Christian is an UX/HAX Principal Consultant at Optimizer.pt, Writer, and Trainer. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior design. With over 20 years of international experience, he contributes to Singularity University, Nomura Research Institute Japan, and many more. He is a published author on UX, AI Product Design and Behavior Design topics. He is teaching UX Leadership, Behavior Design and Human-Centered AI Experiences (HAX) at TheStarter.io

Christian is an UX/HAX Principal Consultant at Optimizer.pt, Writer, and Trainer. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior design. With over 20 years of international experience, he ... Show more

Tony Proctor is an Enrolled Agent and a firm owner with nearly two decades of experience, as well as a former IT manager with over 20 years, including a decade in parallel with his firm. He brings a practical, training-first lens to culture, leadership, and operations. Tony teaches tax law and small-business finance, delivering energetic, plain-language sessions with real-world takeaways. An alum of the Intuit Partner Council, he’s recognized for credibility, integrity, and professionalism. Off the clock, he’s spending time with his family, bowling a few strikes, or riding his sportbike.

Tony Proctor is an Enrolled Agent and a firm owner with nearly two decades of experience, as well as a former IT manager with over 20 years, including a decade in parallel with his firm. He brings a practical, training-first lens to culture, leadersh... Show more

Matt Evlampieff is a business applications leader specialising in ERP, CRM, and large scale operational change across Australia and New Zealand. He works with organisations navigating complex transformation, helping leadership teams align technology decisions with real world processes, constraints, and organisational capacity.

With deep experience in wholesale distribution and manufacturing environments, Matt focuses on the stage of change that happens before projects formally begin, where clarity, scope, and risk are shaped. His practical, no nonsense approach helps businesses avoid costly rework and build momentum on solid foundations.

Matt is passionate about making complex change feel structured, achievable, and grounded in how organisations actually operate.

Matt Evlampieff is a business applications leader specialising in ERP, CRM, and large scale operational change across Australia and New Zealand. He works with organisations navigating complex transformation, helping leadership teams align technology ... Show more

JC gives audiences a powerful framework for better technology adoption and innovation. His books incorporate psychology and technology perspectives and expectation management from a fresh and captivating perspective. If you want to build a culture of business outcomes, clarity, and alignment, attend one of JC's presentations. A senior executive and educator, JC teaches Customer (CX) and Human-Centered Design Thinking at 32 universities in the United States. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Shelley.

JC gives audiences a powerful framework for better technology adoption and innovation. His books incorporate psychology and technology perspectives and expectation management from a fresh and captivating perspective. If you want to build a culture of... Show more

With ~15 years in the Microsoft partner ecosystem, Addie blends business strategy, human behavior, and AI innovation to help organizations put the tech-jargon in human-terms to unlock real productivity gains.

With ~15 years in the Microsoft partner ecosystem, Addie blends business strategy, human behavior, and AI innovation to help organizations put the tech-jargon in human-terms to unlock real productivity gains. Show more

Akash Chandra Sadhu is a young, dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and business strategist who has built multiple ventures from the ground up through sheer dedication, innovation, and self-belief. He is the Founder of Codifyx Tech Solutions, an IT service company, and the visionary behind Samaura Academy, an emerging skill-development institution offering 60+ diploma and advanced diploma programs with strong placement support.

Born with a passion for learning and creating, Akash quickly transformed his interests in web design, graphics, and technology into a full-time entrepreneurial journey. As a BCA student and a fast learner, he mastered diverse domains IT services, education, business development, placement operations, and brand building at a young age.

In 2024, he established Samaura Academy, carrying the mission “Empowering Skills, Enabling Careers.” Under his leadership, Samaura Academy has built 5500+ placement tie-ups including MNCs, startups, and MSMEs, enabling students to secure real career opportunities. He is currently expanding the academy into multiple cities including Kolkata and Haldia through franchise and strategic collaborations.

Alongside his ventures, Akash is the author of the upcoming 500-page eBook “Zero Investment: Building Success From Nothing,” which reflects his personal philosophy of creating opportunities without relying on resources.

Known for his resilience, work ethic, and clarity of vision, Akash continues to build new businesses including an upcoming health-focused energy drink brand while empowering thousands of students and professionals to grow in their careers. His journey inspires young entrepreneurs to believe that success truly begins with the courage to start.

Akash Chandra Sadhu is a young, dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and business strategist who has built multiple ventures from the ground up through sheer dedication, innovation, and self-belief. He is the Founder of Codifyx Tech Solutions, an IT servi... Show more

I'm Sonja Alushi, Co-Founder of Lumina Project, Albania's first AI consulting company and AI Product Developer at Lufthansa Industry Solutions. This summer, I will serve as Course Assistant at MIT for "LLM Applications and Agentic AI" with Professor David Martinez, and I am developing my own AI course to launch following this experience.

My professional journey exemplifies the evolution of modern software engineering, from enterprise Software Engineer developer to AI strategist and thought leader in practical AI adoption. At Lufthansa Industry Solutions, I specialize in building enterprise microservices with Java, Spring Boot, and Quarkus for aviation systems while leading AI transformation initiatives across the organization.

My career progression includes serving as AI Strategist and AI Product Manager at By The People Technologies in New York, where I developed RAG systems, built MCP servers, and created AI implementation strategies for financial services, private equity, venture capital, and pharmaceutical sectors. The technical work was essential, but what truly transformed organizations was training their teams to integrate AI into their workflows. Research processes that required three days were completed in three hours once analysts understood how to collaborate effectively with these systems.

As an AI educator and strategist, I design and deliver comprehensive workshops on AI implementation, prompt engineering, and workflow automation for businesses, foundations, banks, and government institutions. Through Lumina Project, I have trained over 100 professionals across Albanian government ministries, financial institutions, and enterprises in practical AI adoption.

I hold a MIT Executive Education certification in "AI Strategies & Roadmap: Systems Engineering Approach to AI Development & Deployment" and was a speaker at the National Research Conference (READ), where I presented "Artificial Intelligence in Albanian Business: Navigating Implementation Complexities and Market Limitations." My research examined why AI projects fail in emerging markets, revealing challenges that prove universal across developed and developing economies alike.

I also have served as Programming Coach at SDA Albania, where I mentored aspiring developers and guide them through the fundamentals of software engineering and AI integration.

What distinguishes my approach is the recognition that technical capability alone does not drive successful AI adoption. I have witnessed this truth across Wall Street trading floors, government ministries in Tirana, and manufacturing facilities in Europe. Organizations invest in sophisticated AI tools but struggle with implementation because they underinvest in training their workforce. The most advanced AI system delivers zero value if people cannot use it effectively.

My mission is to bridge this gap between AI capability and organizational competence. I build production-ready intelligent systems while simultaneously ensuring that teams understand how to deploy, maintain, and continuously improve them. Through hands-on training workshops, strategic consulting, and practical implementation support, I help organizations move beyond proof-of-concept projects to achieve measurable business outcomes.

I am passionate about making AI accessible to enterprise developers and business professionals, demonstrating that successful AI transformation requires equal investment in technology and people.

I'm Sonja Alushi, Co-Founder of Lumina Project, Albania's first AI consulting company and AI Product Developer at Lufthansa Industry Solutions. This summer, I will serve as Course Assistant at MIT for "LLM Applications and Agentic AI" with Professor ... Show more

Over the last twenty years, I have gained extensive expertise in the business and IT fields, primarily within organizations that depended on Microsoft technologies. I have held positions in a range of areas, including software developer, project manager, scrum master, and agile coach. I have been engaged in the development of software for consumer, B2B, and enterprise applications, such as the manufacturing execution system for Mercedes-Benz. As an agile coach and architect, my primary focus has been on assisting development teams and companies in embracing agile methodologies and improving their approach to delivering high-quality products to customers.

Over the last twenty years, I have gained extensive expertise in the business and IT fields, primarily within organizations that depended on Microsoft technologies. I have held positions in a range of areas, including software developer, project mana... Show more

Vahid Mohammadi is the founder of Universitio LTD, the company behind Askimate, an AI technology designed to simplify higher-education admissions. With extensive experience managing international recruitment portfolios for UK universities, Vahid brings a unique blend of expertise in both education and technology. He writes about the intersection of policy, tech, and student mobility, offering insights into the evolving landscape of global education.

Vahid Mohammadi is the founder of Universitio LTD, the company behind Askimate, an AI technology designed to simplify higher-education admissions. With extensive experience managing international recruitment portfolios for UK universities, Vahid brin... Show more

I am the author of a book dedicated to Phalcon, Open Source contributor, editor for the Les Enovateurs site, Lead developer and entrepreneur. For more information, you can consult my resume: https://jenovateurs.github.io/online-cv/
And here are the references of my work (published by ENI on January 15, 2020): https://www.editions-eni.fr/livre/phalcon-3-developpez-des-applications-web-complexes-et-performantes-en-php-9782409022746

I am the author of a book dedicated to Phalcon, Open Source contributor, editor for the Les Enovateurs site, Lead developer and entrepreneur. For more information, you can consult my resume: https://jenovateurs.github.io/online-cv/ And here are the ... Show more