Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano shapes the global strategy and service portfolio for cybernetic enterprises, platform engineering, AI integration, and cloud solutions. His visionary approach is redefining how organizations innovate and adapt across industries such as finance, insurance, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.
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Romano began his journey at Zühlke 23 years ago, evolving from expert software engineer and architect to distinguished consultant, and now to his leadership role in cybernetic transformation. Throughout his career, he has been driven by a singular passion: enabling organizations to continuously deliver value through the harmonization of people, processes, technology, and AI. This passion naturally led him from software engineering to the forefront of DevOps and now to shaping the future of enterprise transformation.

Romano is the organizer of the monthly DevOps Meetup in Zürich and the president of DevOps Days Zürich, an annual conference that is part of the global DevOps movement. He shares his expertise through his YouTube channel, featuring over 250 videos on DevOps, architecture, leadership, and transformation. Additionally, he has authored more than 30 blog posts on these topics on his website.

His commitment to education and thought leadership extends to his role as a lecturer in DevOps leadership and agile methodologies at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Romano’s work emphasizes the transformative power of cybernetic thinking in modern enterprises, harmonizing people, processes, technology, and AI to foster resilience, innovation, and continuous value creation.

Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano ... Show more

Chris McGraw is Lorien's National Director of Permanent Placement IT, with 15 year's experience building high-performance cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and data analytics teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting executive talent to lead enterprise data-driven security strategies and cloud infrastructure.

Chris has been a guest speaker in several Podcasts and speaks frequently at virtual and technology conferences. Chris' passion for mentoring transitioning veterans extends to causes like the Fisher House, RWB and The American Legion. He holds professional membership in the Cincinnati & Mid-Tennessee chapters of the Information Systems Security Association and The Circuit, a Cincinnati Technology Professional Organization.

Chris McGraw is Lorien's National Director of Permanent Placement IT, with 15 year's experience building high-performance cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and data analytics teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, as... Show more

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring.

🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser
👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG
🫶🏻 JFall Programme Committee Member, DevoxxBE Community reviewer

🧑‍💻 Working @CodeLab, assignment @Rabobank.

🎤 Conference speaker, speaks about everything around Java (ok and Typescript 😄)

✍🏻 Loves to blog, and writing articles for the Dutch Java Magazine.

➡️ Website: http://koturk.nl/

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring. 🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser 👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG 🫶🏻 JFall Pr... Show more

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 13 hackathons participating solo (~$20,000+) 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

Are you ready to take your company to the next level of agility and efficiency?

With over 25 years of experience and cutting-edge certifications, I've led agile transformations in private and public organizations in the oil and gas, healthcare, financial, and insurance sectors. From implementing Lean and Agile practices to harmonizing Technology and Business, I have the solution to drive your company towards success.

What sets my work apart? I go beyond concepts, bringing the learning of my experience and considering every aspect of change, from people management to organizational impacts.

Passionate about transformative challenges, I'm ready to collaborate with you and your company. Let's talk about how we can work together? Send a message on LinkedIn or contact me through the information I shared on my profile.

Are you ready to take your company to the next level of agility and efficiency? With over 25 years of experience and cutting-edge certifications, I've led agile transformations in private and public organizations in the oil and gas, healthcare, fi... 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

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spent 4 years at JP Morgan, leading the cloud native transformation and migration of one of their core platforms. He has over 20 years of deep technical expertise working in lead roles encompassing cloud, containers, DevOps and systems engineering.

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spe... Show more

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjoys creating video games and trading cards, and cares for his two children and three pet ducks.

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjo... Show more

Software developer hobbyist since 1989, web developer since 1996 and professional full-stack developer since 2000, Asbjørn enjoys every aspect of development; from design and architecture to implementation, maintenance and operations. He is a passionate believer in the free and open web, dabbles in web standards when time permits and thinks Fielding might be on to something with his 2000 doctoral dissertation. He loves to both create and listen to music, the taste of whisky and beer and spending time with his wonderful daughter and wife.

Software developer hobbyist since 1989, web developer since 1996 and professional full-stack developer since 2000, Asbjørn enjoys every aspect of development; from design and architecture to implementation, maintenance and operations. He is a passion... Show more

Vilas is an experienced Engineering leader who has built Platforms and products at scale. He has deep expertise in varied industries like TV/Media Streaming (Netflix, Comcast), Retail (Walmart), Fintech (Bill) and the transportation and logistics industry (Truckstop). He is an advocate for Continuous Delivery and Developer enablement.

Vilas is an experienced Engineering leader who has built Platforms and products at scale. He has deep expertise in varied industries like TV/Media Streaming (Netflix, Comcast), Retail (Walmart), Fintech (Bill) and the transportation and logistics ind... Show more

Rajaram is a seasoned CloudOps Lead Engineer with over 8 years of specialized experience in the banking domain. He brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies to enterprise-scale implementations.

As an AWS Community Builder, Rajaram is passionate about advancing the tech community through active contributions in speaking, mentoring, and thought leadership. He regularly shares insights and expertise through technical content on Medium and LinkedIn, reaching thousands of professionals worldwide.

Rajaram is a recognized speaker at major technology conferences, where he focuses on empowering and inspiring the next generation of engineers and cloud professionals. His presentations blend practical industry experience with forward-thinking approaches to cloud infrastructure and operations.

Rajaram is a seasoned CloudOps Lead Engineer with over 8 years of specialized experience in the banking domain. He brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies to enterprise-scale implementations. ... Show more

Devang is a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Analysis, Development, and Implementation with solid Programming expertise in - Java, Golang, Node.js, C#, Perl, Javascript, Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, PHP, C/C++, Python, Microservices and Distributed Services along with System Design and Object-Oriented Methodologies with a demonstrated history of working in the Internet Industry.

Devang is a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Analysis, Development, and Implementation with solid Programming expertise in - Java, Golang, Node.js, C#, Perl, Javascript, Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, PHP, C/C++, Pyt... Show more

A veteran free software developer and advocate, Robert spent his early years building data-intensive, rapid-time web systems within the Fortune 500. Perhaps best known from his work with the Postgres project where he was recognized as a Major Contributor, he is an author and international speaker on topics including Open Source, databases, DevOps, and large scale web operations. Employed as a Principle Database Engineer for Amazon Web Services, you can find his personal work online at https://pgtreats.info.

A veteran free software developer and advocate, Robert spent his early years building data-intensive, rapid-time web systems within the Fortune 500. Perhaps best known from his work with the Postgres project where he was recognized as a Major Contrib... Show more

Global AI & Data Science Lead at Avolta. Master's degree in Computer Science at Universidad of Alicante (2005-2011). Microsoft AI MVP

Global AI & Data Science Lead at Avolta. Master's degree in Computer Science at Universidad of Alicante (2005-2011). Microsoft AI MVP Show more

Hi, I am Vivek Yadav. I am a Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart. I am the Mobile Dev Lead at Tata Digital. I have over 6 years of experience with mobile development and related tech.

I am a community organizer of Flutter India, Flutter Mumbai, and the PROCoach community. I love to share things and help the community. I write blogs and produce video content to help the community. I support the community in all possible ways.
Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Discord are some platforms where I am always available to help.

Hi, I am Vivek Yadav. I am a Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart. I am the Mobile Dev Lead at Tata Digital. I have over 6 years of experience with mobile development and related tech. I am a community organizer of Flutter India, Flutter M... Show more

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI, I bring over three years of experience and have delivered 9+ international conference talks. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI, I bring over three yea... Show more

Samuel is a Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart and leads the mobile engineering efforts at Shuttlers Mobility. With 8 years of experience in the software industry, Samuel has spent the last 6 years focusing on mobile development, particularly with Flutter. They are a co-organizer of the Flutter Lagos and Flutter Akure communities, as well as the Google Developers Group Akure.

Passionate about open-source technologies and building developer tooling, Samuel enjoys sharing knowledge through technical articles and speaking at events and conferences. Outside of coding, Samuel is an avid gamer, lover of anime.

Samuel is a Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart and leads the mobile engineering efforts at Shuttlers Mobility. With 8 years of experience in the software industry, Samuel has spent the last 6 years focusing on mobile development, particular... Show more

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering.

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering. Show more

Parichay is a Lead Backend Engineer at ING Bank in The Netherlands. He studied Computer Science and started his career in IT in 2008 and since then has been working with diverse technologies and domains, primarily focusing on the JVM ecosystem. Over the years, Parichay has continued deepening and widening his skills in Java and related frameworks and technologies. He loves to explore and share new and better ways to write software with colleagues and community around.

Parichay is a Lead Backend Engineer at ING Bank in The Netherlands. He studied Computer Science and started his career in IT in 2008 and since then has been working with diverse technologies and domains, primarily focusing on the JVM ecosystem. Over ... 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

Abbas Kudrati is a highly experienced cybersecurity practitioner and CISO, currently serving as Silverfort's Regional Chief Identity & Security Advisor. Previously, Abbas was Microsoft Asia's Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Security Solutions Area. Alongside his work at Silverfort, Abbas serves as an executive advisor to multiple prestigious institutions, including LaTrobe University, HITRUST ASIA, EC Council ASIA, and various security and technology start-ups. Abbas also actively supports the wider security community by mentoring students and working with ISACA Chapters.

With extensive expertise in Identity Security, Identity and Access Management (IDM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and Identity Governance, Abbas has a proven track record of helping organizations strengthen their security postures and protect critical digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

As a bestselling author, Abbas has published several books that have become industry-standard references, including "Threat Hunting in the Cloud" by Wiley, "Zero Trust Journey Across the Digital Estate" by CRC Press, and "Managing Risks in Digital Transformation" by Packt. He is also the Technical Editor for two books, "Effective Crisis Management" by BPB and "IoT Security with Microsoft Defender for IoT" by Packt.

In addition to his writing, Abbas is a part-time Professor of Practice with LaTrobe University and a sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as Zero-Trust, Cybersecurity, Identity Security, Cloud Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to improve its cybersecurity and identity security strategies.

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Abbas Kudrati is a highly experienced cybersecurity practitioner and CISO, currently serving as Silverfort's Regional Chief Identity & Security Advisor. Previously, Abbas was Microsoft Asia's Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Security Solutions Are... 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

Security Auditor Intern at Reliance Industries with deep expertise in OS kernel internals, eBPF-based threat detection, Rust and Go for secure tooling, and advanced binary fuzzing. Skilled in container security, SBOM generation, supply-chain hardening, HSM integration, and prototyping post-quantum cryptography. Passionate about securing cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and fortifying open-source ecosystems.

Security Auditor Intern at Reliance Industries with deep expertise in OS kernel internals, eBPF-based threat detection, Rust and Go for secure tooling, and advanced binary fuzzing. Skilled in container security, SBOM generation, supply-chain hardenin... Show more

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse domains such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Retail, and Education.

As a TOGAF® 9 and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, he provides Azure technical expertise for end customers, including strategic design, architectural mentorship, assessments, and proof of concepts. He also holds certifications as an AWS and Terraform Certified Associate, demonstrating his versatility and proficiency in cloud technologies. Bhushan is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others, and actively participates in regional and global technical communities and forums.

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse... Show more

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Kassetty has been instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user experiences across financial services.

With a good foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Nikhil has designed and implemented intelligent systems that leverage data insights to drive automation, improve decision-making, and personalize user experiences. His expertise extends to creating predictive models, enhancing fraud detection systems, and optimizing operations with AI-driven analytics.

Also, his proficiency in cloud technologies, system architecture, and data-driven applications enables him to tackle complex challenges and pioneer innovations in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Nikhil Kassetty is passionate about harnessing technology to create transformative solutions that shape the future of financial services.

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Ka... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development in security. Beyond her professional work, Cynthia volunteers her time as Cyberhero Coach Cynthia, delivering cybersecurity awareness to children and promoting safe digital habits in her community. Driven by a commitment to secure innovation, she champions identity governance as a foundation for trust in AI-native ecosystems.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous model... Show more

Michael McKinley is the founder of McKinley Consulting. Michael has managed projects and workstreams in consulting for the last six years, in areas including data analytics, change management, operations excellence, and supply chain transformation.

Mr. McKinley is currently leading a BI team at AllianceBernstein, a mid-level global investment bank. The reports his team generates are viewed by senior leadership, including the CEO, and are reported to Wall Street.

Michael McKinley is the founder of McKinley Consulting. Michael has managed projects and workstreams in consulting for the last six years, in areas including data analytics, change management, operations excellence, and supply chain transformation. ... Show more

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solution... Show more

Daniel Bron is a lifelong entrepreneur and AI strategist who launched his first venture at 12 and now leads Bron Ventures and Fulcrum H/T Consulting Services. He partners with large institutions and AI startups to turn raw ideas into scaled, compliant, and high-performing businesses. Daniel has built and exited companies in marketing, design, development, and fintech—generating multi-seven-figure revenue by his early 20s. He’s advised brands and public institutions including DeLorean and Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, and has spoken at the Javits Center and LA Convention Center.
Daniel founded Valence, a platform for legal & compliance infrastructure in lending/underwriting, and Method, an agentic IDE with built-in intelligent search for engineering teams. His edge: first-principles systems thinking, capital structuring savvy, and execution discipline—especially where AI, governance, and ROI meet. He works across geographies on everything from neuromorphic-inspired applications to complex financial workflows for emerging markets.

Daniel Bron is a lifelong entrepreneur and AI strategist who launched his first venture at 12 and now leads Bron Ventures and Fulcrum H/T Consulting Services. He partners with large institutions and AI startups to turn raw ideas into scaled, complian... Show more

I am a Cloud Engineer at Caylent with a developer background and experience mainly in sectors like media, finance, retail, education among others. I studied an MSc in Computer Science and I'm passionate about topics like DevOps culture, automation, information architecture, user experience, event-driven infrastructure, good development practices, algorithm analysis, observability and security mechanisms.

I am a Cloud Engineer at Caylent with a developer background and experience mainly in sectors like media, finance, retail, education among others. I studied an MSc in Computer Science and I'm passionate about topics like DevOps culture, automation, i... Show more