I am Alessandro Miliucci, a developer, author and speaker. Although I have many interests, software development is what I devote most of my time to and what I am best known for. I have also written a few books on software development.

My interests range over all aspects of software: from user interfaces to databases, including network protocols.

I am a co-organizer of RomaJS meetup and the leader of MongoDB User Group in Rome.

During my career I have spent a lot of time working on start-ups such as Hype, the first Italian neo-bank, and Vidra, an e-commerce SaaS that I co-Founded.
Nowadays I work as a Solution Architect for Fabrick S.p.a. one of the leading Italian Fintech companies.

I am Alessandro Miliucci, a developer, author and speaker. Although I have many interests, software development is what I devote most of my time to and what I am best known for. I have also written a few books on software development. My interests... Show more

Software Engineer@Samwell.ai | DST Inspire Awardee | AIR 50 in SIC MOE | North Region Winner in CP | Intel AI Leader | Researcher | Speaker | AI Research and Development | Ex- AI Planet, KloudiDev |

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As the Executive Vice President of EVS, Inc., I lead a team of over 315 professionals who provide innovative and sustainable solutions for solar, substation and energy storage projects across the U.S. I have been with EVS since 2014, when I helped launch the Solar group and later expanded it to include Energy Storage in 2017. With more than 33GW of solar and 13GWh of storage designs completed, we are one of the most experienced and trusted renewable energy service providers in the industry.

I have a passion for renewable energy and a vision for a greener future. I am responsible for growing the group, strategic planning, managing clients, hiring and developing talent, contract management, and overseeing the engineering quality control and training. I also steer the company into new markets such as Transmission, SCADA, System Impact studies and look into AI and Automation related improvements. I have a Master's Degree in Sustainable Architecture from State University of New York at Buffalo and a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Shivaji University, India. I have been working in the solar energy sector since 2009, having previously worked for Solar developers and EPC contractors.

As the Executive Vice President of EVS, Inc., I lead a team of over 315 professionals who provide innovative and sustainable solutions for solar, substation and energy storage projects across the U.S. I have been with EVS since 2014, when I helped la... Show more

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, containerization, and serverless architectures. His interests span serverless, event-driven architecture, CAD, CAM, CAE, and robotics. He is 5x AWS Certified and 1x Hashicorp Certified. He is an AWS Community Builder in the AWS Serverless Category. Oluwasegun Adedigba is also a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies include playing football and basketball.

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Founder & CEO of Sonic Money. 20+ years across stablecoins, CBDCs, cross-border payments and embedded finance. At Ripple, led Palau's sovereign stablecoin and a Hong Kong pilot with the HKMA. At Experian, first hire in embedded finance, building it a... Show more

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She currently serves as a Youth and Volunteer Coordinator with Greenpeace Africa, where she supports the mobilisation, engagement, and coordination of youth in environmental campaigns and community initiatives. Through these roles, she has contributed to empowering and engaging more than 5,000 young people in environmental action.

MACHE NGASSING Darcise Dolorès is a climate advocate and youth leader with over seven years of experience in youth engagement, environmental leadership, and community mobilisation. As Youth Team Lead at Mboa Hub, a Greenpeace Africa–championed youth ... Show more

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Currently, Kutaje serves as a UX Design Mentor at Designlab, where he passionately guides designers worldwide to hone their craft and becoming more effective professionals. He is the Global Lead for Webflow Lagos and Benin City communities, advocating no-code development at every opportunity he gets.

Beyond his professional roles, Kutaje is dedicated to creating positive change. He actively supports sustainability initiatives that improve lives and protect the environment.

Kutaje is a seasoned product designer with over half a decade of experience crafting intuitive, impactful designs for start-ups, scale-ups, and design agencies. His expertise has been instrumental to companies like Parkway, a leading fintech innovato... Show more

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Prior to joining EDF, Brianna managed climate and sustainability internship programs for students while collaboratively working to advance institutional sustainability initiatives at the University of Texas at Austin. She has spent her career serving mission-driven organizations with a focus on experiential environmental and sustainability education. Brianna has an M.S. in Environment & Resources from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Highly creative engineer with 5+ years of onsite field and office experience in the construction industry with a master’s degree in construction management, bachelor’s in construction/civil engineering and diploma in civil engineering from reputed university. Having top- level experience of working in oil & gas, underground reservoir, commercial & residential building projects. Broad knowledge and success in both academic and field environment with experience of working at both national and international firms. Passionate about pre and post construction works.

Civil Engineer specializing in Bridge Maintenance, Traffic Safety, Construction Inspection, and Contract Compliance for State and Federal Infrastructure Projects. Expert in ensuring structural integrity, material compliance, and contract adherence for large-scale bridge maintenance projects. Skilled in monitoring construction progress, conducting thorough inspections, and preparing quality estimates to align with MassDOT standards.

A leader in utilizing advanced project management systems like RMS-360, recommending repair strategies based on field conditions, and ensuring timely and efficient completion of infrastructure projects to enhance public safety and transportation reliability.

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Joshua Johnson is an American technology executive who serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries, a company founded in September 2017 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri, specializing in sustainable AI innovation to address environmental challenges through ethical, eco-friendly artificial intelligence solutions focused on accessibility, privacy, and open-source technologies. As CTO since the company's inception, Johnson architects next-generation emerging technologies and AI solutions, leading TREE Industries' efforts to integrate sustainability first principles into AI development for global problem-solving, including advancements in voice-powered tools, 3D avatars with open-source AI assistants, and collaborative virtual beings. His notable public contributions, documented since 2017, include spearheading the release of TREE's first video game, Ultimate Disc Golf, in December 2019; developing a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI in February 2020; creating the first 3D avatars integrated with the Mycroft AI assistant in March 2021; launching a desktop control skill for Mycroft AI in June 2021; and developing BlenderGPT, an AI tool for generative 3D modeling, which was featured in NVIDIA's 2023 SIGGRAPH keynote, all emphasizing ethical and environmentally conscious tech innovation. Johnson is further distinguished in the field by his role in collaborations, such as TREE Industries' partnership with Fable on AI-driven projects, and his co-founding of Geppetto AI to advance real-time AI applications.

Joshua Johnson's early career in the technology sector began with roles focused on web development and software engineering, laying the foundation for his later work in AI and sustainable technologies. Alongside his role at TREE Industries, he founded and continues to lead eClarity Web Solutions, where he serves as CEO, assisting businesses and individuals in developing modern content management system (CMS)-powered websites. In this position, Johnson specialized in technologies such as Joomla!, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Flash AS3, and HTML5, gaining expertise in web design and development over several years.These early experiences honed his skills in programming and digital solutions, enabling him to tackle more complex technical challenges in subsequent roles. Although specific timelines for his initial positions are not widely documented, his work at eClarity represented a key period of skill development in software engineering and client-facing tech services before transitioning to executive leadership in AI innovation.

Leadership at TREE Industries

Joshua Johnson was appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries upon its founding in September 2017, where he has led the technical direction since inception. In this executive role, Johnson has focused on initial team-building efforts and aligning the company's technological vision with sustainable AI goals aimed at addressing environmental challenges through ethical and eco-friendly solutions. Key leadership milestones under Johnson's tenure include overseeing the expansion of research and development (R&D) activities from 2018 onward, such as the company's joining of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce in February 2018 to foster industry collaborations and the development of innovative AI tools, including a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI in February 2020. By 2021, his strategic guidance contributed to further R&D growth, exemplified by the creation of 3D avatars integrated with Mycroft AI in March 2021, the release of a desktop control skill for Mycroft AI in June 2021, and the prototyping of an AI virtual being capable of real-time 3D art generation in August 2021 as part of TREE Industries' entry into The Culture DAO. These efforts highlight Johnson's role in hiring key engineers and forming partnerships with environmental and tech organizations to scale sustainable AI initiatives. Johnson's strategic initiatives have emphasized eco-friendly practices, including the implementation of sustainable operations in data centers and AI development processes, though specific budgets remain undisclosed in public records. His leadership has driven organizational growth, positioning TREE Industries as a leader in green AI technologies headquartered in Washington, Missouri.

Innovations in AI Sustainability

As CTO of TREE Industries, Joshua Johnson leads efforts to integrate sustainability principles into AI development, focusing on ethical and eco-friendly artificial intelligence solutions.

Key Projects and Initiatives:

Joshua Johnson has led several AI-driven projects at TREE Industries since joining as CTO in 2017, aligning with the company's vision for sustainable AI innovation to address environmental challenges through ethical and eco-friendly solutions. One notable initiative is the development of Ultimate Disc Golf, a video game incorporating AI and machine learning elements, launched in December 2019. This project aimed to advance accessible gaming technologies while exploring AI applications in simulation and real-time environments, with Johnson discussing its integration of AI for enhanced user experiences during a 2020 podcast interview. The effort contributed to TREE Industries' broader portfolio in ethical AI for entertainment, though specific environmental impact metrics were not publicly detailed. In 2021, Johnson oversaw the creation of DeepSpeech-based automatic speech systems for games, focusing on open-source AI to enable voice interactions in virtual environments. This initiative sought to promote affordable and privacy-focused AI tools, developed as part of TREE's commitment to socially responsible technology, with outcomes including prototypes for real-time 3D art creation. The project underscored ethical considerations in AI deployment for gaming industries.[More recently, in 2024, Johnson collaborated with Fable on an AI project bringing the Sam Altman saga to life through advanced chatbots, emphasizing innovative storytelling via eco-friendly AI practices. According to a Forbes article, these chatbots represented non-traditional applications, highlighting TREE Industries' role in sustainable AI collaborations that minimize computational waste. The partnership demonstrated measurable advancements in ethical AI for narrative simulations. Additionally, under Johnson's leadership, TREE Industries advanced the Unreal Agent plugin in 2025, an open-source AI copilot for Unreal Engine 5 that automates tasks like level design and content generation to optimize development workflows. This tool aims to reduce energy-intensive manual processes, supporting green AI goals through efficient, real-time integrations, with its GitHub release fostering community-driven sustainable innovations.

Industry Influence:

Joshua Johnson has exerted influence in the sustainable AI sector through his thought leadership and participation in high-profile industry events. As CTO of TREE Industries, he spoke at the AI Film and Games Festival in San Francisco in 2023 and GatherVerse Summit 2025.This engagement underscores his role in promoting ethical AI practices that align with environmental goals, as TREE Industries emphasizes "Sustainability First" in its operations. In advisory capacities, Johnson serves as the Interoperability Committee Lead at The Culture DAO since April 2022, contributing to standards development in emerging technologies, including AI interoperability that supports sustainable applications. Johnson's contributions extend to open-source initiatives that advance sustainable AI tools. Under his technical guidance at TREE Industries, the company developed and released open-source projects such as 3D avatars integrated with Mycroft AI, a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI, and a desktop control skill for Mycroft, all launched between 2020 and 2021 to make advanced technologies more accessible and environmentally responsible. These efforts have been adopted in communities focused on conversational AI, promoting energy-efficient offline processing solutions that reduce computational waste. Additionally, TREE's early involvement in open-source speech systems like DeepSpeech has influenced game development and AI applications with lower environmental footprints.Through these activities, Johnson has shaped industry discussions on sustainable AI, as evidenced by his commentary in media outlets like Forbes, where he highlighted innovative AI collaborations that prioritize ethical and eco-friendly advancements. His work has contributed to TREE Industries' promotion of AI adoption among local businesses via chamber of commerce memberships, fostering wider sectoral shifts toward sustainability.

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Bhanuprakash Madupati is an award-winning Technology Leader, Senior .NET Full Stack Developer, and AI & Cybersecurity Expert with over a decade of experience in software development, cloud computing, and AI-driven security solutions. He specializes in .NET technologies, microservices, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, having led enterprise-level digital transformations and security-driven projects across multiple industries.

Recognized globally for his contributions, Bhanuprakash has received prestigious accolades such as the Global Technology Leaders Award 2024, Indian Achievers' Award 2024, and Global Tech Hero Award. He actively serves as a judge, mentor, and peer reviewer for renowned hackathons, international conferences, and ACM Transactions journals.

Apart from technology, Bhanuprakash is passionate about environmental sustainability in the music industry and leads Create4Climate, an initiative promoting climate-conscious music. He is a Fellow of IEEE, BCS, and IET, and continues to inspire innovation through public speaking, mentorship, and research.

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I am a senior researcher focused on digital transformation in the energy sector, with a particular interest in open source, AI, and emerging technologies. My work centers on accelerating innovation within the LF Energy ecosystem by exploring how different open-source projects can be applied, integrated, and extended for real-world digital grid use cases. My earlier experience includes cloud-native solution architecture, test automation, DevOps, and CI/CD.

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Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC
President & Chief Executive Officer, Fathers & Families Coalition of America
Author | Founder, Borinqueño Within Press | Certified Executive Coach | Clinical Social Worker | Veteran | Researcher | Policy Architect | Curriculum Developer | International Trainer

"I am a Boricua. A dad. A soldier. A professional social worker. An advocate. A teacher. A professor. A counselor. And a friend. And with every role, I lead with love and serve with purpose."

Biography
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC, is a globally celebrated architect of fatherhood engagement, social policy reform, and transformative leadership development. For over four decades, he has shaped public health, child welfare, mental health, and professional education—building bridges across disciplines, communities, and continents. His career is defined by multidimensional leadership and a relentless pursuit of equity, healing, and opportunity for all. A proud father, soldier, social worker, and visionary educator, he has devoted his life to helping people rediscover hope, dignity, and purpose. His reach spans early childhood education, public health, leadership development, and fatherhood advocacy—fields that, in his hands, become pathways toward healing and intergenerational equity.

"Insights give way to dreams—developing vision—creating purpose that ends in your why."

Foundations: Service, Resilience, and Cultural Identity
Born into a low-income household and shaped by the adversity of the child welfare system, James began his journey at age 17 as a U.S. Army Combat Medic. By 22, he became one of the youngest Substance Abuse Counselors in the Department of Defense, retiring with honors and meritorious distinction in the reserves. Over more than two decades of military service, he developed expertise in trauma response, behavioral health, and law enforcement. This experience forged his devotion to discipline, compassion, and advocacy for the vulnerable.

James's service has been recognized at the highest levels: he is the recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Call to Service Award (President Barack Obama), Points of Light Award (President George H. W. Bush), Meritorious Service Medal (U.S. Department of Defense), and Congressional Certificates from Maxine Waters, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Barbara Lee, and Diane E. Watson. He is deeply honored by the Ceremonial Elder Proclamation from the Qutekcak Native Tribe of Alaska, the National Social Worker Leadership Resolution (FFCA), and hundreds of additional accolades from national, state, tribal, and community organizations.

Architect of Systems Change: Building Movements, Securing Hope
As founder and CEO of the Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA), Dr. Rodríguez transformed a grassroots Arizona network into an international force with offices in California and Puerto Rico, and active partnerships across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Australia. He was instrumental in creating one of the nation's first TANF-funded fatherhood programs, a model that generated over $75 million in resources and has been replicated nationwide. Under his leadership, FFCA's International Families & Fathers Conference—now in its 27th year—has become a global destination for educators, policymakers, and innovators, advancing justice and family well-being.

A founding steering committee member of the Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) at Temple University, James has shaped federal research and policy, serving as principal investigator and senior research consultant on projects for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, CDC, NIMH, and the Oregon Center for Applied Science. His work has driven advances in public health, trauma-informed care, and family resilience.

Signature Curriculum Development and Thought Leadership
James is a master architect of transformational curricula and professional development, including the Advanced Practitioner Credential™ Course (NASW Arizona-approved), OAR Leadership Institute™ (Ownership • Accountability • Responsibility), FFCA DiSC Model™, Ikigai & The Power of Kintsugi™, and SAMHSA-approved Fatherhood and Mental Health Curriculum. He also developed the Strengthening Families Through Nurturing Leadership model. His trainings are lauded for blending cognitive science, neuroplasticity, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed care, and actionable leadership strategies, and have reached over 30,000 professionals—social workers, educators, clinicians, nonprofit leaders, and public officials—across the U.S. and four continents. Over 85% of program graduates report improved outcomes, including higher client engagement and service completion.

Certified as an Executive Coach, Master Trainer for The John R. Wooden Course™, Certified DiSC® Trainer, Life Coach, Ikigai Coach, and Schema Therapy Practitioner, Dr. Rodríguez's leadership development institutes have set new standards for excellence in behavioral health and family services.

Academic Impact, Mentorship, and Global Teaching
Dr. Rodríguez's educational reach is extraordinary. He has served as faculty, lecturer, or keynote at:

University of Southern California
Arizona State University
Morehouse College
Howard University
Columbia University
Yale University
University of Houston
Clark Atlanta University
Mesa Community College
Central Arizona College
Cornell University
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
University of the West Indies (Jamaica)
University of Guelph (Canada)
Malcolm X College
Sobo Tribal Nation
Navajo Nation
Qutekcak Native Tribe (Alaska)
Numerous First Nations and international partners
He developed and directed over 30 undergraduate and graduate courses, established statewide programs, and has keynoted and taught from Ivy League classrooms to tribal communities. He serves on the editorial board of PHYLON: The Clark Atlanta University Review of Race and Culture, which he joined upon the appointment of Dr. Obie Clayton, Jr., and supports scholarship on race, family, and social change.

Policy Leadership, Board Service, and Community Engagement
Dr. Rodríguez's policy influence extends to every level of government. He has developed legislation for Connecticut's Fatherhood Initiative, served on Arizona and California TANF/family-strengthening task forces, and advised the New York City Mayor's Fatherhood Advisory Council, DYCD, and ACS. He has shaped policy in partnership with SAMHSA, Region II Head Start, the State of Maryland, and the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. He has provided expert testimony before the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee. He collaborates with Congressman Danny K. Davis and hosts national Fireside Policy Roundtables on equity, child support, and education reform.

His board service is cross-sectoral and visionary, including:

100 Black Men – Arizona Chapter
AGAPE Adoption Agency
Maricopa County Human Services
Fatherhood Corrections Network
Black Family Preservation Institute
And numerous national, state, and tribal boards
Public Health, Equity, and Systems Innovation
James has led multiple national initiatives addressing mental health equity, early childhood wellness, and culturally responsive care—serving Latino, African American, Somali, First Nations, and other underserved communities. His work with the Somali Association of Arizona, the Hispanic/Latino and African American Parent Depression Research Project, and tribal partners has been recognized for its transformative impact on systems and inclusion.

Author, Storyteller, and Purpose-Driven Advocate
As founder of Borinqueño Within Press and author of the forthcoming The Purpose Within—Rise Out of the Ashes Like the Phoenix, Dr. Rodríguez's story is a testament to resilience, hope, and the enduring power of purpose. He weaves together memoir, leadership philosophy, and spiritual reflection, inspiring audiences to discover their own capacity to lead and transform.

Personal Values, Humanity, and Enduring Legacy
Above all, Dr. Rodríguez is a father, grandfather, and mentor. He draws daily inspiration from his children—Antonio (Cassandra), Amber Rodríguez-Young, LMSW (Daric), and Jazmín Rodríguez—and his grandchildren, Ariston and Adalena. His life and work are an expression of core values: love, empathy, humility, and a drive to uplift others. Whether leading a boardroom, inspiring a conference, or building coalitions for social change, James delivers wisdom, practical strategies, and hope—leaving every audience moved to action.

"Leadership is not about titles. It is about being water—shaping, flowing, and giving life wherever you go." — Bruce Lee.

If your organization seeks a keynote speaker, leadership institute facilitator, or strategic advisor who brings unparalleled experience, intellectual rigor, cultural fluency, and a proven record of impact, Dr. James C. Rodríguez is the transformative presence your audience deserves.

Contact:
james.rodriguez@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org
www.fathersandfamiliescoalition.org

"Never The End, Never Goodbye, Just I love You." – Your Friend, James

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With six years of experience with Microsoft services, and being Microsoft Innovative Educator, I am crazy about AI and innovative technologies ⚙️ Areas of Expertise: Azure AI Services, GitHub, Power Platform, Internet of Things (IoT) and Programmi... Show more

Jan is an experienced solution architect with over 15 years of experience as Kotlin/Java developer. He loves to combine architecture and coding as this is the sweet spot to invent clever, solutions that have an impact in society.

With a MSc. in Geophysics he has a natural interest in geospatial technology, climate change and maps. He has mainly leveraged these for the public interest in assignments for Dutch government agencies.

In his spare time he practices photography with a focus on street and documentary photography. Living in a university town, he is engaged in a project that supports students and young professionals in the area of well-being and meaning.

Jan is an experienced solution architect with over 15 years of experience as Kotlin/Java developer. He loves to combine architecture and coding as this is the sweet spot to invent clever, solutions that have an impact in society. With a MSc. in Ge... Show more

Living Entrepreneunarial values in UX and experience optimisation. I'm the happy co-founder of Ferpection, now Unguess France, a part of the Unguess European team. We're helping companies to evaluate and improve their digital products and multichannel journeys: market research and innovation, UX, QA, accessibility, sustainability, cybersecurity. We deliver these all over the world through our unique crowdtesting solutions: proprietary panel, AI platform and expert consultants pool.Living

Living Entrepreneunarial values in UX and experience optimisation. I'm the happy co-founder of Ferpection, now Unguess France, a part of the Unguess European team. We're helping companies to evaluate and improve their digital products and multichanne... Show more

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect.
Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on Compute Services like Containers with Kubernetes cluster autoscaler and Karpenter, with the aim to reduce costs.
His aim is to help Platform engineering, other Solutions Architects and Applications teams to design, deploy and maintain the right architectures that align to the business goals and gains.

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect. Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on C... Show more

Daniella leads Microsoft’s AI Business Processes partner ecosystem for nonprofit and K–12 education across Asia. She works with Business Central, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Sales partners to help nonprofits and educational institutions modernize operations and adopt AI responsibly through the Microsoft Elevate program.
A purpose‑driven leader with over 20 years of experience, Daniella has led large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder initiatives spanning digital transformation, sustainability, and enterprise AI. Her career includes driving renewable energy adoption across Latin America at GE and enabling enterprise AI adoption through strategic partnerships at AWS.
Before joining Microsoft, Daniella founded LEMA, a play‑based, screen‑free AI literacy initiative focused on child wellbeing and future readiness. She is passionate about human‑centred technology, ethical AI, and helping partners grow scalable practices that deliver both commercial success and social impact.

Daniella leads Microsoft’s AI Business Processes partner ecosystem for nonprofit and K–12 education across Asia. She works with Business Central, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Sales partners to help nonprofits and educational institutions moderniz... Show more

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where precision, compliance, and operational excellence are critical. Known for inspiring change management and continuous improvement leaders to improve safety culture, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where pr... Show more

John Feminella is an avid technologist, occasional public speaker, and curiosity advocate. He helps enterprises transform the way they write, operate, and deploy software so that their businesses and people can be more effective. Before that, he led technology organizations at Pivotal, VMware, ThoughtWorks, EY, and Two Sigma; helped build the world's largest database of pollutants and air emissions; and authored a distributed-sensor technology.

John lives in Charlottesville, VA and likes meta-jokes, milkshakes, and referring to himself in the third person in speaker bios.

John Feminella is an avid technologist, occasional public speaker, and curiosity advocate. He helps enterprises transform the way they write, operate, and deploy software so that their businesses and people can be more effective. Before that, he led ... Show more

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams.

He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also strives to make IT infrastructures environmentally sustainable by driving a SIG dedicated to this topic in his company.

Outside of work, he trains like an athlete: combining trail running, backcountry skiing and street lifting which take most of his free time.

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams. He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also ... Show more

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data.

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data. Show more