Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes.

His passion for data analytics extends beyond his professional responsibilities. As a Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, a Co-Leader of the San Antonio Power BI User Group (PUG), and a speaker at Community Summit NA 2024 and Spark 2024, hosted by the Alamo Regional Data Alliance, Chris is actively involved in the data community, sharing his knowledge and experience.

When not immersed in data, Chris loves to travel with his wife, having explored 22 countries and covered over 61,000 miles together. Back home, they enjoy the company of their family of furbabies, including five cats, two dogs, a turtle, and too many fish to count.

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes. His passion for data analytics extends beyond... Show more

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

Victor Getz is really passionate about platform engineering and surfing. He likes to show things as they are, whether good or bad, from his projects.

As the Co-Founder & CTO of iits-consulting and has been active in software development for over 10 years. As a CTO & cloud architect, he has created a multitude of cloud architectures in recent years with petabytes of data or millions of daily users.

Victor Getz is really passionate about platform engineering and surfing. He likes to show things as they are, whether good or bad, from his projects. As the Co-Founder & CTO of iits-consulting and has been active in software development for over ... Show more

Sheryn Knaïder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective.

With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant reinvention, Sheryn emphasizes the importance of creativity and Problem Solving in navigating today's complex business landscape.

She applies her expertise in various ways: as a Multilingual Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Consultant, and Author.

Fluent in French, Italian, English, and Arabic, she excels in creative problem-solving, offering solutions to individuals and organizations seeking to thrive in challenging environments.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Sheryn is the Founding President of the Professional Speakers Association of MENA & GCC - PSA Arabia, where her mission is to give a voice to women in these regions and empower them to speak up.

She is also a stand-up comedian in both English and Arabic language.

Sheryn Knaïder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective. With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant r... Show more

Yasith Weerasuriya, a key board member of the Celiac Disease Foundation, has dedicated over three decades to transformative leadership in higher education. Based in Irvine, CA, he has been instrumental in guiding Stanbridge University to a position of national recognition for its pioneering integration of technology in healthcare education.

Educated at Wichita University, renowned for its applied learning and research, Weerasuriya quickly recognized the potential for digital technologies to revolutionize the educational sector. He spearheaded collaborations with leading tech companies in Silicon Valley, integrating state-of-the-art digital tools into the academic offerings at Stanbridge.

As a co-founder of Executive 2000 Inc., which eventually rebranded to Stanbridge University, Weerasuriya was vital in establishing the institution as a leader in Information Technology, Security, and Optical Fiber training. His strategic foresight led to a significant partnership with Microsoft Corp., which enhanced technological access for community colleges across the U.S. during the Internet's formative years.

Under Weerasuriya’s leadership, Stanbridge University achieved institutional accreditation and expanded its curriculum to support an ever-growing student base. He ensured the university adhered to rigorous mission, curriculum, admissions, financial planning, and administration standards while enhancing the suite of student services to provide comprehensive educational support.

Moreover, Weerasuriya championed the creation of the Robotics and Intelligent Sciences Lab, which introduced groundbreaking robotic rehabilitation technologies and AI-assisted devices to the curriculum. This lab has significantly advanced the practical training of healthcare students, preparing them for the challenges of contemporary medical practice.

In addition to his academic leadership, he has shown a deep commitment to civic and corporate governance. He holds positions on various boards, including Discovery Cube Orange County and the World Affairs Council of Orange County. His dedication to community service is reflected in his leadership of initiatives like the outREACH Program and the Root for Change project, which focus on community engagement and environmental sustainability.

Yasith Weerasuriya’s extensive contributions to education and his unwavering dedication to community service have profoundly influenced California's academic and civic landscapes, affirming his role as a leader committed to advancing educational excellence and enhancing community welfare.

Yasith Weerasuriya, a key board member of the Celiac Disease Foundation, has dedicated over three decades to transformative leadership in higher education. Based in Irvine, CA, he has been instrumental in guiding Stanbridge University to a position o... Show more

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community development, empowering individuals to embrace tech-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community ... Show more

Proud Salvadorean!, numbers driven person, Founder & CEO at the forefront of Tempest for almost two years now, 4 years experience in the Bitcoin business, BDM for crypto platforms, Industrial Engineer, SCM from MIT, ever since I got into the Bitcoin mining business I saw the profitability and scalability of it, and wanted to share that with everyone, ample experience navigating LATAM in search for lowest possible electrical costs to make our company as profitable as can be

On a mission on generating wealth for the masses, through Bitcoin!

Proud Salvadorean!, numbers driven person, Founder & CEO at the forefront of Tempest for almost two years now, 4 years experience in the Bitcoin business, BDM for crypto platforms, Industrial Engineer, SCM from MIT, ever since I got into the Bitcoin ... Show more

With over 20y of experience in IT and business, across high-tech companies like Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco, I'm a Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Contact Center at Microsoft. I leverage my pre-sales and post-sales skills to help customer globally to transform their customer experience engagement and service operations with Microsoft stack.

As a CRM and Contact Center SME, I work as a technical advisor for customers, partners and sales team to help then to realize value on D365 Contact Center solution and all the technical aspects on the Microsoft platform.

With over 20y of experience in IT and business, across high-tech companies like Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco, I'm a Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Contact Center at Microsoft. I leverage my pre-sales and post-... Show more

Angela began her IT career more than 20 years ago by writing newsletter articles about technology within Stewart Title Guaranty Company. After almost 9 years at Stewart, she wanted to try her hand at consulting. Since that time, Angela has consulted within the infrastructure and software space, including the past 7 years at Sparkhound, which has allowed the opportunity to delve in to Microsoft products. She loves working with customers to align business strategy and long-term roadmaps with customer-focused technical soltions. She and her husband Eric reside in Houston and are busy parents to 2 amazing kids. She loves entertaining, making creative custom cakes, and cheering on her daughter's competitive softball team wherever the tournaments take them!

Angela began her IT career more than 20 years ago by writing newsletter articles about technology within Stewart Title Guaranty Company. After almost 9 years at Stewart, she wanted to try her hand at consulting. Since that time, Angela has consulted ... 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

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90, networking y seguridad perimetral del 2005 al 2017, Desarrollo para ciberseguridad a la fecha.

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90, networking y seguridad perimetral del 2005 al 2017, Desarrollo para ciberseguridad a la fecha. Show more

Tim is driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to bridge the gap between humans and machines, transforming the way we understand, interpret, and interact with information. Holding an MA in Religious Anthropology and an MSc in Data Science, Tim has had a diverse career, initially working internationally in the Oil Industry before shifting his focus to the tech sector. His expertise now centres on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Knowledge Graph techniques to link complex datasets, facilitating more efficient data mining.

His background in Anthropology equips him with a profound understanding of human behaviour, cultural dynamics, and societal structures—skills that have been invaluable in his role as an NLP Engineer. This awareness allows Tim to design NLP systems with a deep appreciation for context, cultural nuances, and diverse perspectives.

Tim is driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to bridge the gap between humans and machines, transforming the way we understand, interpret, and interact with information. Holding an MA in Religious Anthropology and an MSc in Dat... Show more

Full stack development & Oracle database administration.
Software Developer & Oracle DBA, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, SQL query optimization, Oracle Apex 23.2, ORDS, Jasper Reports, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SSO, LDAP, Card readers, RMAN, OEM, Tomcat.

Business or sector: Hidrology, Meteorology, Financial, Law, Sales, Warehouse, Health, Gaming, Time Management...

Full stack development & Oracle database administration. Software Developer & Oracle DBA, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, SQL query optimization, Oracle Apex 23.2, ORDS, Jasper Reports, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SSO, LDAP, Card readers, RMAN, OEM, Tomcat. Bus... Show more

Principal Architect at Synextra, specializing in Azure and hybrid cloud solutions for regulated industries, particularly the legal sector. With extensive expertise in Azure architecture and cloud-native technologies, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance compliance, streamline operations, and unlock the potential of the cloud.

Principal Architect at Synextra, specializing in Azure and hybrid cloud solutions for regulated industries, particularly the legal sector. With extensive expertise in Azure architecture and cloud-native technologies, he leads the development of cutti... Show more

'11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years working experience as a Finance Director at Fumex Tabacalera(American Subsidiary) and 4 years’ experience as CIO at CdF International, with more than 24 years in Executive Positions in Finance, Operations and IT. Has international experience as Program and Project Manager in Brazil, Holland, Spain, Italy, UK, US, Indonesia, Philippines, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Argentina. With deep knowledge in cost and staff reorganization, change management, project finance, company and project valuation, budget and cash flow control, funding, infra-structure projects, corporate policies, standards and procedures to achieve Sarbanes Oxley compliance, ERP implementation and project management. Pursuing 2 Masters degrees (Management Science – Kent, UK and Accounting -UFBa), MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and BA in Accounting and BS in Computer Science (Both @ UFBa). Also have the following qualifications: PgMP – Program Management Professional (PMI), PMP – Project Management Professional(PMI). After a successful change management in Fumex Tabacalera, is pursuing a PhD in Accounting and Finance at Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP). Natural leadership, mentoring and coaching skills, high commitment, structured thinking, and excellent negotiations skills completes my profile.

'11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years working experience as a Finance Director at Fumex Tabacalera(American Subsidiary) and 4 years’ experience as CIO at CdF International, with more than 24 years in Executive Positions in Fina... Show more

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airflow and engineered the interaction between Airflow and Slurm. On the side, he is currently pursuing a PhD in renewable energies.

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airfl... Show more

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries and company sizes, ranging from a small workshop with just two users to large corporations with thousands of users.

I have been working with Dynamics Customer Engagement since 2019, acquiring extensive experience with its diverse modules:
- Dynamics Sales
- Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics Contact Center (formerly Omnichannel)
- Dynamics Customer Insights - Journeys (formerly Marketing)

As both an Architect and CRM implementor, I have encountered numerous CRM systems and solutions, enabling me to craft tailored strategies for specific client needs. My mantra is to leverage standard solutions and processes whenever possible, ensuring the system remains user-friendly and efficient for end-users.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries ... Show more

Dr. Nico Mothes (né Hoffmann) is a seasoned AI researcher and industry expert specializing in Digital Twins, Surrogate Modeling, and AI-driven process optimization. With a background in medical image and signal analysis, he has extended his expertise into industrial AI solutions, working with leading companies in semiconductors, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

As Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Helm & Walter IT-Solutions / SAXONY.ai, he leads projects at the intersection of machine learning, numerical simulation, and real-time analytics, enabling companies to enhance production efficiency, predictive maintenance, and process automation. His work spans from AI-based error detection to sensor calibration in gas analytics and object detection & pose estimation for industrial automation.
Previously, he led a Helmholtz AI research group at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, where he developed Physics-Informed Neural Networks and scalable AI solutions for high-performance computing environments. His open-source contributions, such as Neural Solvers, have been featured at major conferences, including PyTorch Conference 2022.

Dr. Mothes has published in top-tier AI journals and conferences, including NeurIPS, ICML and MICCAI, and has been recognized for his contributions to AI-driven scientific computing and industrial applications. He actively engages in the German AI ecosystem, organizing hackathons and industry collaborations, and has received the Digitalpreis Sachsen for his efforts in AI education for kids.

With his strong foundation in deep learning, inverse problems, and AI-driven decision support, he is passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world industrial applications.

Dr. Nico Mothes (né Hoffmann) is a seasoned AI researcher and industry expert specializing in Digital Twins, Surrogate Modeling, and AI-driven process optimization. With a background in medical image and signal analysis, he has extended his expertise... Show more

Jess is a seasoned technologist with a passion for developer experience. She has led platform and infrastructure product management at Flatiron Health, National Grid and Capital One. Currently, she advises SMBs on leveraging technology like a Big Tech company to transform their business.

Jess is a seasoned technologist with a passion for developer experience. She has led platform and infrastructure product management at Flatiron Health, National Grid and Capital One. Currently, she advises SMBs on leveraging technology like a Big T... Show more

Jordi has almost 15 years of experience in the sector, playing the Frontend role. Currently, he is a member of the Frontend Lead team at MANGO, while managing his personal project, Happergy.es.

He has a great passion for design, photography and sports, and 3 years ago he discovered his interest in the world of web accessibility and inclusion. Since then, he has dedicated himself to being an Accessibility Advocate, spreading and raising awareness about this important issue, inside and outside the company, sharing related content on Linkedin.

Jordi has almost 15 years of experience in the sector, playing the Frontend role. Currently, he is a member of the Frontend Lead team at MANGO, while managing his personal project, Happergy.es. He has a great passion for design, photography and sp... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Joshua Pinter is the technical founder of CNTRAL - pronounced “Central”.

He was introduced to Rails by a friend in 2009 and since that moment has been a dedicated enthusiast, building the CNTRAL Platform on Rails, starting way back on version 2 and keeping it up-to-date and relevant since then.

Joshua Pinter is the technical founder of CNTRAL - pronounced “Central”. He was introduced to Rails by a friend in 2009 and since that moment has been a dedicated enthusiast, building the CNTRAL Platform on Rails, starting way back on version 2 an... Show more

Sadiq is an experienced architect and has worked for a wide range of clients across multiple industries to deliver enterprise transformation, secure cloud adoption, data centre transformation, application and data platform migration, transformation and modernization, security, controls, and cost optimization programs. Additionally, Sadiq is a Bitcoin SME with a keen interest in risk management and energy optimisation strategies for Bitcoin miners.

Sadiq is an experienced architect and has worked for a wide range of clients across multiple industries to deliver enterprise transformation, secure cloud adoption, data centre transformation, application and data platform migration, transformation a... 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

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

Ryan is a Principal Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) where he oversees API standards and architecture for systems farmers depend on for connecting with experts like agronomists, dealers, other experts.

Ryan is a Principal Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) where he oversees API standards and architecture for systems farmers depend on for connecting with experts like agronomists, dealers, other experts. Show more

I’m a Staff Engineer and Computer Engineer with 10 years of full experience in the IT industry, with passion for learning cutting-edge technologies.

I’ve participated in more than 12 projects in cross-functional teams between 6 and 12 people, with clients like Paypal, Ancestry, Salesforce, Mercedes Benz, Bancolombia, just to name a few, so I feel comfortable being involved in industries like Software, Health, Finance, Energy.

In my latest projects I met Elixir and I just fell in love with this functional programming language, and how complex problems can be solved in a fancy way, tackling situations like high availability, concurrency and distributed systems.

I really enjoy being able to support and encourage the growth of the Elixir community!

I’m a Staff Engineer and Computer Engineer with 10 years of full experience in the IT industry, with passion for learning cutting-edge technologies. I’ve participated in more than 12 projects in cross-functional teams between 6 and 12 people, with... Show more

Álvaro is Founder and CPO at Clevergy. He has extensive experience in IoT and ML application development and is currently leading Product at Clevergy. Prior to working at Clevergy, he worked at Altair as a Senior Product Manager, leading the IoT division and bringing an IoT platform to Connected Product Developers. He has also provided digital transformation solutions to manufacturing companies in consultancy firms. Additionally, he is a Professor at University Pontificia Comillas, where he teaches Software Product Management to Masters students.

Álvaro is Founder and CPO at Clevergy. He has extensive experience in IoT and ML application development and is currently leading Product at Clevergy. Prior to working at Clevergy, he worked at Altair as a Senior Product Manager, leading the IoT divi... Show more

Antony Ricardo Goetzschel, a Venezuelan Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in Munich, Germany for over 10 years.

Specialized in Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with more than a decade of experience.

An entrepreneur by vocation and heart, founder of CCSolutions.io.

Antony Ricardo Goetzschel, a Venezuelan Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in Munich, Germany for over 10 years. Specialized in Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with more than a decade of experience. An entrepreneur by vocation and h... Show more