Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Enterprise Mobility since 2015.

Currently working as a independent Technology Evangelist at his own company Poppelgaard.com. Thomas Poppelgaard works with Advisory, Security, Business development, IT-strategy, Pre-sales, Architectural designing, Planning, Implementation and Troubleshooting solutions within Microsoft, Citrix, VMware solutions.

Specialised in GPU, Cloud, Virtualisation, Security, End User Computing, Infrastructure, Monitoring, User Experience. Thomas Poppelgaard is also a Trusted Azure Cloud Advisor

Thomas helps customers with enabling GPUs in their infrastructure from AI workload to accelerating Microsoft operating systems and applications from high end CAD. Thomas works on a daily basis with Azure and more specific Azure Virtual Desktop and Window365
Thomas also helps clients with Citrix CVAD and VMware Horizon in end user computing.
Thomas works with building Virtualized solutions based on Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware.

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Enterprise Mobility since 2015. Currently working as a independent Technology Evangelist at his own company Poppelgaard.com. Thomas Poppelgaard works with Advisory, Security,... Show more

Jack is the Kubernetes Engineer for a Global Bank focusing on the engineering capabilities in on-premise Kubernetes platform to enhance stability, reliability and performance.

Jack is the Kubernetes Engineer for a Global Bank focusing on the engineering capabilities in on-premise Kubernetes platform to enhance stability, reliability and performance. Show more

A software engineer with over 25 years experience in capital markets and telecoms. Specialising in mission critical, high throughput, low latency, highly available applications. Loves agile with a little 'a' because it concentrates on the outcome not the process. Has had the pleasure of leading very small teams and very large departments. Likes people and technology.

A software engineer with over 25 years experience in capital markets and telecoms. Specialising in mission critical, high throughput, low latency, highly available applications. Loves agile with a little 'a' because it concentrates on the outcome not... Show more

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, he has guided large corporations through significant technology transformations.

As Technical Program Manager, Santhosh leads a team of highly skilled Cloud technology, DS & ML professionals, providing next-gen solutions to leading corporates. Santhosh holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Certified in multiple Cloud technologies and Product Management areas, and recognized for his deep understanding & contributions in Technology Leadership, AI, Cloud Technologies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Product Management areas.

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics... Show more

Benedict is an accomplished and energetic digital leader, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and start-up founder (1 exit), working across financial services, health, energy, media and government. He has 20 years of experience supporting brands by leading the development and deployment of innovative data, analytics, and technology products and solutions that solve their customers’ greatest needs and challenges.

As a founder, Ben has hands-on experience navigating challenges of early growth and scalability, building strong trust-based and commercial relationships with customers and stakeholders. As a resilient commercial leader, regularly developing and negotiating contracts worth £1m+, he built a consultancy with £6.5m/year turnover and 50+ people.

Ben is a rare leader with hands-on experience of the entire digital process, from marketing, design, coding and infrastructure to commercial sales, value prop development and mobilising energised teams-of-teams implementing transformational technologies. He is purpose driven and, as an accomplished speaker, enjoys sharing ideas for the future with the broader community.

Benedict is an accomplished and energetic digital leader, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and start-up founder (1 exit), working across financial services, health, energy, media and government. He has 20 years of experience supporting brand... 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

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability and problem-solving skills have made me an invaluable asset to various high-profile projects.

Having honed my skills in the UK with Rewards4, I played a pivotal role in building their data processing platform as a .NET developer. Currently, I am an integral part of the Zoopla team, a leading Tech Company, where I focus on mortgage automations.

My commitment to professional growth is evident in my mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers, as well as my contributions to improving revenue and transaction processing times. My technical prowess spans an impressive range of programming languages, frameworks, databases, and tools, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and fintech innovations.

A true advocate for knowledge sharing, I have shared my insights as a speaker at numerous international tech conferences. I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria and am a certified Cisco CyberOps and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional.

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability ... Show more

With over a decade of experience crafting software across diverse sectors, Marcelo Dauane stands at the intersection of technology, product vision, and human connection. As a tech lead at a prominent global fintech company, Marcelo is at the core of their risk-managing systems. Moreover, through his newsletter, he offers invaluable insights to software engineers eager to increase their value without noise, just signal. From Mozambique and educated in Computer Science and Information Systems at the University of Cape Town, Marcelo is on a relentless mission: to help software engineering teams increase value by leveraging data, steering product direction, and mastering soft skills. At his core, he envisions a world where technology is not just advanced but truly user-centric and impactful.

With over a decade of experience crafting software across diverse sectors, Marcelo Dauane stands at the intersection of technology, product vision, and human connection. As a tech lead at a prominent global fintech company, Marcelo is at the core of ... Show more

I am Pallavi Thukral, and I am thrilled to express my interest in joining your esteemed conference as a speaker. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a background in computer science, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the realms of emerging technologies, cloud, DevOps, .NET, C++, Kotlin, backend development, Ruby, Blockchain, ML, AI and many more.

Currently serving as a software developer at BNY Mellon, I am immersed in the dynamic world of software engineering, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in a financial services environment. My journey in the tech industry has been shaped by a dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, making me a constant learner and enthusiast for emerging trends.

As a gold medalist in Bachelor of Technology, my academic foundation has instilled in me a commitment to excellence and a drive for continuous improvement. This academic achievement, coupled with my practical experience, positions me as a speaker who can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.

I am eager to share insights, best practices, and practical experiences with the community. My sessions aim to provide valuable takeaways for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant discussions and learning experiences.

I am Pallavi Thukral, and I am thrilled to express my interest in joining your esteemed conference as a speaker. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a background in computer science, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the r... Show more

Linux Sysadmin turned IT Consultant. Lots of love for everything Linux.

Linux Sysadmin turned IT Consultant. Lots of love for everything Linux. Show more

Thrushna Matharasi is a distinguished data engineering and analytics leader based in Frisco, Texas, with over 12 years of industry experience. She has completed the prestigious CORE Program from Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Bridgeport.Thrushna has a proven track record of integrating generative AI and machine learning solutions to solve complex business problems in finance, healthcare, and mobile advertising. At Solera, she leads a 30+ member team of engineers, data analysts, and scientists, driving initiatives that blend advanced analytics with real-time data solutions. Her strategic implementation of machine learning models has resulted in significant revenue gains, while projects like integrating Looker and Snowflake have saved over $1 million annually.
Her previous work at Digital Turbine showcased her expertise in database migrations, AI-driven forecasting, and data lake house architecture, yielding cost reductions and efficiency improvements. She has a keen ability to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions, from automated GDPR compliance models to predictive analytics frameworks.Thrushna’s leadership in cloud ecosystems, streaming technologies, and generative AI highlights her as an innovative force, consistently delivering high-impact, data-driven results and guiding organizations toward data maturity and optimized performance.

Thrushna Matharasi is a distinguished data engineering and analytics leader based in Frisco, Texas, with over 12 years of industry experience. She has completed the prestigious CORE Program from Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s degree in ... Show more

Melody Zacharias is an AI Evangelist Director at Pure Storage, where she supports and enables the delivery of compelling solution outcomes for customers and partners. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Melody is a Microsoft MVP for the AI & data platform and a Microsoft Regional Director, recognized for her expertise and leadership in data and cloud technologies.

Melody is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to solve business problems with innovative and cutting-edge solutions. She has co-authored several books on data, including two SQL Server Administration books by Microsoft Press, and she frequently speaks at conferences on data, technology, women in tech, and professional development.

Melody Zacharias is an AI Evangelist Director at Pure Storage, where she supports and enables the delivery of compelling solution outcomes for customers and partners. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Melody is a Microsoft MVP for ... Show more

Atualmente trabalhando como Especialista em Agilidade no Sicredi e, de forma independente, como Professor e Mentor.

▪️ +6 anos de experiência em Agilidade, atuando em diferentes níveis (diretoria, superintendência, tribo e times), diferentes contextos (projetos, produtos e processos, com ou sem desenvolvimento de software) e diferentes setores (instituição financeira e consultorias).

▪️ Ampla experiência em parear diretamente com lideranças (Heads, Gerentes e Coordenadores) e em liderar tecnicamente outros profissionais (Agile Coaches e Product Managers).

▪️ Como professor, já treinei +2000 pessoas em abordagens ágeis, em turmas abertas ou in-company. Como mentor, já contribui com dezenas de profissionais em desafios técnicos e de carreira.

Atualmente trabalhando como Especialista em Agilidade no Sicredi e, de forma independente, como Professor e Mentor. ▪️ +6 anos de experiência em Agilidade, atuando em diferentes níveis (diretoria, superintendência, tribo e times), diferentes conte... Show more

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

I currently serve as a Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan & Chase within the Payments team, having previously held a position on the ML Platform team at Affirm. My specialization lies in developing feature stores, data pipelines, and ML serving systems, with a strong focus on efficient data analysis and modeling. I employ advanced tools such as Feast, Apache Spark, and Flink to enhance data processing capabilities at scale. Committed to innovation, I am dedicated to crafting scalable machine learning solutions that propel business growth and success.

I currently serve as a Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan & Chase within the Payments team, having previously held a position on the ML Platform team at Affirm. My specialization lies in developing feature stores, data pipelines, and ML serving syst... Show more

Eleni Verteouri is an GenAI Tech Lead and Director at UBS with over a decade of impactful work in model development. As an AI guest lecturer at ETH Zurich and ZHAW School of Management and Law, and a mentor at the Tenity Startup Incubator, Eleni has made significant contributions to shaping modern financial technologies. Her achievements have been recognized with the Forbes Cyprus 20 Women in Tech Award 2024. She holds a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from ETH Zurich and a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras.

Eleni Verteouri is an GenAI Tech Lead and Director at UBS with over a decade of impactful work in model development. As an AI guest lecturer at ETH Zurich and ZHAW School of Management and Law, and a mentor at the Tenity Startup Incubator, Eleni has ... Show more

Daniel Howitt is the CEO and co-founder of Recap, a crypto tax calculation service.

He has worked in software development for more than 10 years and has been involved in crypto since 2013 - having seen multiple market cycles. In 2017, he realised there were no real options out there to help him understand his own crypto tax position or to help pay his contributions. This led to him founding Recap.

Recap enables cryptocurrency investors to discover their tax position and pay Capital Gains Tax due on their crypto investments. The platform offers real-time tracking of accounts and supports all exchanges and wallets.

Alongside his work with Recap, Dan is also co-chair of CryptoUK’s tax working group, an industry trade group and has led responses to HMRC consultations and calls for evidence requests.

Daniel Howitt is the CEO and co-founder of Recap, a crypto tax calculation service. He has worked in software development for more than 10 years and has been involved in crypto since 2013 - having seen multiple market cycles. In 2017, he realised... Show more

Experiencia de más de +30 en el plano laboral con tecnologías Oracle. Consultor Oracle DBA en temas de arquitectura, gestión, alta disponibilidad, DR y seguridad de base de datos. Profesor Universitario por más de 11 años. Instructor Oracle University y Oracle Academy por más de 20 años. Expositor internacional en todo LATAM, el Caribe y España. Impulsor de OUG´s en al región LATAM. Organizador del Evento de Primavera de LAOUC 2021. Miembro del Programa Oracle ACE desde el 2011. Creador del podcast #Oracledbacr.

Experiencia de más de +30 en el plano laboral con tecnologías Oracle. Consultor Oracle DBA en temas de arquitectura, gestión, alta disponibilidad, DR y seguridad de base de datos. Profesor Universitario por más de 11 años. Instructor Oracle Universit... Show more

Neil is expert when it comes to cloud and automated server infrastructures.
Having spent many years in the financial sector with clients such as Barclays, Lloyds and AXA, he is now on a mission to share his insights from working with enterprise servers for blue chip companies for more than twenty years, and managing them within virtual private clouds and public cloud environments.

Neil is expert when it comes to cloud and automated server infrastructures. Having spent many years in the financial sector with clients such as Barclays, Lloyds and AXA, he is now on a mission to share his insights from working with enterprise ser... Show more

Having total of 13+ years of experience as an IT professional. A Cloud Advocate and Architect specializing in cloud-native observability solutions with a deep understanding of distributed systems and modern DevOps practices. Key contributions in automating infrastructure operations, improving self-service workflows for developers, extending platform functionalities and accelerating software delivery velocity through effective toolchain and workflow enhancements.

Having total of 13+ years of experience as an IT professional. A Cloud Advocate and Architect specializing in cloud-native observability solutions with a deep understanding of distributed systems and modern DevOps practices. Key contributions in aut... Show more

Irina S. Litchfield is the Founder/CEO at BlockchainCubed, boutique consulting firm. She is an advisor at SpaceFund, ProChain Capital and founding advisor at ABE, global securities exchange. Early to the blockchain space, she also co-founded an enterprise grade, US based bitcoin exchange in 2013 and later helped build an online bank. Passionate about innovation, community leadership and bettering, Irina often speaks as a subject matter expert. She is a co lead of BitAngelsTexas and columnist at CoinRivet and contributor at BloxLive TV . You can reach her https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-litchfield-b50352131/

Irina S. Litchfield is the Founder/CEO at BlockchainCubed, boutique consulting firm. She is an advisor at SpaceFund, ProChain Capital and founding advisor at ABE, global securities exchange. Early to the blockchain space, she also co-founded an ente... Show more

Philippe is an architect with the solutions engineering team at Astronomer, where he helps enterprises adopt Apache Airflow for their various data processing needs.

Philippe is an architect with the solutions engineering team at Astronomer, where he helps enterprises adopt Apache Airflow for their various data processing needs. Show more

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital modernization projects. Driven by his entrepreneurial mindset, he launched his first startup in Australia in 2013 and since then, his visionary perspective has earned him opportunities to become the advisor to many other like-minded startup founders. Besides working with startups, Ethan attends all over the country attending and speaking at conferences in order to gain new inspiration and inspire others. He currently lives with his family in San Francisco and when he isn’t on his laptop, you can find him playing with his daughter, taking photos on streets, woodworking in his garage or playing music!

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital m... Show more

Vitaliy Matiyash is Software Engineer from Columbus, Ohio, working on both front end and back end technologies with focus on web accessibility. In his spare time he enjoys working on various DIY projects, biking, hiking Central Ohio trails and cooking from scratch.

Vitaliy Matiyash is Software Engineer from Columbus, Ohio, working on both front end and back end technologies with focus on web accessibility. In his spare time he enjoys working on various DIY projects, biking, hiking Central Ohio trails and cookin... Show more

Murad is a software engineer at Mondu GmbH. He is a Go developer with a very strong interest in infra and DevOps topics. Previously he worked in the AdTech ecosystem. He is an open-source contributor and has been part of programs like Google Summer of Code.

Murad is a software engineer at Mondu GmbH. He is a Go developer with a very strong interest in infra and DevOps topics. Previously he worked in the AdTech ecosystem. He is an open-source contributor and has been part of programs like Google Summer o... Show more

Soy un apasionado de la gestión y optimización de procesos, con una sólida formación en Administración de Empresas y Mecánica de Equipos Pesados. Cuento con más de 6 años de experiencia en Leasing, Renting y Fleet Management, lo que me ha permitido conocer a fondo el mercado y las fortalezas de diversas empresas en Perú.
Cuento con un network sólido en el sector automotriz y en el ecosistema de innovación. Si tienes interés en optimización e innovación
¡conectemos y conversemos sobre las oportunidades de crecimiento en el sector!

Soy un apasionado de la gestión y optimización de procesos, con una sólida formación en Administración de Empresas y Mecánica de Equipos Pesados. Cuento con más de 6 años de experiencia en Leasing, Renting y Fleet Management, lo que me ha permitido c... Show more

Years of experience engineering products for major banking institutions, insurance providers, multi-media companies, fin-tech start-ups, and e-commerce giants. I'm a value-multiplier to support and enhance the entire product development lifecycle.

When I'm not at work I hone my skills working on personal projects that force me to expand my skills.

Other than that you'll find me flying the virtual skies and looking for interesting Craft Beers, or trekking through the woods shooting plastic animals using bow and arrow.

Years of experience engineering products for major banking institutions, insurance providers, multi-media companies, fin-tech start-ups, and e-commerce giants. I'm a value-multiplier to support and enhance the entire product development lifecycle. ... Show more

Sou uma profissional com perfil de gestão e liderança, encantada por desafios, com ampla experiência em resolução de problemas e temas estratégicos. Venho de uma jornada bem atuante nas áreas financeira e bancária, liderando times complexos, aplicando as boas práticas de comunicação, resolução de conflitos e eficiência.

Especialista na construção e implementação de métodos ágeis e portfólio, com foco na conexão entre os temas estratégicos, táticos e operacionais. Atuação na área comercial com foco em produtos, junto à clientes do setor privado e do governo federal, utilizando técnicas e ferramentas que garantam a coerência, eficácia, visibilidade do trabalho e entrega de valor.

Certificada em PSM, PSK, PSPO, OKRMC, SAFe, LPM, PAL-EBM, KSD, dentre outras, meu lema é: Aprender, Praticar e Ensinar.

Sou uma profissional com perfil de gestão e liderança, encantada por desafios, com ampla experiência em resolução de problemas e temas estratégicos. Venho de uma jornada bem atuante nas áreas financeira e bancária, liderando times complexos, aplicand... Show more

Pas Apicella is the Field CTO for Snyk in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, where he collaborates with large financial services institutions (FSIs) and other enterprises to secure their cloud-native applications throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from source to cloud. His expertise helps businesses mitigate risks while staying at the forefront of innovation.

With over 20 years of experience in open-source software, distributed systems, and cloud-native development, Pas has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies. His career includes high-impact roles at top technology firms, contributing to key projects at Snyk, Elastic, Pivotal, VMware, Oracle, and IBM. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from RMIT University.

Pas Apicella is the Field CTO for Snyk in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, where he collaborates with large financial services institutions (FSIs) and other enterprises to secure their cloud-native applications throughout the entire software ... Show more

With over a decade and a half of programming and working with data, I have a passion for anything related to the subject. If it has something to do with technology, I'm in.

Beyond my professional realm, I'm a dad to a vibrant crew of young adventurers. Together, we seek out outdoor thrills, from skiing to biking, in my perpetual quest to earn the 'cool dad' badge.

With over a decade and a half of programming and working with data, I have a passion for anything related to the subject. If it has something to do with technology, I'm in. Beyond my professional realm, I'm a dad to a vibrant crew of young adventu... Show more