Making the right decisions, combined with the eager to always be at the front of innovative technology, is why Anders Eide loves his job as Director at KPMG. In KPMG Eide leads a team of specialists focusing on Microsoft technologies like Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Power Platform. Sharing his knowledge and experience from the field is also one of the reasons why has been rewarded as an Microsoft MVP since 2015

Making the right decisions, combined with the eager to always be at the front of innovative technology, is why Anders Eide loves his job as Director at KPMG. In KPMG Eide leads a team of specialists focusing on Microsoft technologies like Microsoft 3... Show more

Anjuan Simmons is a technologist with a successful track record of delivering technology solutions from the user interface to the database. He is an energetic and informative speaker who presents at conferences, seminars, schools, and community centers around the world on topics including Agile software development, diversity, and leadership. Anjuan has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Texas A&M University.

Anjuan Simmons is a technologist with a successful track record of delivering technology solutions from the user interface to the database. He is an energetic and informative speaker who presents at conferences, seminars, schools, and community cente... Show more

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ years of engineering and product development experience. He was an engineering manager and a product manager at Intel Corp. for 18 years and has developed heuristics for successful, sustainable Lean & Agile transformations. Walsh led and coached diverse groups' transformation efforts, including digital transformation in the tech, energy, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Walsh is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate with an M.S. in Engineering Systems and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Business. He drives business results while cultivating work environments where people thrive and do their best work. He specializes in Lean, Agile, Product Management, OKRs, JTBD, Cynefin, strategy, culture change, Kanban, and other heuristics. These methodologies emphasize agility, autonomy, and capacity-building, empowering clients to become more effective, efficient, and resilient.

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ ye... Show more

Kelly Vaughn is an engineering leader, entrepreneur, and side project aficionado. She is currently Director of Engineering at Spot AI and is passionate about coaching individual contributors into leadership roles and mentoring engineering managers to be impactful, empowering leaders. When she's not working, you'll probably find her running, traveling to a new country, or spending time at a coffee shop to make a tiny dent in her never-ending book collection.

Kelly Vaughn is an engineering leader, entrepreneur, and side project aficionado. She is currently Director of Engineering at Spot AI and is passionate about coaching individual contributors into leadership roles and mentoring engineering managers to... Show more

Contressa is the hairstylist for Titania Davenport who is the mother of rapper the late great Takeoff of the American Hip Hop Group Migos. A published licensed master cosmetologist, barber, and instructor in the state of Georgia, Contressa is a serial entrepreneur and a mogul in the beauty industry. While working for companies such as the very popular Regis Corporation, Contressa has earned a reputation in the beauty industry and is a member of the Professional Beauty Association. As an educator for the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show, Contressa is able to showcase her skills while continuously spreading her knowledge to cosmetologists and instructors worldwide.

With over 25 years under her belt, Contressa teaches for the Georgia Department of Education and for the Technical College System of Georgia. "As a high school educator, teaching the cosmetology pathway is a great way for students to not only get a jump start on earning college credits but also a great opportunity for students to gain knowledge and hands-on experience. Students graduate from high school with a certificate(s), diploma, and/or an associate’s degree that allows them to go straight into their career field.

"Teaching post-secondary education allows me to prep students for their state board licensure exams and teach them the rules and regulations of their state. My number one priority is building their confidence, pushing them to their highest potential, and helping them accomplish their goals. I’ve served as a judge and advisor for Georgia’s SkillsUSA Cosmetology for the past two years. By having experience in both areas, I can properly train students for regional, state, and national competitions."

Contressa is the founder and CEO of Noble Glam Hair Collection LLC, an e-commerce beauty supply store that services customers worldwide. She is also the founder of REVILO Gives, Inc., a nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between beauty and wellness and shares helpful articles for men and women to spread awareness on ways to increase inward health, leading to longer outward beauty.

Contressa is the hairstylist for Titania Davenport who is the mother of rapper the late great Takeoff of the American Hip Hop Group Migos. A published licensed master cosmetologist, barber, and instructor in the state of Georgia, Contressa is a seri... Show more

Austin has a passion for the intersection between data & consumer psychology. He enjoys understanding "why" users interact with certain visual elements and how to improve business processes through visualization. Austin works as a Product Manager specializing in data visualization, product development, and end user adoption.

Austin has a passion for the intersection between data & consumer psychology. He enjoys understanding "why" users interact with certain visual elements and how to improve business processes through visualization. Austin works as a Product Manager spe... Show more

Focused on practice over theory, Mark is a pragmatic modern work designer and coach. With over a decade of experience experimenting with teamwork practices at places like Boeing, Nordstrom, TD Ameritrade, and Rocket Mortgage, Mark's mission is to inject modern ways of working, a transformation mindset, and the power of expert storytelling into everything he does.

Today Mark works for Atlassian, a company focused on unleashing the potential of every team! Mark spends his days coaching both Atlassian and customer teams on new ways of working, then sharing what he's learned at events around the world!

Focused on practice over theory, Mark is a pragmatic modern work designer and coach. With over a decade of experience experimenting with teamwork practices at places like Boeing, Nordstrom, TD Ameritrade, and Rocket Mortgage, Mark's mission is to inj... Show more

Obsessed with finding ways to create competitive advantage using the Agile Values and Principles to build cultures of Trust, Psychological Safety, and Innovation. Father, Husband, Champion Strongman and Powerlifter.

Obsessed with finding ways to create competitive advantage using the Agile Values and Principles to build cultures of Trust, Psychological Safety, and Innovation. Father, Husband, Champion Strongman and Powerlifter. Show more

Daniel started his IT carreer as an administrator for ETL and BI tools. He then worked some time in a data warehousing team before diving into all topics devops and cloud native. In his current role he is a DevOps and cloud-native consultant with FullStackS GmbH. Daniel holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering, a MA in Innovation Management and an MBA.
He lives in Graz with his girlfriend and his tomcat Manfred.

https://drackthor.me

Daniel started his IT carreer as an administrator for ETL and BI tools. He then worked some time in a data warehousing team before diving into all topics devops and cloud native. In his current role he is a DevOps and cloud-native consultant with Ful... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent consultant and accessibility trailblazer based in NYC area. Sveta helps regular businesses make their mainstream web, media, and events more accessible to the world's largest minority of 1.85 billion of disabled people. She is also a founder of Audio Accessibility providing consultation on improving communication and information access to 466 million of deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide. Sveta is a book author and an international speaker. Her TEDx talk uncovers the benefits of high quality captioning access that increase audience and ROI for businesses. She has an MS degree in Internet Technology and over 20 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility. Sveta’s combination of personal experience with deafness and professional expertise with accessibility gives people valuable insight into the importance of accessibility.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent consultant and accessibility trailblazer based in NYC area. Sveta helps regular businesses make their mainstream web, media, and events more accessible to the world's largest minority of 1.85 billion of ... Show more

Phil Meredith founded Process Tempo Inc. in 2016 with a vision to transform how organizations leverage data and analytics. Mr. Meredith targets inefficiencies found in the data and its processes with the goal of lowering costs, increasing productivity, and improving data-driven decision making. Prior to Process Tempo, Mr. Meredith worked in the enterprise analytics software space for over 28 years working for companies such as MicroStrategy, Cognos, IBM, Datastax, and Pentaho.

Phil Meredith founded Process Tempo Inc. in 2016 with a vision to transform how organizations leverage data and analytics. Mr. Meredith targets inefficiencies found in the data and its processes with the goal of lowering costs, increasing productivit... Show more

With 30 years in tech and 2 decades in Ruby, Obie, author of "The Rails Way," is a pivotal and well-loved figure. As co-founder and sole engineer of Olympia, a Rails-based AI startup, he exemplifies building scalable applications with the "one person framework".

With 30 years in tech and 2 decades in Ruby, Obie, author of "The Rails Way," is a pivotal and well-loved figure. As co-founder and sole engineer of Olympia, a Rails-based AI startup, he exemplifies building scalable applications with the "one person... Show more

Damien, dirigeant de 3Conselis (Lyon), présente une expérience confirmée dans l’identification des opportunités d’amélioration ainsi que dans l’animation d’équipes projets en environnement Service et Industrie. Il est un spécialiste de l’approche processus. Il accompagne les entreprises dans leurs dynamiques d’Amélioration Continue pour des processus plus fluides, une satisfaction client accrue et une activité pérenne.

• Accompagnement en individuel ou collectif sur la gestion de projet, la facilitation d’équipe, la transformation de l’organisation, l’intrapreneuriat ou l’innovation selon les méthodes Lean, Agile ou Six Sigma (DMAIC)

• Pilotage de projet de résolution de problème sur la réduction de temps de cycle, la fiabilisation de la prise de décision à partir de données processus, la libération de capacité de production ou l’accompagnement au changement des équipes opérationnelles.

• Formation à l’Amélioration Continue (Lean, Méthodes Agiles, Six Sigma). Mise en place du parcours certifiants Lean Service Agile Niveau Green Belt pour apprendre les méthodes et outils de l’amélioration continue

Damien, dirigeant de 3Conselis (Lyon), présente une expérience confirmée dans l’identification des opportunités d’amélioration ainsi que dans l’animation d’équipes projets en environnement Service et Industrie. Il est un spécialiste de l’approche pro... Show more

Heather McDaniel, founder of Bridge Marketing & Insights, is a marketing strategist and data storyteller on a mission to empower early-stage and growth-stage tech leaders and marketing teams to leverage the power of data for impactful decisions and growth.

With over 20 years of marketing leadership experience across diverse industries, Heather possesses a unique blend of data fluency and marketing expertise. Her "People-First" approach integrates emotional intelligence with data analysis, ensuring everyone connects with the human story behind the numbers.

A Master's degree in Strategic Communication equips Heather to translate complex data into actionable insights and captivating presentations. Audiences walk away educated, inspired, and equipped with practical strategies to implement real change.

Highly sought-after for SaaS conferences, tech startup events, and Women in Leadership, and women in tech forums, Heather is a speaker known for her infectious enthusiasm and engaging delivery. Event planners appreciate her collaborative approach, ensuring a successful and impactful presentation.

Heather is based in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, and brings a global perspective to her work.

Heather McDaniel, founder of Bridge Marketing & Insights, is a marketing strategist and data storyteller on a mission to empower early-stage and growth-stage tech leaders and marketing teams to leverage the power of data for impactful decisions and g... Show more

Beautypreneur and Business Strategist

The Louisiana native began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19. Serving as an educator, mentor, and business strategist she has used her experiences and extensive business knowledge to help other entrepreneurs start and grow their ventures in and outside of the beauty industry. Nadia is an international speaker, host and bestselling author and continues to thrive and expand in her fempire with Heiress Haircare Systems, Heiress Beauty Lounge and "What's Your Super Power Digital Media" which houses her publishing company, tv channel, industry based podcasts, and magazines.

Nadia has been awarded several awards over the years. Recently, she recieved the "Game Changer" Award from BICA.

Nadia has entered the medical hair loss industry and strives to break barriers for brown and black women in gaining proper health and wellness services and treatment.

Learn more at www.nadiafrancois.com

Beautypreneur and Business Strategist The Louisiana native began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19. Serving as an educator, mentor, and business strategist she has used her experiences and extensive business knowledge to help other entr... Show more

Troy Magennis is an esteemed technology executive and consultant with a rich career spanning over three decades in the software industry. Known for his influential work at Focused Objective LLC, a leading quantitative analysis and forecasting vendor in the software industry, Troy has made significant contributions to Agile predictability, metrics, and probabilistic forecasting.

As the founder and president of Focused Objective, Troy has worked with some of the world's most well-known brands, including Walmart, Microsoft, Skype, Tableau Software, Siemens, and Riot Games. He played an instrumental role in shaping IT/software architecture strategies for these organizations, leveraging Agile and Lean thinking and tools to enhance decision-making processes. His consulting work encompasses Agile implementation, portfolio planning, and applying Agile and Lean techniques with quantitative rigor.

Troy’s expertise in Agile predictability has been recognized on multiple platforms. In 2013, he received the prestigious Brickell Key Award for his remarkable contributions to the Lean and Agile community, particularly in forecasting. His insights have been sought after at numerous Agile conferences globally, where he has served as both a keynote speaker and a track chair. His communication skills and strong technical background have made him a highly respected speaker in the field.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Troy has contributed to the broader IT community through his written work. He is a published author with Addison Wesley, highlighting his dedication to promoting data, metrics, and quantitative techniques in the software industry.

Troy has held executive roles in renowned organizations, such as Sabre, where he served as VP of Development and Global Architecture, and Corbis Inc., where he was the Director of Architecture. These experiences have positioned Troy to influence business strategies, combining technical education and collaboration to deliver valuable software to customers.

Currently, Troy continues his passion for empowering organizations with his expert consultancy and training services and by promoting better use of historical data and quantitative techniques. His dedication, expertise, and passion have undeniably left an indelible mark on the software industry and the Agile/Lean community.

Troy and his family live in Bellevue, WA.

Troy Magennis is an esteemed technology executive and consultant with a rich career spanning over three decades in the software industry. Known for his influential work at Focused Objective LLC, a leading quantitative analysis and forecasting vendor ... Show more

Canarian-born Productivity and Analytics expert Santiago Tacoronte helps you optimize your business and your life. His journey from hospitality to digital strategy fueled his passion for efficiency. Speaker, writer, and creator of best-selling courses.

Canarian-born Productivity and Analytics expert Santiago Tacoronte helps you optimize your business and your life. His journey from hospitality to digital strategy fueled his passion for efficiency. Speaker, writer, and creator of best-selling course... Show more

Cody Norman is an independent software consultant focusing on SaaS on startups. He has years of experience working with early stage startups and building software teams. As a career changer, he also has a passion for working with and mentoring early career developers.

Cody Norman is an independent software consultant focusing on SaaS on startups. He has years of experience working with early stage startups and building software teams. As a career changer, he also has a passion for working with and mentoring earl... Show more

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source. Yes, that lower-case b is intentional, but my displayed name needs some special stuff because computers think they know better.

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source. Yes, that lower-case b is intentional, but my displayed name needs some special stuff because computers thin... Show more

Sneha Singla is an Engineering Director at Salesforce. She has been in the tech industry for 19 years and has worn various hats of a Developer, Technical Lead, Scrum master and currently an Engineering Manager. She is a first-generation immigrant and is passionate about bringing awareness about driving gender diversity through intentional recruiting and mentorship. She interviews mentors engineers inside and outside of Salesforce and is a part of the Deloitte and Salesforce’s Pathfinder program. She is the regional President of the SouthAsiaForce employee resource group at Salesforce where she works to advocate for cultural diversity. She is also one of the co-founders of the Women In Engineering Leadership group at Salesforce that works towards helping women realize their potential in tech. She has led programs and moderated panel discussions at various SouthAsiaForce events. She is a member of the GraceHopper Conference 2020 Career Committee as well.

Sneha Singla is an Engineering Director at Salesforce. She has been in the tech industry for 19 years and has worn various hats of a Developer, Technical Lead, Scrum master and currently an Engineering Manager. She is a first-generation immigrant and... Show more

Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of marketing, including branding, innovation, and digital transformation. As an executive, she also has an extensive background in business acumen, value creation, and strategy for small to medium-sized businesses. Cate’s business success earned her a 2024 spot as one of 100 Titans of Industry for the state of Wisconsin. She is a 2024 TEDx Speaker and created the F.E.A.R. Framework™ for Selfless Leadership. She is also the author of Confidence Counts, and Mastering the Game of Office Politics and is an adjunct professor in digital marketing.

Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of marketing, includi... Show more

Systems engineer specialized in technology management and software engineering.
National and international speaker on programming, Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, Scrum and work team management topics. General Manager of PlanupSoft S.A.S
Microsoft MVP Office Apps & Services

Systems engineer specialized in technology management and software engineering. National and international speaker on programming, Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, Scrum and work team management topics. General Manager of PlanupSoft S.A.S Microsoft M... Show more

Professional Experience
More than 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC
25 years of experience within different ERPs (SAP, Oracle Applications, Sage X3 and Dynamics 365 BC)
University Invited Teacher
Career started in Portugal and moved to London 5 years ago
Different Roles in Consulting (Business Consultant, Functional Consultant, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Engagement Leader, Team Leader, Site Manager, Product Manager and Solution Architect)

Vertical Experience
Fashion, Food and Pharmaceutical (Retail and Manufacturing)
Services

Some Personal
Food, Wine and Gin Lover
Runner (finished 4 marathons), Trekker (finished 10 ways of Camiño to Santiago), Padel and Bodyboarding

Professional Experience More than 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC 25 years of experience within different ERPs (SAP, Oracle Applications, Sage X3 and Dynamics 365 BC) University Invited Teacher Career started in Portugal an... Show more

I'm Alberto Martín Casado, a digital world curious and the Director of Technology and Innovation at ERNI. My journey in telecommunication engineering has taken me from the depths of DevOps to the heights of cloud computing, and beyond 😁

I proudly collaborated and contributed to some open source projects like CHAOSS, Openstack, Wikipedia or Mozilla, always seeking to learn and share. At ERNI, beyond technology, I strive to always be a better colleague and mentor, growing together with my team and enjoying every challenge that brings us closer to the future.

I'm Alberto Martín Casado, a digital world curious and the Director of Technology and Innovation at ERNI. My journey in telecommunication engineering has taken me from the depths of DevOps to the heights of cloud computing, and beyond 😁 I proudly... Show more

Sales Practice Lead for Data, Analytics & AI at Google, leading business development in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related areas. He has over 18 years of experience in multinational technology companies, supporting various business areas, new products and services, and people development. He has a degree in Business Administration. He has also participated in numerous postgraduate courses at renowned institutions such as Duke University, Columbia University, London Business School, and the University of Michigan.

Sales Practice Lead for Data, Analytics & AI at Google, leading business development in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related areas. He has over 18 years of experience in multinational technology companies, supporting various busines... Show more

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing.
In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully develop software better.
Being open, curious, surely extrovert and agilist by heart since he first discovered XP and Scrum more than a decade ago.
Today he is helping teams and organisations of all sizes as end to end coach to constantly identify improvements and live up to their full potential.

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing. In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully dev... Show more

Rafik MEKKI
Senior Agile Coach & Trainer
Leadership Catalyst & Speaker
Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide

Rafik MEKKI Senior Agile Coach & Trainer Leadership Catalyst & Speaker Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide Show more

Jessica Azcona, ingeniera en Tecnologías Computacionales del Tec de Monterrey y Maestra en Administración y Negocios, ha destacado como Business Partner en El Puerto de Liverpool, Product Owner en HSBC y Technical Consulting Engineer en Cisco. Fundadora de Menty Dev, promueve activamente la inclusión en TI a través de mentorías personalizadas y contenido en redes sociales, compartiendo su pasión por la gestión de proyectos y el empoderamiento femenino en tecnología.

Jessica Azcona, ingeniera en Tecnologías Computacionales del Tec de Monterrey y Maestra en Administración y Negocios, ha destacado como Business Partner en El Puerto de Liverpool, Product Owner en HSBC y Technical Consulting Engineer en Cisco. Fundad... Show more

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker and innovative author who has been awakening the creativity within hospitality and music professionals that has lay dormant for years. As a worldwide professional speaker, Amani has left an indelible mark on tens of thousands by using a combination of music and nostalgia to reconnect them to their most creative selves.

As a gifted speaker and trainer, Amani has addressed thousands of leading hospitality and music professionals at programs including Meeting Professionals International, numerousAs a gifted speaker and trainer, Amani has addressed thousands of leading hospitality and music professionals at programs, including Meeting Professionals International, numerous California State Universities, 7/11, and The International School of Hospitality, amongst others. Amani speaks about creativity, music, and live podcasting.

Throughout his illustrious career in hospitality and music, Amani has collaborated with industry giants such as Marriott, 7/11, ChartMetric, Meeting Professionals International, PCMA (Professional Conference Management Association), Calendly, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Amani holds a master’s in Music Business from Berklee College of Music (Boston), complemented by his education at Scratch Academy (Los Angeles) and Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management.

As a trusted thought leader, Amani’s insights have been featured in People Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, Meeting Professionals International Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times, Amani's insights have reached millions through various media outlets. His strategic contributions have led to tangible payoffs and recognition, including being awarded the MPI Top 50 Up & Coming Professionals, thrice honored as a Marriott Chairman’s Circle Winner, and recognized in the BizBash Top 500 in 2020.

Author of his debut book in 2020, "DJs Mean Business: One Night Behind The Turntables Can Spin Your Companies Success" and his highly anticipated second book, "Resilient & Brilliant - 7 Keys to Unlocking Your Creativity" Amani delves into the intersections of entertainment, business, and culture with unparalleled expertise. As the co-host of "Adventures in Business," a dynamic podcast and live-streaming show, Amani continues to engage with a global audience, sharing valuable insights and facilitating meaningful conversations.

Amani Roberts was the first African American President of Meeting Professional International Southern California Chapter in 45 years, is a distinguished member of the National Speakers Association (National & Las Vegas Chapter), and actively contributes to the California State University Hospitality Alliance Advisory Board and the Las Vegas Hospitality Association (LVHA).

Widely regarded as an authority in his field, Amani Roberts leverages his extensive experience and education to provide the ability to see different possibilities that have been hidden in plain sight. His innovative approach, combined with a deep understanding of the industry, positions him as the go-to expert for unlocking creativity in the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality and music business.

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker and innovative author who has been awakening the creativity within hospitality and music professionals that has lay dormant for years. As a worldwide professional speaker, Amani has left an indelib... Show more

Passionate about creativity, collaboration, and ideas that can improve the lives of people and organizations.

With over 18 years of experience in project management, digital transformation and innovation. Served as Tax Innovation Manager at Petrobras, where he led a high-performing, geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary team focused on transforming the tax area. Along this path, he implemented scaled agility (SAFe Framework), acted as Product Manager of ART CONTRIB (Account and Tax ART), transforming culture, emphasizing experimentation, always aiming to make them more efficient, secure, and cost-effective.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Administration, with post-graduations in New Technologies, Digital Transformation, and Agility (FIA), in Tax Management (IBMEC), and in Project Management (COPPEAD/UFRJ). He completed the ManagerMentor program at Harvard Business School and the U-LEAD at Fundação Dom Cabral.

Passionate about creativity, collaboration, and ideas that can improve the lives of people and organizations. With over 18 years of experience in project management, digital transformation and innovation. Served as Tax Innovation Manager at Petro... Show more