I build teams that thrive. I’m an impact-driven leader, blending innovation, creativity and agile leadership to create inclusive cultures centred on learning and delivering - and having fun doing it.

I build teams that thrive. I’m an impact-driven leader, blending innovation, creativity and agile leadership to create inclusive cultures centred on learning and delivering - and having fun doing it. Show more

Bas Schuurmans has been working for Valcon (previously VIQTOR DAVIS) for 10 years as a Senior Principal Business Analytics Consultant. During these years, he has primarily worked on the Front-end. Here, he has gained extensive knowledge and experience in Dashboarding & Reporting and has specialised in Data Visualisation & Data Storytelling. Within Valcon, he is the lead of the Front-End Engineering Offering, sharing knowledge and experience both within and outside the company. He is enthusiastic, skilled and creative with Power BI, working on innovative ideas, creating and implementing them.

Bas Schuurmans has been working for Valcon (previously VIQTOR DAVIS) for 10 years as a Senior Principal Business Analytics Consultant. During these years, he has primarily worked on the Front-end. Here, he has gained extensive knowledge and experienc... Show more

Seasoned engineering leader with over 20 years into the Software industry and currently working at Procore building platform for IAM domain. Prior to this I have been with Autodesk leading Data Engineering teams specifically Ingestion and processing teams.
In my prior stints have also led E&U Cloud at Salesforce and focussed on building new products for Digital Transformation. Been developer, lead, architect at previous roles and indebted to full-stack development background and the knowledge gained there.
Current focus is building and empowering high performance teams who create modern applications and driving agile values.

Seasoned engineering leader with over 20 years into the Software industry and currently working at Procore building platform for IAM domain. Prior to this I have been with Autodesk leading Data Engineering teams specifically Ingestion and processing ... Show more

Aviv Ben-Yosef is an advisor, coach, and consultant for executives and leaders throughout the tech industry. In his consulting business, he helped companies worldwide, ranging from day-old startups to Fortune 100 companies. By advising, coaching, speaking, and facilitating, he helps his clients forge teams and cultures they are proud of leading.

Aviv’s mission is to help create world-class engineering teams that achieve the unthinkable by upgrading tech from a tool to part of the strategy, amassing Tech Capital, and creating Coders without Borders. In his work as a consultant, Aviv has developed a unique approach to aid software organizations’ leadership. Coming from a technical background allows him to “talk shop,” yet maintain a business-impact-driven mindset. Aviv’s online writing has reached over six million readers, and his publishing includes multiple blogs, podcasts, videos, and online courses. He is the author of The Tech Executive Operating System, a book for first-timers and veteran tech leaders who seek to maximize their leverage.

When not working with clients, Aviv is likely to be spending time with his three children or digging into one of his many hobbies, including reading, wine, chess, learning Italian, piano, fountain pens, and, of course, coding.

Aviv Ben-Yosef is an advisor, coach, and consultant for executives and leaders throughout the tech industry. In his consulting business, he helped companies worldwide, ranging from day-old startups to Fortune 100 companies. By advising, coaching, spe... Show more

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing 7 and 2 years of hands-on experience, respectively, in DevOps and cloud operations.

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing 7 and 2 years of hands-on ... Show more

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VBA for 13 years at business schools, official engineering and economics colleges.

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VB... Show more

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a systemic Coach, consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is on fostering communication and educational processes to enable change at every level.

His mission is to make people visible—on equal footing, whether in professional contexts, within teams, or on stage. With years of experience as a teacher and a hands-on practitioner, he creates spaces for knowledge sharing and drives sustainable change processes that work from the inside out.

Through his start-up, ID4C.org, he connects personal and organizational development to achieve sustainable business goals through the intrinsic motivation of employees. As a speaker, he inspires audiences with insights on communication and sustainability, regularly sharing his expertise in professional publications.

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a systemic Coach, consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is o... Show more

With more than 18 years of experience with Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Gertjan offers expertise in solution and technical architecture, change management, and quality assurance. A hallmark of his implementations is taking full advantage of Dynamics 365 capabilities, thereby avoiding unnecessary customizations.

Gertjan is the preeminent expert and thought leader on Dynamics 365 ERP as he leads the Global ERP Practice at Avanade, the biggest Dynamics 365 partner in the world.

Gertjan has been a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect since the beginning of this recognition in 2019.

With more than 18 years of experience with Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Gertjan offers expertise in solution and technical architecture, change management, and quality assurance. A hallmark of his implementations is taking full advantage of Dynamics 3... Show more

Dean is Senior DBA practicing SQL Server since version 7.0 and main areas of interest are performance tuning and troubleshooting SQL Server database. Primary focus is on OLTP databases with occasional adventures with Business Intelligence. He finished Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing and MBA on Faculty of Economics in Zagreb. His premise was that it is very useful to combine technical knowledge with management process knowledge that help us in our everyday work. He works in Dinofni which is specialized in data management field on Microsoft SQL Server.

Dean is Senior DBA practicing SQL Server since version 7.0 and main areas of interest are performance tuning and troubleshooting SQL Server database. Primary focus is on OLTP databases with occasional adventures with Business Intelligence. He finishe... Show more

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. F... Show more

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience.

A former executive with over two decades of leadership experience in FMCG, pharma, and medical devices, Christophe has held strategic roles at L’Oréal, Danone, Abbott, and Sanofi.

As Managing Director and Co-Founder of SeedingEnergy, he now guides organizations across the USA, UK, and Europe in redefining their ways of working, building cultures that are more agile, human-centered, and purpose-driven.

He is a co-author of the Agile Customer Centricity Manifesto, part of the global leadership group shaping Agile Marketing Manifesto 2.0, and a co-initiator of the Business Agility Hub.

Christophe also shares his passion for agility and transformation with the next generation of leaders, teaching Agile Ways of Working at IED Barcelona and as a guest professor at ESADE.

A pragmatic optimist, he brings energy, empathy, and real-world experience to every stage, inspiring leaders and teams to Spiral Up through every challenge.
He works fluently in English, French, and Spanish.

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience. A former executive with over two de... Show more

Baptiste Grand is a Lead Agile Coach with a background in software development. Over the past fifteen years, he has worked with numerous teams and organizations worldwide, including Airbus Helicopters, MAN Truck & Bus, XITASO, and as a freelancer for DecideAgile!

His current areas of focus are OKRs, high-performance teams, and agile decision-making.

Baptiste is also a big Formula 1 fan, loves science fiction, and is passionate about golf. If you want to bribe him, try milkshakes and cake.

Baptiste Grand is a Lead Agile Coach with a background in software development. Over the past fifteen years, he has worked with numerous teams and organizations worldwide, including Airbus Helicopters, MAN Truck & Bus, XITASO, and as a freelancer for... Show more

Over the last twenty years, I have gained extensive expertise in the business and IT fields, primarily within organizations that depended on Microsoft technologies. I have held positions in a range of areas, including software developer, project manager, scrum master, and agile coach. I have been engaged in the development of software for consumer, B2B, and enterprise applications, such as the manufacturing execution system for Mercedes-Benz. As an agile coach and architect, my primary focus has been on assisting development teams and companies in embracing agile methodologies and improving their approach to delivering high-quality products to customers.

Over the last twenty years, I have gained extensive expertise in the business and IT fields, primarily within organizations that depended on Microsoft technologies. I have held positions in a range of areas, including software developer, project mana... Show more

Hi, I'm Maх, a business development executive at Sigli. Believing in the business-centric approach, I bring it into Sigli's DNA.

As an active consultant, I am always open to mutually beneficial collaborations, which means delivering value to clients by bridging their expertise with specific needs and addressing realities, problems, goals, pain points, fears, and desires. We align these needs with technologies like a puzzle to empower business growth.

With over a decade of experience as a business development professional, I have always prioritized clients' business goals. From communication and client relationships to team management, forecasting, marketing, and sales operations, I ensure a comprehensive approach.

By the way, I am the host of Innovantage, a place where business meets tech to bring you your competetive edge! I interveiw guests about the complex world of innovation and business and help my listeners find their own competetive advantage. New episodes every two weeks on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Hi, I'm Maх, a business development executive at Sigli. Believing in the business-centric approach, I bring it into Sigli's DNA. As an active consultant, I am always open to mutually beneficial collaborations, which means delivering value to clien... Show more

Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufacturing Business Group for industry decision makers. Trailblazer Group leader since 2019.

Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufa... Show more

Jessica Katz is passionate about the development of consent-filled environments, accelerating organizational growth, and enhancing effective leadership. She leverages her deep expertise in navigating complex, non-traditional relationships to revolutionize the world of work and champion diversity of thought. Specializing in establishing clear boundaries and effective communication, she provides strategic guidance to leaders tackling challenging workplace dynamics, ensuring mutual respect and maximizing productivity within their teams.

Jessica Katz is passionate about the development of consent-filled environments, accelerating organizational growth, and enhancing effective leadership. She leverages her deep expertise in navigating complex, non-traditional relationships to revoluti... Show more

As a Principal Architect Azure at Nordcloud, I lead the development of advanced, optimized cloud solutions, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. My core focus is empowering clients through their digital transformation journey, helping them maximize business potential and operational efficiency by designing highly optimized architectures.

My expertise and dedication to the community have been repeatedly recognized by Microsoft with the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Professional) and MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) titles. Although I currently focus on architecture, I previously spent many years sharing my proprietary knowledge by conducting postgraduate courses at Polish universities.

Driven by a passion for promoting new technological solutions, I actively engage with the IT community: I organize specialized Azure workshops, speak as a presenter at conferences and meetups, and run my technical blog, https://justcloud.pl. My goal is to provide substantive support to fellow specialists advancing their career paths.

Away from the cloud, I am passionate about Japanese motoring and the thrill of car racing. In these pursuits, just as in code and architecture, I value the relentless pursuit of the highest quality and efficiency.

As a Principal Architect Azure at Nordcloud, I lead the development of advanced, optimized cloud solutions, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. My core focus is empowering clients through their digital transformation journey, helping t... Show more

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dr. Barden has built billion-dollar sales teams and reshaped organizational cultures across the globe.

His Wall Street–backed research, The Perfect Plan, uncovered the behavioral patterns that drive elite leadership performance. His latest doctoral study, Here Come the Girls, reveals the next global paradigm shift in leadership—forecasting that between 2028 and 2032, women’s rise to power will redefine how organizations grow, innovate, and lead. Dr. Barden’s message equips leaders to adapt, embrace inclusive collaboration, and prepare for the future of business through measurable 3× impact in growth, profit, and retention.

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell ... Show more

Ashok Prakash is a technical architect who designs, builds, and operates high-performance cloud platforms for GPU-accelerated AI/ML and HPC workloads. His work centers on turning complex, multi-tenant infrastructure into predictable, self-service platforms that engineering teams can adopt without friction. At Oracle Cloud (Senior Principal Engineer, 2020–present), Ashok led platform engineering efforts to deliver a Kubernetes-based GPU platform that abstracts bare-metal clusters behind self-service APIs. The result: product teams can bring up AI workloads in minutes instead of days, with consistent provisioning, quota controls, and cost visibility. He has built and evolved multi-tenant schedulers for GPU/CPU pools, automated cluster lifecycle, and developer tooling that bakes in “good defaults” for observability, CI/CD, and runtime security.

His area of expertise extends beyond infrastructure plumbing into the day-to-day productivity of engineering organizations. He partners with data and platform teams on reproducible pipelines, tracing/metrics that actually get used, and incident practices that prefer prevention over heroics. In reviews and mentoring, he emphasizes steady delivery over theatrics and favors measurable, team-owned improvements, things like time-to-first-draft for docs and tests, human approval rates for AI-assisted changes, and SLOs that reflect real user experience.

Ashok speaks regularly at engineering and data conferences, including Airflow Summit, where he shares vendor-neutral patterns for using AI safely in everyday engineering work. Typical topics include turning code comments into first-draft documentation, generating unit-test scaffolds, suggesting refactors with human review, writing clearer triage notes, and deciding what remains human-only (novel architecture, policy exceptions, high-impact incident calls).

He holds three published U.S. patent applications (pending issuance) and international publications in AI/NLP, with citations from both academic and industry readers. His writing and talks frequently return to a few core ideas: pave the path so the right thing is the easy thing; keep sensitive data out of public tools; measure outcomes users can feel; and favor small, repeatable wins over sweeping rewrites.

Ashok is based in Seattle. Outside of day job responsibilities, he contributes practical guidance on AI-at-work for non-specialists, helping teams adopt simple prompt patterns, basic data-hygiene rules, and review gates that keep judgment with humans. He is the author of Human Reimagined: Thriving in the Age of AI, a non-technical guide for professionals who want to make AI a helpful assistant rather than a source of anxiety.

Ashok Prakash is a technical architect who designs, builds, and operates high-performance cloud platforms for GPU-accelerated AI/ML and HPC workloads. His work centers on turning complex, multi-tenant infrastructure into predictable, self-service pla... Show more

Justin has 15+ years of consulting experience in the Microsoft Data/BI Stack. He started out as a DBA and then shifted into the Data Analytics and Data Engineering space. He is a data enthusiast that loves to help solve complex problems and put customers' minds at ease.

Justin has 15+ years of consulting experience in the Microsoft Data/BI Stack. He started out as a DBA and then shifted into the Data Analytics and Data Engineering space. He is a data enthusiast that loves to help solve complex problems and put custo... Show more

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consultants.
Speaker to various Communities, Universities Tech talks, and other in-person and virtual events

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consult... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am a freelance product manager and fractional CPO, helping IoT ventures build software augmented products competitors can’t copy and customers won’t leave.

At TheRoad, I provide Product Management as a Service – bridging strategy, design, engineering, and go-to-market execution for connected devices and smart products.

With 30+ years of experience in industrial design, hardware–software integration, and product strategy, I work with startups, scale-ups, and traditional manufacturers transforming their products into smart platforms.
My focus: turning physical goods into digital businesses – where hardware, software, and services create recurring value, loyalty, and defensibility.

Core areas of work:
• Product Strategy & Definition for Smart / IoT Products
• Fractional CPO / Interim Product Leadership
• Product as a Service (PaaS) Model Design
• Roadmapping, Portfolio Prioritization & Execution Support
• Research-driven Positioning and Competitive Strategy

I also author Smart Tangibles (coming 2026), a forthcoming book on how connected hardware ventures can blend technology, design, and business model innovation to create sustainable advantage.

If you’re building a connected or smart product – or rethinking your product’s strategy – let’s talk.

🔗 theroadtlv.com
#ProductManagement #SmartTangibles #IoT #Hardware #ProductStrategy

I am a freelance product manager and fractional CPO, helping IoT ventures build software augmented products competitors can’t copy and customers won’t leave. At TheRoad, I provide Product Management as a Service – bridging strategy, design, engine... Show more

Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With over 20 years of experience in software consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) in software development. I’m responsible for guiding consultants, partners, and customers on their personal and professional path towards excellence. I’m chair of the ISTQB Advanced work group, author and international keynote speaker

Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With over 20 years of experience in software consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) i... Show more

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer.

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer. Show more

Edwige is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from the University Lyon 1 (France), with a FinTech oriented educational background. With years of experience in various roles, including mobile development and banking applications, Edwige has navigated through many technologies and business domains. Since joining Swissquote in 2012, she has contributed to technical stacks and software delivery across multiple domains and layers, from Banking operations to Trading Systems Management. Her unwavering dedication to excellence, best practices and innovative perspective earned her a promotion to Vice Director in 2022, where she now oversees Methodologies, Program Management and Tech Talent teams within Software Engineering.
Despite her many accomplishments, Edwige remains eager to learn from others. She actively contributed to many talks, in Switzerland, or at International for Women In Tech or Lead Dev track!

Edwige is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from the University Lyon 1 (France... Show more

Jan Klein, Google Ai Studio Developer, Web & App Development, Web Design, CEO at dev.ucoz.org

Jan Klein, Google Ai Studio Developer, Web & App Development, Web Design, CEO at dev.ucoz.org Show more

SM @Tlse

Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021.
Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant 10 ans, avant de réellement comprendre l’Agilité en la pratiquant en équipe, puis en la diffusant.

Depuis sa découverte des communautés vivantes hors entreprise, S@M se plaît à y participer et depuis 2022, en complément d'organisation et facilitation d'y ajouter de l'animation souvent autour des Liberating Structures et des jeux agiles

SM @Tlse Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021. Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant... Show more

Jason Tan boostrapped Engage AI from concept to 100,000 users worldwide, enabling clients to generate revenue for their B2B businesses. He now helps companies unlock new growth by building AI products.

Jason Tan boostrapped Engage AI from concept to 100,000 users worldwide, enabling clients to generate revenue for their B2B businesses. He now helps companies unlock new growth by building AI products. Show more

Basti Witsker has over a decade of experience in product management, with a background that includes roles at Dataport, Eventim, and FREE NOW. Today, he’s a co-founder and Head of Product at Spaceteams, a software service provider building custom solutions and working closely with clients to tackle real-world challenges in digital transformation and product development.

In his talks, Basti shares hands-on lessons and best practices from the many teams and organizations he’s worked with – always with a focus on what actually works, not just what looks good on a slide.

Outside of work, he’s a dad, a sports enthusiast (watching and playing), a regular at concerts, and part of the organizing team behind a local music festival.

Basti Witsker has over a decade of experience in product management, with a background that includes roles at Dataport, Eventim, and FREE NOW. Today, he’s a co-founder and Head of Product at Spaceteams, a software service provider building custom sol... Show more