Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his background in electronics and robotics to create static and kinetic sculptures that convey information fetched over the internet through sound, light, and motion. These sculptures sometimes take on an anthropomorphic form thereby leading the viewer to attach personalities and emotions to them.

Mohit holds a master’s degree in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania. He spent his time there as a research assistant at the ModLab helping build the next generation of modular robotics. Prior to this, he worked at a startup in Mumbai, India, developing robotic kits and conducting STEM focused workshops for high school and university students all across the country.

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his bac... Show more

Kristian is an accomplished Senior CRM Consultant with a passion for technology and a solution-oriented approach. He is a visionary, always on the lookout for new opportunities and dedicated to sharing his valuable insights with others. His extensive experience with projects of implementeting Customer Service Omnichannel Voice.

With a proven track record in the information technology and services sector, Kristian has been instrumental in helping organizations transition from fragmented data silos to cloud-based CRM systems. His expertise lies in streamlining processes, enhancing customer engagement, and driving growth through the power of customer experience.

Kristian's dedication has helped numerous organizations achieve CRM excellence, making him a sought-after expert in his field. "I'm looking foreward to share knowledge and insights about".

Kristian is an accomplished Senior CRM Consultant with a passion for technology and a solution-oriented approach. He is a visionary, always on the lookout for new opportunities and dedicated to sharing his valuable insights with others. His extensiv... Show more

I am a statistical Programmer at Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center where I work on a team that evaluates potential HIV vaccine candidates. After graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Bioengineering, I found a passion for programming in R. I now organize the Seattle UseR group, and enjoy building packages to automate my workflows.

I am a statistical Programmer at Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center where I work on a team that evaluates potential HIV vaccine candidates. After graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Bioengineering, I found a passion for program... Show more

Tyler Ross recently relocated from Manhattan to San Francisco, California, with his wife and daughter after living in New York City for over 10 years. The family is now adjusting to their new life on the West Coast. In his free time, when he’s not spending time with his daughter or working on his books, Tyler explores the Bay Area, documenting the sights, sounds, culture, and cuisine for others considering a similar move.

Tyler’s primary profession is writing. He has a deep passion for storytelling and self-expression. Writing allows him to create, reflect, and connect with others through words. Engaging deeply with his readers brings him a sense of purpose and satisfaction. His writing serves as a tool to share his experiences and ideas, fostering connection and reflection.

In addition to writing, Tyler has a wide range of other interests. As a writer, collector, cyclist, and foodie, he blends these passions into his daily life. Tyler writes about various topics, from historical insights and rare collectibles to local cuisine and biking adventures. His creativity and reflective nature shape his writing, offering readers a personal and unique perspective on his life in San Francisco.

Tyler is an avid cyclist who enjoys the challenge of San Francisco’s hills and terrain. He has been working through over 62 miles of mountain bike trails and bike lanes. Along the way, he photographs landmarks and maps out bicycle-friendly routes, rating them based on difficulty. His passion for cycling and exploration allows him to share valuable insights with other cyclists while enjoying the city’s natural beauty.

Having lived in Manhattan for many years, Tyler enormously appreciated food. Now in San Francisco, he is testing the city’s culinary offerings. From Mexican and Italian to Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine, he enjoys the variety of flavors. He also indulges in the fresh seafood, especially the famous local crabs and oysters, and appreciates the region’s farm-to-table culture.

Tyler is also a dedicated collector of rare stamps, coins, historical books, and manuscripts. He enjoys preserving these unique items and connecting with their history. In addition to his collections, Tyler plays tennis and golf, valuing the physical challenge and mental discipline these sports offer.

Tyler Ross’s love for travel, reading, and photography further enhances his writing. His travels inspire his work, while photography lets him capture precious family moments. Tyler graduated from the University of Chicago, where his education in critical thinking helped shape his approach to writing.

Tyler Ross recently relocated from Manhattan to San Francisco, California, with his wife and daughter after living in New York City for over 10 years. The family is now adjusting to their new life on the West Coast. In his free time, when he’s not sp... Show more

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee.

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee. Show more

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraživanja diljem Hrvatske.

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraži... Show more

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy enjoys writing music and training jiu-jitsu, and has even competed in events hosted by ADCC.

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy e... Show more

Is your business working for you, or are you working for it? I partner with values-driven entrepreneurs to build sustainable, well-oiled, joy-filled ventures that truly serve everyone involved. With expertise in BizOps, practical and holistic FP&A (from financial projections to the human power behind them), and intuitive leadership development, I help untangle the complexities of growth.

Together, we'll build clear processes that simplify daily operations, optimize all forms of capital (yes, even sleep!), and cultivate people-first strategies that free up time, energy, and mental bandwidth. Because your work should support your life, not consume it. Based in Durango, Colorado, I believe that when business thrives, humans thrive too.

Is your business working for you, or are you working for it? I partner with values-driven entrepreneurs to build sustainable, well-oiled, joy-filled ventures that truly serve everyone involved. With expertise in BizOps, practical and holistic FP&A (f... Show more

Ekene Nwankwo was born in June 2000 into the Christian family of Mr philip and Mrs Nne Nwankwo, he was born in abuja, he hails from imo state eastern part of Nigeria, he attended primary school at hand mains International school Garki Abuja, he attended secondary school at Federal Government College Rubochi abuja, Ekene bagged Second Class Upper in Geophysics at Federal University Of Petroleum Resources Effurun Delta state, Nigeria. Were he was the Society of Exploration Geophysics Vice-President FUPRE chapter 2019,In FUPRE he was popular for his intelligence in GoepExploration softwares, which lead to him delivering an outstanding thesis in seismic Inversion as his final year project, After University he was deployed to serve in Benin for NYSC, were he was committed to community development and outreaches, He founded GrandTech Company which he leads till date

Ekene Nwankwo was born in June 2000 into the Christian family of Mr philip and Mrs Nne Nwankwo, he was born in abuja, he hails from imo state eastern part of Nigeria, he attended primary school at hand mains International school Garki Abuja, he atte... Show more

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and developed solutions for clients worldwide. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Charos regularly writes about AI and low-code, ways of optimizing integration and real use case scenarios to help developers build smarter, faster, and more resilient applications.

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and ... Show more

Information Security Specialist with extensive experience in protecting data and systems. Instructor at Udemy and RSquad Academy, sharing knowledge in practical and accessible courses. Passionate about history, philosophy and psychology books, he combines technical expertise with a humanistic vision, promoting learning and innovation in digital security. Always seeking to inspire and empower professionals for a safer digital world.

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Yanina Ledovaya is a Developer Experience Research team lead at JetBrains, being an academic cognitive psychologist by background. She organizes research on the human aspects of developers work, productivity and wellbeing (including AI usage experience, in-IDE experience, overall employee experience) and advocates for applying theoretical and empirical psychological knowledge in hardcore software tooling research and development.

Yanina Ledovaya is a Developer Experience Research team lead at JetBrains, being an academic cognitive psychologist by background. She organizes research on the human aspects of developers work, productivity and wellbeing (including AI usage experien... Show more

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession.

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession. Show more

Riccardo Tommasini is a researcher, associate professor, and educator specialised in streaming data management, with a particular focus on rich query languages, data integration, and multimodal streaming systems. Currently a Maître de Conférences at INSA Lyon, he leads the POLYFLOW project (ANR JCJC), which pioneers solutions for polyglot query processing over multimodal data streams.

Riccardo holds a PhD in Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano, where his research laid foundational work in Stream Reasoning, integrating continuous data with semantics for real-time analytics. He has significantly contributed to threshold-based and time-based scheduling strategies, streaming knowledge graph management, and incremental query processing.

Since 2015, Riccardo has been an active contributor to the Stream Reasoning initiative, advancing continuous data integration with semantics for real-time decision-making. His work spans foundational contributions to threshold-based and time-based scheduling, query maintenance, and streaming knowledge graphs.

Previously, he held academic and research roles in Estonia, Italy, Belgium, and the US, collaborating with leading institutions and research labs such as Kno.e.sis and Politecnico di Milano. Riccardo regularly shares his insights at top-tier conferences and industry forums, including TheWebConf, VLDB, ICDE, DEBS, and ISWC.

Riccardo has also delivered hands-on tutorials and industry-focused talks at industrial venues, notably at DockerCon 2017, Kafka Meetup Milano (2019), and Time Series Meetup Tallinn (2020). He was also Influx Data official trainer from 2018 until 2021.

Riccardo Tommasini is a researcher, associate professor, and educator specialised in streaming data management, with a particular focus on rich query languages, data integration, and multimodal streaming systems. Currently a Maître de Conférences at ... Show more

Coach agile depuis 10 ans, ancienne développeuse, j'ai principalement gravité dans des contextes agiles et différents secteurs d'activité (Telecom, banque assurance, media). ​

Avec une forte appétence à la dynamique d'équipe, je m'attache au quotidien à faire émerger les solutions les plus collective et adaptés au contexte. ​

Mes focales du moment le leadership et la systémique.

Coach agile depuis 10 ans, ancienne développeuse, j'ai principalement gravité dans des contextes agiles et différents secteurs d'activité (Telecom, banque assurance, media). ​ Avec une forte appétence à la dynamique d'équipe, je m'attache au quoti... Show more

Ignacio is a community weaver

Ignacio is a community weaver Show more

Enthusiastic leader of Customer Experience and Success teams. Engaged and responsive Customer Success Manager. Creative marketing professional. Certified success and accountability coach. I am committed to inspiring others to succeed through effective training, setting clear objectives, and offering empathy and support along the way.

Enthusiastic leader of Customer Experience and Success teams. Engaged and responsive Customer Success Manager. Creative marketing professional. Certified success and accountability coach. I am committed to inspiring others to succeed through effectiv... Show more

Dr. Johanna Pirker is Prof. at the Technical University of Munich and at TU Graz in Austria and researches games with a focus on AI, HCI, data analysis, and VR technologies. She has lengthy experience in designing, developing, and evaluating games and VR experiences and believes in them as tools to support learning, collaboration, and solving real problems.

Dr. Johanna Pirker is Prof. at the Technical University of Munich and at TU Graz in Austria and researches games with a focus on AI, HCI, data analysis, and VR technologies. She has lengthy experience in designing, developing, and evaluating games an... Show more

Moïse Makusani Christophe, née à Isingiza, dans le territoire d'Uvira en République Démocratique du Congo, le 2 février 2002, est un technicien en développement rural, expert en gestion de projets et poète engagé.
Son parcours scolaire débute au Groupe scolaire Maendeleo de Gatumba au Burundi, où il obtient son certificat de fin d'études primaires. Il poursuit ses études secondaires à l'Institut Heri d'Uvira, où il décroche son diplôme d'État en techniques sociales avec 57%
Passionné par le développement rural, il poursuit des études supérieures à l'Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural de Bukavu (ISDR Bukavu)
L'ISDR Bukavu, créé en 1962, est un établissement public d'enseignement supérieur et universitaire qui forme des cadres compétents en développement rural
En tant que technicien en développement rural, Moïse se spécialise dans la conception, l'élaboration, la gestion, le suivi et l'évaluation des projets. Il maîtrise également des logiciels tels que SPSS, Ms Project, Excel, KoboToolbox, KoboCollecte et Google Forms. Actuellement, il mène des recherches sur la contribution des jeunes Balala Rondo à l'amélioration de la sécurité socio-économique de la ville d'Uvira.
Parallèlement à ses activités professionnelles et de recherche, Moïse est un poète reconnu, notamment grâce à ses publications révolutionnaires sur Facebook. Il est également administrateur de l'organisation non gouvernementale "Jeunes Motivateurs pour le Développement Durable" (JMDD)
JMDD œuvre probablement à impliquer les jeunes dans des initiatives de développement durable et à promouvoir le changement au sein de leurs communautés

Moïse Makusani Christophe, née à Isingiza, dans le territoire d'Uvira en République Démocratique du Congo, le 2 février 2002, est un technicien en développement rural, expert en gestion de projets et poète engagé. Son parcours scolaire débute au Gr... Show more

Justin is the Founder and CEO of Guild Collective. He launched Guild in 2017 after spending 13 years in various sales and leadership roles at the Kansas City Chiefs, Learfield Sports, and ECCO Select. After stumbling into a passion for writing, Justin wrote personal pieces for large publications like Huffington Post, The TODAY Show, and Yahoo. While he enjoys writing on personal topics, Guild was formed with the awareness that many brands struggle to connect to the souls of their audience, and Justin believed he could help bridge that gap. Justin is responsible for the Visionary role in the agency, which most often looks like charting the company’s strategy, driving new revenue, developing leaders within the business, and hoping one of his many ideas end up being halfway decent.

Justin is married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke (she was slower to the realization). They live in Liberty, MO and have been married 20+ years and have five children. He and Brooke love traveling when they can. Justin enjoys writing, running, watching his kids’ activities, and sitting in his cabin where it’s quiet.

Justin is the Founder and CEO of Guild Collective. He launched Guild in 2017 after spending 13 years in various sales and leadership roles at the Kansas City Chiefs, Learfield Sports, and ECCO Select. After stumbling into a passion for writing, Justi... Show more

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in
London. He gained experience in government, private sector, and in international organizations like the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.
With an unconventional combination of academic, analytic and operational experiences in different countries, Humberto currently combines Intelligence Analysis and SAR delivering a variety of professional and volunteer services related to
international security and the Search and Rescue field.
In 2018 he founded the Dutch organization Rescue International with the mission of facilitating analysis and technological resources to Governments, SAR Organizations and families.

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more

Ph.D. Student in Computer Science

Ph.D. Student in Computer Science Show more

Tim Fowler is a Offensive Security Analyst with Black Hills Information Security has over a decades of experience working in information security. He has worked for Fortune 100 financial institutions as well as a consultant, providing penetration testing and red team services. Tim is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others and has had the pleasure of speaking at multiple security conferences across the county. When not hacking away as a clients network or writing the subsequent report, Tim loves spending time with his wife and son swimming endless laps in the pool and making things with his CNC router and Co2 laser cutters.

Tim Fowler is a Offensive Security Analyst with Black Hills Information Security has over a decades of experience working in information security. He has worked for Fortune 100 financial institutions as well as a consultant, providing penetration tes... Show more

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software.
For over 18 years, she held product and project management roles at ABB, UBS, and a number of startups, successfully implementing global education and learning programs. With extensive experience in system-psychodynamic learning, Aga also helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through individual and group coaching.

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software. For over 18 years, she held product and proje... Show more

Melvin Thambi is a renowned Creative Director, Entrepreneur, and Global Speaker with over two decades of experience at the intersection of design, technology, and business. His expertise spans visual design, product innovation, and brand strategy, where he has led high-impact creative initiatives for global brands, shaping the future of design-driven business success.

A thought leader in AI, design monetization, and creative entrepreneurship, Melvin is a recognized speaker at international design and technology conferences. He brings a unique perspective on how designers can leverage AI, build scalable revenue models, and adopt a business mindset to thrive in an evolving creative economy.

In 2017, he was honored as Business Mentor of the Year by Entrepreneur of India, recognizing his impact in mentorship and leadership. His artistic work has also been exhibited on the global stage, including New York Times Square, reflecting his passion for blending storytelling, digital art, and cutting-edge technology.

Beyond corporate leadership, Melvin is deeply committed to mentorship and the future of design, empowering the next generation of creative professionals to move beyond execution—embracing strategy, innovation, and business acumen to drive real-world impact.

Melvin Thambi is a renowned Creative Director, Entrepreneur, and Global Speaker with over two decades of experience at the intersection of design, technology, and business. His expertise spans visual design, product innovation, and brand strategy, wh... Show more

I help people get unstuck so they stress less and thrive more. I use my 20 years of experience in HR and many years of coaching using nonverbal communication, mindset, and strengths to help people get out of their way, get aligned, find greater purpose, and make an impact.

I help people get unstuck so they stress less and thrive more. I use my 20 years of experience in HR and many years of coaching using nonverbal communication, mindset, and strengths to help people get out of their way, get aligned, find greater purpo... Show more

Soy una persona de naturaleza curiosa. Mi formación como ingeniero me ayuda a ser metódico y analítico, mientras que mi formación creativa y de humanidades a pensar de manera diferente. En el equilibrio de ambas perspectivas encuentro mi punto dulce. Soy más de buscar los complementos que fomentar las exclusiones.

Soy una persona de naturaleza curiosa. Mi formación como ingeniero me ayuda a ser metódico y analítico, mientras que mi formación creativa y de humanidades a pensar de manera diferente. En el equilibrio de ambas perspectivas encuentro mi punto dulce.... Show more

Nathakhun Wiroonsri earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University, Master of Financial Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southern California in 2010, 2013, and 2018, respectively. His research pursuits encompass various areas such as probability theory, mathematical statistics, distributional approximation using Stein’s method, and statistical and machine learning.

Nathakhun Wiroonsri earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University, Master of Financial Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southern Californ... Show more

Øyvind Rogstad har en bakgrunn i klesdesign og grafisk design. Prosjektet med digitaliseringen av manuset til «De tause taler ut» var hans avsluttende masteroppgave i grafisk design og illustrasjon ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo. Etter uteksaminering har prosjektet blitt bevilget stipend fra Fritt Ord og Kulturrådet, med mål om lansering høsten 2024. Han jobber i dag som lærer og verksmester ved KHiO.

Øyvind Rogstad har en bakgrunn i klesdesign og grafisk design. Prosjektet med digitaliseringen av manuset til «De tause taler ut» var hans avsluttende masteroppgave i grafisk design og illustrasjon ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo. Etter uteksaminering har ... Show more

Pankaj Koti is an experienced Data Engineer with over five years of expertise in using Airflow. Acknowledged for his understanding of Airflow's capabilities and contributions to the project, he has been designated as a committer to the project. As a member of the Airflow OSS Engineering team at Astronomer, Pankaj contributes to innovation in data orchestration space. He likes to aid users and contributors in navigating Airflow's complexities and propelling data engineering practices forward.

Pankaj Koti is an experienced Data Engineer with over five years of expertise in using Airflow. Acknowledged for his understanding of Airflow's capabilities and contributions to the project, he has been designated as a committer to the project. As a ... Show more