Ian Pender is a Lead Principal Engineer at Flagstone, where he's been for 5 years.
Ian has held technical leadership roles for over a decade, and over 25 years in a variety of roles and industries, consulting for a wide range of blue-chip and dedicated firms, most recently at Huddle, ASOS and Beazley.

Current technical interests include software craftsmanship to reduce TCO, deposit aggregation, and holistic engineering.
Leadership interests include engineering culture, servant leadership, team topologies, and optimising flow.

Ian Pender is a Lead Principal Engineer at Flagstone, where he's been for 5 years. Ian has held technical leadership roles for over a decade, and over 25 years in a variety of roles and industries, consulting for a wide range of blue-chip and dedic... Show more

I am a data scientist, AI practitioner, and NLP expert with extensive experience in machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and cloud-native AI applications. As an LLM Trainer at Scale AI, I have worked on Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, specializing in Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) to enhance model accuracy and reliability.

Throughout my career, I have held AI Engineering, data science and Analytics roles at PropertyLoop AI, Swiggy, Cadient, and Tiger Analytics, leading projects in fraud detection, forecasting, and Human like AI-powered bots using tools like Azure OpenAI API, AWS, GCP, BigQuery, etc. My expertise lies in AI model evaluation, NLP fine-tuning, and deploying ML models in cloud environments, helping businesses optimize AI-driven solutions.

I am also an active speaker and judge in the tech community, having judged and spoke at events like Smart India Hackathon(An event by Microsoft and Gov. of India), GDG Innova 2024 at IIIT Delhi, Innova Delhi NCR, Galgotias International Hackathon, Google DevFest Noida, and Prastuti Technology Presentation Contest, among others. I enjoy sharing insights on AI trends, best practices, and career growth in data science and machine learning.

Academically, I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Delhi and am currently pursuing a Data Science & ML PG Diploma program at IIT Guwahati(Distance learning). With a 5-star rating on HackerRank in Python and SQL, I combine strong technical expertise with real-world AI applications.

I am a data scientist, AI practitioner, and NLP expert with extensive experience in machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and cloud-native AI applications. As an LLM Trainer at Scale AI, I have worked on Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, sp... Show more

Dr. Oleksandr Kondratiuk is a seasoned technical leader with two decades in Software Development and Machine Learning, transitioning from Software Engineer to CTO across diverse enterprises and startups.
With an MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Kondratiuk combines academic rigour with hands-on innovation. His impactful contributions span various domains: Strategic Procurement, FinTech, Automotive, Mobility, and Cybersecurity.
Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Dr. Kondratiuk excels in efficient project delivery, process optimisation, building high-performance teams and startups. Fluent in four+ languages and experienced in three European countries, his global perspective enriches collaborations.

Dr. Oleksandr Kondratiuk is a seasoned technical leader with two decades in Software Development and Machine Learning, transitioning from Software Engineer to CTO across diverse enterprises and startups. With an MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in ... Show more

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and elevating teams, Brian brings his experience as a previous leader within a Fortune 500 company’s Hall of Fame learning and development division, where his dedication to growth and excellence shaped high-performing teams across the organization. His impact reaches far and wide, with numerous features on major television networks and invitations to speak on prominent stages, including TEDx. Brian’s influence continues to expand as he empowers audiences to unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results.

His sessions blend dynamic energy, expertise, and actionable takeaways, making them impactful and memorable. His MVP Performance Model aligns individual drive with team goals, creating a foundation for extraordinary achievement. With his PG3 Leadership Model, Brian cultivates a culture of resilience, collaboration, and growth within organizations. In addition, his inspirational talk focuses on the importance of unleashing the magic within individuals and teams to elevate a positive growth mindset for success. These frameworks enable companies to positively shape their culture to boost productivity, morale, and performance.

With over three decades of public speaking experience, he has empowered audiences by delivering transformative sessions that provide clear, practical strategies for enhancing productivity and connection. Known for his infectious energy and authentic delivery, Brian resonates across industries, making his sessions both unforgettable and actionable.

A testament to his commitment, Brian’s personal life reflects the drive and resilience he talks to. With the accomplishment of completing several marathons, a strong marriage of over twenty years, and the joy of raising two remarkable children, Brian brings a genuine authenticity to every talk, inspiring audiences to pursue their goals with passion and purpose

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and e... Show more

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, Vodacom, Absa and numerous other companies. I've trained over 800 people and consulted on Agile and change initiatives on a SAP implementation, an Online Banking Channel and numerous Retail Apps.

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, ... Show more

With 14+ years of experience, I specialize in building scalable web applications using PHP, Python, AWS, Postgres, MySQL, and Angular. As a Senior Staff Engineer at NuShift Technologies, I focus on digital transformation in healthcare, leveraging technology for business automation and innovation.

An AWS Community Builder and active member of AWS User Group Bengaluru, I regularly speak at conferences and meetups, sharing real-world insights on Serverless architectures, AWS services, and full-stack development. I also create educational content on InternetKatta.com and @LearnWithAvinashDalvi to simplify complex topics through storytelling.

With 14+ years of experience, I specialize in building scalable web applications using PHP, Python, AWS, Postgres, MySQL, and Angular. As a Senior Staff Engineer at NuShift Technologies, I focus on digital transformation in healthcare, leveraging tec... Show more

Winner of CHANNEL ASIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2023 award. As an AI/IoT specialist at Avanade, I lead advanced analytics with a focus on AI and IoT solutions across Southeast Asia. I have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, presales, technical architecture, and innovation for data and AI projects. I am also a Microsoft AI MVP ( three times) and a certified Azure AI Engineer.

I have hands-on expertise in generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and vector embeddings. I have successfully led the first enterprise integration of Gen AI in SEA, working with Azure Open AI, Vector db, LangChain, and other open source tools. I am passionate about solving complex business problems with AI, such as knowledge mining, sustainability, ethical AI, predictive analytics, hyper personalization, and intelligent decision support systems. I have also delivered AI/IoT solutions for various industry verticals and sectors, such as government, retail, energy, and FSI, using Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Digital Twins, Azure IoT Edge, and other cloud and edge computing technologies.

As a public speaker and a blogger, I enjoy sharing my insights and learnings on AI/ML topics, such as Generative AI, conversational AI, Azure AI, and ML.NET. I have spoken at Microsoft conferences and other technical events globally, and mentored and trained teams for AI hackathons and trainings. I am also involved in AI research and development, creating AI/ML accelerators, MLOps frameworks, and data science tooling. My mission is to help businesses grow and optimize their processes with AI/IoT, and to empower and inspire others to embrace the power and potential of AI.

Winner of CHANNEL ASIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2023 award. As an AI/IoT specialist at Avanade, I lead advanced analytics with a focus on AI and IoT solutions across Southeast Asia. I have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, presales, tech... Show more

Devang is a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Analysis, Development, and Implementation with solid Programming expertise in - Java, Golang, Node.js, C#, Perl, Javascript, Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, PHP, C/C++, Python, Microservices and Distributed Services along with System Design and Object-Oriented Methodologies with a demonstrated history of working in the Internet Industry.

Devang is a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Analysis, Development, and Implementation with solid Programming expertise in - Java, Golang, Node.js, C#, Perl, Javascript, Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, PHP, C/C++, Pyt... Show more

I am a Full Stack Developer and Cloud Modernization enthusiast.
I work on building financial applications used by financial advisors to advise clients on their portfolios and give them insightful decisions to balance risk and reward and select the right retirement funds. Our team consists of a mix of full stack, dedicated backend and cloud specialists. Our team follows Agile practices, and is responsible for the cloud infrastructure, architecture, monitoring, and production support of the systems.

I am a Full Stack Developer and Cloud Modernization enthusiast. I work on building financial applications used by financial advisors to advise clients on their portfolios and give them insightful decisions to balance risk and reward and select the... Show more

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

Diponkar Paul has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Warehousing. Currently serving as Associate Director of Data Platform and Strategy at OMERS, Canada, he has a proven track record of designing and developing medium- to large-scale data warehouses and delivering business-critical analytical solutions. Diponkar is deeply involved in shaping modern enterprise data strategies, particularly in the transformative era of Generative AI.

He is leading the Toronto Data Professionals Community (former Toronto PASS user group). He has a diverse background and has been working and studying in different Geo locations including Canada, Denmark, the UK, and Sweden. He writes a technical blog, writes articles on SQLServerCentral, and, does public speaking. His remarkable contributions to the community earned him the Microsoft Data Platform MVP award.

Diponkar Paul has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Warehousing. Currently serving as Associate Director of Data Platform and Strategy at OMERS, Canada, he has a proven track rec... Show more

I'm working with SQL Server and Microsoft Data platform for almost 20 years. I worked in this area from MS BI application solution development through MS BI infrastructure projects to pre-sales engineer. I like Microsoft BI very much and I follow the new trends in this area as well as the competing technologies. The most important thing for me is that I advance with experience and know-how in this area. I do consultation services for Power BI adoption and data strategy.

I'm working with SQL Server and Microsoft Data platform for almost 20 years. I worked in this area from MS BI application solution development through MS BI infrastructure projects to pre-sales engineer. I like Microsoft BI very much and I follow the... Show more

A Kotlin developer building Android, Server and Web applications.

A Kotlin developer building Android, Server and Web applications. Show more

Tracy Evans is a Partner at Open Strategy Partners, where she uses her deep background in marketing and business to give organizations the strategic tools to communicate the value of what they do to the people who need to hear it. Tracy has an MBA from the Mannheim Business School and more than 12 years of strategic marketing, technology, and management experience, helping organizations connect their value propositions to their target audiences.

Tracy Evans is a Partner at Open Strategy Partners, where she uses her deep background in marketing and business to give organizations the strategic tools to communicate the value of what they do to the people who need to hear it. Tracy has an MBA fr... Show more

Jorge Franco's philosophy relies on a personalized approach and unparalleled cutting-edge legal knowledge of digital asset regulations and market dynamics for solving clients’ most challenging crypto and Web 3.0 legal puzzles.

Jorge Franco's philosophy relies on a personalized approach and unparalleled cutting-edge legal knowledge of digital asset regulations and market dynamics for solving clients’ most challenging crypto and Web 3.0 legal puzzles. Show more

I have 25 years of database experience, mostly with Oracle but also with PostgreSQL in more recent years. Prior to joining AWS, he used AWS as a client for 8 years, utilising PostgreSQL RDS as well as Oracle, and he migrated hundreds of databases from on-premises to AWS.

I have 25 years of database experience, mostly with Oracle but also with PostgreSQL in more recent years. Prior to joining AWS, he used AWS as a client for 8 years, utilising PostgreSQL RDS as well as Oracle, and he migrated hundreds of databases fro... Show more

Director at Access Analytic
Wyn Hopkins
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Microsoft MVP since 2017
Published author of the highly regarded book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst"
A leading YouTube contributor in the Power BI and Excel world with over 5 million views and 87,000 subscribers
Developing amazing Power BI and Excel solutions to clients in Australia and around the World.

Director at Access Analytic Wyn Hopkins Edit profile Microsoft MVP since 2017 Published author of the highly regarded book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst" A leading YouTube contributor in the Power BI and Excel world with over 5 million views ... Show more

For the past 13 years, Rick has been on his quality journey making stops at OnShift, Kalibrate, Rocket Mortgage. He joined the RocketReach team in the Fall of 2021 and has loved every minute of it. Currently, he is not only working on establishing quality processes and concepts throughout the engineering team, he is also responsible for the monitoring and reliability side as well. He works every day with the teams to ensure the solutions they are building are not only well tested but also able to be monitored so we know when something is off with them. Rick's looks for new opportunities to raise the customer's concerns not just from how something works for the end user but also how it performs as they use it.

For the past 13 years, Rick has been on his quality journey making stops at OnShift, Kalibrate, Rocket Mortgage. He joined the RocketReach team in the Fall of 2021 and has loved every minute of it. Currently, he is not only working on establishing qu... Show more

Inizia la sua avventura nell'informatica con il suo primo Intel 80386 per poi laurearsi in Informatica presso l'Università degli Studi di Torino. 
Prosegue la sua formazione con due master, uno in "Comunicazione Digitale, Web Marketing e Social Media Management" e il secondo in "Cloud Computing". 

Dopo esser stato sviluppatore web & mobile, attualmente è CTO presso Finwave, docente di corsi tecnici e assistente universitario.
Inoltre è co-organizzatore del droidcon italy, Swift Heroes e Flutter Heroes dalle loro prime edizioni. 

Nel 2018 fonda il GDG Cloud a Torino dove, con entusiasmo, organizza sessioni, meetup e workshop in ambito cloud. 

Nel 2023 diventa Google Champion Innovator in ambito Cloud "Serverless App Development".

Nel tempo libero è uno dei content creator Italiani più seguiti su Instagram in ambito giochi da tavolo, videogiochi e fiere ludiche con il nickname @mosquitoman81.

Inizia la sua avventura nell'informatica con il suo primo Intel 80386 per poi laurearsi in Informatica presso l'Università degli Studi di Torino.  Prosegue la sua formazione con due master, uno in "Comunicazione Digitale, Web Marketing e Social Medi... Show more

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in world cultures, focusing on cultural elements in technology and business strategy. An experienced corporate strategic planning director who worked globally as an expatriate executive based in emerging markets, she bridges her dual background as a sociolinguist to navigate cross-cultural communication in marketing, leadership, and the digital economy. Her expert quotes are featured widely, including by CIO magazine and the BBC, and her articles are published in trade journals and in leading media. Annalisa held various roles at Philip Morris International and Kraft Foods, based in São Paulo, Brazil, and investment banks, including Bankers Trust, based in New York City and Santiago, Chile. Annalisa holds an M.A. in language and translation from the University of Wisconsin, and a B.S. in international finance from Georgetown University.

Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in world cultures, focusing on cultural elements in technology and business strategy. An experienced corporate strategic planning director who worked globally as an expatriate executive based in emerging market... Show more

Laetitia, a passionate advocate for human-centric approaches and Agile practices, leverages her HR background to guide management in navigating organizational transformations. Her guidance facilitates decision-making processes and drives change management strategies. Laetitia's empathetic approach and effective communication style cultivate trust and collaboration, positively influencing the organization’s workplace culture. As a Certified Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master, she takes the lead in implementing of this hybrid framework, empowering teams to excel in a dynamic environment.

Laetitia, a passionate advocate for human-centric approaches and Agile practices, leverages her HR background to guide management in navigating organizational transformations. Her guidance facilitates decision-making processes and drives change manag... Show more

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of public service.

Carrie has her Bachelors of Technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Information Assurance and Digital Forensics, and she is a co-founder of BSides Oklahoma and a founding member of Techlahoma.

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of publi... Show more

Brackly Murunga is a Machine learning researcher with a professional background in applied data science and machine learning with a career spanning half a decade in multiple industries including Tech, FMCG and Fintech.

He was the Lead AI/ML Engineer at Phindor LTD before transitioning to BAT Kenya as a data scientist. He currently is a portfolio data scientist at M-KOPA.

Brackly Murunga is a Machine learning researcher with a professional background in applied data science and machine learning with a career spanning half a decade in multiple industries including Tech, FMCG and Fintech. He was the Lead AI/ML Engine... Show more

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession.

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession. Show more

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Kassetty has been instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user experiences across financial services.

With a good foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Nikhil has designed and implemented intelligent systems that leverage data insights to drive automation, improve decision-making, and personalize user experiences. His expertise extends to creating predictive models, enhancing fraud detection systems, and optimizing operations with AI-driven analytics.

Also, his proficiency in cloud technologies, system architecture, and data-driven applications enables him to tackle complex challenges and pioneer innovations in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Nikhil Kassetty is passionate about harnessing technology to create transformative solutions that shape the future of financial services.

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Ka... Show more

As Vice President of Technology Services, Scott Corrigan manages meshIQ’s technology related activities in the field, including sales engineering and services delivery. In his role, Scott leads a worldwide team that supports customers, sales and partners. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Scott has architected software solutions and managed deployments to enable a large number of corporate customers to succeed in their business objectives.

As Vice President of Technology Services, Scott Corrigan manages meshIQ’s technology related activities in the field, including sales engineering and services delivery. In his role, Scott leads a worldwide team that supports customers, sales and part... Show more

Pallavi Thukral is a Software Engineer 2 at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and a passionate builder of innovative, scalable systems. With a background that spans high-impact roles—including at BNY (Bank of New York) —Pallavi brings deep technical insight to complex challenges. Her academic brilliance was nationally recognized when she received the Gold Medal from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for topping her BTech program. Beyond the code, Pallavi is a global tech voice known for making complex ideas click. She blends real-world experience with a knack for storytelling, empowering developers to explore emerging technologies. Pallavi is driven by curiosity, clarity, and a commitment to elevate the craft of software engineering.

Pallavi Thukral is a Software Engineer 2 at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and a passionate builder of innovative, scalable systems. With a background that spans high-impact roles—including at BNY (Bank of New York) —Pallavi brings deep technical insigh... 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

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. ,where he now serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI, Shivam has empowered professionals at industry giants such as LTI, HSBC, Global Logic, Axis Bank, and HCL. With profound expertise in AI, Data Science, and Analytics, he has delivered impactful corporate training, mentored aspiring data scientists, and led intensive boot camps in various specialisations. he has trained thousands of students and professionals, his contributions to the tech community have earned him widespread recognition. he has graced the stage as a speaker at several prestigious events, including Google DEVFEST, GDSC, IEEE, and Tedx. He has also served as a judge at hackathons like SIH, Opinhacks, HackHive, Hackverse, Devhouse and WittyHacks, shaping the future of innovation. His international presence includes representing India as a delegate at the Expo2020 Dubai, IYSA Indonesia, IEEE Rising Star Las Vegas.

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. ,where he now serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI... Show more