Yavor Boychev is co-founder of Felan.ai. He has 20+ years of experience as both a hands-on engineer and engineering leader, including roles at VMware, Docker, Mirantis, Carbon Black, and most recently OfficeRnD. His work has spanned cloud automation, SaaS platforms, developer tooling, distributed teams, and scaling engineering organizations. At Felan.ai, he focuses on AI-native software delivery and the shift from individual AI productivity to team-level engineering capability.

Yavor Boychev is co-founder of Felan.ai. He has 20+ years of experience as both a hands-on engineer and engineering leader, including roles at VMware, Docker, Mirantis, Carbon Black, and most recently OfficeRnD. His work has spanned cloud automation,... Show more

Thomas Schöne is a software engineer with more than 15 years of experience in web development, software architecture, and digital transformation. He specializes in AI agents, MCP, RAG systems, and AI-native engineering workflows. Thomas regularly speaks at developer conferences and has helped organizations introduce agentic development practices and modern AI tooling into their daily engineering processes.

Thomas Schöne is a software engineer with more than 15 years of experience in web development, software architecture, and digital transformation. He specializes in AI agents, MCP, RAG systems, and AI-native engineering workflows. Thomas regularly spe... Show more

Sahar is a Head of Section and Humanities/Geography educator with over 8 years of experience across UAE schools. She is currently completing a Doctorate in Business Administration, researching how artificial intelligence can strengthen strategic human resource management in educational institutions. Beyond the classroom, Sahar runs @teacherofdubailife, a growing platform with 52K+ followers supporting educators building careers in the UAE, and regularly creates content on EdTech, teaching life, and career development in the region. Her work sits at the intersection of educational leadership, AI innovation, and workforce sustainability — bringing both academic rigor and on-the-ground school experience to conversations about the future of education.”

Sahar is a Head of Section and Humanities/Geography educator with over 8 years of experience across UAE schools. She is currently completing a Doctorate in Business Administration, researching how artificial intelligence can strengthen strategic huma... Show more

Mayank Goyal is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Okta, specialising in maintaining Workflows systems' scalability and reliability. Before working at Okta, he honed his DevOps & Software engineering skills at Zoom and RedHat, where he grew deeply passionate about automation. While at RedHat, he was instrumental in automating and configuring the Release Pipeline in RHELWF. Apart from his professional obligations, Mayank is a passionate supporter of open-source technologies and likes being on the cutting edge. He loves connecting with the technology community, exchanging thoughts, and learning from others.

Mayank Goyal is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Okta, specialising in maintaining Workflows systems' scalability and reliability. Before working at Okta, he honed his DevOps & Software engineering skills at Zoom and RedHat, where he grew deeply... 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

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

Imran Hashmi is an IBM technology and sales leader with more than 20 years of experience helping enterprises transform how they build, deliver, and scale software.

He specializes in DevOps, AI-powered software engineering, automation, and enterprise application lifecycle management, working with organizations across industries to modernize software delivery and accelerate innovation. In his role at IBM, Imran works with technology leaders and engineering organizations across the Americas, helping them adopt modern approaches to DevOps, automation, and AI.

Imran is passionate about the evolution of software development from traditional automation and CI/CD toward intelligent, AI-powered and agentic software delivery. He regularly speaks at technology conferences and executive forums, sharing practical perspectives on AI, DevOps, developer productivity, automation, and the future of enterprise software engineering.

His speaking engagements have included IBM Think, IBM TechExchange, TechEx, and FOST. He brings a business and technology perspective to the conversation, focusing not just on what AI can do, but how organizations can turn it into measurable improvements in productivity, software quality, speed, and competitive advantage.

Imran Hashmi is an IBM technology and sales leader with more than 20 years of experience helping enterprises transform how they build, deliver, and scale software. He specializes in DevOps, AI-powered software engineering, automation, and enterpri... Show more

I’m a Data Scientist and Data Analyst with an MSc in Big Data and Data Science Technology (Distinction) and over five years of experience working with data, analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence.

My work focuses on turning complex data into practical insights and building data-driven solutions that solve real-world problems. I have experience across Python, SQL, machine learning, data visualisation, statistical analysis, and AI, with projects spanning healthcare, customer analytics, sentiment analysis, and predictive modelling.

I’m particularly interested in applied AI and machine learning, responsible and explainable AI, data storytelling, and the practical use of data to improve decision-making. My recent work has included developing predictive models, using SHAP and Grad-CAM to improve model interpretability, and building interactive data applications.

I enjoy sharing practical knowledge, breaking down complex technical concepts, and helping others understand how data and AI can be applied effectively in the real world.

I’m a Data Scientist and Data Analyst with an MSc in Big Data and Data Science Technology (Distinction) and over five years of experience working with data, analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence. My work focuses on turning complex... Show more

Gautam Solaimalai is a Senior Software Engineering Manager, Enterprise Architect, and IEEE Author & Reviewer with expertise in AI, NLP, Machine Learning, DevSecOps, and scalable cloud architectures. With over a decade of experience in Java, Spring Boot, React, and Azure Cloud, he has led high-impact engineering teams, optimized security workflows, and driven digital transformation in enterprise applications.

Gautam is an active IEEE researcher and peer reviewer, contributing to top international conferences and journals in AI, NLP, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. His publications span AI-powered software engineering, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and cloud security. He has also been a speaker at technical conferences and industry forums, sharing insights on the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, DevSecOps, and automation.

Gautam Solaimalai is a Senior Software Engineering Manager, Enterprise Architect, and IEEE Author & Reviewer with expertise in AI, NLP, Machine Learning, DevSecOps, and scalable cloud architectures. With over a decade of experience in Java, Spring Bo... Show more

Matt is a skilled architect who finds his work in higher education deeply gratifying. Whereas some may see a dorm room as merely four walls and a bed, Matt sees it as something far more meaningful: a home, and safe place for students during some of their most formative years.

Matt loves that his work can foster community for students, and he is likewise appreciated by clients and colleagues for his communal, collaborative approach. At Goody Clancy, Matt specializes in coordinating the contributions of large, complex stakeholder teams. His expertise in project management has been invaluable on a wide range of architecture project types, including residence halls for some of the world's most elite universities like MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, and Dartmouth College.

Matt is a skilled architect who finds his work in higher education deeply gratifying. Whereas some may see a dorm room as merely four walls and a bed, Matt sees it as something far more meaningful: a home, and safe place for students during some of t... 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

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

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

I’m a pre-final year Electronics Engineering student passionate about semiconductors, VLSI, and open-source EDA. As a FOSSEE IIT Bombay intern, I contributed to eSim and digital IC modeling. I’ve also worked with PALS IIT Madras and NIOT, while leading student initiatives with Techfest IIT Bombay and E-Cell IIT Bombay.

I’m a pre-final year Electronics Engineering student passionate about semiconductors, VLSI, and open-source EDA. As a FOSSEE IIT Bombay intern, I contributed to eSim and digital IC modeling. I’ve also worked with PALS IIT Madras and NIOT, while leadi... 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

Brian Frankel is the Executive Director of Ignite Consulting, leading marketing programs that generated $22M for clients. He’s taught marketing seminars at SXSW and 6 countries, and served as executive program faculty at California State University, Northridge since 2016. His writing on consumer psychology is published in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and C-Suite Quarterly. Frankel is also the founder of the Mentor Matchmaker Foundation.

Brian Frankel is the Executive Director of Ignite Consulting, leading marketing programs that generated $22M for clients. He’s taught marketing seminars at SXSW and 6 countries, and served as executive program faculty at California State University, ... Show more

A systemic design thinker working for a better world.

A systemic design thinker working for a better world. Show more

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management.

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management. 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

Nací en Argentina y estudié Ingeniería en Sistemas en la UTN.
Trabajé como desarrollador de software en Etermax, donde implementamos el famoso juego Preguntados. Allí me especialicé en el desarrollo de sistemas altamente concurrentes y en programación funcional (Erlang).
Luego, fundé Cocoche, un Airbnb de autos, la primera plataforma p2p de alquiler de autos entre particulares de LATAM, empresa que vendí hace un año.
Mientras tanto, junto con dos socios franceses, fundamos Ibisdev, una desarrolladora de software para empresas muy grandes. Actualmente manejamos sistemas complejos de empresas como Coca Cola, Renault, Samsung, entre otras.
Luego, fundamos Clusterpilot, el primer producto de Ibisdev, un agente de IA especializado en infraestructura en la nube.
Desde hace ya dos años, me involucré en la implementación de IA en rubros como la ingeniería nuclear.

Nací en Argentina y estudié Ingeniería en Sistemas en la UTN. Trabajé como desarrollador de software en Etermax, donde implementamos el famoso juego Preguntados. Allí me especialicé en el desarrollo de sistemas altamente concurrentes y en programaci... Show more

When I was eleven, I wrote a Basic program that moved a circle across the screen of a monochrome monitor, and I was hooked. I have worn many hats in my career, but I have always been a developer. I am passionate about helping developers produce great work and have the best job satisfaction I can provide.

I am a lifelong learner, working toward my doctorate (DBA) in business intelligence at Marymount University.

When I was eleven, I wrote a Basic program that moved a circle across the screen of a monochrome monitor, and I was hooked. I have worn many hats in my career, but I have always been a developer. I am passionate about helping developers produce grea... Show more

Mário brings over 4 years of experience to his role at Checkmarx, blending curiosity with his Security expertise. From trying to break his computer as a kid to diving into AppSec, he's an eternal learner. Fond of Pen-testing and Research, he now helps secure the Open Source realm. Beyond security, Mário enjoys reading, writing, and practicing martial arts.

Mário brings over 4 years of experience to his role at Checkmarx, blending curiosity with his Security expertise. From trying to break his computer as a kid to diving into AppSec, he's an eternal learner. Fond of Pen-testing and Research, he now help... Show more

Akshay Jain is a Cloud Architect (Infrastructure) at Google with over 14 years of experience transforming enterprise IT landscapes. A specialist in the convergence of traditional infrastructure and modern intelligence, Akshay combines deep expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, Migration, Modernization, Enterprise Networking and Security along with certified proficiency in GenAI. He specializes in guiding customers through their digital transformation journey, assisting in their complex modernization projects and helping stakeholders navigate the shift from legacy systems to scalable, AI-ready cloud environments.
Known for his problem-solving approach and focus on core engineering principles, Akshay combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to mentorship and community building. He believes in building not just better networks, but better teams, having consistently driven organizational success through mentorship and effective cross-functional collaboration. A strong advocate for community engagement, Akshay actively volunteers his time to mentor the next generation of tech professionals.

Akshay Jain is a Cloud Architect (Infrastructure) at Google with over 14 years of experience transforming enterprise IT landscapes. A specialist in the convergence of traditional infrastructure and modern intelligence, Akshay combines deep expertise ... Show more

Primeiro desenvolvedor da Móveis Simonetti há 20 anos atrás, foi o criador do atual sistema de vendas, entrega e montagens e outros vários recursos usados na empresa.
Atualmente atua como Product Manager e Analista de Negócios de todos os 6 times de desenvolvimento da empresa.
Earlier Adapter de carteirinha, sempre de olho nas tendências tecnológicas.
Ciclista desde 2014, Marido dedicado desde 2007, Pai apaixonado de duas meninas lindas. Cristão e voluntário do instituto Sou Ferramenta Social.

Primeiro desenvolvedor da Móveis Simonetti há 20 anos atrás, foi o criador do atual sistema de vendas, entrega e montagens e outros vários recursos usados na empresa. Atualmente atua como Product Manager e Analista de Negócios de todos os 6 times de... Show more

Dedicado a la Seguridad de la información por mas de 25 años,
trabaje en le primer SOC certificado BS7799 posterior ISO27000. Ademas se desempeña en diferentes industrias como mundo Electrico y Financiero , en este ultimo participando activamente cuando se implemento el segundo factor de autenticacion en el sistema financiero Chileno. Y posteriormente en cargos ejecutivos como Subgerente.

Siempre ligado al mundo academico tecnico haciendo clases en DUOC UC durante 8 años y actualmente en INACAP sede santiago centro durante 8 años tambien. Donde el foco de las asignaturas esta relacionadas con materias de ciberseguridad, como proteccion de datos y hacking.

Licenciado en Ciencias de Ingenieria Civil Electrónica de la Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa María..

Dedicado a la Seguridad de la información por mas de 25 años, trabaje en le primer SOC certificado BS7799 posterior ISO27000. Ademas se desempeña en diferentes industrias como mundo Electrico y Financiero , en este ultimo participando activamente c... Show more

I am a Cost Control Engineer specializing in project controls for large-scale infrastructure projects. My work focuses on cost management, schedule performance, forecasting, and applying artificial intelligence to improve project decision-making and early risk detection. I am passionate about developing practical AI-driven solutions for the construction industry and am actively researching predictive analytics, cost forecasting, and infrastructure program management.

I am a Cost Control Engineer specializing in project controls for large-scale infrastructure projects. My work focuses on cost management, schedule performance, forecasting, and applying artificial intelligence to improve project decision-making and ... Show more

Andreas Slogar ist als Experte für Managementkybernetik und KI-zentrierte Unternehmenstransformationen und Autor diverser Fachartikel, Podcasts und der Bücher „Die agile Organisation“ (Hanser, 2018, 2020), „Liquid Leadership“ (Schäffer-Poeschel, 2024) und „Praxishandbuch agile Transformation“ (Schäffer-Poeschel, 2025) sowie Sprecher und Keynote Speaker auf Konferenzen.

Andreas Slogar ist als Experte für Managementkybernetik und KI-zentrierte Unternehmenstransformationen und Autor diverser Fachartikel, Podcasts und der Bücher „Die agile Organisation“ (Hanser, 2018, 2020), „Liquid Leadership“ (Schäffer-Poeschel, 2024... Show more

30 Jahre IT-Erfahrung als Software-Entwickler, Architekt und seit 2 Jahren infiziert mit KI. Gerade als Speaker gestartet, um die Digitalisierung besonders in den Erneuerbaren Energien auf ein neues Level zu heben.

30 Jahre IT-Erfahrung als Software-Entwickler, Architekt und seit 2 Jahren infiziert mit KI. Gerade als Speaker gestartet, um die Digitalisierung besonders in den Erneuerbaren Energien auf ein neues Level zu heben. Show more