Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis online, is a data scientist and educator trying to make data science, analytical methods, and programming accessible and fun to learn about.
Tal teaches with laughter, Joy and dad jokes and easy acceptance of mistakes, Tal is married to Adi (MD, it rhymes), 2 daughters (5, 0.5), a black dog.

Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis online, is a data scientist and educator trying to make data science, analytical methods, and programming accessible and fun to learn about. Tal teaches with laughter, Joy and dad jokes and easy acceptance of mis... Show more

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, development, and change management.

Anil specializes in AI/ML initiatives, including conversational search, recommendation systems, and Generative AI, delivering significant business impact across various industries. His industry expertise spans telecom, media, education technology, and HR.

Professionally, Anil has held key roles at Amazon and Capgemini, driving AI-powered solutions, improving product adoption, and enhancing customer satisfaction. His AI/ML product strategy leadership has led to notable achievements in marketing, sales, and customer care platforms.

Anil is an official Forbes Technology Council member. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including recently the top AI 75 leader.

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, devel... Show more

My work operates at the intersection of large-scale digital infrastructure and population health transformation — designing AI-enabled, cloud-native systems that translate intelligence into real-world outcomes at a national scale.

My areas of focus include:

• High-reliability, cloud-native platforms powering mission-critical retail and healthcare ecosystems
• Multicloud architecture optimization for resilience, cost efficiency, and continuous availability
• AI-driven engineering systems — from agentic automation to intelligent incident response
• Retail-integrated digital health and care delivery models that bridge predictive insight with physical fulfillment

Across two decades, my work has progressively evolved from digital health foundations to architecting infrastructure capable of delivering preventive care, diagnostics, and essential services to millions — demonstrating how software engineering leadership can directly shape societal outcomes.

I actively contribute through mentoring, research publications, industry talks, and open-source initiatives focused on scalable AI systems, digital health innovation, and resilient infrastructure design.

📩 Connect: poreddykapil@ieee.org

My work operates at the intersection of large-scale digital infrastructure and population health transformation — designing AI-enabled, cloud-native systems that translate intelligence into real-world outcomes at a national scale. My areas of focu... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations. Show more

Stevie Sims is a Lead Power Platform Developer at Shell, where he leverages his expertise in building innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. With a strong focus on Power Apps, automation, AI integration, and process improvement, Stevie is dedicated to driving digital transformation and evangelizing AI and Citizen Development through the Power Platform's suite of low-code/no-code tools.

Stevie Sims is a Lead Power Platform Developer at Shell, where he leverages his expertise in building innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. With a strong focus on Power Apps, automation, AI integration, and process improvement, Ste... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, ensures data integrity, and implements impactful data solutions. With a strong background in ETL processes, data visualization, and robust documentation practices, Ayoade has consistently driven significant improvements in data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

Ayoade’s professional journey includes notable roles such as Data Analyst Engineer at WirePick, where he achieved a 35% improvement in data integration accuracy and developed a 12% enhancement in data delivery. His expertise extends to consulting roles, where he optimized business processes and revitalized operations using advanced technologies like Airflow and dbt. Ayoade holds Tableau and Apache Airflow certifications, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. He has also contributed as a speaker and mentor in various data-focused events and programs. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayoade continues to push the boundaries of data analytics and engineering.

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, en... Show more

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online.
My work explores how design decisions shape user behavior, influence purchase confidence, and reduce friction across the customer journey. By optimizing cognitive load, clarity, and interaction patterns, I help brands increase conversions while building long-term trust.

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online. M... Show more

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker Show more

Atuo com TI há 25 anos e já trabalhei nas mais diversas áreas.
Estou há mais de 14 anos na Prodesp e trabalho articulando as áreas da empresa, buscando: comunicação entre as áreas, troca de experiência com outras empresas, estudo de novas tecnologias e assuntos para ampliar o repertório, apoio a líderes e liderados com práticas/treinamentos usando o ágil, o Design Thinking e principalmente, a comunicação.
Também atuo na comissão de inovação da Prodesp e na 1a comunidade dse Design Sprint no Brasil!
Atuei como redatora voluntária pelo IBEGESP - Instituto Brasileiro de Educação em Gestão Pública em 2022, com quatro artigos publicados no https://radar.ibegesp.org.br/
Sou uma mulher guerreira, alegre, a filha mais velha de três irmãos, aquela que tinha que dar o exemplo em casa. Tenho 2 filhas e o meu negócio é gente, é promover desenvolvimento humano. Compartilhar conhecimento e sempre ajudar quem eu puder, como puder.
Que sejamos agentes de mudança!

Atuo com TI há 25 anos e já trabalhei nas mais diversas áreas. Estou há mais de 14 anos na Prodesp e trabalho articulando as áreas da empresa, buscando: comunicação entre as áreas, troca de experiência com outras empresas, estudo de novas tecnologia... Show more

Stephy Hogan is an independent UX and accessibility strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing digital products and presentations that work for real humans.

A former chemist turned designer, she blends analytical thinking with creative execution to build accessible, scalable systems across enterprise environments. Her client work spans global technology companies and fast-growing teams, helping organizations improve usability, increase adoption, and design with inclusion from the start—not as an afterthought.

Stephy specializes in accessible digital UX, presentation design, and practical accessibility implementation. She is the author of The Reluctant Designer’s Field Guide to PowerPoint and The Reluctant UXer’s Field Guide to Salesforce Design. She is also the creator of the SCHIT Deck—a plain-English accessibility tool that helps teams identify and solve issues related to Sight, Cognition, Hearing, Interaction, and Technology.

A seasoned conference speaker, Stephy has presented at dozens of industry events, translating complex accessibility and design principles into practical, actionable guidance. Her sessions are known for being clear, direct, and imm

Stephy Hogan is an independent UX and accessibility strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing digital products and presentations that work for real humans. A former chemist turned designer, she blends analytical thinking with crea... Show more

Avanade Deutschland GmbH, Solution Architect CRM Business Analysis

Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect

For the past 13 years Joergen has been working in the CRM business area. Starting as a functional consultant with strong interest in new features and functionalities, he also presented the whole Dynamics 365 CE application stack as a presales consultant.
Moving forward he became a solution architect focusing on Dynamics 365 CE applications and possibilities to enhance the Model Driven application world with Power Platform functionalities.
Very early Joergen started participating in Microsoft, partner, and community events and since the beginning of 2020 he actively engages in the community by co-organizing events and sharing his knowledge on LinkedIn, blog posts and as a speaker.

Part of organizing teams:
- Deutschland Powerthon 2021-2023
- Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022-2024
- Dynamics 365 Meetup Deutschland (monthly since 2020)

Avanade Deutschland GmbH, Solution Architect CRM Business Analysis Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect For the past 13 years Joergen has been working in the CRM business area. Starting as a functional consultant with strong inte... Show more

I am Nilanjan Chatterjee , a seasoned Data Engineering leader and architect at AMD, with extensive experience in rolling out 0-1 turn-key products and features across Fintech, Semiconductor and Telecom domains. With over 12 years of experience across Data Engineering , Data Science and Gen AI pipeline and MLOps, I assist business operationalise their data and ML strategy and find data driven solutions to problems.

I am Nilanjan Chatterjee , a seasoned Data Engineering leader and architect at AMD, with extensive experience in rolling out 0-1 turn-key products and features across Fintech, Semiconductor and Telecom domains. With over 12 years of experience across... Show more

Microsoft Data Platform MVP, ex-Leader of Power BI Usergroup Denmark - Huge Power BI fan and :-)

Microsoft Data Platform MVP, ex-Leader of Power BI Usergroup Denmark - Huge Power BI fan and :-) Show more

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trends within complex datasets, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth. Strong communicator who can effectively present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in data visualization and the use of various analytical tools and software. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Ioannis holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Agricultural University, GR and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Essex University, UK, and a Data Science BootCamp Certificate with Le Wagon Berlin - Batch 954.

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trend... Show more

David Igbigbi is a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in software engineering. Throughout his career he has collaborated with globally recognized companies including AB-InBev (the world's largest brewery), TheBulb Africa, and Duplo Finance (YC W22). His expertise spans across FMCG and Fintech sectors, where he has designed and built scalable applications while leading development teams in delivering impactful software solutions.
Beyond technical delivery, David maintains a deep commitment to mentoring junior developers, helping them unlock their full potential and navigate their career paths in technology.

David Igbigbi is a Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in software engineering. Throughout his career he has collaborated with globally recognized companies including AB-InBev (the world's largest brewery), TheBulb Africa, and Du... Show more

Ryan is a Senior Consultant at TrustFoundry. His research into Software AG's webMethods Integration Server uncovered vulnerabilities across thousands of exposed servers worldwide. An active bug bounty hunter and penetration tester, Ryan brings real-world offensive experience to every talk.

Ryan is a Senior Consultant at TrustFoundry. His research into Software AG's webMethods Integration Server uncovered vulnerabilities across thousands of exposed servers worldwide. An active bug bounty hunter and penetration tester, Ryan brings real-w... Show more

Ishan Shah is a Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, event-driven, and cloud-native systems across PayPal, Nordstrom, and Securonix. He has built real-time data platforms, CDC pipelines, inventory and decisioning systems, and high-throughput search and analytics infrastructure.

His work increasingly sits at the intersection of AI and engineering operations, including AI-assisted development workflows, context engineering, agent guardrails, and AI-native reliability patterns. Ishan is especially interested in practical approaches to autonomous software development, AI SRE, incident-response agents, and “AI gardening” — managing context, memory, and entropy in long-running agentic systems.

He mentors teams on reliability, observability, schema governance, and scalable platform design, with deep expertise in Java, Kafka, Debezium, AWS, Redis, Postgres, DynamoDB, and distributed systems.

Ishan Shah is a Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, event-driven, and cloud-native systems across PayPal, Nordstrom, and Securonix. He has built real-time data platforms, CDC pipelines, inventory and d... Show more

Duane is Co-Founder of Alien Arc Technologies, LLC where he focuses on creating solutions targeting mobile devices, modern desktops, and the Internet of Things. As a Microsoft MVP and technology enthusiast with a passion for good software he strives to bring solutions that improve or eliminate costly duplication and repetitive processes so more important things can be done. He enjoys teaching others and speaking at conferences on topics such as DevOps, Testing, and Mobile. When not behind a computer screen he can be found sharing his love of SCUBA and all things underwater through his dive shop, Dive Rinse Repeat Scuba.

Duane is Co-Founder of Alien Arc Technologies, LLC where he focuses on creating solutions targeting mobile devices, modern desktops, and the Internet of Things. As a Microsoft MVP and technology enthusiast with a passion for good software he strives ... Show more

Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer with Susie Moon Consulting. She helps small business owners reach their ideal clients through connections, networking, building relationships, and finding speaking opportunities. Also called a “Mother Nudger,” she holds her clients accountable and insists that leads are nurtured. Susie also loves helping put “butts in seats”.

Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer with Susie Moon Consulting. She helps small business owners reach their ideal clients through connections, networking, building relationships, and finding speaking opportunities. Also called a “Mother Nudger... Show more

Emmanuel Acheampong is a Developer Advocate at Crusoe AI, where he is a founding member of the Developer Relations team for Managed AI — bridging the gap between managed inference infrastructure and the open-source developer ecosystem. He focuses on enabling engineers to leverage Crusoe's high-performance GPU infrastructure to build and deploy the next generation of AI agents and frontier models.

Before Crusoe, Emmanuel was Co-Founder and Head of AI at yShade.ai (Google for Startups Black Founders Accelerator '24), where he led development of proprietary computer vision algorithms trained on a 12M+ image dataset, shipping production AI systems across e-commerce, beauty, and vision-critical applications.

Emmanuel is passionate about open-source AI, agentic systems, machine learning, and the future of cloud infrastructure for AI workloads.

Emmanuel Acheampong is a Developer Advocate at Crusoe AI, where he is a founding member of the Developer Relations team for Managed AI — bridging the gap between managed inference infrastructure and the open-source developer ecosystem. He focuses on ... Show more

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins.

Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity.

With a career spanning roles as an energy trader, global head of innovation, and startup founder, Stephen has worked with companies of all sizes - from agile one-person ventures, to European scale-ups, to multinational corporations with over 100,000 employees.

As the founder of Culturedge®, Stephen advises medium to large enterprises on building the structures and strategies they need to embed innovation, take manageable risks and achieve exponential growth.

As the co-founder of Strategy Quest, Stephen gives companies the opportunity to co-design AI-powered business simulations and wargames - to strengthen their resilience and decision-making under uncertain conditions.

Known for pushing boundaries and telling executives not what they want, but what they need to hear – Stephen has helped redesign flagship products like ABN AMRO Bank's Tikkie and established global innovation frameworks at organisations like SGS.

A polyglot and global citizen, Stephen has lived in five countries and speaks five languages, bringing an international perspective to every new challenge.

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins. Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity. ... Show more

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategies, and innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. His focus is on customer-oriented solutions, digital excellence, and the development and empowerment of agile teams for digital transformation.

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategi... Show more

Past experience
- Over 250+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA – Member 1988
- AICPA – Member 1985
- APICS – Member 2004
- DCI Summit – Programming Committee (2012 – Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamics Con Content Committee
- Directions NA – Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP – MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional

Past experience - Over 250+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods - Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of p... Show more

Leon Adato is a Developer Relations Advocate and has held multiple industry certifications over his 36 years in IT including Cisco, Microsoft, A+, and more. His experience spans financial, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries.

Leon has been speaking, blogging, and creating content in the monitoring and observability space for almost a decade. His expertise in IT began in 1989 and has led him through roles in classroom training, desktop support, server support, network engineering and systems automation before landing in monitoring and observability over 27 years ago.

Leon Adato is a Developer Relations Advocate and has held multiple industry certifications over his 36 years in IT including Cisco, Microsoft, A+, and more. His experience spans financial, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries. Leon ... Show more

Michael Dera is a creative and experienced software developer who excels in building and improving software systems. Michael has a proven track record of designing solutions that work well for large companies and integrating old and new technologies seamlessly. Michael is skilled in using various cloud services to ensure applications are secure and reliable. With a strong background in database management and software testing, Michael ensures high-quality and resilient software. As a leader in team environments, Michael drives projects to success across different industries, including retail, finance, and digital consulting, through continuous improvement and effective project management.

Michael Dera is a creative and experienced software developer who excels in building and improving software systems. Michael has a proven track record of designing solutions that work well for large companies and integrating old and new technologies ... Show more

Hartmut is a software engineer and tech lead with a strong passion for architecture, data streaming, and distributed systems. He has designed and delivered solutions for mission-critical platforms, working with clients including HSBC, NEX Group plc, Raiffeisen Switzerland, Deutsche Bahn, and eu-LISA. Hartmut is driven by a desire to see the bigger picture and excels at aligning engineering teams through clear, compelling architectural designs.

Hartmut is a software engineer and tech lead with a strong passion for architecture, data streaming, and distributed systems. He has designed and delivered solutions for mission-critical platforms, working with clients including HSBC, NEX Group plc, ... Show more

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastructures to the cloud and implementing cutting-edge solutions for handling large volumes of data.

As co-founder of Unlearni, I lead the way in digital education, facilitating continuous learning and practical application of business intelligence and data analytics. My mission is to empower organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions, and I achieve that through my experience as a Microsoft MVP Data Platform and my passion for sharing knowledge in the field of data engineering.

I have also had the fortune to write the book "Arquitectura e Ingenieria de Datos" by Editorial Anaya Multimedia where I intend to democratize the understanding of these roles and functions in data for spanish spoken people who are starting out on the path of data.

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastruct... Show more

I have been working in various roles in IT since 2004, with a focus on SharePoint since 2007. Across private and public sectors in the UK. I have young family and love to play and watch sports and films away from work.

I have been working in various roles in IT since 2004, with a focus on SharePoint since 2007. Across private and public sectors in the UK. I have young family and love to play and watch sports and films away from work. Show more

Melissa's passion for retail tech sparked at 16 and never quit. With 15+ years across AX 2009, AX 2012, and D365 F&SCM, she brings deep expertise in store operations, POS, and eCommerce. Today, as Sr. Director of Strategic Growth at Sunrise Technologies, she leads events, AI implementations, and speaking engagements, and hosts Mel Minute on LinkedIn. Outside of work, she shreds bass in two rock bands, stays fueled by fitness, and loves life with her husband Mike and cat George.

Melissa's passion for retail tech sparked at 16 and never quit. With 15+ years across AX 2009, AX 2012, and D365 F&SCM, she brings deep expertise in store operations, POS, and eCommerce. Today, as Sr. Director of Strategic Growth at Sunrise Technolog... Show more