Edward Barnard applies decades of Cray Research supercomputing expertise to modern Artificial Intelligence relationships. Ed has a monthly column in PHP Architect magazine, which has now passed 100 published articles.

Edward Barnard applies decades of Cray Research supercomputing expertise to modern Artificial Intelligence relationships. Ed has a monthly column in PHP Architect magazine, which has now passed 100 published articles. Show more

I'm Selam and I'm currently a software engineer at Apella. I've always been fascinated by technology and its potential to make our lives better and more equitable. As an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I'm committed to making tech a come inclusive place for everyone.

I'm passionate about computer ethics and ensuring that technology is developed and used in ethical and responsible ways. I believe that technology can be a powerful force for good, but only if we approach it with a thoughtful and ethical mindset.

When I'm not working, you can usually find me reading, out for a run, or at a museum. I also love to connect with other tech professionals who share my passion for DEI, accessibility, and computer ethics.

I'm Selam and I'm currently a software engineer at Apella. I've always been fascinated by technology and its potential to make our lives better and more equitable. As an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I'm committed to making tec... Show more

Kashif Khan is a co-chair of CNCF TAG Infrastructure and maintainer of the CNCF project Metal3.io for 6 years. He works as an open source Architect for Ericsson Software Technology, Finland. He holds a PhD in Computer Science. Kashif is a research and open source enthusiast and his current area of interest is kubernetes deployments on baremetal systems in distributed cloud scenarios.

Kashif Khan is a co-chair of CNCF TAG Infrastructure and maintainer of the CNCF project Metal3.io for 6 years. He works as an open source Architect for Ericsson Software Technology, Finland. He holds a PhD in Computer Science. Kashif is a research an... Show more

Product Designer

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Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying that the concepts are integrated. I use Live Online Learning Activities to ensure people get a chance to practice their understanding of the new concepts.

What better way is there to give meaning to what we say than to draw to make our thoughts explicit? When we add visual information to what we’re saying, suddenly our intention becomes much more precise, and we can begin to work on shared understanding. This is why I love bringing people in contact with the power of Visual Thinking, of getting back to our roots and using pen and paper to bring people closer together.

Stories are another option for bringing sensitive topics to the surface, which I recently started to explore through my self-development practice, as well as during numerous Around the world in (less than) 80 days workshops throughout the past years!

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying ... Show more

Dr. Ellen-Rae Cachola is the Librarian and Digital Archivist of the Center for Labor Education and Research at University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu.

Dr. Ellen-Rae Cachola is the Librarian and Digital Archivist of the Center for Labor Education and Research at University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu. Show more

Dr. Dionne Mahaffey is an organizational psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and award-winning entrepreneur whose career bridges the worlds of technology and mental health. She began her professional journey as a software developer, later rising to the C-Suite in the tech industry before transitioning into psychology. Today, she integrates her unique multidisciplinary background to help professionals and organizations thrive at the intersection of innovation, emotional well-being, and ethical responsibility.

Dr. Mahaffey has worked with leaders in high-pressure industries including technology, entertainment, and business, providing strategies for burnout prevention, resilience, and human-centered performance. As the founder of Roots to Branches Psychology & Wellness, she creates spaces where mental wellness and professional excellence coexist. She is also a professor, researcher, and public speaker, known for her ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights that empower diverse audiences.

Passionate about responsible AI, Dr. Mahaffey draws on lessons from psychotherapy, such as empathy, boundaries, and cultural humility, to inspire more ethical and humane approaches to technology design.

Dr. Dionne Mahaffey is an organizational psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and award-winning entrepreneur whose career bridges the worlds of technology and mental health. She began her professional journey as a software developer, later rising ... Show more

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM Show more

Mercy is an accomplished technical writer with over a year of professional experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various companies, specializing in enhancing and revitalizing their blogs and technical documentation. By focusing on clarity and user engagement, she transforms complex information into easily understandable content, ensuring that readers can effectively grasp the subject matter. Mercy's meticulous attention to detail and her ability to organize information logically make her a valuable asset to any team seeking to improve their communication materials.

Mercy is an accomplished technical writer with over a year of professional experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various companies, specializing in enhancing and revitalizing their blogs and technical documentation... Show more

Chris is the Founder and Data Scientist at Surface Owl, where he focuses on machine learning and data science to develop a transformative decision support platform and implement digital transformation programs for clients. As an active contributor to the Bay Area's technical communities and Conference Chair of PyBay, Chris helps support the development of tech skills and our local Python and ML community.

Chris is the Founder and Data Scientist at Surface Owl, where he focuses on machine learning and data science to develop a transformative decision support platform and implement digital transformation programs for clients. As an active contributor to... Show more

Kris Manche (Dr BC) is a seasoned BC expert with 25 years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and sold a top-performing VAR to a leading European distributor.

Kris has re-engineered hundreds of organizations and has developed & implemented many addons for many industries. Kris has deep technical and functional knowledge of complex business processes, ERP delivery and organizational transformation. Kris founded DIY-ERP to build the ultimate Business Central Implementation Toolkit for partners and customers. The toolkit distils 300+ implementations worth of expertise into configuration templates, quoting tools, data migration processes, scope controls, client training assets, and assisted go-live automation — all designed to remove risk, increase outcomes and value, and make implementations a repeatable, scalable, and value added service for partners.

Our approach empowers partners to focus on value-added outcomes instead of rework, and clients to take ownership of their ERP journey. The result? Better adoption, stronger Microsoft stack utilization (Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, Shopify), and increased partner services in Modern Work and beyond.

Kris Focus is to enable new partners and customers to be instantly successful with Business Central, drastically transforming outcomes and Time to Value, filling the disconnect between vendor and partner support. DIY-ERP aim is to help Microsoft, Partners and Customers globally to change the way BC is implemented for the better. It's time for Change from ERP Implementations designed in the 70's

Kris Manche (Dr BC) is a seasoned BC expert with 25 years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and so... Show more

I am passionate about market research, focusing on SME market segments and business ecosystems. My work revolves around need-based innovation, particularly within social entrepreneurship spaces, where I explore sustainable solutions that drive long-term impact.

With a keen eye for emerging trends, I specialize in identifying opportunities for social sustainability ventures. I bridge gaps between market needs and transformative innovations, and I thrive on fostering collaborations that create business models with lasting social value.

I am passionate about market research, focusing on SME market segments and business ecosystems. My work revolves around need-based innovation, particularly within social entrepreneurship spaces, where I explore sustainable solutions that drive long-t... Show more

Kole Gjikolaj is a nationally recognized youth social activist from Torbay. He is studying an undergraduate degree at the LSE. Everything Kole speaks about is done through dynamic storytelling, representing other young people. At just 18 years old, Kole has spoken at national events, such as the Global Anti Scam Summit, and has advised national technology and media companies, including Childnet International, part of the wider UK Safer Internet Centre.

Kole Gjikolaj is a nationally recognized youth social activist from Torbay. He is studying an undergraduate degree at the LSE. Everything Kole speaks about is done through dynamic storytelling, representing other young people. At just 18 years old, K... Show more

Muskaan (Pearl) Juneja is the Founder of Wiseversity, a learning platform connecting mentors and learners for focused, real-world guidance. She is also the author of Unhooked: The Way to Your Higher Self and two other books on career growth and personal development. With a background in data analytics and product strategy, Pearl currently works as a Solutions Delivery Analyst at Holt CAT, combining her expertise in technology, business, and human potential to drive impact. She’s passionate about empowering individuals to grow through data, purpose, and learning.

Muskaan (Pearl) Juneja is the Founder of Wiseversity, a learning platform connecting mentors and learners for focused, real-world guidance. She is also the author of Unhooked: The Way to Your Higher Self and two other books on career growth and perso... Show more

The secret sauce in the composition of this hacker may be his masters degree in philosophy. Loves hard stuff, curious, tries to do good.

The secret sauce in the composition of this hacker may be his masters degree in philosophy. Loves hard stuff, curious, tries to do good. Show more

Computing specialist with years of experience in high-demand computing environments, virtualization, and HPC. Works as a consultant in architecture and optimization of high-performance systems. Developed significant projects with leading research institutions and renowned figures in both national and international computing, focusing on machine learning and neural networks. Notable projects include: Prediction of Cysteine Protease Inhibitors for Trypanocidal Agents and Cancer (USP); Simulation of spacecraft control and orbital guidance (LAC-INPE); Research on astrophysical plasmas and space turbulence (ITA); Research in astrophysics and molecular physics (UNIVAP), among others.

Computing specialist with years of experience in high-demand computing environments, virtualization, and HPC. Works as a consultant in architecture and optimization of high-performance systems. Developed significant projects with leading research ins... Show more

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Marketing Director @Mia-Platform.
Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet.

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Marketing Director @Mia-Platform. Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet. Show more

Dane Maddams, named one of Amplitude’s Product 50 leaders, is a Director of Product at Culture Amp specialising in HR tech. He operates at the intersection of product strategy and organisational psychology, leveraging 1.5 billion data points on workplace engagement to design systems where performance and people thrive together. Known for cutting through jargon and telling it like it is, Dane leaves audiences with practical frameworks, sharper thinking, and the confidence to lead with both ambition and empathy.

Dane Maddams, named one of Amplitude’s Product 50 leaders, is a Director of Product at Culture Amp specialising in HR tech. He operates at the intersection of product strategy and organisational psychology, leveraging 1.5 billion data points on workp... Show more

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for 15 years. Prior to that, Malcolm spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizations to identify opportunities where Dynamics 365 CE/CRM, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools can increase organizational efficiency and maximize data insight so companies are making decisions on what is actually happen instead of what they think is happening in their business. In his role as Practice Lead at C5 Insight, Malcolm guides and supports the Dynamics and Microsoft 365 teams in their pursuit of delivering excellence to our clients. He also holds a strong interest in empowering others to building authentic connections through networking, and has recently released a self-constructed keynote address on the topic. Malcolm, his wife of 20 years, and two teenage boys reside near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for 15 years. Prior to that, Malcolm spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizatio... Show more

Nonso Ohakwe is the Business Operations Manager at Waza, a fintech infrastructure company powering cross-border B2B payments and liquidity for African businesses. At Waza, he leads critical work across partner onboarding, compliance, OTC readiness, and cross-functional execution—ensuring partners are onboarded with speed, structure, and scale.

Nonso’s professional journey spans fintech, legal-tech, policy, and social impact. He has worked with over a dozen justice-focused startups across Nigeria, helping them define their customer segments, validate solutions, and launch to market. As a facilitator at Hill’s Justice Entrepreneurship School, he has coached startups tackling issues from land transactions and domestic violence to electoral accountability and legal transparency.

Throughout his career, Nonso has been deeply invested in systems-thinking, strategy, and building operational frameworks that scale. He’s led initiatives on KYC/KYB compliance flows, managed multi-stakeholder partnerships, and advised founders on process automation and market positioning. His work often blends legal insight with operational execution and strategic storytelling.

Whether he’s onboarding fintech partners, coaching startup founders, or scaling internal systems, Nonso brings a structured, mission-aligned, and detail-driven approach to every room he walks into.

Nonso Ohakwe is the Business Operations Manager at Waza, a fintech infrastructure company powering cross-border B2B payments and liquidity for African businesses. At Waza, he leads critical work across partner onboarding, compliance, OTC readiness, a... Show more

Hi, you can call me Gatan. A DevOps Engineer passionate about automation, scalability, and system reliability. I specialize in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and monitoring, with hands-on experience in Docker, Ansible, Prometheus, and Grafana. My focus is on streamlining deployments, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless collaboration between development and operations. Always exploring new tools and best practices to push DevOps efficiency to the next level. Let’s connect and build something great!

Hi, you can call me Gatan. A DevOps Engineer passionate about automation, scalability, and system reliability. I specialize in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and monitoring, with hands-on experience in Docker, Ansible, Prometheus, and Grafana. My foc... Show more

Jay is a national expert on aging and disability services, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), health policy, and assistive technology. Before joining Guidehouse, he served under three governors as the State Director for Aging and Adult Services where he was responsible for a wide range of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for vulnerable adults, including the administration of the Older Americans Act, Medicaid 1915c waiver programs, protective services, and public guardianship. He was also Vice President for State Markets for a global healthcare IT company where he served as an SME for state clients. He also led the Human and Social Services division efforts related to data analytics, machine learning, and AI for Medicaid and other vulnerable adult populations. Jay is passionate about technology and helps states evaluate and envision how technology can help them meet current and future goals and objectives.

In his current role with Guidehouse, and as a former state government leader, professor, and President of the National Association of State Units on Aging and Disability; Jay has worked closely with state and federal leadership on strengthening protections for vulnerable adults and people with SMI / SUD, developing clinical and performance benchmarking data for recipients of traditional and Managed LTSS services. Jay has more than 13 years of experience leading the development and implementation of state programs such as 1915(b)(c)(i) and 1115 waivers, No Wrong Door (NWD) / Single Entry Point for LTSS, Balancing Incentive Program, Money Follows the Person, and administration of HCBS services. As an SME, he has testified before Congress and various state legislative committees and subcommittees.

As a tenured professor, he developed the first nationally accredited graduate program in Long-Term Care (LTC) administration and he has developed and taught graduate-level courses in statistics, research methods, public policy, healthcare administration, aging and disability services networks, and applied data analytics.

As a state director and later as an SME at Guidehouse, he applies these academic techniques to support the administration and oversight of state programs and services. He develops, promotes, and maintains relationships with leaders at health systems, government agencies, universities, and associations to drive a better understanding of the need to integrate health, social, and behavioral supports.

Jay provides clients with valuable insight, policy, and program consulting, budget analysis, and technical assistance while empowering them to realize success in areas such as organizational assessment, risk mitigation strategies, applied data analytics (including reimbursement and fee schedule analysis, network adequacy, budget neutrality, rate setting, and alternative payment models) for both FFS and Managed HCBS and LTC environments, program development, enhancing federal match, interagency collaborations, stakeholder engagement, and state planning services.

Jay is a national expert on aging and disability services, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), health policy, and assistive technology. Before joining Guidehouse, he served under three governors as the State Director for Aging and Adult Services ... Show more

Jake is an innovation-minded leader, teacher, and visual thinker whose passion is to make humans more human. He is a regular speaker at colleges, meetups and conferences. Jake has led Experience Design initiatives for more than 60 businesses across a variety of industries, including everything from fortune 500 companies to startups. Jake has built human-centered design practices for multiple prominent agencies and is currently Co-Founder of his own Human-Centered Design consultancy.

Jake is an innovation-minded leader, teacher, and visual thinker whose passion is to make humans more human. He is a regular speaker at colleges, meetups and conferences. Jake has led Experience Design initiatives for more than 60 businesses across a... Show more

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning.

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. Show more

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning.

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. Show more

With a rich background in agile methodologies and engineering team management, I have had the privilege of sharing my expertise at several renowned conferences and meetups in France. In 2018, I spoke at Agile Tour Toulouse and Montpellier, presenting on the Scrum Master role, and at Toulouse Devfest 2023, where I addressed the challenges of managing remote teams. Internally at MonkeyPatch in October 2024, I gave a talk on the "No Estimate" practice.

In 2019, I organized workshops and meetups for my company, including the popular "Artist vs Specifier" workshop, as well as sessions focused on improving visual management through sketch notes. More recently, in 2024, I was invited to participate in the French podcasts IFTTD and Tech Lead Corner to discuss engineering team management strategies.

As a speaker and workshop facilitator, my aim is always to empower teams to improve collaboration, foster a strong team culture, and streamline project management practices.

With a rich background in agile methodologies and engineering team management, I have had the privilege of sharing my expertise at several renowned conferences and meetups in France. In 2018, I spoke at Agile Tour Toulouse and Montpellier, presenting... Show more

Tamara Lechner is a distinguished expert in flourishing science and peak performance, specializing in individual and cultural change. As Chair of the AI for Human Flourishing think tank within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, Tamara leads initiatives that explore how AI can be harnessed to enhance humans’ ability to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape Committed to placing humans at the heart of AI, she partners with organizations to help them a create work environments where technology and people work in harmony, driving exceptional results.

Tamara Lechner is a distinguished expert in flourishing science and peak performance, specializing in individual and cultural change. As Chair of the AI for Human Flourishing think tank within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, Tamara leads in... Show more

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape the way we think and remember our day-to-day experiences. His academic journey spans from his Bachelor’s in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University to his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at Princeton. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded Shuflix, the largest activity search engine (at the time), to help people interact with their environment in a playful way while helping small businesses get more exposure. Beyond academia, he channels his creativity through his YouTube channel where he shares programming tutorials on generative AI, AR/VR development, and CGI for sci-fi films. Additionally, he directs mini-documentaries exploring the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Recently, he co-founded one of the first, if not the first, hybrid academic/industry conference on the future of reality (Neuroethics & the Future of Reality; https://futurerealities.org/NFR2023/). Rolando and his brothers have an upcoming book titled “DIY AI” slated for release in 2025 with the practical know-how for coding and running your own AI models from home. Rolando also provides consulting for small businesses and start-ups in neuroscience, AI and XR.

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape th... Show more

Arne Mertz has been working with modern and not-so-modern C++ codebases for over 15 years in various kinds of embedded and enterprise contexts. He is a mentor and teacher for clean code and modern C++ for colleagues and customers at Zühlke Engineering. Since 2015 he has written more or less frequently about those topics on his blog "Simplify C++!"

Arne Mertz has been working with modern and not-so-modern C++ codebases for over 15 years in various kinds of embedded and enterprise contexts. He is a mentor and teacher for clean code and modern C++ for colleagues and customers at Zühlke Engineerin... Show more

Dr Raval is a researcher, educator, and mentor with over 25 years of experience and research expertise in computer vision, image processing, machine learning, data analytics, and engineering education. Dr. Raval has had the opportunity to engage in academic activities abroad and has received many accolades and awards. Dr. Raval's research has been published in reputable journals, magazines, conferences, and workshops, and his research has received support from institutions. He has been a reviewer for well-known publishers. He serves as Senior Editor and Associate Editor of IEEE Access and many other journals and has served IEEE.

Dr Raval is a researcher, educator, and mentor with over 25 years of experience and research expertise in computer vision, image processing, machine learning, data analytics, and engineering education. Dr. Raval has had the opportunity to engage in a... Show more