Jason Nelson provides consultative packaged offerings from his company Necessary Security, LLC. The focus of the company is around threat modeling and cloud security architecture advisory services to build programs and initiate and mature capability. Jason has worked directly for many of the largest banks in the world and has over 20 years of security industry experiences. He has worked in multiple countries and across several industries managing teams and influencing leaders. He has built threat modeling programs that have taken the journey from start-up to highly mature and globally scaled and regulatory approved. In his last experience Jason built the threat modeling and cloud security architecture programs from the ground up and they are now the bar for the financially regulated industry in the United States.

Jason Nelson provides consultative packaged offerings from his company Necessary Security, LLC. The focus of the company is around threat modeling and cloud security architecture advisory services to build programs and initiate and mature capability... Show more

Sebastian is an award winning global thought leader for enterprise transformation and CTO Summit member at CNCF. He is a startup-professional who helped to shape products from genesis to market leader with bleeding-edge technology. Always striving to innovate and question the status quo, he helps to break dogmas, implement a new culture and never settles while pursuing constant progress. Currently, he is leading a competence center in IT infrastructure and aligning all brands in the VW Group with the mission to once again boldly go where no one has gone before.

Sebastian is an award winning global thought leader for enterprise transformation and CTO Summit member at CNCF. He is a startup-professional who helped to shape products from genesis to market leader with bleeding-edge technology. Always striving to... Show more

Fabio Correa da Cruz é autor e inventor do framework de inovação em Produtos e Serviços ADesign Startup, é Cofundador da Scaled Innovation Aceleradora, Cofundador da AfirMed TeleMedicina e Bem-estar e SolarOmni Energia Solar, Consultor, Professor, Palestrante e autor do Motor de Inovação e framework Scaled Innovation para estruturar Hubs de Inovação em Negócios, programas de Design Organizacional e Value Stream Transformation que transformaram negócios, empresas grandes com +USD 75B Receita e +100 mil funcionários, além de empresas médias, pequenas e Startups.
Tem em seu legado a construção de MVPs e Produtos digitais que são hoje utilizados por milhões de pessoas no Brasil e no Mundo na área de transportes, sendo do cotidiano de milhões de usuários, além de registros de grandes Marcas, Patentes e Softwares com soluções em TeleMedicina, Telepsicologia, AfirBem Clube de Bem-estar e SolarOmni usinas da energia solar autônomas, consultor para registro de Patentes, Marcas e estruturação de Franquias, com formatação e expansão de modelos de negócios.
Palestrante sobre Cases de Inovação, Lean Portfólio, Agilidade, Business Innovation e Transformação Organizacional
Professor e Oficial Trainer ADesign Startup®, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®SPC, RTE, LPM, POPM, SASM, SA, VST, EBAS, OKR, M3.0, PMP

Fabio Correa da Cruz é autor e inventor do framework de inovação em Produtos e Serviços ADesign Startup, é Cofundador da Scaled Innovation Aceleradora, Cofundador da AfirMed TeleMedicina e Bem-estar e SolarOmni Energia Solar, Consultor, Professor, Pa... Show more

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015
Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management.
Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015 Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management. Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reli... Show more

Principal Program Manager for Power Platform Developer and Admin Experience. Focused on empowering Citizen Developers, IT Professionals, and Executive Management by providing the Governance, Security, Compliance, Applications Lifecycle Management, and Service Management foundations needed to adopt the Power Platform to transform their business.

Principal Program Manager for Power Platform Developer and Admin Experience. Focused on empowering Citizen Developers, IT Professionals, and Executive Management by providing the Governance, Security, Compliance, Applications Lifecycle Management, an... Show more

Carolyn Warburton is a user researcher renowned for her innovative approach. A strong advocate for data-driven decisions, she promotes an openness to change and the courage to push boundaries.

Carolyn's work is instrumental in innovative projects that not only meet but exceed expectations. By integrating the latest research methods, she ensures work is grounded in solid evidence.

As a thought leader in Lean Research, Carolyn has introduced agile research methods that speed up innovation.. Her efforts empower teams to navigate complexity and deliver exceptional value to their users.

Carolyn is dedicated to continuous learning and sharing her knowledge with the broader community.

Carolyn Warburton is a user researcher renowned for her innovative approach. A strong advocate for data-driven decisions, she promotes an openness to change and the courage to push boundaries. Carolyn's work is instrumental in innovative projects... Show more

Hans Henrik Groth has a background as HR Director within Tech in Denmark and have worked 20 years with IT Nearsoring and Offshoreing from Pakistan, Ukraine and Egypt.

In the past 15 years Hans Henrik have build up a Delivery center in Cairo – a overlooked Tech hub education 50.000 IT candidates a year. The operation is runed based on Scandinavian Management - takeing the best from both cultures.

In a situation for all foreseeable time with an increasing lack of High-end IT professionals in Europe, companies have to apply new delivery methods and work in distributed Teams. The discipline of using IT Nearshore is a must have competence for professional Tech companies in Europe to stay competitive.
Interestingly, used correctly IT Nearshoreing can also benefit the retention of employees Onshore as career paths can get more interesting and HR/Recruitment can at the same time help reduce cost.

IT Nearshore is not at the expense of European jobs, but often a prerequisite for retaining jobs and competitiveness

Hans Henrik Groth has a background as HR Director within Tech in Denmark and have worked 20 years with IT Nearsoring and Offshoreing from Pakistan, Ukraine and Egypt. In the past 15 years Hans Henrik have build up a Delivery center in Cairo – a ov... Show more

Breccan is CEO and Founder of Ackama, a software development company with offices in New Zealand, and Australia. He believes in applying pragmatic solutions to make lives better.

Breccan is CEO and Founder of Ackama, a software development company with offices in New Zealand, and Australia. He believes in applying pragmatic solutions to make lives better. Show more

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise.

In my position at Viamo, I work with and oversee the quality assurance process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing strategies and provide valuable feedback.

I write code in PHP/JS as a hobby.

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise. In my position at Viamo, I work w... Show more

Robert is an EV charging protocol expert.
He has a bachelor degree in computer science.
During his carrier Robert has been involved in protocol development: Bluetooth, Zigbee, OCPP and OCPI.
Robert has been leading the development of OCPP and OCPI protocols for years. OCA TWG chair: 7 years, Architect of OCPI: 6 years.
OCPP and OCPI are the leading protocols for EV charging station industry.

Robert joined PIONIX in 2023. PIONIX is leading the development of EVerest.
Since 2024 LFE Ambassador

Robert is an EV charging protocol expert. He has a bachelor degree in computer science. During his carrier Robert has been involved in protocol development: Bluetooth, Zigbee, OCPP and OCPI. Robert has been leading the development of OCPP and OCP... Show more

Stephanie is a B2B marketer who has worked in technical industries such as thermoplastics, transportation, and power and energy. In her current role as a Marketing Generalist, she drives marketing and outreach initiatives for Neuvik, a cybersecurity services company. Her background as an agency copywriter and a media specialist for a PR firm position her as a strong communicator, connecting the right information to the right audience.

Stephanie is a B2B marketer who has worked in technical industries such as thermoplastics, transportation, and power and energy. In her current role as a Marketing Generalist, she drives marketing and outreach initiatives for Neuvik, a cybersecurity ... Show more

Ali is a speaker, product leader in the API space, and VP of Product at WeTransfer. Her career has spanned institutional finance, energy, cyber security, and has led her to building the software that makes those other platforms possible. Her product management SuperPower is asking weird questions at the right moment.

Ali is a speaker, product leader in the API space, and VP of Product at WeTransfer. Her career has spanned institutional finance, energy, cyber security, and has led her to building the software that makes those other platforms possible. Her product ... Show more

Having a Master's in Big Data & AI, Sridhar Mamella now works at Porsche as a Product Lead, building robust data streaming services to enable real-time data in the cloud.
In his talks, he speaks about the importance of streaming data, cloud architectures and the future of connected cars.

Having a Master's in Big Data & AI, Sridhar Mamella now works at Porsche as a Product Lead, building robust data streaming services to enable real-time data in the cloud. In his talks, he speaks about the importance of streaming data, cloud archite... Show more

Creator of wazero Wasm runtime | Contributor of various open source projects such as Envoy Proxy, Istio, Go, TinyGo, Zig, V8, etc.

Creator of wazero Wasm runtime | Contributor of various open source projects such as Envoy Proxy, Istio, Go, TinyGo, Zig, V8, etc. Show more

Robin Sarkar is a dynamic executive leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in business intelligence, analytics, and digital software solutions. As the Director of Analytics and Digital at Enstall, Robin leads four key verticals: Data Infrastructure, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Market Research, and Digital Tools, overseeing a global team of 32 professionals. He has been instrumental in driving the transformation of the solar industry’s first installer portals, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining a 50%+ market share in the U.S.
His expertise extends to the integration of AI-powered chatbots, predictive analytics, and data governance strategies, all of which have significantly improved customer engagement by 20%, reduced inventory costs by 35%, and optimized business processes. Robin’s leadership has also spearheaded a comprehensive data infrastructure transformation, supporting Enstall's growth with a robust data foundation built on Microsoft Fabric.
Previously, Robin served as Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Analytics at IronRidge, where he directed the creation of competitive intelligence reports and customer-centric dashboards that increased customer engagement by 40% and retention by 25%. His strategic initiatives drove a 35%+ year-over-year growth for three consecutive years and led to savings of $6M through improved inventory visibility.
Robin holds an MBA from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India. He is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence, leveraging AI and advanced analytics to fuel growth and efficiency in global markets.

Robin Sarkar is a dynamic executive leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in business intelligence, analytics, and digital software solutions. As the Director of Analytics and Digital at Enstall, Robin leads four key verticals: Data In... Show more

Marlow is a Principal Cloud Engineer working on scheduling at SchedMD. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, high performance compute system tools, kernel drivers, tracing libraries, and security. Marlow's interests lie in optimizing the cloud native ecosystem for both performance and sustainability.

Marlow is a Principal Cloud Engineer working on scheduling at SchedMD. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, hig... Show more

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strategies. With a strong educational and professional background in technology, software development, cloud adoption, and data analytics, he has spent the last decade advising clients on implementing large-scale and complex software systems, and data analytics solutions. Devang has been involved in producing training content, and tutorials for Microsoft Fabric experiences.

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strateg... Show more

Digital Product specialist in a Product Operations team at Petrobras that promotes internal communities and courses to make hundreds of product owners and product managers more fluent in product management and product discovery practices at Petrobras.

Digital Product specialist in a Product Operations team at Petrobras that promotes internal communities and courses to make hundreds of product owners and product managers more fluent in product management and product discovery practices at Petrobra... Show more

GIS Specialist, Geologist.

GIS Specialist, Geologist. Show more

Brian Moore is a Cloud Architect with Occidental Petroleum in Houston, TX. He leads Oxy's cloud computing practices, and has spearheaded adoption and practice of Terraform and other HashiCorp products.

Brian Moore is a Cloud Architect with Occidental Petroleum in Houston, TX. He leads Oxy's cloud computing practices, and has spearheaded adoption and practice of Terraform and other HashiCorp products. Show more

Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi, born and raised in Iran, holds a doctorate in organizational behaviour. With a unique blend of academic achievements, including couple of master's degrees—one in International Management from Liverpool University, and other in Philosophy from Cochin university and she also has completed Business Analytics and Data Science executive program from Harvard Business School - she has cultivated a deep understanding of business goals, strategies, and processes. Neda's expertise extends to the technical realm, where she proficiently integrates technology and IT into business transformation initiatives. Moreover, she boasts more than couple of decades of experience as a certified auditor for various management systems and contributes significantly to international standard committees, shaping new standards for AI, Cyber security and data. As an accomplished author and public speaker, Neda brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the forefront of discussions on business innovation and transformation.

Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi, born and raised in Iran, holds a doctorate in organizational behaviour. With a unique blend of academic achievements, including couple of master's degrees—one in International Management from Liverpool University, and other in... Show more

I am an experienced product leader with a focus on helping organisations to drive growth and achieve their goals through effective goal-setting and strategy alignment. With a background in the energy and FMCG industries, as well as retail, I have more than 9 years of experience working as a product owner, project and program manager setting up new products, development processes and teams from scratch. I am also a trainer, mentor, and consultant on product transformation and OKRs.

As a manager, I believe that leading by example, showing empathy, having the bravery to challenge the status quo, being determined, and continuously learning and improving oneself are the keys to success and I strive to embody these qualities.

I am an experienced product leader with a focus on helping organisations to drive growth and achieve their goals through effective goal-setting and strategy alignment. With a background in the energy and FMCG industries, as well as retail, I have mor... Show more

Niall McPhillips has been developing using Oracle since 1989, has been using Oracle PL/SQL Web technologies since 1995 and Oracle APEX since 2005.

Niall has developed a number of large, multilingual applications for multinational companies and organisations all over the world. He is a strong believer in PL/SQL and APEX solutions because of their stability, scalability, and rapid development speed.

Niall is an Oracle ACE Pro and is the organiser of the Swiss APEX Meetup group and, in the past, has presented at conferences on different subjects including the use of Oracle technologies such as APEX, JSON, Oracle Text, SODA, Multimedia as well as on his experiences with the implementation of large Oracle APEX projects.

Niall McPhillips has been developing using Oracle since 1989, has been using Oracle PL/SQL Web technologies since 1995 and Oracle APEX since 2005. Niall has developed a number of large, multilingual applications for multinational companies and org... Show more

With over a decade of experience in analytics, Guilherme has a proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights across various industries, including automotive with BMW Group and financial services with BMW Bank. He also led marketing analytics at Kindred Group and authored “Data Analytics for Marketing” by Packt Publishing.

With over a decade of experience in analytics, Guilherme has a proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights across various industries, including automotive with BMW Group and financial services with BMW Bank. He also led marketin... Show more

Mehmet Kayir is an Ex-Microsoft Solution Architect working as Professional Advisor for Microsoft Enterprise Customers. His focus is set on Power Platform Technology Stack incl. D365 Sales, CS, FS and Marketing (Customer Insights).

Mehmet Kayir is an Ex-Microsoft Solution Architect working as Professional Advisor for Microsoft Enterprise Customers. His focus is set on Power Platform Technology Stack incl. D365 Sales, CS, FS and Marketing (Customer Insights). Show more

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ years of engineering and product development experience. He was an engineering manager and a product manager at Intel Corp. for 18 years and has developed heuristics for successful, sustainable Lean & Agile transformations. Walsh led and coached diverse groups' transformation efforts, including digital transformation in the tech, energy, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Walsh is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate with an M.S. in Engineering Systems and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Business. He drives business results while cultivating work environments where people thrive and do their best work. He specializes in Lean, Agile, Product Management, OKRs, JTBD, Cynefin, strategy, culture change, Kanban, and other heuristics. These methodologies emphasize agility, autonomy, and capacity-building, empowering clients to become more effective, efficient, and resilient.

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ ye... Show more

- Entrepreneurial-minded technologist with 13 years in Product, Sales and Consulting roles in B2B, SaaS, AI, Data Analytics
- Worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, Climate, Finance, CPG, Pharma, Geo-spatial
- Built 0 to 1 software products across 4 Startups (Pre-Seed to Series E)
- Terra.do Climate Action Fellow

- Entrepreneurial-minded technologist with 13 years in Product, Sales and Consulting roles in B2B, SaaS, AI, Data Analytics - Worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, Climate, Finance, CPG, Pharma, Geo-spatial - Built 0 to 1 software produc... Show more

As a Consultant in the Data and Artificial Intelligence Practice at WithumSmith+Brown, P.C., I lead clients through their digital and data transformation journeys. My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from crafting compelling proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs) to implementing tailored Microsoft 365 solutions that streamline operations.

Prior to joining Withum, I honed my skills as a Consultant in the Artificial Intelligence and Automation Practice at Infosys Consulting, where I worked on high-impact projects focused on process optimization, automation, and change management.

My foundation in data analytics was solidified through my Master of Science in Business Analytics from Southern Methodist University (SMU). I'm well-versed in the full analytics tech stack, including data extraction, transformation, visualization, and analysis, with proficiency in tools such as SQL, Fabric, Tableau, Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx, and Python.

My unique background also includes experience as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. At Kiewit Offshore Services, I managed large teams on multi-million dollar projects, developing strong project and people management skills.

I'm a certified Microsoft Fabrics Analytics Engineer Associate and Scrum Master, combining technical expertise with agile methodologies.

As a Consultant in the Data and Artificial Intelligence Practice at WithumSmith+Brown, P.C., I lead clients through their digital and data transformation journeys. My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from crafting compelling proposals an... Show more

Over 25 years overall cybersecurity experience, with deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operations Technology (OT) security, my background is working out in the field: onsite at the power generation, offshore oil, refineries and everything else that makes the things critical to humanity. I've had to navigate the industry's unique challenges, both culturally and technologically and developed the ability to effectively communicate both technical and business concepts to a wide breadth of audiences.

Chattanooga is my home (where we are very proud of our 1gbps fiber internet) and Solia Farm is where my family and I have horses, potbelly pigs, chickens, ducks, and goats

Over 25 years overall cybersecurity experience, with deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operations Technology (OT) security, my background is working out in the field: onsite at the power generation, offshore oil, refineries and ... Show more

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree and over three years of experience in full-stack development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of Data, AI, and Software Development, where she leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ms. Mahendiran thrives in dynamic environments, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to Responsible and Ethical AI, Ms. Mahendiran is passionate about shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future in the tech industry.

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree and over three years of experience in full-stack development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels i... Show more