Business & Management

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

Jean-Georges Perrin

Jean-Georges Perrin

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and efficient data ecosystems. He is the author of Implementing Data Mesh (O’Reilly), a pivotal resource for the data community, and Spark in Action, 2nd Edition (Manning), which empowers developers to harness the power of Apache Spark. He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Actian.
With over 25 years of IT expertise, Jean-Georges has earned titles such as Lifetime IBM Champion, PayPal Champion, and Data Mesh MVP, reflecting his contributions to data innovation. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he has spoken at over 150 international conferences and regularly shares insights through his blog at jgp.ai.
Outside his professional life, Jean-Georges enjoys exploring the scenic landscapes of Upstate New York and New England with his family, balancing his love for technology with a passion for nature and adventure.

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and eff... Show more

Mahesh Shivnatri

Mahesh Shivnatri

Technology Transformation leader with 17 years of IT experience driving complex, enterprise-scale programs across telecommunications, insurance, and retail. Brings deep expertise in AI, LLMs, enterprise architecture, cloud, and integration technologies, supported by multiple industry certifications. Currently leads transformation in the client data space, helping organizations modernize data platforms and accelerate value through AI and industry-standard tools. Also recognized as a published author, IEEE paper presenter, reviewer, judge, and public speaker with a strong track record of thought leadership in emerging technologies.

Technology Transformation leader with 17 years of IT experience driving complex, enterprise-scale programs across telecommunications, insurance, and retail. Brings deep expertise in AI, LLMs, enterprise architecture, cloud, and integration technologi... Show more

Artur König

Artur König

Artur is a data engineer specializing in data analysis and founder and CEO of platformimpulse GmbH. He is responsible for the full-stack implementation of data products from the data source to the final dashboard within the Microsoft ecosystem. As a former lecturer, Artur also focuses on sustainable internal and external knowledge transfer related to Microsoft Power BI and Fabric. Previously, he spent over 12 years as a consultant in IT audit, software projects, implementing reporting solutions in various industries and company sizes, and as head of business intelligence at a mid-sized software company in Germany.
Artur is active in the Power BI and data community as a podcaster, YouTuber, meetup coordinator, member of the TDWI society think tank on Self-Service & Analytics, speaker at events, and book author.

Artur is a data engineer specializing in data analysis and founder and CEO of platformimpulse GmbH. He is responsible for the full-stack implementation of data products from the data source to the final dashboard within the Microsoft ecosystem. As a ... Show more

Eric van Hofwegen

Eric van Hofwegen

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passionate about helping businesses and partners through strategic insights and practical solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of their Dynamics investments.

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passio... Show more

Oscar Perez Aráuz

Oscar Perez Aráuz

Systems Engineer, with a Master's Degree in Information and Communications Technology Management from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería.

Awarded Microsoft MVP Data Platform.
Microsoft Certified Trainer.
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst.
Microsoft Excel Expert.

Consultant and Trainer in Business Intelligence and Business Analytics, focused on facilitating companies the integration of Business Intelligence to business strategy through methodologies such as the Balanced Scorecard.

With work experience in comprehensive audit processes for financial institutions in the securities market, and emphasis on Technology Risk Audit, being responsible for assessing the level of exposure and proper management of Technology Risk in entities in the securities market under best practice frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL. Responsible for the administration of data centers nationwide, systems developer and project executor.

Passionate about teaching, transmitting knowledge and sharing with the community.

Cartoon lover and tireless family advocate.

Systems Engineer, with a Master's Degree in Information and Communications Technology Management from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Awarded Microsoft MVP Data Platform. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst. Micros... Show more

Faye Thompson

Faye Thompson

With more than thirty years of project delivery experience, Faye Thompson serves as a consultant coach, product manager and scrum master. With a focus on an agile mindset and continuous improvement, Faye has had a positive impact in the financial services, healthcare, advertising, marketing, automotive, retail and aviation industries. Passionate about using innovative solutions to drive business value, she trains, mentors and coaches and workgroups as they transform themselves into highly engaged and energized teams.

Faye also enjoys serving on the board of directors for the Central Ohio Agile Association, on the Core Program Committee of the Women in Agile Launching New Voices initiative, and as President of the Women in STEMM Alumni Society of The Ohio State University. She spends her free time volunteering as an emergency medical responder and public affairs coordinator for the American Red Cross.

With more than thirty years of project delivery experience, Faye Thompson serves as a consultant coach, product manager and scrum master. With a focus on an agile mindset and continuous improvement, Faye has had a positive impact in the financial ser... Show more

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations.
He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel and served as Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Ferrari.
Over the last thirty years, he has advised companies and governments on how to design, govern, and scale digital and AI-driven innovation, bridging academia, industry, and public institutions.
Alfonso has also been a Visiting Professor at NTNU, University of Colorado, Boulder, and University of California, Irvine, and is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide according to Elsevier/Stanford.
On stage, he combines rigorous research with real-world case studies, making complex technological and organizational issues understandable for executives, practitioners, and policymakers.
He regularly writes about technology and society on his Substack newsletter “A bassa voce”.

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations. He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel ... Show more

Marvin Bangert

Marvin Bangert

Marvin works as a Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG in Germany, is the organizer of the Power Platform User Group Cologne, speaker, blogger and Power Platform Community Contributor. Started many years ago with SharePoint Server On-Premises, for more than 11 years he has mainly been dealing with cloud topics related to Power Platform and Microsoft 365, in particular Modern Collaboration. With his broad expert knowledge of the various Microsoft products, he advises and accompanies customers in the introduction of a modern workplace.

Marvin works as a Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG in Germany, is the organizer of the Power Platform User Group Cologne, speaker, blogger and Power Platform Community Contributor. Started many years ago with SharePoint Server On-Premises, for more ... Show more

Dr Sajjan Kanukolanu

Dr Sajjan Kanukolanu

Dr. Sajjan Kanukolanu is VP of Global Operations and Strategy at Position². He oversees the full operational model- team structure, delivery, client outcomes, and the AI systems that run it. He has led Position²'s transformation from a traditional services firm to an AI-native operation- from vision to product to team- designing and deploying the production agentic systems, including knowledge architecture, LLM orchestration, and an agent layer.

He holds a PhD, brings 20+ years across product, technology, and services, has published multiple articles, and speaks as a practitioner - an end-user building in production.

Dr. Sajjan Kanukolanu is VP of Global Operations and Strategy at Position². He oversees the full operational model- team structure, delivery, client outcomes, and the AI systems that run it. He has led Position²'s transformation from a traditional se... Show more

Ajay Menendez

Ajay Menendez

ajay started his cybersecurity career hacking credit cards and cracking into federal systems in 1978. Switching over to legitimate business in the early 1990s, he has accrued over 30 years of comprehensive in-business IT experience in large enterprises: systems administration, networking, storage, cybersecurity, and technical training. During this period, he obtained a degree in Psychology with an emphasis on behavioral modification and learning theory.

In the last decade, ajay has concentrated his efforts on developing and delivering top-tier cybersecurity education for several boot camps, many large universities, and Fortune 50 companies. ajay offers a unique blend of expertise encompassing various perspectives within the cybersecurity industry.

Drawing from his diverse experiences, he possesses the ability to approach challenges from the standpoint of a director or VP who comprehends the pain points faced by businesses, an engineer or architect who confronts the constantly evolving threats and attack vectors on a daily basis, and an instructor who gains valuable insights from his cybersecurity students, who bring a fresh perspective to the industry as a whole.

ajay started his cybersecurity career hacking credit cards and cracking into federal systems in 1978. Switching over to legitimate business in the early 1990s, he has accrued over 30 years of comprehensive in-business IT experience in large enterpris... Show more

Janine Felten

Janine Felten

As a consultant for software development, Janine seeks to promote technical excellence in a positive and collaborative work environment. Whether motivating developers to innovate, harping on about software crafting or fighting for best practices, her aim is to help others to realize their full potential.

As a consultant for software development, Janine seeks to promote technical excellence in a positive and collaborative work environment. Whether motivating developers to innovate, harping on about software crafting or fighting for best practices, her... Show more

Dory Zidon

Dory Zidon

Dory Zidon has shipped production software for 20+ years, for Microsoft, BCG, Sabre and top 100 startups, building high-performing engineering teams along the way.
Today he researches how AI is changing software engineering and builds in public at doryzidon.com and on the AI Will Replace You channel.
He runs controlled experiments on coding agents (150+ builds so far), open-sources tools for planning and reviewing AI-written code, and tracks what it really takes to become an AI engineer.
He tests what everyone else claims, and publishes the data.

Dory Zidon has shipped production software for 20+ years, for Microsoft, BCG, Sabre and top 100 startups, building high-performing engineering teams along the way. Today he researches how AI is changing software engineering and builds in public at ... Show more

Sasha Kranjac

Sasha Kranjac

Sasha serves as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), Microsoft MVP, and CEO of multiple IT training, consulting, and engineering firms, specialising in addressing complex business and security challenges for executives and organisations globally. They are providing critical guidance to leadership and CEOs to transform Cybersecurity and AI into strategic business advantage, executive‑level strategy and competitive business value. He holds a wide range of certifications from leading providers such as Microsoft, ISC2, AWS, CompTIA, and EC-Council. In addition to expertise in cloud technologies, security architecture, and consulting, Sasha's teams deliver industry-certified and bespoke workshops and courses. Furthermore, Sasha is recognised as a CISSP, MCT, MCT Community Lead, CEI, and CompTIA Instructor. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, user groups, and events, and is the author of several books on cloud security, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows.

Sasha serves as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), Microsoft MVP, and CEO of multiple IT training, consulting, and engineering firms, specialising in addressing complex business and security challenges for executives and organisations globally. They... Show more

Hakob Sharabkhanyan

Hakob Sharabkhanyan

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner.

I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as a Partner, combining deep engineering execution with advisory and strategic work.

I value long-term collaboration, strong personal relationships, and teams that care about outcomes, not slide decks.

Stanford LEAD participant. Speaker at industry events. Open to meaningful conversations.

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner. I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as... Show more

Iryna Yurchenko

Iryna Yurchenko

Iryna Yurchenko is co-founder of DestiLabs, an AI agency building custom agents for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and e-commerce, and of Voxletic, one AI layer for clinic booking, reminders and recalls. Ex-partnerships lead at Hostinger. She speaks about measuring AI results, where AI isn't needed, and how to ship it without raising a round to cover your token bill.

Outside work she runs, never from production bugs, travels, and drinks more coffee than is defensible :)

Iryna Yurchenko is co-founder of DestiLabs, an AI agency building custom agents for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and e-commerce, and of Voxletic, one AI layer for clinic booking, reminders and recalls. Ex-partnerships lead at Hostinger. She... Show more

Francis Walsh III

Francis Walsh III

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 while remaining focused on the fundamental work of hauling freight, protecting shipments, and supporting customers who depend on reliable performance.

He leads a third-generation, family-owned business operating across transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage from its headquarters in New Jersey. The organization provides integrated services that address the full range of supply-chain needs, built on reliability, coordination, and disciplined execution.

His connection to the industry began early in life. Raised in a family deeply involved in transportation and logistics, he was exposed to the realities and pressures of the business from a young age. Warehouses, terminals, trucks, and schedules were familiar parts of daily experience, shaping an understanding of how decisions made at the executive level affect people working throughout operations.

When Francis joined the company full-time in February of 1994, Francis Walsh brought practical knowledge developed through years of observation and hands-on involvement. Rather than stepping into leadership removed from daily operations, he learned the business by engaging directly with its many functions. Over time, he advanced through every level of the organization and ultimately assumed leadership following more than four decades of family stewardship. He views employees as an extension of family and clients as long-term partners, reflected in relationships that have endured for decades.

That operational foundation continues to guide his leadership approach. As a former airline executive, he evaluates growth and strategy with an operator’s mindset, emphasizing efficiency, safety, and accountability. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its national network of facilities, equipment, and transportation assets while maintaining consistent execution.

A defining focus of his leadership has been cargo security. As supply-chain risks have grown more complex, Walsh has invested in systems, training, and procedures designed to safeguard customer assets. These efforts have contributed to industry recognition and supported a reputation for dependability, even during periods of widespread disruption.

Beyond daily operations, he remains committed to community involvement and philanthropy, guided by values shaped early in life and carried forward with his family. For Francis Walsh of Saddle River, New Jersey, leadership is rooted in preparation, steady judgment, and responsibility, with decisions made to endure over time rather than serve short-term interests.

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 whil... Show more

Ferigul Gungoren

Ferigul Gungoren

I've been working in entrepreneurship, innovation, and gender equality, with a particular interest in creating better opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in these fields.

I have been involved in innovation and intrapreneurship programs in big technology organizations such as Turkish Aerospace, TürkTraktör and HAVELSAN for the last 14 years. My work is about entrepreneurial learning, facilitation, mentoring, startup collaboration and ecosystem building to support people and organizations in turning ideas into action.

Outside of my corporate role I am passionate about women in STEM and entrepreneurship. I launched TechWomenClub, a women in tech initiative sponsored by the British Embassy, delivered workshops as a certified #IamRemarkable trainer and contributed to research and international discussions on gender equality in entrepreneurship. I co-created and co-hosted a video-podcast series on gender equality for 1.5 years.

I am a Chevening Scholar and hold an MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship (Distinction) from UCL. My academic and professional interests include inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation programmes, experiential learning, and women's participation in technology and entrepreneurship. I love creating spaces for honest conversations and learning through speaking, workshops, podcasts, and community initiatives.

I've been working in entrepreneurship, innovation, and gender equality, with a particular interest in creating better opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in these fields. I have been involved in innovation and intrapreneurship prog... Show more

Craig Bonn

Craig Bonn

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IPO companies. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Harley Capital LLC, an independent broker-dealer, and the Managing Member of Edge Partners LLC, which organizes Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for accredited investors seeking access to late-stage private companies. His professional record includes exposure to various industries—technology, healthcare, energy, and consumer markets—and early involvement in companies such as Facebook, Databricks, and Anthropic.

Craig’s path began in New York, where he was born and raised, before pursuing his undergraduate education at the University of Hartford. Soon after completing his degree, he joined Lehman Brothers. Working at the firm placed him amid global financial activity, where he learned to evaluate risk, manage portfolios, and advise clients across diverse situations. While the environment was demanding and competitive, it also revealed to him the limitations of conventional financial instruments. He observed that not every client’s long-term goals could be met through traditional markets alone, which inspired him to look more closely at alternatives.

Guided by this insight, Craig established Harley Capital LLC. He aimed to create an independent, transparent, and long-term client service firm. Harley Capital grew into a boutique investment company, serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trusts. Clients of Harley Capital benefit from carefully selected opportunities in areas such as private equity and pre-IPO investments, which are often beyond the reach of conventional investors. The firm emphasizes diversification, clear communication, and fiduciary responsibility as central to its mission.

Craig further extended his professional focus through Edge Partners LLC. At Edge Partners, he applies the SPV model to give accredited investors structured participation in pre-IPO and late-stage venture opportunities. Organized under a Delaware Series LLC, the firm is efficient and flexible while maintaining thorough due diligence. Edge Partners has prioritized investments in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and software, which are industries positioned for long-term growth. He oversees acquiring securities in private companies and holding them until liquidity events such as acquisitions or public offerings occur.

His approach to investing emphasizes three pillars: disciplined risk management, appropriate timing, and a long-term vision. Craig believes that successful outcomes require choosing companies with potential and structuring the investments to safeguard participants. His preference for SPVs reflects this philosophy, providing both access to growth and a framework that manages risk.

Beyond pre-IPO markets, Craig has been active in natural gas mineral funds, venture partnerships, hospitality REITs, and specialized financing. His involvement includes WhiteHawk Energy and investments in Outstanding Foods, Braemar Hotels and Resorts, Prospect Capital, and Urica Therapeutics. Each reflects his practice of assessing industries, market conditions, and company fundamentals before committing capital.

Craig has remained committed to philanthropy and community involvement outside his professional roles. He supports organizations such as Pink Aid and Fred’s Team, which fund cancer research and health initiatives. His contributions include both financial support and participation in awareness-building events.

Craig has lived with his wife in Westport, Connecticut, for over 25 years. He is a runner who has completed five marathons, including the New York Marathon. He also enjoys traveling and gaining perspective by engaging with different cultures and economies.

Balancing his career achievements with philanthropy and personal pursuits, Craig Bonn continues to follow a path that reflects dedication, long-term vision, and community engagement.

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IP... Show more

José Manuel Pomares Medrano

José Manuel Pomares Medrano

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VBA for 13 years at business schools, official engineering and economics colleges.

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VB... Show more

Ignácio Correia

Ignácio Correia

Ignácio Correia is a founder who runs his company with 1,500 AI agents automating roughly 80% of his work. He is the founder of SuperCognit, which builds cognitive systems for modern teams, and Lead Product Designer & Automation Lead at Mechanism Ventures. He is a TEDx speaker; his recent talks — "Beyond Remote Work" and "AI-First Organizations" — explore how AI is separating work from time the way remote work separated it from place. He also created the Self AI Assessment, which helps professionals find their AI maturity level and build a 30-day plan.

Ignácio Correia is a founder who runs his company with 1,500 AI agents automating roughly 80% of his work. He is the founder of SuperCognit, which builds cognitive systems for modern teams, and Lead Product Designer & Automation Lead at Mechanism Ven... Show more

Steven Wakabayashi

Steven Wakabayashi

Steven Wakabayashi (he/him) is an award-winning designer and founder in New York City. He leads Stranger Creative, an independent creative agency that builds world-class digital experiences and design systems for ambitious brands​, from startups to Fortune 100​ companies.​ Previously, Steven ​led design ​for Apple, Google, Publicis, and Huge. He is also the founder of QTBIPOC Design, a nonprofit creating pathways for underrepresented designers in the creative industry.

Steven earned a BS in Physiology & Neuroscience and a BA in Dance from the University of California, San Diego​, an interdisciplinary foundation that continues to inform his systems thinking and human-centered approach to design. He has also completed a two-year mindfulness teacher​-training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach​, an experience that shapes his commitment to mindful leadership and sustainable creative practices.

Steven ​a​lso hosts Yellow Glitter, a podcast ​amplifying the stories of queer Asian creatives, ​entrepreneurs, and community leaders shaping culture and changing the world.

Steven Wakabayashi (he/him) is an award-winning designer and founder in New York City. He leads Stranger Creative, an independent creative agency that builds world-class digital experiences and design systems for ambitious brands​, from startups to F... Show more

Michelle Caldwell

Michelle Caldwell

I am the Founder and CEO of Synozur, an AI-native consultancy helping global enterprises unlock long-term value through strategic AI transformation. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organizational change, I partner with Fortune 500 leaders to design and scale AI initiatives that deliver measurable ROI. My team has created a proprietary model used by enterprise leaders to align AI investments with brand, culture, and business outcomes. A frequent keynote speaker and advisor, I bring a pragmatic, human-centered approach to AI strategy — bridging the gap between innovation and impact.

I am an esteemed global speaker on operational design and workplace innovation, I reside in the Pacific Northwest, cherishing time with my family and rescue dogs, and embracing the natural beauty of Puget Sound.

I am the Founder and CEO of Synozur, an AI-native consultancy helping global enterprises unlock long-term value through strategic AI transformation. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organizati... Show more

Saurabh Kakkar

Saurabh Kakkar

Distinguished Regulatory Data & Risk Leader with over 12 years of international experience in regulatory
compliance, data analytics, AI/LLM-powered automation, and financial risk management. Recognized for
building Basel/CRR reporting platforms and pioneering the application of large language models (LLMs),
retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI governance in high-stakes compliance environments.
Proven expertise in leading large-scale, cross-border programs, delivering innovative automation that has
transformed regulatory submissions and data governance across global financial institutions.

Distinguished Regulatory Data & Risk Leader with over 12 years of international experience in regulatory compliance, data analytics, AI/LLM-powered automation, and financial risk management. Recognized for building Basel/CRR reporting platforms and... Show more

Ali Reznikoff

Ali Reznikoff

Ali helps high-performing, neurodivergent executives and founders trade decision paralysis and masking for clarity, systems, and sustainable confidence without burning out.

Ali Reznikoff was diagnosed as neurodivergent late in life, after two decades of building and leading in environments never designed with her brain in mind. A serial entrepreneur and former COO, she built the operational backbone of a growing sales organization from the ground up: accounting, SOPs, job design, and sales support, while developing the people underneath it.
Today she coaches executives, founders, and emerging leaders, particularly neurodivergent leaders, who look high-performing on the outside and are stuck in decision loops, imposter syndrome, or burnout on the inside. Her approach is practical, direct, and built on a core belief: confidence comes from systems, not slogans. She helps leaders stop navigating a world built for someone else's brain, and start building one that works for theirs.

Ali helps high-performing, neurodivergent executives and founders trade decision paralysis and masking for clarity, systems, and sustainable confidence without burning out. Ali Reznikoff was diagnosed as neurodivergent late in life, after two deca... Show more

Brian Randell

Brian Randell

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand. He’s been a consultant for companies small and large, worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft. Brian took a four year break from consulting and worked at GitHub as a Staff Developer Advocate but is back building AI-enabled solutions. Brian is a passionate software craftsman who still enjoys coding as he helps teams to improve their processes from idea to release. He was a Microsoft MVP for 17 years and has co-authored books, written magazine articles, and more. When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, dog, and extended family.

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand.... Show more

Anthony Praud

Anthony Praud

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator.
I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional.

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator. I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional. Show more

Janine Rosado

Janine Rosado

Janine Rosado is a UX and strategy leader, educator, and writer with over 15 years of experience designing products and services across healthcare, financial services, government, and emerging technologies. Drawing from behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and human-centered design, her work explores how people learn, make decisions, and interact with technology.

Janine Rosado is a UX and strategy leader, educator, and writer with over 15 years of experience designing products and services across healthcare, financial services, government, and emerging technologies. Drawing from behavioral economics, cognitiv... Show more

Nicolai Schjørmann

Nicolai Schjørmann

A huge football fan (Brøndby IF 🟨🟦) with an even bigger passion for technology, automation, and AI.

I'm a Microsoft MVP and Principal Practice Lead specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, with a strong focus on Copilot Studio, AI agents, automation, and the Power Platform.

With more than ten years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, I've worked with everything from CRM and business applications to complex automation and agent solutions. Today, much of my focus is on exploring how AI and agents are changing the way we build solutions, and on making these technologies easier to understand and apply in the real world.

I'm an active speaker and community contributor, and I love sharing what I've learned through demos, technical deep dives, and honest stories from actually building with the technology.

What I love most about the Power Platform hasn't changed: The incredibly short journey from idea to working solution. AI and agents are only making that journey even more interesting.

A huge football fan (Brøndby IF 🟨🟦) with an even bigger passion for technology, automation, and AI. I'm a Microsoft MVP and Principal Practice Lead specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, with a strong focus on Copilot Studio, AI agents... Show more

Heather Day, CPA

Heather Day, CPA

Heather Satterley is the Director of Education of Media at Woodard.

Heather’s passion for helping others and her love for technology have shaped her career in public accounting. Her affinity for facilitating change within an organization is paramount to her work, helping businesses design and automate their business processes using cutting-edge technologies. Heather wholeheartedly believes in the power of community and the magic that is created when people work together toward the same purpose.

In addition to her work with Woodard, Heather is the co-host of The Appy Hour with Liz and Heather, a webinar series devoted to demystifying the world of technology and apps in the accounting profession. She is also the co-creator and producer of Appy Hour Camp, a collaborative retreat experience created to connect and nurture the relationship between accounting professional educators and software developers.

Heather was named a categorical top 10 ProAdvisor in 2017 and 2019 and was listed as one of the top influential people in accounting by Accounting Today in 2019.

Heather Satterley is the Director of Education of Media at Woodard. Heather’s passion for helping others and her love for technology have shaped her career in public accounting. Her affinity for facilitating change within an organization is param... Show more

Mariano Gomez Bent

Mariano Gomez Bent

Mariano is a former Microsoft BizApps and Power Platform MVP and the Chieft Technology Officer at Mekorma. As a technology professional in the Dynamics space for 30 years, Mariano has been a staple at community events like DynamicsCon, Community Summit North America, Scottish Summit, and DynamicsMinds, delivering engaging presentations throughout the world. Mariano is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)

Mariano is a former Microsoft BizApps and Power Platform MVP and the Chieft Technology Officer at Mekorma. As a technology professional in the Dynamics space for 30 years, Mariano has been a staple at community events like DynamicsCon, Community Summ... Show more

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