Mario Ezquerro Sáenz is a Spanish Senior Software Engineer and DevOps Specialist with a strong background in cloud computing and container orchestration technologies. He is actively involved in various tech communities and has contributed significantly to the promotion and education of cloud-native technologies in Spain.

Professional Experience:

Senior Software Engineer at Bosonit S.L.: In this role, Mario focuses on DevOps practices, ensuring efficient software development and deployment processes.
Community Engagement:

Organizer of Kubernetes Rioja Day: Mario played a pivotal role in organizing the Kubernetes Rioja Day, an event designed to provide attendees with an in-depth and practical understanding of Kubernetes. The event featured multiple sessions covering topics from basic concepts to real-world use cases.
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Leader of GDG Cloud Español: As a leader of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Cloud Español, Mario has been instrumental in fostering a community for Spanish-speaking developers interested in cloud technologies. He has organized and participated in various events, including the DevFest GDG Cloud Español.
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Technical Contributions:

GitHub Repositories: Mario maintains an active GitHub profile with numerous repositories. Notable projects include:
pyvmwareclient: A Python client for interacting with VMware environments.
registrator: A service registry bridge for Docker with pluggable adapters.
radio-makuto: A project for streaming radio using RTMP.
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Certifications and Skills:

Google Cloud Skills Boost: Mario has earned several certifications, including:
Google Security Operations - SOAR Developer
Security Practices with Google Security Operations - SIEM
Google Security Operations - SOAR Analyst
SOAR Fundamentals
Google Kubernetes Engine Best Practices: Security
BigQuery for Machine Learning
DevOps Essentials
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Online Presence:

Medium Blog: Mario shares his insights and experiences on his Medium blog, covering topics related to system administration, DevOps, and backend development.
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Through his professional work, community involvement, and technical contributions, Mario Ezquerro Sáenz has established himself as a prominent figure in the Spanish cloud-native and DevOps communities.

Mario Ezquerro Sáenz is a Spanish Senior Software Engineer and DevOps Specialist with a strong background in cloud computing and container orchestration technologies. He is actively involved in various tech communities and has contributed significant... Show more

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👋 Hello! I'm Vivian Acquah, a Certified Inclusion Strategist (CDE®), Certified ESDP, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Nominee for European Businesswoman 2023 (ESDP). I'm also a passionate advocate for topics related to inclusion, in particular neurodiversity... Show more

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier and broadens the art of the possible for business and product leaders. His holistic view of technology and emphasis on developing and motivating strong engineering talent, with a focus on delivering outcomes whilst minimising outputs, is one of the characteristics which sets him apart from the crowd.

Shawn’s deep technical knowledge includes distributed computing, cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and engineering analytics platforms. He has years of experience working as a consultant practitioner for a variety of prestigious clients ranging from secret clearance level government organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

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I am a seasoned and certified Business Analyst with a distinguished career spanning numerous industries and countries. I have successfully spearheaded complex technical projects and delivered full project lifecycles for diverse system implementations. My passion for enhancing user experiences and optimizing processes through rigorous product research and business analysis has driven my career. I possess a proven track record in digital transformation, requirements engineering, data management, and process improvement across various industries and countries, including the United Kingdom, Turkey, Nigeria, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates. My expertise extends to requirements engineering, business process improvement, SAAS, CRM, ERP systems, and driving organizational change within the retail, finance, education, e-commerce, healthcare, and information technology sectors.
As the Founder of the David Odepidan Business Analysis Community (DOBAC), a non-profit organization, I have fostered a global network of business analysis professionals. Our community comprises members from Canada, Ireland, Malawi, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United States, and other countries.
In addition to my community leadership, I have served as a peer reviewer for the IIBA Head Office.
He is a full member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), a Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) The Chartered Institute for IT, and He is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading product-based tech companies, he blends deep technical expertise with a commitment to solving pressing issues.

By leaving his corporate career behind to become a full-time entrepreneur, Nishith has pursued his passions and created innovative solutions that drive real impact. As the founder of TechnoFuzn Products Private Limited, he is dedicated to developing scalable, future-ready solutions that foster long-term, technology-driven transformations.

Nishith's work centers on empowering people and organizations to achieve their full potential. He has consistently delivered measurable impact, including leading a hackathon initiative that reduced build time by 70%, enabling teams to focus on higher-level innovation and creativity. He also reimagined a key product feature, reducing interaction time by 80% and unlocking resources for more strategic work.

Renowned for his bold and innovative approach to problem-solving, Nishith is reshaping the tech landscape with fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions. Guided by a clear vision to create a more equitable, sustainable, and connected world through technology, he is dedicated to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy in the tech industry.

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading pr... Show more

Dr. Marc Schuh is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. In addition to managing customer projects, ranging from the development of a Data Lake in the AWS Cloud to the migration of legacy applications (e.g. Visual Basic) to Azure, he works on various innovative prototype projects together with the Innovation Hacking. Among them are the automated technical analysis of high-performance canoe athletes of the German National Team, and experiments with a Brain Computer Interface.

Prior to his start at TNG, Marc Schuh received his doctorate in physics and was a wheelchair sprinter over 400m at three Paralympic Games, in addition to being a World Champion and holding the European record.

Dr. Marc Schuh is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. In addition to managing customer projects, ranging from the development of a Data Lake in the AWS Cloud to the migration of legacy applications (e.g. Visual Basic) to Az... Show more

An eternal learner and futurist. Lover of travel and discussions about all things related to technology and communication. Engaging in writing, speaking, and advocating for a quality culture and sustainable development. She can be found on the sky app, linkedin and substack @melthetechie

An eternal learner and futurist. Lover of travel and discussions about all things related to technology and communication. Engaging in writing, speaking, and advocating for a quality culture and sustainable development. She can be found on the sky ap... Show more

With over 15 years immersed in the tech landscape, I've spent the last six years at Okta tackling the fascinating challenges of scale. As a Senior Engineering Manager, I lead a dynamic team supporting the workflows of over 1000 developers. My focus? Building and optimizing the critical infrastructure that underpins their daily work. I spearheaded the evolution of Okta's CI/CD system into a distributed powerhouse on AWS and GCP, processing a staggering billion tests monthly for our monolith with innovative parallelization that delivers remarkably fast feedback. Beyond infrastructure, I'm passionate about developer experience, leveraging data-driven insights from Faros.ai and the SPACE framework to unlock productivity and foster engineering excellence across Okta. Before Okta, my seven-plus years at VMware were dedicated to building impactful developer tools and cloud solutions. If you're interested in the nitty-gritty of taming complex systems and empowering engineering teams at scale, let's talk.

With over 15 years immersed in the tech landscape, I've spent the last six years at Okta tackling the fascinating challenges of scale. As a Senior Engineering Manager, I lead a dynamic team supporting the workflows of over 1000 developers. My focus? ... Show more

Principal Engineer & AI Innovation Leader

Manjunath Janardhan is a Principal Engineer with over 20 years of experience driving technological innovation across multiple domains. He specializes in leveraging Generative AI to solve complex business challenges, with a distinguished track record of developing enterprise-scale AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

At MSG Global Solutions, Manjunath leads AI development for SAP Enterprise applications, where he architects and implements cutting-edge Generative AI solutions. His innovative approach combines open-source Large Language Models, Hybrid-RAG and Agentic techniques, and cloud-native architectures to create high-impact tools that transform business operations.

Previously at GE Healthcare, Manjunath built on-premises Generative AI systems that increased developer productivity by 40% across global teams. His development of Aspire CODE GPT reduced development time for the Aspire CT Product by 30%, demonstrating his ability to apply AI technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Manjunath is the inventor of a patented Intelligent Service Platform that reduced operational costs by 80%. His technical expertise spans the full software development lifecycle, from migrating monolithic systems to microservices to containerizing applications using technologies such as Java, C++, AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

A thought leader in the AI space, Manjunath has been a featured speaker at prestigious industry events, including Microsoft AI.NXT, where he presented on Azure AI Foundry and NVIDIA NIMs. He remains committed to continuous learning and actively contributes to open-source projects focused on Natural Language Processing.

Manjunath holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information Science and continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI through his work on innovative projects, including a recent working prototype for a Socratic DSA Tutor.

Principal Engineer & AI Innovation Leader Manjunath Janardhan is a Principal Engineer with over 20 years of experience driving technological innovation across multiple domains. He specializes in leveraging Generative AI to solve complex business c... Show more

I love helping organizations that are doing work that matter improve their digital presence and make it accessible and welcoming to everyone.

Primary, I work for FHI 360, supporting the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) systems team as a Business Systems Analyst II. Through testing, requirements gathering, documentation, training and more, I help the team and the program provide English-language skills to talented 13- to 20-year-olds from developing sectors around the world.

In addition, I am a 2019 graduate of Penn State's Homeland Security - Public Health Preparedness master's program. My research focused on Lassa virus and Boko Haram activity in Nigeria. My abstract from this work was named the best poster presentation at the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine's 2019 Congress in Brisbane, Australia.

I am also the owner of a full-service web support company called Technical Penguins and the co-founder of a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Pengins for Everyone.

My specialties/interests include accessibility, web development, writing, editing, social media, staff management, project management, public speaking, content management, SEO, WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Microsoft Office, Adobe CC, customer service, community news, personal finance, debt reduction, unschooling, virology, Lassa, Boko Haram, giving away stuffed penguins, sending postcards, martial arts and mathematics. To name a few.

I love helping organizations that are doing work that matter improve their digital presence and make it accessible and welcoming to everyone. Primary, I work for FHI 360, supporting the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) systems team as a... Show more

Born and raised in sunny Portugal and based in Porto, Clara enjoys working in the intersection of Machine Learning, Product, and Engineering, solving problems in a pragmatic and iterative way.

She currently leads AI Engineering at Sword Health, where her team is reinventing how patients access and receive care, by creating a more human, more clinically effective, and more scalable way to treat patients. She is focused on building and scaling machine learning systems that help achieve Sword's mission of freeing 2 million people from pain.

She earned her master degree in Biomedical Engineering from FEUP.

Born and raised in sunny Portugal and based in Porto, Clara enjoys working in the intersection of Machine Learning, Product, and Engineering, solving problems in a pragmatic and iterative way. She currently leads AI Engineering at Sword Health, wh... Show more

Miranda Grant has been a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Community Health Network since 2018. Prior to this role she worked as an Infection Preventionist/healthcare worker for 10+ years. She has a master's degree in public health with a concentration in epidemiology. She is certified in Power BI and loves working with data.

Miranda Grant has been a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Community Health Network since 2018. Prior to this role she worked as an Infection Preventionist/healthcare worker for 10+ years. She has a master's degree in public health with a conc... Show more

Tejsingh Rana, PE is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Highway Studio LLC with over 18 years of transportation, highway design, and project management experience working on major infrastructure projects in Florida and Georgia. He is an expert in 3D Infrastructure Design/ Delivery and has completed numerous projects using 3D Design and Delivery. He is a member/adviser of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Statewide Production Subcommittee and chair of the 3D Training task team, helping FDOT achieve their mission of high-quality design through 3D Implementation and Next Generation Plans Delivery. He is also an ACEC FDOT Connect Instructor and does workshops on courses like 3D Design and Modeling, Digital delivery and Review, Bentley OpenRoads Technology, etc., throughout Florida.

He has a master’s degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Tej enjoys sharing his expertise and mentoring younger engineers. He is the President of FES Miami Chapter and helps in serving the local community and promoting the importance of the engineering profession through events and scholarships. He is also a Board Member of the Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) STEM Advisory Board and South Florida Construction Career Days. He promotes and practices a positive state of mind and volunteers his time in conducting mental health and wellness sessions, along with teaching meditation at workplaces. He loves being close to nature and enjoys spending time in parks and on beaches.

Specialties: Transportation/Highway Design, Project Management, 3D Infrastructure Design and Implementation, Digital Delivery Review, FDOT Connect Instructor, Civil Engineering, Transportation planning & economics, Travel Demand Modeling, Crash analysis, Multi-modal analysis, Student and Professional Development, Mental Health

Tejsingh Rana, PE is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Highway Studio LLC with over 18 years of transportation, highway design, and project management experience working on major infrastructure projects in Florida and Georgia. He is an... Show more

Siddhant is a Product Executive at Devtron, a CNCG Nashik Organizer, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and various DevOps-related tools. Apart from the technical exploits, he also enjoys focusing on physical and mental fitness and creating content around the same.

Siddhant is a Product Executive at Devtron, a CNCG Nashik Organizer, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and va... Show more

I’m Md Imran, a passionate technologist and relentless hustler driven by a pursuit of innovation and excellence. Over the past 9 years, I’ve immersed myself in the tech world, becoming a Cloud Native enthusiast, working with Kubernetes, Platform Engineering tools, CI/CD pipelines, and actively contributing to open-source projects. I also co-founded a startup focused on home automation, where I had the opportunity to work across a wide range of technologies.

Currently, I serve as an Engineering Manager at Razorpay, where I lead a team focused on managing the payment lifecycle, building scalable platform products, and ensuring high availability and reliability for one of India’s leading payment gateways. My role involves driving technical innovation, optimizing systems, and creating seamless payment solutions that empower businesses.

Beyond my day-to-day work, I’m a CNCF Maintainer and KubeSlice Contributor, actively shaping open-source projects that simplify multi-cluster networking. I’ve also been honored with the title of Docker Captain, where I continue to share my knowledge, mentor developers, and contribute to the containerization and cloud-native community.

My goal is to make a meaningful impact, drive technological advancements, and collaborate with like-minded innovators to shape the future of cloud-native computing.

I’m Md Imran, a passionate technologist and relentless hustler driven by a pursuit of innovation and excellence. Over the past 9 years, I’ve immersed myself in the tech world, becoming a Cloud Native enthusiast, working with Kubernetes, Platform Engi... Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Head of Engineering & Data at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Head of Engineering & Data at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordina... Show more

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE •
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION
• MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-2008
• Master's in Health Services Administration - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2017-2020)
• MS in Analytics and Data Science (In Progress), Georgia Tech 2021-2026
• BE in Electronics & Telecommunications, IIEST, 1994-1998
• Chief Technology Officer Certificate Program from Wharton Executive Education, June 2023-May 2024

Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

• Databricks certified Data Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified Data Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Data Analyst Associate
• Databricks certified GenAI Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified solution architect essentials

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE • BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION • MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-20... Show more

A researcher and software engineer with startup experience across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, and Germany. Currently working as a Software Engineer (Kotlin) at Seroton GmbH.

A researcher and software engineer with startup experience across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, and Germany. Currently working as a Software Engineer (Kotlin) at Seroton GmbH. Show more

Transform your audience's potential into powerful results. Drawing from years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success, Robin Oloyede delivers dynamic presentations that help individuals and organizations break through their self-imposed limitations. Featured on Good Morning America and across North America, she combines strategic business acumen with authentic personal development, equipping audiences with proven strategies to transform challenges into opportunities and maximize their untapped potential.

Transform your audience's potential into powerful results. Drawing from years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success, Robin Oloyede delivers dynamic presentations that help individuals and organizations break through their self-imposed l... Show more

Shubhangi is a Product and DevRel person who has built a mental health startup and leads a community of 27000+ techies.

She has been leading diversity initiatives in India since 2018 wherein she has empowered underrepresented groups through active mentorship. She leads Google Developer Groups Noida and Women Techmakers Delhi. She is a GitHub Campus Expert who was invited to attend GitHub Universe 2024. She has given 20+ talks including D&I talks at Google DevFest and MLH Hackcon.

She believes technology has the power to reach an equitable world, her communities focus on going Beyond The Binary. Google Developer Groups Noida is the first community to have an equitable diversity ratio in all meetups and events. She also works on inclusion of the queer community in technical spaces.
When she's not at a meetup, she leads support groups and photo walks around Delhi!

Shubhangi is a Product and DevRel person who has built a mental health startup and leads a community of 27000+ techies. She has been leading diversity initiatives in India since 2018 wherein she has empowered underrepresented groups through active... Show more

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degrees including a Bachelor’s in Financial Economics & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business from the University of North Carolina. She is the president CEO of a Canadian corporation focused in Investor Relations & Public Relations for publicly traded mining companies.

This multi talented woman does not stop at this. Her Bollywood Chihuahuas Pawparazzi is far-famed, with her two pint-sized pooches – Tara & Hafez – dazzling in Bollywood-Town (B-Town). The names resonate with Sheena’s core beliefs – Green Tara Buddhist mantra, and Hafez, named after her second cherished Sufi poet.

Sheena is set to produce a luxury travel show, featuring the beloved Bollywood Chihuahuas, combining entertainment with cultural exploration.

List of diplomas and qualifications viewable at www.sheenalakhani.com

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degree... Show more

Nicholas Mukhtar is a prominent leader in public health and business consulting. His career has blossomed from his foundation in Detroit, Michigan, to a national influence. He is the founder of Healthy Detroit, an initiative focused on improving public health infrastructure, and he currently provides strategic consulting services to a wide range of clients across the United States.

Born and raised in Detroit, Nicholas began his educational journey at the University of Dayton as a Chaminade Scholar. He later transferred to Wayne State University, completing his bachelor's degree in 2013. His passion for public health policy propelled him to pursue further education at Johns Hopkins University, where he obtained dual master's degrees in Public Policy and Public Health in 2017.

In 2012, during his undergraduate studies, Nicholas recognized the pressing need for enhanced public health services in Detroit. This led him to establish Healthy Detroit, a nonprofit organization that fills this gap through innovative health programs. His leadership was instrumental in securing over $100 million in funding for the organization, enabling it to execute various health initiatives. By 2017, Healthy Detroit boasted an annual budget of $15 million, highlighting his effectiveness in strategic growth and resource management.

Expanding his career into public policy consulting, Nicholas founded Healthy Communities in 2017 in Washington, D.C. This firm specialized in advising political figures and government agencies, providing insights that helped shape public health policies. His consultancy attracted high-profile clients, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Senators Rand Paul and Tim Scott, as well as projects with the White House's Office of American Innovation.

Nicholas also established Tera Strategies in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he advises corporations and family offices on strategic management and operational efficiency.

Nicholas is acclaimed for his adept leadership and strategic insights across various sectors, including public health, business consulting, and wealth management. He is multilingual and fluent in English and Arabic, with continuing efforts to improve his Spanish, enhancing his ability to engage with diverse client bases.

Nicholas has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including recognition in the 2014 Surgeon General’s Report to the President and Congress. He was named the 2015 Playmakers Changemaker of the Year, and in 2017, the American Public Health Association honored his nonprofit as the National Public Health Organization of the Year. Additionally, he is a Bloomberg Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, acknowledging his expertise in public health.

Nicholas serves on several boards, including the Men's Health Foundation and Trinity Health System in Livonia, Michigan. He has also chaired the Detroit Parks & Recreation Commission and actively participated in the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance.

Nicholas Thaier Mukhtar lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his fiancée, Alexandra, known as Lexi. The couple is deeply involved in philanthropic efforts and is planning their wedding for April. Their wedding embodies their commitment to integrating personal and professional life with community service and improvement.

Nicholas Mukhtar is a prominent leader in public health and business consulting. His career has blossomed from his foundation in Detroit, Michigan, to a national influence. He is the founder of Healthy Detroit, an initiative focused on improving publ... Show more

Dave Goyal is the Founder and CEO of Think AI, leading the transformation of healthcare and manufacturing industries through the power of AI, data analytics, and cloud strategy. With over 30 years of experience, he is dedicated to empowering CXOs with cutting-edge solutions that drive measurable impact in the real world.

Dave’s entrepreneurial journey started from humble beginnings, running a guitar tutoring shop for underprivileged students and helping a friend secure funding for an organic chemical factory. These early experiences ingrained a deep commitment to innovation and empathy-driven entrepreneurship.

Over the course of his career, Dave has collaborated with leading organizations such as JNJ, Enovis, Epson, Starbucks, and Microsoft. His technical expertise spans a wide range of tools, from SQL Server and Oracle to advanced cloud solutions like Tableau, Sisense, Power BI, and now Fabric. Alongside partners in both the US and India, Dave has spearheaded projects that deliver cohesive and impactful results.

He holds a patent related to a rare neuro-disease and regularly publishes insights through his LinkedIn blog, "Demystify Data and AI." Dave is also the author of the book, "Real-Time Business Intelligence Mastery," sharing his expertise with the broader industry.

Dave Goyal is the Founder and CEO of Think AI, leading the transformation of healthcare and manufacturing industries through the power of AI, data analytics, and cloud strategy. With over 30 years of experience, he is dedicated to empowering CXOs wit... Show more

Accomplished Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Marketing Specialist in IT consulting with a 25-year track record of delivering successful digital solutions. Proven expertise, including 4 applicable degrees, across diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and finance. Skilled in driving digital transformation with a focus on D365 Customer Insights, D365 Customer Engagement, portals, and websites. Passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business goals and committed to giving back to the community through non-profit work

Accomplished Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Marketing Specialist in IT consulting with a 25-year track record of delivering successful digital solutions. Proven expertise, including 4 applicable degrees, across diverse industries inclu... Show more

As a Global Brand Builder and Product Leader, I specialize in deploying innovative marketing strategies tailored to startups and expansion-stage companies. With a proven track record in technology-driven industries, I have influenced over 12 domestic and global product launches, seamlessly accelerating brand performance through data-driven growth strategies. My professional experience spans Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Aesthetics, Manufacturing, Solar and Nuclear Energy, Healthcare, Legal, Retail, CPG, Cannabis/CBD, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Hospitality industries.

I excel at positioning domestic and global market campaigns for success by leveraging advanced analytics and customized brand strategies designed to optimize sales funnels and drive revenue growth. My expertise in digital marketing, growth hacking, and international business enables me to deliver flexible, tech-enabled solutions that meet specific client needs.

Driven by success, my integrated marketing initiatives utilize cutting-edge technology to achieve measurable results. Through rigorous client research and a deep understanding of target audiences, I deliver solutions that thrive in their intended markets, with a strategic focus on expanding business footprints. This approach enhances visibility, market share, and insights, promoting scalable growth and ensuring sustainable competitive advantage.

As a Global Brand Builder and Product Leader, I specialize in deploying innovative marketing strategies tailored to startups and expansion-stage companies. With a proven track record in technology-driven industries, I have influenced over 12 domestic... Show more

Corporate Career
I had an amazing 30-year career as a corporate trainer and speaker. Through my company, IEC Enterprises, I trained over 10,000 public and private sector employees on topics including communication skills, conflict management, team building, problem-solving, and leadership.

Connecting The Dots
One day, it dawned on me that I was applying many of the tips and tools from my training to raising my children—and they worked extremely well. These techniques helped me develop a unique and successful parenting style. I realized that there were valuable lessons here that I wanted to share with others.

Adulting and Parenting Work
In 2019, I expanded my training focus to the adulting and parenting arena with the publication of my book, “Growing Into Your Parenting Role” (Mountain Arbor Press). Since then, I’ve blogged extensively on these topics, been featured as a guest on various adulting and parenting podcasts, conducted engaging webinars, and developed skills-based training programs based on the concepts, tips, and tools in my book.

In 2021, I founded the Adulting and Parenting Academy (AP Academy) with a mission to help young adults build strong, fulfilling relationships that last. The Academy now houses all my adulting, parenting, and personal growth consulting.

Corporate Career I had an amazing 30-year career as a corporate trainer and speaker. Through my company, IEC Enterprises, I trained over 10,000 public and private sector employees on topics including communication skills, conflict management, team b... Show more

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

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Dr. Mason is a Psychologist/ Life & Relationship Coach and author in private practice in Los Angeles california
Dr Mason was the CEO of HALO a nonprofit organization that was active in the Healthy Relationships Marriage & Families programs from 2003-2014.
Because of his expertise on the dynamics of healthy relationships and family Dr Mason is a consultant an invited speaker, lecturer to universities and churches and guest expert appearing on radio, Television and podcasts.
Dr. Mason is member of various professional mental health associations is an advocate on the importance of mental health awareness and education
He resides in his native city of Los Angeles with his bride Sonja of over 50 years.

Dr. Mason is a Psychologist/ Life & Relationship Coach and author in private practice in Los Angeles california Dr Mason was the CEO of HALO a nonprofit organization that was active in the Healthy Relationships Marriage & Families programs from 200... Show more

Nyah Macklin is a Senior Developer Advocate at Neo4j, specializing in GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven developer tooling. An internationally recognized speaker, content creator, and advocate for ethical AI governance, Nyah has built high-impact technical communities and led initiatives that advance a critical understanding of AI and its use cases. They are also the Founder & CTO of Afros in AI, a technical community dedicated to showcasing the multifaceted nature of artificial intelligence. Beyond Nyah's technical expertise, Nyah has a background in government leadership and technology policy, having served as Chief of Staff in the U.S. state government, where they helped shape tech-driven legislative initiatives and equity-driven legislation. When not immersed in their work, Nyah cares about empowering, teaching, and tutoring engineers, live-streaming technical deep dives, and building open-source tools that make software more accessible, explainable, and community-driven.

Nyah Macklin is a Senior Developer Advocate at Neo4j, specializing in GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven developer tooling. An internationally recognized speaker, content creator, and advocate for ethical AI governance, Nyah has built high-imp... Show more