Brian heads global developer relations at Algorand Foundation, where he helps devs learn, integrate, apply, and contribute to Algorand's open source blockchain technology to solve real world problems. Before joining the Foundation, Brian led global strategic transformation programs at Morgan Stanley, where he worked with commodities, exchange and OTC derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Brexit preparations, and digital assets over 15 years. When not on his laptop, he's probably cooking up something creative, literally or figuratively.

Brian heads global developer relations at Algorand Foundation, where he helps devs learn, integrate, apply, and contribute to Algorand's open source blockchain technology to solve real world problems. Before joining the Foundation, Brian led global s... Show more

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system design aligned with standards such as ISO 21434, plays a key role in building and managing Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), Led and contributed to major projects including on‑board chargers, thermal management systems, smart meters, railway safety systems, and LTE communication platforms. He holds a bachelor’s degree in systems and biomedical engineering and has earned multiple certifications, including Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer, Automotive Security Testing (Vector), ITI Cybersecurity Diploma, and Agile Foundation Certification

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system... Show more

Ingeniero, Profesor y Emprendedor
Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte y lidera los Sectores de Defensa e Industria; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tiempo libre (y en sus horas de sueño) a fundado cuatro startups y co-organiza el MorcillaConf en Burgos.

Por otra parte, es Google Developer Expert en Cloud y cuenta con gran cantidad de certificaciones en diversas tecnologías.

Ingeniero, Profesor y Emprendedor Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte y lidera los Sectores de Defensa e Industria; previamente pasó por Telefó... Show more

Senior Solutions Architect na Minsait, criador do AWS Local Simulator (projeto open-source MIT que simula 18 serviços AWS localmente) e AWS Community Builder for Serverless. Com 12 certificações AWS e mais de 30 anos de experiência em tecnologia, dedica-se a democratizar o acesso ao desenvolvimento em nuvem através de software livre.

Senior Solutions Architect na Minsait, criador do AWS Local Simulator (projeto open-source MIT que simula 18 serviços AWS localmente) e AWS Community Builder for Serverless. Com 12 certificações AWS e mais de 30 anos de experiência em tecnologia, ded... Show more

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare. A Columbia University graduate, Subbu co-innovated Project Green Sky with Microsoft's Energy team, demonstrating Real-Time Intelligence for environmental monitoring.

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcar... Show more

Vimaladhithan Salem Marimuthu Rajagoapal (Vimal) is an accomplished SAP Cloud Technology Expert with over 18 years of proven expertise in enterprise software solutions and digital transformation initiatives. As a certified technical leader, he has successfully managed large-scale ERP/SAP projects ranging from $500K to $15+ million, driving operational excellence across diverse global organizations in insurance, energy, pharmaceuticals, and retail sectors.
Currently serving as a Senior Technical Lead, he specializes in architecting and managing high-availability SAP environments on Microsoft Azure and AWS. His deep expertise encompasses the complete SAP ecosystem, including S/4HANA, HANA 2.0, Business Intelligence, and emerging AI technologies through SAP's Business AI portfolio. He has led complex system migrations, upgrades, and cloud adoption strategies while ensuring seamless integration with existing enterprise landscapes.
His leadership extends to managing globally distributed teams of 45+ technical resources across the US, Canada, Europe, and India. He has successfully orchestrated critical initiatives, including data center migrations, system consolidations, and disaster recovery implementations. His technical proficiency spans multiple platforms, including HANA databases, various operating systems (Unix, Linux, Windows), and cloud hyperscalers.
A recognized industry thought leader, he has presented at multiple SAP ASUG SAPPHIRE conferences and contributed to North America's Center of Excellence initiatives. His educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and executive leadership certification from the Wharton School of Executive Education.
His comprehensive certification portfolio includes SAP S/4HANA Conversion specialist, Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and Oracle Professional certifications. Through his strategic approach combining technical excellence with business acumen, he consistently delivers innovative SAP solutions that exceed business expectations while optimizing total cost of ownership and maximizing return on investment.

Vimaladhithan Salem Marimuthu Rajagoapal (Vimal) is an accomplished SAP Cloud Technology Expert with over 18 years of proven expertise in enterprise software solutions and digital transformation initiatives. As a certified technical leader, he has su... Show more

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of energy infrastructure. Raúl contributes to building it by modeling grid connections, preparing utilities for the coming data center wave. His conviction: the next constraint on AI is not the models. It is the power grid.

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of e... Show more

Hauke is grant manager at chargebyte. Takes care about funding opportunities of new and innovative ideas. Keeps track on environmental subjects having an impact on our daily social lives. Develops striking and very competitive ideas on innovations by connecting interdisciplinary domains. Motivation on research is based on environmental topics and affordable sustainable energy and open-source code developments. Hauke organizes the participation of chargebyte in BiFlex-Industrie.

Hauke is grant manager at chargebyte. Takes care about funding opportunities of new and innovative ideas. Keeps track on environmental subjects having an impact on our daily social lives. Develops striking and very competitive ideas on innovations by... Show more

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, and Databricks. Adept at leading complex migrations, modernizing legacy data estates, and architecting advanced analytics platforms that drive measurable business outcomes for organizations in energy, technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, government, and public sector domains.

Leveraging nearly two decades of hands-on expertise, I bring deep technical insight, strategic vision, and a proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. My experience enables me to anticipate challenges, deliver innovative solutions, and mentor teams through digital transformation journeys.

Recognized for driving customer success through technical enablement, cost modeling, and governance best practices. Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering workshops that accelerate cloud adoption and compliance. Passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, foster innovation, and maintain regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving cloud landscape.

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, a... Show more

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools.

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools. Show more

Prathyusha Mondru is a results-driven Project Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing end-to-end power generation, infrastructure, and operational projects across various sectors, including construction, utilities, technology, and banking. She currently serves as a Project Engineer 2 at HOLT CAT, where she oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution for city and county power generation initiatives, delivering Caterpillar generator systems for critical infrastructure, including hospitals, fire stations, and municipal facilities. Her role includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Previously, Prathyusha worked as a Project Consultant at Wipro, supporting business analysis, process improvement, stakeholder communication, and project reporting. She has also held roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Texas, where she supported graduate-level Project Management and Technology Innovation courses, and as an Operations Analyst at Genpact, driving KPI-based performance analysis and process optimization. Earlier in her career, she served as a Quality Assurance Officer at ICICI Bank, contributing to large-scale digital banking and compliance initiatives.
Prathyusha holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of North Texas, an MBA from Osmania University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malla Reddy Engineering College. She is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the PMI Dallas Chapter, and she brings a strong combination of technical expertise, structured project management, and cross-functional collaboration to complex, high-impact projects.

Prathyusha Mondru is a results-driven Project Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing end-to-end power generation, infrastructure, and operational projects across various sectors, including constructio... Show more

I am a seasoned System Software Engineer and Data Science & Machine Learning Architect with over 18 years of experience in building software systems using Python, C/C++, and advanced scripting technologies. My expertise spans cloud computing, machine learning, embedded systems, and the design of high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions for enterprise SAN and server storage platforms.

In recent years, I have specialized in data science and data engineering on the AWS cloud, delivering scalable, production-grade analytics and AI solutions. I bring a strong blend of low-level systems engineering and modern AI/ML architecture, enabling me to solve complex, real-world problems across the full technology stack.

I am deeply passionate about data center sustainability and leveraging AIOps to drive carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and intelligent infrastructure optimization at scale.

I am a seasoned System Software Engineer and Data Science & Machine Learning Architect with over 18 years of experience in building software systems using Python, C/C++, and advanced scripting technologies. My expertise spans cloud computing, machine... Show more

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to support expectant women.

George is committed to creating solutions that improve health, education, economic opportunities and digital access for all in Uganda and Africa.

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to ... Show more

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website r... Show more

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários.

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários. Show more

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. Art was always my thing and just being a creative person. Music was always my passion from singing in youth church to choir at school. Other than that is was athletics and education. My father was and still lives in brooklyn and i tell him little things about nfts all the time. NFTS changed and are changing my life. Co-Founder of United Realities "URL to the IRL"

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. A... Show more

LaSheita Sayer - Founder, Executive Director, Women Who Charge

Recognizing the need for an inclusive space for women and a focus on workforce development within the electric transportation industry, LaSheita Sayer founded Women Who Charge. As its Executive Director, she leverages her extensive EV sector experience to promote and increase the presence of women in leadership roles, actively contributing to the training and growth of the future EV workforce.

LaSheita is a passionate advocate for EV expansion and greenhouse gas reduction. Her commitment to sustainability and talent development is evident through her active involvement in various organizations. She is a valuable member of the Denver Electric Vehicle Council and serves on the transportation subcommittee of the Denver Sustainability Advisory Committee, contributing to sustainable transportation solutions and the skilled workforce needed to implement them.

Beyond Denver, LaSheita has been an active member of the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition since 2020. Her work on the Equity, Policy, and EV Battery Recycling committees for the Colorado Energy Office showcases her dedication to creating a more equitable, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly future for all, underpinned by a well-trained and diverse workforce. LaSheita is a trailblazer, inspiring women to embrace their potential in electric mobility and fostering the next generation of industry leaders.

LaSheita Sayer - Founder, Executive Director, Women Who Charge Recognizing the need for an inclusive space for women and a focus on workforce development within the electric transportation industry, LaSheita Sayer founded Women Who Charge. As its ... Show more

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing teams. Using some of my top skills such as organization, clear communication, thoughtful prioritization and overall, TRUST, I am able to successfully blend strategic execution with genuine empathy to foster environments where teams consistently thrive and deliver positive meaningful results.

My approach is rooted in the belief that the golden rule is always number one and at the end of the day we are all just humans trying our best!

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing te... Show more

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this program, Zahra leads multifamily housing EV charging efforts, including developing and implementing Colorado’s first EV charging portfolio application for MFH. Her work aims to reduce barriers for multifamily properties, including income-qualified housing, to ensure that MFH residents are charging where they live. Zahra obtained her Masters of Arts in Political Science, specializing in Environmental Policy and Comparative Politics, at Colorado State University (Go Rams!).

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this... Show more

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer in agile teams designing various digital products.

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During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer... Show more

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions DCOM or CORBA and doesn't want to get into a discussion about where curly braces should go.

He is currently a Software Development Manager at Bally Sports focusing on Azure; previously he was a Senior Developer at Pandora Jewelry and a Lead Developer at Constellation/Exelon.

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions D... Show more

Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided communities for over two decades in reclaiming ancestral wisdom, ecological balance, and the sacred presence of the Divine African Feminine.
His voice unites spiritual ecology with the rhythms of resistance found in Black music, ritual, and art. A dynamic and deeply grounded public speaker, Dr. Baruti delivers transformative keynotes, lectures, and workshops that inspire faith leaders, students, and activists to embody spirituality as both ecological practice and political liberation. His oratory carries the soul of a bluesman, the insight of a theologian, and the urgency of a justice worker.

Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided commu... Show more

I’m a cybersecurity practitioner with over 17 years of experience across banking, energy, education, health, and IT service providers. For more than 10 years, my work has focused on secure-by-design practices, designing and reviewing security controls in complex, regulated environments. I’m particularly interested in aligning security decisions with business intent and operational reality, so that controls reduce risk without disrupting critical services.

I’m a cybersecurity practitioner with over 17 years of experience across banking, energy, education, health, and IT service providers. For more than 10 years, my work has focused on secure-by-design practices, designing and reviewing security control... Show more

Ivan Savu is the Co-Founder of VeloxDB, where he is developing a high-performance database solution. Before focusing on databases, he worked as a software architect in the energy industry building high performance solutions.

Ivan Savu is the Co-Founder of VeloxDB, where he is developing a high-performance database solution. Before focusing on databases, he worked as a software architect in the energy industry building high performance solutions. Show more

With 30+ years in the IT business, including experience working for leading vendors like Citrix and Nerdio with main focus on Microsoft Azure technology, I bring extensive expertise in digital transformation and modern workplace solutions. As a public speaker, supporter, and ambassador for the international and national EUC (End-User Computing) community, I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and best practices. Serving as a Strategic Solution Architect for EUC at Statnett, I focus on delivering superior employee experiences through modernized infrastructure, enhanced productivity, and robust security policies that protect business-critical data.

With 30+ years in the IT business, including experience working for leading vendors like Citrix and Nerdio with main focus on Microsoft Azure technology, I bring extensive expertise in digital transformation and modern workplace solutions. As a publi... Show more

Chris Hadnagy is the Founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris’ 19 years in information security, he created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter. He has also hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chris is the Founder, Executive Director, and Board Member, for the Innocent Lives Foundation, a nonprofit organization that identifies anonymous child predators and helps bring them to justice.
Having written five books on social engineering, Chris is also a well-known author. His most recent book, “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You,” was released January 5, 2021.

Chris leads the way in educating people about social engineering. He created the world’s first Social Engineering Capture the Flag (SECTF) to raise awareness of this serious threat. Chris is also an Adjunct Professor of Social Engineering for the University of Arizona’s NSA designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). And he also lectures and teaches about social engineering around the globe. Moreover, he was invited to speak at the Pentagon and other high-security facilities.

Chris works with some of the world’s leaders in scientific research for the purpose of acquiring a deeper understanding of social engineering. Notably, Chris authored a book with Dr. Paul Ekman regarding the use of nonverbal communication by social engineers.

Chris is certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), as well as an Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP). He is also the creator of the Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP), Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE), and Master’s Level Social Engineering (MLSE), certifications.

Chris has consulted on security topics in many industries from medical, legal, manufactory, government and critical infrastructure.

Chris Hadnagy is the Founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris’ 19 years in information security, he created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter. He has also hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chr... Show more

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Could you assist me in executing startup ideas & finding engineers, website developers, other team members for startups who could work on equity sharing basis? I am seeking equity funding, need help finding incubators & accelerators.Volunteers are also welcome. Let me know if you would like to know about more such startup ideas & ideas explained text.I have done BBA in International business, seeking job and support for startups.

Startup ideas- https://Quora.com/profile/Harsh-Entrepreneur https://linkedin.com/in/quoraharshentrepreneur/ Could you assist me in executing startup ideas & finding engineers, website developers, other team members for startups who could work on e... Show more

David Hrncir has been solving "Big Data" problems since before the industry had a name for them. As a veteran software and data engineer at Fivetran, David’s career is defined by a singular, defiant mission: the total elimination of non-value-added activities. Having architected data ecosystems for Fortune 500 giants across every vertical, David is a leading advocate for Open Data Infrastructure (ODI) and end-to-end automation. He believes that in the age of AI, building complex, manual data integrations is a relic of the past that hinders true innovation. Today, David partners with global tech leaders to prove that when organizations stop "moving" data and start "utilizing" it, they unlock the real potential of AI and modern analytics. Known for his "no challenge is too big" attitude, David balances technical rigor with a philosophical approach to data—making him a favorite on expert panels and hands-on labs alike.

David Hrncir has been solving "Big Data" problems since before the industry had a name for them. As a veteran software and data engineer at Fivetran, David’s career is defined by a singular, defiant mission: the total elimination of non-value-added a... Show more

Martin Gilje Jaatun er seniorforsker ved SINTEF Digital i Trondheim, og Professor II ved Universitet i Stavanger. Han er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTH, og har en Dr.Philos-grad fra UiS. Hans forskingsinteresser omfatter programvaresikkerhet, sikkerhet i nettskyen, og sikkerhet i kritiske informasjonsinfrastrukturer (smartgrid, vannforsyning og petroleumsvirksomhet). Han er nestleder i styret for Cloud Computing Association (cloudcom.org). Han sitter i redaksjonskomiteen for en rekke internasjonale fagfellevurderte tidsskrifter.

Martin Gilje Jaatun er seniorforsker ved SINTEF Digital i Trondheim, og Professor II ved Universitet i Stavanger. Han er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTH, og har en Dr.Philos-grad fra UiS. Hans forskingsinteresser omfatter programvaresikkerhet, sikkerh... Show more

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in data management and analytics, she bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation. Outside of work, Vivian is a former German rugby champion and founder of Rugby United e.V., offering integrative rugby training for refugees and at schools in Cologne.

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in dat... Show more