Business & Management

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

Angus Allan

Angus Allan

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

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

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

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

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

Outside of his consultancy work, Angus co-organises ProductTank Edinburgh and serves as a Non-Executive Director at Rock Trust, Scotland's largest youth homelessness charity.

For an engaging speaker who bridges the gap between technology and business strategy, demystifies complex concepts, and inspires actionable change, book Angus for your next event.

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

Mignon Coenen

Mignon Coenen

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for Bravx in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics Business Central (formerly Navision), Dynamics 365 Sales and for the last 10 years Dynamics Project Operations. Mignon loves to demonstrate all the great functions of Project Operations in combination with the possibilities of the Power Platform. Lately she has become enthusiastic on Copilot and AI.

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for Bravx in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics Business Central (... Show more

Heather Perriam

Heather Perriam

Heather Perriam is an inclusive design and AI leader specialising in building digital solutions that work for real people, not just requirements. As a Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect and Practice Lead, she combines hands-on delivery experience with a strong focus on accessibility, neurodiversity, and human-centred design. Her work is shaped by real delivery experience, including solutions that met every technical requirement but failed users due to accessibility and cognitive overload.

With a career spanning both telecommunications and over a decade in Microsoft technologies, Heather combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. Originally from the United States and now based in Devon, she is passionate about growing people as much as platforms. She focuses on mentoring consultants and creating opportunities for others to build confident, sustainable careers in tech.

Heather is a vocal advocate for accessibility and inclusive design. She ensures that solutions work for real humans rather than just satisfying requirements documents. She brings lived experience of ADHD into her work, using it to challenge traditional design approaches and highlight where digital experiences create unnecessary cognitive load.
As a supporter of Women in Tech initiatives, Heather actively works to create spaces where underrepresented groups feel seen and supported. Whether speaking at community events or leading delivery teams, her mission is to build technology that works for everyone and a tech industry where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Heather Perriam is an inclusive design and AI leader specialising in building digital solutions that work for real people, not just requirements. As a Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect and Practice Lead, she combines hands-on delivery exper... Show more

María José Vidal Paz

María José Vidal Paz

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

Lasse Nordvik Wedø

Lasse Nordvik Wedø

With over 25 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, Lasse Nordvik Wedø is a Director at Cyber & Security KPMG Norge. His expertise includes Microsoft 365 Copilot, modern work, user adoption, unified communication, collaboration, identity and access management, device management, cybersecurity and general artificial intelligence. He currently helps customers preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot and modern work, ensuring they stay secure and maximize their potential within their organizations.

Lasse is also an M365 Apps & Services MVP within Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot, a prestigious recognition from Microsoft for his technical expertise and community contributions. He has received 11 awards since 2015, and co-authored the book “Lync Server Cookbook” from Packt Publishing. He is an international speaker, author, blogger, and a co-organizer of several events and communities related to Microsoft 365 and other Microsoft cloud technologies. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with peers and customers, and driving innovation and excellence in the IT industry.

With over 25 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, Lasse Nordvik Wedø is a Director at Cyber & Security KPMG Norge. His expertise includes Microsoft 365 Copilot, modern work, user adoption, unified communication, collaboration, identity ... Show more

Lucas Massena

Lucas Massena

I'm a visionary Cloud Architect on a mission to spearhead digital transformation and redefine the technological landscape. With over two decades of experience, I've orchestrated transformative journeys for enterprises, guiding them through the intricate maze of digital evolution. A maestro of innovation, I specialize in event storming and event-driven architecture, sculpting solutions that synchronize with the rhythm of change. My expertise extends to the realm of microservices, where I craft intricate webs of interconnected systems to fuel organizational agility and scalability. As a Microsoft Official Speaker since 2007, I've captivated audiences with tales of technological prowess, inspiring them to embrace the winds of change and chart their course towards excellence. Engaged in the vibrant community of the CTO's Fraternity, I collaborate with fellow visionaries to shape the future of cloud computing, empowering organizations to thrive in an era of boundless possibilities.

I'm a visionary Cloud Architect on a mission to spearhead digital transformation and redefine the technological landscape. With over two decades of experience, I've orchestrated transformative journeys for enterprises, guiding them through the intric... Show more

Neviar Rawlinson

Neviar Rawlinson

Neviar Rawlinson is a Cyber Risk and IT Governance leader, 2026 SC Women in Business Award honoree, and Army Veteran focused on helping organizations translate complex cybersecurity challenges into practical governance and risk management strategies. She designs governance programs that align security, compliance, and engineering operations while enabling organizations to scale securely. Her work spans change management, incident governance, enterprise risk assessment, and security program maturity in fast-paced technology environments. She has experience supporting ISO 27001 readiness, SOC 2 audit preparation, and implementing governance frameworks that strengthen security while enabling innovation. Neviar is also the founder of GRC Explained, an initiative dedicated to making governance, risk, and cybersecurity concepts accessible to technologists and emerging professionals through educational content, community engagement, and practical frameworks. She holds an MBA in IT Management, a B.S. in Computer Science, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on how emerging technology reshapes governance frameworks and organizational risk. She frequently speaks on topics including cyber risk leadership, governance program design, AI governance, bridging the gap between engineering and security teams, and the future of enterprise risk management in modern technology environments.

Neviar Rawlinson is a Cyber Risk and IT Governance leader, 2026 SC Women in Business Award honoree, and Army Veteran focused on helping organizations translate complex cybersecurity challenges into practical governance and risk management strategies.... Show more

Christopher May

Christopher May

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is always product and people centric. He loves agility, and teaches agility and project management as well as design-thinking for the past 8 years.
He loves to share his knowledge, teach others and engage with audiences.
He takes on new and interesting challenges and goes a step beyond.
Besides his professional passion in Transformation / consultancy, he is also very passionate about stand-up comedy, which he started 2 years ago, and he is very active in the German and international stand up scene in Berlin.

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is ... Show more

Shaurya Agrawal

Shaurya Agrawal

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, creating customer-centric solutions and modernizing data platforms. As a Board Advisor to Hoonartek and CTO of YourNxt Technologies, a mobile tech start-up, Shaurya shapes global data strategies.

Holding an MBA and pursuing an MS in Data Science from UT Austin, Shaurya leverages data to unlock business value, specializing in unified customer views and personalized experiences.

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, c... Show more

John Halberstadt

John Halberstadt

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology, product, and enterprise transformation executive focused on helping organizations improve how they govern, fund, deliver, and scale complex technology initiatives.

His work sits at the intersection of PMI-aligned delivery leadership, PMO modernization, portfolio governance, enterprise risk management, product operating models, and technology transformation. He helps organizations move from fragmented project execution to integrated operating systems that connect strategy, investment, governance, delivery, and measurable business value.

As Head of Consulting Operations at En Dash, John advises organizations on enterprise transformation, governance design, AI-enabled operating models, product and platform strategy, and modern delivery practices. His consulting work focuses on helping leaders establish practical governance structures, improve portfolio visibility, strengthen decision-making, and align execution with organizational strategy.

John previously served as Chief Information and Technology Officer for a Property and Casualty insurer, where he led core platform modernization, cloud transformation, enterprise delivery evolution, and technology governance. His leadership experience includes modernizing delivery practices, improving cross-functional execution, managing risk across complex change initiatives, and connecting technology investments to business outcomes.

His background also includes senior leadership in product, user experience, and customer experience for AI and NLP platforms at Next IT, delivering enterprise conversational AI solutions across financial services, healthcare, and travel. Consulting and advisory roles with LitheSpeed and independent engagements have supported large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, including enterprise agility, PMO evolution, portfolio management, governance alignment, and product-centric operating models.

John is a published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance. His work emphasizes practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption, modern consulting, enterprise decision-making, and operating effectively in complex, technology-driven environments.

Regular speaking topics include PMO modernization, enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, risk management, product operating models, AI governance, enterprise agility, and the connection between strategy, execution, and value delivery.

Key Topics

* PMO Modernization and Enterprise Delivery Leadership
* PMI-Aligned Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
* Enterprise Transformation and Operating Model Design
* Governance, Risk Management, and Decision Rights
* Portfolio Governance and Value Delivery
* Product Operating Models and Product Leadership
* AI Governance and Responsible AI Adoption
* Enterprise Agility and Hybrid Delivery Models
* Technology, Cloud, and Platform Modernization
* Strategy Execution and Organizational Change

Experience Highlights

* Head of Consulting Operations, En Dash
* Vice President, Consulting, LitheSpeed
* Chief Information and Technology Officer, Capital Insurance Group
* SVP Customer Experience, AI and NLP, Next IT
* Enterprise Technology Leadership, FIS and First American

Author

Published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, with books focused on practical frameworks for modern consulting, responsible AI adoption, governance, and enterprise operating effectiveness.

Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GC3R4G83/allbooks

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology, product, and enterprise transformation executive focused on helping organizations improve how they govern, fund, deliver, and scale complex technology initiatives. His work sits at the intersection of PM... Show more

Blaize Stewart

Blaize Stewart

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator ... Show more

Vittorio Polizzi

Vittorio Polizzi

I help people, teams, and organizations take a step forward.
My work involves creating the conditions for actionable directions, intentional choices, and small, concrete steps to emerge. I believe change becomes possible when attention is focused on what can be done, here and now, leveraging existing resources and skills.
I help leaders, professionals, and teams clarify objectives, recognize often underutilized capabilities, and build tangible signals of progress. I use essential and targeted questions that help them think more clearly and act consistently, even in complex contexts.
My coaching work is guided by the ICF and EMCC codes of ethics: respect for the individual, responsibility, confidentiality, and attention to the impact of decisions are integral to every journey.
My experience as an Enterprise Agile Coach and in the IT world allows me to move naturally in real organizational contexts, where decisions matter and time is precious.

I help people, teams, and organizations take a step forward. My work involves creating the conditions for actionable directions, intentional choices, and small, concrete steps to emerge. I believe change becomes possible when attention is focused on... Show more

Letícia Barbosa

Letícia Barbosa

Atuo com TI há 25 anos e já trabalhei nas mais diversas áreas.
Estou há mais de 14 anos na Prodesp e trabalho articulando as áreas da empresa, buscando: comunicação entre as áreas, troca de experiência com outras empresas, estudo de novas tecnologias e assuntos para ampliar o repertório, apoio a líderes e liderados com práticas/treinamentos usando o ágil, o Design Thinking e principalmente, a comunicação.
Também atuo na comissão de inovação da Prodesp e na 1a comunidade dse Design Sprint no Brasil!
Atuei como redatora voluntária pelo IBEGESP - Instituto Brasileiro de Educação em Gestão Pública em 2022, com quatro artigos publicados no https://radar.ibegesp.org.br/
Sou uma mulher guerreira, alegre, a filha mais velha de três irmãos, aquela que tinha que dar o exemplo em casa. Tenho 2 filhas e o meu negócio é gente, é promover desenvolvimento humano. Compartilhar conhecimento e sempre ajudar quem eu puder, como puder.
Que sejamos agentes de mudança!

Atuo com TI há 25 anos e já trabalhei nas mais diversas áreas. Estou há mais de 14 anos na Prodesp e trabalho articulando as áreas da empresa, buscando: comunicação entre as áreas, troca de experiência com outras empresas, estudo de novas tecnologia... Show more

Ana Inés Urrutia

Ana Inés Urrutia

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

Rodgers Ndocha

Rodgers Ndocha

Rodgers Ndocha is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in AI and Cloud, with a passion for building impactful solutions at the intersection of machine learning, scalable infrastructure, and developer experience. With deep expertise in cloud-native technologies and applied AI, I help teams and communities harness the power of Google Cloud and AI to solve real-world problems. A frequent speaker and active contributor to the developer ecosystem, I'm committed to knowledge sharing, innovation, and community growth.

Rodgers Ndocha is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in AI and Cloud, with a passion for building impactful solutions at the intersection of machine learning, scalable infrastructure, and developer experience. With deep expertise in cloud-native technol... Show more

Dennis Nerush

Dennis Nerush

Dennis Nerush is the Director of AI at Elementor, where he leads the company's AI strategy and guides teams through the integration of GenAI technologies that enhance productivity while preserving human creativity and accountability.

With over 15 years of experience as a developer, manager, director, and adviser across multiple tech companies and startups, Dennis has dedicated his career to building people-first cultures rooted in continuous learning, curiosity, and growth. He believes that when individuals thrive, teams and businesses flourish, a philosophy that has guided him in founding dozens of teams and mentoring over 100 managers.

Dennis is a seasoned public speaker and writer who shares his insights on AI integration, leadership, and team performance at international conferences. He's passionate about helping leaders develop the skills and confidence to excel in a world where human leadership and AI collaboration go hand in hand.

In his free time, Dennis loves cooking and spending time with his kids. His main goal is to help people reach the next level.

Dennis Nerush is the Director of AI at Elementor, where he leads the company's AI strategy and guides teams through the integration of GenAI technologies that enhance productivity while preserving human creativity and accountability. With over 15 ... Show more

Pascal Kiefer

Pascal Kiefer

Founder of BI Samurai and Co-Founder of Embedsy, two Switzerland-based Data & BI companies.

At BI Samurai, we specialize in all things Microsoft Fabric, with a strong focus on Power BI. Our mission is to help clients unlock the full potential of their data through innovative and effective BI solutions.

At Embedsy, we develop cutting-edge Embedded Analytics solutions using Power BI Embedded technology. After over 8 years with BI Samurai, I co-founded this software development company to take my passion for BI to the next level.

I enjoy presenting Power BI hacks—the kind of tricks and solutions that people wouldn’t believe are possible with Power BI—and showcasing some of the coolest Power BI Embedded innovations.

Founder of BI Samurai and Co-Founder of Embedsy, two Switzerland-based Data & BI companies. At BI Samurai, we specialize in all things Microsoft Fabric, with a strong focus on Power BI. Our mission is to help clients unlock the full potential of t... Show more

Ryan Moore

Ryan Moore

Ryan Moore and his crew at the Moore Creative Company enjoy helping others with their DNN solutions. Whether partnering with other agencies or working with end-clients, Ryan is found teaching, training and "diving in to the good stuff," like DNN upgrades, sidegrades, integrations and more.

Ryan is completing an MFA in Communication Arts: Graphic Design with a focus on "The Business of Graphic Design." Several Moore Creative employees are graduates from the similar programs and many are BSA Eagle Scouts.

Ryan speaks at DNN community events, helps support and put on the Day of Training at conventions such as Southern Fried DNN, Day of DNN, DNNCon Baltimore and the past 10 years of DNN Summits in Denver, Florida and Online.

Be sure to ask him about snorkeling with sharks, that George Lucas action figure, DNN Summit LightSabers, and that one tarantula in Belize.

Ryan Moore and his crew at the Moore Creative Company enjoy helping others with their DNN solutions. Whether partnering with other agencies or working with end-clients, Ryan is found teaching, training and "diving in to the good stuff," like DNN upgr... Show more

Aarno Aukia

Aarno Aukia

Aarno is a co-founder and partner of VSHN - The DevOps Company in Zürich, Switzerland. He has been working on DevOps and Platform engineering using Kubernetes and open-source software for over ten years.

Aarno is a co-founder and partner of VSHN - The DevOps Company in Zürich, Switzerland. He has been working on DevOps and Platform engineering using Kubernetes and open-source software for over ten years. Show more

Sue Bayes

Sue Bayes

Microsoft MVP Data Platform
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate, Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Over 7 years successfully working as an independent Power BI developer and data analyst within the public and private sector.

Reporting solutions range from project management, planning , financial reporting, specific service sector reporting, bespoke data cleansing and sentiment analysis.

15 years of lecturing in Business and Computing before starting my own business.

I am passionate about data in general and how we can harness information to grow business. Knowledge of R, SQL and C# but main love is Python, M and DAX.

When not in front of the screen, I love to run and walk my dog and be outside.

Microsoft MVP Data Platform Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate, Power BI Data Analyst Associate Over 7 years successfully working as an independent Po... Show more

Saravanan K Nagarajan

Saravanan K Nagarajan

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Architecture, SAP and Sustainability communities.

He has more than 25 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across the world.

His passion is in Architecture, ERP solutions and Sustainable IT.

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Architecture, SAP and Sustainability communities. He has more than 25 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across the world... Show more

Kat Gaines

Kat Gaines

Kat leads the Developer Relations team at PagerDuty. She enjoys talking and thinking about incident response and incident management based on 11+ years in the field, as well as customer support, healthy communication, and automating the creation of a delightful end-user and employee experience. In her spare time, Kat is a mediocre plant parent and a slightly less mediocre pet parent to her two rabbits, Lupin and Ginny.

Kat leads the Developer Relations team at PagerDuty. She enjoys talking and thinking about incident response and incident management based on 11+ years in the field, as well as customer support, healthy communication, and automating the creation of a... Show more

Varun Kulkarni

Varun Kulkarni

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

Michelle Boyd

Michelle Boyd

Michelle Boyd is Executive Director, First Nations AI & Digital Futures Initiative and Director of Delivery Excellence at Synozur. In her Executive Director role, she works alongside Native American tribes and tribal leaders to co‑create AI and digital initiatives grounded in trust, cultural respect, and community‑led priorities—ensuring technology empowers rather than overshadows.
With more than 15 years of experience as a technical program and project leader, Michelle has spent the last decade in management consulting, delivering complex initiatives across program, product, and project management. Her work spans design and creative programs, enterprise application and platform implementations, and large‑scale change management and adoption efforts, consistently translating strategy into execution.
Michelle holds an MBA, is PMP‑ and SIDL‑certified, and is the author of an eBook on establishing a Project Management Office (PMO). She speaks regularly at industry events, including Microsoft TechCon.
Based in Snohomish, Washington, Michelle is an oenophile (lover of wine) and yoga enthusiast, bringing a balanced and thoughtful approach to both her professional and personal life.

Michelle Boyd is Executive Director, First Nations AI & Digital Futures Initiative and Director of Delivery Excellence at Synozur. In her Executive Director role, she works alongside Native American tribes and tribal leaders to co‑create AI and digit... Show more

Karen Dredske

Karen Dredske

Karen is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, Microsoft Teams Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Professional certified on SharePoint, and SCRUM Certified Product Owner. With over 20 years of experience, she loves to assist organizations with strategic planning to achieve their business goals and maximize ROI on their investment in Microsoft 365 and Copilot. She speaks at Community Day events to give back to the community -- helping business users and admins learn how to use all the tools in Microsoft 365, gaining insights and efficiencies to apply to their business needs. She especially loves to "fill in the gaps" for people on the apps and tools everyone isn't talking about like Planner, Clipchamp, advanced SharePoint and Teams, and data security for business users.

Karen is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, Microsoft Teams Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Professional certified on SharePoint, and SCRUM Certified Product Owner. With over 20 years of experience,... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite

Ayoade Adegbite

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, ensures data integrity, and implements impactful data solutions. With a strong background in ETL processes, data visualization, and robust documentation practices, Ayoade has consistently driven significant improvements in data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

Ayoade’s professional journey includes notable roles such as Data Analyst Engineer at WirePick, where he achieved a 35% improvement in data integration accuracy and developed a 12% enhancement in data delivery. His expertise extends to consulting roles, where he optimized business processes and revitalized operations using advanced technologies like Airflow and dbt. Ayoade holds Tableau and Apache Airflow certifications, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. He has also contributed as a speaker and mentor in various data-focused events and programs. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayoade continues to push the boundaries of data analytics and engineering.

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, en... Show more

Adedeji Awolesi

Adedeji Awolesi

Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer (DevOps) and 2x Microsoft MVP with a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and cloud engineering across cloud technology platforms. I have helped organisations design, build, optimise scalable cloud platforms while driving significant cost savings and improving operational efficiency.

Blending deep technical expertise with business insight from MBA. I specialise in embedding FinOps practices into engineering workflows, enabling teams to reduce waste, improve performance and maximise the value of their cloud investments.

A global public speaker, I have delivered talks at tech events around the world, sharing practical insights on cloud optimisation, DevOps and FinOps. I also run a blog and actively contribute to community initiatives, helping professionals and organisations build more efficient, cost effective and resilient cloud solutions.

Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer (DevOps) and 2x Microsoft MVP with a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and cloud engineering across cloud technology platforms. I have helped organisations design, build, optimise scalable cloud plat... Show more

Elena Levi

Elena Levi

Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at Payoneer, with a powerful track record of leading AI and machine learning products to success. Over her 16-year career, including 9 years dedicated to this field, she has honed the skill of taking products from a raw idea to a market-leading solution. She brings a rare blend of technical expertise and business acumen to her work, a skillset she built on her B.A. in Management with a specialization in Computer Science. Driven to give back, Elena is a dedicated mentor to product professionals and a fierce advocate for women in tech.

Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at Payoneer, with a powerful track record of leading AI and machine learning products to success. Over her 16-year career, including 9 years dedicated to this field, she has honed the skill of taking product... Show more

Thomas Kronawitter

Thomas Kronawitter

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden.
GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world.

His department aims to deliver business value through data and data-related services and applications.
He has spent the last 20 years with data, databases, IT services, and related infrastructure. Before that, he was a paramedic with the German Red Cross.

When he is not pretending to work, you will probably find him on his motorcycle, as far away from paved roads as possible.

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden. GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world. His department aims to deliver business value through data and ... 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

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