10 years of experience building technology solutions, using engineering, product and project management in Europe, Brazil and the Middle East.

10 years of experience building technology solutions, using engineering, product and project management in Europe, Brazil and the Middle East. Show more

Idowu Festus is a Software Engineer with a focus on Frontend and Blockchain development having accessibility and performance in mind. He is currently in his final year at the Obafemi Awolowo University studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering. He is a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Google Developer Student Club member, and Open-Source Community Africa member. He is passionate about Web technologies, sharing knowledge, and contributing to Open-Source Software.
Outside software engineering, he plays the guitar, violin, keyboard, and reads about the financial markets.

Idowu Festus is a Software Engineer with a focus on Frontend and Blockchain development having accessibility and performance in mind. He is currently in his final year at the Obafemi Awolowo University studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering. ... Show more

Vikash Agrawal is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading initiatives in the AWS CloudWatch team. Previously, he played a key role in developing Amazon Q Developer, a Generative AI-powered assistant for developers. With over a decade of experience in software engineering and leadership, Vikash has led high-impact teams at Housing.com and Dream11. A strong advocate for open-source, he has contributed to Mozilla and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) through Google Summer of Code. Passionate about AI, cloud computing, and engineering excellence, he is dedicated to building cutting-edge technology that empowers developers worldwide.

Vikash Agrawal is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading initiatives in the AWS CloudWatch team. Previously, he played a key role in developing Amazon Q Developer, a Generative AI-powered assistant for developers. With o... Show more

John Feminella is an avid technologist, occasional public speaker, and curiosity advocate. He helps enterprises transform the way they write, operate, and deploy software so that their businesses and people can be more effective. Before that, he led technology organizations at Pivotal, VMware, and ThoughtWorks; helped build the world's largest database of pollutants and air emissions; and authored a distributed-sensor technology.

John lives in Charlottesville, VA and likes meta-jokes, milkshakes, and referring to himself in the third person in speaker bios.

John Feminella is an avid technologist, occasional public speaker, and curiosity advocate. He helps enterprises transform the way they write, operate, and deploy software so that their businesses and people can be more effective. Before that, he led ... Show more

Seasoned process intelligence consultant. Delivering process improvements, optimization, automation and BI solutions. Experience in dozens of process intelligence initiatives across industries and geographies. Former Microsoft and Minit.

Seasoned process intelligence consultant. Delivering process improvements, optimization, automation and BI solutions. Experience in dozens of process intelligence initiatives across industries and geographies. Former Microsoft and Minit. Show more

I'm a licensed lawyer with a strong sales and business development background, active in the crypto space since 2019. I bring a blend of legal expertise and go-to-market experience to grow and scale the Web3 space.

I'm a licensed lawyer with a strong sales and business development background, active in the crypto space since 2019. I bring a blend of legal expertise and go-to-market experience to grow and scale the Web3 space. Show more

Vincent Koc is a highly accomplished, commercially-focused engineering technologist with a wealth of experience in data-driven disciplines. He holds a fellowship at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, where he serves as a thought leader and mentor to the next generation of data professionals.

With over a two decades of experience in the field, Vincent has worked across a wide range of industries, including finance, telecommunications, travel, and fast-moving consumer goods. He has driven data-driven projects for major organizations such as Qantas, Telstra, Volkswagen, Expedia, the Australian Federal Government, and the NSW Government. Previously Vincent has held critical positions at major Australian organisations.

Vincent Koc is a highly accomplished, commercially-focused engineering technologist with a wealth of experience in data-driven disciplines. He holds a fellowship at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, where he serves as a thought leader ... Show more

Mukund Hirani is a cybersecurity leader turned AI technologist, with deep experience securing digital systems in complex, high-risk environments. He spent years working in and leading incident response teams, defending against some of the most sophisticated cyber threats including targeted nation-state attacks across critical infrastructure and enterprise systems.

As Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Navatech, Mukund now leads global engineering and AI teams focused on building and productising artificial intelligence to serve the 2 billion frontline and blue-collar workers often overlooked by mainstream technology. His mission is not only to make AI smarter but also to make it secure, inclusive, and deployable in the real world.

Mukund’s work bridges the gap between cybersecurity and AI, drawing on a deep technical foundation to ensure that modern AI systems are resilient, privacy-preserving, and scalable. From multilingual, multimodal interfaces to field-deployable, low-footprint models, he is building AI tools that meet people where they are, whether that's on a construction site, a factory floor, or a hospital corridor while securing the underlying tech stack to support sustainable growth.

Mukund Hirani is a cybersecurity leader turned AI technologist, with deep experience securing digital systems in complex, high-risk environments. He spent years working in and leading incident response teams, defending against some of the most sophis... Show more

Oliver Cronk is the Technology Director at Scott Logic, leading on emerging and sustainable technology. He also runs a podcast and global architect community called Architect Tomorrow. Oliver has extensive experience in a variety of systems engineering, architecture and strategy roles across software, energy, government, telecoms, banking and professional services. Oliver spent 4 years working at an Energy and Climate change consultancy AEA working with UK and European government agency clients. Oliver is leading on the Framework for Sustainable Technology at Scott Logic - which looks at pragmatic ways to reduce software’s impact on people and planet.

Oliver Cronk is the Technology Director at Scott Logic, leading on emerging and sustainable technology. He also runs a podcast and global architect community called Architect Tomorrow. Oliver has extensive experience in a variety of systems engineeri... Show more

Meet Justine Clarke, a Salesforce Certified Admin and Developer turned dynamic Product Owner specializing in fintech and payments. With technical roots in Salesforce and software development and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, Justine is a blend of tech-savvy problem solver and strategic innovator. She brings a unique mix of technical proficiency and social consciousness to her work, driving not only technological excellence but also making strides in diversity and representation within the IT landscape.

In her current role, she is transforming antiquated payment systems and boosting digital solutions, shaping the future of financial transactions one payment at a time. As the maestro of a high-performing distributed Agile team, she exhibits a blend of excellent communication skills, meticulous organization, and a knack for forging meaningful relationships.

Guided by her vision for a more inclusive IT industry, Justine mentors the next generation of professionals, promotes best practices, and builds supportive communities for those traditionally underrepresented. Beyond her role, she's also an advocate for community, educational and economic opportunities, having served on the board of the United Negro College Fund Inter-Alumni Council in Indiana, chaired the 2022 Scholarship Committee for NSBE Boston and volunteered her skills with local non-profits.

An ardent believer in continuous learning and improvement, Justine stays abreast of industry trends, lending her expertise to not just shape products but also impact customer experiences globally. She's not just navigating the complexities of modern payments; she's also bridging the gap between technology and business while actively contributing to social impact initiatives.

Meet Justine Clarke, a Salesforce Certified Admin and Developer turned dynamic Product Owner specializing in fintech and payments. With technical roots in Salesforce and software development and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technolo... Show more