Owilla Abiro Mercy is a seasoned researcher and writer specialising in investigative journalism at the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). With a passion for uncovering hidden truths and holding the powerful accountable, Mercy has dedicated her career to shedding light on critical social issues and promoting transparency in Africa.

Mercy's work extends beyond traditional reporting. She is well-versed in utilising Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and analyse digital information, adding a new dimension to her investigative reports. Her expertise in OSINT has garnered attention and recognition within the industry, and she is often sought after for her insights on leveraging digital tools and technologies in investigative journalism.

Passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering others, Mercy frequently conducts workshops and training sessions on investigative journalism, OSINT, and ethical reporting practises. She believes in nurturing the next generation of investigative journalists and equipping them with the skills necessary to make a significant impact.

Owilla Abiro Mercy is a seasoned researcher and writer specialising in investigative journalism at the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). With a passion for uncovering hidden truths and holding the powerful accountable, Mercy has ... Show more

I am Luca, the face behind UP!. I am a father in permanent training, friend of too many friends, an aging adult with juvenile symptoms. When alone, I put on my headphones and dance like nobody's watching, but also like someone is watching. I love cooking dinner for guests until they start messing with my dishwasher.

I am also a certified coach and a Nonviolent communication trainer. I founded UP! because corporate life was important until it stopped being such. Because sometimes taking risks is the safest thing to do. And because the longing to investigate human behaviours became compelling. From here, supporting people with their self-introspection, was the most logical step to take.

I am Luca, the face behind UP!. I am a father in permanent training, friend of too many friends, an aging adult with juvenile symptoms. When alone, I put on my headphones and dance like nobody's watching, but also like someone is watching. I love coo... Show more

Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD, social scientist, keynote, and Vistage speaker who consults with leaders on methods to improve the ROI of decision-making by reducing biases. Over 15,000 professionals have taken his workshops. He has been quoted in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Christian Science Monitor, and other publications. Lorne is obtaining his master’s degree in cognitive neuroscience at George Mason University. His Bias Impact report has been downloaded over 1000 times. Lorne has been leading experiential workshops since 1993 and has been an HR professional since 1996. As a leader in Talent Acquisition, he built recruiting teams in the U.S., India, and Brazil. His research focuses on improving decision-making and reducing the impacts of unconscious bias in the workplace. His book, You're Hired! Interview Skills to Get the Job has been downloaded over a half-million times worldwide. He is a Lifetime Charter Member of the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals.

Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD, social scientist, keynote, and Vistage speaker who consults with leaders on methods to improve the ROI of decision-making by reducing biases. Over 15,000 professionals have taken his workshops. He has been quoted in For... Show more

Janosch Felde ist Softwareentwickler und Psychosozialer Berater. Er arbeitete viele Jahre freiberuflich als Coach in der DACH-Region und war Verantwortlicher für Mitarbeiterentwicklung im Technischen Bereich des Weltmarktführer für Carsharing-Technologie. Seine Leidenschaft liegt darin, Menschen und Organisationen durch Klarheit und Wertorientierung dabei zu unterstützen, die Belastungen und Herausforderungen ihres Alltags konstruktiv zu gestalten.
Im Moment arbeitet er bei der REWE Digital als Agile Coach und liebt es, als Coach und Berater Menschen und Organisationen aller Art zu verstehen und gemeinsam mit ihnen auf eine positive Zukunft hin zu arbeiten.

Janosch Felde ist Softwareentwickler und Psychosozialer Berater. Er arbeitete viele Jahre freiberuflich als Coach in der DACH-Region und war Verantwortlicher für Mitarbeiterentwicklung im Technischen Bereich des Weltmarktführer für Carsharing-Technol... Show more

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his creativity to solve problems. He's a visionary, world traveler, author, and avid Blockchain enthusiast.

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his ... Show more

As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, I advise managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable, manner.

A clearly defined Workplace Wellness strategy & implementation program fixes your hidden revenue losses along with missed opportunity revenues. It achieves this by improving talent retention, engagement, employer branding, and connection with diverse talent. It prevents your company from leaving money on the table. It also makes your organization a better place to work and be a part of.

Working with me means working towards sustainable employability in a holistic way: all elements of wellness and wellbeing are interconnected, including physical, mental, career, social, community, and financial wellness. I also purposefully incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

What I do is make topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. I provide people with the right tools at the right time to embrace inclusive changes. I encourage people to think consciously and inspire them to take action.

My services (in English + Dutch):
✪ Delivering keynotes + training and workshops on: mental + psychological wellbeing, career wellbeing, work + health (stress and burnout), financial wellbeing, diversity + inclusion
✪ Performing workplace audits (Workplace Wellness & DEI) to uncover existing stress points and identify workplace wins
✪ Determining strategy + developing programs: consulting on and strategizing the best steps to improve your organization’s Workplace Wellness - and then putting them into action

Give me a call when you're looking for:
✪ Uncommon Team Building sessions
✪ Stress Reduction in the workplace
✪ An inspiring keynote speaker

I also give the workshops, keynotes and training online.

I would be happy to chat with you via email at info@vivalavive.com or call me on ☎️+31(0)631 916922

As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, I advise managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable, manner. A clearly defined Workplace Wellness strategy & implementation program fixes your hidden revenu... Show more

A technologist with a solid breadth and depth, firm believer of simplistic, sustainable design and practitioner of agile methodologies and lean management Techniques.
Ability to influence Top to Down and drive executive strategic decisions pertaining to Technology and Process for the organization.
Most Importantly, keeping up very close with time and changing industry.
Help organizations transform into new era of building software systems for increased efficiency, quality & predictability while reducing the cost.
Outstanding motivator and builder of the culture full of passion, hunger to continuous improvement, positive synergy, independence, innovation and creativity.
Hands on with Spring Boot, Microservices, Docker, Vagrant, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Big Data (Hadoop, Spark), Kafka, Cloud and Virtualization (AWS, Cloudera, Azure), CI/CD and DevOps areas.
Ability to drive Development Efficiency, Tool standardization, Vendor Management, Technology Governance, Continuous Integration, Estimation, Budgeting, Build vs. Buy Analysis, Prototyping, Resource/Talent Management and Performance Reviews.

A technologist with a solid breadth and depth, firm believer of simplistic, sustainable design and practitioner of agile methodologies and lean management Techniques. Ability to influence Top to Down and drive executive strategic decisions pertaini... Show more

Har jobbat med området mellan IT och människor samt kostnadsanalyser sedan 2011, innan dess har det varit inom olika serviceyrken

Har jobbat med området mellan IT och människor samt kostnadsanalyser sedan 2011, innan dess har det varit inom olika serviceyrken Show more

Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, is a distinguished executive leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant who is the founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting, LLC. She integrates leadership, health, wellness, business, mindfulness, and somatic coaching. Creator of the Resiliency Design Index, Katie is widely recognized for her mastery in resilience, emotional intelligence, creativity, and leadership development. Her insights and methodologies are highly sought after by leaders and organizations alike. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, universities, and media personalities. Katie holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Kennesaw State University and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Brenau University. Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Emory University's Candler School of Theology, she is certified in various coaching methodologies and in Pilates, the breathing class and paddle board yoga.

Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, is a distinguished executive leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant who is the founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting, LLC. She integrates leadership, health, wellness, business, mindfulness, ... Show more

Snehal carries overall 14+ years of diversifies work experience across industries, roles, functions and different types of organizations.
Her professional journey started as a Junior R&D Engineer in core electronics industry designing products based on sensors technology for Indian parliament and few of the premium pharmaceutical clients followed by handling process automation projects for Siemens, General Motors and Hindalco.
Since November 2010, she started working in Banking and Finance wearing different hats as Business Analyst, System Analyst, Data Analyst, Product Owner, Data Modeler across Investment Banking, Regulatory, Risk, Compliance, Wealth Management in close collaboration with Enterprise Data Management, Governance and Architecture functions.
She has been associated with organizations like Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and KPMG.

Snehal has a keen interest in Yogasana, Pranayams and is a great promoter of mindful eating habits that she believes are key to prioritize one's wellbeing. Snehal has been a zonal level singer and has profound interest in music, sand-art, painting and crafting.

Snehal carries overall 14+ years of diversifies work experience across industries, roles, functions and different types of organizations. Her professional journey started as a Junior R&D Engineer in core electronics industry designing products based... Show more

I am Urja Pawar, originally from India, and am a fourth year PhD student based in Cork, specializing in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI).

I am Urja Pawar, originally from India, and am a fourth year PhD student based in Cork, specializing in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). Show more

I am a dynamic leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to creating a climate and school culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students and staff members. I see strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.

I am a dynamic leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to creating a climate and school culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students an... Show more

Master student of Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Web security and ID(OAuth, OpenID Connect) enthusiast

Master student of Nara Institute of Science and Technology Web security and ID(OAuth, OpenID Connect) enthusiast Show more

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology.

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology. 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

Building @ProjectXCloud |Scholarship @HackTheNorth| ML Research @WoxsenUniversity

Building @ProjectXCloud |Scholarship @HackTheNorth| ML Research @WoxsenUniversity Show more

Born in Prague, Czechia, Jan finished his Masters in IT at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2016 and shortly thereafter became involved in the Meteor.js community and OSS in general. Since then, he has been increasingly involved in OSS (Meteor in particular) as a contributor, maintainer, and community organizer. Jan also co-hosts Meteor Dispatches, a weekly news podcast from the Meteor ecosystem. An aspiring sci-fi writer, Jan is a history buff and fond of Japanese culture.

Born in Prague, Czechia, Jan finished his Masters in IT at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2016 and shortly thereafter became involved in the Meteor.js community and OSS in general. Since then, he has been increasingly involved in OSS (Meteor in... Show more

Chan works closely with technologists to successfully open source and innersource their work and builds community through developer relationships. She is a certified Project Management Professional, holds a Master's degree in Spatial Analytics, and has experience in program managing federally-funded, health-related, and data-driven research and software development projects. During her free time, she explores adventures like rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking the backcountry, and meditating.

Chan works closely with technologists to successfully open source and innersource their work and builds community through developer relationships. She is a certified Project Management Professional, holds a Master's degree in Spatial Analytics, and h... Show more

Hugh A. Stoddard, M.Ed., Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Evaluation, Assessment, and Education Research in the School of Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston TX, USA and holds an appointment as Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation, and Technology. Prior to joining the BCM faculty in 2023, he was the Assistant Dean for Medical Education Research at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA from 2013 – 2023 and Assistant Dean for Medical Education at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine from 2004 – 2013 where he also held the position of Director of the Curriculum and Educational Research Office.
Dr. Stoddard earned his Ph.D. in Educational Studies (Administration, Curriculum, and Learning) and his Master of Education (Economics Education) from the University of Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College, majoring in Philosophy and Anthropology. Before launching his career in medical education research in 2004, he was a high school teacher and coach in Nebraska, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia.
Dr. Stoddard is a member and contributor to the American Educational Research Association, the National Council on Measurement in Education, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education. He was elected President of SDRME 2009-12, the Chair of The Generalists in Medical Education 2017-2020, has been the Co-Chair of the MedBiquitous Curriculum Inventory Working Group since 2014, and was Program Chair for AERA Division I Annual Meeting in 2015.
Dr. Stoddard’s primary research interests include: organization of educational programs and educational quality improvement, assessment of medical student performance, recruitment and retention of medical students from underrepresented groups, and implementation of educational technology.

Hugh A. Stoddard, M.Ed., Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Evaluation, Assessment, and Education Research in the School of Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston TX, USA and holds an appointment as Professor in the Department of Educati... 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

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched Google Kubernetes Engine, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source Machine Learning Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

When not spending too much time in service of electrons, I can be found on a mountain (on skis), traveling the world (via restaurants) or participating in kid activities, of which there are a lot more than I remember than when I was that age.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles.

~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science enthusiast, dedicated to bridging the gap between technical knowledge & public understanding.

~ Leveraging a unique blend of software architecture & science communication skills to build reliable solutions and share technical insights for broader impact.

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles. ~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science ent... Show more

Willonius Hatcher's journey began with a burning passion for creativity and technology, sparking an insatiable curiosity that would lead him into uncharted territories. Driven by innovation, he quickly became an award-winning Digital Strategist, AI expert, and Comedian, a modern renaissance man unafraid to break boundaries.

On Clubhouse, he took a daring leap, creating the first live serialized audio drama, the critically acclaimed soap opera, 'The Young and The Thirsty.' This bold endeavor was more than a creative feat; it marked a groundbreaking frontier in interactive entertainment.

Hatcher's technological prowess and artistic flair have reached beyond the expected. He's guided world-renowned brands like Samsung and Google to transformative marketing success, and his vibrant community on Clubhouse, the largest comedy community on the platform with over 250,000 members, stands as a testament to his ability to engage, entertain, and inspire.

His innovations have not only been celebrated on esteemed platforms like CNN and MTV but have also earned him speaker roles at Art Basel, Tedx, EthDenver, SXSW, and MIT Reality Hack. As the visionary founder of Blerd Factory, Hatcher's disruptive approach continues to reshape conventional strategies, reflecting his commitment to creative excellence and diverse voices.

But what truly sets Hatcher apart is not just his professional acumen. He's a man guided by the stars, finding joy in stargazing and constant learning. Whether performing stand-up comedy in the Metaverse using virtual reality or watching YouTube videos at double speed to fuel his relentless curiosity, Hatcher's life is a blend of creativity, technology, and joyous exploration.

A Fellow of prestigious programs and a beacon for diverse voices, Hatcher's story is one of continual growth, laughter, and unparalleled achievement. His tale paints the portrait of a man ever ready to explore, learn, and create, driven by a deep-seated mission to inspire others through his unique blend of humor and innovation.

Willonius Hatcher's journey began with a burning passion for creativity and technology, sparking an insatiable curiosity that would lead him into uncharted territories. Driven by innovation, he quickly became an award-winning Digital Strategist, AI e... 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

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler.

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler. Show more

Daniel has been acting as agile coach for long. In recent years, Daniel has helped build internal structures for "agile work" in various companies. In retrospect, this is where he has made the greatest contribution: Making clear that structures and communication are the be-all and end-all of all teamwork.

Daniel has been acting as agile coach for long. In recent years, Daniel has helped build internal structures for "agile work" in various companies. In retrospect, this is where he has made the greatest contribution: Making clear that structures and c... 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

Pascal Sun is a PhD Candidate at the University of Western Australia's NLP-TLP Group. His research focuses on spatiotemporal knowledge graph question answering. Prior to this, Pascal spent five years as a full-stack developer, where he successfully developed several products for global markets. Seeking greater challenges and recognizing the imminent impact of AI, he commenced his PhD journey in late 2022. Pascal is passionate about harnessing AI to simplify everyday life. In the era of generative AI, Pascal is committed to exploring how generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) can be employed to unlock the potential within our data, bridging the gap between complex datasets and everyday individuals.

Pascal Sun is a PhD Candidate at the University of Western Australia's NLP-TLP Group. His research focuses on spatiotemporal knowledge graph question answering. Prior to this, Pascal spent five years as a full-stack developer, where he successfully d... 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

Natalie Crüe is a cultural producer, consultant, Global Hip-Hop connoisseur, and activist. Natalie sees arts and culture as a vehicle for social change - spearheading various cultural, brand, and social impact initiatives around the globe that aim to foster civic engagement, spark dialogue, and amplify communities.

She co-developed the Metaverse Music Festival aka MVMF, the first global music festival rooted in the metaverse; Co-produces Huellas Festival in Southern Spain; and contributes to a number of DAOs and creative communities in the Web3 ecosystem. Recently, she founded Web3 Uncut -- a dynamic tech lab building micro experiments to support creators on chain and a newsletter centering Web3 arts & culture.

You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @NatalieCrue.

Natalie Crüe is a cultural producer, consultant, Global Hip-Hop connoisseur, and activist. Natalie sees arts and culture as a vehicle for social change - spearheading various cultural, brand, and social impact initiatives around the globe that aim to... Show more