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

As a Strategic UX Consultant and international speaker, Vicky Pirker helps companies achieve sustainable business success through user-centered solutions. With a sharp eye for both empathy and strategy, she uncovers the real problems behind digital products and processes. As Technovation Women Techmakers Ambassador and Austria's first Hacker School Inspirer, she's passionate about making UX accessible and championing diversity in tech.

As a Strategic UX Consultant and international speaker, Vicky Pirker helps companies achieve sustainable business success through user-centered solutions. With a sharp eye for both empathy and strategy, she uncovers the real problems behind digital p... Show more

After more than twenty years as software developer and architect Ralf passes via a phase as business analyst towards his passion: "software testing".
His focus lies on (automated) functional and system testing. He accompanies teams to improve development and test processes and optimize QA measures.

After more than twenty years as software developer and architect Ralf passes via a phase as business analyst towards his passion: "software testing". His focus lies on (automated) functional and system testing. He accompanies teams to improve develo... 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

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

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a truly unique perspective to prospects and customers.

Most recently he has specialized in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Power Platform, helping customers and partners understand their pains with reporting and analyzing the volumes of data they have. He has helped them identify proper solutions so they can truly gain value from their data.

In addition, Dan is an Adjunct Professor of Business teaching Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics. He is also the leader of the Southern California Dynamics 365 user group.

He is a frequent speaker and presenter at Microsoft and other related industry conferences and events including Microsoft Convergence, AXUG Summit, Microsoft Technical Conference and Power BI World Tour. He was recently recognized as a DUG Product Expert Superhero.

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and t... Show more

Colin Griffin is CEO at Krumware, and a Co-Chair of the CNCF Platforms Working Group. Colin Griffin is a software engineer by trade, specializing in cloud-native application and infrastructure development; with an emphasis on developer enablement and platform engineering. He founded Krumware with the goal of enabling companies to build better environments for their developers, through technology development.
Krumware helps organizations build better software.

Colin Griffin is CEO at Krumware, and a Co-Chair of the CNCF Platforms Working Group. Colin Griffin is a software engineer by trade, specializing in cloud-native application and infrastructure development; with an emphasis on developer enablement and... 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

Patrick Mork is a keynote speaker, executive advisor, and the number one bestselling author of Step Back and LEAP. He is the former CMO at Google Play and co-creator of the brand, and a 3x award-winning chief marketing officer.

Patrick doesn't just talk about resilience and change. He has lived it. Across 11 countries, 33 moves, six startups, and one bankruptcy, he has rebuilt his career and his life from zero more than once, in cultures that were not his own, doing work he had to learn on the way down. That lived experience is the foundation of his keynotes.

He has delivered high-impact keynotes and workshops for Google, Walmart, Unilever, MetLife, Scotiabank, Falabella, and others, and has advised senior leaders at Apple, Google, Meta, and Walmart. He has spoken at Google I/O, SXSW, Mobile World Congress, and closed the 2025 Volcano Summit in front of 4,000 people.

Patrick's purpose is to be the transformative energy that inspires people to lead a career of meaning and purpose. He speaks in both English and Spanish.

Patrick Mork is a keynote speaker, executive advisor, and the number one bestselling author of Step Back and LEAP. He is the former CMO at Google Play and co-creator of the brand, and a 3x award-winning chief marketing officer. Patrick doesn't jus... Show more

Mason Whitaker
President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth

Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for growing mid-market companies across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and eCommerce.

With more than a decade of experience in ERP consulting, digital transformation, and change management, Mason has led dozens of successful Microsoft Dynamics projects from strategy through go-live and beyond. Known for his pragmatic, people-first approach, Mason helps organizations simplify complex system migrations, optimize their business processes, and drive real ROI through smart technology adoption.

Under Mason’s leadership, Volt Technologies has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing Microsoft ERP consultancies in the U.S. — with a focus on modernizing legacy systems, unlocking data insights, and implementing solutions that empower users, not overwhelm them.

A frequent speaker, content creator, and thought leader in the Microsoft business applications community, Mason blends sharp technical understanding with real-world business acumen. He is passionate about making ERP & AI approachable, aligning systems with business goals, and ensuring that companies not only survive digital transformation — but thrive.

Mason Whitaker President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central impl... 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

Khang Toh is Head of Engineering, Digital Operations, SRE and Cloud Infrastructure at Bank Jago / DKatalis, where he leads cloud, reliability, developer experience, and AI-enabled digital operations for a digital bank serving more than 16 million customers. He has over 20 years of experience across software engineering, architecture, mobile, cloud infrastructure, startup leadership, and digital banking, with more than 15 years leading technical teams in the US and Singapore. Khang started developing for mobile in 2009, founded the Singapore Android Developers Meetup in 2013, serves as Conference Chair for droidcon Singapore, and is the Developers Circle Lead for Facebook in Singapore. His current work focuses on how AI can transform enterprise engineering, SRE, cloud operations, and developer productivity.

Khang Toh is Head of Engineering, Digital Operations, SRE and Cloud Infrastructure at Bank Jago / DKatalis, where he leads cloud, reliability, developer experience, and AI-enabled digital operations for a digital bank serving more than 16 million cus... Show more

Cloud Native Architect focused on Kubernetes-based platform engineering in secure and enterprise environments.

I design and operate resilient platform ecosystems — often within air-gapped or high-security contexts — where reliability, lifecycle management, and infrastructure depth matter.

Active in the CNCF community and international KubeCon speaker, I combine architectural thinking with hands-on experimentation. I maintain a private multi-node lab environment to continuously test distributed systems, networking patterns, storage strategies, and GitOps workflows beyond production constraints.

My work sits at the intersection of cloud-native innovation and real-world infrastructure — bridging Kubernetes, security, storage, and networking into scalable, long-term platform strategies.

Driven by continuous learning, system thinking, and building platforms that enable engineering teams to move fast — responsibly.

Cloud Native Architect focused on Kubernetes-based platform engineering in secure and enterprise environments. I design and operate resilient platform ecosystems — often within air-gapped or high-security contexts — where reliability, lifecycle ma... Show more

AI isn’t coming. It’s already reshaping industries and most enterprises are still figuring out where to start.

I’ve spent 15+ years at the forefront of that transformation. From building data science foundations when “AI” was still a buzzword, to architecting production-grade agentic systems that autonomously drive business outcomes today. I’ve consistently been a step ahead of where the market was going.

I don’t just implement AI. I help enterprises understand what’s possible before they know to ask for it, scoping the right initiatives, building the right solutions, and leading the teams that bring them to life. From first conversation to full adoption.

My edge: the combination of deep mathematical foundations, hands-on technical leadership, and the ability to translate complexity into boardroom-level clarity. I lead high-performing teams of AI engineers and data scientists while staying close enough to the architecture to know when something won’t work before it doesn’t.

The next frontier is agentic AI. I’m already there.

AI isn’t coming. It’s already reshaping industries and most enterprises are still figuring out where to start. I’ve spent 15+ years at the forefront of that transformation. From building data science foundations when “AI” was still a buzzword, to ... Show more

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank, and other brand leaders. Baron continues to lead his team of marketing and brand experience designers at the firm he founded in 2016, Per Se Brand Experience (PSBX).

Baron was part of Ontario Tourism's 2003/2004 SARS Recovery Program. In 2006, he was awarded the key to the City of Niagara Falls for Tourism Promotion and Innovation in the region. In 2025, he co-authored the best-selling business book, The Ripple Effect, a book featuring business networking stories across professional categories.
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In 2026, Baron was named a Catalyst Member at the Stanford Center on Longevity. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, and Baron holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Since 2020, Baron has split his time between Toronto, Canada and Naples, Florida.

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank... Show more

AI Product Strategist and Enterprise Experience Architect with 12+ years of experience designing high-impact products for global companies including Nike, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Pfizer, and Santander. Member of Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.

Today she leads product architecture initiatives for enterprise AI platforms, shaping multi-model ecosystems that turn fragmented data into decision intelligence for global organizations. AI product she works on was recognized as a finalist in the Most Innovative Product category at UC Today.

Her expertise sits at the intersection of AI strategy, product design, governance, and human-centered systems thinking, helping companies move from AI experimentation to measurable business value.

AI Product Strategist and Enterprise Experience Architect with 12+ years of experience designing high-impact products for global companies including Nike, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Pfizer, and Santander. Member of Association for the Advancement of Artific... Show more

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. My work focuses on building intelligent systems such as recommendation engines and data-driven platforms, turning complex data into actionable insights. I primarily work with Python, SQL, and modern machine learning tools to design and deploy practical AI solutions, and I’m particularly interested in applied AI and building technologies that create meaningful impact in emerging markets.

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. M... Show more

In his professional career, Yuri Sa has always been involved in helping companies achieve the next level of automation in their infrastructure. Throughout his 18 years of experience, he worked in critical environments as a SysAdmin, SRE, and DevOps Engineer. One of his central beliefs is that all barriers between Developers and Operations teams should be removed; for that reason, he decided to contribute to open-source projects focused on observability over the past few years.

In his professional career, Yuri Sa has always been involved in helping companies achieve the next level of automation in their infrastructure. Throughout his 18 years of experience, he worked in critical environments as a SysAdmin, SRE, and DevOps E... Show more

I'm Sergio Mahía, a Software Engineer specializing in cybersecurity, with a clear mindset: to truly protect systems, you first have to think like someone trying to break them.

My career began by founding my own web development and security startup, where I went from zero to building a portfolio of over 20 clients in less than a year. In that process, I not only developed solutions but also focused on something I consider critical: protecting users from real-world threats. I worked with advanced techniques such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and continuous auditing, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities like XSS and SQL Injection to understand and mitigate them at their root.

Currently, I work at KPMG as a Software Engineer and Ethical Hacker, where I tackle complex security challenges in real-world environments. I've designed and developed ambitious projects, from automated vulnerability analyzers to educational platforms for CTF training, always with a practical and results-oriented approach.

I consider myself an ambitious, resourceful person with a great capacity for learning. I enjoy tackling difficult problems, learning from my mistakes, and transforming those errors into robust solutions. I'm also an active communicator on social media and blogs, where I translate complex cybersecurity concepts into accessible ideas, aiming to raise awareness among both businesses and users.

I firmly believe that the best defense against an attacker is to anticipate them. That's why I don't just build secure systems; I constantly test them, pushing their boundaries before others do.

I'm Sergio Mahía, a Software Engineer specializing in cybersecurity, with a clear mindset: to truly protect systems, you first have to think like someone trying to break them. My career began by founding my own web development and security startup... Show more

Chris Kelleher is a software developer and IT leader with over 30 years of Progress OpenEdge experience, dating back to 1991. He has held senior development and management roles at Lassonde Pappas and Lasko Products, and currently works as a consultant at Wyman Gordon, a division of Precision Castparts Corp. His expertise spans ERP architecture, middleware integration (Boomi, BizTalk), agile development, and cloud infrastructure. He holds certifications from Oracle, Scrum Alliance, and Progress Software Corporation.

Chris Kelleher is a software developer and IT leader with over 30 years of Progress OpenEdge experience, dating back to 1991. He has held senior development and management roles at Lassonde Pappas and Lasko Products, and currently works as a consulta... Show more

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance.
Blogging at Livadata.com

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance. Blogging at Livad... 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

I began writing thought pieces on sustainable design, diversity, and inclusivity while I was still a design student who was trying to find my colours. I actively look for opportunities to advocate for gender-inclusive design practices.

As a non-binary person, motivated by my lived experiences as a consumer and driven by my spirit as an informed UX designer, I believe that Inclusivity shouldn’t be an afterthought. I can safely say that, having been on both sides of the coin, the designer and the user in this context, empathy goes a long way. Making one feel seen and heard can be so validating, and that validation shouldn’t be something that feels extraordinary to experience. It should be normal.

I'm here dropping my two cents in design, data, and tech, to be part of something that creates value.

I began writing thought pieces on sustainable design, diversity, and inclusivity while I was still a design student who was trying to find my colours. I actively look for opportunities to advocate for gender-inclusive design practices. As a non-bi... Show more

Just a nerd trying to change the world

Just a nerd trying to change the world Show more

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 25 years of design experience, working with more than 150 companies including well-known tech startups, educational organizations, and service-based companies. I am a UX/UI & Digital Product Design consultant and mentor, and I've launched more than a dozen apps.

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 2... Show more

Christian has over 20 years of international UX experience and currently leads the UX Center of Competence at Optimizer in Porto, Portugal. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior informed design. He contributes to Singularity University, Nomura Research Institute Japan, and many more. He is a published author on UX Design, AI Product Design and Behavior Design topics. He is teaching UX Leadership, Behavior Design and Human-Centered AI Experiences (HAX) at TheStarter.io. PortoUX Activist. Jury Member of the UX Nordic Award 2026

Christian has over 20 years of international UX experience and currently leads the UX Center of Competence at Optimizer in Porto, Portugal. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior i... Show more

Mais de 20 anos ativos no mercado de trabalho.
Transição para a área de Tecnologia há 5 anos, com o impulso da {reprograma}, oferecendo capacitação em Desenvolvimento FrontEnd.
Contribuir para o impacto positivo na Educação em Tecnologia é uma das frentes que me identifico, com apoio especial dos percursos do Ux Design.

Mais de 20 anos ativos no mercado de trabalho. Transição para a área de Tecnologia há 5 anos, com o impulso da {reprograma}, oferecendo capacitação em Desenvolvimento FrontEnd. Contribuir para o impacto positivo na Educação em Tecnologia é uma das ... Show more

Kishore Bitra is an enterprise IT and security professional specializing in the evaluation and governance of Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra identity platforms, and large-scale collaboration systems.

His work focuses on reviewing system architectures, identity security configurations, access control models, and operational implementations supporting mission-critical government environments. He regularly assesses the technical work of engineers and solution providers by reviewing designs, configurations, and deployment approaches for identity protection, conditional access, single sign-on, and cloud collaboration services.

His evaluations emphasize alignment with established security principles, operational reliability, and compliance requirements. Kishore also publishes practitioner-oriented technical analyses examining enterprise identity security, cloud governance, and real-world system behavior, contributing applied insights to the computing community.

Kishore Bitra is an enterprise IT and security professional specializing in the evaluation and governance of Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra identity platforms, and large-scale collaboration systems. His work focuses on reviewing system architectures,... Show more

Hello, it's Cephas here, I'm a software engineer with experience in cross-platform app development, and I'm also passionate about graphics and UX design. I love using my skills to create experiences that make people's lives better. Am glad you checked me out here!

Hello, it's Cephas here, I'm a software engineer with experience in cross-platform app development, and I'm also passionate about graphics and UX design. I love using my skills to create experiences that make people's lives better. Am glad you checke... Show more

Sarah Hansakul, a sexy security enthusiast and the brains behind ThaiCySec, is a rising Fierce star in the cybersecurity world. Known for her “Sarah 59 seconds” program on TikTok, she delivers fierce narratives and explanations about cybersecurity, captivating a young and dynamic audience. With many prestigious Microsoft Security Certifications with CISSP and CISM, Sarah has proven her expertise in the field.

Beyond her cybersecurity achievements, Sarah has made her mark as the Manager of the famous luxurious Thai jewelry brand, AKE AKE Thailand, where she has led successful digital transformation initiatives.

Sarah Hansakul, a sexy security enthusiast and the brains behind ThaiCySec, is a rising Fierce star in the cybersecurity world. Known for her “Sarah 59 seconds” program on TikTok, she delivers fierce narratives and explanations about cybersecurity, c... Show more