Ori brings more than 16 years of senior-level experience to his role as VP of Product Management at Checkmarx where he oversees the entire AST portfolio, serving thousands of customers worldwide. He is an experienced product leader combining his strong technical and go-to-marketing skills. Ori also managed Checkmarx SAST which is a Gartner and Forrester market leading solution used by thousands of customers worldwide and has been instrumental in spearheading the flagship Checkmarx One AST Platform which is gaining ground with hundreds of global customers adopting the cloud-based platform. Prior to Checkmarx, he held leadership and engineering positions at Time To Know, HPE, PicApp, and Bezeq.

Ori brings more than 16 years of senior-level experience to his role as VP of Product Management at Checkmarx where he oversees the entire AST portfolio, serving thousands of customers worldwide. He is an experienced product leader combining his stro... Show more

The C# Corner MVP award winner and experienced professional with over 17 years of expertise in SQL Server, ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, Git, and C#.NET. Adept at managing teams ranging from 3 to 50 people, I have successfully contributed to both startup and national projects. Through active participation and effective leadership, I have achieved remarkable results. Looking forward to connecting with industry professionals and exploring new opportunities.

The C# Corner MVP award winner and experienced professional with over 17 years of expertise in SQL Server, ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, Git, and C#.NET. Adept at managing teams ranging from 3 to 50 people, I have successfully contributed to both start... Show more

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

Sam Fleming is an Associate Consultant at Red Hat, and independently consults on Multifactor Authentication and Conditional Access policies for Microsoft EntraID. He is responsible for engaging with stakeholders of all technical levels, and directly manages multiple cloud environments. Before beginning his career in IT, he worked as a Sales Innovation Specialist, helping craft sales strategies for clients including Google, T-Mobile, and Grubhub.

When he's not at his computer, Sam is a competitive West Coast Swing dancer. He has competed and taught across the country, and is an active member of the local Raleigh dance scene.

Sam Fleming is an Associate Consultant at Red Hat, and independently consults on Multifactor Authentication and Conditional Access policies for Microsoft EntraID. He is responsible for engaging with stakeholders of all technical levels, and directly ... Show more

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners.

Originally, I pursued double majors in Business Administration and Management and Law, and I hold an MBA. However, I've always been fascinated by computer science. After several years of using reports for analytical decision-making, I decided to shift my focus to creating them directly.

Later, I discovered the potential of Power Platform, and I now focus on developing complete solutions using the tools available on this platform. With the growing interest in AI among companies, I incorporate Azure OpenAI tools like GPT, DALL·E, and Whisper into many of my projects.

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners. Originally, I pursued double majors in Busine... Show more

With over 17 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator, she brings together deep technical expertise and a talent for fostering human-centered growth.

Since 2019, Luisa has delivered engaging talks and hands-on workshops that inspire teams and individuals to achieve their full potential. Her unique approach empowers organizations to drive both technological innovation and positive, sustainable change through collaboration and impactful leadership.

With over 17 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Fac... Show more

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizacional, Gestão de Projetos e Portfolio do PagBank, através da disseminação de melhores práticas como alavanca de negócios, utilizando conceitos de Business Agility, Kanban e KMM como ferramentas de crescimento exponencial e maturidade organizacional, melhorando a assertividade no atingimento dos objetivos em níveis estratégicos e táticos. Sou também responsável pela gestão e alavancagem do plano de desenvolvimento profissional dos especialistas em agilidade, projetos e portfolio de um dos maiores bancos digitais do Brasil.

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizaci... Show more

Luis Majano is a Computer Engineer, published author, founder, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, Corp (www.ortussolutions.com), a consulting firm specializing in open-source tooling, web development, architecture, and professional open-source.

He has been designing and working with software architecture and technologies since the year 2000. He has a passion for learning and mentoring developers so they can succeed with sustainable software practices and the usage and development of open-source software.

He created the BoxLang JVM Language, ColdBox HMVC, ContentBox Modular CMS, TestBox BDD, CommandBox CLI, and over 200 open-source projects. He speaks regularly at several international conferences, and you can read his blog at www.luismajano.com.

Luis Majano is a Computer Engineer, published author, founder, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, Corp (www.ortussolutions.com), a consulting firm specializing in open-source tooling, web development, architecture, and professional open-source. He has be... Show more

Kristy Monahan has served the accounting industry for nearly two decades in various roles. From bookkeeping, controller, and director of CAS and Firm Operations roles, to finding quick and easy ways to automate and make a process more efficient, Kristy's squirrel brain always seems to find the latest and greatest tech to make our lives easier. She loves to innovate the intersection of accounting, technology, and process!

Kristy is the founder of companies Dynamic Bookkeeping and Front Seat Consulting, which is currently serving the Accounting & Tax community with Fractional COO and fintech implementation services. She served on the Xero Partner Advisory Council from 2021-2023 and is an alumni member of Intuit's Trainer/Writer Network.

Kristy Monahan has served the accounting industry for nearly two decades in various roles. From bookkeeping, controller, and director of CAS and Firm Operations roles, to finding quick and easy ways to automate and make a process more efficient, Kris... Show more

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator and speaker focused on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership in today’s workplaces.

Having lived and worked across different cultures, Sarah brings a global perspective to her training sessions. Her approach is shaped by research, experience, and ongoing curiosity about how context influences human behavior, exploring how our communication styles, cultural norms, and workplace environments impact the way people lead, relate, and grow in today’s modern landscape.

Sarah has delivered training for more than 1,500 professionals across the U.S. and internationally, and spoken at conferences including Worthington Steel’s LEARN & LEAD Conferences (2020, 2023, 2025) and WitCon (2025). Sarah’s workshops blend psychology-backed frameworks with real-world scenarios, encouraging participants to practice new skills in the room and leave with tools they can apply immediately. Learn more at www.questinginsight.com.

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator and speaker focused on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership in today’s workplaces. Having lived and worked across different cultures, Sarah brings a global perspective to her training sessions. Her ap... 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

Claire Fry is a voice actor, corporate trainer and executive coach. She has voiced thousands of projects for companies like Google, Anthem and Cisco and her belief is that the essentials of voice training for actors – training in quality, connection and authenticity – should be taught to everyone in every profession where communication matters. She has brought Vocal Confidence training to students at Stanford, top executives at multiple Fortune 500 companies, and client-facing teams across multiple industries from tech to healthcare.

Claire Fry is a voice actor, corporate trainer and executive coach. She has voiced thousands of projects for companies like Google, Anthem and Cisco and her belief is that the essentials of voice training for actors – training in quality, connection ... Show more

Arquitecta funcional de soluciones en aplicaciones de negocio, especialista en Dynamics 365 Field Service y Project Operations.

Arquitecta funcional de soluciones en aplicaciones de negocio, especialista en Dynamics 365 Field Service y Project Operations. Show more

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience in tech and telecom.

Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders and organizations navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past five years, she has focused on helping busy leaders escape work overload by building self-sufficient, high-trust teams. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessments, and an AI-powered coach she developed.

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civi... 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

Hello, I am Enrique Romero.

I am an expert Microsoft®️ consultant with over 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing technological solutions that make your business more efficient and your life easier.

My goal is not only to improve productivity but also to make technology enhance ourselves. Each project is an opportunity to learn and grow, always striving for excellence and customer satisfaction while maintaining continuous improvement as part of my work philosophy.

I work through a comprehensive approach that combines strategic consulting, the development of customized technological solutions, and continuous training.

With this way of working, I ensure that your company not only adopts new technologies but also uses them effectively to achieve its goals, something that is very important to me.

Hello, I am Enrique Romero. I am an expert Microsoft®️ consultant with over 10 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing technological solutions that make your business more efficient and your life easier. My goal is not only... Show more

As the Partner and Alliance at Hubdrive, I build and grow strategic partnerships within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.

I focus on creating impactful collaborations that align with Microsoft’s cloud-first, AI-powered vision. At Hubdrive, I work closely with Microsoft teams and partners to co-develop go-to-market strategies, strengthen engagement, and deliver value through cloud ERP and HR solutions.

My role centers on aligning with Microsoft to support co-sell motions, marketing collaboration, and product innovation. I also enable Partner-to-Partner (P2P) motions—helping partners fill ERP capability gaps and expand their offerings through our ISV solution.

As the Partner and Alliance at Hubdrive, I build and grow strategic partnerships within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. I focus on creating impactful collaborations that align with Microsoft’s cloud-first, AI-powered visio... Show more

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile transformations, managed large teams, and recovered complex projects across various industries for over 16 years.
Miroslav's approach is characterized by his commitment to delivering value, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex project landscapes with ease. His expertise spans Traditional project management, Agile methodologies, Dynamics 365, and more, making him a versatile and highly skilled professional.
In every project he undertakes, Miroslav brings a blend of strategic planning, meticulous organization, and a genuine passion for delivering value. His story is one of dedication, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence in project management.

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslavpanevski/

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile t... Show more

Dominik is a Group Product Manager for Platforms at Giant Swarm with the mission of simplifying developers' lives through intuitive developer platforms. He started as a Full Stack Software Engineer, discovered his passion for DevOps and product organizations, and transitioned into Product Management for cloud technology. He actively shares his experiences through talks, articles, and publications.

Dominik is a Group Product Manager for Platforms at Giant Swarm with the mission of simplifying developers' lives through intuitive developer platforms. He started as a Full Stack Software Engineer, discovered his passion for DevOps and product organ... Show more

Nadim Abou-Khalil (Senior Analytics Engineer at KI performance GmbH)
Nadim has been working with Microsoft business intelligence and data products since 2015, starting in Mexico City and later in Berlin, Germany. Studying Accounting & Business in the UK helped him build an understanding of the business needs for IT solutions which later became the focus during his career. Several years of working with Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI (since its release), whilst focusing the business and IT process optimization and automation aspects of solutions enabled him to successfully implement IT solutions for clients. Speaking publicly has been a recent passion, along with the publication of a YouTube Fabric & Power BI tutorials channel known as PoweAegg in 2022/2023.
www.linkedin.com/in/nadim-abou-khalil

Nadim Abou-Khalil (Senior Analytics Engineer at KI performance GmbH) Nadim has been working with Microsoft business intelligence and data products since 2015, starting in Mexico City and later in Berlin, Germany. Studying Accounting & Business in th... Show more

Chris Gambill is a Data Architect and Founder of Gambill Data, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize their data platforms. He has led migrations from on-premises systems to cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, designed scalable architectures using the Medallion model, and built pipelines that power analytics and AI adoption.

Chris has worked across industries including manufacturing, aviation, and telecommunications, serving as both a hands-on engineer and an associate director. Today, he focuses on fractional data leadership, helping companies get senior-level strategy without the overhead, and on coaching the next generation of data engineers through his YouTube channel, “The Data Engineering Channel.”

Passionate about bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders, Chris brings a no-nonsense, ROI-focused approach to data strategy, governance, and engineering.

Chris Gambill is a Data Architect and Founder of Gambill Data, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize their data platforms. He has led migrations from on-premises systems to cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, designe... Show more

I combine hard knowledge in the areas of BI development & data presentation architecture with a proactive approach and understanding business reporting needs.

How? Because I have 12 years of experience in the area of financial controlling and economic analysis. Former leader of the team of controllers and analysts, now leader of talented Power BI developers at Clouds on Mars.

In 2025 I led my own two-month Power BI developer training, and now I enjoy sharing tricks and tips related to DAX, Power Query, data modeling - on my linkedin - practically but insightfully.

I combine hard knowledge in the areas of BI development & data presentation architecture with a proactive approach and understanding business reporting needs. How? Because I have 12 years of experience in the area of financial controlling and econ... Show more

Ingeniero en Informática. Apasionado del software y la tecnología con más de 20 años de desarrollo profesional en el mundo IT. Convencido de que solo el trabajo bien hecho, la calidad y la mejora continua sientan una base sólida de futuro.

Ingeniero en Informática. Apasionado del software y la tecnología con más de 20 años de desarrollo profesional en el mundo IT. Convencido de que solo el trabajo bien hecho, la calidad y la mejora continua sientan una base sólida de futuro. Show more

Austin Caudle, MSc
Vice President, SmartSkin Technologies

A seasoned pharmaceutical quality thought leader, Mr. Caudle has over two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, specializing in bridging technology with critical industry needs to advance quality and patient outcomes. He actively shapes industry standards as Immediate Past-President of PDA Southeast Chapter, a member of the PDA Regulatory and Quality Advisory Board (RAQAB), and a Regulatory Authority Engagement Liaison for the EMA Quality Working Party. He also contributes to ISPE CaSA Chapter and is a frequent contributor to discussions on data integrity, quality maturity, and regulatory science.

His extensive career includes roles at Fortune 500 companies (Kelly Science & Clinical, IQVIA, ThermoFisher), leadership at NSF Health Sciences and Charles River, and establishing Redica Systems as a leader in Quality and Regulatory Intelligence software. At SmartSkin, he drives strategic partnerships and customer engagement to accelerate technology adoption, empowering manufacturers by focusing on damage prevention, process control, and regulatory confidence.

Austin holds a BSc and MSc in Nutrition & Food Science from Auburn University and has published research in scientific journals.

Austin Caudle, MSc Vice President, SmartSkin Technologies A seasoned pharmaceutical quality thought leader, Mr. Caudle has over two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, specializing in bridging technology wi... 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

Stephan is a Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6+ years experience in technical roles working for different hyperscalers. He has a strong focus on streaming services, building event-driven architectures at scale. Stephan worked in various cloud projects supporting large companies at different stages of their cloud journey. He is a passionate speaker who presented at a variety of different large-scale events.

Stephan is a Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6+ years experience in technical roles working for different hyperscalers. He has a strong focus on streaming services, building event-driven architectures at scale. Stephan worked in various cloud pr... Show more

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utilities and energy providers. He has enjoyed steady progression up the layers from machine code and Assembly to C and C++, finally to SQL, c#, javascript and PowerFX. He says that you learn by mistakes. Dave prefers to learn from other peoples. Having made enough mistakes of his own to learn a lot..... His epitaph would read "What's the worst that can happen.....oh...yeh... I hadn't thought of that."

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utili... Show more

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m Chief Revenue Officer at Truly SMB. We’re a global Microsoft partner, laser focused on helping small businesses get the most of technology, particularly AI and automation.

My role is all about making sure what we sell, and the language we use to talk about it, sounds good to small business owners. We try to talk without jargon, and assume not every small business owner knows the entire Microsoft product set before we speak to them!

Our revolutionary approach at Truly SMB is about business fitness. We call it TrulyFIT. We work with a customer to understand their long term goals, and then our ‘programs’ and ‘workouts’ help break these down into achievable chunks. This delivers easy to understand, incremental gains. We cover AI Business Solutions, IT Support & Security and Cloud & AI platforms

I was previously CTO at Bam Boom Cloud, Microsoft's Partner of the Year for Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2019 and 2022, finalists in 2020/2021. We were acquired by Pax8 in 2023. I spent 2 years building out awesome new partner enablement programs for our partners at Pax8, a global tech marketplace.

I'm also an FCA qualified accountant and love geeking out on the latest tech!

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m Chief Revenue Officer at Truly SMB. We’re a global Microsoft partner, laser focused on helping small businesses get the most of technology, particularly AI and automation. My role is all about making sure what we sell, and the l... Show more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscusumano/

Since discovering Power BI in 2018, Chris Cusumano has helped teams in airline ops, engineering consulting, and the auto repair industry make sense of their data through clean models, sharp visuals, and scalable solutions. A self-taught data nerd with a knack for storytelling, Chris specializes in making analytics approachable and actionable. In 2025, he joined SaaS leader Quickbase to grow Power BI and Microsoft Fabric across the organization—bringing customer insights to life, one story at a time.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscusumano/ Since discovering Power BI in 2018, Chris Cusumano has helped teams in airline ops, engineering consulting, and the auto repair industry make sense of their data through clean models, sharp visuals, and ... 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