Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management.

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management. Show more

Michael Toguchi helps mission-driven institutions modernize the systems behind scholarships, grants, accommodations, and admissions so they can focus on their most impactful work.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic, he connects strategy, leadership, and business processes with the right technology solutions.

He speaks to higher education leaders, nonprofit executives, and association decision-makers about using smart systems to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and improve outcomes without drowning in technical detail. His approach helps audiences see technology as a strategic tool, not a black box.

With 25+ years in education technology and nonprofit operations, Michael has led digital transformation for universities, nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations.

He oversees Tectonic's Orchestrate platform, which has processed more than 5 million applications and awarded more than $100 million in scholarships and grants.

Orchestrate serves institutions including Stanford, UC Davis, Rutgers, PG&E, the Roddenberry Foundation, Google, and LIME Connect, as well as smaller colleges and accessibility offices, empowering them to deliver greater equity, compliance, and service at scale.

Michael Toguchi helps mission-driven institutions modernize the systems behind scholarships, grants, accommodations, and admissions so they can focus on their most impactful work. As Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic, he connects strategy, leader... Show more

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in fintech, large data pipelines, and AI-based fraud detection. As a public speaker on AI/ML and Graph Databases, he has contributed significantly to the field. Akash has shown his leadership in startup environments using his innovative approach to leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in ... Show more

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance.
Blogging at Livadata.com

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance. Blogging at Livad... Show more

Ankur Gupta is a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager in AI infrastructure at LinkedIn, where he leads large-scale programs serving over a billion members across capacity planning, GPU efficiency, ML production reliability, and data center build-outs, including a first-of-its-kind hardware forecasting control plane. With 15+ years across AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, and distributed systems at companies including LinkedIn and Walmart, he turns hard technical problems into scalable platforms with measurable business impact. He is an IEEE Senior Member.

Ankur Gupta is a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager in AI infrastructure at LinkedIn, where he leads large-scale programs serving over a billion members across capacity planning, GPU efficiency, ML production reliability, and data center build-ou... Show more

David Hawthorne is Director of Cloud Engineering at O3 Solutions, where he leads architecture and secure delivery of SaaS applications for an industry where reliability, security, and safety aren't optional: industrial construction.

With over 20 years spanning administration, development, architecture, and cloud security, David brings a full-stack perspective on building and securing production systems. That breadth shows up in his conference sessions, where he covers DevOps practices, application security, and AI at events including DevOpsDays, BSides, SlossTech, and AI in Production.

Outside of speaking, David is active in the Western North Carolina tech community as a mentor and advocate for technology professionals and students. When he's not at a keyboard or a conference, you'll find him catching baseball games with his family.

David Hawthorne is Director of Cloud Engineering at O3 Solutions, where he leads architecture and secure delivery of SaaS applications for an industry where reliability, security, and safety aren't optional: industrial construction. With over 20 y... Show more

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estate, educational, public government, manufacturing, automotive, banking, insurance, professional services, et al. I help organizations transform their business processes using IT tools and techniques, creating a well-balanced software ecosystem. As a ClickDimensions Partner, I offer marketing automation solutions. I help Microsoft partners to develop business areas focused on Dynamics 365 CE Apps, Power Platform and Azure services

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estat... Show more

I have been building with AWS for ten years and teaching it for seven. In Italy I have worked as a licensed freelance engineer, consultant, and founder. I am now CTO and Co-founder, an AWS Authorized Instructor at Champion level, and an AWS Community Builder for seven years. I design cloud architectures with a focus on AI agent systems, data engineering, and serverless patterns on AWS, and I train thousands of cloud practitioners across Europe on the same architectures I build in production. My work spans AI product development, multi-tenant analytics infrastructure, and agent-based automation on Amazon Bedrock. I build with a small team and teach at European scale. I tend toward reflection. I do better work in quiet environments, and that shows up in how I approach architecture.

I have been building with AWS for ten years and teaching it for seven. In Italy I have worked as a licensed freelance engineer, consultant, and founder. I am now CTO and Co-founder, an AWS Authorized Instructor at Champion level, and an AWS Community... Show more

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Head of Security | Strategic Leader in Cybersecurity, Compliance & DevSecOps

Strategic Information Security leader with extensive experience safeguarding critical infrastructure and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. As Head of Security at fyn, oversees the security architecture of global Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) platforms, ensuring top-tier operational resilience and business continuity.

Bridging the gap between deep technical execution (SysAdmin & DevSecOps) and high-level risk management, turning cybersecurity from a operational requirement into a core business driver. Steadfastly dedicated to upholding the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), combining actionable auditing with proactive threat mitigation.
💡 Keynote & Panel Topics: Cloud Security & DevSecOps
Compliance as a Business Enabler: Navigating PCI DSS v4 certification and leveraging ISO 27001 & NIST frameworks for strategic growth.

Proactive Risk Management & Internal Audit: Building operational resilience and mitigating threats in mission-critical infrastructure.

Head of Security | Strategic Leader in Cybersecurity, Compliance & DevSecOps Strategic Information Security leader with extensive experience safeguarding critical infrastructure and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. As Head of Security at ... Show more

Mya Tyler is a speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor who helps leaders and organizations align work, vision, and values so they can achieve more, struggle less, and build impact that multiplies. With more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale transformation, she brings executive depth, practical insight, and a human-centered approach to leadership, growth, and change.

As the founder of Tapestry AG and Hustle to Wholeness™, Mya works with high-performing leaders and organizations who are delivering results but feel the strain of doing it unsustainably.

Known for her calm, direct, and deeply relatable style, Mya creates space for honest reflection while offering practical tools people can apply right away. She believes success and well-being do not have to compete, and that the strongest leadership is rooted in alignment, clarity, and integrity.

Mya Tyler is a speaker, executive coach, and strategic advisor who helps leaders and organizations align work, vision, and values so they can achieve more, struggle less, and build impact that multiplies. With more than 25 years of experience leading... Show more

Varshenne Reddi is a Research & Reporting Analyst at East Texas A&M University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Business. Her work focuses on accreditation reporting, institutional research analytics, student success metrics, and evidence-based decision-making that supports educational quality and continuous improvement.

She works closely with university leadership on institutional reporting initiatives, including accreditation-related reporting, rankings, and strategic data analysis. Through her work, she is developing practical frameworks that help higher education institutions use reliable evidence to improve transparency, accountability, and educational outcomes.

Her current research explores evidence-based institutional research and reporting frameworks for advancing educational quality. She is passionate about bridging academic research with practical implementation to help institutions make better decisions through data-informed strategies.

Her speaking interests include institutional research, educational quality, higher education analytics, accreditation, student success, evidence-based decision making, and continuous improvement in higher education.

Varshenne Reddi is a Research & Reporting Analyst at East Texas A&M University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Business. Her work focuses on accreditation reporting, institutional research analytics, student success metrics, and evide... Show more

Building the future of work where humans & AI agents collaborate seamlessly. Leading Agent Ecosystem & AI Infra @mondaydotcom. 🤖🚀

Engineering leader with 20 years of experience in establishing and managing 50 people across all stages of the product lifecycle with a proven track record in global companies and startups.

Led the Boards group at monday.com, responsible for both user experience and product AI platform—serving as a foundational building block for internal and external developers. Also led the monday data layer, ensuring a scalable and efficient data infrastructure.

Successfully delivered a multi-million-dollar Big Data platform from scratch to enterprise customers in the public Homeland Security and private B2B/B2G sectors. Led Check Point’s Container Security solution, providing a multi-layer cloud workload protection platform (CWPP).

Mamram graduate with 7 years in an elite Intelligence Corps technological unit, reaching the rank of Captain. Holds a BA in Computer Science and an MBA in Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MoTIE) from Recanati, Tel Aviv University.

Building the future of work where humans & AI agents collaborate seamlessly. Leading Agent Ecosystem & AI Infra @mondaydotcom. 🤖🚀 Engineering leader with 20 years of experience in establishing and managing 50 people across all stages of the prod... Show more

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de
Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados
de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE
UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard,
en Cambridge, Massachusetts,
EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de
las Organizaciones, Facultad de Psicología
UBA. Contador Público. Profesor de
Negociación, persuasión y comunicación estrategica en grado y posgrado.
Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Negociación del Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Entrenador, mentor y consultor de negociadores.
Apasionado investigador y creador de contenido sobre negociación, persuasión y comunicación interpersonal.
Profesional independiente, socio fundador de Visión y Estrategia Consultores.

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de las Organizacion... Show more

Morris Vanegas is a Principal Consultant in the Innovation Group at LiminalArc, an AI transformation consultancy that partners with organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He helps teams turn ambitious ideas into capabilities that organizations can absorb, operate, and sustain, providing structured systems people can begin using immediately while preserving the freedom to contribute their own expertise and judgment. Applied to AI, this means treating prompting, context management, and agentic workflows as engineering disciplines rather than individual craftsmanship. Morris has applied this approach in unfamiliar domains throughout his career, including spacesuit design, the development of a patented brain imaging technology, and the makerspaces he founded. Today, he is focused on helping organizations navigate AI transformation. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering and writes about innovation systems, organizational learning, and how high-performing teams are built in practice.

Morris Vanegas is a Principal Consultant in the Innovation Group at LiminalArc, an AI transformation consultancy that partners with organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He helps teams turn ambitious idea... 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 hands-on experience 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 hands-on experience in Dev... Show more

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando líderes e times a saírem da priorização no feeling para decisões mais claras, estruturadas e orientadas por valor.
Sua pesquisa e atuação conectam IA generativa, workflows de agentes, decisão executiva e futuro da gestão. Como professora e consultora, traduz temas complexos em aplicações práticas para líderes, PMOs, agilistas, times de produto, tecnologia e operações.

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando lídere... Show more

Living Entrepreneunarial values in UX and experience optimisation. I'm the happy co-founder of Ferpection, now Unguess France, a part of the Unguess European team. We're helping companies to evaluate and improve their digital products and multichannel journeys: market research and innovation, UX, QA, accessibility, sustainability, cybersecurity. We deliver these all over the world through our unique crowdtesting solutions: proprietary panel, AI platform and expert consultants pool.Living

Living Entrepreneunarial values in UX and experience optimisation. I'm the happy co-founder of Ferpection, now Unguess France, a part of the Unguess European team. We're helping companies to evaluate and improve their digital products and multichanne... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 and 42001, PCI DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, penetration testing, and emerging AI governance and red-teaming programs, working hand in hand with CISOs, security leaders, and executive teams. Earlier, at Cobalt.io, he led enterprise customer success for a portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts, scaling pentest programs from onboarding to mature, multi-year engagements.

Akhil is a member of InfraGard's Indiana chapter and a regular at RSA, ACG, and regional security communities. He speaks on compliance strategy, offensive security, and applying AI to go-to-market.

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 ... Show more

John Guarnero is a Business Intelligence Leader, speaker, professional improviser, and workshop facilitator who helps professionals strengthen communication, leadership presence, adaptability, and workplace relationships. With more than 25 years of improvisation experience, over 150 facilitated workshops, and more than 800 professional improv performances, John combines practical business experience with engaging experiential learning techniques.

John's workshops focus on helping individuals build confidence, communicate more effectively, and develop meaningful connections in the workplace. Known for his interactive and approachable facilitation style, he creates learning experiences that are both engaging and immediately applicable to the realities of today's work environment.

John Guarnero is a Business Intelligence Leader, speaker, professional improviser, and workshop facilitator who helps professionals strengthen communication, leadership presence, adaptability, and workplace relationships. With more than 25 years of i... Show more

Amina Emenena is a D.Sc. candidate in Cybersecurity at George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where her research on build environment risk governance was awarded Best Paper of Track at the ASBBS 33rd Annual Conference. She is the founder of Build Flow Labs, creator of the Build Chain of Custody (BCoC) evidence standard, and author of the forthcoming book "Pipeline Trust: Automating Trust and Engineering Compliance in the Modern Software Supply Chain." She holds over 15 years of technical and engineering leadership experience including leading remediation for a major platform breach, unmanned aircraft software development, and an Intelligence Community engineering background.

Amina Emenena is a D.Sc. candidate in Cybersecurity at George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where her research on build environment risk governance was awarded Best Paper of Track at the ASBBS 33rd Annual Confere... Show more

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development.

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development. Show more

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of experience in F&O Finance, and Project Management and Accounting modules.

Currently a Solutions Architect at Kroll.

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of expe... Show more

Meet Advait: A Pune-based IT Professional with a Decade of Diverse Expertise
Advait, an accomplished IT professional hailing from Pune, boasts an extensive career spanning over 16+ years, encompassing various domains such as Analysis, Designing, Development, Quality, and Delivery within the IT industry. Throughout his journey, he has contributed his skills and knowledge to renowned IT giants, catering to a global clientele.
Over the past five years, Advait has immersed himself in the realm of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Mixed Reality, Blockchain, and Data Science, among others. His valuable insights and expertise have been sought after by international publications, where his blogs and articles have been published.
Adding to his repertoire, Advait is a seasoned speaker, having graced numerous events with captivating speeches and talks. He also imparts training on a wide array of technology-related topics, including Software Development Processes, Programming Languages, Software Quality, Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management, Domain Knowledge, and much more.

Meet Advait: A Pune-based IT Professional with a Decade of Diverse Expertise Advait, an accomplished IT professional hailing from Pune, boasts an extensive career spanning over 16+ years, encompassing various domains such as Analysis, Designing, Dev... Show more

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and Here Come the Girls, and teaches C-suite teams and business owners how to install the decision-making instincts that grow revenue, reduce turnover, and prepare organizations for the next era of leadership.

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and H... Show more

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

Alessio is CTO and Software Engineer at Omnes. Over the years, he has specialized in building tailored digital platforms, evolving from early work in C, C++, JAVA, PHP and Laravel to large-scale projects powered by modern stacks such as Vue.js, Nuxt, TypeScript, React and Node.js.

His technical journey has been shaped by constant curiosity for scalable architectures and performance-driven design. Alessio has worked extensively with cloud infrastructures on AWS, relational as well as NoSQL databases, real-time messaging, and modern headless frameworks.

Today he leads teams building B2B and B2C platforms that combine strong engineering foundations with a focus on user experience and accessibility, while exploring how AI and automation are reshaping development practices.

Alessio is CTO and Software Engineer at Omnes. Over the years, he has specialized in building tailored digital platforms, evolving from early work in C, C++, JAVA, PHP and Laravel to large-scale projects powered by modern stacks such as Vue.js, Nuxt,... Show more

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value offers Microsoft sold as products, and served as a global SME on Microsoft's Responsible AI team. She is Founder & Managing Principal of WyseMinds Advisors, helping Fortune 500 and other clients attain key outcomes from their AI investments, creator of the AI VALUE Framework, and publisher of the AI Value Report.

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value off... Show more