I'm Juan, a Platform Engineering enthusiast.

I am working for Banking Circle, as the Team Lead in our Cloud Native Technology team.

When I'm not working, I'm most likely rehearsing or performing improv comedy.

I'm Juan, a Platform Engineering enthusiast. I am working for Banking Circle, as the Team Lead in our Cloud Native Technology team. When I'm not working, I'm most likely rehearsing or performing improv comedy. Show more

Dynamic, skilled IT Specialist with 20+ years experience and proven success in managing multiple projects for the telecom, retail and banking industries. Proven leadership capabilities, providing workable strategies for maximum effectiveness.

Technical expertise as a Data Engineer, Database Administrator and IT Consultant.

Dynamic, skilled IT Specialist with 20+ years experience and proven success in managing multiple projects for the telecom, retail and banking industries. Proven leadership capabilities, providing workable strategies for maximum effectiveness. Tec... Show more

As a Senior Product Manager for Azure SQL Managed Instance, I focus on building a better platform for running SQL Server in Azure - one that’s elastic, flexible, and optimized for cost and performance. My goal is to empower individuals and organizations to adopt the cloud with confidence, using tools and capabilities that make SQL Server workloads more efficient, scalable, and secure.

I collaborate with customers across industries - from finance to retail - to simplify cloud migration, optimize cost and performance, and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Whether you're just starting your cloud journey or scaling complex environments, I’m here to help you succeed with Azure SQL Managed Instance.

As a Senior Product Manager for Azure SQL Managed Instance, I focus on building a better platform for running SQL Server in Azure - one that’s elastic, flexible, and optimized for cost and performance. My goal is to empower individuals and organizati... Show more

Stuart has been a technologist for 30 years, spanning roles in security, agile consulting, finance, and now travel at loveholidays. He is fascinated by how company structures, ways of working, and system designs shape each other. As a Distinguished Engineer at loveholidays, Stuart leads the Boost team, helping engineering teams navigate complex technical and organisational hurdles. Working at the coalface, Stuart focuses on finding better ways for humans, technology, and AI to work effectively together.

Stuart has been a technologist for 30 years, spanning roles in security, agile consulting, finance, and now travel at loveholidays. He is fascinated by how company structures, ways of working, and system designs shape each other. As a Distinguished ... Show more

Danny Gershman is co-author of Before The Commit: Securing AI in the Age of Autonomous Code and co-host of the Before The Commit podcast. He specializes in Zero Trust architecture and has designed security controls for IL5/6 classified systems across defense, government, and commercial environments.

Danny Gershman is co-author of Before The Commit: Securing AI in the Age of Autonomous Code and co-host of the Before The Commit podcast. He specializes in Zero Trust architecture and has designed security controls for IL5/6 classified systems across... Show more

A driven software developer currently excelling at Wells Fargo. With a solid background at Finsara and impactful experiences with Google Summer of Code and JdeRobot, I thrive on overcoming challenges. As a dedicated Open Source contributor to projects with Hugging Face, Google, and JdeRobot, I aim to make a positive impact on the tech community. Selected as an apprentice for Amazon Machine Learning Summer School, my passion for AI and ML drives my journey.

A driven software developer currently excelling at Wells Fargo. With a solid background at Finsara and impactful experiences with Google Summer of Code and JdeRobot, I thrive on overcoming challenges. As a dedicated Open Source contributor to project... Show more

I'm a software engineer with a philosophy degree and a lifelong passion for creating software - two interests that determine how I think about tech. I started programming at a young age to simulate life in a computer, and even though I've pursued many other interests since, my fascination has never faded. After many years as a web developer, I'm now in a tech lead role to build software 3.0 with AI.

I'm a software engineer with a philosophy degree and a lifelong passion for creating software - two interests that determine how I think about tech. I started programming at a young age to simulate life in a computer, and even though I've pursued man... Show more

I’m a passionate advocate for cloud-native application development, particularly using Spring Boot. With a background that blends both DevOps and backend development, I’ve spent my career building efficient, scalable solutions while driving automation and optimization throughout the software lifecycle.
I’m deeply committed to Agile principles and software craftsmanship, with a focus on automating unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, and ensuring high-quality code delivery. My passion for cloud-native applications is rooted in the belief that Spring Boot offers a powerful framework for developing robust, modern applications that are well-suited for today’s distributed cloud environments.

I’m a passionate advocate for cloud-native application development, particularly using Spring Boot. With a background that blends both DevOps and backend development, I’ve spent my career building efficient, scalable solutions while driving automatio... Show more

Mohan Reddy Konkala is a seasoned technology leader with over 22 years of experience driving critical and transformational initiatives in enterprise technology environments. His career spans major organizations, including Bank of America and Sprint, where he has consistently delivered large-scale, high‑performance, and secure systems for mission‑critical operations.
Mohan has deep expertise in enterprise architecture, solution design, and legacy system modernization, with a proven record of migrating monolithic legacy platforms into distributed, scalable architectures using technologies such as SingleStore (MemSQL), DB2, and modern middleware frameworks. He is adept at building robust service layers, implementing data replication strategies, and optimizing data pipelines using tools like IBM DataStage, Autosys, and advanced Unix/Linux scripting.
At Bank of America, Mohan has served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President: Feature Lead Technology, where he architected and implemented security‑focused solutions such as mutual TLS (mTLS) integrations across Tier‑0 banking systems. His work has enabled secure, real‑time access to sensitive customer data while ensuring compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards. He has also spearheaded initiatives such as RHEL9 environment upgrades, Customer Reference Data Store (CRDS) integration, and modernization of nGEN APIs, resulting in significant performance gains, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
Mohan’s technical breadth covers Java/J2EE frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, Struts), REST/SOAP services, and batch processing systems on mainframes, while his leadership contributions include mentoring teams, establishing best practices, and driving DevOps automation. He has successfully integrated AI‑driven development enablement tools, enhancing engineering velocity and quality. With expertise in observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, and Dynatrace, he ensures resilient, scalable environments that support millions of transactions daily.
Earlier in his career at Sprint, Mohan contributed to telecommunications platforms, enhancing systems to support network and country-level data identification. His educational foundation includes a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India.
Mohan is recognized as a strategic thinker and proactive leader, capable of aligning technology roadmaps with evolving business objectives, while fostering collaboration across cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact technology solutions.

Mohan Reddy Konkala is a seasoned technology leader with over 22 years of experience driving critical and transformational initiatives in enterprise technology environments. His career spans major organizations, including Bank of America and Sprint, ... Show more

Dr. Francois Mouton is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a unique blend of academic depth and real-world experience. Currently serving as Director at Gritera Security, he provides CISO-for-hire services, security compliance consulting, and strategic advisory across sectors. His expertise spans social engineering, penetration testing, digital forensics, incident response, and cybersecurity awareness.

Francois earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pretoria in 2018, focusing on countering psychological manipulation in social engineering attacks. His academic background also includes studies in psychology and accounting. He has published extensively on digital forensic readiness and social engineering, holding an h-index and i10-index of 14.

He began his career as an information warfare researcher at South Africa’s national research institute, supporting government and military operations. He then led incident response for a cyber insurance firm, managing investigations across finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

After relocating to Norway, Francois served as an associate professor in cybersecurity before joining PwC as manager of their incident response team. At PwC, he also led cybersecurity due diligence projects for venture capital firms. He continues to contribute to academia as an extraordinary senior lecturer at the University of the Western Cape.

As Chief Information Security Officer at Geomatikk Group, Francois played a pivotal role in transforming the organization’s cybersecurity posture. Operating across five countries, Geomatikk required a cohesive and resilient security culture. Francois led initiatives that embedded secure practices into daily operations, introduced executive-level tabletop exercises, and promoted security awareness at every level of the organization. His leadership ensured cybersecurity became a shared responsibility throughout the group.

Having grown up in South Africa and worked extensively in both African and European contexts, Francois excels at bridging cultural boundaries within organizations. His diverse background has equipped him with the ability to foster collaboration, empathy, and clarity across national and organizational cultures.

Francois is also a regular public speaker, presenting on topics such as regulatory compliance, security culture, and social engineering at industry conferences, professional forums, and internal corporate events.

Outside of his professional work, Francois represented South Africa in electronic sports, earning national colours in 2016.

Dr. Francois Mouton is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a unique blend of academic depth and real-world experience. Currently serving as Director at Gritera Security, he provides CISO-for-hire services, security compliance consulting, and strateg... Show more

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

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

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

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led global initiatives across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI adoption. Today, as the founder of Sync(d) AI, he specializes in helping organizations build scalable AI Centers of Excellence using Microsoft technologies, while keeping humans at the center of every solution.

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led g... Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack for major public Italian companies and universities, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinate... Show more

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Sr. Principal Software Engineer and VP of Engineering at Green Dot Corporation (NASDAQ: GDOT), directing a $10M+ financial systems transformation serving 200MM+ accounts. Managing projects involving 100+ cross-functional team members across 8 divisions.

Master's degree in Accounting & Audit from Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics. 15+ years leading large-scale financial platform modernization at Green Dot, Verizon ($11B revenue), Microsoft (Dynamics CRM), and Telenor ($110B, 7 companies, 8 countries).

Founder of Estate Deals Club (estatedeals.club) — a data-driven real estate investment platform applying enterprise-grade AI and analytics to off-market deal sourcing.

Certified Executive Member at Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square. C# Corner Most Valuable Professional & Gold Member (rank #414, 183k+ article views). Published author with 22+ articles on enterprise engineering across C# Corner, HackerNoon, and Medium. Tech instructor at OTUS with 9,700+ graduates across 4 courses. Awards judge for Globee® and Stevie® Business Awards. Judge & mentor at 25+ hackathons including HackHarvard, LA Hacks, and SF Hacks.

Sr. Principal Software Engineer and VP of Engineering at Green Dot Corporation (NASDAQ: GDOT), directing a $10M+ financial systems transformation serving 200MM+ accounts. Managing projects involving 100+ cross-functional team members across 8 divisio... Show more

Brian Ferdinand — Portfolio Manager & Trader, EverForward

Brian Ferdinand is a Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and overall capital deployment. At EverForward, he leads the firm's trading operations with a focus on disciplined execution, structured risk management, and consistent performance across market conditions.

His work centers on identifying asymmetric opportunities, managing drawdowns, and maintaining strict risk parameters while actively adapting to evolving market dynamics. EverForward operates with a performance-driven mindset, prioritizing clarity of strategy, capital preservation, and scalable trading frameworks.

Brian plays a central role in shaping EverForward's trading philosophy, ensuring that decision-making remains data-driven, accountable, and aligned with long-term objectives.

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Brian Ferdinand — Strategic Advisor, Helix Alpha

Brian Ferdinand serves as a Strategic Advisor to Helix Alpha, providing market insight and strategic perspective to support the firm's quantitative research and trading initiatives. In this role, he works closely with the Helix Alpha team to help align strategy design, execution considerations, and real-world market behavior.

His advisory focus includes strategy evaluation, risk awareness, and the practical application of systematic models within live trading environments. Brian contributes an execution-oriented viewpoint, helping ensure that research-driven strategies remain robust, scalable, and responsive to changing market conditions.

Through his advisory role, he supports Helix Alpha's mission to develop precise, disciplined, and resilient trading systems.

Brian Ferdinand — Portfolio Manager & Trader, EverForward Brian Ferdinand is a Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and overall capital deployment. At EverForward, he lead... 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

Sudhir Saxena is an accomplished AWS Data Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in building, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise-grade data platforms. His career has spanned a wide range of industries, including transportation, finance, insurance, and real estate, where he has played pivotal roles in driving cloud data strategies and delivering scalable, secure, and performance-driven data solutions.
He specializes in designing end-to-end data pipelines and has a deep command of AWS technologies such as Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR, Athena, and Lake Formation. His technical toolkit also includes PySpark, Apache Hudi, and Python, enabling him to build high-performance ETL frameworks and implement Change Data Capture (CDC) logic to handle large volumes of structured and semi-structured data efficiently. Sudhir has led critical migration projects, successfully transitioning on-premise platforms like Teradata and Hadoop to cloud-native architectures on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Throughout his career, Sudhir has taken on leadership roles that involved guiding cross-functional teams, reviewing high-level architecture designs, and ensuring the alignment of technical implementations with organizational goals. He has built and deployed CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Bitbucket, Terraform, and GitHub, reducing manual intervention and improving deployment reliability. His projects often included implementing orchestration with Step Functions and monitoring with CloudWatch and Datadog to ensure operational excellence.
Sudhir is certified in multiple AWS domains, including as an AWS Certified Data Engineer, Solutions Architect, Machine Learning – Specialty, and Cloud Practitioner. These credentials underscore his depth in cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and machine learning integrations.
He holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, India. With a strong foundation in data engineering and cloud computing, Sudhir continues to drive impactful solutions that enable organizations to unlock the full potential of their data.

Sudhir Saxena is an accomplished AWS Data Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in building, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise-grade data platforms. His career has spanned a wide range of industries, including transportation, finance, i... Show more

Twelve years ago, I had an experience that changed everything I thought I knew about leadership. At the time, I was steeped in the command-and-control mindset that had defined my entrepreneurial career. Then, while serving on the board of a Quaker school,
we faced an “unsolvable” problem. But instead of relying on authority or titles, we turned to the collective brilliance of the community. What happened next was transformative, not just for the school, but for me. I discovered that leadership isn’t about control. It’s about connection, partnership, and unlocking the potential around you.

That moment set me on a new path.

For over a decade, I’ve been studying innovative organizations, experimenting with new leadership approaches, and working within communities like Conscious Capitalism to help leaders navigate an increasingly disruptive world. What I’ve found is this: to thrive in today’s environment, we must move beyond outdated command-and-control structures. We need dynamic, human-centered leadership—where authority is distributed, creativity is unlocked, and connection drives success.

What I Bring
I’ve spent 25+ years founding businesses, leading teams, and creating solutions that earned accolades like the Inc. 500. I pioneered the first SaaS platform for enterprise contingent labor programs, served elite consultancies and banks, and built three successful firms in the staffing and recruiting industry. These experiences taught me what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to leadership.

But my work today isn’t just about business success. It’s about helping leaders reimagine their roles so they can create workplaces full of resilience, connection, and yes, even joy.

Connecting Through Storytelling
I’m a TEDx speaker on Radical Empathy and a three-time Moth Story Slam winner, with one story featured on The Moth Podcast. I believe storytelling isn’t just a skill—it’s how we connect, inspire, and move people to action. Whether on stage or in conversation, I bring stories that resonate, challenge, and inspire leaders to see new possibilities.

When I’m Not Working
You’ll find me pedaling trails on my bicycle, lost in a good book, or laughing my way through another adventure with my wife Stacey. Most of all, I love riding the Cyclone with my daughter Eddy.

Twelve years ago, I had an experience that changed everything I thought I knew about leadership. At the time, I was steeped in the command-and-control mindset that had defined my entrepreneurial career. Then, while serving on the board of a Quaker sc... Show more

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastructures to the cloud and implementing cutting-edge solutions for handling large volumes of data.

As co-founder of Unlearni, I lead the way in digital education, facilitating continuous learning and practical application of business intelligence and data analytics. My mission is to empower organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions, and I achieve that through my experience as a Microsoft MVP Data Platform and my passion for sharing knowledge in the field of data engineering.

I have also had the fortune to write the book "Arquitectura e Ingenieria de Datos" by Editorial Anaya Multimedia where I intend to democratize the understanding of these roles and functions in data for spanish spoken people who are starting out on the path of data.

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastruct... Show more

Hi, I’m Cagdas. I’ve been building Android apps for over 9 years, and today I work as a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. My focus is on scalable app design and bringing ideas to life with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

Hi, I’m Cagdas. I’ve been building Android apps for over 9 years, and today I work as a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. My focus is on scalable app design and bringing ideas to life with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Show more

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked.
I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and still learning from others. I was fortunate to work in the largest companies in our region and the globe. Argentine Telecom, Globant, Mercadolibre, Amazon Web Services
My mainly skill topics are SaaS, Platform engineering, SRE, Dev(Sec)Ops, Agile, Lean and Cloud Architecture.
I'm a football fan, animal lover, MMA practitioner and father of two beautiful childs.

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked. I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and... Show more

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design and modernize data solutions in complex environments.

Previously, she was a Power BI Technical Specialist, helping customers build business intelligence solutions on Microsoft technologies and competing data warehouses.

Outside of work, Yulia runs a kids’ activity club and is a dedicated chess player who rarely stops thinking about the next move.

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design ... Show more

Cloud DevOps Engineer with years of experience in AWS cloud meticulously developing robust applications and architectures. I have a strong interest in developing scalable and highly secure technologies. My area of expertise is in designing and developing systems that meet standards in their ability for continuous delivery and meet compliance.

Cloud DevOps Engineer with years of experience in AWS cloud meticulously developing robust applications and architectures. I have a strong interest in developing scalable and highly secure technologies. My area of expertise is in designing and develo... Show more

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coaching in 2018. He is passionate about coaching, enabling and leading people to do their best work, focussing on personal, career and organizational growth.

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coachi... Show more

Marco Morana is the Founder of Threat Modeling Academy, a global training initiative dedicated to advancing threat modeling and secure-by-design engineering for AI, cloud, blockchain, and FinTech systems. He also serves as Field CISO at Avocado Systems Inc., where he advises enterprises on embedding automated threat modeling, Zero Trust architecture, and runtime security into modern software and AI platforms.

With more than 25 years of cybersecurity leadership experience, Marco has held senior roles including Executive Director of Security Architecture, Head of Application Security, and SVP Security Architect at institutions such as J.P. Morgan Chase and Citi, where he led security strategy for critical financial applications, digital assets, and blockchain-based and decentralized platforms.

A recognized thought leader in adversarial risk analysis and secure design, Marco co-created the Process for Attack Simulation and Threat Analysis (PASTA) in 2015, a risk-centric threat modeling methodology that connects business objectives, threat intelligence, and technical controls. In 2013, he led the OWASP Application Security CISO Guide, helping shape how security leaders govern application risk, secure software development, and enterprise AppSec programs. He currently plays a co-leadership role with Matteo Meucci CEO of Synapsed.ai in the OWASP AI Testing Guide (AITG), the first industry-standard framework for systematically testing the security, safety, and reliability of AI systems (released November 2025).

Marco is also the author of Blockchain & Application Security: Developing Resilient Applications for Emerging Technologies (2025), a practical guide that connects modern threat modeling with secure engineering for cloud, blockchain, and decentralized applications. The book translates real-world lessons from securing smart contracts, custody models, and DeFi systems into patterns that engineers and architects can apply at scale.

Throughout his career, Marco has aligned application, cloud, blockchain, and AI security with business priorities, regulatory expectations, and enterprise engineering practices. His work emphasizes secure-by-design architecture, automated guardrails, and continuous risk assurance across DevSecOps and MLSecOps lifecycles, including smart contract, wallet, and decentralized application (dApp) security.

As an instructor and mentor, Marco designs and delivers advanced training on:
• Application Threat Modeling, Basic and Advanced
• LLM-powered threat modeling
• Security of AI applications and agents
• Blockchain and smart contract security by design
• Secure software engineering and cloud security

He regularly coaches security engineers, security architects, and global instructor teams, helping organizations build attack-resilient systems for AI, cloud, and decentralized technologies.

Marco Morana is the Founder of Threat Modeling Academy, a global training initiative dedicated to advancing threat modeling and secure-by-design engineering for AI, cloud, blockchain, and FinTech systems. He also serves as Field CISO at Avocado Syste... Show more

Lennart is a solution and enterprise architect specializing in real‑time, event‑driven data platforms built on Azure Cosmos DB and Microsoft Fabric. With more than 25 years of experience across banking, finance, manufacturing, retail, and public transportation, he has led major modernization initiatives — including transforming H&M’s global product data and PLM architecture. He has also worked at an enterprise level to develop strategies that support modern data platforms, both in his current role at Trafikförvaltningen and previously at Handelsbanken, among others.

Today, Lennart works at Trafikförvaltningen in Region Stockholm, where he focuses on domain‑driven design, operational data products, and real‑time architectures that power critical public transport services. His work centers on leveraging Cosmos DB Change Feed, serverless compute, and governed data domains to deliver instant, push‑based experiences across mobile, desktop, and analytical platforms.

He frequently speaks on modern data lifecycles, event‑driven business design, and cloud‑native architecture, addressing audiences ranging from business leaders to deep technical experts. Lennart also moderates and coaches at community and enterprise events.

Primary areas: Event‑driven architecture, real‑time data products, Azure Cosmos DB, Microsoft Fabric, .NET, serverless, mobile-first solutions, NoSQL, Graph & Vector DBs, CI/CD, multi‑cloud patterns.

Certifications: SAFe 6 Architect, Azure Developer, Azure Architect Expert, and more.

Lennart is a solution and enterprise architect specializing in real‑time, event‑driven data platforms built on Azure Cosmos DB and Microsoft Fabric. With more than 25 years of experience across banking, finance, manufacturing, retail, and public tran... Show more

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

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

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

Met 15 jaar ervaring in software-engineering, softwarearchitectuur (inclusief RCDA-certificering), cloud-engineering, informatiebeveiliging (inclusief CISSP- en CCSP-certificeringen) en kunstmatige intelligentie, heeft Laurens gewerkt in de ICT voor verschillende sectoren in Nederland, waaronder lokale/regionale overheidsinstellingen, financiële dienstverleners, pensioenuitvoerders, veiligheidsregio's en onderwijsinstellingen. Momenteel verleent hij diensten op deze vakgebieden als Principal IT Architect bij CGI. Op dit moment is hij betrokken bij de complexe transformatie van het Nederlandse pensioenstelsel op basis van de wet toekomst pensioenen. Onlangs heeft hij interesse gekregen in het nichegebied van informatiebeveiliging dat kwantumbeveiliging heet, dat nog maar het topje van de ijsberg is. Er valt nog zo ongelooflijk veel te ontdekken en, zoals we altijd weten, in zo weinig tijd. Was er maar een manier om al deze zaken te laten samenvallen tot iets zekers wat we als vanzelfsprekend konden beschouwen!

Met 15 jaar ervaring in software-engineering, softwarearchitectuur (inclusief RCDA-certificering), cloud-engineering, informatiebeveiliging (inclusief CISSP- en CCSP-certificeringen) en kunstmatige intelligentie, heeft Laurens gewerkt in de ICT voor ... Show more

Brij Mohan is Vice President - Software Development at LPL Financial, where he leads teams building enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions with a focus on Generative AI and Agentic AI systems. With over 25 years of experience architecting distributed systems in financial technology, he specializes in designing scalable multi-agent architectures that combine the flexibility of microservices with the intelligence of autonomous AI agents.

Brij's expertise spans the full spectrum of modern AI and microservices development, from designing agentic workflows and orchestration patterns to implementing MLOps practices and cloud-native architectures on AWS. His work focuses on practical patterns for agent communication, state management, and coordinating complex AI workflows in enterprise environments.

Brij is passionate about sharing real-world lessons from implementing AI systems at scale and helping developers bridge the gap between agentic AI theory and production-ready solutions.

Brij Mohan is Vice President - Software Development at LPL Financial, where he leads teams building enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions with a focus on Generative AI and Agentic AI systems. With over 25 years of experience architecting distributed syste... Show more