Sonik Sikka is an accomplished healthcare leader and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across complex healthcare systems. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Sheppard Pratt Health System, he leads strategic initiatives to streamline business processes, enhance financial performance, and implement sustainable improvement practices. Sonik has previously held progressive leadership roles at MedStar Health and the University of Maryland Medical System, where he successfully led high-impact projects in revenue cycle optimization, clinical performance, and operational redesign delivering millions in cost savings and improved patient outcomes. A respected change management expert, Sonik is also a certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner and has spoken at national conferences on topics including Lean Six Sigma and behavioral health transformation.

Sonik Sikka is an accomplished healthcare leader and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across complex healthcare systems. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Operational Excellence... Show more

Shelley Bosworth is an International Business Mindset Coach and keynote speaker with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across renowned retail and hospitality brands. Shelley took a bold leap, launching her coaching business during a global pandemic. Based in Dubai, she has since grown her practice, empowering hundreds of individuals to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs. Shelley specialises in working with women who have bold goals, but real lives to master their mindset and achieve their goals in life and business.
Known for her high-energy, authentic, and no-nonsense approach, Shelley inspires audiences to take courageous action, proving that with the right mindset, success is within reach for everyone.

Shelley Bosworth is an International Business Mindset Coach and keynote speaker with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across renowned retail and hospitality brands. Shelley took a bold leap, launching her coaching business during a gl... 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

"Transforming Justice through Applied AI and Legal Innovation"

Highly accomplished technical leader with 10+ years of experience in architecting, delivering, and optimizing large-scale, cloud-native infrastructure that accelerates business growth and innovation. Expertise spans cloud computing, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as a continually growing presence in the AI landscape, with a focus on LLM, NLP, and ongoing education through certifications and courses. A lifelong self-learner with drive and ambition.

Successfully driven numerous greenfield projects from inception to scale, working with organizations ranging from startups to large corporations with 88,000+ employees, focusing on designing, building, and automating data and software architecture platforms in the cloud and AI spaces. Dedicated to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in tech.

Currently, a Co-Founder of Justice for All (j4all), a legal AI-driven platform revolutionizing the justice ecosystem by expanding access to legal services and transforming equal justice. Also contributing technical expertise to Stanford CodeX's legal AI platform and serving as a core contributor to InnerSource Commons Foundation. Passionate about leveraging AI and technology to drive innovation, create lasting impact, and promote social good

"Transforming Justice through Applied AI and Legal Innovation" Highly accomplished technical leader with 10+ years of experience in architecting, delivering, and optimizing large-scale, cloud-native infrastructure that accelerates business growth ... Show more

Nora is a passionate, personable, and vigorous person who thrives on adventure. She is devoted to inspiring individuals to embrace their unique strengths and inherent worth. Drawing from her diverse cultural experience, including living with, and parenting a teenager with ADHD, as well as over 15 years of strategic coaching helping organizations cultivate cultures of empowered teams. She leverages various strength-based models and principles of positive psychology to empower individuals to thrive and advocate for themselves and others in their own unique way

Nora is a passionate, personable, and vigorous person who thrives on adventure. She is devoted to inspiring individuals to embrace their unique strengths and inherent worth. Drawing from her diverse cultural experience, including living with, and par... Show more

Verena is a young professional at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, where she has been working since April 2025. Prior to that, she successfully completed the ZEISS Graduate Program, specializing in embedded software development. During her time in the program, she became deeply involved in the community spirit of the Zephyr Project. Verena holds a degree in Computational Science and Engineering. She's known for her determination and warm open mindset.

Verena is a young professional at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, where she has been working since April 2025. Prior to that, she successfully completed the ZEISS Graduate Program, specializing in embedded software development. During her time in the program,... Show more

Byron is the VP of Product & Engineering for Synadia. Prior to joining Synadia, he spent 14 years building software and systems in support of pediatric biomedical research. Outside of work, Byron enjoys running, cooking, yard work, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Byron is the VP of Product & Engineering for Synadia. Prior to joining Synadia, he spent 14 years building software and systems in support of pediatric biomedical research. Outside of work, Byron enjoys running, cooking, yard work, and spending time ... Show more

Gregory Carpenter is the CSO of KnowledgeBridge International, a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, and the National Security Agency’s Operations Officer of the Year. He serves on the Board of Directors for ATNA Systems, is a Senior Advisor for ARIC, Inc., and is a Special Operations Medical Association and Military Cyber Professionals Association member. He is a former member of the Board of Advisors for EC-Council University and the International Board of Advisors for the Mackenzie Institute.

He has held various senior military and civilian positions, including COO, VP for Cyber Operations, Chief of Security Testing, Counterintelligence Division Chief, Chief of Special Space Operations, and Functional Team Lead for Electronic Warfare. He has been an epidemiological primary investigator.

Gregory is a retired army officer of 27 years, he holds a Doctorate in Public Health. He is a Certified Information Security Manager, Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, and ISO-9000 lead auditor.

Gregory Carpenter is the CSO of KnowledgeBridge International, a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, and the National Security Agency’s Operations Officer of the Year. He serves on the Board of Directors for ATNA Systems, is a Senior Advisor fo... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, BI Specialist, Consultant, Data Analyst, Database Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Corporation's Global Divisions Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina runs the Kansas City SQL Server User Group and was a lead organizer for SQL Saturday Atlanta (7+ years). She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Caitlin has a long standing passion for creating the conditions for groups and individuals to flourish - She took the Clean Language work of David Grove and developed a group and organisational application known as Systemic Modelling™. She details this approach in her book From Contempt to Curiosity, which details many of the innovative and transformational projects she’s led across international communities, from the most dispossessed to leading think tanks. Caitlin has recently been awarded a PhD for her thesis on "Using Clean Language Interviewing to Model Curriculum Design in Higher Education: Curriculum Design is Like What?"
Over the last 25 years Caitlin has worked with individual systems as well as systems of individuals supporting diverse parts to pay exquisite attention to themselves and to one another to create deep, sustainable systemic changes. All of her work is invitation-led and is an excellent mindset for Agile thinking and shared governance. She has systematically tested and developed her ideas in challenging arenas and her robust products have become sought after learning aids.

Caitlin has a long standing passion for creating the conditions for groups and individuals to flourish - She took the Clean Language work of David Grove and developed a group and organisational application known as Systemic Modelling™. She details th... Show more

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Climate+Tech, using tech to fight misinformation and support climate action.

With over four years of experience in community building and public speaking, I have led initiatives, mentored developers, and organized events that bring people together around impactful technology. I am also a GitHub Campus Expert and a Torc Ambassador, actively supporting developer growth across Africa and beyond.

At my foundation, I am a hands-on Android developer with a growing enthusiasm for web development. I love developing mobile applications using Kotlin, Android Studio, and other SDKs and geeking out now and then about building responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Currently learning React. Whether code or community, my goal is simple: to harness tech as an agent of empowerment.

I thrive in collaborative spaces, enjoy contributing to open-source projects, and constantly seek new ways to learn, teach, and grow. Whether it's building apps, sharing knowledge on stage, or sparking conversations online, I am all about making a positive impact through technology.

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Cli... Show more

Sophia Ringering is an epidemiologist at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and has experience working in public health at both the local and state level. In this role, she supports the data and evaluation needs of public health programs and grants specifically in the areas of unintentional childhood injury, ACEs, and violence.

Sophia Ringering is an epidemiologist at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and has experience working in public health at both the local and state level. In this role, she supports the data and evaluation needs of public health programs... Show more

Open to advisory roles, consulting projects - tech/non tech, and speaking engagements

🔹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 | 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 | 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿
Helping global startups & enterprises unlock opportunities in 𝗗𝗲𝗙𝗶, 𝗡𝗙𝗧𝘀, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 & 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱.

With over 25 years of experience in tech, I now work at the intersection of 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. I advise founders, investors, and leadership teams on how to implement Web3 strategies, choose the right blockchain frameworks, and transition from Web2 to Web3.

💼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼:
• Guide early-stage & non-tech founders in launching successful Web3 projects
• Web3 strategy & advisory for corporates exploring NFTs, Metaverse & DeFi
• Conduct workshops for CXOs & top management on blockchain adoption
• Mentor CTOs on architecture, tools & rapid development paths
• Offer hands-on product development, marketing & tech team support

🎙️ 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 – 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁
Interviewing global Web3 leaders. DM to get featured.
🎧 Listen here: [Spotify](https://spotify.link/OdqGJWCa8Ab)

🛠️ 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼:
• Lead a growing Discord/Telegram/WhatsApp community around Web3, Startups & AI
• Run Web3 learning programs via [Ashoka Metaverse University](https://learn.ashokametaverseuniversity.com/courses)
• Mentor developers, interns, and professionals on blockchain careers
• Help companies find top dev talent for Web3/AI roles

📬 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁, 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Open to advisory roles, consulting projects - tech/non tech, and speaking engagements 🔹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 | 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 | 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 Helping global s... Show more

Francie Jain is the founder & CEO of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace that helps organizations reduce costly employee turnover through expert-led group coaching. By equipping teams with scalable professional development, Terawatt helps clients save millions of dollars per year and measurably improve culture.
Research shows that those companies investing the most in professional development rank in the top decile for profitability, with an average return on investment of 4.3x. Terawatt brings this advantage to the broader workforce—helping organizations turn employee support into a strategic growth lever.
Francie started Terawatt to make the wisdom of executive coaching accessible and affordable for everyone—not just the C-suite

Francie Jain is the founder & CEO of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace that helps organizations reduce costly employee turnover through expert-led group coaching. By equipping teams with scalable professional development, Terawatt helps clients save millio... Show more

Currently based in Portugal, I have been serving as a Data Engineer for 11 years. My expertise lies in leveraging SSIS and SSAS technologies with SQL Server Datawarehouse, primarily focusing on building ETL over diverse sources in the health sector. My proficiency extends to utilizing Azure tools like DataFactory, Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric to build ETL across various business domains.

Currently based in Portugal, I have been serving as a Data Engineer for 11 years. My expertise lies in leveraging SSIS and SSAS technologies with SQL Server Datawarehouse, primarily focusing on building ETL over diverse sources in the health sector. ... Show more

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Currently, she is a data scientist lead at IBM, London.

With a PhD in AI, computer vision, and medical imaging from Heriot-Watt University, Roushanak possesses deep expertise in developing advanced algorithms and modelling. She has lecturered at Ulster University, researched at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews and the Institute of Cancer Research.

Roushanak also has industry experience, having worked at Elekta, a leading medical technology company, where she was a pioneering AI expert who helped revolutionise radiotherapy by developing innovative solutions for cancer treatment. Her work had a significant impact on the field, improving patient outcomes and advancing the use of AI in healthcare.

Roushanak is a passionate advocate for education and community building in the field of AI. She is an active public speaker, tech blogger, and YouTube creator, Women in Tech Ambassador and Community Lead where she shares her insights and expertise with a wider audience. She is also a dedicated mentor, providing guidance and support to individuals inside and outside of IBM.

Roushanak has demonstrated exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Current... Show more

Joachim has been at Amazon Web Services since 2019 and supports Enterprise customers with the adoption and use of AWS services. He enjoys speaking on stage and spreading cloud knowledge. His favorite topic in the cloud area is cost optimization and high scale events. You should ask him about it! Before joining AWS, he worked at Adidas, Sivantos, and a smaller travel software company as a Solution Architect, Development Lead and Senior Developer. When he isn’t supporting customers on their inevitable journey to the cloud, he is enjoying playing and watching Sports.

Joachim has been at Amazon Web Services since 2019 and supports Enterprise customers with the adoption and use of AWS services. He enjoys speaking on stage and spreading cloud knowledge. His favorite topic in the cloud area is cost optimization and h... Show more

"Keep your face toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
- Walt Whitman

Passionate AI and Machine Learning professional with over a decade of experience driving innovation and delivering transformative solutions. Specializing in extracting insights from data post-exploration while developing relevant models as per the requirement to provide an end-to-end pipeline. Interested in tackling complex challenges and optimizing performance.

As an AI mentor, evangelist, and speaker, I thrive on sharing knowledge and inspiring others while translating intricate technical concepts into actionable insights for the tech and non-tech audiences, which propels business growth.

Also, being a proponent of continuous learning, I try to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, leveraging expertise in deep learning, natural language processing, and AWS cloud to create impactful AI solutions.

Let's connect to explore how we can utilize AI for the better.

"Keep your face toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman Passionate AI and Machine Learning professional with over a decade of experience driving innovation and delivering transformative solutions. Specializing in ... Show more

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

Joel Adero is a full-stack software developer with two years of experience building modern, user-focused web applications. With a strong foundation in both biomedical engineering and software engineering, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and medical insight to the work he does.

His background in IT hardware, software development, and systems security supports a well-rounded approach to problem-solving. He’s contributed to a variety of projects, from AI-powered marketplaces and financial dashboards to education platforms, often handling both frontend and backend development. His go-to stack includes Go, JavaScript, PHP (Laravel), InertiaJS, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS — tools he uses to build scalable, intuitive, and secure solutions.

Currently at Zone01 Kisumu, Joel focuses on building secure, real-world tech solutions. He is especially passionate about cybersecurity and blockchain technologies, and is committed to using them to strengthen data protection, transparency, and digital trust — especially in healthcare environments.

Joel is driven by the mission to safeguard healthcare systems through innovative cybersecurity solutions. His unique mix of software skills and medical knowledge fuels his vision to improve patient safety and data integrity in the medical field.

Whether he’s shipping clean code, solving complex problems, or exploring new tech, Joel is always building with impact in mind.

Joel Adero is a full-stack software developer with two years of experience building modern, user-focused web applications. With a strong foundation in both biomedical engineering and software engineering, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and... Show more

Hi, I'am Leah, an Physiotherapist As a dedicated physiotherapist, I am committed to helping individuals recover, regain mobility, and live pain-free. I use evidence-based treatments and personalized rehabilitation plans to address a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries to chronic pain.

My approach focuses on restoring function, improving movement, and enhancing overall well-being, with the goal of empowering my clients to take control of their health and achieve their full potential.

Hi, I'am Leah, an Physiotherapist As a dedicated physiotherapist, I am committed to helping individuals recover, regain mobility, and live pain-free. I use evidence-based treatments and personalized rehabilitation plans to address a wide range of con... Show more

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She helps humans reach agility potential, and her own agility shines through sharpened improv skills, a mighty pen, a hungry brain, and a passion for teaching and coaching.

Bex is currently based in Columbus, OH.

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She helps humans reach agility potential, and her own agility shines through sharpened improv skills, a mighty pen, a hungry brain, and a passion for ... Show more

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a series of curriculums on leadership, resilience, and goal achievement. As one of the most sought-after speakers and mentors in the country, Nick and his team of assets share valuable insights on discipline, work ethic, and teamwork, in turn empowering others to unlock capacity and increase capability. 

Nick has a long and distinguished list of military awards, but to name a few, he has been awarded the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars for service, the Bruce Price Leadership award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur award. 

Nick is the best selling author of Objective Secure- the battle-tested guide to goal achievement, and most significantly, he is a proud husband and father of two boys. 

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a s... Show more

Nir Shtein is the VP of R&D at Guardoc Health and the author of Microservices with Go. With deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and applied GenAI, he brings a practical and forward-thinking approach to engineering leadership.

Nir Shtein is the VP of R&D at Guardoc Health and the author of Microservices with Go. With deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and applied GenAI, he brings a practical and forward-thinking approach to engineering leadership... Show more

Semona is a Developer Advocate at Okta. She enjoys chatting about OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and web security, but most of all, learning how developers learn best using Okta products. Outside work, Semona is a foodie, loves kombucha, and plays board/role-playing games and ultimate.

Semona is a Developer Advocate at Okta. She enjoys chatting about OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and web security, but most of all, learning how developers learn best using Okta products. Outside work, Semona is a foodie, loves kombucha, and plays board/... Show more

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Rupesh Kumar has more than 20 years of Information Technology (IT) experience in managing Enterprise level DevOps initiatives in federal and commercial sector. He has led mission-critical, strategic projects in the various industries, including planning complex custom software solutions that align business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains. He currently works as a Principal in DevOps for Humana and leads their Platform Architecture stream to enhance Engineer experience. He is a certified AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and hold US patent and a provisional patent. He is also the recipient of DevOps World 2020 Innovation Award.

Rupesh Kumar has more than 20 years of Information Technology (IT) experience in managing Enterprise level DevOps initiatives in federal and commercial sector. He has led mission-critical, strategic projects in the various industries, including plann... Show more

Justin Bookey is a former lawyer, an award-winning marketing strategist, and global ping pong player. In his talks and workshops, he guides leaders and teams to maximize their chances for business success, through fun, interactive, and practical lessons.

Justin has learned from some of the best and brightest in several industries while working with leaders at Disney, Sony, Honda, Qualcomm, XPRIZE, and more. After practicing communications law for several years in Washington, DC, he transitioned to web content development. He’s earned Emmy nominations for feature documentaries he produced, and Telly, Viddy, and ADDY awards for digital marketing campaigns he spearheaded.

Upon moving to LA, Justin stepped up his training with Olympian and world-class table tennis coach Wei Wang. His efforts with her and other national/world champions helped him win medals at the US Open. He learned different leadership cultures while studying in India and teaching in Japan, and has played table tennis on seven continents.

He grew up in Seattle, Washington, and now lives and works in Santa Monica, California, where he also runs PongFit, a nonprofit that builds fitness and community through ping pong.

Justin Bookey is a former lawyer, an award-winning marketing strategist, and global ping pong player. In his talks and workshops, he guides leaders and teams to maximize their chances for business success, through fun, interactive, and practical less... Show more

Mr. Ojukwu is the past BAM Worldwide Global Chair of Black at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM 2023-2024). In this role he chaired the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. Alfred is intimately involved with several community-building exercises including the program lead for the (BAM) High School Summer mentorship program; Director of the NSBE-HISIG community; campaign lead for the Microsoft GIVE Events supporting the BAM College Scholarship initiative, Black History Month programming for BAM WW and Health, and Life Science Educational Series for Black Employees in Healthcare. He is also a strong ally for all Employee Resource Groups and strives to ensure Microsoft employees and BAM members can work in an inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted as their true authentic selves. He is a highly skilled influencer who can collaborate with others to inspire the growth of DE&I programming through every part of the organization. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on AI Based Certifications.

Mr. Ojukwu is the past BAM Worldwide Global Chair of Black at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM 2023-2024). In this role he chaired the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. A... Show more

Vincent Koc is a highly accomplished, commercially-focused engineering technologist with a wealth of experience in data-driven disciplines. He holds a fellowship at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, where he serves as a thought leader and mentor to the next generation of data professionals.

With over a two decades of experience in the field, Vincent has worked across a wide range of industries, including finance, telecommunications, travel, and fast-moving consumer goods. He has driven data-driven projects for major organizations such as Qantas, Telstra, Volkswagen, Expedia, the Australian Federal Government, and the NSW Government. Previously Vincent has held critical positions at major Australian organisations.

Vincent Koc is a highly accomplished, commercially-focused engineering technologist with a wealth of experience in data-driven disciplines. He holds a fellowship at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, where he serves as a thought leader ... Show more