Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for growth. Proud Golden Kubestronaut, actively engaged in the cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystem.

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for gr... 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

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, communication, and learning on a broad scale. In her current role as a Senior Education Manager, she is responsible for developing, innovating and advancing AASHE’s education vision and strategy, overseeing professional learning initiatives encompassing virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and other educational programs. Prior to joining AASHE, Daita was the first Interim Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawai‘i System, and also taught courses and integrated sustainability in the curriculum at the University of Hawai‘i. Daita is a LEED Green Associate, an ISSP Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP), and holds a BS degree in Molecular Biology and Biosciences from the University of Bucharest, Romania and MA, MPhil and PhD degrees in Biological Sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, comm... Show more

Student an der Hochschule München und seit März 2025 als studentische Hilfskraft im Studentischen Green Office der Hochschule München tätig

Student an der Hochschule München und seit März 2025 als studentische Hilfskraft im Studentischen Green Office der Hochschule München tätig Show more

Dio is an Engineering Manager on the Mobile team at Enpal, a Berlin-based solar energy company, where he leads Flutter, Android, and iOS development. His focus spans mobile infrastructure, customer data, and security. A practitioner turned leader, Dio combines native mobile experience with a track record in engineering management.

He holds a CISSP certification and is a lead author of the OWASP Mobile Application Security (MAS) project. Previously EM Mobile at ShareNow, he also maintains open source Android libraries with over 6,000 combined GitHub stars.

Dio is an Engineering Manager on the Mobile team at Enpal, a Berlin-based solar energy company, where he leads Flutter, Android, and iOS development. His focus spans mobile infrastructure, customer data, and security. A practitioner turned leader, Di... Show more

Data Scientist

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Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am a Marketing and Digital Strategy professional with over seven years of experience in banking, sales, and digital marketing. I specializes in customer engagement, brand growth, and leveraging digital tools to drive business results.

I have worked with organizations such as the Institute of Environmental Assessment (IOEA),First Atlantic Bank as a sales and leading digital campaigns and managing client relationships.

I am passionate about empowering individuals and businesses especially women through digital skills, sustainability, and professional development. I facilitate for She Rise Technology on most of their training sessions.

I am a Marketing and Digital Strategy professional with over seven years of experience in banking, sales, and digital marketing. I specializes in customer engagement, brand growth, and leveraging digital tools to drive business results. I have wor... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am a Principal of Student Programs at Shasta County Office of Education, specializing in special education and school leadership. With 13 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting students who are outside of the educational box.

Currently, I lead a team at Excel Academy, a regional special education placement program, where we focus on supporting students with high needs and creating space for them to thrive. We are thrilled to share our insights on Designing From the Fringe at this year's Women in School Leadership Forum.

I am a Principal of Student Programs at Shasta County Office of Education, specializing in special education and school leadership. With 13 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting students who are outside of the educational box.... Show more

I’m a software developer and systems builder focused on creating scalable web applications, automation workflows, and developer-focused tools. My work spans full-sack web development, AI-assisted workflows, API integrations, and knowledge systems designed to improve developer experience and operational efficiency. I’ve worked on projects involving automation platforms, vector databases, internal support systems, payment integrations, and AI-powered retrieval workflows that help teams turn scattered documentation into accessible, searchable knowledge. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of developer experience, documentation, and practical AI applications for modern engineering teams.

I’m a software developer and systems builder focused on creating scalable web applications, automation workflows, and developer-focused tools. My work spans full-sack web development, AI-assisted workflows, API integrations, and knowledge systems des... Show more

Josefa Scalisi ist Referentin für inter- und transdisziplinäre Lehre an der Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde.
Schwerpunkte ihrer Arbeit sind die Begleitung und Durchführung studiengangsübergreifender Lehrformate, sowie die strategische und strukturelle Weiterentwicklung von Inter- und Transdisziplinarität in der Lehre.

Josefa Scalisi ist Referentin für inter- und transdisziplinäre Lehre an der Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde. Schwerpunkte ihrer Arbeit sind die Begleitung und Durchführung studiengangsübergreifender Lehrformate, sowie die strategis... Show more

Michelle Koyaro Matengo is an Urban Development Specialist and Research Manager with over five years of experience in participatory research, climate resilience, urban health, and community development in Kenya's informal settlements. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Climate Change and Adaptation.

Her work focuses on generating evidence to inform inclusive urban policy and practice, with expertise spanning climate adaptation, housing, livelihoods, mental health, and Nature-based Solutions. Michelle has led and contributed to multidisciplinary research and implementation projects in partnership with local communities, government institutions, universities, and international organizations, translating research into practical interventions that strengthen community resilience.

Beyond research, Michelle is a mental health advocate committed to integrating psychosocial well-being into climate action. She has championed community-led initiatives that create safe spaces for young people through art therapy and climate resilience programming. She is also experienced in mixed-methods research, data analysis, knowledge translation, and communicating complex evidence through accessible visual and policy products.

Her research interests include climate adaptation, urban health, informal settlements, mental health, and participatory approaches to generating evidence for equitable urban policy and practice.

Michelle Koyaro Matengo is an Urban Development Specialist and Research Manager with over five years of experience in participatory research, climate resilience, urban health, and community development in Kenya's informal settlements. She holds a Bac... Show more

Satabdy Jena completed her PhD in Electrical engineering (Power Systems) from IIT ROORKEE in 2023. Post this , she joined Shell Technology Centre Bangalore as a Power Systems Modelling Researcher. Her broader domain of work and research interests include microgrids, control systems design, Electrolysers integration, e-mobility, Grid Automation, Techno-commercial analysis.

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Satabdy Jena completed her PhD in Electrical engineering (Power Systems) from IIT ROORKEE in 2023. Post this , she joined Shell Technology Centre Bangalore as a Power Systems Modelling Researcher. Her broader domain of work and research interests inc... Show more

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare. A Columbia University graduate, Subbu co-innovated Project Green Sky with Microsoft's Energy team, demonstrating Real-Time Intelligence for environmental monitoring.

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcar... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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