Business & Management

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

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

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

Frédéric Duffau

Frédéric Duffau

Frederic Duffau, Coach-Consultant Certifié, Coach Lean-Agile, Formateur en Agilité, Préparateur mental
Co-gérant avec Christel Duffau du cabinet de coaching et formation Evolucium.
http://www.evolucium.com

Frederic Duffau, Coach-Consultant Certifié, Coach Lean-Agile, Formateur en Agilité, Préparateur mental Co-gérant avec Christel Duffau du cabinet de coaching et formation Evolucium. http://www.evolucium.com Show more

Jan-Henrik Damaschke

Jan-Henrik Damaschke

Jan-Henrik Damaschke is CTO, Founder and Senior Cloud Architect at Visorian GmbH a Cloud native specialized consulting company from Hamburg, Germany.
He is a Microsoft MVP for Azure with a background in security and DevOps and is involved in many community events as speaker as well as organizer. Apart from his consultancy work, he is engaged in Open Source by maintaining and contributing to open source software projects.
Jan-Henrik is passionate about sharing knowledge with others by speaking and organizing conferences, meetups and writing books and articles.

Jan-Henrik Damaschke is CTO, Founder and Senior Cloud Architect at Visorian GmbH a Cloud native specialized consulting company from Hamburg, Germany. He is a Microsoft MVP for Azure with a background in security and DevOps and is involved in many c... 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

Leyder Correa Romero

Leyder Correa Romero

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends.

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends. Show more

Charlie Apigian

Charlie Apigian

Dr. Charlie Apigian is a data and AI strategist, educator, and speaker on a mission to make data and AI simple, actionable, and human-centered. As Lead Data & AI Strategist at Data Inspire, LBMC, and Acklen Avenue, he helps organizations move from AI experimentation to AI execution through clear strategy and practical agentic workflows.

With over 25 years of experience across academia, industry, and community initiatives and is the author of "AI Reimagined: A Leader's Guide to Think Different with Data". Charlie has been recognized as the Nashville Technology Council’s Data Scientist of the Year and IT Community Leader of the Year. His work bridges strategy, technology, and impact—using AI not just to automate work, but to elevate people and purpose.

Dr. Charlie Apigian is a data and AI strategist, educator, and speaker on a mission to make data and AI simple, actionable, and human-centered. As Lead Data & AI Strategist at Data Inspire, LBMC, and Acklen Avenue, he helps organizations move from AI... Show more

Omphile Matheolane

Omphile Matheolane

Omphile is a dynamic and versatile technology leader with a strong background in software development and DevOps, skills honed through years of experience working with South Africa’s major banks. Renowned for wearing many hats, Omphile has seamlessly navigated roles in development, operations, and leadership, delivering innovative solutions that drive business transformation. With a passion for problem-solving, team empowerment, and creating meaningful impact, Omphile thrives on tackling complex challenges and inspiring others to embrace change. Their ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic vision ensures they consistently deliver lasting value in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. For Omphile, technology is a lifelong passion, inspiring him to leverage advancements for the greater good and make a meaningful impact on the world.

Omphile is a dynamic and versatile technology leader with a strong background in software development and DevOps, skills honed through years of experience working with South Africa’s major banks. Renowned for wearing many hats, Omphile has seamlessly... Show more

Riz Vazir

Riz Vazir

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address the health and productivity crisis created by attention-hijacking technologies. A Prosci-certified Change Management Practitioner and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Riz helps organizations and families build digital wellness that strengthens focus, performance, and connection in an AI-driven world. He lives in the Seattle area with his wife and son, who inspires his work.

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address ... Show more

Anthony Praud

Anthony Praud

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator.
I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional.

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator. I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional. Show more

Elisa Schneider

Elisa Schneider

Elisa Schneider é especialista em gestão de mudanças e melhoria contínua, com ampla experiência na aplicação de práticas ágeis em ambientes preditivos fora da área de TI. Certificada PMP, Green Belt e KSD, atua como agente de mudanças operacionais em nível nacional, impulsionando a transformação de processos em um cenário altamente regulado.

Sua atuação combina abordagens ágeis e lean com a gestão tradicional de projetos, permitindo a adoção de novas práticas sem comprometer a previsibilidade e a governança exigidas pelo contexto. Elisa acredita que a mentalidade ágil pode gerar impacto real em qualquer setor, desde que bem adaptada à cultura e aos desafios organizacionais.

No Agile Trends, compartilha sua experiência em integrar agilidade a operações estruturadas, demonstrando como conceitos ágeis podem trazer eficiência e inovação mesmo em ambientes tradicionalmente preditivos.

Elisa Schneider é especialista em gestão de mudanças e melhoria contínua, com ampla experiência na aplicação de práticas ágeis em ambientes preditivos fora da área de TI. Certificada PMP, Green Belt e KSD, atua como agente de mudanças operacionais em... Show more

Ivan Lieckens

Ivan Lieckens

Started out in Industrial IT studies, got involved in an agency and worked at one of the world's largest IT integrators where I helped build the Sitecore practice. Working with Sitecore since v6.5, 4 times Sitecore Technology MVP and currently Senior Product Manager at Sitecore itself. Previously served as Solution Architect and Global EXM Solution Architect in Sitecore. Actively supporting the Community as an MVP Coördinator. Has cooperated on well over a hundred different client solutions big and small, on-prem or in the cloud and in high security environments.

Started out in Industrial IT studies, got involved in an agency and worked at one of the world's largest IT integrators where I helped build the Sitecore practice. Working with Sitecore since v6.5, 4 times Sitecore Technology MVP and currently Senior... Show more

Aura Buison

Aura Buison

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of experience in F&O Finance, and Project Management and Accounting modules.

Currently a Solutions Architect at Kroll.

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of expe... Show more

Prabhakar Damor

Prabhakar Damor

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Ramit Paul

Ramit Paul

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven track record of implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions across diverse industries.

I am passionate about streamlining business processes, enhancing service innovation, and enabling customer value. I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects involving finance, operations, supply chain, and retail modules, using agile methodologies and Six Sigma tools. I am also skilled in Microsoft products and business analysis, and I constantly seek to expand my knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven tra... Show more

Tobias Schwedler

Tobias Schwedler

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for many years proud product owner for DYCE, Singhammer's cloud application portfolio. Deeply connected to Business Central - a heartfelt affair.

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for ... Show more

Michael Mueller

Michael Mueller

Michael Mueller is a widely recognised expert in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, transformation, and sustainable software, with a career spanning over two decades—from technological innovation to senior management roles. As a former CNCF Ambassador and the current Co-Chair of the Green Software Foundation’s Policy Working Group, he has significantly contributed to advancing the cloud, AI, and sustainable IT industries. Michael shares his knowledge as a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and as a speaker at various industry conferences.

Michael Mueller is a widely recognised expert in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, transformation, and sustainable software, with a career spanning over two decades—from technological innovation to senior management roles. As a former CNCF... Show more

Lokendra Singh Rathod

Lokendra Singh Rathod

Hi, I'm Lokendra Singh Rathod, a passionate Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant at Indid Consulting Private Limited in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. I specialize in automating BC environments and leveraging AI for efficient operations. Holding the Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate (MB-820) certification, I'm deeply enthusiastic about emerging technologies, and I love driving innovative solutions that help small business partners save time and costs in their implementations. I enjoy sharing practical insights to empower consultants, developers, and ISVs in the BC ecosystem—follow me on X (formerly Twitter) at @DynamicsSinghh, where I post daily about BC technology and AI.

Hi, I'm Lokendra Singh Rathod, a passionate Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant at Indid Consulting Private Limited in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. I specialize in automating BC environments and leveraging AI for efficient operations.... 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 BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design 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 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 BI. Today, I work at t... Show more

Sri Hari Deep Kolagani

Sri Hari Deep Kolagani

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including genera... Show more

Wendy Bolívar

Wendy Bolívar

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and multilingual professional with over 20 years of experience unlocking growth for individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about empowering professionals—particularly women in their 30s and 40s—to navigate career transitions, refine their executive presence, and gain clarity for purposeful advancement. Expert in combining data-driven strategy with behavioral coaching techniques to drive both personal transformation and business conversion.

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and multilingual professional with over 20 years of experience unlocking growth for individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about empowering professionals—particularly women in their 30s and 40s—to navigate c... Show more

Anca Platon Trifan

Anca Platon Trifan

Anca Platon Trifan is an AI strategist, technical producer, and founder of Tree-Fan Events Productions LLC. With over 20 years of experience in AV production, event technology, and systems design, she works at the intersection of software, operations, and human performance.

Her focus is practical AI integration. Not experimentation. Not surface-level prompt tricks. She helps business leaders and technical teams design structured AI workflows that reduce friction, compress decisions, and scale execution responsibly.

Anca leads AI workshops for enterprise teams, advises on automation and agent integration, and speaks internationally on strategic AI adoption. She also hosts the Top 5 industry podcast Events: Demystified, where she interviews founders and technologists building the future of intelligent systems.

Her approach blends technical precision with performance discipline through her #fit4events framework, emphasizing resilience, clarity, and execution under pressure.

Anca Platon Trifan is an AI strategist, technical producer, and founder of Tree-Fan Events Productions LLC. With over 20 years of experience in AV production, event technology, and systems design, she works at the intersection of software, operations... Show more

Chidi C. Iwuchukwu

Chidi C. Iwuchukwu

Chidi C. Iwuchukwu is the Founder & Executive Director of The Resilient Immigrant Foundation (TRIF) and a Resilience Keynote Speaker & Author. He works with leaders, educators, and organizations navigating pressure, uncertainty, and transition, helping them build mental strength and sustainable performance.
He is the author of Learn to Live Forward, a resilience-centered leadership book shaped by lived experience and practical application. His earlier book, Coming to Canada, reached #1 Hot New Release in Canada Travel Guides on Amazon.ca. Through TRIF and his speaking engagements, Chidi supports individuals and institutions seeking long-term growth through resilience and disciplined self-leadership.

Chidi C. Iwuchukwu is the Founder & Executive Director of The Resilient Immigrant Foundation (TRIF) and a Resilience Keynote Speaker & Author. He works with leaders, educators, and organizations navigating pressure, uncertainty, and transition, helpi... Show more

Mesut Durukal

Mesut Durukal

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Collin Tsui

Collin Tsui

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehension and facilitate data-driven decision making. Chaired Data Analytics Community at the Construction Industry Institute, featured in BD+C Magazine’s 40 Under 40, and active member of #SML.

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehe... Show more

Joren Vangeel

Joren Vangeel

From crafting websites to leading transformative .NET projects in the consultancy world. My journey has been fueled by a passion for growth, both mine and my team’s. After years of mentoring and empowering fellow developers, I took a bold step forward and co-founded INTELLI-T. At INTELLI-T, we’re redefining quality by delivering exceptional .NET consultancy and tailored business solutions that make a real impact.

From crafting websites to leading transformative .NET projects in the consultancy world. My journey has been fueled by a passion for growth, both mine and my team’s. After years of mentoring and empowering fellow developers, I took a bold step forwar... Show more

Cori Neslund

Cori Neslund

Through her career, Cori has held core communication-focused roles in a variety of settings. From small businesses, the United Way, Deloitte, and now open-source consultancies, Cori has found success by developing her ability to "read the room" and sense where wires have been crossed. Passionate about human-centered approaches to work and leadership, Cori bridges the gap between technical and social communication, supporting healthy teams in making meaningful contributions.

Through her career, Cori has held core communication-focused roles in a variety of settings. From small businesses, the United Way, Deloitte, and now open-source consultancies, Cori has found success by developing her ability to "read the room" and s... Show more

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