Shiv is a an architect at Nutanix and heads the cloud data platform team helping Nutanix products with data storage- databases, messaging, analytics etc. With a team of 6, Shiv works on making apache pulsar, nats-server, druid, debezium, presto etc available as a platform for all of nutanix cloud products.
Shiv loves spending time on Data storage and MLOps related research and has contributed to MySQL and pulsar codebases. Shiv is an avid reader (tech, fiction, economics etc) and is always looking at ways to simplify software architectures.

Shiv is a an architect at Nutanix and heads the cloud data platform team helping Nutanix products with data storage- databases, messaging, analytics etc. With a team of 6, Shiv works on making apache pulsar, nats-server, druid, debezium, presto etc a... Show more

Bob Elfanbaum is Chief Executive Officer for Object Computing Inc., a St. Louis-based consultancy focused on transforming companies into data-driven businesses. OCI specializes in software engineering, AI and other technologies to provide solutions to commercial, government and non-profit sectors.

Prior to OCI, Bob was VP of Products for World Wide Technology (WWT), responsible for developing proprietary products. He co-founded and served as CEO/GM of Asynchrony, one of the leading agile development organizations in the US, from 1999 to 2018 (which was renamed WWT Application Services after being acquired by WWT in 2015).

Bob currently supports community initiatives including:
- Board Member of UrbanReachSTL
- Board member of CyberUp
- Member of GeoFutures Advisory Committee

Bob Elfanbaum is Chief Executive Officer for Object Computing Inc., a St. Louis-based consultancy focused on transforming companies into data-driven businesses. OCI specializes in software engineering, AI and other technologies to provide solutions t... 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

25 years in IT and Cybersecurity spanning the corporate and public sector. CISSP and ISO27001 Lead Auditor certified with a background in infrastructure and networking, Todd now spends his time helping customers with their Cyber Security approach using the Microsoft security stack.

25 years in IT and Cybersecurity spanning the corporate and public sector. CISSP and ISO27001 Lead Auditor certified with a background in infrastructure and networking, Todd now spends his time helping customers with their Cyber Security approach us... Show more

Matt is GP at Hyla Funds one the best performing crypto fund of funds Co- Founder of DecentraNet a transformative technology advisory and investment firm focusing on blockchain, impact and psychedelic medicines. He is an investor in the first token sales in the world including Mastercoin, Ethereum, Maidsafe, Storj, Cosmos, Swarm. He cofounded d10e the world's largest decentralization conference with 26 events over 20 countries and Cryptopsychedelic a conference dedicated to exploring in blockchain and psychedelic science to discuss new possibilities in research, innovation, and community building.

Matt is GP at Hyla Funds one the best performing crypto fund of funds Co- Founder of DecentraNet a transformative technology advisory and investment firm focusing on blockchain, impact and psychedelic medicines. He is an investor in the first token s... Show more

left .Net for Python, left BI for ML, from dev to lead, creating tools and modelling for better time-series industrial data quality - mostly water management in US cities. Happy husband and father of 6 kids, bike commuting, learning and enthusiast of Julia, Rust and rope jumping.

left .Net for Python, left BI for ML, from dev to lead, creating tools and modelling for better time-series industrial data quality - mostly water management in US cities. Happy husband and father of 6 kids, bike commuting, learning and enthusiast of... Show more

With a Chemical Engineering and MBA Degree, she has corporate experience working for multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble and Lufthansa Technik in the Philippines in the areas of Strategy, Digitalization, Innovation, Finance, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Program and Project Management. This has enabled her to work with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams. With a freelance experience in consulting, creating business plans and digital transformation strategies in the areas of e-commerce, tourism and mobile applications, she recently co-founded I-AM Consulting working on innovation, project management and training services currently focused in the Aviation industry. She co-founded the social venture AtoANI that provides solutions to enable a data-based sustainable agriculture. She has also created some courses for Pluralsight in the following domains: Data (mostly in this domain), ITOps, and Business.

With a Chemical Engineering and MBA Degree, she has corporate experience working for multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble and Lufthansa Technik in the Philippines in the areas of Strategy, Digitalization, Innovation, Finance, Logistics, Q... Show more

Building the first alchemy game on Solana with over 1.5 Million transactions on chain and 100,000s of NFTs minted.

Building the first alchemy game on Solana with over 1.5 Million transactions on chain and 100,000s of NFTs minted. Show more

Elizabeth Tran is a TEDx Speaker, Miss Nation of States, and a Web Designer with her business, Digit-Eli. he built her first website when she was 12 – starting her non-profit Teens Go Green Global. After graduating with a B.B.A. in Marketing at the University of Miami, she then studied Web Design and Online Communication for her M.A. at the University of Florida. Over the past 5 years, she had a successful career in digital marketing and IT at a corporate level. Leveraging her corporate experience, Elizabeth has transitioned to focus on scaling her entrepreneurial ventures as a web designer, model, and blogger. Her other interests also include pageants, modeling, and promoting zero waste practices by creating "trash fashions."

Elizabeth Tran is a TEDx Speaker, Miss Nation of States, and a Web Designer with her business, Digit-Eli. he built her first website when she was 12 – starting her non-profit Teens Go Green Global. After graduating with a B.B.A. in Marketing at the U... 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

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

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & assets. Working on Engro`s Digital transformation journey with the prime focus on Industrial Digital and Automation solutions.

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & asset... Show more

Thomas is Cloud & Senior AI Engineer at CLOUDETEER, where he works on AI and Cloud solutions in cross-industries. He has been speaking at various events for topics such as NLP in Open Source, AI & Sustainability and Quantum Computing and has also developed online courses for Data Science & Analytics with Python. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Kiel and studied data science in masters at Technical University of Chemnitz. He is based in Berlin.

Thomas is Cloud & Senior AI Engineer at CLOUDETEER, where he works on AI and Cloud solutions in cross-industries. He has been speaking at various events for topics such as NLP in Open Source, AI & Sustainability and Quantum Computing and has also dev... 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

Open Source and Open Standard Evangelist Show more

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

When not working on clubzero.co, smartmessages.net, supporting 1CRM at syniah.com, writing & pentesting for Radically Open Security, or acting as a DPO, I'm the maintainer of PHPMailer, a top-10 PHP project on GitHub, and probably the world's most popular email sending code. I'm a contributor to many other open-source projects, and I wrote the HTML5 email address spec. I'm an accomplished PHP coder, Linux sysadmin, technical writer, and MySQL DBA. I'm a strong advocate of digital rights and privacy - I love GDPR! I've been speaking at technical conferences in Europe and around the world since 2006. I live in the French alps with my wife, kids, cat, guitars, bikes, and far too many skis.

When not working on clubzero.co, smartmessages.net, supporting 1CRM at syniah.com, writing & pentesting for Radically Open Security, or acting as a DPO, I'm the maintainer of PHPMailer, a top-10 PHP project on GitHub, and probably the world's most po... Show more

Designer et co-fondateur du studio de design numérique Praticable et président de l'association de critique des technologies le Mouton Numérique, Thomas co-mène également le projet de recherche Limites Numériques : une collaboration entre designers et chercheurs·euses en informatique et en design sur les formes, fonctions et usages d'un numérique s'inscrivant des les limites planétaires.

Designer et co-fondateur du studio de design numérique Praticable et président de l'association de critique des technologies le Mouton Numérique, Thomas co-mène également le projet de recherche Limites Numériques : une collaboration entre designers e... Show more

Ayén has worked on a variety of products in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, payments and education. He currently works as a consultant and front-end engineer at Oreonyx Technologies, a start-up based in Togo. Previously, he led the design architecture of distributed systems for analytics at Sky Group, one of the world's top 5 streaming companies and Europe's leading media and entertainment company. In his spare time, he enjoys discovering new technologies and implementing their adoption to maximize development efficiency and create authentic experiences.

Ayén has worked on a variety of products in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, payments and education. He currently works as a consultant and front-end engineer at Oreonyx Technologies, a start-up based in Togo. Previously, he led the design a... Show more

Isaac Johnston is a self-taught kiwi software engineer who has worked with Clojure(Script) for the past eight years and has a continuous self optimisation mindset. He is the owner-operator of Superstruct Ltd, a Clojure(Script) consultancy. Johnston is also the father of two incredible children, a 2 year old boy Amani ('peace and harmony' in Swahili) and 10 year old girl Keza ('beautiful' in Kinyarwanda). He is married to an amazing wife Sharon from Kenya.

Isaac Johnston is a self-taught kiwi software engineer who has worked with Clojure(Script) for the past eight years and has a continuous self optimisation mindset. He is the owner-operator of Superstruct Ltd, a Clojure(Script) consultancy. Johnston i... Show more

Deborah Sarki is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse background and a passion for empowering others through digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
with an MBA and a degree in Chemical Engineering from ABU Zaria, she has cultivated a unique blend of technical and marketing skills.
Currently serving as a Product Manager, Deborah excels in bridging the gap between technology and business, leveraging her chemical engineering foundation to drive innovation in product development.
With her extensive experience in digital marketing, branding, and content marketing, she has built a reputation as a trusted expert in the field. Deborah has successfully founded and scaled multiple online businesses, including Deem Luxury Gifts, and her contributions extend to mentorship and training roles at the McAnderson Institute of Technology and the Zareia Elizabeth Foundation.
As a testament to her dedication to knowledge sharing, Deborah also hosts the popular podcast "Hello Entrepreneur with Deborah Sarki," where she engages with industry experts and thought leaders to inspire and educate her growing audience.
With a track record of positively impacting over 500 individuals through teaching and mentorship programs, Deborah Sarki is not only a seasoned professional but also a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth. Her dynamic career reflects a commitment to excellence and a desire to empower others to reach their fullest potential.

Deborah Sarki is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse background and a passion for empowering others through digital marketing and entrepreneurship. with an MBA and a degree in Chemical Engineering from ABU Zaria, she has cultivated a unique... Show more

Blockchain Analyst | Independent Woman In Cryptocurrency | MaisonDAO core member | Metaverse | De-fi | AI | NFTs | Web3 Content Creator | Vellabs | UK First DAO Real Estate by BRIKN | Speaker | Choice.

Blockchain Analyst | Independent Woman In Cryptocurrency | MaisonDAO core member | Metaverse | De-fi | AI | NFTs | Web3 Content Creator | Vellabs | UK First DAO Real Estate by BRIKN | Speaker | Choice. Show more

With a rich 12-year journey in the realm of Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and Data Storytelling, Jayesh is an expert in transforming data into compelling narratives that drive meaningful insights. He is proficient in low code, no code data analytics tools like Tableau, PowerBi, Alteryx & Dataiku with an in-depth knowledge of various relational databases & an expert in data visualization using Python.
In the past he had worked with renowned companies such as Atos Syntel, CouponDunia, and Infosys Currently he is busy in contributing to groundbreaking endeavors at Orsted, a global leader in green energy solutions.
He holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering from India and have furthered his knowledge with an executive program in Advanced Data Analytics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
He is passionate bicyclist, data analytics speaker and an avid reader.

With a rich 12-year journey in the realm of Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and Data Storytelling, Jayesh is an expert in transforming data into compelling narratives that drive meaningful insights. He is proficient in low code, no code data anal... Show more

People, Product, and Process.
My passion is to help strong value products come to life.
In order to achieve this goal, I open antifragile ways of working for remote teams.

Speaker, author & translator of articles about greenIT & Agile.
Co-created Scrum Mooc, Agile Expresso (french newsletter) and AgileAngers (local Agile group in the area of Angers, France).

People, Product, and Process. My passion is to help strong value products come to life. In order to achieve this goal, I open antifragile ways of working for remote teams. Speaker, author & translator of articles about greenIT & Agile. Co-crea... 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

Wieneke is a pragmatic leader who loves innovation. 15+ years experience in agile IT Architecture and scaling IT teams

Wieneke is a pragmatic leader who loves innovation. 15+ years experience in agile IT Architecture and scaling IT teams Show more

Parul Singh is a Senior Software Engineer in the emerging technologies group within the Red Hat Office of the CTO. She is responsible for researching emerging technology trends and developing cloud-native prototypes that address the identified challenges and opportunities and inform Red Hat's technology strategy. Currently, Parul is working in the Sustainability team and incubating tools and technologies to enable green and energy efficient computing.

Parul Singh is a Senior Software Engineer in the emerging technologies group within the Red Hat Office of the CTO. She is responsible for researching emerging technology trends and developing cloud-native prototypes that address the identified challe... Show more