J'ai été développeur pendant 28 ans, un Scrum Master pendant 12 ans, et depuis 2019, je suis Coach Professionnel et Coach Agile d'Entreprise. Je construis des ponts, un à la fois. Cultiver, Former, Faciliter, Coaching Mentorat et Diriger des Groupes D'étude.

J'ai été développeur pendant 28 ans, un Scrum Master pendant 12 ans, et depuis 2019, je suis Coach Professionnel et Coach Agile d'Entreprise. Je construis des ponts, un à la fois. Cultiver, Former, Faciliter, Coaching Mentorat et Diriger des Groupes ... Show more

My vision is to be the catalyst for positive change, moving towards purposeful success, innovation, and lasting impact in an ever-evolving world. This happens through empowered individuals and organisations, that have a clear path to their full potential.

With a technical background in database administration, SQL reporting, business intelligence, business analytics and anything application centric - I've seen many technical teams focus solely on the technical skills. While obviously needed, the culture within a team and organisation are created from so much more.

I'm passionate about bringing the human skills back in to focus in technical roles. We all need to know how to work and grow together as people.

My vision is to be the catalyst for positive change, moving towards purposeful success, innovation, and lasting impact in an ever-evolving world. This happens through empowered individuals and organisations, that have a clear path to their full poten... Show more

Sagen, was Sache ist. Machen, was nötig ist.

Björn spricht über mutige Strategien jenseits klassischer Transformation, moderne Führung und Verantwortung in digitalen Zeiten. Seine Perspektive: Wandel beginnt mit Klarheit - nicht mit PowerPoint.
Statt alte Systeme mühsam zu modernisieren, setzt Björn mit Whiskey Tango Foxtrot auf substanzielle Veränderungsprozesse. Nach dem Exit von sum.cumo wurde alles hinterfragt - von Technologie bis Führung.
Heute steht Whiskey Tango Foxtrot für Klarheit, Verantwortung und echte Innovationsfreiheit. Kein Transformations-Sprech, sondern ehrliche Arbeit mit Wirkung -  kein Sprint, sondern ein Marathon.
Auch im Geschäftsmodell: Co-Investments statt Investorenlogik. Partner:innen mit Unternehmergeist statt Renditedruck: für gemeinsame Ziele und maximale Gestaltungsfreiheit.
Diesen Ansatz bringt Björn auch in andere Unternehmen: als Impulsgeber, Sparringspartner und Mitgestalter. Ob Neugründung oder Reorganisation, mit Björn entstehen aus Mut, Erfahrung und Klarheit zukunftsfähige Modelle, die wirken.
Als Speaker spricht Björn über mutige Strategien jenseits klassischer Transformation, unternehmerische Verantwortung und moderne Formen der Zusammenarbeit. Praxisnah, meinungsstark und mit klarem Blick für das, was Unternehmen heute (und morgen) wirklich weiterbringt.

Key Facts & Werdegang

Beginn als Angestellter: Startete seine Karriere in einer klassischen Angestelltenposition.

Aufstieg zum Angestellten-Manager: Übernahm früh Verantwortung und leitete strategische Projekte.

Gründung von sum.cumo: Björn baute ein Tech-Unternehmen auf, das zum Marktführer in der digitalen Transformation für Versicherungen und Lotterien wurde.
Prägende Unternehmenskultur: In zehn Jahren verließ keine einzige Person freiwillig das Unternehmen: ein Beleg für Björn’s Führungskompetenz.

Verkauf an Sapiens: Erfolgreicher Exit mit knapp 250 Mitarbeitenden an den US-Börsenkonzern Sapiens, den zweitgrößten Anbieter von Versicherungssoftware weltweit.
Reinvestition und neue Projekte: Aufbau der Emilia Rechtsschutz AG (Schweiz) und der Technologie-Unternehmen Whiskey Tango Foxtrot GmbH in Hamburg.

Mehrheitsgesellschafter: Führt heute zwei profitable Unternehmen mit über 70 Mitarbeitenden und klarer strategischer Ausrichtung.

Wer ist Björn?

Björn baut keine Luftschlösser, sondern tragfähige Modelle. Mit jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in der Tech-Branche und einem klaren Verständnis für die Herausforderungen der digitalen Welt steht er für robuste Strategien und nachhaltigen Erfolg.

Seine Perspektiven:

Erfolg mit Substanz: Björn setzt auf belastbare Geschäftsmodelle statt kurzfristiger Effekte. Erfahrung trifft Pragmatismus.
Teamarbeit als Schlüssel: Langfristiger Erfolg basiert für ihn auf einer starken Teamdynamik, die von Vertrauen, Transparenz und Verantwortungsbewusstsein geprägt ist.
Technologie trifft Zweck: Kein Tech-Hype. Sondern sinnvoller Einsatz, der echten Mehrwert schafft- Für Kunden, Nutzer:innen und das ganze Team.
Digitalisierung in anspruchsvollen Branchen: Ob Versicherungen, Lotterien oder staatliche Akteure: Björn weiß, wie man Digitalisierung in sensiblen und komplexen Umfeldern wirkungsvoll umsetzt.

Warum Björn?
Björn vereint unternehmerische Tiefe mit einem feinen Gespür für Timing, Ton und Thema. Er spricht, wie er führt: klar, unprätentiös, mit Haltung - und immer mit einer Prise pointierter Gelassenheit.
Wer ihm zuhört, erlebt keine Folien-Schlacht, sondern kluge Impulse mit Substanz. Ernst in der Sache, leicht in der Form - und garantiert nie langweilig.
Und: Er redet nicht nur über Erfolg. Er hat ihn selbst gebaut.
Vom ersten Angestelltenjob über den erfolgreichen Exit bis zur Neugründung: Björn kennt die unternehmerische Realität von innen.
Was er sagt, hat Gewicht - weil es auf echter Erfahrung basiert.

Sagen, was Sache ist. Machen, was nötig ist. Björn spricht über mutige Strategien jenseits klassischer Transformation, moderne Führung und Verantwortung in digitalen Zeiten. Seine Perspektive: Wandel beginnt mit Klarheit - nicht mit PowerPoint. ... Show more

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it.
With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Serban understands the toll of chronic stress and quiet quitting from the inside out. Today, he speaks to teams across sectors on how to shift out of burnout, rewire their relationship with stress, and bring energy, optimism, and clarity back to the workplace.
Backed by science, grounded in experience, and delivered with heart, Serban’s keynotes help high performers pause, reflect, and reignite. His message resonates with professionals who feel overwhelmed but ambitious, tired, yet still driven to make an impact.
Serban brings a rare blend of corporate insight, actionable tools, and human storytelling to every stage. His mission is simple: help teams move from reactively burning out to proactively burning bright.
With a message tailored for high-performance cultures, Serban empowers professionals to lead with clarity, protect their well-being, and rediscover what makes their work matter.

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it. With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Ser... Show more

¡Hola! Soy Mánager de Data & IA en Tokiota y una entusiasta de los datos.

Gallega de nacimiento y corazón, economista de formación, analista de datos de profesión y amante de la lectura, mascotas y de la buena comida por vocación 😉

Me gusta compartir mi conocimiento y experiencia con más personas y seguir aprendiendo día a día de mis compañeros y amigos/as que me inspiran a ser mejor persona y profesional.

Certificaciones de Microsoft:
- Fabric Data Engineer Associated
- Power BI Data Analytst Associate.

Certificaciones de Gestión de Proyectos:
- Scrum Master Certification (EuropeanScrum.org)

Otras certificaciones:
- Databricks Fundamentals.

¡Hola! Soy Mánager de Data & IA en Tokiota y una entusiasta de los datos. Gallega de nacimiento y corazón, economista de formación, analista de datos de profesión y amante de la lectura, mascotas y de la buena comida por vocación 😉 Me gusta c... Show more

- Chief AI Officer & Automation Strategist
- trained 10,000+ people globally
- helped Google, Volvo, Heygen, ex corporate trainer
- tested 500+ AI tools & 1000s of prompts
- started AI in 2019: Master’s Thesis in chatbot communication.

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Baka Diop is a Global Ambassador for AI in France, award-nominated cybersecurity leader, and CEO of BluePinkSecurity. With 12 years of entrepreneurial experience and 9 years in cybersecurity, she drives innovative, AI-powered security solutions across Europe. A graduate of Paris-Saclay and ESIEA, she’s been named among the Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity. Baka is also a passionate advocate for diversity in tech and a sought-after international speaker.

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Dr. Birnbaum's audiences leave with concrete strategies they can implement Monday morning—whether that's creating psychological safety for AI experimentation, identifying hidden AI champions in their workforce, or building the kind of workplace connections that make change actually stick. Her TEDx talk on building stronger workplace connections has helped thousands of professionals foster authentic relationships in both remote and in-person environments.
With a PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology and partnerships spanning Fortune 500 companies (Accenture, Johnson & Johnson) to innovative startups, she brings both academic rigor and real-world impact to every presentation. Her signature blend of data-driven insights and genuine warmth creates an experience that's as engaging as it is actionable.
Currently pioneering AI listening methodologies, Dr. Birnbaum is also developing frameworks for family-building friendly workplaces—because she believes every aspect of employee wellbeing matters. Her speaking topics range from AI adoption and change management to burnout prevention and workplace connection, all grounded in positive psychology and delivered with infectious enthusiasm.
Book Dr. Birnbaum when you want your audience to feel genuinely heard, leave with practical tools, and walk away energized about creating workplaces where people don't just survive—they truly thrive.

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En partenariat avec Chloé Briand, elle propose des parcours de formation complet sur l'approche et les outils de l'Intelligence Collective.

Chloé est également formatrice et facilitatrice en Intelligence Collective. Son crédo : les outils, la créativité et la pensée visuelle pour créer et imaginer des ateliers impactants.

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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 Flywheel (https://fastflowflywheel.com/), 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.

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Hello, I'm Julieta 👋🏻

I lead My Tech Plan, a consultancy specializing in innovation and technology content, where we assist companies and institutions in achieving their goals through event-based content strategies and multi-platform initiatives. We specialize in hackathons and community building.

On a more personal note, I am a curious and creative individual with a keen eye for detail, deeply passionate about my work. Despite my artistic background, entrepreneurship has transformed me into a businesswoman, adding an extra layer of creativity and a fresh, distinctive approach.

I thrive on challenges, value transparency, and cherish genuine connections with people. Above all, I believe in democratizing access to information as a means to change the world, working daily to provide more and better opportunities for everyone, regardless of their race, country of origin, or identity.

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Recognized as 1 of the 100 women who make significant contributions in the Lean and Agile spaces around the world, by LeanInAgile (LIA) .
Lean&Agile Coach at eDreams ODIGEO, DA Trainer, Head of Business and Culture at Jornada Colaborativa Community, Co-Host of Agile World News Portuguese and Director of Communities at Agile World Institute, Professor in MBAs, speaker and co-author of several books in the area of Agility and Technology.
Passionate about people and learning, always ready to explore new ways of working that encourage a collaborative environment, with diversities, delivering value and results according to a purpose.
Experienced in high-tech companies such as HP and CA, as well as having taken part in Shell and Fábrica de Startups Acceleration and Growth Programme.
Main Certifications: ICAgile-Lean Portfolio Management, PMI-DAVSC,PMI-DAC, SAFe Agilist, ICC (International Coaching Community), TCS (Transformación Cultural Sistemica), PMI-PMP (50K), CSM, ITIL-F.

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David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

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Morgan Gutierrez | Performance & Mindset Engineer
Certified DreamBuilder Coach | Life Mastery Consultant | Author | Speaker

Morgan Gutierrez helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and high achievers create a life they love. As a certified DreamBuilder Coach and Life Mastery Consultant, she equips driven professionals with practical frameworks to think clearer, decide faster, and execute without hesitation.
With a background in psychology, education, and real-world business growth, Morgan blends academic insight with tactical strategies that drive results. She scaled her own real estate business, helping families transition from foreclosure to freedom, and now teaches others how to overcome internal bottlenecks and build the life and business they actually want.
Morgan’s workshops and coaching programs focus on one thing: breaking mental patterns that keep high performers stuck and replacing them with clarity, confidence, and action.
She’s a published Amazon author and a cast member on The Blox, Amazon Prime’s hit entrepreneurial series. She’s shared stages nationwide with leaders like Olympic Gold Medalist Charles Austin, Super Bowl Champion Coach Jimmy Johnson, and former 7-Eleven CEO Jim Keyes.
As a sought-after life mastery consultant and professional speaker, Morgan offers inspiring workshops to sold-out audiences around the country as well as transformational in-depth coaching programs that help clients achieve new heights of success, meaning, and spiritual aliveness.

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Trusted by the tech community as Code Europe Program Committee member, Ex-GDG Organizer, speaker, he is sharing battle-tested insights happily mentoring younger experts. When not disrupting status quo, you'll find him in legendary Hawaiian shirts, Game Mastering RPGs, building something in his workshop or optimizing board games gameplay tactics with probability.

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As part of the Go-To-Market motion, I serve as a Senior Managing Consultant, partnering with enterprise customers to optimize their cloud strategies. I lead Consulting, Advisory, and Architecture engagements across Pre-Sales, Sales, and Delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical excellence. I provide impartial advocacy to help customers adopt the most suitable solutions and services, while introducing emerging technologies by staying current with innovations from Cloud Service Providers.
Since 2010, I have been a Certified Technical Trainer, delivering specialized courses for certifications in leading technologies such as Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, VMware, and Huawei.
Microsoft MVP, AWS community builder, Cisco Champion, Aviatrix Cloud Networking Hero.
My current focus areas include Cloud Networking & Security, Network Programmability, Automation, Observability, IPv6, Segment Routing, BGP Security, DevOps, and AI.

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Her work lives at the intersection of equity, innovation, and real-world execution. Whether leading AI bootcamps for DBEs, facilitating leadership alignment at public hospitals, or mentoring student founders at the University of Alabama, she brings a rare blend of tactical insight and heart-centered leadership.

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As a long time community leader and former Microsoft Developer Evangelist Caleb is well known for his engaging speaking style, depth of knowledge and creative energy. He approaches software from a fresh perspective that spans UX, Agile and enterprise customers from across the globe. He has previously led UX product design teams, coached multi team agile transformations and architected and mentored at some of the largest companies in the world.

Caleb will come at you from multiple angles, he has the hip hop that doesn’t stop, and to quote some other people:

“watching one of my new favorite speakers” (@JesseLiberty ) “
“to call Caleb a ball of energy would be an understatement” LinkedIn Review
“had me laughing so hard I could hardly eat my nachos” Speakerpedia Review and Blogged
You’ll laugh, you’ll have a great time, and you’ll learn something while you’re at it.

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