Rijo is a software developer and public speaker based in the Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience building applications in the payments and credit sector of the banking domain.
Outside of work, he’s usually on his bike trying to beat his cycling buddies.

Rijo is a software developer and public speaker based in the Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience building applications in the payments and credit sector of the banking domain. Outside of work, he’s usually on his bike trying to beat his ... Show more

Michael serves as the head of the Professional Services organization at NowSecure, which supplies mobile app penetration testing, compliance assessments, security education, automation engineering, security research and consulting to customers in healthcare, financial, state and federal government and other regulated spaces. Michael's background is heavily focused in offensive security testing and security accreditation, having spent much of his career supporting the US Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Using his combined 20+ years security engineering and app development expertise, Michael now focuses his attention on evaluating mobile, medical, automotive, and cloud systems for use in wireless, cellular, and high-threat environments. Michael is also an avid security and privacy standards advocate and has contributed to efforts by OWASP, NIST, App Defense Alliance MASA, and NIAP.

Michael serves as the head of the Professional Services organization at NowSecure, which supplies mobile app penetration testing, compliance assessments, security education, automation engineering, security research and consulting to customers in hea... 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

Enterprise Architect and Microsoft MVP specialising in Azure and Infrastructure as Code for regulated industries.
With deep expertise in Azure architecture, platform engineering and cloud-native technologies, I deliver solutions that strengthen compliance, unlock efficiency, and empower transformation.
I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, writing technical blogs, presenting at conferences, and mentoring the next generation of cloud professionals. I help teams and individuals build secure, auditable systems that drive real business outcomes in the UK and beyond.

Enterprise Architect and Microsoft MVP specialising in Azure and Infrastructure as Code for regulated industries. With deep expertise in Azure architecture, platform engineering and cloud-native technologies, I deliver solutions that strengthen com... Show more

Ian is a Software Engineer at One Acre Fund in Nairobi, Kenya, where he specializes in architecting scalable, offline-resilient Android applications for low-connectivity edge environments. With deep expertise in mobile architecture, Kotlin, and robust data synchronization, Ian builds systems designed to thrive when the network fails.

A passionate advocate for the tech community, he is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences including Droidcon, DevFest, and Google I/O Extended. When he isn’t engineering high-performance mobile apps, Ian dedicates his time to technical mentoring and creating comprehensive courses for modern Android developers.

Ian is a Software Engineer at One Acre Fund in Nairobi, Kenya, where he specializes in architecting scalable, offline-resilient Android applications for low-connectivity edge environments. With deep expertise in mobile architecture, Kotlin, and robus... Show more

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

Apaixonado por tecnologia, por aprender e por passar conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiencia em áreas de infraestrutura e bancos de dados, ja trabalhou em empresas de vários tamanhos, principalmente no mercado financeiro. Hoje ajuda clientes a expandirem seus negócios utilizando Cloud Computing na AWS.

Apaixonado por tecnologia, por aprender e por passar conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiencia em áreas de infraestrutura e bancos de dados, ja trabalhou em empresas de vários tamanhos, principalmente no mercado financeiro. Hoje ajuda clientes... Show more

Partnership Lead LATAM at Interledger Foundation. Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, speaker & community builder. I build bridges between engineering, product, DX, community & go-to-market, driving open technologies and connecting people across LATAM.

Partnership Lead LATAM at Interledger Foundation. Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, speaker & community builder. I build bridges between engineering, product, DX, community & go-to-market, driving open technologies and connecting people ac... Show more

Francesco is a seasoned speaker, CEO of the Contextual-based vulnerability management platform from code to cloud, Phoenix Security, author of several books, host of the multi-award Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast, speaker known in the cybersecurity industry, and recognized for his visionary views. He is on the UK&I Cloud Security Alliance Chapter board and is a professor at IAS, specializing in application and cloud security. Previously, Francesco headed HSBC's application and cloud security and was a Senior Security Consultant at AWS. Francesco has been keynoting at global conferences and has authored and co-authored several books and white papers; outside of work, you can find me running marathons, snowboarding on the Italian slopes, and enjoying single malt whisky in one of my favorite London clubs.

Francesco is a seasoned speaker, CEO of the Contextual-based vulnerability management platform from code to cloud, Phoenix Security, author of several books, host of the multi-award Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast, speaker known in the cybersecurity i... Show more

Soy ingeniero de tecnología y me divierto operando plataformas híbridas que no se caen en producción.

Mi objetivo es construir plataformas que permitan a los equipos innovar más rápido, manteniendo altos estándares de seguridad, confiabilidad y eficiencia.

Mi trabajo va más allá de trabajar en la nube; me enfoco en modernizar entornos tradicionales mediante prácticas y tecnologías Cloud Native, ayudando a que las plataformas escalen de forma segura, eficiente y sostenible.

Soy Golden Kubestronaut (uno de los pocos profesionales en el mundo con esta distinción) y actualmente lidero la organización de Kubernetes Community Days Lima 2026. Además, participo activamente en la comunidad Cloud Native compartiendo conocimiento y promoviendo la adopción de tecnologías abiertas.

Lo que realmente me motiva es resolver problemas complejos, compartir conocimiento con la comunidad y ayudar a las organizaciones a adoptar tecnologías modernas de manera sostenible. Si me tuviera que definir en una palabra, sería: curiosidad.

Soy ingeniero de tecnología y me divierto operando plataformas híbridas que no se caen en producción. Mi objetivo es construir plataformas que permitan a los equipos innovar más rápido, manteniendo altos estándares de seguridad, confiabilidad y ef... Show more

Farshad Abasi has been building and breaking software systems for nearly three decades, starting in the 80s on a Sinclair ZX Spectrum and never quite losing the curiosity that came with it.

He began his career as a software engineer at Motorola and later as a Senior Software Engineer at Intel before transitioning into security architecture. Farshad spent almost nine years at HSBC Global as a Software Security Architect, gaining deep experience in enterprise architecture, large-scale systems, and regulated environments.

Today, he is the Founder of Forward Security and co-founder of Eureka DevSecOps, where he focuses on application security, cloud security, and securing modern software delivery pipelines. He is also the co-author of the OWASP Secure Pipeline Verification Standard (SPVS) and has taught network and application security for over 20 years.

Farshad has spoken at ISC², LASCON (multiple times), DeveloperWeek, FinTech DevCon, OWASP AppSec events, and several BSides conferences including Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.

He remains interested in one persistent question: where security intent diverges from what systems actually become.

Farshad Abasi has been building and breaking software systems for nearly three decades, starting in the 80s on a Sinclair ZX Spectrum and never quite losing the curiosity that came with it. He began his career as a software engineer at Motorola an... Show more

An MVP, solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology.

Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve challenges and to drive impactful change across Health & Public Sector. I have an intense enthusiasm for technology and innovation along with its governance and security aspects. An advocate of women empowerment through Information Technology.

An MVP, solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology. Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve chal... Show more

Leon Adato is a Developer Relations Advocate and has held multiple industry certifications over his 36 years in IT including Cisco, Microsoft, A+, and more. His experience spans financial, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries.

Leon has been speaking, blogging, and creating content in the monitoring and observability space for almost a decade. His expertise in IT began in 1989 and has led him through roles in classroom training, desktop support, server support, network engineering and systems automation before landing in monitoring and observability over 27 years ago.

Leon Adato is a Developer Relations Advocate and has held multiple industry certifications over his 36 years in IT including Cisco, Microsoft, A+, and more. His experience spans financial, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries. Leon ... Show more

For the past 25 years, I've led global implementations of mission-critical business applications and AI in banking, automotive, telecommunications, and governments.
As passionate speaker, I was invited to present at dozens of conferences, sharing my expiriences from working at the largest organizarions in the world, including Microsoft and the United Nations.

For the past 25 years, I've led global implementations of mission-critical business applications and AI in banking, automotive, telecommunications, and governments. As passionate speaker, I was invited to present at dozens of conferences, sharing my... Show more

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Software Engineer with over 11+ years of experience developing cutting-edge engineering solutions across full-stack development, REST APIs, cloud services, and large-scale web applications. He is skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, React, GraphQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and AWS, with experience owning, architecting, building, and maintaining major product and infrastructure components.
He is currently a Full Stack Developer at Starbucks, where he serves as the Lead UI Engineer for the Product Data Hub, supporting Starbucks’ next-generation POS system, global inventory architecture, and product data workflows across 38,000+ global stores. His work includes engineering master data management platforms, store assortment systems, dynamic filtering engines, contact-center applications, AWS Lambda backends, reporting pipelines, and analytics dashboards.
Previously, Vishwak worked as a Lead Full Stack Developer at Kyte, where he directed a global team and contributed to systems that supported a $1.1M revenue increase, a 13x increase in organic traffic, and an 85% reduction in partner integration timelines. He also served as a Senior Full-Stack Developer at Credit Sesame, leading technical work for banking products, credit-building tools, rent-based credit reporting, and multi-tenant platform capabilities serving financial institutions and millions of members.
Earlier in his career, Vishwak was a Full-Stack Developer at AirWorks Solutions, where he was the founding engineer and helped build the GeoAI SaaS platform and AWS infrastructure from the ground up, and a Full-Stack Developer at Augmate Corp., where he worked on wearable device management, blockchain-based asset tracking, and enterprise IoT systems. He also contributed to NASA Perseverance rover Mastcam-Z mission software while working at Arizona State University.
Vishwak holds a Master’s in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Amrita University. He is also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate.

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Software Engineer with over 11+ years of experience developing cutting-edge engineering solutions across full-stack development, REST APIs, cloud services, and large-scale web applications. He is skilled in JavaScript, TypeScr... Show more

Nicky van Vroenhoven is a BI professional focused at the Microsoft stack and a Data Platform MVP. He mainly works with Power BI, Power Platform and T-SQL. Nicky started working with SQL Server and SSIS in 2005 in the DWH space, and later moved from Power Pivot to Power BI. After working 10 years in BI-consultancy jobs in several industries and companies, he worked for 5 years as a Power BI Administrator at a wealth management bank, and he is currently working as Unit Lead Fabric/Power BI at Powerdobs in The Netherlands.
Nicky has spoken at several User Groups and conferences including SQL Saturday Events, the Power BI World Tour, SQLBits and the Fabric Community Conference. In addition he enjoys tweeting and blogging about topics like Power BI and Power Platform at https://nickyvv.com.
In his spare time Nicky likes to go running, play chess or try to improve his Rubik's cube record. He is also a husband, father of 3 and a (former) ballroom dancer.

Nicky van Vroenhoven is a BI professional focused at the Microsoft stack and a Data Platform MVP. He mainly works with Power BI, Power Platform and T-SQL. Nicky started working with SQL Server and SSIS in 2005 in the DWH space, and later moved from P... Show more

Matteo Emili is the Director of Engineering at Zema Global, a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement.

A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially about Agile and DevOps.

He founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences.

Matteo Emili is the Director of Engineering at Zema Global, a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement. A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the... 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

Architect, engineer, designer, speaker, writer - professionally I've worn many hats spanning diverse business domains and tech stacks, and know a new challenge awaits!

Conferences allow me to share my experiences and insights to help you navigate our constantly-changing technical landscape with confidence. Though implementations differ, the underlying solutions - and problems within - often repeat. My goal is to share what I've learned so you can recognize patterns and make better decisions in your own work.

Architect, engineer, designer, speaker, writer - professionally I've worn many hats spanning diverse business domains and tech stacks, and know a new challenge awaits! Conferences allow me to share my experiences and insights to help you navigate ... Show more

Google Developer Expert, Chief Technology Officer at Intellitek Health and Intellitek.ai, Google For Startups Accelerator Mentor, Founder, and Head of GDG Doha, Speaker, Writer, Blogger, Mentor, and Youtuber. He developed an early fascination for technology and since then, has always been on a quest to learn, share and innovate. As CTO, he has elevated the company in the connected healthcare ecosystem by using various innovative technologies from its inception to date. Also, loves to share the experience and learnings of the products and services with the community to inspire them to build a better future. He has vast experience in AI/ML, mobile, web, VR/AR, Voice, and Cloud Computing, and also building solutions for the Healthcare industry and is responsible for building and providing a platform for the American Heart Association’s National Hypertension Program in the United States. Recognized as an expert in technology and leadership, invited by world-class institutes and startup accelerators to participate in public lectures, mentorship, and training.

Google Developer Expert, Chief Technology Officer at Intellitek Health and Intellitek.ai, Google For Startups Accelerator Mentor, Founder, and Head of GDG Doha, Speaker, Writer, Blogger, Mentor, and Youtuber. He developed an early fascination for tec... Show more

Simon Forster is a CNCF Ambassador and cloud native technology architect and engineer based in London. Simon has extensive experience working in heavily regulated financial institutions on the design, delivery and security of critical cloud native applications. He has a specific focus on ensuring cloud native technologies deliver against business goals. As co-chair of the CNCF Cartografos Group, Simon developed and co-authored the CNCF Cloud Native Maturity Model

Simon Forster is a CNCF Ambassador and cloud native technology architect and engineer based in London. Simon has extensive experience working in heavily regulated financial institutions on the design, delivery and security of critical cloud native ap... Show more

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información y Máster en Big Data y Data Science. Mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Datos, MultiCloud, Ciberseguridad y automatización de procesos. Me desempeño como Software Development Consultant en Business IT, donde diseño e implemento soluciones personalizadas para optimizar operaciones y potenciar la toma de decisiones de mis clientes en toda Latinoamérica. He compartido esta experiencia como conferencista en eventos de la comunidad Google Developer Groups, así como en comunidades tech y otros espacios académicos y tecnológicos a nivel nacional.

Además de mi perfil técnico, he demostrado un fuerte liderazgo y un compromiso activo con el desarrollo social y comunitario. Co-fundé y lideré iniciativas de investigación como el Semillero Nexus Community y la Red de Investigación en Ingeniería Informática (RI3), y fui co-líder de la comunidad D'Soft.net (Microsoft) en la UNACH. Mi experiencia se extiende a roles de gestión en organizaciones de impacto como la Fundación SUMAE que cofundé y presidí, la Red Juvenil de Liderazgo Ecuador (RJLE), LIDERA Ecuador y AIESEC Ecuador, además de mi formación como líder global en el Aspire Leaders Program de Harvard Business School. He participado en proyectos de alto impacto como el desarrollo del primer metaverso del Ecuador para la ciudad de Riobamba, como capacitador voluntario para la ONU en manejo de software y digitalización de documentos, y en la organización de campamentos electorales y eventos de alto prestigio nacional.

Mis habilidades técnicas abarcan un amplio espectro: desarrollo Full-Stack (Python, Java, JavaScript, .NET), herramientas de Visualización de Datos y Business Intelligence (Power BI, RStudio), FinOps, IA Manager, DevOps y Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, GCP), redes y ciberseguridad con formación en hacking ético y diseño de soluciones inclusivas, respaldado por mi formación en educación inclusiva para personas con discapacidad visual (FOAL / Fundación ONCE América Latina). Soy una persona autodidacta y proactiva, orientada a la resolución de problemas y al aprendizaje continuo, lo que me impulsa a generar un impacto positivo a través de la tecnología y el trabajo colaborativo. Me encanta viajar, explorar la fotografía y estar en constante aprendizaje, manejando muchos frentes con responsabilidad.

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información y Máster en Big Data y Data Science. Mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Da... Show more

With 15 years of experience in the data and technology landscape, Ajinkya Soitkar is a Sr. Solutions Engineer based in Amsterdam. His deep expertise spans cloud-native and hybrid database architectures, data modernization strategies, and scalable, secure data solutions, making him a strategic partner for enterprises navigating digital transformation.

Currently focusing on Azure Databases at Microsoft. Ajinkya brings a wealth of experience helping organizations modernize their data platforms on the cloud. His journey with AWS began few as an Associate Technical Trainer in India and has since evolved across multiple geographies and technical roles. Today, he supports enterprise customers across Europe, helping them select and implement the right database technologies to power innovation and performance.

Ajinkya is also a recognized thought leader in the data community. He has delivered impactful talks at leading industry events like SQLBits 2023 and AWS Cloud Day Prague, where he shared insights on Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon QuickSight. His technical acumen is complemented by a passion for knowledge sharing, as demonstrated through his sessions on selecting the right database for the right workload and his appearances on AWS Community Sessions. He's now doing the same for Azure communities and influencing database business at Microsoft.

Looking ahead, Ajinkya is driven by a mission to continue enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data through well-architected, future-ready solutions. With a strong foundation in data architecture, public speaking, migration and modernization through customer engagements, he is able to help organizations thrive at the intersection of technology strategy and business impact.

With 15 years of experience in the data and technology landscape, Ajinkya Soitkar is a Sr. Solutions Engineer based in Amsterdam. His deep expertise spans cloud-native and hybrid database architectures, data modernization strategies, and scalable, se... Show more

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank’s R&D department, and at Red Hat on Drools and Kogito; I joined Tetrate to work on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime and I continued work on Wazero, Chicory, Extism, XTP, and other Wasm-related technology at Dylibso.

Today I am back at Red Hat where I joined the AI Engineering organization to work on llm-d, the distributed LLM inference framework!

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank’s R&D department, and at Red Hat on Drools and Kogito; I joined Tetrate to work on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime and I continued wo... Show more

James Bartlett is a Principal Consultant at P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP Alum, and co-host of "The Drill Down with Ahmad and James," which is an interactive video livestream on LinkedIn that focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. James is also a co-organizer of the Higher Education Power BI User Group, and he has given presentations at conferences and user groups all over the world, with his most notable recent appearances being at Data Point Prague, FabCon Europe, Power BI Next Step, and RADACAD's Power BI and Fabric Global Summit. In his free time, James likes to write and contribute to open-source software, play the guitar, produce electronic music, post articles on his blog at DataVolume.xyz, and volunteer with a nonprofit organization called Tech Journey, whose mission is "to inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals."

James Bartlett is a Principal Consultant at P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP Alum, and co-host of "The Drill Down with Ahmad and James," which is an interactive video livestream on LinkedIn that focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Jam... Show more

Josh Garverick is Chief Technical Architect at Xebia and a multi-year Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of enterprise experience across finance, healthcare, transportation, logistics, retail and consumer products, oil and gas, and insurance. His current work centers on agentic transformation: multi-agent architecture built on Microsoft Agent Framework and Semantic Kernel, MCP-based tooling, and the governance and cost controls that keep an AI asset estate manageable at enterprise scale. He is the creator of ARIA (Asset Registry for Intelligent Agents), an open source reference architecture for classifying, governing, and distributing AI assets. Josh authored "Migrating to Azure" and contributed to "The Developer's Guide to Azure," "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7," and "Azure Integration Guide for Business," along with several online courses.

Josh Garverick is Chief Technical Architect at Xebia and a multi-year Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of enterprise experience across finance, healthcare, transportation, logistics, retail and consumer products, oil and gas, and insurance. His current w... Show more

Stojan is a versatile software engineer currently working at Jaja Finance as a Senior Android Engineer. His software development journey began in 2012 when he bought the Galaxy Nexus and started building Android apps. In addition to Android development, he has also spent time working as a backend engineer, contributing to a Kotlin Spring Boot application and building server-driven UI systems.

Stojan is passionate about building innovative applications by writing maintainable and correct code, which led him to explore functional programming. He enjoys sharing his insights and learnings on his blog.

When he's not coding, Stojan can be found playing padel, training at the gym, or dancing Cuban salsa.

Stojan is a versatile software engineer currently working at Jaja Finance as a Senior Android Engineer. His software development journey began in 2012 when he bought the Galaxy Nexus and started building Android apps. In addition to Android developme... Show more

Dr Roushanak Rahmat is an Enterprise AI Architect (Forward Deployed Engineering – GenAI & Agentic AI), Google Developer Expert (AI & Cloud), and recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Tech (2025). With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and over 15 years of experience across academia, research, and global enterprise industries, she specialises in designing and delivering large-scale Generative AI, Agentic AI, and advanced Deep Learning systems.

Her work focuses on translating cutting-edge AI research into production-ready enterprise solutions, including LLM-powered systems, RAG architectures, and multi-Agent frameworks across sectors such as healthcare, finance, energy, and retail. She has led enterprise AI transformation initiatives across global organisations and consulting environments, helping clients move from experimentation to scalable, production-grade AI adoption.

Alongside her industry work, she is an Associate Professor, where she teaches and mentors the next generation of AI professionals, with a strong focus on applied artificial intelligence and real-world system design. She is also an active public speaker and technical educator, delivering international talks and workshops on Generative AI, enterprise AI architecture, and emerging agentic systems, translating complex concepts into practical, industry-relevant insights.

She contributes actively to the global tech community through technical writing, digital content creation, and mentoring, building a wide audience around applied AI and career development in emerging technologies. She is passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world AI adoption, while empowering the next generation of AI leaders.

Dr Roushanak Rahmat is an Enterprise AI Architect (Forward Deployed Engineering – GenAI & Agentic AI), Google Developer Expert (AI & Cloud), and recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Tech (2025). With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and over 15 ... Show more

I am a Principal Solution Architect and Microsoft CX CTO at Capgemini NL, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, and technology services.

With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, I have a strong passion for creating simple solutions for complex problems, using my expertise in generative AI, Power Platform, and cloud technologies.

I helped numerous clients across various sectors improve their operational efficiency, customer experience, and business outcomes, by architecting, implementing, and delivering innovative and scalable solutions.

As a Microsoft MVP, FTRSA, Certified Trainer and a speaker at various events, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and insights with my colleagues, partners, and the wider community, inspiring them to embrace the power of digital transformation and innovation.

I am a Principal Solution Architect and Microsoft CX CTO at Capgemini NL, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, and technology services. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, I have a strong passion for creating sim... 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