Humanities & Social Sciences

Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development

Ben Kereopa-Yorke

Ben Kereopa-Yorke

Ben Kereopa-Yorke operates at the nexus of AI and cognitive security governance, dynamical systems theory, and cyber risk quantification, blending theoretical innovation with practical security frameworks. His research in AI security explores the application of chaos theory and game-theoretic approaches to AI risk modeling, while his broader research interests span computational linguistics, sociolinguistics, sociotechnical systems impacts, information warfare, social engineering, and the philosophical implications of human-computer interaction.

As a published researcher and Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society, Senior Security Specialist and AI/ML Security SME at Telstra, alongside his role as a core team member of the OWASP Machine Learning Security Top Ten, his work bridges academia and industry in addressing emerging AI and cognitive security challenges. Currently pursuing a second Master's in Cyber Security Operations at UNSW Canberra as well as postgraduate Neuroscience at UNE, Ben is passionate about fostering interdisciplinary approaches to security research and mentoring the next generation of security professionals through various industry initiatives.

Ben holds postgraduate qualifications in Terrorism and Security Studies, as well as Cloud Computing and Virtualisation. Current certifications include the AWS Machine Learning Speciality, Drone Security Operations Certificate from DroneSec, and the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) from the IAPP.

Looking ahead, he envisions a future where AI security frameworks are deeply integrated with ethical considerations and human values, drawing from diverse fields including philosophy, sociology, and cognitive science. He is committed to developing novel frameworks for quantifying AI risk that can adapt to emerging technological paradigms, while ensuring these advances benefit humanity equitably. Through his research and advocacy, he hopes to contribute to the responsible development of AI systems that enhance rather than diminish human agency and potential.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke operates at the nexus of AI and cognitive security governance, dynamical systems theory, and cyber risk quantification, blending theoretical innovation with practical security frameworks. His research in AI security explores the app... Show more

APJMJ Sheik Dawood

APJMJ Sheik Dawood

APJMJ Sheik Dawood brings over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. He is currently serving as the Director of AI and Digital Solutions at Kryptos Info Systems, Chennai.

APJMJ Sheik Dawood is actively engaged in architecting cloud-based solutions and AI-driven applications for enterprise customers. He has a distinguished career that began as a Software Engineer at the Supercomputer Education and Research Centre (Indian Institute of Science), where he gained extensive experience in conceiving, planning, and developing world-class software packages as part of a globally distributed team of engineers.

Sheik contributed significantly to the prestigious Million Books Project, earning international recognition for his efforts. He also gained valuable international experience at Carnegie Mellon University during the summers of 2003 and 2004, where he worked as a Research Assistant in Natural Language Technologies.

In 2013, Sheik was invited by Farmers Insurance, USA, to architect a Usage-Based Insurance mobile application. He played a pivotal role in designing the application, introducing digital innovation by leveraging user behavior data to optimize insurance premium rates.

Sheik also spearheaded the establishment of an Enterprise Mobile Ecosystem at Tata Motors. He was instrumental in forming the Enterprise Mobile Application Development Team, a digital initiative that provided leadership with critical insights to enhance vehicle sales and delivery processes.

Sheik holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from SASTRA University. He is also the Co-Founder of the APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation.

As Mission Director, Sheik led the launch of 100 femto satellites using a balloon, involving 1,800 students, including 1,000 underprivileged participants. His ability to integrate the efforts of the Government of India, educational institutions, schools, and private organizations toward a common goal was widely appreciated, including recognition from the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

In 2018, Sheik was invited to deliver a lecture on Dr. Kalam’s Vision 2020 for National Development at the Delhi Assembly.

During the pandemic, Sheik co-led a global conference on "Liveable Planet Earth—Working Together for a Peaceful World" with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which saw participation from students across 15 countries.

He has also led prominent conferences, including an AI conference with Prof. Raj Reddy (Carnegie Mellon University) and Mr. Narayana Murthy (Founder of Infosys) on the theme of “AI for India”.

Sheik’s environmental initiatives include leading the Green India Rally alongside the Honorable Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, and launching a 1-crore tree plantation drive across Tamil Nadu with the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Banwarilal Purohit.

He has participated in numerous green energy conferences and workshops, including leading the Green Products Conference in 2020 alongside prominent industry figures like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

A passionate advocate for transformational leadership, Sheik has interacted with over 25,000 students, delivering impactful lectures inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s mentorship.

APJMJ Sheik Dawood brings over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. He is currently serving as the Director of AI and Digital Solutions at Kryptos Info Systems, Chennai. APJMJ Sheik Dawood is actively engaged in architect... Show more

Amit Kumar Jaiswal

Amit Kumar Jaiswal

I a data analyst and junior data scientist with experience in Cybersecurity. I was born on September 9, 1995, in India. He currently lives in Dolgoprudny, Russia. I holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India; Majored in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics (July 2018). In July 2023, I received a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. At the moment I am studying towards my Ph.D. at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. I gained experience as a Junior Data Scientist while working as a Freelancer where he developed machine learning models to build interactive dashboards that help with decision making.

I a data analyst and junior data scientist with experience in Cybersecurity. I was born on September 9, 1995, in India. He currently lives in Dolgoprudny, Russia. I holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Lovely Professional University, Punjab... Show more

Kaleolani Laymon

Kaleolani Laymon

Kaleolani Laymon is currently a Graduate Student at Seattle University pursuing her Master's in Student Development Administration. She began her higher ed journey as a Program Coordinator in Pre-Orientation & Transitions, and is currently a Graduate Assistant in Housing and Residence Life. She is deeply passionate about student transitions, and is specifically drawn to improving the Leave of Absence process for both students and universities.

Kaleolani Laymon is currently a Graduate Student at Seattle University pursuing her Master's in Student Development Administration. She began her higher ed journey as a Program Coordinator in Pre-Orientation & Transitions, and is currently a Graduate... Show more

Demetrius Ball

Demetrius Ball

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key ... Show more

Femi Aderogba

Femi Aderogba

I am Oluwafemi Aderogba, a seasoned DevOps Engineer and AWS Cloud Engineer with a robust background in managing large-scale Linux environments and optimizing system performance and security. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to integrating robust DevOps and MLOps practices across diverse organizational frameworks to boost operational efficiency and drive innovation.

My professional journey commenced at Cine Lounge, where I played a key role in expanding the infrastructure to incorporate cloud services, primarily focusing on AWS. My responsibilities included automating code builds and deployments, establishing security protocols, and mentoring IT operations personnel, significantly enhancing the reliability of application software in the cloud.

In 2022, I transitioned to 360shotitz as a DevOps Engineer, leading initiatives to develop interactive and responsive web applications using React, which markedly improved scalability and user engagement. My strategic management of database operations and API development greatly increased backend efficiency and data retrieval speeds.

Further progressing in my career, I joined Propatx as a DevOps Engineer. There, I was instrumental in optimizing a hybrid Linux environment across multiple data centers, achieving an exceptional uptime record of 99.9%. My innovative approaches to automating processes using Puppet and deploying comprehensive CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins minimized manual intervention and expedited deployment cycles.

I have consistently demonstrated expertise in administering a variety of SQL and NoSQL databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring robust data integrity. My advanced skills in infrastructure automation are further enhanced by my deep understanding of network security and cybersecurity, supported by strong scripting abilities in Ruby, Python, and Bash.

I am Oluwafemi Aderogba, a seasoned DevOps Engineer and AWS Cloud Engineer with a robust background in managing large-scale Linux environments and optimizing system performance and security. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to integrating ... Show more

Mathias Bolt Lesniak

Mathias Bolt Lesniak

Mathias Bolt Lesniak lives outside Oslo, Norway, with his Kiwi wife and two kids. He is the official project ambassador of the TYPO3 CMS project and lives to increase the impact of open source through increased cross-community collaboration. He is an experienced and lively public speaker who builds engagement in open source communities by highlighting the connection between code and society at large. He has done numerous conference keynotes and motivational talks centering on topics less commonly addressed — but vitally important to open source success.

Mathias Bolt Lesniak lives outside Oslo, Norway, with his Kiwi wife and two kids. He is the official project ambassador of the TYPO3 CMS project and lives to increase the impact of open source through increased cross-community collaboration. He is an... Show more

Dushime Mudahera Richard

Dushime Mudahera Richard

Founder at Thinkpro Tech, Fellow at Practical Diversity & Inclusion, and BTrust Builders Fellow. Actively engaged in open-source projects, I foster community and collaboration. Committed to building and empowering communities, I explore research software engineering and data science realms. Eager to connect and collaborate on exciting projects. 'Love the things that Techs.

Founder at Thinkpro Tech, Fellow at Practical Diversity & Inclusion, and BTrust Builders Fellow. Actively engaged in open-source projects, I foster community and collaboration. Committed to building and empowering communities, I explore research soft... Show more

Rich Kopcho

Rich Kopcho

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in storage technologies as a product leader gave him an unparalleled understanding of the intricate needs surrounding decentralised data management, especially in sophisticated AI workflows.

After running his own consulting firm for a decade, where he advised prominent Fortune 100 companies such as Honeywell Aerospace, British Aerospace, Jabil, Celestica International, and Scientific Atlanta, among others, Rich was an early adopter of blockchain technology, acquiring his first cryptocurrency in 2013.

An accomplished founder and mentor, Rich has driven innovation across over 20 startups. He operated a Web3 venture studio, advises Techstars web3 and FinTech startups, and leverages his multi-disciplinary expertise in business development, product management, and marketing to support the Web3 ecosystem.

As the Founder of Paisley (AI micro-payments), CMO of Convex (Lattice Tech), and Founder of COVIA AI (decentralised vector DB protocol), Rich is building extremely low-latency AI infrastructure for secure, scalable data management, and AI workflows.

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in ... Show more

Jocelyn Matthews

Jocelyn Matthews

Jocelyn Matthews works at Pinecone, where she is responsible for building and nurturing the technical community. Her focus is to grow a vibrant ecosystem to which everyone brings their best selves. Jocelyn is a former Rosberg-Geist Fellow at the Center for African Studies at UC Berkeley. Her ethnographic social research has received grant funding from the Sultan Grant for Arab Cultural Studies; UC Berkeley Center for Race and Gender Studies; HASTAC Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Alliance Collaboratory; and the National Science Foundation (NSF). She is a former lab member at CITRIS (the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society) Banatao Institute. In her spare time, she is Lead Admin of the DevRel Collective, a group of nearly 3,000 professionals developer advocates and technical community managers. She cares very much about the context of technologies and supporting youths, values she brought to bear both as a former faculty member of the California college system and while teaching underserved teens in Oakland.

Jocelyn Matthews works at Pinecone, where she is responsible for building and nurturing the technical community. Her focus is to grow a vibrant ecosystem to which everyone brings their best selves. Jocelyn is a former Rosberg-Geist Fellow at the Cent... Show more

Azajuah Johnston-Fils

Azajuah Johnston-Fils

Currently Azajuah (Asia) Johnston-Fils is the Social Service Specialist at the Worcester Public Library. Azajuah is a Master level mental health professional, with an advanced degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption college. She has worked in the mental health/ social services field for over 13 years in various roles and agencies within Worcester Massachusetts. Her passion is to help those in need, be an advocate to all vulnerable populations and to ensure they are treat with respect and dignity.

Currently Azajuah (Asia) Johnston-Fils is the Social Service Specialist at the Worcester Public Library. Azajuah is a Master level mental health professional, with an advanced degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption college. She has worke... Show more

Madison Côté

Madison Côté

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

Bukunmi Folorunso

Bukunmi Folorunso

Bukunmi Folorunso is a results-driven Product Management professional with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. She has played a pivotal role in the development and scaling of products like Optimus by Afrinvest, a cutting-edge investment platform that revolutionizes wealth management, and the Vendease Restaurant Manager (RMS) Enterprise Software and Vendease Marketplace, which streamlined procurement, inventory and supply chain processes for businesses across Nigeria.

With a deep passion for building user-centric products, Bukunmi excels at translating complex challenges into strategic opportunities. She brings expertise in product psychology, product architecture, roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, product execution and releases, consistently delivering solutions that drive growth and user satisfaction.

Beyond her professional achievements, Bukunmi is committed to empowering the next generation of product leaders. Through her tailored coaching program for aspiring and intermediate Product Managers, she equips individuals with the skills and confidence to learn, grow, and scale their careers. As a speaker with upcoming engagements, she inspires tech professionals to push boundaries and make an impact.

Currently, Bukunmi is exploring opportunities to expand her global footprint, with a focus on scaling products in European markets and contributing to the global tech ecosystem through innovation, mentorship, and leadership.

Bukunmi Folorunso is a results-driven Product Management professional with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. She has played a pivotal role in the development and scaling of products ... Show more

Della Chambless

Della Chambless

Della Chambless is a Lecturing Fellow in Italian, coordinator of Elementary Italian 102 and Assistant Director of the Italian Language Program at Duke University. She has a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Della Chambless is a Lecturing Fellow in Italian, coordinator of Elementary Italian 102 and Assistant Director of the Italian Language Program at Duke University. She has a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Show more

Felicien Mukamba

Felicien Mukamba

Passionné de la technologie

Passionné de la technologie Show more

Israel Alcázar

Israel Alcázar

Humanist Engineer. Organizational Coach and Consultant. He is passionated about working with people where he finds generate organizations more agile and resilients.

Humanist Engineer. Organizational Coach and Consultant. He is passionated about working with people where he finds generate organizations more agile and resilients. Show more

Gina Maiellaro

Gina Maiellaro

Gina Maiellaro is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction at the World Languages Center at Northeastern University. Her academic research explores second language acquisition, with a focus on language testing and assessment, curriculum development, Intercultural Competence, and Actor-Network Theory in language teaching. She is also the director of the AATI National Italian Exam.


Gina Maiellaro is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction at the World Languages Center at Northeastern University. Her academic research explores second language acquisition, with a focus on language testing and as... Show more

Lindsay Horsman

Lindsay Horsman

Lindsay Horsman has been in the rescue world and various aspects of animal welfare for the last several decades. She ran a pet rat rescue, was on the board for the Cavalier Riding Club a therapeutic riding program, volunteered and was a foster home for Maritime Greyhound Adoption Program and now holds the Board Chair position at Lily's place.
Lindsay comes from a non-profit background and has worked with many different types of people in various vulnerable states. Her compassion for humans and animals alike is what makes her a valuable volunteer and board member at Lily's Place.

Lindsay Horsman has been in the rescue world and various aspects of animal welfare for the last several decades. She ran a pet rat rescue, was on the board for the Cavalier Riding Club a therapeutic riding program, volunteered and was a foster home f... Show more

Karo Ladino

Karo Ladino

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en la programación en Python en su país, Colombia. Ella es parte activa de la comunidad y fellow de la Python Software Foundation. Con más de diez años de experiencia creando hardware y software para diversas disciplinas e industrias, Karo tiene un amplio conocimiento en su campo. Le apasiona crear oportunidades y fomentar espacios de crecimiento personal y profesional. En su tiempo libre, se dedica a la joyería y leer en compañía de su perro Ramón.

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en... Show more

Tia Murry

Tia Murry

Dr. Tia Murry is an influential leader and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU), where she focuses on blending faith with learning to empower students for impactful careers. Dr. Tia is also the Founder of FLI, LLC, where her transformative F.L.I. method (Forgive. Let Go. Initiate.) inspires women to lead balanced, purpose-driven lives. Dr. Tia has a proven record in driving strategic initiatives, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and developing sustainable growth strategies.

A sought-after International Speaker, Dr. Tia has delivered keynotes for universities, nonprofits, and conferences, including the renowned SpeakerCon stage with figures like Les Brown. Her bestselling book, F.L.I. Forgive. Let Go. Initiate., quickly became an Amazon Best Self-Help Short Read, chronicling her journey through personal challenges with courage and resilience.

Recognized with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Tia has received numerous honors, such as the Women of Distinction by the United Nations Global Women Foundation, Women In Management Africa, Champion Leadership Award U.K., and the Lifetime Commitment to Community Service Award.

Dr. Tia's true joy lies in empowering women, advocating for economic advancement, and inspiring audiences through her talks on leadership, faith, and personal growth. Outside of her professional sphere, she is a devoted mother to Derrick, Tamia, and Jazmyn, and a proud grandmother to Amaiah. Her passion for inspiring transformation makes her an invaluable presence at events where she combines authenticity with actionable insights.

Dr. Tia Murry is an influential leader and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU), where she focuses on blending faith with learning to empower students for impactful careers. Dr. Tia is also the Founder of FLI, LLC, where her transfor... Show more

Daniel Isler

Daniel Isler

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile.
Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for simulations of Phishing attacks, Vishing, Pretexting, Physical Intrusions and Red Team.

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile. Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for ... Show more

Wes Shields

Wes Shields

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Eduardo Telaya

Eduardo Telaya

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, Eduardo was an integral member of the Lullabot team that launched Drupal 8 projects for Bravo and Oxygen. His career has also included launching DevsTec and heydru! both a Lima-based Drupal company, and working on Drupal projects for Lullabot, Myplanet, Phase2, and Anexus.

Having participated in over 100 hackathons, Eduardo’s Bomba App, a “life-saving” mobile application that allows firefighters to more immediately locate emergencies via the popular traffic app Waze, took first place at AngelHack’s Hackcelerator 2017. Eduardo also helped create Code Heroes, a gaming app that teaches kids how to code.

Eduardo’s love of development has also inspired him to give back by serving as a professor at the Autonomous University of Peru, organizing hackathons and mentoring participants as the AngelHack Ambassador, speaking at international conferences, and contributing to Drupal innovation. He has also been a contributor to #UnaSolaFuerza, a project that creates awareness of areas affected by the floods in Peru through citizen-generated reports.

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, E... Show more

Gena Dellett

Gena Dellett

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witnessing these practices foster impactful client relationships through a strong commitment to teamwork.

Through her work at the intersection of business operations, development, and technology; Gena recognizes that relationship-building is not just a strategy—it's a way of operating. Known for her adeptness in asking the right questions, she guides Skvare as a technology company that recommends a pencil when it's the best tool for the job. Gena understands that Skvare's ongoing success hinges on effective recommendations balancing clients' needs with their budgets and views her work as building and supporting meaning-making spaces – online hubs where people access resources, connect with peers, and take action on issues they care about.

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witn... Show more

Sharon Murugi

Sharon Murugi

Sharon brings extensive experience in community building and strategic communications to her role of working with developers.

Sharon brings extensive experience in community building and strategic communications to her role of working with developers. Show more

Alice Kane

Alice Kane

Alice Kane is a first-generation Chinese American and native Bostonian. As a professional genealogist, she has worked on both sides of the desk in libraries and historical societies, and is experienced in using 17th-20th U.S. records for family history research and lineage society applications.

Alice Kane is a first-generation Chinese American and native Bostonian. As a professional genealogist, she has worked on both sides of the desk in libraries and historical societies, and is experienced in using 17th-20th U.S. records for family histo... Show more

Ambarish Ganguly

Ambarish Ganguly

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Jussi Hölttä

Jussi Hölttä

Jussi is a coach, facilitator, engineer, mindfulness teacher and learning designer. Sometimes all at the same time.

His first career was as a software engineer in contexts with wildly varying degrees of agility. Today he focuses on enabling and improving continuous learning in individuals and organizations. His personal side quest is learning Everything.

Jussi is a coach, facilitator, engineer, mindfulness teacher and learning designer. Sometimes all at the same time. His first career was as a software engineer in contexts with wildly varying degrees of agility. Today he focuses on enabling and i... Show more

Ashley Karol

Ashley Karol

Welcome! I'm a Certified Career Coach specializing in neurodiversity in the tech industry. With a decade of experience in mentorship, engineering, and business, I blend evidence-based strategies, a wealth of knowledge, and a deep understanding of the human experience to each coaching session. After struggling to fit into a neurotypical box for decades, I discovered the power of embracing one's natural strengths and accepting help from the right people. As the passionate owner of Thoughtful Thinkers Life Coaching, my mission is to empower individuals to embrace their individuality and thrive in both their personal and professional lives.

Welcome! I'm a Certified Career Coach specializing in neurodiversity in the tech industry. With a decade of experience in mentorship, engineering, and business, I blend evidence-based strategies, a wealth of knowledge, and a deep understanding of the... Show more

Małgorzata Kowalczewska

Małgorzata Kowalczewska

With over 8 years of experience in the IT sector as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master, I specialize in fostering agile methodologies and adept conflict resolution. I thrive on continuous interaction and believe in the power of curiosity for building profound relationships. I lead transformative workshops on effective communication, guide teams towards self-organization, and assist leaders in navigating their challenges.
Beyond the professional realm, I am a mom of two boys, constantly exploring the world through their eyes. An enthusiast of the outdoors, I indulge in hiking, skiing, and cherish moments of mindfulness and yoga, balancing life's rhythms with serene practices.

With over 8 years of experience in the IT sector as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master, I specialize in fostering agile methodologies and adept conflict resolution. I thrive on continuous interaction and believe in the power of curiosity for building pr... Show more

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