Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying that the concepts are integrated. I use Live Online Learning Activities to ensure people get a chance to practice their understanding of the new concepts.

What better way is there to give meaning to what we say than to draw to make our thoughts explicit? When we add visual information to what we’re saying, suddenly our intention becomes much more precise, and we can begin to work on shared understanding. This is why I love bringing people in contact with the power of Visual Thinking, of getting back to our roots and using pen and paper to bring people closer together.

Stories are another option for bringing sensitive topics to the surface, which I recently started to explore through my self-development practice, as well as during numerous Around the world in (less than) 80 days workshops throughout the past years!

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying ... Show more

I am a professional, who graduated in Economics, a postgraduate in Business Management of IT with certifications in projects and applications, working in the IT area for the last 10 years, focused on project management and solutions design, where in the last 08 years I specialized in deployments of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online and OnPremise versions, 4.0 through 365 and Power Platform.
Currently working on designing solutions to promote digital transformation in customers through the Microsoft Business Application Platform with Dynamics 365 through its Sales Force Automation, Customer Services with and without Unified Service Desk (USD), Marketing, Field Services, Project Services Automation, and expandable add-ons through Azure, Dynamics Portals, Powerapps, Flow, SharePoint, Power BI, and integrations with legacy systems.
As a solution architect, I have developed technological solutions through Dynamics 365 for clients in various segments, such as Pharmaceuticals, Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Financial / Banking, Automotive, and others.
As a project manager, I managed high-performance teams and successful projects in different segments and, consequently, different-sized companies, having managed the projects as a whole, from the vision and planning phases to the assisted operation, through the management of the consultants, of hours, the financial health of the project, relationship with the client, status report for the client and board of the consultancy as well as the implementation of the communication templates implementation.
During these managements I have used market methodologies such as PMP, SureStep and Agile, and SCRUM, acting according to the characteristics of the project and the stakeholders.
Among other actions is the management portfolio in mobility projects, developing projects in the areas of billing, auditing, operations, and customer services, infrastructure, mobility, telecom as well as operations in other countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Belgium, and London.

I am a professional, who graduated in Economics, a postgraduate in Business Management of IT with certifications in projects and applications, working in the IT area for the last 10 years, focused on project management and solutions design, where in ... Show more

Bhavik (ભાવિક) R. Shah [he/him] is an award-winning leader & culture change strategist at the intersections of mental health & DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). Bhavik offers 16 years of demonstrated success within financial services, charter networks, and nonprofit foundations on a global scale. He channels his Gujarati South Asian immigrant roots within the AAPI community, bisexual identity within the LGBTQ+ community, and adolescent depression to partner with organizations to prioritize workplace mental health and foster cultures of inclusion. Bhavik's leadership has resulted in various awards from renowned global platforms, and he is a featured contributor in Harvard Business Review & Fast Company.

Bhavik (ભાવિક) R. Shah [he/him] is an award-winning leader & culture change strategist at the intersections of mental health & DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). Bhavik offers 16 years of demonstrated success within financial services, ... Show more

As the Founding Leader of Analytics Engineering at Braze, I’ve had the honor of pioneering our analytics engineering practice. My path is marked by a steadfast dedication to transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions across all business units.

With a solid foundation in data engineering and a strategic eye for data science/AI application, I excel in building robust data infrastructures that meet immediate analytical needs and pave the way for future growth. My expertise with Snowflake data warehouses, dbt, and data organization development allows me to devise innovative and scalable solutions.

At Braze, I operate at the nexus of technology and business, collaborating with various teams—from analytics and data science to sales, marketing, and customer success. This cross-functional focus has sharpened my ability to articulate complex data concepts in ways that resonate with executive stakeholders and junior team members, nurturing a culture steeped in analytical decision-making.

My previous leadership roles at Airbnb and various startups have been pivotal in creating data organizations known for their innovation and excellence. My strategy often involves leveraging data marts, metrics/semantic layers, data observability, and data catalogs and empowering organizations to harness their data’s potential fully.

I am fervently passionate about the evolution of data analytics, focusing on delivering data warehouse architecture built for reporting and data activation through data apps and reporting. My ambition is to use my experience in analytics and data engineering to empower others to grow in their career, sharing my insights and experiences to motivate and guide others in this dynamic field.

Let’s connect and delve into how we can harness the transformative power of data together.

As the Founding Leader of Analytics Engineering at Braze, I’ve had the honor of pioneering our analytics engineering practice. My path is marked by a steadfast dedication to transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform strate... Show more

Guido Sicuro is a Manager at KPMG and serves as the Microsoft Data & Innovation Lead for KPMG Netherlands. His career is marked by expertise in data management, analytics, and leveraging Microsoft technologies to drive business innovation and sustainability.

Guido’s journey in the data field began as a Power BI Developer and Data Warehouse Manager. Over the years, he has honed his skills in technology consulting, specializing in Microsoft Synapse, Power BI, Fabric, and the Power Platform. His role now involves helping clients optimize their data strategies and embrace cutting-edge solutions, particularly in the realms of sustainability and AI. He is also well-versed in industry-specific Microsoft clouds, such as Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare and Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability.

Academically, Guido holds a degree in Banking and Finance, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices. Beyond his professional achievements, he was the captain of his American Football team in Italy.

Guido Sicuro’s commitment to innovation, coupled with his expertise in Microsoft technologies, positions him as a valuable professional in driving data-driven solutions and sustainable practices in various industries with Microsoft Technology.

Guido Sicuro is a Manager at KPMG and serves as the Microsoft Data & Innovation Lead for KPMG Netherlands. His career is marked by expertise in data management, analytics, and leveraging Microsoft technologies to drive business innovation and sustain... Show more

Prachi is a Senior Product Manager at Manulife. She started as a Business Analyst at Manulife in 2020 after she finished her graduation from University of Connecticut in Masters of Business Analytics and Project Management. In her last semester, she worked with John Hancock Life Insurance in Boston as an intern. John Hancock is a subsidiary of Manulife in the United States. As an intern she learnt devising chargeback pricing models and strategies for PaaS. Later, she joined full-time to lead chargeback for Cloud Platform Services at Manulife. She got exposed to how technology finance works overall and gradually FinOps became her passion. She was one of the founding members to introduce and evangelize FinOps at Manulife. She is currently leading FinOps Product Management.

Prachi is a Senior Product Manager at Manulife. She started as a Business Analyst at Manulife in 2020 after she finished her graduation from University of Connecticut in Masters of Business Analytics and Project Management. In her last semester, she ... Show more

Mitesh Tank, founder of Datapher AI – an agentic financial analyst that helps investment professionals make better informed. With over twenty years in financial technology and portfolio management, across three continents, he developed equity strategies, led index research at Marshall Wace, and managed portfolios at State Street Global Advisors. He has also helped endowment funds invest in emerging markets and aided in application development of global prime brokerage technology platforms at Nomura and Lehman Brothers. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He enjoys long-distance running and global cinema.

Mitesh Tank, founder of Datapher AI – an agentic financial analyst that helps investment professionals make better informed. With over twenty years in financial technology and portfolio management, across three continents, he developed equity strateg... Show more

James is a developer and security advocate who has lead developer security practices. He set the standards and procedures for how the engineering practices operate, and lead client engagement efforts with regard to cyber security. He also has lead company staff training to promote best practices with regard to security.

James has acted as a system and application architect, and evaluates application design as part of the security audits. In a past James was responsible for Architecture and developing solutions on multi-million implementation efforts. Key clients included the Eight Fortune 500 companies (Seven in the Fortune 100), as well as several well known non-profits and leaders in their industries. Vertices served included geospatial healthcare, transportation, financial services, retail, insurance, and energy.

In his free time James is involved with running BSides Boulder and AppSec Village @ DEFCON.

James is a developer and security advocate who has lead developer security practices. He set the standards and procedures for how the engineering practices operate, and lead client engagement efforts with regard to cyber security. He also has lead co... Show more

I am a Microsoft Azure MVP, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, technical architect and developer with more than 25 years of experience, strong communication skills and love for automation.
I am currently working as a senior consultant at Konsulentselskapet Ensō AS.
I have a very strong development background working with complex distributed back-end systems at the medium to big size enterprises in the financial sector. During the past 8 years, my focus has shifted towards Azure infrastructure, mainly because I feel that cloud infrastructure in general is becoming a central component of any IT.
Azure, DevOps, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Immutable Infrastructure, CI/CD were on my daily agenda for the past few years.

I am a Microsoft Azure MVP, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, technical architect and developer with more than 25 years of experience, strong communication skills and love for automation. I am currently working as a senior consultant at Konsulentse... Show more

Peter has been working in the software industry since 2001. Since 2008, he's been with Avaloq, a leading financial technology and service provider, in various roles such as software developer, project manager, team lead, technical business analyst and scrum master. He currently serves as product owner of Business Process Automation and Client Lifecycle Management. He has great interest in agile practices but also in more technical software engineering and programming topics, mathematical and algorithmic puzzles, languages, literature and music.

Peter has been working in the software industry since 2001. Since 2008, he's been with Avaloq, a leading financial technology and service provider, in various roles such as software developer, project manager, team lead, technical business analyst an... Show more

Robert, also known as DevOps Rob, is a Senior Developer Advocate at HashiCorp. His focus is primarily on Cloud security. He comes from a Network engineering background and more recently in his career, he has been working as a Cloud Consultant, helping customers extract maximum value from the Cloud. His experience spans across multiple sectors, from Banking and Fintech to Transport, Charities and Cyber Security. He is a strong advocate for open source, security best practices and building diverse Communities.

Robert, also known as DevOps Rob, is a Senior Developer Advocate at HashiCorp. His focus is primarily on Cloud security. He comes from a Network engineering background and more recently in his career, he has been working as a Cloud Consultant, helpi... Show more

Santosh works as a Senior Software Engineer at Celonis and is a GDE for Angular, GitHub Star, and an Auth0 Ambassador. He loves contributing to Angular and its eco-system. He is co-founder of This is Learning. He is also the author of the Ngx-Builders package and part of the NestJsAddOns core Team. He is also running This is Tech Talks talk show, where he invites industry experts to discuss different technologies.

Santosh works as a Senior Software Engineer at Celonis and is a GDE for Angular, GitHub Star, and an Auth0 Ambassador. He loves contributing to Angular and its eco-system. He is co-founder of This is Learning. He is also the author of the Ngx-Builder... Show more

Graham Hosking is the Solutions Director for Data Security and AI at Quorum Cyber, where he pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence to revolutionise security strategies. With a passion for AI-driven security solutions, Graham leads the solution area and implementation of new tools such as, Copilot for Security, a cutting-edge approach that empowers organisations to navigate the complexities of cyber, data security, and data life cycle governance with unparalleled efficiency and foresight.

With a foundation as a technical architect, Graham brings over two decades of experience to his role, including a pivotal six-year tenure at Microsoft. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in devising strategic solutions for a wide array of sectors, including banking, insurance, government, law enforcement, and non-profits. His expertise not only spans across creating bespoke business strategies but also extends to deploying transformative business projects.

Graham's approach is deeply rooted in a belief that AI and machine learning are not just tools but essential allies in the evolving landscape of data security. His work at Quorum Cyber underscores a commitment to leveraging these technologies to provide clients with advanced, intelligent security solutions that anticipate threats, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure a resilient security posture in an ever-changing digital world.

Graham Hosking is the Solutions Director for Data Security and AI at Quorum Cyber, where he pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence to revolutionise security strategies. With a passion for AI-driven security solutions, Graham leads the so... Show more

Nisla Love, a Veteran, Military Spouse, IRS Enrolled Agent, Speaker, and Leadership Coach, brings over 15 years of tax preparation expertise and a Master's in Accounting and Taxation. At Choose Love Solutions, she guides small businesses in growing their wealth within IRS regulations. Nisla's true passion is witnessing her clients succeed! Making tax planning personal and straightforward, she keeps clients informed with the latest updates. Connect with Nisla for empowered financial strategies at chooselovesolutions.com.

Nisla Love, a Veteran, Military Spouse, IRS Enrolled Agent, Speaker, and Leadership Coach, brings over 15 years of tax preparation expertise and a Master's in Accounting and Taxation. At Choose Love Solutions, she guides small businesses in growing t... Show more

Thomas Bøgh Fangel is a staff engineer at Lunar - one of the new players in the Nordic banking sector. He is currently tech lead of the team responsible for Lunar's integration into the domestic clearings across all Lunar's markets. Additionally, he spends time on the overall Lunar software architecture in collaboration with his fellow staff engineers. Currently, most of this implementation is done in Go, but before joining Luna Thomas has implemented complex distributed systems using FP in Scala and the Akka actor framework.

Thomas Bøgh Fangel is a staff engineer at Lunar - one of the new players in the Nordic banking sector. He is currently tech lead of the team responsible for Lunar's integration into the domestic clearings across all Lunar's markets. Additionally, he ... Show more

I help drive innovation at a financial services firm with cloud technologies. I led the editorial process for the JavaScript, Jamstack, and Privacy chapters for the 2022 Web Almanac. Participating in hackathons, technology events, and taking workshops excite me.

I help drive innovation at a financial services firm with cloud technologies. I led the editorial process for the JavaScript, Jamstack, and Privacy chapters for the 2022 Web Almanac. Participating in hackathons, technology events, and taking workshop... Show more

Joanna Koprowicz is a leading Agile-Lean trainer and consultant, specializing in Business Agility, Agile-Lean Transformations, and High-Performing Team Development. With a robust background in business and technology, she has facilitated positive change across diverse sectors including Finance, Travel, Aviation, E-learning, and Gaming.

In 2018, Joanna founded Change Angels, a consultancy offering tailored coaching and training services to both start-ups and multinational companies. The firm aims to build organizational resilience by partnering with Agile-Lean experts globally, offering customized solutions to meet individual organizational needs.

Joanna holds a Masters in Project Management from University College Dublin's Michael Smurfit Business School. She's amassed numerous Agile certifications and is the ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile) authorized instructor for two tracks.

An active member of the Agile community, she has coordinated international Agile-Lean events, including the Global Scrum Gathering in Vienna. She serves on the board of Agile-Lean Ireland and Agile-Lean International, contributing to Ireland's rapidly growing Agile community.

For more information, visit www.changeangels.ie

Joanna Koprowicz is a leading Agile-Lean trainer and consultant, specializing in Business Agility, Agile-Lean Transformations, and High-Performing Team Development. With a robust background in business and technology, she has facilitated positive cha... Show more

Head of Cloud at Alpian (Swiss Private Digital Bank)

Head of Cloud at Alpian (Swiss Private Digital Bank) Show more

Although my academic background was in language studies, I’ve been working with internet technologies for over twenty years, mostly doing classic web programming, followed by leading teams of developers. Technically, I have always been passionate about interface technologies. Now, I can combine my deep interest in linguistics and voice interfaces to contribute to the voice revolution.

I firmly believe that we, as consumers, are part of the “Voice Revolution”. Use cases, market potential and technological breakthroughs are growing exponentially. Because we have all the necessary building blocks at Reply, we need to document, bundle and channel our efforts to provide excellent voice solutions to Reply customers – and indeed – to ourselves, the IT-consumers of the 21st century!

Although my academic background was in language studies, I’ve been working with internet technologies for over twenty years, mostly doing classic web programming, followed by leading teams of developers. Technically, I have always been passionate abo... Show more

Stuart Mann is a reformed waterfall guy who is now a passionate Agile Coach. He is a father (two girls), husband (one wife) and a trainee feminist. In his spare time, Stuart is a compulsive marathon runner having run over 240 marathons and ultra marathons. He is a prodigious writer with a popular blog, monthly column in South Africa’s largest running publication (Modern Athlete) and a regular contributor of athletics articles to News24.com. Stuart’s lifetime ambition is to secure a beer sponsor.

Stuart Mann is a reformed waterfall guy who is now a passionate Agile Coach. He is a father (two girls), husband (one wife) and a trainee feminist. In his spare time, Stuart is a compulsive marathon runner having run over 240 marathons and ultra mara... Show more

Former rocket scientist and USAF Fighter Pilot -- now a SQL Server geek. Past opportunities include free-lance technical writer for PC Magazine, Senior Software Manager for government sponsored munitions effectiveness committee, and IT Director for Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (9 years), Currently senior database consultant for several companies. Ideal job is stored procedure and query performance tuning or TSQL instruction. Presenter at many SQL Saturdays in US, Europe, and Australia.

Specialties
SQL Server performance tuning; database (OLTP & OLAP) architecture; trouble-shooting; teaching TSQL (Basic through Advanced).

Former rocket scientist and USAF Fighter Pilot -- now a SQL Server geek. Past opportunities include free-lance technical writer for PC Magazine, Senior Software Manager for government sponsored munitions effectiveness committee, and IT Director for T... Show more

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people make them that way and my goal is to try and stop that! We can make it simpler so lets do this!

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people m... Show more

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app, software, and game development, as well as blockchain development, catering to clients nationwide.

Under his leadership, FFP has achieved remarkable success, becoming a testament to Saj's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Recognizing the immense potential for growth through mobile applications, he has guided countless business owners in establishing a strong presence in their respective industries. FFP prides itself on transforming clients' ideas into service apps that fuel business growth and deliver tangible results.

Saj's profound impact on the tech industry is further underscored by his dedication to designing sophisticated software and high-quality applications. Alongside his driven FFP team, Saj exemplifies a relentless pursuit of perfection in realizing clients' visions. By continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible, he is shaping the future of technology and making an indelible mark on the industry.

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app,... Show more

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack.
Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis 💪👍.

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack. Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis ... Show more

Karlo currently works as Head of Development in Sofascore, globally popular live score platform. He started his career as iOS developer more than 10 years ago. For the last 6 years his focus is on overall software architecture and team growth and management. He loves all fields of development but his primary focus are security aspects of iOS and mobile applications in general, passionately following mobile development in general to be up to date with new technologies and advancements.

He enjoys mentoring younger colleagues and help them advance their careers, skills and knowledge. From 2019 he is doing primarily management of development departments and is currently responsible for high level management and organisation for one of the most popular live score applications in the world - Sofascore.

In his pastime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travelling the world and playing with his mini maltese Ares.

Karlo currently works as Head of Development in Sofascore, globally popular live score platform. He started his career as iOS developer more than 10 years ago. For the last 6 years his focus is on overall software architecture and team growth and man... 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

As a Technical Evangelist, Marco Coulter is passionate about the experience humans have when interacting with technology. A former startup CTO, Marco has progressed from operator to leadership roles at CSC, CA Technologies, and more recently 451 Research, where he led the data science team. He earned the nickname "the tech-whisperer" for his skills in translating business drivers for a technical audience and technical concepts for business leaders. Marco is a proud DevOps Ambassador for the DevOps Institute. When taking the rare break from technology, Marco can be found harvesting fresh vegetables from his NYC garden.

As a Technical Evangelist, Marco Coulter is passionate about the experience humans have when interacting with technology. A former startup CTO, Marco has progressed from operator to leadership roles at CSC, CA Technologies, and more recently 451 Rese... Show more

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project.

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project. Show more

Russell Castagnaro is an eCommerce Revolutionary and the CEO of Wampei, Inc (wampei.com) a company dedicated to bringing electronic peer-to-peer payments to any business, regardless of credit, race, religion, age, origin and with or without a bank or third-party.
His experience ranges from one of the first US eCommerce applications in the 1990's to ePhilanthropy solutions to eGovernment solution portals. Throughout it all, the commerce component was always there. From 2003 through 2016 Russell headed the eGovernment team that ran eHawaii.gov. His team implemented over 120 services for Hawaii State and County government that process over $2 billion per year and launched hundreds of state government websites.

Russell's experience with eCommerce convinced him that Cryptocurrency technology like Bitcoin and Ethereum are the world's best bet for the return of sane commerce directly between parties, and he has placed himself at dead-center in this upheaval.

Russell Castagnaro is an eCommerce Revolutionary and the CEO of Wampei, Inc (wampei.com) a company dedicated to bringing electronic peer-to-peer payments to any business, regardless of credit, race, religion, age, origin and with or without a bank or... Show more

Igor has spent over 15 years helping business owners to navigate and achieve their strategic objectives using progressive technologies. Being a technology enthusiast, he has kick-started and has been involved in the development of hundreds of web and mobile applications, fintech platforms, and digital ecosystems. He specializes in artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, and future-ready fintech product development.

Igor has spent over 15 years helping business owners to navigate and achieve their strategic objectives using progressive technologies. Being a technology enthusiast, he has kick-started and has been involved in the development of hundreds of web and... Show more