Community Evangelist en torc. Ingeniera en Mecatrónica por el TECNM Campus Veracruz.
Se desempeña como Community Builder creando, desarrollando estrategias de crecimiento y creación de programas en comunidades de tecnología. Por lo que colabora y es co-creadora en Technolatinas, es embajadora de Women Tech Makers, y facilitadora Golden de #IAmRemarkable.
Activista social para reducir la brecha de género y digital mediante actividades voluntarias con comunidades y programas enfocados a STEM. Entusiasta en tecnologías Cloud Computing, diseño de servicios y de experiencia de usuarios.
Practicante de artes marciales y gusto por el café.

Community Evangelist en torc. Ingeniera en Mecatrónica por el TECNM Campus Veracruz. Se desempeña como Community Builder creando, desarrollando estrategias de crecimiento y creación de programas en comunidades de tecnología. Por lo que colabora y es... Show more

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en la programación en Python en su país, Colombia. Ella es parte activa de la comunidad y fellow de la Python Software Foundation. Con más de diez años de experiencia creando hardware y software para diversas disciplinas e industrias, Karo tiene un amplio conocimiento en su campo. Le apasiona crear oportunidades y fomentar espacios de crecimiento personal y profesional. En su tiempo libre, se dedica a la joyería y leer en compañía de su perro Ramón.

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en... Show more

Jacob Baime ICC's career trajectory showcases his unwavering dedication to pro-Israel advocacy, which is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to educational initiatives.

Former Role: National Field Director, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Baime excelled as the National Field Director at AIPAC, where he led a team focused on strategic initiatives across university campuses, significantly enhancing AIPAC's impact across the nation. His role involved the management of extensive training programs for students, reflecting his dedication to nurturing future leaders in the pro-Israel movement.

Previous Positions: As an Area Director of AIPAC's New England Region and political Aide to the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, he deepened his understanding of political strategies and enhanced his ability to influence U.S.-Israel policy discussions. His experiences contributed to his expertise in fostering significant dialogue on international relations and public service.

This prestigious fellowship highlights Jacob's ongoing commitment to his personal and professional growth. It focuses on leadership development and a deeper exploration of global issues concerning Israel.

As a committee member, he plays a crucial role in steering educational programs that promote a comprehensive understanding of Israel, demonstrating his commitment to informed discourse.

Jacob Baime ICC's expertise is rooted in his ability to foster and maintain support for the U.S.-Israel relationship through innovative strategies and leadership. His impact on pro-Israel advocacy extends from grassroots movements to national campaigns, significantly influencing the narrative and activities on college campuses and beyond.

His path from grassroots activism to leading the Israel on Campus Coalition encapsulates his profound dedication to supporting and enhancing the U.S.-Israel relationship through strategic leadership and education, impacting both current and future generations of advocates.

Jacob Baime ICC's career trajectory showcases his unwavering dedication to pro-Israel advocacy, which is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to educational initiatives. Former Role: National Field Director, American Israel Pub... Show more

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional.
Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender.

Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir resultados significativos sempre acreditando que a diferença está nas pessoas.

Mais de 15 anos de experiência atuando com intervenções utilizando abordagens preditivas, adaptativas e híbridas.
Experiência como Agile Coach responsável por transformação ágil de organizações de TI e outside TI.

Doutorando na área de Transformação Digital e Cultura Organizacional e Mestre em Ciências da Computação.
Docente em cursos de MBA e Pós-Graduação de Gestão de Negócios e Gestão Ágil.

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional. Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender. Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir r... Show more

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent Show more

Líder de squad, um dos pontos focais do estado no Grupo de Transformação Digital - GTD e integrante do time de gestão de portfólio na Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital.

Mestrando em gestão pública pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas, economista, com MBA em Liderança e Inovação também pela FGV e especialista em políticas públicas pela Universidade de São Paulo, além de ser gestor profissional de projetos certificado PMP e Scrum Master.

Líder de squad, um dos pontos focais do estado no Grupo de Transformação Digital - GTD e integrante do time de gestão de portfólio na Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital. Mestrando em gestão pública pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas, economista, com... Show more

Wesley (Wes) Dean is a technologist, coach, and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) engineer. He brings extensive experience in the UNIX and Linux world since the early 1990s.

He assists U.S. federal agencies and Open Source projects by making them safer, faster, and more efficient and elegant through the adoption of sound engineering practices. Wes advocates for and supports Open Source software through advisory boards and taskforces in the public sector.

The author of “Getting Started with MegaLinter,” Wes also contributes code to MegaLinter, and discusses wild ideas about how to make MegaLinter even better.

A prolific author, Wes frequently writes about source code quality and security scanning with Open Source tools, building and streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and helping people build relationships on a foundation of trust, vulnerability, and compassion.

Wes and his wife, who live in Syracuse, New York, collaborate on technical and non-technical writing projects. They also work as marriage educators and relationship coaches, serving motivated individuals and committed couples.

Wesley (Wes) Dean is a technologist, coach, and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) engineer. He brings extensive experience in the UNIX and Linux world since the early 1990s. He assists U.S. federal agencies and Open Source projects... Show more

I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all faith paths that are in love and light. I have a bachelors degree in Women and Gender studies with distinction, and a certificate in Counselling Women. I have a deep faith in God and the importance of believing in the unseen aspects of life. I love being outside and enjoy skiing and hiking with my family in Canada. With my presentations, I hope to show people that they are always supported by divine love and grace. I look forward to helping you and your audience live your best lives.

I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all fai... Show more

Amanda Brock is CEO of OpenUK and has built one of the most recognised and impactful organisations in open source. She is also the Executive Producer of State of Open Con 25 taking place 4 - 5 February 2025 in London having founded and produced the ‘23 and ‘24 events building to over 800 attendees, and over 200 speakers.

A lawyer with 25 years’ experience, 5 as GC of Canonical, she’s been instrumental in shaping open source’s legal frameworks, as she was in shaping internet law during the early 2000’s.
Regularly contributing to tech press, she edited “Open Source: Law, Policy and Practice”, (2022).

Amanda is a sought-after and contagious international keynote speaker, speaking at tech events and international events like COP29 on topics from open source software to AI. A regular contributor to the tech press across a wider range of areas, Amanda is the editor of Open Source Law, Policy and Practice (2nd edition) published by Oxford University Press in October ‘22, with open access thanks to the Vietsch Foundation https://amandabrock.com/books

Current Advisory: UK Cabinet Office Open Standards Board; UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure; UKRI Exascale; KDE; commercial boards – Mimoto, Scarf, FerretDB and Space Aye; and is Fellow Open Forum Academy; Distinguished Fellow Rust Foundation; European Representative, OIN.

Past Advisory includes: Chair, UN Technology and Innovation Labs Open Source and IP Advisory Group’; OASIS Open Projects Initiative; British Computer Society Inaugural Influence Board; UK Government Energy Sector Digitalisation Task Force; elected Board Member Open Source Initiative; and Commercial Advisory Boards at Beamery and Everseen.

Recognition: Computer Weekly’s 50 Most Influential Women in UK TechC(2023, 2024) listed as #20 in 2024; Computing IT Leaders 100 (2023, 2024); ‘ INvolve HERoes list “(2023, 2024); “Women Who Will”, Changemaker (2023); INvolve Heroes (2022, 2023); and Novi Awards Advocate for Change in Gender Equality Honouree (2024); Ambassador Open Charge Alliance. Amanda was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2022.

Judging: IDG Foundry CIO 100 2023, 2024); and Senior Judge, First Enable Role Model List by Dow (2024) having been a Judge in the We are Tech Women Rising Star Awards in (2021, 2022).

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Amanda Brock is CEO of OpenUK and has built one of the most recognised and impactful organisations in open source. She is also the Executive Producer of State of Open Con 25 taking place 4 - 5 February 2025 in London having founded and produced the ‘... Show more

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software.
For over 18 years, she held product and project management roles at ABB, UBS, and a number of startups, successfully implementing global education and learning programs. With extensive experience in system-psychodynamic learning, Aga also helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through individual and group coaching.

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software. For over 18 years, she held product and proje... Show more

With more than a decade of experience in management and working with Agile methodologies, Álvaro has experienced the transformation of development teams and companies that started with Agile from the beginning, facilitating that "things happen" in the process towards transformation: accompanying to the management level in necessary decisions and changes, to teams for adapting their way of working towards new work models that incorporate different Frameworks, Methods and Agile Practices in their DNA.

At the beginning of 2017, he joined everis, at Barcelona's BeAgile team as an Agile Coach, to help transform the company from the inside, generating impact to teams, business units and executive level.

For many years, he has taught and participated in meetups, talks and conferences about Mindset Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Metrics, Dynamics and techniques of facilitation, High Performance Teams and other Agile related topics. In addition, since 2019 he is an Accredited Kanban Trainer by the Kanban University.

He has a technological orientation, he studied Telecommunications and postgraduate degrees at the UPNA and UPV universities, but also a human side, which leads him to collaborate with various associations and NGOs, and an artistic vein that he develops with his other passion: music.

With more than a decade of experience in management and working with Agile methodologies, Álvaro has experienced the transformation of development teams and companies that started with Agile from the beginning, facilitating that "things happen" in th... Show more

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

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação organizacional, atuo no SERPRO — a maior empresa pública de TI do mundo — onde já contribuí em diversas frentes: transformação ágil, gestão ágil, experiência do usuário (UX), LGPD, técnicas de facilitação e, atualmente, como gestora do time Sinergia, apoiando o desenvolvimento de lideranças inspiradoras e a construção de times de alto desempenho.

Doutoranda em Engenharia de Software pela UFPE, sou também especialista em Gerência Estratégica da Informação (UNIFOR - 2004), mestre em Informática Aplicada (UNIFOR - 2008), MBA em Gerência de Projetos (FGV - 2012), pós-graduada em Psicologia Positiva, Ciência do Bem-Estar e Autorrealização (PUCRS - 2021), MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 (PUCRS - 2022) e pós-graduada em Psicologia Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas (PUCRS - 2024).

Certificada PMP desde 2005 e Personal Coach pela SLAC, atuo também como professora em cursos de pós-graduação e palestrante em grandes eventos de agilidade, como Agile Trends, Agile Trends Gov, TDC, Agile Brazil, entre outros. Sou ainda partner do Coletivo Ação no Workshop Team Facilitator.

Movida por propósito, sigo em constante evolução pessoal e profissional, acreditando que ambientes de trabalho felizes, colaborativos e humanos geram, naturalmente, os melhores resultados.

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação organizacional, atuo no SERPRO — a maior empresa pública de TI do mundo — onde já contribuí em diversas frentes: transformação ... Show more

Journaliste, je suis aussi activiste et défenseure des droits humains avec une quinzaine d’années de militantisme dans les mouvements citoyens au Sénégal et en Afrique de l’Ouest. Actuellement je suis la présidente de l’association Wa Mbedmi qui est une organisation de jeunes et de femmes orientée sur les questions de promotion de l’engagement citoyen, de défenses des droits humains notamment des droits numériques et sur le développement de projets/programmes à fort impact social le tout avec la technologie comme principal vecteur. Notre organisation est convaincue de la nécessité de tirer profit de tout ce que le numérique nous offre pour développer notre capitale humain.

Basée au Sénégal, notre association est membre fondateur la coalition Tournons La Page – Section Sénégal et initiatrice du Centre d’Innovation sociale et environnementale de Mbour.
Militante féministe, je me suis formée en cybersécurité et promeut les actions de lutte contre les violences sur le genre en ligne.

En parallèle, je suis consultante, experte Genre Inclusion et formatrice en médias sociaux comme outils de plaidoyer.

Journaliste, je suis aussi activiste et défenseure des droits humains avec une quinzaine d’années de militantisme dans les mouvements citoyens au Sénégal et en Afrique de l’Ouest. Actuellement je suis la présidente de l’association Wa Mbedmi qui est ... Show more

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has disrupted multiple industries and earned a reputation for thinking and acting differently. In addition to being an award-winning entrepreneur, he is an investor, personal coach, and keynote speaker. He is an expert on innovation, human potential, and personal fulfillment.

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has di... Show more

Natalie Crüe is a cultural producer, consultant, Global Hip-Hop connoisseur, and activist. Natalie sees arts and culture as a vehicle for social change - spearheading various cultural, brand, and social impact initiatives around the globe that aim to foster civic engagement, spark dialogue, and amplify communities.

She co-developed the Metaverse Music Festival aka MVMF, the first global music festival rooted in the metaverse; Co-produces Huellas Festival in Southern Spain; and contributes to a number of DAOs and creative communities in the Web3 ecosystem. Recently, she founded Web3 Uncut -- a dynamic tech lab building micro experiments to support creators on chain and a newsletter centering Web3 arts & culture.

You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @NatalieCrue.

Natalie Crüe is a cultural producer, consultant, Global Hip-Hop connoisseur, and activist. Natalie sees arts and culture as a vehicle for social change - spearheading various cultural, brand, and social impact initiatives around the globe that aim to... Show more

Neubio Ferreira é especialista em ágil escalado (desde a estratégia até a operação), com mais de 15 anos de experiência.

Durante estes anos trabalhou como Agile Coach, Agile Master, Coordenador de Projetos, Gerente de Projetos Ágeis e foi professor de Pós-graduação. Durante essa jornada, vêm apoiando diversas empresas a alcançarem a verdadeira agilidade nos negócios, fazendo com que elas sejam protagonistas nos mercados que atuam.

Hoje, está atuando como Agility Manager na Compass.uol e é instrutor SAFe/Sócio da empresa YesAgile. É apaixonado por capacitar equipes, realizando treinamentos, promovendo a colaboração e a melhoria contínua.

Neubio Ferreira é especialista em ágil escalado (desde a estratégia até a operação), com mais de 15 anos de experiência. Durante estes anos trabalhou como Agile Coach, Agile Master, Coordenador de Projetos, Gerente de Projetos Ágeis e foi professo... Show more

Dedren Snead (he/him/his) is a computer scientist, artist, and Ford Foundation Global Fellow in Gaming and Artificial Intelligence. As founder of SUBSUME Media and SUBSUME Studios, featured in CNN and Black Enterprise, he established the world's first Afrofuturism technology studio in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. His work focuses on creating inclusive technologies and storytelling experiences that bridge digital divides while celebrating diverse cultural narratives through gaming, artificial intelligence, and interactive media.

Through SUBSUME's pioneering initiatives, Dedren develops educational gaming platforms and AI-driven solutions that connect K-12 and early career learners to creative and technical professions. His innovative approach to combining technology with cultural storytelling has earned him positions as an Innovator in Residence at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Artist in Residence at Georgia State
University's Creative Media Industries Institute, where he contributes to Digital Media, Game Design, and Futurism studies.

Dedren Snead (he/him/his) is a computer scientist, artist, and Ford Foundation Global Fellow in Gaming and Artificial Intelligence. As founder of SUBSUME Media and SUBSUME Studios, featured in CNN and Black Enterprise, he established the world's firs... Show more

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement. Creator of the Agile Self-assessment Game.

As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations with deploying effective software development and management practices. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers.

Ben is an active member of networks on Agile, Lean, and Quality, and a well-known speaker and author. He shares his experiences in a bilingual blog (Dutch and English), as an editor for Culture and Methods at InfoQ, and as an expert in communities like Computable, Quora, DZone, and TechTarget. Follow him on twitter: @BenLinders.

For an overview of the presentation and mini-workshops that I have given, visit https://www.benlinders.com/presentations/

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvem... Show more

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

Modern workplace advisory & lead solutions architect with a passion for using the Microsoft M365, Copilot, Power Platform and Azure technology frameworks to solve workforce challenges across Health & Public Sector.

I believe that by creating innovative digital solutions and using modern cloud based technology platforms to their fullest it enables organisations to do more with less. This approach is key to empowering a modern workforce with timely and relevant information enabling them to deliver operational success, especially when it comes to public sector and healthcare service delivery.

Modern workplace advisory & lead solutions architect with a passion for using the Microsoft M365, Copilot, Power Platform and Azure technology frameworks to solve workforce challenges across Health & Public Sector. I believe that by creating innov... Show more

Serial entrepreneur and tech communities leader. Hussam has been associated for over a decade with high-impact programs, and capacity-building initiatives that enable youth, founders, and developers in the Middle East and Africa.

Focused on creating environments where people grow, take risks, and sometimes start over, while partnering with governments, global technology companies, and grassroots communities. The past decade of impact spans supporting national agendas, mentoring founders, enabling developers, and curating ecosystems that unlock technology and digital economy transformation.

For speaking engagements, and community partnerships:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussam-mohsineh

Serial entrepreneur and tech communities leader. Hussam has been associated for over a decade with high-impact programs, and capacity-building initiatives that enable youth, founders, and developers in the Middle East and Africa. Focused on creati... Show more

As a strategic liaison between enterprise clients and corporate leadership, I amplify customer voices by translating operational challenges into actionable engineering and product strategies. My work empowers cross-functional teams to strengthen executive relationships and deliver measurable value across organizations of all sizes.

Previously as Data, AI & Gaming Director at a multinational cloud solutions provider, I launched 3 new business verticals with defined success metrics (KPIs/OKRs), built a member mentorship program boosting technical certification rates, and drove cultural transformation through ambassador programs.

During my tenure as Solutions Architect at AWS/Microsoft (Mexico/Canada), I engineered industry-first innovations like facial recognition systems for hospitality check-ins, AI-powered sentiment analysis for 911 and suicide prevention hotlines, and data analysis to create an alternative to chemotherapy.

A passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, I co-founded multiple Women in Technology initiatives across LATAM and Canada that have supported 850+ professionals through skill-building workshops and leadership development programs.

As a strategic liaison between enterprise clients and corporate leadership, I amplify customer voices by translating operational challenges into actionable engineering and product strategies. My work empowers cross-functional teams to strengthen exec... Show more

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist.
She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the path from intention to delivery and learn to design for themselves.
She is a ‘design magpie’, sharing insights across sectors and pushing the boundaries of design by learning from other disciplines.

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist. She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the pat... Show more

Irina Karagyaur is a visionary Web3 strategist with a foundation in architecture, pioneering contributions to the NFT space, and a deep commitment to sustainability through blockchain. She has spearheaded ecosystem growth, decentralized governance initiatives, and transformative collaborations across the NFT, DePIN, and RWA sectors.

As the former lead of DigitalArt4Climate, Irina harnessed blockchain technology to drive climate action through digital art. Now, as the Founder and President of Creators4Impact NGO, she empowers women worldwide with Web3 education, focusing on financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

A TEDx speaker and Top 100 Woman of the Future, Irina has spoken at COP26, COP27, and COP28, as well as at leading academic institutions. She continues to bridge enterprises, governments, and communities through decentralized technologies, shaping the future of digital ownership, sustainability, and innovation.

Irina Karagyaur is a visionary Web3 strategist with a foundation in architecture, pioneering contributions to the NFT space, and a deep commitment to sustainability through blockchain. She has spearheaded ecosystem growth, decentralized governance in... Show more

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safety.

To support refugee and low income communities to access quality education and advanced technology in Africa, Justin has founded an organisation named Up With Africa based in Uganda.

About his work engagement, Justin has worked as a Research Enumerator with the University of Oxford - Refugee Study Center on a Refugee Economy Study in Uganda in 2018, where he successfully conducted interviews with 123 adult refugees from different slums and households.

Justin has also worked on many projects with the University of Toronto (for 6 years) in Uganda such as: refugees reproductive health, stress management and Virtual Reality as an mental health intervention, managing communication from online systems to refugees' WhatsApp massaging as part of the study.

Additionally, Justin has worked in refugee settlements in Uganda like Nakivale, Kyaka II, Bidibidi and Kiryandongo where he supported the creation of ICT, Entrepreneurship and Conflicts Resolution online course contents for refugees to learn remotely.

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safet... Show more

With over seven years of experience in employee engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), social impact, and event management, I have dedicated my career to fostering inclusive and supportive workplace environments. I graduated from San Jose State University with a Master's in Communication Studies, during which I focused my thesis on Cancer Prognostic Conversations between Latino(a) patients and their healthcare providers. This research deepened my understanding of the disparities in health communication and further ignited my passion for advocating for underrepresented communities. I continue to conduct research supporting diverse populations in healthcare.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented initiatives promoting diversity and creating a sense of employee belonging. I believe that a strong company culture not only enhances employee satisfaction but also drives innovation and productivity. My experience includes leading workshops, organizing community outreach programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to build systems that uplift marginalized voices.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring different cultures through travel, engaging in community events, and spending time with family and friends. I aim to continue making meaningful contributions in the workplace and the broader community, championing practices that lead to a more equitable future for all.

With over seven years of experience in employee engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), social impact, and event management, I have dedicated my career to fostering inclusive and supportive workplace environments. I graduated from San Jos... Show more

I like to describe my career to people as making the world a better place for all people, no matter their needs. I truly believe our work makes a difference in people's lives. That is why accessibility is as much a passion as a profession. My aim in any role is to promote digital inclusivity and ensure that all users have equal access to information and services online.

My day-to-day work involves conducting accessibility audits and assessments to identify potential barriers to access. I like to offer solutions, not just list the problems, and prefer to work with the project team to find a fix that considers their team, their coding comfort level, and any system restrictions. Accessibility improvements shouldn't feel impossible, and it's important to me to spend time ensuring the project team feel positive about the improvements rather than frustrated.

In my role as a subject matter expert, I work with designers, developers, and content creators to ensure that their products and services meet accessibility standards and guidelines. I also support clients who would consider themselves 'non-technical', and enjoy the challenge of simplifying complex technical subjects.

I'm based in Scotland but can also be regularly found around Manchester, Leeds and London as part of my work with Nexer Digital. I'm also very comfortable speaking alongside any Nexer Digital colleagues -- you can check out their Sessionize pages: Danny Lancaster, Chris Bush, Rachel Breeze, and Molly Watt.

I like to describe my career to people as making the world a better place for all people, no matter their needs. I truly believe our work makes a difference in people's lives. That is why accessibility is as much a passion as a profession. My aim in ... Show more

Manuel Dolderer is an economist and an edupreneur. He is co-founder and founding president of CODE, a university of applied sciences with study programs related to digital product development and an innovative learning concept based on curiosity and entrepreneurship.

Manuel studied economics, philosophy and cultural studies at Germany’s oldest private University in Witten/Herdecke. As a student, he joined the executive board of the StudierendenGesellschaft, a non-profit organization offering an income-adjusted tuition model that promotes equal opportunities in education.

After founding two applied research institutes with projects focussing on healthcare, education, and digitalization he joined Klett Group in 2012, one of Europe’s leading education-dedicated enterprises, where he became co-founder and managing director of praxisHochschule, a private university of applied sciences that has since become part of EUFH.

In 2016 he joined forces with Thomas Bachem and Jonathan Rüth to found CODE – a new kind of university for the digital pioneers of tomorrow.

As an international advisor, keynote speaker and evangelist for curiosity-driven education, Manuel is dedicated to supporting innovative learning concepts around the world.

Manuel Dolderer is an economist and an edupreneur. He is co-founder and founding president of CODE, a university of applied sciences with study programs related to digital product development and an innovative learning concept based on curiosity and ... Show more

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watching Bear Grylls shows. Shubhendu is an active open-source contributor to popular repositories like Docker Extensions and Microsoft Sentinel, DevSecOps Repo.

He holds five Azure certifications and has been recognized as a Kusto Golden Awardee, earning the title of Principal Detective Agent. His blog was ranked 24th in the Azure Blog-A-Thon 2021 by Microsoft.

Shubhendu is also a community leader, organizing multiple meetups such as Docker Bangalore and the Azure Developer Community. As a subject matter expert on Hack The Box, he enjoys playing Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watchin... Show more