Senior IT Executive with over 21 years of experience in IT, Larissa is used to leading large operations since 2014 driving its strategy, growth, P&L, and operation metrics. Moreover, Larissa is also a worldwide speaker on Quality and Agile, primarily focused on delivering value to the customer using Lean Digital Transformation and Agile Engineering.
Larissa has deep knowledge and experience with Agile, Lean, Agile Engineering, QA, RPA, Design Thinking, DevOps, Lean Software Delivery, Leadership, Cognitive, and Automation. Focus Industries: Banking, Telecom, Beverage, and Automotive.
Larissa has been speaking at Brazilian and international conferences since 2017, having talked at Starwest, Agile DevOps East, Agile Testing Days USA, Agile Testing Days, LeadDev, and many others online. I love to share knowledge and empower others.

Senior IT Executive with over 21 years of experience in IT, Larissa is used to leading large operations since 2014 driving its strategy, growth, P&L, and operation metrics. Moreover, Larissa is also a worldwide speaker on Quality and Agile, primarily... Show more

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker ... Show more

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about mentoring and teaching aspiring data professionals. I have collaborated with esteemed edtech organizations such as Tech4Dev and Niyo BootCamp, and have taught over 3,000 students across Africa and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I have worked on impactful data analytics projects with Nasarawa State, FCMB among others, driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. My dedication to continuous learning and community engagement underscores my commitment to advancing the field of data analytics.

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about ... Show more

Hello, I'm HyunWoo Lee from South Korea. I'm working for Toss, the most popular banking/fin-tech application in South Korea.
Also I'm organizer of Kotlin User Groups Seoul & GDG Korea Android.

Careers & Experiences
- 2024.07 ~ : Android/React Native Engineer, Viva Republica(Toss)

- 2025.01 ~ : Organizer, GDG(Google Developer Groups) Korea Android
- 2023.10 ~ : Organizer, Kotlin User Groups Seoul
- 2023.08 ~ 2024.07: Lead, GDSC(Google Developer Student Clubs) Konkuk University, South Korea
- 2021.04 ~ 2023.07: Android/React Native Developer, Mathpresso Inc.(QANDA)

- Speaker of DroidKnights(South Korea) 2024
- Speaker of DroidKaigi(Japan) 2024/2025
- Contributor, DroidKaigi(Japan) Conference Application
- Contributor, DroidKnights(South Korea) Conference Application

Hello, I'm HyunWoo Lee from South Korea. I'm working for Toss, the most popular banking/fin-tech application in South Korea. Also I'm organizer of Kotlin User Groups Seoul & GDG Korea Android. Careers & Experiences - 2024.07 ~ : Android/React Na... Show more

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... Show more

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platform's largest Jakarta EE course with 20,000+ students. Conference speaker at JavaLand, JDD Poland, and Eclipse Foundation events. Currently driving developer adoption at Payara through documentation, webinars, and community engagement.

Senior Java developer and technical content creator with 7+ years building enterprise applications using Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and Quarkus. Author of two Apress books on cloud-native Java development. Created 11 Udemy courses including the platfor... Show more

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse domains such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Retail, and Education.

As a TOGAF® 9 and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, he provides Azure technical expertise for end customers, including strategic design, architectural mentorship, assessments, and proof of concepts. He also holds certifications as an AWS and Terraform Certified Associate, demonstrating his versatility and proficiency in cloud technologies. Bhushan is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others, and actively participates in regional and global technical communities and forums.

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse... Show more

Pablo Javier is a Sr Azure Cloud Solution Engineer for Data and AI and as a former Data Platform MVP and has dedicated his professional career to SQL Server, IT Security, Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. He worked as a Solutions Architect, Senior DBA and has been part of different government and financial companies for the last 14 years. He is a data and music passionate, fan of Performance Tuning. Microsoft Certified Trainer and speaker for data and dev communities.

Pablo Javier is a Sr Azure Cloud Solution Engineer for Data and AI and as a former Data Platform MVP and has dedicated his professional career to SQL Server, IT Security, Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. He worked as a Solutions Archit... Show more

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working at StoneX, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at scale. His career has included pivotal roles at leading global firms such as Cognizant, Eli Lilly, Accenture, and KPMG, where he has driven initiatives in eDiscovery, digital forensics, GRC, security engineering, and cloud observability.

Combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, he brings a unique lens to solving complex problems at the intersection of data, threat operations, and governance. His recent work explores synthetic media abuse, deepfake detection, and the evolution of adversarial AI in enterprise environments.

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working at StoneX, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at sca... 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

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, Canada (but he’s originally from the Philippines) specializing in high availability, disaster recovery and system infrastructures running on the Microsoft server technology stack. His background in Unix has taken him to the world of DevOps and Docker to containerize SQL Server. He is very passionate about technology but has interests in music, neuroscience, social psychology, professional and organizational development, leadership and management matters when not working with databases.

Edwin lives up to his primary mission statement: "To help people and organizations grow and develop their full potential."

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, C... Show more

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner.

I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as a Partner, combining deep engineering execution with advisory and strategic work.

I value long-term collaboration, strong personal relationships, and teams that care about outcomes, not slide decks.

Stanford LEAD participant. Speaker at industry events. Open to meaningful conversations.

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner. I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as... Show more

Theo Lebrun is a seasoned Data Engineer and Technology Consultant based in New York City, with extensive experience in cloud computing, databases, and software development. He has a strong command of tools and technologies such as AWS, Kafka, Databricks, and Python, enabling him to assist numerous clients in optimizing their data pipelines to meet and exceed their objectives.

Theo's technical expertise are matched by his passion for sharing his knowledge with others. He has authored multiple blog posts while also being an active speaker at various conferences and meetups. Some of his recent presentations include technical topics such as creating AI-powered chatbots, implementing agent workflows, and leveraging cloud-based AI APIs.

Theo Lebrun is a seasoned Data Engineer and Technology Consultant based in New York City, with extensive experience in cloud computing, databases, and software development. He has a strong command of tools and technologies such as AWS, Kafka, Databri... Show more

Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 30 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has lectured at leading universities, including Bar-Ilan, HIT, Shenkar, and Technion, and has trained developers at top tech companies.

Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 30 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has ... Show more

Kotlin enthuasiast, and crazy about everything related to alghorithms, compilers, parsers and math.

Kotlin enthuasiast, and crazy about everything related to alghorithms, compilers, parsers and math. Show more

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the MongoDB to Aerospike Migration Project, which scaled operations to handle 75 billion daily transactions with sub-millisecond reads and near-zero downtime.

He also played a pivotal role in the TD Ameritrade integration, where his leadership helped transition 1.8 million accounts and $350 billion in assets, achieving seamless client experience and system resilience at scale.

With deep expertise in distributed databases, real-time data pipelines, and high availability architectures, Mukesh is passionate about designing systems that combine speed, reliability, and business impact. He regularly shares insights on building next-generation data platforms that empower enterprises to innovate with confidence.

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the Mo... Show more

Shibi Ramachandran is a Software Engineer specializing in cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and software architecture. He enjoys sharing practical engineering insights through talks and workshops at international tech events. His sessions focus on real-world problem-solving, clear architectural thinking, and hands-on learning.

Shibi Ramachandran is a Software Engineer specializing in cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and software architecture. He enjoys sharing practical engineering insights through talks and workshops at international tech events. His sessions ... Show more

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

Besides his job as a consultant, he is also a passionate trainer and author of a wide range of courses, including language courses for Kotlin and Scala, generative AI courses for the JVM platform, as well as architectural trainings on Microservices and Event-Driven Architectures.

As a people person by nature, he loves to share knowledge, inspire, and be inspired by peers at 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 building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, primarily in Kotlin, Scala, and Java. Besides his job as a consul... Show more

Steve Anderson is a data science and AI thought leader. He worked in sports, financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, academia, and few other industries. In his current role at Teradata, he is the Senior Director of Data Science & AI for the marketing team. He leverages his extensive experience to support Teradata's AI marketing strategy in coordination with various marketing teams and industry sectors within the company. He thrives on evangelizing the principles and values that have defined the positive results he has generated in the trusted AI space. It is his passion to inspire the industry to elevate their businesses and enhance lives through the power of trusted AI.

Steve Anderson is a data science and AI thought leader. He worked in sports, financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, academia, and few other industries. In his current role at Teradata, he is the Senior Director of Data Science & AI for t... Show more

Naresh Reddy Regalla is an accomplished IT leader and engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across banking, retail, and healthcare sectors. With deep expertise in business process automation and cloud-native solutions, he has established a strong reputation for driving innovation, operational efficiency, and compliance while enabling organizations to scale securely.
Naresh specializes in IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW), IBM BPM, and Alfresco Activiti, with a proven track record in workflow design, process optimization, and legacy modernization. His cloud architecture expertise spans OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, where he has delivered highly resilient, containerized enterprise applications. He is equally skilled as a full-stack engineer, proficient in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks such as React and Angular.
Currently serving as an Expert Application Engineer at Discover Financial Services, Naresh plays a pivotal role in payments fraud detection and risk prevention initiatives, safeguarding the global payments ecosystem. His leadership has contributed to critical solutions, including a secure One-Time Password API, transaction monitoring platforms, and advanced fraud prevention algorithms.
Naresh is a certified AWS Solutions Architect and IBM BPM expert, with a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Known for his collaborative leadership style, he has mentored high-performing teams and partnered with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure systems.
Passionate about digital transformation, Naresh continues to focus on bridging business and technology, ensuring enterprises remain future-ready in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Naresh Reddy Regalla is an accomplished IT leader and engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across banking, retail, and healthcare sectors. With deep expertise in business process automation and cloud-na... Show more

Adriana Kostov was Australia's first Regional Director of the global Hedge Fund Association. With degrees in Law and Commerce, and a Women in Financial Services Award for her work in Industry Advocacy, Adriana Kostov also discusses lifestyle topics such as fashion and wellness as relevant to the modern working woman.

Adriana Kostov was Australia's first Regional Director of the global Hedge Fund Association. With degrees in Law and Commerce, and a Women in Financial Services Award for her work in Industry Advocacy, Adriana Kostov also discusses lifestyle topics s... Show more

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in the JVM and the Java ecosystem, Ron is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and a certified Sun Business Component Developer (SCBCD/OCPBCD).

A dedicated Java enthusiast, Ron also has a keen interest in alternative JVM languages, particularly Kotlin. At Team Rockstars IT, he serves as a Special Agent and lead developer, frequently speaking at international conferences. Ron is the author of books on Java Cloud-native migrations with Jakarta EE and on Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, and Scoped Values. He has also co-written a book on Kotlin.

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in th... Show more

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dr. Barden has built billion-dollar sales teams and reshaped organizational cultures across the globe.

His Wall Street–backed research, The Perfect Plan, uncovered the behavioral patterns that drive elite leadership performance. His latest doctoral study, Here Come the Girls, reveals the next global paradigm shift in leadership—forecasting that between 2028 and 2032, women’s rise to power will redefine how organizations grow, innovate, and lead. Dr. Barden’s message equips leaders to adapt, embrace inclusive collaboration, and prepare for the future of business through measurable 3× impact in growth, profit, and retention.

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell ... Show more

Lead Software Engineer at CapitalOne – Data Org, specialized in Distributing computing. Developed distributed Cloud Native applications based on Spark & NoSQL which are currently serving millions of customers everyday. Previously developed Java apps from 1.2 on-prem & VMs. Tech Speaker and writer specialized in Big Data and NoSQL

Speaker at All Things Open 2023,2024, Open Source 101 2023
Spark AI Summit 2020
ApacheCon2021
cdCon2021,2022
Open Source Summit 2022,2024
PythonWebConf 2021,2022,2023
IndyCloudConf 2020

Lead Software Engineer at CapitalOne – Data Org, specialized in Distributing computing. Developed distributed Cloud Native applications based on Spark & NoSQL which are currently serving millions of customers everyday. Previously developed Java apps ... Show more

Hi! I'm Natalia Salas, a Senior Financial Consultant, Microsoft MVP, and passionate advocate for inclusive, intelligent BizzApps. With over a decade of experience implementing and optimizing MsDyn365FnO, I bring deep expertise in financial processes, global regulatory compliance, and solution design across multiple industries and geographies.
But I’m not just about debits and credits. I’m also a curious soul who loves exploring everything that intersects with Finance in the Microsoft family, from AI Agents and Copilot to Power Platform and beyond. If it helps automate, clarify, or empower, I want to learn it, use it, and teach it.
Community is at the heart of my work. I regularly share functional insights on my blog, mentor newcomers, and co-founded Futuro 365 and HOLA FnO, initiatives focused on helping diverse professionals begin their journey in the world of business apps.
I’ve spoken at global conferences, led technical sessions, and love turning complex processes into practical, human-centered stories.
I’m here to make Finance feel less scary, more empowering... and maybe even a little fun! ✨

Hi! I'm Natalia Salas, a Senior Financial Consultant, Microsoft MVP, and passionate advocate for inclusive, intelligent BizzApps. With over a decade of experience implementing and optimizing MsDyn365FnO, I bring deep expertise in financial processes,... Show more

Creative Technologist | Data Leader | Tech Strategist | Solutions Architect | Data, ML & AI Practitioner | GDG MAD Mumbai Co-organiser

Creative Technologist | Data Leader | Tech Strategist | Solutions Architect | Data, ML & AI Practitioner | GDG MAD Mumbai Co-organiser Show more

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

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

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

I am an engineer person on a security team with +12 years of experience also act as mba professor. Passionate about #cybersecurity #devsecops, #aws, #terraform automation tools, ethical hacking, and linux. To discuss further, please connect with me on my LinkedIn.

I am an engineer person on a security team with +12 years of experience also act as mba professor. Passionate about #cybersecurity #devsecops, #aws, #terraform automation tools, ethical hacking, and linux. To discuss further, please connect with me o... Show more

Aruneesh Salhotra is a seasoned technologist and servant leader, renowned for his extensive expertise across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, Business Continuity, Audit, Sales. His impactful presence as an industry thought leader is underscored by his contributions as a speaker and panelist at leading industry events. Aruneesh’s engagement with key security bodies like OWASP, IEEE, CFF, PBC significantly shapes security policies and promotes better cybersecurity practices. Aruneesh is a distinguished board advisor and a limited partner in several venture capital firms, specializing in cybersecurity. Aruneesh leverages his credentials, including CISSP, C-CISO, GCISO, AWS and Kubernetes, to provide strategic direction on several advisory boards. Aruneesh serves in leadership roles in OWASP Agentic AI Top Ten, AI Exchange, LLM Top Ten, AIBOM Supply Chain, Serverless Top Ten Project, IEEE Next Gen Cyber Security. Aruneesh has a proven record of building communities around topics relevant to Cyber Security and AI community. Aruneesh is also a member of InfraGard in the NY Metro Chapter.

Aruneesh Salhotra is a seasoned technologist and servant leader, renowned for his extensive expertise across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, Business Continuity, Audit, Sales. His impactful presence as an industry thought leader is underscored by his c... Show more

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javascript Ecosystem. I ventured into the tech startup world, eventually leading the Tech at MaVoie.org. Fascinated by AI, my goal is to contribute to impactful projects, particularly in finance, and education. Now immersed in SaaS development impact. 🚀
#AI #StartupLeader #TechEnthusiast #SaaS #MicroSaaS

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking. I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javasc... Show more