Business & Management

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

Tiago Caragliano

Tiago Caragliano

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

Adrian Howard

Adrian Howard

Drinks less coffee than people expect. Enjoys helping solve problems in the messy cross-disciplinary spaces where strategy, research, & delivery overlap. Does 1-1 coaching with senior practitioners & leaders.

Drinks less coffee than people expect. Enjoys helping solve problems in the messy cross-disciplinary spaces where strategy, research, & delivery overlap. Does 1-1 coaching with senior practitioners & leaders. Show more

Sedera Randria

Sedera Randria

Coach Disciplined Agile, SAFe SPC et SME Atlassian, Sedera accompagne les transformations agiles avec une approche centrée sur la performance des escouades, le Value Stream Mapping et l’innovation IA. Il se distingue par une rigueur data-driven, renforcée par l’IA, pour améliorer la prévisibilité, le flux et l’impact d’affaires.

Au fil de ses expériences, il a adopté un approche pragmatique destinée à faire rapidement une différence significative autour de lui. Responsable du programme de bénévolat STIM@CGI, il met en œuvre cette démarche pour inspirer les experts TI de demain dans les écoles défavorisées à travers le Québec. En 2024, ce programme d'implication sociale s'est vu décerné une prestigieux Mercure par la Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec. C’est une belle évidence que l'agilité, c'est beaucoup plus qu'une méthode de travail. C'est un accélérateur de valeur, dans nos mandats, dans nos carrières, dans nos entreprises mais aussi pour développer notre communauté.

Coach Disciplined Agile, SAFe SPC et SME Atlassian, Sedera accompagne les transformations agiles avec une approche centrée sur la performance des escouades, le Value Stream Mapping et l’innovation IA. Il se distingue par une rigueur data-driven, renf... Show more

Alex Thurow

Alex Thurow

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

Scott Chacon

Scott Chacon

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Scott is also the author of Pro Git, published by Apress and found online at git-scm.com. In unrelated news, he holds a WSET Level 3 certification in Wines and Spirits and owns a dog rescue outside of Berlin.

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft ... Show more

Paul Napier

Paul Napier

A technology executive known for unifying complex digital ecosystems, shaping long-term platform
strategy, and leading engineering organisations through periods of structural and technical transformation.
Brings deep experience across consumer platforms, identity, subscription, analytics, engagement, and
cross-device architectures, with a reputation for delivering clarity, reducing complexity, and enabling
scalable foundations for growth.

Leads with a balanced combination of technical depth and organisational design expertise, creating
operating models, governance frameworks, and engineering standards that improve predictability and
team cohesion. Skilled at guiding multi-disciplinary teams of 50–100+ across engineering, product, data,
design, and vendor groups toward shared outcomes and consistent delivery.

Communicates with precision and executive presence, simplifying highly technical programs into
strategic narratives that support senior decision-making. Combines platform engineering expertise,
pragmatic leadership, and a forward-looking perspective on AI and automation to accelerate delivery,
uplift capability, and strengthen long-term organisational resilience.

A technology executive known for unifying complex digital ecosystems, shaping long-term platform strategy, and leading engineering organisations through periods of structural and technical transformation. Brings deep experience across consumer plat... Show more

Maxim Schepelin

Maxim Schepelin

Maxim Schepelin has been an engineering leader in various industries, including Game Dev, e-commerce, and travel building teams capable of launching products from idea to world-scale. With over a decade of experience leading engineering teams, Maxim has mastered the art and science of management, as well as how to exit both Vim and Emacs.
Maxim continues exploring ways to build effective engineering teams that deliver value at a sustainable pace.

Maxim Schepelin has been an engineering leader in various industries, including Game Dev, e-commerce, and travel building teams capable of launching products from idea to world-scale. With over a decade of experience leading engineering teams, Maxim ... Show more

Marty Heyman

Marty Heyman

Marty has been in the computer field since 1967. After too long at IBM and several ventures afterward he co-founded Symas Corporation in 1999. He has experience ranging from 1401 punched card/tape systems to evaluating IBM's floating point formats versus competitors to working on ports of UNIX to mainframes. His current primary focus is on Open Source COBOL compilers (GnuCOBOL and GCC COBOL) but he's still an architect and support manager for OpenLDAP Tech Support.

Marty has been in the computer field since 1967. After too long at IBM and several ventures afterward he co-founded Symas Corporation in 1999. He has experience ranging from 1401 punched card/tape systems to evaluating IBM's floating point formats ve... Show more

JL Heather

JL Heather

With 20 years of experience in innovation, human-centered design thinking, lean, agile, and organizational transformation, I’ve discovered that the key to driving real change and innovation lies in empowering leaders and teams to rise to the challenges of their roles. Over the past 5 years, I’ve coached senior and executive leaders as well as teams at companies such as VML, Ford, Pfizer, Wendy’s, T-Mobile, GE, and many others, helping them lead with vision and foster innovation within their teams and organizations.

🔹CPCC certified through the Coactive Training Institute
🔹ACC credentialed through the ICF
🔹Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) Certified
🔹Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner through Scrum Alliance
🔹Expertise in Managing Human-Centered Organizations through VML
🔹Hundreds of hours of coaching experience with senior to executive leaders and teams
🔹20 years of applying lean/agile principles to leadership, organizations, and processes to spark innovation

I am a passionate facilitator who creates environments where teams and leaders can tackle complex organizational, product, and interpersonal challenges, co-creating innovative solutions that drive lasting impact.

With 20 years of experience in innovation, human-centered design thinking, lean, agile, and organizational transformation, I’ve discovered that the key to driving real change and innovation lies in empowering leaders and teams to rise to the challeng... Show more

Richard Lin

Richard Lin

Richard Lin is an open source community builder and ecosystem practitioner. He is Head of Open Source Ecosystem at Datastrato.ai and a co-founder of KAIYUANSHE (China Open Source Society). He has spent over a decade working at the intersection of open source, developer communities, and industry, previously leading open source and AI developer ecosystem efforts at 01.AI and Huawei Cloud.

Richard Lin is an open source community builder and ecosystem practitioner. He is Head of Open Source Ecosystem at Datastrato.ai and a co-founder of KAIYUANSHE (China Open Source Society). He has spent over a decade working at the intersection of ope... Show more

Irene Ternes

Irene Ternes

Irene Ternes blickt auf über zehn Jahre Erfahrung in IT- und Transformationsprojekten zurück, von der SAP-Implementierung bei home24 bis hin zu IT-Management-Rollen bei Accenture Technology. Nach Stationen in zwei KI-Startups liegt ihr Fokus seit 2022 auf der Steuerung komplexer KI-Vorhaben. Mit ihrer Brand Aivisory unterstützt sie heute vor allem produzierende Unternehmen dabei, die Lücke zwischen technischer Machbarkeit und Business-Mehrwert zu schließen. Ihre Stärke liegt darin, strukturiertes KI-Projektmanagement mit empathischem Change Management zu vereinen, um Menschen mit unterschiedlichsten Wissensständen auf dem Weg zur produktiven KI-Nutzung gezielt abzuholen und mitzunehmen.

Irene Ternes blickt auf über zehn Jahre Erfahrung in IT- und Transformationsprojekten zurück, von der SAP-Implementierung bei home24 bis hin zu IT-Management-Rollen bei Accenture Technology. Nach Stationen in zwei KI-Startups liegt ihr Fokus seit 202... Show more

Eddie Miro

Eddie Miro

Cybersecurity Professional & Creator | Community Builder | Speaker

I build communities, break into systems (legally), and share what I learn along the way. With over a decade of deep involvement in the hacker community, my work spans public speaking, content creation, and technical contributions.

Key Highlights:

Speaking & Community: Featured speaker at 30+ conferences (including DEF CON 27 SE Village) and dedicated volunteer at 25+ events. Former DEF CON Goon.

Media & Content: Hosted Simply Social Engineering, guest on 20+ podcasts, and published writer in 2600 Magazine.

Projects & Ventures: Founder of Octopus Game. Contributor to Black Hills Information Security's Backdoors & Breaches.

Always building and still punk. Let’s connect.

Cybersecurity Professional & Creator | Community Builder | Speaker I build communities, break into systems (legally), and share what I learn along the way. With over a decade of deep involvement in the hacker community, my work spans public speaki... Show more

benny Vasquez

benny Vasquez

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source.

I spell my name with a lowercase b, but sessionize doesn't support that...yet.

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source. I spell my name with a lowercase b, but sessionize doesn't support that...yet. Show more

Isabela Gayno

Isabela Gayno

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

Michael Olafusi

Michael Olafusi

Michael Olafusi is a full-time Power BI and data engineering consultant who enjoys cycling and long motorcycle rides.

Michael Olafusi is a full-time Power BI and data engineering consultant who enjoys cycling and long motorcycle rides. Show more

Samson Okemakinde

Samson Okemakinde

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions across fintech, health tech, and other technology-driven domains.

He is passionate about helping professionals and organizations harness technology for career growth and business success. Outside of work, Samson enjoys multimedia production, football, and reading.

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions a... Show more

Mira Horáček

Mira Horáček

Mira is a Staff Security/Software Engineer at a unicorn-stage SaaS company running on Microsoft Azure in a multi-cloud environment. As one of the ten architects responsible for both software and security architecture, he shapes the trajectory of a platform built on .NET - from the monolith that carries the business to the emerging microservices that will define its future, while being actively engaged in both business and technical guidance during M&A events.

By day, I navigate the tension between shipping fast and shipping safe across a product surface that now includes LLM-powered features. By night (and early morning, and weekends), I build games, convenience apps, and small tools using every conventional and unconventional AI coding assistant I can get his hands on (I used to do small scoped projects prior to the AI era as well) and I have the experience as both a hobby and a long-running field study in what these tools actually produce.

I speak from the intersection of architecture, security, culture, and hands-on making. I have some production scars, real side-project joy, and very few slides with stock photos.

Mira is a Staff Security/Software Engineer at a unicorn-stage SaaS company running on Microsoft Azure in a multi-cloud environment. As one of the ten architects responsible for both software and security architecture, he shapes the trajectory of a pl... Show more

Leslie Martinich

Leslie Martinich

Leslie Martinich is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, former computer scientist, leadership researcher, and trusted advisor to technical leaders worldwide. After helping pioneer networking software and foundational technologies such as remote procedure calls, she spent more than two decades studying a question that affects every organization: Why do some teams thrive while others struggle despite having equally talented people?

As founder of Competitive Focus, Leslie helps engineers, technical professionals, and executives develop the leadership capabilities needed to navigate increasing organizational complexity. Her work combines research, real-world leadership experience, and practical methods for building trust, improving communication, and creating high-performing teams.

Leslie has worked with organizations on six continents, including NASA, 3M, Samsung, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and the U.S. State Department. In 2012, she was selected as the IEEE-USA Science and Technology Policy Fellow, serving in the U.S. Congress. Through her Executive Simulation Leadership Lab and keynote presentations, she helps organizations strengthen leadership capability, improve retention, and accelerate performance.

Known for her engaging storytelling, humor, and practical insights, Leslie shows leaders how trustworthiness improves information flow, performance, and innovation in an increasingly complex world.

Leslie Martinich is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, former computer scientist, leadership researcher, and trusted advisor to technical leaders worldwide. After helping pioneer networking software and foundational technologies such as remote procedure... Show more

Tom Erik Rozmara Frydenlund

Tom Erik Rozmara Frydenlund

As the CEO of Novacare AS, I have the overall responsibility for leading and developing the company, with a focus on delivering value to both our customers and employees. My role is about much more than just results—it’s about building relationships, inspiring our team, and ensuring that we are a solid and reliable partner for our clients. I take pride in leading a team of skilled professionals who deliver solutions every day that create real value for our customers.

Broad experience with 9 years in Norwegian Defence and many different roles as assistent platoon leader, projectmanager, responsible for education of soldiers and officers training school in logistics.

5 years in Norwegian police working with procurement and as projectmanager.

Worked in IT consultancy since 1999. I have had a number of different roles such as developer, projectmanager, clientmanager, salesmanager and department manager/leader for several companies Cinet, Avenir, Steria, Webstep and Ensō.

25 years off leadership experience.

Specialties: Managment, Human resources, IT, personnel responsibility, procurement, logistics, business development, recruitment

As the CEO of Novacare AS, I have the overall responsibility for leading and developing the company, with a focus on delivering value to both our customers and employees. My role is about much more than just results—it’s about building relationships,... Show more

Eriko Moreira

Eriko Moreira

Ériko Moreira atua como gestor no Banco do Nordeste (BNB), liderando atualmente iniciativas de modernização tecnológica de sistemas de informação, com forte ênfase em transformação ágil e evolução de arquitetura.

Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em Engenharia de Software, Ériko tem se destacado, desde 2015, na liderança de processos de gestão e transformação organizacional, especialmente na adoção e escalabilidade de metodologias ágeis em ambientes corporativos complexos. Ao longo de sua trajetória no BNB, atuou como PMO de TI, conduzindo a implantação de práticas ágeis em projetos e processos institucionais, além de participar ativamente da concepção de modelos inovadores de contratação orientados a desenvolvimento ágil de software.

Na academia, contribuiu como professor em cursos de graduação e pós-graduação nas áreas de Engenharia de Software, Gestão de Projetos e Agilidade, mantendo-se atualmente como professor convidado em programas de pós-graduação, onde compartilha experiências práticas sobre transformação digital e agilidade organizacional.

É mestre e bacharel em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) e possui MBAs em Gestão Empresarial e Gestão de Projetos pela Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

Ériko Moreira atua como gestor no Banco do Nordeste (BNB), liderando atualmente iniciativas de modernização tecnológica de sistemas de informação, com forte ênfase em transformação ágil e evolução de arquitetura. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência... Show more

Anna Ślusarczyk

Anna Ślusarczyk

I’m an experienced Lead Consultant and Core Banking Solution Expert with a strong focus on core banking systems. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with production systems and ERP solutions, developing a deep understanding of both business and technical perspectives.

I’m passionate about connecting people, processes, and technology to create meaningful change. I believe that empathy and curiosity are among the most important skills an analyst can have — they help me truly understand user needs, build trust, and ask the right questions.

I’m an experienced Lead Consultant and Core Banking Solution Expert with a strong focus on core banking systems. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with production systems and ERP solutions, developing a deep understanding of both business and technic... Show more

Guillaume Gaudfroy

Guillaume Gaudfroy

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh

Créateur et organisateur du Power 365.
Créateur de DataWelsh

Ma ligne de conduite: être simple, efficace et toujours dans la bonne humeur

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh Créateur et organisateur du Power 365... Show more

Veit Heller

Veit Heller

I’m a technologist at heart, though life often leads me into managerial roles. For the last 15 years, I’ve built products, led and advised companies, published papers, and shared my insights at conferences and in articles on the web.

I’m a technologist at heart, though life often leads me into managerial roles. For the last 15 years, I’ve built products, led and advised companies, published papers, and shared my insights at conferences and in articles on the web. Show more

Kelli Lucas

Kelli Lucas

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile experiences for startups and enterprise clients alike. She’s designed for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, advertising, education, logistics, and more.

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile e... Show more

Ross Saunders

Ross Saunders

Ross is a technology and privacy specialist with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity.

With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to governance consulting in privacy and security, Ross has helped organizations translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.

He is a passionate advocate for consumer cybersecurity and privacy rights, known for making even the most complex topics accessible and engaging.

Ross holds an MSc in the Management of Technology and Innovation and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). He has additional certifications in ethical hacking and paralegal practice, and serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Ross is a technology and privacy specialist with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity. With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to governanc... Show more

Jonathan Kahn

Jonathan Kahn

Jonathan Kahn is a communication coach who trains developers to use soft skills to gain influence and ship products faster. A former web developer, he’s coached technical experts of all stripes--from engineers to designers, financial analysts to surgeons, energy researchers to UN peacekeepers. He’s also trained the UK's leading digital teams in communication skills, from Deliveroo to the Government Digital Service.

Jonathan believes that anyone can develop soft skills--but they aren't covered in technical training programmes. These skills are vital for managing ambiguity, making judgement calls, negotiation, understanding business needs, public speaking and more. With the rise of AI, communication skills are even more important, as you need to explain the risks and benefits to business stakeholders who haven't grasped the details.

Over the last decade Jonathan has trained hundreds of engineers--and now he shares best practices, learning frameworks, and useful tips in talks and workshops.

Jonathan Kahn is a communication coach who trains developers to use soft skills to gain influence and ship products faster. A former web developer, he’s coached technical experts of all stripes--from engineers to designers, financial analysts to surg... 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

Stephan Schiller

Stephan Schiller

Stephan is a Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6+ years experience in technical roles working for different hyperscalers. He has a strong focus on streaming services, building event-driven architectures at scale. Stephan worked in various cloud projects supporting large companies at different stages of their cloud journey. He is a passionate speaker who presented at a variety of different large-scale events.

Stephan is a Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6+ years experience in technical roles working for different hyperscalers. He has a strong focus on streaming services, building event-driven architectures at scale. Stephan worked in various cloud pr... Show more

Keyuri Anand

Keyuri Anand

Keyuri Anand is a Product Leader with 15 years of experience in B2B SaaS space, building and scaling AI products used by some of largest companies globally. Keyuri is known for her expertise in AI Product Development and customer-centric innovation. Keyuri has a passion for sharing her knowledge and has mentored over 2000 product managers and helped them grow into exceptional AI PMs delivering impact in various industries.

Keyuri Anand is a Product Leader with 15 years of experience in B2B SaaS space, building and scaling AI products used by some of largest companies globally. Keyuri is known for her expertise in AI Product Development and customer-centric innovation. ... Show more

Gertjan van der Linden

Gertjan van der Linden

With more than 18 years of experience with Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Gertjan offers expertise in solution and technical architecture, change management, and quality assurance. A hallmark of his implementations is taking full advantage of Dynamics 365 capabilities, thereby avoiding unnecessary customizations.

Gertjan is the preeminent expert and thought leader on Dynamics 365 ERP as he leads the Global ERP Practice at Avanade, the biggest Dynamics 365 partner in the world.

Gertjan has been a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect since the beginning of this recognition in 2019.

With more than 18 years of experience with Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Gertjan offers expertise in solution and technical architecture, change management, and quality assurance. A hallmark of his implementations is taking full advantage of Dynamics 3... Show more

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