Chantelle Fitzgerald is the Founder of Mindset Strategies, LLC a leadership development consulting firm that helps to train and support leaders in becoming the best version of themselves. Mindset Strategies, provides training and tangible tools that help with increase of attention, focus, productivity, resiliency and more. Chantelle is a certified mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainer through a program called Search Inside Yourself -- a program founded out of Google that blends mindfulness with emotional intelligence and neuroscience.
Chantelle is also a host of an online TV show called Mindset on RVNTV.TV where she interviews industry leaders to learn about challenges they faced and their “Mindset” to push through.
Prior to starting her own company, Chantelle has had a wealth of experience in the private/corporate, non-profit and higher education sectors, which expands over a 15 years. She has lead business development efforts, sales, marketing, that resulted in being recognized as the top sales rep for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, raised over $1M dollars for the American Heart Association, created international study abroad programs in the midwest for EF Education First and more. Throughout her career and across sectors, Chantelle has seen a need for the enhanced skill set of emotional intelligence and mindfulness in the workplace. Thus, Chantelle is thrilled to provide trainings to leaders companies and organizations.
Chantelle holds a Master’s in Nonprofit/NGO Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and BA in French with Secondary Certification from Muhlenberg College. She has served as board chair for the Young Professionals Network of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, board member for the International House of Philadelphia, iPraxis and IMPACT Philadelphia. Chantelle also loves to travel internationally, enjoys cooking, reading, meditation and salsa dancing.

Chantelle Fitzgerald is the Founder of Mindset Strategies, LLC a leadership development consulting firm that helps to train and support leaders in becoming the best version of themselves. Mindset Strategies, provides training and tangible tools that ... Show more

Shauntrice Martin is a nonprofit development professional who specializes in diversifying career pipelines.

Shauntrice Martin is a nonprofit development professional who specializes in diversifying career pipelines. Show more

Dave has been providing technical direction and oversight of university web operations at Grand Valley State University for over 15 years. He ensures design and development of custom web applications align with the strategic goals of the organization. Dave leads, manages, and mentors a talented team of web developers, designers, and student workers to deliver custom web applications that provide value to the faculty, staff, and students of the university.

Dave has been providing technical direction and oversight of university web operations at Grand Valley State University for over 15 years. He ensures design and development of custom web applications align with the strategic goals of the organization... Show more

I am a fun loving tech enthusiast and an Android Developer from New Delhi, India. Other than interacting with others (which I love by the way, I am a people's person), I am a Netflix addict, a cricket fanatic, can almost eat anything until it's veg, quite recently have become a great Foosball player, a student experience lead at Udacity and am managing over 30,000 students in the Google India Scholarships program.

I am a fun loving tech enthusiast and an Android Developer from New Delhi, India. Other than interacting with others (which I love by the way, I am a people's person), I am a Netflix addict, a cricket fanatic, can almost eat anything until it's veg, ... Show more

Dr. Stella Lee (www.paradoxlearning.com) has over 18 years of progressive experience internationally in consulting, planning, designing, implementing, and measuring learning initiatives. Today her focus is on large scale learning projects including enterprise-wide e-learning strategy and governance, learning management system (LMS) design, development, evaluation and implementation, educational software development, and learning analytics. She is passionate about augmenting technologies to optimize human potentials.

Dr. Stella Lee (www.paradoxlearning.com) has over 18 years of progressive experience internationally in consulting, planning, designing, implementing, and measuring learning initiatives. Today her focus is on large scale learning projects including e... Show more

Simon Martinelli is a Java Champion, Vaadin Champion, and Oracle ACE Pro, with over three decades of experience as a software architect, developer, consultant, and trainer. As the owner of Martinelli LLC, he specializes in optimizing full-stack development with Java and has a deep focus on modern architectures and distributed systems.

He frequently shares his expertise by speaking at international conferences, writing articles, and maintaining his blog: https://martinelli.ch.
His passion for teaching is reflected in his work as a lecturer at the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, where he teaches courses on modern architecture, distributed systems, persistence technologies, and DevOps.

Simon Martinelli is a Java Champion, Vaadin Champion, and Oracle ACE Pro, with over three decades of experience as a software architect, developer, consultant, and trainer. As the owner of Martinelli LLC, he specializes in optimizing full-stack devel... Show more

Janarthanan Selvaraj is working as Senior Specialist and Eviden Expert AI at Eviden. He is an alumni from University of Cambridge for FUEL Leadership flagship program and Professional graduate alumni from Anna University. He have been honored and recognized with the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award in the AI category, specifically recognized for my expertise in Azure OpenAI Service & Azure AI Services. He is recognized as 5 times Microsoft Certified Trainer and C# Corner MVP. He is Microsoft Azure Certified Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty, Developer Associate, and Power BI Data Analyst Associate with a total of 16 Cloud Certifications from Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle and Aviatrix cloud. Being Resource Person conducted several meetups', Workshops, FDPs, STTP, Webinars, Knowledge sharing sessions at various levels in the organization and educational institutes. He is an active speaker, mentor, blogger, researcher and Open-source contributor in the field of AI & Cloud where his work has been mentioned across several developer tech communities, conferences and industry conclaves.

Janarthanan Selvaraj is working as Senior Specialist and Eviden Expert AI at Eviden. He is an alumni from University of Cambridge for FUEL Leadership flagship program and Professional graduate alumni from Anna University. He have been honored and rec... Show more

A N M Bazlur Rahman is a Software Engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in Java and related technologies. His expertise has been formally recognized through the prestigious title of Java Champion. Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Rahman is deeply involved in community outreach and education. He is the founder and current moderator of the Java User Group in Bangladesh, where he has organized educational meetups and conferences since 2013.

In the past two years, Mr. Rahman has been an active speaker at various international conferences and Java user groups. His talks have often focused on specialized topics such as concurrency and virtual threads. In addition to his community work, Mr. Rahman also serves as an editor for Java Queue at InfoQ and Foojay.io, both of which are leading platforms for technology content. Notably, he has authored five books on the Java programming language in Bengali, three of which have become best sellers in Bangladesh.

He is currently writing a new book with O'Reilly titled "Modern Concurrency in Java".
https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/modern-concurrency-in/9781098165406/

A N M Bazlur Rahman is a Software Engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in Java and related technologies. His expertise has been formally recognized through the prestigious title of Java Champion. Beyond his professional commitments, ... Show more

For many years Damir is a passionate programmer and a Microsoft SQL Server developer (ver. 2000+).
He is a certificated Microsoft professional on various technologies.
He leads the Croatian SQL Server User Group and he introduced SQL Saturday Event in Croatia. He organizes various Data Platform events in Croatia.
Founder and organizer of #DataWeekender. #DataWeekender is a popup online conference, organized by a group of European based Microsoft data platform professionals. Originally created as a response to Covid-19, this is now a regular online event.
He is currently working as Senior Database Architect @Span.eu.
Damir speaks on various community events, conferences and user groups.
When free he blogs about SQL @ https://blog.matesic.info.

For many years Damir is a passionate programmer and a Microsoft SQL Server developer (ver. 2000+). He is a certificated Microsoft professional on various technologies. He leads the Croatian SQL Server User Group and he introduced SQL Saturday Eve... Show more

Saeid Dahl, Microsoft Azure MVP, is honored to be a Community Leader for the Microsoft Zero to Hero and MSFarsi Community, fostering a vibrant network of over 6000 members. With more than 15 years of dedicated experience in the IT industry, Saeid holds the roles of Senior Solution Architect and Technical Leader at Upheads, where his focus lies in Microsoft solutions, particularly Azure.

Recognized for his proficiency in PowerShell, Saeid specializes in automation, integration, and maximizing Azure's capabilities. With a genuine passion for knowledge-sharing, he engages audiences as a public speaker and is committed to mentoring individuals, aiming to inspire through shared insights.

Saeid's expertise encompasses Azure design, offering a deep understanding of Azure Cloud adoption, solution architecture, and navigating Hybrid Cloud environments. His strategic guidance assists organizations on their cloud journey, leveraging his comprehensive knowledge of Azure.

As an active participant in the Azure community, Saeid Dahl humbly embodies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the empowerment of others through his continuous learning and dedication.

Saeid Dahl, Microsoft Azure MVP, is honored to be a Community Leader for the Microsoft Zero to Hero and MSFarsi Community, fostering a vibrant network of over 6000 members. With more than 15 years of dedicated experience in the IT industry, Saeid hol... Show more

Although living on a tropical island, Jochen Kirstätter is a business owner and entrepreneur in different industry sectors. Mainly operating in the development of tailor-made software solutions since more than 20 years, he is also venturing into the world of cloud computing. You can either meet him at the regular meetups of the Mauritius Software Craftsmanship Community or reach him on X and Mastodon: @JKirstaetter.

Jochen is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Google Cloud and a Microsoft Most Valuable Programmer (MVP) for Developer Technologies for several years. He founded the now largest IT community in Mauritius, and organises the annual Developers Conference. Following his interest in cross-platform technologies he is also an organiser of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Mauritius.

Although living on a tropical island, Jochen Kirstätter is a business owner and entrepreneur in different industry sectors. Mainly operating in the development of tailor-made software solutions since more than 20 years, he is also venturing into the ... Show more

Lindsay is an MVP (Business Applications), MCT, application programmer, and international speaker who is committed to keeping business productive by embracing technology as a tool to problem-solve. Having worked in education for most of her career, she understands that technology can be a challenge for many users, and she knows how to be a change agent, encouraging the reluctant to give it a try and the inexperienced to dive on in. Her roles as an Application Programmer and technology consultant showcase her ability to excel in complex projects, while her active participation in the tech community highlights her commitment to knowledge sharing in formats such as speaking at events and blogging. Her aim is to empower makers to create and thrive while doing so in a secure, governed way.

Lindsay spent the last decade teaching English Language Arts and was selected to receive training to become a technology and pre-engineering teacher based on her aptitude for learning and adapting new technologies with her own students and colleagues.

She holds a BS in Secondary English Education from the University of Kansas and an MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University.

In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her two kittens Charlie and Trixie, and marathoning a wide variety of television shows.

Lindsay is an MVP (Business Applications), MCT, application programmer, and international speaker who is committed to keeping business productive by embracing technology as a tool to problem-solve. Having worked in education for most of her career, s... Show more

Marino Wijay is a Canadian, Traveller, International Speaker, and Open Source Advocate and Architect for Service Mesh, Kubernetes, and Networking. He is a CNCF Ambassador, Civo Cloud Ambassador, Lead Organizer for KubeHuddle Toronto, and Founder of EmpathyOps. He is passionate about technology and modern distributed systems. He will always fall back to the patterns of Networking and the ways of the OSI. Community building is his driving force; A modern Jedi Academy.

Marino Wijay is a Canadian, Traveller, International Speaker, and Open Source Advocate and Architect for Service Mesh, Kubernetes, and Networking. He is a CNCF Ambassador, Civo Cloud Ambassador, Lead Organizer for KubeHuddle Toronto, and Founder of E... Show more

Keren is a senior software developer with over a decade of experience in the industry. She holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and is passionate about React and learning new technologies. Keren volunteers as a program manager at Baot, a community that supports women in R&D in their professional growth. She instructs and inspires people to write blogs in her tech blogging workshops. Keren has experience as a dev community leader and a co-organizer of meetups and events. And in her not-so-spare time, she studies psychology. Her hobbies include drawing, photography, and singing.

Keren is a senior software developer with over a decade of experience in the industry. She holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and is passionate about React and learning new technologies. Keren volunteers as a program manager at Baot, a community that... Show more

Grishma Jena is a Data Scientist with the Product Excellence Office at IBM in San Francisco. As the only Data Scientist in the org, she supports 100+ user researchers and designers and uses data to understand user struggles and opportunities to enhance product experiences. She has received the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (Major), one of the most prestigious company-wide awards, as recognition of her work.

She earned her Masters in Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests are in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. She has delivered 50+ talks and workshops across 9 countries including at PyCon US (largest Python conference in the world) and O’Reilly OSCON. She has also taught Python at the San Francisco Public Library and frequently guides school and university students.

Grishma is extremely passionate about encouraging, mentoring, and empowering people, especially women and students, in the world of technology. She has been recognized by the Python Software Foundation as a Fellow for her extraordinary efforts and impact upon Python, the community, and the broader Python ecosystem. She won the Silver Stevie Award for Changemaker of the Year (Gender) and was selected as one of Women Impact Tech honorees. She serves on the AI/ML Advisory Board for DevNetwork. She is also an ambassador for the Women in Data Science initiative, as well as a part of the leadership team for Society of Women Engineers - Golden Gate Section. In 2023, she was recognized by Women Who Code as one of 100 Technologists To Watch for her excellence, innovation, and leadership, and was also a finalist for Venture Beat's Women in AI mentorship award.

In her free time, she likes to write, cook, and explore new places.

Grishma Jena is a Data Scientist with the Product Excellence Office at IBM in San Francisco. As the only Data Scientist in the org, she supports 100+ user researchers and designers and uses data to understand user struggles and opportunities to enhan... Show more

CNCF Abassasor, Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud, Grafana Champion and Platform Engineer at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) working on NAIS - a platform built to increase development speed by providing the best experience to build, run and operate applications.

Previously Principal Consultant at TietoEVRY with focus on large enterprises in public government, telecom, banking and insurance sectors.

Co-organiser of KCD Oslo, Cloud Native and GDG meetups in Norway. Regular speaker at national and international conferences on all things cloud native.

CNCF Abassasor, Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud, Grafana Champion and Platform Engineer at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) working on NAIS - a platform built to increase development speed by providing the best experience ... Show more

As a proficient Senior DevOps Engineer, Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, possess in-depth knowledge of Azure technologies and enjoy teaching a wide range of IT topics. An engineer with over 10 certifications spanning cloud technologies, architecture, security, AI & ML, databases, and other fields within Microsoft Azure, he possesses over five years of experience in the IT industry. Committed to sharing expertise at conferences, strive to empower others in their IT careers and keep them informed on the latest industry developments and breakthroughs. In addition to that he is lecturer at WSB Merito Universities in Poland and publishing articles at Admin and Linux Magazines. Catch me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcin-gastol, read my Azure blog https://marcingastol.com and watch me at https://www.youtube.com/@Azurein5minutes

As a proficient Senior DevOps Engineer, Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, possess in-depth knowledge of Azure technologies and enjoy teaching a wide range of IT topics. An engineer with over 10 certifications spanning cloud technologies,... Show more

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer events, co-organize local community gatherings, stream live programming sessions, and author open source projects, complementing his expertise in professional software development. As Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), JetBrains Community Contributor (.NET) and co-organizer of DotNetDevs.at, it's his ambition to share knowledge about everything C#.

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer eve... Show more

Eeva-Jonna, or Eevis, is an accessibility specialist and senior Android developer. She is also Android GDE and Women Techmakers Ambassador. Her passion is to share knowledge, and she speaks and writes a blog. When she is not doing that, she explores the beautiful Finnish nature either by foot or kayak.

Eeva-Jonna, or Eevis, is an accessibility specialist and senior Android developer. She is also Android GDE and Women Techmakers Ambassador. Her passion is to share knowledge, and she speaks and writes a blog. When she is not doing that, she explores ... Show more

An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering, AI, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog. Matt is the author of "Data Science in .NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio .NET Developer Group, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and .NET.

An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering, AI, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, r... Show more

Steve co-owns Analytic Endeavors, a consultancy founded by Reid Havens and Steve Campbell. Working in the data platform and BI space, they deliver enterprise data solutions for clients across industries, including non-profit, education, and public sectors. Analytic Endeavors specialize in delivering streamlined data pipelines, scalable shared models, and actionable report solutions.

Steve has a background in data analytics and consulting. He has run global Microsoft data analytics consulting teams, specializing in deploying and implementing enterprise data solutions, self-service business intelligence, and data governance.

He is also the owner of Sunny BI, providing Power BI and Fabric training services to individuals and organizations who want to learn and leverage the power of data visualization and analytics.

Steve co-owns Analytic Endeavors, a consultancy founded by Reid Havens and Steve Campbell. Working in the data platform and BI space, they deliver enterprise data solutions for clients across industries, including non-profit, education, and public se... Show more

Sarah Dutkiewicz is a native Clevelander, published technical author of a PowerShell book, podcast/live coding guest, conference organizer, hackathon lead organizer, speaker, community advocate, software developer, wife, and mom. She speaks on topics such as software architecture, domain-driven design, CI/CD for varied audiences, database development, web development, and user experience guidance for developers. With her varied career, Sarah brings developer, DBA, and server admin perspectives to technical and non-technical teams, bridging communication gaps, and helping them grow.

Sarah Dutkiewicz is a native Clevelander, published technical author of a PowerShell book, podcast/live coding guest, conference organizer, hackathon lead organizer, speaker, community advocate, software developer, wife, and mom. She speaks on topic... Show more

Dr. Joe Perez is a remarkable professional who has made an impressive impact on the world of IT, health & human services, and higher education. With advanced degrees in education, Joe started his career as an educator and continued to further his education by earning a doctorate in education with a double minor in computers and theology. His career focus changed to IT in the early 1990’s when he started working as a Computer Consultant at NC State University. Three promotions later, Dr. Perez ended his successful 25-year career at NC State as Business Intelligence Specialist when he took another promotion to become Senior Business Analyst at the NC Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) in the fall of 2017.

Notably, Dr. Perez has been featured on multiple billboards in the iconic Times Square, a testament to his remarkable achievements and influence in the world of IT, health & human services, and higher education. This recognition, along with his Top 10 2024 Thought Leader Rankings in IT Strategy & Big Data on Thinkers360, LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Analytics, and Gartner Peer Community Ambassador of the Year, reflect his dedication and impact in the industry.

Having achieved significant success throughout his career, Dr. Perez's accomplishments include being promoted to Senior Systems Specialist and Team Leader, a position he has excelled in while showcasing his expertise and leadership skills. In addition to his full-time analytics/BI leadership role at DHHS, Joe was named fractional Chief Technology Officer at a North Carolina firm in October 2020. A top-ranked author with multiple #1 Amazon new releases, more than 18,000 followers on LinkedIn, and several professional certifications, he has consistently proven to be a much sought-after resource, highly-recommended international keynote speaker, data analytics & visualization expert, and specialist in efficiency and process improvement.

Perez, a recipient of the IOT Industry Insights 2021 Thought Leader of the Year award, speaks at numerous conferences each year, and continues to be in high demand to this day, expanding his reach into more than twenty countries around the globe, impacting thousands. Thanks to these outstanding accomplishments and influential presence as a leading expert in the industry, Dr. Perez has been welcomed into several prestigious Thought Leader communities and invited to co-host an online talk show called Mind2Mind.

Dr. Perez's passion for teaching has never waned, whether as a speaker, workshop facilitator, podcast guest, conference emcee, or team leader; inspiring countless individuals to strive for excellence. He cherishes spending time with his wife and children, who he considers to be the "best things that ever happened to me." Besides being a gifted musician, singer, pianist, and composer, Joe serves as a speaker, interpreter, and music director for his church's Hispanic ministry. He even manages to publish a monthly military newsletter, The Patriot News, which has gained widespread recognition. His unwavering commitment to his community is an inspiration to all. To stay in shape, Perez hits the gym, and he loves watching Star Trek reruns to relax. "I'm a firm believer that if I'm not innovating, then I'm stagnating," says Joe. His devotion to innovation, his boundless energy, and his constant drive for excellence are the hallmarks of a truly exceptional individual, thus making Dr. Joe a perfect fit to inspire and engage your audience, leaving a lasting impact on your event.

Dr. Joe Perez is a remarkable professional who has made an impressive impact on the world of IT, health & human services, and higher education. With advanced degrees in education, Joe started his career as an educator and continued to further his edu... Show more

Aditya Oberai is a Developer Advocate at Appwrite and an avid tech community and hackathon enthusiast. Having worked with various technologies such as .NET, Microsoft Azure, etc., he has spent the last 5 years empowering student and tech communities and is currently active as a Microsoft MVP. Aditya was named among Major League Hacking's Top 50 hackers of 2021 and has recently been awarded "Best Developer Relations Professional of the Year" at the CMX Community Industry Awards 2024.

Aditya Oberai is a Developer Advocate at Appwrite and an avid tech community and hackathon enthusiast. Having worked with various technologies such as .NET, Microsoft Azure, etc., he has spent the last 5 years empowering student and tech communities ... Show more

Ana María is a data professional with over 35 years of experience in the software industry and extensive experience, both in training and in projects, in data modeling and analysis with Microsoft technology like SQL, Power BI, and Fabric for advanced analytics.
She shares knowledge and experiences and promotes the visibility of female talent in technology.
You can find her in forums and international events and congresses in Spain, many European countries, LATAM, and the United States, as a speaker, organizer, or attendee, and also online on her Twitter account (ambynet), on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambynet/) or her technical blog at AMBY.NET (https://amby.net/) which he has maintained for almost 20 years. She is a Power Platform Madrid community co-leader and leads projects and initiatives in Power Platform Spain.

Ana María is a data professional with over 35 years of experience in the software industry and extensive experience, both in training and in projects, in data modeling and analysis with Microsoft technology like SQL, Power BI, and Fabric for advanced... Show more

Miguel Llorca is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry.

Since 2014, he has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award, for his contributions to technical communities. He is also a member of the Microsoft Regional Director program, recognized for his extensive technical and business acumen and leadership within the community.

Additionally, Miguel is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, an instructor and author for LinkedIn Learning, and a regular speaker at industry events and conferences, earning the distinction of LinkedIn Top Voice in 2024.

Miguel Llorca is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Since 2014, he has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award, for his contributions to technical communities. He is also a member of th... Show more

For more than 30 years, I'm on the road with Microsoft technologies. The last 15 years I talk (as always) about OneDrive and Collaboration. Nowadays I'm working only, if I have fun, giving workshops to the community, mid size and Enterprise companies in Europe.

Since 2013, I have been honoured in an uninterrupted series by Microsoft with the MVP Award for M365 Apps and Services. People around the globe call me Mr.OneDrive

For more than 30 years, I'm on the road with Microsoft technologies. The last 15 years I talk (as always) about OneDrive and Collaboration. Nowadays I'm working only, if I have fun, giving workshops to the community, mid size and Enterprise companies... Show more

Barkha Herman is a technologist, experienced developer advocate, and the founder of WiTVoices and South Florida Women in Tech. With a deep understanding of technology and a love for fostering inclusive and diverse tech communities, Barkha is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Currently, Barkha is thriving as a Developer Advocate at StarTree.ai, where she collaborate with developers, engineers, and product teams to create innovative solutions that streamline development processes and enhance user experiences.

In addition to her work at StarTree.ai, she takes great pride in founding and leading WiTVoices and South Florida Women in Tech. These organizations are committed to empowering women in technology and creating a supportive environment for their professional growth. Through mentorship programs, networking events, and educational initiatives, they strive to break barriers and foster inclusivity in the tech industry.

Barkha Herman is a technologist, experienced developer advocate, and the founder of WiTVoices and South Florida Women in Tech. With a deep understanding of technology and a love for fostering inclusive and diverse tech communities, Barkha is dedicate... Show more

I'm a multi-talented personality in the tech and gaming communities. As a developer advocate 🥑, I get to create awesome experiences and engage with the vibrant GitHub developer community. I've spoken at over 350 events on topics like AI, the future of work, communication, teamwork, and have given technical demos. I'm a respected leader in the hackathon community, having won, organised, and mentored over 100 hackathons.

I have founded several tech companies—including an AI company, and an escooter business—and, as a result, sits at the forefront of Melbourne’s science, tech, esports and startup scenes. In my 'spare' time I'm a streamer, journalist, and always working on something exciting ⚡ So catch me at an event or streaming on Twitch!

I'm a multi-talented personality in the tech and gaming communities. As a developer advocate 🥑, I get to create awesome experiences and engage with the vibrant GitHub developer community. I've spoken at over 350 events on topics like AI, the future... Show more

Brayan Kai is a Data Scientist Passionate about Communities, Technical Writing and Open-Source Advocacy.
He currently volunteers at different developer communities across Africa including Google Crowdsource, Open-Source Community Africa, She Code Africa Nairobi, PyLadies Ghana and is also a GitHub Campus Expert. All this owing to his strong passion for supporting fellow upcoming technologists, women in tech and advocating for inclusion and diversity. He calls this his personal mission.
It makes him happier, more balanced, and gives him a stronger sense of purpose to innovate, share, and teach in and with the community rather than just for it.

Brayan Kai is a Data Scientist Passionate about Communities, Technical Writing and Open-Source Advocacy. He currently volunteers at different developer communities across Africa including Google Crowdsource, Open-Source Community Africa, She Code A... Show more