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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

Amahle Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowledge systems function as adaptive infrastructures that inform contemporary challenges in AI, sustainability, governance, and technology design.

She is the founder of Noncedo Development Collective, a South African systems design and research initiative focused on ethical development architectures, knowledge infrastructures, and innovation ecosystems. Her work spans academic research, community innovation, and applied platform development, including community-based initiatives through Zithulele Development Collective and IKS SoMbo Connect, an emerging initiative exploring how Indigenous knowledge can be translated into digital and institutional systems.

Amahle’s work has received innovation funding, featured in innovation showcases and collaborative initiatives, and increasingly bridges architecture, systems thinking, and technology futures. She also contributes to higher education through research mentorship and studio teaching while building models that connect research, communities, and emerging technologies.

Amahle Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowledg... Show more

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of Sustainability since January 2008. Mary Ellen received her bachelor's in economics from Siena College and began her career in the financial sector, first at a brokerage firm and then in financial management at GE in Schenectady. She left that position to pursue a career in teaching, obtaining her masters in secondary social science education from UAlbany. She taught Economics, Public Policy and American History at Guilderland High School for eight years before returning to Siena to teach Economics, with a specialty of Environmental Economics. While fulfilling her teaching duties, she pursued her PhD at RPI in Ecological Economics, which she earned in August 2006.Outside of work, Mary Ellen has a deep devotion to nature, especially the welfare of animals.

Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia has served as the Director of Sustainability since January 2008. Mary Ellen received her bachelor's in economics from Siena College and began her career in the financial sector, first at a brokerage firm and then in financial ma... Show more

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airflow and engineered the interaction between Airflow and Slurm. On the side, he is currently pursuing a PhD in renewable energies.

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airfl... Show more

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently elevated business users by transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

She currently serves as a Sales Analyst at the National Lottery Authority (Ghana), where she leverages advanced data analytics to optimize performance and uncover growth opportunities. Alongside this, Rebecca contributes to the Dynamics User Group (DUG) Ghana Leadership, guiding professionals in harnessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to embed governance, foresight, and evidence-led leadership into African business realities.
Her diverse experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at FredExcel, where she honed her skills in calculations, reporting, and trend interpretation, and as an Administrator at Christ Embassy International (Believers’ LoveWorld), where she managed operations with discipline and precision for over 11 years. She has also worked as a Contract Data Analyst at Rock Africa Ghana, applying her analytical acumen to short-term strategic projects.
Rebecca’s professional journey reflects her passion for Power BI, data science, and the transformative power of Microsoft technologies. Her leadership within DUG Ghana and her hands-on experience across industries position her as a trusted voice in the analytics community—bridging technical expertise with strategic foresight.

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning ove... Show more

Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Howard University in the Department of Earth, Environment and Equity. Her work focuses on using data science and emerging technologies to address climate, health, and equity challenges in underserved communities. She is the founder of the CORE Futures Lab and leads innovative projects that empower communities through technology, sustainability, and education.

Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Howard University in the Department of Earth, Environment and Equity. Her work focuses on using data science and emerging technologies to address climate, health, and equity challen... Show more

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success Show more

Former Owner of The SARK Tech.
Professional Programmer.
Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller.

Former Owner of The SARK Tech. Professional Programmer. Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller. Show more

Gabrielle leads the analytical initiatives that advance Boston University’s sustainability goals. She is responsible for overseeing data acquisition, assuring data integrity, managing, analyzing, and reporting the multiple elements of the University’s environmental footprint to measure progress toward the goals established in the University’s Climate Action Plan. Gabrielle reports on the University’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy, and water use to the City and State as required through BERDO (Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance) and LBER (Large Building Energy Reporting), respectively. She also oversees the collection and analysis of data for BU’s Zero Waste Plan and STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) report.

A graduate of Bates College, Gabrielle’s educational background lies in environmental studies and chemistry. At Bates, she worked with the sustainability office to enhance clean energy systems in college facilities, grow student engagement, and produced her thesis on energy efficiency within Lewiston, Maine, affordable housing. At BU, Gabrielle received a Master of Science in Urban Affairs and Graduate Certificate in Applied Sustainability, where she developed skills to navigate the complexities of the urban landscape. She also serves as Chair of the Symposium and Socials Committee on BU’s Data Analyst Network Board.

Gabrielle leads the analytical initiatives that advance Boston University’s sustainability goals. She is responsible for overseeing data acquisition, assuring data integrity, managing, analyzing, and reporting the multiple elements of the University’... Show more

Rosalyn Zuniga is the Project Manager for the Zero Waste Textile Initiative at the University of North Texas. The project, which has engaged over 1,000 students across all 14 of its university’s colleges, has led to the diversion of over 3 tons of textiles & apparel from landfills. Her professional expertise has been exhibited by the development of frameworks to optimize organizational efficiency, having increased productivity per volunteer by 5.4x within a 2-year period. Her current research, which has been published in the International Journal of Higher Education, revolves around the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to quantify the environmental impact of closed-loop textile waste systems. She has presented her research through avenues such as Yale University’s Sustainable Fashion Consumption Symposium and the International Textile & Apparel Association (ITAA) Conference. Her passion lies in the use of data as a tool to achieve actionable change within the textile & apparel industry.

Rosalyn Zuniga is the Project Manager for the Zero Waste Textile Initiative at the University of North Texas. The project, which has engaged over 1,000 students across all 14 of its university’s colleges, has led to the diversion of over 3 tons of te... Show more

Eric Siegel is the founder of Livity, a social enterprise building sovereign, NFT-based economies around safely managed Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). He is a WASH specialist, artist, and Web3 builder. Livity's partnership with Blue Filter in Gaza leverages NFTs as a global fundraising mechanism to fund Blue Filter’s operations today: water sourcing, disinfection and distribution to North Gaza and Gaza City. We are also using NFTs as economic infrastructure for decolonial financial systems. A way to redefine and exchange value outside of the Westphalia state model.

Eric Siegel is the founder of Livity, a social enterprise building sovereign, NFT-based economies around safely managed Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). He is a WASH specialist, artist, and Web3 builder. Livity's partnership with Blue Filter in G... Show more

Vishal Gupta is an AI Engineer working on Generative AI applications and developer productivity tools. He collaborates with experienced engineering teams to build real-world AI solutions and is actively exploring how tools like GitHub Copilot can be extended into intelligent, context-aware assistants for enterprise workflows.

Vishal Gupta is an AI Engineer working on Generative AI applications and developer productivity tools. He collaborates with experienced engineering teams to build real-world AI solutions and is actively exploring how tools like GitHub Copilot can be ... Show more

I'm a robotics engineer. I hold a Master's degree in Cybernetics and Robotics from FEE CTU in Prague, where I focused on autonomous systems and human-robot collaboration.

My diploma thesis and related scientific publication explored how to optimize collaboration between humans and robots in industrial environments — work that earned me the Werner von Siemens Award.

After transitioning from academia to industry, I now develop anti-collision system for trams, focusing on safety and autonomous decision-making in complex urban environments.

I’m passionate about making advanced technology both understandable and human-aware — and I believe that sharing how AI helps us all design better futures.

I'm a robotics engineer. I hold a Master's degree in Cybernetics and Robotics from FEE CTU in Prague, where I focused on autonomous systems and human-robot collaboration. My diploma thesis and related scientific publication explored how to optimiz... Show more

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

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

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

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

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

Bio

Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things.

Graduating from UCT with a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Warren has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies (Oracle, Amazon, Booking) in the Web-Scale space.

In 2023, they returned to South Africa from a stint in the Netherlands(It was too cold.) They wanted to get back into 'dirty' hands on engineering work. Currently, they now work at Hydrogen Energy Applications (HYENA) as a Staff Systems/Software Engineer building the future of stationary remote generators. These generators make use of Fuel Cells.

They are incredibly passionate about automation, electrical engineering, and empowering others to build software that is performant, scalable, practical and, above all, a 'joy to use'. No matter the customer.

In their free time(hah), They can be found playing guitar. He still cannot play wonderwall.

Bio Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things. Graduating fr... Show more

Michelle Espinosa brings a distinctive voice shaped by her Mexican and Midwest heritage and neurodivergence. Her first film, Silence, screened for three years at Los Angeles Director’s Guild Theater, Los Feliz Theater, L.A. Film Forum, Laemmle’s Royal, and at the Foundation for Art Resources Benefit.

An AFI Directing Fellow with a Master of Science, Michelle was described as a “gifted, original talent” and featured at an AFI Lifetime Achievement red carpet event on CBS. Her 16MM short, Pinfeathers, received critical acclaim from the New York Times and Scarecrow Video, won at the Chicago International Film Festival, and decades later was selected to represent AFI’s catalog of shorts.

Michelle believes that being a volunteer is the practice of employing one's compassion for a higher purpose. Ms. Espinosa spent three days a month in prisons for fifteen years facilitating the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) for incarcerated men. AVP is a process by which incarcerated men and women and community members learn communication, coping skills, and deeper self-awareness as alternatives to violence. For three years, Michelle was a volunteer responder and on-call manager for the Los Angeles City Mayor's Crisis Response Team. CRT is called to the scene of fatalities or multi-casualty incidents by L.A. Fire and Police Departments–to assist witnesses and families–until the Coroner leaves. While a practicing mediator and facilitator with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for twenty years, Michelle was invited to coach students at U.C.L.A. Law School and peer-to-peer mediators in L.A. middle schools. Michelle was recommended by Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, for the President's Volunteer Service Award and Bronze medal, which was awarded to her by President Barack Obama.

In addition to holding a master's in directing from AFI, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in digital filmmaking from the Los Angeles Film School.

Currently, Michelle is finishing her master's and working on her doctorate in Sustainability Education at Prescott College, the first PhD of its kind in the United States.

Michelle Espinosa brings a distinctive voice shaped by her Mexican and Midwest heritage and neurodivergence. Her first film, Silence, screened for three years at Los Angeles Director’s Guild Theater, Los Feliz Theater, L.A. Film Forum, Laemmle’s Roya... Show more

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explore new architectures and modern engineering practices. He is passionate about AI and all the great things it can be do for society especially with accessibility.

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explo... Show more

Active open source developer @Kubestellar

Active open source developer @Kubestellar Show more

Apoorva Kashyap is a systems engineer and researcher who loves building things close to the metal. At IIT Delhi, he is currently working on scalable storage systems for temporal geospatial data. He enjoys blending cloud-native tools and ML infrastructure to solve hard, real-world problems.

Apoorva Kashyap is a systems engineer and researcher who loves building things close to the metal. At IIT Delhi, he is currently working on scalable storage systems for temporal geospatial data. He enjoys blending cloud-native tools and ML infrastruc... Show more

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership.

Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come consulente e accompagno le aziende e i team nel loro percorso di transizione verso uno sviluppo agile di prodotti.

Nel tempo libero mi piace camminare, suonare la chitarra e navigare sul web.

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership. Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come co... Show more

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explores how energy constraints, data sovereignty, and local context should shape the way AI agents are built and deployed in Africa.

Her work centers on practical, sustainable AI design, building systems that are not only capable, but responsible and aligned with real-world infrastructure and societal constraints.

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explo... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

A seasoned, and skilled professional (CPA- Finance & Accounting),(MS- Microsoft Specialist - Dynamics NAV -Business central), (MP- Microsoft professional) with over 12 years experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERPs, finance, accounting and project management. This includes vast knowledge in system analysis, documentation, testing, quality assurance, implementation, user training and support.

Accredited with Successful implementation of ERP; 365 Business central formerly dynamics NAV to over 50 companies, with over 20, 000 staff impacted to save costs effectively, improve on system deployment and efficiency across the board in different governments, industries , countries and continent.

As a Certified Microsoft Partner with a strong background in finance, I have combined my knowledge to designing and implementing customized systems in multicultural environments , across multiple countries and sectors . My key interests are to integrate fully functioning systems sustainably to grow and build a wider, more visible and impactful world.

A seasoned, and skilled professional (CPA- Finance & Accounting),(MS- Microsoft Specialist - Dynamics NAV -Business central), (MP- Microsoft professional) with over 12 years experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERPs, finance, accoun... Show more

Ken Evans has over three decades of experience creating product and go-to-market strategies for emerging technologies. His career encompasses senior roles at industry leaders such as Compaq Computer (now HP) and NYNEX (now Verizon), as well as pivotal positions in venture-backed startups across diverse sectors, including data and network security, systems and applications management, internet infrastructure, forensics, and entertainment media distribution.

In 2019 Ken created and led the Startup Accelerator at the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, which conducted 10 cohorts and served over 70 B2B companies creating enterprise solutions in areas including supply chain, artificial intelligence, blockchain, GRC, FinTech, HealthTech, information security, ClimateTech, AgTech, energy, and others.

Ken is dedicated to mentoring early-stage tech startups, guiding them toward achieving product-market fit and formulating sustainable go-to-market strategies.
His commitment to the tech community includes serving on the board of TechNova, an organization known for hosting collaborative tech ecosystem events such as Ignite and BarCamp Tampa Bay. He also has served on advisory boards for companies including Economic Impact Catalyst, Phonism, and MADTech.AI.

Ken holds a degree in Economics from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and is a graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, specializing in Management Information Systems.

Ken Evans has over three decades of experience creating product and go-to-market strategies for emerging technologies. His career encompasses senior roles at industry leaders such as Compaq Computer (now HP) and NYNEX (now Verizon), as well as pivota... Show more

Rainer Karcher ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Heartprint GmbH, einer Beratung für Twin Transformation – die Verbindung von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit .
Zuvor verantwortete er Transformationsprojekte bei Siemens, Allianz Technology, IBM und Arvato/Bertelsmann .
Als Chief Sustainability Officer bei der NGO SustainableIT.org engagiert er sich international für Responsible AI und Sustainable IT .
Im BMBF-geförderten Verbundprojekt NABIT bringt er als Praxispartner betriebliche Perspektiven in die Entwicklung offener Bildungsressourcen ein – gemeinsam mit der BHH Hamburg und der Europa-Universität Flensburg .
Sein Antrieb: Bildung darf nicht in Silos stattfinden. Echte Zukunftsfähigkeit entsteht dort, wo Wirtschaft, berufliche und akademische Bildung zusammenwirken.

Rainer Karcher ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Heartprint GmbH, einer Beratung für Twin Transformation – die Verbindung von Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit . Zuvor verantwortete er Transformationsprojekte bei Siemens, Allianz Technology, IBM... 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