Ahmed Ibrahim Isah is a dynamic administrative researcher at The Architects' Resourcery, a pioneering research think tank in Nigeria dedicated to bridging the gap in environmental sustainability through architectural innovation. With over six years of multifaceted experience in research, project management, and social development, Ahmed is committed to driving impactful initiatives that address pressing environmental challenges in Africa.

Born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Ahmed's academic journey culminated in a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science from Ahmadu Bello University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. His professional expertise encompasses advanced research methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication, enabling him to foster collaboration across diverse sectors.

As a proactive contributor to various organizations, including the Empowerment and Education Self-Help Initiative and the Humanitarian Innovation Foundation, Ahmed has honed his skills in monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building. His research projects have explored essential themes, such as the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the built environment and the role of youth in conflict resolution.

Ahmed is passionate about leveraging technology to promote sustainable practices and is particularly interested in the intersection of architecture and environmental stewardship. In his spare time, he enjoys leisure-based learning, writing, and exploring rural tourism. With a strong commitment to social change and a keen eye for innovative solutions, Ahmed is poised to make a significant impact at the Africa Internet Governance Forum.

Ahmed Ibrahim Isah is a dynamic administrative researcher at The Architects' Resourcery, a pioneering research think tank in Nigeria dedicated to bridging the gap in environmental sustainability through architectural innovation. With over six years o... Show more

Emad is a Google Developer Expert from Pakistan. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Bayer.

He has been a Top Trending Developer on GitHub and contributes regularly to open source. He has spoken at Tech Conferences in UK, Denmark, US, Pakistan, & Malaysia.

Emad is a Google Developer Expert from Pakistan. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Bayer. He has been a Top Trending Developer on GitHub and contributes regularly to open source. He has spoken at Tech Conferences in UK, Denmark, US, Pakistan... Show more

Rajesh Kolli is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle Utilities ERP MDM, Oracle Utilities Analytics, IBM Cognos, and a broad range of middleware technologies. With a solid foundation in Information Technology, holding a Bachelor's degree from JNTUK, India, and a Master's in Information Systems from Fairfax University of America, Rajesh has consistently demonstrated his expertise in driving system efficiencies and delivering impactful business solutions.

Throughout his career, Rajesh has been at the forefront of deploying and optimizing both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. His technical acumen spans across various platforms and technologies, including Oracle Utilities, SOA Suite, OBIEE, and Tableau, to name a few. He has a proven track record in complex data integration, process orchestration, and business intelligence, where his skills in data warehousing, ETL processes, and advanced reporting have significantly contributed to operational success.

Rajesh's role as a Senior Oracle Utilities and Cognos Developer at Kansas City BPU underscores his capability in modernizing legacy systems and ensuring seamless data migration to Oracle's latest cloud solutions. His contributions in custom report development, ETL code delivery, and performance tuning have been pivotal in enhancing system reliability and user experience.

His expertise is further highlighted by his experience in middleware development, where he has managed large-scale integrations and system upgrades, particularly in SOA and OSB environments. Rajesh's ability to navigate complex technical landscapes, coupled with his strong problem-solving skills, makes him an invaluable asset in any technology-driven organization.

Rajesh is driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning. His experience, combined with his educational background, equips him with a unique perspective on both the strategic and technical aspects of IT projects. He is currently focused on leveraging his skills to drive innovation and efficiency in the utilities sector, with a keen interest in advancing his knowledge in emerging technologies and methodologies.

Rajesh Kolli is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle Utilities ERP MDM, Oracle Utilities Analytics, IBM Cognos, and a broad range of middleware technologies. With a solid foundation... Show more

Gege Marjorie is a trained Agronomist, with over 6 years of active volunteering experience on Environmental and Human rights advocacy with Greenpeace Africa in Cameroon. Her journey in the Internet Governance (IG) space began with her volunteering during the 17th session of the IGF in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, after which she got integrated into the Cameroon IGF team, serving as a Youth IGF coordinator and as a member of the national executive secretariat. The School of Internet Governance (SIG) by PRIDA and the Internet Society’s (ISOC) E-learning course on IG through the Young Ambassadors Program (YAP), brought a new light of inspiration to Marjorie, as she intends to promote youth engagement for sustainable development, through her new local NGO; Emerge Africa and her start-up; Sabgena. Being mindful of the importance of IG to global economic sustainability, Marjorie joined the ISOC Cybersecurity Special Interest Group (SIG) for knowledge increase on security issues linked to digitalization and is an Instructional Facilitator for the Pan African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance.

Marjorie believes nothing is impossible when the right actions are taken towards the right direction.

Gege Marjorie is a trained Agronomist, with over 6 years of active volunteering experience on Environmental and Human rights advocacy with Greenpeace Africa in Cameroon. Her journey in the Internet Governance (IG) space began with her volunteering du... Show more

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his background in electronics and robotics to create static and kinetic sculptures that convey information fetched over the internet through sound, light, and motion. These sculptures sometimes take on an anthropomorphic form thereby leading the viewer to attach personalities and emotions to them.

Mohit holds a master’s degree in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania. He spent his time there as a research assistant at the ModLab helping build the next generation of modular robotics. Prior to this, he worked at a startup in Mumbai, India, developing robotic kits and conducting STEM focused workshops for high school and university students all across the country.

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his bac... Show more

Wolf Donat is a seasoned Senior Software Architect with a career spanning over a decade. His expertise lies in the realm of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated hardware and software systems, tailored to meet customer requirements.

As Software Architect at Arc Machines Inc., Wolf has been exploring the adoption of different generative AI solutions into the company's embedded systems, with the intent of redesigning the user interface experience and enhancing efficiency.

Wolf Donat is a seasoned Senior Software Architect with a career spanning over a decade. His expertise lies in the realm of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated hardware and software systems, tailored to meet customer requirements. ... Show more

Chris Roth is Principal Data Scientist at Preteckt, a Memphis-based technology startup that uses machine learning to predict maintenance issues in vehicles weeks before they cause downtime. His work includes data modelling and analysis to categorize anomalous conditions in vehicular systems. He collaborates with Preteckt's team of data scientists, engineers, and diesel technicians to provide Vehicle Prognostics as a Service. His philosophy on Data Science is available at https://github.com/czroth/philosophy-of-data-science.

Chris Roth is Principal Data Scientist at Preteckt, a Memphis-based technology startup that uses machine learning to predict maintenance issues in vehicles weeks before they cause downtime. His work includes data modelling and analysis to categorize ... Show more

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals.

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals. Show more

Matt Gillingham (he/him) is a data science and AI executive on a mission to improve public health and well-being through innovative applications of data, AI, and digital technology. He leads Abt Global’s Responsible AI practice, where he brings 25 years of experience to public sector delivery of AI solutions like policy simulation, prediction and forecasting, and domain-specific LLMs.

Matt Gillingham (he/him) is a data science and AI executive on a mission to improve public health and well-being through innovative applications of data, AI, and digital technology. He leads Abt Global’s Responsible AI practice, where he brings 25 ye... Show more

Kurush Mistry stands out internationally as a leading analyst specializing in Oil and Renewable Fuels. Originating from India, he ascended through the ranks of academia to graduate from one of the premier management schools in the country. His career trajectory has seen him embrace roles at several vital global institutions, navigating through numerous pivotal transitions within the industry. Alongside his professional commitments, he is an enthusiastic musician and traveler, embracing the dynamic lifestyle of his adopted city, New York.

His academic journey began in Chennai, India, where he pursued Commerce at the collegiate level. He distinguished himself early on by qualifying as a chartered accountant and achieving top ranks nationally in all three exams, a testament to his proficiency equivalent to that of a certified public accountant in the US. Seeking to expand his expertise, he later acquired an MBA focusing on finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. This period was crucial for developing his strategic thinking and collaborative skills, enriched by interactions with diverse peers.

Mistry's professional path was initiated at Lehman Brothers in Tokyo in 2003, where he was part of the Interest Rate Strategies Team. This role marked his first foray into the global financial arena, offering him extensive exposure to complex financial instruments and a new cultural milieu. He transitioned to Lehman's New York office in 2005, where he made significant strides in managing a diverse portfolio involving US Government Bonds and Interest Rate Derivatives until 2008, gaining a solid reputation among some of the largest US financial institutions.

Following the upheaval of the 2009 financial crisis, Mistry successfully pivoted to a new role at Morgan Stanley, engaging deeply with the oil trading sector. There, he was instrumental in shaping analytics for the firm's US gasoline and diesel operations and ventured into trading physical and paper gasoline. This experience notably deepened his analytical capabilities and client engagement strategies.

In 2014, Mistry embarked on a significant tenure with Freepoint Commodities as their chief Oil analyst. Over nearly a decade, he significantly enhanced their analytical frameworks, particularly in integrating alternative data post-COVID. He broadened his expertise to include renewable fuels and feedstocks—critical areas in the evolving energy landscape.

On a personal level, Mistry has been a New Yorker since 2005, thoroughly integrating into the city's vibrant and diverse culture. His leisure time is often spent with his guitar, exploring musical landscapes, reading about politics and non-fiction, and traveling to explore global cultures and natural wonders.

Kurush Mistry's venture into film production in 2009, where he co-produced a feature film in New York, exemplifies his willingness to explore creative and entrepreneurial endeavors beyond his professional domain. Mistry is also dedicated to philanthropy, actively supporting causes related to hunger, refugees, legal aid, and environmental protection. Recently, he has devoted time to volunteering with organizations focused on caring for older people and minimizing food waste.

Kurush Mistry stands out internationally as a leading analyst specializing in Oil and Renewable Fuels. Originating from India, he ascended through the ranks of academia to graduate from one of the premier management schools in the country. His career... Show more

Logan Williams was pivotal at EDP Renewables, a global wind energy development leader. There, she maintained relationships with institutional investors and managed tax equity finance models for a broad portfolio of wind and solar assets across North America. Her responsibilities extended to liaising with commercial banks and hedge funds and overseeing internal rate of return calculations and periodic updates of tax equity tracking models.

She holds a BA in Political Science from Columbia University and gained valuable early career experience through a year-long veterans apprenticeship at Goldman Sachs. Additionally, her commitment to service is evidenced by her five years of active duty in the United States Coast Guard.

Her expertise spans several vital areas of the energy and finance sectors, including tax equity, debt capital markets, sell-side mergers and acquisitions, and renewable power finance and development.

Beyond Logan Williams Energy Finance's professional activities, she is keenly interested in adventure sports like kitesurfing, scuba diving, and skiing. Growing up in a small beach town on the coast of the Carolinas, her water connection profoundly influences her recreational pursuits and her dedication to environmental initiatives, including her upcoming project to restore coral reefs in Indonesia.

Logan Williams was pivotal at EDP Renewables, a global wind energy development leader. There, she maintained relationships with institutional investors and managed tax equity finance models for a broad portfolio of wind and solar assets across North ... Show more

Ryan has spent a decade at SoCalGas, the largest natural gas distribution company in the United States, focusing on energy efficiency and leveraging big data to outreach to the hard-to-reach, disadvantaged, and low-income communities. Ryan also acts as a project manager for Microsoft suite related initiatives. He feels privileged to be able to give back to his community and help those in need. In his free time, Ryan enjoys the challenge of trying to replicate his favorite restaurants' menus and supporting his Los Angeles sports clubs.

Ryan has spent a decade at SoCalGas, the largest natural gas distribution company in the United States, focusing on energy efficiency and leveraging big data to outreach to the hard-to-reach, disadvantaged, and low-income communities. Ryan also acts ... Show more

Kanoe Pelfrey is a Polynesian American entrepreneur with expertise in technology, management and marketing.

Kanoe has nearly 7 years of experience traveling around the world working in advertisements, marketing, brand development, public relations, partnerships and consulting with over 300+ brands.

Currently, Kanoe is a vice president specializing in improving technology, systems, management and human resources at a heavy construction company. The company operates on the west coast of the United States.

Kanoe became a solidity developer to understand design to be able to increase her value in tech, management and entrepreneurship.

Author of Books: "Web3, Blockchain and Digital Assets Dictionary" and "The Pathway to Blockchain and Web3" (Book for New Devs)

Executive Director at TIABA (The International AI and Blockchain Association)

Founder @ Volakka! (Tech Parent Company specializing in Sustainable Tech, AI, Security, Gaming, Virtual Worlds Development & Brand Development)

Active Supporter of Women in Tech

Kanoe Pelfrey is a Polynesian American entrepreneur with expertise in technology, management and marketing. Kanoe has nearly 7 years of experience traveling around the world working in advertisements, marketing, brand development, public relation... Show more

Max ist ein zielstrebiger Mensch mit Hands-On Mentalität. Er liebt es, im Team zu arbeiten und mit Menschen aus der ganzen Welt in Kontakt zu treten. Max hat eine Leidenschaft für E-Doing, Personal- und Führungskräfteentwicklung, digitale & ökologische Transformation, B2B-Marketing/Vertrieb und Geschäftsentwicklung.

Als Speaker spricht Max über die aktuellen Veränderungsprozesse in der Arbeitswelt und warum diese neue Arbeitswelt neues Lernen, Future Skills und neue Führung erfordert.

Max ist ein zielstrebiger Mensch mit Hands-On Mentalität. Er liebt es, im Team zu arbeiten und mit Menschen aus der ganzen Welt in Kontakt zu treten. Max hat eine Leidenschaft für E-Doing, Personal- und Führungskräfteentwicklung, digitale & ökologisc... Show more

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Thanks to his work as a security consultant and Pentester he has firsthand experience of security evaluations. Julien is in charge of the development of Witekio's internal security framework and security architecture for customer development.

Julien is the Head of Security for Witekio and has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. After completing his PhD in computer science, he worked for various software security labs with a focus on embedded devices and smart cards. Th... Show more

Andrew is a Coordinator and teacher at CODE University of Applied Sciences and Specialist for Mental Health and Wellbeing for the DEI Council. He is also an OCD Advocate for the International OCD Foundation, trainer and volunteer coordinator for Pfeffersport e.V. and Board Member for Outside the Box Therapy. He has over a decade of experience in teaching, training, and teambuilding.

Andrew is a Coordinator and teacher at CODE University of Applied Sciences and Specialist for Mental Health and Wellbeing for the DEI Council. He is also an OCD Advocate for the International OCD Foundation, trainer and volunteer coordinator for Pfef... Show more

TJ Broom represents the US Forest Service on the OSM US Trails Workgroup. TJ loves adventures with maps in wild places and the bewildering feeling of actively navigating while wondering where you are as the sun is setting.

TJ Broom represents the US Forest Service on the OSM US Trails Workgroup. TJ loves adventures with maps in wild places and the bewildering feeling of actively navigating while wondering where you are as the sun is setting. Show more

Diploma in Biology (Aquatic Ecology)
PhD about algal bloom forecasting
Senior scientist in aquatic ecology, ecological modelling and environmental statistics
Research on lake and river ecology and the impact of climate warming

Diploma in Biology (Aquatic Ecology) PhD about algal bloom forecasting Senior scientist in aquatic ecology, ecological modelling and environmental statistics Research on lake and river ecology and the impact of climate warming Show more

Janne is the Chief Growth Officer and founder of Exove, a leading digital growth company in the northern Europe.

He has been an active member of the Drupal business community for more than a decade. He has organised Drupal business related events and is the driving force behind Drupal Business Survey and Drupal CEO Dinner together with Michel van Velde.

He is a board member of the Finnish and Estonian Drupal associations. He is the chairman of board of Code from Finland Association.

Janne is the Chief Growth Officer and founder of Exove, a leading digital growth company in the northern Europe. He has been an active member of the Drupal business community for more than a decade. He has organised Drupal business related events ... Show more

Steve Murimi is an accomplished cloud professional known for his expertise in architecting production-ready applications with precision. With a proven track record of innovation, he pioneers new tools and methodologies, ensuring safe and predictable progress in cloud technology.

Steve Murimi is an accomplished cloud professional known for his expertise in architecting production-ready applications with precision. With a proven track record of innovation, he pioneers new tools and methodologies, ensuring safe and predictable ... Show more

Vipul Siddharth, currently working as the Open Source Innovation Specialist at UNICEF Office of Innovation, has over 8 years of diverse experience in open source communities - From developer, operations, infrastructure engineering, to leadership positions encompassing mentorship and DEI.
At UNICEF, he helps establishing Open Source guidelines & policies, evaluates startups for the Venture Fund, and helps humanitarian innovators understand and leverage the power of open source for impactful solutions.

Vipul Siddharth, currently working as the Open Source Innovation Specialist at UNICEF Office of Innovation, has over 8 years of diverse experience in open source communities - From developer, operations, infrastructure engineering, to leadership posi... Show more

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Shadow IT organizations. Yes, you heard that right - he believes in the magic of Shadow IT and how it can drive real Business-IT alignment.

As if that weren't impressive enough, Bill is also a co-author of Investments Unlimited. The book describes bringing security, compliance, and audit into the software delivery lifecycle by automating governance. It's a novel that will make you want to trade your favorite book for it!

But that's not all. Bill's day job is the founder of Attestify and a Governance Engineering evangelist. By night, he's a dreamer, researcher, and creator of various open-source projects. You could say he's a tech superhero fighting for a better world!

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Sh... Show more

Haggai Dror brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in American infrastructure development, holding key positions such as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Shikun & Binui Group. With a focus on change management, Haggai has successfully led executive committees and managed multimillion-dollar projects, navigating diverse cultural dynamics and achieving collective goals. Notable projects under Haggai's leadership include the PA Major Bridges P3 and Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project P3. As Managing Director at S&B USA eMobility, Haggai played a pivotal role in establishing a division, showcasing adaptability and a forward-thinking approach. Whether overseeing project integration or spearheading innovative initiatives, Haggai's career underscores a commitment to effective change management and successful outcomes in the dynamic infrastructure development landscape.

Haggai Dror brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in American infrastructure development, holding key positions such as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Shikun & Binui Group. With a focus on change management, Haggai has su... Show more

Electronic Engineer with a passion for life, helping people and a lover of Colombia, I bring over a decade of diverse experience in the tech industry, facing different challenges throughout my career, as developer, tester and ultimately, to a leadership role as Director Software Engineering at adidas.

Electronic Engineer with a passion for life, helping people and a lover of Colombia, I bring over a decade of diverse experience in the tech industry, facing different challenges throughout my career, as developer, tester and ultimately, to a leaders... Show more

Valerie Phoenix is a technologist who focuses on creating user-centered digital experiences as a full-time Engineering Manager. To help spread the financial wealth offered by the tech industry, Valerie founded Tech By Choice, a nonprofit that is working to increase diversity in the tech industry by providing low to no-cost events for individuals in protected groups.

Valerie Phoenix is a technologist who focuses on creating user-centered digital experiences as a full-time Engineering Manager. To help spread the financial wealth offered by the tech industry, Valerie founded Tech By Choice, a nonprofit that is work... Show more

As a founder and consultant, Amanda has watched for the future of work and applied it to teams for over 15 years. In that time, she has been up close to the work of some of the world's best leaders, investors and founders. She has learned how they separate signal from noise to shape their destinies. It's her mission in life to help the rest of us mere mortals do the same.

As a founder and consultant, Amanda has watched for the future of work and applied it to teams for over 15 years. In that time, she has been up close to the work of some of the world's best leaders, investors and founders. She has learned how they se... Show more

Amber Welch is the Founder & CEO of Finsuite Consulting. With nearly two decades of CFO & COO experience in June of 2023 Amber launched a podcast with the focus of speaking with marginalized groups in Web3 to bring awareness to the contributions in the ecosystem and educate those who want to learn, and then in August she launched her company which prides itself on offering everything but the engineers to start-ups in the Web3 space so other founders can focus on growth. She is known as a game-changer in the Web3 space who refuses to 'fit in the box' and instead prefers to blow it up.

Her background includes graduating Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees in Accounting/Finance and Computer Information Science, that developed a deep knowledge and passion for how finance and technology intersect. Over the course of her career, she worked as an auditor in the public sector as well as a global manager at a Fortune 200 company helping oversee 56 Billion in revenues. With experience in customer success, implementation, marketing, revenue, finance, and essentially every area of running a start-up, Amber believes that the best way to grow the space is by putting her clients before her bottom line, unheard of in the service industry. Holding multiple certifications related to the Web3 space, Amber spends her free time educating through speaking engagements, reading, working out, and outdoors with her family.

Amber Welch is the Founder & CEO of Finsuite Consulting. With nearly two decades of CFO & COO experience in June of 2023 Amber launched a podcast with the focus of speaking with marginalized groups in Web3 to bring awareness to the contributions in t... Show more

Open Source and Open Standard Evangelist

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Andreas is an Industrial AI/ML specialist, focusing on the digital transition of energy & manufacturing industries. He works at the intersection of digitalization and physical industries, helping industrial companies (energy, manufacturing, renewables, etc.) digitalize and accelerate their technological transformation. He is also a startup advisor and technology consultant

Andreas is an Industrial AI/ML specialist, focusing on the digital transition of energy & manufacturing industries. He works at the intersection of digitalization and physical industries, helping industrial companies (energy, manufacturing, renewable... Show more

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was a research scientist at MSCI specializing in NLP frameworks and knowledge graphs for global indices ,portfolio managament and a Research Collaborator with Imperial College UK. Prior to this , he has been a NLP/DL engineer at HSBC holdings with a focus on building transformers and graph network based models for business usecases. He has been associated with Google Research as a collaborator for one of their open source language models and is a contributing member for different open source deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow,Sonnet). He is also an author in the field of Deep Reinforcement Learning and has been a technical speaker for Quantum ML ,NLP and DL at Python conferences (Pydata/Europython).

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was... Show more