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie focuses on PPC, SEO, AI-driven search strategy, and emerging AEO techniques that enhance brand visibility across traditional search engines and generative AI platforms.

Grounded in storytelling and research-based communication, Robbie specializes in creating content that educates and converts.

Robbie Janes is the Director of Marketing at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie focuses... Show more

MJ Peña is an engineer-turned-founder with 15+ years building data platforms, shipping products, and leading engineering teams across Fortune 500, ASX200, and government organisations.

He started writing C# and SQL Server as a developer, progressed through architect and CTO roles, and went on to found companies as his principal vehicle for delivering Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and AI engineering to enterprise and mid-market clients. He also holds board, non-executive, and investor positions across several technology startups and private ventures.

What hasn't changed across those 15+ years: he remains a hands-on problem-solver who can go from whiteboard architecture to writing production code — and who believes clean pipelines, observable systems, and teams that ship with confidence matter more than hype.

He is a dual Microsoft MVP (Azure & AI) for 11 consecutive years, a Microsoft Certified Trainer who has taught 1,000+ engineers globally across Fabric, Purview, and Azure OpenAI, and a published O'Reilly author currently completing DP-700: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Study Guide. He presents regularly at Microsoft Reactor and tech conferences across the region.

Not everything has gone to plan — bad crypto bets, toxic workplaces, wrong hires, lost accounts, failed products. He's learned more from those than from the wins, and he tries to pass those lessons on through mentorship, community, and writing.

He aspires to be better every day. And to make AI practical rather than theoretical.

MJ Peña is an engineer-turned-founder with 15+ years building data platforms, shipping products, and leading engineering teams across Fortune 500, ASX200, and government organisations. He started writing C# and SQL Server as a developer, progresse... Show more

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds Show more

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, después de más de 21 años trabajando con responsable de la contabilidad y los impuestos de una pequeña PYME, en el 2022 da un giro a su trayectoria profesional para sumergirse en el mundo de los datos de la mano de Power BI. En el 2023 se certifica en el PL300 de Microsoft .
Posteriormente participa durante el 2024-2025 en un proyecto, financiado con fondos europeos, para la construcción de Gemelos Digitales para el Turismo. Este nuevo camino le hace adquirir Skills en Python y Machine Learning.

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, después de más de 21 años trabajando con responsable de la contabilidad y los impuestos de una pequeña PYME, en el 2022 da un giro a su trayectoria profesional para sumergirse en el mundo de los dato... Show more

Elizabeth Anderson is CEO and co-founder of LunarLab, a product strategy and UX design studio based in Birmingham, Alabama. With a background in executive leadership, product strategy, project management, release management, she helps companies create scalable, inclusive, and ethical digital products that deliver real business value.

Over the past 15 years, Elizabeth has led the development and launch of software products across fintech, logistics, education, eCommerce, nonprofit, and other industries - ranging from SaaS and AI to mobile, IoT, and enterprise systems. Known for her calm clarity and systems thinking, she excels at solving complex problems, aligning cross-functional teams, and guiding products from idea to execution with precision and purpose.

In addition to her role at LunarLab, Elizabeth serves on the boards of Birmingham Women in Technology and Tech Equals, and is actively involved in civic and mutual aid work.

Elizabeth Anderson is CEO and co-founder of LunarLab, a product strategy and UX design studio based in Birmingham, Alabama. With a background in executive leadership, product strategy, project management, release management, she helps companies creat... Show more

With over a decade of experience in product management and software engineering, I contribute to innovation in AI-powered advertising at Smartly. My role emphasizes programmatic solutions, DSP integrations, and creative strategies, enabling impactful ad campaigns across diverse platforms.

Previously, at Remerge, I collaborated on DSP advancements that optimized programmatic advertising. Known for my analytical approach and dedication, I am motivated to elevate the ad tech ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking strategies.

With over a decade of experience in product management and software engineering, I contribute to innovation in AI-powered advertising at Smartly. My role emphasizes programmatic solutions, DSP integrations, and creative strategies, enabling impactful... Show more

Martin Rojas leads AI Acceleration at PlayOn Sports, transforming how the 400+ person organization adopts AI. He moves teams from experimentation to production—building literacy and infrastructure to ship reliable AI features at scale.
As AI Acceleration Lead, Martin drives strategy and hands-on implementation: computer vision for automated sports broadcasting, LLM systems, and workflow automation that reduces real toil. He runs AI office hours, designs workshops, and cultivates AI champions across departments while establishing governance that enables speed without liability.
Martin speaks at DevNexus, Google DevFest, and ATL Dev Con on practical GenAI and prompt engineering as a discipline. He organizes ReactATL, Atlanta's 3,000+ member React community, and is a Cloudinary Media Developer Expert.
Previously architected solutions for Coca-Cola, Nike, and AT&T. Georgia Tech graduate, native Spanish speaker.

Martin Rojas leads AI Acceleration at PlayOn Sports, transforming how the 400+ person organization adopts AI. He moves teams from experimentation to production—building literacy and infrastructure to ship reliable AI features at scale. As AI Acceler... Show more

¡Hola! Soy un entusiasta líder en desarrollo de software con una genuina pasión por aprender y compartir conocimientos. En este momento, estoy dedicando mi tiempo a enriquecer la comunidad JavaScript Chile como parte del staff, Apoyo a comunidades en la evaluación y además de mantener mis clases particulares dirigidas a programadores juniors, un espacio donde puedo transmitir lo aprendido en mi trayectoria en empresas como Poliglota, AVLA, Orand entre otras.

A lo largo de mi carrera, he tenido la gratificante experiencia de coordinar equipos de desarrollo multidisciplinarios en distintos países. He tenido la oportunidad de trabajar con una variedad de tecnologías, incluyendo JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Vue.js y Ruby on Rails. Mi enfoque siempre ha sido liderar con empatía y fomentar un ambiente de colaboración y crecimiento continuo. Con una formación que incluye un magister en ingeniería informática de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile, estoy muy emocionado por la posibilidad de ser speaker en esta conferencia, esperando poder conectar con otros profesionales y compartir experiencias y perspectivas enriquecedoras. ¡Estoy ansioso por la oportunidad de contribuir a esta comunidad con una charla que inspire y fomente la colaboración y el aprendizaje!

¡Hola! Soy un entusiasta líder en desarrollo de software con una genuina pasión por aprender y compartir conocimientos. En este momento, estoy dedicando mi tiempo a enriquecer la comunidad JavaScript Chile como parte del staff, Apoyo a comunidades en... Show more

Moeez, a first-generation learner, has built a dynamic and multidisciplinary journey through technology, education, and leadership. During college, Moeez completed 6 software engineering internships, collaborated with 9 international educational institutions to teach over 2200 underrepresented and privileged students, founded both a tech education and an e-commerce start-up, led 6 college student bodies, pursued 2 global sports semi-professionally, and developed over 85 technical projects before graduating in the class of 2024.

Currently, Moeez is building AWS Transform, the first-ever Agentic AI service focused on transforming .NET, mainframe, and VMware workloads. This work centers on accelerating enterprise modernization across full-stack Windows, mainframe, and VMware systems, alongside enabling custom transformations of APIs, codebases, frameworks, and more.

Aside from technical responsibilities, Moeez actively participates in Amazon hackathons and mentors junior engineers, finding fulfillment in guiding their career paths. Moeez also champions diversity and inclusion, advocating for greater equality within the tech industry. Through these efforts, Moeez positions himself not only as a technical contributor but also as a catalyst for meaningful and lasting change.

Moeez, a first-generation learner, has built a dynamic and multidisciplinary journey through technology, education, and leadership. During college, Moeez completed 6 software engineering internships, collaborated with 9 international educational inst... Show more

Varun Kulkarni is an AI Product Leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling AI platforms, Business AI applications, and agentic AI ecosystems across Microsoft, Cisco, and Deloitte. He has launched 10+ 0–1 products reaching 1B+ users and driving $200M+ in revenue. At Microsoft, he leads multiple agentic AI ecosystem initiatives across Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams, including partner incubation and forward-deployed engineering to help enterprises and AI Startups deploy and scale Modern Work agents with measurable adoption and business impact. Previously at Cisco, he built and launched AI agent platform capabilities for Webex across global markets, and earlier at Deloitte he led cross-functional teams and go-to-market execution for enterprise AI platforms and customer implementations.

Varun is a recognized industry expert speaker and is also officially an Executive Briefing Center Speaker at Microsoft.

Varun is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and serves on the AI Advisory Board at Northwestern University. He also advises AI initiatives and startups through advisory roles with the University of Toronto and the University of Washington.

He holds an M.S. and an MBA from Northwestern University, and is an invited keynote speaker at multiple conferences where he shares insights on AI Agents, Agentic AI Ecosystems, Enterprise AI Transformation, AI Trust and Evaluation, Scaling Developer and Partner Ecosystems, GTM and Business Development

Varun Kulkarni is an AI Product Leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling AI platforms, Business AI applications, and agentic AI ecosystems across Microsoft, Cisco, and Deloitte. He has launched 10+ 0–1 products reaching 1B+ users and ... Show more

Marie Wiese is the CEO Marketing Copilot®, an AI-enabled sales and marketing firm. She is a best-selling author and host of the podcasts, Women Talk Tech and The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30+ years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing function. Marie helps Microsoft Partners, software developers and end customers build demand generation programs for their organizations with the right strategy and technology.

Marie Wiese is the CEO Marketing Copilot®, an AI-enabled sales and marketing firm. She is a best-selling author and host of the podcasts, Women Talk Tech and The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30+ years... Show more

Dora Boussias helps leaders think clearly, decide confidently, and stay trusted as AI raises the bar. She brings 30 years of enterprise leadership experience across data, AI, and transformation, including leading enterprise-scale initiatives at GE, Stryker, and Prudential.

Her work translates data, AI, and talent investments into credible decisions and sustained impact by strengthening leadership, governance, and execution as organizations scale. Dora is also the creator of SOAR with Confidence®, a leadership development platform grounded in real-world leadership and execution.

An AI100 Innovation Leader, Global Data Power Woman, Thinkers 360 Top Voice, and CIO Review cover honoree, Dora has delivered 100+ talks across the U.S. and internationally and has been featured in NYC's Times Square. It's the same clarity and judgment she brings to every room she walks into.

Quick speaker clip: https://tinyurl.com/htc4btxe
More at: https://doraboussias.com

Dora Boussias helps leaders think clearly, decide confidently, and stay trusted as AI raises the bar. She brings 30 years of enterprise leadership experience across data, AI, and transformation, including leading enterprise-scale initiatives at GE, S... Show more

Agustín has guided projects, and organizations throughout the life cycle of OSS based products and services in different markets. He now works as an independent consultant, focused on increasing organizational performance in two ways:
1.- Applying business intelligence the production of software defined products
2.- Supporting them into becoming good open source citizens

Visit https://www.toscalix.com/consulting/

Agustín has guided projects, and organizations throughout the life cycle of OSS based products and services in different markets. He now works as an independent consultant, focused on increasing organizational performance in two ways: 1.- Applying b... Show more

Steven Wakabayashi (he/him) is an award-winning designer and founder in New York City. He leads Stranger Creative, an independent creative agency that builds world-class digital experiences and design systems for ambitious brands​, from startups to Fortune 100​ companies.​ Previously, Steven ​led design ​for Apple, Google, Publicis, and Huge. He is also the founder of QTBIPOC Design, a nonprofit creating pathways for underrepresented designers in the creative industry.

Steven earned a BS in Physiology & Neuroscience and a BA in Dance from the University of California, San Diego​, an interdisciplinary foundation that continues to inform his systems thinking and human-centered approach to design. He has also completed a two-year mindfulness teacher​-training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach​, an experience that shapes his commitment to mindful leadership and sustainable creative practices.

Steven ​a​lso hosts Yellow Glitter, a podcast ​amplifying the stories of queer Asian creatives, ​entrepreneurs, and community leaders shaping culture and changing the world.

Steven Wakabayashi (he/him) is an award-winning designer and founder in New York City. He leads Stranger Creative, an independent creative agency that builds world-class digital experiences and design systems for ambitious brands​, from startups to F... Show more

Solution Architect and Senior Consultant in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, with more than five years of experience leading the digitalization and automation of critical processes. I define scalable and secure architectures, with a focus on technical quality, governance, ALM, and traceability throughout the entire solution lifecycle.

My career stands out for its strong connection to the Microsoft ecosystem, where I have been named a Super User and official moderator on three occasions. I combine my technical work with mentoring in programs such as Women in Power (Platform) and Power Up, as well as training emerging talent in the local community.

I regularly participate as a speaker at leading events such as Bizz Summit, Power Platform Bootcamp, and Power Platform Madrid, and share specialized knowledge through technical articles on LinkedIn. My approach focuses on turning complex business needs into robust, sustainable, and results-oriented technology solutions.

Solution Architect and Senior Consultant in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, with more than five years of experience leading the digitalization and automation of critical processes. I define scalable and secure architectures, with a focus o... Show more

I am an AI Transformation Manager at SFS Group, a Swiss-based global industrial manufacturer operating in 50+ countries, with over 13,000 employees and CHF 3B+ in annual revenue.

After 18 years in executive banking and technology leadership, I transitioned into applied AI by teaching myself Python and moving from managing large organizations to designing and scaling AI systems inside real enterprises. Today, I lead company-wide AI adoption — from strategic use case selection and prototyping to production deployment, governance, and measurable business impact.

In parallel, I am an Applied AI Lecturer and Trainer at Digicomp Academy, where I teach professionals how to move from AI theory to practical, production-ready systems. This dual role — practitioner and educator — allows me to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable frameworks that resonate with both technical and leadership audiences.

My work focuses on enterprise-grade AI:
AI that survives compliance, legacy infrastructure, security constraints, organizational resistance, and economic reality. I design AI solutions embedded into core business and IT processes — not demos, not pilots, not hype.

On stage, I speak about what happens after the hype:

how leaders move from AI experimentation to operating capability,

why most AI initiatives fail at scale,

how to build resilient, auditable, and governable AI systems,

and how to align AI strategy with execution, accountability, and ROI.

I bridge technology and leadership, helping organizations turn AI potential into reliable, scalable, and teachable systems that work beyond the demo.

I am an AI Transformation Manager at SFS Group, a Swiss-based global industrial manufacturer operating in 50+ countries, with over 13,000 employees and CHF 3B+ in annual revenue. After 18 years in executive banking and technology leadership, I tra... 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