Melissa Hale is a Power Platform Developer who transitioned from pursuing a PhD in venom and parasite research to finding a more fulfilling career and work-life balance in tech. With a strong background in SharePoint, Power Automate and Canvas Apps, Melissa has transformed business practices in both start ups and large firms. Beyond her professional role, she dedicates her expertise to the charity "Collaboration for Kids," enhancing their operations through the Power Platform. Based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, Melissa is enthusiastic about learning and growing within the Power Platform community. Melissa is dedicated to leveraging ethical AI and responsible technology to create meaningful and efficient solutions for organisations.

Melissa Hale is a Power Platform Developer who transitioned from pursuing a PhD in venom and parasite research to finding a more fulfilling career and work-life balance in tech. With a strong background in SharePoint, Power Automate and Canvas Apps, ... Show more

Zain Hasan is a Senior AI/ML DevRel Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and run generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Toronto building artificially intelligent assistive technologies. He then founded his company developing a digital health platform that leveraged machine learning to remotely monitor chronically ill patients. More recently he practiced as a consultant senior data scientist in Toronto. He is passionate about open-source software, education, community, and machine learning and has delivered workshops and talks at multiple events and conferences.

Zain Hasan is a Senior AI/ML DevRel Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and run generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued h... Show more

Dr. Roderick Logan is a Senior Faculty member and Director of Organizational Programs at the Arizona Trauma Institute. For over 40 years, Dr. Logan has helped individuals, families, and organizational teams to work through trauma, toxic stress, and histories of adversity and build toward resiliency. He is a Diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Certified Trauma and Resiliency Life Coach. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate in Practical Theology.

Roderick and his wife, Melody, have been married for 45 years. Together, they raised three children and now enjoy doing life with their eight grandchildren. Among his family and friends, Roderick is known as the man in a rowboat, rowing backward into the future.

Dr. Roderick Logan is a Senior Faculty member and Director of Organizational Programs at the Arizona Trauma Institute. For over 40 years, Dr. Logan has helped individuals, families, and organizational teams to work through trauma, toxic stress, and h... Show more

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prepared to adapt and excel in ever-evolving circumstances.

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prep... Show more

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation in industry and logistics solutions. Mehdi specifically works in the field of software development based on .NET technology. Mehdi is a staunch fan of object-oriented programming. Since 2016, Mehdi has worked more or less with cloud computing systems.

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation... Show more

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OLAP architectures, with deep hands-on experience extending ClickHouse for production-grade analytics. A contributor to Apache Pulsar, MySQL, and ClickHouse, Shiv approaches distributed systems as a builder—prototyping core components, shaping system design, and driving platform evolution from the ground up.

Beyond engineering, Shiv is an active community leader and speaker. He has delivered 30+ talks at conferences including ApacheCon, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, and Postgres community events. He also curates deep-tech meetups in Bangalore, bringing together practitioners passionate about databases, streaming systems, and open-source infrastructure

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OL... Show more

Gonzalo Ilutovich es músico, productor musical y docente con más de 15 años de trayectoria en el cruce entre arte, tecnología y educación. Es Licenciado en Artes Electrónicas, ha trabajado en proyectos destacados de música y tecnología en América Latina, y actualmente desarrolla su proyecto solista Gonza Universo, una propuesta artística que fusiona canción tradicional latinoamericana y tecnologías emergentes. Se desempeña como docente en la Universidad de Palermo, la Universidad Nacional de La Matanza (UNLaM), la Escuela de Música Contemporánea y escuelas tecnicas multimediales de CABA.
Actualmente se centra en la exploración del impacto de la inteligencia artificial en la producción musical, abordando procesos como la clonación de voces, la generación de arreglos, el mastering automatizado y los dilemas éticos de la creación con algoritmos. Desde una perspectiva crítica e interdisciplinaria, combina composición, producción, docencia y experimentación con tecnologías emergentes.

Gonzalo Ilutovich es músico, productor musical y docente con más de 15 años de trayectoria en el cruce entre arte, tecnología y educación. Es Licenciado en Artes Electrónicas, ha trabajado en proyectos destacados de música y tecnología en América Lat... Show more

Aubrey Wade is a seasoned consulting professional, speaker, coach, and blogger with a passion for transforming workplace relationships and driving positive change. Based in Memphis, TN, she specializes in helping organizations improve processes, build strong teams, and guide C-suite leaders in driving company-wide transformation. With a hands-on, results-driven approach, Aubrey isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to help companies reach their full potential.

Armed with a degree in Psychology and over 20 years of experience in technology, Aubrey has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 300 companies to enhance team dynamics, streamline processes, and deliver consistent, successful releases. Her expertise spans organizational transformation, enterprise reporting, and optimizing performance at all levels.

Outside of her consulting work, Aubrey is a devoted wife, sister, and mother to three daughters, and she enjoys speaking and teaching across the country. Her greatest passion is helping people grow — starting with herself — through personal development, professional coaching, and leadership guidance.

Aubrey Wade is a seasoned consulting professional, speaker, coach, and blogger with a passion for transforming workplace relationships and driving positive change. Based in Memphis, TN, she specializes in helping organizations improve processes, buil... Show more

Pallavi is a versatile professional with a rich experience spanning two decades. She has contributed in various capacities as an individual contributor, technical product manager, scrum master, intellectual property rights coordinator and coach on various open source tools for test automation, programming for non programmer throughout her career and continues.
She is the Founder at 5 Elements Learning, an E Learning Organization and Mosaic Words, a Green Literature Publishing company. She is a published author of 5 technical books, and 2 fictions.
She is a committer to the Selenium Project. She is an active participant for various international conferences on Testing, Automation, AI and other similar areas, where she serves as a reviewer, jury, organizer and speaker. She also holds various certifications in her field, interests and passions.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Pallavi spends active time in writing, reading, travel, nature watching and conservation. She is dedicated to giving back to society and environment through both her time and resources. She believes in #BeKind, starting with self.

Pallavi is a versatile professional with a rich experience spanning two decades. She has contributed in various capacities as an individual contributor, technical product manager, scrum master, intellectual property rights coordinator and coach on va... Show more

She writes logic and ML models for a living. She is also passionate about health informatics,open source sourcery and tech communities.

She writes logic and ML models for a living. She is also passionate about health informatics,open source sourcery and tech communities. Show more

Dr. James Davis is an experienced software developer, entrepreneur, 2-tour combat veteran, and professor. He is faculty at Louisiana State University and co-founder of a healthcare technology company. Dr. Davis has a PhD in Information Systems & Decision Science and teaches data science, project management, app development, and tech entrepreneurship. He holds the project management professional (PMP), scaled agile program consultant (SPC), scrum professional (CSP), scrum master (CSM, SSM) certifications and has made numerous presentations for the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Scrum Alliance. Dr. Davis enjoys writing code, frequently participates in hackathons, volunteers with multiple STEM initiatives, and has been recognized for his entrepreneurial endeavors (SiliconBayou100 in 2014, 2015, 2016 & Business Report’s People to Watch 2021).

Dr. James Davis is an experienced software developer, entrepreneur, 2-tour combat veteran, and professor. He is faculty at Louisiana State University and co-founder of a healthcare technology company. Dr. Davis has a PhD in Information Systems & De... Show more

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has received the Microsoft MVP award for data platforms for the last decade and continues to play a critical role in the building of technology communities across Africa and mentoring young professionals.

When he is not solving real world problems, he spends his free time doing CrossFit or mountain biking.

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has rec... Show more

Dao Vo is a recognized technology leader and the CTO of bbv Software Services Corp. He is known for his expertise in software development, cloud computing, digital transformation, and fostering innovation. Dao is deeply engaged in the tech community, both in Vietnam and internationally, with a strong focus on Agile, AI, and building high-performing teams. He has over 8,000 followers and a broad professional network.

Industry Experience: Extensive international experience in Vietnam, Switzerland, the UK, and the US

Dao Vo is a recognized technology leader and the CTO of bbv Software Services Corp. He is known for his expertise in software development, cloud computing, digital transformation, and fostering innovation. Dao is deeply engaged in the tech community,... Show more

- PhD. The Young Scientist of the Year in Ukraine. Since 2006, he has been applying mathematics to optimize Google Ads.
- Named "Europe's Best PPC Speaker" by Adworld Experience. One of the leading Google Ads experts in the world.
- A professional educator. Over 4,000 entrepreneurs have increased their sales after taking his courses.
- A practicing expert. Igor's clients generate $50 million in profit from Google Ads each month.

- PhD. The Young Scientist of the Year in Ukraine. Since 2006, he has been applying mathematics to optimize Google Ads. - Named "Europe's Best PPC Speaker" by Adworld Experience. One of the leading Google Ads experts in the world. - A professional ... Show more

DevSecOps professional with a strong background in Linux infrastructure and security. Contributor to the Wazuh project, developing solutions for threat detection and compliance in hybrid cloud environments. Committed to the open source ecosystem, he collaborates with the Debian community and free software events in Latin America, promoting security, transparency, and collaboration in technology

DevSecOps professional with a strong background in Linux infrastructure and security. Contributor to the Wazuh project, developing solutions for threat detection and compliance in hybrid cloud environments. Committed to the open source ecosystem, he ... Show more

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

Licensed Barber Stylist, Former Marketing Manager, and Life Coach, Jessica Cockerham hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC. Known as Jessica She Cutz her experience working closely with big named companies like the The NBA, PGA Tour and Jack Daniels brands allows her to bring her business expertise to the Hair industry.

Licensed Barber Stylist, Former Marketing Manager, and Life Coach, Jessica Cockerham hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC. Known as Jessica She Cutz her experience working closely with big named companies like the The NBA, PGA Tour and Jack Dan... Show more

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than 20+ Tech events across the globe.

From receiving one of the highest honours from the Vice President of Govt of India as a Young Innovator to becoming the youngest speaker to talk at the world's biggest Open Source Conference: GitHub Universe, I've experienced it all!

I'm the Co-Organizer for tinyML India which has now grown to 1700+ members across the country. I even lead the TinyML Aspirants Community, which is amongst the biggest Machine Learning communities in Asia. The community currently consists of more than 300 people across the world!

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than... Show more

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. He specializes in the modernization of legacy applications, APIs and creating modern development team solutions.

Gunnard Believes in FOSS and has contributed to projects such as Wordpress, The Devil Box, and DischordPHP. As an author, Gunnard has written multiple articles for php[Architect] magazine as well as 2 books from APRESS Publishing on PHP 8. Gunnard has also been a notable speaker at multiple conferences such as MadisonPHP, longhornPHP, Techlahoma and Chaos Carnaval.

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens and 3 goats.

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. ... Show more

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la Power Platform. Cofundador de la primera iniciativa de comercialización en España de Microsoft Dynamics CRM como servicio, con la versión 4.0, bajo el nombre comercial CRM Dinámico.

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la P... Show more

Asha is an Analytics Engineer at Bloom Value, working in the US healthcare space with over 2 years of experience in the Azure data ecosystem. She’s passionate about integrating AI and LLMs into everyday workflows to make work faster, smarter and sometimes just more fun.
She enjoys building solutions that automate “10-minute tasks” (even if it takes her 10 hours to perfect them). When shes not geeking out over data, Asha is a technical blogger, content creator, and speaker who belives knowldege multiplies when shared. She’s also an advocate for inclusive tech communities and an active ally supporting women in tech

Asha is an Analytics Engineer at Bloom Value, working in the US healthcare space with over 2 years of experience in the Azure data ecosystem. She’s passionate about integrating AI and LLMs into everyday workflows to make work faster, smarter and some... Show more

Audrey Kerchner is the Chief Strategist at Inkyma, an AI consulting and marketing agency. She specializes in helping businesses integrate AI-driven solutions through tailored AI workshops and consulting services. Audrey’s expertise empowers teams to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive sustainable innovation with actionable AI strategies.

Audrey Kerchner is the Chief Strategist at Inkyma, an AI consulting and marketing agency. She specializes in helping businesses integrate AI-driven solutions through tailored AI workshops and consulting services. Audrey’s expertise empowers teams to ... Show more

Michael Allison, is a U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. A globally recognized expert in identity-driven leadership and organizational resilience, Michael transforms adversity into strategic advantage. Over two decades, he has led Marines in combat, managed multi-million-dollar government projects, directed higher-ed programs, and scaled an INC 5000 franchise to successful exit. Michael equips leaders and teams to break internal limitations, guard energy, and thrive under pressure. His signature frameworks—Break The Bottle and Protect The House—blend combat-tested leadership, trauma-informed coaching, and enterprise execution discipline. Michael has delivered transformational keynotes, workshops, and consulting for world-class organizations globally. He empowers professionals to align technical brilliance with human resilience and lead with clarity, creativity, and conviction.

Michael Allison, is a U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. A globally recognized expert in identity-driven leadership and organizational resilience, Michael transforms a... Show more

Celina Thompson is basically a vampire. She is a disabled author with multiple invisible illnesses which cause sunlight to be painful, require blood transfusions, and even make garlic off limits. This served as inspiration for her debut novel, Sanctuary (a #1 Amazon Best Seller
in Erotic Horror). Her passion for raising awareness for disabilities and healthcare continues with her next novel, La Mamácita Mafiosa (releasing in June of 2025). Before discovering her medical conditions, she worked in technical theatre and continues to have a deep appreciation for the arts. She loves immersing herself in telling a powerful story and transporting people to another world. Celina is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA), Romance Writers of America (RWA), & Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Currently she serves on the
Board of Directors for RMFW as the chair of the
Colorado Gold Writers Conference.

Celina Thompson is basically a vampire. She is a disabled author with multiple invisible illnesses which cause sunlight to be painful, require blood transfusions, and even make garlic off limits. This served as inspiration for her debut novel, Sanctu... Show more

Jessica Medina is Clinical Research Professional, Toastmasters alum, mother and storyteller on a mission to break silence, break cycles, and break down the walls that keep people stuck in pain they were never meant to carry alone.

Raised in a home shaped by trauma, Jessica understands firsthand the long shadow of generational wounds. From navigating an abusive childhood to supporting her daughter through a misunderstood mental health diagnosis, her journey is a testament to what it means to survive and rise with purpose.

Today, Jessica uses her voice to share stories that hurt and stories that heal. She speaks openly about mental health, motherhood, resilience, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story when the statistics say you were never supposed to make it.

She is, unapologetically, undefined by statistical expectations.

Jessica Medina is Clinical Research Professional, Toastmasters alum, mother and storyteller on a mission to break silence, break cycles, and break down the walls that keep people stuck in pain they were never meant to carry alone. Raised in a home... Show more

I began my programming journey at the tender age of 12, diving headfirst into Basic and Assembler for Sinclair and Commodore machines back in the distant 1980s, cementing my foundation. Since then, I've dived headfirst into the world of information technology, enjoying the constant evolution of systems and technologies, programming languages, being an insatiable learner and a high-level engineer. Scalability and flexibility are my passions. My job is my favorite game (and there's no such thing as a break!).

I began my programming journey at the tender age of 12, diving headfirst into Basic and Assembler for Sinclair and Commodore machines back in the distant 1980s, cementing my foundation. Since then, I've dived headfirst into the world of information t... Show more

Yashwanth Boddu is an innovative Big Data Engineer and AI Engineering Leader with extensive experience architecting large-scale, enterprise-grade data platforms across transportation, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as a Data Analytics Engineer at Union Pacific, he specializes in modernizing legacy ecosystems and implementing AI-powered analytics solutions that drive transformational business outcomes.
At Union Pacific, Yashwanth has led groundbreaking initiatives, including the enterprise data lake migration that transformed 200+ legacy ETL pipelines into a cloud-native framework, achieving a 70% reduction in ETL time and over $1.5M/year in cost savings. His AI-powered freight forecasting platform revolutionized rail operations by unifying telemetry, dispatch, and GPS data, improving planning accuracy by 38% and enabling real-time operational insights across 3,000+ miles of track.
During his tenure at Molina Healthcare, Yashwanth architected mission-critical data integrity and analytics platforms that processed over 60 TB of multi-source claims data daily. His provider data deduplication engine reduced duplication by 93% across 30M+ records, while his real-time claims processing system identified $3.4M+ detected fraud and achieved 70% faster adjudication.
Yashwanth's technical arsenal spans cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS), big data technologies (Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks), and machine learning frameworks. He has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in stream processing, ETL pipeline design, and implementing robust data governance frameworks. His expertise extends to programming languages including Python, Java, Scala, and SQL, with deep knowledge of distributed computing and real-time analytics.
Throughout his career, Yashwanth has delivered cumulative infrastructure cost savings exceeding $5M across projects while pioneering data governance strategies adopted across multiple lines of business. His platforms have been recognized for enterprise transformation capabilities and regulatory compliance readiness, supporting critical audits and enabling advanced predictive analytics.
Yashwanth holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Wayne State University with a G.P.A 3.66/4.00, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. His academic foundation in engineering principles, combined with hands-on industry experience, positions him as a thought leader in data engineering and AI implementation. His proven ability to reverse-engineer complex legacy systems, architect scalable cloud-native solutions, and deliver measurable business value makes him a sought-after expert in enterprise data transformation initiatives.

Yashwanth Boddu is an innovative Big Data Engineer and AI Engineering Leader with extensive experience architecting large-scale, enterprise-grade data platforms across transportation, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as a... Show more

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US.

Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing have been used in his works through diverse areas such as professional consulting, technology strategy, martial arts instruction and even fitness motivation to name a few.

A published author, world explorer, ex-soldier, father, human centered design thinker, student of behavior, with the mind of an architect, the creativity of an artist and the curiosity of a child have helped him to grow from having a mastery of unicorns, but to become the unicorn!

Russell would love to hear more from people who are looking for that unconventional speaker with the rare blend of interests, Aussie accent and stories from all over the world that can make their event fun, engaging and informative.

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US. Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collabo... Show more

Renzo Cáceres Rossi

R - RStudio - RMarkdown Program Mentor at Data Science Research Peru, he has delivered webinars and workshops across Bolivia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Czech Republic, and Peru.
As an R Package Developer, he has created over 12 packages, with notable contributions including infectiousR, MedDataSets, OncoDatSets, and NeuroDataSets, among others. Renzo is the creator of the first metapackage developed in Peru and Latin America: DataSetsVerse.

Renzo Cáceres Rossi R - RStudio - RMarkdown Program Mentor at Data Science Research Peru, he has delivered webinars and workshops across Bolivia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Czech Republic, and Peru. As an R Package Developer, he has created over... Show more

Over 10+ years of designing, developing, and deploying successful Microsoft 365, and SharePoint Online bases systems in healthcare, insurance, and life sciences.

Over 10+ years of designing, developing, and deploying successful Microsoft 365, and SharePoint Online bases systems in healthcare, insurance, and life sciences. Show more