Adejoke (JK) has spent the last decade working at the intersection of technology, talent, and organisational change across African and global markets.
In 2018, she founded The African Tech Woman, a platform amplifying visibility for women in tech through storytelling, mentorship, and direct hiring support. The platform built a community for overlooked technical talent across the African continent and helped accelerate their careers globally.
At Abby, she works hands-on with organisations to design and deploy AI-enabled solutions that deliver real-world outcomes.
Through Function(), her AI community, she brings together builders, operators, and leaders for more grounded conversations about AI. JK is an aerialist and enjoys exploring hiking trails.

Adejoke (JK) has spent the last decade working at the intersection of technology, talent, and organisational change across African and global markets. In 2018, she founded The African Tech Woman, a platform amplifying visibility for women in tech th... Show more

Passionate for PERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Committed to the CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, combining tech skills and human values. « Good kaizen starts right within oneself! »

14 years with Agile, in Spain and Italy. As an Agile Coach, I join with organizations/teams willing to improve both results and happiness. I provide support for transitioning to better ways of “getting things done”, using organizational intelligence as a competitive advantage. My day-to-day includes training, mentoring, consulting and coaching both teams and executives, with a tailored approach.

As a Chief Operating Officer (COO), I led the agile transformation of a 68 people company by a Spotify-like framework. I have also formerly been: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager and Web Developer.

On a technical level, I am certified as KMP, CSP-SM, PSM II and PSPO I and trained in SAFe 5 SA and Management 3.0. With a background in research and development (R&D), as a Ph.D. engineer.

On a human level, I have been trained as a Co-Active Coach and Mindfulness Instructor. I attended the PRH (Personality and Human Relationships) school. I am committed to improving what I know and do, integrating work with study, personal reflection and sharing.

Passionate for PERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Committed to the CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, combining tech skills and human values. « Good kaizen starts right within oneself! » 14 years with Agile, in Spain and Italy. As an Agile Coach, I join ... 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

Marni Blythe is a nationally recognized professional speaker, Fractional COO, and leadership expert who brings big-business acumen to entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders. With a career that began in New York City’s C-suite, Marni held senior executive roles with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, where she honed her ability to reengineer systems, streamline processes, and unlock sustainable growth.

Today, as the founder of Full Pocket Coaching and co-founder of Lead 360 Academy, Marni helps small to mid-sized healthcare businesses achieve Fortune-level operational excellence. She partners with visionary owners and leaders to align strategy, build strong cultures, and design processes that fuel scalability without sacrificing human connection.

Marni is also the co-author of Culture Catalyst, a book that empowers leaders to harness the power of emotional intelligence, communication, and culture-building to transform their organizations. Her engaging speaking style has made her a sought-after keynote speaker across the U.S., where she delivers high-impact talks on culture, emotional intelligence, leadership, and communication to audiences ranging from entrepreneurs to healthcare professionals.

Whether she is on stage, advising in the operatory, or coaching leaders one-on-one, Marni’s mission is simple: to help leaders create businesses where people thrive, systems run seamlessly, and vision becomes reality.

Marni Blythe is a nationally recognized professional speaker, Fractional COO, and leadership expert who brings big-business acumen to entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders. With a career that began in New York City’s C-suite, Marni held senior executi... Show more

Drew is the Head of Consulting and a Senior Software Trainer at Knack Training, with a master’s degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction and deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. She leads end-to-end consulting engagements, building scalable business solutions that eliminate manual work and transform productivity across organizations.

Blending technical excellence with a strong instructional background, Drew designs and delivers real-world solutions, curriculum, and learning experiences focused on practical business workflows. Her sessions emphasize reusable patterns, included licensing, and tools Makers can apply immediately to drive measurable impact.

Drew is the Head of Consulting and a Senior Software Trainer at Knack Training, with a master’s degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction and deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. She leads end-to-end consulti... Show more

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋
Married + 5 little ones 😄

I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups through Enpitech, the front-end consulting company I founded 5 years ago. I also run a YouTube channel on front-end development (https://youtube.com/@nirparisian) and a community called Frontendistim, where I share knowledge and connect with fellow developers.

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋 Married + 5 little ones 😄 I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups ... Show more

Margarita Neumüllers journey began in BI Consulting, where she spent several years mastering the Microsoft technology stack and solving complex data puzzles for diverse clients. In 2021, she joined ALDI SÜD, where she rapidly advanced through various pivotal roles.
Today, she serves as a Manager for Data & Analytics, acting as a Product Owner who bridges the gap between data engineering and global business goals.

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she is a prominent voice in the tech community. As a frequent podcast guest and keynote speaker at international conferences, she shares her insights on data strategy and digital transformation.
Driven by a commitment to diversity and empowerment in the industry, she recently expanded her influence by joining the board of Women in Tech e.V. as its second member within the DACH area. In this role, she leverages her experience to foster an inclusive environment for the next generation of female leaders in technology.

Margarita Neumüllers journey began in BI Consulting, where she spent several years mastering the Microsoft technology stack and solving complex data puzzles for diverse clients. In 2021, she joined ALDI SÜD, where she rapidly advanced through various... Show more

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US 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

Angelos is a strategic designer building systems and conditions that drive meaningful impact, encourage radical collaboration, and promote intentional change. He is using design to create more equitable conditions for the planet and its people. Currently, leading the design efforts at a CRACI, as well as his own practice as a solo entrepreneur and activist at Mesa.

For the past 18 years, he has been working with product/service companies and startups, both in early and high-growth stages. His expertise has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Fennia Prize 22 for Service Renewal with the Posti design team for the OmaPosti app, and recognition for branding and packaging design work with Divine premium EVOO for the Greek brand Nature Blessed.

As a thought leader in the design industry, Angelos has delivered numerous talks and keynotes at international conferences and local meetups. He also spearheaded and managed the State of DesignOps global report for two years, contributing valuable insights to the design operations community.

His commitment to advancing the design field extends to co-authoring and publishing the Ornamo Responsible Design Manifesto with members from the Ornamo Responsibility Circle volunteer group.

Angelos has been instrumental in building design communities through event organization, serving as the co-founder at Joint Frontiers and an alumnus organizer of several significant design events including Joint Futures 2019 (a design conference featuring 36 speakers and over 700 international attendees in Helsinki), DSConf 2018 (Finland's first Design System conference), as well as IxDA, UXHel, and Junction Hackathon.

Angelos is a strategic designer building systems and conditions that drive meaningful impact, encourage radical collaboration, and promote intentional change. He is using design to create more equitable conditions for the planet and its people. Curre... Show more