Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Jennie Ocken

Jennie Ocken

Jennie has solved business problems with technology for two decades. She has managed products for companies large and small with software developers, marketers, customer support, and clients from a wide variety of industries, proprietary and open source, B2B and B2B2C. She loves talking shop about how to solve user problems, build the right thing, and help teams thrive.

Jennie has solved business problems with technology for two decades. She has managed products for companies large and small with software developers, marketers, customer support, and clients from a wide variety of industries, proprietary and open so... Show more

Flavio Meneses

Flavio Meneses

I build Business Intelligence (BI) systems that help companies make smart decisions based on facts instead of gut feeling. I specialise in Power BI to do this.

As it’s often said, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it!”. In the real world, data is messy so I'm all about setting up robust systems to structure it right and eliminate mind-numbing manual tasks through automation.

The end result are highly captivating dashboards that leverage cutting edge BI tech and have an actual impact in day-to-day operations.

I build Business Intelligence (BI) systems that help companies make smart decisions based on facts instead of gut feeling. I specialise in Power BI to do this. As it’s often said, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it!”. In the real world,... Show more

Heather Wilde Renze

Heather Wilde Renze

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Evernote, and co-founder of TWIP, she has won multiple awards for her writing, technology, coaching, and mentorship, including the 2020 International Impact Award for her latest book, "Birth of a Unicorn".

Both a patent inventor and game designer, she is trailblazing the way for other women to do the same.
She has appeared on Huffpost Live and ABC News, and has appeared in Mashable, BBC News, Huffington Post, and in the Wall Street Journal as well as many other industry publications. Her clients cover North America, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East and she offers training internationally on tech topics such as Cybersecurity, Anticipatory Design, and the Dangers of Overwork.

Wilde's popular Inc and Forbes columns span social media, entrepreneurialism, startups, leadership, fundraising, and diversity issues. She lives in Las Vegas.

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Everno... Show more

Justine Hanssens

Justine Hanssens

Justine is a senior data scientist and Delivery Lead of the Data Science & AI department at element61, Belgium's most senior analytics consultancy. She combines deep analytical expertise with solid project management experience, with a strong focus on driving tangible business value through data.

She holds a degree in Business Engineering with a major in Data Analytics from Ghent University and broadened her international perspective through a semester abroad at Zhejiang University in China.

In her current role as Delivery Lead, Justine oversees end-to-end project delivery across the Data Science & AI department, ensuring both technical quality and business impact. Over her tenure at element61, she has worked with more than 25 clients across a wide range of industries, helping organizations translate complex data challenges into actionable, value-driven solutions. Her work spans advanced analytics, business intelligence, and stakeholder alignment.

Justine has extensive expertise in the Microsoft data ecosystem, particularly Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, and holds certifications in Power BI, Fabric, Azure and Databricks. She is known for her ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business strategy.
Beyond client work, Justine is a core organizer of the Fabric Belgium Community and an active voice in the broader analytics space. She has spoken at major events such as FabCon Europe 2024 and Dataminds 2025, and played a key role in organizing Fabric Winterfest.

With her blend of technical leadership, business mindset, and community engagement, Justine continues to shape the data and analytics landscape — both within element61 and across the industry.

Justine is a senior data scientist and Delivery Lead of the Data Science & AI department at element61, Belgium's most senior analytics consultancy. She combines deep analytical expertise with solid project management experience, with a strong focus o... Show more

Tiffany Allen

Tiffany Allen

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enhanced operational efficiency. A dynamic public speaker passionate about sharing insights on the intersection of AI technology unique to Microsoft Dynamics. Committed to driving awareness innovation, lead generation and fostering collaborative solutions in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enha... Show more

Nick Triggs

Nick Triggs

Nick Triggs is the Founder and Managing Director of Elara, a Microsoft-focused consulting firm built around delivering measurable business outcomes with Power BI, data infrastructure, and AI. He began his career as a Dynamics Business Central and Finance and Operations consultant and later worked on large-scale projects across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Japan, giving him broad experience in how Microsoft business applications are implemented in different industries and environments. That experience shaped his outcome-focused approach to consulting, centered on helping clients turn technology investments into clearer insight, stronger decision-making, and visible business value. Today, his work is focused on building high-quality BI and data foundations for Dynamics 365 and Business Central customers so leadership teams can better understand the impact of their systems, and he has supported organizations ranging from multinational companies to growing mid-market businesses across retail, manufacturing, financial services, and aviation

Nick Triggs is the Founder and Managing Director of Elara, a Microsoft-focused consulting firm built around delivering measurable business outcomes with Power BI, data infrastructure, and AI. He began his career as a Dynamics Business Central and Fin... Show more

Fernando Santana

Fernando Santana

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Tobias Schwedler

Tobias Schwedler

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

Linda Stauffenberg

Linda Stauffenberg

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

Samson Truong

Samson Truong

Samson Truong is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in data engineering and analytics on the Microsoft data platform. He works across the full data lifecycle, building scalable data pipelines, designing enterprise data warehouses, and developing optimized semantic models and Power BI reporting solutions.

With a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric, Samson helps enterprise teams streamline data workflows, improve performance, and deliver reporting solutions that are both efficient and intuitive. He also runs discoveringallthingsanalytics.com, where he shares practical insights on Fabric architecture, semantic modeling, and real-world reporting strategies.

Samson Truong is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in data engineering and analytics on the Microsoft data platform. He works across the full data lifecycle, building scalable data pipelines, designing enterprise data warehouses, and developing optimized... Show more

Arthur Nobukazu Ozassa

Arthur Nobukazu Ozassa

Arthur Ozassa é especialista em gestão de múltiplos squads, desenvolvimento de software e liderança de times ágeis. Com quase 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, ele já liderou diversas operações focadas em desenvolvimento de software sob medida, produtos digitais e integração de sistemas.

Atualmente, é responsável pela gestão de squads ágeis de alta performance, aplicando métricas avançadas e metodologias ágeis para garantir entregas estratégicas com eficiência. Arthur também é professor de cybersecurity e desenvolvimento de software na FIA Business School, além de atuar como referência técnica para equipes internas e clientes.

Ele liderou a construção de uma ferramenta interna de gestão de squads, que otimiza a priorização de backlog e melhora a previsibilidade das entregas. Um de seus principais cases recentes foi a substituição do CRM Salesforce por uma solução customizada, reduzindo custos e garantindo uma entrega de MVP em apenas 6 meses.

Arthur participa ativamente da comunidade de tecnologia, contribuindo com insights sobre gestão de produtos, engenharia de software e inovação com IA e Web3.

Arthur Ozassa é especialista em gestão de múltiplos squads, desenvolvimento de software e liderança de times ágeis. Com quase 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, ele já liderou diversas operações focadas em desenvolvimento de software sob ... Show more

Ido Ziv

Ido Ziv

DevOps Team Leader at Kaltura with over 6 years of experience, living the conflict of Best Practices and Fast Delivery. Currently leading the Infrastructure and DevEx field. Ido has a lot of passion and experience in Platform engineering, Infrastructure as code, GitOps and agile methodologies. He believes that the secret ingredient for creating a robust scalable systems is good design practices, effective communication between teams, and lots of automations. On his days off he likes sailing, reading, and did we say Kubernetes already?

DevOps Team Leader at Kaltura with over 6 years of experience, living the conflict of Best Practices and Fast Delivery. Currently leading the Infrastructure and DevEx field. Ido has a lot of passion and experience in Platform engineering, Infrastruct... Show more

Balazs Horvath

Balazs Horvath

Balazs Horvath has spent thirteen years on both sides of software projects, first implementing Microsoft transformations at KPMG and HCL, now running a Microsoft Partner Company he built. As Founder of VisualLabs, serving clients across the UK, US and Europe, he works with CFOs and COOs on the decisions that make technology investments actually change how a business performs, increasingly on where AI hype turns into AI value.

Balazs Horvath has spent thirteen years on both sides of software projects, first implementing Microsoft transformations at KPMG and HCL, now running a Microsoft Partner Company he built. As Founder of VisualLabs, serving clients across the UK, US an... Show more

Brian Alementi

Brian Alementi

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and elevating teams, Brian brings his experience as a previous leader within a Fortune 500 company’s Hall of Fame learning and development division, where his dedication to growth and excellence shaped high-performing teams across the organization. His impact reaches far and wide, with numerous features on major television networks and invitations to speak on prominent stages, including TEDx. Brian’s influence continues to expand as he empowers audiences to unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results.

His sessions blend dynamic energy, expertise, and actionable takeaways, making them impactful and memorable. His MVP Performance Model aligns individual drive with team goals, creating a foundation for extraordinary achievement. With his PG3 Leadership Model, Brian cultivates a culture of resilience, collaboration, and growth within organizations. In addition, his inspirational talk focuses on the importance of unleashing the magic within individuals and teams to elevate a positive growth mindset for success. These frameworks enable companies to positively shape their culture to boost productivity, morale, and performance.

With over three decades of public speaking experience, he has empowered audiences by delivering transformative sessions that provide clear, practical strategies for enhancing productivity and connection. Known for his infectious energy and authentic delivery, Brian resonates across industries, making his sessions both unforgettable and actionable.

A testament to his commitment, Brian’s personal life reflects the drive and resilience he talks to. With the accomplishment of completing several marathons, a strong marriage of over twenty years, and the joy of raising two remarkable children, Brian brings a genuine authenticity to every talk, inspiring audiences to pursue their goals with passion and purpose

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and e... Show more

Thomas Maier

Thomas Maier

"Produktiver Arbeiten" - dieses Thema treibt Thomas Maier an. Sowohl im SharePoint Umfeld, als auch in der Microsoft 365 Umgebung. Auf das gesammelte Wissen und die Erfahrung als MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) und MVP (Most Valuable Professional) hat Thomas die 365 Akademie aufgebaut.

"Produktiver Arbeiten" - dieses Thema treibt Thomas Maier an. Sowohl im SharePoint Umfeld, als auch in der Microsoft 365 Umgebung. Auf das gesammelte Wissen und die Erfahrung als MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) und MVP (Most Valuable Professional) ... Show more

Adedeji Awolesi

Adedeji Awolesi

Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer (DevOps) and 2x Microsoft MVP with a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and cloud engineering across cloud technology platforms. I have helped organisations design, build, optimise scalable cloud platforms while driving significant cost savings and improving operational efficiency.

Blending deep technical expertise with business insight from MBA. I specialise in embedding FinOps practices into engineering workflows, enabling teams to reduce waste, improve performance and maximise the value of their cloud investments.

A global public speaker, I have delivered talks at tech events around the world, sharing practical insights on cloud optimisation, DevOps and FinOps. I also run a blog and actively contribute to community initiatives, helping professionals and organisations build more efficient, cost effective and resilient cloud solutions.

Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer (DevOps) and 2x Microsoft MVP with a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and cloud engineering across cloud technology platforms. I have helped organisations design, build, optimise scalable cloud plat... Show more

Steve Fenton

Steve Fenton

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and Web Operations. Steve has worked in the role of Software Engineer, SDET, Development Manager, and Director of Product and Data in a range of startups, SMEs, and enterprises.

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and... Show more

Alexon Oliveira

Alexon Oliveira

Alexon works as a Senior Principal Technical Account Manager at Red Hat focusing on Infrastructure and Management, Integration and Automation, Cloud Computing, Storage, and AI Solutions. He also contributes to produce and enhance documentation, knowledge-base articles, blog posts, presentations, webinars, and workshops. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family (wife, two children, and cat) and participating in several volunteer jobs.

Alexon works as a Senior Principal Technical Account Manager at Red Hat focusing on Infrastructure and Management, Integration and Automation, Cloud Computing, Storage, and AI Solutions. He also contributes to produce and enhance documentation, knowl... Show more

Trevor Acy

Trevor Acy

Trevor Acy is a product leader and startup advisor with 18 years of experience building and scaling digital products across marketing, growth, and product management roles. He has led cross-functional teams responsible for products serving hundreds of thousands of users and generating over $20M in revenue.

As founder of Delta Product Group, Trevor works with individuals, teams, and businesses to implement modern product discovery and decision-making practices. His work focuses on helping teams gain clarity on what problem they’re solving, align around evidence instead of opinions, and ship products that deliver measurable results, not just activity.

He brings a practical, example-driven approach shaped by both successful launches and hard lessons from building the wrong things too early.

Trevor Acy is a product leader and startup advisor with 18 years of experience building and scaling digital products across marketing, growth, and product management roles. He has led cross-functional teams responsible for products serving hundreds o... Show more

Chad Hester

Chad Hester

Chad Hester has more than 20 years of development experience and 10 years focused primarily on accessibility. He combines his experience with leadership of people, processes and projects together to provide you with expertise in implementing strategies to be a better developer for your company.

Chad Hester has more than 20 years of development experience and 10 years focused primarily on accessibility. He combines his experience with leadership of people, processes and projects together to provide you with expertise in implementing strategi... Show more

Dr. Renee Sunday

Dr. Renee Sunday

Dr. Renee Sunday, M.D., is an anesthesiologist with more than 26 years of experience managing high-risk, high-pressure environments where precision, decision clarity, and sustained performance are critical. She is also an AI integration strategist, Certified Scrum Master, and workforce performance consultant who helps organizations improve productivity while reducing burnout and cognitive overload.

Dr. Sunday works with corporate teams and technical leaders to design sustainable performance systems that support innovation without exhausting talent. Her work focuses on the intersection of behavioral science, emerging technology adoption, and leadership strategy. She has delivered training on AI implementation, workforce sustainability, and performance optimization for professional organizations, government groups, and leadership teams.

Dr. Sunday brings a unique cross-industry perspective that connects healthcare decision science with software engineering performance and modern workplace demands.

Dr. Renee Sunday, M.D., is an anesthesiologist with more than 26 years of experience managing high-risk, high-pressure environments where precision, decision clarity, and sustained performance are critical. She is also an AI integration strategist, C... Show more

Enrique Romero Fernández

Enrique Romero Fernández

Hello, I am Enrique Romero.

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

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

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

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

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

Reza Rad

Reza Rad

Reza Rad is a Microsoft Regional Director, an Author, Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant. He has a BSc in Computer engineering; he has more than 20 years of experience in data analysis, BI, databases, programming, and development mostly on Microsoft technologies. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for 14 continuous years (from 2011 till now) for his dedication to Microsoft BI. Reza is an active blogger and co-founder of RADACAD. Reza is also co-founder and co-organizer of the Difinity conference in New Zealand, the Power BI & Fabric Summit (the biggest Power BI & Fabric conference), and Data Insight Summit (Chicago, USA)

CEO at RADACAD
Director at Power BI & Fabric Summit
Director at Difinity conference (Since 2017)
Microsoft Regional Director (Since 2018)
Microsoft Data Platform MVP (Since 2011)
Leader of Data, Insights, and Power BI user group in Auckland, New Zealand (Since 2013)
Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect – Power Platform
Power BI All-Star award winner
Dynamic Communities Emerald award winner
Best-selling author of more than 13 books on BI, analytics, and Power BI
Speaker at many conferences such as Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, PASS, etc.
Blogger, and content creator
Consultant, and trainer
Microsoft Certified trainer
Microsoft Certified professional
His articles on different aspects of technologies, especially on BI, can be found on his blog: https://radacad.com/blog.

He wrote some books on Microsoft BI and also is writing some others, He was also an active member on online technical forums such as MSDN and Experts-Exchange, and was a moderator of MSDN SQL Server forums, and is an MCP, MCSE, and MCITP of BI. He is the leader of the New Zealand Business Intelligence users group. He is also the author of very popular book Power BI from Rookie to Rock Star, which is free with more than 1700 pages of content and the Power BI Pro Architecture published by Apress.

He is an International Speaker in Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Business Applications Summit, Data Insight Summit, PASS Summit, SQL Saturday and user groups. And He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Reza Rad is a Microsoft Regional Director, an Author, Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant. He has a BSc in Computer engineering; he has more than 20 years of experience in data analysis, BI, databases, programming, and development mostly on Microsoft te... Show more

Peter Farkas

Peter Farkas

Peter is an expert in leading and managing distributed teams working on Open Source projects. He has spent the majority of his career in Open Source, with a focus on database and Big Data technologies at companies such as Percona and Cloudera
While at Percona, Peter played a pivotal role in building Percona Support, which quickly became a benchmark for service quality and excellence in Enterprise Open Source database software support. Peter holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Buckingham and has a passion for reading and exploring new places around the world.

Peter is an expert in leading and managing distributed teams working on Open Source projects. He has spent the majority of his career in Open Source, with a focus on database and Big Data technologies at companies such as Percona and Cloudera While ... Show more

Grace Okubo

Grace Okubo

Grace Okubo uses strategic foresight to tackle complex problems for organisations.

Grace Okubo uses strategic foresight to tackle complex problems for organisations. Show more

Ricardo Amaro

Ricardo Amaro

Ricardo Amaro (Ph.D. in Information Science & Technology) is the Software Engineering Manager for Native Linux Integrations at Elastic, where he operates at the intersection of the Linux Kernel (eBPF), Cloud-Native Security, and Agentic AI. Previously, as a Senior Engineering Manager at Acquia, he architected large-scale software delivery platforms, managing a fleet of over 22,000 Linux nodes and 50+ Kubernetes clusters.

A dedicated "Scholar-Practitioner," Ricardo serves as a Visiting Lecturer at Técnico University (Lisbon), a Researcher in DevOps and AI at INESC/INOV and is the President of the Portuguese Drupal Association. With a diverse career leading engineering and operations teams across South Africa, Germany, and the United States, he is a staunch advocate for digital rights and the transformative power of Open Source communities.

Involved with Linux since the 1990s, Ricardo is an expert and active contributor in the Cloud-Native ecosystem, specializing in Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, and building production-grade AI architectures.

Ricardo is co-author of the book "Seeking SRE", addressing the use of Machine Learning for SRE, published by O'REILLY in 2018. His published scientific articles include:
"DevOps Metrics and KPIs: A Multivocal Literature Review". ACM - Computing Surveys (2024);
"Capabilities and metrics in DevOps: A design science study". Information & Management (2023);
"DevOps benefits: A systematic literature review". Software: Practice and Experience (2022);
"Capabilities and Practices in DevOps: A Multivocal Literature Review". IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering (2022).

Ricardo Amaro (Ph.D. in Information Science & Technology) is the Software Engineering Manager for Native Linux Integrations at Elastic, where he operates at the intersection of the Linux Kernel (eBPF), Cloud-Native Security, and Agentic AI. Previousl... Show more

Ladislau André

Ladislau André

Data analyst focused on transforming processes through automation and creating reports that provide critical insights for decision making. Strong experience in ETL, KPI development, and database management using tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Python/R. Proficient in delivering results that improve operational efficiency and organizational performance. Always seeking innovation, I lead initiatives that add value and lead to the strategic success of organizations.

Data analyst focused on transforming processes through automation and creating reports that provide critical insights for decision making. Strong experience in ETL, KPI development, and database management using tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Pow... Show more

Yang Liu

Yang Liu

Yang has 9 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas.

Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied journalism in China and then shifted to technology when she pursued a Master’s in Digital Humanities at UCL, London. That’s where she broadened her digital skills and paved the way for her current role at EY Technology Consulting.

She established and leads “Code Club at EY”, a growing volunteering initiative where young people develop their interest in technology through learning how to code. She’s also passionate about inspiring more girls to study technology and is always willing to help girls discover their own paths.

Yang has 9 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas. Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied j... Show more

Denyse Drummond-Dunn

Denyse Drummond-Dunn

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé.

Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often without formal authority.

Denyse teaches practical tools that turn strong work into recognised impact: decision-ready communication, stakeholder traction, and reputation-building that feels authentic.

Her sessions are known for clarity, energy, and immediate application, especially for mid-level leaders who feel overworked, overlooked, and stuck despite delivering exceptional results.

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé. Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often wi... Show more

Rich Allen

Rich Allen

Rich Allen is a sociotechnical architect and independent consultant who helps organizations achieve sustainable fast flow by optimizing team design, reducing cognitive load, and aligning around user needs.

With over two decades of hands-on experience as a developer, tech lead, architect, and CTO, Rich brings a deep technical foundation to his work at the intersection of software delivery and organizational design. As one of the longest-serving Team Topologies Valued Practitioners (https://teamtopologies.com/all-ttvp/rich-allen-ttvp), Rich has supported a wide range of organizations in applying Team Topologies patterns and principles in real-world contexts.

He is the author of the book "User Needs Mapping: Aligning Teams Around What Matters" (https://userneedsmapping.com/book) and the creator of several widely used tools and practices, including the Fast Flow Toolkit (https://fastflowtoolkit.com/), Flow Decision Records (https://flowdecisionrecords.com/), and User Needs Mapping (https://userneedsmapping.com/).

Rich co-founded the Developer South Coast technology user group and holds a BEng in Microelectronics and Computing from Bournemouth University.

Rich Allen is a sociotechnical architect and independent consultant who helps organizations achieve sustainable fast flow by optimizing team design, reducing cognitive load, and aligning around user needs. With over two decades of hands-on experie... Show more

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