I am a visionary leader and dynamic public speaker with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. A native of Nigeria, the Giant of Africa located in the western part of the continent, I have earned a reputation for driving innovation and delivering exceptional results in product strategy, development, and management. My expertise spans research, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation, making me a sought-after voice on topics ranging from Big Data Management to scaling digital products.

As a speaker, I am known for my passion for innovation and my ability to translate complex technical concepts into impactful insights. My talks inspire audiences to embrace cutting-edge technology while maintaining a strong focus on user-centered design and operational excellence. Whether addressing tech professionals or business leaders, my goal is to empower others to drive meaningful change and make lasting contributions to the tech landscape.

I am a visionary leader and dynamic public speaker with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. A native of Nigeria, the Giant of Africa located in the western part of the continent, I have earned a reputation for driving innovation and del... Show more

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest minority — 1.85 billion disabled people. As founder of Audio Accessibility, she consults on improving communication access for 466 million deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide. Sveta’s book and TEDx talk highlight the business benefits of high-quality captioning to increase audience reach and ROI. With an MS in Internet Technology and over 20 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility, Sveta combines her personal experience with deafness and professional expertise to offer unique insights into the critical importance of accessibility.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest min... Show more

Kelly Gonsalves is a NYC-based entrepreneur and the owner of an accounting firm specializing in e-commerce. She founded Totally Booked in 2015 to help small businesses boost profitability through efficient accounting and technology. A QuickBooks Level 2 Certified ProAdvisor and two-time Insightful Accountant Top 10 ProAdvisor, Kelly has co-founded three companies and worked with Intuit as a consultant and content creator. She's a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a webinar host, plus an Intuit Trainer Writer Network alumnus. Outside work, she enjoys paddleboarding with her dog, cooking, and DIY projects.

Kelly Gonsalves is a NYC-based entrepreneur and the owner of an accounting firm specializing in e-commerce. She founded Totally Booked in 2015 to help small businesses boost profitability through efficient accounting and technology. A QuickBooks Leve... Show more

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Manuel Vidaurre is the Chief Technology Officer at Galileo - Ben&Frank, the largest direct-to-consumer lenses brand in Mexico and throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Manuel has led successful projects across multiple countries.

A recognized international consultant, speaker, workshop leader, and facilitator, Manuel brings comprehensive expertise across the entire product development lifecycle—from conceptualization and implementation to quality assurance and optimization.

His strategic vision combines technical excellence with business acumen, enabling organizations to leverage technology as a competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. Throughout his career, Manuel has specialized in guiding companies through digital transformation, developing resilient software architectures, and building high-performing technical teams.

Prior to joining Galileo - Ben&Frank, Manuel served as CTO of OCC, where he led technological initiatives that significantly enhanced the company's market position and operational capabilities.

Manuel is passionate about evolutionary architectures, developer experience as a strategic pillar, and implementing antifragile design principles inspired by Residuality Theory.

*For speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, or collaboration proposals, please contact Manuel via LinkedIn or his professional email.*

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*"Technology should evolve with your business, not constrain it. The best architectures are those that transform uncertainty into opportunity."*

http://about.me/manuel.vidaurre Manuel Vidaurre is the Chief Technology Officer at Galileo - Ben&Frank, the largest direct-to-consumer lenses brand in Mexico and throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Manu... Show more

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, discipline, and global perspective. He is the founder of Xousiahub, a creative agency dedicated to helping brands, churches, businesses, influencers, and media companies build strong visual identities and digital experiences.

Through his work, Verso has helped clients strengthen their brand presence, create impactful content, and reach their audiences effectively. He has collaborated with Beyond Company LTD, supported media houses with livestream setups, built modern content creation studios, and managed operations at God Firm LTD.

Passionate about combining creativity, strategy, and technology, Verso focuses on delivering high-quality graphic design, brand identity development, media production, and livestream solutions. His goal is to help clients bring their ideas to life and make a meaningful impact through visual storytelling.

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, disc... Show more

Over the last 25 years John sold GP, BC and F&SCM into a wide variety and sizes of companies including retail, restaurant, and hospitality companies. Having previously been a VP of Operations in Retail and F&B companies, John has a deep understanding of those verticals and their functional needs.

Over the last 25 years John sold GP, BC and F&SCM into a wide variety and sizes of companies including retail, restaurant, and hospitality companies. Having previously been a VP of Operations in Retail and F&B companies, John has a deep understandin... Show more

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, delivering data and AI solutions for organisations including Rotork, Budweiser, and M-Kopa.

His work focuses on the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and applied AI with a particular interest in designing systems that move beyond dashboards to support real business decisions. Obinna regularly shares practical insights through public speaking, open-source projects, and technical content, and is passionate about helping teams adopt modern data and AI capabilities in a responsible, scalable way.

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, deliveri... Show more

Phylese M. Jackson, PMP, CSM is a technology program management professional with a diverse background across many industries, including Financial Services, FinTech, Hospitality, and exposure to start-up environments. She is currently responsible for developing and executing strategies to streamline program and project management within an enterprise technology organization. Phylese is a dedicated practitioner who enjoys finding practical ways to make the discipline more accessible and easier to understand for all. She is passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and agility to solidify the importance of non-technical roles in the advancement of technology.

Phylese M. Jackson, PMP, CSM is a technology program management professional with a diverse background across many industries, including Financial Services, FinTech, Hospitality, and exposure to start-up environments. She is currently responsible for... Show more

I’m a Strategist, Author, and Trainer dedicated to helping people make sense of complex systems. I guide businesses through the real-world challenges of implementing and optimizing complex systems, turning confusion into clarity.

I don’t just teach, I bring it to life. Through hands-on training, story-driven walkthroughs, and easy-to-follow documentation, I turn technical content into something engaging and practical. My goal is to make learning feel less like a black box and more like a powerful tool anyone can master.

As a published author and long-time blogger, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned to help others succeed. Whether it’s configuring a ledger or navigating supply chain flows, I aim to make the process intuitive, insightful, and (dare I say) fun.

I’m a Strategist, Author, and Trainer dedicated to helping people make sense of complex systems. I guide businesses through the real-world challenges of implementing and optimizing complex systems, turning confusion into clarity. I don’t just teac... Show more

Previously at inkspell.tv, debugging.sucks, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Ensnif working on security, AI inference infra and real-time processing. Writes about systems architecture at ankilp.github.io.

Previously at inkspell.tv, debugging.sucks, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Ensnif working on security, AI inference infra and real-time processing. Writes about systems architecture at ankilp.github.io. Show more

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education, and advanced reachability analysis for vulnerable functions. With a strong software engineering background, Edgar is passionate about building AI-powered tools that empower developers, streamline secure coding, and provide real-time, context-aware support. His work bridges AI innovation with developer productivity, making security and code quality more accessible and actionable.

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education... Show more

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV processing tools achieving 3.6x-4.8x speed improvements

💼 What I Do
Senior Systems Engineer & PHP Internals Developer specializing in Performance Optimization, PHP Extensions & Low-Level Programming

🔧 PHP Extension Development - Building high-performance extensions that bridge PHP with systems programming
⚡ Performance Engineering - Optimizing at the language and system level for maximum efficiency
🐘 PHP Internals Research - Studying the Zend engine architecture and preparing for core contributions
🦀 Systems Programming - Leveraging C, Rust, and Zig for performance-critical components
🏗️ Backend Architecture - Designing scalable systems with deep understanding of underlying performance
📊 CSV Processing Innovation - Creating high-performance CSV tools that outperform native implementations by 3.6x-4.8x

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV pr... Show more

Lauren captivates audiences with her energetic approach to conflict management and leadership development, creating spaces where intellectual growth meets emotional safety. She transforms complex interpersonal challenges into "totally relevant" actionable strategies, empowering participants to immediately control stress and humanize their work interactions. Attendees consistently describe her sessions as "amazing" and "enjoyable," leaving them feeling insightful and equipped with practical tools for both professional and personal growth. Her unique blend of fun, interactive methods reminds leaders of the fundamental "magic" in effective coaching, making her expertise valuable across all organizational levels.

Lauren captivates audiences with her energetic approach to conflict management and leadership development, creating spaces where intellectual growth meets emotional safety. She transforms complex interpersonal challenges into "totally relevant" actio... Show more

Jade Everage, aka Marketing Moonie, is a social media marketer whose passion is bringing marketing solutions to small businesses and creators in the nerd culture space. From cosplayers and con vendors to anime podcasts and geek‑brand startups, she helps micro‑brands tap into the growing fandom market economy with tailored marketing systems, community growth, content strategies.

Jade Everage, aka Marketing Moonie, is a social media marketer whose passion is bringing marketing solutions to small businesses and creators in the nerd culture space. From cosplayers and con vendors to anime podcasts and geek‑brand startups, she he... Show more

- Role: Founder and authorized representative of ARTINCELL ( www.artincell.com )

- Expertise: Mobile/server integration, SaaS administration, DNS management, SQL Server, workflow automation.

- Community contribution: Educator and workflow designer, experienced in creating onboarding guides and reusable templates for technical teams.

- Languages: Spanish and English (session delivered in English).

- Focus Experience in MAUI: Since July 2024 started to migrate a real Xamarin Apps now using in 6 companys in 3 countries they are expecting to use the new MAUI App this year

- Role: Founder and authorized representative of ARTINCELL ( www.artincell.com ) - Expertise: Mobile/server integration, SaaS administration, DNS management, SQL Server, workflow automation. - Community contribution: Educator and workflow desig... Show more

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MBA experta en estrategia comercial y gestión de equipos multifuncionales a nivel LATAM.

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MB... Show more

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly the people! My writing and video content can be seen in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, VinePair, Haute Living San Francisco, Dwell, HotelsAbovePar, Wine Enthusiast, and many other media platforms. Follow me on Instagram @mrnoelburgess and YouTube @noelburgessonourway

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly t... Show more

Andy Waldrop is VP of Digital Experiences at WebMD Ignite. He leads the product and engineering teams focused on solutions that improve consumer experiences across the patient journey. Andy has been an innovator in the digital marketing space for over 15 years with leadership experience consulting with some of the largest health systems in the U.S. Prior to WebMD, Andy lead a full-service digital marketing agency from inception to successful acquisition leading all aspects of digital services.

Andy Waldrop is VP of Digital Experiences at WebMD Ignite. He leads the product and engineering teams focused on solutions that improve consumer experiences across the patient journey. Andy has been an innovator in the digital marketing space for ove... Show more

Surya Appini is a Senior Staff Engineer and Architect at Meta Reality Labs, where he leads the architecture, training, and deployment of LLM-powered multimodal AI assistant systems for wearables, including AI smart glasses, Quest devices, and next-generation AR platforms. His work spans end-to-end system design, covering model training and integration, low-latency inference, reliability, privacy, and global production deployment at scale.

Previously, Surya was a founding engineer and technical lead for Microsoft Teams, where he helped architect and scale core real-time messaging, calling, and collaboration systems from initial launch to worldwide adoption across enterprise and consumer users.

Surya holds a Bachelors (Honors) in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Madras and a Masters in Computer Science from University of Washington. He is an active reviewer and judge for top AI conferences and hackathons, contributing to the research and developer community through peer review and technical mentorship.

Surya Appini is a Senior Staff Engineer and Architect at Meta Reality Labs, where he leads the architecture, training, and deployment of LLM-powered multimodal AI assistant systems for wearables, including AI smart glasses, Quest devices, and next-ge... Show more

Noah Ramirez is a dedicated professional at Idea2App, contributing to innovative projects that transform client ideas into powerful digital solutions. With growing expertise in mobile and web application development, Noah focuses on delivering seamless, user-friendly experiences that drive business success. Passionate about technology and continuous learning, Noah thrives in collaborative environments that encourage creativity and problem-solving. Outside of work, Noah enjoys exploring emerging tech trends and building new skills to stay ahead in the digital landscape.

Noah Ramirez is a dedicated professional at Idea2App, contributing to innovative projects that transform client ideas into powerful digital solutions. With growing expertise in mobile and web application development, Noah focuses on delivering seamle... Show more

Milos is a data scientist and machine learning engineer from 2006. With a master's in computer science, Milos combines deep technical expertise with practical applications in ML engineering and data science. Currently, he is working on Kubeflow solutions at PepsiCo, enhancing their data science capabilities.

Milos is a data scientist and machine learning engineer from 2006. With a master's in computer science, Milos combines deep technical expertise with practical applications in ML engineering and data science. Currently, he is working on Kubeflow solut... Show more

Rashmi Airan, a first-generation immigrant raised by Indian parents with high expectations to achieve, built a life defined by success. A Columbia Law School graduate with honors, mother of two, and accomplished attorney, she launched a thriving law practice in Miami after working with major corporations. Driven by professional and personal pressures, her pursuit of success during the housing boom led to an ethical blind spot—one that ultimately resulted in a federal prison sentence and forced a profound reckoning with her values and choices.

Rather than allowing this moment to define her, Rashmi transformed it into purpose. Supported by family and community, and through deep self-reflection, she emerged with clarity, humility, and a renewed commitment to ethical leadership. Today, she is widely regarded as the best keynote speaker on leadership, using her powerful story and legal expertise to help organizations, universities, and leaders recognize ethical blind spots, build resilience, and redefine success with integrity and courage.

Rashmi Airan, a first-generation immigrant raised by Indian parents with high expectations to achieve, built a life defined by success. A Columbia Law School graduate with honors, mother of two, and accomplished attorney, she launched a thriving law ... Show more

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that balance innovation, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience in complex, high-trust environments.

I have led 0→1 product innovation and 1→N enterprise adoption, governing £15M+ product portfolios and guiding cross-functional teams of 40–75+ across the UK and Europe. My work has delivered measurable outcomes — from £1.1M+ annual cost and risk reduction to large-scale platform modernisation — while maintaining strong alignment with C-suite stakeholders, regulators, and operational leaders.

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that bala... Show more

I’m Sergei Nasibian, a Quantitative Strategist at Rothesay, where I’ve developed a comprehensive risk calculation framework that powers the analytics used for hedging our market exposure. Prior to this, I worked as a Senior Analyst at Yandex Eats, where I helped build the pricing model from scratch and supported the company’s expansion into new geographies. I started my career as a Data Scientist at McKinsey, working on a wide range of analytical problems in both private and public sectors. With a strong foundation in mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, I specialize in leveraging graph-based computation, real-time analytics, and system-level experimentation to solve complex challenges across finance, business, and technology.

I’m Sergei Nasibian, a Quantitative Strategist at Rothesay, where I’ve developed a comprehensive risk calculation framework that powers the analytics used for hedging our market exposure. Prior to this, I worked as a Senior Analyst at Yandex Eats, wh... Show more

Tech Lead del área de innovación tech en Walmart. Líder técnico de Lider IA, el primer asistente de compras con genAI de Chile. Vibe Coder y fanático de Robocop y Terminator

Tech Lead del área de innovación tech en Walmart. Líder técnico de Lider IA, el primer asistente de compras con genAI de Chile. Vibe Coder y fanático de Robocop y Terminator Show more

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering transformative strategies, my expertise spans AI, data insights, and full-stack development, consistently driving new revenue streams and optimizing business performance.

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fosteri... Show more

Adriana Rivas is a business and technology executive specializing in retail operations, self-service strategy, and large-scale transformation across the U.S. and Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing high-impact retail systems, she focuses on building business models that drive operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and enable sustainable growth for enterprise retailers.

Adriana is the founder of Biwitech, a company focused on developing next-generation retail technologies, including self-service systems, digital signage platforms, and high-efficiency POS solutions. Biwitech specializes in supporting supermarkets and high-volume retailers with technologies that improve pricing accuracy, streamline checkout processes, and enable effective digital transformation at the store level. Her work has contributed to measurable improvements in operational efficiency and customer experience across multiple markets.

Her professional achievements have earned national and international recognition. She is the author of the award-winning book "How to Implement Self-Service Without Failing," which received the Silver Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association and debuted as an Amazon #1 Hot New Release. In 2025, she was appointed as an Industry Judge for the Globee® Awards for Impact, evaluating business innovation and leadership worldwide.

Adriana also serves as a Global Ambassador and Circle Leader with WomenTech Network, supporting women in business, innovation, and technology leadership. Her expertise centers on operational strategy, self-service implementation frameworks, and business innovation for high-velocity retail environments.

Adriana Rivas is a business and technology executive specializing in retail operations, self-service strategy, and large-scale transformation across the U.S. and Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and ... Show more

Soy Fiorella Cisneros, desarrolladora front-end y experta certificada en Webflow, enfocada en transformar ideas en productos digitales ágiles y escalables. Combino diseño y desarrollo para crear experiencias web sin código que impulsan negocios y aceleran procesos.

Además de trabajar con profesionales, startups y empresas en Latinoamérica, lidero iniciativas para fortalecer la comunidad hispanohablante de Webflow y el ecosistema no-code. He formado a decenas de personas y comparto contenido, talleres y metodologías para que más creadores puedan construir en Webflow, sin barreras y en su propio idioma.

Soy Fiorella Cisneros, desarrolladora front-end y experta certificada en Webflow, enfocada en transformar ideas en productos digitales ágiles y escalables. Combino diseño y desarrollo para crear experiencias web sin código que impulsan negocios y ace... Show more

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes in creating high-trust, explainable AI workflows for high-stakes domains. Anthony has designed multi-agent architectures, retrieval pipelines, and legal knowledge graphs that significantly reduce hallucinations and improve LLM reliability.

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes... Show more