I am Microsoft MVP and MCT and community leader from UAE. I working as CTO evolution Technologies, Azure community Hero

I am Microsoft MVP and MCT and community leader from UAE. I working as CTO evolution Technologies, Azure community Hero Show more

CTO and Technology Executive with over 28 years of experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries including Telco, Healthcare, Banking, Startups, and Digital Marketing. I specialize in designing and delivering mission-critical cloud solutions for organizations across Latin America, leading high-performing teams in complex environments. Recognized as a Microsoft Regional Director and AWS Ambassador, I have deep expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps, and responsible AI-driven transformation within both the Microsoft and AWS ecosystems. A frequent speaker at industry conferences and a mentor, I am passionate about empowering professionals by sharing knowledge and real-world experiences. I work closely with organizations to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, helping them leverage automation, machine learning, and intelligent platforms to create long-term value, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business impact.

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CTO and Technology Executive with over 28 years of experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries including Telco, Healthcare, Banking, Startups, and Digital Marketing. I specialize in designing and delivering mission-critical cl... Show more

On paper, risk management is a clean matrix of probabilities and impacts. In reality, it is a series of impossible decisions made under maximum uncertainty. Carsten Marmulla has spent decades navigating this reality, combining academic rigor with pragmatism learned from the "school of hard knocks".

As a Senior Trusted Advisor and the founder of the cybersecurity consulting boutique carmasec, he translates cyber resilience from a technical challenge into an executive survival strategy.

Through his roles as a vCISO, IT security manager, and strategic advisor for large enterprises, Carsten has guided numerous organizations through complex digital transformations and risk mitigation programs.

He challenges the dangerous illusion that green dashboards and standard certifications equal true security. Instead, he uses his trademark "plain talk" (Klartext) to bridge the communication gap between technical teams and the C-suite.

Beyond his consulting work, Carsten actively mentors cybersecurity startups, shaping the future of the industry.

On stage, he combines the hard-won insights of an entrepreneur with the strategic depth of a management consultant, giving decision-makers the tools they need to build truly resilient organizations.

On paper, risk management is a clean matrix of probabilities and impacts. In reality, it is a series of impossible decisions made under maximum uncertainty. Carsten Marmulla has spent decades navigating this reality, combining academic rigor with pra... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Cleyra is a Venezuelan Software Engineer based in United Kingdom. Her passion for web development and user experience have led her to focus her career on creating products that are easy to use and accessible to everyone. She is also a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and is always looking for ways to promote equal opportunity and representation, in her role as Women Techmakers ambassador, Women Developer Academy Mentor, Google Developers Group organiser and in her role as Affiliate Professor at University of Glasgow.

Cleyra is a Venezuelan Software Engineer based in United Kingdom. Her passion for web development and user experience have led her to focus her career on creating products that are easy to use and accessible to everyone. She is also a promoter of div... Show more

Global AI & Data Science Lead at Avolta. Master's degree in Computer Science at Universidad of Alicante (2005-2011). Microsoft AI MVP

Global AI & Data Science Lead at Avolta. Master's degree in Computer Science at Universidad of Alicante (2005-2011). Microsoft AI MVP Show more

Ian Matthews is the President and Founder of WMC Global, a market leader in digital threat intelligence. A recognized veteran of the mobile industry, Ian has spent over two decades shaping the landscape of mobile security and consumer protection. He played a pivotal role in the early 2000s launch of SMS interoperability in the United States and has since evolved WMC Global from a telco-centric compliance firm into a cybersecurity powerhouse.

Ian’s work focuses on the intersection of mobile telecommunications and cyber threat intelligence, specifically targeting the rise of SMS phishing ("smishing") and credential theft. Under his leadership, WMC Global has developed award-winning solutions like the Mobile Feedback Loop and KITIntel, which disrupt phishing attacks at the source. He has successfully expanded the company’s reach beyond telecommunications to protect major financial institutions, technology providers, and government agencies from sophisticated mobile threats.

Ian is a frequent contributor to industry dialogue, having partnered with Tier 1 mobile carriers and major associations like the MEF (Mobile Ecosystem Forum) and GSMA. His insights into executive impersonation scams, SIM swapping, and the 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) ecosystem make him a sought-after voice for organizations looking to secure their digital infrastructure and protect their customers' trust.

Ian Matthews is the President and Founder of WMC Global, a market leader in digital threat intelligence. A recognized veteran of the mobile industry, Ian has spent over two decades shaping the landscape of mobile security and consumer protection. He ... Show more

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and cloud-native solutions, he has successfully led projects and delivered innovative software to international corporations across the IT, banking, and IoT sectors. He enjoys giving workshops, connecting with tech communities, empowering developers and discovering new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Manasés Jesús is a recognized thought leader, having spoken at international conferences and contributed to O'Reilly's esteemed publications, "97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know" and "97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know." His leadership style is marked by a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, and inspiring others to achieve their best. This combination of technical prowess and empathetic leadership makes him a valuable asset in any technological endeavor.

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and ... Show more

A seasoned diplomat, technologist, and early adopter of cryptocurrency, Bruce Porter Jr. brings over 15 years of cross-sector leadership spanning blockchain, financial technology, and international relations.

Blockchain & Enterprise Leadership
As Chairman and CEO of GlobalBoost, Bruce drives the development of user-friendly crypto solutions while spearheading the company’s mission to support wounded veterans through sponsorships of global disabled sporting events. Concurrently, as CEO of The Impact Money Show, he reaches millions daily, leveraging blockchain technology to champion free speech and economic liberty.

Global Events & Media
Bruce is the Founder of Washington Elite, a premier global events and marketing organization responsible for orchestrating high-profile gatherings at iconic venues, including the Versace Mansion, Harvard Club, Schönbrunn Palace, and Hard Rock Times Square. Notably, he leads the organization of the UN Blockchain Week Conference—a flagship international event that unites global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to advance blockchain applications in diplomacy and economic development.

Diplomacy & Strategic Advisory
Additionally, Bruce serves as the Washington, D.C. Representative for Liberland, where he facilitates high-level strategic partnerships with financial institutions and government entities, bridging the gap between emerging digital governance and traditional statecraft.

Legacy & Vision
With multifaceted expertise in public diplomacy, artificial intelligence, event production, and capital formation, Bruce Porter Jr. continues to define his legacy as a pioneer of accessible blockchain innovation—transforming complex technologies into tangible solutions for global economic empowerment.

A seasoned diplomat, technologist, and early adopter of cryptocurrency, Bruce Porter Jr. brings over 15 years of cross-sector leadership spanning blockchain, financial technology, and international relations. Blockchain & Enterprise Leadership As... Show more

Dan Mercede is a founder and AI systems architect focused on governed agent runtimes, MCP/tool governance, AI risk controls, retrieval systems, and production AI control planes.

His work centers on a practical production question: how do you let AI agents do useful work without giving them uncontrolled mutation authority? Dan builds execution environments where authority is evaluated at action time, ambiguous state fails closed, material actions produce auditable receipts, and behavior is constrained across time.

His public proof artifacts include mcp-context-budget, a local-first MCP context budget and tool-selection verifier for agentic coding environments; schemafit, a provider-aware structured-output and JSON-Schema CI linter for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, and Cohere; and failclosed, a Python merge-admission gate for AI-written code. His talks focus on MCP/tool governance, structured-output reliability, agent authority, adversarial code review, event-log patterns for agent state, and the boundary between advisory AI and enforceable controls.

Dan Mercede is a founder and AI systems architect focused on governed agent runtimes, MCP/tool governance, AI risk controls, retrieval systems, and production AI control planes. His work centers on a practical production question: how do you let A... Show more