Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

Ram is a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech and has 18 years of experience. He is specialized in building large-scale streaming applications, scalable event-driven microservices, data platforms, multi-tenant integrations. His favorite area is “data at scale,” whether it be insights, analytics, batch processing, streaming, or machine learning. He believes that “frameworks and languages are temporary, whereas concepts and problems are permanent.”

Ram is a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech and has 18 years of experience. He is specialized in building large-scale streaming applications, scalable event-driven microservices, data platforms, multi-tenant integrations. His favorite are... Show more

Emerson Taymor is an explorer who is currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was acquired by InfoBeans in 2019. Emerson helps companies cut through the hype to deliver business results with AI.

https://linkedin.com/in/etaymor

Emerson Taymor is an explorer who is currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was ac... Show more

Michael works as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Denmark, he is a former Microsoft Azure MVP.
Usually engaged in big projects, helping customers to modernize their IT estate and realizing cloud Journeys while enabling the workforce to innovate and give quick results.
With experience in most areas of Microsoft Infrastructure, he welcomes the Cloud and the new IT state it brings with PaaS, IaaS, Serverless, containers, Analytics, AI, generative AI, and all the open-source love it comes with.

For the past years, the focus has been withing Financial Industries and Michael is taking experiences from these big cloud projects and sharing them by speaking at various conferences.
Previous talks have been held at conferences like Techdays, Techx, Expertslive EU, Expertslive NL, and other community events. He also spends time as co-host of the Azure Skåne User Group (#AzureSkane) arranging meetups and boot camps, sometimes speaking.

Michael works as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Denmark, he is a former Microsoft Azure MVP. Usually engaged in big projects, helping customers to modernize their IT estate and realizing cloud Journeys while enabling the workforce to innova... 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

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

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

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

My name is Nejmeddine BEN OUARRED, known as Nej.

I am a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Cloud Infrastructure and an Authorized Google trainer. I have 7 active Google Cloud certifications and Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification (see the complete list of certifications below).

I am as a Senior Staff Engineer at "Sfeir," a consulting firm specializing in digital and technological strategy, and a Google Cloud partner.

At Sfeir, I work with French and European companies on topics related to Google Cloud and also on projects involving APIs.

As a cloud architect, I guide Sfeir's clients in their roadmap for transitioning to the Cloud. I also lead the client's roadmap to setup Apigee (Google API Management product) and cover all aspects of adopting an "API First" approach.

In my role as a Google Trainer, I primarily deliver courses on Google infrastructure and development. I am also the lead trainer for Apigee and Apigee Hybrid at Sfeir.

I am a speaker on topics related to cloud and APIs.

Google Cloud Certifications:

Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer
Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer
Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
Associate Cloud Engineer
Cloud Digital Leader

My name is Nejmeddine BEN OUARRED, known as Nej. I am a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Cloud Infrastructure and an Authorized Google trainer. I have 7 active Google Cloud certifications and Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification (... Show more

Abdul is a Senior Solutions Architect in Ververica with expertise in real-time Streaming Analytics. He is a strategic technical advisor of Ververica, helping customers solve complex data engineering challenges. Before working with Ververica, specialising in Cloud computing and Steaming Analytics, he worked in Amazon Web Services as a Solutions Architect. In AWS, he helped startups and enterprises in their journey toward the cloud and big data by building petabyte-scale data pipelines. He has over 15 years of diverse experience in various roles, from startups to enterprises, solving data and distributed system-related challenges.

Abdul is a Senior Solutions Architect in Ververica with expertise in real-time Streaming Analytics. He is a strategic technical advisor of Ververica, helping customers solve complex data engineering challenges. Before working with Ververica, speciali... Show more

John Darrington, recently of the Idaho National Laboratory, has worked in software engineering for over 15 years. He has a wide breadth of experience from fintech to scientific computing. He has led small and multi-organizational teams and has had a recent emphasis in data engineering. He enjoys working with engineers of all levels, helping all grow together in pursuit of excellence in a difficult field. He currently lives in rural Maine with his wife and two children.

John Darrington, recently of the Idaho National Laboratory, has worked in software engineering for over 15 years. He has a wide breadth of experience from fintech to scientific computing. He has led small and multi-organizational teams and has had a ... Show more

Design Flow Creator, Transformers Petrobras Mentor, KMP-I, Design Thinker, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator and Consultant at Petrobras

Design Flow Creator, Transformers Petrobras Mentor, KMP-I, Design Thinker, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator and Consultant at Petrobras Show more

Gustavo Martin Morcuende is a seasoned expert in data governance and technology management with extensive experience in designing and implementing data platforms that support both business agility and compliance. As a key figure at MAPFRE, Gustavo has played a pivotal role in driving the adoption of computational governance frameworks within the organization. His deep understanding of data governance challenges in corporate environments has positioned him as a thought leader in the field.

Gustavo Martin Morcuende is a seasoned expert in data governance and technology management with extensive experience in designing and implementing data platforms that support both business agility and compliance. As a key figure at MAPFRE, Gustavo ha... Show more

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, working on many domestic and international projects in different domains: ed-tech, Industrial IoT, e-government, embedded systems, automotive industry, control systems, banking and finance, IoT, etc. He holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Software Technology from the Eindhoven University of Technology. His specialties are data-driven applications and cloud computing. He is a husband and a father of two: a former basketball player and a mountain lover.

Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, wor... Show more

Misha is a technical co-founder of a London-based fintech and a long-time Web3 builder, active in the space since 2015. He’s the Co-Founder & CTO of Stay Liquid, a platform offering Yield-as-a-Service for companies holding idle stablecoins �� bridging DeFi yield with traditional finance. Formerly a Solidity developer, he later led product teams before founding Stay Liquid to solve real-world problems at the intersection of crypto and fintech. Misha has spoken at events in Vancouver, Amsterdam, and Berlin, and attends major Web3 conferences globally to stay close to the pulse of the ecosystem

Misha is a technical co-founder of a London-based fintech and a long-time Web3 builder, active in the space since 2015. He’s the Co-Founder & CTO of Stay Liquid, a platform offering Yield-as-a-Service for companies holding idle stablecoins – bridging... Show more

With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology and business strategy, I specialize in harnessing cutting-edge innovations to solve complex challenges in the Pension Investment industry. As an AI Automation Coach, I’ve led transformative initiatives that have streamlined back-office and administrative operations—delivering measurable time and cost savings.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

- CIO Canada Award Winner (2023, 2024)
- Microsoft Power Champions – Enterprise Hackathon Winner

I’m passionate about driving AI-powered transformation through platforms like Microsoft Copilot and the Power Platform, enabling organizations to boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and embrace intelligent automation.

Beyond my professional role, I actively contribute to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem by speaking at official Microsoft and Power Platform Community Conferences, sharing insights and fostering innovation within the tech community.

With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology and business strategy, I specialize in harnessing cutting-edge innovations to solve complex challenges in the Pension Investment industry. As an AI Automation Coach, I’ve led transfor... Show more

I am working as a Google Cloud Principal Architect and I have 16 years of IT industry experience, I am self-motivated & result-oriented with 6+ Years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect with a proven track record in Solution Design for Cloud technologies in IT Infrastructure functions and Managed Services domain with migration strategies planned from on-prem to the cloud and As a Cloud Architect, I guide customers in their digital transformation journey to the cloud. My primary role is to design solutions that will help customers migrate, operate, deploy and optimize cloud-based Infrastructure, Applications, DevOps, and Databases. I also contribute to knowledge sharing and conducting training. I am also Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Terraform Associate Certified.

I am working as a Google Cloud Principal Architect and I have 16 years of IT industry experience, I am self-motivated & result-oriented with 6+ Years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect with a proven track record in Solution Design for Cloud... Show more

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML engineer, he has built systems from 0→1, including large-scale data pipelines with significant cost savings. He also co-authored a research paper on wildfire spread prediction models, cited over 50 times, which has gained renewed relevance amid recent wildfire events in Los Angeles.

https://github.com/ashwinpn
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mHMnqNQAAAAJ&hl

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML ... Show more

Krishna Chaitanya Yarlagadda is an accomplished data science and analytics leader with over 12 years of experience driving AI innovation, predictive modeling, and business intelligence across industries. He has held key roles at Amazon, Mercury Financial, and JPMorgan Chase, leading initiatives that combine machine learning, experimentation, and automation to deliver measurable business impact.

Krishna specializes in building scalable A/B testing frameworks, predictive analytics solutions, and real-time data pipelines that power product strategy and operational excellence. He is an AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist and a Tableau Certified Analyst, with expertise spanning Python, AWS, SQL, and advanced ML algorithms.

An award-winning leader recognized for delivering transformational results, Krishna is passionate about bridging the gap between technical innovation and business value. He holds a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems with a focus on Business Analytics and Data Science from Oklahoma State University.

At the Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025, Krishna would like to present deep insight into operationalizing AI, scaling data-driven strategies, and shaping the future of innovation across large enterprises.

Krishna Chaitanya Yarlagadda is an accomplished data science and analytics leader with over 12 years of experience driving AI innovation, predictive modeling, and business intelligence across industries. He has held key roles at Amazon, Mercury Finan... Show more

GDE - Payments | Tech Program @Razorpay |Organiser Google Developer Group Pune | Women TechMakers Pune Ambassador | Payments | Product Enthusiast | UX Researcher | International Speaker | Mentor

GDE - Payments | Tech Program @Razorpay |Organiser Google Developer Group Pune | Women TechMakers Pune Ambassador | Payments | Product Enthusiast | UX Researcher | International Speaker | Mentor Show more

Andrew Crotty is a Senior Information Security Analyst for a leading financial institution, they safeguard critical banking systems and sensitive customer data through advanced security practices and threat management strategies. Their responsibilities include monitoring and responding to cybersecurity incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing robust measures to mitigate risks. With 15 years in the Us Army Reserve and currently serving as a Cyber Warfare Technician Warrant Officer, they serve as a Subject Matter Expert and advisor in Offensive and Defensive cyber operations, Andrew has experience integrating, assessing, and optimizing technical cyberspace capabilities to enhance combat effectiveness. Additionally, he provide leadership, training, and mentoring, overseeing the development and execution of cybersecurity training standards to build a resilient and capable team.

Andrew Crotty is a Senior Information Security Analyst for a leading financial institution, they safeguard critical banking systems and sensitive customer data through advanced security practices and threat management strategies. Their responsibiliti... Show more

Rafael Murillo (linxack) es un profesional con más de 15 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad, con un enfoque multidisciplinario que combina capacidades ofensivas (pentesting, red teaming) con una sólida trayectoria en seguridad defensiva, incluyendo su experiencia como analista SOC en instituciones financieras.

Actualmente lidera el área de Application Security en GBM, donde impulsa estrategias de AppSec y DevSecOps en entornos altamente regulados.

Cuenta con certificaciones técnicas como OSCP, CRTO, CRTO2, CRTP, eWPTXv2, eMAPT, CEH y CPTE. Además, está certificado en gestión y cumplimiento con las credenciales ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor e ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer.

Rafael destaca por su habilidad para traducir hallazgos técnicos complejos en riesgos claros y comprensibles para la alta dirección, alineando la seguridad con la estrategia del negocio. Ha liderado iniciativas en banca, inversión y servicios financieros, con énfasis en automatización y cumplimiento normativo.

Rafael Murillo (linxack) es un profesional con más de 15 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad, con un enfoque multidisciplinario que combina capacidades ofensivas (pentesting, red teaming) con una sólida trayectoria en seguridad defensiva, incluyend... Show more

Hello! I'm Markandey Pathak, and I'm thrilled to be a Vice President and Expert Engineer at JP Morgan & Chase Co., where I specialize in the ever-evolving JavaScript ecosystem. My journey in technology has been an exciting adventure, taking me to stages around the world where I share my passion and insights with diverse audiences.

I've had the privilege of speaking at some incredible events, including DevFest events in Glasgow, London, and Paris, Flutter Festival & Modern Frontends Live in London, the Web Developers Conference in Hamburg. I love connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts and staying on the cutting edge of industry developments.

In my downtime, you'll often find me experimenting with micro-computers like LEGO robots, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Micro:bit. I find great joy in inspiring children to explore the wonders of computer education. Nature is another source of inspiration for me; I love immersing myself in the beauty of landscapes, which fuels my creativity and problem-solving skills.

I'm always eager to tackle new challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible in technology. Whether I'm coding, speaking, or exploring the great outdoors, I'm driven by a passion for innovation and discovery.

Hello! I'm Markandey Pathak, and I'm thrilled to be a Vice President and Expert Engineer at JP Morgan & Chase Co., where I specialize in the ever-evolving JavaScript ecosystem. My journey in technology has been an exciting adventure, taking me to sta... Show more

I solve the $2M problems that happen when brilliant technology meets confused humans.

Over the past decade, I've built AI platforms that generate $5M ARR, transformed failing products into 340% growth stories, and led 50,000+ user migrations with zero downtime. But here's what I've really learned: the biggest technology challenges aren't technical at all. They're psychological.

With my Master's in Social Data Science from Oxford, I've spent my career at the intersection where human behavior meets enterprise technology. I've worked across healthcare, finance, and global consulting at Accenture, consistently discovering that the same patterns emerge everywhere: smart people make predictable, irrational decisions about technology adoption.
I'm the product leader who gets called in when expensive AI implementations sit unused, when teams resist change despite obvious benefits, or when leadership needs someone who can translate between C-suite vision and developer reality. My "human first AI" framework is now adopted by 3 Fortune 500 companies because it works with human psychology rather than against it.
My superpower is turning complex technological chaos into revenue generating clarity. I've reduced patient wait times from 48 hours to 4 hours, cut compliance review time by 87%, and helped teams embrace AI tools they initially feared. I understand both the technical possibilities (Python, TensorFlow, cloud architecture) and the human realities (cognitive bias, change resistance, team dynamics) of making technology actually work.

Whether I'm speaking about AI manipulation psychology, the neuroscience of developer attention, or why brilliant teams make terrible technology decisions, I bring data driven insights combined with real world war stories from the trenches of enterprise transformation.
I
believe the future belongs to leaders who understand that every technology problem is fundamentally a people problem. And people problems are endlessly fascinating to solve.

I solve the $2M problems that happen when brilliant technology meets confused humans. Over the past decade, I've built AI platforms that generate $5M ARR, transformed failing products into 340% growth stories, and led 50,000+ user migrations with ... Show more

Tajinder Singh is an AI Architect at Virginia Tech. He is passionate about distributed systems, cloud computing, observability, data, AI and scalability. He enjoys mentoring others to be successful. During his free time, he likes to jog and enjoy awesome chai.

Tajinder Singh is an AI Architect at Virginia Tech. He is passionate about distributed systems, cloud computing, observability, data, AI and scalability. He enjoys mentoring others to be successful. During his free time, he likes to jog and enjoy aw... Show more

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enhanced operational efficiency. A dynamic public speaker passionate about sharing insights on the intersection of AI technology unique to Microsoft Dynamics. Committed to driving awareness innovation, lead generation and fostering collaborative solutions in the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Dedicated leader in strategic partnerships and technology sales responsible for driving growth in the Microsoft Dynamics channel for more than 15 years. Proven expertise in leveraging business automation software for Microsoft Dynamics to ensure enha... Show more

Data Architect at Cledar specializing in building modern data platforms that integrate real-time processing with artificial intelligence. I'm an active contributor to open-source projects including Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink. As a returning speaker at Flink Forward (2020 and 2024), I've shared practical insights on implementing scalable streaming solutions. My current focus is on developing agentic AI systems that can autonomously interact with streaming data platforms. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between real-time data processing and intelligent systems, and enjoy teaching complex data concepts to help others leverage these powerful technologies.

Data Architect at Cledar specializing in building modern data platforms that integrate real-time processing with artificial intelligence. I'm an active contributor to open-source projects including Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink. As a r... Show more

Carla Vanesa Mamani Chavez, fue reconocida por Microsoft 3 años continuos como una de las mejores profesionales en AI a nivel mundial, es especialista en soluciones en la nube y transformación digital, que impulsa la innovación mediante la implementación de herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial y la asesoría estratégica a organizaciones, destacándose también por promover la diversidad y el liderazgo femenino en el sector tecnológico

Carla Vanesa Mamani Chavez, fue reconocida por Microsoft 3 años continuos como una de las mejores profesionales en AI a nivel mundial, es especialista en soluciones en la nube y transformación digital, que impulsa la innovación mediante la impleme... Show more