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

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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

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

Brian Fletcher is a seasoned technology executive and co-founder of FM, where he's betting that AI-assisted development can make software faster, smarter, and a lot more interesting. Over two decades leading engineering teams at global agencies and consultancies, he has delivered digital platforms and products for Google, CNN, Aon, and Lowe's, across healthcare, government, telecom, and most other industry verticals.

In 2024, Brian stood on a SXSW stage and made a claim that sounded like science fiction: interfaces that build themselves in real time, reshaping around each user as they go. A year later, the fiction is catching up. At Render, he checks back in on Realtime Generative UIs to ask what's actually working, what's still hard, and how designers and developers can start building experiences that break free of the static template.

Brian Fletcher is a seasoned technology executive and co-founder of FM, where he's betting that AI-assisted development can make software faster, smarter, and a lot more interesting. Over two decades leading engineering teams at global agencies and c... Show more

Annemarie Merchant is a cloud enthusiast with a heart for inclusive innovation and a love for helping people understand Azure, Fabric, and AI without the headache. As a Senior Solution Engineer at Microsoft, she brings nine years of real-world experience solving data and AI challenges across Accenture, SHI, TD SYNNEX, and Insight. With an MBA and a mountain of Microsoft certifications, she shows up with the energy of a triple shot espresso and makes complex cloud topics feel fun, welcoming, and totally doable. Her sessions focus on clarity, curiosity, and building technology that lifts people as much as it lifts organizations.

Annemarie Merchant is a cloud enthusiast with a heart for inclusive innovation and a love for helping people understand Azure, Fabric, and AI without the headache. As a Senior Solution Engineer at Microsoft, she brings nine years of real-world experi... Show more

Sri Charan Reddy Pennaka is a Senior Salesforce Business Analyst at Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., where he leads CRM and Sales Cloud operations for one of the world's largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers. His work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and enterprise technology: sales pipeline governance, low-code automation, data quality and compliance, and the executive reporting leadership depends on.

With over Four years in enterprise technology, he has built automation using record-triggered Flows and approval processes, designed security and access models for large user bases, and led data migration and governance initiatives in highly regulated environments. Earlier in his career he led the consolidation of 40 legacy applications onto a single unified Salesforce platform.

He is the published author of "Sales Pipeline Governance in Generic Pharmaceutical Companies: A Salesforce-Enabled Approach," and holds Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer I, and Platform Developer II certifications.

Sri Charan Reddy holds a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration. He speaks on enterprise CRM, data governance in regulated industries, and the practical realities of adopting AI inside compliance-heavy organizations.

Sri Charan Reddy Pennaka is a Senior Salesforce Business Analyst at Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., where he leads CRM and Sales Cloud operations for one of the world's largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers. His work sits at the intersection of com... Show more

I am a Systems Engineer and Senior Mobile & Full Stack Architect, with more than 9 years of experience designing, building and leading scalable digital solutions in mobile, web and backend environments.

I specialize in application architecture with Flutter, React Native, React, Next.js, Node.js, Firebase and Google Cloud, applying Clean Architecture, Clean Code, SOLID, modularization, micro-modules, design patterns and separation of responsibilities to build maintainable, secure and scalable products.

I have worked in sectors such as banking, fintech, cooperatives, health, transportation and tourism, participating in projects where safety, performance, backend integration and technical quality are fundamental.

Throughout my career I have led teams, defined technical roadmaps, designed mobile architectures, created reusable components, integrated services through REST APIs, Firebase and real-time services, in addition to accompanying technical review, testing, deployment and continuous improvement processes.

I have solid experience in Flutter and React Native, as well as frontend and backend with React, Next.js, Node.js, Laravel/PHP, Firebase Functions, SQL/NoSQL, and knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Oracle and microservices for business environments.

I am founder of FlupiOne Software – Innovation & Training and Flutter Piura, a community that promotes the adoption of Flutter, the training of talent and the growth of the technological ecosystem in the region.

In addition, I participate as a speaker, instructor and mentor, sharing knowledge about software architecture, mobile development, full stack, cloud and artificial intelligence applied to development.

My focus is on building robust, scalable and sustainable systems that generate real value for the business and the people who use them.

Core: Mobile Architecture · Flutter · React Native · Full Stack · Frontend · Backend · Firebase · Google Cloud · Clean Architecture · AI for Developers

I am a Systems Engineer and Senior Mobile & Full Stack Architect, with more than 9 years of experience designing, building and leading scalable digital solutions in mobile, web and backend environments. I specialize in application architecture wi... Show more

Ingeniero de Sistemas por la UAI, Magister en Administración y Gestión Pública por la UAI, Actualmente curso el doctorado en Ingeniería de Sistemas en la UNAC, con una línea de investigación orientada a la aplicación de Inteligencia Artificial, Implementación de Entornos Virtuales de Aprendizaje, Modelos Predictivos, Gamificación e Investigación Científica para la personalización del aprendizaje en contextos educativos del Perú, cuento con Diplomados en Docencia Universitaria, Ingeniería de Software, Inteligencia Artificial y Ciencia de Datos, Diplomado Especializado: Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada a la Gestión Pública, Certificados internacionales Microsoft, Speaker e Influencer de Microsoft, Docente Universitario, Especialista en IA Generativa y Microsoft 365, Arquitecto de Software, más de 30 años de experiencia en tecnología orientada a la educación, CEO & FOUNDER de MATT INNOVA SOLUTION empresa peruana dedicada a la innovación tecnológica, desarrollo de soluciones empresariales y educativa, Administrador de la Comunidad Profesional Microsoft Cañete (MUG CAÑETE), autor principal de los libros “Manual del Docente Innovador Aplicando IA Generativa”, “El Arte del Prompt Educativo con ChatGPT”, "ChatGPT: de básico a experto". Músico de Instrumentos de Viento (Quenas, Zampoñas), practico MMA con especialidad en LutaLivre cinturón naranja (Teams Perros Sarnosos Cañete-Perú).
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Ingeniero de Sistemas por la UAI, Magister en Administración y Gestión Pública por la UAI, Actualmente curso el doctorado en Ingeniería de Sistemas en la UNAC, con una línea de investigación orientada a la aplicación de Inteligencia Artificial, Imple... Show more

With over 25 years of experience architecting high-performance applications, I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and product discovery. My career is defined by a unique duality: I am a technical builder who has developed AI-powered workflows and an elite educator who has trained 500+ professionals, achieving a 90% average learner satisfaction rate.

I hold the AWS Authorized Instructor (AAI) Champion status, the highest tier recognized by AWS for exceptional teaching quality and technical expertise. My deep platform fluency led to my selection as an AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop official certification exams, where I helped write and evaluate the standards for global AWS certification programs.

Today, as a Senior Technical Communicator and AI Product Contributor, I lead the discovery and design of AI Assistants and autonomous workflows. I don't just talk about AI; I build it:
- Agentic Workflows: I design and prioritize feature backlogs for integrated AI Assistants across DCM, BI, and Knowledge-Base products.
- Prompt Engineering: I developed a prompt-engineered RFP response toolkit that enabled a 50% shortlist rate.
- Community Leadership: I am an active speaker at Google Developer Groups, sharing hands-on lessons on building AI agents and demystifying prompt engineering for developer audiences.

My expertise is backed by a robust certification portfolio, including AWS Machine Learning – Specialty and AWS Certified AI Practitioner. As I expand my fluency into Azure AI, I bring a multi-cloud perspective to the challenge of leveraging company knowledge to build intelligent assistants that boost productivity and streamline enterprise workflows.

With over 25 years of experience architecting high-performance applications, I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and product discovery. My career is defined by a unique duality: I am a technical builder who has developed AI-powered workfl... Show more

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cloud-native solutions and intelligent analytics.
Whether leading strategic initiatives or diving deep into technical design, I’ve partnered with clients across industries to accelerate cloud adoption, envision high-value use cases, and build differentiators that drive real business outcomes. From AWS to Azure, IBM Cloud to GCP, I bring a multi-cloud perspective and a hands-on approach to every engagement.
I love sharing knowledge and sparking ideas—delivering workshops, webinars, hackathons, and technical enablement sessions that empower teams to think bigger and build smarter.

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cl... Show more

Dr. Todd Walls, DM, MBA (Human Resource Management & Healthcare Management), MSW, is a Human Resource (HR), learning and development (L&D), privacy, governance, and workforce systems consultant. A former federal Privacy Officer, he holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional - U.S. Government (CIPP/G) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and brings cross-functional experience spanning HR, L&D, organizational development, privacy, compliance training, employee engagement, accessibility, disability inclusion, workforce data, regulated environments, and prior Air Force information systems/security duties, including service as a Terminal Area Security Officer, Computer Workgroup Manager, and Client Server Administrator.

Todd is a frequent conference and workshop speaker whose experience includes regional HR conferences, national and regional disability inclusion programs, national privacy law compliance training, and invitations to speak internationally on privacy law compliance and information security. He has developed and delivered privacy, compliance, accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and organizational learning content for diverse adult audiences, including large federal training audiences.

He is a SHRM chapter President-Elect, national keynote presenter, former IAPP CIPP/G Certification Advisory Board member, and published thought leader in HR Executive, HR.com, Training Industry, and International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), including articles on employee data trust, employee voice, workforce systems, privacy law compliance, incident response, and NoSQL database vulnerabilities.

Dr. Todd Walls, DM, MBA (Human Resource Management & Healthcare Management), MSW, is a Human Resource (HR), learning and development (L&D), privacy, governance, and workforce systems consultant. A former federal Privacy Officer, he holds the Certifie... Show more

Daniel Pries is a polyglot technology leader who believes great engineering brings people together. Whether its creating experiences for customers, solving unique technology problems, or coaching engineers to be the best versions of themselves.

For 8 hours a day, I have the unique privilege of serving the engineering community at Propela Tech. I spend the other 16 hours on adventures and life's side quests with my wife and our five amazing children.

Daniel Pries is a polyglot technology leader who believes great engineering brings people together. Whether its creating experiences for customers, solving unique technology problems, or coaching engineers to be the best versions of themselves. F... Show more

Birol Yildiz is the Co-founder and CEO of ilert, adeptly steering the company with a rare combination of technical and product expertise. His prior experience includes a significant role as Chief Product Owner for Big Data products at REWE Digital. With a strong foundation in Computer Science, Birol bridges the gap between developer and product strategist, constantly striving for innovation and customer-centric solutions at ilert.

Birol Yildiz is the Co-founder and CEO of ilert, adeptly steering the company with a rare combination of technical and product expertise. His prior experience includes a significant role as Chief Product Owner for Big Data products at REWE Digital. W... Show more

Harender Bisht, PhD, is a Technical Architect and Lead Developer with more than 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions across insurance, reinsurance, finance, regulatory reporting, data engineering, and applied artificial intelligence. Based in New Jersey, he currently serves as a Lead Developer and Technical Architect at Crum & Forster, where he leads strategic initiatives involving IFRS 17, reinsurance modernization, financial automation, enterprise data architecture, intelligent reporting, and AI-enabled decision-support systems.

His work includes designing a company-wide IFRS 17 data and calculation framework that integrates claims, premiums, reinsurance, actuarial, and financial information with platforms such as Moody’s Analytics and OneStream. He has architected enterprise integrations for Sapiens Reinsurance, supported the modernization and retirement of legacy systems, and developed a hybrid cloud and on-premises job orchestration platform for centrally managing, monitoring, scheduling, and auditing enterprise batch operations.

Harender’s applied AI work focuses on building governed, secure, and explainable AI capabilities for enterprise environments. He has contributed to intelligent financial reporting solutions that combine retrieval-augmented generation, large language models, natural-language querying, semantic search, metadata-driven retrieval, and structured enterprise data pipelines. These solutions are designed to help business users explore financial and operational information, identify trends and variances, compare reporting periods, and generate evidence-based insights while maintaining traceability to authoritative data sources.

He has also designed microservices for OFAC sanctions screening using Azure Cognitive Search, fuzzy matching, weighted entity attributes, configurable decision thresholds, and auditable screening workflows. His broader AI architecture experience includes agentic workflows, intent classification, dynamic query planning, vector and keyword retrieval, prompt orchestration, model evaluation, human feedback, confidence assessment, observability, and responsible AI guardrails. He emphasizes the importance of grounding AI-generated responses in validated enterprise data, preserving lineage, controlling access, monitoring performance, and reducing hallucinations in high-stakes financial and regulatory applications.

His technical expertise includes Azure cloud architecture, enterprise AI architecture, microservices, .NET, C#, Python, SQL, data engineering, Snowflake, OneStream, Azure Cognitive Search, retrieval-augmented generation, large language models, LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, semantic search, and enterprise integration patterns. He works closely with finance, actuarial, compliance, operations, data, and technology leaders to ensure that technical and AI architectures align with business objectives, regulatory obligations, security standards, governance policies, and operational requirements.

Harender earned his PhD in Information Technology from the University of the Cumberlands, where his research examined the ethical implications of explainable artificial intelligence in insurance fraud detection. His research focused on how fairness, transparency, accountability, trust, interpretability, and auditability influence the adoption and use of AI-supported decisions in high-stakes insurance environments. His work bridges technical AI development with responsible AI governance and the practical needs of professionals who rely on algorithmic recommendations.

He also holds a master’s degree in Computer Applications from the University of Bridgeport and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Amity University. His professional and academic work reflects a continued focus on developing scalable, trustworthy, and business-aligned AI systems that strengthen enterprise decision-making without compromising governance, transparency, or human oversight.

Harender Bisht, PhD, is a Technical Architect and Lead Developer with more than 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions across insurance, reinsurance, finance, regulatory reporting, data engineering, and applie... Show more

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in modern organizations. Through his writing and speaking, Dean surfaces the subtle ways automation and intelligent systems alter decision-making, responsibility, and trust in everyday work environments.

He spent eighteen years working inside complex enterprises—healthcare organizations, financial institutions, corporations modernizing under regulatory pressure—watching strategy collide with reality. He built the systems. Led the teams. Cleaned up after initiatives that looked flawless in planning but fractured on impact. What he learned wasn't about technology. It was about behavior.

Rather than focusing solely on AI capabilities, Dean examines the human elements that remain essential: how people navigate uncertainty, where accountability lies when AI assists or automates, and what holds organizations together when technology accelerates faster than clarity. His approach helps organizations notice what's already changing beneath the surface, turning AI-driven uncertainty into clear direction.

Dean's technical background is deep—AI architecture, intelligent automation, data strategy, governance—but his focus has always been what those systems reveal about how people actually work. His perspective comes from the inbox, the handoff, the approval chain where decisions shift and accountability dissolves.

An Inbox Between Us offers a conversation about responsibility, AI, and the shifting landscape of contemporary work. As a speaker and consultant, Dean helps teams understand how AI enters daily decisions, clarify what choices belong where, and build work systems that hold up under pressure.

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in modern organizations. Through his writing and speaking, Dean surfaces the subtle ways automation and int... Show more

Strahinja is a Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enhancing the backup and restore features of Azure SQL Managed Instance. Before joining the Managed Instance team, he worked on Microsoft Fabric, where he contributed to developing Synapse Data Warehouse and serverless SQL pools in Azure Synapse Analytics. Strahinja is passionate about engaging with end-users, gathering feedback, identifying pain points, and crafting solutions to address their needs. In his life before Microsoft, Strahinja worked as a gameplay programmer, developing AAA video games.

Strahinja is a Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enhancing the backup and restore features of Azure SQL Managed Instance. Before joining the Managed Instance team, he worked on Microsoft Fabric, where he contributed to developing Synapse ... Show more

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

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

Sara supports organizations in their Agile journeys, product practices, strategy and performance development as a Head of Product, Product Ops, Agile Coach or freelance manager.
She co-founded La Places des Grenouilles, an anti-sexist association, in 2021.
She is passionate about arts and words, diversity and inclusion, gastronomy and NVC.

Sara supports organizations in their Agile journeys, product practices, strategy and performance development as a Head of Product, Product Ops, Agile Coach or freelance manager. She co-founded La Places des Grenouilles, an anti-sexist association, ... Show more

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US Show more

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of services to cloud as well as the challenges related to adopting new ways of working.

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of servi... Show more

Iva Jovanovic is an experienced Content Marketing Specialist & SEO consultant, and the organizer of the Belgrade SEO Conference and Heapcon. She specializes in SEO and content creation for websites and social media, but also works on Technical SEO and web development. As an active member of Heapspace, a vibrant community for IT professionals, she has been on the organizing team for Heapcon since 2022 and Belgrade SEO Conference, and has hosted Heapspace Meetups and SEO Talks. Originally an MA Art Historian and curator, she has been in the content marketing and SEO industry since 2018 and has worked with brands across Europe and the US in various industries ranging from IT, AI, cybersecurity, and SaaS to lifestyle, travel, transport, automotive, and relocation. She's also been a guest on podcasts, panels, meetups, and conferences.

Iva Jovanovic is an experienced Content Marketing Specialist & SEO consultant, and the organizer of the Belgrade SEO Conference and Heapcon. She specializes in SEO and content creation for websites and social media, but also works on Technical SEO an... Show more

Dr. Mostafa Nawareg is an Egyptian strategic marketing consultant, corporate trainer, author, and business development advisor. Born on 26 August 1979, he has extensive experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, business growth, organizational development, and corporate training across the MENA region.

He is the founder of Lighthouse Training Academy, a sole proprietorship established in Egypt in 2013, providing marketing consulting, strategic planning, business development, corporate training, and professional advisory services.

He is also the creator of Marketing Planner, a proprietary AI-powered web platform designed to help business owners, marketing managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs create complete marketing plans through structured tools, guided forms, analysis frameworks, and execution-focused planning templates.

Dr. Nawareg is the author of 40 published books and has delivered consulting and training programs for companies, institutions, and executives across multiple industries and countries.

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Dr. Mostafa Nawareg is an Egyptian strategic marketing consultant, corporate trainer, author, and business development advisor. Born on 26 August 1979, he has extensive experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, business growth, organizatio... Show more

Sou Luiz Thadeu, tenho 43 anos, casado com a Milena e pai da Helena.
Sou engenheiro da computação por formação, pós graduado em gestão de processos e MBA Executivo. Trabalho com TI desde de 2001, comecei como desenvolvedor (o que faço até hoje, sempre que posso), mas também fui gestor de áreas de Inovação e Fábrica de software, atuando com Agilidade desde de 2009, já trabalhei em empresas de construção, tv por assinatura e consultoria. Atualmente estou no Time de Agilidade e Governança do Magazine Luiza, atuando com as ferramentas e dados de Business Agility para o grupo Magalu

Sou Luiz Thadeu, tenho 43 anos, casado com a Milena e pai da Helena. Sou engenheiro da computação por formação, pós graduado em gestão de processos e MBA Executivo. Trabalho com TI desde de 2001, comecei como desenvolvedor (o que faço até hoje, sem... Show more

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enhanced operational efficiency. A dynamic public speaker passionate about sharing insights on the intersection of AI technology unique to Microsoft Dynamics. Committed to driving awareness innovation, lead generation and fostering collaborative solutions in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enha... Show more

Whit Waldo is the founder and CEO of Innovian where he manages the development of innovative technical solutions for diverse businesses. With over 14 years of experience, Whit has excelled in roles such as CTO for various startups and most recently as Director of Product Development for a global enterprise. He is also the .NET SDK maintainer and avid contributor for Dapr, a CNCF graduate. Outside of his professional endeavors, Whit enjoys playing complex board games, reading and traveling with his wife.

Whit Waldo is the founder and CEO of Innovian where he manages the development of innovative technical solutions for diverse businesses. With over 14 years of experience, Whit has excelled in roles such as CTO for various startups and most recently a... Show more

Because most cybersecurity speakers explain the threat. I change the behavior.

I am one of the few practitioners in Canada who works exclusively at the intersection of behavioral science, applied neuroscience, and security awareness, and I have done it at scale, across 100+ organizations, in the real operational environments your audience works in every day. Not theory. Field work.

My sessions are built for non-technical audiences. I do not talk about firewalls. I talk about people: why they click, why they trust, why well-intentioned employees become the entry point for attacks that cost organizations millions. And I give audiences a framework they can act on before they leave the room.

I bring international credibility to Canadian stages. I have spoken at Cybertech Tel Aviv, InCyber Forum Montreal, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance Convene Conference in the United States, where I was the only non-US presenter among more than 30 international professionals.

I hold certifications from EC-Council, SANS, and GIAC, and I completed executive education in cybersecurity strategy at Harvard. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, I present in person and virtually, and I adapt every session to the specific culture, industry, and risk profile of the audience in the room.

If your attendees leave knowing more but doing nothing differently, the talk failed. That is the standard I hold myself to, and why organizations bring me back.

Because most cybersecurity speakers explain the threat. I change the behavior. I am one of the few practitioners in Canada who works exclusively at the intersection of behavioral science, applied neuroscience, and security awareness, and I have do... Show more

Jaydee is a Venture Developer and Ecosystem Enabler co-founded and has developed more than 17 ventures in multi sectors and industries and is heavily verged on the tech space, particularly on AI, Blockchain & emerging technologies to focus on social impact. They joined ETH Global one of the largest and most prominent hackathon series in the world, taking home 2 crowns (Best Use and Best Integration) and he is continually bridging the gaps of emerging technologies. Led several communities such as AI Network PH, Cryp-to-learn, Web3 Batangas, Alabang Breakfast Club and Baguio Breakfast Club, continually building and empowering communities.

He is also one of the core lead of ETH63, supported by Devcon by Ethereum Foundation in Southeast Asia focusing on the growth of ecosystem in the Philippines. They recently led the Ethereum Southeast Asia Hub in Devcon7 SEA and one of the presenters in ETHSEA Day.

He is also passionate about organizing meaningful events, dubbed as “superconnector” by the community Now he is on a mission to create an impact and make a difference through enabling ecosystem and people.

Jaydee is a Venture Developer and Ecosystem Enabler co-founded and has developed more than 17 ventures in multi sectors and industries and is heavily verged on the tech space, particularly on AI, Blockchain & emerging technologies to focus on social ... 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

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries.

A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop thousands of professionals in high-performance leadership, design thinking, agile principles and practices, continuous improvement, Kanban, flow metrics, and customer experience.

As a specialist in performance indicators and business metrics, I have extensive experience implementing KPIs, Balanced Scorecard (BSC), and OKRs, enabling teams to reach new performance levels through data-driven decision-making.

Passionate about mentoring and coaching, I support teams and individuals in open innovation, business agility, agile high-performance teams, continuous improvement, performance management, and value stream optimization.

A community leader and event organizer, I have played key roles in Agile Brazil, Agile Coach Camp, Caipira Ágil, Agile Beer, and Agile Campinas, bringing practitioners together to share knowledge and advance agility. As a speaker and facilitator, I have contributed to global conferences, fostering collaboration and practical learning.

Currently serving as Executive Director at Agile Alliance Brazil, I am dedicated to expanding agile practices and mindset by supporting communities and industry events nationwide.

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries. A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop... Show more

Cristher Castro is an entrepreneurial luminary and CNCF Ambassador, recognized for her pivotal role in advancing cloud-native technologies in Latin America. As Co-founder and COO of Cuemby, she has demonstrated exceptional skill in both business leadership and community building. Her dedication to fostering educational opportunities and narrowing equality gaps is evidenced through her impactful initiatives. Cristher's leadership in organizing the first in-person Kubernetes community event in Latin America is a testament to her commitment to technological advancement and collaboration in the region.

Cristher Castro is an entrepreneurial luminary and CNCF Ambassador, recognized for her pivotal role in advancing cloud-native technologies in Latin America. As Co-founder and COO of Cuemby, she has demonstrated exceptional skill in both business lead... Show more