Business & Management

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

Danielle Moon

Danielle Moon

As the founder of Women in Power (Platform), Danielle leads a global community of 2,400+ members focused on mentoring, skilling, and networking. She has built a team of like-minded individuals who are equally committed to nurturing the growth of this community—creating space for women to thrive across no-code, low-code, and pro-code paths. Together, they champion inclusive learning, career development, and authentic networking in the Power Platform ecosystem.

Danielle brings a hands-on, people-first approach to every project and believes in the power of community and continuous learning to shape the future of tech.

Danielle Moon is a Microsoft Power Platform specialist with over six years of experience helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through hyperautomation and AI. She’s passionate about building solutions that simplify processes, unlock insights, and drive meaningful impact—whether through Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, or Microsoft Copilot Studio.

As the founder of Women in Power (Platform), Danielle leads a global community of 2,400+ members focused on mentoring, skilling, and networking. She has built a team of like-minded individuals who are equally committed to nurturing the growth of this... Show more

Eloi Baixeras

Eloi Baixeras

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes.

Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y soy apasionado de la técnica financiera y de costes. Disfruto analizando procesos, y esta pasión me ha llevado a impartir clases en distintas universidades, donde he aprendido tanto de mis alumnos como espero que ellos hayan aprendido algo de mí.

Una pregunta que a menudo me hacen es sobre los sectores en los que he trabajado. Para mí, el desafío no es en qué sectores he trabajado, sino cuántos me faltan por explorar y aprender.
Como apasionado de las finanzas, el control de gestión y los costes, actualmente me encuentro inmerso en el mundo de Dynamics, lo cual representa toda una aventura.

Si estás buscando una sesión que combine visión de negocio aplicada a Dynamics y que, en algún momento, desafíe tus habilidades con cálculos, no lo pienses más, no vengas a mi sesión, o sí.

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes. Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y so... Show more

Reet Kaur

Reet Kaur

Reet Kaur is a seasoned information security professional experienced in both public and private sectors. She is currently a leader of a consulting company offering CISO services. She was recently an Executive Director of IT Risk Management & Security at Merck Co. & Inc. Formerly, she held the role of Cabinet Executive VP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a leading higher-ed institute, Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon. She is also the board member of the audit committee for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for the State of Oregon. With over 20 years of experience in IT, information security, and risk management leadership roles at Fortune 100 and 500 companies like Merck, Nike, Fidelity, AECOM, and CIBC, Reet has established herself as a respected industry expert. Renowned for her expertise in organizational transformation and a change agent, she adopts a unique, globally informed, risk-based approach to information security, data privacy, IT, and digital transformation.

Certified in CISSP, CRISC, CISM, and PMP, Reet is a trusted advisor to technical, executive, and board-level teams. Reet is a champion of diversity and inclusion initiatives and is deeply committed to addressing talent, gender, and underrepresented minority gaps in cybersecurity. A compassionate leader, she mentors aspiring professionals and actively contributes to the
industry through speaking engagements and content development on LinkedIn. In her strategic role, Reet specializes in developing and implementing successful programs in information security, risk management, and data privacy across various industry verticals and geographies.

Reet Kaur is a seasoned information security professional experienced in both public and private sectors. She is currently a leader of a consulting company offering CISO services. She was recently an Executive Director of IT Risk Management & Securit... Show more

Erika Gutierrez

Erika Gutierrez

Erika is a technology leader and Delivery Director focused on building high-performance software teams across Latin America. With a background in Computer Engineering and an MBA, plus Harvard Executive Education programs, she bridges technical execution with business strategy, helping organizations turn complex ideas into measurable impact.

Currently driving growth for Latin America expansion @ N-iX - Global Software Outsourcing Company. She has led digital transformation initiatives, nearshore delivery models, and cross-border engineering squads for industries such as finance, transportation, and retail. Erika is passionate about empowering women in technology to take space confidently, communicate with strength, and design careers on their own terms.

Erika is a technology leader and Delivery Director focused on building high-performance software teams across Latin America. With a background in Computer Engineering and an MBA, plus Harvard Executive Education programs, she bridges technical execut... Show more

Natalie Davis

Natalie Davis

Natty is a blog writer and strategist who helps creative business owners and service providers make blogging a core part of their marketing – without spending hours on it or relying solely on social media. Through her strategic approach to blogging, she helps business owners create content that supports their offers, simplifies their marketing, and actually gets published. Ultimately, she believes blogging for your business should feel strategic, sustainable, and even fun!

Natty is a blog writer and strategist who helps creative business owners and service providers make blogging a core part of their marketing – without spending hours on it or relying solely on social media. Through her strategic approach to blogging, ... Show more

Julian Langenhagen

Julian Langenhagen

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestaltung erfahrungsorientierter Konzepte in stark strukturierten Grundlagenfächern.

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestalt... Show more

Blair Hatfield

Blair Hatfield

Blair advanced through multiple roles at MCA, showcasing expertise in Dynamics AX/365 implementations and architecting simple solutions for complex problems. With a strong foundation in multi-site manufacturing and configure to order, I've been instrumental in spreading the "Why D365" movement and making customers happy. Passionate about driving value and aligning business strategy with process efficiency, technology and desired outcomes. Big fan of manufacturing/distribution and uncovering the 'why' behind the 'what' before we just 'do' it.

Blair advanced through multiple roles at MCA, showcasing expertise in Dynamics AX/365 implementations and architecting simple solutions for complex problems. With a strong foundation in multi-site manufacturing and configure to order, I've been instr... Show more

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience in tech and telecom.

Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders and organizations navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past five years, she has focused on helping busy leaders escape work overload by building self-sufficient, high-trust teams. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessments, and an AI-powered coach she developed.

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civi... Show more

Mickie Brewer

Mickie Brewer

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

Piotr Rogala

Piotr Rogala

As a Principal Architect Azure at Nordcloud, I lead the development of advanced, optimized cloud solutions, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. My core focus is empowering clients through their digital transformation journey, helping them maximize business potential and operational efficiency by designing highly optimized architectures.

My expertise and dedication to the community have been repeatedly recognized by Microsoft with the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Professional) and MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) titles. Although I currently focus on architecture, I previously spent many years sharing my proprietary knowledge by conducting postgraduate courses at Polish universities.

Driven by a passion for promoting new technological solutions, I actively engage with the IT community: I organize specialized Azure workshops, speak as a presenter at conferences and meetups, and run my technical blog, https://justcloud.pl. My goal is to provide substantive support to fellow specialists advancing their career paths.

Away from the cloud, I am passionate about Japanese motoring and the thrill of car racing. In these pursuits, just as in code and architecture, I value the relentless pursuit of the highest quality and efficiency.

As a Principal Architect Azure at Nordcloud, I lead the development of advanced, optimized cloud solutions, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. My core focus is empowering clients through their digital transformation journey, helping t... Show more

Javi Hernández Braña

Javi Hernández Braña

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prepared to adapt and excel in ever-evolving circumstances.

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prep... Show more

Michael Gummel

Michael Gummel

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting, Michael had exposure to many industries and has used this experience to provide well founded solutions to the business issues.
Michael has been a frequent speaker at many industry events and has authored a number of magazine articles that have been published.

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting,... Show more

Brian Loomis

Brian Loomis

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of software as a service for true customer value (if it can be done on a peloton or with AI, bonus points). Supportive dad with two YAs in college going well beyond where i could imagine, and a supportive spouse on a global fabric journey.

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of soft... Show more

Alex Dumas

Alex Dumas

Alex Dumas doesn't just talk about confidence; he's lived the journey from complete collapse to unshakable certainty. After losing his mother three days after his son's birth, being fired months later, and hitting rock bottom prospecting strangers in Walmart's baby section, Alex discovered what most leadership programs never teach: your leaders aren't underperforming because they lack skill. They're underperforming because they lack inner stability under pressure.

Today, Alex speaks to organizations that understand the billion-dollar cost of disengaged teams and want leaders who anchor instead of wobble. Through his signature keynote and book, W.I.N. from Within, Alex has transformed leadership teams at corporations, conferences, and entrepreneurial summits, creating measurable shifts in engagement, execution, and resilience.

As the founder of Momentum Speaker Lab, Alex helps speakers turn talks into testimonials, bookings, and paid opportunities. He's organized charity events across multiple countries, raising over $100,000 for Operation Underground Railroad and other charitable causes.

When Alex speaks, leaders don't just feel inspired; they walk away with a clear framework, specific tools, and the confidence to anchor their teams through any storm.

Alex Dumas doesn't just talk about confidence; he's lived the journey from complete collapse to unshakable certainty. After losing his mother three days after his son's birth, being fired months later, and hitting rock bottom prospecting strangers in... Show more

Ignacio Penco Hernándiz

Ignacio Penco Hernándiz

Passionate about technology and Microsoft Power Platform expert.

3x MCT. This has allowed me during these last years to teach several workshops and technical trainings in the field of Power Platform both nationally and internationally.

Member of the organization team of the Power Platform Valencia community.

Currently I am specialized in project management and large customer accounts, for the implementation of enterprise solutions with Microsoft technologies in NTT Data Europe & Latam.

Passionate about technology and Microsoft Power Platform expert. 3x MCT. This has allowed me during these last years to teach several workshops and technical trainings in the field of Power Platform both nationally and internationally. Member o... Show more

John Munsell

John Munsell

John W. Munsell is the CEO of Bizzuka, author of "INGRAIN AI: Strategy Through Execution" and the creator of the AI Strategy Canvas® and Scalable Prompt Engineering™ frameworks.

These frameworks help companies scale AI effectively and efficiently across all departments. Most companies lack a unified approach, resulting in a lack of ability to share knowledge or scale expertise.

John’s proven frameworks solve this problem by providing every team member with a common foundational understanding of AI, from strategy development all the way through tactical execution. The result is a workplace where people actually want to use AI and spread their enthusiasm and expertise throughout the organization.

John W. Munsell is the CEO of Bizzuka, author of "INGRAIN AI: Strategy Through Execution" and the creator of the AI Strategy Canvas® and Scalable Prompt Engineering™ frameworks. These frameworks help companies scale AI effectively and efficiently... Show more

Tanya Hayles

Tanya Hayles

Tanya Hayles is an award-winning keynote speaker speaking on change, career pivots & organizational transitions, helping teams, entrepreneurs, and professionals build their next playbook.

She is also a seasoned event planning strategist who bridges brand building, digital strategy, and community impact.

In 2015, she founded Black Moms Connection, a digital community of almost 50,000 and a national non-profit. She is a sought-after government advisor and frequent media guest in the parenthood space.

In Canada, her words can be found in and on CBC, Global TV, CityNews, Globe and Mail, CityLine, Toronto Star, and Cottage Life. In the USA, she has appeared in media such as Today.com, Washington Post, USA Today, The Real, and Essence. She has written for Teen Vogue, Today’s Parent, and HuffPost.

In 2021, she was selected as one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence and named a L’Oreal Woman of Worth honoree in 2020.

Tanya Hayles is an award-winning keynote speaker speaking on change, career pivots & organizational transitions, helping teams, entrepreneurs, and professionals build their next playbook. She is also a seasoned event planning strategist who bridge... Show more

Francesco Fullone

Francesco Fullone

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact.

I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to validate them, and I advise them to organize themselves better to reach their goals.

I founded, and I contribute to Apropos, a company that helps communities, companies, and local groups organize events and workshops. If you attended an international conference about web technologies in Italy, you met me as a speaker, organizer, or attendee.

I founded companies such as Digitiamo to create NLP and AI-related products, Carma, to work on the next food technologies. In the past, Ideato, where I contributed to its growth for more than ten years, creating an innovative and quality reference for the development agencies in Italy.

I'm the president of the GrUSP, a no-profit association that encourages best practices in web development since 2002.

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact. I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to ... Show more

Omkar Srivastava

Omkar Srivastava

As an experienced Engineering Manager (a thought leader and people-centric), I bring a diverse skill set and a proven track record of leading successful software projects. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, I have honed my expertise in various domains, including banking, telecom, healthcare, and compliance.

My technical proficiency spans a wide range of technologies, including Gen-AI, Java, Azure, CI/CD, Automation, Python, Java, C#, Robot Framework, Static Analysis, Design Patterns, Platform Engineering & more. I have a strong background in development, having worked on projects using Java, C#, and Python.

I am passionate about empowering my team and fostering a collaborative work environment. My leadership skills have been honed through managing teams across different geographies and time zones. I am always eager to learn new technologies and share my knowledge with others.

As a proud alumnus of IIM Indore with a 3.59/4.33 CGPA, I bring a strong analytical mindset and a strategic approach to problem-solving.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen interest in growth strategies. I have also contributed to the M365 Core-SCIM Data Retention team at Microsoft, showcasing my ability to work on complex projects and deliver results.

Delivered 50+ sessions successfully in last 2 years. Member of Azure Developer Community and nominated for Microsoft's MVP title. Featured on Times Square New York.

As an experienced Engineering Manager (a thought leader and people-centric), I bring a diverse skill set and a proven track record of leading successful software projects. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, I have honed my expertise in... Show more

Mara Pereira

Mara Pereira

My mission is to help individuals make more money with skills they already have.

My mission is to help individuals make more money with skills they already have. Show more

David Caballero

David Caballero

Senior Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 13 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA).

I am also the founder of DCaballero LLC, a software development and consulting company that focuses on science and finance applications. I am passionate about researching new technologies, mentoring young talent, and delivering quality solutions. My mission is to leverage my technical skills and domain expertise to create value and impact for my clients and partners.

Senior Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 13 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA). I am... 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

Ricardo Tranquilli Navarro

Ricardo Tranquilli Navarro

Líder de Business Intelligence y Analítica de datos con más de 6 años transformando datos en impacto de negocio.

📊 TRAYECTORIA
- Liderazgo de iniciativas analíticas transversales en Datos, Aceleración de Negocio y Consultoría Estratégica;
- Gestión de relaciones con stakeholders de nivel C-Suite en múltiples sectores (farmacéutico, retail, servicios financieros, energía);
- Gestión de equipos multidisciplinares para clientes estratégicos como AXA o L’Oreal.

🎯 ESPECIALIZACIÓN
Conecto la analítica técnica con la toma de decisiones ejecutiva. Mi enfoque combina:
- Estrategia y Roadmap de BI
- Adopción de plataformas modernas de datos (MS Fabric, Power BI, Power Platform, etc.)
- Reporting ejecutivo y storytelling con datos
- Liderazgo de equipos y desarrollo de capacidades
- Preventa y desarrollo de negocio

💼 IMPACTO EN NEGOCIO
Mi trabajo se enfoca en hacer la analítica accionable. Diseño sistemas de reporting escalables y orientados a insights que los ejecutivos realmente utilizan para tomar decisiones, asegurando adopción del dato y ROI.

🏆 RECONOCIMIENTO
Mi trabajo en analítica ha sido reconocido internacionalmente:
- 1er Premio: Data Meets Art 2024 (Luxemburgo)
- 1er Premio: Pacific DataViz Challenge 2023 (Nueva Caledonia)
- 1er Premio: Data Visualization Competition - Data Connect Conference 2023 (Ohio, EE.UU.)
- Finalista: Wharton School Data Viz Competition 2020 (UPenn Business School)
- Premio Interno: Excelencia en Orientación al Cliente 2024

Otros reconocimientos:
- Creador del ALEPZ, primer Atlas Lingüístico y Etnográfico de la provincia de Zaragoza (Universidad de Zaragoza e IFC, 2019)
- Ganador Beca Sancho Ramírez de Jaca (2019)
- Ganador Reto Movilidad Zaragoza "Ojo al dato. Esto se mueve" (2020)

🎓 CERTIFICACIONES
Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI - PL-300)
Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) | Tableau Desktop Specialist | Scrum Master PSM I

Líder de Business Intelligence y Analítica de datos con más de 6 años transformando datos en impacto de negocio. 📊 TRAYECTORIA - Liderazgo de iniciativas analíticas transversales en Datos, Aceleración de Negocio y Consultoría Estratégica; - G... Show more

Tamay Shannon

Tamay Shannon

Tamay Shannon helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs and business leaders stop drowning in digital noise and start building sustainable systems that actually convert.

With over a decade navigating social media strategy, AI implementation, and business growth, Tamay has become the trusted voice for professionals tired of posting daily without seeing results, burning out trying to keep up with every trend, and feeling like frauds because they can't crack the social media code.

Her audiences walk away with practical frameworks they implement immediately. From corporate teams struggling with digital transformation to nonprofit leaders maximizing limited resources, Tamay breaks down complex topics into actionable steps that drive real business outcomes.

She's a best-selling author who's collaborated with industry leaders like Kim Coles and Goodie Nation, known for energetic delivery that leaves attendees empowered, equipped, and ready to take action.

Tamay Shannon helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs and business leaders stop drowning in digital noise and start building sustainable systems that actually convert. With over a decade navigating social media strategy, AI implementation, and business gr... Show more

Rob Carpenter

Rob Carpenter

I advise executives on how AI and autonomous agents will reshape organizations over the next five years—and what leaders must do now to stay ahead. My work focuses less on today’s tools and more on the trajectory: how agents evolve from copilots into operators, how decision latency collapses, how cost structures rebalance, and where new risks emerge as autonomy increases.

As a speaker with Summit AI Consulting, I help leadership teams develop a clear mental model of where AI is going, how quickly it’s arriving, and which organizational bets matter most. My talks connect AI’s technical direction to board-level implications: operating leverage, governance, security, workforce design, and competitive moats in an agent-driven economy.

I translate complex AI shifts into concrete executive decisions—what to centralize vs. decentralize, what to automate vs. retain, and how to prepare teams, controls, and incentives for a world where software increasingly acts on behalf of the business. Attendees leave with clarity, strategic confidence, and a roadmap for preparing—not reacting—to what’s next.

I advise executives on how AI and autonomous agents will reshape organizations over the next five years—and what leaders must do now to stay ahead. My work focuses less on today’s tools and more on the trajectory: how agents evolve from copilots into... Show more

Michael Hedgpeth

Michael Hedgpeth

Michael Hedgpeth is Co-Founder and CTO of People Work in Boulder, Colorado, where he is building an native app in Rust using the Crux framework connected to a user interface in SwiftUI, Kotlin and WinUI. With a background in engineering leadership and a passion for quality software, Michael advocates for intentional architecture over quick hacks. He believes in making technology a positive force for people and combines Rust's reliability with native user experiences to build trustworthy platforms.

Michael Hedgpeth is Co-Founder and CTO of People Work in Boulder, Colorado, where he is building an native app in Rust using the Crux framework connected to a user interface in SwiftUI, Kotlin and WinUI. With a background in engineering leadership an... Show more

Solomon Olalemi

Solomon Olalemi

Solomon Olalemi is a seasoned product manager with a rich background spanning over 6+ years in the industry. His journey in product management has been marked by a diverse portfolio of projects, each contributing to his expertise and insight into the field.

Solomon's career began with groundbreaking work at Payercoins Inc., where he spearheaded the development of a cryptocurrency infrastructure, laying the foundation for innovative financial solutions. His passion for driving impactful change led him to the forefront of the remittance industry in Africa, where he played a pivotal role in building a remittance platform that revolutionized payment systems across the continent.

Transitioning to the banking sector, Solomon joined the ranks of a prominent Nigerian bank, where he currently leads the charge in developing a cutting-edge digital banking platform. Under his guidance, the bank, Polaris Bank, has garnered prestigious accolades, including the coveted title of Digital Bank of the Year in Nigeria for three consecutive years, affirming Solomon's prowess in the realm of digital innovation.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Solomon is known for his unwavering dedication to personal growth and knowledge acquisition. A voracious reader, he embarked on a remarkable journey in 2017, devouring an impressive 104 books in a single year—an achievement that speaks volumes about his thirst for learning and self-improvement.

When he's not at the helm of the product team, Solomon can often be found immersed in the intricacies of revamping lending products, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation and excellence in financial services.

With a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, Solomon Olalemi continues to make indelible contributions to the world of product management, shaping the future of fintech and digital innovation one breakthrough at a time.

When I am not working, you will find me reading or talking to friends.

Solomon Olalemi is a seasoned product manager with a rich background spanning over 6+ years in the industry. His journey in product management has been marked by a diverse portfolio of projects, each contributing to his expertise and insight into the... Show more

Abhirup Banerjee

Abhirup Banerjee

Abhirup Banerjee is an entrepreneur and experienced HR Advisor who works with small and mid-sized organizations on people strategy, leadership behavior, and execution discipline.

With nearly 20 years of global and Indian experience and work across 200+ SMEs, he brings practical insight into why leadership and HR initiatives often fail—not due to lack of intent, but lack of consistency under pressure.

Through his speaking and leadership interventions, Abhirup helps leaders move beyond motivation and build repeatable consistency, accountability, and emotional resilience that sustains performance.

Abhirup Banerjee is an entrepreneur and experienced HR Advisor who works with small and mid-sized organizations on people strategy, leadership behavior, and execution discipline. With nearly 20 years of global and Indian experience and work across... Show more

Pierre DeBois

Pierre DeBois

Pierre DeBois is the founder and CEO of Zimana, an analytics services firm that helps organizations achieve profitability improvements in marketing, Web development, and within their business operations. Zimana has provided services for businesses from many industries. Pierre’s articles are among CMSWire's Top 10 Digital Marketing Articles for 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Pierre has provided digital marketing and analytic workshops. His first major workshop was for the City of Chicago Treasurer’s Office as part of the 2014 Small Business Expo (SBE). He has also conducted several workshops since the 2014 SBE, including the following:

• A general marketing workshop and panel for General Assembly in Chicago
• CivicBLUE workshops for BlueLacuna, a business incubator in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago; CivicBLUE explained the importance of data science for developing community solutions
• The DX Summit, a marketing conference hosted by CMS Wire in 2015, 2016, and 2017
• R programming workshop at Interop ITX in Las Vegas
• Analytics workshop for Content Marketing World in Cleveland (2017).
• Google Analytics and R programming at Indy.Code and Nebraska.Code, developers conferences in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Council Bluffs, Iowa (Omaha), respectively.
• Sentiment Analysis at O’Reilly OSCON in Portland Oregon (2018).
• Tensorflow in R Programming; A Primer at DevFest KC 2019, Kansas City, MO.
• Tensorflow in R Programming; A Primer at Tom Tom AML, Charlottesville, VA
• Exploratory Data Analysis in R Programming, CodeMash, Sandusky, OH
• Juneteenth Conference (online)
• Signals, Cheetah Digital Media (online)
• CodePalousa, Louisville, KY (online)
• IndyCode, Indianapolis, IN - 2022
• CXSummit, Simpler Media, Austin, TX -2023
• Conversion Conference, Las Vegas, NV 2023
• Content Marketing World, Washington, DC 2023
• Marketing Analytics and Data Science conference, Washington, DC 2023
• CodeMash, Sandusky, OH 2024
• CommerceNow24 (online webinar), 2024
• Black Is Tech conference, Houston, TX 2024

His workshops have covered the gamut of business, data science, and programming topics, with a focus on JavaScript frameworks, Google Analytics, and R Programming.

Pierre is also an analytics tech and business intelligence writer. He has contributed articles to CMS Wire and ITProToday. He is also an associate editor of business book reviews for Small Business Trends, as well as credit as a technical editor for two Pearson/Que digital marketing publications.

Pierre has been featured in the Chicago Sun-Times, and was a presenter for the Google Get Your Business Online program. He successfully brought the program back to Gary Indiana in 2017.

Pierre is a Prairie View A & M University graduate (mechanical engineering) and a Georgia Tech graduate (MBA). He is a native of Gary, Indiana, serving small businesses and organizations throughout the United States.

Pierre DeBois is the founder and CEO of Zimana, an analytics services firm that helps organizations achieve profitability improvements in marketing, Web development, and within their business operations. Zimana has provided services for businesses fr... Show more

Gerrit Tamboer

Gerrit Tamboer

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned from hands-on technical work to strategic oversight, now focusing on spreadsheets and presentations. In addition to his duties as Chief Evangelist, he also serves as a business consultant, guiding clients as they evolve from managing technical logistics to developing strategic initiatives.

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned fro... Show more

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