After a 17+ years career in software development I have accumulated solid experience in a wide variety of platforms, languages, technologies, methodologies, and positions in an organization.

I'm currently a Principal Engineer at OLX Group, a global online marketplace owned by Naspers Group

After a 17+ years career in software development I have accumulated solid experience in a wide variety of platforms, languages, technologies, methodologies, and positions in an organization. I'm currently a Principal Engineer at OLX Group, a glob... Show more

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a successful acquisition. Currently, he drives cloud-native, observability, CI/CD, and AI initiatives as a technical leader at Groupon.

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a suc... Show more

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to execute them.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in Digital Transformation, I specialize in Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI (Vertex AI), and complex multi-cloud architectures. I don't just talk theory, I have built Cloud Business Units from scratch and led mission-critical migrations in fast-paced sectors like Oil & Gas.
My philosophy is simple: an elite strategy is useless without an elite team to execute it, so I build the team first, knowing that the results will follow.
As a passionate advocate for open knowledge, I am a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud, and the Community Lead for GDG Campobasso.
Whether I am live-coding a Gen AI agent or sharing insights on the dynamics of engineering leadership, I bring energy, clarity, and deep real-world experience to the stage. I love connecting with people who are eager to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what technology can solve.

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to ex... Show more

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specialize in cloud solutions, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and digital transformation. My expertise spans Power Platform, SharePoint, OneDrive,Teams,DevOps, and AWS/Azure,, empowering businesses to optimize their IT environments and accelerate innovation. As an Application Advisor, I provide strategic guidance on the entire application lifecycle, ensuring that business applications fully align with technical, operational, and governance standards.
Key Skills:
Power Platform, Power BI, Sharepoint, Teams, Azure, DevOps, GitHub/GitLab, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube,Terraform, C#.Net, ServiceNow, SharePoint/Project Server/TFS Migration & Upgrades, Analytics, AWS, Workflows, SSRS Reporting, EMC-SourceOne, MS Flow, Core DevOps,Linux Administration, Microservices, REST APIs, Architecture, and Consulting

• Application Advisor: Provided expert advice on application lifecycle management, ensuring that business applications were optimized and aligned with business objectives, technical specifications, and governance standards.
• Operational Leadership: Managed operations for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform portfolios, ensuring compliance with Information Governance and IT best practices.
• Vendor & Service Management: Oversaw vendor performance, managed critical incidents, and ensured the delivery of IT services met performance and operational KPIs.
• Application Implementation & Optimization: Configured, implemented, and optimized application solutions to meet business objectives while adhering to IT best practices.
• Business Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure operational support.
• Continuous Improvement: Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented solutions that enhanced service delivery, application performance, and overall efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Solution Architects, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery and seamless service transitions.
• Disaster Recovery & Compliance: Led disaster recovery testing and supported IT compliance efforts (SOX, Cybersecurity, PCI), minimizing disruption during system upgrades and migrations.
• Lifecycle & Asset Management: Managed IT asset lifecycles, including health checks, license management, and optimization.

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specia... Show more

Aakash is a seasoned Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on how to build world-class product experiences. Having the opportunity to work across many industries like Retail, Healthcare and Financial Services, Aakash has led the innovation and experimentation of many new and modern practices. Aakash is always focused on taking a data-driven approach, learning from what has worked and what has failed before. Aakash solemnly believes that everyone in an organization is capable of delivering great outcomes and focuses on enabling high-performing nimble teams.

Aakash is a seasoned Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on ho... Show more

From IT to business - around in the industry for 25 years, always consulting clients and organizations. After many years of tech projects, tech consulting and tech trainings, I turned my focus to organizations, strategy and collaboration. Translator between business and IT, transformer of both to greater benefit for all. OKR Coach, SAFe Practice Consultant and Microsoft Copilot Sensei.

From IT to business - around in the industry for 25 years, always consulting clients and organizations. After many years of tech projects, tech consulting and tech trainings, I turned my focus to organizations, strategy and collaboration. Translator ... Show more

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond.

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond. Show more

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years of in energy, within his role as CTO of Crionet, Dino now leads the IT team that runs everyday, worldwide operations for professional tennis and padel. His latest publishing works are "Enterprise ASP.NET Blazor Applications" course on Pluralsight and "Clean Architecture with .NET" for Microsoft Press. Dino shares sharp and often counterstream thoughts on LinkedIn and pragmaticopinions.wordpress.com.

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years of in energy... Show more

Simi Olabisi is a Director, AI Specialist (Global Black Belt Team) at Microsoft responsible for accelerating market adoption of AI and driving some of the most strategic and innovative customer AI projects leveraging Azure AI/ML products and services. She boasts an impressive career in the technology sector. Her journey commenced with notable stints at Cisco, Google (GCP), and Amazon Web Services where she helped customers enable innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Simi is the Founder of Project Omoverhi (Featured on ABC News), where she invented an innovative, cost-effective solar powered infant incubator for premature infants in developing countries. She also embarked on a two-year venture in the startup arena, where she dedicated her efforts to empowering African software engineers through training and forging connections to international opportunities in Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Her profound insights and career expertise led to her being featured in Glamour Magazine (print, podcast, and YouTube) as a prominent thought leader, particularly in the realm of women's salary negotiation. Simi's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Santa Clara University. She is currently based in Austin, TX, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia before moving to the United States.

Simi Olabisi is a Director, AI Specialist (Global Black Belt Team) at Microsoft responsible for accelerating market adoption of AI and driving some of the most strategic and innovative customer AI projects leveraging Azure AI/ML products and services... Show more

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Lässig is Professor of Enterprise Application Development (EAD) at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and heads both the EAD research group and the Fraunhofer Cybersecurity Laboratory for Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS) at the Görlitz site. After studying computer science and physics, he earned his doctorate from Chemnitz University of Technology. He conducted research in the United States at Stanford University, the Berkeley International Computer Science Institute, as well as in Lugano, Switzerland, and Christchurch, New Zealand, among other institutions. A central focus of his work is research and development in quantum computing and quantum AI. He is the spokesperson for the Saxon Research Network for Quantum Technologies (SAX-QT Quantum Saxony) and the Quantum Computing Special Interest Group of the German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.). Contact: j.laessig@hszg.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Lässig is Professor of Enterprise Application Development (EAD) at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and heads both the EAD research group and the Fraunhofer Cybersecurity Laboratory for Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS... Show more

Originally started as Android Software Engineer, moved to Flutter 2019 after Flutter Live conference. I try my best to contribute to the community as public speaker, and GDG organizer. My biggest passion is architecture, which drives me always to new challenges.
Ukrainian in Austria :)

Originally started as Android Software Engineer, moved to Flutter 2019 after Flutter Live conference. I try my best to contribute to the community as public speaker, and GDG organizer. My biggest passion is architecture, which drives me always to new... Show more

Kubestronaut | PhD in telecommunications | RF Microelectronics | PHY & MAC/Open RAN/NTN/Cloud-Native/IoT/5G broadcast/Private networks/+G/Metaverse/AI/QC | Speaker | Organizer: Colombia OpenInfra User Group & KCD Colombia 2025

Kubestronaut | PhD in telecommunications | RF Microelectronics | PHY & MAC/Open RAN/NTN/Cloud-Native/IoT/5G broadcast/Private networks/+G/Metaverse/AI/QC | Speaker | Organizer: Colombia OpenInfra User Group & KCD Colombia 2025 Show more

Rafik MEKKI
Senior Agile Coach & Trainer
Leadership Catalyst & Speaker
Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide

Rafik MEKKI Senior Agile Coach & Trainer Leadership Catalyst & Speaker Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide Show more

Arun Kumar Parthasarathy is a Cloud Integration Architect at Oracle America with over 17 years of experience in enterprise integration, API strategy, and cloud modernization across the utilities, banking, and telecommunications sectors. He specializes in designing scalable, cloud-native integration architectures, modernizing legacy systems, and enabling real-time, event-driven enterprise platforms.

Since November 2024, he has led integration design and cloud migration architecture for large-scale utility modernization programs, transforming tightly coupled legacy integrations into resilient, cloud-native ecosystems that improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. Prior to this, he served as Program Technical Lead at First Citizens Bank (2020–2024), where he architected a next-generation cloud-native payment processing platform supporting domestic and cross-border transactions aligned with international messaging standards.

Earlier in his career, he led and contributed to enterprise integration initiatives in telecommunications and utilities, focusing on reusable architecture patterns, governance, and engineering excellence.

Arun is also a speaker at the Ascend Users Conference, where he presents on Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), sharing practical insights on building cost-efficient, scalable integration solutions and modern enterprise architectures.

He holds multiple cloud architecture certifications and has been an IEEE Member

Arun Kumar Parthasarathy is a Cloud Integration Architect at Oracle America with over 17 years of experience in enterprise integration, API strategy, and cloud modernization across the utilities, banking, and telecommunications sectors. He specialize... Show more

Moyin Ipinmoroti is a lead designer and product thinker working at the intersection of design, technology, and business growth. He has mentored over 50 designers across different stages of their careers, helping them sharpen their craft, think strategically, and transition into high-impact roles within product teams and startups.

Moyin has partnered with early-stage companies to translate vision into compelling digital products, using design as a lever for clarity, traction, and trust. Through this work, he has directly supported teams in raising seed funding by shaping investor-ready products, narratives, and user experiences that resonate with both users and stakeholders.

He is currently a Marketplace Reviewer at Framer, where he evaluates and helps maintain the quality of design templates and tools used by designers and founders globally. Moyin is known for his thoughtful approach to design leadership, his commitment to mentorship, and his belief that great design is a strategic advantage, not just a visual one.

Moyin Ipinmoroti is a lead designer and product thinker working at the intersection of design, technology, and business growth. He has mentored over 50 designers across different stages of their careers, helping them sharpen their craft, think strate... Show more

Daniel Akhabue is an AI/ML Engineer and Cloud Solutions Architect based in Lagos, Nigeria, building production-grade AI systems, with a focus on solving real problems across emerging markets. As an AI Engineer, Daniel architected and built Nigeria's first cloud-native conversational Agentic AI banking solution, which scaled transactional capacity by 70% and cut customer enquiry workloads by two-thirds.

Across industries, EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and Supply Chain, Daniel has consistently built with Python at the core, from FastAPI backends and agentic pipelines to PyTorch models deployed on hybrid environments. He is a Kaggle Expert and a four-time hackathon winner, including the Deep Learning IndabaX Nigeria ML Hackathon.

Beyond shipping code, Daniel champions the African AI community. He is a faculty member and organiser at AISOC (AI Summer of Code), a 150+ member community driving hands-on AI learning. He contributes as a researcher with the Machine Learning Collective. He has spoken at PyCon Kenya 2025, Datafest Africa 2024, and Black in Robotics 2025, and served as a community leader at Data Scientists Network (DSN).

Daniel holds a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering from the University of Benin.
He believes the most powerful AI systems are the ones built for the communities that need them most.

Daniel Akhabue is an AI/ML Engineer and Cloud Solutions Architect based in Lagos, Nigeria, building production-grade AI systems, with a focus on solving real problems across emerging markets. As an AI Engineer, Daniel architected and built Nigeria's ... Show more

Kasper is a Cloud Data Architect specializing in modern data platforms, AI infrastructure, and MLOps. He has delivered large-scale projects for international clients across life sciences, aquaculture, retail, and fintech, focusing on turning raw data into business value. He frequently speaks at conferences and hackathons, sharing practical insights on Databricks, Snowflake, and AI-driven analytics.

Kasper is a Cloud Data Architect specializing in modern data platforms, AI infrastructure, and MLOps. He has delivered large-scale projects for international clients across life sciences, aquaculture, retail, and fintech, focusing on turning raw data... Show more

Niki Manoledaki is a Senior Software Engineer in the Platform team at Grafana Labs where she monitors carbon and cost at scale. She is a cloud sustainability advocate, keynote speaker, and community organizer. Her open source contributions include the CNCF project Kepler and Operational Resilience TAG's Green Reviews subproject. She is a CNCF Ambassador and Green Software Champion.

Niki Manoledaki is a Senior Software Engineer in the Platform team at Grafana Labs where she monitors carbon and cost at scale. She is a cloud sustainability advocate, keynote speaker, and community organizer. Her open source contributions include th... Show more

Stefanie Gründler ist Gründerin eines KI-gestützten EdTech-Start-ups und Lead Auditorin für Managementsysteme (u. a. ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 21001, ISO 42001). Sie verfügt über einen Hintergrund im technischen Produktionsmanagement und verbindet technisches Systemverständnis mit langjähriger Erfahrung in der höheren Berufsbildung. Seit über 15 Jahren begleitet sie Bildungsinstitutionen in Qualitäts-, Akkreditierungs- und Transformationsprozessen. Ihr Fokus liegt an der Schnittstelle von Didaktik, Governance und Technologie: Wie kann KI so eingesetzt werden, dass Innovation, Sicherheit und Fairness zusammengedacht werden?

Stefanie Gründler ist Gründerin eines KI-gestützten EdTech-Start-ups und Lead Auditorin für Managementsysteme (u. a. ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 21001, ISO 42001). Sie verfügt über einen Hintergrund im technischen Produktionsmanagement und verbindet tec... Show more

Rajesh Pandit is a law enforcement Officer and Harvard Kennedy School graduate with expertise in public policy, investigations, Disaster Management and human rights–centered policing. As a Police Officer, he has led complex investigations while advancing institutional accountability, community engagement, and the protection of vulnerable populations. His work bridges frontline policing with policy reform, focusing on building secure, just, and equitable public institutions.

Rajesh Pandit is a law enforcement Officer and Harvard Kennedy School graduate with expertise in public policy, investigations, Disaster Management and human rights–centered policing. As a Police Officer, he has led complex investigations while adva... Show more

Maryam Umar is a Digital Health Researcher at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne. With a deep-rooted background in community advocacy, Maryam specializes in bridging the gap between innovative technology and equitable healthcare delivery. Her work focuses on ensuring that the digital transformation of health systems is not only technologically advanced but also socially inclusive and community-centred.
At the University of Melbourne, Maryam leverages her expertise to explore how digital interventions can be designed to serve diverse populations, particularly those in underserved or marginalized communities. By combining rigorous research methodologies with the heart of an advocate, she strives to create digital health solutions that are as accessible as they are impactful.

Maryam Umar is a Digital Health Researcher at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne. With a deep-rooted background in community advocacy, Maryam specializes in bridging the gap between innovative technology and equi... Show more

Gaëlle is a freelance consultant, author of Clean Data Architecture, and former Head of Data Product & Enabling at Decathlon. With 10 years of experience, she has led large-scale data and product transformations with a strong user-centric approach. Active in the French data community, she is passionate about product craftsmanship and strives to make data management accessible and meaningful.

Gaëlle is a freelance consultant, author of Clean Data Architecture, and former Head of Data Product & Enabling at Decathlon. With 10 years of experience, she has led large-scale data and product transformations with a strong user-centric approach. A... Show more

Shubham Purwar is an AWS Analytics Specialist Solution Architect. He helps organizations unlock the full potential of their data by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance analytics solutions on the AWS platform. With deep expertise in AWS analytics services, he collaborates with customers to uncover their distinct business requirements and create customized solutions that deliver actionable insights and drive business growth.

Shubham Purwar is an AWS Analytics Specialist Solution Architect. He helps organizations unlock the full potential of their data by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance analytics solutions on the AWS platform. With deep e... Show more

James M. (Jim) Willis MSc., CMAS, CHS-V
Speaker, Trainer, Author
Security and Threat Assessment Expert

Unconventional Authority on Security, Resilience, and Leadership

Jim Willis is not your typical speaker—he is a force for transformation. With an unconventional background and a deeply compelling personal journey, Jim brings unique, battle-tested insights into overcoming adversity and achieving more meaning in life.
Meeting planners consistently choose Jim because he does more than inform; he ignites a fire, inspiring audiences to embrace challenges and truly understand that life is the journey, not the destination.

A Security Expert Who Demystifies Threats
Professionally, Jim is a renowned security expert with a rare ability to translate complex issues into immediately relatable, understandable terms.
Whether addressing a global crisis or a personal concern, he provides clarity on:
Conflict De-escalation
Threat Awareness
Violence Response

He delivers essential knowledge that spans the global, national, business, and personal perspectives, making vital security concepts accessible to everyone.

The Keys to Personal and Organizational Resilience
Jim’s presentation style is built on authenticity. He unlocks the secrets to both organizational and personal resilience by weaving in powerful personal stories and experiences. These narratives are not just inspirational—they illustrate practical, effective tips and techniques for recognizing, responding to, and overcoming unexpected life challenges.

Fostering Authentic Leadership
In an ever-changing and challenging world, authentic leadership is critical to success. Jim provides practical, real-world leadership perspectives that cut through the noise, showing how to foster effective communication and mentorship in any environment.

Book Jim Willis to give your audience a dynamic experience that moves beyond mere concepts, delivering actionable wisdom that will enhance their security, resilience, and personal success.

James M. (Jim) Willis MSc., CMAS, CHS-V Speaker, Trainer, Author Security and Threat Assessment Expert Unconventional Authority on Security, Resilience, and Leadership Jim Willis is not your typical speaker—he is a force for transformation.... Show more

I'm working with SQL Server and Microsoft Data platform for almost 20 years. I worked in this area from MS BI application solution development through MS BI infrastructure projects to pre-sales engineer. I like Microsoft BI very much and I follow the new trends in this area as well as the competing technologies. The most important thing for me is that I advance with experience and know-how in this area. I do consultation services for Power BI adoption and data strategy.

I'm working with SQL Server and Microsoft Data platform for almost 20 years. I worked in this area from MS BI application solution development through MS BI infrastructure projects to pre-sales engineer. I like Microsoft BI very much and I follow the... Show more

Claire Kemp is a passionate product manager with a background in cleantech and a focus on solving meaningful problems through technology. She was part of the team behind OVO's Charge Anytime, a smart-charging solution for electric vehicles, and played a key role in its journey from concept to scale in a fast-paced 18-month timeline. Claire enjoys the challenges of working across industries, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and learning through the ups and downs of building products in emerging markets. She believes in the power of agile practices to tackle complex challenges like climate change and is excited to share lessons from her experiences.

Claire Kemp is a passionate product manager with a background in cleantech and a focus on solving meaningful problems through technology. She was part of the team behind OVO's Charge Anytime, a smart-charging solution for electric vehicles, and playe... Show more

Suchir Gupta is a Verification Architect with over 15 years of experience at Synopsys, specializing in verification architectures for high-speed communication protocols, including USB, USB4, Ethernet (up to 1.6T), UFS, and AMBA (AXI/APB/CHI). His work spans simulation and emulation environments, where he designs and delivers scalable transactors, verification IP, and hybrid verification methodologies to improve validation efficiency and system reliability.
Throughout his career, Suchir has led several major verification initiatives, including the USB4 Subsystem Transactor and high-speed Ethernet transactors, integrating complex RTL designs with robust software validation frameworks to improve development efficiency and customer deployment readiness. His work includes innovations such as bare-metal driver-based USB4 validation and real-device-based USB Host testing, helping teams validate complex protocols with improved realism and confidence.
Suchir’s contributions are used across the semiconductor industry, with solutions adopted by enterprise and Fortune 500 customers worldwide. His experience includes building reusable UVM-based test environments, developing protocol-aware monitors and checkers, and enabling smooth transitions from simulation to large-scale emulation platforms through performance-aware verification methodologies.
Suchir has authored and presented technical papers at DVCON USA, SNUG Taiwan, and industry conferences. He has received multiple internal awards for technical contribution and customer impact. Known for his collaborative approach and interest in mentoring, he works closely with cross-functional teams to build maintainable verification solutions. His current focus is on next-generation transactor design, performance-oriented verification, and scalable verification architectures.

Suchir Gupta is a Verification Architect with over 15 years of experience at Synopsys, specializing in verification architectures for high-speed communication protocols, including USB, USB4, Ethernet (up to 1.6T), UFS, and AMBA (AXI/APB/CHI). His wor... Show more

As a backend engineer with 3 years of experience, I have a passion for technology and a strong understanding of development concepts. Currently working as a Backend Engineer in Tokyo, I have developed expertise in Golang, gRPC, and DevOps concepts. With a keen interest in DevOps, I strive to continuously improve my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
As a good communicator, I am adapt to collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a track record of delivering high-quality code on time and within budget. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to a new opportunity where I can contribute to the success of the team and drive business growth.

As a backend engineer with 3 years of experience, I have a passion for technology and a strong understanding of development concepts. Currently working as a Backend Engineer in Tokyo, I have developed expertise in Golang, gRPC, and DevOps concepts. W... Show more

Tweaklogic.com

Tweaklogic.com Show more

Engineering leader, passionate about team culture, and a nerd for infrastructure and the plumbing of the interwebs, Kubernetes, node, and IoT.

Engineering leader, passionate about team culture, and a nerd for infrastructure and the plumbing of the interwebs, Kubernetes, node, and IoT. Show more