I'm a graduate of Biomedical Engineering at Wrocław University of Technology. During my studies, I fell in love with programming, especially creating Android apps. I have over 4 years of commercial experience and in my spare time I'm maintaining multiple open-source libraries with over 1000 monthly users.

I'm a graduate of Biomedical Engineering at Wrocław University of Technology. During my studies, I fell in love with programming, especially creating Android apps. I have over 4 years of commercial experience and in my spare time I'm maintaining mult... Show more

Lindsey Broos is a .NET Consultant at Talent-It, Microsoft MVP and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherlands. With a background as a lab technician spanning medical and tech fields, Lindsey brings a unique perspective to software development, training, and community engagement.

Lindsey Broos is a .NET Consultant at Talent-It, Microsoft MVP and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherl... Show more

Giulia began her journey as a web dev, moved to data analyst and today she’s a product manager of a BI tool in an IT healthcare company, leading remote Scrum teams with members from 8 different cultures, starting from India. She’s relentlessly people‐centric, fascinated by how diverse cultures interact and always reading and exploring differences to make teamwork more “human”. When she’s not shaping product strategy or pondering team dynamics, you’ll find her at concerts imagining the tour management behind the scenes, or with a plane ticket already booked - Osaka and Lisbon are her places of the heart. She’s hopelessly obsessed with bubble tea, loves kangaroos and shares honest storytelling and practical insights that anyone can steal and use tomorrow.

Giulia began her journey as a web dev, moved to data analyst and today she’s a product manager of a BI tool in an IT healthcare company, leading remote Scrum teams with members from 8 different cultures, starting from India. She’s relentlessly people... Show more

Melanie Howitt is the Director of Revenue Cycle Data and Technology Solutions at In2itive Business Solutions with more than 25 years of experience in analytics and business intelligence and 16 years in healthcare revenue cycle operations.

Her career began in the early days of enterprise analytics, building reporting and operational insights from flat systems, exported data, and spreadsheets long before modern cloud data platforms existed. Over the years she has helped organizations evolve from manual reporting environments into modern data architectures that support real-time operational decision making.

Today Melanie focuses on designing AI-ready operational systems using technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Dataverse, and Power Platform. Her work centers on translating complex healthcare workflows, particularly in ambulatory surgery centers, into structured operational data models that enable automation, analytics, and AI copilots.

She specializes in bridging the gap between healthcare operations and modern data architecture, helping organizations move from fragmented data environments to systems that support practical AI applications in production.

Melanie Howitt is the Director of Revenue Cycle Data and Technology Solutions at In2itive Business Solutions with more than 25 years of experience in analytics and business intelligence and 16 years in healthcare revenue cycle operations. Her care... Show more

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She also knows ideas supply focus and fuel, while ACTION drives goals forward toward success.

Bex 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. She has spent over two decades in product, project, and people growth spaces helping folks articulate their mission, then take mission-critical action to DELIVER. She puts growth and connection at the helm and enables, engages, and expands forward momentum, stoking peak performance (without sacrificing values, vision, or voice).

Her mission: Uncover your purpose. Pivot when life happens. Dare to deliver.
Her top interests: connection, community building, purposeful creativity, and potatoes.

Bex is currently based in Rochester, NY.

Driven by courage, curiosity, and compassion, Becca "Bex" Hiller knows valued people deliver value. She also knows ideas supply focus and fuel, while ACTION drives goals forward toward success. Bex helps humans reach agility potential, and her own... Show more

With 15+ years in full-stack engineering and architecture, I’ve led teams across e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. At Quantiphi, I will be working on technical architecture, and cloud adoption—using AWS, Python, Angular, React and open-source tools to deliver scalable and cost effective solutions.

Beyond work, I’m an AWS Community Builder, blogger, and speaker, sharing lessons on building smarter, cost-efficient products. My goal is to combine technical depth with product vision—helping teams build systems that scale while keeping costs in check.

I believe in learning together and growing together—and in using technology to drive meaningful change. I also create educational content on InternetKatta.com and @LearnWithAvinashDalvi to simplify complex topics through storytelling.

With 15+ years in full-stack engineering and architecture, I’ve led teams across e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. At Quantiphi, I will be working on technical architecture, and cloud adoption—using AWS, Python, Angular, React and open-source tool... Show more

I believe great software should give people time back — not take it away. My work is about building products that actually serve people's lives: helping them move more, connect more, and spend less time staring at screens. At Urban Sports Club, I lead membership engineering in service of that mission — making active, healthy living more accessible across Europe.

I believe great software should give people time back — not take it away. My work is about building products that actually serve people's lives: helping them move more, connect more, and spend less time staring at screens. At Urban Sports Club, I lea... Show more

Customer and quality focused mobile engineer in love with mobile platforms. I've been building software for quite a while: over 16 years of software development experience, 14 years of iOS. I have experience working on great products and I am excited to see them used.

Customer and quality focused mobile engineer in love with mobile platforms. I've been building software for quite a while: over 16 years of software development experience, 14 years of iOS. I have experience working on great products and I am excited... Show more

Catherine (Cat) Karow is the CEO and Technical Co-Founder of ZoraSafe, a mobile app that protects people from scams, fraud, and digital manipulation in real time - before the damage is done.

She previously led and contributed to security and infrastructure efforts supporting systems at Apple Inc., the White House Office of the CIO, GuidePoint Security, and the University of Florida’s HiPerGator program.

After two decades securing institutions, Cat shifted her focus to protecting individuals after her mother, herself a former Capitol Hill consumer protection advocate, was targeted by sophisticated scams. That experience now drives her work at ZoraSafe, where she is building technology designed for the moment people are most vulnerable.

Cat is a TEDx speaker, a founding member of Hack The Box, and a Global Startup Awards North America Regional Finalist. She writes The Shield, a cybersecurity and fraud analysis publication, and is the forthcoming author of SOLD: How America Built a Legal Market for Human Beings, an examination of the data broker economy.

A self-taught, disabled founder with a background in theater, Cat brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity - one that centers human behavior, manipulation, and the real-world impact of technology.

Catherine (Cat) Karow is the CEO and Technical Co-Founder of ZoraSafe, a mobile app that protects people from scams, fraud, and digital manipulation in real time - before the damage is done. She previously led and contributed to security and infra... Show more

Engineering manager and Architect

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

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

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens, 2 cows and a pig

Engineering manager and Architect Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning ... Show more

William is a CNCF Ambassador and Linkerd Ambassador currently working at Mirantis as Global Field CTO. He’s focused on helping customers designing, building, and running their initiatives on Edge, AI and Platform Engineering. He wore many hats in the IT world, Engineering, Pre-Post sales, Product Owner and Consulting. from HPC, Storage to Distributed Systems.
William enjoys volunteering in several Cloud Native groups and organizing the KCD Netherlands events.

William is a CNCF Ambassador and Linkerd Ambassador currently working at Mirantis as Global Field CTO. He’s focused on helping customers designing, building, and running their initiatives on Edge, AI and Platform Engineering. He wore many hats in the... Show more

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and scalability. When not in front of the computer, he loves spending time with his family, listening to music, and watching movies, TV shows, and sports.

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and s... Show more

Andreas Lausen is a Software Architect at MEDIFOX DAN GmbH, with a strong focus on software architecture, Domain-Driven Design, test automation, and AI-assisted software development. In his daily work, he primarily uses .NET as well as the iOS and Android SDKs. He is passionate about sustainable architectures and practical solutions – topics he regularly speaks about in his talks.

Andreas Lausen is a Software Architect at MEDIFOX DAN GmbH, with a strong focus on software architecture, Domain-Driven Design, test automation, and AI-assisted software development. In his daily work, he primarily uses .NET as well as the iOS and An... Show more

Ivan is an Engineering Manager, holding a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and IT Management, Microsoft Certified Professional, Scrum Evangelist, Stoic Thinker, and creator of the 3S Method - a practical blend of Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems Thinking.

With 15+ years in software development, including 5+ in leadership, he has worked internationally across Benelux, Scandinavia, the USA, DACH, and Spain. His experience spans hands-on engineering, Agile leadership, people management, and guiding organizations through complex change.

In his role as an Engineering Manager, Ivan thrives at the intersection of technology, people, and resilient leadership. He is passionate about complex projects, AI, asynchronous collaboration, and building strong teams grounded in feedback culture and continuous improvement.

On stage as "The Agile Jedi", he presents his 3S Method to help teams simplify complexity, make better decisions, and stay focused and calm under pressure.

Outside of work, Ivan enjoys guitar music 🎸, basketball 🏀, road trips 🚐, AI, and a slight note-taking obsession.

"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." – Aristotle

Ivan is an Engineering Manager, holding a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and IT Management, Microsoft Certified Professional, Scrum Evangelist, Stoic Thinker, and creator of the 3S Method - a practical blend of Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems T... Show more

Michael serves as the head of the Professional Services organization at NowSecure, which supplies mobile app penetration testing, compliance assessments, security education, automation engineering, security research and consulting to customers in healthcare, financial, state and federal government and other regulated spaces. Michael's background is heavily focused in offensive security testing and security accreditation, having spent much of his career supporting the US Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Using his combined 20+ years security engineering and app development expertise, Michael now focuses his attention on evaluating mobile, medical, automotive, and cloud systems for use in wireless, cellular, and high-threat environments. Michael is also an avid security and privacy standards advocate and has contributed to efforts by OWASP, NIST, App Defense Alliance MASA, and NIAP.

Michael serves as the head of the Professional Services organization at NowSecure, which supplies mobile app penetration testing, compliance assessments, security education, automation engineering, security research and consulting to customers in hea... Show more

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work!

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work! Show more

Michel Schildmeijer began his career in the pharmaceutical industry before moving into IT. He worked as a solutions and IT architect across multiple sectors and currently serves as an Enterprise Architect for the Dutch government. Michel regularly speaks at international conferences on cloud-native platforms and delivery engineering. He contributes to open source initiatives around containers and CI/CD and is the author of CI/CD Design Patterns.

Michel Schildmeijer began his career in the pharmaceutical industry before moving into IT. He worked as a solutions and IT architect across multiple sectors and currently serves as an Enterprise Architect for the Dutch government. Michel regularly sp... Show more

Mou Rakshit is a Senior Manager of Data, AI & Analytics Engineering at Accenture/Avanade and a Principal Data & AI Solution Architect specializing in building modern, unified, AI-ready data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. She leads enterprise-scale data strategy and platform architecture initiatives that enable organizations to move from fragmented analytics environments to governed, high-performance lakehouse ecosystems.

Her work focuses on designing scalable medallion architectures, implementing robust governance models, enabling real-time intelligence, and operationalizing AI and advanced analytics across the enterprise. Mou bridges executive strategy with hands-on technical execution, ensuring that modern data platforms are production-ready, resilient, and aligned to business outcomes.

She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Wayne State University and a Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.

A Databricks Champion and frequent industry speaker, Mou shares practical frameworks and real-world lessons on architecting unified data foundations that power AI at scale.
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Mou Rakshit is a Senior Manager of Data, AI & Analytics Engineering at Accenture/Avanade and a Principal Data & AI Solution Architect specializing in building modern, unified, AI-ready data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. She leads e... Show more

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because of technology, but due to misaligned communication.

With his "Love. Language. Leadership." framework, Tobias bridges the gap between Business and IT. The goal: To create a "Secure Base" using his expertise in attachment theory and Clean Language. He helps teams replace contempt with curiosity, enabling a leadership style characterized by exquisite listening and inquiry. This creates a safe space for self-efficacy and innovation, preventing burnout and increasing retention. It empowers people with the tools they need to thrive personally and as a whole organization.

🏳️‍🌈 Love. Language. Leadership. 🎤 Speaker & Facilitator 🧠 Clean Language Coach

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because o... Show more

After her Bachelor in Cognitive and Media Sciences B.Sc. and her master’s in interactive digital media at Trinity College Dublin, Milena decided to go into software development. She has been crafting software at adesso since 2020 and founded the startup DillyBeeze in 2021. Further, she has been invited to talk at JavaLand, Cyberland, JAX and JavaScript Days. Especially due to her background in cognitive studies Milena is especially interested in the interactions of psychology, software development and project management.

After her Bachelor in Cognitive and Media Sciences B.Sc. and her master’s in interactive digital media at Trinity College Dublin, Milena decided to go into software development. She has been crafting software at adesso since 2020 and founded the star... Show more

Thirty years in development and still obsessed with learning, building, and sharing. I fell into Dynamics in 2011 and never looked back. My mission now? Help others see that being generous with knowledge doesn’t make you weaker—it makes the whole community stronger. We can share, collaborate, and still compete like pros. Friendly doesn’t mean soft—it means confident enough to help others rise too.

Thirty years in development and still obsessed with learning, building, and sharing. I fell into Dynamics in 2011 and never looked back. My mission now? Help others see that being generous with knowledge doesn’t make you weaker—it makes the whole com... Show more

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.

Tom Scott Short Bio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/ Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as th... Show more

Chris McGraw is Lorien's Director of STEM Talent Solutions, with 15 year's experience building high-performance Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting executive talent to lead enterprise data-driven security strategies and cloud infrastructure.

Chris has been a guest speaker in several Podcasts and speaks frequently at virtual and technology conferences. Chris' passion for mentoring transitioning veterans extends to causes like the Fisher House, RWB and The American Legion. He holds professional membership in the Cincinnati & Mid-Tennessee chapters of the Information Systems Security Association and The Circuit, a Cincinnati Technology Professional Organization.

Chris McGraw is Lorien's Director of STEM Talent Solutions, with 15 year's experience building high-performance Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting... Show more

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dollar data projects across Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Finance, and Education sectors. Skilled in project management from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Proficient in digital leadership, process optimisation, agile methodology, and cloud-native app development, with hands-on experience in tools like Python, R, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Terraform. Known for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving significant business outcomes.

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dolla... Show more

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, innovative IoT, digital twins and digital transformation. Dedicating my time at work to building a positive impact on climate change through a variety of digital products and services. A firm believer that innovation requires personal resilience, I openly share my professional expertise alongside the ups and downs of my personal health. Helping to de-stigmatise mental health and share burnout recovery tips in high-pressure industries.

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, inn... Show more

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech communities, particularly in Peru .NET Development, where I co-founded and organize meetups focused on both Hard-Skills and Soft-Skills topics. Currently, I hold the position of Tech Lead at Enara Health.

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech... Show more

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer and veteran software developer currently focused on designing agentic AI solutions for the healthcare industry. As a dedicated educator and community leader, he serves as an adjunct professor of AI at Jacksonville University and leads both the Jacksonville Java User Group and the AI for Enterprise Virtual User Group. He is also the author of "Hands-On Genetic Algorithms with Python".

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer and veteran software developer currently focused on designing agentic AI solutions for the healthcare industry. As a dedicated educator and community leader, he serves as an adjunct professor of AI at Jacksonvill... Show more

Joy Marie Curtis is an AI and organizational transformation executive specializing in Agentic AI, enterprise deployment, and global team scaling. She currently serves as Head of Organizational Development at NeuralSeek, where she leads enterprise AI strategy, delivery models, and talent pipelines across regulated industries including government, healthcare, insurance, and financial services.

Joy’s career began in education, an experience that deeply shaped her leadership philosophy: complex systems succeed when they are designed for people first. That foundation now informs her work guiding organizations through large-scale AI adoption—helping executives cut through hype, reduce risk, and turn AI from experimentation into measurable business impact.

She has overseen 40+ enterprise AI initiatives, delivering Agentic AI solutions across IBM, AWS, and Azure, and ensuring deployments meet PCI, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance standards. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution—aligning executives, legal and compliance teams, technologists, and end users around a shared operating model for AI.

A sought-after speaker, Joy challenges the tendency to overcomplicate AI implementation. She introduces leaders to metacognitive approaches to AI adoption—thinking deliberately about how organizations think, decide, and deploy—so AI initiatives remain grounded in purpose, accountability, and outcomes. She speaks candidly about both successes and failures, offering practical frameworks that help organizations move AI from concept to real-world, scalable impact.

Joy has presented at LASCON 2025, Microsoft Azure, and Google’s Agentic AI forums, speaking to executives, developers, and compliance leaders on responsible AI deployment, enterprise readiness, and scaling AI organizations globally.

Joy Marie Curtis is an AI and organizational transformation executive specializing in Agentic AI, enterprise deployment, and global team scaling. She currently serves as Head of Organizational Development at NeuralSeek, where she leads enterprise AI ... Show more

I am an AI Engineer and Architect specializing in Agentic systems, production-grade GenAI, and Responsible AI design. As a GenAI Developer/Advocate at AWS, I work at the intersection of building multi-agent architectures, observability, and real-world AI deployment to helping developers move from demos to scalable, trustworthy systems.
Previously innovating and architecting KnowRA+, a hybrid RAG + GenAI platform that won multiple awards and generated $10M+ in value. I specialize in LLM architecture, NLP, and scalable ML solutions across BFSI, Travel, Healthcare, and Retail domains, with 8+ granted USPTO patents.

I am an AI Engineer and Architect specializing in Agentic systems, production-grade GenAI, and Responsible AI design. As a GenAI Developer/Advocate at AWS, I work at the intersection of building multi-agent architectures, observability, and real-worl... Show more

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned PMP-certified project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementations and Agile transformations, managed large teams, and recovered complex projects across various industries for over 16 years.
Miroslav's approach is characterized by his commitment to delivering value, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex project landscapes with ease. His expertise spans Traditional project management, Agile methodologies, Dynamics 365, and more, making him a versatile and highly skilled professional.
In every project he undertakes, Miroslav brings a blend of strategic planning, meticulous organization, and a genuine passion for delivering value. His story is one of dedication, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence in project management.

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslavpanevski/

Miroslav Panevski is a seasoned PMP-certified project manager specializing in large-scale ERP projects and program implementations. Renowned for his adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills, Miroslav has successfully led ERP implementatio... Show more