Business & Management

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

Supriya Raman

Supriya Raman

As the data leader, I am passionate about making AI real for the digital customers and transforming the business processes with data, advanced ML & deep learning algorithms. I have close to 18 years of experience in delivering innovative and impactful solutions for various banking sectors and retail & consumer goods. My core competencies include AI strategy, data science, NLP, Generative AI and process automation and optimization through global AI platforms.

I am driven by the vision of empowering the data science community and creating a culture of learning and collaboration. Some of the volunteer roles are Google Women Techmaker Ambassador, IEEE ICWITE Core Member. Juror for AnitaB.org GHCI event 2024.

Some of my recent accolades in field of Data Science and AI are Digital Leader of the Year 2024 - UBSForums, Tech DE&I Leader Award 2024 - Analytics India Magazine, AI & Data Science Leader of the Year 2023 - womentech Network, Minsky Award of AI Excellence 2023 - GCC AI Visionary Award, Women in Tech/Product 2023 - herKey

As the data leader, I am passionate about making AI real for the digital customers and transforming the business processes with data, advanced ML & deep learning algorithms. I have close to 18 years of experience in delivering innovative and impactfu... Show more

Mykola Kolomiiets

Mykola Kolomiiets

I’m a technology leader passionate about building solutions that are not only scalable and efficient but also secure and aligned with business growth. Over the years, I’ve helped organizations transform complex requirements into future-ready systems that deliver measurable results.

Currently serving as CTO in fintech, I focus on shaping technology strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring that every solution we deliver is resilient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. My work spans across solution architecture, governance, compliance, and security with a constant drive to balance innovation with stability.

Passionate about strategy, architecture, and security, I bring both a business mindset and a technical edge to every challenge.

I’m a technology leader passionate about building solutions that are not only scalable and efficient but also secure and aligned with business growth. Over the years, I’ve helped organizations transform complex requirements into future-ready systems ... Show more

Tommy Puglia

Tommy Puglia

Tommy is Power BI Consultant focused on advisory for Adoption & Process, Training, and Development around Power BI at organizations. He leads the Chicago Power BI User Group & co-hosts the Explicit Measures Podcast, releasing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Tommy is constantly focused on how any report, application, or solution can change and drive behavior.

Tommy has been working in Power BI since it was known as Power BI Designer, and responsible for the implementation, adoption, and enhancements of Power BI and the impact it should have. He leads his organization on how data should be integrated, automated, and analyzed in a way that drives business and culture.

Connect with Tommy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/
Subscribe to the Explicit Measures Podcast: https://anchor.fm/explicitmeasures
Watch the Explicit Measures Podcast live: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn1m_aBmgsbHr83c1P6uqaWF5PLdFzOjj

Tommy is Power BI Consultant focused on advisory for Adoption & Process, Training, and Development around Power BI at organizations. He leads the Chicago Power BI User Group & co-hosts the Explicit Measures Podcast, releasing new episodes every Tuesd... Show more

Andrew Welch

Andrew Welch

Cloud technology leader, founder and CTO of Cloud Lighthouse, Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), speaker, published author, and regular writer of essays and white papers on cloud technology including the multi-edition Crafting your Future-Ready Enterprise AI Strategy, Ecosystem-Oriented Architecture in the Public Sector, Power Platform in a Modern Data Platform Architecture, and many others. Andrew works directly with CXOs, Microsoft partners, Microsoft product engineering groups, technologists, and investors to guide cloud strategy and ecosystem architecture. His previous service includes that as CTO, global Vice President, Practice Director, and VP of Operations, and other tech and business focused roles at various Microsoft partners. He’s led some of the world’s largest Microsoft adoptions on all seven continents (yes, including Antarctica), serving startup to Fortune 100 organizations, public sector agencies, and global NGOs. Based in London and Boston, Andrew makes frequent visits worldwide.

Cloud technology leader, founder and CTO of Cloud Lighthouse, Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), speaker, published author, and regular writer of essays and white papers on cloud technology including the multi-edition Crafting your Future-Re... Show more

François Boulon

François Boulon

Travaillant dans des contexte Agile depuis plus de 20 ans (Scrum Master, DevOps...), je suis aujourd'hui Coach Agile et coach en organisation depuis 10 ans. Pragmatisme, bienveillance, transparence, partage et bonne humeur sont pour moi des valeurs essentielles dans ma vie et dans mes accompagnements.

Travaillant dans des contexte Agile depuis plus de 20 ans (Scrum Master, DevOps...), je suis aujourd'hui Coach Agile et coach en organisation depuis 10 ans. Pragmatisme, bienveillance, transparence, partage et bonne humeur sont pour moi des valeurs e... 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

Tim Damen

Tim Damen

Driven by the mission to make people's lives easier, Tim Damen actively advocates for and builds a web that serves everyone equally. Tim is a frontend developer, web accessibility specialist, and engineering manager from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱. With over a decade of experience, primarily at major financial institutions, Tim has spoken at various conferences and meetups. He also hosts "focustrap," a podcast about digital accessibility.

Driven by the mission to make people's lives easier, Tim Damen actively advocates for and builds a web that serves everyone equally. Tim is a frontend developer, web accessibility specialist, and engineering manager from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳... Show more

Mark Heckler

Mark Heckler

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne.
He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an open source contributor, author of Spring Boot: Up and Running (https://bit.ly/springbootbook), and a licensed, instrument-rated pilot.

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne. He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an o... Show more

Antonio Cobo

Antonio Cobo

Antonio is a seasoned Agile Coach with a wealth of experience in delivery management across the UK. With a foundation as a Java Developer early in his career, he excels in bridging communication gaps between development teams and business stakeholders. Having worked in diverse environments spanning three countries, Antonio has honed his ability to appreciate varying perspectives and cultivate cultural awareness
He usually speaks about Agile, DevOps and Mental Health across Europe and US.

Antonio is a seasoned Agile Coach with a wealth of experience in delivery management across the UK. With a foundation as a Java Developer early in his career, he excels in bridging communication gaps between development teams and business stakeholder... Show more

Wyn Hopkins

Wyn Hopkins

Director at Access Analytic
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Microsoft MVP since 2017
Published author of the highly regarded book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst"
A leading YouTube contributor in the Power BI and Excel world with over 5 million views and 87,000 subscribers
Developing amazing Power BI and Excel solutions to clients in Australia and around the World.

Director at Access Analytic Wyn Hopkins Edit profile Microsoft MVP since 2017 Published author of the highly regarded book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst" A leading YouTube contributor in the Power BI and Excel world with over 5 million views ... Show more

Simi Olabisi

Simi Olabisi

Simi Olabisi is a Director, AI Specialist (Global Black Belt Team) at Microsoft responsible for accelerating market adoption of AI and driving some of the most strategic and innovative customer AI projects leveraging Azure AI/ML products and services. She boasts an impressive career in the technology sector. Her journey commenced with notable stints at Cisco, Google (GCP), and Amazon Web Services where she helped customers enable innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Simi is the Founder of Project Omoverhi (Featured on ABC News), where she invented an innovative, cost-effective solar powered infant incubator for premature infants in developing countries. She also embarked on a two-year venture in the startup arena, where she dedicated her efforts to empowering African software engineers through training and forging connections to international opportunities in Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Her profound insights and career expertise led to her being featured in Glamour Magazine (print, podcast, and YouTube) as a prominent thought leader, particularly in the realm of women's salary negotiation. Simi's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Santa Clara University. She is currently based in Austin, TX, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia before moving to the United States.

Simi Olabisi is a Director, AI Specialist (Global Black Belt Team) at Microsoft responsible for accelerating market adoption of AI and driving some of the most strategic and innovative customer AI projects leveraging Azure AI/ML products and services... Show more

Paweł Zajączkowski

Paweł Zajączkowski

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and takes care of a flock of programmers and team leaders, a mentoring program, a guild and is sticking his nose wherever else he can.

Personally, he likes to read, play board games, analog and computer RPGs. He practices powerlifting and collects vintage Lego Technic. Writes about software, peopleware and dragons on HowToTrainYourJava.com.

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and ... Show more

Olga Auzillaud

Olga Auzillaud

22 ans d’expérience professionnelle, dont 13 dans l’Agilité, principalement auprès de grands comptes engagés dans des transformations complexes.

Mon parcours combine audit organisationnel, management de projet, conduite du changement, coaching Agile et coaching professionnel.

Mes domaines d’expertise couvrent le coaching et la formation Agile / SAFe, l’accompagnement des équipes et des managers, le coaching individuel, le développement des hauts potentiels ainsi que l’utilisation d’outils d’analyse comportementale (DISC, Selfie…).
Je suis également coach certifiée CliftonStrengths (Gallup, coaching de talents).

Passionnée par les dynamiques humaines et l’expression créative, je pratique le patinage artistique, le théâtre et l’improvisation, et je m’intéresse également à l’écriture et à la traduction.

22 ans d’expérience professionnelle, dont 13 dans l’Agilité, principalement auprès de grands comptes engagés dans des transformations complexes. Mon parcours combine audit organisationnel, management de projet, conduite du changement, coaching Agi... Show more

Christopher Mowers

Christopher Mowers

Christopher Mowers is Director of Enterprise Systems at Glass Roots Construction, where he leads the design and evolution of the systems the company runs on. His work focuses on building operational platforms that combine automation, analytics, and business-user tools so that data becomes part of how work actually gets done.

Christopher works at the intersection of technology, operations, and human behavior. While he remains hands-on with platforms like Zoho and cloud technologies, his focus is on designing systems that teams actually adopt and that scale as organizations grow.

He is a regular contributor to the Zoho Developer Community, and his work has been featured by the Zoho Creator team during Developer Month, by Catalyst by Zoho in the Meet the Makers series, and at Zoholics US. He speaks about citizen development, analytics embedded in operational systems, and empowering the people closest to the work with better tools.

Christopher holds certifications as a Zoho Creator Developer Associate, Zoho Analytics Certified Consultant, and AWS Developer Associate, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Ball State University.

Christopher Mowers is Director of Enterprise Systems at Glass Roots Construction, where he leads the design and evolution of the systems the company runs on. His work focuses on building operational platforms that combine automation, analytics, and b... Show more

Elad Ben-Hur

Elad Ben-Hur

Elad Ben-Hur is an Agile, Communication, and Career coach who works with R&D teams and organizations to support meaningful Agile adoption and continuous improvement. With experience across Agile & Scrum environments, he helps teams focus on delivering real value while building healthy, collaborative ways of working.

Over the years, Elad has become especially interested in the role of communication in team effectiveness. He has seen how many challenges attributed to process or structure are, in practice, communication and alignment problems. His work focuses on helping leaders and teams design clearer conversations, strengthen trust, and create shared understanding around decisions and change.

In addition to team coaching, Elad supports leadership development and culture change, believing that when people feel safe to speak, be heard, and grow, better systems and better outcomes naturally follow.

Elad Ben-Hur is an Agile, Communication, and Career coach who works with R&D teams and organizations to support meaningful Agile adoption and continuous improvement. With experience across Agile & Scrum environments, he helps teams focus on deliverin... Show more

Brian Zimmer

Brian Zimmer

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

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

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

Tina Mirro

Tina Mirro

Tina Mirro is a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with deep experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise CRM solutions. A Microsoft‑certified Solution Architect and Data Analyst, she has built her career around transforming complex business challenges into scalable, human‑centered digital systems. Her work spans consulting, solution strategy, and hands‑on platform innovation, including contributions to community‑driven tools that expand Dynamics 365 capabilities.

A long‑time advocate for women in technology and a proud member of the Microsoft Federal Government ecosystem, Tina brings a blend of technical mastery, empathy, and real‑world implementation insight to every stage of digital transformation. Her background includes leadership in anti‑trafficking advocacy and accessibility‑focused volunteer work, reflecting her commitment to technology that empowers people.

Recognized for her passion, clarity, and ability to demystify complex systems, Tina is a dynamic speaker who inspires audiences to embrace modern business applications, rethink customer engagement, and unlock the full potential of the Power Platform.

Tina Mirro is a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with deep experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise CRM solutions. A Microsoft‑certified Solution Architect and Data Analyst, she has built her career aroun... Show more

Reza Rad

Reza Rad

Reza Rad is a Microsoft Regional Director, an Author, Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant. He has a BSc in Computer engineering; he has more than 20 years of experience in data analysis, BI, databases, programming, and development mostly on Microsoft technologies. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for 14 continuous years (from 2011 till now) for his dedication to Microsoft BI. Reza is an active blogger and co-founder of RADACAD. Reza is also co-founder and co-organizer of the Difinity conference in New Zealand, the Power BI & Fabric Summit (the biggest Power BI & Fabric conference), and Data Insight Summit (Chicago, USA)

CEO at RADACAD
Director at Power BI & Fabric Summit
Director at Difinity conference (Since 2017)
Microsoft Regional Director (Since 2018)
Microsoft Data Platform MVP (Since 2011)
Leader of Data, Insights, and Power BI user group in Auckland, New Zealand (Since 2013)
Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect – Power Platform
Power BI All-Star award winner
Dynamic Communities Emerald award winner
Best-selling author of more than 13 books on BI, analytics, and Power BI
Speaker at many conferences such as Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, PASS, etc.
Blogger, and content creator
Consultant, and trainer
Microsoft Certified trainer
Microsoft Certified professional
His articles on different aspects of technologies, especially on BI, can be found on his blog: https://radacad.com/blog.

He wrote some books on Microsoft BI and also is writing some others, He was also an active member on online technical forums such as MSDN and Experts-Exchange, and was a moderator of MSDN SQL Server forums, and is an MCP, MCSE, and MCITP of BI. He is the leader of the New Zealand Business Intelligence users group. He is also the author of very popular book Power BI from Rookie to Rock Star, which is free with more than 1700 pages of content and the Power BI Pro Architecture published by Apress.

He is an International Speaker in Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, Data Insight Summit, PASS Summit, SQL Saturday and user groups. And He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Reza Rad is a Microsoft Regional Director, an Author, Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant. He has a BSc in Computer engineering; he has more than 20 years of experience in data analysis, BI, databases, programming, and development mostly on Microsoft te... Show more

Aditya Sharma

Aditya Sharma

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery, translating business needs into robust solution designs, supporting sales pursuits, and driving growth. Passionate about building performance-optimized, modern data center platforms and applying AI/ML to enable next-generation capabilities.
Broad experience designing and delivering application architectures and infrastructure for leading telecom operators and tier-1 CSPs.

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery... 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

Bryan Cassady

Bryan Cassady

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027.

He has built companies in 6 countries, and trained 40,000+ leaders.

He’s also a former professional racquetball player turned mathematician, a United Nations professional who speaks four languages.

A researcher who has published on innovation, alignment, and social-media addiction. He’s co-created books with 50+ experts worldwide, including the international bestsellers CYCLES and The Generative Organization.

Bryan has lived on a beach with startups, painted huts in Africa, and sat in boardrooms on five continents. Wherever he goes, it’s people first: show up, do the work, keep your word.

Core belief: innovation isn’t about tools or technology. It’s about helping people believe they can make things better.

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027. He has built companies in 6 countries, a... Show more

Christian Wastlhuber

Christian Wastlhuber

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive.

I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tech start-ups and scale-ups both as a hands-on recruiter as well as in leadership roles and founded my own company, The UnleashPeople, together with a business partner at the beginning of 2024.

My focus is on data-driven recruiting processes and strategies, employer branding and a bit of workforce planning. For me, all of this is always under the banner of an excellent candidate experience.

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive. I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tec... Show more

Jasmin Simader

Jasmin Simader

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design AI & BI solutions but also support management in shaping and implementing strategies that turn data into a driver of business success, while ensuring people are taken into account in the journey. My deep interest in Data Governance and Data Management enables me to design frameworks that make data reliable, accessible, and truly valuable. What drives me is creating AI & BI solutions that deliver insights, support decision-making, and make data understandable and actionable across the organization.

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work... Show more

Andreas Giesa

Andreas Giesa

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategies, and innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. His focus is on customer-oriented solutions, digital excellence, and the development and empowerment of agile teams for digital transformation.

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategi... Show more

Whitney Lovelace

Whitney Lovelace

Whitney Lovelace is a technology consultant specializing in strategy, product delivery, and enterprise transformation. With over a decade of experience in technology and strategy, she helps organizations navigate complex projects and large-scale transformations by combining technical rigor, strategic insight, and memorable, impactful communication techniques.

Whitney is passionate about making data meaningful through storytelling, using facilitation and engagement strategies that lead to better business outcomes and create compelling employee experiences. She has a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Simpson College and an MBA from Iowa State University with a specialization in Business Analytics.

An accomplished public speaker and facilitator, Whitney is known for helping leaders and teams translate strategy into action while fostering alignment, collaboration, and measurable results.

Whitney Lovelace is a technology consultant specializing in strategy, product delivery, and enterprise transformation. With over a decade of experience in technology and strategy, she helps organizations navigate complex projects and large-scale tran... 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

Ahmad Uzair

Ahmad Uzair

Ahmad Uzair is a tech enthusiast and a passionate entrepreneur who believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact with technology.

He has been working on building the community since he was a Microsoft Student Partner and is currently leading two technical communities in the UAE, namely, Azure Middle East and Power Platform User Group UAE.

He has been in the consulting business for more than three years and has developed solutions for various industries, such as Healthcare, Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Insurance, Banking, and more, using technology to solve business bottlenecks and improve business efficiencies.

Ahmad Uzair is a tech enthusiast and a passionate entrepreneur who believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact with ... Show more

Vlad Leonov

Vlad Leonov

For the last 20 years, doing my best to learn the most emerging and ridiculous practices, then translate it to a customer value. Got lucky to put my hand to NAV base app and localisatios, nM$ projects in Europe, the most incredible apps in AppSource, and build innovative product company in New Zealand.

For the last 20 years, doing my best to learn the most emerging and ridiculous practices, then translate it to a customer value. Got lucky to put my hand to NAV base app and localisatios, nM$ projects in Europe, the most incredible apps in AppSource,... Show more

Chanel Power

Chanel Power

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology, she builds the systems that determine who gets to.

A Developer Relations leader, startup technical advisor, and serial institution-builder, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and global access, architecting AI solutions, enabling developers at scale, and dismantling barriers to opportunity by design. She has advised, activated, and elevated tens of thousands of technologists across 120+ countries, turning community into infrastructure and infrastructure into generational change.

As Founder and CEO of Mentor Me Collective, a Google for Startups partner, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Maker Alumni, and global technical institute serving 40K+ developers, Chanel has built what few can claim: a developer relations program at true scale. She has advised 30+ early-stage AI product teams annually, designed enablement programs achieving 49% engagement (3x industry benchmarks), activated partnerships with Google Cloud, IBM, and Grow with Google, and generated $45M+ in career outcomes for 600+ first-generation technologists. MMC is not a nonprofit. It is infrastructure, for talent, for access, for generational transformation.

Her technical range is matched only by her ability to translate it. She has conducted 500+ technical training sessions, built field feedback loops that shaped product roadmaps, shipped production ML systems, and navigated the full 0-to-1 founder journey, making real-time architecture decisions, building production AI platforms integrating 8+ services, and proving that the most powerful technology is one that opens doors for people who were never supposed to walk through them.

Chanel works at the frontier of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and accelerated computing, bringing deep developer relations expertise, startup ecosystem fluency, and a track record of impact that spans engineering rooms, executive briefings, and communities the industry too often overlooks.

She is not building toward legacy. She is already living it.

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology, she builds the systems that determine who gets to. A Developer Relations leader, startup technical advisor, and serial institution-builder, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and... Show more

Tadeh Hakopian

Tadeh Hakopian

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in all his endeavors. He is a course author, trainer, and open source contributor as well as a speaker at national conferences in technology, architecture, design. He loves to talk about the new possibilities with technology and innovation at everyone’s disposal while building communities along the way.

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in... Show more

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