During the last twenty years Alexander Thurow (https://onmoderndev.de/en) worked at different German software providers. Currently he is a freelance software developer, consultant and speaker.

Born in Hamburg in 1975, currently located at Lake Constance.
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Inform. (FH), 2005 at the Leuphana Lüneburg and the University of Sydney.

Different positions: Software developer, consultant, technical trainer, lecturer and speaker.
Main areas of interest: Clean Code, Refactoring, Technical Debt, knowledge transfer and mentoring, technological disruption, books („in- and outside of the box“, see: https://onmoderndev.de/en/reading), current affairs

During the last twenty years Alexander Thurow (https://onmoderndev.de/en) worked at different German software providers. Currently he is a freelance software developer, consultant and speaker. Born in Hamburg in 1975, currently located at Lake Con... Show more

A seasoned digital leader with over 15 years of experience in building and optimizing customer-centric digital experiences, Anchal Gautam currently serves as a Digital Product Manager at Blick Art Materials. In this role, she leads key initiatives across Product Search and Personalization, Account Self-Service, and B2B product experiences.

With a strong background at the intersection of technology, data, and user experience, Anchal has a proven track record of driving growth through strategic product development and innovative digital solutions. They are passionate about leveraging personalization and scalable platforms to enhance customer engagement and deliver measurable business impact.

At this conference, Anchal brings practical insights on evolving digital ecosystems, optimizing product discovery, and creating seamless experiences for both B2C and B2B audiences.

A seasoned digital leader with over 15 years of experience in building and optimizing customer-centric digital experiences, Anchal Gautam currently serves as a Digital Product Manager at Blick Art Materials. In this role, she leads key initiatives ac... Show more

Robin Schooling is an HR Leader, author of Real HR, award-winning blogger, and a People + Work Strategist focused on helping teams and organizations turn people strategy into something real, practical, and human. As an accomplished HR executive, strategist, and advisor with over two decades of experience shaping people practices across a wide range of industries, she’s led people and culture work, from talent acquisition to employee relations, and has a particular love for diving in where strategy and everyday work collide.

She’s co-host of the long-running Drive Thru HR podcast (on the air since 2010 and close to 1,700 episodes!), a frequent speaker to HR, Talent and business audiences around the world (3 continents thus far), and has, somehow, never stopped HR blogging. Her second book, Real Work, will be released in 2026.

Robin Schooling is an HR Leader, author of Real HR, award-winning blogger, and a People + Work Strategist focused on helping teams and organizations turn people strategy into something real, practical, and human. As an accomplished HR executive, stra... Show more

Nikhil Mehra is a Senior Product Manager specializing in AI systems, data platforms, and product strategy. He focuses on architecting decision loops, data contracts, and human-in-the-loop patterns using high-velocity, real-time domains as a proving ground for scalable AI product design. His work spans automation frameworks and experimentation systems operating at scale in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Nikhil writes and speaks on bridging the gap between AI model capabilities and practical product implementation, emphasizing system reliability, risk thresholds, and operational guardrails.

Nikhil Mehra is a Senior Product Manager specializing in AI systems, data platforms, and product strategy. He focuses on architecting decision loops, data contracts, and human-in-the-loop patterns using high-velocity, real-time domains as a proving g... Show more

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey beard” skills I’ve honed over decades of software development.

When I’m not in the office or hanging out with my family, I’m at my local Makerspace working with CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and other tools of wood and metal work. There are Makerspace (also known as Hackerspace) all over the country, and I encourage everyone to check one out.

Stay Creative and have fun!

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey b... Show more

Dominik is a Group Product Manager for Platforms at Giant Swarm with the mission of simplifying developers' lives through intuitive developer platforms. He started as a Full Stack Software Engineer, discovered his passion for DevOps and product organizations, and transitioned into Product Management for cloud technology. He actively shares his experiences through talks, articles, and publications.

Dominik is a Group Product Manager for Platforms at Giant Swarm with the mission of simplifying developers' lives through intuitive developer platforms. He started as a Full Stack Software Engineer, discovered his passion for DevOps and product organ... Show more

Business Intelligence and Power BI Developer

Business Intelligence and Power BI Developer Show more

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to transform ambiguous environments and concepts into actionable plans or implementations. She is highly creative when it comes to developing results-driven solutions, while ensuring alignment with necessary organization leaders of all levels.

Some of the work that she has accomplished with small businesses includes:

- Created company-wide and department-specific operational systems to streamline the business based on systems, not individual team members
- Developed a various company programs, including a diverse supplier program and employee professional development program
- Project managed cross-functional projects, engaging with external and internal key stakeholders to ensure on-time deliverables and successful project metrics
- Led change management initiatives with c-suite executives and department leaders.

In her previous roles of a non-profit professional, she has overseen a multi-million-dollar foundation grant to pilot national arts strategy to over 4K Boys & Girls Clubs globally, managed over $32M in corporate accounts, and grew a local cycling fundraising event from $450K to nearly a $1M event, making it the #4 premiere cycling fundraising event (out of 93 national events) for the organization.

A firm believer in education, Aarica earned her Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a minor in French from Spelman College. In her spare time, she loves to travel the world with her family, experience amazing food, and volunteer in her community with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to tran... Show more

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

I’m a CTO and software architect with a background in designing and evolving enterprise systems across complex, multi-product environments. I’ve worked on unifying data models, modernizing legacy architectures, and helping engineering teams ship reliable software at scale using Azure and .NET.

I was part of the core group introducing AI-assisted engineering workflows in a 5,000+ engineer organization, working through the real challenges of adoption, architectural constraints, and quality at scale.

I later transitioned to full-time CTO of an AI-native startup, where I designed the engineering process around AI-assisted workflows from day one. By aligning architecture, domain boundaries, and development practices with AI collaboration, we significantly compressed delivery timelines compared to traditional team structures.

I’m a CTO and software architect with a background in designing and evolving enterprise systems across complex, multi-product environments. I’ve worked on unifying data models, modernizing legacy architectures, and helping engineering teams ship reli... Show more

Simran Mehta is a Data Scientist and GenAI Developer with close to four years of experience building production-grade AI systems across retail, manufacturing, and enterprise domains. She works with Nagarro’s Big Data and AI team, where she designs and deploys scalable machine learning and GenAI solutions for global clients.

Her work includes time-series forecasting accelerators, LLM-powered recommendation systems, optimization platforms, and pricing intelligence solutions. In recent projects, she has focused on designing task-driven systems that combine planning, tool execution, and persistent state — with an emphasis on reliability beyond prototypes.

Simran is particularly interested in building AI workflows that can handle real-world constraints such as partial failures, asynchronous execution, and evolving data. She actively contributes to system design discussions and mentors junior data scientists, with a strong focus on turning experimental ideas into robust, maintainable systems.

Simran Mehta is a Data Scientist and GenAI Developer with close to four years of experience building production-grade AI systems across retail, manufacturing, and enterprise domains. She works with Nagarro’s Big Data and AI team, where she designs an... Show more

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions across fintech, health tech, and other technology-driven domains.

He is passionate about helping professionals and organizations harness technology for career growth and business success. Outside of work, Samson enjoys multimedia production, football, and reading.

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions a... Show more

Sagal serves as an Analytics Engineer at Fyxer AI, a renowned and rapidly scaling AI startup in the UK . There, she leverages her experience to optimise PLG strategy and enhance user experiences.

Sagal serves as an Analytics Engineer at Fyxer AI, a renowned and rapidly scaling AI startup in the UK . There, she leverages her experience to optimise PLG strategy and enhance user experiences. Show more

Contador Publico y Asesor de BI, especialista en power Bi
Docente de Power Bi,Certificado IBCS analyst Experto en aplicacion de IBCS
Manager de Biresults

Contador Publico y Asesor de BI, especialista en power Bi Docente de Power Bi,Certificado IBCS analyst Experto en aplicacion de IBCS Manager de Biresults Show more

Steve works with clients modernising and transforming their IT estate, helping teams on enterprise, solution and technical architecture topics. This can range from proof of concepts and data engineering all the way up to business process discovery and legacy migration strategy. Steve is an active blogger and organiser of Domain-Driven Design London, a socio-technical & systems architecture community.

Steve works with clients modernising and transforming their IT estate, helping teams on enterprise, solution and technical architecture topics. This can range from proof of concepts and data engineering all the way up to business process discovery an... Show more

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a continuous increase in the automation of business processes. He can contribute his many years of experience to the conception and development of applications. The challenge is the effective and efficient combination of technologies, methods, and tools - in each case that will be suitable for the individual context. As a coach and trainer, he advises teams on the use of Java EE and Spring technologies and their efficient integration into the individual software development process.

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a c... Show more

Especialista en Estrategia, Producto y Finanzas por UPenn y London Business School. Becado Internacional en Innovation & AI por la IE university. Desarrollador de agentes y agencia IA para la optimización de análisis financieros y corporativos.

Especialista en Estrategia, Producto y Finanzas por UPenn y London Business School. Becado Internacional en Innovation & AI por la IE university. Desarrollador de agentes y agencia IA para la optimización de análisis financieros y corporativos. Show more

In a small backstreet of Tokyo lives a man named Aki, a 78-year-old former chef. Aki spent most of his life trying to perfectly cook the rice he buys from his friend Mato. He's been at it for 57 years now and still searches for ways to improve his cooking methods. There is probably not too much anybody else could tell Aki about cooking this specific type of rice.

When it comes to his process, Aki's understanding is unrivaled. After years of trial and glorious error, Marijn could be called the Aki of Domain-Driven Design, due to his extensive background in both programming and strategy. He uses this experience to show teams and organizations how to recognize and act on problems and opportunities in an autonomous, self-learning fashion.

Bringing an objective outsider’s view to the table, Marijn uses today's challenges of your organization to make your people truly aware of their environment.
Not by nudging and pushing them towards the final goal, but by offering them the tools to find a path on their own. Once on the road, positive feedback, mentoring, determination, and a positive vibe allow teams to try, to make mistakes, to investigate, and to learn.

That’s the mindset Marijn will add to your organization.

In a small backstreet of Tokyo lives a man named Aki, a 78-year-old former chef. Aki spent most of his life trying to perfectly cook the rice he buys from his friend Mato. He's been at it for 57 years now and still searches for ways to improve his co... Show more

For over 25 years, Andrew Kolikoff has been a leadership coach who identifies & solves where issues are stemming from and elevates company cultures.

For over 25 years, Andrew Kolikoff has been a leadership coach who identifies & solves where issues are stemming from and elevates company cultures. Show more

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies her skills in communication, design, and collaboration to fast-paced, high-growth environments. This blend of creative and technical experience has equipped Calypso with a deep understanding of how to foster constructive feedback, empower teams, and drive continuous improvement. Calypso also thrives on building strong, connected communities. She brings a fresh perspective on collaboration, communication, and community building in both creative and tech spaces.

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies ... Show more

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source.

I spell my name with a lowercase b, but sessionize doesn't support that...yet.

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source. I spell my name with a lowercase b, but sessionize doesn't support that...yet. Show more

Creator and maintainer of GitMesh, a new lab under LF Decentralized Trust that transforms market surveillance into actionable Git commits. As the youngest lab leader in LFDT history, I'm building the AI infrastructure that helps developer companies decide what to build next by watching every social signals and ranking what matters. Open Source Summit Korea/Japan 2025, OpenSearchCon Korea 2025, and GitHub's Open Source Friday 2026. Full-time founder obsessed with open source and AI.

Creator and maintainer of GitMesh, a new lab under LF Decentralized Trust that transforms market surveillance into actionable Git commits. As the youngest lab leader in LFDT history, I'm building the AI infrastructure that helps developer companies d... Show more

Derek Leite: 11+ anos de experiência com Agile, Gestão de Projetos, Processos, Produto e Inovação em empresas de grande porte como Deloitte, Globo, Stefanini, Icatu Seguros e MJV. Atualmente é Release Train Engineer (RTE) na TI da Petrobras. Engº de Produção (UFS), MBA em Gestão Empresarial (FGV), MBA em Engª de Software Ágil (XP Educação), Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, PSM, KMP, KMM, KCP (Kanban Coach). Realizou palestras e workshops sobre temas relacionados a Agilidade em âmbito nacional e internacional, além de atuar em projetos como Consultor, Agile Leader e Agile Coach.

Derek Leite: 11+ anos de experiência com Agile, Gestão de Projetos, Processos, Produto e Inovação em empresas de grande porte como Deloitte, Globo, Stefanini, Icatu Seguros e MJV. Atualmente é Release Train Engineer (RTE) na TI da Petrobras. Engº de... 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

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through inf... Show more

I am a technology enthusiast and proud father of Miguel. With over eight years of experience in IT, I have adapted deeply to the data-driven culture, always seeking to make decisions based on data. Currently, I am the Operations Manager at Vectra, where I lead digital transformation initiatives.

I am a technology enthusiast and proud father of Miguel. With over eight years of experience in IT, I have adapted deeply to the data-driven culture, always seeking to make decisions based on data. Currently, I am the Operations Manager at Vectra, wh... Show more

Alexon works as a Senior Principal Technical Account Manager at Red Hat focusing on Infrastructure and Management, Integration and Automation, Cloud Computing, Storage, and AI Solutions. He also contributes to produce and enhance documentation, knowledge-base articles, blog posts, presentations, webinars, and workshops. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family (wife, two children, and cat) and participating in several volunteer jobs.

Alexon works as a Senior Principal Technical Account Manager at Red Hat focusing on Infrastructure and Management, Integration and Automation, Cloud Computing, Storage, and AI Solutions. He also contributes to produce and enhance documentation, knowl... Show more

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and consultant, I help organizations build a secure, efficient, and future‑ready Microsoft 365 environment. My work focuses on the introduction and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the implementation of AI‑driven productivity strategies, and the improvement of collaboration, processes, and structures across Microsoft cloud services.

For many years, I have supported organizations throughout the entire Modern Workplace lifecycle — from workshops and audits to technical implementation, security hardening, and governance measures, as well as training programs for administrators and end users. This includes Microsoft 365 Tenant Security Checks, Entra ID and Intune optimization, and the implementation of best‑practice security aligned with Microsoft, BSI, and CIS standards.

Another key area of my work is data and permissions management, compliance, and Microsoft Purview, covering data lifecycle, governance, and cloud‑wide transparency — all aimed at creating secure, stable, and manageable environments in Microsoft 365.

As a speaker and community enthusiast, I make complex topics like AI, security, governance, and modern collaboration accessible, practical, and directly applicable. My sessions demonstrate how organizations can design efficient hybrid and digital workplaces, ranging from Copilot adoption and Teams optimization to governance automation using Microsoft 365 built‑in capabilities and AI‑supported workflows.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and consultant, I help organizations build a secure, efficient, and future‑ready Microsoft 365 environment. My work focuses on the introduction and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the implementation of AI‑driven pro... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest minority — 1.85 billion disabled people. As founder of Audio Accessibility, she consults on improving communication access for 466 million deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide. Sveta’s book and TEDx talk highlight the business benefits of high-quality captioning to increase audience reach and ROI. With an MS in Internet Technology and over 20 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility, Sveta combines her personal experience with deafness and professional expertise to offer unique insights into the critical importance of accessibility.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest min... Show more

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in fintech, large data pipelines, and AI-based fraud detection. As a public speaker on AI/ML and Graph Databases, he has contributed significantly to the field. Akash has shown his leadership in startup environments using his innovative approach to leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in ... Show more