Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture. With e... Show more

Martynas is Data & Analytics Consultant specializing in UX design and visual communication of data.
His quest is to make data-human interaction a thing data humans care about by raising awareness and promoting best-practices.
He occasionally shares his knowledge in conferences, meetups and his personal blog.

Martynas is Data & Analytics Consultant specializing in UX design and visual communication of data. His quest is to make data-human interaction a thing data humans care about by raising awareness and promoting best-practices. He occasionally share... Show more

Vilas is an experienced Engineering leader who has built Platforms and products at scale. He has deep expertise in varied industries like TV/Media Streaming (Netflix, Comcast), Retail (Walmart), Fintech (Bill) and the transportation and logistics industry (Truckstop). He is an advocate for Continuous Delivery and Developer enablement.

Vilas is an experienced Engineering leader who has built Platforms and products at scale. He has deep expertise in varied industries like TV/Media Streaming (Netflix, Comcast), Retail (Walmart), Fintech (Bill) and the transportation and logistics ind... Show more

I am one of the Leaders of the DOJO Community Foundation in Panama, I am organizer of the Microsoft Azure Panama User Group and a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at OZ Digital Consulting

I have over 20 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, systems auditing, computer forensics, and cloud computing in organizations in the public sector, banking, insurance, and recently in customer service.

In the DOJO Community Foundation, I lead the DOJO Cloud community, where I organize events, workshops, and training related to the cloud. I oversee delivering those associated with Microsoft Azure.

As a member of the Microsoft Community Champions for Q&A program, I have collaborated answering to date +300 questions in “Microsoft Learn Q&A”, an activity that I continue to do daily.

In my role as Cloud Solutions Architect at Business IT, I have working sessions with our customers where I advise them on the implementation of cloud solutions.

I am one of the Leaders of the DOJO Community Foundation in Panama, I am organizer of the Microsoft Azure Panama User Group and a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at OZ Digital Consulting I have over 20 years of experience in Information Security,... Show more

Jules May is a software architect, consultant, and project leader known for designing systems that simply don’t fail. His work spans from safety-critical aviation and automotive software to enterprise cloud platforms, from DSLs and compiler design to algorithmic toolchains.

Starting his career in flight-control systems, Jules learned early that reliability isn’t a feature — it’s a necessity. That ethos has shaped a career focused on clarity, precision, and delivering technology that genuinely works.

He’s the author of Extreme Reliability: Programming Like Your Life Depends on It and the originator of Problem Space Analysis, a practical framework for understanding and solving complex technical problems.

Over the years, Jules has led engineering teams, advised global clients, and spoken at conferences across Europe on reliability, development culture, non-traditional computing and post-quantum security. He’s worked with organisations from start-ups to household names, building solutions that range from embedded systems to high-availability SaaS platforms. Currently, he’s leading the post-quantum cryptography transformation at a UK bank.

A mathematician by training, a programmer by instinct, and a teacher by inclination, Jules brings a rare combination of theoretical depth and hands-on experience. Whether mentoring developers or shaping strategy as a fractional CTO, he focuses on one thing above all: making software that does what it’s meant to — every time.

Jules May is a software architect, consultant, and project leader known for designing systems that simply don’t fail. His work spans from safety-critical aviation and automotive software to enterprise cloud platforms, from DSLs and compiler design to... Show more

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dollar data projects across Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Finance, and Education sectors. Skilled in project management from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Proficient in digital leadership, process optimisation, agile methodology, and cloud-native app development, with hands-on experience in tools like Python, R, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Terraform. Known for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving significant business outcomes.

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dolla... Show more

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, working in engineering as part of the Dynamics 365 Service Agents Pod supporting first party and custom Copilot Studio agents for Service. Prior to joining the FastTrack team, she spent three years as a Solution Engineer in Financial Services (FSI) supporting enterprise insurance and banking customers with Power Platform solutions.

A highly respected Power Platform expert and technical trainer, Christina has been a tech enthusiast since childhood. She began programming at age 11 and built her first computer at 13. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she started her career as a .NET developer in financial services before moving into consulting, specializing in SharePoint, Dynamics 365 (F&O and CRM), and the Power Platform. She has worked with organizations worldwide to architect and implement Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform solutions across financial, educational, commercial, and government sectors.

Her publications include contributions as the technical editor of “SharePoint 2007 Developer’s Guide to Business Data Catalog,” co-author of “SharePoint 2010 Field Guide,” “SharePoint 2013 Inside Out,” and author of “Mastering Microsoft Teams: Creating a Hub for Successful Teamwork in Office 365.” Christina received her first MVP award October 2017 in M365 Apps & Services and became a Business Applications MVP in 2022 before retiring from the MVP program to join Microsoft.

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, working in engineering as part of the Dynamics 365 Service Agents Pod supporting first party and custom Copilot Studio agents for Service. Prior to joining the FastTrack team... Show more

Rajkumar Sakthivel builds AI systems and LLM-powered applications that run in production at enterprise scale. His work spans the full stack: from training sentence transformer models and integrating large language model APIs, to operating the private cloud infrastructure underneath.

He is the co-creator of Code Context Engine, an open-source tool that cuts AI coding agent token usage by 94% using tree-sitter AST parsing, vector search, and the Model Context Protocol. The project is used across Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI, and Codex.

Rajkumar speaks regularly at international conferences across Europe and the United States, including the National DevOps Conference (London), Michigan Technology Conference, Data Saturdays Sofia, and DevOps Oxford. His talks focus on what actually breaks when you ship AI to production, how to operate intelligent systems reliably, and practical approaches to reducing AI tooling costs.

He holds a degree from the University of Oxford and is based in London. When he is not debugging model drift at 2am, he writes about minimalism in DevOps and the engineering side of AI adoption that rarely makes it into product announcements.

Rajkumar Sakthivel builds AI systems and LLM-powered applications that run in production at enterprise scale. His work spans the full stack: from training sentence transformer models and integrating large language model APIs, to operating the private... Show more

CEO & Principal Consultant at Successment and Founder of Digital Nomad Summit, designing revenue operating systems and financial-inclusion infrastructure for emerging and frontier markets.

Creator of RevOps Science®, ZariOS™, and ZARI Mobility™ — proprietary frameworks and platforms turning operations, data, and mobility into scalable economic engines.

Contributor to Dominican Today and ElDinero, where he publishes Digital Nomad Weekly on mobility, innovation, and economic visibility across Latin America.

Nominated for the United Nations World Summit Award and winner of ADOEXPO’s National Export Excellence Award for advancing Dominican exports through technology and intellectual property.

Work featured in Business Insider, Fast Company, Diario Libre, and El Nuevo Diario, with collaborations including Techstars, Parallel18, MICM, ProDominicana, INDOTEL, PUCMM, and UNIBE.

Building long-term institutional platforms at the intersection of revenue systems, mobility, and economic modernization.

NYC-born | DR Based | Operating Globally

CEO & Principal Consultant at Successment and Founder of Digital Nomad Summit, designing revenue operating systems and financial-inclusion infrastructure for emerging and frontier markets. Creator of RevOps Science®, ZariOS™, and ZARI Mobility™ — ... Show more

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, Visual Basic y SQL, así como en el manejo experto de bases de datos SQL Server, Postgres y MySQL. Destaco en la creación de modelos Tabulares y multidimensionales, utilizando diseños de modelos en estrella y copo de nieve, así como en consultas complejas y en el desarrollo de procesos ETL utilizando herramientas como SQL Server Integration Services y Power Query.

En el ámbito de Business Intelligence, tengo un historial comprobado en la creación de informes y tableros de mando de alto impacto utilizando Power BI, Qlik Sense. Además, poseo habilidades avanzadas en la suite de Microsoft Power Apps y Power Automate, lo que me permite ofrecer soluciones empresariales innovadoras y automatizadas.

Mi experiencia laboral en diversos cargos me ha dotado de una perspectiva amplia y habilidades en la resolución de problemas, siempre enfocadas en tecnologías como SQL, modelado dimensional y herramientas de BI. Estoy constantemente aprendiendo y adaptándome a nuevas tecnologías para ofrecer las mejores soluciones en cada proyecto

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, V... Show more

Anand Bagmar is a software quality executive, keynote speaker, and test automation expert with 25+ years of experience leading quality strategy and transformation across telecom, e-commerce, gaming, SaaS, enterprise platforms, and banking/financial services.

He helps organisations build resilient quality systems, scalable automation frameworks, and high-performing engineering teams — working at both the strategic and hands-on level. Anand is open to VP of Quality Engineering, Head of Quality, QA Director, and Quality Strategy Consulting engagements.

He is a contributor to Selenium and Appium, the creator of open-source tools including Teswiz (end-to-end test automation framework), WAAT (Web Analytics Automation Testing), and TTA (Test Trend Analyzer), and a regular writer on software quality, AI-driven testing, and autonomous test automation.

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anandbagmar · essenceoftesting.com · @BagmarAnand

Anand Bagmar is a software quality executive, keynote speaker, and test automation expert with 25+ years of experience leading quality strategy and transformation across telecom, e-commerce, gaming, SaaS, enterprise platforms, and banking/financial s... Show more

Experienced Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Requirements Analysis, Designing, Customer Relationship, Leadership with strong consulting skills
Summary of Qualifications & Experience as it relates to the Services under this Capability:
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
• Insurance
• Telecom
• Retail
• Real Estate
TECHNICAL SPECIALIZATIONS
• MS Dynamics CRM 3.0/4.0/2011/2013/2015/D 365 8.1/9.2 online
• D365 Power apps Portal
• Chatbot, Augmented Reality
• SharePoint Modern Site
• C# .Net, WCF, WebAPI
• ASP.Net, MVC, DotNetCore
• SSRS, SSIS, Kingsway Soft, Scribe Online
• Angular 7, Ext JS framework, React
• JSON, jQUERY, Node.JS
• Azure: AZ-204, Logic Apps, Flow, Microsoft Graph API, Virtual Machines, Functions, App Service, Insights
• Power Apps, Power BI
• SQL Server
• Windows Server 2008/2012
• Trained in SAFE Dev Ops
CERTIFICATIONS
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 customization
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 customization
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 customization and configuration
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 installation
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 application
• Microsoft certified Business Management Solutions specialist
• Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA®)

Experienced Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Requirements Analysis, Designing, Customer Relationship, Leadership with strong consulting skills Summary of Qualifications & Experience a... Show more

Enterprise Agile Coach impulsionando transformações ágeis em empresas dos segmentos de tecnologia e financeiro, conectando estratégia, fluxo de trabalho e entrega contínua de valor. Atuo promovendo a agilidade como alavanca para ampliar autonomia, colaboração, previsibilidade e eficiência operacional em ambientes complexos. Professor de MBA, lecionando em programa de Engenharia de Projetos e Processos, Qualidade & Gestão Lean, com foco na aplicação prática de metodologias ágeis.

Enterprise Agile Coach impulsionando transformações ágeis em empresas dos segmentos de tecnologia e financeiro, conectando estratégia, fluxo de trabalho e entrega contínua de valor. Atuo promovendo a agilidade como alavanca para ampliar autonomia, co... Show more

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.

Tom Scott Short Bio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/ Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as th... Show more

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, creating customer-centric solutions and modernizing data platforms. As a Board Advisor to Hoonartek and CTO of YourNxt Technologies, a mobile tech start-up, Shaurya shapes global data strategies.

Holding an MBA and pursuing an MS in Data Science from UT Austin, Shaurya leverages data to unlock business value, specializing in unified customer views and personalized experiences.

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, c... Show more

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology, product, and enterprise transformation executive focused on helping organizations improve how they govern, fund, deliver, and scale complex technology initiatives.

His work sits at the intersection of PMI-aligned delivery leadership, PMO modernization, portfolio governance, enterprise risk management, product operating models, and technology transformation. He helps organizations move from fragmented project execution to integrated operating systems that connect strategy, investment, governance, delivery, and measurable business value.

As Head of Consulting Operations at En Dash, John advises organizations on enterprise transformation, governance design, AI-enabled operating models, product and platform strategy, and modern delivery practices. His consulting work focuses on helping leaders establish practical governance structures, improve portfolio visibility, strengthen decision-making, and align execution with organizational strategy.

John previously served as Chief Information and Technology Officer for a Property and Casualty insurer, where he led core platform modernization, cloud transformation, enterprise delivery evolution, and technology governance. His leadership experience includes modernizing delivery practices, improving cross-functional execution, managing risk across complex change initiatives, and connecting technology investments to business outcomes.

His background also includes senior leadership in product, user experience, and customer experience for AI and NLP platforms at Next IT, delivering enterprise conversational AI solutions across financial services, healthcare, and travel. Consulting and advisory roles with LitheSpeed and independent engagements have supported large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, including enterprise agility, PMO evolution, portfolio management, governance alignment, and product-centric operating models.

John is a published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance. His work emphasizes practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption, modern consulting, enterprise decision-making, and operating effectively in complex, technology-driven environments.

Regular speaking topics include PMO modernization, enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, risk management, product operating models, AI governance, enterprise agility, and the connection between strategy, execution, and value delivery.

Key Topics

* PMO Modernization and Enterprise Delivery Leadership
* PMI-Aligned Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
* Enterprise Transformation and Operating Model Design
* Governance, Risk Management, and Decision Rights
* Portfolio Governance and Value Delivery
* Product Operating Models and Product Leadership
* AI Governance and Responsible AI Adoption
* Enterprise Agility and Hybrid Delivery Models
* Technology, Cloud, and Platform Modernization
* Strategy Execution and Organizational Change

Experience Highlights

* Head of Consulting Operations, En Dash
* Vice President, Consulting, LitheSpeed
* Chief Information and Technology Officer, Capital Insurance Group
* SVP Customer Experience, AI and NLP, Next IT
* Enterprise Technology Leadership, FIS and First American

Author

Published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, with books focused on practical frameworks for modern consulting, responsible AI adoption, governance, and enterprise operating effectiveness.

Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GC3R4G83/allbooks

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​Ivan Šarić is a Senior Software Engineer at Revolut working in the Financial Crime Department, where he leads integrations with authorities for branches globally. With over six years of backend and DevOps experience (Java, Spring, Docker), Ivan previously operated as a freelance Technical Architect through his company, Path Variable LLC.​He holds an MA in Political Science and is an active open-source contributor, with recent contributions to the Apache Commons Lang project and the SpaCy NLP library. A fluent speaker of English, Croatian, and German, Ivan combines technical rigor with a deep understanding of governance to solve complex systems problems.

​Ivan Šarić is a Senior Software Engineer at Revolut working in the Financial Crime Department, where he leads integrations with authorities for branches globally. With over six years of backend and DevOps experience (Java, Spring, Docker), Ivan prev... Show more

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative change, enhancing corporate efficiencies and aligning technology with strategic business goals.

He is at the forefront of helping organizations adopt Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven tools to unlock new levels of productivity. His work emphasizes how generative AI can transform collaboration, decision-making, and enterprise strategy by embedding intelligence directly into daily workflows. By guiding enterprises through Copilot readiness, governance, and adoption, Eric ensures AI is deployed responsibly and at scale.

Equally central to his work is a strong focus on cybersecurity and risk management. He has deep expertise in deploying Microsoft’s security and compliance stack, including Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and Purview, to protect organizations from evolving digital threats. His strategies enable enterprises to strengthen defenses, safeguard sensitive information, and build resilience against cyber risk while maintaining compliance with global standards.

Eric’s operational acumen is rooted in his ability to define and implement robust corporate technology strategies for Fortune 500 companies. His strategic insights are regularly sought after by industry leaders, and he has shared his expertise on platforms such as Fox Business, The Globe and Mail, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post.

In addition to his client work, Eric is a pivotal figure in the tech community. He serves on the Microsoft Cloud Advisory Board, helping shape the future of AI and cloud computing. His contributions have been recognized with six Microsoft MVP awards, underscoring his commitment to innovation and excellence. As a Judge for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, Eric also mentors the next generation of tech leaders, advancing both AI adoption and security practices.

Based in Toronto, Eric balances his professional life with passions as an avid cyclist and hockey enthusiast, bringing the same drive and dedication to his personal pursuits as he does to advancing Copilot, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation.

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative chang... Show more

Dr. Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with over a decade of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performing technical environment. He graduated with a PhD from the University of the Cumberlands, researching cloud-native technologies utilizing AI/ML methods.

With extensive experience as a consultant across diverse teams, Akshay quickly adapts to emerging technologies and excels at tackling new challenges. He holds certifications in AWS and GCP and actively mentors aspiring technologists. Akshay regularly contributes to the tech community through speaking engagements on cloud-native development and integrating AI/ML in modern software solutions. His passion lies in fostering community growth, technology leadership, and continuous learning.

Dr. Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with over a decade of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-... Show more

Carlos Gonçalves is a Principal Security Engineer at a large Brazilian financial institution, where he leads cross-domain threat-led defense for an environment serving tens of millions of clients across 88 countries. With 12+ years in financial-sector security, he has spoken at conferences such as RSA Conference and BSides on intelligence-driven purple teaming and attacker journey mapping. His background in physics informs how he approaches security problems. He is autistic and has ADHD — traits he treats as tools.

Carlos Gonçalves is a Principal Security Engineer at a large Brazilian financial institution, where he leads cross-domain threat-led defense for an environment serving tens of millions of clients across 88 countries. With 12+ years in financial-secto... 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

Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Tech Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov.

Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Tech Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov. Show more

Benjamin Igna is the founder of Stellar Work, a consultancy helping engineering organizations rethink developer experience, productivity, and team design in the age of AI. On the Stellar Work Podcast, he sits down with some of the most compelling voices in tech and management to explore what great engineering leadership actually looks like. Beyond consulting, Ben is an active angel investor through Misty Mountain Ventures and the Association of Industrial Engineers Germany (VWI), backing early-stage founders coming out of university and helping them turn bold ideas into real companies.

Benjamin Igna is the founder of Stellar Work, a consultancy helping engineering organizations rethink developer experience, productivity, and team design in the age of AI. On the Stellar Work Podcast, he sits down with some of the most compelling voi... Show more

Emma’s story is anchored in two worlds that rarely meet: elite sport and enterprise transformation. While building a professional football career, she developed deep, practical expertise in large-scale programmes for FTSE and global brands. Her grounding across AI, ERP, CRM and HCM ecosystems positions her as a trusted partner to Microsoft, Dayforce and organisations that want to navigate transformation with discipline, risk awareness and genuine quality control.

Her sporting pedigree shapes her perspective. She sees transformation through the same lens as high-performance football: preparation, drills and strategy come first, and shortcuts simply cost you later. She is known for a direct, engaging style that cuts through jargon and gets to the truth of how programmes succeed or fail. Her talks blend sharp insight with authenticity, humour and sports logic, giving both technical and functional audiences something they can use the moment they leave the room.

Emma’s story is anchored in two worlds that rarely meet: elite sport and enterprise transformation. While building a professional football career, she developed deep, practical expertise in large-scale programmes for FTSE and global brands. Her groun... Show more

Markus and his teams have been working on Java IDE and database tools, frameworks, as well as on various open-source projects for 20+ years. Markus is the CEO and founder of Cyrock.AI, Inc., which is the company behind the Eclipse open-source projects EclipseStore, Eclipse Serializer, and Eclipse Data Grid, powering Cyrock.AI as the first AI Memory based on a serverless microservices architecture. He is also the editor-in-chief for the free JAVAPRO magazine and the founder and co-organizer of the Java community conference series JCON. He is an independent editor for several magazines, and loves speaking at developer conferences and user groups around the world.

Markus and his teams have been working on Java IDE and database tools, frameworks, as well as on various open-source projects for 20+ years. Markus is the CEO and founder of Cyrock.AI, Inc., which is the company behind the Eclipse open-source project... Show more

Santhosh is a results-oriented Senior Software Architect with over 18 years of experience leading and delivering innovative software solutions for enterprises specialising in financial institutions and cloud migration.

Over the last decade, Santhosh has worked with several leading Financial Institutions, such as JP Morgan Chase, Fidelity, and Visa, helping their teams accelerate their journey to the Cloud and modernise their application stacks while adhering to strict security requirements and regulatory guidelines.

He specializes in application modernization and cloud-native architectures and is keenly interested in achieving cost efficiency through innovative use of cloud-native and managed services.

With a penchant for AI and ML, he has spearheaded multiple innovative solutions on adopting Generative AI models and tools for real-world solutions while ensuring the solutions are built responsibly and securely.

Santhosh is a results-oriented Senior Software Architect with over 18 years of experience leading and delivering innovative software solutions for enterprises specialising in financial institutions and cloud migration. Over the last decade, Santho... Show more

Deexith is a thought leader in the Automation of Data Engineering space utilizing innovative technology tools, resulting in achieving saving in time and huge cost savings for the companies.
Working as a data engineer consultant. Have exposure to data analytics automation, how to leverage cloud services for data analytics and reducing error. Great proponent for democratizing data in the organization and pushing forward the agenda of enterprise analytics.

Deexith is a thought leader in the Automation of Data Engineering space utilizing innovative technology tools, resulting in achieving saving in time and huge cost savings for the companies. Working as a data engineer consultant. Have exposure to dat... Show more

Especialista FinOps con 7 años de experiencia liderando implementaciones técnicas, operaciones en la nube (AWS, AZURE, GCP) y gestión de soporte técnico para clientes de diferentes sectores, resolviendo casos técnicos con la colaboración de equipos internos y externos. Ganadora de la presea Jóvenes con Valores, y del primer lugar del premio Daniel Cosío Villegas, autora de 7 libros sobre tecnología y FinOps. Cuenta con todas las certificaciones de la FinOps Foundation

Especialista FinOps con 7 años de experiencia liderando implementaciones técnicas, operaciones en la nube (AWS, AZURE, GCP) y gestión de soporte técnico para clientes de diferentes sectores, resolviendo casos técnicos con la colaboración de equipos i... Show more

Thomas is presently serving as a Master Software Engineer. He leads a team of testers, ops engineers, and production support analysts in the adoption of DevOps practices. Previously, he led the enterprise automation support of 73 applications at Huntington National Bank that encompassed testing, metrics & reporting, and data management. Thomas has a background in Physics & Biophysics, with over a decade spent in research science studying fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy before joining IT.

Thomas is presently serving as a Master Software Engineer. He leads a team of testers, ops engineers, and production support analysts in the adoption of DevOps practices. Previously, he led the enterprise automation support of 73 applications at Hunt... Show more

Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan – Microsoft AI MVP, GenAI SME, Group Manager, Data & AI, Avanade, Charlotte, NC,USA
Dr Booma, a seasoned technologist with over a decade of extensive experience in the realms of technology and leadership, stands at the helm as the Microsoft AI MVP, AI Solution Architect, GenAI SME, Group Manager, Data & AI, Avanade, Charlotte, NC,USA. Her illustrious career has spanned more than 14 years, during which she has been a stalwart contributor to the conception and realization of groundbreaking GenAI solutions. With each endeavor, she adeptly illustrates the transformative potential of GenAI, casting a luminous spotlight on its profound implications for businesses.
Her contributions in this domain have earned her international acclaim, as she stands as a revered luminary in the field. Notably, she has been bestowed with the prestigious title of "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in AI Platform(MVP-AI)", "Young Women Scientist" by the esteemed institution, HumCen, a testament to her unwavering dedication and exemplary work. Further enhancing her standing as a trailblazer, Dr Booma has been honored as an "Outstanding Researcher/Academician" by Women Icon, a tribute to her relentless pursuit of excellence.
Beyond her remarkable achievements, Dr Booma frequently imparts her profound wisdom and experience through the written word, sharing her erudition in the field of Artificial Intelligence through insightful articles and engaging tech discussions.
Notably, Dr Booma's dedication extends beyond her professional achievements. She is deeply committed to raising diversity and inclusivity within the world of technology. As a mentor to budding talent, she emphasizes the profound significance of inclusivity and equity, championing the cause of underrepresented voices and championing the principles of fairness and opportunity for all. Her indomitable spirit and achievements serve as an enduring inspiration to the world of technology and beyond.

Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan – Microsoft AI MVP, GenAI SME, Group Manager, Data & AI, Avanade, Charlotte, NC,USA Dr Booma, a seasoned technologist with over a decade of extensive experience in the realms of technology and leadership, stands at the hel... Show more