Currently serving as the Associate Vice President of Client Services at iLink Digital / Red Sky, Grant is responsible for execution and delivery of all projects within the channel partner marketing, business process management, and change management functions. He creates the methodologies used to manage all projects within his portfolio. His experience includes working with companies both large and small manage changes and driving adoption in both technical and non-technical implementations. He has a passion for ensuring digital transformation efforts meet the real needs of the business, and translating complex features and functions into easily digestible use cases for the end users and consumers.

Currently serving as the Associate Vice President of Client Services at iLink Digital / Red Sky, Grant is responsible for execution and delivery of all projects within the channel partner marketing, business process management, and change management ... Show more

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

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, he has led enterprise programs across both civilian and defense contracting environments. Elliott brings a strategic, systems-level approach to helping organizations anticipate risk, align with regulatory expectations, and build resilient, threat-informed security practices.

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecur... Show more

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to learn. Having spent the first ten years working as a cross-trained dental assistant, she discovered her passion for the business of healthcare in 2008 when she partnered with a Dentist to open a startup in the middle of a national recession.
Today, she partners with businesses Nationwide to fine tune the many variables that hinder productivity.

Janet’s educational journey includes a degree in Organizational Leadership, Business, and Communication from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She is a recognized Consultant with the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) and is a part of the AADOM Speaker/Consultant Alliance with the American Association of Dental Office Management where she has been awarded Fellowship distinction. In 2021, Janet expanded her impact even further by becoming a registered Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), where she supports businesses in identifying and preventing employee theft and embezzlement.

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to l... Show more

B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth.

As the host of AMBUSH On Air and Founder of B2B Buyer Rebellion, I bring my energy and expertise to every project!

When I'm not working, I'm reading a fantasy book, hanging out with my dog Ziggy, making a cocktail, or spending time with friends. I live to travel and you can find me all over the world for work and life.

B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth. As the host of AMBU... Show more

During the last twenty years Alexander Thurow (https://onmoderndev.de/en) worked at different German software providers. Currently he is a freelance software developer, consultant and speaker.

Born in Hamburg in 1975, currently located at Lake Constance.
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Inform. (FH), 2005 at the Leuphana Lüneburg and the University of Sydney.

Different positions: Software developer, consultant, technical trainer, lecturer and speaker.
Main areas of interest: Clean Code, Refactoring, Technical Debt, knowledge transfer and mentoring, technological disruption, books („in- and outside of the box“, see: https://onmoderndev.de/en/reading), current affairs

During the last twenty years Alexander Thurow (https://onmoderndev.de/en) worked at different German software providers. Currently he is a freelance software developer, consultant and speaker. Born in Hamburg in 1975, currently located at Lake Con... Show more

Sven Seiler holds the position of Managing Director at Storm Reply GmbH, a trailblazer in the field of cloud software development and strategic cloud consulting. Built upon a solid academic foundation, he has spent several years delving deep into cloud computing, Internet of Things, and mobility technologies.

As the Managing Director of Storm Reply, he leads an array of teams that tackle various facets of software development and modernization, cloud migrations, and cloud consulting - all grounded in Amazon Web Services.

Outside of work, Sven is not only a co-founder and active participant in the AWS User Groups in Dortmund and Düsseldorf, but he also co-organizes the AWS Community Day DACH. In these communities, he enthusiastically shares his expertise and experiences with like-minded individuals. Moreover, he regularly participates in hackathons to evaluate and explore new technologies and forward-thinking topics, initiatives he organizes alongside his colleagues.

Furthermore, Sven is passionate about integrating cloud computing more effectively into academic education. He frequently supervises academic work on the subject and, in collaboration with Bochum University, organizes a "Cloud School." Through these efforts, he aims to shape the next generation of cloud experts and raise awareness for this pivotal technology.

Sven Seiler holds the position of Managing Director at Storm Reply GmbH, a trailblazer in the field of cloud software development and strategic cloud consulting. Built upon a solid academic foundation, he has spent several years delving deep into clo... Show more

I've spent 15+ years inside companies where one person being the bottleneck isn't an option. AWS, PepsiCo, Veritas Technologies, Global Sales Enablement Lead at VAST Data, and I run Legacy Bloom, a consulting practice that brings that same operational discipline to founders and creators running real businesses.
I speak on sales infrastructure, decision ownership, and what it actually takes to build revenue systems that don't depend on you being in every room.
The audiences change enterprise sales teams, professionals going out on their own, founders whose operations are breaking under growth, creators who are earning serious money but still carrying everything themselves. The problem is usually the same: the revenue is there. The structure isn't.
That's what I fix.

I've spent 15+ years inside companies where one person being the bottleneck isn't an option. AWS, PepsiCo, Veritas Technologies, Global Sales Enablement Lead at VAST Data, and I run Legacy Bloom, a consulting practice that brings that same operationa... Show more

Fabian Kretzer is an architect and developer at INNOQ who likes everything around motivating development teams by making them successful. He thinks, that you need to consider organisational aspects at least to the same degree as technical tools. Working in the JVM ecosystem for over a decade he still feels at home there and he is a strong advocate for continuous delivery.

Fabian Kretzer is an architect and developer at INNOQ who likes everything around motivating development teams by making them successful. He thinks, that you need to consider organisational aspects at least to the same degree as technical tools. Work... Show more

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

Bert Dumas is a global people systems architect and people & culture executive focused on how organizations scale leadership, decision-making, and performance. His work centers on designing people systems that support execution under pressure where strategy, governance, and human behavior intersect.
With 25+ years of experience across healthcare, energy, public sector, and investment-backed environments, Bert brings an operator’s perspective to leadership development, organizational design, and culture as an operating system. His speaking explores leadership under uncertainty, people systems as leverage, and the evolving role of people strategy in business outcomes.

Bert Dumas is a global people systems architect and people & culture executive focused on how organizations scale leadership, decision-making, and performance. His work centers on designing people systems that support execution under pressure where s... Show more

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coaching in 2018. He is passionate about coaching, enabling and leading people to do their best work, focussing on personal, career and organizational growth.

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coachi... Show more

Ayant débuté ma carrière en tant que testeur, développeur puis architecte logiciel, j'ai découvert l'eXtreme Programming que j'ai commencé à appliquer dès ma première expérience en tant que chef de projet. Puis je suis devenu Product Owner et surtout Scrum Master. Formateur sur l'agilité depuis plus de 10 ans, j'interviens en tant que Coach Agile pour accompagner les individus, les équipes et les organisations. Je les aide à s'améliorer régulièrement, à collaborer, à innover.

Ayant débuté ma carrière en tant que testeur, développeur puis architecte logiciel, j'ai découvert l'eXtreme Programming que j'ai commencé à appliquer dès ma première expérience en tant que chef de projet. Puis je suis devenu Product Owner et surtout... Show more

Organisationen in Veränderungsprozessen mit psychologischem Tiefgang, methodischer Präzision und technologischem Verständnis begleiten, das motiviert mich immer wieder aufs Neue.

Als Wirtschaftspsychologe (M. Sc.), zertifizierter Mediator und erfahrener Projektleiter bringe ich fundierte Expertise in Organisationsentwicklung, Prozessmanagement und empirischer Forschung mit. Mein ganzheitlicher Beratungsansatz verbindet wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit praktischen Lösungen – speziell zugeschnitten auf die Anforderungen speziell von Hochschulen und Universitäten.

Organisationen in Veränderungsprozessen mit psychologischem Tiefgang, methodischer Präzision und technologischem Verständnis begleiten, das motiviert mich immer wieder aufs Neue. Als Wirtschaftspsychologe (M. Sc.), zertifizierter Mediator und erf... Show more

Linda is a Strategic Advisor specializing in the field of enterprise innovation. She is co-founder and MD at Experience One, a digital agency focusing on innovative technologies for designing and scaling new and better CX for companies like Mercedes-Benz, BOSCH, AOK and FI. She focuses on strategic consulting and positioning of changemakers as well as in the implementation of customer centric change programs to create a sustainable culture of innovation. She benefits from her many years of experience in rollout and architecture consulting for the major digital platforms of large enterprises.

Linda is a Strategic Advisor specializing in the field of enterprise innovation. She is co-founder and MD at Experience One, a digital agency focusing on innovative technologies for designing and scaling new and better CX for companies like Mercedes-... 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

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Scott has a passion for helping people design, grow and automate their products and their lives so that they can focus on what's truly important and have a greater impact on this planet.

By day, he coaches leaders and teams on product growth at Ford, by night he coaches IT professionals and entrepreneurs on income growth and career advancement, and on the weekends he has been known to perform laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy.

Scott's dynamic presentation style delivers learning in many ways for many different types of learners, and he threads humor throughout his sessions to help drive every point home and make each one memorable.

When he's not busy helping people level up their careers or helping teams and leaders build world-changing products, he can be found building multiple businesses and streams of income both inside and outside tech. But more likely he's actually playing Lego.

Scott has a passion for helping people design, grow and automate their products and their lives so that they can focus on what's truly important and have a greater impact on this planet. By day, he coaches leaders and teams on product growth at Fo... Show more

With nearly 18 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 nearly 18 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 F... Show more

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He does so by focusing on clear communication structures and prioritizations and reinforcing healthier relations and expectations for and within our teams. Kjell is keen builder of communities and any other event that will allow people to learn together.

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He doe... 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

Barbara Jones is a Technical Program Manager and Consultant for Insight Enterprises, where she has built a reputation for driving results-driven technical outcomes for Fortune 500 clients. With a passion for bridging the gap between complex technology and strategic business goals, Barbara specializes in leading cross-functional teams through successful cloud, data, and AI initiatives. She holds an MBA from Purdue University, a PMP certification, and multiple Microsoft technical certifications, including Azure (AZ-900), AI (AI-900), and Power Platform (PL-900).
As a recognized thought leader in project management and technical execution, Barbara has shared her expertise at several national conferences. Her recent speaking engagements include presentations at the PMI Global Summit 2024, Agile 2024, and the Insight Enterprises Mastery Event in 2022. She brings a practical, human-centric approach to her sessions, empowering IT leaders to navigate technical conflicts, build continuous improvement cultures, and adopt emerging technologies.
Beyond her professional and speaking endeavors, Barbara is a passionate advocate for Women in Technology. She is deeply committed to giving back to her community and actively volunteers, mentors, and fundraises for organizations that empower women and underrepresented groups, including IT Women, INROADS, and Dress for Success.

Barbara Jones is a Technical Program Manager and Consultant for Insight Enterprises, where she has built a reputation for driving results-driven technical outcomes for Fortune 500 clients. With a passion for bridging the gap between complex technolog... 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

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives that blend AI, automation, and executive-level insights. Erica specializes in creating scorecards and dashboards that drive decision-making across complex portfolios, most recently applying AI capabilities within Business Central, F&O and Dynamics 365 CE. Her work bridges the gap between delivery teams and executive stakeholders, helping organizations unlock the full potential of AI-powered project management.

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives ... Show more

Timo is a Team Lead with a background in Cloud Infrastructure and Delivery Management. For over a decade, he has been helping teams and organizations bridge the gap between technology, business, and strategy. Outside of tech, he is continuously improving his skills in the beautiful game of Go.

Timo is a Team Lead with a background in Cloud Infrastructure and Delivery Management. For over a decade, he has been helping teams and organizations bridge the gap between technology, business, and strategy. Outside of tech, he is continuously impro... Show more

As Principal AI Strategist at Sikich, a leading professional services firm providing transformative business solutions, Ray leverages over 36 years of experience in the IT industry. Having served as a systems architect for complex CRM implementations utilizing Microsoft technologies, he now focuses on guiding organizations toward productive, responsible, and impactful use of AI technologies, particularly Generative AI. Passionate about innovation, Ray has been a featured speaker at numerous Microsoft centered events including SummitNA 2025, and served on the advisory board for the ExtremeCRM event series, shaping strategic content and contributing significantly to the Microsoft Dynamics community.

As Principal AI Strategist at Sikich, a leading professional services firm providing transformative business solutions, Ray leverages over 36 years of experience in the IT industry. Having served as a systems architect for complex CRM implementations... Show more

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Scott is also the author of Pro Git, published by Apress and found online at git-scm.com. In unrelated news, he holds a WSET Level 3 certification in Wines and Spirits and owns a dog rescue outside of Berlin.

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft ... Show more

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platform's largest Jakarta EE course with 20,000+ students. Conference speaker at JavaLand, JDD Poland, and Eclipse Foundation events. Currently driving developer adoption at Payara through documentation, webinars, and community engagement.

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platfor... Show more

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more

I believe technology works best when it's built around people. Almost 20 years in People leadership, Agile, and organisational development, I've learned that real innovation happens when teams feel genuinely seen and supported. I speak at conferences about Systems Thinking and diversity because I've witnessed how surface-level fixes rarely stick, meaningful change requires understanding the deeper patterns that shape how we work together. At KRS, I partner with leadership to build cultures where people can show up as themselves, where curiosity matters as much as competence, and where different perspectives aren't just welcomed but actively sought out. I'm drawn to the messy, human side of work: the conversations that shift thinking, the vulnerabilities that build trust, the moments when strategy meets intuition and something new becomes possible.

I believe technology works best when it's built around people. Almost 20 years in People leadership, Agile, and organisational development, I've learned that real innovation happens when teams feel genuinely seen and supported. I speak at conferences... Show more