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

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

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

Giovanni Giamminola is a strategic advisor, author, and researcher specialising in AI-driven
management, cognitive governance, and strategic transformation. He brings over twenty years of
executive experience as CEO in Europe and North America, having led entrepreneurial and
multinational organisations operating at multi-billion-euro scale.
He holds a degree in Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and completed
executive education programs at Harvard Business School. His professional background combines
hands-on leadership experience with deep expertise in the design and implementation of large-scale
digital and AI-enabled transformation initiatives, with a specific focus on how artificial intelligence
reshapes decision-making, governance structures, and leadership practices.
Giovanni works with boards and senior leadership teams to design advanced decision architectures
that integrate artificial intelligence, cognitive models, and organisational systems, with the objective
of improving the quality, robustness, and accountability of strategic reasoning in complex
environments.
He is the founder of Systemic Zero, the framework underpinning his work on Cognitive
Governance: a discipline focused on governing hybrid human–AI decision systems and preserving
managerial agency in the age of intelligent machines. His work explores how organisations can
move beyond AI as a productivity tool and treat it as a structural component of strategic cognition.
Giovanni is the author of The Augmented Manager (https://a.co/d/2h5pyox) and The Augmented
Brand, and his publications contribute to the international debate on how AI is redefining strategy,
leadership, competitive positioning, and models of organisational governance. He regularly
contributes to executive education initiatives and public forums on AI, leadership, and the future of
management.

Giovanni Giamminola is a strategic advisor, author, and researcher specialising in AI-driven management, cognitive governance, and strategic transformation. He brings over twenty years of executive experience as CEO in Europe and North America, h... Show more

As a Business Development Manager at TDK Technologies, Jen focuses on building authentic partnerships within the custom software space. Beyond the tech world, she is a dedicated advocate for mental health, serving on the Board of Directors for NAMI St. Louis and co-chairing NAMIWalks St. Louis. A frequent contributor to Women We Admire (WWA), Jen is passionate about sharing insights on professional growth, including her signature approach to 'Small Wins' in business and life.

Custom Software Development - Business Development Manager at TDK Technologies (tdktech.com)
NAMI St. Louis - Board Member, NAMIWalks St. Louis co-chair (namistl.org)
Society for Information Management (SIM) member, SIM Women, #SheLeadsTech
Women We Admire (WWA) contributor, member, presenter

As a Business Development Manager at TDK Technologies, Jen focuses on building authentic partnerships within the custom software space. Beyond the tech world, she is a dedicated advocate for mental health, serving on the Board of Directors for NAMI S... Show more

Silvia Triboni is a lawyer with an MBA in Public Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. She has a degree in Sustainability and Human Responsibility from the University of Lisbon and in Coaching and Mentoring from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation.

She is a lecturer, consultant and journalist focusing on the theme of active longevity and intergenerational harmony in companies, in Brazil and Portugal, and has lectured in several countries. She is columnist and international correspondent for companies linked to the interests of people 50+, working in Brazil and Portugal.

An activist against ageism, she is director of the StopIdadism Association in Portugal.

A writer, she has launched the book Employability 50+ in Portugal and Brazil, which presents useful information and strategies for a successful career in maturity, and Intentional Longevity®, with a foreword by Dr Alexandre Kalache, a book aimed at encouraging the conscious construction of a life with purpose, healthy habits and choices.

In his Centenarian Expedition project, he has explored the Blue Zones® and other regions where their inhabitants are exceptionally healthy and long-lived, in order to publicise good practices to his audience.

Silvia Triboni is a lawyer with an MBA in Public Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. She has a degree in Sustainability and Human Responsibility from the University of Lisbon and in Coaching and Mentoring from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation... Show more

A Gil, of all trades.
Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager.

I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. From large team interwork to a one-person show.

A Gil, of all trades. Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager. I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. Fro... Show more

Parul is a highly experienced keynote speaker with a flair for making DEI talks exciting again. She delivers informative and engaging talks on neurodiversity, sometimes with a bit of a twist; by using concepts from nostalgic video games!

Parul has delivered keynote talks at LeadDev London, Leeds Digital Festival, Manchester Tech Festival and RecFest.

Parul is a highly experienced keynote speaker with a flair for making DEI talks exciting again. She delivers informative and engaging talks on neurodiversity, sometimes with a bit of a twist; by using concepts from nostalgic video games! Parul ha... Show more

I'm Jaime Rios, a self-taught web developer and from Mexico City. I've began tinkering with the web since 2014 and professionally since 2015 I do it as a hobby and professionally. I like to blog on dev.to/papaponx

I'm Jaime Rios, a self-taught web developer and from Mexico City. I've began tinkering with the web since 2014 and professionally since 2015 I do it as a hobby and professionally. I like to blog on dev.to/papaponx Show more

Jeremy Chapeau is a Founding Engineer at SubImage, building a graph-based cybersecurity platform. He brings a unique perspective to cloud security, forged from his experience as a former Communications Officer in the French Navy, including service on nuclear ballistic missile submarines. Transitioning from the depths of secure naval operations to the complexities of cloud environments, Jeremy has led security teams at a healthcare startup, managed SOC teams, and conducted Red Team engagements for the Ministry of Armies. He is an active open-source contributor and maintainer of Cartography (CNCF), and frequently shares insights on operational rigor, threat modeling, and cloud defense strategies at industry conferences. Jeremy combines deep operational experience with a passion for building resilient, secure systems and fostering strong security cultures.

Jeremy Chapeau is a Founding Engineer at SubImage, building a graph-based cybersecurity platform. He brings a unique perspective to cloud security, forged from his experience as a former Communications Officer in the French Navy, including service on... Show more

Jason D. Mays is a mental performance coach, speaker, and training facilitator—and the founder of Cognitecture, LLC—helping athletes, coaches, and professionals build the *mental architecture* to think, lead, and execute at a championship level. With nearly three decades in basketball across college and high school, Coach Mays has coached a National Championship team, guided programs to multiple Final Fours, and led an undefeated 33–0 season that earned him Kentucky Coach of the Year honors.

Today, he translates elite coaching lessons into practical frameworks organizations can apply immediately—building Culture-of-Champions standards, strengthening confidence and composure under pressure, and reframing setbacks into setups. Known for high-energy delivery rooted in faith, discipline, and accountability, Coach Mays equips audiences with tools for sustainable performance, not just motivation.

Jason D. Mays is a mental performance coach, speaker, and training facilitator—and the founder of Cognitecture, LLC—helping athletes, coaches, and professionals build the *mental architecture* to think, lead, and execute at a championship level. With... Show more

Kushal Pokhrel is a globally engaged technology leader and applied AI researcher, bridging the domains of network engineering, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. With a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure and over five years of industry experience, he architects robust ICT solutions for Australian telecommunications and consulting sectors. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, he collaborates with leading researchers and institutions to develop and publish cutting-edge work in computer vision, generative models, and large language models—contributing to journals like Cybernetics and Systems and conferences such as ACIIDS and Springer LNCS. His academic journey, marked by distinction and awards, reflects his deep commitment to knowledge, earning him invitations as a guest speaker and mentor at institutional showcases. Kushal’s project portfolio spans medical AI systems, adversarial security for LLMs, and multimodal model evaluation—merging research precision with practical innovation. As a passionate educator and speaker, he empowers the next generation of data scientists through structured, real-world teaching. Driven by curiosity and purpose, Kushal consistently pushes the boundaries between academic excellence, open innovation, and scalable technological impact.

Kushal Pokhrel is a globally engaged technology leader and applied AI researcher, bridging the domains of network engineering, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. With a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure and over five years of indust... Show more

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpractice. He is the owner and principal attorney of The Oshman Firm, a nationally active plaintiff litigation practice based in New Jersey and New York City. Since beginning his legal career in 1984 and assuming firm ownership in 1985, he has secured over $500 million in recoveries for clients involved in complex mass tort and catastrophic injury matters.

His academic background includes earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Rochester. This scientific foundation enabled him to analyze medical records, technical data, and expert testimony. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and completed additional coursework at the New York University School of Professional Studies to expand his professional and business knowledge. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and has represented clients nationwide.

Ted Oshman began practicing law with The Oshman Firm and its predecessor entities in 1984. From the start, his practice focused on cases involving negligence, defective products, unsafe pharmaceuticals, environmental contamination, and medical errors. In 1985, he assumed ownership of The Oshman Firm and has remained in that role for more than four decades, maintaining active involvement in case development and litigation strategy.

Under his leadership, the firm has handled environmental litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury law. The Oshman Firm has been appointed as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous mass tort litigations. He has also served in court-designated leadership roles, including liaison counsel and positions on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in Multi-County Litigations involving drug product liability and medical device claims. In 2019, the firm was named “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.

His litigation results include over $55 million recovered in the Roundup litigation, more than $40 million recovered in the transvaginal mesh litigation, and a $42 million cash payment with a structured annuity in a medical malpractice case involving failure to monitor labor progress properly. Outside of legal practice, Ted Oshman holds leadership roles in Naliboki Enterprises, LLC, Sonaro Realty Corp., NeoVC, and eMatrix Energy Systems, Inc., while remaining active in philanthropy and family life with his wife, Anne, and their three children.

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpract... Show more

I have 20 years of experience in organizational leadership across many different verticals including health, payments, communications, and energy; with a particular passion for cultivating high-performing teams and individuals. I have a BS in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and have been working in technology companies in the Chicagoland area and globally. I am currently CEO and Co-Founder @ Entalas.

I have 20 years of experience in organizational leadership across many different verticals including health, payments, communications, and energy; with a particular passion for cultivating high-performing teams and individuals. I have a BS in Compute... Show more

Travis Smith is the Director of Engineering at Shift Interactive, a lead engineer on teams that build applications across healthcare, agriculture, insurance, and other industries. Over his 17+ year career, he's worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups.

Travis is a passionate advocate for Test-Driven Development and Extreme Programming practices. He speaks regularly at Des Moines-area meetups and conferences, covering topics including DORA metrics implementation, branching strategies, delivering software extremely quickly, DevOps, Claude Code, and automated testing for AI features.

Based in the Des Moines metro, Travis is dedicated to helping engineers grow throughout the Midwest.

Travis Smith is the Director of Engineering at Shift Interactive, a lead engineer on teams that build applications across healthcare, agriculture, insurance, and other industries. Over his 17+ year career, he's worked with organizations ranging from ... Show more

Steve is a CEO and founder that has lived the life of creating and running a startup. Bio::Neos is a web application focused technology business that has collaborated with many partners in the life science research, healthcare, and education spaces for more than the last twenty years. Steve has spoken at many local and regional engagements in the Eastern Iowa area on topics covering software development, entrepreneurship, and community building. He also has classroom experience, having taught a class titled "Business Innovations" at the Kirkwood Regional Center for 5 years prior to COVID.

While he tends to be a bit long-winded in his presentation style, Steve is happy to engage in interactive discussions as he is a strong believer that multiple diverse perspectives are the best way to come to the greatest ideas. Let’s all bring our best thinking to the table and that is when the magic happens.

Steve is a CEO and founder that has lived the life of creating and running a startup. Bio::Neos is a web application focused technology business that has collaborated with many partners in the life science research, healthcare, and education spaces 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

As an accomplished Data Scientist with over six years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), I bring a proven track record of innovation and impact across multiple industries. My academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. focused on the practical applications of AI in Healthcare and Medicine—an achievement recognized through multiple research awards and publications in top-tier journals.
I have authored and contributed to research published in leading scientific platforms, including Q1 journals, and have been honored as an invited lecturer and advisor for academic and industry initiatives. My work spans diverse domains such as healthcare, production, energy, and psychology, where I have successfully led R&D projects that bridge theory and practice.
On the technical front, I hold certifications from AWS and Microsoft Azure in AI fundamentals and possess deep expertise in tools such as Python, Power BI, Azure ML Designer, and Azure AutoML. These capabilities enable me to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving data-informed decision-making and innovation.
With an extensive IT background of more than two decades, I combine technical mastery with strategic vision, delivering tailored solutions to complex business challenges. My ability to communicate intricate concepts clearly fosters collaboration and alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
Driven by a passion for advancing AI and ML, I remain committed to pushing boundaries and leveraging data-driven insights to create meaningful impact in science, technology, and business.

As an accomplished Data Scientist with over six years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), I bring a proven track record of innovation and impact across multiple industries. My academic journey culminat... Show more

Saurabh Chaudhary is a GRID- and GCFA-certified Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at a Fortune 500 company, with over eight years of experience defending global banks, healthcare organizations, and large enterprises from advanced cyber threats. His expertise spans ICS/SCADA security, threat intelligence, dark-web investigations, adversary tracking, incident response, and purple teaming.

Saurabh is a member of the GIAC Advisory Board and holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering. He has published research on ransomware, malware, and cyber espionage, and has delivered trainings and talks at major international security conferences, including DEFCON Blue Team Village, BSides SATX, Texas Cybersecurity Summit, BSides Budapest, and OWASP AppSec Indonesia.

Known for blending deep technical analysis with real-world case studies, Saurabh helps security teams understand emerging threats and build practical, intelligence-driven defenses.

Saurabh Chaudhary is a GRID- and GCFA-certified Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at a Fortune 500 company, with over eight years of experience defending global banks, healthcare organizations, and large enterprises from advanced cyber threats... 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

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

Sai Teja Kotagiri is a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience securing large-scale enterprise and public-sector environments, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, network security, web application security, and threat detection. He currently works as a Network Security Analyst, supporting critical health systems and protecting sensitive data including PHI and PII.

Sai’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of security operations — from identifying and prioritizing high-risk vulnerabilities to implementing defensive controls and validating remediation. He has led enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs using Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, Qualys, and Veracode, helping organizations reduce risk through data-driven remediation and measurable security outcomes.

In the area of application and network security, Sai has designed, deployed, and managed Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Palo Alto firewalls, onboarding production applications, tuning OWASP Top 10 protections, and integrating security telemetry into SIEM platforms. His work includes WAF policy design, false-positive reduction, SSL/TLS hardening, secure cookie enforcement, and real-time attack monitoring.

Sai also brings strong experience in SIEM and threat detection, having built dashboards, alerts, and analytics using Microsoft Sentinel, NetWitness, Splunk, and QRadar. He actively monitors cyber threat intelligence (CTI) from sources such as CISA, US-CERT, and MS-ISAC, correlating indicators of compromise with internal telemetry to support rapid incident response.

Previously, Sai worked across financial and enterprise environments where he supported endpoint security (CrowdStrike Falcon), email and phishing analysis (KnowBe4, Phisher), DLP investigations, and patch management workflows integrated with ServiceNow and Archer GRC. His work consistently bridges technical depth with governance, risk, and compliance expectations, including NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and healthcare security requirements.

Sai is passionate about sharing practical, real-world security knowledge with the community. His speaking interests focus on vulnerability risk reduction, WAF strategy, SIEM-driven detection, and securing legacy applications in modern threat landscapes. He brings an engineering-first perspective grounded in operational experience, making his sessions highly relevant for practitioners and security leaders alike.

Sai Teja Kotagiri is a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience securing large-scale enterprise and public-sector environments, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, network security, web application security, and threat detecti... Show more

LaShawnda Rodgers is a visionary leader in change management, DEI, and leadership development, standing at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings over 20 years of experience in guiding multi-million-dollar global projects, technical consulting, coaching, career growth, and stakeholder management.

LaShawnda’s expertise extends into the realms of data science and technology, where she has successfully led initiatives that leverage data-driven insights to enhance customer engagement, leadership development, and employee experience. Her technical acumen is complemented by her role as a Microsoft Partner and a member of Microsoft’s Black Partner Initiative, where she collaborates on innovative solutions and strategies.

In her capacity as Vice President of Community Outreach for Blacks in Technology, LaShawnda partners with organizations to increase African American representation in the technology fields. She is also a Founding Member of Tech Ladies, mentoring and equipping women with the tools to advance their careers in tech. Her efforts have empowered many professionals to confidently negotiate their salaries, articulate their value, and achieve their desired career outcomes.

LaShawnda’s commitment to creating equitable, inclusive work environments has led to significant increases in profitability for organizations. Her recognition with the 40 Under 40 Award and features on platforms like Hired.com, Mentor Me Tech Summit, and Power To Fly underscore her impact as a thought leader dedicated to uplifting individuals and businesses alike.

When she is not speaking, consulting, or coaching, LaShawnda enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and spending time with her family.

LaShawnda Rodgers is a visionary leader in change management, DEI, and leadership development, standing at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings ove... Show more

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

Blake is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in quality assurance and testing across diverse industries, including hospitality, credit, and healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Behavior and Development from Amberton University and a Master's in Human Environmental Sciences with a focus on Quality Management from the University of Alabama. Blake has furthered his expertise with certifications in Executive Leadership and Management from Notre Dame and Adaptive Strategic Execution from Duke University. A certified Scrum Master for 13 years, Blake excels in quality management, Agile methodologies, and team dynamics. He is dedicated to fostering employee engagement and organizational agility.

Blake is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in quality assurance and testing across diverse industries, including hospitality, credit, and healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Behavior and Development from Amberto... Show more

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

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

Rupesh Kumar has more than 20 years of Information Technology (IT) experience in managing Enterprise level DevOps initiatives in federal and commercial sector. He has led mission-critical, strategic projects in the various industries, including planning complex custom software solutions that align business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains. He currently works as a Principal in DevOps for Humana and leads their Platform Architecture stream to enhance Engineer experience. He is a certified AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and hold US patent and a provisional patent. He is also the recipient of DevOps World 2020 Innovation Award.

Rupesh Kumar has more than 20 years of Information Technology (IT) experience in managing Enterprise level DevOps initiatives in federal and commercial sector. He has led mission-critical, strategic projects in the various industries, including plann... Show more

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer for several major international artists in a large studio in L.A., he finally preferred to take the red pill from the hands of Morpheus in order to fight in the Matrix.
Fervent defender of Neo, he first started with Mouse as a web developer. Following many updates, and more than 15 years of hard fighting, he is now in control of the Oracle as PO/PM and Product Coach to better guide this small team.

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer fo... Show more

Passionate Software Developer for 20 years. Web, DevOps, embedded Software. Currently in biotech

Passionate Software Developer for 20 years. Web, DevOps, embedded Software. Currently in biotech Show more

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics, and voice intelligence, Rana’s work explores how advanced AI can understand, predict, and enhance human interactions.
He has delivered keynote speeches and expert panels at prestigious global events, including the World Economic Forum, CES, GovAI Summit, GITEX, TNW, AI Everything, LEAP, DSC Europe, WAICF, and TEDx, where he shares groundbreaking insights on AGI development, cognitive AI, deepfake detection, and ethical AI frameworks. His expertise spans predictive voice analytics, emotion AI, and AI-powered behavioral profiling, making him a sought-after speaker for technology conferences, AI summits, and enterprise innovation forums.
Rana is the CEO of Behavioral Signals, a company pioneering state-of-the-art AI-driven behavioral analytics that enables machines to comprehend and respond to human emotions with unprecedented accuracy.
Rana Gujral delivers compelling, future-focused keynotes that explore the intersection of AI, AGI, cognitive computing, and ethics, offering audiences cutting-edge insights into the future of intelligent machines.

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics... Show more

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than 20+ Tech events across the globe.

From receiving one of the highest honours from the Vice President of Govt of India as a Young Innovator to becoming the youngest speaker to talk at the world's biggest Open Source Conference: GitHub Universe, I've experienced it all!

I'm the Co-Organizer for tinyML India which has now grown to 1700+ members across the country. I even lead the TinyML Aspirants Community, which is amongst the biggest Machine Learning communities in Asia. The community currently consists of more than 300 people across the world!

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than... Show more