Business & Management

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

Jedi Wright

Jedi Wright

Jedi Wright is an AI Experience Architect, Strategist & Independent Researcher and the founder of UX Minds, LLC, where he publishes as Systems of Thought. His work asks how structure earns trust: content frameworks with testable rules, controlled vocabularies that hold up under AI-assisted work, and record schemas for information that moves between personal and institutional systems.

He created the Tiered Content Framework, a content strategy operating model that extends Atomic Design from interface components to content, governance, and the ecosystems content lives in, along with tcf-runtime, which runs the framework's trust rules as executable checks. He is also the author of Governed Crossing, an open record schema on the AT Protocol network for documenting when information moves from a person's own systems into institutional ones. An earlier prototype from that work, which publishes from a private, local-first document to a public service with a record of each step, was featured in This Month in Automerge.

Jedi builds in public. He publishes his frameworks, decision records, and learnings on GitHub, and he writes about the work at systemsofthought.com. He also serves as a content strategist at Huge, Inc.

He previously managed the largest straight-through insurance processing platform in North America at iPipeline, and helped Disney launch one of its earliest responsive, multi-platform consumer products. From 2015 to 2020, he developed and taught four UX courses at UCLA Extension.

Jedi Wright is an AI Experience Architect, Strategist & Independent Researcher and the founder of UX Minds, LLC, where he publishes as Systems of Thought. His work asks how structure earns trust: content frameworks with testable rules, controlled voc... Show more

Heather Seiter

Heather Seiter

Heather Seiter is a Senior SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Architect who loves helping organizations modernize the way they work especially in secure environments like GCC and GCC High. Most of her work lives at the intersection of collaboration, automation, and governance.

Currently, leading efforts around Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI adoption, focusing on governance, training, and responsible rollout. Her goals are to help teams embrace new technology with confidence, combining strategic planning with hands‑on technical experience.

At the end of the day, she is passionate about improving the digital workplace making it more intuitive, secure, and aligned with how people actually work.

Heather Seiter is a Senior SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Architect who loves helping organizations modernize the way they work especially in secure environments like GCC and GCC High. Most of her work lives at the intersection of collaboration, automa... Show more

Chris Pipito

Chris Pipito

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder of DDD Philly, a community group focused on helping people learn & practice Domain-Driven Design (DDD). He is a public speaker sharing his experiences, both in-person and virtual, to help people and teams improve. Chris is currently writing a book on Flow and Teaming, drawing on his hands-on experience coaching organizations and teams. Since 2022, Chris has been coaching teams and organizations in the dojo, an immersive learning environment where teams learn, practice, and improve their capabilities all while delivering their real-world work within the constraints of their organization.

Sites of Interest: chrispipito.com; chrispipito.substack.com; dojoandco.com; softwareteaming.com; dddunitedstates.com

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder o... Show more

Daniel Sack

Daniel Sack

Daniel is a architect and facilitator working at the intersection of software architecture, collaborative modelling, and digital transformation. He helps teams and organizations turn complex challenges into clarity by making implicit knowledge visible and enabling shared decision‑making. As a co‑founder of ComoCamp, he builds community around collaborative modelling and organizes meetups that connect practitioners across disciplines. Daniel also teaches software architecture at Hochschule Campus Wien and applies CoMo on both operational and strategic levels to shape clear goals and sustainable transformation.

Daniel is a architect and facilitator working at the intersection of software architecture, collaborative modelling, and digital transformation. He helps teams and organizations turn complex challenges into clarity by making implicit knowledge visibl... Show more

Martijn Elfers

Martijn Elfers

Part of the leading CSP Distributor in the world, TD SYNNEX. Experienced Microsoft expert with over 15 years in the field. Knowledge about the complex world of Microsoft licensing, MAICPP, CSP and Incentive & Engagement programs, focused on Business Applications solutions.

Possessing a winning combination of solid tech skills and business sense. Eager in helping you grow your Dynamics 365 & Power Platform business and assisting in the move towards the Cloud by providing advice on a global level, combining technical background and knowledge with business and customer/partner needs.

Part of the leading CSP Distributor in the world, TD SYNNEX. Experienced Microsoft expert with over 15 years in the field. Knowledge about the complex world of Microsoft licensing, MAICPP, CSP and Incentive & Engagement programs, focused on Business ... Show more

Andrea Saravalle

Andrea Saravalle

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more

Tobias Schwedler

Tobias Schwedler

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for many years proud product owner for DYCE, Singhammer's cloud application portfolio. Deeply connected to Business Central - a heartfelt affair.

Tobias Schwedler is an experienced consultant with a track record in development, product ownership and both customer and partner perspectives. He has been involved with NAV/BC since 2004 and joined Singhammer IT Consulting AG in 2011. Meanwhile for ... Show more

Om Asnani

Om Asnani

Om is Head of Growth & Community at Outskill. He builds AI learning programs used by professionals across 170+ countries and mentors operators as a Top ADPList mentor (Top 100, Jan–Mar 2025, 2026). Previously he's been part of founding team at GrowthSchool. He speaks on GenAI adoption, Building Community As Growth Engine, and the messy middle between demos and real workflows.

Om is Head of Growth & Community at Outskill. He builds AI learning programs used by professionals across 170+ countries and mentors operators as a Top ADPList mentor (Top 100, Jan–Mar 2025, 2026). Previously he's been part of founding team at Growth... Show more

Eugene Fidelin

Eugene Fidelin

Engineering Manager & Frontend SME @ eBay, ex Frontend Architect @ Marktplaats. Experienced Full-stack Web Developer with 20+ years in the field. Enjoy helping teams use AI agents to build well-tested, high-performing, and secure software using Javascript, Node.js and React.

Engineering Manager & Frontend SME @ eBay, ex Frontend Architect @ Marktplaats. Experienced Full-stack Web Developer with 20+ years in the field. Enjoy helping teams use AI agents to build well-tested, high-performing, and secure software using Javas... Show more

Felipe Stalman

Felipe Stalman

Felipe Stalman is an industrial engineer and AI product builder at TOTEM Branding in Madrid, where he develops practical AI systems for knowledge, research and content workflows. He built Andy Lab, a working AI system that helps branding expert Andy Stalman draft texts and generate ideas, designing its prompting, evaluation, interface and production workflow. He also created TOTEM Radar, a market and trend intelligence system refined for more than a year to identify emerging business conversations and turn them into timely strategic insights. Before TOTEM, Felipe worked at SAP, Banco Santander, Loomis and General Mills, including coordinating commercial strategy across 17 countries. His speaking engagements include the INTA Annual Meeting in London, ExpoNegocios in Paraguay and Ismael Cala’s business circle in Miami.

Felipe Stalman is an industrial engineer and AI product builder at TOTEM Branding in Madrid, where he develops practical AI systems for knowledge, research and content workflows. He built Andy Lab, a working AI system that helps branding expert Andy ... Show more

Öykü Dogru

Öykü Dogru

Öykü Doğru is a Berlin-based Product Designer and international speaker with a focus on product management, product strategy and the human side of technology.

Her work covers digital product development, UX research and AI-assisted prototyping. With a background in design, architecture and sociology, she brings a broader perspective to how products are built and how they shape people's everyday lives.

She's particularly interested in the decisions behind digital products: what we choose to build, how we understand the people using them and how emerging technologies are changing both.

Öykü has spoken at Haystack EU and is an upcoming speaker at UX Sofia. Her talks explore the relationship between technology and human behaviour, questioning established approaches to product development and encouraging more thoughtful decisions about the products we create.

Öykü Doğru is a Berlin-based Product Designer and international speaker with a focus on product management, product strategy and the human side of technology. Her work covers digital product development, UX research and AI-assisted prototyping. Wi... Show more

Jesper Kenborg

Jesper Kenborg

Jesper Kenborg is a Danish ERP specialist, systems architect, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. As the founder of NaviLogic ApS and Tools4BC ApS, he has been involved in more than 150 ERP implementations across a wide range of industries and business environments.

His experience combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes and practical ERP solutions.

Earlier in his career, Jesper worked at Navision HQ in Denmark, where he was responsible for developing key functionality, including multi-currency support that remains in use in Dynamics 365 Business Central today.

Jesper Kenborg is a Danish ERP specialist, systems architect, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. As the founder of NaviLogic ApS and Tools4BC ApS, he has been involved i... Show more

Mark Lawson

Mark Lawson

Mark Lawson is Director of Technology for Technologists of Color, where he helps design and lead technology initiatives, workforce programs, applied AI experiences, and community-based programming for Black technologists, entrepreneurs, and emerging technology professionals.

Drawing on extensive experience in software development, architecture, technology leadership, and product strategy, Mark brings a practical perspective on how software products move from idea to implementation. His work with Technologists of Color focuses on creating programs and platforms that help people build skills, access opportunities, understand emerging technology, and apply technology to real-world problems.

Mark also appeared on CodeTV’s *The Full Stack* as one half of the 404 Arc-itects, competing in a six-week software development competition that moved teams from pitch through product launch. That experience reinforced many of the lessons he applies in his work today around product thinking, scope, rapid decision-making, AI-assisted development, and building technology that is useful, understandable, and worth adopting.

Mark Lawson is Director of Technology for Technologists of Color, where he helps design and lead technology initiatives, workforce programs, applied AI experiences, and community-based programming for Black technologists, entrepreneurs, and emerging ... Show more

Amit Grinvald

Amit Grinvald

Amit Grinvald is a keynote speaker, moderator, and communication strategist who works with leaders and experts across corporate, startup, and investor environments to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations.

Over the past decade, he has worked with everyone from Fortune 500 executives and award-winning founders to Olympic medalists and aerospace engineers. His clients include leaders from organisations such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Deloitte, Capgemini, Red Hat, Rolls-Royce, and Johnson & Johnson.

His work in the venture ecosystem spans both founder and investor perspectives. He is a mentor with Google for Startups and the Startup World Cup, and has supported companies through €60M+ fundraising rounds.

Amit regularly hosts and leads conversations at international conferences, including TED, SXSW London, and South Summit. He is also the founder and long-time lead organiser of TEDxUNYP, one of Europe's most recognised TEDx events, with multiple TED Editor's Picks and several talks ranked among the global Top 100.

His sessions are practical, interactive, and built for the room in front of him, whether that room is full of engineers, executives, or first-time speakers. Attendees leave with tools they can use in their very next meeting, pitch, or presentation.

Amit Grinvald is a keynote speaker, moderator, and communication strategist who works with leaders and experts across corporate, startup, and investor environments to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations. ... Show more

Rowan Gobey

Rowan Gobey

Rowan Gobey has spent years with delivery teams, watching the same problems surface under different names again and again: the standup that's really a status report, the backlog nobody will build, the one person every decision waits on. His book Decision Debt names the pattern: the bottleneck was never typing speed, it's the time work spends waiting on a decision nobody's making. Now that AI has made code nearly free, it's the whole game. He runs Gobey Consulting, helps teams move faster by changing less, and lives in Melbourne.

Rowan Gobey has spent years with delivery teams, watching the same problems surface under different names again and again: the standup that's really a status report, the backlog nobody will build, the one person every decision waits on. His book Deci... Show more

Elizabeth Guevara

Elizabeth Guevara

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award for her contribution in breaking barriers.

She is a mentor/trainer for the BécALAS program and the Lorna Rojas Foundation, united with heart; an associate, volunteer, and speaker at WOMCY; a speaker at Talent Land 2025 and 2023; a panelist for the International Women Who Inspire Forum 2024 and 2025 and ITGAM, among others; and a judge at entrepreneurship events at AUEH. She holds a degree in Administrative Informatics, a master's degree in Business Administration, a diploma in women leaders, and several certifications in marketing, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence. With over 25 years of experience as a strategist, mentor, and creator of educational content, her most recent project is Sabiduría en Línea (a program airing Mondays at 7:00 pm on Radio Canacope). Constantly updating her skills, she recently participated in the 1st [event/conference/etc.]. Generation of the “Back to Lead” Program of Santander, Momlancers and Victoria 147 (Agile methodology training).

Her most recent conference was: "Freedom Begins When We Think" at the Honorable Congress of Tlaxcala (2026).

Passionate about the human impact of technology, she demonstrates that innovation is most powerful when it integrates generations and talent. As a mentor to women in technology and entrepreneurship. Elizabeth is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through hands-on training and support in the use of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and sustainable business models.

Through her venture, Venta Casa México, where she serves as Director of Business Development, she integrates technology with human development, offering both traditional and digital real estate services. She provides comprehensive 360° services, implementing digital tools to accelerate property sales and rental transactions.

💫 Mtra. Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina -
Mexicana y conferencista internacional reconocida por su capacidad de traducir temas complejos de tecnología e inteligencia artificial en ideas claras, prácticas y motivadoras. Acreedora al Galardón "Rompiendo techos de Cristal" 2026.

Mentora/Capacitadora para el programa BécALAS y la Fundación Lorna Rojas unidos con el corazón, asociada, voluntaria y speaker en WOMCY, conferencista en Talent Land 2025 y 2023, panelista para el Foro Internacional Mujeres que Inspiran 2024 y 2025 e ITGAM, entre otros, jurado en eventos de emprendimiento en AUEH. Licenciada en Informática Administrativa con maestría en Administración de Negocios, Diplomado en mujeres líderes y varias certificaciones en mercadotecnia, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia emocional, más de 25 años de trayectoria como estratega, mentora y creadora de contenidos educativos en su proyecto más reciente: Sabiduría en Línea (programa lunes 7:00 pm a través de Radio Canacope) y en constante actualización acaba de formar parte de la 1ra. Generación del Programa “Back to Lead” de Santander, Momlancers y Victoria 147 (formación en metodología Ágil).

Más reciente conferencia es: "La Liberta empieza cuando pensamos" en el H. Congreso de Tlaxcala. (2026)

Apasionada por el impacto humano de la tecnología, demostrando que la innovación es más poderosa cuando integra generaciones y talento. Como mentora de mujeres en tecnología y emprendimiento, Elizabeth se dedica a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades a través de capacitación práctica y acompañamiento en el uso de inteligencia artificial, herramientas digitales y modelos de negocio sostenibles.

Desde su emprendimiento Venta Casa México como directora en Desarrollo de Negocios, integrando el uso de la tecnología con el desarrollo humano, inmobiliaria tradicional y digital que ofrece servicios 360° implementando servicios digitales para acelerar los cierres de negocio en venta y renta de propiedades.

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Br... Show more

Hadian Rahmat

Hadian Rahmat

Over 9 years, I've learned that great engineering is about building systems that survive chaos, leading teams that solve hard problems, and making decisions rooted in judgment. I'm a backend engineer at heart—architecting cloud-native systems in Go, Node.js, and PHP that handle millions of users. I've optimized databases that shaved seconds off response times, designed microservices that let teams move independently, and built APIs that scale. But I'm equally comfortable shipping complete solutions—writing responsive frontends, orchestrating DevOps, ensuring every piece works seamlessly. My foundation is backend depth; my flexibility is full-stack breadth.

What excites me most is impact through people and systems. I lead with technical credibility, whether managing engineering teams, establishing standards, or mentoring engineers toward mastery. I've contributed to meaningful missions: scaling systems for millions, driving digital transformation in government, and as an organizer at GDG Bandung, cultivating a thriving developer community where engineers learn new technologies, connect with peers, and grow their careers.

Over 9 years, I've learned that great engineering is about building systems that survive chaos, leading teams that solve hard problems, and making decisions rooted in judgment. I'm a backend engineer at heart—architecting cloud-native systems in Go, ... Show more

Hesham Zreik

Hesham Zreik

Hesham Zreik is a Forbes-ranked top angel investor, serial entrepreneur, technology leader, and former member of the Forbes Technology Council. Ranked #39 among Forbes' Top 50 Business Angels for his investment activity and successful exits, Hesham has made more than 400 personal startup investments, recorded more than 10 exits, and invested alongside FasterCapital across a portfolio spanning more than 1,600 companies worldwide.

As Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, Hesham has built one of the largest borderless startup-support ecosystems, leading investments of more than $1.25 billion across 1,637 companies and helping entrepreneurs raise more than $2.8 billion. He has also overseen the development of a global network comprising more than 1,000 representatives and regional partners, over 1,100 mentors, and an extensive network of investors and strategic partners.

Hesham combines the perspective of an investor, entrepreneur, and technologist. Over more than 25 years in business and more than three decades in software development, he has co-founded more than 100 ventures, advised and mentored numerous founders, and served on the boards of multiple companies. He founded ZGroup Mobile in 2002 with a budget of less than $20 per month and grew it to a multimillion-dollar valuation within three years.

Hesham Zreik is a Forbes-ranked top angel investor, serial entrepreneur, technology leader, and former member of the Forbes Technology Council. Ranked #39 among Forbes' Top 50 Business Angels for his investment activity and successful exits, Hesham h... Show more

Demilade Odumosu

Demilade Odumosu

Demilade Odumosu is a software engineer, IT consultant and founder of TFP Media, working across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation and AI-enabled systems for organisations in the public and private sectors. He is also a 3MTT and Technovation mentor, with a focus on building secure, reliable and responsible software.

Demilade Odumosu is a software engineer, IT consultant and founder of TFP Media, working across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation and AI-enabled systems for organisations in the public and private sectors. He is also a 3MTT and T... Show more

Khyati Agarwal

Khyati Agarwal

hey, i'm khyati - a backend engineer based in bengaluru. i've spent my career shipping zero-to-one stuff: a real-time identity verification product for US banks, a grid analysis platform that killed off huge manual spreadsheets, gameplay APIs for a game with millions of downloads.

from 2023 to 2026 i founded four startups of my own, and learned the hard way that building was never my problem - selling was.

so now i'm helping tech startup founders
finding engineers and builders,
so they can finally focus on selling.

hey, i'm khyati - a backend engineer based in bengaluru. i've spent my career shipping zero-to-one stuff: a real-time identity verification product for US banks, a grid analysis platform that killed off huge manual spreadsheets, gameplay APIs for a g... Show more

Amanda Hua

Amanda Hua

Amanda Hua is founder and CEO of Apova, building Agent Atlas, an execution platform for enterprise AI. A Turing Frontier Fellow and two-time 2026 CloudX/API World industry award winner, she has 20+ years of engineering and technology leadership experience spanning PayPal, Apple, Ripple, Rivian, and Anywhere Real Estate.

Amanda Hua is founder and CEO of Apova, building Agent Atlas, an execution platform for enterprise AI. A Turing Frontier Fellow and two-time 2026 CloudX/API World industry award winner, she has 20+ years of engineering and technology leadership exper... Show more

Sarah Bennett

Sarah Bennett

Sarah Bennett is a consultant, speaker, and Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect who helps growing Kiwi businesses improve how work gets done.

Through practical experience delivering custom business systems, automation solutions, and AI adoption programmes, Sarah specialises in translating complex technology into real-world business outcomes. Her work focuses on helping organisations reduce manual effort, improve visibility, connect disconnected systems, and make better use of the tools they already have.

Sarah has presented at community events, business workshops, and industry conferences in New Zealand and internationally, covering topics including Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse, Copilot, AI adoption, automation, and digital transformation.

Whether speaking to technical professionals or business leaders, Sarah is known for practical, jargon-free sessions that focus on what works in the real world rather than the latest buzzwords. This approach has led to workshops for business communities and presentations for Power Platform audiences both in New Zealand and overseas.

Sarah Bennett is a consultant, speaker, and Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect who helps growing Kiwi businesses improve how work gets done. Through practical experience delivering custom business systems, automation solutions, and AI ado... Show more

Marta Crespo González

Marta Crespo González

Data analyst and marketing specialist with more than 10 years of experience in several sectors. Persevering, analytical, proactive, with high involvement and motivation adding value. Results-oriented, fulfillment of goals, with adaptation to changing environments and fast learning. I am always ready to accept new projects and duties.

Data analyst and marketing specialist with more than 10 years of experience in several sectors. Persevering, analytical, proactive, with high involvement and motivation adding value. Results-oriented, fulfillment of goals, with adaptation to changing... Show more

Jeff McWherter

Jeff McWherter

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. F... Show more

Vikram Sahu

Vikram Sahu

I’m a Developer Relations Engineer and Product Manager at Harness, where I work on developer-focused products and help turn complex engineering problems into practical, easy-to-understand solutions.

With 9+ years of experience across engineering, product, and developer advocacy, I’ve built and launched software for enterprise customers and developer communities across email, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.

I’m a Developer Relations Engineer and Product Manager at Harness, where I work on developer-focused products and help turn complex engineering problems into practical, easy-to-understand solutions. With 9+ years of experience across engineering,... Show more

Jason Bell

Jason Bell

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands On For Developers and Technical Professionals" (Wiley, 2014 and 2020), is required reading at over 35 universities worldwide including Columbia, NYU, and UC San Diego. Jason's practical approach to machine learning has helped organisations across industries leverage AI to drive growth and competitive advantage.

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands... Show more

Nathalie Kyriakou

Nathalie Kyriakou

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a difference in people’s lives. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Nolos, she leads strategies that protect families, simplify legal and financial services, and make vital tools more accessible. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to community involvement, supporting initiatives that strengthen families, promote education, and provide access to essential services.

Born in Beirut and raised in a trilingual household speaking English, French, and Arabic, Nathalie grew up in a culturally diverse environment that helped her connect with people from different backgrounds. This ability to relate to others has been an important part of her success in marketing and communications.

After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal, Nathalie began her career in 2004 as Marketing and Communications Manager at Groupe Deschênes. In this role, she learned how to shape a brand’s voice, build its reputation, and ensure marketing strategies supported business objectives.

In 2010, she joined Rogers Communications in Montreal as a Senior Marketing Specialist, working on acquisition and retention campaigns for consumer services. This position strengthened her skills in campaign execution, media planning, and creative storytelling. By 2013, she became Marketing and Digital Manager at Beiersdorf, the company behind Nivea. She was responsible for national advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and brand ambassador programs, using digital channels to boost brand visibility and awareness in the Canadian market.

In 2015, Nathalie moved into financial services as a Financial Mortgage Advisor at La Capitale, now Beneva. Over the next five years, she guided clients through important financial decisions with honesty and clarity. Her dedication to client care earned her recognition as one of the Top Financial Mortgage Performers for three consecutive years and one of the Top Mortgage Sales Performers for two straight years. She focused on building lasting relationships, ensuring each client felt informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.

In March 2022, Nathalie joined Nolos, a LegalTech and FinTech company based in Montreal, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Nolos is dedicated to making legal and financial services more accessible, affordable, and easy to understand, particularly for families in Quebec. Nathalie oversees brand strategy, positioning, and communications, ensuring that the company’s voice reflects its mission and values. She leads marketing campaigns for services such as digital wills, estate planning, and financial tools, initiatives designed to educate and empower people to protect their families, homes, and assets.

Her approach to leadership is built on giving back and making a positive difference. She believes legal wills and financial planning are essential for protecting loved ones and that these topics should be communicated clearly and without unnecessary complexity. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she can connect with Quebec’s diverse communities, helping to share Nolos’s message of accessibility, education, and empowerment.

Nathalie’s career achievements have been recognized at every stage. At La Capitale (now Beneva), she received awards for being among the top performers in financial mortgage sales for two consecutive years and in financial mortgage performance for three consecutive years. She has contributed to national marketing campaigns for major brands such as Nivea and Rogers, blending creativity with measurable results. At Nolos, her leadership has shaped a brand identity based on clarity, trust, and relevance, positioning the company as a leader in accessible legal and financial services for Quebec families.

Outside of her corporate role, Nathalie is actively involved in her community and church, helping people access resources that protect their families and prepare for the future. She values kindness, connection, and the importance of family, striving to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

Her personal life centers on her family, who inspire her in both her work and personal journey. She enjoys traveling, swimming, sailing, and reading, especially books on leadership, branding, and personal growth. For Nathalie, life is about meaningful connections, shared experiences, and appreciating both significant milestones and everyday moments with the people who matter most.

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a differe... Show more

Krishna Bandarupalli

Krishna Bandarupalli

Krishna Bandarupalli is a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance with more than a decade of experience in software quality. His career has taken him from intern and manual tester to automation engineer and QA leader, giving him a practical understanding of quality from both hands-on and strategic perspectives.

Krishna has worked across manual, automation, and performance testing, with experience supporting both legacy and modern applications in the insurance industry. He is passionate about improving QA processes, building effective automation strategies, and helping teams use AI as a thinking partner while keeping human judgment, risk awareness, and accountability at the center of quality decisions.

An active member of the software-quality community, Krishna serves on the COSQAM board and has spoken at QA or the Highway on open-source automation tools, prompt engineering, and the evolving role of QA in an AI-accelerated world.

Outside of work, Krishna enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, DIY projects, cooking, biking, and continually learning something new.

Krishna Bandarupalli is a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance with more than a decade of experience in software quality. His career has taken him from intern and manual tester to automation engineer and QA leader, giving him a practical u... Show more

Norah Schrum

Norah Schrum

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

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

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

Dor Cohen

Dor Cohen

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

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

Led multiple platform groups at monday.com, responsible for both user experience and infrastructure, serving millions of users and ensuring a scalable and efficient data infrastructure.

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

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

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

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