Aleksandar is a Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, where he leads the delivery of regulatory features and geo-expansion strategies. He also owns the E-Documents and Sustainability modules and is deeply focused on integrating AI Copilot and agentic experiences into Business Central. With over 40 years of experience in IT—primarily in ERP solutions—Aleksandar brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his role. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a seasoned speaker recognized for his contributions at international conferences.

Aleksandar is a Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, where he leads the delivery of regulatory features and geo-expansion strategies. He also owns the E-Documents and Sustainability modules and is deeply focused on i... Show more

Shahmeer Amir is a world-renowned Ethical Hacker and the 3rd most accomplished bug hunter who has helped over 400 Fortune companies, including Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Twitter, resolve critical security issues in their systems. He has founded multiple entrepreneurial ventures in the field of Cyber Security, and currently leads three startups in four countries.

As the CEO of Younite, Shahmeer's premier company is working on next-generation audio-video communication technologies. He is also the CEO of Veiliux, Asia's first mainstream Cyber Security startup present in the Asia Pacific, UAE, and the UK. Authiun, another startup, is a complete passwordless authentication solution for the 21st century.

Shahmeer is the Cyber Security Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Government of Pakistan, involved in multiple projects regarding Deep Sea Tracking, Digital Transformation of Legislation, and Digitization of Pakistani Cultural Content. He is also a member of Forbes Technology Council.

As an Engineer and a Cyber Security professional with relevant certifications from renowned organizations like EC-Council, Mile2, SANS, etc., Shahmeer is currently looking at the Blockchain technology for his doctorate. He has authored three books, including Bug Bounty Hunting Essentials, and a dozen research papers.

Shahmeer is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on Cyber Security, Blockchain, and other technologies, having been invited to over 80 conferences globally. including Blackhat, GiSec, FIC, AEC Alberta, Hackfest and many more. He has also been accepted at multiple prestigious academic institutions in their entrepreneurship programs, including Stanford. As a CTO of companies, Shahmeer has learned to code in 25 languages and read code in 35, making him an expert in multiple technologies.

Shahmeer Amir is a world-renowned Ethical Hacker and the 3rd most accomplished bug hunter who has helped over 400 Fortune companies, including Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Twitter, resolve critical security issues in their systems. He has founded ... Show more

• INNOVATIVE PHARMACIST CLINICIAN & INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE:
Licensed pharmacist with a robust clinical background in medication therapy management, specialty compounding, immunizations, and disease management. Passionately committed to advocating for underserved communities by integrating evidence-based best practices into community pharmacy settings.
• HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHER & SDOH–RWE INTEGRATOR:
Leads equity-focused, pharmacist-driven research that incorporates social determinants of health (SDOH) screening, social prescribing, and decision support into community pharmacy workflows. Utilizes mixed methods approaches (qualitative interviews and real-world evidence/data analytics) alongside implementation science frameworks to design, pilot, and scale interventions across multiple sites. Assesses outcomes such as medication adherence, deprescribing, inhaler optimization (from MDI to DPI), cessation rates, healthcare utilization, and patient-reported experiences.
• STRATEGIC PROJECT LEADER & EFFICIENCY INNOVATOR:
Proven experience managing multifaceted projects in dynamic, remote environments. Skilled in developing and implementing tools and resources that drive operational excellence and patient care improvements. Adept at managing project budgets, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating across departments to formulate effective communications and engagement plans.
• SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT & COLLABORATIVE TRAINER:
Recognized preceptor and assessor for the Ontario College of Pharmacists, committed to empowering pharmacy professionals through training in safe medication practices, legislative compliance, and expanded scopes of practice. Passionate about promoting culturally competent care and integrating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of pharmacy education. Actively mentor emerging leaders in pharmacy and healthcare communication, leveraging my credentials as a Distinguished Toastmaster to guide others in public speaking, leadership, and professional development.
• DYNAMIC SPEAKER & THOUGHT LEADER:
Frequent speaker at national and international conferences on topics such as pharmacy innovation, social prescribing, leadership, and sustainable healthcare. Proven ability to translate complex clinical and regulatory information into actionable insights for diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROFESSIONAL & SOCIAL IMPACT CHAMPION:
Award-winning volunteer and active participant on local, provincial, and national committees. Recognized for driving initiatives that promote social inclusion, living wages, and environmental sustainability, while consistently advocating for health equity and the needs of marginalized populations.

• INNOVATIVE PHARMACIST CLINICIAN & INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE: Licensed pharmacist with a robust clinical background in medication therapy management, specialty compounding, immunizations, and disease management. Passionately committed to advoca... Show more

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OLAP architectures, with deep hands-on experience extending ClickHouse for production-grade analytics. A contributor to Apache Pulsar, MySQL, and ClickHouse, Shiv approaches distributed systems as a builder—prototyping core components, shaping system design, and driving platform evolution from the ground up.

Beyond engineering, Shiv is an active community leader and speaker. He has delivered 30+ talks at conferences including ApacheCon, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, and Postgres community events. He also curates deep-tech meetups in Bangalore, bringing together practitioners passionate about databases, streaming systems, and open-source infrastructure

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OL... Show more

Ole Michaelis is the Head of Engineering at 1KOMMA5º, a unicorn scale-up in renewable energy and clean tech. He's passionate about event-driven software engineering and building high-performing remote teams. From RailsConf to CodeMash, Ole enjoys sneaking onto stages to talk about software, teams, and tech.. In his free time, he's developing slidr.io, a streamlined slide-sharing platform. Ole is a passionate software lead who enjoys traveling and Mexican food. This self-proclaimed 'bad' German can juggle, loves spending time with his two kids, but still dislikes beer and soccer.

Ole Michaelis is the Head of Engineering at 1KOMMA5º, a unicorn scale-up in renewable energy and clean tech. He's passionate about event-driven software engineering and building high-performing remote teams. From RailsConf to CodeMash, Ole enjoys sne... Show more

Ralf Richter is a renowned IT expert with over two decades of professional experience, specializing in cloud technologies. He has demonstrated his expertise across various industries, including medical technology, finance, automotive, and manufacturing. As a consultant, Ralf has worked on cloud projects at various levels, from strategic to methodical aspects, advising both executive boards and developer teams.

Ralf has been repeatedly honored as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), underscoring his profound knowledge and significant contribution to the IT community. He serves as a Cloud Solution Architect and is also active as a coach and trainer for cloud and software technologies. Ralf is known for always being at the forefront of technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, where he develops and implements innovative solutions.

Additionally, Ralf engages as a Community Leader, where he shares his knowledge and acts as a mentor for emerging professionals in the technology sector. His commitment and expertise make him a key figure in the world of IT and cloud technology.

Ralf Richter is a renowned IT expert with over two decades of professional experience, specializing in cloud technologies. He has demonstrated his expertise across various industries, including medical technology, finance, automotive, and manufacturi... Show more

Kristina Devochko is a platform engineer, tech content creator, speaker and tech community contributor based in Norway. She focuses on all things cloud native, Kubernetes, cloud security and green tech. Kristina is an owner of kristhecodingunicorn.com tech blog, a CNCF Ambassador, Microsoft Azure MVP, Green Software Champion, CNCF TAG Environmental Sustainability chair, co-organizer of multiple meetup groups and mentor. In her free time Kristina enjoys doing CTF challenges, reading and cuddling with her four cats.

Kristina's great passion is to share her knowledge with others and provide guidance on how to build systems with sustainability, security and cloud native principles at its core. Kristina strongly believes that contributing to making the world a better place by volunteering is important, therefore being a volunteer is a big part of her life. Both when it comes to contributing back to the tech community and non-profit organizations.

Kristina Devochko is a platform engineer, tech content creator, speaker and tech community contributor based in Norway. She focuses on all things cloud native, Kubernetes, cloud security and green tech. Kristina is an owner of kristhecodingunicorn.co... Show more

Fullstack enthusiast, who loves to learn new tech and trends. I am Linkedin Top Voice in Software Development and an active speaker and eager to share my knowledge with the world. I enjoy reading, dancing, and travelling in my free time.

Fullstack enthusiast, who loves to learn new tech and trends. I am Linkedin Top Voice in Software Development and an active speaker and eager to share my knowledge with the world. I enjoy reading, dancing, and travelling in my free time. Show more

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems.

He is a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, a Cloud Architect who is always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement.
A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially about Agile and DevOps.

He founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences.

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems. He is a passionate Agile advocate and a tech... Show more

Taylor tinkers with writing, learning, time, design, software, ideas, humor, and entrepreneurship.

Taylor tinkers with writing, learning, time, design, software, ideas, humor, and entrepreneurship. Show more

Padmini Soni is a Senior AI Strategist & Solution Architect, Speaker, and Founder of Rezonance.ai, where she helps organizations design and implement responsible AI solutions aligned with real-world business goals. She also serves as the Head of Responsible AI Growth Strategy at the AI Leadership Institute. With over 25 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies, Padmini specializes in bridging business strategy with ethical AI innovation.

As the co-founder of AWAAI (Asian Women Advancing AI), a growing global community dedicated to supporting and empowering Asian women in the AI ecosystem, Padmini is deeply committed to fostering diversity in the field. She is also the co-author of an upcoming book on OpenAI GPTBuilders and holds certifications as a PMP and CSPO.

A passionate educator and AI subject matter expert at SCORE.org, Padmini excels at making complex AI concepts accessible and practical. Through workshops and training sessions, she empowers professionals to transition from AI Curious to AI Confident, all while emphasizing responsible and innovative use.

Padmini Soni is a Senior AI Strategist & Solution Architect, Speaker, and Founder of Rezonance.ai, where she helps organizations design and implement responsible AI solutions aligned with real-world business goals. She also serves as the Head of Resp... Show more

Ingeniero de infraestructura y entusiasta del Software Libre y Código Abierto, con experiencia en proyectos de monitoreo, cloud y seguridad (especialmente en entornos GNU Linux), consultor IT en soluciones cloud, automatización y observabilidad.

Ingeniero de infraestructura y entusiasta del Software Libre y Código Abierto, con experiencia en proyectos de monitoreo, cloud y seguridad (especialmente en entornos GNU Linux), consultor IT en soluciones cloud, automatización y observabilidad. Show more

Thang is a Technical Manager at NashTech Vietnam, a Microsoft Azure MVP for 6 years in a row.

He has over 18+ years of experience in software consulting, design, and development in outsourcing, product, and startup companies during his career. He currently works at NashTech with software experts and consultants in the company to design, develop and deliver various types of enterprise software such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), real estate, social networks, media marketing, gym & healthcare, and a variety of other business industries. He is in charge of a group of technical architects who help his customers migrate and modernise their legacy systems using cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, cloud-native platform, serverless, WebAssembly/WASI, and GenAI.

In sparse time, he usually learns and shares his knowledge via GitHub, Twitter, and Facebook. And he is a creator and maintainer of many projects and sample code on his GitHub, as well as the founder of the Microservices in Vietnam community.

Thang is a Technical Manager at NashTech Vietnam, a Microsoft Azure MVP for 6 years in a row. He has over 18+ years of experience in software consulting, design, and development in outsourcing, product, and startup companies during his career. He ... Show more

Steve Yonkeu is a backend software engineer dedicated to delivering excellence in architecture, performance, and modularity. For over 5 years he has been leading teams and projects and open source communities worldwide. Steve is also the founder of Django Cameroon and Python Cameroon communities today. He is also an organizer at PyCon Africa and speaker at PyConUS.

Steve Yonkeu is a backend software engineer dedicated to delivering excellence in architecture, performance, and modularity. For over 5 years he has been leading teams and projects and open source communities worldwide. Steve is also the founder of D... Show more

Agile Coach & RTE for 7 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management.

Agile Coach & RTE for 7 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management. Show more

Yorgos <3 Open Source, open space unconferences (so helps run SoCraTes-Crete.org and JCrete.org) and open, decentralised communities that he helps run virtually, or locally, in his hometown, Heraklion, on the paradise island of Crete. He is passionate about digital privacy and currently tackling one of the biggest problems in Open Source today: its centralised control.

Yorgos <3 Open Source, open space unconferences (so helps run SoCraTes-Crete.org and JCrete.org) and open, decentralised communities that he helps run virtually, or locally, in his hometown, Heraklion, on the paradise island of Crete. He is passionat... Show more

- Senior Data and Cloud Engineer @Ahead
- Worked with 4 early-stage startups.
- CNCF Ambassador & Organizer at CNCF Gurugram, India
- Mentored 120+ Students Currently.

- Senior Data and Cloud Engineer @Ahead - Worked with 4 early-stage startups. - CNCF Ambassador & Organizer at CNCF Gurugram, India - Mentored 120+ Students Currently. 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

With a strong focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Orestis thrives in creating high-quality systems, demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership skills within software development teams, and guiding fellow software engineers in adopting best practices and processes.

As a Head of Engineering at Code Create, his current role involves guiding and mentoring multiple engineering teams, evaluating potential clients to grow the company's business, and leading the team responsible for preparing complete (technical and business) proposals in response to RfPs. He also oversees the end-to-end technical delivery of the company's projects and coordinate all client communications.

Away from the office, he is an active contributor to open-source projects on GitHub, where he shares insights gleaned from real-world experiences to empower fellow developers. He also maintains a personal blog on LinkedIn and write stories on Medium sharing his knowledge and experiences around software development topics. He also contributes to the developer community as a public speaker, during various events like Global Azure, or .NET meetups.

In his previous roles, he worked as an Azure Architect for Microsoft, where he accelerated and mitigated risks for Azure deployments at scale, enabling customers to confidently onboard to Azure. He also served as a technical and chapter lead of the corporate web banking product of a major Microsoft's FSI client.

With a strong focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Orestis thrives in creating high-quality systems, demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership skills within software development teams, and guiding fellow software engineers in ad... Show more

Marco Gonzalez, a Senior Software Developer at Red Hat, brings over 13 years of international experience designing and integrating 3G, 4G, and 5G networks worldwide. A US patent creator and sought-after international speaker, he's a recognized subject matter expert in Telco Automation. His contributions include strategic and innovative roles in critical projects for Network Design and 5G Core Automation. Marco is also an AWS Community Builder focusing on Network & Content Delivery topics and is currently advancing his expertise with a second Master's degree in Applied AI.

Marco Gonzalez, a Senior Software Developer at Red Hat, brings over 13 years of international experience designing and integrating 3G, 4G, and 5G networks worldwide. A US patent creator and sought-after international speaker, he's a recognized subjec... Show more

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, experienced data professional and cloud enthusiast with a strong track record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He brings deep expertise in SQL, cloud architectures, and data modelling, and has a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex problems and support data-driven decision-making. Damien actively engages in the cloud community as a content creator, user group leader, and public speaker.

Outside of work, he is a keen runner, amateur gardener, dance music enthusiast and dog dad.

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Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, experienced data professional and cloud enthusiast with a strong track record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He brings deep expertise in SQL, cloud architectures, and data modelling, ... Show more

Coach agile, coach professionnel, et formateur, je capitalise sur 16 ans d'expérience dans les environnements IT et agiles pour accompagner les individus, les équipes et les organisations dans leur transformation.
Mon approche, systémique, combine accompagnement opérationnel des équipes, accompagnement des leaders, et accompagnement stratégique au niveau organisationnel.
Curieux, engagé, je m’implique activement dans les communautés pour partager et apprendre.

Coach agile, coach professionnel, et formateur, je capitalise sur 16 ans d'expérience dans les environnements IT et agiles pour accompagner les individus, les équipes et les organisations dans leur transformation. Mon approche, systémique, combine a... Show more

I'm a software developer who loves architecture and constantly learning new things, I love to understand everything behind every kind of argument, even not related to the software environment.
I work to improve my knowledge of Cloud Systems and Kubernetes.
My expertise revolves around crafting innovative and green applications.

I'm a software developer who loves architecture and constantly learning new things, I love to understand everything behind every kind of argument, even not related to the software environment. I work to improve my knowledge of Cloud Systems and Kub... Show more

Noa Weiss is a senior AI & machine learning consultant who’s been working with data for 14 years. She works with both early-stage startups and established companies, helping them design their AI strategy and build the ML projects that best fit their needs. She also leads the Israeli community of Women in Data Science, utilizes deep learning for the preservation of whales with the Deep Voice Foundation, and mentors early-stage founders on AI & data strategy through the Good Food Institute mentoring program. She founded GreenProtein AI, a non profit utilizing machine learning to revolutionize plant-based meat production, and is passionate about using AI to promote Alternative Proteins.

Noa Weiss is a senior AI & machine learning consultant who’s been working with data for 14 years. She works with both early-stage startups and established companies, helping them design their AI strategy and build the ML projects that best fit their ... 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

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software
applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am passionate about physical wellness and enjoy regular workouts to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am pas... Show more

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past year and half. I worked as a Technical Leader/Senior Software Engineer at Axa France for 3 and a half years. I started at Axa France 5 years ago.

I am an experienced engineer with a proven track record in IT. I am proficient in Java/JEE/Spring/SpringBoot, Python, PostgreSQL, Webmethods, ODM, SOA concepts, statistical modeling, and Prolog. I hold a solid engineering background with a degree in Computer Engineering and Statistics focused on systems and network engineering, software engineering, and financial engineering from Polytechnique Lille.

Previously, I worked for SNCF for 4 years, and before that, for Capgemini for 2 and a half years.

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past year and half. I worked as a Technical Leader/Senior Software Engineer at Axa France for 3 and a half years. I started at Axa France 5 years ago. I am an experienced engineer w... Show more

Prakul Hiremath is a deep-tech researcher and founder of Bioloop, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. His work spans GenAI, autonomous agents, and quantum-inspired models, with a focus on building ethical, open, and high-performance technologies. He’s a multi-time national innovation awardee and emerging global voice shaping the future of open, auditable, and responsible AI ecosystems.

Prakul Hiremath is a deep-tech researcher and founder of Bioloop, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. His work spans GenAI, autonomous agents, and quantum-inspired models, with a focus on building eth... Show more

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about mentoring and teaching aspiring data professionals. I have collaborated with esteemed edtech organizations such as Tech4Dev and Niyo BootCamp, and have taught over 3,000 students across Africa and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I have worked on impactful data analytics projects with Nasarawa State, FCMB among others, driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. My dedication to continuous learning and community engagement underscores my commitment to advancing the field of data analytics.

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about ... Show more