Architect, software engineer, consultant. Eager on learning. Passionate about teaching.
Focused on people and processes, quality and effectiveness.
Having diverse experiences in multiple roles and sectors and tiny to huge companies.
Found best match in holistic understanding. Choose to keep an eye especially on Enterprise and Solution Architecture.
In free time mostly passionate about music (singing, playing, dancing) and sports (from martial arts to snowboarding).

Architect, software engineer, consultant. Eager on learning. Passionate about teaching. Focused on people and processes, quality and effectiveness. Having diverse experiences in multiple roles and sectors and tiny to huge companies. Found best mat... Show more

Melissa L. Miranda is a Certified Public Accountant and the owner of Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm recently named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Firm in 2023 and 2024. She was named a Top 100 ProAdvisor in 2024 by Insightful Accountant. Melissa's mission is to help business owners understand their finances and have peace of mind. She speaks about how businesses can be even more successful by covering cash flow planning, pricing strategies, and business financial foundations. She is also a recent Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Owners Alumni.

She is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and, with her team, provides outsourced accounting and Fractional Controller services to clients in the Midwest. She lives in North Dakota with her husband and three young sons. When she isn’t keeping financial ducks in a row, you will find her reading, singing (yes, she used to sing in a rock bank!) or traveling.

Melissa L. Miranda is a Certified Public Accountant and the owner of Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm recently named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Firm in 2023 and 2024. She was named a Top 10... Show more

Kristy Monahan has served the accounting industry for nearly two decades in various roles. From bookkeeping, controller, and director of CAS roles, to finding quick and easy ways to automate and make a process more efficient, Kristy's squirrel brain always seems to find the latest and greatest tech to make our lives easier. She loves to innovate the intersection of accounting, technology, and process!

Kristy is the founder of companies Dynamic Bookkeeping and Front Seat Consulting, and currently serves as the Director of Firm Operations at Accounting Elements based near Austin, TX. She is an alumni member of Intuit's Trainer/Writer Network and served on the Xero Partner Advisory Council from 2021-2023.

Kristy Monahan has served the accounting industry for nearly two decades in various roles. From bookkeeping, controller, and director of CAS roles, to finding quick and easy ways to automate and make a process more efficient, Kristy's squirrel brain ... Show more

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies. Rico is a national and international speaker at various conferences on different IT security topics.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

I am a former software founder with an exit, currently a partner at a Seed VC focussed on AI software startups. I spend my day developing our own AI driven software (Python and Next.js), evaluating new AI startups and supporting the ones that we have invested in.

I am a former software founder with an exit, currently a partner at a Seed VC focussed on AI software startups. I spend my day developing our own AI driven software (Python and Next.js), evaluating new AI startups and supporting the ones that we have... Show more

I am constantly seeking to elevate the software engineering craft through code/architecture concepts and mentorship, helping to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With a passion for agile principles and software craftsmanship, I strive to inspire others to push beyond the boundaries of what's possible and unleash their full potential.

I am constantly seeking to elevate the software engineering craft through code/architecture concepts and mentorship, helping to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With a passion for agile principles and software craftsmanship, I strive... Show more

Currently Principal Architect at the fintech Freemarket. Possesses a wealth of experience, having previously worked as an Application Architect and Principal Engineer in the SAAS collaboration sector, and technical architect, developer and operations manager in the finance sector. Writing and tidying code for over 25 years. Enjoys dancing, yoga, coffee, food and a nice whisky. Father to two boys and husband to an incredibly capable renewables and finance expert (who also proofreads my bios)

Currently Principal Architect at the fintech Freemarket. Possesses a wealth of experience, having previously worked as an Application Architect and Principal Engineer in the SAAS collaboration sector, and technical architect, developer and operations... Show more

Biographie Alexis Lieblich :

Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en-dehors de mon activité professionnelle.
Je suis egalement en cours de certification à l'Institut Gregory Bateson, en approche systémique stratégique interactionnelle de Palo-Alto.

Après 20 ans dans des cabinets de conseil ou en tant qu'indépendant, j'ai rejoint Allianz France en juin 2020, en tant que coach de transformations agiles, et responsable organisation et innovation. Je suis notamment en charge des projets d’innovation (innovathon, démarches design thinking), de mises en oeuvre de nouvelles pratiques managériales et agile (autonomie, délégation), d’accompagnement sur les grands programmes d’agilité à l’échelle ou de transformation culturelle et de leadership.

Dans mes accompagnements, il n'est pas rare que fasse des passerelles entre agilité, serious games, théâtre, musique et coaching professionnel (PNL, systémie).

Biographie Alexis Lieblich : Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en... Show more

Mauro holds a multidisciplinary academic background, having pursued studies in both Computer Sciences and Law. With a profound expertise in encryption and cybersecurity, Mauro has applied this technical knowledge to the legaltech field, obtaining a Master's degree in Law with a focus on fiscal optimizations. Leveraging this unique blend of skills, Mauro has amassed extensive experience in compliance work, particularly within the health and fintech sectors. This diverse expertise allows Mauro to navigate complex regulatory environments and develop robust compliance strategies that align with industry standards and legal requirements.

Mauro holds a multidisciplinary academic background, having pursued studies in both Computer Sciences and Law. With a profound expertise in encryption and cybersecurity, Mauro has applied this technical knowledge to the legaltech field, obtaining a M... Show more

Banu is a product professional with close to 20 years of experience in product development and operations. She has worked across multiple industries such as fintech, health tech, martech, contact centre and civic tech building solutions for a customer centric outcome. As an avid enthusiast, she teaches and mentors on various topics in product management. She has been a featured speaker on many prestigious stages such as Grace Hopper Celebration, Microsoft Learn, SAS Top 10 Women in Data Analytics and other stages promoting learning and growth to professionals across the world.

Banu is a product professional with close to 20 years of experience in product development and operations. She has worked across multiple industries such as fintech, health tech, martech, contact centre and civic tech building solutions for a custome... Show more

Years of experience engineering products for major banking institutions, insurance providers, multi-media companies, fin-tech start-ups, and e-commerce giants. I'm a value-multiplier to support and enhance the entire product development lifecycle.

When I'm not at work I hone my skills working on personal projects that force me to expand my skills.

Other than that you'll find me flying the virtual skies and looking for interesting Craft Beers, or trekking through the woods shooting plastic animals using bow and arrow.

Years of experience engineering products for major banking institutions, insurance providers, multi-media companies, fin-tech start-ups, and e-commerce giants. I'm a value-multiplier to support and enhance the entire product development lifecycle. ... Show more

Anna McDonald is a Principal Customer Solutions Technical Architect with Confluent. Prior to joining Confluent she was a Principal Software Developer with SAS Institute. She specializes in integration architecture and event streaming. Her most recent work includes creation of the Derivative Events design pattern. A speaker at Kafka Summit and Jfokus her love of all things technical is matched only by her love of math puns.

Anna McDonald is a Principal Customer Solutions Technical Architect with Confluent. Prior to joining Confluent she was a Principal Software Developer with SAS Institute. She specializes in integration architecture and event streaming. Her most recent... Show more

Chief Strategy Officer at NSquare Xperts, with extensive experience in Strategizing, devising, implementing Operational and Business Strategies. Ground up experience to perceive business aspects from a miniscule to larger levels. Adept in strategizing in diverse market scenarios and with deep understanding on organizational life cycle. Line of execution includes reviewing, formulating, refining and creating process driven environment throughout the organization. Role stretches across Relationship Management and Delivery.

Chief Strategy Officer at NSquare Xperts, with extensive experience in Strategizing, devising, implementing Operational and Business Strategies. Ground up experience to perceive business aspects from a miniscule to larger levels. Adept in strategizin... Show more

Executiva com mais de 20 anos de experiência liderando mudanças organizacionais e impulsionando a agilidade em empresas de diversos setores, como Indústria Automotiva, Telecomunicações, Cosméticos, Serviços Digitais e Mercado Financeiro. Atuou em multinacionais renomadas, como Delphi Automotive Systems, Natura&Co e Stefanini.

Fabiana é Mestre em Economia Empresarial, pós-graduada em Gestão de Projetos (FGV) e em Sistemas de Redes (INATEL). Atuou como coordenadora e professora no curso de pós-graduação em Gerenciamento Ágil e, atualmente, exerce as funções de mentora de carreira em agilidade, consultora de transformação organizacional e palestrante em eventos de agilidade, como o Agile Trends. Além disso, é escritora de diversos livros colaborativos, compartilhando suas experiências e conhecimentos com a comunidade ágil.

Executiva com mais de 20 anos de experiência liderando mudanças organizacionais e impulsionando a agilidade em empresas de diversos setores, como Indústria Automotiva, Telecomunicações, Cosméticos, Serviços Digitais e Mercado Financeiro. Atuou em mul... Show more

GenAI Solutions Architect at Google and INSEAD Alumni with an interest in research areas such as Data Science, Machine Learning and Product Development. Aside from my work activities, I am a technical writer/editor for publications such as Towards Data Science.

GenAI Solutions Architect at Google and INSEAD Alumni with an interest in research areas such as Data Science, Machine Learning and Product Development. Aside from my work activities, I am a technical writer/editor for publications such as Towards Da... Show more

Experienced developer working on multiple projects in various companies:
Chapter Lead at TBC Bank (Tbilisi, Georgia from 2023), Tech Lead at Cigen (Lviv, Ukraine) working on Rocktop Analytics project (Texas, USA) (2022-2023,
Senior Backend Developer at Pensure (Stokholm, Sweden) (2021),
Fullstack Developer (Dotnet & Angular) at Alta Software (Tbilisi, Georgia) (2018-2020), Software Developer at Ministry of Finance of Georgia (Tbilisi, Georgia 2016-2018)

Experienced developer working on multiple projects in various companies: Chapter Lead at TBC Bank (Tbilisi, Georgia from 2023), Tech Lead at Cigen (Lviv, Ukraine) working on Rocktop Analytics project (Texas, USA) (2022-2023, Senior Backend Develop... 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

Romina Druta is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Security Researcher in VISMA, where she is focusing on security for cloud platforms. She has acquired a broad range of technical knowledge in systems administration and operations during her different working experiences as a system engineer. Her research interests include cloud computing, design and architecture of secure and reliable systems, DevOps practices and processes but also research methods and procedures.

Romina Druta is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Security Researcher in VISMA, where she is focusing on security for cloud platforms. She has acquired a broad range of technical knowledge in systems administration and operations during her differ... Show more

Alex Ischenko, VP of Engineering at Elopage (B2B, SaaS, Fintech), began his career as a Software Engineer over 20 years ago, and moved to Senior Management roles. His extensive experience includes:

15+ years building and leading development teams
10+ years in startup environments
Managed 100+ FTE teams
Expertise in SaaS, Insurtech, Healthcare, Gaming, Real Estate, and Fintech

Alex is passionate about mentorship, eagerly sharing his leadership and architectural knowledge.

Alex Ischenko, VP of Engineering at Elopage (B2B, SaaS, Fintech), began his career as a Software Engineer over 20 years ago, and moved to Senior Management roles. His extensive experience includes: 15+ years building and leading development teams ... Show more

Melody Zacharias is an AI Evangelist Director at Pure Storage, where she supports and enables the delivery of compelling solution outcomes for customers and partners. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Melody is a Microsoft MVP for the AI & data platform and a Microsoft Regional Director, recognized for her expertise and leadership in data and cloud technologies.

Melody is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to solve business problems with innovative and cutting-edge solutions. She has co-authored several books on data, including two SQL Server Administration books by Microsoft Press, and she frequently speaks at conferences on data, technology, women in tech, and professional development.

Melody Zacharias is an AI Evangelist Director at Pure Storage, where she supports and enables the delivery of compelling solution outcomes for customers and partners. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Melody is a Microsoft MVP for ... Show more

Power BI architect for a global player in the pharmaceutical industry. Previously consultant for BI solutions in the Microsoft stack, consultant for requirements engineering, and product owner in a large Oracle data warehouse environment. Power BI influencer and Super User for both, the German and the global community.
Certifications: IREB requirements engineering and requirements modeling, Scrum master, Scrum product owner, Microsoft Power BI DA-100, DP-600, MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting

Power BI architect for a global player in the pharmaceutical industry. Previously consultant for BI solutions in the Microsoft stack, consultant for requirements engineering, and product owner in a large Oracle data warehouse environment. Power BI in... Show more

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL)

Dans mon travail, j'aime accompagner les directions informatiques et métiers à relever leurs défis :
- Réduire le time to market, augmenter la qualité, améliorer l’engagement des équipes
- Optimiser la productivité
- Accompagner les équipes (de 8 à 500 personnes) à transformer leur organisation, en utilisant les Valeurs et Principes Agile
- Aider les directions à revoir leurs modes de décision et leur système de gouvernance (Value Stream Mapping et Lean-Budget)

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL) Dans mon travail, j'aime a... Show more

Focused and enthusiastic developer with a keen interest in sustainable and viable software development. Intrigued by artificial intelligence and power platform. My love for these domains came into being by comprehensive exposure to the concepts and applying them vividly to various projects. 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. My love for these domains came into being by comprehensive exposure to the concepts and a... Show more

Sean Glaze is a leadership and workplace culture speaker and author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite team performance.

Sean’s engaging conference keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build more positive and profitable workplace cultures.

As a successful basketball coach, Sean gained valuable insights on turning talent into teamwork – and now he travels around the country to share those lessons. Sean’s books, Rapid Teamwork, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable are entertaining parables that help accelerate the growth of leaders and their teams!

Sean Glaze is a leadership and workplace culture speaker and author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite team performance. Sean’s engaging conference keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, ... Show more

Rafael works as Solution Design Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO, known for his expertise in Java, backend systems, high-performance applications, DevOps, and software architecture. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he relishes in solving complex problems. In his free time, he enjoys automating his home and is currently exploring the integration of Kafka for controlling lights.

Rafael works as Solution Design Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO, known for his expertise in Java, backend systems, high-performance applications, DevOps, and software architecture. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he relishes in solving com... Show more

Jakub Míšek is a veteran .NET developer and co-founder of iolevel, where he is maintaining and developing the PeachPie compiler platform. Jakub holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from the Charles University in Prague, where he is also pursuing his PhD.

Jakub Míšek is a veteran .NET developer and co-founder of iolevel, where he is maintaining and developing the PeachPie compiler platform. Jakub holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from the Charles University in Prague, where he is also p... Show more

Having worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Oracle, Ben has co-founded the Prague-based software development company iolevel in 2017. The company maintains and develops PeachPie, the PHP compiler to .NET.

Having worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Oracle, Ben has co-founded the Prague-based software development company iolevel in 2017. The company maintains and develops PeachPie, the PHP compiler to .NET. Show more

Je m'appelle Thomas Moreau. Je suis un expert en gestion de projets et en transformation organisationnelle avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans des rôles variés tels que Chef de Projet , Directeur de Programme, Propriétaire de produit (P. O), Gestionnaire de Produit (P.M) et Coach Agile.
J'ai eu le privilège de travailler dans des secteurs aussi variés que la banque, le crédit, l'assurance et la grande distribution.
La quête d'amélioration m'anime au quotidien. Le travail en équipe, le défi de concrétiser des objectifs, la diversité des situations et des interactions, c'est ce qui m'a toujours passionné dans la gestion de projets, Agile ou non.
Mon parcours m'a permis d'accumuler une expertise solide et de nombreuses années de pratique dans le domaine de l'agilité et de la transformation organisationnelle.

Je m'appelle Thomas Moreau. Je suis un expert en gestion de projets et en transformation organisationnelle avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans des rôles variés tels que Chef de Projet , Directeur de Programme, Propriétaire de produit (P. O), Gestio... Show more

Jinhong is an accomplished cloud and platform architect, deeply committed to advancing DevSecOps practices and cloud-native technologies. She holds an MSc in Software Development and Technology and is certified as a Kubernetes application developer, administrator, and security specialist. Currently serving as Chief Cloud Architect and Global Head of the Cloud & Container Platforms at Saxo Bank, Jinhong excels at bridging the gap between platform and application teams. Her primary focus is on enhancing infrastructure platform offerings, elevating the developer experience, and optimizing productivity. As a staunch advocate for sustainable and secure application development, she is dedicated to promoting best practices in application management and integration.

Outside her professional role, Jinhong channels her passion for open source technology and community building by organizing the Cloud Native Copenhagen group, actively fostering the cloud-native community in Denmark. She is also one of the organizers for the Kubernetes Community Days Denmark conference, hosting the event in both 2023 and 2024.

Jinhong is an accomplished cloud and platform architect, deeply committed to advancing DevSecOps practices and cloud-native technologies. She holds an MSc in Software Development and Technology and is certified as a Kubernetes application developer, ... Show more

I am Padmajeet Mhaske, a Vice President and AI/ML Platform Architect at JPMorgan Chase, where I lead the AI/ML division on the Data Technology Team. With over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale AI and machine learning platforms, I combine strategic vision with deep technical expertise to drive business transformation and deliver exceptional value to clients.

In my role, I oversee the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance AI/ML solutions, collaborating closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to translate their needs into innovative platform solutions. I prioritize best practices in data governance, security, and compliance to ensure that our AI/ML platform operates within regulatory frameworks.

Holding a Master’s degree in Data Science, I stay at the forefront of industry trends and advancements in AI/ML technologies, leading technology implementations that meet functional architecture goals while managing resources and budgets effectively. My background in risk management enables me to balance business targets such as cost, feature development, and reliability to support growth.

I have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. I am proficient in AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

As an effective communicator, I bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, making complex concepts accessible. My experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices enhances collaborative development processes.

I am passionate about contributing to the AI/ML community and leveraging my financial industry experience to deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs. In my role at JPMorgan Chase, I am committed to shaping the future of AI and machine learning, driving innovative solutions that redefine our industry landscape.

I am Padmajeet Mhaske, a Vice President and AI/ML Platform Architect at JPMorgan Chase, where I lead the AI/ML division on the Data Technology Team. With over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale AI and machine learning pl... Show more