Business & Management

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

Michèle Ruffault

Michèle Ruffault

Michèle a mené des transformations Lean et Agiles d’organisations. Au fil de ses expériences, elle a constaté l’importance du facteur humain au-delà des processus, des méthodes et des outils. Elle étudie les difficultés relationnelles et les facteurs qui les entretiennent. Son travail s’appuie sur l’approche systémique, les techniques de médiation et la communication non violente.

Michèle a mené des transformations Lean et Agiles d’organisations. Au fil de ses expériences, elle a constaté l’importance du facteur humain au-delà des processus, des méthodes et des outils. Elle étudie les difficultés relationnelles et les facteurs... Show more

Patrick Henley

Patrick Henley

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additionally, he teaches courses in HR, Management, & Technology at the college level. Patrick earned his bachelor’s in psychology from Kennesaw State University, a master’s in business administration from Troy University, and recently earned a doctorate in business administration at the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds both the SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications.

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additio... Show more

Kevin Eustatia-Palm

Kevin Eustatia-Palm

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human rights, security, and sustainable development. His work spans international policy and business development across Europe and the Caribbean

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human r... Show more

Olga Auzillaud

Olga Auzillaud

20 ans d'expérience professionnelle dont 10 dans l'Agilité (essentiellement pour les grandes comptes)
Parcours professionnel : audit organisationnel, management de projet, management du changement, Coach Agile, coach professionnel
Domaines d'expertise : coaching & formation Agile/SAFE, coaching des équipes, coaching individuel, coaching des managers, tests comportementaux (DISC, Selfie...), coaching des hauts potentiels, coaching des Points Forts Gallup (coach certifié).
Passions : patinage artistique, théâtre & improvisation, écriture & traduction

20 ans d'expérience professionnelle dont 10 dans l'Agilité (essentiellement pour les grandes comptes) Parcours professionnel : audit organisationnel, management de projet, management du changement, Coach Agile, coach professionnel Domaines d'expert... Show more

Rafik Mekki

Rafik Mekki

Rafik MEKKI
Senior Agile Coach & Trainer
Leadership Catalyst & Speaker
Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide

Rafik MEKKI Senior Agile Coach & Trainer Leadership Catalyst & Speaker Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide Show more

Dr. Don Barden

Dr. Don Barden

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dr. Barden has built billion-dollar sales teams and reshaped organizational cultures across the globe.

His Wall Street–backed research, The Perfect Plan, uncovered the behavioral patterns that drive elite leadership performance. His latest doctoral study, Here Come the Girls, reveals the next global paradigm shift in leadership—forecasting that between 2028 and 2032, women’s rise to power will redefine how organizations grow, innovate, and lead. Dr. Barden’s message equips leaders to adapt, embrace inclusive collaboration, and prepare for the future of business through measurable 3× impact in growth, profit, and retention.

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell ... Show more

Tom Morton

Tom Morton

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturally, 6 years later he is responsible for 50 people across a number of teams - although he does try to write code when he can.

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturall... Show more

Justin Reock

Justin Reock

Justin Reock is the Deputy CTO of DX (getdx.com), and is an engineer, speaker, writer, and software practice evangelist with over 20 years of experience working in various software roles. He is an outspoken thought leader, delivering enterprise solutions, numerous keynotes, technical leadership, various publications and community education on developer experience and productivity.

Justin Reock is the Deputy CTO of DX (getdx.com), and is an engineer, speaker, writer, and software practice evangelist with over 20 years of experience working in various software roles. He is an outspoken thought leader, delivering enterprise solut... Show more

Yael Daihes

Yael Daihes

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiatives. Her leadership left a significant mark in both the defense forces and the private sector, notably contributing to the growth and success of a company that was later acquired for $600 million.
An accomplished strategist, Yael brings a unique blend of hands-on experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of steering organizations towards data-driven excellence. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, Yael serves as a trusted advisor and leader, guiding businesses across sectors to establish and manage highly successful AI ventures.

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiativ... Show more

Luis Juarez

Luis Juarez

Tech strategist, automation geek, and Microsoft 365 evangelist. Luis Juarez helps businesses ditch the busywork, embrace AI, and get the most out of their digital workplace. As CEO of Inside View Global and founder of VAN 365 View, he’s all about building smarter solutions and thriving communities. When he’s not demystifying the cloud, he’s mentoring startups, championing youth entrepreneurship, and proving that work can be both productive and fun.

Tech strategist, automation geek, and Microsoft 365 evangelist. Luis Juarez helps businesses ditch the busywork, embrace AI, and get the most out of their digital workplace. As CEO of Inside View Global and founder of VAN 365 View, he’s all about bui... Show more

Christopher Nocera Walg

Christopher Nocera Walg

Christopher ist maßgeblich am Aufbau sowie an der Entwicklung der ONE Business & Technology GmbH beteiligt und verantwortet dort die methodischen Beratungsschwerpunkte. ONE ist eine innovative Beratung, die in außergewöhnlichem Maße von seiner Begeisterung für moderne Organisationsformen und agile Führungsstile profitiert. Agilität begleitet Christopher schon seit mehr als 10 Jahren, vom Startup bis zum Großkonzern. Als Berater und Organisationsentwickler begegnet er heute unterschiedlichen Organisationsmodellen und ist somit von Haus aus dem ständigen Perspektivwechsel ausgesetzt. Mit Leidenschaft begleitet er Transformationen hin zu Agilität und Selbstorganisation, gestaltet digitale Produktorganisationen und berät Führungskräfte im strategischen Management.

Christopher ist maßgeblich am Aufbau sowie an der Entwicklung der ONE Business & Technology GmbH beteiligt und verantwortet dort die methodischen Beratungsschwerpunkte. ONE ist eine innovative Beratung, die in außergewöhnlichem Maße von seiner Begeis... Show more

Kishan Nandaniya

Kishan Nandaniya

As a Vice President of Microsoft Partner company specializing in Dynamics 365 ecosystem, I've led multiple digital transformation projects for business leaders.My passion lies in empowering business leaders to unlock the full potential of their investments in Dynamics 365, Power BI, Customer Engagement and Azure Cloud computing.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with diverse organizations, helping them navigate adoption of Dynamics 365 Business Central landscapes and achieve their business objectives with efficiency and innovation. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of client needs, coupled with strategic foresight and a commitment to delivering tangible results.

As a Vice President of Microsoft Partner company specializing in Dynamics 365 ecosystem, I've led multiple digital transformation projects for business leaders.My passion lies in empowering business leaders to unlock the full potential of their inves... Show more

Jake Bowen-Bate

Jake Bowen-Bate

Jake is Product Lead at Amiqus, a legal and compliance technology start-up based in Scotland. He has ten years working in product management in start-ups and large corporations, prior to which he was a project manager working in digital advertising.
Away from work, he is a commissioned officer in the British Army Reserves, with experience leading soldiers on operations overseas. He is also a published novelist.
He lives in Scotland, with his husband.

Jake is Product Lead at Amiqus, a legal and compliance technology start-up based in Scotland. He has ten years working in product management in start-ups and large corporations, prior to which he was a project manager working in digital advertising. ... Show more

Thai Bao An Phan

Thai Bao An Phan

Annie Phan is a data and AI leader transforming how modern enterprises scale impact through data analytics, AI/ML innovation, and digital operations.
At Diligent Corporation, she serves as Head AI Solution Architect, driving enterprise-wide AI transformation across Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Finance. Annie leads the design and deployment of secure, AI-powered solutions built to automate complex knowledge retrieval and workflows. Her work focuses on architecting scalable AI stacks, ensuring responsible deployment within a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) context, and integrating AI into core enterprise systems to drive measurable business outcomes.
At Fanatics Collectibles, she led one of the company’s most ambitious digital transformation programs, owning product strategy and delivery for dozens of AI/ML applications supporting hundreds of users across design, production, and business operations. Her work spans cross-functional stakeholder management, agile delivery, generative AI onboarding tooling, and KPI design—driving widespread adoption and lasting operational change.
Previously, Annie served as a Data & AI expert at McKinsey & Company, helping clients in real estate, healthcare, and consumer sectors unlock substantial business value. She led McKinsey’s Advanced Industries AI & Analytics Squad, building capabilities across hundreds of client engagements, and drove global go-to-market execution for Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI, reaching thousands of executives across dozens of countries.
Annie is a Founding Member of the AI Think Tank, an international community advancing AI thought leadership and innovation, a member of the Forbes Business Council, recognized for her contributions to technology leadership, and a member of Hackathon Raptors—a prestigious community of seasoned experts and leaders in the field of technology and AI dedicated to advancing innovation and impactful solutions. She is a published thought leader with articles on data talent, analytics translation, governance, and AI-driven change management featured in Forbes, HackerNoon, and DZone. Annie serves as a judge for global tech awards, including Globee Awards and Business Intelligence Group, and speaks frequently on data and AI strategy at industry events and universities, including Brown University.
Annie holds a Master’s in Data Science and a Bachelor’s in Economics & Development Studies from Brown University, graduating magna cum laude. She is fluent in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Annie Phan is a data and AI leader transforming how modern enterprises scale impact through data analytics, AI/ML innovation, and digital operations. At Diligent Corporation, she serves as Head AI Solution Architect, driving enterprise-wide AI trans... Show more

Arnaud Thenint

Arnaud Thenint

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL)

Dans mon travail, j'aime accompagner les directions informatiques et métiers à relever leurs défis :
- Réduire le time to market, augmenter la qualité, améliorer l’engagement des équipes
- Optimiser la productivité
- Accompagner les équipes (de 8 à 500 personnes) à transformer leur organisation, en utilisant les Valeurs et Principes Agile
- Aider les directions à revoir leurs modes de décision et leur système de gouvernance (Value Stream Mapping et Lean-Budget)

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL) Dans mon travail, j'aime a... Show more

Randy Silver

Randy Silver

Randy Silver is a product consultant, coach & community builder who has been working in product roles across the US and UK for 20 years. A recovering music journalist and editor, he launched Amazon’s music stores in the US and UK; he’s also worked across sectors including museums and arts groups, online education, media and entertainment, retail, and financial services. Randy held Head of Product roles at HSBC and Sainsbury’s, where he also directed their 100+-person product community. Randy’s book, What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager’s Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19 is out now, with all profits going to COVID-19 relief efforts. He’s the founder & co-host of The Product Experience podcast and founder/host of Product in the {A}ether, a virtual lean coffee meetup. Find out more at outofowls.com

Randy Silver is a product consultant, coach & community builder who has been working in product roles across the US and UK for 20 years. A recovering music journalist and editor, he launched Amazon’s music stores in the US and UK; he’s also worked ac... Show more

Strahinja Rodic

Strahinja Rodic

Strahinja is a Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enhancing the backup and restore features of Azure SQL Managed Instance. Before joining the Managed Instance team, he worked on Microsoft Fabric, where he contributed to developing Synapse Data Warehouse and serverless SQL pools in Azure Synapse Analytics. Strahinja is passionate about engaging with end-users, gathering feedback, identifying pain points, and crafting solutions to address their needs. In his life before Microsoft, Strahinja worked as a gameplay programmer, developing AAA video games.

Strahinja is a Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enhancing the backup and restore features of Azure SQL Managed Instance. Before joining the Managed Instance team, he worked on Microsoft Fabric, where he contributed to developing Synapse ... Show more

Daryl Seager

Daryl Seager

Helping Tech/ Media professionals to boost their careers by levelling-up their confidence, communication & leadership skills without burning out. Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Consultant with 15+ years experience of positively impacting private and public sector clients globally, with a passion for human development, especially in the areas of leadership and communication. I have worked across a number of industries, including: education, government, sales, legal, FMCG, banking, media, digital and technology.

Helping Tech/ Media professionals to boost their careers by levelling-up their confidence, communication & leadership skills without burning out. Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Consultant with 15+ years... Show more

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan is a Director Principal Engineer at CVS Health, leading AI-driven search, and SEO innovations for one of the world’s largest retail and pharmacy platforms. With over 14 years of experience spanning CVS, Macy’s, Capgemini, and The Home Depot, he specializes in search relevance, personalization, and conversational commerce. Karthik’s expertise includes large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, semantic search, and scalable e-commerce architectures. He holds a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering and an MBA from Boston University.

Karthik Govardhanan is a Director Principal Engineer at CVS Health, leading AI-driven search, and SEO innovations for one of the world’s largest retail and pharmacy platforms. With over 14 years of experience spanning CVS, Macy’s, Capgemini, and The ... Show more

Asim Suvedi

Asim Suvedi

Senior engineering leader driving end-to-end technology strategy — from developer experience and platform architecture to business-aligned delivery models.

I build engineering systems that scale with clarity: resilient platforms, fast-moving teams, and product-aligned roadmaps that turn tech investment into business leverage.

With a background leading engineering in fast-growth SaaS, I’ve driven measurable gains in system scalability, developer experience, and delivery speed — connecting engineering practices to business performance.

Currently leading engineering at ClickSend (Sinch) and building OpenDx.io — focused on removing friction, scaling platform capabilities, and aligning engineering delivery with business outcomes.

I write at https://chaosandcraft.substack.com on engineering leadership, art of engineering, and the business of technology.Senior engineering leader driving end-to-end technology strategy — from developer experience and platform architecture to business-aligned delivery models. I build engineering systems that scale with clarity: resilient platforms, fast-moving teams, and product-aligned roadmaps that turn tech investment into business leverage. With a background leading engineering in fast-growth SaaS, I’ve driven measurable gains in system scalability, developer experience, and delivery speed — connecting engineering practices to business performance. Currently leading engineering at ClickSend (Sinch) and building OpenDx.io — focused on removing friction, scaling platform capabilities, and aligning engineering delivery with business outcomes. I write at https://chaosandcraft.substack.com on engineering leadership, art of engineering, and the business of technology.

Senior engineering leader driving end-to-end technology strategy — from developer experience and platform architecture to business-aligned delivery models. I build engineering systems that scale with clarity: resilient platforms, fast-moving teams... Show more

Viktor Nagy

Viktor Nagy

At GitLab, I led the development of application delivery features, with a focus on infrastructure as code and Kubernetes integration. My journey in tech started on the engineering side, where I managed production infrastructure across multiple startups before transitioning to product management. This hands-on background gives me a deep appreciation for the challenges DevOps teams face daily and drives my passion for creating tools that make cloud-native development more accessible and efficient.

At GitLab, I led the development of application delivery features, with a focus on infrastructure as code and Kubernetes integration. My journey in tech started on the engineering side, where I managed production infrastructure across multiple startu... Show more

Matthew Oluwaniyi

Matthew Oluwaniyi

Matthew is passionate about helping individual and organizational talent unlock their full potential and embrace the transformative power of digital innovation. With over a decade of experience in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, he specializes in the design and implementation of digital ecosystems driven by efficiency, security, and data-driven decision-making.
Matthew is an experienced consultant and trainer dedicated to capacity development, helping organizations and teams succeed in today's fast-changing digital environment with the necessary tools and strategies. With postgraduate degrees in Project Management and Manpower Training and Development, his holistic approach assures the achievement of sustainable progress and a competitive advantage, whether leading cloud migrations, improving cybersecurity frameworks, or driving the adoption of artificial intelligence. He is dedicated to transforming digital landscapes and helping organizations stay ahead of the curve.

Matthew is passionate about helping individual and organizational talent unlock their full potential and embrace the transformative power of digital innovation. With over a decade of experience in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and artificial int... Show more

Daniel Terhorst-North

Daniel Terhorst-North

Daniel Terhorst-North uses his deep technical and operational knowledge to optimize businesses via his consulting practice, Goalwards® (https://goalwards.co). He puts people first and finds simple, pragmatic solutions to business and technical problems, often using lean and agile methods.

With over three decades of experience in IT, Daniel is a frequent speaker at technology and business conferences worldwide. The originator of Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and Deliberate Discovery, Daniel has published feature articles in numerous software and business publications, and contributed to The RSpec Book: Behaviour Driven Development with RSpec, Cucumber, and Friends and 97 Things Every Programmer Should Know: Collective Wisdom from the Experts.

He occasionally blogs at https://dannorth.net/blog.

Daniel Terhorst-North uses his deep technical and operational knowledge to optimize businesses via his consulting practice, Goalwards® (https://goalwards.co). He puts people first and finds simple, pragmatic solutions to business and technical proble... Show more

Emily Hemingway

Emily Hemingway

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Carlo Sciolla

Carlo Sciolla

More than 20 years at the forefront of the software development field. Tech startups entrepreneur by day, community manager, event organizer, family guy by night.

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More than 20 years at the forefront of the software development field. Tech startups entrepreneur by day, community manager, event organizer, family guy by night. From Sardinia with ❤️ Show more

Eugene Willis

Eugene Willis

Eugene Willis Jr. is an Application Analyst , Redhat Systems Admin, and Helpdesk rep . Has built his tech career from the ground up. Starting with no formal background in technology, he grew from helpdesk support to managing Red Hat systems and higher ed applications. With degrees in Business and Marketing, Eugene combines technical skill with creative strategy. Outside of work, he’s a touring emcee and author who’s passionate about mentoring others to find their next step and create their own path forward.

Eugene Willis Jr. is an Application Analyst , Redhat Systems Admin, and Helpdesk rep . Has built his tech career from the ground up. Starting with no formal background in technology, he grew from helpdesk support to managing Red Hat systems and high... Show more

Ben Jones

Ben Jones

Ben Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of Data Literacy, a training and education company that's on a mission to help people learn the language of data and AI.

Ben is the author of ten books on data and AI, including AI Literacy Fundamentals (Data Literacy Press, 2024), Avoiding Data Pitfalls (Wiley, 2019), Data Literacy Fundamentals (DLP, 2020) and Leading in the Age of Data (DLP, 2023).

Ben also teaches data visualization at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and has presented to, trained or worked with companies, nonprofits, and government agencies around the world, including at the highest level of the US Intelligence Community.

While leading the popular Tableau Public Platform for several years, Ben recognized the large gap between people’s knowledge of data and what needed to know in order to do their job successfully. He started Data Literacy to help address this urgent need. You can read more about his founder’s story in his published journal, The Introspective Entrepreneur.

To balance out the digital side of life, Ben loves hiking and backpacking on the beautiful trails of the Pacific Northwest. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA (2000) and an MBA from California Lutheran University (2011).

Ben Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of Data Literacy, a training and education company that's on a mission to help people learn the language of data and AI. Ben is the author of ten books on data and AI, including AI Literacy Fundamentals (Data L... Show more

Ivo Schindelholz

Ivo Schindelholz

I’m a Senior Consultant at BSgroup Data Analytics AG in Switzerland, working with Microsoft technologies like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to build data analytics and engineering solutions. With more than 14 years in the field, I focus on making processes efficient and automating the boring stuff. I’m known for diving into rabbit holes—sometimes for work, sometimes just because something caught my curiosity—and occasionally resurfacing with a useful outcome. Outside of work, I’m active in my local community, play music, do sports, and enjoy the outdoors.

I’m a Senior Consultant at BSgroup Data Analytics AG in Switzerland, working with Microsoft technologies like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to build data analytics and engineering solutions. With more than 14 years in the field, I focus on making pro... Show more

Juliana Dutra

Juliana Dutra

Formada em Psicologia há mais de 10 anos, iniciei minha carreira na área de Recursos Humanos e aos poucos fui me conectando a estratégias de negócios e em como atender melhor aos clientes da organização. Migrei minha atuação para gestão de equipes outsourcing e ao longo desses anos tenho estudado como alavancar negócios que gerem resultados significativos aos clientes, para além de uma entrega de software.
Atualmente, no papel de People & Business Manager, meu principal objetivo é impulsionar o desenvolvimento de estratégias criativas de sucesso para nossos clientes, tendo como premissa o desenvolvimento de pessoas e lideranças para o papel de Business Ownership dentro das organizações, através da melhoria contínua e no design estratégico, ajudando as organizações a pensar estrategicamente por meio do Business Agility.

Formada em Psicologia há mais de 10 anos, iniciei minha carreira na área de Recursos Humanos e aos poucos fui me conectando a estratégias de negócios e em como atender melhor aos clientes da organização. Migrei minha atuação para gestão de equipes ou... Show more

Fernando Calero

Fernando Calero

I'm a data enthusiast and life-long learner. I serve as the link between technology and the business to help companies find insights from their data and help them take actions to achieve their goals. I'm passionate about data and love the positive impact that a well-crafted Power BI report can have in the way people and organizations work and make decisions.

I'm a data enthusiast and life-long learner. I serve as the link between technology and the business to help companies find insights from their data and help them take actions to achieve their goals. I'm passionate about data and love the positive im... Show more

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