Chukwuemeka is a passionate Software Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable and impactful software solutions. Specializing in distributed systems, Chukwuemeka has worked with leading tech companies like Risevest, delivering products that serve millions of users.

A strong advocate for innovation and continuous learning, Chukwuemeka is also active in the tech community. He is currently one of the organizers of GDG Cloud Lagos and also mentors younger developers by organizing meetups and workshops.

Chukwuemeka is a passionate Software Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable and impactful software solutions. Specializing in distributed systems, Chukwuemeka has worked with leading tech companies like Risevest, delivering products th... Show more

Software engineer, Devops, Platform Engineer - I do code for food.

I've been working for 13 years and I love teaching, learning and creating solutions focused on maintainability, resilience and availability.

I'm working as Principal Software Engineer @ Kavak (Core Platform), for Cloud and Platform business unit leading Developer Experience track.

Software engineer, Devops, Platform Engineer - I do code for food. I've been working for 13 years and I love teaching, learning and creating solutions focused on maintainability, resilience and availability. I'm working as Principal Software E... 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

Technology Modernization Leader with over 25 years of experience partnering with C-suites around digital strategy and transformation of their global enterprises into modern businesses translating data into actionable insights.

Deep expertise in cutting edge technology solutions built on Human Centered Product Engineering, Data Science & Statistics, Cloud platforms, Big data, AI & Analytics, and Generative AI/ML algorithms.

Technology Modernization Leader with over 25 years of experience partnering with C-suites around digital strategy and transformation of their global enterprises into modern businesses translating data into actionable insights. Deep expertise in cu... 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

Chris Barber is a chartered accountant (ACMA, CGMA), 4 times Microsoft MVP, author of Income Statement Semantic Models, runs StarSchema.co.uk, and has popular YouTube videos (over 100k views) and courses (over 1k participants) on the topic of Profit and Loss (P&L) using Power BI. He also works in the largest Microsoft consultancy globally and thus has experience working across various industries.

Chris Barber is a chartered accountant (ACMA, CGMA), 4 times Microsoft MVP, author of Income Statement Semantic Models, runs StarSchema.co.uk, and has popular YouTube videos (over 100k views) and courses (over 1k participants) on the topic of Profit ... Show more

Kotlin enthuasiast, and crazy about everything related to alghorithms, compilers, parsers and math.

Kotlin enthuasiast, and crazy about everything related to alghorithms, compilers, parsers and math. Show more

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design and modernize data solutions in complex environments.

Previously, she was a Power BI Technical Specialist, helping customers build business intelligence solutions on Microsoft technologies and competing data warehouses.

Outside of work, Yulia runs a kids’ activity club and is a dedicated chess player who rarely stops thinking about the next move.

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design ... Show more

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts Program's . Implementing and Architecting solutions with focus on Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure and of course The Modern Workplace (EUC). As an international speaker & trainer he often spends his time flying around the globe consulting, teaching and speaking at IT community events. Follow him on twitter or other social media channels @Microspecialist

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts P... Show more

Ruthann Savage is the founder of Savage Dynamic Consulting, a firm known for helping organizations turn strategy into movement. She advises companies on how to improve individual and organizational performance by aligning leadership, talent, and process. With experience spanning Fortune 100 boardrooms and founder-led firms, Ruthann is called when execution stalls, growth plateaus, or leadership needs sharper traction. Her work is grounded in real business outcomes—reduced churn, faster decision-making, and measurable gains in performance. She also helps leaders navigate the human side of emerging technologies, including how AI impacts alignment, capability, and culture.

She’s a published author, professional speaker, and strategic advisor with a background in organizational development and process architecture. Ruthann holds degrees in business and psychology, and her approach blends sharp insight with human-aware execution. She’s known for challenging assumptions, provoking clarity, and helping leaders build what works—without jargon, fluff, or sentimentality. Whether she’s speaking on the future of work or guiding post-M&A integration, her message is consistent: performance improves when people, process, and leadership are aligned.

Ruthann Savage is the founder of Savage Dynamic Consulting, a firm known for helping organizations turn strategy into movement. She advises companies on how to improve individual and organizational performance by aligning leadership, talent, and proc... Show more

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic;

Patrick Trierweiler is a security-focused compliance professional with 200+ closed engagements and currently working as a Compliance Analyst for Steel Patriot Partners. A Florida State University CCI Alumni, an Eagle Scout, and Writer for the ISACA Blog from time to time. He weirder articles regarding emerging technology and the Tech/Cybersecurity side of the Video Game Industry can be found on his LinkedIn.

Patrick dived straight into the IT Audit and Cyber Security space out of College in 2019 and has seen a lot during his 7 year tenure in the industry. Joining A-LIGN during a time of exponential growth where each year both the companies revenue and his team doubled in size. During his time there he went from SOC 2 IT Associate Auditor to FedRAMP Manager. Performing and SOC 1 ITGC+BP, SOC 2, HIPAA, SSPA, Ransomware Preparedness, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800 engagements including full audits, readiness assessments and gap assessments. As well as sitting on the Methodology, Training, and GRC committees creating trainings, controls, and testing methods.

He Left A-LIGN in late 2023 and has worked in the FedRAMP/IT Consulting space ever since. Today, he designs, builds, and maintains Security Compliance Programs in the private sector.

Patrick lives the greater Tampa Bay area and is always looking for ways to assist the community. He mentors and performs resume critiques for Veterans, College Kids, and generally anyone interested in breaking into Tech and IT Audit.

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic; Patrick Trierweiler is a security-focused compliance professional with 200+ closed engagements and currently working as a Compliance Analyst for Steel Patriot Partners. A Florida State University CCI Alumni, an Eagle S... Show more

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Power BI Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance.

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Power BI Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance. Show more

Timo Körber looks back on a 22-year career in web development and is an expert for PHP, software architecture and clean coding, as well as a contact for web security, user experience design, product optimization, and quality assurance.

As a CTO, Lead Web-Developer & Technical Consultant he supports companies in the planning, designing, implementation and optimization of their next web application.

Timo Körber looks back on a 22-year career in web development and is an expert for PHP, software architecture and clean coding, as well as a contact for web security, user experience design, product optimization, and quality assurance. As a CTO, L... Show more

I am a Senior Java Developer with over 14 years of hands-on experience in the trenches of enterprise software. Currently a full-time engineer at eBay, I spend my days solving scalability and reliability challenges for financial systems that serve millions of users.

My technical journey has focused on high-stakes environments, including migrating 192M+ sellers to next-generation billing platforms and designing APIs that handle 80M+ daily requests. I specialize in the intersection of Java, Spring Boot, and Azure.

After more than a decade of focusing on execution and architecture, I am now dedicated to sharing my "war stories" and technical insights with the broader developer community. My goal is to help other engineers navigate the complexities of modernizing legacy systems and building at scale.

I am a Senior Java Developer with over 14 years of hands-on experience in the trenches of enterprise software. Currently a full-time engineer at eBay, I spend my days solving scalability and reliability challenges for financial systems that serve mil... Show more

Jermaine Green, CISA, CISSP, and a 2025 Cisco Champion, is a seasoned Cybersecurity CIP Audit Manager at SERC Reliability Corporation. In his role, Jermaine leads the CIP Audit team to ensure that power companies across the Southeastern United States maintain reliable and secure operations in compliance with critical infrastructure protection standards. With a robust background in network engineering, wireless technologies, and firewall management, he brings a wealth of expertise to safeguarding the region’s power grid. His technical acumen and commitment to operational excellence make him a vital contributor to the cybersecurity and reliability of critical infrastructure.

Jermaine Green, CISA, CISSP, and a 2025 Cisco Champion, is a seasoned Cybersecurity CIP Audit Manager at SERC Reliability Corporation. In his role, Jermaine leads the CIP Audit team to ensure that power companies across the Southeastern United States... Show more

Tina McGill, CPA, is not your typical accountant—she’s a strategist redefining what exit planning can look like for physicians and business owners. With over a decade as an Assistant CFO in private industry and experience teaching accounting and finance, Tina brings both practical and academic expertise to her work.
In 2020, she founded MMAS CPA, P.C., with a vision to revolutionize public practice through personalized financial management and high-value advisory. Since then, she and her team have overseen $40M+ in acquisition sales and secured $10M+ in credits for small businesses. Most notably, Tina created the Exit Without Selling™ framework, a proven model that helps physician-owned practices unlock 7–8 figure wealth, increase valuations by 20–30%, and build succession plans—without giving up control to private equity or MSOs.
Tina is also the founder of CPA Next, a professional development program designed to equip the next generation of accountants with real-world skills in advisory, technology, and leadership.
Her leadership extends beyond her firm: she serves on ADP’s CPA Advisory Board, is President of the UT Southern Alumni Foundation Board, and launched a scholarship program supporting aspiring accounting and finance students. Tina is a sought-after speaker and educator, presenting for ADP’s Webex series, Bank of America, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and regional associations, and has been featured on the HRPreneur podcast.

Tina McGill, CPA, is not your typical accountant—she’s a strategist redefining what exit planning can look like for physicians and business owners. With over a decade as an Assistant CFO in private industry and experience teaching accounting and fina... Show more

Keil Wilson (k-EYE-ill or kile) has a long and varied IT background and has seen many of the challenges IT organizations face firsthand. Across roles as a developer, lead, project manager, and IT architect, he often ran into the same pressures around scope, schedule, and cost. Looking for better alternatives to the traditional planning and estimating approaches taught by "professors and professionals," he turned to the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. The result was happier customers, more engaged teams, and quality products/projects delivered and refined frequently.

Since that shift to agile development, Keil has spent years building agile teams that use iterative delivery and feedback to provide timely, valuable IT products and services for organizations of all sizes. He is a certified agile coach, agile leader, and Scrum Master who helps teams, clients, and customers reach their goals using agile principles and practices.

Keil Wilson (k-EYE-ill or kile) has a long and varied IT background and has seen many of the challenges IT organizations face firsthand. Across roles as a developer, lead, project manager, and IT architect, he often ran into the same pressures around... Show more

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty.

Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. With a background as a former Fortune 100 Vice President of Automation Transformation and Certified Public Accountant, she brings rare executive credibility to the human side of leadership.

Through neuroscience-backed, multisensory experiences — integrating music, movement, mindfulness, and storytelling — Shawntà teaches leaders the bio hacks of presence, regulation, and influence. Her work reveals what’s felt but rarely named in modern organizations: how overstimulation, unregulated pressure, and emotional misalignment quietly erode performance, trust, and decision-making.

She is the founder of The Clarity Lab™ and creator of the Catch → Convert → Create™ system of nervous system regulation.

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty. Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. ... Show more

Ethical Hacker, Pentester, Speaker

Speaker at Techorama NL 2025
Day 1:
- Top-10 rated session (audience score)
- 69 speakers evaluated

Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most amazing thing there is!
When it became clear that you could legally make money through (ethical) hacking, I started working as a pentester. The best job I've ever had!
In addition, I give presentations and workshops at Company’s and Events with the aim of improving the Security Awareness among employees. I do this in the form of demonstrating low-threshold hacks. I show how simple it sometimes can be to enter companies and buildings through social engineering and once inside how systems of that company can be hacked.

Ethical Hacker, Pentester, Speaker Speaker at Techorama NL 2025 Day 1: - Top-10 rated session (audience score) - 69 speakers evaluated Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with... Show more

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... Show more

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of services to cloud as well as the challenges related to adopting new ways of working.

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of servi... Show more

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of software as a service for true customer value (if it can be done on a peloton or with AI, bonus points). Supportive dad with two YAs in college going well beyond where i could imagine, and a supportive spouse on a global food journey.

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of soft... Show more

Meet Lola Salehu, a design and product expert with experience leading design teams, building products from 0 to 1, and delivering with high craft and impact. She specialises in applying innovation and product strategy to generate growth & revenue through delightful products used by millions of people across the world. She is also an experienced Educator, dedicated to helping young people develop the skills and expertise they need to succeed in the tech industry through career guidance and professional development initiatives.

Meet Lola Salehu, a design and product expert with experience leading design teams, building products from 0 to 1, and delivering with high craft and impact. She specialises in applying innovation and product strategy to generate growth & revenue thr... Show more

Michalis Michalos works as Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Manager at Alpha Bank‘s Cyber Security & Information Security Business Area, overviewing -amongst others- the AB-CSIRT. For the last 12+ years, Michalis has been working in the ICT industry focusing exclusively in cyber security since 2019 when he joined PCCW Global. An Electrical Engineering graduate, he also holds an MSc in Networking and Data Communications from Kingston University of London, and an MBA from the Hellenic Open University. He is entitled to a lot of certifications from large vendors including Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate and Certified MITRE ATT&CK Defender.

Michalis Michalos works as Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Manager at Alpha Bank‘s Cyber Security & Information Security Business Area, overviewing -amongst others- the AB-CSIRT. For the last 12+ years, Michalis has been working in the ICT industry... Show more

Michał Pawlikowski is a Senior Data Solutions Technical Lead and Azure Architect with over 18 years of professional experience in data platforms, cloud engineering and enterprise analytics.
He specializes in Microsoft Azure, designing secure, scalable and high-performance data architectures for global organizations across banking, energy, telco, healthcare and industrial sectors.
His expertise spans Azure networking and security, infrastructure automation with Terraform and Azure DevOps, and the full Azure data ecosystem, including ADF, Databricks, ADLS, Azure SQL, and Snowflake.
Michał has designed, built and operated full-scale analytical platforms, Lakehouse solutions, reconciliation systems, feature stores, enterprise ingestion pipelines and mission-critical data products.
He regularly leads technical workshops and actively shares knowledge through articles, talks and community contributions.
Privately he is a father of two daughters, a progressive rock & metal fan, and a music producer and composer.
Certifications include:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Databricks Platform Architect & Data Analyst.

Michał Pawlikowski is a Senior Data Solutions Technical Lead and Azure Architect with over 18 years of professional experience in data platforms, cloud engineering and enterprise analytics. He specializes in Microsoft Azure, designing secure, scalab... Show more

Brenton House is an ex-hacker, developer, strategist, and now Principal Cybersecurity and AI Advisor for IBM webMethods. Known for his unique creative work and YouTube channel, Brenton has produced several hit series including The Redacted Hacker, AI: Man vs. Machine, and API Cybersecurity 101.

In his 25+ years of unique creative and technical experience, he's worked across many industries including broadcasting, advertising, retail, financial services, supply chain, transportation, technology, and publishing. His technical expertise, combined with his creative visual artistry, has enabled him to equip organizations by creating innovative products that captivate and delight audiences.

Brenton House is an ex-hacker, developer, strategist, and now Principal Cybersecurity and AI Advisor for IBM webMethods. Known for his unique creative work and YouTube channel, Brenton has produced several hit series including The Redacted Hacker, ... Show more

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

Werner Keil is a Cloud Architect, Jakarta EE and Microservice expert for the financial sector. Helping Global 500 Enterprises across industries and leading IT vendors.
He worked for over 30 years as IT Manager, PM, Coach, SW architect and consultant for Finance, Mobile, Media, Transport and Public sector.
Werner develops enterprise systems using Java, Java EE, other Oracle, IBM or Microsoft technologies, JavaScript, Node, Angular, dynamic or functional languages.

Besides working for major companies, he runs his own creative and talent agency Creative Arts & Technologies and in his spare time, runs and supports open-source projects, writes song lyrics, novels, screenplays, technical books and articles.

Werner is Committer at Apache Foundation, Eclipse Foundation, Babel Language Champion, UOMo Project Lead and active member of the Java Community Process in JSRs like 321 (Trusted Java), 344 (JSF 2.2), 354 (Money, also Maintenance Lead), 358/364 (JCP.next), 362 (Portlet 3), 363 (Unit-API 1), 365 (CDI 2), 366 (Java EE 8), 375 (Java EE Security), 380 (Bean Validation 2), 385 (Unit-API 2, also Spec Lead) and was the longest serving Individual Member of the Executive Committee for 9 years in a row. Werner is currently the Community representative in the Jakarta EE Specification Committee.

Werner Keil is a Cloud Architect, Jakarta EE and Microservice expert for the financial sector. Helping Global 500 Enterprises across industries and leading IT vendors. He worked for over 30 years as IT Manager, PM, Coach, SW architect and consultant... Show more

I work at Microsoft with PostgreSQL and open-source databases in high-stakes production environments on Azure. I help customers quickly troubleshoot critical incidents, optimize database performance, and minimize downtime. With a practical, step-by-step approach, I turn complex database challenges into actionable solutions that DBAs and engineers can implement immediately.

I share real-world strategies for Sev-1 incident management, database health checks, and performance tuning, enabling organizations to keep their PostgreSQL systems reliable and efficient.

I work at Microsoft with PostgreSQL and open-source databases in high-stakes production environments on Azure. I help customers quickly troubleshoot critical incidents, optimize database performance, and minimize downtime. With a practical, step-by-s... Show more