Consumer Goods & Services

Professionals focused on products and services for personal use, working in sectors like retail, customer care, and product development

Stephanie Stasey

Stephanie Stasey

Stephanie has over 19 years' experience in leading automation, digital transformation and change programmes for some of the UK's largest organisations.
She believes that IT programmes should be focussed on workers unarticulated needs.

AI, agents and data analytics tools are transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace.

By day Stephanie empowers organisations with agentic AI, strategy, governance and skilling. By night she builds technical communities.

After 3 years at Microsoft, she founded Miss AI to support companies in navigating their AI transformation, AI agents and robots. She has served as a trusted advisor to some of the world's biggest organisations including NHS England including working on both NHS.net and NHS App.

Having supported health, FMCG and technology organisations navigate automation, AI and agents; she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in change, programme management and people management.

Stephanie is an international speaker, vlogger, and community builder with a passion for helping leaders close the vector between AI ambition and realisation.

Stephanie has over 19 years' experience in leading automation, digital transformation and change programmes for some of the UK's largest organisations. She believes that IT programmes should be focussed on workers unarticulated needs. AI, agents ... Show more

Ankil Patel

Ankil Patel

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

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

Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fabric Customer Advisory Team, where he helps customers in the Retail and CPG industries unlock the full potential of unified data platforms. With a deep focus on capacity management, semantic models, telemetry, and Copilot-driven analytics, Sanjay recently led the publication of the Microsoft Fabric Capacity Planning Guidance series — that's helping admins and COE teams scaling Fabric across the enterprise.
Sanjay enjoys connecting with the community and brings a practical, customer-first perspective shaped by real-world deployments and cross-team collaboration. He believes the best ideas come from collaboration and is always up for a good conversation about data, design, or the perfect cup of chai.

Sanjay Raut is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fabric Customer Advisory Team, where he helps customers in the Retail and CPG industries unlock the full potential of unified data platforms. With a deep focus on capacity managemen... Show more

Antony Diaz

Antony Diaz

Antony Diaz is a Microsoft MVP, Colombian-Canadian tech entrepreneur, and cybersecurity specialist, focused on responsible AI for social good.

As CEO & co-founder of AskAïa, an AI-powered immigration platform that gives newcomers and the companies that hire them clear, data-driven road-maps: centralizing documents, tracking key dates, and delivering proactive compliance alerts in more than 80 languages.

Antony shares best practices on trustworthy AI and election integrity through weekly articles, conference talks, and hands-on workshops across the Americas. Driven by a background in mathematics, he continues the mission to deploy advanced technology, tempered by empathy, to solve real problems at scale and leave no one behind.

Antony Diaz is a Microsoft MVP, Colombian-Canadian tech entrepreneur, and cybersecurity specialist, focused on responsible AI for social good. As CEO & co-founder of AskAïa, an AI-powered immigration platform that gives newcomers and the companies... Show more

Fiorella Cisneros

Fiorella Cisneros

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

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

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

Andrew King

Andrew King

With more than twenty years in the business applications space, Andrew has built a strong record of innovation and results. He joined WebSan Solutions Inc. as a partner in 2008 and helped transform the company into an award-winning Microsoft partner. When WebSan was acquired by Rand Group in 2025, Andrew became part of the Rand Group leadership team. Today, he continues to drive growth and innovation both internally and for customers.

With more than twenty years in the business applications space, Andrew has built a strong record of innovation and results. He joined WebSan Solutions Inc. as a partner in 2008 and helped transform the company into an award-winning Microsoft partner.... Show more

Inge Boubez

Inge Boubez

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact.

Inge has spent more than twenty years helping technology companies grow through smarter marketing, neuroscience-based engagement, and data-driven strategy.

Before joining Neural Impact, Inge held leadership roles across major global brands, including SAP, where she drove a 130 percent pipeline growth through partner go-to-market modernization. At Moz and Ziff Davis, she led enterprise growth and transformed data-driven marketing performance, achieving a ninefold increase in leads. As a Fractional CMO, she has guided SaaS and AI firms across EMEA and North America, helping them scale from early growth to successful multi-fold exits through precise positioning and growth architecture.

Today at Neural Impact, Inge applies neuroscience and AI insights to redefine how Microsoft partners are found, trusted, and recommended in an era where AI is transforming every aspect of marketing and customer discovery.

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact. Inge has spent more than twenty years helping technology companies grow through smarter marketing, neuroscience-based engagement, and data-driven strategy. Before joining Ne... Show more

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives.

I spend my days closing that gap.

As a speaker, I take this message to audiences. As a speaker coach, I help leaders communicate with clarity on stage. As a consultant, I help teams and organizations speak the same language.

Because when communication clicks, when my meaning and your experience align, everything changes. Organizations become healthier. Relationships deepen. Ideas spread. Innovation flourishes. Because, the clearer we communicate, the better worlds we create. That's what I do.

I help leaders and teams build better worlds, one conversation at a time.

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives. I spend my days closing that gap. As a speaker, I take this message to audi... Show more

Giovanni Giamminola

Giovanni Giamminola

With over twenty years of experience as CEO in both Europe and North America, Giovanni Giamminola has successfully led entrepreneurial businesses and multinational corporations, managing revenues exceeding one billion euros. His professional journey spans various industrial sectors with a focus on the healthcare sector in recent years. He has directed complex teams in multinational and multicultural environments as well as in family businesses, constantly promoting the adoption of advanced technologies and digital transformation processes as central pillars of his strategic approach and change management.
Graduated in Economics from the Catholic University of Milan, Giovanni has furthered his education with executive programs at Harvard Business School. He has garnered substantial practical experience in designing and implementing digital transformation strategies, an expertise he actively shares in academic settings as well. At the Catholic University, he is a member of the Steering Committee for the first Executive Master in "AI-Driven Business Models" and coordinator of the course "Sector-Specific Innovation and Process Transformation."
He is the author of the book "The Augmented Manager: How Artificial Intelligence Makes Management More Effective, Creative, and Strategic," which draws from his direct experience in introducing machine learning initially, and then generative AI, within the companies he has managed. The book advocates for a conscious and effective use of AI to optimize business management.
His commitment as a promoter is to raise awareness about the profound impacts of artificial intelligence, an epochal transformation for the entire society. He specifically addresses the top roles in companies to ensure they understand the need to immediately prepare, with vision and responsibility, for the greatest revolution in industrial history, which is crucial for future competitiveness.

With over twenty years of experience as CEO in both Europe and North America, Giovanni Giamminola has successfully led entrepreneurial businesses and multinational corporations, managing revenues exceeding one billion euros. His professional journey ... Show more

Kevin Eustatia-Palm

Kevin Eustatia-Palm

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human rights, security, and sustainable development. His work spans international policy and business development across Europe and the Caribbean

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human r... Show more

Markus Mäkelä

Markus Mäkelä

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing scalable and portable foundations that enables his team to keep pace with the fast moving cutting edge of the field of generative AI.

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing... Show more

Meade Kincke

Meade Kincke

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies. His passion for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning has not only resulted in remarkable achievements, but has also made him a sought-after speaker at worldwide events. Meade's ability to bridge the gap between complex concepts and real-world applications makes him a unique animal.

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 compani... Show more

Leonardo Ganzarolli

Leonardo Ganzarolli

Leonardo Ganzarolli é dentista com MBA em Marketing de Serviços e MBA em Neuromarketing e Jornada do Consumidor. Atua como consultor em inovação, criatividade e comunicação na saúde, com mais de 20 anos de experiência unindo estratégia, propósito e impacto social. Foi CMO e COO da Bibancos Odontologia, onde implementou protocolos de atendimento com NPS de 95, e Vice-Presidente da ONG Turma do Bem, ampliando a rede de dentistas voluntários em mais de 3.600%. Atualmente lidera sua própria consultoria e é palestrante em temas como branding, experiência do paciente e inteligência artificial aplicada à comunicação. Defende uma nova visão de comunicação pública — mais humana, contínua e participativa — como ferramenta de engajamento e transformação social.

Leonardo Ganzarolli é dentista com MBA em Marketing de Serviços e MBA em Neuromarketing e Jornada do Consumidor. Atua como consultor em inovação, criatividade e comunicação na saúde, com mais de 20 anos de experiência unindo estratégia, propósito e i... Show more

Shanti Greene

Shanti Greene

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Grace-Mary Oisamoje

Grace-Mary Oisamoje

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Jazmin Wakelin

Jazmin Wakelin

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership.

Known for transforming complexity into clarity, Jaz mentors emerging product managers and female engineers, helping them lead with confidence and intent. Her work challenges teams to design not just scalable systems, but scalable understanding, building technology that empowers both users and builders.

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership. Known for transform... Show more

Sadiq Abubakar

Sadiq Abubakar

Sadiq Adamu Abubakar is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary innovator at the forefront of AI-powered e-commerce. As the Founder and CEO of GldCart, Sadiq is building one of the world’s first AI-native commerce platforms, a transformative infrastructure designed to empower vendors, streamline retail operations, and redefine the customer experience through intelligent automation and personalization.

Born with a passion for technology and purpose-driven leadership, Sadiq earned his Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University–Idaho, after transferring from Independence Community College. His academic journey laid the foundation for a career focused on solving complex problems through scalable, ethical technology.

GldCart, his flagship venture, reflects Sadiq’s long-term commitment to innovation, inclusion, and impact. The platform leverages machine learning to help vendors gain deeper insights into buyer behavior, optimize sales, and reduce inefficiencies all while providing buyers with a smarter and more intuitive shopping experience. Under Sadiq’s leadership, GldCart is being positioned to become a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem with global reach and local empowerment.

Sadiq’s work has been featured in media outlets like LNGFRM, HardReset, and Success Quarterly, where he’s recognized for his entrepreneurial insight, team-building leadership, and bold vision for AI in commerce. He is also working toward securing intellectual property protections for GldCart’s technology and establishing strong metrics of national and global impact.

Sadiq Adamu Abubakar is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary innovator at the forefront of AI-powered e-commerce. As the Founder and CEO of GldCart, Sadiq is building one of the world’s first AI-native commerce platforms, a trans... Show more

Nathalie Kyriakou

Nathalie Kyriakou

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a difference in people’s lives. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Nolos, she leads strategies that protect families, simplify legal and financial services, and make vital tools more accessible. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to community involvement, supporting initiatives that strengthen families, promote education, and provide access to essential services.

Born in Beirut and raised in a trilingual household speaking English, French, and Arabic, Nathalie grew up in a culturally diverse environment that helped her connect with people from different backgrounds. This ability to relate to others has been an important part of her success in marketing and communications.

After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal, Nathalie began her career in 2004 as Marketing and Communications Manager at Groupe Deschênes. In this role, she learned how to shape a brand’s voice, build its reputation, and ensure marketing strategies supported business objectives.

In 2010, she joined Rogers Communications in Montreal as a Senior Marketing Specialist, working on acquisition and retention campaigns for consumer services. This position strengthened her skills in campaign execution, media planning, and creative storytelling. By 2013, she became Marketing and Digital Manager at Beiersdorf, the company behind Nivea. She was responsible for national advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and brand ambassador programs, using digital channels to boost brand visibility and awareness in the Canadian market.

In 2015, Nathalie moved into financial services as a Financial Mortgage Advisor at La Capitale, now Beneva. Over the next five years, she guided clients through important financial decisions with honesty and clarity. Her dedication to client care earned her recognition as one of the Top Financial Mortgage Performers for three consecutive years and one of the Top Mortgage Sales Performers for two straight years. She focused on building lasting relationships, ensuring each client felt informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.

In March 2022, Nathalie joined Nolos, a LegalTech and FinTech company based in Montreal, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Nolos is dedicated to making legal and financial services more accessible, affordable, and easy to understand, particularly for families in Quebec. Nathalie oversees brand strategy, positioning, and communications, ensuring that the company’s voice reflects its mission and values. She leads marketing campaigns for services such as digital wills, estate planning, and financial tools, initiatives designed to educate and empower people to protect their families, homes, and assets.

Her approach to leadership is built on giving back and making a positive difference. She believes legal wills and financial planning are essential for protecting loved ones and that these topics should be communicated clearly and without unnecessary complexity. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she can connect with Quebec’s diverse communities, helping to share Nolos’s message of accessibility, education, and empowerment.

Nathalie’s career achievements have been recognized at every stage. At La Capitale (now Beneva), she received awards for being among the top performers in financial mortgage sales for two consecutive years and in financial mortgage performance for three consecutive years. She has contributed to national marketing campaigns for major brands such as Nivea and Rogers, blending creativity with measurable results. At Nolos, her leadership has shaped a brand identity based on clarity, trust, and relevance, positioning the company as a leader in accessible legal and financial services for Quebec families.

Outside of her corporate role, Nathalie is actively involved in her community and church, helping people access resources that protect their families and prepare for the future. She values kindness, connection, and the importance of family, striving to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

Her personal life centers on her family, who inspire her in both her work and personal journey. She enjoys traveling, swimming, sailing, and reading, especially books on leadership, branding, and personal growth. For Nathalie, life is about meaningful connections, shared experiences, and appreciating both significant milestones and everyday moments with the people who matter most.

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a differe... Show more

Chelsea Clarke

Chelsea Clarke

Chelsea Clarke is a content creator, investor, and the founder of HerPaperRoute, a digital media company. She also founded Niche Investor, a creator platform that connects website sellers with buyers and investors. But before that, she was a broke twenty-something bartender during the ’08 recession, secretly living in an office building while building a startup. Nowadays, Chelsea empowers her community of over 100,000 goal-driven women, helping them build, scale, and sell online businesses. Hustle-culture? No thank you. She’s all about building lifestyle-freeing, digital businesses that can be run asynchronously, and without a team. Openly sharing growth strategies, mindset shifts, and habits for thriving in the creator economy is her kind of thing. Home improvement is her other thing… Chelsea is currently renovating her house, and funding it 100% from the creator economy (a far cry from the office-living days). Her debut book Glow Up Yourself is the reinvention playbook for rebellious women building wealth, habits, and confidence in life and business. It's a heartfelt, hilarious guide to rebranding after failure, rewriting your story, and redefining success...even if you don’t have a degree, a trust fund, a following, a sugar daddy, or a trad wife!

Chelsea Clarke is a content creator, investor, and the founder of HerPaperRoute, a digital media company. She also founded Niche Investor, a creator platform that connects website sellers with buyers and investors. But before that, she was a broke tw... Show more

John Volturo

John Volturo

John Volturo is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders and organizations thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A former global Chief Marketing Officer who drove more than $1.5 billion in revenue across multiple sectors, John brings the real-world perspective of a C-suite leader to every stage and workshop he leads.

As President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles and a Partner at Evolution, John has coached and developed hundreds of executives who’ve advanced to CEO, CMO, COO, and other senior roles at Microsoft, IBM, Twitter, Credit Karma, Slack, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Match Group.

John’s signature Prove Nothing™ Framework—rooted in neuroscience, vertical development, and his personal story of surviving a brain tumor—helps leaders shed outdated patterns, own their impact, and build cultures of trust and belonging.

His keynotes and workshops are known for being interactive, thought-provoking, and immediately actionable. His most popular talks include Leading Strategically in a Rapidly Changing Environment and Effective Decision Making Under Pressure, as well as Embracing Conflict to Innovate. John has been featured in Diversity Woman (cover story), DiversityComm, and Bold Journey, and has appeared on podcasts including Crafting Solutions to Conflict, Authenticity with John Volturo, and Scaling CEO with Glenn Gow.

His upcoming book, The Prove Nothing Framework: Leadership Lessons from My Brain Tumor, blends memoir and leadership insight to inspire audiences to redefine success and come home to themselves.

John Volturo is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders and organizations thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A former global Chief Marketing Officer who drove more than $1.5 billion in revenue... Show more

Hana Amiri

Hana Amiri

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliver, and operate software.
I work hands-on with engineering teams, coach leadership, and speak at conferences to challenge outdated assumptions and share lessons from the field.
🗺️ International experience. Polyglot. Opinionated, but always curious.
🎤 Speaker on topics like digital platforms, team dynamics, and sustainable software.
🌻 Occasionally philosophical

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliv... Show more

Mark Hamblin

Mark Hamblin

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform.

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform. Show more

Ed Jaworski

Ed Jaworski

Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBooks reporting, QuickBooks integrations, inventory management for retail, manufacturing and distribution, eCommerce, and contractors.

Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBook... Show more

Korede Bashir

Korede Bashir

A result-driven software engineer with expertise in community building :) // I teach Microsoft technologies - especially cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure and Azure Stack.

A result-driven software engineer with expertise in community building :) // I teach Microsoft technologies - especially cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure and Azure Stack. Show more

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services.

Since 2008, he has been a self-employed consultant in large and medium-sized projects in all sectors across Europe. He has been visiting SQL Saturdays all over Europe since 2013.Since 2017 Alexander speaks at national and international conferences / user groups about Data Warehouse, BI, Azure and AI.

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services.... Show more

Molly Rupert-Sullivan

Molly Rupert-Sullivan

Molly Rupert-Sullivan was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She now leads Change and Adoption efforts for Guidehouse, powering an AI-enabled workforce and advanced innovations for clients. Molly advises clients across industries and geographies on how to strategically position AI to maximize value.

Molly Rupert-Sullivan was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She now leads Change and Adoption efforts for Guidehouse, powering... Show more

David Caballero

David Caballero

Senior Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms for various clients and projects. I have over 10 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA).

I am also the founder of DCaballero LLC, a software development and consulting company that focuses on science and finance applications. I am passionate about researching new technologies, mentoring young talent, and delivering quality solutions. My mission is to leverage my technical skills and domain expertise to create value and impact for my clients and partners.

Senior Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms for various clients and projects. I have over 10 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kuberne... Show more

Jay Dwayne

Jay Dwayne

Jay Dwayne is a highly sought-after tech specialist and dedicated public servant renowned for his exceptional skills in software and systems engineering. Following previous excellent work at the ICT Authority, under the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy in Kenya, Jay is currently driving digital transformation at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Jay brings a comprehensive technical toolkit spanning full-stack software and systems development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, mobile development, and advanced DevOps practices. His reputation as an expert is well-deserved, with numerous accolades and awards recognizing his contributions to the technology sector. With a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set, Jay is a valuable asset to any project team. His adaptability and proficiency make him an indispensable resource in the fast-paced world of modern technology, where he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of software development and technological innovation.

As a Tech speaker, Jay has spoken at International and local conferences such as the Dublin Tech Summit, Dublin, Ireland, in May 2025, CABSAT, SATExpo & Integrate ME 2025 conference in Dubai, UAE in May, 2025. TEMS ICT Africa conference in Nairobi, Kenya in April 2025, Moonshot by Techcabal in Lagos in 2024, 2023,2022, Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, 2024, The freelancers summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, 2023, African Congress on Cyber Security in Nairobi, 2022, MWC Series in Kigali, Rwanda, 2023 among many others including webinars and hackathons and workshops

Current Roles
Software Systems Engineer at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Jay collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of engineers in leading digital transformation initiatives at Kenya's premier tax and customs revenue agency, contributing to system optimization, automation projects, and enhancing user experiences across KRA's digital platforms.

Tech Consultant, Special Projects at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

• Providing technical advisory on innovation ecosystem development across Africa
• Leading technical assessment and implementation of digital platforms to connect entrepreneurial universities continent-wide
• Developing strategic frameworks for university business incubation models
• Facilitating knowledge transfer between academic institutions and industry partners
• Designing monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress toward the one-billion-startup goal
• Collaborating with university leadership to create entrepreneurship curricula integration strategies

Jay's Core Expertise

Technical Specializations
-Full-Stack Development: Expert in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), Node.js, TypeScript, and comprehensive front-end technologies
- Backend Engineering: Proficient in multiple languages including C#/.NET, Java, Python, Golang, with expertise in enterprise frameworks and API development
- Mobile Development: Native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development, plus cross-platform solutions with Flutter
- Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3), Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices
- Database Technologies: Extensive experience with SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and graph databases
- DevOps & DevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and security integration
- Visual Design: Adobe Creative Suite mastery (AI, AE, PS, ID, Pr), Sketch, and modern design tools

Leadership & Communication
- Public Speaking: Accomplished speaker with ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Visual Design: Creative problem-solving through design thinking
- Project Management: End-to-end software lifecycle management
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Stakeholder alignment and team leadership

Speaking Topics

Primary Topics
- Full-Stack Development Excellence: Modern JavaScript frameworks, API design, and scalable architecture patterns
- Cloud-Native Applications: AWS ecosystem, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and serverless architectures
- Mobile Development Strategy: Cross-platform development, native vs hybrid approaches, and Flutter implementation
- DevOps Transformation: CI/CD pipeline design, infrastructure automation, and team collaboration practices
- Database Architecture & Design: From SQL to NoSQL, choosing the right database for your needs
- Digital Government Services: Modernizing public sector technology and citizen-facing applications
- Visual Design in Tech: Bridging design and development for better user experiences

Secondary Topics
- Enterprise Software Development: .NET ecosystem, Java enterprise patterns, and legacy system modernization
- API Design & Integration: RESTful services, GraphQL implementation, and microservices architecture
- Testing Strategies: Comprehensive testing approaches from unit to integration testing
- Performance Optimization: Front-end performance, database tuning, and scalability planning
- Technology Leadership: Building and managing technical teams in fast-paced environments

Session Formats
- Keynote Presentations (45-60 minutes)
- Technical Deep-Dives (30-45 minutes)
- Interactive Workshops (90-120 minutes)
- Panel Discussions (30-60 minutes)
- Lightning Talks (10-15 minutes)

Jay's Technical Stack

Frontend Technologies
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/Sass, Bootstrap, Gatsby, Stencil.js, GraphQL, Firebase

Backend & Server Technologies
Node.js, Express.js, C#/.NET Core, ASP.NET, Java/Java EE, Python/Django, Golang, PHP/Laravel, Apache, NGINX

Mobile Development
Swift (iOS), Kotlin/Java (Android), Flutter, Firebase, Android Studio, Xcode

Databases
SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Neo4j, CockroachDB, SQLite

Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS), Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, Git, Digital Ocean, Heroku, IBM Cloud

Design & Testing
Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Jest, Jasmine, jUnit, Cucumber, Protractor

Development Tools
Visual Studio, VS Code, Android Studio, Xcode, Maven, Gradle

Speaking Experience
Accomplished public speaker with a proven track record of making complex technical concepts accessible to diverse audiences, from technical teams to executive stakeholders. Recognized industry expert with numerous accolades and awards for contributions to the technology sector.

Thinking of booking Jay?
Jay brings an exceptional combination of breadth and depth across the entire technology stack. His hands-on experience spans from frontend frameworks to cloud infrastructure, mobile development to enterprise systems. This comprehensive expertise, combined with his government sector experience and proven communication skills, makes him uniquely qualified to speak at conferences focused on:

- Full-Stack Development
- Cloud Computing & DevOps
- Mobile Application Development
- Enterprise Software Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- Government Technology
- Database Design & Architecture
- Modern JavaScript Frameworks
- Cross-Platform Development

Portfolio & Contact
Website: www.jaydwayne.com
Available for speaking engagements at technology conferences, corporate events, and educational institutions. Experienced in both in-person and virtual presentation formats.

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Bridging the gap between complex technical concepts and practical business solutions through innovative software engineering and clear communication.
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Jay is a trophy of God's grace, a conduit of rhema, saved by grace through faith.

Jay Dwayne is a highly sought-after tech specialist and dedicated public servant renowned for his exceptional skills in software and systems engineering. Following previous excellent work at the ICT Authority, under the Ministry of Information, Commu... Show more

Dr. Liz L. Lance

Dr. Liz L. Lance

Liz is an experienced leader with a passion for combining strategy and execution to drive change. With a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC and an MBA from the University of Portland, her education backs up her 15 years of leading teams in education, consulting, and tech. Liz is not just about ideas; she’s also about making things happen. Her numerous project management certifications highlight her commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Whether it's guiding teams or spearheading projects, Liz thrives on turning challenges into successes.

Liz is an experienced leader with a passion for combining strategy and execution to drive change. With a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC and an MBA from the University of Portland, her education backs up her 15 years of lea... Show more

Bhargav Shetgaonkar

Bhargav Shetgaonkar

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM Labs for their open source and pro bono initiatives.

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM L... Show more

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