Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Brian Yurachek

Brian Yurachek

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences.

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences. Show more

Robyn Sayles

Robyn Sayles

Robyn Sayles is the founder of Launching Your Success, a brand strategy practice built for professionals who never fit the mold and stopped trying to. Through her signature Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype system, she helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and unconventional leaders turn their so-called “too-much-ness” into a strategic advantage.

A self-described professional instigator, Robyn brings two decades of brand strategy experience to the stage with a delivery style that’s equal parts TED Talk and stand-up set. She developed eight proprietary brand archetypes, built an AI-powered brand audit system from scratch, and authored “The Professional Weirdo’s Survival Kit,” a field guide for anyone who’s been told to tone it down and decided to turn it up instead.

She’s a podcast host, guest, conference speaker, and contributor to The Podcast Academy community, including work related to the Ambie Awards. Her sessions blend improv-trained spontaneity with sharp strategic insight, giving audiences frameworks they can actually use, not just inspirational quotes for their phone wallpapers.

Suggested Session Topics
• Brand Strategy for Misfits: “Too Much” Is Your Competitive Advantage
• The Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype: Building Brands That Are Bold AND Smart
• Improv Is a Business Skill
• AI-Powered Brand Strategy: Building Systems That Actually Sound Like You

Robyn Sayles is the founder of Launching Your Success, a brand strategy practice built for professionals who never fit the mold and stopped trying to. Through her signature Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype system, she helps entrepreneurs, creatives, ... Show more

Gertjan van der Linden

Gertjan van der Linden

With more than 18 years of experience with Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Gertjan offers expertise in solution and technical architecture, change management, and quality assurance. A hallmark of his implementations is taking full advantage of Dynamics 365 capabilities, thereby avoiding unnecessary customizations.

Gertjan is the preeminent expert and thought leader on Dynamics 365 ERP as he leads the Global ERP Practice at Avanade, the biggest Dynamics 365 partner in the world.

Gertjan has been a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect since the beginning of this recognition in 2019.

With more than 18 years of experience with Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Gertjan offers expertise in solution and technical architecture, change management, and quality assurance. A hallmark of his implementations is taking full advantage of Dynamics 3... Show more

Doneyli De Jesus

Doneyli De Jesus

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development to solution architecture, he leverages his robust skillset to guide organizations toward innovative solutions that transform their operations.

Inside ClickHouse, he is deeply involved in cross-functional product development and deployment collaboration. He is often spearheading demonstrations and presentations to showcase AI capabilities.

Additionally, with his background in executive advising, data strategy, and solutions architecture, he dedicates time to mentoring data professionals, aiming to elevate their careers within the tech industry.

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development... Show more

Nicolas Arhan

Nicolas Arhan

Developer, operational support, Scrum Master, Coach, trainer... for 14 years at Sopra Steria, I regularly change hats without ever leaving Agility.
From training to serious games, it is with a great enthusiasm that I share my experiences or facilitate event with other teams.
Passionate about all the themes that around Agility, I will be pleased to discuss with you around Kanban.

Developer, operational support, Scrum Master, Coach, trainer... for 14 years at Sopra Steria, I regularly change hats without ever leaving Agility. From training to serious games, it is with a great enthusiasm that I share my experiences or facilita... Show more

Adrian Sjøholt

Adrian Sjøholt

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries and company sizes, ranging from a small workshop with just two users to large corporations with thousands of users.

I have been working with Dynamics Customer Engagement since 2019, acquiring extensive experience with its diverse modules:
- Dynamics Sales
- Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics Contact Center (formerly Omnichannel)
- Dynamics Customer Insights - Journeys (formerly Marketing)

As both an Architect and CRM implementor, I have encountered numerous CRM systems and solutions, enabling me to craft tailored strategies for specific client needs. My mantra is to leverage standard solutions and processes whenever possible, ensuring the system remains user-friendly and efficient for end-users.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries ... Show more

Paul Cieslar

Paul Cieslar

Après 10 ans à fournir des solutions dans le Product Management et dans le Process management, j'aide aujourd'hui les managers à sortir la tête de l'eau et (re)prendre plaisir dans le travail.

Après 10 ans à fournir des solutions dans le Product Management et dans le Process management, j'aide aujourd'hui les managers à sortir la tête de l'eau et (re)prendre plaisir dans le travail. Show more

Lorena Méndez Otero

Lorena Méndez Otero

¡Hola! Soy Mánager de Data & IA en Tokiota y una entusiasta de los datos.

Gallega de nacimiento y corazón, economista de formación, analista de datos de profesión y amante de la lectura, mascotas y de la buena comida por vocación 😉

Me gusta compartir mi conocimiento y experiencia con más personas y seguir aprendiendo día a día de mis compañeros y amigos/as que me inspiran a ser mejor persona y profesional.

Certificaciones de Microsoft:
- Fabric Data Engineer Associated
- Power BI Data Analytst Associate.

Certificaciones de Gestión de Proyectos:
- Scrum Master Certification (EuropeanScrum.org)

Otras certificaciones:
- Databricks Fundamentals.

¡Hola! Soy Mánager de Data & IA en Tokiota y una entusiasta de los datos. Gallega de nacimiento y corazón, economista de formación, analista de datos de profesión y amante de la lectura, mascotas y de la buena comida por vocación 😉 Me gusta c... Show more

Ismael Novo

Ismael Novo

🎓Formador de Formadores por Babson College
🔴ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa
💻Consultor Informático en EPAM
📊Prince2 & Scrum Master
🏫Alumni del Colegio Mayor Azarbe

🎓Formador de Formadores por Babson College 🔴ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa 💻Consultor Informático en EPAM 📊Prince2 & Scrum Master 🏫Alumni del Colegio Mayor Azarbe Show more

Nasly Duarte

Nasly Duarte

Nasly Duarte is a Miami-based operations accountant with 20 years of experience across construction, insurance restoration, manufacturing, retail, and trade services. These are the same physical environments now being transformed by autonomous systems, humanoid robotics, and smart building technology.

She is the founder of Mindful Dollar, a financial architecture firm that designs autonomous operating systems for business owners under the principle of Doing More With Less. Her work sits at the intersection of how physical operations generate financial data, how that data moves through an organization, and how AI systems are beginning to act on it without human checkpoints.

Nasly is pursuing her BS in Applied Artificial Intelligence at Miami Dade College, home of Florida's first applied AI degree program. Her academic work focuses on transaction systems for autonomous financial workflows.

Two decades of sedentary desk work did real damage to her body before she understood the cost. That experience became the foundation of her Balance Problem framework, which identifies the physical health crisis hiding inside every conversation about the future of knowledge work. She documents her recovery and research publicly through her Think Like a Healer series.

She is the originator of two futurist frameworks shaping her speaking practice.

1. The Interchange describes the coming convergence of tech workers acquiring trade skills and trade workers acquiring AI tools — not because the market forces them to, but because their bodies and brains require it.

2. Buildings Are the New Computers argues that physical environments are already the most undervalued data infrastructure in the AI economy, and that the workers generating that data deserve equity in the systems being built from it.

Her talks challenge organizations to stop training workers for the economy of five years ago and start positioning workers as equity participants in the AI systems being built today. She brings to every stage the perspective of someone who has spent two decades inside the operations layer, not observing it from the outside.

She is based in Florida and speaks nationally on autonomous business systems, smart building economics, workforce equity in the AI economy, the Balance Problem, The Interchange, and financial architecture for the autonomous enterprise.

Nasly Duarte is a Miami-based operations accountant with 20 years of experience across construction, insurance restoration, manufacturing, retail, and trade services. These are the same physical environments now being transformed by autonomous system... Show more

David Caballero

David Caballero

Principal Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 15 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA).

I am also the founder of DCaballero LLC, a software development and consulting company that focuses on science and finance applications. I am passionate about researching new technologies, mentoring young talent, and delivering quality solutions. My mission is to leverage my technical skills and domain expertise to create value and impact for my clients and partners.

Principal Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 15 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA). I... Show more

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance, fostering continuous learning, and aligning daily work with strategic goals.

Erik shares insights through talks and articles and has developed several tools, including "The Purpose & Roadmap Template" and "The Sprint Goal Template," and co-created "James the Evil Stakeholder," a card game designed to help teams learn how to deal with difficult stakeholders.

Erik also enjoys jogging, cooking, photography, and music, hobbies he sees as a way to express creativity and find flow.

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance,... Show more

Dr. Fabiola Riobé, MBA

Dr. Fabiola Riobé, MBA

Dr. Fabiola Riobé is the CEO and Founder of Satis Sum Consulting, where she works with leaders and organizations navigating complexity, conflict, and change. She serves as faculty at Rockhurst University, teaching conflict management and negotiation, and brings extensive experience advising leaders across education, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations. Known for reframing “people problems” as leadership and design challenges, Dr. Riobé helps technical and executive leaders build trust, navigate high-stakes disagreement, and lead effectively in complex systems.

Dr. Fabiola Riobé is the CEO and Founder of Satis Sum Consulting, where she works with leaders and organizations navigating complexity, conflict, and change. She serves as faculty at Rockhurst University, teaching conflict management and negotiation,... Show more

Chris Carolan

Chris Carolan

Chris Carolan is the Founder of The Value-First Team, an AI-native transformation consultancy helping organizations escape decades of B2B complexity and build unified, value-driven operating systems.

With over 20 years of experience across oil & gas, marketing, and CRM transformation, Chris specializes in connecting fragmented systems, teams, and data into cohesive frameworks that drive growth. He is the creator of the Value-First Framework and the “Unified Views” model, which enable organizations to align customer experience, revenue operations, and business intelligence.

Chris is also a frequent live educator and host of multiple shows focused on AI, HubSpot, and business transformation, where he demonstrates how AI can multiply human capability rather than replace it.

His work is known for blending strategic insight with real-time collaboration, helping teams move from complexity to clarity through practical, human-centered systems.

Chris Carolan is the Founder of The Value-First Team, an AI-native transformation consultancy helping organizations escape decades of B2B complexity and build unified, value-driven operating systems. With over 20 years of experience across oil & g... Show more

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller is a Senior Technologist, Trainer, Speaker, Tech Lead, DevOps-CI/CD Tools Lead, Graph Data Explorer, and Second Brain Builder.

Jeffrey brings over 25 years of experience helping organizations to bring value to their customers through software. He presents a variety of tech and business topics at user groups and conferences.

You can find his writing on knowledge management and tech topics at https://knowledgeplaybook.com/.

Jeffrey and his wife, Brandy, live near Columbus, Ohio, and celebrate their roles as adoptive parents with a fun children’s book called "Skeeters" with proceeds supporting adoption. Learn more about the project at https://skeeterbooks.com/adoption/.

Jeffrey Miller is a Senior Technologist, Trainer, Speaker, Tech Lead, DevOps-CI/CD Tools Lead, Graph Data Explorer, and Second Brain Builder. Jeffrey brings over 25 years of experience helping organizations to bring value to their customers throug... Show more

Fred Deichler

Fred Deichler

Fred is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience helping teams navigate change, improve collaboration, and deliver value. He believes growth is an ongoing journey, both for teams and individuals, and has always championed learning, iteration, and adaptability. Whether leading teams through transformation or refining his own approach, Fred is passionate about helping others discover the small, intentional actions that lead to lasting success.

Fred is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience helping teams navigate change, improve collaboration, and deliver value. He believes growth is an ongoing journey, both for teams and individuals, and has always championed learning, iterat... Show more

Art Lashchonau

Art Lashchonau

Art is a National Consultant 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.

Art is a National Consultant 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 environ... Show more

Luis Majano

Luis Majano

Luis Majano is a Computer Engineer, published author, founder, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, Corp (www.ortussolutions.com), a consulting firm specializing in open-source tooling, web development, architecture, and professional open-source.

He has been designing and working with software architecture and technologies since the year 2000. He has a passion for learning and mentoring developers so they can succeed with sustainable software practices and the usage and development of open-source software.

He created the BoxLang JVM Language, ColdBox HMVC, ContentBox Modular CMS, TestBox BDD, CommandBox CLI, and over 200 open-source projects. He speaks regularly at several international conferences, and you can read his blog at www.luismajano.com.

Luis Majano is a Computer Engineer, published author, founder, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, Corp (www.ortussolutions.com), a consulting firm specializing in open-source tooling, web development, architecture, and professional open-source. He has be... Show more

Sabine Wojcieszak

Sabine Wojcieszak

As an Enthusiastic Success Enabler and the Human-AI Collaboration Navigator, Sabine is a coach, trainer, and inspiration catalyst. She empowers leaders and teams to achieve their goals by combining modern technologies, human values, and clear communication. For her, happiness is the foundation of sustainable success.
With a strong focus on collaboration, leadership, communication, change, and artificial intelligence, Sabine shows how humans and machines can thrive together. She brings extensive experience working with teams and organizations across a wide range of industries—both nationally and internationally.
Sabine has a unique talent for making even complex topics accessible and engaging. Her signature style on stage: creative ideas, hands-on inspiration, a sense of fun, and a touch of pop culture to turn complexity into clarity.
Her credo: “Success is the result of humanity, technology, and happiness at work.”
With this mindset, she inspires others to embrace the opportunities of AI, shift perspectives, recognize the power of their own actions, and confidently shape change.
Sabine is a regular speaker at international conferences and writes blogs and articles on these topics. As a speaker coach, she supports newcomers and experts on stage to gain more visibility. She also acts as a mentor and role model for women in tech in different networking communities.

As an Enthusiastic Success Enabler and the Human-AI Collaboration Navigator, Sabine is a coach, trainer, and inspiration catalyst. She empowers leaders and teams to achieve their goals by combining modern technologies, human values, and clear communi... Show more

Mfon Etukudo

Mfon Etukudo

Dr. Mfon is a multifaceted organizational leader and advocate who champions agility in all spaces. With extensive expertise spanning project management, adaptive leadership, and consulting, she bridges the gap between effective project execution and profound human impact. Through diverse roles and business ventures, she deeply understands what it takes to build resilient teams that can deliver continuous value in dynamic environments.
At the core of Dr. Mfon’s work is a commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. Her true passion lies in applying real-world agility to societal challenges. She is an accomplished author of youth literature and the founder of EmpowerKidz.org, a non-profit dedicated to social-emotional learning and early mental health skill-building for adolescents.
Actively aligning her community initiatives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Dr. Mfon brings a uniquely human-centric approach to leadership, inspiring agile practitioners to drive meaningful change both within their organizations and across the globe. Dr. Mfon inspires teams and agilists alike to drive measurable community impact alongside continuous business value.

Dr. Mfon is a multifaceted organizational leader and advocate who champions agility in all spaces. With extensive expertise spanning project management, adaptive leadership, and consulting, she bridges the gap between effective project execution and ... Show more

Rahul Prasad

Rahul Prasad

I bring 13 years of experience building and leading enterprise SaaS products. I am an expert in leading distributed platforms and advancing agentic AI workflows that drive real enterprise impact. I’m passionate about discovering developer pain points and accelerating adoption through internal talks and sessions.

I bring 13 years of experience building and leading enterprise SaaS products. I am an expert in leading distributed platforms and advancing agentic AI workflows that drive real enterprise impact. I’m passionate about discovering developer pain points... Show more

Martin Turgeon

Martin Turgeon

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset management, and cloud-based business solutions.

As a visionary leader in the Microsoft ecosystem, spanning Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and Office 365, Martin has built and scaled international operations serving clients across five continents. Martin's focus is on transforming complex business challenges into streamlined, data-driven systems that empower organizations to make smarter, faster decisions.

At Verosoft, Martin leads the global expansion of embedded EAM and CMMS platforms (TAG Mobi) within Dynamics 365, driving innovation in maintenance, mobility, AI and enterprise asset management.

Martin is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, partnership, and excellence, developing technologies that deliver measurable impact, enhance operational resilience, and align enterprise strategy with digital transformation goals.

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset ... Show more

Lakeidra Smith

Lakeidra Smith

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

Shubhangi Gupta

Shubhangi Gupta

Shubhangi is a Product and DevRel leader building at the intersection of open source, AI, and inclusive tech communities.
She leads a 35,000+ member developer network and drives initiatives through Claude Code, Google Developer Groups Noida and Women Techmakers Delhi. A GitHub Campus Expert and speaker at multiple tech events like DevFest and MLH Hackcon, she champions open collaboration, equitable representation, and community-led innovation in AI and infrastructure.

Shubhangi is a Product and DevRel leader building at the intersection of open source, AI, and inclusive tech communities. She leads a 35,000+ member developer network and drives initiatives through Claude Code, Google Developer Groups Noida and Wom... Show more

Nils Hyoma

Nils Hyoma

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima and Hamburg. Many years as an active developer, he learned the basics of agile software development. After working in online retail / eCommerce and in IT consulting, he is now part of the coaching team at MHP - A Porsche Company since 2024. Nils supports and coaches both local and distributed, international teams and projects. Nils has been active in team sports since childhood. It also reflected team spirit in his professional life: As a coach, he forms well-established units out of developers and analysts, who can then independently develop products. The guiding principle is always the focus on customer satisfaction.

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima a... Show more

Valeria Burdi

Valeria Burdi

✨ Chi sono in poche righe (ma piene di senso)

Docente d’inglese in una vita precedente (ma siamo sicuri???), con la testa tra le nuvole e i piedi ben piantati nelle Roadmap, oggi sono una Scrum Master che ama sperimentare, innovare e prendersi cura delle persone nei momenti di cambiamento.

La mia bussola? L’agilità come mindset, la visione di prodotto al posto della logica di progetto, e una fiducia incrollabile nel potere della giocosità come leva di trasformazione.

Amo tutto ciò che è didattica innovativa, inclusione, collaborazione e quel meraviglioso caos creativo che si accende quando i team trovano il proprio ritmo.

Mi definiscono sognatrice, io dico che sono semplicemente un’eterna bambina con la passione per le retrospettive ben fatte, le user story ben scritte, e i momenti in cui si ride insieme tra un daily e una review.

Non porto soluzioni, porto domande che aprono strade.

✨ Chi sono in poche righe (ma piene di senso) Docente d’inglese in una vita precedente (ma siamo sicuri???), con la testa tra le nuvole e i piedi ben piantati nelle Roadmap, oggi sono una Scrum Master che ama sperimentare, innovare e prendersi cur... Show more

London Wolfe

London Wolfe

London Wolfe is a business strategist and cognitive leadership specialist who helps leaders and organizations understand what is actually driving miscommunication, burnout, and stalled growth beneath the surface. Her work focuses on how people think, process information, and relate to one another, and how unexamined cognitive blind spots quietly shape leadership effectiveness.

With over 14 years of experience spanning education, leadership development, and advisory work, London brings a rare blend of strategic insight and human-centered practice. She is the creator of the Cognitive Leadership Style Framework, an awareness-based model that examines leadership through four cognitive domains: structural, relational, analytical, and visionary, offering leaders a practical way to recognize how they are wired and how others are wired.

Earlier in her career, London worked as an educator and inner development coach, designing learning-based frameworks that supported communication, emotional regulation, and adaptive behavior. She has facilitated workshops and trainings for entrepreneurs, educators, parents, leadership teams, and organizations both domestically and internationally. She is NLP certified and has contributed as a guest expert on podcasts, panels, and leadership-focused conversations, with her insights featured in digital publications and a magazine distributed in major international airports.

London’s work is especially informed by her experience supporting high-functioning neurodivergent individuals in business, education, and leadership settings, as well as her own lived neurodivergent experience. She is known for translating complex cognitive concepts into practical tools leaders can apply immediately.

Whether working with founders, executives, or teams, London’s goal is the same: to help people build sustainable success that does not come at the cost of their wellbeing. Her approach is thoughtful, direct, and refreshingly free of one-size-fits-all leadership advice.

London Wolfe is a business strategist and cognitive leadership specialist who helps leaders and organizations understand what is actually driving miscommunication, burnout, and stalled growth beneath the surface. Her work focuses on how people think,... Show more

Teresa Potts

Teresa Potts

Teresa Potts is a Quality/Engineering Leader, Agile Coach, certified Scrum Master, and Quality Engineer. She has been in the software industry for over 18 years.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in music, she got into tech because someone took a chance on her. She took that chance and ran with it. She has worked in the insurance, marketing & advertising, real estate, and financial industries.

Once in the field, she earned an Associate’s degree in Computer Programming and a Master of Business Administration in Engineering Management. Always learning, she also earned a Scrum Master certification and Google Project Management certificate.

In 2025, she created her own tech consulting company, Stir the Pott Consulting, LLC. She currently works as an Agile Coach for Youngsoft Inc.

She enjoys being a part of tech groups in her community and beyond. She plays the viola in the Mason Symphony Orchestra, is a member of the Michigan Motor Maids (women’s motorcycle riding club), and is a dog owner. She volunteers as a Lucid Legend, author/editor for Kprofiles.com (kpop website), and Wikipedia for topics she cares about.

Teresa Potts is a Quality/Engineering Leader, Agile Coach, certified Scrum Master, and Quality Engineer. She has been in the software industry for over 18 years. After earning a bachelor’s degree in music, she got into tech because someone took a... Show more

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+.

He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books. Michael has led fast-growing organizations and served as an advisor to the Denver Mayor's office and the Colorado Governor. His film school and screenwriting background means his keynotes aren't talks, they are experiences.

His past clients include Alvarez & Marsal, Canes Midstream, ATD, InTempo Software, along with corporate leadership teams across multiple industries.

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+. He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books... Show more

Lars Becker

Lars Becker

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at synalis, a Bonn-based IT company. Starting in the field of Business Intelligence, he gradually transitioned into the role of a Data Scientist. Today, he supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing data analytics and AI projects – with a strong focus on real-world value and practical innovation.

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at ... Show more

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