Maarten started his career as data Science consultant in UK (Tesco), France (Carrefour) and US (P&G)
Founder of Clever in 2016, knowledge based chatbots for customer service. Sold in 2019 to Zoovu Ltd.
Founder of Ailvis in 2020, using AI to reduce shoplifting.

Maarten started his career as data Science consultant in UK (Tesco), France (Carrefour) and US (P&G) Founder of Clever in 2016, knowledge based chatbots for customer service. Sold in 2019 to Zoovu Ltd. Founder of Ailvis in 2020, using AI to reduce... Show more

I'm a co-founder of Solutech Limited, the leading sales force automation company in Kenya in the FMCG Industry (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) for manufacturing companies, distributors and wholesalers.

I'm an expert in the following fields:
BACKEND DEVELOPMENT
Laravel (PHP)
NodeJs Express (JavaScript)
Google App Engine
jQuery (JavsScript)
C#, .NET

FRONTEND DEVELOPMENT
ReactJs (JavaScript)
VueJs (JavaScript)
AngularJs (JavaScript)
Bootstrap
Element UI

E-Commerce (Magento)

BUSINESS ERP SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
SAP Business One, SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL

We work with renown brands like Kenafric Industries Limited, Menengai Oil Refineries, Ketepa(Kenya Tea Packers Limited), Pwani Oil Products Limited, Hasbah Kenya Limited, Manara Limited, Flame Tree Group Africa, Pezesha Africa, Safari Stationers Limited, Mzuri Sweets Limited (Mr. Berry), Capwell Industries Limited, Tononoka Steels Limited, Visa Oshwal Community Nairobi, among others.

I'm a co-founder of Solutech Limited, the leading sales force automation company in Kenya in the FMCG Industry (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) for manufacturing companies, distributors and wholesalers. I'm an expert in the following fields: BACKEND ... Show more

Krish Kothapalli is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, azure solution architect expert, and has been a software architect for the past 4 years.

Krish Kothapalli is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, azure solution architect expert, and has been a software architect for the past 4 years. Show more

Kristian Esser was born in Africa, raised in Italy and is now based in Amsterdam. He studied at the European Institute of Design in Milano as well as HKU and has been driven by creativity throughout his life, devoting his talents to understand and illustrate the opportunities new technologies bring. He describes himself as a ‘tour guide to the future’ and leads innovation projects working for both small companies as well as multinationals.

With a background in communication and connected to the internet since its very beginning, Kristian has developed a natural understanding of communities, online collaboration, online brand strategy and speculative design, and uses this as a foundation for his project work. He is often asked to give his opinion by media companies such as BNR in Holland and Radio24 in Italy. He also shares his thoughts regularly on several blogs, including his own.

Kristian Esser was born in Africa, raised in Italy and is now based in Amsterdam. He studied at the European Institute of Design in Milano as well as HKU and has been driven by creativity throughout his life, devoting his talents to understand and il... Show more

Pat is a Australian who, until recently, lived in the Netherlands for nearly 6 years, but has now returned home to Sydney. He's a skilled .NET developer, experienced public speaker, husband, and father, but most of all, a geek that loves to solve real-world problems. Pat was previously a Solution Architect, Team Lead, and even an Engineering Manager, but don't let the titles confuse you: he loves both getting his hands dirty & building successful teams that deliver.

Pat is a Australian who, until recently, lived in the Netherlands for nearly 6 years, but has now returned home to Sydney. He's a skilled .NET developer, experienced public speaker, husband, and father, but most of all, a geek that loves to solve rea... Show more

Jennifer is a well-known speaker, teacher and trainer at both national and international conferences. She has keynoted numerous Testing, Agile, and Development conferences. Jennifer’s belief is that we should do what we are passionate about and believes in living your passion. To this end Jennifer co-founded and is the CEO of Pink Lion AI: a breakout AI company that brings AI to the world’s app teams and delivers AI integration with a human engagement model while educating teams on solving challenges with an AI- first strategy. Jennifer is the first female AI testing tech CEO and is currently collaborating in the entertainment, gaming, media and professional sports industries with Test.AI. As Test.AI’s partner PinkLion is solving testing challenges using AI that have been unsolvable with more traditional automation testing. Jennifer has held executive level positions at leading development and quality engineering teams for Fortune 100 companies in several Industries. In a recent engagement Jennifer served as a strategy executive and in corporate marketing for the C-suite. Jennifer has spent years with the C-Suite solving tough challenges and pushing technology to the limit.
Twitter: @Jennifer_Bonine

Jennifer is a well-known speaker, teacher and trainer at both national and international conferences. She has keynoted numerous Testing, Agile, and Development conferences. Jennifer’s belief is that we should do what we are passionate about and bel... Show more

Rob Davlin has conducted primary research on consumer products (mobile phones, laptops, refrigerators, electric toothbrushes, etc.) and user experiences (web, apps, software, etc.) for companies listed in the Fortune 100.

He also leverages the power of experiential learning to challenge groups to be more than who they are. By planning structured experiences that achieve key learning themes Rob has helped groups build rapport, improve communication skills, and increase the quality of their collaboration efforts. Rob uses The Eureka Games, which is a collection of games and activities, to help groups connect, transform, and build.

Rob Davlin has conducted primary research on consumer products (mobile phones, laptops, refrigerators, electric toothbrushes, etc.) and user experiences (web, apps, software, etc.) for companies listed in the Fortune 100. He also leverages the po... Show more

Michelle has a lot of years working on projects as an in-house developer. She has done many different things including project management, developer management, BPX, and then back to my love of things technical. She has worked in most of the core sap areas. MM, PP, FICO, WM, IM and MII. She has moved to SAP HANA within the last two years.

Michelle has a lot of years working on projects as an in-house developer. She has done many different things including project management, developer management, BPX, and then back to my love of things technical. She has worked in most of the core s... Show more

Greg Faletto is a research assistant and PhD student in the Statistics group of the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Greg’s research broadly focuses on statistics, machine learning, feature selection, and applied statistical methods for business and social science. Over the past decade Greg has developed original machine learning models for companies like Live Nation and ZipRecruiter, and his team won “Best Model” at the Orange County R Users Group Hackathon 2019 for their generalized additive model that correlated regional health outcomes with the presence of water pollutants in California

Greg Faletto is a research assistant and PhD student in the Statistics group of the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Greg’s research broadly focuses on statistics, machin... Show more

Founder of MobiCycle Ltd

Founder of MobiCycle Ltd Show more

Peter Salib is a contributing writer at Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and Influencive. He has been going to CES in Las Vegas consecutively for the past 7 years since the age of 21 and is an avid attendee of events nationwide.

Having attended hundreds of events, he is now a co-founder of Event Integrity, the first integrity-based, vetted marketplace for event professionals. He also frequently works with startups to consult and advise on media, strategy, events, and fundraising.

Salib was an early guest on the Gadget Flow podcast and his dog, Scruffy, was featured on the Today Show with Kathy Lee & Hoda and was dubbed "Scruffy the Wonder Dog."

Peter Salib is a contributing writer at Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and Influencive. He has been going to CES in Las Vegas consecutively for the past 7 years since the age of 21 and is an avid attendee of events nationwide. Having attended hundred... Show more

Kerry is a founder of Factory6, was a CMO at a billion dollar energy company, loves technology and is an active altcoin investor and crypto believer. Hodl on.

Kerry is a founder of Factory6, was a CMO at a billion dollar energy company, loves technology and is an active altcoin investor and crypto believer. Hodl on. Show more

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment processes. When not hard at work, he enjoys learning to play the drums and spending time with his family.

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment... Show more

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Monique Ferraz is a maker and creator based in Dublin, developing Peppy Pet Plant, an interactive smart plant pot that combines electronics, sensors, code and emotional design.

Her work explores how technology can feel more human, playful and accessible. With Peppy, she is building a project that helps people understand and care for their plants through simple emotional expressions rather than complex data.

Monique Ferraz is a maker and creator based in Dublin, developing Peppy Pet Plant, an interactive smart plant pot that combines electronics, sensors, code and emotional design. Her work explores how technology can feel more human, playful and acce... Show more

Graduating from the University of Memphis in 2017, DeNisha fell in love with data modeling and management while tutoring SQL in college. She self taught herself Power BI after Business Intelligence internships in fall 2015 - and she has been evolving with the tool ever since; growing tremendously as the application spreads through enterprises.

Outside of BI, her hobbies include mentoring and working with non-profits to enhance IT in the minority communities.

Graduating from the University of Memphis in 2017, DeNisha fell in love with data modeling and management while tutoring SQL in college. She self taught herself Power BI after Business Intelligence internships in fall 2015 - and she has been evolvin... Show more

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currentl... Show more

I build solutions where operational efficiency and high-level code converge to transform businesses.

With over 6 years of professional experience and +4 years leading tech teams and projects, my focus goes beyond developing software; I design the strategic architecture that sustains company growth. As an Industrial Engineer and Full-Stack Developer, I speak the language of data, processes, and code, bridging the gap between business vision and technical execution.

WHAT I BRING TO THE TEAM:

-Operations Management & Tech PM: Comprehensive project leadership under Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring every line of code contributes directly to the ROI.
-Senior Full-Stack Development: Building robust and scalable applications with a rigorous focus on architecture.
-Digital Transformation & Automation: Optimizing complex workflows through cutting-edge technology and automation tools.
-Fractional Leadership: Strategic consultancy for companies requiring senior technical leadership and friction-free agile execution.

MY TECH STACK:

Frontend & Backend: React, Node.js, Express, JavaScript.
Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI Associate) & MySQL.
Automation: Zapier, Make, UiPath.
Management & Strategy: Jira, Notion, Slack.

WHAT SETS ME APART?

The market is full of developers who only execute and managers who don't understand the code. I master both worlds:
-Systems Thinking: I design solutions with long-term scalability in mind, not just immediate delivery.
-Empathetic Leadership: I manage multidisciplinary teams by reducing technical friction and empowering talent.
-Result-Oriented: Every technical decision I make is backed by an operational impact analysis.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

-Operational Optimization: Led the implementation of critical systems, achieving a +30% improvement in efficiency.
-Error Reduction: Automated technical processes that reduced inventory error margins by 10%.
-Project Leadership: Successfully managed digital transitions within the Retail and Tech sectors.

📍 Cali, Colombia | Available for global challenges 🌎 | English & Spanish

Currently open to roles as Head of Operations, Technical Project Manager, or consultancy for scalable digital products.

📩 Let’s connect to scale your next project: valenjb@hotmail.com

I build solutions where operational efficiency and high-level code converge to transform businesses. With over 6 years of professional experience and +4 years leading tech teams and projects, my focus goes beyond developing software; I design the ... Show more

Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss”, started TK PR in 2008, and has spent the past 18 years building the award-winning public relations firm specializing in the travel & hospitality industries.
Taryn’s clients have been seen on CBS This Morning, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, as well as features in Travel + Leisure, O the Oprah Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and thousands more.
Under her leadership, TK PR has received 10 Adrian Awards from HSMAI – the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition which honors excellence in hospitality, travel, tourism and media.

Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss”, started TK PR in 2008, and has spent the past 18 years building the award-winning public relations firm specializing in the travel & hospitality industries. Taryn’s clients have been seen on CBS This Morning, The To... Show more

I am a High Schooler who is aspired to be an entrepreneur. My journey first started when I started reselling sneakers in 2022. From there, I went through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs in the summer of 2025 and that’s where my true ambition for entrepreneurship began. I came up with this company through GSE and I thrive to grow it.

I am a High Schooler who is aspired to be an entrepreneur. My journey first started when I started reselling sneakers in 2022. From there, I went through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs in the summer of 2025 and that’s where my true ambition ... Show more

Munir Mehta is a Senior Staff Engineering Leader at YouTube, specializing in Generative AI, UI/API integration, and scalable platform architecture, driving growth in Consumer Media and Healthcare.

Munir Mehta is a Senior Staff Engineering Leader at YouTube, specializing in Generative AI, UI/API integration, and scalable platform architecture, driving growth in Consumer Media and Healthcare. Show more

Microsoft certificate Trainer

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I am Ms mukisa Dorcus Nanyanzi,aged 27 a citizen of Uganda and very passionate Full-stack-developer. I enjoy the world of code,carring ideas through scripts and turning them into master pieces. Helping people build brands that outlive them is what I root for.

I joined the world of tech 2years back through the code queen under the innovation Hub. After being skilled I started working along different organizations to introduce tech in Rural areas training young girl and ladies that couldn’t afford this type of education and bring it closer to them In order to catch up with the involving world. I will be do honored to be part of this amazing panel.

I am Ms mukisa Dorcus Nanyanzi,aged 27 a citizen of Uganda and very passionate Full-stack-developer. I enjoy the world of code,carring ideas through scripts and turning them into master pieces. Helping people build brands that outlive them is what I... Show more

Aparna Krishna Penumatcha is a Senior Architect at IBM in the United States with over 17 years of international experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cloud modernization. She has worked with global clients across retail, consumer products, and life sciences, leading large-scale initiatives that improve efficiency, customer engagement, and business outcomes.

At IBM, Aparna provides senior technical leadership for complex commerce and transformation programs, setting architectural direction and ensuring alignment between technology strategy and business goals. She designs scalable, resilient, and customer-centric platforms and works closely with business executives to translate technical solutions into clear business value. Her contributions have supported successful strategic client engagements.

Aparna is also committed to talent development, actively mentoring professionals and leading apprenticeship and internship initiatives. With advanced certifications in cloud and artificial intelligence, she applies modern architectural practices to drive innovation and enterprise agility.

Aparna Krishna Penumatcha is a Senior Architect at IBM in the United States with over 17 years of international experience in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cloud modernization. She has worked with global clients across retail, ... Show more

As a Microsoft BU leader with a proven track record in program strategy, technical roadmap development, delivery, and customer engagement, I excel in navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape. With deep expertise in Retail & CPG, Telecom, and Manufacturing, I am passionate about guiding organizations to harness the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Copilot ecosystem.

As a Microsoft BU leader with a proven track record in program strategy, technical roadmap development, delivery, and customer engagement, I excel in navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape. With deep expertise in Retail & CPG, Telec... Show more

Diplômée de l'ESAG Penninghen en conception graphique, j'ai été Directrice Artistique en agence pendant 10 ans. En quête de sens, c'est à la porte de TheodoApps que j'ai frappé il y a 5 ans pour devenir Product Designer et aller à la rencontre des utilisateurs. C'est aujourd'hui par une approche émotionnelle et créative que je m’efforce d'avoir un impact positif sur la vie des gens, tout en répondant aux enjeux de mes clients.

Diplômée de l'ESAG Penninghen en conception graphique, j'ai été Directrice Artistique en agence pendant 10 ans. En quête de sens, c'est à la porte de TheodoApps que j'ai frappé il y a 5 ans pour devenir Product Designer et aller à la rencontre des ut... Show more

Karri Sairamakrishna is a Lead Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, and Solution Architect with over 13 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native, and data-driven enterprise systems. He specializes in Java, Python, and Go, with deep expertise in microservices architecture, big data processing, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and AI-driven system monitoring. A published researcher and IEEE award recipient, Karri has led complex solutions across fintech, healthcare, and retail domains, focusing on reliability, compliance, and high-performance software engineering.

Karri Sairamakrishna is a Lead Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, and Solution Architect with over 13 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native, and data-driven enterprise systems. He specializes in Java, Python, and Go, w... Show more

Help customers maximize the value of their e-commerce investments by addressing business challenges, shaping their transformation roadmap, and aligning product innovation with measurable outcomes. Through collaborative workshops and value-driven engagements, I drive adoption, accelerate impact, and build long-term customer success.

Help customers maximize the value of their e-commerce investments by addressing business challenges, shaping their transformation roadmap, and aligning product innovation with measurable outcomes. Through collaborative workshops and value-driven enga... Show more

Amy Galvin is a dedicated leader committed to bringing farm to table to patients. Amy has been in healthcare for 5 years. During this time she has worked to reduce food waste across retail, catering, and patient services for the BILH hospital system consisting of 14 hospitals. Amy was the recipient of the Jane Matlaw Environmental Champion Award in 2022.

Amy Galvin is a dedicated leader committed to bringing farm to table to patients. Amy has been in healthcare for 5 years. During this time she has worked to reduce food waste across retail, catering, and patient services for the BILH hospital system ... Show more

Apaixonada por tecnologia e educação. Com formação em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela Fatec Praia Grande, atualmente é Arquiteta de Soluções na AWS (Amazon Web Services) com foco na indústria de varejo e bens de consumo, desenhando soluções para desafios de negócio e sendo referência técnica para clientes. Sua experiência prévia inclui migração e administração de bancos de dados. Participa ativamente de eventos e palestras, compartilhando conhecimento e apoiando iniciativas que democratizam o aprendizado em tecnologia.

Apaixonada por tecnologia e educação. Com formação em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela Fatec Praia Grande, atualmente é Arquiteta de Soluções na AWS (Amazon Web Services) com foco na indústria de varejo e bens de consumo, desenhando soluçõe... Show more