Health & Medical

Health professionals looking to deliver care, enhance well-being and address physical and mental health challenges

Damodhara Reddy Palavali

Damodhara Reddy Palavali

am a technology leader with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive, banking, and healthcare industries. My core expertise is in full-stack engineering, cloud modernization, and AI/ML integration, where I focus on building scalable and intelligent digital systems.

I have led major projects at JPMorgan Chase and American Honda Motors, including:

Developing a Spring Boot–based platform to automate vehicle software updates.

Migrating legacy systems to microservices and cloud-native architectures.

Delivering serverless cloud solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and ElastiCache.

Building dashboards and APIs for real-time operational insights.

With over a decade of experience in U.S. Medicaid, I now focus on applying AI/ML for fraud detection, intelligent automation, and cybersecurity in healthcare.

I actively share my knowledge as a technical writer on DZone, covering Java, Spring Boot, backend engineering, and distributed systems. Currently, I am pursuing a Postgraduate Programme in Generative AI and Machine Learning at the Illinois Institute of Technology, specializing in responsible AI and enterprise-scale deployments.

I am passionate about mentoring and community engagement. I have judged several global hackathons—FusionHacks, Hidden Leaf Hackathon, W3B Pitchfest, and the Israeli–Indian Hackathon

I also hold AWS Certified Developer – Associate and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate credentials, which help me design secure, cost-efficient, and scalable cloud solutions.

am a technology leader with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive, banking, and healthcare industries. My core expertise is in full-stack engineering, cloud modernization, and AI/ML integration, where I focus on building scalable and int... Show more

Jose Gutierrez

Jose Gutierrez

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente implementa Agentic AI para desarrollar agentes inteligentes orientados a la observabilidad de aplicaciones. Es Senior Member del IEEE, Ingeniero de Sistemas con MBA, Certified Java Programmer, Google & AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, y actualmente cursa una maestría en Machine Learning en el Georgia Institute of Technology.

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente ... Show more

Rafael Scheidt

Rafael Scheidt

Graduação em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. Mestrado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina focado em Gerenciamento de Projetos e Melhoria de Processo de Software. Certificado C1 - MPS.BR e Scrum Master CSM. Vasta experiência em engenharia de software e modelos de processo tais como CMMI-DEV v1.2, PMBOK, MPS-BR, Scrum. Foi Arquiteto de Software em empresas como Suntech S.A, Verint, Certimarca e Diretor de Tecnologia em Netpacs, HUBMEDI.CO e UltraVideo trabalhando em softwares de telecom e saúde com mobilidade e alta disponibilidade. Professor no curso de Sistemas de Informação da Faculdade Energia nas cadeiras de Programação Orientada a Objetos II, Programação Web, Algorítmos e Gerenciamento de Projetos. Atualmente consultor de desenvolvimento de software focado na área da saúde especialista em produtos HIS, RIS, PACS, LIS e Integrações, além de consultoria no processo da SBIS.

Graduação em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. Mestrado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina focado em Gerenciamento de Projetos e Melhoria de Processo de Software. Certificado C1 - MPS.BR e Sc... Show more

Goutham Yenuganti

Goutham Yenuganti

Goutham Yenuganti is a resourceful and accomplished Software Development Engineer with over twelve years of experience spanning Java/J2EE, Node.js, and Python. Throughout his career, he has specialized in designing and building large-scale, highly available systems and AI-powered solutions that drive measurable innovation across leading global enterprises.
In his current role as Lead Member of Technical Staff at Belleveu (Salesforce) since January 2025, Goutham leads the design and development of AI-powered IT Service Management and Employee Experience solutions. His work is central to Salesforce’s Customer 360 and Agentforce platforms, which deliver proactive, intelligent service experiences to major enterprise customers such as Walmart, AT&T, IBM, and Accenture. He has spearheaded the development of AI-powered ITSM services embedded in Slack, enabling conversational ticket resolution and proactive service delivery to millions of users. He has also architected and implemented scalable backend services for IT Asset Management, IT Compliance, and Procurement, contributing to key feature delivery across Salesforce’s Field Service Cloud, Revenue Cloud, and Manufacturing Cloud. His efforts in integrating conversational AI through Agentforce have resulted in significantly faster ticket resolution and high levels of automation in repetitive tasks, while his use of advanced prompt engineering techniques has improved the accuracy, relevance, and latency of AI interactions.
Prior to joining Salesforce, Goutham worked as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Advertising in Seattle from 2019 to 2025. In this role, he designed and scaled an advertising rendering service capable of handling one million transactions per second with sub‑20 millisecond latency, driving substantial improvements in annual revenue. His introduction of modern frameworks and optimization of infrastructure brought significant cost savings and improvements in operational efficiency. He also developed tools that improved developer productivity and re-architected core services for better scalability and maintainability within Amazon’s native AWS environment.
Before his tenure in Seattle, Goutham served as an SDE II at Amazon Appstore in Chennai between 2018 and 2019, where he played a pivotal role in delivering new features and shared services that enhanced user experience across millions of devices. His work included developing app bundle features for Fire TV, designing multi-factor authentication systems for EU marketplaces, and creating analytics libraries that enabled marketing teams to gain valuable customer insights. He previously worked as a Developer at SAP Ariba in Bangalore, as well as in engineering roles at DXC Technology and on the EBAP application in Chennai, where he contributed to building ERP modules and regulatory risk platforms.
Goutham holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur. He is an Oracle Certified Associate for Java SE8 and has completed specialized courses in algorithms, Java multithreading, and Linux web server configuration. Fluent in English, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, Goutham continues to shape cutting-edge engineering solutions and remains deeply committed to advancing AI-driven enterprise platforms.

Goutham Yenuganti is a resourceful and accomplished Software Development Engineer with over twelve years of experience spanning Java/J2EE, Node.js, and Python. Throughout his career, he has specialized in designing and building large-scale, highly av... Show more

Jeff Hayes

Jeff Hayes

Jeff Hayes is a leadership and team development coach who helps leaders and teams think clearly, collaborate effectively, and navigate complexity with confidence.

With roots in software engineering and decades of experience in coaching and organizational systems, Jeff brings a warm, human-centered approach to improving team dynamics, leadership behaviors, and modern ways of working — including the evolving role of AI in collaboration.

He contributes to the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel community, co-hosts coaching circles, and speaks internationally about leadership clarity, dynamic teaming, and creating environments where people do their best work.

Jeff Hayes is a leadership and team development coach who helps leaders and teams think clearly, collaborate effectively, and navigate complexity with confidence. With roots in software engineering and decades of experience in coaching and organiz... Show more

Marco Heimeshoff

Marco Heimeshoff

Marco Heimeshoff is a trainer, speaker and software developer from Germany. He organizes KanDDDinsky, a conference about Domain-driven Design and the art of business software and co-founded the german DDD community in 2013 and VirtualDDD.com in 2019. Between consulting companies around the globe and his day job in building health care software, you'll find him speaking at conferences about DDD, socio-technical systems and first principles. With over a decade of experience, he is helping teams to change and learn in all things from code to culture and to master Domain-Driven Design, agile software development, functional programming and CQRS with event sourcing.

Marco Heimeshoff is a trainer, speaker and software developer from Germany. He organizes KanDDDinsky, a conference about Domain-driven Design and the art of business software and co-founded the german DDD community in 2013 and VirtualDDD.com in 2019.... Show more

Ben Wolfley

Ben Wolfley

Ben Wolfley began his cybersecurity career as a Cybersecurity Officer in the Utah National Guard and served as the executive officer for the Utah National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team. On the civilian side he worked and consulted across financial services, healthcare, big tech, and automotive, focusing on cloud security, application security, AI security, and AI-driven automation.

With seven years of experience in AI, Ben now runs Atlantium AI, where he helps organizations enhance their security operations with AI, secure the AI systems they build, and publishes free AI security educational resources for the community.

Ben Wolfley began his cybersecurity career as a Cybersecurity Officer in the Utah National Guard and served as the executive officer for the Utah National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team. On the civilian side he worked and consulted across financial se... Show more

Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and North Atlanta JavaScript meetup, conference chairperson for Devnexus, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sec... Show more

Nicholas Lavery

Nicholas Lavery

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

Alain Schneiter

Alain Schneiter

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

David Rohlfs

David Rohlfs

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualizations, Portfolio Management, and Expert in the use of Power BI.

David’s experience is specialized in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, and Medical Supply. But he has worked in many other industries as well.

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data... Show more

S. Muhammad Hossein Mousavi

S. Muhammad Hossein Mousavi

Seyed Muhammad Hossein Mousavi is an advanced AI researcher and innovator with a strong focus on optimization, multimodal learning, and emotion recognition. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and a Google Scholar H-index of 12, he is ranked among the top 6% of active researchers in AI globally, according to ResearchGate metrics.

Mr. Mousavi is known for his pioneering work in emotion recognition from various modalities, synthetic data generation, and meta-heuristic optimization algorithms. His research bridges theory and real-world application, from emotion recognition using body motion and physiological signals to VR-based stimulus systems, depth estimation, pose optimization, and hardware-integrated multimodal AI systems.

As the founder of Cyrus Intelligence Research, he has led several independent projects combining Kinect motion capture, Arduino-based sensors, VR protocols, and AI pipelines involving techniques like PSO, GA, GCNs, ANFIS, and GANs. He has also contributed to open-source research and published reproducible codebases on GitHub.

Mr. Mousavi’s work spans multimodal fusion, emotion-driven synthetic data, graph neural networks, and real-time optimization for health and affective computing, with datasets and frameworks designed for academic and industrial AI use.

In addition to research, he is passionate about scientific transparency, hands-on experimentation, and democratizing access to AI knowledge through tutorials, pipelines, and public datasets.

Seyed Muhammad Hossein Mousavi is an advanced AI researcher and innovator with a strong focus on optimization, multimodal learning, and emotion recognition. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and a Google Scholar H-index of 12, he is ranked amon... Show more

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier studiert Anglistik und Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Bielefeld. Seit 2024 ist sie studentische Mitarbeiterin im CHE-Team des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung.
Als Gründungsmitglied und Vorstand der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGoesMental setzt sie sich seit 2018 für die Entstigmatisierung psychischer Gesundheit ein und organisiert Workshops sowie Austauschformate.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung, unter anderem durch ihre Mitarbeit am KI-Sprint. Derzeit begleitet sie als Mentorin die neue DigitalChangeMaker-Kohorte.
Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea im Common Grounds Forum, damit junge Menschen ihre Stimme in bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen einbringen können.

Lea Hildermeier studiert Anglistik und Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Bielefeld. Seit 2024 ist sie studentische Mitarbeiterin im CHE-Team des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung. Als Gründungsmitglied und Vorstand der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGo... Show more

Amy Lang, MA

Amy Lang, MA

For more than 27 years, Amy Lang has been helping parents navigate the birds and bees talks with confidence and humor. She teaches practical, shame-free ways to communicate with kids about bodies, boundaries, and sexual development, so parents can become their children’s go-to source for accurate information and guidance.

In addition to her popular parenting classes, Amy provides sexual development and sexual abuse prevention training for early childhood and youth-serving organizations. Her lively, down-to-earth style makes even the most uncomfortable topics easy to learn and talk about.

Amy has a Master’s in Applied Behavioral Science and a certification in neurodiversity and sexuality. She offers specialized classes and training for parents and caregivers of autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent kids.

Her clients include the U.S. Air Force Youth and Family Services, Boys & Girls Clubs, and numerous early childhood organizations.

She lives in Seattle with her first (and favorite) husband, and they’re the proud parents of a delightful, fully launched son. You can learn more about her work at BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com and BBKPros.com.

For more than 27 years, Amy Lang has been helping parents navigate the birds and bees talks with confidence and humor. She teaches practical, shame-free ways to communicate with kids about bodies, boundaries, and sexual development, so parents can be... Show more

Roberta Coppola

Roberta Coppola

Master’s graduate with skills in digital communication, artificial intelligence, and data management. I have experience in public administration, focusing on document management and process automation, as well as in social media and content creation.
I am currently developing a thesis project involving AI, OCR, and digitization, combining analytical skills, precision, and creativity. I am proactive, well-organized, and results-oriented.

Master’s graduate with skills in digital communication, artificial intelligence, and data management. I have experience in public administration, focusing on document management and process automation, as well as in social media and content creation.... Show more

Alfred Ojukwu

Alfred Ojukwu

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

Derrick Tsorme

Derrick Tsorme

A builder at heart, Derrick Tsorme is a Product Designer at Axmed, committed to making technology more human. With a unique background that blends a design-first mindset with data and public health insights, he specializes in creating simple, usable interfaces for complex systems. He is a recognized community leader and educator, sharing his hands-on experience from companies like Yellow Card, Hubtel, Inpath, etc and through his personal projects.

A builder at heart, Derrick Tsorme is a Product Designer at Axmed, committed to making technology more human. With a unique background that blends a design-first mindset with data and public health insights, he specializes in creating simple, usable ... Show more

Destin Biringanine

Destin Biringanine

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a research in computer vision applied in medecine. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator.

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a research in computer vision applied in medecine. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator. Show more

Jim Grisanzio

Jim Grisanzio

Jim Grisanzio works at Oracle on the Java Developer Relations Team. He hosts the Duke’s Corner Java Podcast, where he interviews Java developers around the world to capture their stories about the technology and the community. Jim also publishes the Inside Java Newsletter, produces video and photography, delivers community sessions at events, facilitates the Java User Group and Java Champions programs, and contributes to the team’s community development efforts. Jim has been building and contributing to FOSS communities for decades at Sun and Oracle.

https://jimgrisanzio.wordpress.com/jim/

Jim Grisanzio works at Oracle on the Java Developer Relations Team. He hosts the Duke’s Corner Java Podcast, where he interviews Java developers around the world to capture their stories about the technology and the community. Jim also publishes the ... Show more

Kateryna Nesvit

Kateryna Nesvit

Kateryna Nesvit has a Ph.D. in Mathematical Simulation and Methods of Calculation. She is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Marymount University and Founder and CEO of AliveMath LLC. She has taught courses at universities for more than a decade in applied, computational mathematics, and data science. Kateryna has published extensively with more than 70 papers, including two scientific patents. She has presented numerous talks across Europe and the United States. Kateryna worked for a decade in the industry, where she built a recommendation engine for a social media app and a data science platform that predicts compensation for talent across the IT industry. For the past three years, she has been working in the healthcare industry on projects focused on predicting and maintaining mental health. Both projects utilize Neo4j graph database technology. Kateryna applies technology, teaches computing, and shares knowledge.

Kateryna Nesvit has a Ph.D. in Mathematical Simulation and Methods of Calculation. She is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Marymount University and Founder and CEO of AliveMath LLC. She has taught courses at universities for more than a deca... Show more

Guilherme Friol

Guilherme Friol

Computing specialist with years of experience in high-demand computing environments, virtualization, and HPC. Works as a consultant in architecture and optimization of high-performance systems. Developed significant projects with leading research institutions and renowned figures in both national and international computing, focusing on machine learning and neural networks. Notable projects include: Prediction of Cysteine Protease Inhibitors for Trypanocidal Agents and Cancer (USP); Simulation of spacecraft control and orbital guidance (LAC-INPE); Research on astrophysical plasmas and space turbulence (ITA); Research in astrophysics and molecular physics (UNIVAP), among others.

Computing specialist with years of experience in high-demand computing environments, virtualization, and HPC. Works as a consultant in architecture and optimization of high-performance systems. Developed significant projects with leading research ins... Show more

Renzo Cáceres Rossi

Renzo Cáceres Rossi

Renzo Cáceres Rossi

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

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

Janus Stampe

Janus Stampe

I have worked with IT for the last 2½ decade, and specifically with virtualization and Citrix products for the last 16 years.
I have worked internally and later externally as a consultant.

My focus with new projects, is always end user-centric. Who will use this, and how does this product fit into their work day.

I have 4 kids and love board games.

I have worked with IT for the last 2½ decade, and specifically with virtualization and Citrix products for the last 16 years. I have worked internally and later externally as a consultant. My focus with new projects, is always end user-centric. W... Show more

Alexandra Popa

Alexandra Popa

Alexandra Popa is the Founder of Clarity Layer, a boutique data strategy firm specializing in ethical AI, data governance, and organizational intelligence. With over 15 years of experience in analytics and data leadership, she helps companies—from fast-moving startups to established players—turn chaos into clarity.

Her speaking style blends thought-provoking insight with dry wit and practical advice. A passionate advocate for neuroinclusive leadership and ethical tech, Alexandra is known for making complex concepts accessible without watering them down.

She regularly speaks at conferences, mentors with Women in Tech, and consults for impact-driven organizations seeking smarter, more sustainable data practices.

Alexandra Popa is the Founder of Clarity Layer, a boutique data strategy firm specializing in ethical AI, data governance, and organizational intelligence. With over 15 years of experience in analytics and data leadership, she helps companies—from fa... Show more

Pirita Johnsen

Pirita Johnsen

Pirita Maarit Johnsen is an Agile Coach and Change Management expert at Eviny, one of Norway’s leading green energy and technology companies. She has guided numerous teams and organizations through complex transformations, combining Agile principles with structured change management practices to make change stick.
With a background as a LEAN facilitator, project manager, and team leader across multiple industries, Pirita brings a unique blend of strategy, structure, and people focus. She knows that successful change isn’t just about processes—it’s about people.

What can you expect from her sessions?
- Proven tools and frameworks for leading change processes
- Practical advice on reducing resistance and building engagement
- Real-world stories from Agile and organizational transformations
- Actionable takeaways to help you lead change with confidence

If you want to navigate change effectively and create environments where teams thrive, Pirita’s sessions will leave you inspired and equipped to make it happen.

Pirita Maarit Johnsen is an Agile Coach and Change Management expert at Eviny, one of Norway’s leading green energy and technology companies. She has guided numerous teams and organizations through complex transformations, combining Agile principles ... Show more

Jabari Stafford

Jabari Stafford

Jabari Stafford has built his life around racquet sports, turning a deep passion into a lifelong career centered on growth, leadership, and connection. From ATP-ranked competition to guiding prestigious racquet programs, his path reflects discipline, teamwork, and a clear commitment to excellence both on and off the court.

Throughout his professional career, Jabari has held several prominent roles, including Director of Operations at Jamira Tennis Center, Managing Director at Philadelphia Tennis Club, and Racquets Professional and Pickleball Coordinator at Lancaster Country Club, which is recognized as one of America’s Top 30 Platinum Clubs. His leadership combines athletic experience with strategic management, allowing him to build programs that encourage development, inclusivity, and strong community ties.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Jabari learned the importance of dedication, focus, and connection at an early age. Those principles shaped his approach as both a player and a mentor. His philosophy centers on creating environments that inspire players to improve their skills while fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork. He views racquet sports as a means of both personal growth and athletic achievement.

His introduction to tennis began at the age of five, when he trained with his sister, Emira, at the Arthur Ashe Youth and Tennis Center. Encouraged by their father, they practiced at a private facility he built for them, which later became the Jamira Tennis Center. The name combined the names of both siblings, symbolizing family and shared purpose. Under Jabari’s leadership, the center grew into a respected hub for tennis and pickleball, offering programs for all ages and skill levels. His hands-on coaching style and emphasis on player development helped strengthen participation and community engagement.

At George Washington University, Jabari played Division I tennis while earning a degree in Business Administration and Finance. Competing at this level refined his leadership and focus. After graduation, he joined the ATP and ITF circuits, competing in over 20 countries, which provided him with valuable international experience and a deeper understanding of training systems.

Today, Jabari Stafford continues to lead at Lancaster Country Club, where he combines coaching, mentorship, and management to strengthen racquet sports. His lifelong commitment reflects his belief that the game builds discipline, connection, and community.

Jabari Stafford has built his life around racquet sports, turning a deep passion into a lifelong career centered on growth, leadership, and connection. From ATP-ranked competition to guiding prestigious racquet programs, his path reflects discipline,... Show more

Michelle Buckner

Michelle Buckner

Michelle Buckner is a cybersecurity compliance leader specializing in AI governance, FedRAMP, Web3, and emerging technology compliance frameworks. With extensive experience at NASA and USPTO, Michelle translates complex cybersecurity and compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights. As a thought leader regularly published on opensource.net and devops.com, Michelle is passionate about guiding organizations toward secure, compliant, and innovative technology practices. Known for engaging, practical presentations, Michelle equips audiences with strategies to navigate today's cybersecurity and compliance landscape confidently and effectively.

Michelle Buckner is a cybersecurity compliance leader specializing in AI governance, FedRAMP, Web3, and emerging technology compliance frameworks. With extensive experience at NASA and USPTO, Michelle translates complex cybersecurity and compliance c... Show more

Tumo Kgabeng

Tumo Kgabeng

Tumo Kgabeng is an Applied AI Research Engineer and PhD researcher specializing in deep learning cardiac cell biology. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tumo's work bridges computational biology and regenerative medicine. He is also the cofounder of Anton Tech, a research-driven AI and systems engineering company focused on advancing applied AI solutions in agriculture. Through Anton Tech, he is building platforms and tools that democratize access to frontier technologies while promoting sustainable innovation and local capacity building. His research interests span graph-based learning, cell-cell interaction modeling, explainable AI, and large-scale biomedical data integration.

Tumo Kgabeng is an Applied AI Research Engineer and PhD researcher specializing in deep learning cardiac cell biology. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tumo's work bridges computational biology and regenerative medicine. He is also the cofounder ... Show more

John Geraghty

John Geraghty

John Geraghty is an Optimal Performance Coach, Speaker, and the author of The Prism of Perspective as well as the host of its accompanying podcast.

But before becoming the leader people turn to for growth, he faced life-threatening challenges that forced him to rethink everything. His journey led him to rebuild his health, reshape his mindset, and redefine success—learning hard-won lessons in business, relationships, and personal mastery that aren’t typically discussed online.

Now, John helps seasoned business leaders align their decisions, relationships, and well-being with a long-term vision of fulfillment and impact. He challenges limiting beliefs about aging, proving that peak performance isn’t just for the young—it’s a lifelong pursuit. As the creator of Fitness Presence, he’s also redefining how we approach exercise, making it more effective, efficient, and injury-free.

Through his coaching, speaking, and The Prism of Perspective podcast, John inspires others to tap into their full potential, cultivate deeper connections, and step into a life of purpose, joy, and impact.

John Geraghty is an Optimal Performance Coach, Speaker, and the author of The Prism of Perspective as well as the host of its accompanying podcast. But before becoming the leader people turn to for growth, he faced life-threatening challenges that... Show more

Anton Spiess

Anton Spiess

Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology.
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Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology. . Show more

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