Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experiences that are intuitive but not limiting.

With six years' experience as a PM for Developer Productivity, Klaus has introduced Backstage at several companies. At 1KOMMA5°, he reduced Change Lead Time by 97% and improved Deployment Frequency fivefold.

Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experi... Show more

Vipin Kataria is an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished SCRS Fellow with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of cloud architecture, machine learning, and IoT/Edge and sensor systems. Over two decades, he has built scalable solutions across hardware, cloud, and enterprise domains—from data platforms for XMM Series Modem Platform that enabled development and log triaging at Intel Corporation to enterprise-grade cloud platforms at Amazon and telecommunications solutions at Aricent Technologies and TCS.
As Lead Architect - Data/ML at Picarro, he designs cloud data solutions around IoT/Sensor/Edge systems for environmental monitoring and hazardous gas detection, processing real-time sensor data for Fortune 500 companies. His work focuses on modern data architecture, advanced analytics pipelines, and AI systems that drive business transformation.
Beyond building systems, Vipin actively contributes to the AI research community as an author, peer-reviewer, and judge for international AI awards and hackathons. Based in Fremont, California, he continues advancing the convergence of cloud computing, machine learning, and IoT technologies

Vipin Kataria is an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished SCRS Fellow with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of cloud architecture, machine learning, and IoT/Edge and sensor systems. Over two decades, he has built scalable solutions ... Show more

Developer for 10 years in various fields such as insurance, public services and the GDPR.

I was able to develop a sensitivity for software craft and also human practices that make software development more than just writing code.

Today I wish to put my know-how into action to help respond to the major challenges of our century such as global warming, inequalities and democracy.

Developer for 10 years in various fields such as insurance, public services and the GDPR. I was able to develop a sensitivity for software craft and also human practices that make software development more than just writing code. Today I wish... Show more

I have nearly 7 years of experience working across various aspects of distributed systems, specializing in scalability, extensibility, and availability. I am proficient in building microservice-based software systems tailored to meet complex customer requirements. Currently, I am part of the Core Search platform team at Splunk, specifically Federated Search. My previous experience includes roles at Salesforce and Samsung Research. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Columbia University.

I have nearly 7 years of experience working across various aspects of distributed systems, specializing in scalability, extensibility, and availability. I am proficient in building microservice-based software systems tailored to meet complex customer... Show more

CTO du groupe INSITOO, Aurélien reste un architecte application et cloud confirmé, continuant d'accompagner les entreprises dans leur transformation cloud.
Durant ses 20 ans de carrière, il a endossé de nombreux rôles, du développeur expert, tech lead, chef de projet, architecte au CTO. Ses sujets de prédilection sont les performances, la résilience et la sécurité. Il adresse ces dernières années la problématique du Green-IT à tous les niveaux : conception, infrastructure, bonnes pratiques et usages raisonnés de l'IT.

CTO du groupe INSITOO, Aurélien reste un architecte application et cloud confirmé, continuant d'accompagner les entreprises dans leur transformation cloud. Durant ses 20 ans de carrière, il a endossé de nombreux rôles, du développeur expert, tech le... Show more

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like Azure to drive innovation and sustainability. Peter's mission is to create impactful solutions that enable businesses to adopt more circular and sustainable practices.

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like... Show more

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading product-based tech companies, he blends deep technical expertise with a commitment to solving pressing issues.

By leaving his corporate career behind to become a full-time entrepreneur, Nishith has pursued his passions and created innovative solutions that drive real impact. As the founder of TechnoFuzn Products Private Limited, he is dedicated to developing scalable, future-ready solutions that foster long-term, technology-driven transformations.

Nishith's work centers on empowering people and organizations to achieve their full potential. He has consistently delivered measurable impact, including leading a hackathon initiative that reduced build time by 70%, enabling teams to focus on higher-level innovation and creativity. He also reimagined a key product feature, reducing interaction time by 80% and unlocking resources for more strategic work.

Renowned for his bold and innovative approach to problem-solving, Nishith is reshaping the tech landscape with fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions. Guided by a clear vision to create a more equitable, sustainable, and connected world through technology, he is dedicated to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy in the tech industry.

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading pr... Show more

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker. Show more

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics, and voice intelligence, Rana’s work explores how advanced AI can understand, predict, and enhance human interactions.
He has delivered keynote speeches and expert panels at prestigious global events, including the World Economic Forum, CES, GovAI Summit, GITEX, TNW, AI Everything, LEAP, DSC Europe, WAICF, and TEDx, where he shares groundbreaking insights on AGI development, cognitive AI, deepfake detection, and ethical AI frameworks. His expertise spans predictive voice analytics, emotion AI, and AI-powered behavioral profiling, making him a sought-after speaker for technology conferences, AI summits, and enterprise innovation forums.
Rana is the CEO of Behavioral Signals, a company pioneering state-of-the-art AI-driven behavioral analytics that enables machines to comprehend and respond to human emotions with unprecedented accuracy.
Rana Gujral delivers compelling, future-focused keynotes that explore the intersection of AI, AGI, cognitive computing, and ethics, offering audiences cutting-edge insights into the future of intelligent machines.

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics... Show more

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than 20+ Tech events across the globe.

From receiving one of the highest honours from the Vice President of Govt of India as a Young Innovator to becoming the youngest speaker to talk at the world's biggest Open Source Conference: GitHub Universe, I've experienced it all!

I'm the Co-Organizer for tinyML India which has now grown to 1700+ members across the country. I even lead the TinyML Aspirants Community, which is amongst the biggest Machine Learning communities in Asia. The community currently consists of more than 300 people across the world!

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than... Show more

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee".

I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passionate about making a difference in the lives of people via the various training platforms I engage.

I currently serve as Head of Business Services & New Product Experimentation at Start Innovation Hub, Lead Strategist for The Deliberate CEO International and I'm a choice consultant for various brands on brand strategy, effective sales/product development/training, and digital marketing strategy.

My superpower is developing "10X Strategies" tailor-made for you so you can begin producing 10X results. I simply won’t rest, stop or quit until we get the desired results!!! This is my commitment to the world.

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee". I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passi... Show more

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy.

As a former IBM AI Expert at Global Business Services UK, Sherin’s specialism is transforming businesses into cognitive enterprises. Sherin is an award-winning CEO of AI Tech UK (https://www.ai-tech.uk/) and is responsible for delivering the National AI Strategy and democratising AI Awareness with UK businesses since 2018.

Sherin is a Tech4good champion and a pioneer in the space of Ethics and Sustainability Management in Digital Transformation. Sherin is the founder of http://smartethics.net/, a groundbreaking AI Management platform forged with global partners and institutes.

Sherin is an AI Strategist and board advisor for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and also the Chief AI advisor for ambitious SMEs, DeepTech Startups, and the UK AI policy team (DSIT) with a mission to "Disrupt the AI Disruption"! Sherin is an untiring advocate for the creative, innovative, and ethical elements of intelligent technologies. As an accomplished Public Speaker, AI Ethicist, and Evangelist, Sherin promotes thought-provoking ideas, shares his technical knowledge, and advises on best practices.

As an AI Influencer, Sherin is recognised for delivering national-level strategy and engagements with global partners from the North. He has published thought-provoking papers and is listed as a Top leader in
60 Leaders in AI: https://www.60leaders.com/leader/sherin-mathew
Top 5 Asians in Tech: https://asiansintech.com/top-100-asian-stars-in-uk-tech-2023-top-5s/
DataIQ-Top100 Leaders: https://www.dataiq.global/dataiq100-2021/profile/sherin-mathew-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-ai-tech-north
Prolific North: https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/feature/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-ai/

Sherin founded the idea of Intellectual Privacy, proposing the sanction of new Human Rights to Intelligence. To inspire and educate others on this evolving topic, he produced a documentary about Intellectual Privacy, which can be found in full here: https://smartethics.net/ or take a look at the 1-minute documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHPBkquR9Pw

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy. As a former IBM AI Expert at Global B... Show more

Gayathri Kolandaisami is a doctoral researcher at Florida International University and a former CEO and Chief Technology Officer with more than two decades of experience in smart-city technology, smart-water infrastructure, software engineering, and digital transformation. Her MBA research at the University of Pretoria examined the drivers and barriers influencing smart-city adoption in developing countries. She previously led technology, product, and research and development strategy for public-service platforms, including a patented smart-city solution deployed in the water sector. She holds an MBA from the University of Pretoria and a Master of Engineering in Software Engineering. An IEEE Senior Member, she serves on the IEEE Smart Water Management Technical Committee and the AWWA Infrastructure Management and Technology Research Committee. Her current research examines citizen participation, technology adoption, and digital governance in critical infrastructure and public-service delivery.

Gayathri Kolandaisami is a doctoral researcher at Florida International University and a former CEO and Chief Technology Officer with more than two decades of experience in smart-city technology, smart-water infrastructure, software engineering, and ... Show more

Dr. Cameron Lippert is the Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer at ElectraMet. Dr. Lippert is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in developing innovations and bringing them to market. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Cameron managed multimillion dollar R&D and technology development & demonstration projects at the Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky ranging from carbon capture to new battery chemistry. Dr. Lippert received his BS in Biochemistry from Eckerd College and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and has more than 50 publications and patents in the field.

Dr. Lippert currently oversees the commercialization of innovative technologies and processes aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of recycling. With a focus on developing solutions that not only improve the economics of recycling but also make a significant environmental impact. Dr. Lippert has successfully launched five new electrochemical products at ElectraMet. These products have enabled the economic recovery of valuable metals from even the most complex waste streams, driving forward progress in the recycling industry. Dr. Lippert is committed to pioneering advancements that lead to more effective recycling systems and better resource recovery outcomes.

Dr. Cameron Lippert is the Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer at ElectraMet. Dr. Lippert is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in developing innovations and bringing them to market. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Cameron... Show more

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

Pruthvithej is a Lead Engineer at Oracle, specializing in scalable cloud-native systems. He focuses on enabling agentic workflows with large language models and robust transaction orchestration. With expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and AI integration, he bridges enterprise reliability with cutting-edge AI. He actively contributes to open-source projects and cloud architecture initiatives at Oracle.

Pruthvithej is a Lead Engineer at Oracle, specializing in scalable cloud-native systems. He focuses on enabling agentic workflows with large language models and robust transaction orchestration. With expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and ... Show more

Raquel Castro Madureira is an Invited Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a researcher at GOVCOPP, working at the intersection of telecommunications, smart cities, sustainability, public policy, and digital transformation. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has more than two decades of experience across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and local government. A Senior Member of the Portuguese Engineers Association and an active IEEE volunteer, she serves as an IEEE Smart Cities Ambassador and contributes to initiatives related to AgeTech, entrepreneurship, and technology for societal impact. Her work focuses on how engineering and digital technologies can improve quality of life, strengthen public services, and reduce inequalities. This multidisciplinary perspective underpins her session on moving from Smart Cities to Wise Communities, where technology is designed and deployed to serve people, inclusion, resilience, and long-term societal value.

Raquel Castro Madureira is an Invited Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a researcher at GOVCOPP, working at the intersection of telecommunications, smart cities, sustainability, public policy, and digital transformation. She holds ... 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

She is a Technical Lead with 12 years of experience delivering data solutions across consulting, banking and finance, oil and gas, social media, and telecommunications. Alongside her technology career, she is the Co-founder of Latent Skincare, a skincare brand focused on developing consumer skincare products.

Her current work explores the security of agentic AI, with a focus on inference-level information leakage. Using synthetic data, she investigates where access controls hold, where inference can still expose sensitive information, and how these risks can be mitigated.

She is a Technical Lead with 12 years of experience delivering data solutions across consulting, banking and finance, oil and gas, social media, and telecommunications. Alongside her technology career, she is the Co-founder of Latent Skincare, a skin... Show more

25+ years building, scaling, and leading enterprise data platforms across Latin America’s financial and telecom sectors. 13+ years enabling cloud transformation. Now focused on what motivates me most: leading data teams that deliver real business value.
My path — from DBA to Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft to Senior Solutions Engineer at Cloudera, has given me the privilege of operating at every layer of the stack.
That experience allows me to set technical direction with credibility while keeping the conversation grounded in business outcomes.
Across my career I’ve led platform modernizations (legacy → cloud-native lakehouse), designed enterprise data architectures (Iceberg, Spark, Kafka, Impala, Microsoft Solutions, Databricks, etc), and coached technical teams through complex adoption cycles.

I’m most effective at the intersection of strategy and execution, where architecture decisions meet stakeholder alignment and team development.

I believe in coaching as a leadership method: teach people how to build, give them the right tools, and the impact multiplies across the organization.

As a volunteer, I've been an international speaker for multiple events related to the data community in LATAM for the last 15 years. ​

25+ years building, scaling, and leading enterprise data platforms across Latin America’s financial and telecom sectors. 13+ years enabling cloud transformation. Now focused on what motivates me most: leading data teams that deliver real business val... Show more

Regenerative Agriculture Enthusiast
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Baudoin Kacdeu Welapinou is a civil engineer and the Director General of Junctioner Construction Engineering, bringing rigorous technical expertise and strategic leadership to the Cameroonian BTP sector. An alumnus of the National Advanced School of Public Works (ENSTP) in Yaoundé and former president of its Civil Engineering Club, he pairs a strong academic foundation with hands-on operational management—overseeing everything from complex site logistics to high-level administrative coordination. As the co-founder of Africa Research Intelligence for Sustainable Construction (ARISC), he is actively committed to integrating modern research and sustainable methodologies into traditional heavy industry

Baudoin Kacdeu Welapinou is a civil engineer and the Director General of Junctioner Construction Engineering, bringing rigorous technical expertise and strategic leadership to the Cameroonian BTP sector. An alumnus of the National Advanced School of ... Show more

Christian D. Nlend is a Lawyer in training at the Cameroon Bar Association and a Legal consultant in aviation law, ground and air transportation safety, security, emergency response, contingency planning and risk management. As the Cameroon focal point of the African Association of Air and Space Law (AADAS), he advises aviation and innovation stakeholders on regulatory, insurance, risk management and compliance matters.

Christian D. Nlend is a Lawyer in training at the Cameroon Bar Association and a Legal consultant in aviation law, ground and air transportation safety, security, emergency response, contingency planning and risk management. As the Cameroon focal poi... Show more

👋 Hey there! I'm a cloud-native platform engineer working across CNCF and open-source ecosystems, building AI-driven systems with ownership of end-to-end platforms and scalable infrastructure.

As a hands-on engineer, I design resilient architectures and intelligent pipelines through real-world experience in modern distributed computing environments Beyond my professional work, I contribute to tech communities empowering developers in remote regions I’m an Innovation Activity Co-ordinator at Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and a Google Career Readiness Mentor

👋 Hey there! I'm a cloud-native platform engineer working across CNCF and open-source ecosystems, building AI-driven systems with ownership of end-to-end platforms and scalable infrastructure. As a hands-on engineer, I design resilient architect... Show more

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. That was the girl, and as for SQL and Data the affair continues. Warren consults as a Data Engineer for Moyo Business Advisory and is a volunteer Lead for Johannesburg Data Platform. In his spare time he likes Mountain biking, Ice Skating, Offroad 4x4ing and Cleaning up Rivers

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. T... Show more

Samba Albert Léonel est Assistant technique à Action for Sustainable Development (ASD), au Cameroun. Spécialisé en Environnement et Mesure de Conservation, il possède une expérience dans la planification, la mise en œuvre et le suivi de projets de développement durable et de conservation des ressources naturelles.

Ses domaines d’intervention comprennent la surveillance participative des forêts à l’aide d’outils géospatiaux, l’agroécologie, l'Agroforesterie, la valorisation des déchets organiques, l’économie circulaire et le développement communautaire. À travers ses missions, il contribue au renforcement des capacités des communautés locales et à la promotion de pratiques durables favorisant la résilience environnementale et économique.

Engagé dans la promotion de solutions inclusives, il s’intéresse particulièrement au rôle des femmes et des jeunes dans l’économie verte, à l’entrepreneuriat durable et à la création d’opportunités économiques liées à la protection de l’environnement. Il souhaite contribuer au partage d’expériences et au développement d’initiatives innovantes pour une transition écologique inclusive au Cameroun.

Samba Albert Léonel est Assistant technique à Action for Sustainable Development (ASD), au Cameroun. Spécialisé en Environnement et Mesure de Conservation, il possède une expérience dans la planification, la mise en œuvre et le suivi de projets de d... Show more

AI Consultant designing and shipping Generative AI products from contract lifecycle management and M&A due diligence to ESG analytics. Blends hands-on engineering with strategy consulting fluency across healthcare, private equity, retail, and software.

AI Consultant designing and shipping Generative AI products from contract lifecycle management and M&A due diligence to ESG analytics. Blends hands-on engineering with strategy consulting fluency across healthcare, private equity, retail, and softwar... Show more

Senior IT and Cloud professional with over 10 years of experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, IT security, and enterprise environments. I specialize in Microsoft Azure, hybrid infrastructure, server administration, Microsoft technologies, networking, and cloud security.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to the design, implementation, optimization, and security of complex IT environments, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence.
My background also includes team supervision, technical mentoring, project coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. With academic qualifications in Computer Science and Project Management, alongside professional certifications from Microsoft and other leading technology organizations, I combine hands-on technical expertise with project management and strategic thinking.
I am particularly interested in cloud architecture, automation, DevOps, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

Senior IT and Cloud professional with over 10 years of experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, IT security, and enterprise environments. I specialize in Microsoft Azure, hybrid infrastructure, server administration, Microsoft tech... Show more

For the past ten years, I've worked with agile frameworks, assisting communities and my teams in delivering products and cultivating a judgment-free environment.
My three main work focuses are continuous improvement of people's knowledge, product delivery, and work environment.
I'm an agile community partner in both Brazil and Germany.
My mission is to help people improve their knowledge and professional value within organizations while also fostering an environment with a strong agile culture.

For the past ten years, I've worked with agile frameworks, assisting communities and my teams in delivering products and cultivating a judgment-free environment. My three main work focuses are continuous improvement of people's knowledge, product de... Show more

Juli Schulz is the VP of Strategy at the Better Food Foundation and works on advancing the global movement towards a plant-rich food system through behavioral science. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability, she has worked with organizations such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Gardein Foods. Juli designs behavioral science training programs for the foundation. She also serves on the advisory board of the Hollywood Climate Summit and part-time sustainable design instructor at Otis College of Art & Design.

Juli Schulz is the VP of Strategy at the Better Food Foundation and works on advancing the global movement towards a plant-rich food system through behavioral science. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability, she has worked with organizati... Show more