Phil Ledgerwood’s resumé looks like seven other people’s resumés stitched together. He has baked bagels, guarded Clint Black’s town home, cooked for a gourmet food shop, freed stuck college students from elevators, managed printing plates for packaging, and served as a linguist in the Air Force. He taught himself HTML when the Netscape browser was still a thing, and the rest is history.

Phil is a twenty-year veteran of the software development industry in the Kansas City area. If you’re in the Kansas City area, he is two degrees of separation away from any programmer you know and has probably worked for, at, or with your company.

When the agile movement hit town, Phil knew a good thing when he saw it and became an early adopter of first wave agile practices. He has used these practices to ideate, build, and complete software projects ranging from loan forecasting to routing irrigation trucks to managing pharmacies to predictive lead generation to selling teddy bears. When people ask what vertical his company serves, he says, “Yours.”

Phil has incorporated Lean methodologies into software development just like his father used to do in manufacturing. When he partnered with Travis Dietz to start Integrity Inspired Solutions in 2012, they laid the foundation in Lean to make the custom software development enterprise more humane, predictable, and focused on the success of everyone involved.

A regular speaker at developer, Lean, and Agile conferences, Phil has a passion for taking his company’s ways to other companies whether they create software or not. He loves to see them transform from a collection of interactions riddled with disappointments and broken promises to team-oriented relational companies enjoying newfound trust, joy, efficiency, and success. Several companies from all over the world in all different industries contract Phil to help coach them through their own journeys. He also hosts the successful "Agile Bites" podcast.

When he’s not helping project managers learn predictive metrics or helping developers write customer-focused features, he’s enjoying a wide array of highly geeky hobbies including fantasy and sci-fi novels, gaming, and teaching Filipino stick fighting. His main hobby is making the world a better place for everyone who has to share the planet with him, and the engine for that is love.

Phil Ledgerwood’s resumé looks like seven other people’s resumés stitched together. He has baked bagels, guarded Clint Black’s town home, cooked for a gourmet food shop, freed stuck college students from elevators, managed printing plates for packagi... Show more

Soy Sofía Romero. Explico la tecnología más compleja del mundo usando las historias que todos amamos. Soy Fundadora de Sofy Romero, Technically Elegant, co fundadora de LumiaCloud, CTO de Red Hat para startups y trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, liderazgo y elegancia. Creo que la autoridad no debe ser austera, y la accesibilidad no debe sacrificar inteligencia

Soy Sofía Romero. Explico la tecnología más compleja del mundo usando las historias que todos amamos. Soy Fundadora de Sofy Romero, Technically Elegant, co fundadora de LumiaCloud, CTO de Red Hat para startups y trabajo en la intersección entre tecno... Show more

Jakob Rufus Klimkait is co-founder and Managing Partner of Fuchs Devils Wild — the consultancy that rolls up its sleeves instead of just sending slide decks. Since 2019 he has guided teams and leadership from SMEs to DAX-listed corporations through transformation processes. His conviction: real change only works when it's carried on every level. That's why he runs parallel 90-to-120-day programs for C-level and whole-organization change — across industries, with people at the center.

His focus is legacy organizations facing digital and AI transformation without losing their culture. In 2019, his project "Tomorrow" received the New Work Award from New Work SE.

Lecturer for digital communication at the University of Freiburg since 2020. Trainer for project management and AI application at TU Dresden since 2021 — working with administration, research staff, and faculty.

Speaking engagements include Big & Growing Festival, HR Campus Mitteldeutschland, Brains on Silicon Dresden, and Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg.

Jakob Rufus Klimkait is co-founder and Managing Partner of Fuchs Devils Wild — the consultancy that rolls up its sleeves instead of just sending slide decks. Since 2019 he has guided teams and leadership from SMEs to DAX-listed corporations through t... Show more

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, organization design, team leadership, and business analysis.

His consultancy focuses primarily on managing the complexity arising from intertwined uncertainties across technical, operational, and political domains within organizations.

Yevgen is the author of two practical frameworks:
- “Sociotechnical Engineering” — an approach that applies classical Systems Engineering principles, such as requirements elicitation and requirements-driven design, to sociotechnical systems, including software development projects.
- “The Architecture of Power” — a framework for structural change designed for people with or without formal authority.

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, or... Show more

Dahvid is the COO at Suzu Labs with over 15 years of experience in cyberattacks and defense. A former Special Operations communicator and offensive cyber operator, he transitioned from the military to leading international Red Teams for a Big 4 firm. In his subsequent leadership and executive roles, he specialized in enhancing security resilience and maturity across more than 100 clients globally. A DEFCON Black Badge holder and inaugural trainer, Dahvid is a recognized expert in logical, social, and physical infiltration and exploitation, as well as custom malware development. Teaching his clients how to "train how they fight". Grounded in the philosophy that "Leaders Eat Last", he focuses on bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and bespoke, high-value services to build truly resilient organizations.

Dahvid is the COO at Suzu Labs with over 15 years of experience in cyberattacks and defense. A former Special Operations communicator and offensive cyber operator, he transitioned from the military to leading international Red Teams for a Big 4 firm.... Show more

Anna has been working with tech startups for the past 15 years and she's seen the whole bandwidth from startup to corporate. In her work, she has built up broad People experience in different companies' cultures and industries. Currently, she works as VP People for Giant Swarm. Anna is a trained and certified systemic coach and mediator. Her work focuses on organizational development, agile leadership, and remote work.

Anna has been working with tech startups for the past 15 years and she's seen the whole bandwidth from startup to corporate. In her work, she has built up broad People experience in different companies' cultures and industries. Currently, she works a... Show more

I am Arno van Dijk, an experienced Microsoft Modern Work professional living in the Netherlands. In my work and in my private life I like to broaden my horizons and gain new insights, just like a true explorer.

As a Technical Lead Workspace at a consultancy firm, I am mainly involved in advisory and consultancy projects. My expertise covers a wide range of technologies around Microsoft Modern Work. It is my passion to help companies with their digital transformation.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I specialize in providing customized training on Microsoft Cloud Products for companies. Drawing on extensive real-world experience and a desire to continually learn, I tailor my sessions to be engaging, educational and specifically designed to suit the needs of each organization, delivering valuable insights and practical skills.

In 2024, I received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for my work with Microsoft Intune. As an MVP, I have have the great opportunity to connect with experts around the world, share knowledge and advance Microsoft technologies.

I am Arno van Dijk, an experienced Microsoft Modern Work professional living in the Netherlands. In my work and in my private life I like to broaden my horizons and gain new insights, just like a true explorer. As a Technical Lead Workspace at a ... Show more

Dr. Aday E. Adetosoye is an international speaker and leadership strategist specializing in human-centered AI adoption and women's leadership in tech. With 25 years as a U.S. diplomat (USAID, CDC, HRSA) and former Vice President overseeing global health programs in 37 countries, she brings high-stakes communication expertise to the digital landscape.

Recent speaking engagements include moderating at the International AIDS Conference 2024 (25,000+ attendees), featured panelist at the Weitzman Institute Virtual Symposium, presenter at the Women in Government Relations 50th Conference, and featured guest on "Lunch with Leaders" LinkedIn Live discussing women in STEM leadership.

As CEO of 1099 Impact Street and Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Dr. Adetosoye helps leaders navigate technological transformation without sacrificing creativity, wellbeing, or authentic connection. She also provides training on public speaking. Her signature topic: "The Human Algorithm" for ethical AI leadership is a favorite.

Dr. Aday E. Adetosoye is an international speaker and leadership strategist specializing in human-centered AI adoption and women's leadership in tech. With 25 years as a U.S. diplomat (USAID, CDC, HRSA) and former Vice President overseeing global hea... Show more

Marcus Wegener is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) and loves to inspire others with his solutions. His mission is clear: "Get the most out of data, with Power BI."

Marcus Wegener is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) and loves to inspire others with his solutions. His mission is clear: "Get the most out of data, with Power BI." Show more

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing 7 and 2 years of hands-on experience, respectively, in DevOps and cloud operations.

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing 7 and 2 years of hands-on ... Show more

Andrew Trochinski is a Microsoft Dynamics/D365 expert with over 15 years of experience in ERP implementation, supply chain optimization, and process improvement. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and APICS credentials. Andrew specializes in bridging technical solutions with business impact, delivering practical insights on MS Dynamics/D365 upgrades, integrations, and operational efficiency.

Andrew Trochinski is a Microsoft Dynamics/D365 expert with over 15 years of experience in ERP implementation, supply chain optimization, and process improvement. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and APICS credentials. Andrew specializes in ... Show more

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies her skills in communication, design, and collaboration to fast-paced, high-growth environments. This blend of creative and technical experience has equipped Calypso with a deep understanding of how to foster constructive feedback, empower teams, and drive continuous improvement. Calypso also thrives on building strong, connected communities. She brings a fresh perspective on collaboration, communication, and community building in both creative and tech spaces.

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies ... Show more

Nicole Derr is an agile coach turned community changemaker. She partners with leaders to build resilient, long-lasting organizations that contribute positively to their communities. Together they grow companies through innovative products and scalable, cooperative, people-first business practices. Improved business outcomes are the natural result.

Nicole has extensive experience with organizations of all sizes, from 1 to 20,000 employees, and in a broad range of industries, from tech, manufacturing, and finance, to non-profit, public service, and academia. She has worked throughout the midwest, the United States and beyond, but her favorite engagements are with small organizations making an impact in their local community. While Nicole’s focus is executives and leaders, she has worked with team members at all levels and across the entire organization.

Nicole Derr is an agile coach turned community changemaker. She partners with leaders to build resilient, long-lasting organizations that contribute positively to their communities. Together they grow companies through innovative products and scalabl... Show more

I'm a Kansas-based software consultant who loves writing code almost as much as I love figuring out why an enterprise system isn't shipping the way it should. Recovering monolith wrangler. Perpetual pipeline tinkerer. Firm believer that the real problem is rarely the one on the ticket.

I'm a Kansas-based software consultant who loves writing code almost as much as I love figuring out why an enterprise system isn't shipping the way it should. Recovering monolith wrangler. Perpetual pipeline tinkerer. Firm believer that the real prob... Show more

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, he has led enterprise programs across both civilian and defense contracting environments. Elliott brings a strategic, systems-level approach to helping organizations anticipate risk, align with regulatory expectations, and build resilient, threat-informed security practices.

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecur... Show more

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

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

Fabrizio is the founder and Managing Partner of M-HUB, an international boutique consulting firm specializing in growth and scaling for global organizations.

With over 23 years of experience at the helm of international management consulting, he has led some of the most ambitious transformations on the global stage, generating measurable value for organizations operating on an international scale in the energy, transportation, telecommunications, manufacturing, and public sectors.
Before founding M-HUB, he held senior leadership roles at Arthur D. Little, BearingPoint, and Capgemini Invent, serving as Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Intelligent Industry, building a reputation as a growth architect for complex organizations seeking to scale in a structured and sustainable manner.

His approach combines strategic rigor with executive capability: he knows how to identify where an organization’s hidden value lies, how to unlock it, and how to create the conditions so that growth is not a one-off event, but a system. He has worked with the leadership of some of the world’s largest industrial and service companies, delivering concrete results in highly complex, high-stakes environments.

With M-HUB, he has translated this experience into a model focused on one thing: helping organizations truly grow and scale intelligently.

Fabrizio is the founder and Managing Partner of M-HUB, an international boutique consulting firm specializing in growth and scaling for global organizations. With over 23 years of experience at the helm of international management consulting, he h... Show more

As the Partner and Alliance at Hubdrive, I build and grow strategic partnerships within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.

I focus on creating impactful collaborations that align with Microsoft’s cloud-first, AI-powered vision. At Hubdrive, I work closely with Microsoft teams and partners to co-develop go-to-market strategies, strengthen engagement, and deliver value through cloud ERP and HR solutions.

My role centers on aligning with Microsoft to support co-sell motions, marketing collaboration, and product innovation. I also enable Partner-to-Partner (P2P) motions—helping partners fill ERP capability gaps and expand their offerings through our ISV solution.

As the Partner and Alliance at Hubdrive, I build and grow strategic partnerships within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. I focus on creating impactful collaborations that align with Microsoft’s cloud-first, AI-powered visio... Show more

During the last twenty years Alexander Thurow (https://onmoderndev.de/en) worked at different German software providers. Currently he is a freelance software developer, consultant and speaker.

Born in Hamburg in 1975, currently located at Lake Constance.
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Inform. (FH), 2005 at the Leuphana Lüneburg and the University of Sydney.

Different positions: Software developer, consultant, technical trainer, lecturer and speaker.
Main areas of interest: Clean Code, Refactoring, Technical Debt, knowledge transfer and mentoring, technological disruption, books („in- and outside of the box“, see: https://onmoderndev.de/en/reading), current affairs

During the last twenty years Alexander Thurow (https://onmoderndev.de/en) worked at different German software providers. Currently he is a freelance software developer, consultant and speaker. Born in Hamburg in 1975, currently located at Lake Con... Show more

Katrina is a data scientist with years worth of experience with a background in economics. She has a passion for democratizing AI deep learning and all things tech.

Katrina is a data scientist with years worth of experience with a background in economics. She has a passion for democratizing AI deep learning and all things tech. Show more

Sanjana Arun is a Product Lead at eBay, where she leads AI-powered Search and Advertising systems that determine how visibility, relevance, and monetization are allocated across large-scale marketplaces. Her work focuses on translating machine learning innovations in ranking, retrieval, and personalization into trusted, high-impact experiences for buyers and sellers.

She specializes in designing AI systems as decision engines, where models, data, and feedback loops shape user behavior and marketplace dynamics. Sanjana serves as an Ambassador for Product-Led Alliance leading panels, speaking and writing about AI. She is also an active speaker on Grace Hopper, Women In Tech, ProductWorld, AI Dev Summit among others. Her work has been published on Mind the Product and CMSWire websites.

Sanjana Arun is a Product Lead at eBay, where she leads AI-powered Search and Advertising systems that determine how visibility, relevance, and monetization are allocated across large-scale marketplaces. Her work focuses on translating machine learni... Show more

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a continuous increase in the automation of business processes. He can contribute his many years of experience to the conception and development of applications. The challenge is the effective and efficient combination of technologies, methods, and tools - in each case that will be suitable for the individual context. As a coach and trainer, he advises teams on the use of Java EE and Spring technologies and their efficient integration into the individual software development process.

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a c... Show more

In her current role as Business Systems Analyst Coordinator, Tiffany Hall manages end-to-end project life cycles and act as a lead on enterprise-wide projects. Her work reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and solving complex challenges through collaboration and research-driven solutions.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts/Non-Profit Administration and Marketing Communication from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Tiffany brings a strong foundation of strategic communication and enterprise-wide perspective to the companies she has worked with.

In her current role as Business Systems Analyst Coordinator, Tiffany Hall manages end-to-end project life cycles and act as a lead on enterprise-wide projects. Her work reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and solving complex challenges thro... Show more

Samson Truong is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in data engineering and analytics on the Microsoft data platform. He works across the full data lifecycle, building scalable data pipelines, designing enterprise data warehouses, and developing optimized semantic models and Power BI reporting solutions.

With a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric, Samson helps enterprise teams streamline data workflows, improve performance, and deliver reporting solutions that are both efficient and intuitive. He also runs discoveringallthingsanalytics.com, where he shares practical insights on Fabric architecture, semantic modeling, and real-world reporting strategies.

Samson Truong is a Microsoft MVP, specializing in data engineering and analytics on the Microsoft data platform. He works across the full data lifecycle, building scalable data pipelines, designing enterprise data warehouses, and developing optimized... Show more

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training.

Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in theatre, she creates transformational experiences that take individuals from shy and uncertain to confident and impactful speakers.

Her unique 4-personality framework has helped hundreds of professionals find their speaking zone of genius—whether they’re natural storytellers or data-driven thinkers. She has worked with global companies like Upwork and P&G, and specializes in training teams to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence.

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training. Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in ... Show more

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran in the integration space and contributed to many open-source projects in the industry.

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran i... Show more

Jimmy has been a DDD-practitioner for quite some time. 2006 his second book called “Applying Domain Driven Design and Patterns” was published. He has been in the industry for 35+ years, is co-founder and a consultant of factor10 and spend most of his time helping their clients with their value creation.

Jimmy has been a DDD-practitioner for quite some time. 2006 his second book called “Applying Domain Driven Design and Patterns” was published. He has been in the industry for 35+ years, is co-founder and a consultant of factor10 and spend most of his... Show more

My name is Manuel, AI & product Specialist with business background. I started my AI & Graph experience back in Klarna during the company wide initiative to build the so-called "Best Knowledge Management System" powered by Neo4J and GenAI.

After Klarna I embarked in an exciting journey as a consultant, learning about organisation pain-points and advising on solutions and way forward.

After compounding all these learnings, I started off Spiintel as a side project. Currently I'm leading and supporting Boundless in developing cabyn.ai, a marketing tool aimed at bridging marketing data & analysis with content creation in order to enhance ranking and SEO.

A funny fact about myself: I did not know how to code 4 years ago, thanks to AI and own interest, I have been learning Python and best practices in infrastructure building. I'm now deep into tech and coding my way forward.

My name is Manuel, AI & product Specialist with business background. I started my AI & Graph experience back in Klarna during the company wide initiative to build the so-called "Best Knowledge Management System" powered by Neo4J and GenAI. After ... Show more

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governance, CMMC readiness, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), open-source advocacy, and Policy as Code (PaC). He is the creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model and contributes as a member to the national AI safety initiatives through NIST’s U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
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Sai Sravan, a Commissioner’s 2024 Award recipient, has led enterprise-scale automation, modernization, and capacity planning initiatives that deliver measurable results. He serves on the Board of Directors at TMMi America and is a dedicated community mentor and volunteer.
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As a Platform Engineer and Open-source advocate, Sai is committed to advancing accessibility in engineering and inclusivity in the community. He is a strong proponent of the "Docs-as-Code" movement, maintaining that long-term project sustainability relies on clear documentation and automated CI/CD pipelines that lower barriers for contributors. Currently, he is bridging the gap between agentic workflows and cloud-native standards; as an active explorer of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), he utilizes OpenTelemetry to build open-source AI observability frameworks, enabling the scaling of reliable, self-service agents.

Sai Sravan currently serves as the program lead for the application team, spearheading the institutionalization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform practices.

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governanc... Show more

Sai Turlapati is a Microsoft MVP and CEO of DStrategyTech, where he helps organizations apply Microsoft AI, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and the Power Platform to real-world business scenarios. He also authors the weekly Enterprise AI Digest newsletter.

Sai Turlapati is a Microsoft MVP and CEO of DStrategyTech, where he helps organizations apply Microsoft AI, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and the Power Platform to real-world business scenarios. He also authors the weekly Enterprise AI Digest newsle... Show more