Award winning,magazine published celebrity stylist BAĎD Hair Monye licensed over 20 years,and owner of 3 salons in 2 states. I

Award winning,magazine published celebrity stylist BAĎD Hair Monye licensed over 20 years,and owner of 3 salons in 2 states. I Show more

As the Founding Leader of Analytics Engineering at Braze, I’ve had the honor of pioneering our analytics engineering practice. My path is marked by a steadfast dedication to transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions across all business units.

With a solid foundation in data engineering and a strategic eye for data science/AI application, I excel in building robust data infrastructures that meet immediate analytical needs and pave the way for future growth. My expertise with Snowflake data warehouses, dbt, and data organization development allows me to devise innovative and scalable solutions.

At Braze, I operate at the nexus of technology and business, collaborating with various teams—from analytics and data science to sales, marketing, and customer success. This cross-functional focus has sharpened my ability to articulate complex data concepts in ways that resonate with executive stakeholders and junior team members, nurturing a culture steeped in analytical decision-making.

My previous leadership roles at Airbnb and various startups have been pivotal in creating data organizations known for their innovation and excellence. My strategy often involves leveraging data marts, metrics/semantic layers, data observability, and data catalogs and empowering organizations to harness their data’s potential fully.

I am fervently passionate about the evolution of data analytics, focusing on delivering data warehouse architecture built for reporting and data activation through data apps and reporting. My ambition is to use my experience in analytics and data engineering to empower others to grow in their career, sharing my insights and experiences to motivate and guide others in this dynamic field.

Let’s connect and delve into how we can harness the transformative power of data together.

As the Founding Leader of Analytics Engineering at Braze, I’ve had the honor of pioneering our analytics engineering practice. My path is marked by a steadfast dedication to transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform strate... Show more

Leader, developer and father. Passionate for building teams, knowledge sharing and product development. Actively involved in tech, open source and start up communities as a speaker and contributor.

Founder and CEO of Emit Knowledge, research and product development company.

Leader, developer and father. Passionate for building teams, knowledge sharing and product development. Actively involved in tech, open source and start up communities as a speaker and contributor. Founder and CEO of Emit Knowledge, research and ... Show more

Chris Bush is a seasoned professional in the fields of user experience (UX) design and service design, currently holding a prominent roles at Nexer Digital. As the Head of the Design Group at Nexer Digital, he oversees a team of researchers, social scientists, service designers, interaction designers, and content designers. His team ensures that Nexer’s projects are user-focused and deliver valuable outcomes throughout their life cycles  .

With over 20 years of experience, Chris has a strong background in strategy, user research, interaction design, and service development. He has contributed to various high-profile projects for clients such as Nest, AstraZeneca, NHS England, and BBC, among others. His expertise also extends to leading workshops and speaking at numerous international conferences, including UX Copenhagen and QCon San Francisco  .

Additionally, Chris Bush is active in promoting inclusive design practices to improve the usability and accessibility of products and services, ensuring they provide tangible value to both businesses and users. For more information about his work and speaking engagements, you can visit his profiles on Human.cx and speakerdeck.com/chrisbush/

Chris Bush is a seasoned professional in the fields of user experience (UX) design and service design, currently holding a prominent roles at Nexer Digital. As the Head of the Design Group at Nexer Digital, he oversees a team of researchers, social s... Show more

Dr. Anthony Randall transforms leaders and forges excellence through leadership development and executive coaching as Vanguard XXI’s President and Founder. He leads the Vanguard XXI team of a dozen professional coaches and executive leaders who have taught, trained, and coached over 15,000 professionals across the US military, professional sports, and corporate America.

He is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and proprietor of two ICF Coaching Courses.

He has the authored three books and multiple professional journals. His newest book, Practicing Excellence, will be launched October 1st at the 2024 Military Influencers Conference. His previous book, Practice Makes Permanent, is a highly sought after keynote.

Anthony is a West Point graduate, Army Ranger and retired Lieutenant Colonel with six combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as an Army Chaplain in Special Operations, LEOs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership, a Japanese Jujitsu Black Belt, and BJJ Purple Belt.

Dr. Anthony Randall transforms leaders and forges excellence through leadership development and executive coaching as Vanguard XXI’s President and Founder. He leads the Vanguard XXI team of a dozen professional coaches and executive leaders who have ... Show more

Vicki Lynn has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1988 as well as a proficient makeup artist.She has been educating in the industry for over 30 years.She’s acquired skills in many areas of the industry by continuing advanced training and studying under many beauty legends.

Vicki Lynn has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1988 as well as a proficient makeup artist.She has been educating in the industry for over 30 years.She’s acquired skills in many areas of the industry by continuing advanced training and studying un... Show more

WHY IS SHE SO HAPPY?
Elle Benson is a keynote speaker, author, and renowned national consultant who specializes in helping organizations transition to greater impact and build capacity. She founded Nonprofit Leadership LLC to support the social sector. With a remarkable career in the nonprofit sector, she has gained extensive expertise in various areas, including organizational development and change, executive transition consultancy, strategic planning, leadership development, and board governance.

Academically, Benson holds an MBA in organizational change and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. She has obtained certifications in BoardSource and Group Facilitation to support nonprofit board of directors.

Notably, Benson's thought-provoking TEDx talk, titled "A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh," has catapulted her into the spotlight as a highly sought-after keynote speaker. Benson's passion for sharing wisdom extends to her writing as well. She is the author of two books that focus on mindfulness and happiness. Her publications, "Cultivate Your Happiness: Mama-to-Be" and "Cultivating Calmness in Children," provide practical strategies and insights making happiness obtainable daily. Through her books and keynote presentations, Benson aims to empower individuals and teams to cultivate wellbeing in their lives.

WHY IS SHE SO HAPPY? Elle Benson is a keynote speaker, author, and renowned national consultant who specializes in helping organizations transition to greater impact and build capacity. She founded Nonprofit Leadership LLC to support the social sect... Show more

Experienced Sitecore .NET developer with a total of 15 years of experience in Development, Support, Architecture, Automation, Optimization, troubleshooting, and design. Sugcon India 2023 Speaker and Sitecore XMCloud, 10, CDP & Personalize, Content Hub, Order Cloud Certified Developer.

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Experienced Sitecore .NET developer with a total of 15 years of experience in Development, Support, Architecture, Automation, Optimization, troubleshooting, and design. Sugcon India 2023 Speaker and Sitecore XMCloud, 10, CDP & Personalize, Content H... Show more

What began in 2014 on YouTube as "QueenSheeMee" Discovering your inner Queen, Who is Shee, Within Mee, a video documentation journey of Queen Esther Spivey's self care & self love journey quickly grew as a community of black men & women learning how to care for their own natural beauty, lifestyle, and wellness as little information was shared during that time period on social media. From demos, reviews, unboxings, and daily vlogs grew the demand for Queen Esther to offer Natural Hair Services, in person, which lead her to return to college for Cosmetology, and eventually the birth of "Touched By Queen Esther" in 2018 as a full service salon in the NW FL (Panhandle) Area.

What began in 2014 on YouTube as "QueenSheeMee" Discovering your inner Queen, Who is Shee, Within Mee, a video documentation journey of Queen Esther Spivey's self care & self love journey quickly grew as a community of black men & women learning how ... Show more

Pooja Mistry (@poojamakes) is a developer advocate for IBM Cloud. She works on expanding the reach of IBM's technology to New York City's developer community. Her area of interest includes prototyping with NodeRED and working with AI services to build fun and interesting things! Prior to living in NYC, Pooja lived in Boston, MA where she was working as an API automation engineer in the healthcare tech industry. She mainly works in Javascript and Java, however, she tinkers with Python. She is currently passionate about Node-RED and building IoT applications using Node-RED services. She is a strong believer in helping new technologists get up and running with technology and feel confident in their abilities to make!

Pooja Mistry (@poojamakes) is a developer advocate for IBM Cloud. She works on expanding the reach of IBM's technology to New York City's developer community. Her area of interest includes prototyping with NodeRED and working with AI services to buil... Show more

M.A. Vocational Education

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Sou Alessandra Menini, tradutora especialista em tecnologia, NL, localização e internacionalização. Com muitas experiências acumuladas nessa vida e vontade de sempre desafiar padrões, crio amanhãs diferentes toda vez que for necessário.

Sou Alessandra Menini, tradutora especialista em tecnologia, NL, localização e internacionalização. Com muitas experiências acumuladas nessa vida e vontade de sempre desafiar padrões, crio amanhãs diferentes toda vez que for necessário. Show more

I’ve been making apps for Apple devices since Xcode ~4. I went to art school and specialized in oil painting, but my real goal was to learn how to draw comics :/ A fair amount of knowledge with technology applied to healthcare, assistive technology, and the environment. I am now a specialist on the topic of accessible spatial computing, which I have been researching fiercely for the past 3 years

I’ve been making apps for Apple devices since Xcode ~4. I went to art school and specialized in oil painting, but my real goal was to learn how to draw comics :/ A fair amount of knowledge with technology applied to healthcare, assistive technology, ... Show more

Bacharel em ciência da computação pela USP e com mais de 10 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de software, se envolveu com projetos grandes que vão de desenvolvimento de jogos a e-commerce, passando por consultorias de gestão e inteligência de dados, podendo assim interagir com diversas implementações e interpretações de metodologias ágeis aplicado a diferentes produtos de software. Hoje, como parte do time da Scipopulis, é responsável por fazer a gestão técnica do desenvolvimento de produtos de visualização de dados para planejamento urbano.

Bacharel em ciência da computação pela USP e com mais de 10 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de software, se envolveu com projetos grandes que vão de desenvolvimento de jogos a e-commerce, passando por consultorias de gestão e inteligência de d... Show more

Over 25 years of expertise in leading large-scale Agile transformations across diverse industries. With a background spanning Technology, financial services, hospitality, telecommunications, healthcare, and consumer goods, Ro has been deeply involved in Lean-Agile since 2006 and actively engaged in the Scaled Agile Framework since 2016.
Her proficiency extends to implementing Lean-Agile Centers of Excellence, collaborating with Organizational Change/Leadership, HR, and Finance to foster business agility. Ro is renowned for her exceptional relationship-building skills, excelling in breaking down organizational silos and ensuring alignment between business and IT. She is dedicated to realizing a unified vision for value delivery to customers.
Ro's professional journey began at IBM, where she applied Lean/Agile through Lean Six Sigma work, leading global restructuring, global platform implementations, and fostering collaboration between IT and business. Her commitment to continuous learning has been a driving force behind her success in leading Agile transformations. Ro has a proven track record of establishing cross-functional teams through organizational change, alignment, and collaborative efforts, all guided by a shared vision, mission, purpose, and goals.

Over 25 years of expertise in leading large-scale Agile transformations across diverse industries. With a background spanning Technology, financial services, hospitality, telecommunications, healthcare, and consumer goods, Ro has been deeply involved... Show more

Chukwu Nnamdi Joshua is a profound agricultural economist. CEO of Agro Tiger's Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. A thriving agricultural business whose aim is to enhance food production and security in our great country. He hails from Umunwagu Idembia, EZZA south, a local government in Ebonyi State. Born on 26th June 2000, resident in Abakaliki.
Chukwu Nnamdi Joshua has been privileged to participate in trainings that has to do with agricultural development and AI development, with certificates of participation of various workshops in both industries.
A lover of growth and development, involved with women development and health sensitisation in the state. He holds every capacity to deliver Excellently in every area of his endeavors.
Chukwu is single

Chukwu Nnamdi Joshua is a profound agricultural economist. CEO of Agro Tiger's Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. A thriving agricultural business whose aim is to enhance food production and security in our great country. He hails from Umunwagu Idembia... Show more

G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 100 brand-building efforts. Kofi has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes Benz, and innovative startups. He distills insights, skills, and tools into actionable strategies to help executives, founders, and entrepreneurs stand out and grow their brands the smarter way. Kofi's ability to blend humor, insights, and thought-provoking stories inspires people into action.

Kofi has held senior positions at iconic advertising agencies such as Saatchi and Saatchi, Ogilvy, and McCann. Some of his work has been highlighted in the WSJ and Entrepreneur magazine, and he has presented to influential audiences at Google, the Smithsonian, SXSW Festival, Harvard, and the United Nations.

G. Kofi Annan is a Brand Strategist, Technologist, Advisor, and Investor with a 20+ year career spanning over 100 brand-building efforts. Kofi has an impressive track record that includes working with global companies like PUMA, Pfizer, and Mercedes ... Show more

Ashveena Gajeelee is an experienced and passionate cycle breaker in the field of organizational leadership, with a focus on global health policy and adaptive leadership. She has more than 15 years of experience in public policy, global health, and financial management, working with diverse and complex organizations and systems to create positive change and improve health outcomes.

Currently, she is an Adjunct Graduate Faculty at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where she teaches and mentors doctors, surgeons, nurses, hospital administrators on how to adapt and thrive in complex and challenging systems. As an Adaptive Leadership and Healthcare Instructor, Ashveena engages several institutions such as McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management, Africa Business School, World Bank and Big Win Philanthropy. Ashveena holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, an MBA from the University of Mauritius, and a Fulbright H.Humphrey Fellowship from Boston University. She is also a graduate of Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in Paris, France, and the Graduate Institute of Geneva. Ashveena's mission is to strengthen health systems and empower leaders to reduce inequalities and increase access to quality health care.

Ashveena Gajeelee is an experienced and passionate cycle breaker in the field of organizational leadership, with a focus on global health policy and adaptive leadership. She has more than 15 years of experience in public policy, global health, and fi... Show more

As a Licensed Spiritual Guide for the decade, Kristen has a thriving private practice helping others shift their thinking to change their lives. Her book, Bliss Breaks®, empowers individuals by challenging the misconception that mindfulness is difficult, time-consuming, and needs to be performed in private. Her workshops share fast, free, focused exercises that swiftly alleviate stress anywhere, anytime. She is a speaker, author, trainer, and workshop facilitator. Embracing creativity at every step, Kristen is seasoned in appealing to all types of participants and loves sharing a message of empowerment and hope.

As a Licensed Spiritual Guide for the decade, Kristen has a thriving private practice helping others shift their thinking to change their lives. Her book, Bliss Breaks®, empowers individuals by challenging the misconception that mindfulness is diffi... Show more

Nataliya is a research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Media Lab.

She is passionate about an idea of creating a partnership between AI and human intelligence, fusion of a machine and a human brain. She obtained her Ph.D in 2015 in the domain of non-invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) as a part of EHCI team of Université Grenoble-Alpes, France. Most of her projects are focused around EEG-based BCIs in the context of consumer grade applications. Before joining MIT Media Lab - Fluid Interfaces group in 2017, she was a post-doc at Hybrid team (VR/AR), Inria Rennes, France. Nataliya has published and served as a program committee member in conferences and journals such as Nature Scientific Reports, CHI, ACM IDC, Ubicomp, INTERACT, TOCHI, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Plos ONE, IEEE EMBC and ACM AutomotiveUI. She gave 2 TEDx talks. Nataliya worked for the past 15 years on designing solutions to control drones, rolling robots, home appliances using brain activity. These projects were presented to general public and were tested by more than 15000 people in 2015-2024. Nataliya won multiple awards for her work, among which is L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science award she received in 2016. Nataliya was also named as one of 10 Top French Talent 2017 from MIT Innovators Under 35.

Since 2016 Nataliya is also interested in closed-loop systems using real-time biofeedback to enhance and augment human performance, particularly attention and focus. In 2016 Nataliya also created her first start-up called Braini, for consulting in the domains of Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Enhancement as well as Neuroscience.

At Fluid Interfaces group @MIT Media Lab, Nataliya works on designing and testing novel hardware solutions and paradigms for different applications (such as learning, driving) and user groups (adults, ADD/ADHD kids). Her work was covered in more than 100 TV appearances, radio and other news outlets all around the world including but not limited to: ARTE 28 Minutes, France Culture, France Inter, E=M6, iTELE, Futuremag ARTE, Le Parisien, Le Figaro, Le Point, Paris Match, Sciences et Avenir, Nouvel Observateur, 20 Minutes, Capital, Dauphiné Libéré, Boston Globe, Le Quotidien, CNN, The Economist, MIT Tech Review and more.

Nataliya is a research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Media Lab. She is passionate about an idea of creating a partnership between AI and human intelligence, fusion of a machine and a human brain. She obtained her Ph.D ... Show more

I am Siobhan Cunningham, your guide in navigating transitions. My experience comes from growing up as a military child, serving as a social work officer in the USAF, and having over 20 years of trauma therapy and behavioral health leadership experience.

Known as the Women Veterans Empowerment Expert, I am dedicated to helping women veterans and military families thrive in their civilian lives. My mission is to inspire you to live purposefully and meaningfully after military service.

Tune in to my TV show, "Armed with Ambition," where we explore powerful life strategies and practical tips to enhance your journey. Each episode features topics and guest experts focused on what matters most to you—from physical and mental health to home life, career advancement, financial wellness, and community engagement. If you're a woman veteran looking to shape your future, this show is crafted with you in mind!

I am Siobhan Cunningham, your guide in navigating transitions. My experience comes from growing up as a military child, serving as a social work officer in the USAF, and having over 20 years of trauma therapy and behavioral health leadership experien... Show more

Wolfgang is a passionate product management enthusiast who puts the why into products to meet customer value and improve positive product experience. He strongly believe that any company will benefit from the customer-centric view on products and can win happy customers with the help of product management.

Wolfgang is a passionate product management enthusiast who puts the why into products to meet customer value and improve positive product experience. He strongly believe that any company will benefit from the customer-centric view on products and can... Show more

33 years of ERP implementations, 22 years with AX / D365 in pharma business.

33 years of ERP implementations, 22 years with AX / D365 in pharma business. Show more

I’m a senior statistician and researcher with professional qualifications in statistics and medical research.

I’m a senior statistician and researcher with professional qualifications in statistics and medical research. Show more

Kaz Maurice O'Leary is a speaker on a mission to protect our highest achievers from burnout as they steer the future of innovation.

With a remarkable career spanning Silicon Valley Big Tech, 60+ global communication awards, founding and selling her own agency, she draws passion and insight from sitting in many different seats.

However, amidst all her achievements, Kaz experienced the sudden loss of her husband in an accident. She unknowingly came very close to almost missing their last meal together due to workload. That meal was his home cooked Bolognese. With a deep desire to make a difference, she launched The Bolognese Philosophy - a workplace wellness initiative that has gained media attention and garnered a passionate community dedicated to getting us home on time and creating positive workspaces.

Kaz's unique speaking style is not just informative, but deeply impactful, she leaves her audiences inspired through storytelling, valuable lessons and creative takeaways.

Kaz Maurice O'Leary is a speaker on a mission to protect our highest achievers from burnout as they steer the future of innovation. With a remarkable career spanning Silicon Valley Big Tech, 60+ global communication awards, founding and selling he... Show more

Tess is an innovator, speaker and industry leader with over 15 years of professional experience most recently in startup and venture but also spanning sales, marketing and healthcare.

She is a venture capitalist, who takes a hands-on approach to providing portfolio companies with more than just capital.

She is also an advisor to startups seeking assistance as they navigate the course of growth initiatives, deploying strategic go-to-market plans, scaling and optimization of user/customer acquisition to increase revenue.

Tess has a passion for AI and blockchain technology. She is a key participant in how these technologies will shape the future of humanity. She connects and collaborates with other professionals/brands and has developed a network of industry-leading action takers and venture capitalists.

She is in pursuit of visionaries who are building the intersection of blockchain and AI technology.

Tess is an innovator, speaker and industry leader with over 15 years of professional experience most recently in startup and venture but also spanning sales, marketing and healthcare. She is a venture capitalist, who takes a hands-on approach to ... Show more

I am an author of From Data to World : 5 Real world secrets with Data Science and currently serving as a Project Manager at Atria Foundation, where i am dedicated to making quality education accessible to underprivileged students. Before embarking on my college journey, I actively collaborated with small startups and businesses, assisting them in leveraging technology to streamline their operations. This experience allowed me to acquire proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python. Presently, I am exploring the fascinating realms of AI/ML, driven by a strong curiosity to delve deeper into this field. I had the privilege of sharing my insights and expertise with audiences at Microsoft, EFY group, OpsTree, Thoughtworks and Mathworks. My talks have provided valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements in the tech industry.

I am an author of From Data to World : 5 Real world secrets with Data Science and currently serving as a Project Manager at Atria Foundation, where i am dedicated to making quality education accessible to underprivileged students. Before embarking on... Show more

I am Vishwas, I am working on the flutter application development and also on the deployment of the mobile application for quite a while.I was working on the different technologies and became a flutter developer and then turned to a Full Stack developer.

I am Vishwas, I am working on the flutter application development and also on the deployment of the mobile application for quite a while.I was working on the different technologies and became a flutter developer and then turned to a Full Stack develo... Show more

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

I have been in QA for 14 years and have done everything from manual testing to automation testing to test data generation to leading testing teams, and DevOps. Worked on small start up projects, massive projects for oil and gas companies and some wild adventure projects at non profit organizations. And if you managed to make it that far without falling asleep, I am a strange individual in the world of QA. How strange? I am an Introvert but will talk for hours about almost anything and everything (yes, even work related on occasion), but I will need a nap eventually. I am known for turning Test Summaries into monologues that prove to all that insanity is part of what makes a great QA. I believe in no dumb questions, if we are not all in here helping each other out, what are we even doing. I am also a big mental health advocate, supporting the people you work with are more important than any job.

I have been in QA for 14 years and have done everything from manual testing to automation testing to test data generation to leading testing teams, and DevOps. Worked on small start up projects, massive projects for oil and gas companies and some wi... Show more