Jeff Dillon is the Digital Strategist for Higher Education at SearchStax and is the founder of EdTech Connect, a technology marketplace designed exclusively for the higher education community.

Jeff has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the higher education technology sector with expertise in search engines, artificial intelligence, digital experience platforms, personalization strategies and communication tools.

Jeff Dillon is the Digital Strategist for Higher Education at SearchStax and is the founder of EdTech Connect, a technology marketplace designed exclusively for the higher education community. Jeff has more than 20 years of leadership experience i... Show more

Formado em engenharia elétrica pela UTFPR, com MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 pela PUCRS e mestrando em Políticas Públicas e Desenvolvimento no IPEA, atuei por 6 anos na Central de Compras do Ministério da Economia na criação e implantação de modelos de compras centralizadas e atualmente Assessor Técnico na Diretoria de Integridade do Ministério da Saúde. Fui vencedor do 22º Concurso de Inovação no Setor Público da ENAP pela criação do TáxiGov, serviço de transporte de servidores com uso de aplicativo. Fui parte da banca julgadora de diversos concursos de inovação na administração pública. Sou facilitador do curso "Como Inovar em Compras Públicas" na ENAP, redator voluntário no Centro de Lideranças Públicas (CLP) onde falo sobre inovação e compras públicas, atuo como mentor voluntário para trainees em gestão pública na Vetor Brasil. Coautor do livro "Terceirização na Administração Pública", realizo estudos acadêmicos sobre inovação e modernização do Estado.

Formado em engenharia elétrica pela UTFPR, com MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 pela PUCRS e mestrando em Políticas Públicas e Desenvolvimento no IPEA, atuei por 6 anos na Central de Compras do Ministério da Economia na criação e implantação d... Show more

Emiel stands for the open source philosophy. He relies on 'Power of Many' and 'Public Money Public Code' to contribute to a better world.
He works at SUSE as an Open Source Ambassador. Here he draws as much attention as possible to the Open Source products and technologies that SUSE supports.
He is Co-Founder and Board Member of DOSBA (Dutch Open Source Business Alliance).
He lobbies for Open Source Software in the Netherlands, EU and beyond. He is international speaker in the field of Digital Sovereignty, Open Source, NIS-2, CRA, OSPOs and Open Source in Education.
He is active in open source sales and marketing for more than 20 years,

Emiel stands for the open source philosophy. He relies on 'Power of Many' and 'Public Money Public Code' to contribute to a better world. He works at SUSE as an Open Source Ambassador. Here he draws as much attention as possible to the Open Source p... Show more

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular culture, labor, and migration in California during the early twentieth century. Bernard writes on Filipinx American histories, Asian American popular cultures, and transpacific cultural imaginaries in the Philippine diaspora. Bernard is a 1.5-generation undocumented immigrant from Makati, Philippines. Their family first settled in Stockton and still resides in the San Joaquin Valley.

Bernard collaborates with several Filipinx American organizations across California in amplifying the histories of struggle and community building that make Filipinx experiences part of the larger fabric of U.S. history. They are a National Trustee for the Filipino American National Historical Society representing the Mid-California FANHS chapters of Stockton, Central Valley, California Central Coast, Fresno, and Delano. They currently live on occupied, unceded Ramaytush Ohlone land (San Francisco), where they are conducting research for an upcoming book project.

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular c... Show more

CEO | Palestrante | Head de Agilidade & Inovação | Professor | Conselheiro.

CEO | Palestrante | Head de Agilidade & Inovação | Professor | Conselheiro. Show more

I am a former elementary special education teacher and currently serve as an Early Childhood Assessment Coordinator. With a deep passion for early intervention, I am dedicated to screening children for potential learning difficulties and ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources. As a proud parent of two young children, I understand the importance of early education and advocacy, both personally and professionally.

I am a former elementary special education teacher and currently serve as an Early Childhood Assessment Coordinator. With a deep passion for early intervention, I am dedicated to screening children for potential learning difficulties and ensuring the... Show more

Jack Gilmore is a full stack software developer with experience of working in the public sector and academia in Scotland. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Computing Science and Spanish from the University of Stirling in 2019. As an advocate of free and open-source software, many of the projects he has worked on either consume or produce open data. Most recently, he has been involved as the co-founder of the Open Data Scotland project, working on opendata.scot since 2021. His contributions to the open source and open data community culminated in him being recognized in November 2022 when he was awarded the Open UK award in the Young person category.

Jack Gilmore is a full stack software developer with experience of working in the public sector and academia in Scotland. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Computing Science and Spanish from the University of Stirling in 2019. As an advocate of free ... Show more

Lydia Sampson is the Assistant Director at the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA. She holds an MLS from Simmons University, and a Master of Science In Management. Outside of her professional life, Lydia is a foster cat mom, an avid adventure traveler, and a true crime enthusiast.

Lydia Sampson is the Assistant Director at the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA. She holds an MLS from Simmons University, and a Master of Science In Management. Outside of her professional life, Lydia is a foster cat mom, an avid adventure tr... Show more

Olakunle Soji-Oke is a dynamic program, operations, and partnerships manager with over five years of experience in driving impactful initiatives across sectors like FMCG, EdTech, and social impact. Currently a key leader at The Afara Initiative, he designs and executes programs aimed at equipping underserved Nigerian graduates with the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s workforce. His work empowers young professionals through career development, leadership training, and strategic corporate collaborations.

Olakunle's background includes building transformative partnerships with global organizations such as HP and Microsoft, creating pathways that connect young talent to meaningful opportunities. At Afara, he has led career accelerator programs, mentorship initiatives, and projects focused on workforce transformation across Africa. His work at AIESEC further highlights his expertise in organizational development, managing education cycles, recruitment campaigns, and fostering partnerships that drove significant revenue growth. During his time as Human Resource and Organizational Development Manager at AIESEC in Nigeria, Olakunle revitalized B2B partnerships, increasing revenue from zero to over $10,000 in 24 months while spearheading recruitment plans and team performance management.

In addition, he has led strategic projects at DevCareer, including the DevCareer Tech Program and West Africa's first-ever Web5 Hackathon, where he engaged over 2,000 participants and helped launch initiatives for the next generation of tech talent.

Olakunle’s comprehensive experience across project management, partnerships, and leadership development underscores his commitment to empowering young people, transforming the workforce, and driving social impact. Passionate about youth empowerment, workforce development, and the future of work, he frequently speaks on topics related to career development, leadership, and corporate social responsibility.

Olakunle Soji-Oke is a dynamic program, operations, and partnerships manager with over five years of experience in driving impactful initiatives across sectors like FMCG, EdTech, and social impact. Currently a key leader at The Afara Initiative, he d... Show more

Before joining Pop, Hop & Rock™ in 2021, Kelsey was a classroom teacher for 10 years. She gained most of her experience in a preschool setting, then enhanced that base working with children with special needs. As Maverick of Knowledge, Kelsey acts as a resource for all things kids. Her experience in special needs, classroom chaos, and innate love of small people makes her an ideal researcher, out of the box thinker, and prophet of play. She also has a passion for health and fitness. She believes in teaching young children about the importance of a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle and intentional movement as a necessary building block in their development. As well, Kelsey completed both the Richmond Half and Full Marathon's! (2018 & 2021) As Chief People Partner and Ambassador of Buzz, Kelsey manages customer relationships, social media and almost all things outreach. If you have questions about the curriculum, feel free to reach out to her at kelsey.schmidt@pivottoplay.com.

Before joining Pop, Hop & Rock™ in 2021, Kelsey was a classroom teacher for 10 years. She gained most of her experience in a preschool setting, then enhanced that base working with children with special needs. As Maverick of Knowledge, Kelsey acts as... Show more

Jörg Pareigis is an assistant professor in Business Administration and director of library as well as the head of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Karlstad University, Sweden. He has vast experience of developing open online graduate courses for lifelong learning based on strategically important research centres at Karlstad University. Jörg was a participant of FDOL and is since 2019 part of the organising team of Open Networked Learning.

Jörg Pareigis is an assistant professor in Business Administration and director of library as well as the head of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Karlstad University, Sweden. He has vast experience of developing open online graduate courses f... Show more

⭐️ Ingeniera de Sistemas con Maestría en Gestión de Tecnologías de la Información y especialización en Transformación Digital, certificada como Coach de Negocios Conscientes. Desde hace 20 años trabajo en proyectos de transformación organizacional.

☛ Asesoro a las organizaciones para llevar con éxito sus procesos de transformación a través de un trabajo humano, sistémico y sostenible en el tiempo.

⭐️ Ingeniera de Sistemas con Maestría en Gestión de Tecnologías de la Información y especialización en Transformación Digital, certificada como Coach de Negocios Conscientes. Desde hace 20 años trabajo en proyectos de transformación organizacional. ... Show more

Andrei Moskalev is the CEO of Integrated Technology Laboratory LLC and the founder of several innovative ventures & continues to channel his passion for technology into creating cutting-edge solutions across diverse industries, including Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Finance & Human Resource. Andrei is a strong advocate for youth engagement in technology & organized global "Kids in Technology" bootcamp series, inspiring children to explore the possibilities of technology through hands-on learning.

Andrei Moskalev is the CEO of Integrated Technology Laboratory LLC and the founder of several innovative ventures & continues to channel his passion for technology into creating cutting-edge solutions across diverse industries, including Healthcare, ... Show more

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). His diverse career includes work in Patrol, Street Crimes, Crime Prevention, Special Operations, and Traffic. At SLED, he served as the Statewide Automated License Plate Recognition Program Coordinator and Local Agency Security Officer within the Criminal Justice Information Services division, overseeing IT security and federal compliance. In his final role at SLED, he led external engagements for the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC-CIC) Program, coordinating efforts to secure critical infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, and managing a state and federal cyber taskforce. Additionally, he was a SWAT team member and hostage negotiator.

At SCDSS, IG Fay oversees four key units within the Office of Inspector General:

• Investigations Unit: Conducts criminal investigations into fraud, waste, or abuse involving SCDSS programs.
• Backgrounds Investigations Unit: Protects children through Central Registry checks as well as national, fingerprint-based background checks for foster, adoption, childcare, and group home applicants.
• Emergency Management and Disaster Services Unit: Coordinates disaster response, including sheltering and mass care, with state and federal partners.
• Information Security Division: Safeguards the agency's critical assets by mitigating cyber threats and ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

IG Fay holds an associate degree from Methodist University and a bachelor's degree in business from Baker College (Summa Cum Laude). He is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defense Architect, and Certified Inspector General. A dedicated leader, he formally served as a regional vice president for SC InfraGard and Chair of the State and Local Cyber Grant working group with ATRAC, and as a member of the SC Cybersecurity Ecosystem Coordination Initiative. He is also a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina La... Show more

I am a passionate advocate for education, dedicated to empowering girls and youth through STEAM and digital skills training. With a background in International Relations and Guidance & Counseling, I have led impactful initiatives that bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for underserved communities.

Through my expertise in Project Management, Community Outreach, and Mentorship, I design and implement educational programs that go beyond technical skills—fostering leadership, creativity, advocacy, and critical thinking. I have spearheaded initiatives that have inspired hundreds of young women to explore careers in technology and science.

With a proven track record in developing and executing community-driven projects, I excel at proposal writing, resource management, and strategic implementation, ensuring sustainable impact. I am committed to leveraging education as a tool for social change, equipping the next generation with the skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

I am a passionate advocate for education, dedicated to empowering girls and youth through STEAM and digital skills training. With a background in International Relations and Guidance & Counseling, I have led impactful initiatives that bridge the digi... Show more

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed through research experience at the Smart Systems Reasearch Laboratory, where Oluwaferanmi contributes to cutting-edge Data Science and AI projects.

Beyond technical expertise, Oluwaferanmi is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment. His ole as Youth Advisor to the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS allows Oluwaferanmi to directly influence youth participation in EU external action. Furthermore, Oluwaferanmi's involvement in the Oyo State Youth Parliament as the Youngest Honourable Member demonstrates his commitment to leadership and policy influence.

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed thro... Show more

Richard Cheng is the founder of Agility Prime Solutions. Agility Prime Solutions provides transformative training programs in Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. A graduate of Virginia Tech and renowned Agile expert, Richard has presented keynote talks at conferences and events around the globe, authored publications on Agile and product management, and is a member of Mensa. Richard has extensive experience working with the federal government, large companies, small startups, non-profits organizations, and associations. In addition to being one of the few Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) accredited by the Scrum Alliance, Richard is also an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified LeSS Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP), and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

Richard Cheng is the founder of Agility Prime Solutions. Agility Prime Solutions provides transformative training programs in Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. A graduate of Virginia Tech and renowned Agile expert, Richard has presented keynote... Show more

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leadership mindset to a more agile way. Anu is passionate about coaching and training others, dedicated to helping to achieve professional and personal success. Anu has established internal agile coaching Centers of Excellence for several clients to allow self-sustained coaching of their agile transformations. She has developed a coaching program specifically designed for evolving organizational leaders.
Anu is a dynamic Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), and a International Coaching Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 25 years working in Education, Software Development, Project Management, IT, and Consulting.
Anu regularly partners with Kate Megaw (ARCLight Agile) and together they are “Team KatAnu”, presenting at events, offering fun and engaging training in Agile Leadership, Facilitation and Scrum!
Anu@capalaconsulting.com | www.capalaconsulting.com
anu@katanu.com|www.katanu.com

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leaders... Show more

Robin is the Lead Product Consultant for the Dutch consultancy firm Navara leading and advising large project at clients in the utilties market, finance market and government. He specializes in Evidence Based Product Management, meaning the use of data to make more informed decision from before, during and after building software. He believes that we have focussed too much on doing things right, instead of doing the right things. He lives with his family in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and enjoys a good work-out or padel match.

Robin is the Lead Product Consultant for the Dutch consultancy firm Navara leading and advising large project at clients in the utilties market, finance market and government. He specializes in Evidence Based Product Management, meaning the use of da... Show more

D. Bolar is a dynamic speaker and accomplished sales executive with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. As a SLED Account Executive at UiPath, D. specializes in automation, AI, and process mining, helping public sector organizations achieve digital transformation and operational excellence.

D.’s thought leadership has been featured on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Open Source Summit, AfroTech, KubeCon, and NXME—a leading digital tech, design, and AI conference in Dubai. With expertise in advancing diversity in technology sales, selling emerging technologies to complex buyers, and leveraging automation to address critical challenges, D. inspires audiences with actionable insights and innovative strategies.

A passionate advocate for equity and innovation in tech, D. is committed to empowering the next generation of technology leaders. Outside of work, D. enjoys Pilates, adventurous ski trips with a son, Tristan, and savoring chai tea lattes.

D. Bolar is a dynamic speaker and accomplished sales executive with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. As a SLED Account Executive at UiPath, D. specializes in automation, AI, and process mining, helping public sector organizations ach... Show more

Adolfo Neto is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Technology, Paraná since 2008. He is also the creator and co-host of the Elixir em Foco podcast, a podcast about Elixir and the BEAM in Portuguese.

Adolfo Neto is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Technology, Paraná since 2008. He is also the creator and co-host of the Elixir em Foco podcast, a podcast about Elixir and the BEAM in Portuguese. Show more

Dr. Fabian Deitelhoff works as Head of IT at Sportnavi.de GmbH after completing his doctorate in “Source Code Comprehension”. He is also a founder in the field of digital education. His focus is on generative AI, low- and no-code and digital support for teachers and learners. He also works as a freelance author, lecturer and software developer in the .NET and web environment. You can reach him via deitelhoff.me or at fabian@deitelhoff.me.

Dr. Fabian Deitelhoff works as Head of IT at Sportnavi.de GmbH after completing his doctorate in “Source Code Comprehension”. He is also a founder in the field of digital education. His focus is on generative AI, low- and no-code and digital support ... Show more

Svetlana Dimovski, Ph.D., ICF-PCC, NBC-HWC, is a professional executive coach, Kellogg Executive Scholar in Leadership, and Chopra Center Certified Instructor in Primordial Sound Meditation

Svetlana Dimovski, Ph.D., ICF-PCC, NBC-HWC, is a professional executive coach, Kellogg Executive Scholar in Leadership, and Chopra Center Certified Instructor in Primordial Sound Meditation Show more

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

But that’s not all! Hilary is also an author, having penned a book on security culture that’s a must-read for anyone interested in the field.
When she’s not busy being a tech guru and mother of three, Hilary is a digital influencer who loves nothing more than sharing her digital culture ideas with the world.

You can catch her on her YouTube show and podcast, both called “Digital Culture Ideas”.

And if that’s not enough, she’s also active on various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), and TikTok as @HilsWalton.

Join Hilary's free text tech-news service: Digital Culture Ideas & News Hub https://chat.whatsapp.com/DigitalCultureIdeasNewsService

Hilary's Digital Culture Ideas Show:
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dwoi3AqnpBmiaWvkac76w
- Podcast on Spotify (and available anywhere else you listen to your podcasts) : https://open.spotify.com/show/3z4t5ZeAB4aSwr0ZeqtyaZ?si=b4a0a9a8894b43f5

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilswalton/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilsWalton
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilswalton
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HilsWalton
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hilswalton

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the Lond... Show more

Melanie Stütz ist KI-Unternehmerin, Digital-Beirätin und Co-Autorin der FAZ-Buchreihe: "Frauen schaffen Zukunft". Ihre Karriere startete sie bei Microsoft und Siemens. Für ihr erstes eigenes Unternehmen überquerte sie mit ihrem Mann im Rahmen der ARD-Koproduktion Weltflug.tv fünf Kontinente in einem "fliegenden Auto". Als CEO von IDEASCANNER, Europas größtem privat finanzierten Forschungsprojekt zu Erfolgsfaktoren von Unternehmen, demokratisiert sie das Hoheitswissen erfolgreicher Wagniskapitalgeber:innen mit KI. Als eine der "Top 50 Thought Leaders in AI" ist sie als Keynote Speakerin vom Digitalgipfel bis zum Green AI Day aktiv. Seit 2023 ist sie European Climate Pact Ambassador und unterstützt mit IDEASCANNER, dem AI Co-Entrepreneur, die Skalierung grüner Ideen für den Green Deal.

Melanie Stütz ist KI-Unternehmerin, Digital-Beirätin und Co-Autorin der FAZ-Buchreihe: "Frauen schaffen Zukunft". Ihre Karriere startete sie bei Microsoft und Siemens. Für ihr erstes eigenes Unternehmen überquerte sie mit ihrem Mann im Rahmen der ARD... Show more

Currently leading technical team.
I was a full-stack developer for 20 years in both large and small companies.
Over the last 8 years, my focus has shifted to leadership, organizational culture, advocating for "entry-level" profiles, light and inverted hierarchies, comprehensive work flexibility, and working in companies that prioritize people.

Currently leading technical team. I was a full-stack developer for 20 years in both large and small companies. Over the last 8 years, my focus has shifted to leadership, organizational culture, advocating for "entry-level" profiles, light and inver... Show more

Highly accomplished and seasoned Agile Transformation Coach, ICF Certified coach, framework agnostic Agile practitioner, Change Agent, Contributor, Trainer, Mentor, Speaker, Continuous Learner, community
volunteer/leader and avid reader with 15+ years of IT industry experience

LinkedIn profile :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaram-hegde-95b23921

Highly accomplished and seasoned Agile Transformation Coach, ICF Certified coach, framework agnostic Agile practitioner, Change Agent, Contributor, Trainer, Mentor, Speaker, Continuous Learner, community volunteer/leader and avid reader with 15+ yea... Show more

Seth B. Greenwald, PMP, MID, is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and presentation coach for project managers, engineering leaders and other technical professionals. After earning his Mechanical Engineering degree from The Cooper Union, Seth served as senior project manager for some of the largest engineering and construction firms in the country. He currently manages multiple civil works mega projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

As the owner of Creatively Speaking Inc., Seth has empowered countless individuals to advance their careers through effective communication. His public speaking programs 'Page to Stage' and 'Find Your Flow' have garnered widespread acclaim for their transformative impact on his student’s ability to craft highly memorable messages through the power of storytelling. Seth is a writer. His latest book, "Answering the Call of Your Creative Warrior" is the inspiring story of how he discovered his inner source of creative confidence which he frequently accesses to level up his leadership skills.

Seth currently serves as VPPR for Westchester Advanced Toastmasters and is the founding member of PMI-NYC Toastmasters. His dedication to the profession extends to serving as Secretary of the NYC chapter of National Speakers Association as well as being an active member of the Society of Military Engineers.

Seth enjoys traveling the world to collect inspiring stories to share with his local audiences.

Seth B. Greenwald, PMP, MID, is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and presentation coach for project managers, engineering leaders and other technical professionals. After earning his Mechanical Engineering degree from The Cooper Union, Seth ser... Show more

Heribert Nacken, Rektoratsbeauftragter für Blended Learning und Exploratory Teaching Space, Projektleiter Teilprojekt "Avatar basiertes Lehren und Lernen" im MyScore Projekt der RWTH Aachen

Heribert Nacken, Rektoratsbeauftragter für Blended Learning und Exploratory Teaching Space, Projektleiter Teilprojekt "Avatar basiertes Lehren und Lernen" im MyScore Projekt der RWTH Aachen Show more

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has worked with diverse teams across industries, from data warehouses to legal software, guiding them to adopt Agile practices and achieve sustainable success.

As the Gorilla Coach, Joel is known for his ability to tackle the uncomfortable problems that no one wants to address - the "800-pound gorilla in the room" that can derail business strategies. By focusing on transparency, adaptation, and continuous improvement, he helps organizations structure themselves for success and develop the capability to deliver value repeatedly.

Joel is a thought leader in the Agile community, sharing his expertise through insightful articles on topics like Scaling Scrum and cultivating product agility. He is also a co-inventor of the Profit Streams method, helping companies align value streams with profitability for sustainable growth.

Driven by a vision of creating a better world for everyone, Joel approaches his work with passion and dedication. He believes in creating positive change one student, one client, one person at a time. When not coaching or training, Joel can be found working on projects around his Pacific Northwest home, where he lives on several acres with his family.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has ... Show more