David Akinyemi is a Web Designer, SEO Specialist, and Tech Entrepreneur with a deep passion for people, missions, and enterprise. He co-founded YouLift in August 2015, a start-up dedicated to launching ambitious tech solutions for the Global South, and is currently at the helm of developing the Churched App, a one stop hub community automation tool for churches.

With a rich background in technology and digital marketing, David has worked in various capacities, from leading community initiatives at Gtext Media in Ogba, Lagos to serving as a Business Assistant and Web Designer at WebBoxOut in Ikoyi. Over the past 9 years, he has also led development, design, and digital marketing efforts at YouLift in Ibadan. Beyond his work with YouLift, David has collaborated with notable organizations such as Carviva - a leading autocare startup in Nigeria, ManageMyWebsite in the United Kingdom and Sustainable Digital in Vermont, United States. Currently, he holds a position as a Senior Web Designer and SEO Specialist with Spaceworks Studio in the UAE.

As a dedicated mentor and educator, David has trained over 1000 young university students across Nigeria, in a bid to inspire the next generation of tech leaders. He’s also the founder of the David Akinyemi School of Thought and Philosophical Engagement, a family trust bequeathed with the responsibility of sponsoring the education of public high school students who stand out during an annual debating and essay writing competition in Ondo State, Nigeria. He also give back to the community through Autoimmune Africa and gibormag. He recently spoke at TedxUCHIbadan on the struggles of chronic disease patients seeking access to quality healthcare in Nigeria.

In his personal life, David is a devout Christian, a loving husband to Vek Akinyemi, and a proud father to Iyebiye and Tirenioluwa. He participated in a Bachelor of Arts program in Theatre and Media Arts at the University of Benin from 2014 - 2017 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Ibadan from 2017 – 2024. An avid Liverpool Football Club supporter, he also enjoys writing poetry and playing checkers in his free time.

David Akinyemi is a Web Designer, SEO Specialist, and Tech Entrepreneur with a deep passion for people, missions, and enterprise. He co-founded YouLift in August 2015, a start-up dedicated to launching ambitious tech solutions for the Global South, a... Show more

I am Tarun Jain, currently working as a Super Agent at AI Planet, a Belgium-based AI startup, with over 2 years of experience. I was part of Google Summer of Code 2024 at Red Hen Lab and Google Summer of Code 2023 at caMicroscope. I am also a Google Developer Expert in AI, with 6 international conference talks and active speaking engagements in the Bangalore, India region. I curate educational content on AI with Tarun (~3K subscribers).

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, currently working as a Super Agent at AI Planet, a Belgium-based AI startup, with over 2 years of experience. I was part of Google Summer of Code 2024 at Red Hen Lab and Google Summer of Code 2023 at caMicroscope. I am also a Google ... Show more

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with more than 400 users, presenter in local user groups for Dynamics, founder of Empowering-U, an organization that brings technology to students from different universities with free talks and workshops.

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with mor... Show more

Dr. Qazi is a highly respected data scientist, thought leader, author, mentor, and speaker with a strong background in both academia and industry. He is passionate about bridging the talent gap in emerging technologies through education, up-skilling, and industry collaboration. He believes true success lies in strong communication, an entrepreneurial mindset, and continuous learning. Through his books and educational initiatives, he helps professionals build a strong foundation in data-driven fields. His work with leading organizations across the public and private sectors has earned him widespread respect, making him a trusted mentor and a voice in technology and education.

Dr. Qazi is a highly respected data scientist, thought leader, author, mentor, and speaker with a strong background in both academia and industry. He is passionate about bridging the talent gap in emerging technologies through education, up-skilling,... Show more

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

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

Design and Code are my pillars

Design and Code are my pillars Show more

Dontae Tyler is an unconventional cybersecurity professional who is challenging the status quo. Despite being a college dropout, he has over 8 years of experience in the tech industry, supporting various federal agencies. Dontae is a premier advocate for GRC, Data Privacy, and Security Awareness Training. In 2018, he founded OQP Solutions, an IT consulting firm that helps organizations and communities of users close security gaps.

Dontae is a highly certified cybersecurity professional, holding several certifications including CISM, Security+, CDPSE, and CEH. He is also a gifted educator, with unconventional cyber awareness training and education teaching methods that seek to educate the everyday user and challenge the most experienced tech professionals on the evolving cyber vulnerabilities.

Dontae is a passionate advocate for cybersecurity education and awareness. He believes that everyone deserves to be safe online, regardless of their technical expertise.

Dontae Tyler is an unconventional cybersecurity professional who is challenging the status quo. Despite being a college dropout, he has over 8 years of experience in the tech industry, supporting various federal agencies. Dontae is a premier advocate... Show more

Ivonne Chaves, widely known as #shirivo, is a trailblazing software engineer, architect, and cloud technology expert based in Costa Rica. With over 16 years of experience in software, data, and cloud development, she has continuously pushed the envelope in tech innovation. Her open-source projects, showcased on her public GitHub profile, exemplify her passion—ranging from innovative cognitive services applications to cutting-edge cloud solution implementations. These projects not only highlight her technical prowess but also reinforce her commitment to using technology to solve real-world challenges and foster community collaboration.

Beyond her coding commitments, Ivonne plays an influential role as a Microsoft Technical Trainer and an international speaker. Drawing on her academic foundation from renowned institutions in Costa Rica, she bridges the gap between complex technical environments and accessible, transformative learning experiences. Her work demonstrates a seamless blend of rigorous theoretical insight and practical problem-solving skills, inspiring many to explore innovative approaches in technology and data solutions.

Ivonne's extensive experience isn't confined to Costa Rica; her career has taken her around the world, enriching her perspective and broadening her impact. Through international projects and speaking engagements across multiple continents, she has collaborated with diverse teams, adapted cutting-edge solutions to various cultural and business contexts, and shared her expertise on a global stage. This worldly experience has not only honed her technical skills but also deepened her understanding of global market dynamics, enabling her to mentor and empower professionals worldwide.

This combination of local commitment and global experience positions Ivonne as a uniquely versatile leader in the tech community—one who champions both innovation and inclusivity in the ever-evolving digital landscape. #shirivo #helloshirivo

Ivonne Chaves, widely known as #shirivo, is a trailblazing software engineer, architect, and cloud technology expert based in Costa Rica. With over 16 years of experience in software, data, and cloud development, she has continuously pushed the envel... Show more

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

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

Flávio Andrade is a Principal Architect for LATAM in Red Hat, has more than 20 years in IT industry and experience in Linux, Cloud and Kubernetes.

Flávio Andrade is a Principal Architect for LATAM in Red Hat, has more than 20 years in IT industry and experience in Linux, Cloud and Kubernetes. 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

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

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

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

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

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

After working as Android developer for consumer apps in the Netherlands for almost 10 years, Remco started building Medical Apps. First at Onward Medical, and now at Salvia BioElectronics. Developing apps in a regulated environment requires a new set of skills and a new way of thinking about software in general.

Sharing this new mindset is useful for every developer and can greatly improve the quality of every app that finds its way to production.

After working as Android developer for consumer apps in the Netherlands for almost 10 years, Remco started building Medical Apps. First at Onward Medical, and now at Salvia BioElectronics. Developing apps in a regulated environment requires a new set... Show more

As a seasoned IT Operations and Business Management professional with over two decades of extensive experience, I am passionately engaged in collaborating with global organizations to harness the full potential of Dynamics 365 and cloud technologies.

As a founding member and the driving force behind Intelegain, a consulting firm celebrated for its expertise in Enterprise Integration and Software Development, I lead our mission to deliver bespoke solutions across a diverse array of sectors. Our expertise spans Retail, Financial Services, Travel, Workforce Automation, Pharmaceuticals, M-commerce, E-Learning, and more. With a robust presence in the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, and India, we are well-positioned to serve our clients' needs globally.

In addition to my role at Intelegain, I hold various positions within the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), the world's largest community of Microsoft partners. As the IAMCP APAC Secretary, I am dedicated to fostering and nurturing the community within the APAC region, ensuring that our members thrive and succeed in their endeavors.

As a seasoned IT Operations and Business Management professional with over two decades of extensive experience, I am passionately engaged in collaborating with global organizations to harness the full potential of Dynamics 365 and cloud technologies.... Show more

Zach Stone has been a group process facilitator for 17 years. He has trained over 15,000 individuals from over 27 countries in behavioral science theory and practice. He co-founded a firm that uses techniques to rebuild war zones for organizational dynamics. He embedded with high-pressure organizations as a consultant in public transportation, healthcare, and emergency services for 8 years before becoming a full-time agilist. He has been a featured speaker or keynote for the International Trauma Conference, Apple, the Department of State-Sponsored Programs, the Association for Continuing Higher Education, Wharton Business School, and others.

Zach has worked in the private, public, non-profit, and quasi-governmental sectors supporting agile teams across the entire SDLC. He works for Elsevier as a Principal Delivery Manager supporting 30+ teams.

Zach Stone has been a group process facilitator for 17 years. He has trained over 15,000 individuals from over 27 countries in behavioral science theory and practice. He co-founded a firm that uses techniques to rebuild war zones for organizational ... Show more

I joined Salesforce in April 2021, leveraging my extensive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem since 2016. Over the course of my career, I have collaborated with a diverse range of Salesforce end customers across industries such as Education, Healthcare, and Automotive. My core expertise lies in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud, where I thrive on solving complex business challenges. Currently pursuing my aspiration to become a Certified Technical Architect (CTA), I hold 16 Salesforce certifications and am an All-Star Trailhead Ranger with over 1,000 badges. Outside of work, I enjoy composing music and exploring literature.

I joined Salesforce in April 2021, leveraging my extensive experience in the Salesforce ecosystem since 2016. Over the course of my career, I have collaborated with a diverse range of Salesforce end customers across industries such as Education, Heal... Show more

Victor is an engineer, author, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of technical leadership and hands-on development experience. Victor has worked in various industries, including semiconductors, health care, and cyber security. He is currently building security telemetry and MDM at Fleet Device Management.

Victor is an engineer, author, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of technical leadership and hands-on development experience. Victor has worked in various industries, including semiconductors, health care, and cyber security. He is currently buildi... Show more

Daria est une architecte logicielle. Passionnée par son métier, elle aime être impliquée à toutes les étapes de la conception d'une solution, de l'analyse des besoins jusqu'à la mise en production.
Daria est une adepte des valeurs du mouvement d'artisanat logiciel Craftsmanship. Elle attache également une grande importance à la sécurité du développement et de la conception.
En dehors de son travail, Daria aime explorer les dernières technologies et les tester en pratique.

Daria est une architecte logicielle. Passionnée par son métier, elle aime être impliquée à toutes les étapes de la conception d'une solution, de l'analyse des besoins jusqu'à la mise en production. Daria est une adepte des valeurs du mouvement d'ar... Show more

Co-Founder of AI Wonder Girls, an Evercoach Certified Business Coach/Consultant, Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, and Google PhD Fellow, is on a mission to demystify AI and innovation, revolutionize Customer Experience, and help Multi-Passionate Curious Creatives Thrive.

Co-Founder of AI Wonder Girls, an Evercoach Certified Business Coach/Consultant, Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, and Google PhD Fellow, is on a mission to demystify AI and innovation, revolutionize Customer Experience, and help Multi-Pas... Show more

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and giving back to their communities in a small way.

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and gi... Show more

I’m the National Innovation Officer for Microsoft Portugal, responsible for helping companies grow and accelerate the innovation impact that we can have in Portugal, having worked in Tech innovation for many years. I'm also a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with many years of experience in the Telco Industry. As a Cloud Solution Architect my work is to challenge my customers with new ideas and new ways for them to use cloud technologies, and I love it, a great way to complement my NinO role.

I got my Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering from FEUP, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Graphics, which are all areas I love. I’m part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft so I’m tasked with the mission of empowering people to leverage AI more and achieve more with it. I’m a professional speaker for many years, and I teach some AI/ML classes at ISEG in Lisbon. I also host and founder of the “AI Portugal Podcast”, the "The Innovation Office Webshow" and the “DICE Podcast”, and the blog "Tech Alchemy".

I’m the National Innovation Officer for Microsoft Portugal, responsible for helping companies grow and accelerate the innovation impact that we can have in Portugal, having worked in Tech innovation for many years. I'm also a Senior Cloud Solution Ar... Show more

Shiv is a an architect at Nutanix and heads the cloud data platform team helping Nutanix products with data storage- databases, messaging, analytics etc. With a team of 6, Shiv works on making apache pulsar, nats-server, druid, debezium, presto etc available as a platform for all of nutanix cloud products.
Shiv loves spending time on Data storage and MLOps related research and has contributed to MySQL and pulsar codebases. Shiv is an avid reader (tech, fiction, economics etc) and is always looking at ways to simplify software architectures.

Shiv is a an architect at Nutanix and heads the cloud data platform team helping Nutanix products with data storage- databases, messaging, analytics etc. With a team of 6, Shiv works on making apache pulsar, nats-server, druid, debezium, presto etc a... Show more

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

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

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people spread across the globe.

He's an international speaker who has taken part in events across the Power Platform community as well as major Microsoft events. He's a passionate advocate of the Power Platform and the way it doesn't just transform organisations and processes, but also transforms lives... Including his! :)

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people sp... 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

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, he has guided large corporations through significant technology transformations.

As Technical Program Manager, Santhosh leads a team of highly skilled Cloud technology, DS & ML professionals, providing next-gen solutions to leading corporates. Santhosh holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Certified in multiple Cloud technologies and Product Management areas, and recognized for his deep understanding & contributions in Technology Leadership, AI, Cloud Technologies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Product Management areas.

Professional Memberships:
Senior Member IEEE
IETE Fellow Membership
Sigma XI Full Membership
IAEME Fellow Membership
SCRS Fellow Membership

Awards:
Multiple Prestigious awards include Titan Business Awards, Titan Innovation Awards
SCRS Fellow Award

Technical Program Committee Member and Reviewer:
Contributed to over 50 International Conferences as Technical Program Committee Member and Reviewer
Reviewed over 250 Scholarly Articles and Mentored researchers and Authors

Media:
Multiple Media Articles coverage including:
Medium.com
Analytics insight
Techbullion.com
IB Times

Published Articles in Google Scholar, ResearchGate

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics... Show more

With over a decade of experience in software development, I currently serve as Chapter Lead at AXA, leading a team of 25 software developers across four cross-functional teams. I oversee IT operations for the entire health insurance landscape, driving efficiency improvements through new technologies and simplified processes. Before AXA, I was Lead Software Developer at DeepUp GmbH, where I contributed to scaling the company from startup to scale-up, building a cloud-based application landscape. What truly drives me is my passion for coaching, supporting, and empowering developers to grow in their careers.

With over a decade of experience in software development, I currently serve as Chapter Lead at AXA, leading a team of 25 software developers across four cross-functional teams. I oversee IT operations for the entire health insurance landscape, drivin... Show more

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and elevating teams, Brian brings his experience as a previous leader within a Fortune 500 company’s Hall of Fame learning and development division, where his dedication to growth and excellence shaped high-performing teams across the organization. His impact reaches far and wide, with numerous features on major television networks and invitations to speak on prominent stages, including TEDx. Brian’s influence continues to expand as he empowers audiences to unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results.

His sessions blend dynamic energy, expertise, and actionable takeaways, making them impactful and memorable. His MVP Performance Model aligns individual drive with team goals, creating a foundation for extraordinary achievement. With his PG3 Leadership Model, Brian cultivates a culture of resilience, collaboration, and growth within organizations. In addition, his inspirational talk focuses on the importance of unleashing the magic within individuals and teams to elevate a positive growth mindset for success. These frameworks enable companies to positively shape their culture to boost productivity, morale, and performance.

With over three decades of public speaking experience, he has empowered audiences by delivering transformative sessions that provide clear, practical strategies for enhancing productivity and connection. Known for his infectious energy and authentic delivery, Brian resonates across industries, making his sessions both unforgettable and actionable.

A testament to his commitment, Brian’s personal life reflects the drive and resilience he talks to. With the accomplishment of completing several marathons, a strong marriage of over twenty years, and the joy of raising two remarkable children, Brian brings a genuine authenticity to every talk, inspiring audiences to pursue their goals with passion and purpose

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and e... Show more

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents.
After years at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, globally, Alex made the move into starting his own tech company, PlaneAhead. Though not turning out to be the next Google, Alex successfully raised VC capital as a solo founder and made strides in entrepreneurship before joining GitHub to help launch their company’s first startup program.
His passion as a founder is evident but within that, Alex is driven by creating greater opportunities for underrepresented founders and continuing to push the boundaries of inclusiveness in tech and venture capital.

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents. ... 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