Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions to transform the digital landscape, Nael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Additionally, Nael harbors a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), exploring ways to integrate AI technologies into the modernization journey.

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions t... Show more

Rutuja Pawar combines a deep foundation in Computer Science enriched with a specialization in Data and Knowledge Engineering through her Masters. Her experience in technology, strategy, and consulting is broad, spanning ∼8 years of collaboration with diverse teams across IT and Business. As a Data & AI Consultant at Accenture, she collaborates with leading industry clients, supporting them with their projects in the Analytics, Visualization and AI space. Currently, on the client side, she works as a Product Manager & Scrum Master, leading and facilitating GenAI projects in Controlling & Finance at their Digital Innovation Lab. Beyond her primary role, Rutuja wears many hats - she's a mentor, a Design Thinking Coach, a #IAmRemarkable Facilitator, and a skilled Public Speaker.

Rutuja Pawar combines a deep foundation in Computer Science enriched with a specialization in Data and Knowledge Engineering through her Masters. Her experience in technology, strategy, and consulting is broad, spanning ∼8 years of collaboration with... Show more

Gail thrives on embracing challenges and breaking away from routine, unless we talking coffee. As a qualified Industrial Engineer, a certified Project Management Professional, and with several Agile accreditations, she has embarked on a transformative journey to unlock the potential within individuals and teams. Gail's passion lies in guiding them to achieve their highest potential while honoring their unique ways of working.

In her role as an Agile Coach she lives by the "Nanny McPhee principle": when I’m needed but not necessarily wanted, that’s when I stay. But when I’m wanted but no longer truly needed, that’s my cue to step away. Gail inspires individuals and teams to overcome obstacles and achieve goals in dynamic, ever-evolving environments. She emphasizes sustainable goal-setting and cultivates a culture of self-motivation, equipping teams with the tools and confidence they need to succeed.

Gail’s personal mantra, “iTeach, iCoach, iMentor, iPlay, iLovePeople,” reflects her unwavering commitment to empowering others, fostering collaboration, and creating a shared journey toward growth and success.

Gail thrives on embracing challenges and breaking away from routine, unless we talking coffee. As a qualified Industrial Engineer, a certified Project Management Professional, and with several Agile accreditations, she has embarked on a transformativ... Show more

Profissional especializada em Transformação Digital, com foco em Liderança e Gestão de Pessoas, além de amplo expertise em Agilidade, Inovação e Arquitetura de Software. Ao longo da minha carreira, liderei equipes de tecnologia em diferentes capacidades, desde Engenheira de Software até Tech Lead, Líder de Transformação e Agile Coach.

Possuo experiência sólida em gestão de pessoas, abrangendo avaliação de desempenho, contratação e desenvolvimento de carreiras. Sou certificada nas principais metodologias, incluindo Scrum, Kanban, OKR, Management 3.0 e Safe, o que me permite conduzir equipes com eficiência e resultados tangíveis.

Com profundos conhecimentos em AWS e uma sólida compreensão técnica, tenho a habilidade de participar ativamente de discussões de arquitetura, colaborando com outros engenheiros para traduzir as necessidades dos clientes em projetos e conceitos técnicos. Minha especialização em Banco de Dados (relacionais e não relacionais) complementa meu perfil, permitindo-me criar soluções robustas especialmente em integrações entre API's.

Profissional especializada em Transformação Digital, com foco em Liderança e Gestão de Pessoas, além de amplo expertise em Agilidade, Inovação e Arquitetura de Software. Ao longo da minha carreira, liderei equipes de tecnologia em diferentes capacida... Show more

Yedidya Rashi is a full-stack developer and DevOps enthusiast. He’s passionate about sharing practical, real-world advice that helps teams work smarter and achieve more with modern tools.

Yedidya Rashi is a full-stack developer and DevOps enthusiast. He’s passionate about sharing practical, real-world advice that helps teams work smarter and achieve more with modern tools. Show more

With over a decade of experience in software development, I currently serve as Chapter Lead at AXA, leading software developers across four cross-functional teams. I oversee IT operations for the entire health insurance landscape, driving efficiency improvements through new technologies and simplified processes. Before AXA, I was Lead Software Developer at DeepUp GmbH, where I contributed to scaling the company from startup to scale-up, building a cloud-based application landscape. What truly drives me is my passion for coaching, supporting, and empowering developers to grow in their careers.

With over a decade of experience in software development, I currently serve as Chapter Lead at AXA, leading software developers across four cross-functional teams. I oversee IT operations for the entire health insurance landscape, driving efficiency ... Show more

Todd Ginsberg is the Lead Engineer for Payments at a large multinational bank. He has been programming professionally using Java since 1995, Kotlin since 2016, and co-organizes the Triangle JUG. Todd lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and their dog. When not programming, he enjoys reading, walking/hiking, and doughnuts.

Todd Ginsberg is the Lead Engineer for Payments at a large multinational bank. He has been programming professionally using Java since 1995, Kotlin since 2016, and co-organizes the Triangle JUG. Todd lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and their dog. ... Show more

Philippe is an architect with the solutions engineering team at Astronomer, where he helps enterprises adopt Apache Airflow for their various data processing needs.

Philippe is an architect with the solutions engineering team at Astronomer, where he helps enterprises adopt Apache Airflow for their various data processing needs. Show more

Urs is a seasoned software engineer, solution architect, conference speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, mostly involving Kotlin and Scala.

Besides his job as a consultant, he is also a passionate trainer and author of a great variety of courses ranging from language courses for Kotlin and Scala to architectural trainings such as Microservices and Event-Driven Architectures.

As a people person by nature, he loves to share knowledge and inspire and get inspired by peers on meetups and conferences. Urs is a JetBrains certified Kotlin trainer.

Urs is a seasoned software engineer, solution architect, conference speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, mostly involving Kotlin and Scala. Besides his job as a consu... Show more

A solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology.

Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve challenges and to drive impactful change across Health & Public Sector. I have an intense enthusiasm for technology and innovation along with its governance and security aspects. An advocate of women empowerment through Information Technology.

A solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology. Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve challenges... Show more

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

As a Full Stack Engineer with over Ten years of experience, I have honed my skills in designing solutions, architecting high-availability payment platforms, and leading teams to build resilient systems and APIs. My foundation in data structures, algorithms, and core programming principles forms the backbone of my technical expertise, enabling me to adapt and thrive in various programming languages and frameworks

I am excited on sharing my insights and experiences in building continuously available critical systems. I have served in key advisory roles for senior leadership on Enterprise System Management, contributed to the design and architecture of high-availability, resilient, and distributed systems, and overseen projects to ensure the timely delivery of key objectives. My strong technical background, exceptional analytical ability, effective communication skills, and team-oriented mindset equip me to make a valuable contribution to the discourse on critical system availability.

As a Full Stack Engineer with over Ten years of experience, I have honed my skills in designing solutions, architecting high-availability payment platforms, and leading teams to build resilient systems and APIs. My foundation in data structures, algo... Show more

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutions, consistently delivering transformative solutions that harness the power of large-scale data processing. Ram’s technical acumen is highlighted by his recognition as an Apache Spark , Scala Gold Badge award, reflecting his deep expertise in distributed computing and high-performance analytics. He also holds multiple gold badges on Stack Overflow, underscoring his commitment to technical excellence and community-driven knowledge sharing. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Ram continues to shape the future of Data engineering and AI in the financial sector and beyond.

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutio... 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

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

Phylis Atieno leads Developer Relations at Chimoney, a global payouts platform that enables inclusive access to financial tools through APIs and open protocols like Interledger. In her role, she works closely with developers and communities, helping them explore and build with technologies that make cross-border payments simpler and more accessible.

Phylis Atieno leads Developer Relations at Chimoney, a global payouts platform that enables inclusive access to financial tools through APIs and open protocols like Interledger. In her role, she works closely with developers and communities, helping ... Show more

Tobias works as a modernization architect at viadee Unternehmensberatung. He supports customers of the insurance and finance sector in the modernization and migration of individual software systems. At viadee he leads the competence cluster Java & Architecture.

Tobias works as a modernization architect at viadee Unternehmensberatung. He supports customers of the insurance and finance sector in the modernization and migration of individual software systems. At viadee he leads the competence cluster Java & Ar... Show more

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large enterprises on value stream performance improvement, he created Flow Engineering to make value stream mapping simple, quick, and actionable. He serves as lead consultant for Visible Flow Consulting, as a board advisor to the Value Stream Management Consortium, Chair of the OASIS Value Stream Management Interoperability technical committee, and co-founder of the Flow Collective to bring flow-focused professionals together.

Learn more about his work at https://visible.is

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large en... Show more

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI.
LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negocio, empresas y asociaciones
Autora de los libros: “Inteligencia emocional en las finanzas” “Control de gestión con Excel y Power Query”
Divulgadora de contenidos en RRSS con emisiones en directo de los programas: “Finanzas comienza con F” y “Finanzas y Excel” (Vía YouTube y LinkedIn Live).

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI. LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negoci... Show more

Microsoft MVP (MVP Award Category: Microsoft Azure; MVP Technology Area: Azure Networking).
I am a Chief Architect and Certified Technical Trainer with over 20 years of experience in network infrastructure and cloud architecture. I specialize in designing, engineering, and managing multi-platform infrastructures in Data Center/Cloud Architecture. My expertise includes consulting, designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions for enterprises and service providers. As part of Kyndryl's Go-To-Market team, I serve as a dedicated cloud advisor, working directly with enterprise customers to optimize their cloud deployments.
As a Customer Technology Advisor (CTA), I support Consulting, Advisory, and Architecture activities across Pre-Sales, Sales, and Delivery. I provide impartial advocacy, ensuring customers receive the best solutions and services, and introduce new technologies by staying updated on Cloud Service Providers innovations.
Since 2010, I have been a Certified Technical Trainer, delivering specialized academy courses for certifications in leading technologies such as Cisco, VMware, and Huawei. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I empower individuals through tailored courses focused on Azure technologies.
My current focus areas include DevOps, AI, Cloud Networking, Cloud Security, Network Programmability, Network Automation, Network Observability, Network Security, IPv6, and BGP Security.

Microsoft MVP (MVP Award Category: Microsoft Azure; MVP Technology Area: Azure Networking). I am a Chief Architect and Certified Technical Trainer with over 20 years of experience in network infrastructure and cloud architecture. I specialize in des... Show more

Nikita Kibitkin is a Senior Java Engineer and Tech Lead with over 5 years of proven experience designing high-throughput, event-driven payment platforms. He has successfully delivered financial systems for both the European and Asian markets. At Ducatpay, he leads the event-driven payments team, processing over 5 million transactions per year. Nikita combines modeling based on discrete mathematics with a classic high-load tech stack to build fault-tolerant, predictable, and cost-efficient distributed systems under extreme spikes.

Nikita Kibitkin is a Senior Java Engineer and Tech Lead with over 5 years of proven experience designing high-throughput, event-driven payment platforms. He has successfully delivered financial systems for both the European and Asian markets. At Duca... Show more

Power Platform Architect focused on delivering high quality business solutions by utilizing Power Platform component synergies ✨

Power Platform Architect focused on delivering high quality business solutions by utilizing Power Platform component synergies ✨ Show more

Fintech Entrepreneur

Fintech Entrepreneur Show more

André é criador e líder da comunidade de práticas Agile Flow Curitiba e coautor do livro "O que nenhum Scrum Master te contou", disponível na Amazon. André possui bastante experiência em facilitação de times, tanto em TI, quanto na área de negócios, sendo Lean Inception Facilitator desde 2020. Atualmente exerce o papel de RTE na ExxonMobil, mas trabalhou por mais de 7 anos como Enterprise Agile Coach, dentro de empresas de médio e grande porte nacionais e globais.

Quando não está trabalhando, André curte passar tempo cozinhando e assistindo streaming de filmes e séries.

André é criador e líder da comunidade de práticas Agile Flow Curitiba e coautor do livro "O que nenhum Scrum Master te contou", disponível na Amazon. André possui bastante experiência em facilitação de times, tanto em TI, quanto na área de negócios, ... 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

Fast track recognised Power platform Engagement Director at HCL Technologies formerly known as PowerObjects with over 18 years of professional experience in the analysis of business problems and application of IT-based solutions - primarily in government, Housing and public authority. Mr. Kumar is delivery-focused and pragmatic with considerable team leading, architectural and technical design experience, allied with appreciation of business requirements and effective people management skills. He has experience of the entire life cycle - from pre-sales through to transition and service delivery

Fast track recognised Power platform Engagement Director at HCL Technologies formerly known as PowerObjects with over 18 years of professional experience in the analysis of business problems and application of IT-based solutions - primarily in gove... Show more

Lee Dickson brings 7+ years of experience in productizing AI solutions and predictive analytics, with a strong track record of streamlining operations and improving customer engagement for SMBs and enterprise clients. With an extensive background in technology and SaaS, he's an advocate for using AI to solve real-world problems that build strong relationships between businesses and their customer base through customizable conversations with digital AI agents.

Lee was part of the founding team that built raia AI, a platform that can rapidly deploy customizable AI assistants with low-to-no code required. These AI agents can handle a variety of job roles that focus around sales, support, marketing, and operational departments across a wide range of industries (software & technology, healthcare, financial services, travel & tourism, marketing agencies, real estate, and more).

Lee has built an AI learning community of over 300,000 subscribers through his podcast "The AI Guys" that makes artificial intelligence easy to understand for everyone. Through this initiative, he has been able to assist countless businesses and industries build a gold standard for their own AI deployment and consulted business leadership teams that manage companies with annual recurring revenues of $5M-$500M+.

Lee Dickson brings 7+ years of experience in productizing AI solutions and predictive analytics, with a strong track record of streamlining operations and improving customer engagement for SMBs and enterprise clients. With an extensive background in ... Show more

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

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.

Last 8 years, I have been living in Luxembourg and holding a Luxembourg JavaScript meetup.
In 2023 I started to work as a Developer Relations Engineer at Kadena.

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 mostly, but also Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead of a small team. I enjoyed working on web 3D projects,... Show more

I'm a backend engineer turned ML engineer turned AI engineer, with 16 years of experience building intelligent systems. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University in Boston, and I currently work as an AI Engineer in FactSet.

I'm also the host of AI Blindspot, a podcast where we explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence—and the blind spots we often overlook in its development and deployment.

With a strong foundation in systems engineering, deep technical fluency, and a product-minded approach, I focus on aligning autonomous agents with real-world user goals, emphasizing safety, control, and robust evaluation techniques.

I'm passionate about building AI that’s not just powerful, but grounded, aligned, and truly useful in practice.

I'm a backend engineer turned ML engineer turned AI engineer, with 16 years of experience building intelligent systems. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University in Boston, and I currently work as an AI Engineer in Fac... Show more

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions, Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has ~30 years in the security industry as a security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting his start with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and later Bell Labs, Brian began the process of building security startups and taking multiple companies through successful IPOs and acquisitions, including Riptech, ArcSight, Imperva, McAfee, Solera Networks, Cylance, JASK, Verodin, and Mandiant.

Brian has worked in over 50 countries across six continents. He authored the book Enemy at the Water Cooler and co-authored Physical & Logical Security Convergence with former NSA Deputy Director William Crowell. He was featured in the cyberwar documentary 5 Eyes alongside General Michael Hayden, former NSA, and CIA Director. Brian writes for Forbes and regularly presents at conferences like Black Hat, RSA, OWASP, and BSides.

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions, Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has ~30 years in the security industry as a security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting h... Show more