I am a Senior Android Developer at Capital One. I hold a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University. My strong academic background fuels my passion for hardware and computer engineering, and I continually seek to apply those principles to enhance the performance of Android applications.

Beyond my role at Capital One, I am dedicated to education and mentorship. I am an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at the Katz School of Science and Health, teaching a graduate-level course on mobile development. As a selected speaker for the Grace Hopper Conference, I led a workshop for over 200 participants on Android development, sharing my knowledge and encouraging others to explore the field. Outside of work, I enjoy running, hot yoga, triathlons, and gardening.

I am a Senior Android Developer at Capital One. I hold a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University. My strong academic background fuels my passion for hardware and computer engineering, and I continually seek to apply tho... Show more

Nitin Prakash is an Android Engineer, currently working with Upswing Fintech, Ex-Trell, Ex-Byjus. Nitin has completed his graduation in Electronics and Communication from Maharishi Dayanand University, Haryana, and live in New Delhi. After completing his graduation Nitin had worked in the telecom industry for more than 2.5 years and but he also learned java and android while doing his telecom job. He got his first break in the IT industry in Dec-2017 where he worked as an individual contributor to the whole android app SDLC and he developed 9 apps successfully. His passion is to develop more robust android apps and learning every day into small pieces. His fun fact, he is very loquacious if anybody talks about android dev.

Nitin Prakash is an Android Engineer, currently working with Upswing Fintech, Ex-Trell, Ex-Byjus. Nitin has completed his graduation in Electronics and Communication from Maharishi Dayanand University, Haryana, and live in New Delhi. After completing... Show more

Naveen Kumar Pedada is a Computer Systems Architect with 20+ years of Information Technology experience in various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including architecture, data model designing, data analysis, development, testing, and maintenance of business applications using Java, J2EE, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Relational Database Management Systems. He has experience across Security, Banking, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Media domains.
He has expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, AWS, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL performance tuning, Unix Shell scripting, Informatica, Perl, Python, Hadoop, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs, and relational databases.
At EmblemHealth, Naveen has worked on TruProvider product implementation, TruProvider cloud migration, and FACETS product implementation. His responsibilities include developing system architecture, ensuring scalability and performance, designing secure architectures, implementing redundancy and failover solutions, supporting AWS cloud migration, automation, IAM policies, and HIPAA compliance.
Previously, he worked with Marriott International as a Technical Lead, Nielsen Media as a Senior Developer, Microsoft as a Senior Software Engineer, and the Tanzania Police as an IT Developer. His work involved requirements gathering, data analysis, data modeling, PL/SQL development, ETL processes, data migration, production support, SQL performance tuning, Unix shell scripting, Java application development, testing, code reviews, and technical support.
Naveen has published scholarly articles and book chapters in AI-driven healthcare security, IoMT, blockchain technology, IoT healthcare networks, and smart cyber technology. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from Osmania University and a B.Tech in Computer Science from JNTU Hyderabad, along with certifications in GenAI, Oracle Cloud, Scrum Master, ITIL, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Oracle PL/SQL, and Unix Shell Scripting.

Naveen Kumar Pedada is a Computer Systems Architect with 20+ years of Information Technology experience in various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including architecture, data model designing, data analysis, development, testing, and m... Show more

Gaurav Bansal is a Senior Software Developer Engineer - Test with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale systems, specializing in system architecture, healthcare technology, performance engineering, and technical leadership. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for architecting and deploying HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms serving over 5 million users, maintaining 99.99% uptime. His innovative solutions have resulted in significant cost reductions, saving $2M annually, and improving system reliability by 40%. Gaurav has also implemented AI/ML solutions that reduced customer service contacts by 20% and improved testing cycles by 40%. He has mentored over 15 engineers, helping them progress into senior roles, and has built and led high-performing, globally distributed teams across the USA, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Gaurav’s expertise lies in system architecture, particularly in distributed systems design, fault-tolerant architectures, auto-scaling solutions, and disaster recovery systems. He is also well-versed in healthcare technology, with experience in building HIPAA-compliant platforms, handling secure PHI data, and integrating healthcare data. In performance engineering, he has a proven track record of optimizing system performance, reducing latency, enhancing database performance, and implementing high availability strategies. As a technical leader, he has led cross-functional teams, optimized development processes, and introduced best practices to improve productivity and collaboration.
His technical skills include proficiency in AWS (Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB), Docker, Linux, and several programming languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, and C++. He is also skilled in frameworks like Selenium, Jenkins, and AWS Amplify, and has experience with databases such as AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle DB2. Gaurav has contributed significantly to major organizations, including Amazon, where he led the development of HIPAA-compliant systems and established automated testing frameworks, and Prokarma, Inc., where he developed automation solutions for American Express.
Gaurav holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from AKGEC, Ghaziabad, India, and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout his career.

Gaurav Bansal is a Senior Software Developer Engineer - Test with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale systems, specializing in system architecture, healthcare technology, performance engineering, and technical leadership. Throughout his c... Show more

Lakshmi Srinivasarao Kothamasu is a Data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience architecting , optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and building robust data integration frameworks across healthcare and financial services. His work focuses on data platform architecture, large-scale ETL/ELT pipeline engineering, and performance optimization of cloud and on-premises data systems. He has led the development of high-volume data ingestion frameworks and enterprise data warehousing solutions that support mission-critical analytics and decision-making. In his roles as technical lead and architect, he has guided engineering teams and collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions. His professional interests include distributed data processing, real-time streaming architectures, and the application of modern data engineering methodologies to complex organizational data ecosystems.

Srinivasarao holds a Master of Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai (2002-2004) and a Bachelor of Technology from JNTU, Hyderabad (1998-2002). His academic excellence is highlighted by achieving a top GATE score percentile in 2002 at the national level in India, which earned him both admission to VJTI and the prestigious AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) Scholarship.
His technical proficiency encompasses a comprehensive range of modern data technologies including cloud platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, Docker, and Kubernetes, ETL tools like Informatica PowerCenter, Oracle Data Integrator, and SnapLogic, databases including Oracle Exadata, Teradata, SQL Server, and Sybase, as well as programming languages such as Python, Unix shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL.

Srinivasarao maintains cutting-edge expertise through multiple industry certifications, including Google Cloud - Introduction to Large Language Models, Snowflake Pro Certification, AWS Solution Architect Associate, AWS Data Analytics – Specialty, and Informatica MDM. T
hroughout his career, he has successfully delivered critical data solutions for major organizations including Fidelity Investments, Fresenius Medical Care, and GlaxoSmithKline. His work has consistently focused on modernizing legacy data warehouses, implementing cloud-based analytics platforms, and building scalable data architectures that support AI, reporting, and advanced analytics initiatives. His leadership extends beyond technical implementation to include mentoring development teams, conducting code reviews, coordinating complex multi-team deployments, and ensuring adherence to enterprise best practices and performance standards.

Lakshmi Srinivasarao Kothamasu is a Data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience architecting , optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and building robust data integration frameworks across healthcare and financial services. His work foc... Show more

Software engineer at Enpal!

Software engineer at Enpal! Show more

With 25 years in User Experience, Oliver has been exploring the research and design of Spatial Computing and Augmented Reality for the last eight years. He focusses on how spatial computing changes the way we interact with computers, and with each other, by co-authoring academic research, running industry events, mentoring and speaking in 7 countries.

He has been working on spatial computing client projects around the globe; from enhancing cognitive training and testing, to creating engaging documentary experiences, to the future of retail. His UX consultancy, Contxtual, works across a variety of spatial computing and smartglasses platforms, including; visionOS, Snap OS and AndroidXR.

With 25 years in User Experience, Oliver has been exploring the research and design of Spatial Computing and Augmented Reality for the last eight years. He focusses on how spatial computing changes the way we interact with computers, and with each ot... Show more

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laboratory in the Higher School of Electrical and Energetic engineering of Oran. Her research interests include power dispatch, power system design, healthcare scheduling and green optimization as well as optimization methods especially metaheuristics. DEKHICI has been a member of Inside Project (Inclusion of Students With impairements in Distance Education) in 2023, of DIGITAQ Project about Quality Assurance Digitalization in Higher Education and a responsable of Digitalisation Strategy Office in her university. She partipated as a trainer in many sustainability; digitalization; accessibilty, cyber responsability, soft skills and inclusivity activities and serious game design.

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laborator... Show more

Afonso Oliveira has spent 14 years figuring out how to make AI useful. He first applied this in research, earning a PhD with honors from Instituto Superior Técnico on neural networks for 5G resource allocation, then brought that rigor into product development. At Siemens, he turned scattered AI projects into a unified product that cut proof-of-concept delivery from a week to under an hour. At Mindmymind, he built cognitive profiling and self-reflection systems where ML, games, and LLMs meet mental health. Today he writes and consults on AI engineering through OliveGradient, while advising on and implementing AI solutions for a growing SME. Somewhere along the way he also co-founded a startup, won a few international hackathons, and wrote a chapter in a book on AI published by ISCTE.

Afonso Oliveira has spent 14 years figuring out how to make AI useful. He first applied this in research, earning a PhD with honors from Instituto Superior Técnico on neural networks for 5G resource allocation, then brought that rigor into product de... Show more

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cloud-native solutions and intelligent analytics.
Whether leading strategic initiatives or diving deep into technical design, I’ve partnered with clients across industries to accelerate cloud adoption, envision high-value use cases, and build differentiators that drive real business outcomes. From AWS to Azure, IBM Cloud to GCP, I bring a multi-cloud perspective and a hands-on approach to every engagement.
I love sharing knowledge and sparking ideas—delivering workshops, webinars, hackathons, and technical enablement sessions that empower teams to think bigger and build smarter.

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cl... Show more

Szymon Paluch is a technology and product leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling digital products. As CTO at uPacjenta, he led technology through rapid growth in telemedicine. At Golem Network, he worked on distributed compute infrastructure. Today, he designs and implements AI agents, robots, automations, and human-in-the-loop workflows that help teams actually get work done, combining engineering depth with product thinking and delivery focus.

Szymon Paluch is a technology and product leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling digital products. As CTO at uPacjenta, he led technology through rapid growth in telemedicine. At Golem Network, he worked on distributed compute infra... Show more

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, he has built a strong reputation for modernizing legacy systems, implementing scalable data architectures, and ensuring regulatory compliance in highly controlled environments. His expertise spans Python, AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, and enterprise ETL frameworks, enabling him to develop efficient, reliable, and auditable data pipelines that support critical business operations.
Throughout his career, Rambabu has demonstrated deep proficiency in building and optimizing data platforms that process high volumes of complex data. At LPL Financial, he played a key role in developing a Commission Transformation Platform, where he designed scalable ETL pipelines, implemented intricate business logic for compensation systems, and ensured compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations. He has consistently focused on improving data quality, automating validation processes, and enhancing transparency through robust monitoring and governance frameworks. His work reflects a strong ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that drive operational efficiency.
Prior to this, Rambabu contributed to healthcare and banking projects at organizations such as Sharecare, Santander Bank, and Citibank. He developed HIPAA-compliant data pipelines, supported FDIC regulatory initiatives, and built large-scale data integration systems for enterprise reporting. His experience includes working with diverse datasets such as biometric health data, depositor records, and financial transactions, where accuracy, compliance, and performance are critical. He is also experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, and business stakeholders, to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.
Rambabu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering and brings a strong foundation in data engineering principles, combined with hands-on expertise in modern cloud technologies. He is recognized for his analytical approach, problem-solving skills, and commitment to building high-quality, production-ready data systems.

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Conne... Show more

Mohamed Amine DHIAB is a 29-year-old Senior Software & AI Engineer at Get Mika GmbH in Berlin, where he builds AI-powered accounting applications using agentic systems.

With over 7 years of experience in Machine Learning & AI, Mohamed previously served as Senior ML Engineer at Konfuzio and AI Research Scientist at TU Berlin's DAI-Labor, developing ML models for AI-assisted pathology and production systems. His technical expertise spans Computer Vision, NLP, NLU, X-AI, MLOps, and full-stack development with modern TypeScript frameworks.

As a former Founding Engineer & CTO, Mohamed combines deep technical skills with leadership experience, specializing in deploying cutting-edge ML models into production and building scalable web applications. He's passionate about applying AI to solve real-world business challenges.

Mohamed Amine DHIAB is a 29-year-old Senior Software & AI Engineer at Get Mika GmbH in Berlin, where he builds AI-powered accounting applications using agentic systems. With over 7 years of experience in Machine Learning & AI, Mohamed previously s... Show more

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, organization design, team leadership, and business analysis.

His consultancy focuses primarily on managing the complexity arising from intertwined uncertainties across technical, operational, and political domains within organizations.

Yevgen is the author of two practical frameworks:
- “Sociotechnical Engineering” — an approach that applies classical Systems Engineering principles, such as requirements elicitation and requirements-driven design, to sociotechnical systems, including software development projects.
- “The Architecture of Power” — a framework for structural change designed for people with or without formal authority.

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, or... Show more

Gaming, reading, going to the gym or working on solving stuff that annoy me are the things I usually do in my life. I love to listen to the heavy metals, and most importantly, I love to take everything not super serious. Life is short, have fun!

I have written several apps for myself. The one I’m most proud of is AltoThought because mental health has a special place in my heart.

Gaming, reading, going to the gym or working on solving stuff that annoy me are the things I usually do in my life. I love to listen to the heavy metals, and most importantly, I love to take everything not super serious. Life is short, have fun! I... Show more

I am a Senior Engineering Manager at Oracle Health Data Intelligence, where I lead the development of AI agents platform and generative AI solutions that are transforming healthcare data analytics and management. Based in Seattle, I focus on leveraging advanced AI technologies to enable smarter, data-driven healthcare decisions and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, I play a key role in delivering Oracle’s next-generation AI agents platform, driving innovation in intelligent automation and AI-powered healthcare solutions.
I’m passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion in technology and committed to mentoring the next generation of women in STEM

I am a Senior Engineering Manager at Oracle Health Data Intelligence, where I lead the development of AI agents platform and generative AI solutions that are transforming healthcare data analytics and management. Based in Seattle, I focus on leveragi... Show more

Kosseila is a Founder and Principal Cloud Consultant at CloudThrill, with a strong focus on Multi Cloud solutions. His expertise extends to multiple industries, including telco, startup, healthcare, and banking. He has an Oracle ACE Pro recognition for his community contributions. His core expertise includes Cloud Automation (IaC), AI Infra, Inference deployments, DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Identity/Secret Management, and LLMOps.
As a Curious, open-minded individual, Kosseila is always exploring emerging tech and is actively involved in the community through speaking at conferences (Hashitalks, Devox, OracleCloud World, DevOpsStage, CivoNavigate), Contributing to open source AI projects (vllm), blogging, leading a podcast (Tech Beats Unplugged) and AI community (TAICO).

Kosseila is a Founder and Principal Cloud Consultant at CloudThrill, with a strong focus on Multi Cloud solutions. His expertise extends to multiple industries, including telco, startup, healthcare, and banking. He has an Oracle ACE Pro recognition f... Show more

I build products that sit somewhere between “this is actually useful” and “wait... you built this in a weekend?”

Most days I’m connecting AI systems to mobile apps, optimizing latency, shipping side projects, or teaching myself things I probably didn’t need to learn at 1am.

Flutter developer. AI tinkerer. Recovering perfectionist.

Currently exploring the intersection of AI agents, developer tooling, and thoughtful product engineering.

I build products that sit somewhere between “this is actually useful” and “wait... you built this in a weekend?” Most days I’m connecting AI systems to mobile apps, optimizing latency, shipping side projects, or teaching myself things I probably d... Show more

Bill started down the path of software development in the nineties, building games and web pages instead of doing his chores. His professional career began in 2005, and his passion for programming has only grown in the years since. He is most at home when buried deep in front-end code, but has done a little bit of everything. He is currently a Principal Engineer at Prescryptive Health, specializing in meme-fu, as well as front-end development and architecture. When not at work, Bill can be found playing with his kids, messing with his 3D printer, or joining friends for a bit of Minecraft.

Bill started down the path of software development in the nineties, building games and web pages instead of doing his chores. His professional career began in 2005, and his passion for programming has only grown in the years since. He is most at home... Show more

Pavan Kumar Kodati is a Lead Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years of professional experience in delivering enterprise-grade application solutions across Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Financial Services, Geotechnical, and Marketing & Sales industries. He has worked across all phases of the development lifecycle, with strong expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms, big data processing, AI-driven architectures, ETL/ELT pipelines, and enterprise data warehousing.
Pavan’s recent experience includes working with Citi Bank, where he designed and built AI agentic architectures using LLMs, Google Vertex AI, Claude, PyTorch, and FastAPI for Critical Data Element discovery, metadata mapping, lineage tracing, and data governance workflows. He has also developed API-driven metadata ingestion frameworks, optimized PostgreSQL schemas, and integrated scalable AI inference pipelines for enterprise applications.
Previously, at NASDAQ, Pavan led the migration of Ruby-based data pipelines to Python 3 on AWS, building scalable and secure data platforms using Lambda, S3, EMR, Glue, EC2, SNS, and IAM. He has engineered petabyte-scale data ingestion pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Scala, Databricks, and Kafka, supporting both batch and real-time data processing workloads.
His experience also includes building and optimizing data solutions for Novo Nordisk, USAA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue, Haley and Aldrich, Sree Venkateshwara Power Controls, and Cognizant Technology Solutions. Across these roles, he has worked extensively with AWS, Azure, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, Airflow, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, SQL, Scala, Tableau, and Power BI.
Pavan holds an MSIT and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Boston, along with a BTECH from JNTU. His background combines strong technical expertise, cloud data engineering, AI/ML pipeline development, data governance, DevOps automation, and business-focused analytics, making him a highly experienced professional in enterprise data modernization and cloud-based analytics platforms.

Pavan Kumar Kodati is a Lead Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years of professional experience in delivering enterprise-grade application solutions across Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Financial Services, Geotechnical, and ... Show more

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator, speaker, and Gallup Certified Coach focused on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and helping teams work better together.

Her approach is shaped by research, experience, and a genuine curiosity about how communication styles, cultural norms, and human dynamics influence the way people lead, relate, and grow in today’s modern landscape. Having lived and worked across different cultures around the world, Sarah brings a global perspective to every room she walks into.

Sarah has delivered training for 1,800+ 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). Her sessions blend research-backed frameworks with real-world scenarios, so participants leave with tools and skills they can apply right away.

To view her recent speaking activity, visit Sarah’s LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kundla/.
Learn more about what Sarah offers through her company at www.questinginsight.com.

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator, speaker, and Gallup Certified Coach focused on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and helping teams work better together. Her approach is shaped by research, experience, and a genuine curiosity about how... Show more

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure.

His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficiency of the cloud for companies worldwide, ranging from startups to enterprises. Radoslav is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft Azure, recognized for his ongoing contributions to the community. With an unwavering passion for staying at the forefront of technology, he embraces the cutting-edge and constantly seeks innovative approaches.

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure. His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficie... Show more

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences
Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work.
Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under relentless pressure while managing stress, emotional suppression, communication breakdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Scaling a company requires more than technical intelligence. It requires nervous system resilience, emotional regulation, and the ability to lead and relate to other humans effectively.
As a former tech consultant turned matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach, I work with high-performing men — founders, CEOs, developers, and executives — to strengthen the internal systems behind sustainable success and fulfillment. My work blends behavioral psychology, neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship strategy to help leaders improve clarity, communication, and emotional intelligence without burning out or sacrificing what matters most.
In an era where AI is accelerating everything externally, my talks address the one thing technology cannot optimize: the human capacity for connection.

Nita Chakrabarty is a matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach for high-performing and successful men, and the founder of MAGNETIC — the world's most intelligent matchmaking and relationship platform for ambitious men.
She is known for blending behavioral psychology, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship dynamics to help high-achieving leaders build emotional intelligence, meaningful partnerships, and long-term fulfillment — in both life and love.
MAGNETIC is a venture-backed startup supported by Audos, an entrepreneur platform backed by investors and founders behind Skype, BarkBox, Ro, and Oscar Health.
With a background in executive consulting and over a decade of experience in somatic therapy, breathwork, and trauma-informed coaching, Nita bridges modern leadership with neuroscience and relational intelligence. Her clients include founders, CEOs, developers, and executives seeking greater clarity, resilience, and emotional depth.
She speaks internationally on emotional intelligence, modern masculinity, nervous system regulation, conscious relationships, and the future of human connection in an increasingly technological world.

🔵 Talk Topics

Emotional Intelligence for Founders & Engineers
Nervous System Regulation Under Startup Pressure
Modern Masculinity & High-Performance Relationships
Human Connection in the Age of AI
Burnout, Stress & the Internal Operating System

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work. Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under rel... Show more

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität Bielefeld.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung. Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea im Common Grounds Forum, damit junge Menschen ihre Stimme in bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen einbringen können.

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität... Show more

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker Show more

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma solutions to drive the strategy execution, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Russ excels at building strong teams, processes and control systems in a unique way that enables organizations to live continuous improvement, not just learn it.
Highlights
• Highly skilled deployment leader, executive coach and trainer
• Lean master and Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• High-level experience across transactional and manufacturing environments
• Created innovations in telecommunications, retail and healthcare
2014 Keynote Speaker Gemba Lean Summit, Brazil

Started a non-profit all volunteer organization building devices for people with disabilities. using the same skills for understanding the customer's needs and providing innovative solutions.

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma sol... Show more

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation in industry and logistics solutions. Mehdi specifically works in the field of software development based on .NET technology. Mehdi is a staunch fan of object-oriented programming. Since 2016, Mehdi has worked more or less with cloud computing systems.

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation... Show more

Soy ingeniero mecatrónico con sólida experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones en la nube, especializado en servicios de inteligencia artificial, data y seguridad sobre AWS. A lo largo de mi carrera he combinado habilidades con una fuerte orientación al negocio, liderando iniciativas que integran servicios como Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Amazon Quick y Kiro entre otras, para resolver desafíos reales de los clientes.

Llevo más de 9 años dentro TD SYNNEX y una de mis pasiones es compartir conocimiento y rodearme de personas que comparten mis mismas pasiones.

Soy ingeniero mecatrónico con sólida experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones en la nube, especializado en servicios de inteligencia artificial, data y seguridad sobre AWS. A lo largo de mi carrera he combinado habilidades con una fuerte orientación... 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

Elisa Schön works at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and organizational development.

With over a decade of experience in People & Culture - including leadership roles as Chief People Officer at GotPhoto and CHRO at UMI/Volkswagen - she has spent years navigating the messy, beautiful reality of growing teams and organizational change.

Elisa's approach is rooted in the idea that leaders can't ignore the psychological side of pressure and conflict. To dive even deeper into how we tick, she’s currently studying Clinical Psychology at Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg, focusing on how humans stay resilient in a tech-heavy world.

Today, she balances her role as Senior HR Business Partner at Der Tagesspiegel with her own coaching practice, helping professionals navigate workplace complexity with clarity and emotional intelligence.

Elisa Schön works at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and organizational development. With over a decade of experience in People & Culture - including leadership roles as Chief People Officer at GotPhoto and CHRO at UMI/Volkswagen - she... Show more