Consumer Goods & Services

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

Martin Appelmann

Martin Appelmann

I’ve been a web developer since 2017 and an app developer since 2019. I share my experiences on LinkedIn, YouTube, and my blog. I’m the founder of Twork—an app for discovering laptop-friendly cafés. I also travel to find the best spots to work from.

I’ve been a web developer since 2017 and an app developer since 2019. I share my experiences on LinkedIn, YouTube, and my blog. I’m the founder of Twork—an app for discovering laptop-friendly cafés. I also travel to find the best spots to work from. Show more

Jessica Rohrer

Jessica Rohrer

From restaurant kitchens to enterprise analytics, Jessica Rohrer has built a career around solving operational problems with data.

While working as a chef and in culinary operations for 17 years, Jessica also spent 12 years teaching at UNLV before transitioning fully into enterprise analytics. Her work spans SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations turn complex operational data into practical business decisions. Today, through Rohrer Data Solutions, she focuses on governance, adoption, CoE buildouts, and reporting strategies that people actually use.

Jessica is passionate about practical analytics, user experience, and making enterprise reporting approachable for real people - not just data teams. She’s also known for building out of the box solutions that probably shouldn’t work, but do. English and Irish speaker.

From restaurant kitchens to enterprise analytics, Jessica Rohrer has built a career around solving operational problems with data. While working as a chef and in culinary operations for 17 years, Jessica also spent 12 years teaching at UNLV before... Show more

Mike de Jager

Mike de Jager

South African born, UK resident, Mike is a Mechanical Design Engineer & spent 20 years as a Draughtsman in the Dairy industry, a Project Technician & ran the drawing office for NCD/Clover Dairies. At Toyota, he worked as a mechanical designer in body in white. He moved to the UK in 2001, spent 7 years creating & designing 3D technical models.
He continued his studies in IT & enhanced his developer & web design skills at Halesowen College.
At age 50, in 2008 Mike jumped tracks & began a new career as IT Manager & NAV implementation project leader for SSI Schaefer in Andover, England. With the NAV project successfully implemented, he moved to Evosoft as support office manager, then to Sci-Net in Oxford as a consultant & then to KPMG for a three year corporate engagement.
As the Dynamics 365 Solution Architect for Experience/GCC for almost 3 years - now Global Solutions Architect for Dynavics, Mike has implemented multiple D365 solutions for a range of customers in a variety of industries in the UK.

South African born, UK resident, Mike is a Mechanical Design Engineer & spent 20 years as a Draughtsman in the Dairy industry, a Project Technician & ran the drawing office for NCD/Clover Dairies. At Toyota, he worked as a mechanical designer in body... Show more

Marco Salas Robles

Marco Salas Robles

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cloud-native solutions and intelligent analytics.
Whether leading strategic initiatives or diving deep into technical design, I’ve partnered with clients across industries to accelerate cloud adoption, envision high-value use cases, and build differentiators that drive real business outcomes. From AWS to Azure, IBM Cloud to GCP, I bring a multi-cloud perspective and a hands-on approach to every engagement.
I love sharing knowledge and sparking ideas—delivering workshops, webinars, hackathons, and technical enablement sessions that empower teams to think bigger and build smarter.

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cl... Show more

Oliver Lopez

Oliver Lopez

Product Engineer, React Native Developer, and part-time OSS contributor. He has worked on various cross-platform apps from early-stage startups to high-end enterprises like Amazon and Hitachi Group. He's been recently working on indie successful mobile products like Plany and FTW.

Product Engineer, React Native Developer, and part-time OSS contributor. He has worked on various cross-platform apps from early-stage startups to high-end enterprises like Amazon and Hitachi Group. He's been recently working on indie successful mobi... Show more

Riccardo Isola

Riccardo Isola

Experienced executive with leadership roles as CFO, COO, and CEO. Co-founder of Techisland Srl, a Microsoft Partner boutique software company specializing in AI and Business Intelligence.
He helps organizations transform data into business value through AI-driven solutions, including the end-to-end platform www.B-Island.ai.

Experienced executive with leadership roles as CFO, COO, and CEO. Co-founder of Techisland Srl, a Microsoft Partner boutique software company specializing in AI and Business Intelligence. He helps organizations transform data into business value thr... Show more

Yasar Kartal

Yasar Kartal

Embedded Linux Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in embedded systems, Linux platform development, device drivers, and cybersecurity. He has worked on a wide range of products, with a focus on secure software development, secure boot, regulatory compliance requirements such as the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED). His technical expertise includes Embedded Linux, Yocto project, C/C++, Python, Bash, device driver development, and security-focused system architecture.

Embedded Linux Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in embedded systems, Linux platform development, device drivers, and cybersecurity. He has worked on a wide range of products, with a focus on secure software development, secure boot... Show more

Laura Traverso

Laura Traverso

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

Yuri Oliveira

Yuri Oliveira

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

Réka Leisztner

Réka Leisztner

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development by applying systems-approach.

With a background in Industrial Engineering (BSc), Product Management for Technology Products (MSc) and PhD candidate in Systems Thinking, Réka made it her mission to transform ambitious, but too high-level ideas into systems that truly create value. Her work includes industries as diverse as industrial robotics, consumer products, automotive, and energy—proving that systems thinking in product development is not just a tool but a universal language for tackling complexity. She introduces system approach already on the business level, which seamlessly can be translated to systems engineering.

At her core, she is passionate about making systems thinking accessible, practical, and downright exciting. She is here to challenge the status quo, inspire new ways of thinking, and show how embracing systems can lead to groundbreaking innovation

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development ... 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

Prahlad Reddy Devireddy

Prahlad Reddy Devireddy

Prahlad Reddy Devireddy is a Senior Solution Architect with over 18 years of specialized expertise in SAP enterprise systems, currently based in Little Elm, Texas. He brings deep functional knowledge across SAP IS Retail, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, Sales & Distribution, and Logistics Execution, with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale implementations across North America and India.
Currently serving at BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., Prahlad has led transformative initiatives including warehouse management modernization, 3PL cross-dock implementations, and SAP integrations with industry-leading platforms such as Blue Yonder, Manhattan WMOS, and JDA. His work spans the full project lifecycle from solution design and workshop facilitation to cutover management and go-live support.
Prior to BJ's, Prahlad held senior consulting roles at Deloitte Consulting and Accenture, where he supported global clients across industries including retail, manufacturing, and energy. His experience includes SAP S/4 HANA implementations, EDI interface development, and ALE/IDoc-based integrations across complex multi-system environments.
Prahlad holds dual SAP certifications as a Certified Application Associate in SAP Sales Cloud and SAP Commissions Implementation, complementing an academic foundation in Mechanical Engineering. He is recognized for his ability to bridge business requirements and technical solutions, lead cross-functional teams, and design scalable SAP architectures that drive operational efficiency.
A trusted advisor and collaborative leader, Prahlad continues to shape enterprise transformation strategies at the intersection of SAP innovation and supply chain excellence.

Prahlad Reddy Devireddy is a Senior Solution Architect with over 18 years of specialized expertise in SAP enterprise systems, currently based in Little Elm, Texas. He brings deep functional knowledge across SAP IS Retail, Materials Management, Wareho... Show more

Megan Livadas

Megan Livadas

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

Christian Sega

Christian Sega

Directions for Partners Board Member since 2011
Chairman Diections for Partners 2015 to 2021
Managing Director Tecman Deutschland GmbH
Shareholder of various VAR's and ISV's
Expert for business development in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ecosystem and ISV space
Member of the German Dynamics IMACP Chapter
Proven Business Coach and podcast creator
Christian lives in Hamburg/Germany, in his free time you can find him often on the golf course, sailing (sometimes) or rowing on his inhouse rowing erg or creating the latest edition of his newest podcast about emotions together with his friends. He is also an AI / Copilot enthusiast and like to play poker.

Directions for Partners Board Member since 2011 Chairman Diections for Partners 2015 to 2021 Managing Director Tecman Deutschland GmbH Shareholder of various VAR's and ISV's Expert for business development in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business C... Show more

Michelle Czarniecki

Michelle Czarniecki

Oriunda de Buenos Aires, licenciada en psicología egresada de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, con formación en UX Design. Actualmente comenzando su agencia de comunicación integral y cursando una maestría en gestión de la comunicación organizacional estratégica en la Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Oriunda de Buenos Aires, licenciada en psicología egresada de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, con formación en UX Design. Actualmente comenzando su agencia de comunicación integral y cursando una maestría en gestión de la comunicación organizacional ... Show more

Raul Gerardo Huertas Paiva

Raul Gerardo Huertas Paiva

Ing. Electrónico. He trabajado desarrollando software en diversos entornos, desde microcontroladores, FPGAs, videojuegos y aplicaciones web

Ing. Electrónico. He trabajado desarrollando software en diversos entornos, desde microcontroladores, FPGAs, videojuegos y aplicaciones web Show more

Michael Podolsky

Michael Podolsky

Michael Podolsky is the CEO and сo-founder of PissedConsumer.com, a consumer advocacy and review platform, and WiserBrand.com, an AI, strategy, and product engineering agency. He is an award-winning entrepreneur with over two decades of Wall Street experience and 20+ years in entrepreneurship, leading two Inc.5000-recognized companies. Michael’s work focuses on the intersection of AI, digital marketing, customer experience, and real-world consumer feedback. A strong advocate for consumers’ right to free speech, he is a frequent speaker on practical ways businesses can turn feedback and consumer insights into measurable improvements in trust and performance.

Michael Podolsky is the CEO and сo-founder of PissedConsumer.com, a consumer advocacy and review platform, and WiserBrand.com, an AI, strategy, and product engineering agency. He is an award-winning entrepreneur with over two decades of Wall Street e... Show more

Divyaraj Singh Jatav

Divyaraj Singh Jatav

I bridge the gap between advanced technology and supply chain operations, helping businesses simplify complex logistics challenges, reduce risk, and make smarter decisions through AI, analytics, and business intelligence.

I bridge the gap between advanced technology and supply chain operations, helping businesses simplify complex logistics challenges, reduce risk, and make smarter decisions through AI, analytics, and business intelligence. Show more

Raquel Mira

Raquel Mira

Raquel Mira is a sustainability strategist, innovation leader, speaker, and founder of Circoolar, a consultancy helping organizations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and business transformation.

With more than 20 years of international experience, Raquel has held leadership roles at Royal Philips and Philip Morris International, where she led global initiatives in sustainable innovation, circular economy, eco-design, product sustainability, and strategic transformation.

Today, she helps leaders and teams turn AI and sustainability from separate initiatives into integrated sources of business value. Her work focuses on AI decision intelligence, responsible innovation, product strategy, regulatory readiness, and the human dimensions of technology adoption.

Raquel has spoken in innovation events, academic settings, corporate town halls, leadership sessions, trainings, and workshops across Europe, including engagements in Portugal and guest lectures at universities in the United Kingdom.

Her talks combine real-world corporate experience, practical frameworks, and forward-looking insights to help audiences understand how AI, sustainability, regulation, and human change are reshaping the future of products, organizations, and decision-making.

Raquel Mira is a sustainability strategist, innovation leader, speaker, and founder of Circoolar, a consultancy helping organizations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and business transformation. With more than... Show more

Greg Warnock

Greg Warnock

Greg Warnock is an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor with over forty years of experience in launching, scaling, and guiding companies across diverse industries. He is the co-founder and managing director of a growth capital firm that works closely with expansion-stage businesses to support their growth through strong governance, operational leadership, and strategic market access. By collaborating directly with founders, he helps enhance go-to-market strategies, build leadership capacity, and accelerate market entry. The firm has invested in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer services, achieving more than $5 billion in exits by 2020. He has played a central role in shaping these outcomes through a hands-on and disciplined approach.

He also co-founded a platform focused on the food and beverage industry, offering operational support and growth capital to early-stage restaurant concepts. With his direction, the platform has enabled several brands to grow by improving unit economics, expanding multi-location operations, optimizing supply chains, and preserving culture during rapid scaling. This effort has helped build some of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in the country.

Earlier in his investment career, he co-founded a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage opportunities in information technology and life sciences. As managing director, he helped establish the firm as a key player in its region before it merged with another to continue its investment legacy.

He also served as Chairman and CEO of a publicly traded SPAC, which he led to a successful public listing in 2023. Under his leadership, the company completed a business combination with a SaaS-focused acquirer based in Brazil, expanding his investment footprint internationally.

Before moving into venture and growth capital, he founded and operated companies in technology, consumer products, biotechnology, and marketing. He also led more than 20 mergers and acquisitions, gaining significant experience in complex transactions and strategic development.

In 2008, he launched an entrepreneurship education initiative and co-founded a philanthropic foundation in Utah. Holding degrees in Computer Science, Human Resources Management, and a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Venture Finance, Greg Warnock continues to support business growth, founder mentorship, and community impact.

Greg Warnock is an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor with over forty years of experience in launching, scaling, and guiding companies across diverse industries. He is the co-founder and managing director of a growth capital firm that works closely w... Show more

Walter Calcagno Lucares

Walter Calcagno Lucares

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

Frank Berenyi

Frank Berenyi

Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, learning their dynamics, and building operations that endure.

Athletics came first. He competed in soccer and wrestling in his youth and trained in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu in his early teens before opening his own martial arts school as a young adult. Running it required managing students, maintaining a facility, and building a reputation while competing at a high level, where he became known for consistency and discipline. He paired this with study in business operations, management, and strategic growth.

He went on to operate multiple bars and nightlife venues across Maine, balancing careful staffing and disciplined financial oversight while running each venue as its own operation. The work moved him from individual performance to organizational leadership, building teams and the structures that let a business run without the owner present at all times. He also entered real estate, repositioning undervalued properties and building an owned-asset portfolio.

His most significant undertaking is Marijuanaville, a cannabis retail venture he founded and grew into a network of locations across the state, with the goal of broadening access to medical cannabis in Maine through affordability and a wider base of patients.

Beyond business, Frank Berenyi contributes consistently to shelters, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives focused on housing and basic resources, and remains active in business development, real estate investment, and operational strategy.

Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, lear... Show more

Delbert Kipyegon

Delbert Kipyegon

Delbert is a full-stack software developer with four years of production experience building high-traffic web and mobile applications across East Africa and Europe. He is the founder and CEO of TMX TECH Africa Limited (Team X), a Nairobi-based software studio delivering custom digital products for clients across the region.
His independent project, Boltiply, an AI-powered CV tailoring SaaS, won 1st Place at the Claude Hackathon Nairobi and reached nearly 100 users in its first month. He recently completed a software developer role at ADM Interactive in Tallinn, Estonia, and is set to begin an MSc in Human-Computer Interaction at Tallinn University in August 2026.
Delbert's technical stack spans Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Flutter, with production deployments on AWS and Railway. He is passionate about building technology that is deeply rooted in African contexts — from M-Pesa integrations to crew marketplaces and digital obituary platforms.

Delbert is a full-stack software developer with four years of production experience building high-traffic web and mobile applications across East Africa and Europe. He is the founder and CEO of TMX TECH Africa Limited (Team X), a Nairobi-based softwa... Show more

Gustavo Ferreira Gitzel

Gustavo Ferreira Gitzel

Gustavo is a software engineer from São Paulo, Brazil, with 6 years of experience building products across web, iOS, Android, and backend systems. He currently works at iFood, Latin America's largest food delivery platform, focusing on backend payment infrastructure.

Outside of work, he can be found in the pool or on the beach tennis court,occasionally both on the same day.

Gustavo is a software engineer from São Paulo, Brazil, with 6 years of experience building products across web, iOS, Android, and backend systems. He currently works at iFood, Latin America's largest food delivery platform, focusing on backend paymen... Show more

Yann-Thomas Le Moigne

Yann-Thomas Le Moigne

Développeur informatique passionné par les technologies JavaScript, Angular, Svelte, Java, Spring, Quarkus...

Je suis curieux et j'aime beaucoup ce qui peut me faciliter la vie. C'est pourquoi je propose de partager mon expérience sur certains outils de développement.

Je suis également investi dans plusieurs associations :
- Angular Devs France : Partage de contenu autour du framework Angular en francophone.
- Ng Baguette Conf : Co organisateur de la conférence.
- Ess 37 : Ecole de secours et de sauvetage - Formateur PSC
- SPV : Sapeur Pompier Volontaire

Développeur informatique passionné par les technologies JavaScript, Angular, Svelte, Java, Spring, Quarkus... Je suis curieux et j'aime beaucoup ce qui peut me faciliter la vie. C'est pourquoi je propose de partager mon expérience sur certains out... Show more

Dr. Thomas Gratzer

Dr. Thomas Gratzer

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities across Minnesota, including Regions Hospital, United Hospital, Fairview University Medical Center, and Psych Recovery. He is also expected to return to practice at Psych Recovery in the near future. His work combines direct patient care with forensic psychiatric evaluations, allowing him to remain actively involved in both clinical medicine and mental health assessment.

Dr. Thomas Gratzer developed extensive expertise in forensic psychiatry through several major leadership and consulting positions. From 1995 through 2002, he served as Senior Forensic Psychiatrist at the Minnesota Security Hospital. He also worked as a consulting psychiatrist for the Minnesota Department of Corrections, providing psychiatric care to incarcerated youth. His responsibilities included evaluating and treating individuals with serious psychiatric conditions within correctional and institutional environments.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gratzer built a respected academic career focused on teaching and mentorship. Between 2002 and 2021, he served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He taught medical students, psychiatry residents, and law students, and lectured at institutions throughout the United States and Canada. His educational contributions reflected his dedication to advancing psychiatric knowledge and professional training.

In addition to psychiatry, Dr. Gratzer established an impressive background in computer science and software development. During his academic years, he won first prize at the Manitoba Science Fair for creating a computer program and later participated in Prince Philip’s International Science Fortnight in London, England. He also co-authored FAST BASIC: Beyond TRS-80 BASIC and contributed to the development of VP Info, a database programming language that achieved widespread commercial success on IBM personal computers.

Dr. Gratzer has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles examining forensic psychiatry, compulsive behavior, psychopharmacology, and legal issues connected to mental health care. His research earned multiple honors, including awards from the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Through his scholarly work, he has contributed to improving the understanding of psychiatric treatment and forensic mental health evaluation within both clinical and academic settings.

Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Dr. Thomas Gratzer completed his medical degree, psychiatric residency, and postgraduate training at the University of Manitoba before pursuing a forensic psychiatry fellowship in Chicago. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys skiing, tennis, exercise, travel, and fine dining. He remains committed to supporting educational and mental health initiatives while continuing to contribute to psychiatry through research, teaching, and patient care.

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities acros... Show more

Patrick Mork

Patrick Mork

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

Darren Jones

Darren Jones

I am a Cape Town-based Performance Marketer, Paid Media Manager, and the founder of Smart Smoothies. While my professional roots are deeply anchored in digital marketing, campaign analytics, and data architecture, I have recently bridged the gap into the physical product space.

Smart Smoothies is a real, actively operating business producing ready-to-blend smoothie packs out of a commercial kitchen space at Makers Landing in the V&A Waterfront.

Lacking a formal software engineering background, I refuse to let technical limitations dictate my operational efficiency. I embrace "vibe coding"—leveraging AI models, Google Cloud architecture, and relentless persistence to build complex, closed-loop operational software. By merging my digital marketing expertise with the analog, unforgiving realities of commercial food production, I am proving that you don't need to write native syntax to engineer highly effective business tools.

I am a Cape Town-based Performance Marketer, Paid Media Manager, and the founder of Smart Smoothies. While my professional roots are deeply anchored in digital marketing, campaign analytics, and data architecture, I have recently bridged the gap into... Show more

Gracjan Józefczyk

Gracjan Józefczyk

Born in Poland, raised in the Netherlands, and now living in Croatia, I’m a Backend Lead Developer passionate about creating elegant, scalable solutions. With over a decade of experience in e-commerce, I’ve contributed significantly to Sylius as a Key Contributor and BitBag’s Lead Developer. I thrive on sharing knowledge as a Sylius Academy Trainer and am deeply invested in empowering developers to excel in modern e-commerce development.

Born in Poland, raised in the Netherlands, and now living in Croatia, I’m a Backend Lead Developer passionate about creating elegant, scalable solutions. With over a decade of experience in e-commerce, I’ve contributed significantly to Sylius as a Ke... Show more

Jaime Nagase

Jaime Nagase

Principal AppMod Containers Specialist in LATAM, I'm deeply immersed in the Kubernetes and container ecosystem, helping organizations scale their containerized applications. With hands-on experience leading large-scale container deployments bringing practical insights on implementing enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions.

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through my book "Modern Applications Strategy" and speaking engagements worldwide. My expertise spans container orchestration, microservices architecture, and as a DevOps Amabassador. I focus on real-world Kubernetes implementation strategies, helping teams overcome challenges and achieve cloud-native success at scale.

Principal AppMod Containers Specialist in LATAM, I'm deeply immersed in the Kubernetes and container ecosystem, helping organizations scale their containerized applications. With hands-on experience leading large-scale container deployments bringing ... Show more

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