Business & Management

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

Chloé Garel

Chloé Garel

✨I help organisations move from strategy to execution as smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively as possible.

✨I help organisations move from strategy to execution as smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively as possible. Show more

S. David Ramirez

S. David Ramirez

S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing technologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a micro-agency serving events, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems across North America. He is a subject matter expert, speaking about marketing and technology at top-tier conferences like Adweek Magazine's Social Media Week North America, the Hospitality and Finance Technology Professionals conference, and the Meeting Professionals International World Education Summit. He serves on the faculty for the National Event Management School and the Texas Event Management Institute. He is a board member of the International Festivals and Events Association Foundation. Mostly, he's a nerd; talk to him about anime, craft beer, and science fiction.

S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing technologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a micro-agency serving events, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems across North America. He is a ... Show more

Will Huggins

Will Huggins

I lead a specialist Drupal agency and am actively involved in the Drupal Community which includes my roles as a director of the Drupal England & Wales Association (DEW).

I lead a specialist Drupal agency and am actively involved in the Drupal Community which includes my roles as a director of the Drupal England & Wales Association (DEW). Show more

Alessandro Romano

Alessandro Romano

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding.

I'm currently an Engineering Manager at Mollie, where I focus on helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding. I'm currently an Engineering Ma... Show more

Chinni Krishna Abburi

Chinni Krishna Abburi

Chinni Krishna Abburi is a Business Intelligence Engineer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable data solutions. He has led BI modernization, cloud migration, and data automation projects at enterprise scale. His work bridges the gap between data engineering and business insight, and he's actively involved in STEM mentorship and speaking engagements.

Chinni Krishna Abburi is a Business Intelligence Engineer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable data solutions. He has led BI modernization, cloud migration, and data automation projects at enterprise scale. His work bridges the gap between... Show more

Kristy Wedel

Kristy Wedel

Kristy Wedel, Learning Experience Manager at AlignAI, has over 15 years of experience in developing and democratizing analytics solutions that drive transparency and efficiency across various industries including healthcare, banking and government. At the forefront of AI adoption and instructional design, Kristy's strategic acumen ensures that AI is leveraged effectively and responsibly. She is a staunch advocate for robust AI governance. Kristy is a member of the Women in Analytics (WIA) team, and is also a doctoral student at Franklin University in the Doctor of Business Administration program.

Kristy Wedel, Learning Experience Manager at AlignAI, has over 15 years of experience in developing and democratizing analytics solutions that drive transparency and efficiency across various industries including healthcare, banking and government. A... Show more

Elena Haskins

Elena Haskins


Elena Haskins is a UX product designer and Object-Oriented UX strategist who runs Anele UX Studio, helping B2B SaaS teams clean up their product architecture after proof-of-concept. She specializes in structure, logic, and user functionality — bridging the gap between design and development by speaking devs' language and getting ahead of messy requirements.

She’s worked across industries like manufacturing, nursing, agtech, cybersecurity, oil and gas, and medical distribution. Clients have included the NFL, Prudential, Party City, Apricot, Miratech, Inmar, and Mars. When she’s not mapping objects or fixing product chaos, you’ll probably find her rock climbing, two-stepping, or rolling for investigation in a DnD campaign.

Elena Haskins is a UX product designer and Object-Oriented UX strategist who runs Anele UX Studio, helping B2B SaaS teams clean up their product architecture after proof-of-concept. She specializes in structure, logic, and user functionality — brid... Show more

Norah Medlin

Norah Medlin

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Bethany Parnell

Bethany Parnell

Bethany Parnell is the founder of Resilient Product Leadership, a platform and learning community that helps digital and data teams build systems that bend, not break. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional product and data initiatives — including headless CMS migrations, AI integration, and digital transformation projects — Bethany bridges the gap between human resilience and technical scalability. Her work focuses on creating environments where people and technology can thrive together through responsible AI, systemic design, and psychological safety. A passionate advocate for empathy in leadership, she teaches practical frameworks for leading through uncertainty without burning out or breaking down.

Bethany Parnell is the founder of Resilient Product Leadership, a platform and learning community that helps digital and data teams build systems that bend, not break. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional product and data initiat... Show more

Michèle Böswald

Michèle Böswald

Michèle Böswald ist eine menschliche Schnittstelle zwischen Datenchaos und Kundenbegeisterung - auch bekannt als Senior Consultant für Customer Insights (Journeys). Seit mehreren Jahren unterstützt sie Unternehmen dabei, maßgeschneiderte Lösungen zu implementieren und diese entlang der tatsächlichen Bedürfnisse ihrer Kund:innen zu optimieren. Mit ihrer Expertise und Leidenschaft sorgt sie dafür, dass aus Daten wertvolle Einblicke werden, die Unternehmen und ihre Kund:innen gleichermaßen begeistern.

Michèle Böswald ist eine menschliche Schnittstelle zwischen Datenchaos und Kundenbegeisterung - auch bekannt als Senior Consultant für Customer Insights (Journeys). Seit mehreren Jahren unterstützt sie Unternehmen dabei, maßgeschneiderte Lösungen zu ... Show more

Nimrod Hauser

Nimrod Hauser

Nimrod is a Principal Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data analyst in the military, helped lay the foundations of Salesforce’s Einstein platform, and later became the first data scientist at cybersecurity startup BlueVoyant. He went on to lead data and architecture at Solidus Labs in the crypto-regulation space before joining Baz. Nimrod thrives on building systems from scratch and turning ideas into scalable products.

Nimrod is a Principal Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data... Show more

Mrinal Jain

Mrinal Jain

Mrinal Jain is an Engineering Manager at STAGE OTT with 7+ years of experience building scalable full-stack and Flutter applications. A recognized tech speaker and Meta Community Lead, he has led impactful developer communities and shared insights at major tech events. Known as the Introvert Influencer, Mrinal combines deep technical expertise with community-first leadership to empower developers and scale product success.

Mrinal Jain is an Engineering Manager at STAGE OTT with 7+ years of experience building scalable full-stack and Flutter applications. A recognized tech speaker and Meta Community Lead, he has led impactful developer communities and shared insights at... Show more

Sayantika Banik

Sayantika Banik

Driven by a Big-Picture mindset, I bridge design-first thinking with open-source and AI innovation. Specialising in building human-centred systems that empower communities, startups, and independent professionals to scale with clarity and confidence.

Driven by a Big-Picture mindset, I bridge design-first thinking with open-source and AI innovation. Specialising in building human-centred systems that empower communities, startups, and independent professionals to scale with clarity and confidence. Show more

Yera Flores Sempertegui

Yera Flores Sempertegui

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MBA experta en estrategia comercial y gestión de equipos multifuncionales a nivel LATAM.

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MB... Show more

Corey Kirkendoll

Corey Kirkendoll

Corey L. Kirkendoll, MBA, CISSP, CCSA, CHP, CCIE
President & CEO, 5K Technical Services
Vice Chair, AI Advisory Council – GTIA | Global Council Member, Responsible AI | AICerts Authorized Training Partner

Corey Kirkendoll is a nationally recognized IT leader and AI strategist with 30+ years of experience helping SMBs adopt secure, transformative technologies. As President & CEO of 5K Technical Services and Vice Chair of the AI Advisory Council for GTIA, Corey specializes in responsible AI integration, cybersecurity, and user education.

He co-hosts the MSP Unplugged Podcast and has spoken at leading events including XChange/CRN, ChannelPro LIVE, IT Nation Secure, and SuperSummit Dallas. His awards include the CRN Inclusive Leadership Award, CompTIA Community Leadership Award, and recognition in the CRN MSP 500 and Tech Elite 250. He is frequently quoted by leading editors of CRN and ChannelPro magazines.

Corey is known for #LeadingBeyondIT—guiding organizations to embrace AI with clarity, trust, and compliance.

Corey L. Kirkendoll, MBA, CISSP, CCSA, CHP, CCIE President & CEO, 5K Technical Services Vice Chair, AI Advisory Council – GTIA | Global Council Member, Responsible AI | AICerts Authorized Training Partner Corey Kirkendoll is a nationally recogni... Show more

Edgar Kussberg

Edgar Kussberg

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education, and advanced reachability analysis for vulnerable functions. With a strong software engineering background, Edgar is passionate about building AI-powered tools that empower developers, streamline secure coding, and provide real-time, context-aware support. His work bridges AI innovation with developer productivity, making security and code quality more accessible and actionable.

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education... Show more

Daniel Gur

Daniel Gur

With over 20 years of experience in the fields of IT, Linux and Devops, Now I'm leading the Observability team at Outbrain, dealing with Outbrain's huge scaling challenges.

With over 20 years of experience in the fields of IT, Linux and Devops, Now I'm leading the Observability team at Outbrain, dealing with Outbrain's huge scaling challenges. Show more

Marvin Hosea

Marvin Hosea

Founder and Managing Director @AppsLab_KE, Software Eng, DevOps, Product Management

Founder and Managing Director @AppsLab_KE, Software Eng, DevOps, Product Management Show more

Gaurav Saxena

Gaurav Saxena

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Chain Security, and Observability.

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Ch... Show more

Angus Tookey

Angus Tookey

Previously the founder of a successful digital marketing agency in London, UK, Angus has been building in the space since 2018. Angus has led marketing and communications across a range of sectors in the crypto space, including Layer 1 (Telos), DeFi (MakerDAO), and Oracles (Chronicle). Head of Marketing & Communications - Previously the founder of a successful digital marketing agency in London, UK, Angus has been building in the space since 2018. Angus has led marketing and communications across a range of sectors in the crypto space, including Layer 1 (Telos), DeFi (MakerDAO), and Oracles (Chronicle).

Previously the founder of a successful digital marketing agency in London, UK, Angus has been building in the space since 2018. Angus has led marketing and communications across a range of sectors in the crypto space, including Layer 1 (Telos), DeFi ... Show more

Eduardo Páez Hernández

Eduardo Páez Hernández

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot.

Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics. Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified PL300, Master in BI & Big Data. I have more than 10 years of experience in technology positions in large companies in sectors such as IT consulting and Oil & Gas.

I am co-founder of the Think Tank “People Analytics Spain”. I am motivated to implement the data culture in companies and thus help them grow by bringing out the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot. Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics.... Show more

Satya Prakash Mohapatra

Satya Prakash Mohapatra

Hands-on engineering manager with a proven track record of success designing efficient and cost effective architectural model and delivering innovative solutions across functional teams. Effective leader and problem solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed to deliver quality services and products.15+ years of experience in developing J2EE Enterprise web applications using different frameworks.8 years of experience in solutions-oriented Technical Manager showcasing experience in developing and implementing complex technical solutions for industry leaders.6 years of experience in leading digital team and acting as a product owner for Portal application.8 years of experience in project management including Scrum, presentation to various business stake holders, communication with business regarding project time line, submitting new business proposal with latest technology to business.

Hands-on engineering manager with a proven track record of success designing efficient and cost effective architectural model and delivering innovative solutions across functional teams. Effective leader and problem solver dedicated to streamlining o... Show more

Anish S

Anish S

Anish S. Nair is a dynamic and accomplished Corporate Trainer with a rich background in an extensive array of programming languages and cutting-edge technologies. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, he played a pivotal role as one of the founding members of Logix Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd, contributing to its establishment as a prominent startup specializing in technical and corporate training.

As a founding member, Anish spearheaded the development of Logix Space Technologies, focusing on technical and corporate training. His leadership played a crucial role in the creation of SAFE KIDS, an innovative application that garnered attention from the Kerala State Government and is now implemented in schools across the state.

Anish possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Blockchain, MEAN Stack / FullStack Technologies, Big Data, Internet Of Things, iOS, Android, Java, PHP, Python, MongoDB, Cloud Computing, Vue.js, React, Angular, React Native, DART, Google Flutter, and more. He specializes in Mobile and Web app development.

Anish holds the prestigious title of a certified REDHAT Engineer with dual certifications of RHCE & RHCSA, showcasing his proficiency in Linux system administration. Leading the training department at Logix Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Link Ur Codes, Anish has been a beacon of knowledge, specializing in full-stack and mobile app development. His training sessions have impacted renowned companies such as Samsung , Harman Kardon, iPrimed (Bengaluru), Reflections, Nest Digital, Prodapt Technologies (Bengaluru), SigniFy (Bengaluru) and many more.

Anish is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech enthusiasts, working with students of all ages and backgrounds. His programs, "Women Who Code" and "Coding for Kids," are designed to empower women in coding and introduce young minds to the exciting world of programming and development.

He served as a jury panel member for two events in the Reboot Kerala Hackathon 2020, organized by ASAP Kerala, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation and creativity in the tech community. Additionally, he is a Board of Studies member at the autonomous college SBCE, Kerala, contributing to curriculum development and academic advancements in emerging technologies.

Anish has a proven track record of delivering engaging, informative, and interactive training sessions. With excellent communication skills, he can explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible and easy to retain. His adaptive training style suits the diverse needs of different audiences, reflecting his passion for sharing knowledge and helping others develop their skills in technology

Anish S. Nair is a dynamic and accomplished Corporate Trainer with a rich background in an extensive array of programming languages and cutting-edge technologies. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, he played a pivotal role as one of ... Show more

Francisca Beatriz Medina Concha

Francisca Beatriz Medina Concha

Designer with experience in both corporate and educational environments, specialized in UX/UI and web development. Passionate about collaboration, she actively participates in tech and STEAM communities, where she helps create spaces that bring together art, education, and technology. Her work is guided by a strong commitment to inclusion and collective learning.

Designer with experience in both corporate and educational environments, specialized in UX/UI and web development. Passionate about collaboration, she actively participates in tech and STEAM communities, where she helps create spaces that bring toget... Show more

Tara Clarke

Tara Clarke

Tara Clarke is a dedicated Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal, leveraging her expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Solutions to support corporations and government agencies. She has been with Microsoft since February 2022, contributing significantly to the company's success in in the Federal government sector.

As a Solution Specialist, I serve as a strategic advisor and technical advocate for Microsoft’s customers, helping them envision, design, and implement solutions that drive real business outcomes. I work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand customer challenges, align Microsoft technologies to their goals, and demonstrate how our solutions — particularly in the Power Platform and AI space — can transform the way they work.

The Value I Bring
Customer-Centric Innovation: I translate complex business needs into actionable, scalable solutions using tools like Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.
Trusted Advisor: I guide customers through their digital transformation journey, helping them adopt AI and automation in ways that are ethical, impactful, and sustainable.
Business Impact: I help organizations increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and unlock new capabilities — turning technology into a competitive advantage.
Collaboration & Enablement: I empower both technical and non-technical users to build, innovate, and succeed with low-code/no-code tools, fostering a culture of innovation.

Tara Clarke is a dedicated Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal, leveraging her expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Solutions to support corporations and government agencies. She has been with Microsoft since February 2022, con... Show more

Amy Eleftheriades

Amy Eleftheriades

Amy has enjoyed over 26 years working with people in a number of contexts and sectors.

In the last 13 years, she has founded and grown two companies – Alpha Inclusion Ltd and CHMLN Ltd.

Facilitating a culture change with her established teams at Alpha, she transformed it over two years and enjoys watching it thrive and grow as a truly values-based organisation. Not just words on a wall.

In addition to remaining as owner and Director at AlphaIC, Amy, alongside her team of CHMLN Associates, consults, trains and develops leadership programmes for companies and organisations.

Her clients have included high performing teams in the education, finance and legal sectors and a number in local and central Government, including at No. 10 Downing Street.

Amy has enjoyed over 26 years working with people in a number of contexts and sectors. In the last 13 years, she has founded and grown two companies – Alpha Inclusion Ltd and CHMLN Ltd. Facilitating a culture change with her established teams ... Show more

Tobias Mende

Tobias Mende

Tobi is an experienced consultant, coach, and mentor for engineering leadership, developer experience and software craft. He was the driving force behind the developer experience team at BRYTER, leading the successful transition to continuous deployment. He is dedicated to helping software companies build high-performing engineering organizations and teams, leveraging his expertise in engineering leadership and developer experience. With an inherent passion for software craft, Tobi is committed to enabling companies and individuals to create software excellently and joyfully.

Tobi is an experienced consultant, coach, and mentor for engineering leadership, developer experience and software craft. He was the driving force behind the developer experience team at BRYTER, leading the successful transition to continuous deploym... Show more

David Aronchick

David Aronchick

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched GKE, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source ML Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

Shelly Shmurack

Shelly Shmurack

Product management leader with a passion for AI,
Founded the #1 podcast for product managers in Israel, (1% top shared globally in 2022, spotify)

Product management leader with a passion for AI, Founded the #1 podcast for product managers in Israel, (1% top shared globally in 2022, spotify) Show more

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

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