I am a Software Engineer with a Passion for Open Source. I love discovering new open source projects and understanding how they are powering developers. Fun fact: To the best of my ability, I always try to "Give Back" to open source packages, libraries, and software that really helped me by contributing or answering random questions on StackOverflow.

BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND THE WORLD DEPENDS ON OPEN SOURCE AND OPEN SOURCE DEPENDS ON ME.

I am a Software Engineer with a Passion for Open Source. I love discovering new open source projects and understanding how they are powering developers. Fun fact: To the best of my ability, I always try to "Give Back" to open source packages, librari... Show more

Dr Andrew Blance is an innovation consultant at Waterstons and the founder of the early-stage startup Pasimo. At Waterstons, he works alongside clients of all shapes and sizes to help them be braver, too undertake new projects, and get them to think differently. At Pasimo, he aims to develop real-time solutions to translate sign language to written English and provide novel new ways to teach it using spatial computers. During his doctoral research, he investigated how AI and quantum computing can be applied to high-energy physics challenges.

Andrew enjoys engaging with the tech community and runs a local meetup group in the North East of England. He regularly talks around the world about his work with emerging technologies. He co-hosts a podcast called Brains on the Outside, where he pitches silly, wholesome and fun business ideas. He can run 5km pretty fast and thinks modern Star Trek isn't as bad as people make it out to be.

Dr Andrew Blance is an innovation consultant at Waterstons and the founder of the early-stage startup Pasimo. At Waterstons, he works alongside clients of all shapes and sizes to help them be braver, too undertake new projects, and get them to think ... Show more

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful micro services, and DevOps.

David had presented at Cloud Expo Asia in Singapore, DevOpsDay Taipei, and VNITO in Vietnam. He is also a DevOps/Agile conference organizer for the Asia Pacific region, covering Singapore/Taiwan/Vietnam.

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful mic... Show more

Christine Noble Seller is an interspecies advocate, systems thinker and bridge-builder working at the intersection of intuitive interspecies communication (IIC), collaborative decision-making and systems change. Practising IIC since 2014, her work increasingly focuses on collaborative contexts with researchers, conservationists and initiatives to explore how wildlife perspectives can inform decisions that affect them.

Her collaborative work includes contributing as a co-author to "Exploring Collaboration across Natural Science and Intuitive Interspecies Communication", presented at the 3rd World Biodiversity Forum in Davos (2024). She is a core team member of Ocean Voices, an IIC practitioner working group, and the Ocean Transformation Programme, led by Dr. Lynne Shannon, Principal Researcher and head of the Marine Sustainability Lab at the University of Cape Town. Ocean Transformation brings together IIC practitioners and professionals from diverse fields, integrating information received through IIC into collaborative research and practice.

Christine is a founding member of Nature’s Council, an international advisory group bringing more-than-human perspectives into decision-making, and a board member of Giving Animals Voice.

Christine Noble Seller is an interspecies advocate, systems thinker and bridge-builder working at the intersection of intuitive interspecies communication (IIC), collaborative decision-making and systems change. Practising IIC since 2014, her work in... Show more

Trevor Wright is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, storyteller, and former sales executive whose unconventional career has taken him from the high school classroom to leading sales organizations and ultimately founding his own consumer product company.

After spending 12 years as an educator, Trevor transitioned into the business world, eventually holding executive sales leadership positions in the solar industry. His background in documentary filmmaking and education shaped his approach to business, teaching him that the most powerful tools in leadership, sales, and communication often come down to understanding people and telling stories that matter.

Today, Trevor is the founder of Jeea Recovery, a consumer wellness brand born from a simple idea while sitting in church. What began as an unexpected moment of inspiration became a years-long journey of product development, manufacturing, brand building, and entrepreneurship.

Drawing from his experiences in education, filmmaking, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship, Trevor speaks about storytelling, leadership, career reinvention, and the courage to pursue an idea before knowing where it might lead. He brings a unique perspective to the stage, combining practical business lessons with the belief that some of life’s biggest opportunities begin with the simplest ideas.

Trevor Wright is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, storyteller, and former sales executive whose unconventional career has taken him from the high school classroom to leading sales organizations and ultimately founding his own consumer product company. ... Show more

Janne is the founder and Principal Advisor of Coonti, a builder of future-proof IT solutions.

His ambitions lie on rational use of AI, European data sovereignty, and sustainable IT. By addressing these areas together, Janne helps organisations build IT systems that are compliant and efficient today, and adaptable to regulatory, market, and technological change over time.

He is the board chair of Code from Finland Association and leading the Data Sovereignty Coalition that helps Finnish organisations to build EU sovereign platforms.

Janne is the founder and Principal Advisor of Coonti, a builder of future-proof IT solutions. His ambitions lie on rational use of AI, European data sovereignty, and sustainable IT. By addressing these areas together, Janne helps organisations bui... Show more

I’m a 10x unicorn who fights crimes against Terraform by day and slays manual processes by night. I love open source, devops and helping teams be awesome by empowering them with great tech.

I’m a 10x unicorn who fights crimes against Terraform by day and slays manual processes by night. I love open source, devops and helping teams be awesome by empowering them with great tech. Show more

Professor Ashenmiller is an environmental economist at Occidental College. She is the faculty advisor to the Touchdown Thrift, Occidental’s student-led campus thrift shop. Her research focuses on individual and household recycling behavior as well as climate adaptation policy and how to quantify the value of the non-market benefits of nature-based interventions.

Professor Ashenmiller is an environmental economist at Occidental College. She is the faculty advisor to the Touchdown Thrift, Occidental’s student-led campus thrift shop. Her research focuses on individual and household recycling behavior as well ... Show more

I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Georgia State University in Spring 2025. During my time as a student at Georgia State, I joined the Office of Sustainability Initiatives as one of their social media and marketing interns. After graduating, I had the opportunity to continue my work part-time as the office's engagement coordinator. After a year of working part-time, I was able to transition into a full-time position as the Sustainability Coordinator.

I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Georgia State University in Spring 2025. During my time as a student at Georgia State, I joined the Office of Sustainability Initiatives as one of their social media and marketing interns. After g... Show more

Coral Lozada, Ph.D., is a Faculty Fellow in the Office of Sustainability at Houston Methodist Hospital System, where she advances research and strategy at the intersection of healthcare operations, sustainability, and environmental resilience. Dr. Lozada leads sustainability-aligned research initiatives that examine how environmental factors, including extreme heat and air quality, affect clinical demand, operational planning, and community health outcomes. She supports executive decision-making through data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and partnerships with clinicians, data scientists, and community stakeholders. Her work also includes grant development, program design, and mentoring students and early-career professionals.
Committed to governance, transparency, and capacity building, Dr. Lozada works to embed sustainability and equity into organizational strategy, culture, and long-term planning across healthcare systems.

Coral Lozada, Ph.D., is a Faculty Fellow in the Office of Sustainability at Houston Methodist Hospital System, where she advances research and strategy at the intersection of healthcare operations, sustainability, and environmental resilience. Dr. Lo... Show more

Lana Crouse serves as Regional Director for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Market Transformation & Development team, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability, health, resilience, and equity across the Atlantic region, including Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In this role, she oversees market development, cultivates strategic partnerships, and drives local engagement to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.

With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Lana brings a strong background in business development, event strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about building collaborative communities and advancing solutions that positively impact both people and the planet. Her work reflects a deep commitment to USGBC’s mission of transforming the built environment.

Lana holds a degree from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.

Lana Crouse serves as Regional Director for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Market Transformation & Development team, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability, health, resilience, and equity across the Atlantic region, including Wa... Show more

Alamin Musa Magaga is a CivicTech professional, AI Engineer, and Data Scientist with over five years of experience designing and implementing AI-driven solutions to tackle pressing societal challenges across Africa. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at YandyTech Community and the Technology and Innovation Lead at Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab.

Alamin is the co-creator of MyAIFactChecker, an award-winning AI-powered fact-checking platform that combats misinformation and fake news. The platform received the US West Africa Tech Challenge grant and was showcased at the 2023 Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, where it was recognized as a transformative solution for information integrity in the digital age.

As the developer of CivicaAI, Alamin is working to democratize access to civic information in Nigeria through an AI-powered CivicTech platform that promotes digital rights, civic awareness, and good governance. He also leads the development of a Digital Resilience Chatbot, a solution designed to empower civil society organizations (CSOs), youth activists, and community-based organizations with tools to counter cyber threats, improve digital literacy, and ensure secure online participation in the face of civic space threats.

He is a proud Zindi Ambassador and Chapter Lead for Omdena Kano, where he guides global teams in building ethical and impactful AI solutions across healthcare, climate change, public safety, and finance. His extensive leadership includes roles as Task Lead for Omdena’s projects on tuberculosis analysis, maternal health prediction, student success modeling, and financial risk scoring for African SMEs.

At the Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab, he leads pioneering research and solution development in areas such as AI for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity. He spearheads projects like AyéMọlẹ AI, an innovative climate knowledge assistant supporting voice-based interactions in indigenous Nigerian languages.

He is an alum of notable fellowships, including the Click-On Kaduna Data Science Fellowship, Pan-African Youth Ambassador for Internet Governance, HumAngle Technology and Civic Impact Fellowship, and the Youth Climate Entrepreneurship Fellowship (Y-CEF).

Driven by a strong commitment to using technology for social good, Alamin continues to mentor youth, collaborate with CSOs and government actors, and build innovative tools that promote transparency, climate action, and civic empowerment across the continent.

Alamin Musa Magaga is a CivicTech professional, AI Engineer, and Data Scientist with over five years of experience designing and implementing AI-driven solutions to tackle pressing societal challenges across Africa. He currently serves as the Chief T... Show more

Dr. Deepak Sharma is an academic, researcher, public policy practitioner, and social development advocate currently serving as Assistant Professor of Public Administration at the CDOE, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. With over a decade of experience in higher education, research, governance, and community engagement, he has established himself as an interdisciplinary scholar.Beyond his academic responsibilities, Dr. Deepak Sharma has demonstrated an enduring commitment to public service, community engagement, and policy advocacy. His work extends beyond the classroom through initiatives that promote participatory governance, public awareness, sustainable development, and evidence-based approaches to human–animal coexistence. He has actively contributed to animal welfare and community development by volunteering and outreach, where he participated in rescue and rehabilitation activities, resource mobilization, fundraising, community outreach, and awareness campaigns. Committed to capacity building, He has also delivered several invited lectures and served as a resource person at national workshops and training programmes on animal welfare, community engagement, and related legal and policy issues.

Dr. Deepak Sharma is an academic, researcher, public policy practitioner, and social development advocate currently serving as Assistant Professor of Public Administration at the CDOE, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. With over a decade of experi... Show more

Maryam Dauda is a Nigerian development-sector professional, storyteller, and communications practitioner whose work explores the intersections of youth development, public policy, social change, and sustainable development.

She is a Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Fellow and has contributed to youth policy engagement, particularly around meaningful youth participation in governance and multilateral processes. Through her work with Jobberman, she has supported initiatives that have reached over 7,000 young people through training and mentorship.

She is also the Project Lead at Eco Creatives, a youth-led initiative leveraging creativity, storytelling, and environmental advocacy to advance climate awareness and action.

With an academic background in Plant Science and postgraduate studies in Ethnomedicine, Maryam is particularly interested in the relationship between people, knowledge systems, institutions, and development.

As a storyteller and public speaker, she uses communication to make complex societal issues accessible, encourage critical thinking, and create room for conversations that challenge established perspectives.

Maryam Dauda is a Nigerian development-sector professional, storyteller, and communications practitioner whose work explores the intersections of youth development, public policy, social change, and sustainable development. She is a Legislative Me... Show more

Nikhil Barthwal is passionate about building distributed systems. He has several years of work experience in both big companies & smaller startups and also acts as a mentor to several startups. Outside of work, he speaks at international conferences on several topics related to Distributed systems & Programming Languages. You can know more about him via his homepage www.nikhilbarthwal.com.

Nikhil Barthwal is passionate about building distributed systems. He has several years of work experience in both big companies & smaller startups and also acts as a mentor to several startups. Outside of work, he speaks at international conferences ... Show more

I am Osunkunle Abdulmageed Abiodun (Arch. Tech.) - academic architect, truth-teller, climate change advocate, architourism and agritecture expert, energy solutions and cybersecurity expert, certified QAA, award-winning HAVEK trainee, internet governance expert, and UNICEF/UKAid-certified WASH entrepreneur. SIMPLEX HOME PRINT & ASSOCIATE LIMITED

I am Osunkunle Abdulmageed Abiodun (Arch. Tech.) - academic architect, truth-teller, climate change advocate, architourism and agritecture expert, energy solutions and cybersecurity expert, certified QAA, award-winning HAVEK trainee, internet governa... Show more

Bassam is a founding member of the Crossplane Steering Committee and started the Rook project - a graduated CNCF project. He also is the CEO & Founder of Upbound, the control plane company.

Bassam is a founding member of the Crossplane Steering Committee and started the Rook project - a graduated CNCF project. He also is the CEO & Founder of Upbound, the control plane company. Show more

Kevin J. Owens is the founder and principal consultant of Systems Risk Advisory, LLC, where he helps water and wastewater utilities improve cybersecurity, physical security, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience. He has more than 30 years of experience in electrical engineering, OT and industrial control systems, incident response, and critical infrastructure protection. Kevin chairs the American Water Works Association Cybersecurity Committee and contributes to AWWA security, emergency preparedness, and risk and resilience activities. He has developed water-sector guidance, assessments, tabletop exercises, training, articles, and conference presentations. His credentials include ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, CISSP, CEH, and AWWA Utility Risk and Resilience training.

Kevin J. Owens is the founder and principal consultant of Systems Risk Advisory, LLC, where he helps water and wastewater utilities improve cybersecurity, physical security, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience. He has more than 30 year... Show more

Licenciada en Tecnologías de la Información, con enfoque en análisis de datos y mejora continua. Con experiencia en entornos industriales aplicando análisis de datos para la toma de decisiones y con la iniciativa de apoyar la formación de mujeres en STEM/TECH, compartiendo casos prácticos y herramientas desde experiencias reales.

Licenciada en Tecnologías de la Información, con enfoque en análisis de datos y mejora continua. Con experiencia en entornos industriales aplicando análisis de datos para la toma de decisiones y con la iniciativa de apoyar la formación de mujeres en ... Show more

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic Automation from NKUA, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on edge-cloud orchestration. He is a co-founding partner at Division by Zero P.C. and contributes to major European research projects such as EO4EU, TRACE and HYPER-AI. His work emphasizes interoperable architectures, workflow automation, and user-centric platform design. He is also studying Biology to expand his interdisciplinary perspective.

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic... Show more

Franziska Kronberg ist Transformation Management Officer und Programmleiterin bei Stromnetz Berlin, wo sie seit Dezember 2023 die bereichsübergreifende Transformation für die Netzentwicklung steuert und das Programm zur Leistungssteigerung umsetzt. Zuvor war sie sechs Jahre Geschäftsführerin der Energie Codes und Services GmbH und verantwortete dort den Aufbau der Gesellschaft, die strategische Geschäftsentwicklung sowie die Vertretung in nationalen und europäischen Gremien zu Marktkommunikation und Elektromobilität. Ihre Karriere umfasst leitende Positionen beim BDEW und in der Energiewirtschaft. Als Diplom-Informatikerin verbindet sie technisches Know-how mit strategischem Denken und steht für Verbindlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und lösungsorientierte Führung.

Franziska Kronberg ist Transformation Management Officer und Programmleiterin bei Stromnetz Berlin, wo sie seit Dezember 2023 die bereichsübergreifende Transformation für die Netzentwicklung steuert und das Programm zur Leistungssteigerung umsetzt. Z... Show more

Ufuoma Akpojivi (PhD, Leeds, FHEA) is an independent researcher. Previously, he served as Policy, Research, and Learning Lead at Advocates for International Development in the United Kingdom; Associate Professor/Head of Department in the Media Studies Department at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; and Visiting Professor at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. He is also a Research Fellow in the Department of Communication Science at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He has over 16 years of professional experience, with exceptional teaching and research in Media and Communications, with numerous teaching and research awards to his credit. He holds a PhD and M.A. in Communications Studies from the University of Leeds; a B.A. in Mass Communication from Delta State University; a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the University of the Witwatersrand; and a Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change from Queen’s University Belfast. His research interests span new and emerging technologies and citizenship, democratisation, media and communication policies, and the intersection of climate change and culture.

Ufuoma Akpojivi (PhD, Leeds, FHEA) is an independent researcher. Previously, he served as Policy, Research, and Learning Lead at Advocates for International Development in the United Kingdom; Associate Professor/Head of Department in the Media Studie... Show more

Welborn Kibwota is a research assistant at Thraets Foundation, where he investigates disinformation, synthetic media and the use of less-lethal weapons against protesters.
Welborn is passionate about making evidence accessible to journalists, activists and the public, and about protecting the right to protest in the digital age.

Welborn Kibwota is a research assistant at Thraets Foundation, where he investigates disinformation, synthetic media and the use of less-lethal weapons against protesters. Welborn is passionate about making evidence accessible to journalists, acti... Show more

Active open source developer @Kubestellar

Active open source developer @Kubestellar Show more

Ben is an aspiring solarpunk and hobbyist programmr, with more than 1001 year of experience with multiple kind of companies. When he isn't reviewing AI three-way merge requests, you can find him rewatching three-way domain clashes.

Ben is an aspiring solarpunk and hobbyist programmr, with more than 1001 year of experience with multiple kind of companies. When he isn't reviewing AI three-way merge requests, you can find him rewatching three-way domain clashes. Show more

I am a Research Software Engineer at the IBM Research Lab in India, specializing in building high-performance, energy-efficient cloud infrastructure and scale-out systems. Throughout my career in the hybrid cloud domain, I have focused on optimizing systems for energy efficiency, most notably contributing as a developer to PEAKS, a specialized Kubernetes scheduler designed for energy-aware workload orchestration. My current research and development focus has evolved toward architecting next-generation Agentic systems and intelligent observability platforms operating at enterprise scale. In this role, I design and implement automated systems capable of ingesting and analyzing terabytes of telemetry and observability data in real time. By fusing autonomous AI agents with advanced monitoring frameworks, my work helps detect anomalies, predict system bottlenecks, and ensure the robust health, reliability, and continuous performance of complex distributed applications. Driven by a passion for intersectional research across systems engineering, cloud computing, and applied artificial intelligence, I continually seek to create scalable, intelligent solutions that simplify infrastructure management and pave the way for greener, more autonomous cloud environments.

I am a Research Software Engineer at the IBM Research Lab in India, specializing in building high-performance, energy-efficient cloud infrastructure and scale-out systems. Throughout my career in the hybrid cloud domain, I have focused on optimizing ... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

Claire Samojedny, P.E., is a Staff Civil Engineer in the Water Global Practice at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL. She is a planning engineer and hydraulic modeler with five years of experience in capital improvement master planning, integrated asset management, and hydraulic modeling for wastewater collection systems, water transmission and distribution systems, and stormwater systems across the country. She integrates hydraulic models, GIS, and asset data to evaluate system capacity and condition, prioritize needs, and develop phased capital improvement programs that support long-term growth, regulatory requirements, and asset renewal. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois.

Claire Samojedny, P.E., is a Staff Civil Engineer in the Water Global Practice at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL. She is a planning engineer and hydraulic modeler with five years of experience in capital improvement master planning, integrated asse... Show more

Philip Kwasi Banini is the Team Lead and Co-Founder of iWatch Africa, where he leads initiatives in data journalism, misinformation, climate action, human and digital rights, and illicit financial flows. He manages projects supported by UK aid, the European Union, DANIDA, the US Government, Google and other partners.

Philip Kwasi Banini is the Team Lead and Co-Founder of iWatch Africa, where he leads initiatives in data journalism, misinformation, climate action, human and digital rights, and illicit financial flows. He manages projects supported by UK aid, the E... Show more

Experte en durabilité et en gestion de projets, j'accompagne depuis de nombreuses années la transformation des filières agricoles au Cameroun. Titulaire d'un Master II en Contrôle Qualité et d'un Master en Biochimie, j'ai débuté ma carrière dans l'audit des référentiels et l'amélioration des procédés, avant de me spécialiser dans la certification et les programmes de cacao durable, notamment chez Barry Callebaut Cameroun.
J'y ai conduit des programmes couvrant la certification de groupes de producteurs, la formation des agriculteurs, la prévention du travail des enfants, l'autonomisation économique des femmes et la digitalisation des paiements aux producteurs.
Aujourd'hui à la tête de la durabilité de MOI FOODS Cameroon (Mewah Group), j'ai construit le programme cacao de l'entreprise et je pilote sa mise en conformité avec le règlement européen sur la déforestation (EUDR)

Experte en durabilité et en gestion de projets, j'accompagne depuis de nombreuses années la transformation des filières agricoles au Cameroun. Titulaire d'un Master II en Contrôle Qualité et d'un Master en Biochimie, j'ai débuté ma carrière dans l'au... Show more