Tori Stevens is a keynote speaker, career strategist, and former leader at Bank of America who helps leaders and multi-deliverable teams turn stalled work into forward momentum. She speaks on innovation as the antidote to stagnation—delivering keynotes and workshops for organizations navigating talent complexity, growth, and change, where decisions slow, ownership diffuses, and progress gets stuck. Tori is known for bold ideas, fast buy-in, and strong discernment—and her THINK → TALK → WALK framework equips humans to accelerate decisions, strengthen accountability, and make innovation a repeatable way of working, not a one-time initiative.

Tori Stevens is a keynote speaker, career strategist, and former leader at Bank of America who helps leaders and multi-deliverable teams turn stalled work into forward momentum. She speaks on innovation as the antidote to stagnation—delivering keynot... Show more

Rajaram is a seasoned CloudOps Lead Engineer with over 8 years of specialized experience in the banking domain. He brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies to enterprise-scale implementations.

As an AWS Community Builder, Rajaram is passionate about advancing the tech community through active contributions in speaking, mentoring, and thought leadership. He regularly shares insights and expertise through technical content on Medium and LinkedIn, reaching thousands of professionals worldwide.

Rajaram is a recognized speaker at major technology conferences, where he focuses on empowering and inspiring the next generation of engineers and cloud professionals. His presentations blend practical industry experience with forward-thinking approaches to cloud infrastructure and operations.

Rajaram is a seasoned CloudOps Lead Engineer with over 8 years of specialized experience in the banking domain. He brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies to enterprise-scale implementations. ... Show more

Marcelo S. Ancelmo has 25 years (and counting) of IT experience and has done a bit (or would it be a byte) of everything. A good old-fashioned troublemaker, he started his professional career as a Java programmer, fell in love with architecture (a passion he still pursues today), dove into middleware (with no regrets), built high-performing teams, and explored infrastructure and operations. Deeply engaged in the tech community, Marcelo joins Meetups wherever he goes, teaming up with JUGs, helping organize events when time allows, and contributing to working groups and committees. Along the way, he’s delivered consulting, training, mentorship, and conference talks.

Today, he's Head of Solution Architecture at KPMG Switzerland, helping the company drive its digital transformation toward sustainable business agility, fueled by Architecture and DevOps, learning everything possible and enjoying the bumps along the ride.

Marcelo S. Ancelmo has 25 years (and counting) of IT experience and has done a bit (or would it be a byte) of everything. A good old-fashioned troublemaker, he started his professional career as a Java programmer, fell in love with architecture (a pa... Show more

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values spanning his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate in 2004.

Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 person start-up in 2014 and led the set-up and evolution of ways of working as they grew to 1000+ consultants. He has honed practices for ~50 clients across various industries - Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, Leisure, Hospitality, Media, Publishing etc.

Currently, as Chief for Group Operations & Technology, Stuart directs AND’s internal technology functions consisting of Information Technology, Software Development, DevSecOps, ISO, and guiding AND’s AI enablement. He also regularly advises on AND’s complex and scaled engagements.

In 2020 Stuart co-founded the Agile Reading meet-up group. He has organised 50+ Agile and Digital external speaker monthly sessions, recently re-launching as FutureSkills:Reading to cover AI, Data, VR / AR, and other technologies.

External public speaker and keynote at international conferences (e.g. Agile on the Beach, ACE Krakow, XP2023, ScanAgile, Global Scrum Gathering, Agile2025 etc.)

Stuart lives with his family in Reading Berkshire where he is a coach and semi-retired player at his local rugby club and is a lifelong Leicester Tigers rugby team fan.

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values spanning his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate in 2004. Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 ... Show more

Varun Raj Duvalla is a results-driven Data Scientist with proven expertise in machine learning forecasting, predictive analytics, and business intelligence. At PayPal, he led the development of advanced forecasting frameworks using deep learning, probabilistic models, and ensemble methods to support product adoption strategies and resource planning across U.S. and U.K. markets. His tailored machine learning models significantly improved forecast accuracy and contributed to growth in key financial products.
Previously, at PayPal’s Timonium office, he built automated data quality validation libraries for scalable data pipelines and integrated real-time anomaly detection, improving data integrity and operational efficiency. He also led A/B testing campaigns to enhance customer acquisition, achieving measurable increases in conversion rates.
Earlier in his career at Check Into Cash, he applied machine learning techniques to improve marketing strategies through customer segmentation and supported risk management by developing models that better predicted and reduced loan defaults.
Varun holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Northwest Missouri State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering from St. Martins Engineering College. He is certified in Machine Learning by Stanford University and holds the IBM Data Science Specialization.
With a proven track record of transforming complex data into actionable insights, Varun continues to leverage his expertise in time series forecasting, machine learning modeling, and MLOps automation to drive business success.

Varun Raj Duvalla is a results-driven Data Scientist with proven expertise in machine learning forecasting, predictive analytics, and business intelligence. At PayPal, he led the development of advanced forecasting frameworks using deep learning, pro... Show more

I specialize in critical infrastructure cybersecurity. From physical networks affecting the energy supply for millions of people, to software development lifecycles and software supply chains for banking institutions.

I specialize in critical infrastructure cybersecurity. From physical networks affecting the energy supply for millions of people, to software development lifecycles and software supply chains for banking institutions. Show more

Scott Manning spent 20 years in the high-stakes world of IT as a Senior Wi-Fi Engineer, specializing in 99.9% uptime and crisis escalation. As a self-proclaimed geek, he lived the industry stereotype, treating technical networks with preventative maintenance while running his own human hardware into the ground. After hitting a wall that no reboot could fix, Scott realized that emotions aren't bugs to be deleted or ignored; they are data signals that drive system performance.
Today, Scott is a Principal BioLogic Architect and the creator of the logiCALMind™ Framework. He has traded network routing protocols for biological ones, helping teams in high-pressure industries like IT, Finance, and Healthcare engineer Human Uptime. By combining the science of autonomic regulation with the principles of high-reliability engineering, Scott provides a no-fluff debugger for the Human Operating System. His mission is to upgrade human infrastructure so that when the load increases, professionals stay resilient, reliable, and regulated.

Scott Manning spent 20 years in the high-stakes world of IT as a Senior Wi-Fi Engineer, specializing in 99.9% uptime and crisis escalation. As a self-proclaimed geek, he lived the industry stereotype, treating technical networks with preventative mai... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Worldwide's Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina organizes/co-organizes several user groups, travels globally, sometimes blogs, rambles on various social media, takes pics of her dog, and runs around to her kids' events. She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity. She has a special passion for WIT and co-leads the DATAWIT group.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure.

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure. Show more

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with experience from industries such as banking and finance, industry, trade and media. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Abraham has a strong passion for knowledge sharing and is particularly committed to bridging the gap between technology solutions and the hands-on work of IT staff.

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with e... Show more

Soy Ingeniera de Sistemas, con Maestría en Finanzas Avanzadas en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Former MVP en la categoría Power Platform, Microsoft Certified Trainer desde el año 2020, y Microsoft Office Specialist Master y Microsoft Specialist Associate.

Actualmente trabajo como Consultora y Formadora en Inteligencia de Negocios, con experiencia laboral de más de 15 años en la implementación de procesos de automatización en el sector bancario nicaragüense, planificación de recursos para instituciones bancarias estatales y catedrática a nivel de cursos de especialización, posgrados y maestrías relacionadas al uso e implementación de estrategias y herramientas de Business Intelligence a nivel empresarial.

Soy Ingeniera de Sistemas, con Maestría en Finanzas Avanzadas en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Former MVP en la categoría Power Platform, Microsoft Certified Trainer desde el año 2020, y Microsoft Office Specialist Master y Microsoft... Show more

Shubham Agnihotri is a Chief Manager – Generative AI at IDFC FIRST Bank, with 6+ years of experience working across diverse modalities like text, images, audio, video, tabular, and graph data. He specializes in fine-tuning and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems in production environments, contributing to real-world impact at scale.

Shubham is an active community leader and currently serves as an organizer for the AWS User Group Mumbai, where he helps nurture the cloud and AI ecosystem through meetups, hackathons, and hands-on sessions. Previously, he co-organized TensorFlow User Group (TFUG) Bangalore, leading over a dozen developer events.

He is also the founder of an agriculture drone startup that enabled precision spraying services for farmers. His solution helped save over 1 million liters of drinking water, reduce pesticide usage by 40%, and was recognized as an Emerging Agri-Drone Startup by the Times of India Group. This mission-driven venture drives his continued passion for building tech with societal impact.

🎤 Featured Speaking Engagements
Gitex Global - https://www.gitex.com/agenda?SeminarName=paid-workshops

AIM Cypher 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/live/uOqflHyRxcs?si=gpJtzbMEvcwPZe67

AsiaTech Singapore -
1. https://asiatechxsg.com/techxlr8asia/speakers/shubham-agnihotri/
2. https://asiatechxsg.com/developerxperience-summit/speakers/shubham-agnihotri/

Aws Community Days Bangalore: https://acd.awsugblr.in/

Google Cloud Community Day: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7337524380920348674/

TechShow London : https://youtu.be/jx_9SbARV9M?si=6PN1h1TYhgAPeQ4z

AWS Community Day Mumbai : https://youtu.be/XihAhZQZtV4?si=ST8XYvuRTdgoArLq

In addition to community and enterprise work, Shubham is part of the Google AI Community Network and was the founding lead of Cynergy, the official coding group of Ramaiah Institute, where he fostered a peer-to-peer learning culture.

Shubham Agnihotri is a Chief Manager – Generative AI at IDFC FIRST Bank, with 6+ years of experience working across diverse modalities like text, images, audio, video, tabular, and graph data. He specializes in fine-tuning and deploying Large Languag... Show more

Md Arif Hossen is a seasoned Cloud & Platform Architect with over 21+ years of global experience in telecommunications, cloud-native transformation, and cybersecurity. He is the Founder & CEO of MetaHeed Limited, where he leads innovation in cloud architecture, AI, and blockchain technologies.

Arif has held leadership roles at multinational companies including Ericsson and Huawei, driving digital transformation across Bangladesh, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Germany, and the UK. He holds a BSc in Computer Science & Engineering from RUET, an MSc in Cloud Computing from the University of Leicester, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Cybersecurity at BUET.

A passionate community organizer and mentor, Arif leads initiatives such as Cloud Native Bangladesh and Cloud Native Rajshahi. He is a CNCF Ambassador and actively contributes to global mentorship programs including PMIBD and the Global Mentorship Initiative.

Arif speaks on topics ranging from cloud-native platforms and cybersecurity to open-source ecosystems and leadership in tech. His sessions blend deep technical insight with practical experience, making them valuable for both practitioners and decision-makers.

Md Arif Hossen is a seasoned Cloud & Platform Architect with over 21+ years of global experience in telecommunications, cloud-native transformation, and cybersecurity. He is the Founder & CEO of MetaHeed Limited, where he leads innovation in cloud ar... Show more

Matteo Baccan is a professional software engineer and trainer with over 35 years of experience in the IT industry.

He has worked for several companies and organizations, dealing with design, development, testing, and management of web and desktop applications, using various languages and technologies. He is also a passionate computer science educator, author of numerous articles, books, and online courses aimed at all levels of expertise.

He runs a website and a YouTube channel where he shares video tutorials, interviews, reviews, and programming tips.

Active in open-source communities, he regularly participates in programming events and competitions.

He defines himself as a "realistic dreamer" who loves to experiment, innovate, and share his knowledge and passions, following the motto: "Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching."

Matteo Baccan is a professional software engineer and trainer with over 35 years of experience in the IT industry. He has worked for several companies and organizations, dealing with design, development, testing, and management of web and desktop ... Show more

Global Speaker and cloud transformation expert who has inspired audiences across 20+ countries while leading enterprise migrations. I don't just implement cloud solutions—I architect digital futures that propel organizations from industry participants to market leaders. My decade-long journey through Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture leadership brings real-world stories making complex cloud strategies accessible and actionable for global audiences.

Global Speaker and cloud transformation expert who has inspired audiences across 20+ countries while leading enterprise migrations. I don't just implement cloud solutions—I architect digital futures that propel organizations from industry participant... Show more

Alex Basa is a Dojo Coach at Edward Jones that is building the dojo capability from the ground up. He has almost 20 years of experience in product delivery through a variety of agile frameworks. Alex helps companies transform at the team, enterprise and executive level. He comes from a developer background and has a passion for innovation, DevOps, people development, product discovery and transformation.

Alex Basa is a Dojo Coach at Edward Jones that is building the dojo capability from the ground up. He has almost 20 years of experience in product delivery through a variety of agile frameworks. Alex helps companies transform at the team, enterpri... Show more

Kudus Rufai is a Mobile Software Engineer at Sterling Bank PLC Nigeria, specializing in Flutter, Kotlin, and Python. With a Mathematics undergraduate degree from Lagos State University and experience building high-performance applications, he brings strong analytical foundations to complex technical challenges. When not coding, Kudus enjoys anime and football.

Kudus Rufai is a Mobile Software Engineer at Sterling Bank PLC Nigeria, specializing in Flutter, Kotlin, and Python. With a Mathematics undergraduate degree from Lagos State University and experience building high-performance applications, he brings ... Show more

Viktor has spent his career at the intersection of data and innovation—building risk engines, data warehouses, and modern data lakehouses. He has led transformative data initiatives at global companies including SAP, PwC, ERGO, MongoDB, and Dremio. Today, he is the founder of Vakamo Inc., the team behind Lakekeeper, an open-source REST Catalog for Apache Iceberg that helps organizations embrace the Lakehouse architecture with confidence and clarity.

Viktor has spent his career at the intersection of data and innovation—building risk engines, data warehouses, and modern data lakehouses. He has led transformative data initiatives at global companies including SAP, PwC, ERGO, MongoDB, and Dremio. T... Show more

Chief Security Officer of Sparkoo Technologies Ireland | Huawei Cloud Europe, leading cybersecurity and compliance strategy across the EU.
With 10+ years of experience in offensive security, IoT risk, and secure software delivery, he has driven NIS2 compliance programmes, global incident response frameworks, and DevSecOps transformation initiatives.
Tommy has held senior roles at CFP Energy, ASLAN Technology Services, Cloudten Industries, and Deloitte, delivering complex security operations and regulatory alignment projects across multiple industries. A recognised thought leader in DevSecOps and emerging technology risk, he combines expertise in penetration testing, adversary simulation, and secure cloud architectures with regulatory knowledge spanning GDPR, DORA, and NIS2. He holds credentials from ISC2, SABSA, Applied Risk, HashiCorp, and EC-Council, and is passionate about advancing secure innovation in cloud and critical infrastructure.

Chief Security Officer of Sparkoo Technologies Ireland | Huawei Cloud Europe, leading cybersecurity and compliance strategy across the EU. With 10+ years of experience in offensive security, IoT risk, and secure software delivery, he has driven NIS... Show more

Maria Andrade is a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant at MCA Connect with hands-on experience across finance, supply chain, and several automation initiatives. She focuses on designing practical D365 solutions that bridge system capabilities, real-world operations, and how users actually work.

Maria Andrade is a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant at MCA Connect with hands-on experience across finance, supply chain, and several automation initiatives. She focuses on designing practical D365 solutions that bridge system ... Show more

Sam Ayo is a seasoned and highly skilled hands-on AI/ML engineer with years of experience in software, data, and AI consulting. He has a proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, enterprise-scale data products, and multi-phased AI solutions.

With a background in economics, mathematics and AI, Sam Ayo is a 3-time AI hackathon winner and has been heavily involved in building ML solutions across various cross-industry fields, including Media & Advertising, IoT, Retail, and Energy.

Sam Ayo's expertise and achievements have earned him speaking opportunities at prestigious events. He was honoured by the Federal Minister for Digital Economy and Innovation, Dr Bosun Tijani at the National AI Strategy Conference 2024 in Abuja.

Sam Ayo has spoken at so many top AI conferences and workshops including AIFest, the Nigeria Computer Society [the global body for computer science in Nigeria, where he shared insights on the intersection of AI and business impact], DataFest, Data Science Conference Europe, OscaFEST, GDG DevFest, AWS westAfrica, including the Microsoft Student Learn Community, delivering a talk on leveraging AI for real-world applications to aspiring technologists.

In addition to these engagements, Sam Ayo has been a featured speaker at the Ehingbeti Summit for technology, a renowned conference that brings together thought leaders and industry experts to discuss technological advancements and their impact on various sectors. At the Ehingbeti Summit, Sam Ayo provided valuable insights into the transformative power of AI and data science in driving innovation and sustainable development.

As a versatile and dynamic professional, Sam Ayo is renowned for his results-driven leadership. He thrives on complex problem-solving, creating value streams across product delivery lifecycles, and delivering outstanding results that help companies take their data strategy from plan to prototype to profitability.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sam Ayo is dedicated to knowledge sharing and collective growth. He actively engages in community mentorship, open-source development, meetups facilitation, technical writing, and research, contributing to the advancement of AI and data science.

With his deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and passion for sharing knowledge, Sam Ayo is a sought-after speaker and a valuable asset in driving innovation and success in the field of AI engineering and data science.

Sam Ayo is a seasoned and highly skilled hands-on AI/ML engineer with years of experience in software, data, and AI consulting. He has a proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, enterprise-scale data... Show more

Rajkumar Sakthivel works at Tesco on AI systems, LLM applications, and private cloud operations focused on what actually works at scale, not just what looks good on a slide deck.
Oxford-educated and a regular on global conference stages, he talks about the real side of AI adoption: building systems that hold up and operations that don't fall apart under pressure.

Rajkumar Sakthivel works at Tesco on AI systems, LLM applications, and private cloud operations focused on what actually works at scale, not just what looks good on a slide deck. Oxford-educated and a regular on global conference stages, he talks ab... Show more

I am an accomplished speaker and presenter with a passion for sharing my knowledge and expertise with others.

As an active contributor to several open-source communities, I have delivered talks and hands-on sessions in a variety of tech stacks, including Flutter and Dart. I believe that open source is the future of software development, and I am committed to making a positive impact in this space through my contributions and speaking engagements.

In addition to my open source work, I bring a wealth of experience in business development, strategic planning, and project management to the table. I am a strategic thinker with a strong ability to identify new business opportunities and deliver impactful results, and I have a proven track record of success in both start-up and established environments.

Overall, I am excited to continue pursuing my career as a speaker and presenter, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my insights and expertise with your audience.

I am an accomplished speaker and presenter with a passion for sharing my knowledge and expertise with others. As an active contributor to several open-source communities, I have delivered talks and hands-on sessions in a variety of tech stacks, in... 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

Rodgers Ndocha is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in AI and Cloud, with a passion for building impactful solutions at the intersection of machine learning, scalable infrastructure, and developer experience. With deep expertise in cloud-native technologies and applied AI, I help teams and communities harness the power of Google Cloud and AI to solve real-world problems. A frequent speaker and active contributor to the developer ecosystem, I'm committed to knowledge sharing, innovation, and community growth.

Rodgers Ndocha is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in AI and Cloud, with a passion for building impactful solutions at the intersection of machine learning, scalable infrastructure, and developer experience. With deep expertise in cloud-native technol... Show more

Christopher Dio Chavez is a cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in both offensive and defensive practices. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of learning from diverse experiences and working alongside talented colleagues in various industries, including gaming, technology, telecommunications, oil and gas, military defense, and intelligence. Chris has always believed in the value of continuous learning and strives to bring practical, effective security solutions to organizations facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

A committed educator at heart, Chris serves as an EC-Council Instructor (CEI), CompTIA Certified Trainer, and PECB Certified Trainer, with a focus on empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He is humbled by the opportunity to mentor aspiring experts and collaborate with EC-Council and PECB training centers in the Philippines. Helping others grow and succeed in the field has been a deeply rewarding aspect of his journey.

In his role as a consultant, Chris has worked with both private and government organizations across the Philippines, focusing on information security, digital forensics, and incident response. He is fortunate to have contributed to improving the security posture of these organizations, assisting them in navigating the complex challenges of safeguarding digital assets and infrastructure. As Chief Cyber Security Researcher - Offense and Defense in the IT sector, he works alongside his colleagues to support and defend critical systems, always with the understanding that cybersecurity is a team effort and success comes through collaboration.

Chris has also been fortunate to be recognized as a part of the TryHackMe Worldwide Hall of Fame, where he ranks among the top 50 cybersecurity professionals globally. While humbled by this recognition, he understands that his journey in cybersecurity is not one of individual achievement but a reflection of the collective work of the global community.

Chris is grateful for the opportunities he’s had to share his insights at conferences such as C0C0N, Microsoft-AMP, Microsoft, DICT CERTCON, BLACKHAT Hacking Conference, Python Asia 2026, and DEFCON in Singapore 2026 (Demo Labs). These platforms have given him the chance to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and contribute to discussions about advanced cyber defense, offensive security, and threat intelligence.

Throughout his career, Chris has had the privilege of contributing to the development of a cybersecurity examination in collaboration with subject matter experts, sponsored by Prometric in London. This project highlighted the importance of collaboration and the shared responsibility in advancing cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Chris remains dedicated to the mission of securing digital ecosystems and supporting the growth of cybersecurity professionals. He views his work not as an individual accomplishment but as part of a broader, ongoing effort to create safer digital environments. His passion for continuous learning and humble approach to both his professional and educational roles continue to guide him in making meaningful contributions to the cybersecurity field.

Christopher Dio Chavez is a cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in both offensive and defensive practices. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of learning from diverse experiences and working alongside talented col... Show more

Olorunfemi is a Senior Platform Engineer with nine years of experience specialising in the architecture and security of high-performance cloud infrastructure.

He excels at bridging the gap between Development and Operations, focusing on building resilient platforms across major cloud providers like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud (GCP). His strategic focus is on driving organisational efficiency by leveraging reliable CI/CD automation, robust security features, and modern software development practices.

As a certified professional on multiple AI platforms, Olorunfemi brings a valuable multi-cloud perspective to enterprise solutions. His work concentrates on responsibly integrating AI-first strategies to streamline complex workflows, ensuring that the platforms he designs are secure, scalable, and ethically grounded.

Beyond his technical contributions, Olorunfemi is a committed mentor and community leader. His strategic mindset, honed as a dedicated chess player, focuses on eliminating organisational inefficiencies to empower colleagues and ensure every platform he leads delivers tangible business impact.

Olorunfemi is a Senior Platform Engineer with nine years of experience specialising in the architecture and security of high-performance cloud infrastructure. He excels at bridging the gap between Development and Operations, focusing on building r... Show more

Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano shapes the global strategy and service portfolio for cybernetic enterprises, platform engineering, AI integration, and cloud solutions. His visionary approach is redefining how organizations innovate and adapt across industries such as finance, insurance, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.
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Romano began his journey at Zühlke 23 years ago, evolving from expert software engineer and architect to distinguished consultant, and now to his leadership role in cybernetic transformation. Throughout his career, he has been driven by a singular passion: enabling organizations to continuously deliver value through the harmonization of people, processes, technology, and AI. This passion naturally led him from software engineering to the forefront of DevOps and now to shaping the future of enterprise transformation.

Romano is the organizer of the monthly DevOps Meetup in Zürich and the president of DevOps Days Zürich, an annual conference that is part of the global DevOps movement. He shares his expertise through his YouTube channel, featuring over 250 videos on DevOps, architecture, leadership, and transformation. Additionally, he has authored more than 30 blog posts on these topics on his website.

His commitment to education and thought leadership extends to his role as a lecturer in DevOps leadership and agile methodologies at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Romano’s work emphasizes the transformative power of cybernetic thinking in modern enterprises, harmonizing people, processes, technology, and AI to foster resilience, innovation, and continuous value creation.

Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano ... Show more

Shadrack Kiprotich is a 3X Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Power Apps & Copilot Studio and a seasoned Power Platform Developer specializing in low-code, automation, and AI-driven solutions. With extensive experience architecting enterprise-grade applications at organizations in the healthcare, non-profits, banks and microfinance institutions, telcos, he has delivered transformative digital solutions that streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and integrate AI copilots into business-critical workflows.

As a Power Platform & AI Integration Lead, Shadrack has designed custom Copilot agents, automated end-to-end business processes with Power Automate, and deployed secure integrations with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and external APIs. His expertise extends to implementing CI/CD pipelines, governance, and Application Insights monitoring for production-ready Copilot solutions.

Beyond enterprise delivery, Shadrack is an active community leader. He has trained 400+ professionals, mentored developers across Africa, spoken at international tech conferences, and led hands-on Copilot Studio workshops. He also contributes regularly to Microsoft tech communities, including Power Platform User Group Kenya, Experts Live, and the Microsoft Community Hub, where he shares best practices on Copilot, AI Builder, and Power Platform.

Shadrack is passionate about empowering organizations and individuals to adopt responsible AI and low-code technologies to drive digital transformation.

Shadrack Kiprotich is a 3X Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Power Apps & Copilot Studio and a seasoned Power Platform Developer specializing in low-code, automation, and AI-driven solutions. With extensive experience architecting enterpr... Show more

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Currently, she is a data scientist lead at IBM, London.

With a PhD in AI, computer vision, and medical imaging from Heriot-Watt University, Roushanak possesses deep expertise in developing advanced algorithms and modelling. She has lecturered at Ulster University, researched at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews and the Institute of Cancer Research.

Roushanak also has industry experience, having worked at Elekta, a leading medical technology company, where she was a pioneering AI expert who helped revolutionise radiotherapy by developing innovative solutions for cancer treatment. Her work had a significant impact on the field, improving patient outcomes and advancing the use of AI in healthcare.

Roushanak is a passionate advocate for education and community building in the field of AI. She is an active public speaker, tech blogger, and YouTube creator, Women in Tech Ambassador and Community Lead where she shares her insights and expertise with a wider audience. She is also a dedicated mentor, providing guidance and support to individuals inside and outside of IBM.

Roushanak has demonstrated exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Current... Show more