Whit Lester has been a member of Primo Payday (formerly NAV Payroll) since its inception in June 2017. Prior to joining Primo Payday, he graduated from TCU in 2006 and spent the next 11 years learning how to successfully scale and grow niche software startups including AutoStar Solutions, Secure Close, Sigma Payments and the Fischer Real Estate Solution 'Managed Path'. He has helped Primo Payday grow from 1 US user client to over 250 user clients in the US and Canada with employee counts from 10 to 10,000 employees.

Whit Lester has been a member of Primo Payday (formerly NAV Payroll) since its inception in June 2017. Prior to joining Primo Payday, he graduated from TCU in 2006 and spent the next 11 years learning how to successfully scale and grow niche software... Show more

Shalini Katyayani Koney is a Senior Engineering Manager at Walmart with over a decade of experience in technology leadership across retail and healthcare industries. She currently leads technical initiatives focused on point-of-sale systems, self-checkout solutions, and cash management technologies, while managing both onshore and offshore engineering teams.
Shalini holds a Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing from Northern Illinois University, where she conducted research on nanotechnology and ZnO nanowires, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Computer Science from Acharya Nagarjuna University. Her academic background includes published research in speech coding and linear predictive coding.
Throughout her career, she has held progressive engineering and management roles at notable companies including United Health Group, where she focused on improving customer service systems and provider search functionality, and Cerner Corporation, where she developed healthcare applications for patient care planning and hospital bed management systems. She has also worked at Expedia Group on financial reporting applications and cloud migrations, and at Icore Infotech on workflow automation and database migration projects.
Her technical expertise spans system architecture, team leadership, cloud platforms, and database technologies. She has experience managing cross-functional teams, implementing scalable solutions, and working with global development teams to deliver enterprise-level applications across healthcare, travel, and retail sectors.

Shalini Katyayani Koney is a Senior Engineering Manager at Walmart with over a decade of experience in technology leadership across retail and healthcare industries. She currently leads technical initiatives focused on point-of-sale systems, self-che... Show more

Robert Hoffmann is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. Before, he worked for market leading smart device and telecommunication brands, pioneering cloud native applications during the early days of Docker and Kubernetes. At AWS, he is supporting some of the world’s largest retail brands on their cloud journey. Robert is passionate about observability, infrastructure as code and developer productivity.

Robert Hoffmann is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. Before, he worked for market leading smart device and telecommunication brands, pioneering cloud native applications during the early days of Docker and Kubernetes. At AWS, he is supporting some... Show more

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in developing interdisciplinary curricula that frame design as a vital tool for civic engagement and environmental stewardship. He successfully spearheaded the collaboration between the Penn State Graphic Design program and the Frost Museum of Entomology, leading students through a rigorous, four-phased workflow (Discovery, Definition, Development, and Delivery) to visualize complex biological data. His pedagogical models focus on creating high-impact public exhibitions that combine visual communication with curated biological specimens, establishing a replicable standard for multi-sensory sustainability education in higher education.

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in de... Show more

Silvia Mogas is an award-winning marketer in the Web3 space and the CEO and Founder of BMBWeb3 Ventures and Blockchain Marketing Boutique. Named Marketing Leader of the Year 2024, Silvia specializes in helping Web2 brands transition to Web3 and provides strategic marketing services to Web3-native companies.

A dynamic international speaker, Silvia has presented at over 50 conferences worldwide, including Mobile World Congress, South Summit, AWE Europe, Taipei Blockchain Week, and TBEX Europe. She also lectures at EAE Business School and hosts the "Hype" program on Pulso Media, part of the Rug Radio Creators Group.

Based in Dubai, Silvia holds an Executive MBA, a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing, a diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a Tourism Degree with a specialisation in Marketing. She is passionate about blockchain technology, mentoring startups, and fostering innovation within the global business community.

Silvia Mogas is an award-winning marketer in the Web3 space and the CEO and Founder of BMBWeb3 Ventures and Blockchain Marketing Boutique. Named Marketing Leader of the Year 2024, Silvia specializes in helping Web2 brands transition to Web3 and provi... Show more

An experienced project manager who likes to deliver value for all sorts of projects, having worked in retail, entertainment, technology and agency environments.

An experienced project manager who likes to deliver value for all sorts of projects, having worked in retail, entertainment, technology and agency environments. Show more

Veronica McCormack, aka V.Beauty the Goddess of Healing Beauty, is the CEO of V.Beauty Hair & Makeup Agency, LLC and the curator of the “V.Beauty Reset Experience”, “The V.Beauty Razor Cut”, and “ V.Beauty Affinity HULKBODY” green juice for hair growth. Veronica is a force to be reckoned with in the beauty industry as an award-winning Celebrity Stylist, Makeup Artist, and International Educator. Veronica has educated hundreds of students and successfully help them matriculate to advance stages within their individual careers and the beauty industry, wholly. She served as lead Cosmo Educator and Platform Artist for Caliber Pro Beauty and former Platform member of JustinKace Artistic Team. Moreover, she has also been lead hairstylist and makeup artist styling talent for various media entities and high profile events including but not limited to the Oscars, New York Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, The Golden Scissors Awards and Kids Fashion Week Network.

Veronica McCormack, aka V.Beauty the Goddess of Healing Beauty, is the CEO of V.Beauty Hair & Makeup Agency, LLC and the curator of the “V.Beauty Reset Experience”, “The V.Beauty Razor Cut”, and “ V.Beauty Affinity HULKBODY” green juice for hair grow... Show more

Tim Bird is a Principal Software Engineer for Sony Corporation, where he helps Sony use Linux and other open source software in their products. Tim is the organizer of the Linux Boot-Time Special Interest Group and is involved with various Linux Foundation projects (including being a member of the LF board of directors). Tim created and continues to run the Embedded Linux Conference.

Tim has been working with Linux for over 30 years.

Tim Bird is a Principal Software Engineer for Sony Corporation, where he helps Sony use Linux and other open source software in their products. Tim is the organizer of the Linux Boot-Time Special Interest Group and is involved with various Linux Fou... Show more

Hello, I’m Michel Vilsen, and I prefer minimal yet timeless styles. Ouros Jewels is a lab grown diamond jewelry brand known for affordable engagement rings, ethical diamonds, and clean, classic designs.

Hello, I’m Michel Vilsen, and I prefer minimal yet timeless styles. Ouros Jewels is a lab grown diamond jewelry brand known for affordable engagement rings, ethical diamonds, and clean, classic designs. Show more

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan
Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Storyteller, Creative Director
Location: Philippines

Description:
Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal branding, and visual storytelling. With a foundation rooted in digital art, fashion photography, and strategic marketing, his work bridges emotion and structure—transforming ideas into compelling brand experiences.

His creative journey began over a decade ago through photo manipulation and surreal compositions using Adobe Photoshop, evolving into a distinct approach that blends conceptual photo-surrealism with intentional storytelling. Today, he helps brands, creatives, and executives articulate their identity with clarity, depth, and visual precision.

Red’s philosophy centers on creating from feeling rather than imitation—encouraging individuals to embrace their multiplicity and express their authentic voice in a saturated digital landscape. Through his work, he continues to advocate for multi-potentiality, proving that it’s not only acceptable to be many—but powerful.

Core Expertise:

Holistic Brand Strategy Personal Branding for Creatives & Executives Visual Storytelling & Creative Direction Conceptual Photography & Photo Surrealism Digital Marketing & Content Strategy

Philosophy:
Create from what you feel, not just what you see.

Notable Work:
Collaborations with local and international beauty and lifestyle brands, including Kedma, Inglot, Origani, Vine Esthetics, and independent creative projects merging fashion and surreal visual narratives.

Current Focus:
Empowering multi-passionate individuals to build intentional, emotionally resonant personal brands through strategy and creative expression.

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Storyteller, Creative Director Location: Philippines Description: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal b... Show more

Jeewan Singh is a Senior Business Analyst who enjoys making sense of messy problems—both in spreadsheets and in real life. With a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and years of hands-on experience, he works at the intersection of strategy, data, and decision-making.

When he’s not translating business needs into practical solutions, you’ll find him creating content, making YouTube videos, or playing (and occasionally overplaying) multiple sports. His curiosity for both structure and creativity shapes how he approaches work and life.

Jeewan Singh is a Senior Business Analyst who enjoys making sense of messy problems—both in spreadsheets and in real life. With a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and years of hands-on experience, he works at the intersection of strategy, data, ... Show more

IT project manager working mainly in digitalization projects for retail and e-grocery businesses. Likes cycling in his spare time.

IT project manager working mainly in digitalization projects for retail and e-grocery businesses. Likes cycling in his spare time. Show more

Hi, I’m Marvin. I’m Technical Lead at OTTO since summer 2024, bringing together teams, ideas, and tech in the IT Retail & Logistics division. I’m passionate about thoughtful software architecture—both building systems from scratch and evaluating what’s already there. Distributed systems are my playground, and I believe in pragmatic solutions over perfection, always with a good sense of humor. When I’m off the clock, I enjoy experimenting with Go, Linux, and Raspberry Pis, diving into music and board games—or chasing my daughter across the playground.

Hi, I’m Marvin. I’m Technical Lead at OTTO since summer 2024, bringing together teams, ideas, and tech in the IT Retail & Logistics division. I’m passionate about thoughtful software architecture—both building systems from scratch and evaluating what... Show more

Senior Solution Architect with 10 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, and Commerce. I've led implementations across retail, fashion, food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics, delivering multi-country rollouts spanning the US, UK, Italy, and Brazil. My current focus is on agentic AI architecture in the Dynamics ecosystem, building composable agent patterns using MCP, Copilot Studio, and the Power Platform. I hold MB-300, PL-200, PL-900, and AI-900 certifications.

Day to day, I split my time between technical presales and active delivery. I work directly with users to uncover pain points, design solutions that hold up past go-live, and mentor consultants coming up in the ecosystem.

As a speaker, my goal is simple: share knowledge, provide practical tools, and spark a smile. Because if you're smiling, I know the first two have landed.

Senior Solution Architect with 10 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, and Commerce. I've led implementations across retail, fashion, food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics, delivering multi-country rollouts sp... Show more

Building RingFoods — AI voice agent that answers restaurant phone calls 24/7. Handles reservations, orders, and inquiries automatically. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. https://www.ringfoods.com

Building RingFoods — AI voice agent that answers restaurant phone calls 24/7. Handles reservations, orders, and inquiries automatically. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. https://www.ringfoods.com Show more

Chef Adrianne Calvo is an award-winning Miami based restaurateur, cookbook author,
Emmy-nominated YouTube show host and podcaster known for her signature “Maximum Flavor” style.
Her highly-acclaimed restaurants, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar and
Cracked by Chef Adrianne, are a staple of must-eat-destination lists, and her popularity on Goldbelly spurred the upcoming launch of her online shop Baked by Chef Adrianne. With the publication of her
first cookbook, Maximum Flavor, she became the youngest cookbook author ever at the time.
In her Emmy-nominated YouTube travel show, Searching for Maximum Flavor, Adrianne travels the world in search of exciting new ingredients and shows viewers how to incorporate them into their dishes at home. Her forthcoming vodcast of the same name will turn up the heat on celebrity guests who are blindfolded and served mystery meals during the course of being interviewed.
When she is not creating in the kitchen or in front of the cameras, she pours her heart and soul into the Make It Count Foundation, a non-profit that she started in honor of her late sister Jennifer.

Chef Adrianne Calvo is an award-winning Miami based restaurateur, cookbook author, Emmy-nominated YouTube show host and podcaster known for her signature “Maximum Flavor” style. Her highly-acclaimed restaurants, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant ... Show more

Dealing with UNIX, C, kernels, drivers, compilers, and Open Source since childhood — and since the '90s, also with Linux, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.

“Guilty” of adding Hebrew support to over 100 software and hardware products (mainly Right-to-Left layout).

Inventor of six patents covering 336 aspects ("claims") of Transformation Proxy — currently used by Google to fend off patent trolls.

Developed server-side JavaScript as an Apache Incubator project (discontinued the day NodeJS was launched).

Main organizer of three Israeli Meetup groups:
NodeJS (9,300 members), PostgreSQL, and Low-Code/No-Code.
Has also taken active roles beyond these groups’ events as an organizer, director, or speaker.

Dealing with UNIX, C, kernels, drivers, compilers, and Open Source since childhood — and since the '90s, also with Linux, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript. “Guilty” of adding Hebrew support to over 100 software and hardware products (mainly Right-to-Lef... Show more

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, developing solutions on both monolithic and microservices architectures. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my spouse, exploring nature through outdoor activities and studying new technologies.

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, d... Show more

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I’m Aadhithya, a UI/UX Designer & Product Designer with 2.5 years of experience. Worked in industries like SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech, and marketing. I’m passionate about crafting visually appealing and user-friendly digital experiences. Always learning, improving, and open to connecting with like-minded people!

Hello I’m Aadhithya, a UI/UX Designer & Product Designer with 2.5 years of experience. Worked in industries like SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech, and marketing. I’m passionate about crafting visually appealing and user-friendly digital experiences. Alw... Show more

Seasoned professional with expertise in communication, PR, innovation, China and Italy

Seasoned professional with expertise in communication, PR, innovation, China and Italy Show more

Amber Weber-Gonzales has fulfilled many roles in dentistry. A dental hygienist, then an office manager, a consultant, a Prosperident Senior Fraud Examiner, and in 2022, Amber was named as the head of Prosperident’s Proactive Services Department.

Amber was also a host for the successful Prosperident Webinar series. Amber has published articles in numerous publications. She is a leading expert in embezzlement in dental offices and helps offices learn how to prevent revenue loss.

Amber Weber-Gonzales has fulfilled many roles in dentistry. A dental hygienist, then an office manager, a consultant, a Prosperident Senior Fraud Examiner, and in 2022, Amber was named as the head of Prosperident’s Proactive Services Department. A... Show more

Digital Marketing professional at Damco Digital, focused on driving measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, and data-driven strategy. I work on improving online visibility, generating qualified leads, and building strong digital presence across industries. Passionate about turning insights into action and delivering campaigns that create real business impact.

Digital Marketing professional at Damco Digital, focused on driving measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, and data-driven strategy. I work on improving online visibility, generating qualified leads, and building strong digital presenc... Show more

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy.

With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals through direct aid and community-based programs. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Tails Animal Support Network (previously Urban Tails Animal Rescue), a registered charity committed to serving animals and the people who care for them, which has been operating for over 10 years.

Bianca is also the Director of Development & Communications at Animal Alliance of Canada, a national non-profit animal protection organization that has worked since 1990 to advance a more just and compassionate relationship between humans and animals. Its work focuses on achieving systemic change through research, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, and direct engagement with elected officials.

Alongside her professional practice, she is deeply engaged in evidence-based animal welfare and humane science. She is a Fellow in the Futurekind Fellowship, where her work focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI in animal welfare, research modernization, and policy reform. She is also completing formal training in Evidence-Based Toxicology through the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing. Bianca also serves as the CEO of a marketing and communications agency operating in the Toronto area. Although she no longer works in a clinical veterinary capacity, she maintains a deep commitment to the field and remains actively engaged in consulting and communications work for veterinary hospitals.

Having lived in downtown Toronto for many years, Bianca now resides in rural Ontario, where her home and farm serve as a sanctuary for domestic and farmed animals. This blend of urban and rural experience gives her a deep understanding of the complexities of animal welfare in both settings, bringing a holistic and compassionate perspective to her work.

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals... Show more

Felix Mausberger (1994, Leipzig) startete als Dekorateur bei Peek & Cloppenburg, wurde
Dekoleiter bei Depot und baute parallel ein erfolgreiches Foto- & Videografie-Business im Hochzeitsbereich auf.
Darauf folgte die Gründung der Visual Storytellers GbR – heute ist er Content Creator, Coach und Speaker für Foto- & Videografen sowie Content Creator.
Zudem spricht er in einem Podcast: HerzKlar Storytellers über das Thema "Beziehungen". Dort verbindet er seine Business Expertise, für Private learnings, der Hörenden.
Ab 01.04.2026 übernimmt er zusätzlich die Rolle als Chapter Director bei BNI.

Felix Mausberger (1994, Leipzig) startete als Dekorateur bei Peek & Cloppenburg, wurde Dekoleiter bei Depot und baute parallel ein erfolgreiches Foto- & Videografie-Business im Hochzeitsbereich auf. Darauf folgte die Gründung der Visual Storytelle... Show more

Gratitude is The Attitude!. I am a Uterine and Cervical Cancer survivor. I have experienced many places throughout my 26 years of disability. As a mom, student, and small business owner/entrepreneur, I am a fountain of knowledge. In 2026 I am spreading awareness about various disabled person issues. I want to share my experiences with others, to educate and inform the community what it means to be labeled "disabled". I am a living testimony of faith, walking in love, and advocate of many people in the community.

Gratitude is The Attitude!. I am a Uterine and Cervical Cancer survivor. I have experienced many places throughout my 26 years of disability. As a mom, student, and small business owner/entrepreneur, I am a fountain of knowledge. In 2026 I am spreadi... Show more

I’m a product focused mobile engineer with experience building production Flutter applications and integrating AI powered features into real world products. I’ve led Flutter sessions and online workshops across multiple colleges and previously served as a Flutter facilitator at my university, helping developers move from learning the framework to shipping practical applications. My current work focuses on bridging AI workflows and mobile user experience, with a particular interest in turning AI prototypes into usable consumer products.

I’m a product focused mobile engineer with experience building production Flutter applications and integrating AI powered features into real world products. I’ve led Flutter sessions and online workshops across multiple colleges and previously served... Show more

Have been working with AX and D365FnO for many years as a technical architect. Main focus on trade & logistics and retail, with a soft spot for technical architecture and AI.

Have been working with AX and D365FnO for many years as a technical architect. Main focus on trade & logistics and retail, with a soft spot for technical architecture and AI. Show more

Parin Jogani is a product leader and former computer engineer specializing in building and scaling digital marketplaces. At eBay, he led the company’s modern recommendation platform from 0→1, launching seller-facing growth tools and expanding partnerships across Ads, Shipping and categories like Collectibles and Fashion. He has also defined new strategic initiatives and helped shape product direction in ambiguous, high-impact areas.

Beyond enterprise marketplaces, Parin is exploring cross-border commerce infrastructure — focused on enabling Indian home and garden brands to succeed in Western markets through digital platforms and design-driven commerce tools.

He is particularly passionate about:
Seller growth systems
Recommendation engines
Marketplace dynamics
Global trade enablement
Building products through fast iteration and cross-functional collaboration

Parin brings a builder’s mindset, a systems thinker’s lens, and a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs compete globally.

Parin Jogani is a product leader and former computer engineer specializing in building and scaling digital marketplaces. At eBay, he led the company’s modern recommendation platform from 0→1, launching seller-facing growth tools and expanding partner... Show more

Principal Data and AI Solutions Architect at AWS since March 2019 with 20 years of industry experience. Single-threaded leader for multiple AWS analytics services, influencing product roadmaps and driving global strategic initiatives.

Author of two books: "AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Study Guide" (O'Reilly) and "Simplify Big Data Analytics with Amazon EMR" (Packt), plus 15+ AWS blogs (160K+ views) and whitepapers on Neptune and Iceberg well-architected frameworks. Senior certified speaker at AWS Summits and re:Invent.

Holds multiple certifications: AWS (Generative AI Professional, Solution Architect, Data Engineer, Machine Learning, AI Practitioner), Google Cloud Professional Architect, Cloudera Hadoop Developer, Databricks Spark Developer, and LLM/GenAI Fundamentals.

Guides Fortune 100 customers through data modernization spanning migration, re-architecture, training, DevOps automation, and data governance. Drives strategic initiatives mapping to $700M+ revenue.

Principal Data and AI Solutions Architect at AWS since March 2019 with 20 years of industry experience. Single-threaded leader for multiple AWS analytics services, influencing product roadmaps and driving global strategic initiatives. Author of tw... Show more

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global enterprises, where she has driven products from ideation to execution, seamlessly aligning business objectives with user needs.

During the lockdown, Nandini co-founded Crafty Delights, a creative venture dedicated to fostering connection among parents and children through engaging activities and thoughtful content.

Passionate about promoting team well-being, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring future talent, Nandini is committed to delivering meaningful impact in every project she undertakes. Outside of work, she’s an avid trekker and explorer, always drawing inspiration from the world around her.

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global en... Show more