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Nishith Rajyaguru

Nishith Rajyaguru

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

Alexander Hose

Alexander Hose

I'm an information security advisor 🕵️‍♂️ with a proven track record of minimizing risks to business while delivering on objectives. I've successfully formed and guided highly efficient, cohesive, and global teams in both start-ups and mature organizations.

I'm from Germany and my cloud journey started in 2019 when I pursued my AWS Solution Architect Associate certificate. I was instantly mesmerized by the simplicity and endless possibilities of cloud technologies ☁️. Since then, I've specialized in researching, understanding, and providing cloud-based security strategies and solutions in AWS and GCP. 🔒

Prior to my time as a cloud security professional, I worked on developing and managing numerous application security projects and provided tech M&A services to companies across a wide range of sectors and sizes. 💼

I'm an information security advisor 🕵️‍♂️ with a proven track record of minimizing risks to business while delivering on objectives. I've successfully formed and guided highly efficient, cohesive, and global teams in both start-ups and mature organi... Show more

Carrie Randolph

Carrie Randolph

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of public service.

Carrie has her Bachelors of Technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Information Assurance and Digital Forensics, and she is a co-founder of BSides Oklahoma and a founding member of Techlahoma.

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of publi... Show more

Jeremy Huckeba

Jeremy Huckeba

Jeremy Huckeba is a seasoned technology leader and hands-on enterprise architect based in Orlando, Florida with 25+ years of real-world experience delivering working software for clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s. Jeremy specializes in designing and executing scalable solutions with a singular focus on value delivery. His passion for fostering collaborative, high-performing teams has made him a sought-after mentor and consultant for organizations looking to leverage modern development practices.

Jeremy Huckeba is a seasoned technology leader and hands-on enterprise architect based in Orlando, Florida with 25+ years of real-world experience delivering working software for clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s. Jeremy specializes... Show more

Sagar Kesarpu

Sagar Kesarpu

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve technical problems. I am a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in cloud computing, open source and emerging technologies. With a curiosity-driven mid set and a commitment to continuous learning, I enjoy exploring the latest trends, sharing knowledge and contributing to tech communities.

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve technical problems. I am a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in cloud computing, open source and emerging technologies. With a curiosity-driven mid set and a commitment to contin... Show more

Michael Reichenbach

Michael Reichenbach

Michael is a Senior Platform Engineer at 1KOMMA5°, leveraging over ten years of experience building developer-centric platforms. Michael has pioneered Helm-based deployments for Google Cloud Run, introduced service catalogues, and implemented Backstage in multiple organizations. It all started with hosting and developing a popular Minecraft server, which eventually led to migrating hundreds of microservices from on-premise to Azure, introducing Terraform Automation and Collaboration Tools along the way.

Michael is a Senior Platform Engineer at 1KOMMA5°, leveraging over ten years of experience building developer-centric platforms. Michael has pioneered Helm-based deployments for Google Cloud Run, introduced service catalogues, and implemented Backsta... Show more

Nandini Sharma

Nandini Sharma

Focused and enthusiastic developer with a keen interest in sustainable and viable software development. Intrigued by artificial intelligence and power platform.I am a passionate individual who thrives to build and apply algorithms to solve real-world problems.

Focused and enthusiastic developer with a keen interest in sustainable and viable software development. Intrigued by artificial intelligence and power platform.I am a passionate individual who thrives to build and apply algorithms to solve real-world... Show more

Andrew Wormald

Andrew Wormald

Solving problems is my passion, coding is a tool, and my favourite tool is Go.

Solving problems is my passion, coding is a tool, and my favourite tool is Go. Show more

Diallo Thierno

Diallo Thierno

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past 8 months. 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 8 months. 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... Show more

Kutaje J. Oghenevwaire

Kutaje J. Oghenevwaire

Kutaje is a seasoned product designer with over half a decade of experience crafting intuitive, impactful designs for start-ups, scale-ups, and design agencies. His expertise has been instrumental to companies like Parkway, a leading fintech innovator providing secure payment platforms across Africa, and Reliance Health, a YC backed health tech start-up using technology to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable and accessible in emerging markets.

Currently, Kutaje serves as a UX Design Mentor at Designlab, where he passionately guides designers worldwide to hone their craft and becoming more effective professionals. He is the Global Lead for Webflow Lagos and Benin City communities, advocating no-code development at every opportunity he gets.

Beyond his professional roles, Kutaje is dedicated to creating positive change. He actively supports sustainability initiatives that improve lives and protect the environment.

Kutaje is a seasoned product designer with over half a decade of experience crafting intuitive, impactful designs for start-ups, scale-ups, and design agencies. His expertise has been instrumental to companies like Parkway, a leading fintech innovato... Show more

Jonatan Männchen

Jonatan Männchen

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and secure development practices—particularly focusing on requirements like EU CRA/CISA and supply chain integrity. I maintain the EEF’s CNA (CVE Numbering Authority), ensuring vulnerability disclosures are managed effectively. I also collaborate closely with volunteer working groups, design software solutions for security challenges, and actively engage in fundraising activities.

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and sec... Show more

Miroslav Janeski

Miroslav Janeski

Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, working on many domestic and international projects in different domains: ed-tech, Industrial IoT, e-government, embedded systems, automotive industry, control systems, banking and finance, IoT, etc. He holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Software Technology from the Eindhoven University of Technology. His specialties are data-driven applications and cloud computing. He is a husband and a father of two: a former basketball player and a mountain lover.

Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, wor... Show more

Smriti Jayaraman

Smriti Jayaraman

​​​Smriti Jayaraman is a Principal at Corazon Capital, where she partners with early-stage companies redefining how we live, work, and engage as consumers. With 15+ years of investing and advising across technology, consumer, and retail, from high-growth startups to the Fortune 100, she takes a hands-on, high-conviction approach to backing founders and scaling businesses.

Her work spans key innovation markets, including Chicago, the SF Bay Area, New York, and Los Angeles, and she brings deep expertise in vertical and horizontal investment strategies, high-touch board-level support, and navigating high-growth environments. She’s passionate about investing at the intersection of technology and human behaviour, particularly in finance, nutrition, education, and social engagement.

Before Corazon Capital, Smriti was a founding Principal at Kraft-Heinz-backed Evolv Ventures and a Vice President at Guild Capital, leading Seed and Series A investments in consumer tech, marketplaces, and retail innovation. She began her career at Bain & Company, advising Fortune 100 tech, media, and mobile companies, as well as top private equity firms, on M&A, consumer insights, and product innovation.

She actively supports and advises portfolio companies, including consumer tech/internet companies like BoldVoice, Futurhealth, iAsk AI, CFX Labs, LIfeforce, and Tandem; high-growth consumer brands such as PrettyLitter, Bonobos, Pacas, Nara Organics, Juliet Wine, Doughy, Monica & Andy; and eCommerce and AI-driven infrastructure companies like Laws of Motion, Arta, Bluecore, Better Trucks, and Shoprunner. Smriti has a high-touch approach to investing and works closely with founders navigating growth, product-market fit, and scaling in competitive markets.

Smriti holds degrees from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, she’s a hands-on foodie, a cinema and theater junkie, and now calls Chicago home with her husband and three kids.

​​​Smriti Jayaraman is a Principal at Corazon Capital, where she partners with early-stage companies redefining how we live, work, and engage as consumers. With 15+ years of investing and advising across technology, consumer, and retail, from high-gr... Show more

Shivam Joshi

Shivam Joshi

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. ,where he now serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI, Shivam has empowered professionals at industry giants such as LTI, HSBC, Global Logic, Axis Bank, and HCL. With profound expertise in AI, Data Science, and Analytics, he has delivered impactful corporate training, mentored aspiring data scientists, and led intensive boot camps in various specialisations. he has trained thousands of students and professionals, his contributions to the tech community have earned him widespread recognition. he has graced the stage as a speaker at several prestigious events, including Google DEVFEST, GDSC, IEEE, and Tedx. He has also served as a judge at hackathons like SIH, Opinhacks, HackHive, Hackverse, Devhouse and WittyHacks, shaping the future of innovation. His international presence includes representing India as a delegate at the Expo2020 Dubai, IYSA Indonesia, IEEE Rising Star Las Vegas.

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. ,where he now serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI... Show more

Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi

Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi

Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi, A Norwegian citizen, born and raised in Iran, is a distinguished expert at the intersection of AI development, global compliance, and international regulations. With a doctorate in Organizational Behaviour and advanced degrees in International Management from Liverpool University and Philosophy from Cochin University, Dr. Kaizumi combines a rich academic foundation with practical insights. She has further honed her expertise through the Business Analytics and Data Science executive program at Harvard Business School.

Dr. Kaizumi’s professional journey spans over two decades, during which she has served as a certified auditor for various management systems and actively contributed to international standard committees. Her work has shaped critical frameworks in AI, cybersecurity, and data governance, providing her with an unparalleled perspective on the challenges and opportunities of aligning AI innovation with regulatory requirements like the EU AI Act.

An accomplished author, public speaker, and advocate for ethical AI development, Dr. Kaizumi integrates her technical acumen and business expertise to empower organizations navigating the complex global landscape of AI governance. With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and their impact on technology, Dr. Kaizumi is a leading voice in fostering innovation that aligns with compliance and sustainability.

Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi, A Norwegian citizen, born and raised in Iran, is a distinguished expert at the intersection of AI development, global compliance, and international regulations. With a doctorate in Organizational Behaviour and advanced degrees... Show more

Santhosh Kumar

Santhosh Kumar

Santhosh Kumar aka Sandy is a Data Engineer by profession, has an everlasting curiosity to try out new technologies, and shares his experience at community events.

Delivered five conference talks at Microsoft London office, Microsoft Bangalore office, Microsoft Chennai office, The Leela Palace, Chennai, and 10+ sessions for Azure Developer Community, won twelve hackathons participating solo (~$14,600+) from Microsoft, Atlassian, GitHub, Citi Bank, and other startups.

He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2021, teaching about Azure AI capabilities, and has the following certifications under his belt DP-203, DP-100, PL-900, AI-900, DP-900, AZ-900, and Lead for Azure Developer Community - Chennai region.
Once a coder, Always a coder - Sandy

Coder By heart!!!
GitHub Profile - https://github.com/Santhoshkumard11

Santhosh Kumar aka Sandy is a Data Engineer by profession, has an everlasting curiosity to try out new technologies, and shares his experience at community events. Delivered five conference talks at Microsoft London office, Microsoft Bangalore of... Show more

Cathrine Bruvold

Cathrine Bruvold

Power Platform Architect focused on delivering high quality business solutions by utilizing Power Platform component synergies ✨

Power Platform Architect focused on delivering high quality business solutions by utilizing Power Platform component synergies ✨ Show more

Ayodeji Ayankola

Ayodeji Ayankola

iOS Engineer with over five years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance native iOS applications. Demonstrated expertise in Swift, mobile architectures, and solving complex technical challenges. Proven track record of improving application performance, implementing robust testing strategies, and driving innovative solutions.

iOS Engineer with over five years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance native iOS applications. Demonstrated expertise in Swift, mobile architectures, and solving complex technical challenges. Proven track record o... Show more

Nicolas Guiho

Nicolas Guiho

En 25 ans de travail dans l'IT, j'ai rapidement migré du DEV COBOL (reconversion en 1999, après Master 2 en Océanologie Biologique) vers la collaboration avec le client, en tant que BA et MOA puis PO. Quelques missions en analyse fonctionnelle, audit organisation et pas mal de conduite du changement. En 2021, retour en agilité avec le rôle de PO et actuellement en analyse fonctionnelle pour modélisation BPM / workflow.

En 25 ans de travail dans l'IT, j'ai rapidement migré du DEV COBOL (reconversion en 1999, après Master 2 en Océanologie Biologique) vers la collaboration avec le client, en tant que BA et MOA puis PO. Quelques missions en analyse fonctionnelle, audit... Show more

Matteo Codogno

Matteo Codogno

Matteo is a Technical Leader at WellD, a software house that delivers cutting-edge solutions in Energy, Industry Automation, and Health. A passionate full-stack developer with a love for backend development in Kotlin, he automates workflows wherever possible, proudly embracing efficiency. Matteo thrives on experimenting with emerging technologies and contributing to open-source projects while crafting innovative software architectures. He is also an active community organizer, co-leading the Frontenders Ticino meetup, where he fosters local discussions on the latest in frontend and backend development.

Matteo is a Technical Leader at WellD, a software house that delivers cutting-edge solutions in Energy, Industry Automation, and Health. A passionate full-stack developer with a love for backend development in Kotlin, he automates workflows wherever ... Show more

David Handlos

David Handlos

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science. He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing ov... Show more

Jana Sloane

Jana Sloane

Jana is an experienced privacy professional and licensed attorney born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Jana graduated from Wake Forest University in 2013, and from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Cum Laude in 2019.

In 2019 while leading the Privacy Program for Routematch Software (now Uber), Jana published legal research focusing on raising data privacy standards in the United States. For the past 5 years, she has worked as a Data Privacy Consultant for multiple financial institutions and technology companies where she was responsible for privacy-by-design implementation into lifecycle development and enterprise wide cloud migration projects.

Currently, Jana is working as a Senior Privacy Program Manager at Microsoft in their Identity organization working closely with developers and engineers to drive data privacy initiatives across Microsoft authentication and token services.

Jana is an experienced privacy professional and licensed attorney born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Jana graduated from Wake Forest University in 2013, and from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Cum Laude in 2019. In 2019 while leading the Privacy... Show more

Jitender Jain

Jitender Jain

Jitender Jain is a visionary technical leader with over 16 years of experience in software architecture and engineering. His expertise spans AI, computer vision, distributed systems, and cloud computing. Throughout his career, Jitender has held prominent roles, such as Staff Software Engineer at Fortune#1 company and Principal Software Engineer at leading U.S. bank. His innovative, enterprise-wide software platforms safeguard over 100 million customers and deliver multi-million-dollar cost savings.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect and published researcher, Jitender holds a USPTO-granted patent(#US11893819) for advanced AI in Financial Services. He also serves as official member of Forbes Tech Council. Recognized as a thought leader in the industry, regularly contributing influential white papers and technical articles on technology.

Jitender has a distinguished academic foundation in computer science and engineering, complemented by multiple professional certifications that underscore his commitment to technical mastery.

Jitender Jain is a visionary technical leader with over 16 years of experience in software architecture and engineering. His expertise spans AI, computer vision, distributed systems, and cloud computing. Throughout his career, Jitender has held promi... Show more

Geir Alstad

Geir Alstad

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure.

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure. Show more

Sharon Reid

Sharon Reid

Before the commencement of her reign as the "Database Security Czarina of NISA," Sharon Reid was an adjunct English professor. After taking a LaunchCode class on SQL, she was asked to be a teaching assistant and then took over as lead mentor for the SQL cohort for LaunchCode Women+. Currently, she is on the St. Louis SQL Server and BI user group advisory board. Sharon enjoys sharing her passion for database security and is determined to make it fun, practical and implemented.

Before the commencement of her reign as the "Database Security Czarina of NISA," Sharon Reid was an adjunct English professor. After taking a LaunchCode class on SQL, she was asked to be a teaching assistant and then took over as lead mentor for the ... Show more

Adedoyinsolami Adeyeye

Adedoyinsolami Adeyeye

Adedoyinsolami Adeyeye is an experienced product manager with a strong background in SaaS, fintech, Geospatial and workflow automation. She began her career as a backend engineer before transitioning to product management in 2021, leveraging her technical expertise to build scalable and user-centric products.

With over four years of experience, she has successfully led the development and growth of multiple products. Her expertise spans product strategy & growth, roadmap execution, and stakeholder management, with a keen eye for translating user needs into impactful features that drive adoption and business growth. She has majorly worked with startups, optimizing digital products for B2B and B2C markets.

Adedoyinsolami thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and innovation to shape the future of tech products. She is also passionate about mentorship, speaking at tech events, and community building.

Outside of work, she enjoys fashion, taking a nap and engaging in faith-based discussions.

Adedoyinsolami Adeyeye is an experienced product manager with a strong background in SaaS, fintech, Geospatial and workflow automation. She began her career as a backend engineer before transitioning to product management in 2021, leveraging her tech... Show more

Beat Bucher

Beat Bucher

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003.

He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS.

He has been awarded the GPUG All Stars title at the GPUG Summit 2013 in Tampa FL for his contribution to the Dynamics GP community and active participation as a presenter at several events like Convergence and GPUG Summit. Was a Microsoft MVP from 2015 to 2018.

In 2018 Beat started his own consulting business around Dynamics GP, called GP Geek Inc.

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003. He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS. He has been awarded th... Show more

Ola Hallengren

Ola Hallengren

Ola Hallengren is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the creator of the "SQL Server Maintenance Solution".

Ola Hallengren is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the creator of the "SQL Server Maintenance Solution". Show more

Aniket Wattamwar

Aniket Wattamwar

I am a software developer and love to explore new technologies. Currently exploring and learning 3D printing with my Bambu Lab A1

I am a software developer and love to explore new technologies. Currently exploring and learning 3D printing with my Bambu Lab A1 Show more

Rohit Salecha

Rohit Salecha

Rohit Salecha is a technology geek who loves to explore anything that runs and understands binary. As a security engineer he is passionate about learning the length,breadth and depth of technology.

Being more on the defensive side he has evangelised secure software development at various organizations for more than a decade.

He is ridiculously driven by “everything as code” mantra and strongly believes that security team must strive towards making themselves irrelevant.

Rohit Salecha is a technology geek who loves to explore anything that runs and understands binary. As a security engineer he is passionate about learning the length,breadth and depth of technology. Being more on the defensive side he has evangelis... Show more

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