Maartje Keulen is an AI and data expert with over 10 years of hands-on experience implementing data & AI solutions across manufacturing, finance, and enterprise organizations. As co-founder of CTRL+ALT+LEAD, she helps companies move from AI experiments to production systems that deliver measurable business value. A competitive athlete still performing at the highest level, Maartje applies high-performance sports principles to technology adoption, advocating for learning-by-doing cultures where teams build real AI capability through iteration rather than theory. Based in the Netherlands, she speaks regularly on practical AI implementation, organizational change, and scaling AI beyond IT departments.

Maartje Keulen is an AI and data expert with over 10 years of hands-on experience implementing data & AI solutions across manufacturing, finance, and enterprise organizations. As co-founder of CTRL+ALT+LEAD, she helps companies move from AI experimen... Show more

A graduate of the "Great Deans" program of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), Sam Agdasi has more than 25 years of experience in higher education. His areas of expertise include dual enrollment, career technical education, grant-funded program development, and aligning academic programs with transfer requirements and workforce needs.

A graduate of the "Great Deans" program of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), Sam Agdasi has more than 25 years of experience in higher education. His areas of expertise include dual enrollment, career technical e... Show more

Russian literature lover, writer, rock climber/star.
Former Google Developers Expert and Microsoft MVP, founder of great communities.

Russian literature lover, writer, rock climber/star. Former Google Developers Expert and Microsoft MVP, founder of great communities. Show more

Alesha Arp is a Principal Advisor at Diamond Star Technologies, where she helps organizations determine where AI creates real business value and what must change for it to succeed in practice.

Drawing on decades of experience across product strategy, UX research, information architecture, and organizational transformation, she challenges audiences to look beyond what technology can do and ask what it takes to make it work for people.

Her talks explore the intersection of AI, human judgment, trust, and organizational change, bringing practical experience, systems thinking, and a healthy willingness to challenge assumptions.

Alesha Arp is a Principal Advisor at Diamond Star Technologies, where she helps organizations determine where AI creates real business value and what must change for it to succeed in practice. Drawing on decades of experience across product strate... Show more

Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer with Susie Moon Consulting. She helps small business owners reach their ideal clients through connections, networking, building relationships, and finding speaking opportunities. Also called a “Mother Nudger,” she holds her clients accountable and insists that leads are nurtured. Susie also loves helping put “butts in seats”.

Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer with Susie Moon Consulting. She helps small business owners reach their ideal clients through connections, networking, building relationships, and finding speaking opportunities. Also called a “Mother Nudger... Show more

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

Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of human attention using sophisticated technology. His mission is to equip kids & adults to thrive with technology. Without this, employers face diminished human capital, schools will see declining academic performance, and society will experience increased loneliness. Riz is a certified change management professional with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of h... Show more

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, systems change consultant, and author with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-centered transformation across child welfare, government, nonprofit, and organizational leadership spaces. Known for her dynamic storytelling, powerful stage presence, and ability to connect lived experience with actionable leadership strategies, she has become a sought-after voice on resilience, workplace culture, transformational leadership, and sustainable systems change.

Dr. Coon-Santiago specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), leadership development, organizational culture transformation, and evidence-based coaching. She partners with organizations nationwide to help leaders move beyond performative change and build human-centered systems rooted in accountability, belonging, and measurable impact.

As the founder of Kenisha Coon Consulting, she has facilitated leadership trainings, keynote presentations, and systems transformation initiatives for national conferences, executive leadership teams, universities, nonprofit organizations, and public sector agencies. Her work focuses heavily on racial equity, leadership accountability, lived expertise, workforce culture, and advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized communities.

Dr. Coon-Santiago recently completed her PhD focused on evidence-based coaching, decision-making, and cultural responsiveness within child welfare systems. Her research explored how coaching and transformational leadership influence equitable decision-making and organizational change.

She is also the author of the memoir And Then She Persisted, a deeply personal and empowering reflection on trauma, resilience, identity, advocacy, and breaking generational cycles. Through both her writing and speaking, Dr. Coon-Santiago challenges audiences to rethink leadership, embrace authenticity, and lead with courage in complex systems.

Her signature presentations explore topics including:
• Equity-Centered Leadership and Organizational Transformation
• Women in Leadership and Breaking Systemic Barriers
• Resilience, Burnout, and Sustainable Leadership
• The Power of Lived Expertise in Systems Change
• Antiracist Leadership in Action
• Human-Centered Workplace Culture and Belonging
• Transformational Leadership Through Storytelling and Vulnerability

Whether speaking to executives, frontline professionals, emerging leaders, or national audiences, Dr. Coon-Santiago delivers experiences that are inspiring, practical, emotionally impactful, and rooted in real-world systems transformation.

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, systems change consultant, and author with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-centered transformation across child welfare, government, nonprofit, ... Show more

Kiran Kaur Raina is the Founder & CEO of NucleQi, Quantum Security Research Engineer & Evangelist at Vyapti Resonance, Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Cryptography Researcher, Classiq Technologies Brand Ambassador, and an international speaker working at the forefront of quantum computing, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. She has also been featured on a Times Square billboard in New York City.

She collaborates with companies, governments, universities, and technology communities worldwide through keynote presentations, executive education, technical workshops, research collaborations, and strategic consulting. Her expertise spans quantum security, quantum communications, quantum machine learning, quantum software development, AI, and the commercialization of quantum technologies.

As an educator and content creator, Kiran has built a global audience by making complex quantum concepts practical and accessible. She is passionate about accelerating quantum adoption, developing future quantum talent, and helping organizations navigate the transition to the quantum era through research, education, and strategic innovation.

Kiran Kaur Raina is the Founder & CEO of NucleQi, Quantum Security Research Engineer & Evangelist at Vyapti Resonance, Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Cryptography Researcher, Classiq Technologies Brand Ambassador, and an international speaker w... Show more

Kent McDonald has spent his career building and fixing the software that keeps organizations running.

As Director of Delivery at Illuminated, Kent productizes services to help 7 figure organizations grow to 8 figures. As the founder of InsideProduct, he creates resources for the business analysts, product owners, and product managers who own the software that businesses depend on, but don’t sell.

His practitioner background spans business analysis, product ownership, and product management across organizations including Wells Fargo, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Principal Financial Group, HD Supply, and KBP Dog Training.

Kent is the author of several highly-rated books on IT leadership and business analysis, and speaks regularly at product management and business analysis conferences.

When not facedown on a keyboard, he's #ubersherpa for his family, working on his struggling golf game, and collecting National Parks — 52 out of 63.

Kent McDonald has spent his career building and fixing the software that keeps organizations running. As Director of Delivery at Illuminated, Kent productizes services to help 7 figure organizations grow to 8 figures. As the founder of InsideProdu... Show more

Karianne is a Data Engineer with experience in implementing Fabric environments, as well as BI and data governance projects within the consulting industry. She is passionate about developing solutions that empower organizations to gain complete visibility and control over their data.

Karianne is a Data Engineer with experience in implementing Fabric environments, as well as BI and data governance projects within the consulting industry. She is passionate about developing solutions that empower organizations to gain complete visib... Show more

Shweta is a highly skilled software professional with almost 12 years of experience in various technologies. She is a mentor and engineering lead at Intuit. She is a core member of Tech Women @Intuit and strongly advocates for women in Tech and believes in giving back to the community. Shweta is an active speaker who has presented at multiple forums, including GHC 2022, WomenInTech 2022 & 2023, Women Who Code San Diego and other events.

Shweta is a highly skilled software professional with almost 12 years of experience in various technologies. She is a mentor and engineering lead at Intuit. She is a core member of Tech Women @Intuit and strongly advocates for women in Tech and belie... Show more

Senior Business-Systems Analyst & Product Owner. Speaker at international conferences. I truly believe that communication matters.
When I'm not at work, you can find me at IT conferences, meetup’s, volunteering somewhere, or spot me when enjoying nature in the middle of mountains or forests.
I'm usually the one, who will challenge your idea to make it bulletproof!

Senior Business-Systems Analyst & Product Owner. Speaker at international conferences. I truly believe that communication matters. When I'm not at work, you can find me at IT conferences, meetup’s, volunteering somewhere, or spot me when enjoying n... Show more

Alex Sloley is an agile and product management evangelist. On top of his busy career working in companies around the world, he is an avid member of the agile community and published his book “The Agile Community” in 2022. He speaks regularly on the global stage and is an organizer of conference organizers. He specializes in product and agile training, coaching, and transformations. For those who are in the know, Alex was the Scrum Alliance Shepherd of the global Agile Coaching Retreat Advisor Team, an alumnus of the Scrum Alliance Coaching Advisory Team, an alumnus of the Agile Alliance Reimagining Agile Team, and the Co-Chair of the Agile Alliance Agile Coaching Ethics Initiative Team. For the rest of us, that means Alex helps a lot of people and is a mover and shaker.

On the tech side, Alex is a 15-year veteran of Microsoft, where he was a Scrum Master, Scrum of Scrums Master, and Product Manager. During his tenure at Microsoft, he shipped in over ten Microsoft products, worked with Microsoft Research on high-profile products, and led his organization into an enterprise-level implementation of Scrum. Alex’s blue-chip client list includes: Cisco, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deloitte, Intel, Macquarie, Nordeus, Nordstrom, Qantas, Satori, Shell, Starbucks, WatchGuard, and Westpac. Alex is a Certified Scrum Alliance Trainer, Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach, an ICAgile Expert in Agile Coaching and Authorized Instructor, and a Kanban University Accredited Kanban Consultant. And a bit of an overachiever. He likes beer.

Alex Sloley is an agile and product management evangelist. On top of his busy career working in companies around the world, he is an avid member of the agile community and published his book “The Agile Community” in 2022. He speaks regularly on the g... Show more

Born in Madrid around 30 years ago, Guillermo studied Electronics and Automation Engineering, only to discover after a couple of years at work that what really drives him is working with people. He started as a Software Developer, discovered the Agile world, and quickly became a fan of it — transitioning into a Scrum Master role and learning a lot about agile working and collaboration, always with an eye on increasing productivity and improving the relationships between developers.
These days, Guillermo has traded sprint boards for a new obsession: figuring out what actually makes developers' lives better. At PAYBACK GmbH, he digs into surveys, metrics, and honest conversations to find out where the friction really is — then goes after it by making Developer Experience a real priority, not an afterthought. He's convinced that happy, productive developers are the secret sauce for a successful organization.

Born in Madrid around 30 years ago, Guillermo studied Electronics and Automation Engineering, only to discover after a couple of years at work that what really drives him is working with people. He started as a Software Developer, discovered the Agil... Show more

Anna Abramova leads GTM and business development at SqlDBM, a data modeling and cloud data platform company. Her path into tech wasn't conventional: she worked as a security guard and later at a police department before moving into SaaS sales, and she's carried that grounding into how she leads teams and talks about work. Anna is a vocal advocate for immigrant professionals navigating American corporate life, and she's known for a direct, no-fluff communication style that skips the polish in favor of getting to the point. She writes and speaks about sales leadership, GTM strategy, and what it actually takes to build trust with a buyer instead of just automating your way to their inbox.

Anna Abramova leads GTM and business development at SqlDBM, a data modeling and cloud data platform company. Her path into tech wasn't conventional: she worked as a security guard and later at a police department before moving into SaaS sales, and sh... Show more

Neeraj Mathur is the Chief AI Officer at Kognitos, where he spearheads AI strategy for growth, efficiency, and innovation across enterprise customers. In this role, he leads the design and deployment of scalable AI systems across business functions, translates complex business objectives into high-impact AI solutions, and partners with executive leadership to ensure the responsible and secure adoption of AI.

A recognized authority in AI and intelligent automation, Neeraj previously led VMware’s enterprise-wide intelligent automation program as Director of Intelligent Automation, an initiative that earned industry recognition for its scale and impact. At UiPath, he acted as a strategic and technical adviser to CXOs and senior executives at global organizations, enabling and accelerating their AI and automation journeys. Earlier in his career, Neeraj served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where he designed and managed mission-critical, revenue-generating equities trading systems.

Neeraj is deeply engaged in the broader AI ecosystem. He served on the advisory boards of IQPC’s Intelligent Automation Network and is a Guest Lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University, where he covers AI and automation. He is the co-author of Intelligent Automation: Bridging the Gap between Business and Academia, a resource designed to develop technology management talent capable of building and running mature, enterprise-wide intelligent automation programs.

A frequent keynote and panel speaker, Neeraj has presented at premier events including NVIDIA GTC, Ai4, CDO Leadership Summit, UiPath Forward, and IQPC’s IA Week. He holds an AI Graduate Certificate from Stanford University, a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Carnegie Mellon University, executive certifications in Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer programs from Carnegie Mellon, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Rajasthan.

Neeraj Mathur is the Chief AI Officer at Kognitos, where he spearheads AI strategy for growth, efficiency, and innovation across enterprise customers. In this role, he leads the design and deployment of scalable AI systems across business functions, ... Show more

Iva Vlašimsky is a go-to-market and product marketing consultant for Microsoft partners, with 20 years in communications and a decade in the partner ecosystem. She helps ISVs and MSPs define what they sell and build the communication system that carries it: positioning, messaging, GTM narrative and value offer design, turning what a partner delivers best into a named concept with a business case behind it. Based in Croatia, working globally. Co-lead of the IAMCP People, Culture and Performance Committee and marketing advisor at The WIT Network.

Iva Vlašimsky is a go-to-market and product marketing consultant for Microsoft partners, with 20 years in communications and a decade in the partner ecosystem. She helps ISVs and MSPs define what they sell and build the communication system that carr... Show more

Soy desarrollador de software y trabajo con inteligencia artificial. Soy ex cofundador de Coderhouse, una plataforma de educación online de Latinoamérica donde fui CTO, Staff Engineer y después BDR. Hoy mentoreo a emprendedores y doy charlas sobre emprendimiento, empleabilidad, educación y tecnología. Estudié la maestría en administración de empresas (MBA) en UCEMA. En nahuellema.xyz están mis charlas, podcasts, entrevistas y artículos.

Soy desarrollador de software y trabajo con inteligencia artificial. Soy ex cofundador de Coderhouse, una plataforma de educación online de Latinoamérica donde fui CTO, Staff Engineer y después BDR. Hoy mentoreo a emprendedores y doy charlas sobre em... Show more

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience in Product, Program, Project, and IT Management and Delivery across Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Agriculture, Retail, and Media for 40+ years. He also mentors business leaders and MBA and undergraduate students in their personal and professional growth.

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience i... Show more

Brian T. O'Neill is founder and principal of Designing for Analytics, an independent consultancy helping B2B analytics and AI companies build data products that sell themselves. For over 20 years, he has worked with companies like DellEMC, Tripadvisor, Fidelity, JP Morgan Chase and has helped accelerate growth at several startups including Apptopia, SenseStreet, and Dispatch.me. Brian has also spoken internationally, giving talks at Chief Data Officer IQ Symposium, UXPA Boston, Big Data EU Conference, the International Institute for Analytics Symposium, and Predictive Analytics World. Brian also hosts a podcast in the top 2% of all shows in the world called Experiencing Data that helps founders and B2B software product leaders translate analytical complexity into commercial clarity. Outside consulting, Brian is also a professional percussionist and has performed with artists including The Who and Donna Summer and at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. Get his weekly insights in your inbox at https://designingforanalytics.com/list.

Brian T. O'Neill is founder and principal of Designing for Analytics, an independent consultancy helping B2B analytics and AI companies build data products that sell themselves. For over 20 years, he has worked with companies like DellEMC, Tripadviso... Show more

Marketing and growth strategist with 5+ years of experience across product marketing, marketing analytics, and go-to-market strategy. She specializes in turning customer insights and complex data into strategies that drive measurable business growth.

Experienced in B2B, SaaS, AI, AdTech, and integrated marketing, where she has led go-to-market initiatives, analyzed multi-million-dollar campaigns, developed customer acquisition and retention strategies, and partnered with cross-functional teams across Product, Creative, Media, and Engineering.

With a background in marketing, business analytics, and economics, Anushka combines creative thinking with a highly analytical approach to decision-making. She is particularly passionate about understanding consumer behaviour, identifying growth opportunities, and building marketing strategies that connect strong brands with the right audiences.

Marketing and growth strategist with 5+ years of experience across product marketing, marketing analytics, and go-to-market strategy. She specializes in turning customer insights and complex data into strategies that drive measurable business growth.... Show more

I hate sitting on customer service calls yelling "agent" at the IVR. So, I decided to change that. I've spent 20+ years in the Tech sector that spans roles in Product Engineering with a focus on Customer Service and Contact Center. As former Microsoft, I was a member of the OG team to build and ship Omnichannel for D365 Customer Service, now known as D365 Contact Center. I spent some time with Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice and Chat, supporting 3rd party app integrators for Contact Center lite capabilities. I have built and scaled a Contact Center and Agentic CX practice from the ground up driving a $10M+ pipeline. I now serve as the Contact Center and Agentic CX Practice Director at Avanade.

I hate sitting on customer service calls yelling "agent" at the IVR. So, I decided to change that. I've spent 20+ years in the Tech sector that spans roles in Product Engineering with a focus on Customer Service and Contact Center. As former Microsof... Show more

Kristy Monahan is the Financial and Accounting AI Transformation Advisor at Echo Park Consulting, bringing more than 20 years of experience across accounting, fractional controllership and CFO work, cloud technology, and operations. She has founded two cloud-based accounting and consulting businesses, served on the Xero Partner Advisory Council from 2021–2023, belongs to Woodard's Instructor Writer Coalition, and is an alumna of Intuit’s Trainer Writer Network.

Part Sherlock Holmes, part MacGyver, Kristy excels in helping accounting, finance, and small business leaders find where their financial systems and processes break. From there, she builds practical, innovative fixes that reduce manual work and create much needed relief.

Kristy Monahan is the Financial and Accounting AI Transformation Advisor at Echo Park Consulting, bringing more than 20 years of experience across accounting, fractional controllership and CFO work, cloud technology, and operations. She has founded t... Show more

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019.
I’m an Agile Leadership Guide providing education for leadership and organizational development and growth. I’m an Accredited IC Agile instructor, providing Enterprise Agility Coaching and Coaching Agile Transition classes.
I’m a Certified Enterprise and Systemic Agile Coach providing guidance and coaching for the leaders while making awareness about the importance of the whole system, we are part of. I hold different certifications from IC Agile (ICP-CAT, ICP-ENT ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICP-SYS), Agile Change Leadership Institute and Scrum Alliance (CAL 1, CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM)
I'm a regular speaker at conferences such as. Global Agile Reflect, Online Scrum Master Summit, Online Product Tech Summit, Scrum Day Europe, Scrum Day London, Agile Calgary, Product Leadership Europe, XP Benelux, Agile Africa and Agile Prague.

I’m an owner of the Attitude Partnership a company providing Education, Coaching, and Consultancy when required.

I’m developing my own coaching models, called V.A.L.U.E. and B.A.L.A.N.C.E.
When I’m not working, I’m experimenting with the food, biking around Copenhagen, and exploring the world.
Follow me on LinkedIn, or Email Allen – allen@attitudepartnership.com

I’m creating an environment for leaders and organizations to move towards more agility while focusing on what is already working for them and building upon it. I have been educating and coaching Agile Leaders since 2019. I’m an Agile Leadership Gui... Show more

Andreas Stieger is a Senior Software Dev. Manager at Amazon. He works on Linux based operating system distributions for the Cloud. He leads the AWS office in Dresden and is a managing director for the AWS Development Center Germany GmbH.

Andreas Stieger is a Senior Software Dev. Manager at Amazon. He works on Linux based operating system distributions for the Cloud. He leads the AWS office in Dresden and is a managing director for the AWS Development Center Germany GmbH. Show more

Daryl Strecker has spent decades at the intersection of exponential technology and organizational execution, through leadership roles at IBM, Ascension Health, Workday, Oracle and Microsoft. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and certified change practitioner, he designs AI-enabled operation models that reduce friction and accelerate performance across complex portfolios. As founder of Kinetic Transformation Group, he crreated the Kinetic Transformation Protocol to help executives and practitioners build the structural capacity to propel their organizations at the speed of AI.

Daryl Strecker has spent decades at the intersection of exponential technology and organizational execution, through leadership roles at IBM, Ascension Health, Workday, Oracle and Microsoft. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and certified change practition... Show more

• 14+ years in tech - as a software developer, co-founder and COO, and now Product Lead at AI BLOX.
• Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open-source advocate & Public speaker

• 14+ years in tech - as a software developer, co-founder and COO, and now Product Lead at AI BLOX. • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open-source advocate & Public speaker Show more

I am a Field-CTO within a Dutch IT Company called HCS (Helping Clients Succeed). As a consultant I have been involved with many Kubernetes, DevOps and SRE Implementations with both the private and government sector within the Benelux region. I also wrote a book on SRE and how it would fit within the Dutch IT company culture.

I am a Field-CTO within a Dutch IT Company called HCS (Helping Clients Succeed). As a consultant I have been involved with many Kubernetes, DevOps and SRE Implementations with both the private and government sector within the Benelux region. I also w... Show more

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

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