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I am from Accra, Ghana. I'm passionate about, internet governance, e-governance, and green tech, among others.

I am from Accra, Ghana. I'm passionate about, internet governance, e-governance, and green tech, among others. Show more

I'm Mahmoud Malek, an AI engineer with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, graduated with excellence. My final-year internship focused on developing a production-grade multi-agent educational platform using LangGraph, LangChain, FastAPI, and Azure AI Foundry. By now, I've spent over 50 hours reading the LangChain documentation, which probably tells you something about how deeply I like to understand the tools I use.

I've been an active participant in AICO events across Tunisia this year, staying closely engaged with the local AI community and keeping up with developments in agentic AI.

Outside of engineering, I'm a scout with twelve years of experience and currently serve on the International Relations Committee. I have significant experience in public speaking, including serving as an awareness ambassador for a joint UNICEF–Tunisian Scouts initiative, helping educate communities about COVID-19 and the practical steps they could take to protect themselves. I also serve as a Scout Go Solar ambassador, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices through scouting initiatives.

I enjoy building systems, sharing what I learn, and helping others grow—whether that's through AI or through scouting.

I'm Mahmoud Malek, an AI engineer with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, graduated with excellence. My final-year internship focused on developing a production-grade multi-agent educational platform using LangGraph, LangChain, FastAPI, and Azu... Show more

An educator by profession, a water enthusiast by choice, with 8+ years of classroom teaching, curriculum coordination, and program administration experience across the IB continuum and general secondary education, I learn and grow personally and professionally by experiencing learning with and for my learners. Besides teaching, I am an avid policy-oriented researcher and academic writer who has peer-reviewed and published internationally about water, educational agency, and sustainability.

An educator by profession, a water enthusiast by choice, with 8+ years of classroom teaching, curriculum coordination, and program administration experience across the IB continuum and general secondary education, I learn and grow personally and prof... Show more

I'm a software engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder on a mission to leave the world a little better than I found it. With a couple of decades of experience building software and teams, I’m currently the CTO at Aknostic and a Tech Lead in the CNCF Green Reviews working group.

In the early days, I co-authored several O’Reilly books on AWS and built an IoT platform for agricultural growers. Now, my focus is on figuring out how we can leverage technology to make the world more sustainable.

Originally from Argentina, love brought me to the Netherlands, where I live with my family—two kids, two cats, and my partner in both life and business.

I'm a software engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder on a mission to leave the world a little better than I found it. With a couple of decades of experience building software and teams, I’m currently the CTO at Aknostic and a Tech Lead in the CNCF G... Show more

Laura has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water. She holds dual credentials as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Learning & Development Specialist, and currently serves as Organizational Development Lead at Grayling Engineers. She founded Oxsen Learning to address the skill gaps she observed firsthand in engineering firms, particularly around CAD proficiency and project communication.

Laura has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water. She holds dual credentials as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Learning & Development Specialist, and currently serves as Organizational Development Lead ... Show more

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications in climate risk analytics and financial systems. He serves on editorial boards of several international journals and has received multiple honors. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, he actively contributes to the developer community with a 1560+ Stack Overflow reputation.

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications... Show more

I am a Product Engineer with Esri, a leading geospatial technology company based in the United States. I work closely with the developer technology team to offer insights into GIS users' needs and workflows. I have experience conducting GIS analysis and creating map-based applications in a variety of industries, including urban planning, environmental conservation, and business.

I am a Product Engineer with Esri, a leading geospatial technology company based in the United States. I work closely with the developer technology team to offer insights into GIS users' needs and workflows. I have experience conducting GIS analysis ... Show more

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix.

He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cloud area code ever since. He has given a TEDx talk on technology and environmental advocacy and contributed to Packet Pushers and other technical media.

At Aviatrix, he has shipped a public MCP server for network operations and maintains open-source Obot blueprints for agentic AI workloads. The attack scenario in this talk came directly from that work: securing AI agent deployments in production cloud environments, then discovering that Kubernetes NetworkPolicy cannot see what MCP tools are doing.

Georgian-born, Edinburgh-based. First KCD talk.

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix. He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cl... Show more

Ishita Daga is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla, building enterprise AI systems that combine semantic retrieval, metadata infrastructure, and business-aware reasoning to make analytics agents reliable in production.
Previously, she was an AI Scientist at Covera Health, where she built multimodal and weakly supervised ML systems for radiology intelligence. Her interests include deep tech and climate tech, enterprise agent architectures, and operational AI systems.

Ishita Daga is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla, building enterprise AI systems that combine semantic retrieval, metadata infrastructure, and business-aware reasoning to make analytics agents reliable in production. Previously, she was a... Show more

I'm Sanket Kalekar, an AI Software Engineer specializing in LLMs and recommendation systems, i exploring how these technologies reshape user experiences and wrte blogs. Beyond coding, I'm deeply rooted in the developer community actively speaking at local meetups, organizing community days, and helping developers level up. I serve as a core member at GDG Baroda, AWS user group's Vadodara and Ahmedabad, CNCF Ahmedabad, and Docker Ahmedabad, where I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and practical implementation. As an open-source enthusiast and former ArgoCD project maintainer, I believe in learning through building and sharing knowledge.

I'm Sanket Kalekar, an AI Software Engineer specializing in LLMs and recommendation systems, i exploring how these technologies reshape user experiences and wrte blogs. Beyond coding, I'm deeply rooted in the developer community actively speaking at ... Show more

I build software that shows up in unexpected places and makes the world a little bit better.
https://digitalby.me - Creative studio of artistic software development
https://yuryv.info - App agency, newsletter, and podcast for busy founders and those attracted to Rabbit Holes.

I build software that shows up in unexpected places and makes the world a little bit better. https://digitalby.me - Creative studio of artistic software development https://yuryv.info - App agency, newsletter, and podcast for busy founders and thos... Show more

Samuel Amoakoh is an AI and Automation Expert specializing in Microsoft Power Automate, M365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio. He helps organizations modernize their operations by designing intelligent workflows, building custom copilots, and creating automation systems that reduce manual work and improve enterprise efficiency.

He believes that any task that is repetitive is a candidate for automation, a principle that guides his work across financial services, operations, and enterprise transformation. Samuel focuses on practical, real‑world applications of AI, building solutions that get work done rather than just demonstrating concepts.

With a strong blend of technical expertise and business understanding, he empowers teams to adopt AI confidently, automate the boring stuff, and unlock new levels of productivity through the Microsoft ecosystem.

Samuel Amoakoh is an AI and Automation Expert specializing in Microsoft Power Automate, M365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio. He helps organizations modernize their operations by designing intelligent workflows, building custom copilots, and creating aut... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

I have worked in sustainability in higher education since 2021, holding sustainability roles at Ohio University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Allegheny College. My work includes designing surveys to assess campus sustainability efforts, conducting annual greenhouse gas inventories, grant writing, STARS reporting, and compiling reports and data visualizations detailing progress toward institutional sustainability goals. I also work on educational projects, collaborating with faculty and students on research, education, and experiential learning design. I was the 2024-2026 Co-Chair of the Big Ten and Friends Sustainability Network and currently serve on the STARS Steering Committee and AASHE Advisory Board.

I hold a Master of Science in Environmental Studies along with a graduate certificate in Environmental Change Management and Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.

I have worked in sustainability in higher education since 2021, holding sustainability roles at Ohio University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Allegheny College. My work includes designing surveys to assess campus sustainability efforts, co... Show more

Building scalable and reliable Backend systems that power web applications || Co-Lead OnlyDevs Community.

Building scalable and reliable Backend systems that power web applications || Co-Lead OnlyDevs Community. Show more

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA

Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellness, realstate, retail, marketplace, food service, telco/ media, energy, edutech, public sector y ongs ayudando a empresas y organizaciones a tomar decisiones estratégicas basadas en el comportamiento de sus usuarios con un enfoque que combina rigor metodológico con una mirada basada en los objetivos de negocio y producto.

Me he formado en facilitación de dinámicas para colaborar al encuadre de necesidades y problemas.

También me he especializado en Usabilidad, Accesibilidad Digital y Diseño conversacional para Asistentes Virtuales

He colaborado con diversas empresas en el armado de equipos de UX/UI como Manager entre ellas SHIFTA con el Framework Dual Track Agile y Discovery continuo.

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellne... Show more

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code, I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond... Show more

Guillermo Olivares es Arquitecto PUCV, Mg Estructuras UPC y Consultor registrado MINVU, especializado en el diseño, simulación avanzada y resiliencia de estructuras e infraestructura crítica. Es Founder de TAETT, consultora donde converge la ingeniería de datos, la física computacional y la inteligencia artificial para la gestión del riesgo territorial.

En el ámbito académico, se desempeña como Profesor de Estructuras en la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (e[ad] PUCV) e investiga activamente en el acoplamiento de modelos climáticos y mecánicos mediante elementos finitos y marcos de trabajo científicos (Scientific Machine Learning). Cuenta con un Máster en Diseño y Restauración de Estructuras Arquitectónicas por la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya y un Diploma en Inteligencia Artificial por la UC, dedicándose a conectar el rigor científico con soluciones operativas de alto valor para la industria y el territorio. Actualmente defiende su tesis GENERACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE CONCENTRACIÓN DE PM10 ENLA BAHÍA DE QUINTERO MSc(c) Simulacion Computacional IMA PUCV

Guillermo Olivares es Arquitecto PUCV, Mg Estructuras UPC y Consultor registrado MINVU, especializado en el diseño, simulación avanzada y resiliencia de estructuras e infraestructura crítica. Es Founder de TAETT, consultora donde converge la ingenier... Show more

Software Engineer at Yuno and CEO at Breshos. An AI and OSS enthusiast.

Software Engineer at Yuno and CEO at Breshos. An AI and OSS enthusiast. Show more

Nina Ajnira Karisik is a software engineer, speaker, and founder of MadeApt, a fashion-tech startup reimagining how clothing is made and experienced. With a background in AI, development, and community-building, Nina’s work blends technical depth with a human touch. She’s known for creating interactive sessions where audiences co-create apps live, exploring the joys and messiness of coding with AI. Her talks and talks have been featured in Australia, India, Spain and beyond

Nina Ajnira Karisik is a software engineer, speaker, and founder of MadeApt, a fashion-tech startup reimagining how clothing is made and experienced. With a background in AI, development, and community-building, Nina’s work blends technical depth wit... Show more

Dan "Sage" Khan is an AI & CyS Engineer, PhD Scholar, and Author. He has 13 years of experience in the industry in diverse fields covering naval warfare, secure communication, cyber warfare, doctrine development, DevOps, Linux, Open Source advocacy, GRC, AI Ops, and Blockchain. He is the author of the book "Open (source) for Business: leveraging opensource to build corporate IT Infrastructure," with Taylor and Francis & is part of the CD Foundation Data Ops initiative (Linux Foundation)

Dan "Sage" Khan is an AI & CyS Engineer, PhD Scholar, and Author. He has 13 years of experience in the industry in diverse fields covering naval warfare, secure communication, cyber warfare, doctrine development, DevOps, Linux, Open Source advocacy, ... Show more

Sachin is responsible for designing the Open Source & AI strategy for the DTO at an Energy Company. He dons two hats as he has a degree in law & engineering, he has previously held positions such as Open Source counsel, Evangelist & IP analyst with HPE, HERE Technologies & Honeywell respectively. Sachin is outdoorsy & loves participating in marathons.

Sachin is responsible for designing the Open Source & AI strategy for the DTO at an Energy Company. He dons two hats as he has a degree in law & engineering, he has previously held positions such as Open Source counsel, Evangelist & IP analyst with H... Show more

With a PhD in Computer Science and System Engineering from the University of Calabria (Italy), Marco’s expertise includes cloud and edge computing, container orchestration, IoT, advanced data analytics, and HPC. He has worked as a freelance ICT consultant for several government agencies and telecommunication companies. He now combines his work as Senior Scientist at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) with his role as Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at OpenNebula Systems. Marco also contributes with his technical skills and knowledge on Kubernetes and container technologies to both the IPCEI-CIS and the SovereignEdge.EU initiative, playing a key role in a number of high-profile European R&D projects.

With a PhD in Computer Science and System Engineering from the University of Calabria (Italy), Marco’s expertise includes cloud and edge computing, container orchestration, IoT, advanced data analytics, and HPC. He has worked as a freelance ICT consu... Show more

David Hammer leads the investigative team at WWL Louisiana, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans. He's won seven regional Emmy Awards, including three Environmental News Emmys for exposing illicit oil dumping in the Gulf, air pollution in Cancer Alley and hazardous gas leaks at a landfill. He also spent 15 years as a print reporter, winning the Scripps Howard and Society of Environmental Journalists' national awards for his investigation of what caused the 2010 BP Gulf oil disaster.

David Hammer leads the investigative team at WWL Louisiana, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans. He's won seven regional Emmy Awards, including three Environmental News Emmys for exposing illicit oil dumping in the Gulf, air pollution in Cancer Alley an... Show more

Tech Generalist | DevOps, Programming, Lean | Passionately optimizing processes, building Teams and creating a sustainable future

Tech Generalist | DevOps, Programming, Lean | Passionately optimizing processes, building Teams and creating a sustainable future Show more

INOUSSA Habib est politiste spécialisé en politique publique et chargé de programme à l'ONG PAULY AFRIQUE BIO, une organisation engagée dans la restauration des écosystèmes de mangroves et l'analyse des impacts de l'environnement sur le genre. Il contribue à la conception, à la mise en œuvre et au suivi de projets de restauration écologique, de reboisement et de renforcement de la résilience des communautés face aux effets du changement climatique.

Passionné par les questions de gouvernance, de développement durable et d'innovation, il s'intéresse particulièrement aux interactions entre politiques publiques, inclusion sociale et technologies numériques. Son engagement vise à promouvoir des solutions durables et inclusives pour la protection des écosystèmes et le renforcement du rôle des communautés, notamment des femmes et des jeunes, dans l'action climatique en Afrique.

INOUSSA Habib est politiste spécialisé en politique publique et chargé de programme à l'ONG PAULY AFRIQUE BIO, une organisation engagée dans la restauration des écosystèmes de mangroves et l'analyse des impacts de l'environnement sur le genre. Il con... Show more

Scot Bryson is the General Partner of Impactful Capital, an investment firm backing large-scale sustainable infrastructure. An expert advisor to NASA and a regular contributor to the Climate Bonds Initiative and Open Compute Project, Scot bridges the gap between infrastructure capital and global climate action. His work focuses on funding future-proof, open-source AI data centers that utilize heat reuse, secure sovereign data, and unlock massive ESG alpha.

Scot Bryson is the General Partner of Impactful Capital, an investment firm backing large-scale sustainable infrastructure. An expert advisor to NASA and a regular contributor to the Climate Bonds Initiative and Open Compute Project, Scot bridges the... Show more

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News California. Based in California’s State Capitol, Julie's reporting combines watchdog journalism with solutions-focused storytelling to expose systemic failures, hold the powerful accountable, spur legislative reforms, increase transparency and drive change.

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News California. Based in California’s State Capitol, Julie's reporting combines watchdog journalism with solutions-focused storytelling to expose systemic failures, hold the... Show more

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycling work, Eszter creates commissioned pet and wildlife portraits, combining craftsmanship with a love of art and nature. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to see the creative potential in materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycl... Show more