Dr. Roger Gothmann is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Taxdoo, a Hamburg-based TaxTech company and market leader in accounting for e-commerce. Before founding Taxdoo, he spent over ten years as a tax auditor and public official at the German Federal Central Tax Office and earned his PhD in banking and behavioural finance at the University of Hamburg.

He is a recognized voice on taxes, technology, and e-commerce in Germany, co-founder and CFO of the non-profit Tecitclub, and an early-stage investor in tech startups at the intersection of regulation and technology.

Dr. Roger Gothmann is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Taxdoo, a Hamburg-based TaxTech company and market leader in accounting for e-commerce. Before founding Taxdoo, he spent over ten years as a tax auditor and public official at the German Feder... Show more

"With over 8 years navigating the dynamic landscapes of Linux, DevOps, and Cloud, Gourav is a technologist who believes that great architecture is timeless. Currently a Customer Success Engineer at HashiCorp, and previously a Technical Account Manager at AWS, he possesses a rare dual-expertise in both the platform (AWS) and the tooling (Terraform/Sentinel) required to build enterprise-scale infrastructure.

Just as the architects of old solved impossible challenges with discipline and vision, Gourav is dedicated to guiding modern enterprises through their own complex cloud migrations. Passionate about transforming technical friction into success stories, he joins us to demonstrate how ancient wisdom and modern code can come together to achieve victory in the cloud."

"With over 8 years navigating the dynamic landscapes of Linux, DevOps, and Cloud, Gourav is a technologist who believes that great architecture is timeless. Currently a Customer Success Engineer at HashiCorp, and previously a Technical Account Manage... Show more

Barbara Cosgriff began her Information Technology career serving 6 years as a Signal soldier in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, she expanded into software, where she has spent the last 29 years filling various positions in the Secure Software Development Lifecycle, Software Developer, Software Security Architect, Director of Application Security, and most recently, Principal Technologist for Intelligent Systems Security. She is currently Founder and Principal Cybersecurity Consultant of Product Security Team, LLC, a cybersecurity professional services firm that . Barbara holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is a Certified Software Security Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP).

Barbara Cosgriff began her Information Technology career serving 6 years as a Signal soldier in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, she expanded into software, where she has spent the last 29 years filling various positions in the Secure So... Show more

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding.

I'm currently a Senior Engineering Manager at Mollie, where I focus on helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding. I'm currently a Senior Engineer... Show more

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan.

Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique consulting company providing management and technical consulting related to product software engineering, custom project delivery, and training.

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan. Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique c... Show more

Kosseila is a Founder and Principal Cloud Consultant at CloudThrill, with a strong focus on Multi Cloud solutions. His expertise extends to multiple industries, including telco, startup, healthcare, and banking. He has an Oracle ACE Pro recognition for his community contributions. His core expertise includes Cloud Automation (IaC), AI Infra, Inference deployments, DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Identity/Secret Management, and LLMOps.
As a Curious, open-minded individual, Kosseila is always exploring emerging tech and is actively involved in the community through speaking at conferences (Hashitalks, Devox, OracleCloud World, DevOpsStage, CivoNavigate), Contributing to open source AI projects (vllm), blogging, leading a podcast (Tech Beats Unplugged) and AI community (TAICO).

Kosseila is a Founder and Principal Cloud Consultant at CloudThrill, with a strong focus on Multi Cloud solutions. His expertise extends to multiple industries, including telco, startup, healthcare, and banking. He has an Oracle ACE Pro recognition f... Show more

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He does so by focusing on clear communication structures and prioritizations and reinforcing healthier relations and expectations for and within our teams. Kjell is keen builder of communities and any other event that will allow people to learn together.

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He doe... Show more

As Principal AI Strategist at Sikich, a leading professional services firm providing transformative business solutions, Ray leverages over 36 years of experience in the IT industry. Having served as a systems architect for complex CRM implementations utilizing Microsoft technologies, he now focuses on guiding organizations toward productive, responsible, and impactful use of AI technologies, particularly Generative AI. Passionate about innovation, Ray has been a featured speaker at numerous Microsoft centered events including SummitNA 2025, and served on the advisory board for the ExtremeCRM event series, shaping strategic content and contributing significantly to the Microsoft Dynamics community.

As Principal AI Strategist at Sikich, a leading professional services firm providing transformative business solutions, Ray leverages over 36 years of experience in the IT industry. Having served as a systems architect for complex CRM implementations... Show more

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Banking & Financials, Engineering, and Health Care domains. Prior to Cardinal Health, I have held several technical leadership roles at companies such as General Electric, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and a few start-ups. I also contribute to various open-source projects, occasionally. I am also a speaker at conferences like SpringOne.

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Ban... Show more

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platform's largest Jakarta EE course with 20,000+ students. Conference speaker at JavaLand, JDD Poland, and Eclipse Foundation events. Currently driving developer adoption at Payara through documentation, webinars, and community engagement.

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platfor... Show more

Pablo Javier is a Sr Azure Cloud Solution Engineer for Data and AI and as a former Data Platform MVP and has dedicated his professional career to SQL Server, IT Security, Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. He worked as a Solutions Architect, Senior DBA and has been part of different government and financial companies for the last 14 years. He is a data and music passionate, fan of Performance Tuning. Microsoft Certified Trainer and speaker for data and dev communities.

Pablo Javier is a Sr Azure Cloud Solution Engineer for Data and AI and as a former Data Platform MVP and has dedicated his professional career to SQL Server, IT Security, Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. He worked as a Solutions Archit... Show more

As Senior Director of Product Strategy at CheckAlt, I bring over 20 years of expertise in enterprise product management, innovation, automation, AI, and go-to-market strategy. My current focus is on leading the development and optimization of AI/ML-powered payment processing and risk management solutions. By building a high-performing product organization, I’ve streamlined lifecycle management processes and enabled cross-functional teams to launch a real-time payments platform that aligns with market demand.

As Senior Director of Product Strategy at CheckAlt, I bring over 20 years of expertise in enterprise product management, innovation, automation, AI, and go-to-market strategy. My current focus is on leading the development and optimization of AI/ML-p... Show more

PremKumar Kora is a seasoned technology strategist and AI Architect with extensive experience in the software industry. Specializing in Generative AI and Agentic Orchestration, he focuses on building autonomous systems using cutting-edge frameworks like LangGraph and LangChain. PremKumar bridges the gap between theoretical LLM capabilities and production-grade enterprise applications, with a specific focus on developing multi-agent workflows for complex domains such as Insurance and Finance. An author and active contributor to the tech community, he is dedicated to advancing the adoption of stateful AI architectures in real-world business scenarios.

PremKumar Kora is a seasoned technology strategist and AI Architect with extensive experience in the software industry. Specializing in Generative AI and Agentic Orchestration, he focuses on building autonomous systems using cutting-edge frameworks l... Show more

Tech Lead focused on delivering real customer impact through outcome-driven leadership and modern engineering. Passionate about innovation, teamwork, and applying AI where it truly adds value.

Tech Lead focused on delivering real customer impact through outcome-driven leadership and modern engineering. Passionate about innovation, teamwork, and applying AI where it truly adds value. Show more

Originally from Argentina, I've been living in the Barcelona area for +20 years. Started in the IT world on 2006, building my career within the Finance and Insurance business. My path started as a developer in different areas (business oriented and also more technical tasks). I have also been working on development support and a brief DevOps period, until my current position as a Security Architect.
In my free time I enjoy music, reading, climbing, pilates, traveling, socializing and spending time with my dog.

Originally from Argentina, I've been living in the Barcelona area for +20 years. Started in the IT world on 2006, building my career within the Finance and Insurance business. My path started as a developer in different areas (business oriented and a... Show more

Hayat Outahar is a digital innovation strategist and international speaker specializing in blockchain, AI and digital sovereignty. She is the founder of Tech Flooz, a consultancy that helps institutions and businesses navigate the ethical and strategic challenges of emerging technologies.

With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, governance, and society, Hayat has delivered keynotes and workshops for corporate seminars and major tech events across Europe and Africa, including ETHCC, BercyInnov, Web3TalentFair, and Future of Work Africa. Her talks explore cutting-edge innovation such as AI, but above all how blockchain and smart contracts could reshape governance and diplomacy in cyberspace.

Her work bridges innovation and ethics, tackling themes such as decentralized finance, citizen empowerment, cyberdiplomacy, and the future of global governance.

Hayat’s mission is to foster a more ethical, resilient, and human-centered digital future, where technology serves collective intelligence rather than power concentration.

Hayat Outahar is a digital innovation strategist and international speaker specializing in blockchain, AI and digital sovereignty. She is the founder of Tech Flooz, a consultancy that helps institutions and businesses navigate the ethical and strateg... 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

Gunj Joshi is a core contributor to stdlib, the JavaScript standard library for numerical and scientific computing. His work spans special mathematical functions, FFT implementations, and automated generation of high-performance packages at scale. A Google Summer of Code contributor and mentor, he has spoken at JSNation (US & EU) and FOSSASIA. Previously, he worked as a Quantum Research Intern at IBM and an open-source intern at Quansight, and currently works at a high-frequency trading firm.

Gunj Joshi is a core contributor to stdlib, the JavaScript standard library for numerical and scientific computing. His work spans special mathematical functions, FFT implementations, and automated generation of high-performance packages at scale. A ... 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

Jennifer Bonenfant brings a 360° perspective shaped by experience as a KPMG auditor, finance leader, and board member. She specializes in guiding organizations through compliance, audit readiness, and ERP transformation—leveraging Dynamics 365 Business Central and emerging AI capabilities to build secure, scalable finance environments. Her approach blends governance rigor with practical innovation, empowering teams to achieve confidence in controls while embracing the future of digital finance.

Jennifer Bonenfant brings a 360° perspective shaped by experience as a KPMG auditor, finance leader, and board member. She specializes in guiding organizations through compliance, audit readiness, and ERP transformation—leveraging Dynamics 365 Busine... Show more

Managing consultant with a strong focus on the Microsoft Azure platform. Supporting enterprise organisations in the Netherlands as consultant, lead developer and hands-on coding architect.

Currently employed as a fully QSD Certified software consultant and fully Microsoft Certified Azure Architect in the Netherlands. Projects include the energy sector, local and national government organisations, insurance companies and fintech. Peter is also an author of eLearning videos and eBooks on Microsoft Azure at Packt.

Peter focuses on architecting and desiging maintainable, future-proof and resilient platforms and systems. His specialities are Serverless, .Net, Cloud Software Architecture, Cloud Native, Service Integration and Cloud Solution Design

Managing consultant with a strong focus on the Microsoft Azure platform. Supporting enterprise organisations in the Netherlands as consultant, lead developer and hands-on coding architect. Currently employed as a fully QSD Certified software consu... Show more

Karim is a seasoned and renowned thought leader within cloud security. At O3 Cyber, he conducts research and development and works with our clients, primarily in Financial Industry. Karim has a background in building and operating platform services for security on private and public clouds, developing and executing a cyber security strategy for the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and overseeing the execution of adapting a traditional security organization to a ‘cloud operating model.’

Karim blogs at https://blog.karims.cloud

Karim is a seasoned and renowned thought leader within cloud security. At O3 Cyber, he conducts research and development and works with our clients, primarily in Financial Industry. Karim has a background in building and operating platform services f... Show more

Meet Bill - an experienced software developer, consultant, and startup founder. He is deeply invested in using AI to detect fraud within the financial industry.

He started his career as an assembler programmer at Sears Roebuck & Co., considered the Amazon of its day. Later, he spent over two decades as a software consultant for many financial exchanges in Chicago. He shares his knowledge by speaking at conferences and presenting on topics such as AI, Product Discovery, Software Crafting, and Learning Organizations (Dojos).

Bill resides in Chicago, and when he's not spending time with his family, biking, tennis, or working, he is actively mentoring the next generation of software engineers. He understands the importance of sharing knowledge through Mob Programming hangouts and founded the user group Chicago Agile Open Space in 2012.

Meet Bill - an experienced software developer, consultant, and startup founder. He is deeply invested in using AI to detect fraud within the financial industry. He started his career as an assembler programmer at Sears Roebuck & Co., considered th... Show more

Amy Russ is currently the CEO of Precision.AI. She has 13 years of experience as a data professional, having had the pleasure of seeing data move from being cool in Microsoft Access to the current 4th Industrial Revolution. Additionally, she also excels at being able to explain complex topics to individuals at all levels. Outside of data, Amy enjoys using her hands to create. She is currently exploring pottery (both hand-building and using the wheel) and baking (similar to low-code data analytics/science, minimal ingredient baking recipes are one of her current obsessions).

Amy Russ is currently the CEO of Precision.AI. She has 13 years of experience as a data professional, having had the pleasure of seeing data move from being cool in Microsoft Access to the current 4th Industrial Revolution. Additionally, she also exc... Show more

Katrin Rabow started out as a travel agent but then switched to accounting and set up her own company in 2001. She mainly worked with small businesses that needed help with their business software. In 2015, she started studying business information systems at Technische Universität Darmstadt. Since finishing her Master's degree, she has worked on various projects as a business analyst, software tester and quality manager.
These days, she splits her time between software projects and payroll. She also speaks at conferences, runs workshops and goes to meetups or (un-)conferences.

Katrin Rabow started out as a travel agent but then switched to accounting and set up her own company in 2001. She mainly worked with small businesses that needed help with their business software. In 2015, she started studying business information s... Show more

With over 20 years in technology, I specialise in bridging deep engineering expertise with commercial strategy to help enterprises adopt Cloud Platforms, AI, and Agentic solutions at scale. In my current role, I lead Google Cloud portfolio initiatives, combining technical pre-sales, applied AI solution design, and delivery leadership to shape large transformation programmes across energy, utilities, public sector, and financial services (+fintech).

Recently, my focus has been on positioning Cognizant as a leading authority in AI and multi-agent architectures—co-designing solution accelerators, influencing a multi-million-dollar opportunity pipeline, shaping partner-aligned GTMs and SOWs with Google, and advising C-level stakeholders on AI readiness, architecture, and value realisation.

Recognised as a Google Developer Expert, I bring hands-on capability in designing, validating, and operationalising advanced AI systems (ADK, Gemini Enterprise, hybrid cloud platforms). This is paired with strong commercial judgement and a track record in steering pre-sales cycles, defining SOWs, presenting AI strategy at executive level, and driving measurable customer adoption outcomes.

I do enjoy operating at the intersection of engineering authority, strategic consulting, and revenue growth—helping organisations understand what ‘good’ looks like, de-risk Cloud & AI investments, and accelerate value creation through scalable, enterprise-grade agentic solutions.

With over 20 years in technology, I specialise in bridging deep engineering expertise with commercial strategy to help enterprises adopt Cloud Platforms, AI, and Agentic solutions at scale. In my current role, I lead Google Cloud portfolio initiative... Show more

Sumit leads global engineering teams for Mobility/Fleet systems at WEX as a VP of Engineering. Before joining WEX, Sumit was at Amazon as the Head of Engineering leading B2B Cobrand Payments and AWS API Gateway Dataplane orgs. Sumit has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services across various domains, including cloud computing, search advertising, e-commerce, and secure payments. He holds several patents in security and reliability in distributed systems and conversational AI, and frequently speaks at industry events on topics relating to API design and Engineering Leadership. He has led large engineering teams at Microsoft, EA, and Visa. Sumit is driven by a mission to create value for customers and stakeholders by leveraging and sharing cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

Sumit leads global engineering teams for Mobility/Fleet systems at WEX as a VP of Engineering. Before joining WEX, Sumit was at Amazon as the Head of Engineering leading B2B Cobrand Payments and AWS API Gateway Dataplane orgs. Sumit has a proven trac... Show more

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and hosted numerous events and learning environments for internal and external developers, helping them update and expand their skills.

As an accomplished speaker, Christian has shared insights at international conferences, including Directions EMEA and BCTechDays. His sessions or workshops provoke viewpoint shifts, offering strategic frameworks to keep organizations competitive in a dynamic landscape.

Beyond technical skills, Christian’s education in Design Thinking, Theory U, and Future Leadership equips him as a certified Organizational Designer. His holistic approach blends creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to drive impactful change, even in complex situations where no prior knowledge exists.

Connect with Christian to explore innovative solutions and elevate your organization’s potential. 🎙️🚀

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and ho... Show more

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with experience from industries such as banking and finance, industry, trade and media. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Abraham has a strong passion for knowledge sharing and is particularly committed to bridging the gap between technology solutions and the hands-on work of IT staff.

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with e... Show more

Tatiana is Head of Product at a Norwegian fintech company, where she bridges design, engineering and business to create products that work in the real world. With a background in both IT and design, she focuses on turning complexity into clarity and helping teams deliver products that delight customers while driving business value.

Tatiana is Head of Product at a Norwegian fintech company, where she bridges design, engineering and business to create products that work in the real world. With a background in both IT and design, she focuses on turning complexity into clarity and ... Show more