Software Engineer@Samwell.ai | DST Inspire Awardee | AIR 50 in SIC MOE | North Region Winner in CP | Intel AI Leader | Researcher | Speaker | AI Research and Development | Ex- AI Planet, KloudiDev |

Software Engineer@Samwell.ai | DST Inspire Awardee | AIR 50 in SIC MOE | North Region Winner in CP | Intel AI Leader | Researcher | Speaker | AI Research and Development | Ex- AI Planet, KloudiDev | Show more

Pirita Maarit Johnsen is an Agile Coach and Change Management expert at Eviny, one of Norway’s leading green energy and technology companies. She has guided numerous teams and organizations through complex transformations, combining Agile principles with structured change management practices to make change stick.
With a background as a LEAN facilitator, project manager, and team leader across multiple industries, Pirita brings a unique blend of strategy, structure, and people focus. She knows that successful change isn’t just about processes—it’s about people.

What can you expect from her sessions?
- Proven tools and frameworks for leading change processes
- Practical advice on reducing resistance and building engagement
- Real-world stories from Agile and organizational transformations
- Actionable takeaways to help you lead change with confidence

If you want to navigate change effectively and create environments where teams thrive, Pirita’s sessions will leave you inspired and equipped to make it happen.

Pirita Maarit Johnsen is an Agile Coach and Change Management expert at Eviny, one of Norway’s leading green energy and technology companies. She has guided numerous teams and organizations through complex transformations, combining Agile principles ... Show more

Marta is a seasoned infrastructure engineer with over 10 years of experience in DevOps, orchestration, and cloud technologies. Currently, she chases configuration errors at Oda, building on a love/hate relationship with YAML that she developed at FINN.no. Before transitioning to IT, Marta spent a decade working and volunteering in non-governmental organizations focused on environmental protection and animal rights. She now aims to combine her expertise in infrastructure engineering with her passion for sustainability, championing green practices in the tech industry.

Marta is a seasoned infrastructure engineer with over 10 years of experience in DevOps, orchestration, and cloud technologies. Currently, she chases configuration errors at Oda, building on a love/hate relationship with YAML that she developed at FIN... Show more

Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert

Sandeep Voona is a 2025 award-winning Digital Transformation expert recognized as "The Most Influential Personality in Digital Transformation" by CXO Time, with additional honors including the Global Recognition Award for Innovation in Enterprise Software Development and Globee Gold Award for Artificial Intelligence. As Senior Principal Product Manager at ServiceNow, he architected the Zero Copy ERP solution that reduced integration latency by 60% and deployed globally across SAP, Oracle, and Workday platforms.

Sandeep has built his career transforming technical innovation into measurable business outcomes. A Senior Member of IEEE (top 10% globally), he serves on the IEEE-USA AI Policy Committee while continuing his legacy of enterprise innovation. His tenure at SAP saw him migrate hundreds of enterprise customers to cloud platforms while being twice selected for the exclusive SAP Catalyst program. Now at ServiceNow, he continues developing telemetry-driven products that significantly reduce delivery cycles while serving global enterprise clients.

Beyond corporate achievements, Sandeep demonstrates exceptional leadership through mentorship, achieving top 1% performance on topmate.io with 150+ monthly sessions guiding professionals into AI and product management careers. He co-founded Pan-Asians@SAP, organically growing it to 5000+ global members and influencing inclusive recruitment policies. As a startup mentor through SAP.iO, he has guided companies from Pre-Seed to Series A while serving as a judge for Unicorn Events (world's largest startup pitch contest), Globee Awards, and The Stevie Awards.

Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert Sandeep Voona is a 2025 award-winning Digital Transformation expert recognized as "The Most Influential Personality in Digital Transformation" by CXO Time, with additional honors including the Global Recog... Show more

Meet Luc Weinbrecht, Green BPM Consultant at envite. As a distinguished Camunda Champion, he dives into the realm of cutting-edge software architecture within the Camunda framework. With boundless enthusiasm, Luc pioneers novel solutions for business monitoring and takes a serious stance in crafting strategies to significantly reduce the carbon impact of business processes. Join him on the exciting journey towards a greener, more efficient future.

Meet Luc Weinbrecht, Green BPM Consultant at envite. As a distinguished Camunda Champion, he dives into the realm of cutting-edge software architecture within the Camunda framework. With boundless enthusiasm, Luc pioneers novel solutions for business... Show more

Kamal Aliyu is a passionate AI Engineer and tech advocate with extensive experience in machine learning, prompt engineering, and data science. As the Chief Operating Officer at Bravpuls Technologies, a nonprofit startup focused on promoting technology education among students, especially girls in underrepresented regions, Kamal has been instrumental in shaping initiatives that bridge the gender and regional gaps in the tech ecosystem. He is also the GDSC Lead at Ahmadu Bello University, where he empowers students to harness the power of technology. Kamal has a proven track record of developing AI-driven solutions, including CogniEdify, and is dedicated to leveraging AI to solve real-world challenges.

Kamal Aliyu is a passionate AI Engineer and tech advocate with extensive experience in machine learning, prompt engineering, and data science. As the Chief Operating Officer at Bravpuls Technologies, a nonprofit startup focused on promoting technolog... Show more

A Global AI Governance and Responsible AI strategist, empowering Fortune 500 enterprises to build ethical, future-proof data and AI ecosystems. With 28+ years in technology leadership (formerly at Tata Consultancy Services), I bridge innovation and compliance through deep expertise in AI Governance frameworks, Enterprise Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric—certified in AI Strategy & Governance (Wharton), AI in Healthcare (Stanford), Enterprise IT Governance (CGEIT - ISACA), and as a Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer.

My work spans large-scale AI/analytics transformations, from migrating legacy BI systems to Microsoft Fabric, to embedding bias audits, regulatory checks, and ROI-driven adoption frameworks. These initiatives have delivered 20-40% efficiency gains in retail supply chains, financial risk models, and customer personalization—all while enforcing ethical guardrails.

A recognized LinkedIn voice on Responsible AI, I share pragmatic insights on AI governance, data quality, and auditable AI frameworks, with thought leadership spanning:
* AI readiness assessments to bridge data gaps,
* Bias mitigation in forecasting and inventory systems,
* Governance-by-design for Microsoft Fabric and multi-cloud platforms.

Whether advising CxOs or speaking at industry forums, I equip organizations to turn regulatory challenges into competitive advantages—proving that ethical AI isn’t a constraint, but a catalyst for scalable innovation.

A Global AI Governance and Responsible AI strategist, empowering Fortune 500 enterprises to build ethical, future-proof data and AI ecosystems. With 28+ years in technology leadership (formerly at Tata Consultancy Services), I bridge innovation and c... Show more

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker Show more

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "DataAccolade" and "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of experience, Nik started as a software developer and quickly specialized in data platforms, working extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake. He excels in designing and implementing backend data solutions across Synapse, AI, cloud data warehousing, and modern lakehouse architectures.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikkhah/

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "DataAccolade" and "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of experience, N... Show more

Architect at Storebrand by day. Making a better society by night. Transparency, openness, and evaluating security and privacy in various systems. Managing Norway's largest database of public records, covering 686 authorities. Holding power to account.

Some previous presentations:
- BSides Oslo 2024 - Keynote - Exploring the World of Ethical Hacking: From Web Vulnerabilities to Election Security (partial recording - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwWPzRceCgs)
- HelloStavanger 2024 - 5 sikkerhetsfeil hos Storebrand (not recorded)
- Javazone 2020 - Overvåke gata eller finne korrupsjon Norges data er ferdig indeksert, https://vimeo.com/showcase/7568031/video/459871711
- ISF Høstkonferansen 2018 + Meetups 2018 (OWASP Oslo / Javabin Sørlandet) - Walk-through of responsible disclosures I've done
- Javazone 2017 - Lightning talk - Æ fant data, https://2017.javazone.no/program/a181ba49a1e1450c9a37d0d793a3e4ec

Architect at Storebrand by day. Making a better society by night. Transparency, openness, and evaluating security and privacy in various systems. Managing Norway's largest database of public records, covering 686 authorities. Holding power to account... Show more

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliver, and operate software.
I work hands-on with engineering teams, coach leadership, and speak at conferences to challenge outdated assumptions and share lessons from the field.
🗺️ International experience. Polyglot. Opinionated, but always curious.
🎤 Speaker on topics like digital platforms, team dynamics, and sustainable software.
🌻 Occasionally philosophical

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliv... Show more

Sanket Joshi is a Microsoft MVP for Azure, Senior Data & AI Engineer at Tietoevry, and passionate advocate for AI-powered cloud solutions. With over 8 years of experience, he specializes in designing scalable Azure architectures, implementing DevOps automation, and integrating AI tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance developer productivity.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer holding 8+ Azure certifications including Solutions Architect Expert and DevOps Expert, Sanket has delivered transformative results across enterprise environments. His achievements include reducing cloud costs by 60% through FinOps implementation, automating deployment processes by 90%, and creating custom AI-assisted development workflows that accelerate time-to-market.

Sanket's expertise spans Terraform infrastructure-as-code, GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, Azure AI services, and cloud security. He regularly leads architecture workshops, proof-of-concepts, and hackathons with enterprise customers, helping organizations adopt AI-enhanced workflows and optimize cloud operations.

Beyond his technical work, Sanket is recognized as a Top 1% mentor on TopMate and Community Leader, guiding aspiring engineers through career transitions and certification journeys.

Sanket's sessions are known for being highly actionable and real-world focused, helping developers and organizations unlock new levels of productivity with modern cloud and AI technologies. Whether presenting on stage or mentoring one-on-one, he brings energy, clarity, and a strong commitment to helping others grow in the rapidly evolving world of cloud and AI.

Sanket Joshi is a Microsoft MVP for Azure, Senior Data & AI Engineer at Tietoevry, and passionate advocate for AI-powered cloud solutions. With over 8 years of experience, he specializes in designing scalable Azure architectures, implementing DevOps ... Show more

Alon Schlesinger is a globally experienced executive with over 25 years of demonstrated international business history.
His background spans via the private sector business, from startups to Fortune 100 companies as well as governmental background as Advisor to V. Prime Minister.

Mr. Schlesinger expertise spans various regions including EU, ME and Asia having lived there for 10 years with proven achievements. He operates in the High-Tech and Investment sectors as well as Infrastructure & international projects.
He has previous experience from in the Aviation sector as commercial pilot and high-tech related activities in the sector.

Alon's expertise is in technology investments, Innovation adoption for companies, and strategic global cooperation.

Alon Schlesinger is a globally experienced executive with over 25 years of demonstrated international business history. His background spans via the private sector business, from startups to Fortune 100 companies as well as governmental background ... Show more

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

Co-founder at edge AI sensors in agritech/fintech,

Founder at consulting and IoT/smart cities firm, with clients in government and global intergovernmental organizations

Founding team at oceanic clean tech company focused on oceanic sovereign AI infrastructure

-Drafted one of Canada's AI policies
-PhD in IoT and AI integration into smart cities.
-28+ global awards in IoT and (edge) AI including from Microsoft, NVidia, OpenAI
-AI consultant at FAO
-Consulted on AI Federal Oceanic Policy and Strategy
-Advised firms and startups on defense, security, and AI strategy.
-Leading efforts in responsible and governance AI for smart cities, agritech, and healthcare
-Developed (IoT/AI/Digital twins/emerging tech) programs within smart city programs for Canadian municipalities

Co-founder at edge AI sensors in agritech/fintech, Founder at consulting and IoT/smart cities firm, with clients in government and global intergovernmental organizations Founding team at oceanic clean tech company focused on oceanic sovereign A... Show more

Sujay is a seasoned software engineer with expertise in building scalable data platforms and stream processing systems. Currently part of Netflix's Data Platform team, he leads various efforts in Data Mesh, which processes trillions of daily events. Sujay spearheaded building real-time streaming transformations, enabling quick, data-driven decisions.
Previously, he led various initiatives in Meta and Microsoft - from ultra high scale Data & Cloud Infrastructures to business critical Integrity Systems and Real-time messaging services.

Sujay is a seasoned software engineer with expertise in building scalable data platforms and stream processing systems. Currently part of Netflix's Data Platform team, he leads various efforts in Data Mesh, which processes trillions of daily events. ... 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

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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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdamienjones/

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

Philipp Kersting ist unabhängiger Green-IT-Berater. Er coacht Manager und Mitarbeitende in IT, Fachbereich und Controlling und setzt sich für geringere IT-Kosten und -Emissionen ein. Er ist ein sehr erfahrener IT‘ler, zertifizierter FinOps Practitioner und Auditor für den Blauen Engel für Software.

Philipp Kersting ist unabhängiger Green-IT-Berater. Er coacht Manager und Mitarbeitende in IT, Fachbereich und Controlling und setzt sich für geringere IT-Kosten und -Emissionen ein. Er ist ein sehr erfahrener IT‘ler, zertifizierter FinOps Practition... Show more

Hendrik Lösch is a management consultant and architect at ZEISS Digital Innovation. The focus of his work is on the development and evaluation of software, based on Microsoft technologies. He also enjoys writing and talking about his work as well as his enthusiasm for clean code, software evolution and test automation in its various forms.

Hendrik Lösch is a management consultant and architect at ZEISS Digital Innovation. The focus of his work is on the development and evaluation of software, based on Microsoft technologies. He also enjoys writing and talking about his work as well as ... Show more

Stuart is a Senior Developer Advocate | DevOps Pioneer | TEDx Speaker | International Keynote Speaker | Technical Author | DevNet Expert #2022005

Stuart is a sought-after speaker, TEDx presenter, and champion for sustainable software. He's passionate about the impact of software and AI on the climate and empowers developers to build a more sustainable future. As a leading expert in programmability and DevOps, he frequently graces industry stages worldwide, sharing his knowledge and inspiring others. In his previous role as a network engineer, he became obsessed with network automation and became a developer advocate for network automation. He contributed to the Cisco DevNet exams and was part of one of the SME teams which created, designed, and built the Cisco Certified DevNet Expert. He lives in Lincoln, England, with his wife, Natalie, and their son, Maddox. He plays guitar and rocks an impressive two-foot beard while drinking coffee. You can find him on social media @bigevilbeard

Stuart is a Senior Developer Advocate | DevOps Pioneer | TEDx Speaker | International Keynote Speaker | Technical Author | DevNet Expert #2022005 Stuart is a sought-after speaker, TEDx presenter, and champion for sustainable software. He's passion... Show more

Samah Alafeef

Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting

Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT).
Samah Alafeef a computer engineer brought a broad range of technical and data management skills to her extensive work experience. Samah holds a master's degree in Project Management Engineering and a diploma in Humanitarian Logistics and Supply chain. The combination of managerial and technical skills she has in both the Humanitarian and Commercial sectors enabled her to serve as a consultant in various aspects related to management and technology. Samah is a PMP® certified, Risk RMP ® certified, Agile ACP certified, certified Microsoft innovative educator, and certified green IT professional. She is coaching people and organizations to develop their professional images, being agile, and jump to a higher professional level.

Samah Alafeef Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT). Samah Alafeef a compu... Show more

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM Labs for their open source and pro bono initiatives.

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM L... 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

Convinced Agilist, motivated by small daily victories, amazed by life, and inhabited by the values ​​of the Agile Manifesto centered on people, respect, kindness and continuous improvement. I put my skills and experience at the service of those who share my daily life, but above all I try to make them reveal their own potential, sometimes nuggets that they are unaware of themselves...

Mother of 3 children, neuroatypical, feminist and climate fresco artist.

Convinced Agilist, motivated by small daily victories, amazed by life, and inhabited by the values ​​of the Agile Manifesto centered on people, respect, kindness and continuous improvement. I put my skills and experience at the service of those who s... Show more

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments.
Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon.

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments. Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon. Show more

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C Scientist.

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C ... Show more

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect.
Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on Compute Services like Containers with Kubernetes cluster autoscaler and Karpenter, with the aim to reduce costs.
His aim is to help Platform engineering, other Solutions Architects and Applications teams to design, deploy and maintain the right architectures that align to the business goals and gains.

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect. Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on C... Show more

Passionate about opensource fields, active fedora contributor, written few article for fedora and Red Hat , Active Docker community leader, Trying to promote Opensource by arranging AWS / Google Events as I am AWS UG , GDG UG and AWS CB. In Dec 2022 GDG Devfest we had taken a session for around 550+ attendees. Currently delivering training for Kubernertes / Docker and GKE

Passionate about opensource fields, active fedora contributor, written few article for fedora and Red Hat , Active Docker community leader, Trying to promote Opensource by arranging AWS / Google Events as I am AWS UG , GDG UG and AWS CB. In Dec 2022 ... Show more