Snorre is an experienced Senior Consultant and Head of Analytics & AI at Point Taken, with a solid background as an MBA and an extensive portfolio of Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert and Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate. He combines his technical expertise with strategic leadership in data analysis and artificial intelligence.

He has extensive experience in developing and implementing modern data solutions, specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and the Azure ecosystem. His expertise spans from data architecture and ETL/ELT processes to semantic models, data visualization, and AI integrations. Snorre has led complex projects in data migration, modern analytics architectures, and low-code application development for prominent Norwegian and international organizations.

As a recognized Microsoft Certified Trainer, Snorre has a unique ability to build internal competence among his clients, which has been crucial for success in digital transformation projects. He works seamlessly across various environments and cultures, both as an internal resource and external consultant.

With a passionate approach to data-driven insights, Snorre helps organizations optimally leverage their data through innovative and scalable solutions. He is particularly skilled at identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and ensuring that solutions are robust and future-oriented.

As an engaged communicator, Snorre regularly conducts training, courses, and webinars both internally, externally, and in collaboration with Microsoft. He actively contributes to the Microsoft ecosystem through testing new functionality in Private Preview, providing valuable feedback that helps improve and optimize solutions before they are launched.

Snorre is an experienced Senior Consultant and Head of Analytics & AI at Point Taken, with a solid background as an MBA and an extensive portfolio of Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert an... Show more

Samir Karam, COO & Co-founder na Performa_IT, onde lidera iniciativas de inovação e excelência operacional combinando Design Thinking, Lean e Metodologias Ágeis. Engenheiro de Computação pela Unicamp, com pós-graduação em Gestão da Cadeia de Suprimentos e Logística pela mesma instituição, possui ampla experiência na condução de projetos estratégicos e na implementação de governança ágil. Além de sua atuação executiva, é professor nos cursos de pós-graduação em Governança de TI na Unicamp e no curso de Lean Six Sigma Black Belt na Facens.

Samir Karam, COO & Co-founder na Performa_IT, onde lidera iniciativas de inovação e excelência operacional combinando Design Thinking, Lean e Metodologias Ágeis. Engenheiro de Computação pela Unicamp, com pós-graduação em Gestão da Cadeia de Suprimen... Show more

Ingeniera de Sistemas, con Maestría en Finanzas Avanzadas, expedida por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Galardonada en 2024 como Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Certificada como Microsoft Certified Trainer, y Microsoft Office Specialist Master y Microsoft Specialist Associate.

Consultora y Formadora en Inteligencia de Negocios, con experiencia laboral de más de 10 años en la implementación de procesos de automatización en el sector bancario nicaragüense, planificación de recursos para instituciones bancarias estatales y catedrática a nivel de cursos de especialización, posgrados y maestrías relacionadas al uso e implementación de estrategias y herramientas de Business Intelligence a nivel empresarial.

Ingeniera de Sistemas, con Maestría en Finanzas Avanzadas, expedida por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Galardonada en 2024 como Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Certificada como Microsoft Certified Trainer, y Microsoft Office Specialist M... Show more

Experienced IT business, AI & cyber security leader, with strong commercial and operational acumen, who has built strategies and constructed green-field cyber departments for UK-based managed IT service providers.

Examples of previous success includes a 33% 12-month revenue growth, 130% Microsoft revenue growth, and a spectacular 23% CAGR over three years.

I hold multiple Microsoft and non-Microsoft certifications, and exhibit a dynamic leadership style, championing modernisation and the application of emerging technology where appropriate.

Beyond professional realms, I am pursuing a private pilot’s license and learning how to kitesurf. My continuous self-development and affinity for innovation underpin my thriving career.

Experienced IT business, AI & cyber security leader, with strong commercial and operational acumen, who has built strategies and constructed green-field cyber departments for UK-based managed IT service providers. Examples of previous success inc... Show more

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

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

Professional Experience
More than 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC
25 years of experience within different ERPs (SAP, Oracle Applications, Sage X3 and Dynamics 365 BC)
University Invited Teacher
Career started in Portugal and moved to London 5 years ago
Different Roles in Consulting (Business Consultant, Functional Consultant, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Engagement Leader, Team Leader, Site Manager, Product Manager and Solution Architect)

Vertical Experience
Fashion, Food and Pharmaceutical (Retail and Manufacturing)
Services

Some Personal
Food, Wine and Gin Lover
Runner (finished 4 marathons), Trekker (finished 10 ways of Camiño to Santiago), Padel and Bodyboarding

Professional Experience More than 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC 25 years of experience within different ERPs (SAP, Oracle Applications, Sage X3 and Dynamics 365 BC) University Invited Teacher Career started in Portugal an... Show more

Flávio Andrade is a Principal Architect for LATAM in Red Hat, has more than 20 years in IT industry and experience in Linux, Cloud and Kubernetes.

Flávio Andrade is a Principal Architect for LATAM in Red Hat, has more than 20 years in IT industry and experience in Linux, Cloud and Kubernetes. Show more

Calvin is the founder and CEO of Envoc (pronounced: "invoke"), a radically creative software consulting, development, and hosting firm. He also co-founded LA Wallet, the first legal digital driver's license app in the United States. He also serves on the ISO working group responsible for defining the Mobile Driver's License digital standard.

Calvin graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Computer Science and did graduate work studying world religions, philosophy, and apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary in North Carolina. He enjoys math problems, word problems, and moral dilemmas and is currently 43 months clean of political social media engagement. His public speaking gigs include Washington, D.C., Louisiana schools, universities, and church youth groups speaking about technology, digital identity, age estimation technology, public safety, company culture, and theology. Envoc has made the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge list for all seven times it applied.

Calvin is the founder and CEO of Envoc (pronounced: "invoke"), a radically creative software consulting, development, and hosting firm. He also co-founded LA Wallet, the first legal digital driver's license app in the United States. He also serves on... Show more

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort it requires to be successful.

Janet is one of the founding members of the power platform community & known for mentoring & supporting up & coming talent. Janet is passionate about ensuring a safe & equal opportunities for women within the IT industry.
She is known for being straight talking – you have be warned.

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort... Show more

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

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

Ed Lima is a passionate technologist with many years of experience in product management, systems architecture, design and implementation of cloud services, products, and applications. Ed is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences, sharing insights on SaaS cloud solutions at scale. Currently he is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Fabric, working on applications and data development initiatives such as Fabric API for GraphQL.

Ed Lima is a passionate technologist with many years of experience in product management, systems architecture, design and implementation of cloud services, products, and applications. Ed is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences, shar... Show more

Transform your audience's potential into powerful results. Drawing from years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success, Robin Oloyede delivers dynamic presentations that help individuals and organizations break through their self-imposed limitations. Featured on Good Morning America and across North America, she combines strategic business acumen with authentic personal development, equipping audiences with proven strategies to transform challenges into opportunities and maximize their untapped potential.

Transform your audience's potential into powerful results. Drawing from years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success, Robin Oloyede delivers dynamic presentations that help individuals and organizations break through their self-imposed l... Show more

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utilities and energy providers. He has enjoyed steady progression up the layers from machine code and Assembly to C and C++, finally to SQL, c#, javascript and PowerFX. He says that you learn by mistakes. Dave prefers to learn from other peoples. Having made enough mistakes of his own to learn a lot..... His epitaph would read "What's the worst that can happen.....oh...yeh... I hadn't thought of that."

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utili... Show more

Marketing strategist with expertise in brand building and developing marketing strategies for open-source companies. Skilled in market research, identifying trends, and collaborating with creative teams to develop impact branding and promotional materials. Experienced in optimizing campaigns, analyzing performance metrics, and leveraging social media and other channels to grow brand presence in the open source industry.

Marketing strategist with expertise in brand building and developing marketing strategies for open-source companies. Skilled in market research, identifying trends, and collaborating with creative teams to develop impact branding and promotional mate... Show more

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from project-based to product-oriented approaches.
Marco has successfully orchestrated migrations of legacy systems to modern web-based platforms, significantly enhancing system scalability and performance.
An active contributor to the tech community, he has presented at industry and tech conferences alike. Marco is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in software development, aligning with the latest trends in cloud computing and AI integration.

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from pr... Show more

Yassir Jorio is the founder of QTech Consulting, a cybersecurity and cloud services firm helping SMBs build secure, scalable IT environments. With 15+ years of experience across North America, Europe, and North Africa, he specializes in cloud adoption, AI-era security, and managed services. He works with partners like Microsoft, Wasabi, and Sophos to deliver practical, enterprise-grade solutions to small businesses.

Yassir Jorio is the founder of QTech Consulting, a cybersecurity and cloud services firm helping SMBs build secure, scalable IT environments. With 15+ years of experience across North America, Europe, and North Africa, he specializes in cloud adoptio... Show more

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003.

He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS.

He has been awarded the GPUG All Stars title at the GPUG Summit 2013 in Tampa FL for his contribution to the Dynamics GP community and active participation as a presenter at several events like Convergence and GPUG Summit. Was a Microsoft MVP from 2015 to 2018.

In 2018 Beat started his own consulting business around Dynamics GP, called GP Geek Inc.

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003. He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS. He has been awarded th... Show more

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

As the Managing Partner of Teleconnect GmbH, I have over fifteen years of experience in leading product engineering services for data communication products and components. My mission is to help engineering managers achieve shortened time to market and better product market fit by using an agile hardware development approach that integrates feature definition, manufacturing process improvement, and customer relationship management.

As the Managing Partner of Teleconnect GmbH, I have over fifteen years of experience in leading product engineering services for data communication products and components. My mission is to help engineering managers achieve shortened time to market a... Show more

Dave is a recovering tech lead. He works with enterprises through to startups to build high performing teams. With a cloud first approach to automation, he focuses on time to first value. When Dave isn’t travelling, he’s based in Canberra, Australia.

Dave is a recovering tech lead. He works with enterprises through to startups to build high performing teams. With a cloud first approach to automation, he focuses on time to first value. When Dave isn’t travelling, he’s based in Canberra, Australia. Show more

Diana is a Silicon Valley native who believes in the power of putting people first. For over 20 years, Diana built and led global product teams - discovering launching people is even more rewarding than launching products. This awareness led her to focus on coaching, combining extensive product leadership experience with a human-centered approach to help ambitious product leaders unlock their full potential.

​Diana's background includes leading teams in startups (E.piphany, Cheapflights - bought by Kayak, and SimplePractice), enterprise organizations (Salesforce, Monster, Pearson), digital agencies (Razorfish, part of Publicis) and software consulting (Epsilon, E.piphany). She also has a MIMS from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Boston University.

Diana is a Silicon Valley native who believes in the power of putting people first. For over 20 years, Diana built and led global product teams - discovering launching people is even more rewarding than launching products. This awareness led her to f... Show more

Bill is vice president of product management at Cloudera, responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product roadmap and adoption. Most recently, Bill was responsible for solution management for SAP HANA Data Platform and SAP HANA Cloud. Prior to that he led product management for Sybase Replication Server.

Bill is vice president of product management at Cloudera, responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product roadmap and adoption... Show more

Vivian Otabor, a visionary leader and immigrant advocate, is the founder of Resilient Immigrant and CEO of Agile Career Consulting. With over 15 years of international experience, including work with global titans like Coca-Cola, JPMorgan, and McKinsey, Vivian excels in leadership, career development, and community engagement. Her dedication to empowering Africans is evident through her work, a beacon of hope offering educational workshops, mentorship, career coaching, and impactful initiatives. Vivian's achievements exemplify and represents the potential of Africans with the right resources and support.

Vivian Otabor, a visionary leader and immigrant advocate, is the founder of Resilient Immigrant and CEO of Agile Career Consulting. With over 15 years of international experience, including work with global titans like Coca-Cola, JPMorgan, and McKins... Show more

I'm a music teacher turned hacker turned security graybeard. And after 25 years (and counting) in cybersecurity, I think it's fair to say I've earned every gray hair in my beard.

As a vCISO, I help organizations protect themselves and attain resilience by building efficient and effective cybersecurity programs. But my true calling lies in empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and in helping current professionals keep moving forward.

You can (and should) connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerodbrennen/.

I'm a music teacher turned hacker turned security graybeard. And after 25 years (and counting) in cybersecurity, I think it's fair to say I've earned every gray hair in my beard. As a vCISO, I help organizations protect themselves and attain resil... Show more

Vishal is an AWS Hero, Hashicorp Ambassador, a Senior DevOps Engineer and AWS certified professional, has been building, scaling, and managing highly available, secure, and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure for over 9+ years.

As a technical speaker and community contributor, Vishal is known for his engaging and insightful presentations and technical posts on the latest trends and best practices in AWS and DevOps. He is the AWS User Group Pune leader, and also connected with various communities in India. He organizes and speaks at various meet-ups and community events. He has presented at many Community days and conferences on technologies like AWS, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, and many open-source technologies.

Vishal is an AWS Hero, Hashicorp Ambassador, a Senior DevOps Engineer and AWS certified professional, has been building, scaling, and managing highly available, secure, and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure for over 9+ years. As a technical spea... Show more

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in leveraging Data, AI/ Generative AI, Machine Learning technologies, Responsible AI, and AI Governance to drive transformative business outcomes.

Recognized among the World's Top 100 Chief Data Officers (2023, 2024), Top 100 Data Influencers (2024), and Top 40 Chief AI/Analytics Officers, KK is also a member of the Gartner Data and AI Board. His expertise lies in building advanced data ecosystems that drive organizational transformation and competitive advantage.

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in... Show more

At just 22 years old, Daniel Bron has built and scaled multiple ventures, generating seven-figure revenues and collaborating with companies at the forefront of technology and innovation. As the CEO of Deployo.ai, he is leading the next wave of AI deployment—making it possible for businesses to launch and manage custom AI models in minutes, not months.

A serial entrepreneur and AI strategist, Daniel has spent nearly a decade at the intersection of technology, business, and regulation—transforming complex innovations into operational companies. He has supported digital innovation efforts tied to Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, advised industry leaders, and led blockchain initiatives for DeLorean. His work focuses on AI infrastructure, commercialization, and regulatory strategy.

Daniel began his entrepreneurial journey at age 12 with a profitable online venture. By his mid-teens, he was working with major celebrities, flipping high-value assets, and launching creative marketing campaigns that helped accelerate early-stage brands. His hands-on experience scaling startups, optimizing operations, and navigating regulatory landscapes has made him a trusted voice in AI, emerging tech, and venture growth.

Expert Topics:

✔ AI Deployment & Infrastructure
✔ Startup Growth & Execution Strategy
✔ AI & Tech Regulation (U.S. and Global)
✔ Emerging Technologies & Commercialization
✔ Business Models for Deep Tech

Select Achievements & Speaking Engagements:

• CEO of Deployo.ai — simplifying AI deployment across industries
• Built multiple companies generating seven-figure revenue
• Exited first startup at age 20
• Led blockchain strategy initiatives for DeLorean
• Spoke at the Javits Center (NYC) and LA Convention Center on AI & innovation
• Advised on AI strategy, digital transformation, and regulation

At just 22 years old, Daniel Bron has built and scaled multiple ventures, generating seven-figure revenues and collaborating with companies at the forefront of technology and innovation. As the CEO of Deployo.ai, he is leading the next wave of AI dep... Show more

Psicóloga con 8 años de experiencia en procesos de Recursos Humanos para la industria TI Internacional con filiales en Colombia y LATAM. Soy una intensa con el tema de la experiencia positiva del candidato - luego empleado, reflejo la calidad humana que todos admiran de los latinos en el ámbito corporativo y me encargo de contagiarla fácilmente a mi equipo. Veo a mis candidatos como clientes futuros y mensajeros invaluables de la industria, soy embajadora del feedback - feedforward para el candidato, y cuando no estoy trabajando estoy cantándole canciones de Rammstein a mi hija.

Psicóloga con 8 años de experiencia en procesos de Recursos Humanos para la industria TI Internacional con filiales en Colombia y LATAM. Soy una intensa con el tema de la experiencia positiva del candidato - luego empleado, reflejo la calidad humana ... Show more

My name is Mariana Antaya, and I’m an AI/ML influencer, big tech product manager, and startup founder passionate about making artificial intelligence and product innovation more accessible to everyone.

My journey began when I studied Computer Science and Mathematics at Fairfield University. During college, I landed internships at top tech companies, which ultimately led me to a full-time role as a product manager at Microsoft, where I now help lead AI-driven innovation for products that impact millions of users daily.
Along the way, I noticed that many aspiring technologists and founders had the same questions I once did—especially about breaking into product management and understanding AI. After receiving an overwhelming response to my posts on LinkedIn, I began creating content across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms to demystify the world of tech. Today, I regularly share practical, transparent content on building a career in AI, product management, and startups—helping thousands of professionals find their path in the tech world.

Outside of content creation, I am a part at The Batchery, a Silicon Valley-based AI accelerator and venture studio. I mentor early-stage founders, helping them scale their AI startups and navigate the realities of building impactful, investor-ready products.

I’ve spoken at numerous events, including hosting Fairfield University’s startup competition and leading workshops on AI strategy, product development, and startup growth. Whether it’s on stage or online, I love connecting with audiences who are curious, ambitious, and ready to shape the future with technology.

If you're looking for a speaker or collaborator to bring authentic insights on AI, product management, or startup strategy—I’d love to connect!

My name is Mariana Antaya, and I’m an AI/ML influencer, big tech product manager, and startup founder passionate about making artificial intelligence and product innovation more accessible to everyone. My journey began when I studied Computer Scie... Show more

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft. Todd believes in a human centered approach to engineering, where the experience of those creating and evolving the product is just as important as those that use the product.

A native to California's bay area, Todd’s journey into programming started over two decades ago and he has been privileged to work with many technologies as well as some leadership roles over the years. With his experience as a Principal of Software Engineering Practices at Pluralsight, Todd supported both individual software engineers and the technical leadership team in helping to continually improve and work together in a way that enables everyone to do their best work.

Todd loves to play the guitar, and is always open to jamming out and often enjoys paired programming with strangers.

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft.... Show more