Dr. Mary Hayes joined the ADP Research Institute in January of 2016. She earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018. Her Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln was focused on Qualitative, Quantitative and Psychometrics Methodology with additional work in Survey Research Methodology. Both of Dr. Hayes' degrees focus on the psychology of people and how these people flourish though positive psychology. Dr. Hayes' research focus has been on engagement, turnover, knowledge worker performance and teams in the workplace. Dr. Hayes has partnered with Marcus Buckingham for over a decade to design and implement valid and reliable tools to help workers get more out of their work experiences. The partnership has been described as the practitioner/ scientist model where we bring the best of both worlds to make a difference for the knowledge worker.

Dr. Mary Hayes joined the ADP Research Institute in January of 2016. She earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018. Her Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln... Show more

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler.

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler. Show more

Diletta Fabiani is a research fellow at Tokyo’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Her research interests include security-related multilateral frameworks in the Asia-Pacific and cyber security discourse and regulations within these frameworks. She has a Ph.D. in International Studies from Waseda University.

Diletta Fabiani is a research fellow at Tokyo’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Her research interests include security-related multilateral frameworks in the Asia-Pacific and cyber security discourse and regulations within these frameworks. She has a Ph.... Show more

Dr. Joseph Hyde is an innovative and highly-effective Human Resources Leader with an extensive and diverse background in public education. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Dr. Hyde has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering educational environments that prioritize relationships, rigor, and relevance.

Dr. Hyde holds Multiple Subjects and Secondary (English) teaching credentials, and he earned his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Redlands. He further advanced his expertise with an Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Leadership K-12 Urban School Settings from the University of Southern California (USC). His dissertation, entitled "The Impact of Tenure on Principal Decision-making Regarding Teacher Selection and Retention," highlights his deep understanding of the complexities of educational leadership.

Beginning his career as a Primary Elementary Teacher, Dr. Hyde quickly established a reputation for excellence in the classroom. His passion for literature and language led to a role as a High School English Teacher, where he also took on the responsibilities of Athletic Coach, nurturing both the academic and athletic talents of his students.

Recognized for his leadership abilities, Dr. Hyde was appointed as a Department Chairperson, where he played a pivotal role in curriculum development and faculty mentoring. His expertise and dedication were further acknowledged through his participation as WASC Accreditation Team member, contributing to the evaluation and enhancement of educational programs at a variety of school sites.

Transitioning to administrative roles, Dr. Hyde served as an Assistant Principal at both the Middle and High School levels. In these positions, he demonstrated exceptional skills in school management, personnel, student discipline, and staff development. His leadership journey continued as he took on the role of Elementary Principal, where he successfully implemented programs that improved student outcomes and fostered a positive school culture. As an Educational Services Director, Dr. Hyde worked tirelessly to align instructional practices with the latest educational research, ensuring that students received a high-quality education. His commitment to equitable practices and celebrating diversity was evident in every initiative he led. In his role as Human Resources Director, Dr. Hyde excelled in recruiting, developing, and retaining talented educators and staff. His experience as an ACSA Human Resources Council member further underscored his influence and expertise in shaping HR policies and practices.

Currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Dr. Hyde continues to be a reflective leader focused on doing what’s best for students, staff, and families. His strong belief in educational theory based on relationships, rigor, and relevance drives his work. Dr. Hyde is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and all members of the educational community can thrive.

With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to educational excellence, Dr. Hyde is a respected and inspirational figure in the field of public education.

Dr. Joseph Hyde is an innovative and highly-effective Human Resources Leader with an extensive and diverse background in public education. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Dr. Hyde has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering e... Show more

Bri is a Digital Strategist and User Experience and Accessibility specialist based in Canberra, Australia and has been an Accessibility Lead for both State and Federal Government.

Bri has more recently co-developed inclusive research workshops to share how to include accessibility earlier in the project lifecycle which includes engaging with people with disability as part of inclusive research activities.

Bri is the co-chair for Australia’s Web Accessibility Initiative OZeWAI.org and a Standards Australian Accessible ICT Procurement Committee Member.

Bri is a Digital Strategist and User Experience and Accessibility specialist based in Canberra, Australia and has been an Accessibility Lead for both State and Federal Government. Bri has more recently co-developed inclusive research workshops to... Show more

With 20+ years in IT, he masterfully turns digital chaos into elegant order. A dual-degree holder in Information Systems and Theology, he navigates between tech intricacies and life's profound questions. Join him for a talk where software wisdom meets cosmic curiosity.

With 20+ years in IT, he masterfully turns digital chaos into elegant order. A dual-degree holder in Information Systems and Theology, he navigates between tech intricacies and life's profound questions. Join him for a talk where software wisdom meet... Show more

Richard Lindenberg is an Associate Principal with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in Washington, DC. He has over 20 years of experience in investigating and evaluating building, tunnel, and bridge structures. Specializing in data analytics, he has developed and maintains wje-analytics.com for automated data collection and analysis. His emerging work in AI and ML uses photographic and instrumentation data. He holds a B.S. from Georgia Tech and an M.S. from the University of Illinois.

Richard Lindenberg is an Associate Principal with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in Washington, DC. He has over 20 years of experience in investigating and evaluating building, tunnel, and bridge structures. Specializing in data analytics, he... Show more

Danilo is an agile practitioner and coach with 10+ years of experience in software development. He supported remote and co-located teams to be successful, including performing agile transformations from "waterfall". Passionate about problem solving, conflict resolution and value delivery optimisation, he holds various certifications including Scrum Master, Product Owner and a Scrum@Scale.

He believes that continuous self development is essential and hand on experience is what fortifies knowledge. Passionate about psychology and software development processes in general he is always keen to understand different points of view and is very active in meetups and the Agile community.

He also lived 4 years in London (UK) where he developed a strong attitude for understanding and value the cultural differences across the Globe.

Books that influenced his way of thinking:
- Nonviolent communication - Marshal Rosenberg
- How to lead in product management - Roman Pichler
- Drive - Daniel H. Pink
- The 5 disfunctions of a team - Patrick Lencioni
- Start with why - Simon Sinek
- Out of the Crisis - Edwards Deming
- The field guide to understanding "humar error" - Sidney Dekker
- Dare to Lead - Brené Brown
- Adaptive software development - James Highsmith III
- Measure what matters: the simple idea that drives 10x growth - John Doerr
- Agile estimating and planning - Mike Cohn
- Clean Agile - Robert Martin
- Wild west to agile - Jim Highsmith
- The principles of product development flow - Reinertsen
- Agile software development with Scrum - Ken Schwaber
- User story mapping: Discover the whole story, build the right product - Jeff Patton
- Value stream mapping - Osterling
- The 4 disciplines of execution
- Agile retrospectives: making good teams great - Ken Shwaber
- Managing the development of large software systems - Winston Royce
- The principles of scientific management - Frederick Taylor

Danilo is an agile practitioner and coach with 10+ years of experience in software development. He supported remote and co-located teams to be successful, including performing agile transformations from "waterfall". Passionate about problem solving, ... Show more

Gemma Honour is a therapeutic coach, visual facilitator, consultant and speaker. She uses a fusion of visual thinking and coaching skills to enthuse and ignite change in organisations. Gemma moved into the world of Agile where she learned the power of using visuals, psychological theory and play based techniques to build great culture, aid learning of new concepts and solve tricky problems in ways that get everyone involved.

Gemma Honour is a therapeutic coach, visual facilitator, consultant and speaker. She uses a fusion of visual thinking and coaching skills to enthuse and ignite change in organisations. Gemma moved into the world of Agile where she learned the power... Show more

Academically, I have advanced degrees in data science (MS), mathematics (MS), and adult education (EdD).
Professionally, I have more than twenty years of teaching experience in mathematics, statistics, and education, primarily in the two- and four-year college setting. I additionally have professional instructional design experience and have served as the Coordinator for the Teaching and Learning Center at Great Falls College.

Academically, I have advanced degrees in data science (MS), mathematics (MS), and adult education (EdD). Professionally, I have more than twenty years of teaching experience in mathematics, statistics, and education, primarily in the two- and four-y... Show more

NCRC works with individuals across the globe to help resolve conflicts at all levels of society, through our unique training programs.

NCRC works with individuals across the globe to help resolve conflicts at all levels of society, through our unique training programs. Show more

Coach professionnel, menuisière et ingénieure. Habitante en habitat partagé avec ma famille dans un écolieu à la campagne.
J'accompagne les personnes et les équipes pour apprendre à mieux se connaître, dépasser leurs blocages pour aller vers plus de sens, de liens, d'envie et donc de performances individuelles et collectives pour une coopération globale et durable.

Coach professionnel, menuisière et ingénieure. Habitante en habitat partagé avec ma famille dans un écolieu à la campagne. J'accompagne les personnes et les équipes pour apprendre à mieux se connaître, dépasser leurs blocages pour aller vers plus d... Show more

Autistforeningen er en frivillig organisasjon som søker å spre kunnskap om autisme, og er utelukkende drevet av autister selv .

Autistforeningen er en frivillig organisasjon som søker å spre kunnskap om autisme, og er utelukkende drevet av autister selv . Show more

Biographie Alexis Lieblich :

Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en-dehors de mon activité professionnelle.
Je suis egalement en cours de certification à l'Institut Gregory Bateson, en approche systémique stratégique interactionnelle de Palo-Alto.

Après 20 ans dans des cabinets de conseil ou en tant qu'indépendant, j'ai rejoint Allianz France en juin 2020, en tant que coach de transformations agiles, et responsable organisation et innovation. Je suis notamment en charge des projets d’innovation (innovathon, démarches design thinking), de mises en oeuvre de nouvelles pratiques managériales et agile (autonomie, délégation), d’accompagnement sur les grands programmes d’agilité à l’échelle ou de transformation culturelle et de leadership.

Dans mes accompagnements, il n'est pas rare que fasse des passerelles entre agilité, serious games, théâtre, musique et coaching professionnel (PNL, systémie).

Biographie Alexis Lieblich : Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en... Show more

Zach Stone has been a group process facilitator for 17 years. He has trained over 15,000 individuals from over 27 countries in behavioral science theory and practice. He co-founded a firm that uses techniques to rebuild war zones for organizational dynamics. He embedded with high-pressure organizations as a consultant in public transportation, healthcare, and emergency services for 8 years before becoming a full-time agilist. He has been a featured speaker or keynote for the International Trauma Conference, Apple, the Department of State-Sponsored Programs, the Association for Continuing Higher Education, Wharton Business School, and others.

Zach has worked in the private, public, non-profit, and quasi-governmental sectors supporting agile teams across the entire SDLC. He works for Elsevier as a senior delivery manager.

Zach Stone has been a group process facilitator for 17 years. He has trained over 15,000 individuals from over 27 countries in behavioral science theory and practice. He co-founded a firm that uses techniques to rebuild war zones for organizational ... Show more

Ich bin Studentischer Mitarbeiter und Referent an der hochschule für gesellschaftsgestaltung in Koblenz. Zudem studiere ich dort im Master "Ökonomie - Nachhaltigkeit - Gesellschaftsgestaltung". Meine Schwerpunkte sind: Futures Literacy (4FutureLabs), Future Skills, nachhaltiges Wirtschaften, Neue ökonomische Bildung und BNE

Ich bin Studentischer Mitarbeiter und Referent an der hochschule für gesellschaftsgestaltung in Koblenz. Zudem studiere ich dort im Master "Ökonomie - Nachhaltigkeit - Gesellschaftsgestaltung". Meine Schwerpunkte sind: Futures Literacy (4FutureLabs),... Show more

I specialise in use of technology in legal and tax industries. Currently work as a sales engineer in a taxtech start up. Also a AI/ML teacher at a coding bootcamp

I specialise in use of technology in legal and tax industries. Currently work as a sales engineer in a taxtech start up. Also a AI/ML teacher at a coding bootcamp Show more

Sabrina Schmid-Walz ist seit 2017 akademische Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Lehr-Lernforschung am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie. In ihrer Dissertation beschäftigt sie sich mit Übergangsprozessen im Kontext von Schule, Hochschule und Beruf.

Sabrina Schmid-Walz ist seit 2017 akademische Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Lehr-Lernforschung am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie. In ihrer Dissertation beschäftigt sie sich mit Übergangsprozessen im Kontext von Schule, Hochschule und Beruf. Show more

Functional programmer, screenwriter and puzzle solver.

Functional programmer, screenwriter and puzzle solver. Show more

I am Parthiban Natarajan. With over 10 years of teaching/research experience, I hold an immense interest in Knowledge Graphs, Graph Theory, Algorithms, and Information Visualization. I received my Ph.D. Degree in School of Computing Sciences and Engineering from VIT University, Chennai, India, under Dr. Indra Rajasingh. Post Ph.D., I worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Chennai Centre. Also, Visited Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China; Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Beijing, China; and the University of Minnesota, USA, Skoltech (Russia) for collaborative research work.

Some of my research papers have been published in SCI-indexed journals, which include Applied Mathematics and Computation (Elsevier), Theoretical Computer Science (Elsevier), The Computer Journal (Oxford Press), Mathematics in Computer Science (Springer), and Journal of Discrete Algorithms (Elsevier). I have also presented my research work at conferences such as IWOCA 2014, CALDAM 2015, WALCOM 2021, and FAW 2022.

My passion for teaching has empowered students to grasp complex concepts and develop innovative solutions.

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” - Sir Albert Einstein

"Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational." - George Couros

I am Parthiban Natarajan. With over 10 years of teaching/research experience, I hold an immense interest in Knowledge Graphs, Graph Theory, Algorithms, and Information Visualization. I received my Ph.D. Degree in School of Computing Sciences and Engi... Show more

Solomon Leon Johnson is a driven and creative digital business developer with a passion for entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability. With over 3 years of experience, he is the founder of Slidetechn Nigeria and EcoPals Nigeria, where he combines his skills to drive business growth and promote eco-friendly practices. Solomon stays updated with the latest trends and seeks new opportunities to expand his knowledge. He is known for his strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and ability to inspire others. Overall, he is making a significant impact in Nigeria's digital business landscape.

Solomon Leon Johnson is a driven and creative digital business developer with a passion for entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability. With over 3 years of experience, he is the founder of Slidetechn Nigeria and EcoPals Nigeria, where he comb... Show more

Mestre e Doutor em Ciência da Informação e Especialista em Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) e analista DISC, André Valença trabalhou por 30 anos no Banco do Brasil, dos quais dez como gestor de equipes.

No BB liderou o projeto de construção do sistema interno de Assinatura Eletrônica de Documentos (AED) e a primeira versão do Portal de Governança da instituição.

Além de sócio do Instituto de Gestão Estratégica e Tecnologia (InGT), atua como professor da Escola Nacional de Administração Pública (Enap) e do Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP).

A partir dos seus estudos e da experiência como gestor, escreveu o livro Gestão de Equipes: Manual de Boas Práticas, em que aborda, de forma prática e objetiva, dez aspectos do relacionamento entre gestor e equipe.

Apaixonado por gestão de pessoas, dedica-se a estudar os processos de motivação e engajamento de colaboradores e como a liderança pode influenciá-los positivamente.

Mestre e Doutor em Ciência da Informação e Especialista em Comportamento Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) e analista DISC, André Valença trabalhou por 30 anos no Banco do Brasil, dos quais dez como gestor de equipes. ... Show more

Aidan Lakshman is a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh. His dissertation focuses on developing tools for large-scale comparative genomics. He is expected to graduate in May 2025 and is actively searching for employment opportunities.

Aidan is an author of the `SynExtend` and `froth` packages, and is a contributor to `Biostrings`. In his free time, he plays jazz in Pittsburgh, learns about retro computing, builds mechanical keyboards, and hikes.

Aidan Lakshman is a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh. His dissertation focuses on developing tools for large-scale comparative genomics. He is expected to graduate in May 2025 and is actively searching for emplo... Show more

Isabel Hoffmann ist Doktorandin und Projektmitarbeiterin am Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprache der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München und ehem. Promotionsstipendiatin der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Sie forscht zum Thema „XR-Technologien und Embodiment als hochaktuelle Paradigmen in der Sprachlehre“. Sie arbeitet als Referentin für das DAAD-Projekt Dhoch3 und ist seit 2022 in außeruniversitären Projekten für unterschiedliche Bildungsinstitutionen als wissenschaftliche Beraterin mit Schwerpunkt „XR & sprachsensibler Fachunterricht“ tätig.

Isabel Hoffmann ist Doktorandin und Projektmitarbeiterin am Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprache der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München und ehem. Promotionsstipendiatin der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Sie forscht zum Thema „XR-Technolo... Show more

statistician at the Research Institute for Nature and Forest

statistician at the Research Institute for Nature and Forest Show more

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter Show more

OLADELE, TINUKE OMOLEWA (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. She schooled at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin, Kwara State. She obtained a BSc. in Computer Science from the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State in 1997, She bagged a MSc. in Mathematics (Computer Science Option) from the University of Ilorin in 2005. She completed her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Ilorin in 2013. She is known across board for her innovative research work in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybernetics, Cyber Security and Health Informatics. An INSA TATA Fellow at the Bioinformatics Unit, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, India. A member of Data Scientist Network (DSN), Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics (PGP DSBA) at McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
She has published several scholarly articles in local, national and international journals. She is widely travelled and has attended various workshops, conferences and Research Fellowship at home and in the diaspora. She is happily married with children.

OLADELE, TINUKE OMOLEWA (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. She schooled at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin, Kwara State. Sh... Show more

Shannan Smith is the CEO of Chameleon Consulting Services, LLC. She has over ten years of experience in the social services field working in the sectors of child welfare, child care, regulation, compliance, and monitoring of federally funded programs. Ms. Smith has been providing technical assistance and training for the past five years on a variety of topics including health and safety, business practices, and public speaking.

Shannan Smith is the CEO of Chameleon Consulting Services, LLC. She has over ten years of experience in the social services field working in the sectors of child welfare, child care, regulation, compliance, and monitoring of federally funded programs... Show more

Delivery Principal at Thoughtworks with more than 10 years of experience on technology in diverses roles: from backend developer, infrastructure developer and management roles on teams and accounts in different industries like retail, banking and government agencies.

I work with clients helping them assuring delivery and making sure that we are bringing the right engagement to their actual problems and adittionaly I coach project managers in our office in order to enable them to bring their best at their teams.

I'm passionate about the uses of artificial inteligence and the ethic issues this field brings on humanity and it's evolution. In adition to that, what keeps me up at night is that in technology usually the biggests problems are not actually tech itself, but people, so many of my efforts are spent on understanding human behiviour in order to help companies moving the right levers when it comes to people, to make sure than we can all use our bests qualities to create amazing organizational changes at big scale. In my personal life I spent a lot of time reading, I'm a big fan of science fiction, I like watching movies and tv shows and listen to classic rock.

Delivery Principal at Thoughtworks with more than 10 years of experience on technology in diverses roles: from backend developer, infrastructure developer and management roles on teams and accounts in different industries like retail, banking and gov... Show more

Cynthia (Cee Cee) Crabtree is a Polygon community thought leader. She is in leadership roles for the Polygon Alliance and is a dedicated parent and advocate of parents in the NFT community.

Cee Cee received her BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaii and works as a Digital Equality and Literacy advocate for the John A. Burns School of Medicine.

In 2021, she discovered web3 and has since collaborated on numerous projects, provided marketing, and consulted on community building and project utilities for several projects.

Cee Cee is an active member of the Metaverse and NFT communities. She is known for her thought-provoking insights into the industry and her commitment to supporting and empowering other working parents in the field.

Cynthia (Cee Cee) Crabtree is a Polygon community thought leader. She is in leadership roles for the Polygon Alliance and is a dedicated parent and advocate of parents in the NFT community. Cee Cee received her BA in Psychology from the University... Show more