Government, Social Sector & Education

Valued individuals involved in shaping public policies, providing essential services, and promoting education, tirelessly looking to improve society and empower citizens

Jasmine Suarez

Jasmine Suarez

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞
Jasmine is an award-winning technologist, recognized for her prowess in strategic innovation and value stream delivery. With a proven track record of steering high-risk technical endeavors, advising key stakeholders, and spearheading multimillion-dollar initiatives, Jasmine brings a wealth of specialized experience. Her competencies span critical domains such as AI, cybersecurity, and adjacent kinetic and non-kinetic fields, enabling her to drive value in mission-critical and mission-essential project and product delivery and implementation across sectors and interdisciplinary teams. Jasmine executes strategies with agility and consistently produces measurable results attributable to a combination of training and real-world acumen. Her ability to communicate complex concepts with precision and foster alignment among various stakeholders underscores her capacity to lead and implement transformative initiatives, programs, and projects with positive impact and resonance.

𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Jasmine is a dynamic force in STEM mentorship and advocacy, delivering impactful speeches and initiatives worldwide. From the Grace Hopper Celebration to STEM events across four continents, Jasmine passionately champions cyber resilience, innovation, and the safe adoption of critical and emerging technologies, including AI. She also dedicates herself to increasing digital literacy and inspiring underrepresented and underserved communities to pursue rewarding careers in STEM. Her tireless efforts empower thousands annually, fostering equality and community harmony. Through her advocacy, Jasmine sparks direct, effective actions, inspiring individuals to realize their inner brilliance and excel in any setting.

🌏𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 100k+ individuals reached annually, spanning 4 continents in 3 years
🌟𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: SANS Difference Maker Awards: Rising Star Committee Winner, SANS Institute; One In Tech Scholar, ISACA; Community and Diversity Advocate Scholar, Colorado State University

● 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Delivers compelling keynote speeches independently and on behalf of private and public organizations. These signature presentations and engaging sessions at prestigious global events across four continents reach over 100,000 individuals annually. Jasmine's informative talks resonate with diverse audiences, showcasing her expertise in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

● 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫: Acknowledged as a thought leader in cybersecurity and emerging technologies, she is regularly invited to speak at renowned conferences including the Grace Hopper Celebration, Seramount, Lesbians Who Tech, Blacks in Government, and Black Girls in Cyber Refresh. Demonstrates deep knowledge and influence in these fields.

● 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: Addresses topics such as employing human-centered design and cutting-edge technology to enhance security and drive progress in the socio-technical aspects of cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies. Discusses STEM workforce lifecycle development and community harmonization initiatives. Provides insights that inspire innovation and advance understanding in these areas.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 Jasmine is an award-winning technologist, recognized for her prowess in strategic innovation and value stream delivery. With a proven track record of steering high-risk technical endeavors, advising key stakeholders, and spea... Show more

Gaurav Pal

Gaurav Pal

Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, has over 20 years of IT consulting experience with large US Government, Defense, and Commercial Organizations driving cloud adoption and implementing NIST security standards for FedRAMP, FISMA, and DFARS/CMMC 2.0 compliance. He is a Fed 100 and RisingStar Award winner for his contributions to helping government agencies modernize using secure cloud systems and is a published author on topics associated with safe and secure AI systems.

Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, has over 20 years of IT consulting experience with large US Government, Defense, and Commercial Organizations driving cloud adoption and implementing NIST security standards for FedRAMP, FISMA, and DFARS/CMMC 2.0 com... Show more

Toritse Orighoye

Toritse Orighoye

I am public speaker , a writer and an advocate for Education. I speak in areas of finance, entrepreneur and social justice .

I am public speaker , a writer and an advocate for Education. I speak in areas of finance, entrepreneur and social justice . Show more

Kevin Saukel

Kevin Saukel

Kevin Saukel war Teil des DigitalChangeMaker Jahrgangs 2020/2021 und studiert zurzeit Erziehungswissenschaften an der Goethe Universität in Frankfurt und Wirtschaftsinformatik an der Technischen Hochschule Mittelhessen.

Kevin Saukel war Teil des DigitalChangeMaker Jahrgangs 2020/2021 und studiert zurzeit Erziehungswissenschaften an der Goethe Universität in Frankfurt und Wirtschaftsinformatik an der Technischen Hochschule Mittelhessen. Show more

Cynthia Dionne

Cynthia Dionne

Cynthia Dionne, is a coach, trainer, and consultant. She is best known as “The DRDP Lady,” after extensive work as a lead trainer with the Desired Results Project – an innovative early childhood assessment system designed by California and used throughout the country. Cynthia brings almost thirty years of experience in early childhood education. As a preschool teacher, director, online instructor, and trainer of trainers – she offers a widespread understanding of all facets of early childhood. Currently, she advises on program enhancement and compliance through an array of training and coaching services. When she’s not training or coaching, Cynthia stays busy tending her garden and doing all she can to keep the squirrels out! Check out her website at www.simplysupport4ece.weebly.com.

Cynthia Dionne, is a coach, trainer, and consultant. She is best known as “The DRDP Lady,” after extensive work as a lead trainer with the Desired Results Project – an innovative early childhood assessment system designed by California and used throu... Show more

Frank Homp

Frank Homp

M.A. Vocational Education

M.A. Vocational Education Show more

Avi Schwab

Avi Schwab

Avi has been involved in the Drupal Community since 2008. He volunteers as the lead of MidCamp and on the Event Organizer Working Group Board. His work focuses on large-scale Drupal implementations for high-ed and non-profits.

Avi has been involved in the Drupal Community since 2008. He volunteers as the lead of MidCamp and on the Event Organizer Working Group Board. His work focuses on large-scale Drupal implementations for high-ed and non-profits. Show more

Eshan Chattaraj

Eshan Chattaraj

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many prestigious oganisations and institutions like AICTE, Niser, IISER, NIT and IITs, ISI and most of the Tier 1 Colleges. Eshan is also a Research Scholar in the field of Android, ML/AI. Institutions tagged with him are like IIT, Kharagpur and The Institution of Engineers (India). Some of the Prestigious Clients he made contributions are Google, Microsoft, Wipro Tech, Capgemini, Coca-Cola, United Health, Optum, Shaadi.com, MagicBricks, Fittr etc.
He done his graduation in Computer Science Engineering and Legal background at Corporate Laws. He has given talk in prestigious organisations like IIT/IIM, IISER, NISER, ATAL, AICTE divisional, Hackathon, ISI, Atomic Research, Law Societies and GDG etc
He has been awarded and recognized from Govt of India and CID, WB

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many p... Show more

Eric Burden

Eric Burden

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensure timely delivery and development of an effective child welfare information system. Prior to this, Eric worked with the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) on their Driving the Dream Initiative, aimed at deploying a shared client referral and database platform to break down service silos in the Memphis social service sector. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Data Reporting for Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services. Eric combines his technical expertise with his education in social work (MSW from Jackson State University) to engage process improvement from people to systems. On a personal note, Eric and his wife have two children (a son and a daughter) and a very spoiled dog. They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, kayaking, playing in creeks, finding bugs, and gardening.

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensur... Show more

Armagan Amcalar

Armagan Amcalar

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

Jen Kramer

Jen Kramer

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year on front-end web development. She's also a prolific video author, creating over 40 training courses for LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com, Frontend Masters, O'Reilly Media, and others. She earned her MS in Internet Strategy Management from Marlboro College.

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year o... Show more

Maria Thompson

Maria Thompson

Maria Betancourt Thompson is a distinguished expert in transformational leadership, instructional equity, and school culture. Her journey from homelessness and trauma due to domestic abuse and family mental illness has profoundly shaped her mission. Maria's "True North" is child-centered, dedicated to ensuring that the educational system serves every child, regardless of their challenges. Her inspiring "First Generation" story, from school custodian to district director, reflects her resilience and dedication. As a child, Maria helped her hard-working immigrant parents clean the school she attended, contributing to the family's livelihood and influencing her drive and work ethic.

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Maria has an extensive background in education, having served as a classroom teacher, dean, assistant principal, school principal, and district director. She currently holds the position of State Leadership Development Chair for the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Maria is a prolific author and creator, with numerous published articles, photographs, presentations, and over $13 million in successful grant writing to her credit.

Maria is renowned for her ability to help school and district leaders discover their “why” and apply it to their work, combining heart and humor to engage and inspire. She is passionate about transforming educational environments and is unafraid to challenge the status quo to remove barriers and ensure access for all students. Her focus is on maximizing educator talent to achieve grade-level or better learning outcomes for every student.

An avid hiker, photographer, and traveler, Maria enjoys creating lasting memories with family and friends. She currently works for the Charter Oak Unified School District and resides in the San Gabriel Valley with her husband Mark, son Michael, and cherished pets, Daisy the Cattle Dog and Winnie-Pooh the Adventure Pug.

Maria Betancourt Thompson is a distinguished expert in transformational leadership, instructional equity, and school culture. Her journey from homelessness and trauma due to domestic abuse and family mental illness has profoundly shaped her mission. ... Show more

Sanskriti Kadam

Sanskriti Kadam

Sanskriti Kadam is a social entrepreneur, AI researcher, and founder of IntelligenZ Talks, a student-led podcast bridging tech and humanity. She has mentored 2000+ students, led initiatives like Girl Up Coders, and spoken at national tech forums—driving impact through stories, mentorship, and innovation.

Sanskriti Kadam is a social entrepreneur, AI researcher, and founder of IntelligenZ Talks, a student-led podcast bridging tech and humanity. She has mentored 2000+ students, led initiatives like Girl Up Coders, and spoken at national tech forums—driv... Show more

Miriam Forster

Miriam Forster

Miriam Forster is an independent consultant and change management specialist with a passion for helping organizations and individuals thrive through innovation, data-driven decision making, and adaptive leadership. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Business Intelligence at Marymount University, Miriam brings a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience to her work, with a focus on advancing business education through evidence-based teaching and organizational development.

With over 15 years of experience as a founder, program director, and consultant, Miriam has designed and led educational programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. She has a proven track record in curriculum development, project management, and training, and is recognized for her ability to effectively implement technology integration and project-based learning in diverse environments. Miriam holds a Master of Science in Information Systems and a Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management from The American University, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration- Finance from George Washington University.

Miriam is an active member of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), the Association of Management (AOM), and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She serves as a peer reviewer for the Academy of Management (AOM) and is committed to advancing research in business intelligence, organizational change, educational technology, and entrepreneurship. Her professional interests include strategic management, leadership development, and fostering innovation in both corporate and educational settings.

Miriam Forster is an independent consultant and change management specialist with a passion for helping organizations and individuals thrive through innovation, data-driven decision making, and adaptive leadership. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Busi... Show more

Ricardo Nenê

Ricardo Nenê

Gerente de Produtos na Dataprev, Palestrante e Especialista em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela FGV. Gerente de projetos de TI com experiência no desenvolvimento, homologação e implantação de software de grande porte e complexidade para o Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) desde 2009 atuando com equipes distribuídas entre Santa Catarina, Ceará e Rio de Janeiro.
Um dos líderes da Transformação Digital do INSS trabalhando diretamente no simulador de aposentadorias disponível no App MeuINSS e nos projetos de concessão automática de benefícios.
Experiência em gerenciamento de projeto ágeis e projetos com metodologias tradicionais (PMBOK), análise de negócio, mapeamento de processos e requisitos de sistema.

Gerente de Produtos na Dataprev, Palestrante e Especialista em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela FGV. Gerente de projetos de TI com experiência no desenvolvimento, homologação e implantação de software de grande porte e complexidade para o Instituto... Show more

Kathryn Lige

Kathryn Lige

Kathryn Lige, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certificated school social worker. Her responsibilities include providing oversight of a school-based mental health program, providing psychotherapy, and consulting with staff in educational institutions. She also specializes in designing and teaching social-emotional curricula. The heart of her work is in communities of color. Kathryn has served throughout California and in New York City. She has extensive experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, young adults, and parents in K-12 and college settings.

Kathryn earned a B.A. in Social Work from Cal State LA and an M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, specializing in Advanced Generalist Practice & Programming. Her focuses included school-based social services and the integration of mental health practitioners in educational leadership. As a current doctoral student, Kathryn researches the social-emotional intelligence and well-being of educational administrators, the motivation and retention of educators, and what it takes to lead school communities of color effectively. Through opportunities in political advocacy at California’s capital, several media appearances, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and various committee leadership roles, Kathryn is driven to make a difference in the future of education.

Kathryn Lige, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certificated school social worker. Her responsibilities include providing oversight of a school-based mental health program, providing psychotherapy, and consulting with staff in educatio... Show more

Scott Wagner

Scott Wagner

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer first person 3D shooting games, he eventually found his way into cybersecurity as a specialty. He has worked in Financial, Power Generation, Industrial, Military and most recently Academic roles. Currently he lives in Floyd County Virginia on a small farm and is the IT Auditor for Radford University. Classical studies, particularly the Roman Republic and its Imperial incarnations have also been a life long pursuit.

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer fi... Show more

Priyal Jain

Priyal Jain

Priyal is the Founder of Hirednex and a seasoned HR professional turned Employability Skills Trainer. With a solid background in Human Resources, Priyal brings deep insights into what employers seek in candidates beyond technical knowledge. As part of CSR initiatives like UN Women, Priyal has led impactful job fairs and soft skills training sessions across educational institutions. Currently championing the use of Microsoft Copilot in soft skills development, Priyal combines HR acumen with AI-powered tools to empower students and job seekers with essential, real-world workplace competencies.

Priyal is the Founder of Hirednex and a seasoned HR professional turned Employability Skills Trainer. With a solid background in Human Resources, Priyal brings deep insights into what employers seek in candidates beyond technical knowledge. As part o... Show more

Sara Reiss

Sara Reiss

Sara Danielle Reiss is a UX and CX strategist, researcher, and designer with over 20 years of experience shaping accessible, inclusive, and data-informed digital services across the public and private sectors. Her recent work centers on the ethical integration of AI-supported tools into internal processes, public-facing design systems, and service modernization efforts. Sara has led multidisciplinary teams in transforming government platforms through empathy-driven research and innovation. She is passionate about creating digital experiences that are not only efficient, but equitable and human-centered—meeting people where they are and ensuring no one is left behind.

Sara Danielle Reiss is a UX and CX strategist, researcher, and designer with over 20 years of experience shaping accessible, inclusive, and data-informed digital services across the public and private sectors. Her recent work centers on the ethical i... Show more

Frank Grave

Frank Grave

Experienced manager, coordinating advisor, and architect with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Besides, I am also a researcher/external Ph.D. candidate in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and digital transformation at the Open University, Faculty Management, Science & Technology (MST).
Skilled in Team Management and Coordination, Enterprise Architecture (EA), EA Management, IT Governance, and Digital Strategy. A strong business development professional with a Master's degree in Business Process Management & IT from Open University.

Experienced manager, coordinating advisor, and architect with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Besides, I am also a researcher/external Ph.D. candidate in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and digital transforma... Show more

Sheavy Kaur

Sheavy Kaur

Passionate and solution-oriented IT professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in developing and deploying software programs, as well as complex network infrastructures. I provide cybersecurity consulting, lead projects, and offer technical solutions from design to implementation.

As a cybersecurity leader, excel in multiple facets, including risk assessment and assurance, technology audits, and ensuring ongoing cybersecurity effectiveness. I also serve as a pivotal point of contact for cyber advice and engagement.

My passion for ICT pushes me to learn new things every day. I always encourage the participation of women in the ICT sector, and I like to invest my energy to inspire and motivate others to reach their career goals.

Passionate and solution-oriented IT professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in developing and deploying software programs, as well as complex network infrastructures. I provide cybersecurity consulting, lead projects, and offer techni... Show more

Elfatih Farah

Elfatih Farah

Sudanese network and system engineer with more than 5 years of experiances . I was appointed as a teaching assistant at the same university since my second semester due to the small number of faculty members and my excellence in my field. i teached many curricula in the field of computing . Thus, I was the youngest faculty member at the university. my last position in the university was Head of network department participate of installing and configuring open source systems

Sudanese network and system engineer with more than 5 years of experiances . I was appointed as a teaching assistant at the same university since my second semester due to the small number of faculty members and my excellence in my field. i teached... Show more

Amy Pons

Amy Pons

A former corporate executive who reached the highest of ladders in the corporate world before making it her mission to change workplace culture into competitive edge, Amy now equips boards, senior leaders, and people-managers to build workplaces where psychological safety drives profit.

Business-first, people-powered: Clients credit Amy’s programs with double-digit gains in engagement, retention, and idea velocity within a single quarter.
Certified expertise: Amy is a Master Certified Life Coach-trained, trauma-informed energy practitioner, and pioneer in evidence-based “feminine leadership” models that balance impact with empathy.
Data-backed storytelling: Her keynotes blend real-world metrics, behavioral science, and unforgettable audience experiments that stick with audiences for long after the slide deck ends.

A former corporate executive who reached the highest of ladders in the corporate world before making it her mission to change workplace culture into competitive edge, Amy now equips boards, senior leaders, and people-managers to build workplaces wher... Show more

Hiroto Yamakawa

Hiroto Yamakawa

公立千歳科学技術大学 情報システム工学科 准教授.博士(理工学).
大学の技師として学習支援システムの企画・設計・開発・運用・保守を担当した後,2013年から研究職に移り,2024年より現職。千歳市バスロケーションシステム(〜2022)などの開発を経て,現在はシステム開発手法,プログラミング教育の研究に従事。
2015年からJavaユーザーグループ北海道を立ち上げ、スタッフとともに年4回のイベント開催に取り組む。

公立千歳科学技術大学 情報システム工学科 准教授.博士(理工学). 大学の技師として学習支援システムの企画・設計・開発・運用・保守を担当した後,2013年から研究職に移り,2024年より現職。千歳市バスロケーションシステム(〜2022)などの開発を経て,現在はシステム開発手法,プログラミング教育の研究に従事。 2015年からJavaユーザーグループ北海道を立ち上げ、スタッフとともに年4回のイベント開催に取り組む。 Show more

Samara Neiva

Samara Neiva

I am an international expert in Smart & Sustainable Cities, with over a decade of experience combining academic research, public policy advisory, and real-world project implementation in urban innovation.

I am an international expert in Smart & Sustainable Cities, with over a decade of experience combining academic research, public policy advisory, and real-world project implementation in urban innovation. Show more

Angelika Klidas

Angelika Klidas

Angelika is a seasoned expert in Data and Analytics and coauthor of Data Literacy in Practice. With a background as an operations manager, strategic advisor, and Data Literacy evangelist, she excels at analyzing Data & Analytics environments, aligning organizational ambitions, and providing actionable strategies to enhance data maturity.
Currently with Business Data Challengers, Angelika advises organizations on Data Strategies, Organizational Data Literacy, and oversees the Academical section. She develops course materials and strategies to empower people and organizations to elevate their data capabilities. Passionate about Data Literacy, she helps organizations and employees critically evaluate insights, especially in the context of Generative AI, through training and coaching.
Angelika also lectures at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, combining industry experience to inspire the next generation of Data & Analytics professionals.

Angelika is a seasoned expert in Data and Analytics and coauthor of Data Literacy in Practice. With a background as an operations manager, strategic advisor, and Data Literacy evangelist, she excels at analyzing Data & Analytics environments, alignin... Show more

Humberto Hinestrosa

Humberto Hinestrosa

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in
London. He gained experience in government, private sector, and in international organizations like the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.
With an unconventional combination of academic, analytic and operational experiences in different countries, Humberto currently combines Intelligence Analysis and SAR delivering a variety of professional and volunteer services related to
international security and the Search and Rescue field.
In 2018 he founded the Dutch organization Rescue International with the mission of facilitating analysis and technological resources to Governments, SAR Organizations and families.

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more

Isra Chahrazed Goumiri

Isra Chahrazed Goumiri

Hello everyone, I'm Isra Chahrazed, a passionate software engineer with a love for making complex technology accessible and engaging for all.

Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to STEM education. I've had the privilege of mentoring young learners through various virtual and in-person programs, including creating tech courses and overseeing teams of mentors. To further support educators, I established the Young Teachers Community to foster empowerment and collaboration.

My advocacy for accessible learning technologies has led me to speak at platforms, where I share insights into the tech industry and inspire others to pursue careers in STEM. I truly believe in the transformative power of education and love helping young learners discover their passions.

Sessions : Devoxx Morocco, Devoxx Belgium, Devfest Bari, Devfest Cairo, PyConFr…

Hello everyone, I'm Isra Chahrazed, a passionate software engineer with a love for making complex technology accessible and engaging for all. Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to STEM education. I've had the privilege of mentoring yo... Show more

Lauren Berlin

Lauren Berlin

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuation and Alternative Education High School Principal, and Special Education Administrator across Orange, Santa Barbara, and San Mateo Counties. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Executive Coach, she combines behavioral science with practical leadership experience, including navigating community-wide crises in educational settings. Known for her calm, focused approach during high-stress situations, Lauren helps leaders transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes the interconnected nature of school communities, enabling administrators to build sustainable success while supporting all stakeholders. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lauren works with California educational leaders and supports high-functioning leaders across sectors nationwide, helping them develop the tools and confidence to lead effectively through complex situations.

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuat... Show more

Sarthak Gandhi

Sarthak Gandhi

Sarthak Gandhi is a seasoned Founder-Strategist and Quantum Computing Innovator, recognized for his transformative contributions to technology and accessibility. As a distinguished participant in New York University’s Global Guided Research Program, he spearheaded cutting-edge quantum computing research, earning the highest scholarship among over 50 global peers. His policy framework for sustainable assistive technology ecosystems, adopted by two Indian state governments, underscores his strategic expertise. Sarthak has captivated audiences with thought-provoking talks, including a keynote at Hindu College of Pharmacy on research-driven innovation. A passionate advocate for AI-powered inclusion, he harnesses analytics to redefine accessibility, addressing ethical complexities like data privacy with unparalleled insight. His leadership in national-scale initiatives and multi-crore investment strategies cements his reputation as a visionary in inclusive tech. At Open Conf 2025, Sarthak will share actionable strategies for leveraging AI to empower persons with disabilities, inspiring global tech leaders.

Sarthak Gandhi is a seasoned Founder-Strategist and Quantum Computing Innovator, recognized for his transformative contributions to technology and accessibility. As a distinguished participant in New York University’s Global Guided Research Program, ... Show more

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