I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked.
I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and still learning from others. I was fortunate to work in the largest companies in our region and the globe. Argentine Telecom, Globant, Mercadolibre, Amazon Web Services
My mainly skill topics are SaaS, Platform engineering, SRE, Dev(Sec)Ops, Agile, Lean and Cloud Architecture.
I'm a football fan, animal lover, MMA practitioner and father of two beautiful childs.

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked. I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and... Show more

leading the Data, Analytics & AI practice across the Middle East.
I work with enterprises, governments, and digital-first organizations to design and operationalize enterprise AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. My focus is on scaling AI beyond proof-of-concepts into secure, governed, and production-ready ecosystems.
My expertise spans:
• Enterprise AI Strategy & Transformation
• Generative AI, LLMs & Agentic AI Systems
• AI Platforms, AI Engineering & MLOps
• Data Platforms & Modern Analytics Architectures
• Intelligent Automation & Decision Intelligence
• AI Governance, Responsible AI & Enterprise Security
Previously part of Inception AI (G42), where I led large-scale AI engineering initiatives focused on sovereign AI platforms, enterprise AI systems, and agent-based architectures within regulated cloud environments.
Key initiatives include:
• Executive AI decision intelligence platforms with conversational AI, Arabic AI capabilities, speech-to-text, and retrieval-based systems
• Real-time executive intelligence and operational insight platforms
• Multilingual media and narrative intelligence systems
• Enterprise AI agent enablement platforms for large-scale adoption
• AI Centers of Excellence and enterprise AI operating models
My approach is execution-focused: build scalable systems, validate quickly, and align AI with real business outcomes. I believe enterprise AI should be practical, trusted, secure, and built for scale.
Open to connecting with leaders and organizations driving AI transformation, enterprise intelligence, and next-generation digital platforms.

leading the Data, Analytics & AI practice across the Middle East. I work with enterprises, governments, and digital-first organizations to design and operationalize enterprise AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. My focus is on scal... Show more

Akshita Dixit is a backend systems architect and current Backend Engineer at PhonePe, focusing on platform reliability, scalability, and developer infrastructure. She thrives on eliminating friction in the engineering lifecycle and building zero-fault tolerance into high-value transactional systems. At PhonePe, she leads initiatives that bridge the gap between complex business logic and flawless execution. She has engineered solutions ranging from bespoke Context Propagation frameworks that fix critical observability loss in asynchronous flows, to self-serve platforms that reduce campaign go-live times from weeks to days.

When she isn't writing code to keep distributed traces intact, Akshita is an active mentor and community leader. As a former Hackathon Coach for Major League Hacking, she enjoys breaking down complex system architectures into digestible, actionable insights for other engineers.

Akshita Dixit is a backend systems architect and current Backend Engineer at PhonePe, focusing on platform reliability, scalability, and developer infrastructure. She thrives on eliminating friction in the engineering lifecycle and building zero-faul... Show more

I am a cybersecurity professional with more than 10 years of experience in offensive security, vulnerability management, and security assessments across Latin America. Currently, I serve as Regional Offensive Security Leader at Red Spear Labs, Devel Group, where I lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for penetration testing, red team operations, mobile and web application security assessments, and critical infrastructure security engagements.

Throughout my career, I have led and participated in security projects for organizations in the financial, telecommunications, retail, government, and technology sectors, helping them identify, understand, and mitigate cyber risks through practical and business-focused security strategies.

My expertise includes web application security, mobile security, adversary simulation, vulnerability management programs, Active Directory security assessments, cloud security reviews, and the development of custom offensive security frameworks and automation tools using PowerShell and Python. I am also actively involved in designing training programs and career development paths for offensive security professionals, helping teams strengthen both their technical capabilities and operational maturity.

I hold industry-recognized certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and ISO 27001 Auditor. I actively contribute to the cybersecurity community by attending international conferences such as Ekoparty and sharing knowledge through technical talks, workshops, and university presentations across Guatemala and the region.

I am passionate about innovation, research, and continuous learning. My goal is to bridge the gap between technical cybersecurity challenges and business objectives, helping organizations strengthen their security posture while fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the growth of the cybersecurity community throughout Latin America.

Areas of Expertise

• Red Team Operations and Adversary Simulation
• Web Application Security Testing
• Mobile Application Security Assessments
• Vulnerability Management Programs
• Active Directory and Infrastructure Security
• Critical Infrastructure Security
• Security Automation and Tool Development (PowerShell & Python)
• Offensive Security Leadership and Team Development
• Cybersecurity Training and Mentorship

I hold certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and ISO 27001 Auditor, underscoring my commitment to cybersecurity best practices and compliance auditing. Throughout my career, I have actively engaged with the cybersecurity community, attending Ekoparty for four consecutive years and sharing my knowledge as a speaker at universities in Guatemala.

My focus is on continuous improvement and innovation in offensive security, contributing to the development of advanced cybersecurity tools, such as PowerShell frameworks for the security assessment of web applications and infrastructures. I am motivated to continue collaborating and learning from other experts in the field, aiming to strengthen the security posture of organizations and foster a safer digital environment.

Areas of Expertise:
Web Application Penetration Testing
Mobile Application Security
Critical Infrastructure Security
Development of Security Tools in PowerShell
I am excited to share my experience and knowledge in forums like Sessionize and contribute to the advancement of the global cybersecurity community.

I am a cybersecurity professional with more than 10 years of experience in offensive security, vulnerability management, and security assessments across Latin America. Currently, I serve as Regional Offensive Security Leader at Red Spear Labs, Devel ... Show more

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
In recent years, he works and leads platform and infrastructure topics, and enables product teams to have an easy accessible runtime environment.
Besides that, he invests a lot on cultural topics, like engineering development programs, standardized engineering hiring processes and on community building efforts.
His experience contains multiple years of designing and developing backend and frontend development in various programming languages.
Before joining the corporate world, he co-founded two startups and worked mostly in the financial services sector as a software engineer.

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. In recent years, he works and leads platform and infrastructure topics, and enables product teams to have an easy accessible runtime environment. Besides tha... Show more

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand. He’s been a consultant for companies small and large, worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft. Brian took a four year break from consulting and worked at GitHub as a Staff Developer Advocate but is back building AI-enabled solutions. Brian is a passionate software craftsman who still enjoys coding as he helps teams to improve their processes from idea to release. He was a Microsoft MVP for 17 years and has co-authored books, written magazine articles, and more. When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, dog, and extended family.

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand.... Show more

I have been working in various roles in IT since 2004, with a focus on SharePoint since 2007. Across private and public sectors in the UK. I have young family and love to play and watch sports and films away from work.

I have been working in various roles in IT since 2004, with a focus on SharePoint since 2007. Across private and public sectors in the UK. I have young family and love to play and watch sports and films away from work. Show more

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8, is a blockchain executive, ecosystem strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance, and community-driven growth. He serves as Growth Lead for the Coreum DAO. As a validator operator and industry advocate, he has helped educate and onboard thousands through conferences, podcasts, X Spaces, and global Web3 initiatives.

Aaron is the Project Lead of the Smart Meme Ecosystem and creator of Smart Meme Token ($MART), recognized as the first Edumeme project verified by Grokipedia. His work explores the convergence of education, culture, and decentralized capital formation, demonstrating how community ecosystems can drive sustainable blockchain adoption. A four-time NFT.NYC VIP Speaker, two-time guest on Mario Nawfal's global X broadcasts, and co-host of the SuperLedger Podcast, Aaron is a recognized voice on tokenization, RWAs, DeFi, AI, and emerging digital asset infrastructure.

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Aaron Williams Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8, is a blockchain executive, ecosystem strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance, and community-driven growth. He ser... Show more

Staff Engineer at AXA France, specialized in front-end development, I aim to solve problems before they even arise!
Passionate about new technologies and debate, I host the podcast "C'est Pas Le Sujet" ("That’s Not the Point").
I constantly seek to share my knowledge and challenge it by speaking at numerous events (keynotes, conferences, meetups, etc.) and teaching in several engineering schools.

Staff Engineer at AXA France, specialized in front-end development, I aim to solve problems before they even arise! Passionate about new technologies and debate, I host the podcast "C'est Pas Le Sujet" ("That’s Not the Point"). I constantly seek to... Show more

Liam Westley is currently working with Clear.Bank in the area of regulatory compliance helping them enhance their operational resiliency.

Previous to Clear.Bank Liam was Head of Engineering at FreemarketFX, a fintech startup specializing in foreign currency trading, with a cloud native platform in Azure, helping expand a single development and QA team from eight people, to five teams, while obtaining an Ireland banking licence and implementing full Azure regional redundancy.

Previous to FreemarketFX, Liam worked at Huddle helping the mobile and desktop teams create apps to play nicely with microservices. At Criteria MX, a digital media startup, he worked as a consultant specialising in music downloads.

Liam has worked for chellomedia, GMTV, BSkyB, SmashedAtom, Original Thinking Group and QVC UK. In his time he created the first in house weather system for Sky News using Visual Basic 1.0, acted as architect for two general election systems, project managed the launch of the GMTV web site, was key to delivering the first interactive television chat service in the UK for BSkyB and helped launch the first live shopping channel in the Netherlands.

Liam Westley is currently working with Clear.Bank in the area of regulatory compliance helping them enhance their operational resiliency. Previous to Clear.Bank Liam was Head of Engineering at FreemarketFX, a fintech startup specializing in foreig... Show more

I have been a Web Developer for over 14 years (Frontend, Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead.

I enjoyed working on web 3D projects, awesome animations, visualizations, and good infographics. I am a speaker & organizer of tech meetups and conferences. I helped many students at different schools with learning web development. 
I like tech communities and modern technologies.

Over the last 8 years, I have been living in Luxembourg and organising the Lux TechPulse meetup. Last years I switched to Technical Management.

My passion is 🎮 video/board games, 🏞️ traveling, 🤿 diving, animals (I have a red cat 🐈), and cinema 🎥. I collect children's books from different countries and Christmas tree decorations.

I have been a Web Developer for over 14 years (Frontend, Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead. I enjoyed working on web 3D projects, awesome animations, visualizati... Show more

Vipin Tanna is the Creator and Founder of Gabriel Operator, a browser automation platform redefining how we interact with the web. With over a decade of experience as a full-stack engineer and architect, Vipin has built everything from enterprise automation systems to no-code dev tools. He now leads the vision for building intelligent browser agents that boost productivity without adding complexity.

web: www.gabrieloperator.com

Vipin Tanna is the Creator and Founder of Gabriel Operator, a browser automation platform redefining how we interact with the web. With over a decade of experience as a full-stack engineer and architect, Vipin has built everything from enterprise aut... Show more

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastructures to the cloud and implementing cutting-edge solutions for handling large volumes of data.

As co-founder of Unlearni, I lead the way in digital education, facilitating continuous learning and practical application of business intelligence and data analytics. My mission is to empower organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions, and I achieve that through my experience as a Microsoft MVP Data Platform and my passion for sharing knowledge in the field of data engineering.

I have also had the fortune to write the book "Arquitectura e Ingenieria de Datos" by Editorial Anaya Multimedia where I intend to democratize the understanding of these roles and functions in data for spanish spoken people who are starting out on the path of data.

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastruct... Show more

Joseph Augustine Asuquo is a software engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He began his tech journey as a full-stack developer during an internship at Decagon, working with Golang and React. With a natural affinity for logic and systems thinking, Joseph gravitated toward backend development with Go, leveraging his engineering mindset to solve complex problems efficiently.

Over the years, he has contributed to and led impactful engineering projects at organizations such as BFREE Africa, Propchain (UAE), and Partna (formerly Payourse). At Partna, he spearheaded the re-architecture of their systems, enabling the platform to scale and deliver robust B2B financial services.

Joseph is passionate about mentorship and knowledge sharing. He runs a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@jaasuquo) where he teaches beginner-friendly Golang concepts to aspiring developers. He was also a featured speaker at GopherCon Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.

Joseph Augustine Asuquo is a software engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He began his tech journey as a full-stack developer during an internship at Decagon... Show more

I work at the intersection of technical output, visibility, and global opportunity.

My focus is simple: helping engineers, product professionals, and founders turn their work into assets that are seen, valued, and rewarded globally.

Over time, I’ve seen a recurring gap and observed how several brilliant technical works never translate into real-world leverage due to lack of positioning and distribution. My work addresses that gap.

Through GoLoko Diaries, I’ve supported professionals across different industries in transforming their projects, contributions, and ideas into proof-of-work that attracts international jobs, partnerships, and recognition.

My sessions are practical, perspective-shifting, and focused on helping builders move from visibility gaps to global relevance.

I work at the intersection of technical output, visibility, and global opportunity. My focus is simple: helping engineers, product professionals, and founders turn their work into assets that are seen, valued, and rewarded globally. Over time, ... Show more

Elizabeth Okaome is a dedicated advocate for women in Tech, with a passion for increasing female representation in the tech industry. With seven years of experience as a community manager and builder in the tech ecosystem, she has significantly impacted various tech communities.

Her journey began with volunteering to organize tech events and actively participating in these communities. Currently, Elizabeth serves as the Organizer for Google Developers Group Benin, the largest tech community in Benin, and leads Google Women Techmakers Benin City.

Elizabeth is the founder of Empower Her Community, established in 2021, which aims to equip women with tech skills, mentorship, and pairing them with opportunities. This community has grown to support over 6,000 women across 75 countries.

She also contributed as a community manager for the GirlLead Project Bootcamp in Benin City, where over 50 girls were trained in diverse tech skills.

In her current role as the Developer Ecosystem Lead at Interswitch Group, Elizabeth fosters relationships between external and internal developers, achieving a 500% community growth within nine months. She spearheads programs and partnerships, enhancing the developer community.

Driven by her passion for community and women's empowerment, Elizabeth embarked on a global project for women in tech, focused on reaching out to women in various remote location to sensitise them about tech skills.

Elizabeth Okaome is a dedicated advocate for women in Tech, with a passion for increasing female representation in the tech industry. With seven years of experience as a community manager and builder in the tech ecosystem, she has significantly impac... Show more

Chris Plank is a Enterprise Architect, Product Owner and Platform as a Product evangelist working for NatWest Bank in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has been leading a Platform as a Product initiative within the Bank since 2023 working on radically changing the Banks approach to provisioning and maintaining services. Outside of work, Chris is a passionate catch-and-release Fly Fisherman and Landscape Photographer in addition to contributing to the Open Source Community as one of the CNCF Platform Engineering Technical Community Group Leaders.

Chris Plank is a Enterprise Architect, Product Owner and Platform as a Product evangelist working for NatWest Bank in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has been leading a Platform as a Product initiative within the Bank since 2023 working on radically changing... Show more

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s.

She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise.

Focused on generative AI and immersive learning dojos, she’s a leading voice in AI-driven performance. As the author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide, Jess distills her diverse experience into action, helping organizations maximize their performance.

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s. She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise. Focused on generative AI and immersive learning doj... Show more

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect on the FastTrack team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community speaker and has appeared at GitHub Universe, VSLive!, DevOps World, SQLSaturday, All Day DevOps, Global Azure, and TAG DevOps panels. When not speaking or coding, Ken enjoys playing multiple instruments and composing.

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect on the FastTrack team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community sp... Show more

Rob Triggs is a Revenue Architect for Microsoft partners, known for helping firms turn inconsistent sales into structured, predictable growth. After building and scaling a Microsoft partner to a top-tier position in Canada and through acquisition, he now works with partners to fix the real issues behind stalled growth: lead generation, Microsoft co-sell, pipeline conversion, founder dependency, and weak deal execution.

A key focus of his work is helping partners apply Microsoft Copilot AI across the sales cycle to improve efficiency, strengthen execution, and win more deals.

His sessions are practical, direct, and built on real-world experience inside the Microsoft ecosystem.

Rob Triggs is a Revenue Architect for Microsoft partners, known for helping firms turn inconsistent sales into structured, predictable growth. After building and scaling a Microsoft partner to a top-tier position in Canada and through acquisition, he... Show more

Anshu Gupta is a seasoned global cybersecurity executive with Fortune 500 advisory experience at EY and KPMG, working with companies including Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco, and Adobe. He has built and led security programs at high-growth startups and fintechs, including Coupa, HelloSign (Dropbox), Varo Bank (the first neobank to receive FDIC approval), Fast, and SPAN.io. Anshu is the CISO at Fixin Security, Founder of Tejas Cyber Network, a global community for cyber leaders and founders, and is an active investor with Silicon Valley CISO Investments (SVCI)

Anshu Gupta is a seasoned global cybersecurity executive with Fortune 500 advisory experience at EY and KPMG, working with companies including Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco, and Adobe. He has built and led security programs at high-growth startups and... Show more

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His expertise lies in enabling individuals to authentically influence others towards deeper business relationships, fostering trust and enhancing engagement.

Joel thrives to lead engaging and interactive sessions based on 'Learn, Laugh, and Do!'

When you communicate effectively, people feel heard, seen, and understood- mutual respect is created, and you start connecting and unlocking the motivators for you and the other.

Drawing from his background as a former professional actor and improviser- Joel brings unique tips and activities for everyone to practice and implement.

You can listen to or watch Joel as the host of "The Great Canadian Leadership" and "This Feels Right" Podcasts and YouTube – interviewing leaders and experts on influencing and communications skills."

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His ... Show more

I'm Yotam Bloom, a Staff Engineer at Melio. I've been doing full-stack work for over 15 years. Before Melio, I worked at Microsoft, WeWork, and LivePerson. I have a B.Sc. in Software Engineering and a B.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering. My biggest strength is getting s*** done.

I'm Yotam Bloom, a Staff Engineer at Melio. I've been doing full-stack work for over 15 years. Before Melio, I worked at Microsoft, WeWork, and LivePerson. I have a B.Sc. in Software Engineering and a B.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering. My bigg... Show more

Ich arbeite seit über fünf Jahren im Microsoft-Umfeld und habe eine besondere Schwäche für Power Apps und Power Automate. Am liebsten übersetze ich Technik in Alltag: verständlich, praxisnah und so, dass man nach kurzer Zeit direkt loslegen kann.

Ich arbeite seit über fünf Jahren im Microsoft-Umfeld und habe eine besondere Schwäche für Power Apps und Power Automate. Am liebsten übersetze ich Technik in Alltag: verständlich, praxisnah und so, dass man nach kurzer Zeit direkt loslegen kann. Show more

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank, and other brand leaders. Baron continues to lead his team of marketing and brand experience designers at the firm he founded in 2016, Per Se Brand Experience (PSBX).

Baron was part of Ontario Tourism's 2003/2004 SARS Recovery Program. In 2006, he was awarded the key to the City of Niagara Falls for Tourism Promotion and Innovation in the region. In 2025, he co-authored the best-selling business book, The Ripple Effect, a book featuring business networking stories across professional categories.
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In 2026, Baron was named a Catalyst Member at the Stanford Center on Longevity. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, and Baron holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Since 2020, Baron has split his time between Toronto, Canada and Naples, Florida.

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank... 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

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder of DDD Philly, a community group focused on helping people learn & practice Domain-Driven Design (DDD). He is a public speaker sharing his experiences, both in-person and virtual, to help people and teams improve. Chris is currently writing a book on Flow and Teaming, drawing on his hands-on experience coaching organizations and teams. Since 2022, Chris has been coaching teams and organizations in the dojo, an immersive learning environment where teams learn, practice, and improve their capabilities all while delivering their real-world work within the constraints of their organization.

Sites of Interest: chrispipito.com; chrispipito.substack.com; dojoandco.com; softwareteaming.com; dddunitedstates.com

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder o... Show more

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

Zahid is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Principal Consultant working within Version 1’s Advisory Services. In his career he has proven his ability to solve complex problems, deliver complex projects, be flexible and to positively adapt to changing environments. He finds this has provided him with a good grounding for interacting with many different people, at all levels, both in his professional and personal life. He has attained both Oracle Certified Master (OCM) 11g and Oracle Ace Pro. He is also certified and experienced with Oracle’s Exadata and Database Appliance as well as well versed in Maximum Availability Architecture including Real Application Clusters. His next professional goal is to attain certification in all Public Cloud as well as OCM 12c. He regularly speaker at a number of UKOUG conferences, sharing my knowledge on Exadata, RAC, Databases, etc. More recently he has joined UKOUG as Member Advocate, responsible for looking after the interests of the UKOUG members within the Technology community. As a Non-Executive Director, my role is to help guide the direction of the user group to provide maximum benefit for members, partners and volunteers to enjoy.

Zahid is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Principal Consultant working within Version 1’s Advisory Services. In his career he has proven his ability to solve complex problems, deliver complex projects, be flexible and to positively adapt to changing... Show more

PhD engineer turned product developer. I spent a decade doing research, designing experiments, analyzing data, publishing results that had to hold under scrutiny. Then I moved into tech and shipped production software for fintech and B2C startups across LATAM.

I work at the intersection of technical rigor and product delivery. Currently deepening work in data analysis while staying close to engineering.

Remote | LATAM-based | Fluent in Spanish and English.

PhD engineer turned product developer. I spent a decade doing research, designing experiments, analyzing data, publishing results that had to hold under scrutiny. Then I moved into tech and shipped production software for fintech and B2C startups acr... Show more