Government, Social Sector & Education

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

Alvin Estrada

Alvin Estrada

Technology enthusiast driven by an insatiable curiosity to learn, a commitment to share knowledge, and a passion for building community. He has embraced every opportunity to explore the transformative power of technology and help others harness its potential.

He believes that technology is more than tools and code, it's a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and positive change. His sessions are designed not just to inform but to ignite curiosity, spark ideas, and empower attendees to take their skills and projects to the next level.

Technology enthusiast driven by an insatiable curiosity to learn, a commitment to share knowledge, and a passion for building community. He has embraced every opportunity to explore the transformative power of technology and help others harness its p... Show more

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días".

Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allows you to connect your money and your world to simplify everyday life. Modo is a payment solution in which you can send, order and pay from your mobile device in the safest, most practical and convenient way.

I am the founder of "ConoSurTech" (https://conosur.tech), a non-profit initiative that connect technology communities & train for free people around the world in technology.

I am Director & Instructor in "Aprender IT" (https://aprender.it), a project that create educational experiences that help overcome professional challenges related to technology.

I´m also Director of "PuertoTec" (https://puertotec.com), an organization that provides consulting services in Microsoft solutions, and hosting services for web applications based on WordPress.

I am from Berazategui City, Buenos Aires, Argentina [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Berazategui]. When I was 16 years old, I started learning how to manage servers and create software with (very very old) several technologies. I am a Systems Analyst and Physical Education Teacher. I enjoy educational & technological talks and a good beer. If you want to talk with me, write me to pablodiloreto@hotmail.com or visit my website at https://pablodiloreto.com/.

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días". Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allo... Show more

Dr. Don Barden

Dr. Don Barden

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dr. Barden has built billion-dollar sales teams and reshaped organizational cultures across the globe.

His Wall Street–backed research, The Perfect Plan, uncovered the behavioral patterns that drive elite leadership performance. His latest doctoral study, Here Come the Girls, reveals the next global paradigm shift in leadership—forecasting that between 2028 and 2032, women’s rise to power will redefine how organizations grow, innovate, and lead. Dr. Barden’s message equips leaders to adapt, embrace inclusive collaboration, and prepare for the future of business through measurable 3× impact in growth, profit, and retention.

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell ... Show more

Maristela de Carvalho

Maristela de Carvalho

Analista de Políticas Sociais, vencedora do Prêmio Espírito Público, engenheira e mestranda em Psicologia pela UnB. Egressa, ex-coordenadora e pesquisadora do Programa LideraGOV. Com 11 anos de experiência em políticas públicas relacionadas a trabalho, emprego, gestão governamental, educação e liderança, também atuou por outros 10 anos com automação industrial e mercado de energia. Com ampla experiência em relações internacionais, já integrou Assessorias Internacionais em diversas pastas governamentais, com destaque para o papel de Assessora Especial para Assuntos Internacionais no Ministério da Educação, onde contribuiu para o aprimoramento da educação e a promoção de boas práticas globais. Além disso, dedica-se à construção de redes estratégicas, é facilitadora de processos de transformação governamental, free-la no LA-BORA!gov e entusiasta da formação de lideranças públicas. Une competências técnicas à paixão por pessoas e inovação no serviço público.

Analista de Políticas Sociais, vencedora do Prêmio Espírito Público, engenheira e mestranda em Psicologia pela UnB. Egressa, ex-coordenadora e pesquisadora do Programa LideraGOV. Com 11 anos de experiência em políticas públicas relacionadas a trabalh... Show more

Paul Innella

Paul Innella

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Ksenia Iliuk

Ksenia Iliuk

Ksenia Iliuk is Co-Founder and COO of LetsData, where she leads research and product development on detecting information operations, working closely with governmental and enterprise clients. She has over ten years of experience analyzing information operations in Europe, previously heading research at Detector Media in Ukraine. Ksenia also worked with multiple European governments on countering online threats. She was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for her work.

Ksenia Iliuk is Co-Founder and COO of LetsData, where she leads research and product development on detecting information operations, working closely with governmental and enterprise clients. She has over ten years of experience analyzing information... Show more

Sara Hoshooley

Sara Hoshooley

Sara Hoshooley is a fundraising consultant and coach who LOVES working with small fundraising teams to create customized strategies that raise more money.

As a former small charity Executive Director she understands the challenges and opportunities facing small but mighty nonprofits and teams. She is the founder of Charity Shift, a Toronto based company that offers customized fundraising plans, strategy and coaching to organizations in Canada and internationally

Sara Hoshooley is a fundraising consultant and coach who LOVES working with small fundraising teams to create customized strategies that raise more money. As a former small charity Executive Director she understands the challenges and opportunitie... Show more

Abdulrafiu Izuafa

Abdulrafiu Izuafa

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. He currently serves as a Senior AI/ML Consultant at Onyx Data, specializing in Microsoft AI and cloud technologies to drive business innovation.

Passionate about technology and education, Abdulrafiu actively shares insights with the global tech community. His expertise spans AI research, cloud computing, and developer tools, making him a sought-after speaker and mentor. Recognized for his contributions to AI accessibility and inclusive learning, he continues to push boundaries in the intersection of AI, education, and social impact.

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. H... Show more

Vincent Ramos

Vincent Ramos

Vincent is Chief Executive of the Snowdome Foundation, which has a mission focused exclusively on raising funds to accelerate translational research and clinical trials that will help Australian blood cancer patients live longer, better lives.

He has a track record of leading transformative change through philanthropy and building strong engagement across diverse communities. Over the past 20 years, he has held senior philanthropy roles with Austin Health, the Holmesglen Foundation, University of Melbourne, Washington University in St Louis, and Trinity College.

Vincent is Chief Executive of the Snowdome Foundation, which has a mission focused exclusively on raising funds to accelerate translational research and clinical trials that will help Australian blood cancer patients live longer, better lives. He ... Show more

Varsha Verma

Varsha Verma

With a rich background of over 6+ years in the industry, I personally take charge of steering global Cloud. Currently, I'm hands-on, managing end-to-end responsibilities while prioritizing best practices.

But it's more than just Cloud, Devops, build and Operations for me. I'm here to share my expertise on a personal level. I want to coach individuals guiding them toward becoming not just job-ready, but corporate-ready with all my experiences and learnings. Let's embark on this journey together with a sprinkle of my expertise☺️.

Conducted Online and offline sessions for IT enthusiasts and Working Professionals.
✅AWS Community Builder

I was speaker in below events:
🏆AWS Community Event
🏆 Women In Tech India
🏆 All Day DevOps
🏆Lunch & Learn
🏆Engineer HUB

🏆 LinkedIn Top Voice for Cloud Computing
🏆 LinkedIn Top Voice for DevOps

✅Technical Content Writer at Hashnode👩‍💻

With a rich background of over 6+ years in the industry, I personally take charge of steering global Cloud. Currently, I'm hands-on, managing end-to-end responsibilities while prioritizing best practices. But it's more than just Cloud, Devops, bui... Show more

Ximena Cruz

Ximena Cruz

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

Moritz Kreinsen

Moritz Kreinsen

Moritz Kreinsen is a research associate at the Universität Hamburg since 2021. He teaches and does research in Computer Science Education on the topics of AI Literacy and Data Literacy in Schools and Teacher Education.

Moritz Kreinsen is a research associate at the Universität Hamburg since 2021. He teaches and does research in Computer Science Education on the topics of AI Literacy and Data Literacy in Schools and Teacher Education. Show more

Kimetha Dunn

Kimetha Dunn


Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a background in Speech and Communications, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a UX/UI Design certificate from General Assembly, Kimetha leads generative AI research at Microsoft, driving product development and mentoring emerging UX professionals. Kimetha is the founder of The Fedeila Group where they empower organizations by providing innovative AI research and ethical AI and EI (emotional intelligence) training. The Fedeila Group's mission is to ensure AI technologies are taught and implemented responsibly and effectively, fostering trust, integrity, and long-term success for all involved. Kimetha has shared her expertise at high-profile events, including Microsoft Ignite 2024, ScaleAI discussions on diversity, Blacks in Technology (BITCON) 2024 on mitigating bias in AI, and most recently as a Speaker with the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) discussing ways to bring resources using technology to our beloved Haitian communities. Kimetha is passionate about uplifting Black women and people in AI and regularly mentors non-traditional students to break into the UX/UI field. She is involved in organizations like Black Women in AI (BWIAI), Blacks in Technology (BIT) Atlanta Chapter and is an active community leader for Interaction Design Foundation Chicago chapter (IxDF) and ADPList Atlanta Chapter. Kimetha lives by the motto. "Speak what you want until you see what you've said."

Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a background in Speech and Communications, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a UX/UI Design certificate from G... Show more

Eduard Koekkoek

Eduard Koekkoek

Chronically data-enthusiast, engineer and consultant on the Microsoft-stack (Azure, Fabric & Power Platform) and all things SQL or Spark, with some expertise on other data-solutions as well like TimeXtender, and Qlikview. I like sharing my stories on adoption strategies, and ideas for implementation on Fabric-Adoption on the road to data maturity.

With the aim of improving organisations, processes and people I am data-experienced in the Benelux-geography since 2004 with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol/Royal Schiphol Group, Royal Heijmans (building contractor), Nabuurs Supply Chain Solutions, Micromedia Benelux (wholesale), Provelu (data-consulting), Danone Nutrition-products and Heart for Arts (agency and ICT-consultancy for NGO's). I am the proud holder of degrees in Logistics, and Business Economics, and Microsoft-certificates.

My motto's are: Be yourself, try the best you can, take some time to become aware of the situation, make contact with others, help others, imagine, create, learn, and last, but not least, adapt. I live for tech, the tech- and performing arts- community and helping people. I am an event organizer, speaker, and volunteer as well in data-usergroups, and performing arts.

Demolished my first IBM AT-model with 80286 Intel in 1988. Created my first database with gameplays of Civilization in 1991. Build my first hardware components and drivers for model railways in 1993. Hooked on Excel and VBA since 1995 in secundary education. From Access, Excel and Filemaker dba’s via Qlikview to Power BI/Azure in 2017. I love music and theatre production, hence I find NGO’s are great at helping others so I help them as well!

Chronically data-enthusiast, engineer and consultant on the Microsoft-stack (Azure, Fabric & Power Platform) and all things SQL or Spark, with some expertise on other data-solutions as well like TimeXtender, and Qlikview. I like sharing my stories on... Show more

Elsa Iguedjtal

Elsa Iguedjtal

Agiliste convaincue, motivée par les petites victoires quotidiennes, émerveillée par la vie, et habitée par les valeurs du manifeste agile centrées sur l'humain, le respect, la bienveillance et l'amélioration continue. Je mets mes compétences et mon expérience au service de ceux qui partagent mon quotidien, mais j'essaye avant tout de leur faire révéler leur propre potentiel, parfois des pépites qu'ils ignorent d'eux-mêmes...

Maman de 3 enfants, neuroatypique, féministe et fresqueuse du climat.

Agiliste convaincue, motivée par les petites victoires quotidiennes, émerveillée par la vie, et habitée par les valeurs du manifeste agile centrées sur l'humain, le respect, la bienveillance et l'amélioration continue. Je mets mes compétences et mon ... Show more

Juan García

Juan García

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales y Licenciado en Investigación y Técnicas de Mercado por la Uva. Formador ocupacional acreditado por la Junta de Castilla y León.

12 años de experiencia en el área económico-financiera en empresas de diversos sectores.

Más de 4.000 horas de formación presencial impartidas para empresas y organizaciones como CVE, UPTA, AEMTA, CEOE.

Administración de plataformas de elearning, generación de contenidos y tutorización de cursos online para entidades como Ernest & Young, Radio Televisión Española o la productora, Globomedia, con más de 2.000 horas acreditadas.

Varias participaciones en eventos, cursos y actividades desarrolladas como presentador, conferenciante, organizador y/o dinamizador de actos diversos, entre otros:

- Global Power Platform Bootcamp Valladolid
- PechaKucha Night Valladolid vol.13
- Trainers for the Future ed. 2018. Superpoderes para generar contenidos
- Trainers for the Future ed. 2017. Educación Maker
- InnoBAR EDU Valladolid. Encuentro alternativo de innovación educativa
- InnoBAR EDU Palencia. Encuentro alternativo de innovación educativa
- #Emprendizate. De la idea al negocio. Cámara de Comercio de Ávila

Instructor para el perfeccionamiento y actualización del profesorado de Formación Profesional en el Centro de Formación e Innovación Educativa (CFIE) de la Junta de Castilla de León en “Empresa e iniciativa emprendedora” y "Creatividad y emprendimiento"

Instructor de los espacios CyL Digital para facilitar a PYMES y autónomos su presencia activa en el mundo digital a través de redes sociales: #EstoyenInternet

Diseño y dinamización de Living Lab

Organizador #InnoBAR Valladolid (www.innobar.net)

Lema: No hay preguntas tontas, sólo tont@s que no preguntan

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales y Licenciado en Investigación y Técnicas de Mercado por la Uva. Formador ocupacional acreditado por la Junta de Castilla y León. 12 años de experiencia en el área económico-financiera en empresas de diversos sec... Show more

Pavithra Addanki

Pavithra Addanki

Pavithra Addanki is an entrepreneur, mentor, and student leader passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry. Founder & CEO of MXC Ignite LLP, she has collaborated with leading institutions and innovation hubs to create outcome-based learning opportunities. She is Co-Founder for Sri Raagni Organics. A Startup World Cup Mentor and advocate for personal branding, she also works in data analytics and has a LinkedIn community of over 11K followers with 9,05,400 + annual impressions.

Pavithra Addanki is an entrepreneur, mentor, and student leader passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry. Founder & CEO of MXC Ignite LLP, she has collaborated with leading institutions and innovation hubs to create outcome-bas... Show more

Raven Major

Raven Major

I am Dr. Raven C. Major, Founder and owner of The Folding Chair Collective, LLC. Paying home to Shirley Chisholm’s call, “to bring a folding chair”, The Folding Chair Collective partners with organizations to create environments where belonging is intentional and every individual is seen as human first and an asset next, not just labor.

We are dedicated to transforming workplaces, campuses, and communities through leadership development, strategic equity auditing, and people-centered culture building to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table and a folding chair of their own.

Through the use of practical strategies such as;
* Leadership Development
* Professional & Organizational Development
* Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy
* Panel Facilitation, Conferences, & Speaking Engagements, and more

We hope to provide you and your organizations with personalized solutions to address your pain points.

Let’s connect: drravencmajor@thefoldingchairco.com

www.thefoldingchairco.com
The Folding Chair Collective, LLC

I am Dr. Raven C. Major, Founder and owner of The Folding Chair Collective, LLC. Paying home to Shirley Chisholm’s call, “to bring a folding chair”, The Folding Chair Collective partners with organizations to create environments where belonging is in... Show more

Francisco Junior

Francisco Junior

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação.

Detém certificações como ITIL Expert, ISO 20k Consultant Manager, Agile People Coach e Agile People Business Agility. Desde 2014, atua como Gerente de Atendimento na Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP).

Foi reconhecido como Melhor Gerente de PMO de 2024 pelo PMI, Profissional do Ano em 2023, e liderou a equipe premiada como a melhor em atendimento do Brasil em 2022, além de ser responsável pela equipe que desenvolveu o ChatBot em 2023, ambos reconhecidos pelo HDI.

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação. Detém certific... Show more

Daniel Schaupner

Daniel Schaupner

Hands-on and executive cybersecurity practitioner. I’ve performed virtually every technical cybersecurity function and domain, managed teams, and supported business growth. While I continue to practice, I also focus on instructional design, development, and delivery. I am currently an adjunct professor teaching coding and special topics in cybersecurity and curate a knowledge library for a prominent regional public cybersecurity range.
My goal is to help strong technical practitioners develop governance capabilities, reflecting both sound science and evolving needs driven by regulation and AI governance. I enjoy teaching, public speaking, writing, and participating in cybersecurity events.
I’ve had the opportunity to deliver cybersecurity services globally across North America, the EU, Asia Pacific, and Australia. I studied at the University of Michigan, earned my MBA from Virginia Tech, and completed a brief residency at Cambridge University in the UK.

Hands-on and executive cybersecurity practitioner. I’ve performed virtually every technical cybersecurity function and domain, managed teams, and supported business growth. While I continue to practice, I also focus on instructional design, developme... Show more

Larissa Ibiapina

Larissa Ibiapina

Piauiense, gamer e trilheira nas horas livres, além de mãe de 7 gatos, possui quase 20 anos de experiência em TI, principalmente na área de elicitação de requisitos e análise de negócio, atua há 10 anos com tecnologia da informação no governo federal, tendo experiência com prospecção de novos clientes, elaboração de propostas de solução, Design Thinking, Fomento à Inovação, Gestão de Equipes e, mais recentemente, Inteligência Artificial.

Piauiense, gamer e trilheira nas horas livres, além de mãe de 7 gatos, possui quase 20 anos de experiência em TI, principalmente na área de elicitação de requisitos e análise de negócio, atua há 10 anos com tecnologia da informação no governo federal... Show more

Josh Harr

Josh Harr

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His work focuses on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk shaped by geopolitics, operational reality, and real‑world consequences.

Josh currently serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) within a large U.S. healthcare organization, aligning cybersecurity strategy with business growth, regulatory requirements, and patient care. He translates technical risk into executive decision‑making and embeds security into enterprise transformation initiatives.

In parallel, Josh supports international cyber capacity‑building as a senior advisor to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Cyber Defense Center, where he helps design incident response frameworks, organizational models, workforce pipelines, large‑scale cyber exercises, and governance aligned with NATO and EUCOM objectives.

Josh is also an officer in the U.S. Air National Guard, specializing in cyberspace operations and international security advising, with experience integrating cyber considerations into joint and multi‑domain environments.

Across government, military, and private‑sector roles, Josh designs executive‑level exercises and crisis simulations focused on risk‑based decision‑making under uncertainty. His work consistently operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and leadership—helping organizations understand not just what could happen, but why it matters and how to act.

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His ... Show more

Stefan Göllner

Stefan Göllner

Stefan Göllner ist Innovationsmanager für Future Skills und KI beim Stifterband. Ein Schwerpunkt seiner Arbeit liegt seit 2020 auf Initiativen zur community-orientierten Weiterentwicklung des KI-Campus – die Lernplattform für Künstliche Intelligenz. Er entwickelt innovative Lernformate und engagiert sich für die partizipative Weiterentwicklung der Lernplattform und den Aufbau eines überregionalen Lern-Ökosystems in den KI-Campus HUBs. Seit 2025 koordiniert er die Taskforce »KI in der Hochschullehre« im Rahmen der Allianz für Future Skills.

Stefan Göllner ist Innovationsmanager für Future Skills und KI beim Stifterband. Ein Schwerpunkt seiner Arbeit liegt seit 2020 auf Initiativen zur community-orientierten Weiterentwicklung des KI-Campus – die Lernplattform für Künstliche Intelligenz. ... Show more

Aisha Nancoo

Aisha Nancoo

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps organizations rethink how they build and live with technology, bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. My work focuses less on tools and more on how people and organizations think, especially as AI reshapes how work gets done.

I’ve led digital transformation and AI initiatives across government, healthcare, education, and enterprise environments, often in moments of ambiguity, constraint, and rapid change. I specialize in untangling complexity, surfacing hidden assumptions, and helping organizations design systems that can adapt, rather than break, the moment priorities shift.

In my talks, I blend systems strategy, organizational insight, and storytelling to challenge how we define “future-ready” technology. Because the real challenge with AI isn’t capability, it’s whether the systems we build can move with change, and whether humans are still allowed room for judgment, context, and evolution inside them.

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps organizations rethink how they build and live with technology, bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. My work focuses less on tools and more o... Show more

Paola Zaragoza Cardenales

Paola Zaragoza Cardenales

Paola Gabriela Zaragoza Cardenales is a New York-barred attorney and academic specializing in intellectual property and corporate law. She holds an SJD from Indiana University, an LLM from UC Berkeley, and a JD-BBA from the University of Puerto Rico. She founded Zaragoza Cardenales LLC, offering legal services to entrepreneurs, and teaches at the University of Puerto Rico. 

Paola Gabriela Zaragoza Cardenales is a New York-barred attorney and academic specializing in intellectual property and corporate law. She holds an SJD from Indiana University, an LLM from UC Berkeley, and a JD-BBA from the University of Puerto Rico.... Show more

Sven Seiler

Sven Seiler

Sven Seiler holds the position of Managing Director at Storm Reply GmbH, a trailblazer in the field of cloud software development and strategic cloud consulting. Built upon a solid academic foundation, he has spent several years delving deep into cloud computing, Internet of Things, and mobility technologies.

As the Managing Director of Storm Reply, he leads an array of teams that tackle various facets of software development and modernization, cloud migrations, and cloud consulting - all grounded in Amazon Web Services.

Outside of work, Sven is not only a co-founder and active participant in the AWS User Groups in Dortmund and Düsseldorf, but he also co-organizes the AWS Community Day DACH. In these communities, he enthusiastically shares his expertise and experiences with like-minded individuals. Moreover, he regularly participates in hackathons to evaluate and explore new technologies and forward-thinking topics, initiatives he organizes alongside his colleagues.

Furthermore, Sven is passionate about integrating cloud computing more effectively into academic education. He frequently supervises academic work on the subject and, in collaboration with Bochum University, organizes a "Cloud School." Through these efforts, he aims to shape the next generation of cloud experts and raise awareness for this pivotal technology.

Sven Seiler holds the position of Managing Director at Storm Reply GmbH, a trailblazer in the field of cloud software development and strategic cloud consulting. Built upon a solid academic foundation, he has spent several years delving deep into clo... Show more

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed systems, cloud and edge architectures, and Kubernetes-based platforms, Jeremy specializes in translating ambitious technical goals into operational reality.

His work spans data-driven systems in healthcare, public sector, and higher education, including large-scale analytics initiatives and mission-critical platforms operating under strict security and compliance constraints. Known for navigating high-stakes technical challenges, Jeremy brings a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach to architecture, delivery, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond the technology, Jeremy is deeply committed to the human side of engineering. As a leadership speaker and mental health advocate, he focuses on empathy, resilience, and communication during moments of stress, loss, and organizational change. He believes strong systems are built by healthy teams—and that leadership matters most when things don’t go as planned.

Outside of client work and speaking engagements, Jeremy practices yoga and continues exploring the intersection of mental health, leadership, and sustainable engineering culture.

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed... Show more

Kieran Holmes

Kieran Holmes

Kieran is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect with over a decade of Microsoft Business Applications delivery experience across enterprise clients in both the public and private sector.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Kieran supports organisations through digital transformation and the adoption of new Microsoft technologies, including AI-powered business applications and agents.

Kieran is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect with over a decade of Microsoft Business Applications delivery experience across enterprise clients in both the public and private sector. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, K... Show more

Hallvard Nygård

Hallvard Nygård

Architect at Storebrand by day. Making a better society by night. Transparency, openness, and evaluating security and privacy in various systems. Managing Norway's largest database of public records, covering 686 authorities. Holding power to account.

Some previous presentations:
- BSides Oslo 2024 - Keynote - Exploring the World of Ethical Hacking: From Web Vulnerabilities to Election Security (partial recording - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwWPzRceCgs)
- HelloStavanger 2024 - 5 sikkerhetsfeil hos Storebrand (not recorded)
- Javazone 2020 - Overvåke gata eller finne korrupsjon Norges data er ferdig indeksert, https://vimeo.com/showcase/7568031/video/459871711
- ISF Høstkonferansen 2018 + Meetups 2018 (OWASP Oslo / Javabin Sørlandet) - Walk-through of responsible disclosures I've done
- Javazone 2017 - Lightning talk - Æ fant data, https://2017.javazone.no/program/a181ba49a1e1450c9a37d0d793a3e4ec

Architect at Storebrand by day. Making a better society by night. Transparency, openness, and evaluating security and privacy in various systems. Managing Norway's largest database of public records, covering 686 authorities. Holding power to account... Show more

Astrid Ruppin

Astrid Ruppin

Diplom-Soziologin und Betriebsinformatikerin
2002 - 2014: Consultant für die Bereitstellung von Websites und die Einführung von Intranets und IT-Trainerin
Seit April 2014 bei WBS GRUPPE als Digital Experience Managerin
- Projektteam Einführung eines Social Intranets
- Interne Kommunikation
- Projektleitung Einführung Microsoft 365 im Unternehmen
- Microsoft 365 Cloud Navigator
- SO SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage u.a. M365-Tools

Diplom-Soziologin und Betriebsinformatikerin 2002 - 2014: Consultant für die Bereitstellung von Websites und die Einführung von Intranets und IT-Trainerin Seit April 2014 bei WBS GRUPPE als Digital Experience Managerin - Projektteam Einführung ein... Show more

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