Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at synalis, a Bonn-based IT company. Starting in the field of Business Intelligence, he gradually transitioned into the role of a Data Scientist. Today, he supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing data analytics and AI projects – with a strong focus on real-world value and practical innovation.

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at ... Show more

Basit Ajibade is a UX leader, design thinker, product designer and circumstantial ambivert.

His practice spans user experience design, product design, and design thinking, with a sustained focus on insight-led, human-centred work across logistics, agritech, e-commerce, fintech, non-profit, and civic technology contexts. Over the years, he has collaborated with diverse product teams and contributed to open-source and community initiatives, including projects with Google Developers Groups in Lafia and Ado-Ekiti. His work reflects a consistent concern for aligning user needs with organisational and business objectives, informed by experience in user research, UX writing, product strategy, and UX audits.

He holds a First Class degree in Business from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and is a certified User Experience Designer by Google and Georgia Institute of Technology, with additional professional training in Enterprise Design Thinking from IBM. His portfolio includes work with organisations and platforms such as SendIT, InfoByte, Amona, Future Forward, SmartClimate, Shipway, Vitanura, Verivent, iLEAD AFRICA, CivicPadi, and Swapive.
AbdulBasit is a Jim Leech Mastercard Fellow of Entrepreneurship at Queen’s University, Canada, a Young Innovation Fellow at Hutzpa Innovations at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, and a regional winner of the AFEX Product Hackathon. He also won the Ingressive for Good Hackathon in 2022 and co-founded TechClarity Coach, where he contributes to mentorship and capacity-building initiatives across Africa.

He is currently a Product Designer at UpNawt Studio, a solution design agency in Nigeria.

Basit Ajibade is a UX leader, design thinker, product designer and circumstantial ambivert. His practice spans user experience design, product design, and design thinking, with a sustained focus on insight-led, human-centred work across logistics,... Show more

Yves Collenot est un Serious Game Designer basé à Montpellier, spécialisé dans la conception de dispositifs pédagogiques par le jeu. Après une carrière de 25 ans au sein d'un grand groupe industriel, il a entamé une transition pour mettre son expertise au service de l'apprentissage ludique.

Yves développe des solutions innovantes pour "apprendre en jouant". Son expertise s'appuie sur l'expérience de l'accompagnement de collectifs en interne vers de nouveaux modes de gouvernance, le DU « Apprendre Par Le Jeu » (promotion 2025-2026), un goût immodéré pour toutes formes de jeux et la création d'ateliers de médiation numérique pour les jeunes.

Il est le co-auteur du jeu professionnel Les Aventuriers de la Draille dont il poursuit le développement. Son approche, axée sur l'authenticité et l'intelligence collective, vise à apporter une contribution concrète à la mutation des collectifs vers plus de robustesse.

Très impliqué dans l'écosystème local, Yves manifeste un engagement fort à travers plusieurs initiatives :
- Économie Sociale & Solidaire : coopérateur d'un groupe local de financement, utilisant des méthodes d'intelligence collective pour porter des projets à impact social.
- Médiation Numérique pour les jeunes : animation du réseau, production et animation d'ateliers, développement du réseau des partenaires
- Pédagogie active en milieu associatif

Yves Collenot est un Serious Game Designer basé à Montpellier, spécialisé dans la conception de dispositifs pédagogiques par le jeu. Après une carrière de 25 ans au sein d'un grand groupe industriel, il a entamé une transition pour mettre son experti... 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

Sevim Durmus is a Cloud Solutions Engineer, AWS Community Builder, and AI Trainer helping businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in logistics, automative, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insights into automation, low-code machine learning, and cloud integration. She teaches on Udemy, creates content for YouTube, and speaks on AI productivity, SageMaker, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Sevim Durmus is a Cloud Solutions Engineer, AWS Community Builder, and AI Trainer helping businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in logistics, automative, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insight... Show more

Keynote: The Science of Self-Leadership: How Self-Regulation Drives Higher Performance

Lauren Cartigny is an Executive Coach (ICF PCC) and Leadership Trainer who specialises in emotional intelligence and self-regulation for leaders to prevent burnout and create sustainable high performance at work.

With 11 years in international tech sales at LinkedIn, Equinix, and Rackspace, Lauren bridges business psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness with corporate methodologies to provide tangible science and practical ways to reduce stress, improve relationships and build confidence.

Lauren's keynotes and workshops share the science of how to develop self-leadership because only 5% of thoughts, feelings, and actions are conscious while 95% of behaviour is run on unconscious patterns, highly influenced by the nervous system. She equips leaders with a safe space and practical tools to regulate stress, make intentional fast decisions, and model healthy emotional resilience that drives team engagement and high performance.

Keynote: The Science of Self-Leadership: How Self-Regulation Drives Higher Performance Lauren Cartigny is an Executive Coach (ICF PCC) and Leadership Trainer who specialises in emotional intelligence and self-regulation for leaders to prevent burn... Show more

Driven by continuous improvement and problem-solving, I’ve sought to experiment with and practice product delivery in a variety of environments—waterfall and agile frameworks, IT consulting firms, web agencies, the public sector, start-ups, and software vendors—in order to explore the full range of possibilities and refine my approach to organizational, agile, and delivery coaching.

A hands-on professional, I am equally interested in operational, organizational, and strategic dimensions. Human dynamics are also central to my work: understanding how to collaborate more effectively, align perspectives, and “speak the same language” in complex ecosystems is what drives me.

My mantra: there are no problems, only solutions.

Driven by continuous improvement and problem-solving, I’ve sought to experiment with and practice product delivery in a variety of environments—waterfall and agile frameworks, IT consulting firms, web agencies, the public sector, start-ups, and softw... Show more

Raj Karan Gunukula is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience driving large-scale AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure programs across fintech and commerce. He currently serves as Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase, where he leads AI adoption across the software development lifecycle. Previously at Amazon, Raj rose to Principal TPM, founding and leading a team of TPMs supporting engineers, scientists, and XFN teams to deliver flagship Generative AI and intelligent advisor solutions that scaled to over one million sellers worldwide. His career blends deep technical grounding from his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with hands-on leadership in AI innovation, product scaling, and business transformation.

Raj Karan Gunukula is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience driving large-scale AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure programs across fintech and commerce. He currently serves as Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase... Show more

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋
Married + 5 little ones 😄

I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups through Enpitech, the front-end consulting company I founded 5 years ago. I also run a YouTube channel on front-end development (https://youtube.com/@nirparisian) and a community called Frontendistim, where I share knowledge and connect with fellow developers.

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋 Married + 5 little ones 😄 I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups ... Show more

Simran Mehta is a Data Scientist and GenAI Developer with close to four years of experience building production-grade AI systems across retail, manufacturing, and enterprise domains. She works with Nagarro’s Big Data and AI team, where she designs and deploys scalable machine learning and GenAI solutions for global clients.

Her work includes time-series forecasting accelerators, LLM-powered recommendation systems, optimization platforms, and pricing intelligence solutions. In recent projects, she has focused on designing task-driven systems that combine planning, tool execution, and persistent state — with an emphasis on reliability beyond prototypes.

Simran is particularly interested in building AI workflows that can handle real-world constraints such as partial failures, asynchronous execution, and evolving data. She actively contributes to system design discussions and mentors junior data scientists, with a strong focus on turning experimental ideas into robust, maintainable systems.

Simran Mehta is a Data Scientist and GenAI Developer with close to four years of experience building production-grade AI systems across retail, manufacturing, and enterprise domains. She works with Nagarro’s Big Data and AI team, where she designs an... Show more

Mary Waweru is an AI trainer and strategist with a background in digital marketing. She helps SMEs integrate AI into their businesses to enhance efficiency, engagement, and growth. A thought leader in AI adoption, she has hosted multiple webinars and LinkedIn events, driving conversations on AI literacy and business transformation. Mary is also involved in AI policy discussions, advocating for accessible and ethical AI adoption.

Mary Waweru is an AI trainer and strategist with a background in digital marketing. She helps SMEs integrate AI into their businesses to enhance efficiency, engagement, and growth. A thought leader in AI adoption, she has hosted multiple webinars and... Show more

Ingeniera industrial con experiencia en el sector logístico usando tecnologías de Machine Learning e IA. Comprometida con las buenas prácticas de industrias con nuevas tecnologías y aplicación de las ODS.

Ingeniera industrial con experiencia en el sector logístico usando tecnologías de Machine Learning e IA. Comprometida con las buenas prácticas de industrias con nuevas tecnologías y aplicación de las ODS. Show more

For the past 9 years, I’ve been designing and implementing cloud-based application architectures for a diverse range of clients – from finance and healthcare to advertising and automation – leveraging primarily .NET stack and working extensively within Azure, AWS and GCP. My focus is on building scalable, robust, and resilient systems both from the ground up and when modernizing existing systems. With this expertise, 1.5 years ago I entered the GenAI world and joined OpenDialog AI, where my team and I are building a low-code management system for AI Agents, which helps users build versatile Agentic AI applications easily like never before.

Key areas of my expertise:
* Generative AI & AI Agents: Building a management system for AI Agents leveraging LLMs and RAG;
* Cloud-Native & Distributed System Architecture: Designing and implementing scalable and robust cloud-native distributed systems leveraging a microservice architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP;
* Solution Architecture: Translating business requirements into technical solutions. Designing comprehensive and extensible system architectures that integrate diverse technologies and components;
* Software Delivery & Process: Leading software teams and building effective processes for delivery, including SDLC implementation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

I'm excited to share my insights on any of those topics and offer practical guidance for tackling real-world challenges.

For the past 9 years, I’ve been designing and implementing cloud-based application architectures for a diverse range of clients – from finance and healthcare to advertising and automation – leveraging primarily .NET stack and working extensively with... Show more

Rodrigo Groener has been working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform for more than ten years, delivering projects as a developer, project lead, and solution architect. His focus has ranged from building business applications on Dataverse and Dynamics 365 to designing scalable integration and governance architectures for enterprise customers.
Over the past two years, Rodrigo has been deeply focused on how Dataverse can serve as a robust platform for AI voice agents, especially in customer service scenarios where reliability, observability, and low-latency API design are critical. He enjoys translating real-world project experience into practical patterns and reusable templates that teams can apply immediately.

Rodrigo Groener has been working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform for more than ten years, delivering projects as a developer, project lead, and solution architect. His focus has ranged from building business applications on Dataver... Show more

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Power BI Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance.

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Power BI Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance. Show more

Data & AI Product Lead Advanced at Naranja X. B.A. in Political Science and Graduate Diploma in Data Science & Machine Learning. Master in Management – AI & Business Analytics Candidate.

Data & AI Product Lead Advanced at Naranja X. B.A. in Political Science and Graduate Diploma in Data Science & Machine Learning. Master in Management – AI & Business Analytics Candidate. Show more

Amit is a communication expert with over a decade of experience helping professionals and business leaders deliver impactful messages that captivate and inspire. He has worked with high achievers from all backgrounds — from Fortune 500 leaders to Olympic medalists and aerospace engineers — and has been trusted by organizations like Microsoft, Deloitte, Rolls-Royce, the Olympics, and TED.

As a seasoned speaker and workshop facilitator at international conferences, Amit specializes in turning complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. With a background in international business, entrepreneurship, and finance across seven countries, he brings a practical, cross-disciplinary perspective to every session. His work bridges the gap between technical depth and human connection, equipping professionals with strategies to communicate with confidence, clarity, and influence

Outside of work, Amit is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast, always seeking new ways to integrate personal growth with professional excellence. His mission is to empower others to communicate with clarity and purpose, driving innovation and meaningful connection.

Amit is a communication expert with over a decade of experience helping professionals and business leaders deliver impactful messages that captivate and inspire. He has worked with high achievers from all backgrounds — from Fortune 500 leaders to Oly... Show more

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI, Shivam has empowered professionals at industry giants such as LTI, HSBC, Global Logic, Axis Bank, and HCL. With profound expertise in AI, Data Science, and Analytics. He has graced the stage as a speaker at several prestigious events, including Google DEVFEST, GDSC, IEEE, and Tedx. He has also served as a judge at hackathons like SIH, Opinhacks, HackHive, Hackverse, Devhouse and WittyHacks, shaping the future of innovation. His international presence includes representing India as a delegate at the Expo2020 Dubai, IYSA Indonesia, IEEE Rising Star Las Vegas, Techspo New York.

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI, Shivam has empowered professionals at industry giants suc... Show more

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm.

More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the process to ensure human and computer compatibility. It covers the planning of the company’s marketing, sales and service activities in the scope of the basic processes and making the computer-based software/hardware infrastructures suitable for the purpose. After meeting Microsoft Dynamics CRM 1.2 version years ago, he has been working as a CRM software consultant in various positions within Microsoft Dynamics CRM projects for years.

He lives in London with the title of CEO at Mawens Business Solution, founded in 2015. He continues to develop CRM / xRM projects by consulting on Marketing and Strategic Management issues.

To date, he has developed more than 200 software projects for more than 150 companies at home and abroad and has received the Dynamics CRM MVP award and title many times since 2009 for his work in this field.

He speaks events/conferences at many universities, institutions. He is among the founders of the 365 Community, which organizes events about Dynamics 365 worldwide. (https://events.powercommunity.com/)

His articles are published in many sites as editor and writer.

Some Links:

Microsoft MVP Profile: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5001870

Interview: https://msdynamicsworld.com/story/dynamics-crm/dynamics-profile-entrepreneurial-spirit-and-community-achievements-crm-mvp-baris-?modal_forms_redirect=1

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bariskanlica/

The company website is https://mawens.com and Mawens Business Solutions is one of the important Omni-Channel Platform leaders and Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the world.

Flexxii (https://flexxii.com) is a platform that allows you to reach your customers quickly via Whatsapp, SMS, Email, Chatbot, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WebForm and so on. In short, Flexxii is a revolutionary new solution for marketing and customer service.

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm. More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the proces... Show more

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor, cybersecurity diplomat, and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning the U.S. federal government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His work focuses on helping organizations and governments understand, prepare for, and respond to complex cyber risk shaped by geopolitical dynamics, operational constraints, and real-world consequences.

Josh currently serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) within a large U.S. healthcare organization, where he aligns cybersecurity strategy with business growth, regulatory requirements, and patient care operations. In this role, he translates technical risk into executive-level decision-making, enables secure expansion, and embeds cybersecurity into enterprise transformation initiatives.

In parallel, Josh supports international cyber capacity-building efforts as a senior cybersecurity advisor to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and its Cyber Defense Center. His contributions include developing incident response frameworks, defining organizational structures, building sustainable cyber workforce pipelines, designing and delivering large-scale exercises, and advising senior leaders on governance, metrics, and long-term operational resilience aligned with NATO and EUCOM objectives.

Josh also serves as an officer in the U.S. Air National Guard, specializing in cyberspace operations and international security advising. In this capacity, he contributes to operational planning, training, and leadership development, with experience integrating cyber considerations into joint and multi-domain environments.

Across government, military, and private-sector roles, Josh has designed and delivered tabletop exercises, crisis simulations, and decision-focused training for executive leaders, technical teams, and policymakers. These engagements emphasize risk-based thinking, mission impact, and leadership decision-making under uncertainty rather than purely technical response.

His professional background includes leadership in incident response, security governance, vulnerability management, application security, regulatory compliance, and metrics-driven security programs. He has worked across frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and NATO-aligned models, with an emphasis on practicality, repeatability, and measurable outcomes.

Josh’s work consistently operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and organizational leadership—helping leaders understand not only what could happen, but why it matters, when decisions must be made, and how to act effectively in complex environments.

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor, cybersecurity diplomat, and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning the U.S. federal government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizatio... Show more

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing tailored Microsoft solutions—Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics 365, and Azure DevOps—that drive operational efficiency and empower teams. With a proven track record in successful project delivery, I’ve achieved measurable results, from reducing process time to boosting productivity, while fostering a culture of innovation. Passionate about mentoring and collaborative growth, I’m always eager to connect with leaders ready to take their tech strategy to the next level. I am a former Microsoft MVP, 16 years running, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the Chielf Technology Officer at Mekorma.

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing... 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

I'm José Andrés Figueroa De León, a professional with a background as a Bachelor in Business Administration, Systems Engineering, and a Master’s in Information Security. My career combines strategic management, data analysis, and technological innovation, with a strong focus on generating sustainable value for companies and startups.

I currently work as a Data Analyst, specializing in financial projects and management at Venite, a company that provides internet services, technical support, and equipment solutions.

I also have experience as a Project Analyst, leading the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of administrative, commercial, and technological initiatives. My work has focused on optimizing resources through management tools and data analysis, contributing to the achievement of corporate strategic plans.

As a Startup Mentor in international programs, I have supported entrepreneurs in Guatemala, Latin America, and Spain. My career also includes experience in customer service, teaching, web development, and digital/marketing management.

I am an active member of technology and entrepreneurship communities such as Google Developers Group, AWS User Group, Enactus Guatemala, and the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala, and I also collaborate in social initiatives and youth leadership programs.

I'm José Andrés Figueroa De León, a professional with a background as a Bachelor in Business Administration, Systems Engineering, and a Master’s in Information Security. My career combines strategic management, data analysis, and technological innova... Show more

Michele Ruberti è Business Developer Manager in TD SYNNEX e il suo compito principale è aiutare i partner Microsoft.

Nel passato si è occupato di Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft 365, Azure, EMS e di Virtualizzazione.

E' Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Solution Expert, IT Professional, Techonology Specialist e Trainer. Partecipa attivamente come speaker alle più importanti conferenze sulle tecnologie Microsoft tra le ultime WPC, SharePoint Saturday, Global Windows Azure Bootcamp e Cloud Conference Italia

Come PMP tratta anche temi di Project Management e di Change Management.

Dal 2025 Microsoft MVP nelle categorie Azure Compute Infrastructure ed Azure Hybrid & Migration.

Michele Ruberti è Business Developer Manager in TD SYNNEX e il suo compito principale è aiutare i partner Microsoft. Nel passato si è occupato di Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft 365, Azure, EMS e di Virtualizzazione. E' Micro... 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

Agile Coach with close to 20 years' experience in the IT industry in different domains such as insurance, finance, banking, public sector. Passionate about agile methodologies, providing guidance and mentorship on applying agile techniques and practices in​ software development and product delivery and adopting an agile mindset. Always interested in trying new approaches that would lead to continuous improvement and better delivery.
Backing this up with previous experience as a software developer, where my passion for agile and lean approaches started.

Agile Coach with close to 20 years' experience in the IT industry in different domains such as insurance, finance, banking, public sector. Passionate about agile methodologies, providing guidance and mentorship on applying agile techniques and practi... Show more

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen.

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen. Show more

Ethical Hacker, Pentester, Speaker

Speaker at Techorama NL 2025
Day 1:
- Top-10 rated session (audience score)
- 69 speakers evaluated

Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most amazing thing there is!
When it became clear that you could legally make money through (ethical) hacking, I started working as a pentester. The best job I've ever had!
In addition, I give presentations and workshops at Company’s and Events with the aim of improving the Security Awareness among employees. I do this in the form of demonstrating low-threshold hacks. I show how simple it sometimes can be to enter companies and buildings through social engineering and once inside how systems of that company can be hacked.

Ethical Hacker, Pentester, Speaker Speaker at Techorama NL 2025 Day 1: - Top-10 rated session (audience score) - 69 speakers evaluated Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with... Show more

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... 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. Currently he works at Apple leading Responsible AI initiatives and previously at Oracle Cloud (Senior Principal Engineer, 2020–2026), 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