Product leader with 15+ years delivering innovation and $240M+ in scalable solutions for top US technology companies. Specialized in impactful product management and the integration of advanced automation and AI features—including Sprinkler self-service chatbots, Coveo AI-powered search results, and AI-driven product recommendations for LG Electronics. Driven by results, I empower cross-functional teams to launch cutting-edge digital products for US markets, championing agile process improvement, deep user understanding, and high customer retention (20%+ gains). Skilled in translating complex strategies into actionable roadmaps and measurable business outcomes.

Product leader with 15+ years delivering innovation and $240M+ in scalable solutions for top US technology companies. Specialized in impactful product management and the integration of advanced automation and AI features—including Sprinkler self-serv... Show more

Tiemen is an AI engineer at Datashift. After earning a master’s in civil engineering and an advanced master’s in Artificial Intelligence (AI), he learned a broad set of development and analytical skills. Afterwards he joined Datashift to continue his career in this fascinating field of data. Within datashift Tiemen’s focus in on developing GenAI-applications that have a clear link to the business. His manages is to introduce new technologies and integrate them with existing processes. When not developing transformative solutions for the business he enjoys running, cycling or skiing.

Tiemen is an AI engineer at Datashift. After earning a master’s in civil engineering and an advanced master’s in Artificial Intelligence (AI), he learned a broad set of development and analytical skills. Afterwards he joined Datashift to continue his... Show more

Matt Garman is The Corporate Adventurer - an inspiring speaker who blends thrilling adventures with significant business acumen to empower individuals and organisations. Drawing on over 30 years of experience of building teams for endurance events such as swimming the English Channel and rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, Matt demonstrates how life’s unconventional lessons, combined with his experience growing and successfully selling 2 of his own technology companies, often surpass traditional classroom learning.

From his early days as a 16 year old crew member on a commercial fishing boat to leading businesses and mentoring leaders, Matt Garman’s story highlights resilience and growth. His talks always offer practical insights, vulnerability, and inspiration to help audiences overcome challenges, think creatively, and lead effectively.

A published author of multiple books, including the latest, An Unconventional Journey Into Leadership, Matt Garman shares thought-provoking ideas that challenge conventional leadership models. Matt is available for keynotes, workshops, and panels, speaking on topics such as resilience, unconventional leadership, and real-world success strategies.

Matt Garman is The Corporate Adventurer - an inspiring speaker who blends thrilling adventures with significant business acumen to empower individuals and organisations. Drawing on over 30 years of experience of building teams for endurance events s... Show more

Since early 2020, George Drazenovic has been a faculty member at University Canada West (UCW) in Vancouver, BC, where he has taught subjects including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy. He also served as Chair of Undergraduate Programs for nearly four years. Before his academic career, he worked in the private sector, leading various ventures in the junior public markets.

His professional experience spans HR management, recruiting, industry partnerships, business development, financial reporting, capital budgeting, strategic planning, capital markets, regulatory compliance, and investment valuation. He began his role at UCW as an MBA instructor and was later promoted to Associate Professor. In 2021, he was appointed Chair, reporting directly to the VP of Academics. By the end of 2024, student enrollment and faculty numbers had increased more than tenfold under his leadership. He oversaw program strategy, curriculum updates, academic governance, industry outreach, budgeting, and compliance.

He was responsible for managing three undergraduate programs: the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Commerce (ACBSP-accredited), and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications. These programs supported over 5,500 students and more than 200 faculty members. He served as a voting member on several committees, including Senate, Curriculum, Governance and Standards, Quality Assurance, Admissions Appeals, and Undergraduate Program Working Committees. He completed the consent renewal for each program and contributed to the development and redesign of numerous courses.

He introduced academic leadership roles that supported faculty growth and strengthened student outcomes. He aligned the accounting curriculum with the CPA Western School of Business and added new certification-aligned and technology-focused courses. His efforts brought improvements in curriculum structure, scheduling systems, and the implementation of a new learning management platform. He also mentored faculty, supported DEI initiatives, launched student engagement activities such as Pitch Night, and expanded professional partnerships.

Before joining UCW, he held roles as CFO, CEO, and Director in multiple public companies. He led mining exploration projects and helped secure funding and support for pharmaceutical research and early-stage clinical trials.

George Drazenovic continues to contribute his knowledge and leadership across education, industry, and research with focus and integrity.

Since early 2020, George Drazenovic has been a faculty member at University Canada West (UCW) in Vancouver, BC, where he has taught subjects including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy. He also served as Chair of Undergrad... Show more

Rashonda Harris is an executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Purple Sheep Consulting, with more than 25 years of experience in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership.

She has served in senior and interim leadership roles across higher education and healthcare research environments, guiding organizations through audit readiness, operational redesign, workforce development, and complex change initiatives.

Rashonda’s work centers on strengthening systems that are often overlooked—departmental research administration, post-award operations, and leadership pipelines—while helping institutions reduce risk and build sustainable practices.

Known for her clear, practical, and human-centered approach, she speaks on leadership, compliance, mentorship, and the unseen dynamics that shape professional advancement. Rashonda brings both strategic rigor and lived experience to every room she enters.

Rashonda Harris is an executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Purple Sheep Consulting, with more than 25 years of experience in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership. She has served in senior and interim leadership r... Show more

Ethical Hacker, Pentester, Speaker

Speaker at Techorama NL 2025
Day 1:
- Top-10 rated session (audience score)
- 69 speakers evaluated

Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most amazing thing there is!
When it became clear that you could legally make money through (ethical) hacking, I started working as a pentester. The best job I've ever had!
In addition, I give presentations and workshops at Company’s and Events with the aim of improving the Security Awareness among employees. I do this in the form of demonstrating low-threshold hacks. I show how simple it sometimes can be to enter companies and buildings through social engineering and once inside how systems of that company can be hacked.

Ethical Hacker, Pentester, Speaker Speaker at Techorama NL 2025 Day 1: - Top-10 rated session (audience score) - 69 speakers evaluated Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with... Show more

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator and speaker focused on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership in today’s workplaces.

Having lived and worked across different cultures, Sarah brings a global perspective to her training sessions. Her approach is shaped by research, experience, and ongoing curiosity about how context influences human behavior, exploring how our communication styles, cultural norms, and workplace environments impact the way people lead, relate, and grow in today’s modern landscape.

Sarah has delivered training for more than 1,500 professionals across the U.S. and internationally, and spoken at conferences including Worthington Steel’s LEARN & LEAD Conferences (2020, 2023, 2025), WitCon (2025), and CodeMash (2026). Sarah’s workshops blend psychology-backed frameworks with real-world scenarios, encouraging participants to practice new skills in the room and leave with tools they can apply immediately. Learn more at www.questinginsight.com.

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator and speaker focused on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership in today’s workplaces. Having lived and worked across different cultures, Sarah brings a global perspective to her training sessions. Her ap... Show more

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community impact. As Founder and Executive Director of the Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative (AARI), Nolan is building a "Garage Data Center" culture in Atlanta, teaching applied architecture to turn concepts into deployed reality. He believes that as AI commoditizes code, the future belongs to those who own the infrastructure.

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community... Show more

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for global enterprise customers—most notably Walmart and Goldman Sachs—serving as their Account Manager.

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for ... Show more

Currently working in Conduent. My focus on HIPPA regulations compliances!

Currently working in Conduent. My focus on HIPPA regulations compliances! Show more

Haseeb Asif is the Founder and CEO of Tenplus AB, a data and AI consultancy helping organizations build scalable, AI-ready data platforms. He works hands-on with clients across data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives, focusing on strong data foundations rather than AI hype.

He holds a dual master’s degree from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and TU Berlin, with research in distributed systems and stream processing using Apache Flink.

Haseeb Asif is the Founder and CEO of Tenplus AB, a data and AI consultancy helping organizations build scalable, AI-ready data platforms. He works hands-on with clients across data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives, focusing on strong data ... Show more

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for millions of square feet a year.

Using his Frictionless Framework™, he’s helped his clients uncover and implement innovative solutions and overcome barriers and obstacles holding back their ideas.

His work has been featured in: Time, Newsweek, Metropolis, Dwell, Fast Company, Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal; and on-air in: Fox News, HGTV, The Sundance Channel and PBS.

Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He’s one of the 2021 Environment + Energy Leaders and in 2024, he was named the Net Zero Trailblazer for Innovation. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for ... Show more

Rita Arrigo is a speaker and strategist helping organisations navigate the shift from AI assisting to AI acting. After leading national‑level initiatives at the National AI Centre and delivering her TEDx talk on the human side of AI adoption, she now works with leaders to build AI systems that are trustworthy, accountable, and genuinely useful. Her work sits at the intersection of responsible AI, organisational transformation, and the psychology of trust. Rita brings clarity to a space often dominated by hype, offering practical pathways for scaling AI safely — without losing the human judgement that matters most.

Rita Arrigo is a speaker and strategist helping organisations navigate the shift from AI assisting to AI acting. After leading national‑level initiatives at the National AI Centre and delivering her TEDx talk on the human side of AI adoption, she now... Show more

Dr. Arianne Jennings, LCPC, is a licensed mental health practitioner and public health consultant born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She is passionate about helping others reach their full potential by addressing their behavioral and social issues. Dr. Jennings loves working with professionals with anxiety, depression and undergoing various life transitions. She has spent her career supporting the people who give so much of themselves to others: therapists, leaders, caregivers, educators, and organizations. Her mission is simple—to create spaces where helpers can breathe, reset, and thrive. Dr. Jennings has facilitated specialized trainings in trauma-informed care, clinician wellness, and organizational consulting.

Dr. Arianne Jennings, LCPC, is a licensed mental health practitioner and public health consultant born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She is passionate about helping others reach their full potential by addressing their behavioral and social issues. Dr... Show more

Through her signature R.E.S.T.™ framework, Brieanna Lightfoot Smith helps audiences release perfection, reclaim purpose, and rebuild rhythm so they can live and lead from a place of Freedom, Flow, and Fulfillment.

Through her signature R.E.S.T.™ framework, Brieanna Lightfoot Smith helps audiences release perfection, reclaim purpose, and rebuild rhythm so they can live and lead from a place of Freedom, Flow, and Fulfillment. Show more

Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and expert in AI and Web3 health transformation. She champions the rise of a Secondary Economy—where lived experience becomes a valuable data asset powering personalized, trustworthy AI. A former healthcare executive and research lead, she’s shaping next-gen systems where human dignity, data sovereignty, and equitable value creation redefine the future of health intelligence.

Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and expert in AI and Web3 health transformation. She champions the rise of a Secondary Economy—where lived experience becomes a valuable data asset powering personalized, trustworthy AI. A former healthc... Show more

Product design leadership with a focus on wellness and behavior change.

Product design leadership with a focus on wellness and behavior change. Show more

Nina Rodriguez is the founder, executive producer, and host of GRIEF AND LIGHT, a respected platform amplifying griever voices, expanding grief literacy, and offering meaningful pathways forward. Rooted in the belief that grief is not something to "fix", but something to tend, honor, and integrate, her work invites more honest conversations about loss and life after it.

The GRIEF AND LIGHT podcast has surpassed 100 episodes and has received multiple recognitions, including Ear Worthy’s Best Independent Podcasts of 2026 (“Best Life Lessons”), TalkDeath’s Best of 2025 (Readers’ Choice, Best Podcast), a Women Who Podcast Award (2025), and a Women Podcasters Award nomination (2026).

An experienced and sought-after speaker, Nina presents on grief, grief literacy, resilience, sibling loss, and post-traumatic growth. She has spoken at the University of Miami, the Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit (2025), and at events co-created with Reimagine, including a three-part series exploring sibling loss, grief and podcasting, and accessible pathways to grief support. Her talks are known for blending emotional depth with practical insight, cultural fluency, and an unwavering respect for lived experience.

Nina’s work is deeply personal. After the sudden and unexpected death of her only sibling, Yosef, in 2019, she launched GRIEF AND LIGHT in 2023 as an honest exploration of grief, meaning-making, and growth after loss. Today, she serves as a grief-informed guide and space-holder, committed to helping individuals and communities live more fully in the “and”, where grief and joy coexist.

She leads the Get Griefy Small Business Collective Podcasters Network, supporting independent creators in building sustainable, grief-informed platforms, and has hosted Reimagine’s Room for Grief gathering on multiple occasions. Nina is also a member of RedBoxMe, a collaborative platform with Cartier at the intersection of philanthropy, art, leadership, and culture, where she brings grief literacy as a lens for connection, empathy, and dialogue.

Nina is a regular contributor to Get Griefy Magazine, writes the Substack Resting Grief Face by Grief and Light, and is a co-author of Resilient A.F., Vol. 2: Stories of Resilience (2025). She is a graduate of Megan Devine’s Grief Care Professional Certificate Program.

In addition to her grief-focused work, Nina brings over a decade of experience in communications, strategy, and sales across fintech, real estate, and higher education, infusing professionalism, empathy, and clarity into every room she enters.

Based in Southeast Florida, Nina welcomes aligned speaking engagements, collaborations, and conversations, virtually and in person.

Learn more via griefandlight.com

Nina Rodriguez is the founder, executive producer, and host of GRIEF AND LIGHT, a respected platform amplifying griever voices, expanding grief literacy, and offering meaningful pathways forward. Rooted in the belief that grief is not something to "f... Show more

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded for her approach to business, partnering with clients to find unique strategies that ensure their goals are met. Christina builds connections through her keynote addresses, training workshops, and technological education. She uses these tools to help individuals and businesses cultivate value in everyday media. Christina has delivered talks on all 7 continents, presenting training workshops for the Microsoft MVP community, Las Vegas Raiders, Yale School of Public Health, international corporations, and conferences worldwide. Christina uses her charisma and expertise to inspire others by mentoring women in business like herself. She also has sat on state and local boards supporting women in tech, entrepreneurship, mental health, and children with learning disabilities.

She is the recipient of the Las Vegas Women in Tech Community Service Award, the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award in STEM. Learn more at: Luckygirliegirl.com.

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded ... Show more

From self-sabotage to global impact, Helen Millar has emerged as a maverick transformation coach and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about change—she embodies it. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning acting career, and a profound journey of personal healing, Helen has become a sought-after guide for business leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs and pattern disruptors ready to revolutionise their inner and outer worlds.
Her credentials speak volumes: She is a regular speaker at Oxford, Cambridge, and London Business Schools, amongst other places, featured on the Discovery Channel across three continents, and founder of Heart Healer Ltd, Helen Millar and Hearty. But Helen's true power lies in her ability to bridge seemingly disparate worlds—corporate strategy and spiritual wisdom, psychological insight and business acumen.
Having transformed her own life from multiple suicide attempts, ill health and poverty consciousness to creating a thriving portfolio, doing work she loves helping people transform, and traveling the world. Helen understands that transformation is not a linear path but a courageous leap of faith. Her approach combines the latest psychological acumen, ancient wisdom teachings, emotional intelligence, and quantum physics into a unique methodology she calls “Head to Heart Living” and “Head to Heart Leadership”.
For those ready to stop playing small, and seeking more authenticity, Helen offers a radical solution to complete recalibration.

From self-sabotage to global impact, Helen Millar has emerged as a maverick transformation coach and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about change—she embodies it. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning actin... Show more

Ariel Fogel is a founding engineer & researcher at Pillar Security, where he hardens AI applications against real-world attacks and compliance risks. Over the past decade, he has built production systems in Ruby, TypeScript, Python, and SQL, shipping everything from full-stack web apps to data analytics pipelines. His academic and professional research work spans data-science methods, learning analytics, health policy, and cybersecurity. Ariel co-hosts the podcast “LLM Cybersecurity,” dissecting academic papers to demystify jailbreaks, prompt injections, and emerging AI-security research. In the few hours a week he's not thinking about AI, engineering, and security, Ariel spends time with his family or plays jazz on the upright bass. He's found that whether you're plucking strings or navigating family dynamics, success is all about harmony and knowing how to improvise.

Ariel Fogel is a founding engineer & researcher at Pillar Security, where he hardens AI applications against real-world attacks and compliance risks. Over the past decade, he has built production systems in Ruby, TypeScript, Python, and SQL, shipping... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations. Show more

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

Trish Ahjel Roberts is a transformational leadership coach, keynote speaker, and corporate well-being strategist who helps organizations reduce burnout, strengthen emotional intelligence, and build resilient, high-performing teams. She is the founder of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® professional development brand and is best known for her signature conference talk, "Unlocking the Secrets to Mind-Blowing Happiness®," which she customizes with audience-specific subtitles for leaders, women professionals, and high-stress organizations.

With over two decades of corporate experience in account management and leadership roles at organizations such as Verizon, JP Morgan, and Merrill Lynch, Trish understands the pressures leaders face from the inside out. Today, she translates insights from positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness into practical tools leaders can apply immediately to navigate fast-paced, high-stress environments with greater clarity and confidence.

Trish is the author of four books, including the bestselling "12 Steps to Mind‑Blowing Happiness," endorsed by Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, and Iyanla Vanzant, and her critically acclaimed book "The Anger Myth: Understanding and Overcoming the Mental Habits That Steal Your Joy," which features a foreword by Jack Canfield and was praised by Library Journal and Booklist. Her work explores how unresolved stress, suppressed emotions, and fragmentation quietly undermine leadership effectiveness—and how integration restores clarity, confidence, and joy.

A sought-after speaker for conferences, leadership summits, and professional associations, Trish blends evidence-based insights with warmth, storytelling, and embodied practices that engage both the intellect and the nervous system. Audiences walk away feeling grounded, energized, and equipped with tools to lead more authentically in an increasingly complex world.

Trish holds an MBA, ACC, and RYT-200, with advanced credentials in executive coaching, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Her work has been featured on CBS46-TV Atlanta, WBLS-FM New York, and V103-FM Atlanta.

Trish Ahjel Roberts is a transformational leadership coach, keynote speaker, and corporate well-being strategist who helps organizations reduce burnout, strengthen emotional intelligence, and build resilient, high-performing teams. She is the founder... Show more

Saskia Ruschke holds a B.Sc. in Business Pedagogy and Musicology from Humboldt University. Starting in 2018 as an agile coach in the automotive industry, she supported agile customer projects and scaling efforts. From 2023, she worked as a consultant at it-agile, guiding teams and organizations across industries. Saskia completed a Master's degree in Consulting and Consulting Sciences (part-time), focusing on organizational change from systemic and Gestalt perspectives, and became a Certified Systemic Coach. Since 2025, she has been at Stellar Work GmbH, leading teams and transformations.

Saskia Ruschke holds a B.Sc. in Business Pedagogy and Musicology from Humboldt University. Starting in 2018 as an agile coach in the automotive industry, she supported agile customer projects and scaling efforts. From 2023, she worked as a consultant... Show more

Author of Health Metrics and the Spread of Infectious Diseases. She talks about data science and lifelong learning, drawing on a background in Actuarial Science and Statistics. Her work focuses on collaborative, educational settings, with an emphasis on accessible learning and clear communication. She regularly organises and delivers R-focused talks and workshops through R-Ladies Rome, engaging a wide and diverse data community.

Author of Health Metrics and the Spread of Infectious Diseases. She talks about data science and lifelong learning, drawing on a background in Actuarial Science and Statistics. Her work focuses on collaborative, educational settings, with an emphasis... Show more

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Banking & Financials, Engineering, and Health Care domains. Prior to Cardinal Health, I have held several technical leadership roles at companies such as General Electric, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and a few start-ups. I also contribute to various open-source projects, occasionally. I am also a speaker at conferences like SpringOne.

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Ban... Show more

Coming from a non-traditional background in International Business, I began my journey into Data Science and Machine Learning as a self-taught learner, driven by curiosity and a desire to solve real-world problems. Over time, my interest evolved into a clear mission: to apply technology in a way that creates tangible impact in healthcare.

My journey into tech started outside of the traditional path, but led me straight into the intersection of healthcare and data. Now as a Master’s student in Smart Medicine and Health Informatics at National Taiwan University, I’m focused on Biomedical Informatics - designing technologies that are not only intelligent, but also meaningful in real-world clinical settings.

I'm passionate about building solutions where clinical insight meets technical precision, and where ethical, explainable AI plays a critical role. I believe the future of healthcare isn’t just smart - it’s also transparent, human-centered, and inclusive.

Coming from a non-traditional background in International Business, I began my journey into Data Science and Machine Learning as a self-taught learner, driven by curiosity and a desire to solve real-world problems. Over time, my interest evolved into... Show more

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

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

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

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

JD Flynn has had mental illness most of his life, but didn't admit it until his early 30s when he decided it was time to do something about it. After a decade-long career in emergency services as a paramedic, JD made the jump from the ambulance to the text editor. Since then, JD has climbed to Principal Drupal Software Engineer in his current position.

His life was changed by OSMH (Open Sourcing Mental Health), a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on opening the conversation on mental illness, which led him to telling his own story to as many people who would listen. As someone with mental illness who is not afraid to talk about it, JD has presented on the topic of Mental Illness in the Tech Community to local user groups, regional conferences, and national level events at locations such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Washington State Convention Center, Guaranteed Rate Field, and DePaul University.

More recently, JD has started streaming development on Twitch and has been learning new tools and languages on stream. He streams under the name JDDoesDev and is desperate for your approval and attention.

When not speaking or coding, JD plays baritone saxophone in Windiana, a professional level wind ensemble out of Valparaiso, IN, and Michigan City Municipal Band, the oldest municipal band in Indiana.

JD Flynn has had mental illness most of his life, but didn't admit it until his early 30s when he decided it was time to do something about it. After a decade-long career in emergency services as a paramedic, JD made the jump from the ambulance to th... Show more