Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Sam Jenkins

Sam Jenkins

Sam Jenkins is a community strategist, facilitator, and inclusive event design expert with over a decade of experience leading large-scale public programs, workforce initiatives, and cultural events. She currently serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator in local government while also running Empowering Communities, a consulting practice focused on helping organizations move beyond performative efforts and into practical, people-centered action.

Sam’s work sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, and lived experience. She specializes in supporting front-line staff, building psychologically safe teams, and designing events and initiatives that actually reflect the communities they serve. Her background in parks and recreation, combined with her systems-level DEI work, gives her a rare perspective that resonates with both leadership and on-the-ground staff.

Known for her engaging, honest, and highly interactive style, Sam blends real-world scenarios, storytelling, and actionable tools participants can use immediately. She does not shy away from hard conversations, but she always grounds them in compassion, clarity, and practicality.

Sam has facilitated workshops, panels, and trainings for government agencies, nonprofits, and professional associations, and she consistently receives feedback for creating spaces that feel both challenging and supportive. Her sessions are especially impactful for audiences navigating burnout, change fatigue, and the pressure to “get it right” without enough guidance or support.

Sam Jenkins is a community strategist, facilitator, and inclusive event design expert with over a decade of experience leading large-scale public programs, workforce initiatives, and cultural events. She currently serves as a Diversity, Equity, and I... Show more

Yi Zhang, Ed.D.

Yi Zhang, Ed.D.

Dr. Yi Zhang is a global learning strategist, TEDx speaker, SXSW London speaker (incoming), and founder who stands at the intersection of human development and technology shifts. With a 15-year career partnering with C-suite and senior leaders, Yi has spearheaded workforce capability initiatives that have positively impacted over 120,000 people at Fortune 100 giants, including Microsoft, Walmart, and United Airlines.

With a doctorate from Vanderbilt University, Yi helps people-centric organizations break through the AI overwhelm and rediscover their humanity and what they’re called to build. Whether addressing large conferences or leadership circles, Yi is known for making an emotional connection with the audience and bringing bold truths about AI and human behaviors that ignites change.

I offer two (2) signature talks:

1. Humanity & Well-Being: The AI Age Survival Guide

As AI reshapes the workplace, organizations face a hidden crisis of burnout and culture drift. This talk blends the nature of AI, human development, and change to help corporate leaders and teams navigate the overwhelm of AI acceleration without losing their humanity.

2. AI & the Human Debt: How HR & People Teams Win the AI Race

Is your HR/people team a passive observer or a strategic architect of the AI revolution? This talk unpacks the failed AI initiatives and provides proprietary guidance for CHROs and people leaders. It reclaims their seat at the table by bridging the gap between technological acceleration and human capability.

“Yi speaks from a place of extraordinary experience and genuine passion. What makes her remarkable on stage is her ability to take complex, forward-looking topics like AI, technology shifts, and workforce transformation and make them accessible, relatable, and deeply personal. That sets her apart as a speaker and as a thought leader.” — Berthine Crèvecoeur West, CEO, Westbridge Solutions"

Visit my speaker kit here for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EfIzdWtvkTL8h5FgjOeNQqdZFKgj99O4/view?usp=sharing

Dr. Yi Zhang is a global learning strategist, TEDx speaker, SXSW London speaker (incoming), and founder who stands at the intersection of human development and technology shifts. With a 15-year career partnering with C-suite and senior leaders, Yi ha... Show more

Cass Cooper

Cass Cooper

Cass Cooper is a leadership strategist and keynote speaker specializing in executive sensemaking during restructures, rapid growth, AI integration, and operating model shifts—where clarity, trust, and execution all matter.

With more than two decades of experience across sales, organizational development, and leadership advisory work, Cass is known for translating complexity into decision-ready insight. Her work sits at the intersection of people systems, communication, and organizational performance, helping leaders move beyond symptoms to address the underlying dynamics that stall execution and erode trust.

Through insight-driven keynotes and leadership intensives, Cass challenges the idea of “soft skills” as secondary, reframing emotional intelligence, judgment, and accountability as core business capabilities. Her approach focuses on strengthening what already works, closing execution gaps, and building people-centered systems that scale without adding drag.

Cass holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from DePaul University and a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Known as The Chaos Whisperer, she brings a grounded, pragmatic perspective to global stages—equipping leaders to make better decisions under pressure in complex, fast-changing, and AI-driven environments.

Watch Cass’s keynote sizzle reel: https://youtu.be/v4qc7uooWmk

Cass Cooper is a leadership strategist and keynote speaker specializing in executive sensemaking during restructures, rapid growth, AI integration, and operating model shifts—where clarity, trust, and execution all matter. With more than two decad... Show more

Daniel Connor

Daniel Connor

Daniel Connor is the founder of AI R&D company Autopoetic and the creator of Minary, a primitive for subjective computing. https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.04501

Autopoetic is focused on building alternative models to Transformers based on the thesis that subjective computation is both fundamentally more efficient and also more aligned with how living organisms adapt to their environments.

Daniel's work focuses on two fronts: foundational qualia-based language models (LSMs) and subjective belief mixture-of-perspectives (MoPs). Both are under active development.

Daniel Connor is the founder of AI R&D company Autopoetic and the creator of Minary, a primitive for subjective computing. https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.04501 Autopoetic is focused on building alternative models to Transformers based on the thesis th... Show more

Amy Baldwin

Amy Baldwin

Amy Baldwin is a communication strategist, professional actor, and founder of The Presence Lab, where she helps executives and teams engage with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. With over 15 years of experience blending performance training and marketing expertise, she gives professionals to thrive as themselves—whether in high-stakes boardrooms, keynote stages, or media appearances. Amy has delivered executive intensives, team workshops, and speaker-prep sessions for business leaders, community leaders, university audiences and product teams, equipping them with practical skills to build their presence and storytelling prowess.

Amy Baldwin is a communication strategist, professional actor, and founder of The Presence Lab, where she helps executives and teams engage with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. With over 15 years of experience blending performance training and... Show more

Jamie L

Jamie L

Jamie is a Senior Product Manager, strategist, consultant, and veteran operating at the intersection of product, policy, process, customer experience, and technology. Her work centers on modernizing complex systems in regulated, high-impact environments where accountability, transparency, and operational discipline are essential.

A graduate with a degree in Business and Management and holder of multiple industry certifications, she has built her career across government, military, customer experience, telecom, technology, and sales. This cross-sector foundation gives her a unique ability to connect strategy with execution and translate complex systems into measurable outcomes.

She supports organizations in strengthening product strategy, leading process modernization, and facilitating leadership alignment across technical and business teams. Her experience spans large-scale system transformation, AI integration, governance design, and cross-functional execution in environments where decisions carry meaningful operational and human consequences.

Jamie built her career through customer experience leadership and enterprise product delivery, bringing systems thinking and structured execution into every initiative she leads. She has influenced multi-million dollar modernization efforts, earned multiple performance and special act awards, and driven measurable improvements in efficiency, delivery accountability, and user-centered design.

She has presented at national technology conferences including Techsgiving, contributed to conversations with the Tech Talent Project, participated in panels on technology hiring and modernization, and served as a multi-year brand ambassador for RenderATL.

Jamie believes technology should work for people, not the other way around. She brings disciplined leadership, responsible influence, and clarity of execution to every organization she supports.

Jamie is a Senior Product Manager, strategist, consultant, and veteran operating at the intersection of product, policy, process, customer experience, and technology. Her work centers on modernizing complex systems in regulated, high-impact environme... Show more

Björn Klein

Björn Klein

Higher education expert specializing in AI integration, digital learning design, and ethics. At universities across Germany and Switzerland, I connect hands-on teaching development with critical analysis of power, ideology, and technology in education.

Higher education expert specializing in AI integration, digital learning design, and ethics. At universities across Germany and Switzerland, I connect hands-on teaching development with critical analysis of power, ideology, and technology in educatio... Show more

Raven Major

Raven Major

I am Dr. Raven C. Major, Founder and owner of The Folding Chair Collective, LLC. Paying home to Shirley Chisholm’s call, “to bring a folding chair”, The Folding Chair Collective partners with organizations to create environments where belonging is intentional and every individual is seen as human first and an asset next, not just labor.

We are dedicated to transforming workplaces, campuses, and communities through leadership development, strategic equity auditing, and people-centered culture building to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table and a folding chair of their own.

Through the use of practical strategies such as;
* Leadership Development
* Professional & Organizational Development
* Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy
* Panel Facilitation, Conferences, & Speaking Engagements, and more

We hope to provide you and your organizations with personalized solutions to address your pain points.

Let’s connect: drravencmajor@thefoldingchairco.com

www.thefoldingchairco.com
The Folding Chair Collective, LLC

I am Dr. Raven C. Major, Founder and owner of The Folding Chair Collective, LLC. Paying home to Shirley Chisholm’s call, “to bring a folding chair”, The Folding Chair Collective partners with organizations to create environments where belonging is in... Show more

Kari Langkamp

Kari Langkamp

Kari Langkamp is a Master Certified Coach who helps people stop waiting and start living as their Future Selves now. Her work is grounded, practical, and deeply human, supporting clients who feel a quiet pull toward their next chapter and want to move forward in a way that actually feels like them.

Kari Langkamp is a Master Certified Coach who helps people stop waiting and start living as their Future Selves now. Her work is grounded, practical, and deeply human, supporting clients who feel a quiet pull toward their next chapter and want to mov... Show more

Dmitry Sorokin

Dmitry Sorokin

Dmitry Sorokin, [08.11.2025 0:46]
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REChain® Network Solutions is an international ecosystem uniting decentralization, AI, education, and future technologies.
Founder: Dmitry Sorokin — engineer, decentralized systems architect, venture producer, and researcher in AI and blockchain.

Operating in the CIS:

REChain Network Solutions, LLC | REChain RF
REChain® is a registered trademark.

All rights reserved.
Partners: Softline Group | Skolkovo Foundation | SKOLTECH | USPTO Trademark #97404591
TIN: 7704409660 | OGRN: 1217700514120

Operating in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand:

tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=97404591&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch

Operating in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America:
Activities are carried out through local subsidiaries, as well as through distributed REChain® DAO nodes and partner programs.
Support for international initiatives on digital equality, internet access, and education.

On my own behalf -

1. Venture Studio - 75+ projects. All projects are related to open source software.

R&D areas:
Decentralized cloud computing (RECloud, REChain.Space).
Artificial intelligence and cognitive systems (Katya® AI, Tanya® Core).
Quantum networks and post-quantum cryptography.
Eco-friendly blockchains and neural networks (NeuroChain).
Interaction of AI with IoT and robotics.

2. Support for domestic NGOs, NPOs, budgetary and commercial organizations.

REChain®️ actively develops collaboration with Russian non-profit (NPOs), research institutions (NPOs), and budgetary institutions, helping them implement modern digital solutions based on domestic technologies and open standards.

Key areas:
🤝 Joint public-private initiatives: digitalization of social, educational, and scientific infrastructure.
💼 Solutions for commercial entities: creation of corporate platforms, secure document management systems, CRM/ERP, financial and analytical solutions.
🧩 Projects for government organizations: implementation of domestic IT products, support for import substitution, development of AI in public administration.
🌍 REChain®️'s proprietary commercial ecosystem: a suite of products and services for governance, communications, security, and infrastructure.

REChain®️ creates a unified technological space for NGOs, businesses, and governments—with a focus on sovereignty, security, and open source.

Major partners and alliances:
Softline Group.
Skolkovo Foundation.
Skoltech.
REChain VC Group Lab.
Katya AI Systems LLC.
Marina Moda Music Production.
Tanechca Foundation.
0Byte, Polkadot, OpenAI Community Builders.

🤝 We invite venture studios, research centers, and companies in the fields of decentralization, AI, and security to partner with us.

3. Government and strategic projects. Space, aviation, and AI in the infrastructure of the future.

REChain® actively participates in the development and support of government and defense industry initiatives related to the implementation of advanced technologies at the city, regional, and national infrastructure levels.

Key areas:
🛰 Space: decentralized communications, telemetry, and data analysis systems for space programs.
✈️ Aviation: intelligent control, predictive maintenance, and security systems based on AI and big data.
🏙 Smart Cities: building autonomous city networks, digital twins, and platforms for managing transportation, energy, infrastructure, and security.
🧠 AI and government infrastructure: developing neural network systems for decision-making, process automation, and ensuring technological sovereignty.

REChain® develops technologies that help countries and cities become smarter, safer, and more independent.

2025–2027 Strategic Focus:
Launch of REChain® DAO 2.0—distributed ecosystem governance.
Scaling REChain® VC Group Lab to global markets.
Deployment of Eseniia University in 12 countries.
Support for Web6 and quantum AI models.
Release of Katya® OS (mobile & desktop) in Q1 2026.

4. Open Source

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REChain® actively develops and supports the open source software ecosystem.
We believe that openness is the foundation of trust, security, and technological progress.

🧩 Our Open Source Focus:
Development of the REChain® OS core and open source blockchain frameworks.
Publishing SDKs, APIs, and tools for integrating decentralized solutions. Creating open protocols and standards for Web6, distributed networks, and AI infrastructure.
Participation and collaboration with global open-source initiatives: Linux Foundation, OpenAI Community, Polkadot Builders, 0Byte Labs.
Development of open-source educational programs and laboratories (through Eseniia University and Katya® AI Systems).

🧠 Open Source REChain® Mission:
To create free, secure, and transparent technologies that serve all of humanity, not just individual corporations.

5. REChain®️ VC Group Lab Venture Builder, Incubator, and Startup Studio 🎙 are now launching globally! 😌 REChain®️ VC Group Lab is a next-generation ecosystem combining venture project creation, incubation, a startup studio, and a syndicate model. We provide startups with blockchain-based solutions, individual mentoring, financing, and accelerators – 150+ projects.

🎙 REChain®️ VC Group Lab is a next-generation global venture ecosystem that combines:
Venture Studio (turnkey startup creation and launch),
Incubator (mentoring, acceleration, mentoring, access to resources),
Startup Studio (MVP, PoC, architecture development, scaling),
Investor Syndicate (collective project financing through the DAO model).

💎 Focus Areas:
Artificial Intelligence, Generative and Cognitive Models.
Web6 and Decentralized Networks.
Quantum Computing and Security.
Educational and Social Technologies.
Fintech, GovTech, MedTech, and SpaceTech.
Creative Economy and Metaverses.

🚀 What We Offer Startups:
Funding (pre-seed → Series B).
Mentoring and expert support.
Access to the REChain® infrastructure (blockchain, API, AI, devtools).
Support for entering international markets.
White Label/Franchise/DAO model for local launches.
Full technological support (DevOps, Security, Product, Marketing).

🌍 Scale:
150+ launched and supported projects.
75+ in-house projects.
40+ partners in the CIS, Europe, Asia, and the US.
Support from international funds, accelerators, and incubators.

Legal integrity and compliance:
All projects comply with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Within the Russian Federation, we operate within the framework of Russian legislation and the experimental legal regime.
Internationally, we operate in compliance with SEC, FinCEN, FCA, and ASIC regulations.

REChain® VC Group Lab Investment Tracks:
Pre-seed / Seed / Series A / Series B.
Investments in our own ecosystems and external projects.
"AI for Humanity" program for projects in education and accessible internet.
Individual and institutional syndicates.

Telegram: t.me/+aNI7CzqG3OAxZDdi

dApp: rechainvc.codemagic.app

🧬 REChain® VC Group Lab Mission:
We are creating a global venture capital system where every talent, idea, and team has a chance to become part of a new technological world—open, sustainable, and ethical.

6. The REChain® Open Internet Alliance

🌐 The REChain® Open Internet Alliance is an international initiative aimed at creating a new digital order where the internet remains open, secure, fair, and independent of centralized monopolies, censorship, and totalitarian control.

🕊 Alliance Mission:
To create a new paradigm of digital freedom, where technology serves people, not systems. We unite developers, researchers, companies, and organizations around the world to build a clean, sustainable, and transparent internet of the future.

🔐 Core Principles of the Alliance:

Openness and Interoperability.
Use of open protocols, APIs, and licenses to ensure the independence and interconnectivity of ecosystems.

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Privacy by default.
Every solution uses secure cryptography, zero-knowledge, and data anonymization.

Security and Trust.
Code verification, distributed nodes, and consensus without single points of failure.

Environmental friendliness and energy efficiency.
New distributed computing models that utilize energy without harming the environment.

Decentralization and digital equality.
Participation of all regions, including Africa, South America, and Asia, without access restrictions.

Ethical Artificial Intelligence.
Elimination of mass surveillance systems and algorithmic discrimination.

🚀 Technological Focus Areas of the Alliance:
Development of Web6—a next-generation distributed architecture. REChain.Space — a decentralized anonymous search engine
dChange Network — private communications and data exchange
RECloud — a distributed computing space
SynapseSDK — an open platform for AI and blockchain interoperability
AI Quantum Layer — a post-quantum security and neural network integration layer

🤝 Alliance Partners and Members:
REChain Network Solutions, LLC.
Katya® AI Systems LLC.
Eseniia University.
REChain VC Group Lab.
Marina Moda® Music Production.
0Byte, Polkadot, OpenAI Community Builders, GitHub Open Source Programs.
Independent developers and research labs worldwide.

🌍 Geographic Presence:
The Alliance operates on all continents, including the CIS, Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia.
Supports digital inclusion initiatives, including free internet access and technology in third-world countries.

🧩 Participation formats:
Partnership programs and licensing of REChain® technologies.
Joint research projects.
Contribution to open-source and DAO initiatives.
Deployment of regional REChain® OpenNet nodes.

Our mission:
To create technologies thatThey make the digital world safe, open, and fair.

Our principles:
Transparency and decentralization.
Ethical artificial intelligence.
Privacy as a right, not a privilege.
Free access to knowledge.
Collaboration without borders.

7. Computer Vision, Big Data, and Machine Learning Laboratory (REChain® AI & Vision Lab)

REChain® AI & Vision Lab is a research unit specializing in machine vision, big data analysis, translation, and multimodal neural models.

🧠 Key areas of work:
Real-time image and video processing (object, face, and gesture recognition).
Neural models for automatic translation, transcription, and speech synthesis.
Generative models (GANs, Diffusion Models, Multimodal AI).
Cognitive and learning systems for industry, medicine, and education.
Big data analytics, building ML pipelines, processing data streams.
Integration with REChain® AI Quantum Layer – a post-quantum neural network computing module.

🧩 Applications:
Smart cities and transportation.
Surveillance and security systems.
Educational technologies (Eseniia University).
Media and content industry (Marina Moda®, Katya® AI).

🔬 Demo: magicai.projecthub.ai

📦 Source code and SDK are available in a private GitHub branch for REChain® partners.

8. Eseniia University

Eseniia University is the world's first decentralized university of technology and innovation, uniting education, science, and open source.

🎓 University Mission:
To make education globally accessible, equitable, and modern.
Everyone should have the opportunity to learn, explore, and create without barriers.

📘 Key areas of activity:

Combining technology and education.
Creating modern educational software and AI platforms for students and teachers.

Fostering collaboration.
Forming international academic and technological collaborations.

Accessibility.
Open online programs, course translations, integration with third-world countries.

Open Research.
Publishing open-source research, algorithms, solutions, and educational materials.

Laboratories.
AI & ML Lab.
Blockchain & Web6 Lab.
Cognitive Systems Lab.
CyberSec Lab.

📂 Open community on GitHub:

github.com/Eseniia-University

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💫 The University is implementing the "Knowledge Without Borders" program, aimed at developing technological education in developing countries.

9. Internet of the Future and Digital Inclusion

🌍 REChain® Global Connectivity Initiative is a program to develop and support internet access in low-income countries, regions with low digitalization, and regions with limited access.

📡 Key objectives:
Connecting regions of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America to decentralized REChain® nodes.
Deployment of satellite and mesh networks with open protocols.
Providing free access to educational and research resources (Eseniia University, REChain OpenNet).
Providing technological assistance and training to local communities.

🤝 We work with organizations, NGOs, and foundations to make the internet truly universal.

10. Blockchain Development, Implementation, and Support

REChain® Blockchain Lab is an engineering division dedicated to the design, development, and integration of next-generation blockchain protocols.

⚙️ Areas of Work:
Designing custom blockchains based on REChain® Core and SynapseSDK.
Interaction with international networks – 0Byte, Polkadot, BNB Chain, Avalanche, REChain.Finance.
Development of tokenomics, DeFi instruments, NFT protocols, DAOs, and identification systems.
Research of quantum-resistant consensus algorithms.
Audit and verification of smart contracts.

📈 Goal: Building a reliable and transparent infrastructure for the economy of the future.

11. Open Source and Technology Projects

🧩 The REChain® Open Technology Program is a global initiative aimed at developing open source technologies and socially significant IT projects.

🌐 Focus:
Development and publication of open source solutions.
Cooperation with government agencies and international NGOs.
Using technology to stabilize and improve the geopolitical situation.
Supporting projects in the areas of human rights, ecology, and digital independence.

🕊 We believe that technological openness is a tool for peace, cooperation, and trust.

12. CyberSec, Compliance & Audit

🛡 The REChain® CyberSec Division combines cybersecurity, audit, compliance, and data infrastructure protection.

🔐 Core competencies:
Security of hosts, clouds, data centers, and software.
Development of Zero Trust architecture and “Privacy by Design” encryption.
Analysis and audit of code, smart contracts, and decentralized systems.
Development of threat monitoring and response systems (SOC/SIEM/IDS).
Compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GOST R, and local regulatory requirements.

🧠 Separate focus area — AI Security:
Development of data protection methods andProtected against attacks, substitutions, and leaks.

📊 The REChain® compliance platform integrates with venture and corporate clients, providing a full cycle of control and certification.

13. Katya® 👽 OS — A Next-Generation Mobile and Desktop Operating System.

Katya® 👽 is a decentralized, secure, and completely independent operating system, available in two versions:
Katya Mobile 📱 — a secure mobile environment built on the principles of autonomy, privacy, and user freedom.
Katya Desktop 💻 — a desktop ecosystem supporting REChain® applications, compatible services, and neural interfaces.

Katya® 👽 OS is focused on moving away from dependence on centralized ecosystems (Apple, Google, Microsoft) in favor of an open and sovereign digital space.
The system is based on Web6 technologies, REChain Mesh, quantum models, and artificial intelligence.

Katya® 👽 is more than just an OS.
It is an intelligent assistant, messenger, workspace, network node, and interface to the decentralized REChain® Universe.

The project is also global. Separate branches are available for different countries!

14. REChain® Cloud ☁️ — decentralized Web6 cloud infrastructure.

REChain® Cloud is the core of the new internet era.
A fully decentralized cloud ecosystem that unites computing power, data storage, and intelligent services based on blockchain and artificial intelligence.

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Key areas:
🧠 AI + Mesh Infrastructure: intelligent clusters distributed across nodes worldwide.
🔗 Web6 Interconnect: A new connectivity paradigm where every network, device, and application becomes part of a global mesh network with no single point of failure.
🛰 Quantum Network Layer: Support for quantum computing, cryptography, and secure data transfer.
🧩 Edge & Fog Computing: Localized computing and user-level caching for instant response and autonomy.
🌍 Interplanetary Sync: Synchronize data across devices, planets, and networks via REChain GCL (Global Chain Log).

REChain® Cloud is a cloud without a central authority.
It is not owned by corporations—it is owned by users.

15. Introducing Aurora Dev Lab, a research and development unit within the REChain Network Solutions, LLC ecosystem—a participant and partner of the Skolkovo, Softline, and Skoltech programs.
The laboratory's activities are focused on the development, testing, and integration of domestic solutions in the areas of operating systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure platforms, and artificial intelligence.

We are currently implementing a comprehensive project aimed at integrating three key domestic operating systems—Astra Linux, Aurora, and Katya OS (REChain)—into a single multi-platform ecosystem.
The project's objective is to create a universal secure environment that ensures application compatibility, support for corporate and government scenarios, and unification of management, monitoring, and security tools.

As part of this project, we conduct multi-level testing and comparative studies, including:
assessing the compatibility and resilience of systems when operating in distributed infrastructures;
analysis of performance and energy efficiency on various hardware configurations;
testing mandatory and discretionary access control tools, as well as data protection models;
Compatibility testing with domestic hardware platforms, including ICL, Aquarius, IRU, and others.

The project is open, scientific, applied, and integrative in nature, aimed at strengthening domestic technological independence and developing ecosystems of compatible domestic solutions.

Selective Open Source:

github.com/sorydima?tab=repositories

github.com/Eseniia-University

github.com/Katya-Incorporated

github.com/Katya-Solutions-LLC

github.com/MarinaModaMusicProd

github.com/Nastasia-Food

github.com/REChain-Developers-Office-Foundation

github.com/REChain-Network-Solutions

github.com/Katya-AI-Systems-LLC

github.com/Katya-Aviation-Stack-Inc

github.com/Resilient-Systems-Engineering-Group-Inc

And all accounts that these GitHub accounts follow.

16. From Open Source to a System-Based Aviation Platform

Katya Aviation Stack, Inc. was founded by a team of engineers with years of hands-on experience working with leading open-source aviation and robotics platforms, including:

ArduPilot
PX4 Autopilot
MAVLink / MAVSDK
QGroundControl
ROS / rosflight
AirSim
Betaflight / iNav
OpenDroneMap

This experience has informed their understanding of the key problem facing the modern aviation industry:

the lack of a cohesive, distributed, on-board software layer for autonomous and cooperative aviation.

Katya Aviation Stack is being created as a response to this systemic gap.

17. Resilient Systems Engineering Group, Inc.

Resilient Systems Engineering Group, Inc. (RSEG) is an international research and engineering organization specializing inI specialize in the design, testing, and operation of autonomous, fault-tolerant, and recoverable systems operating in adverse, degraded, or disconnected environments.

We work at the intersection of:

fault tolerance of complex socio-technical systems

autonomous life support systems and critical infrastructure

fault-tolerant digital and cyber-physical platforms

aviation, unmanned, and robotic systems.

Calendly: calendly.com/preseed4/30min

Sincerely,
Dmitry Olegovich Sorokin
Telegram +79264472885
WhatsApp +79939038965

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Francisco Junior

Francisco Junior

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação.

Detém certificações como ITIL Expert, ISO 20k Consultant Manager, Agile People Coach e Agile People Business Agility. Desde 2014, atua como Gerente de Atendimento na Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP).

Foi reconhecido como Melhor Gerente de PMO de 2024 pelo PMI, Profissional do Ano em 2023, e liderou a equipe premiada como a melhor em atendimento do Brasil em 2022, além de ser responsável pela equipe que desenvolveu o ChatBot em 2023, ambos reconhecidos pelo HDI.

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Tanisha Roy

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Erica Chen

Erica Chen

Erica Chen is a Philadelphia-based leadership speaker, community strategist, and consultant who helps relationship-driven organizations increase retention, resilience, and revenue through self-awareness and narrative reframing.

With over 15 years of experience spanning advertising agencies and leading WeWork’s Philadelphia market, Erica has built and scaled high-performing communities where culture directly impacts performance and loyalty. After leaving WeWork, she co-founded Super Impactful, a consulting practice dedicated to strengthening company culture, improving internal communication, and increasing employee and client retention.

Erica is also the founder of Unicorn Dynasty, a growing community for mothers centered on self-awareness, identity, and conscious leadership at home and at work. Through this platform, she supports women navigating generational expectations, ambition, and reinvention.

She has facilitated leadership workshops, “User Guide” team alignment sessions, and narrative reframing intensives for founders and growth-stage teams, particularly in industries where relationships are the primary revenue driver and leadership directly influences retention.

As a keynote speaker, Erica blends vulnerable storytelling with actionable strategy. Her signature framework, Pivot & Shimmy, helps leaders identify inherited narratives that drive over-functioning, boundary erosion, and disengagement, and replace them with conscious leadership behaviors that strengthen culture, improve retention, and build sustainable performance.

Erica Chen is a Philadelphia-based leadership speaker, community strategist, and consultant who helps relationship-driven organizations increase retention, resilience, and revenue through self-awareness and narrative reframing. With over 15 years ... Show more

Christian Lenz

Christian Lenz

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and hosted numerous events and learning environments for internal and external developers, helping them update and expand their skills.

As an accomplished speaker, Christian has shared insights at international conferences, including Directions EMEA and BCTechDays. His sessions or workshops provoke viewpoint shifts, offering strategic frameworks to keep organizations competitive in a dynamic landscape.

Beyond technical skills, Christian’s education in Design Thinking, Theory U, and Future Leadership equips him as a certified Organizational Designer. His holistic approach blends creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to drive impactful change, even in complex situations where no prior knowledge exists.

Connect with Christian to explore innovative solutions and elevate your organization’s potential. 🎙️🚀

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and ho... Show more

Tori Brenneison

Tori Brenneison

Tori Brenneison is a senior software developer and former art historian whose mission in life is to serve as a warning to others. With her background in enterprise software development and technical education, Tori has built a reputation for modernizing solutions, developing impactful web applications, and mentoring the next generation of developers. Beyond her technical skills, she is deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and servant leadership in the tech community.

Tori’s wide-ranging experience and dynamic teaching style make her a compelling conference speaker and workshop facilitator. When she's not at her keyboard, you might find her hiking, petting strange cats she found on the street, or admiring her collection of midcentury bakeware. Best to approach her in the wild with a sacrificial cup of coffee, and be forewarned: she's a hugger.

Tori Brenneison is a senior software developer and former art historian whose mission in life is to serve as a warning to others. With her background in enterprise software development and technical education, Tori has built a reputation for moderniz... Show more

Emanuele Moscato

Emanuele Moscato

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and finally to organizational methodologies. In these experiences I was able to put into practice what I learned in my studies and learn new things using my ability to see and my propensity to think out of the box. Now is the time to help companies improve themselves by providing them with an external, competent and sometimes visionary, point of view. That's why I decided to take care of companies, and even before the people who make them live, from outside as a consultant.

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and... Show more

Gilles Brieux

Gilles Brieux

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer.

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer. Show more

Nicolò Cambiaso Erizzo

Nicolò Cambiaso Erizzo

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

Bruno Sbille

Bruno Sbille

I am from Belgium, the country of chocolate and beers.
I am one of the pioneers of Agile in Belgium, I carried out my first Scrum project back in 2008.
I am also a Certified Scrum Trainer from the Scrum Alliance.

In addition to my Agile hat, I also have one foot in the world of Psychology. I am a life coach, therapist and author of the book “Discovering soul families” https://www.amazon.fr/dp/236188299X which has sold more than 7,000 copies. My book talks about a model that helps us understand ourselves and others. All based on our greatest strengths, often underexploited, instinct, intuition, connection to others and the quest for meaning.

I am from Belgium, the country of chocolate and beers. I am one of the pioneers of Agile in Belgium, I carried out my first Scrum project back in 2008. I am also a Certified Scrum Trainer from the Scrum Alliance. In addition to my Agile hat, I a... Show more

Robert McNair

Robert McNair

Meet Robert McNair, the high-energy public speaker with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Robert's dynamic presentation skills and deep knowledge of cloud technology make him one of the most sought-after speakers in the field.

As a software developer, Robert quickly rose to become a respected leader in the industry. With his extensive experience in successful cloud migrations and implementations, Robert has established himself as a true expert in the field.

But what really sets Robert apart is his unique ability to make complex technical concepts easy to understand for all audiences. With his motivational speaking style, he inspires and connects with audiences in a way that leaves a lasting impact.

Robert's dedication to excellence has led him to become John Maxwell Certified in effective communication and leadership. This training has given him a unique perspective on the importance of cloud technology and its impact on the future.

Whether speaking at conferences, workshops, or corporate events, Robert's passion for technology and his engaging personality make him a crowd favorite. He is dedicated to educating others on the latest trends and innovations in cloud technology, and his commitment to excellence is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who hear him speak.

Book Robert for your next event and experience the energy and expertise that have made him a top speaker in the IT industry.

Meet Robert McNair, the high-energy public speaker with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Robert's dynamic presentation skills and deep knowledge of cloud technology make him one of the most sought-after speakers in the field. As a s... Show more

Ricky Tucker

Ricky Tucker

Ricky Tucker is a Senior UX/UI designer for Louisiana's Office of Technology Services. In addition to contributing to the state's Design System, Pelican, he works daily with state agencies to develop digital products with the goal of improving the lives of Louisiana residents. Ricky holds certifications from Meta and Google, as was well as the W3Cx Introduction to Web Accessibility certificate.

Ricky Tucker is a Senior UX/UI designer for Louisiana's Office of Technology Services. In addition to contributing to the state's Design System, Pelican, he works daily with state agencies to develop digital products with the goal of improving the li... Show more

Cathrin Möller

Cathrin Möller

Cathrin is a professor for applied computer science, teaching how to create distributed applications and building web and mobile apps. She loves sharing pitfalls and lessons learned from more than 10 years in IT consulting.

Cathrin is a professor for applied computer science, teaching how to create distributed applications and building web and mobile apps. She loves sharing pitfalls and lessons learned from more than 10 years in IT consulting. Show more

Rashmi Watel

Rashmi Watel

Are you a first time author, scared at your own book launch ?

Do you come from a diverse ethnic background and English is not your first language?

You want to share your story with the world, however you are not confident about crafting your message or does fear of speaking always paralyses you ?

I can help you, I empower my clients get over their fear of public speaking.

My “Make yourself heard-with Rashmi Watel” program helps you build your confidence as you work on your mindset and learn to calm your nerves.

My simple to implement strategies help you use your voice effectively adding the right pauses and modulations.

I teach easy to follow yet effective techniques to master your breathing to deliver your signature speech.
Once you master your craft, I also teach my clients to monetise their public speaking skills.

Public speaking is one of the worlds highest paying careers and 75% of the world’s population is scared of speaking in public.

If you are ready to take your career / business to the next level. Get in touch !

E: rashmi.watel@gmail.com

Are you a first time author, scared at your own book launch ? Do you come from a diverse ethnic background and English is not your first language? You want to share your story with the world, however you are not confident about crafting your m... Show more

Renaldy Gatan Pramana

Renaldy Gatan Pramana

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

Kingsley Owadara

Kingsley Owadara

He is a passionate advocate for Responsible and Ethical AI in Africa. He believes that Artificial Intelligence should be developed and deployed for common good by considering the factors that make them ethical and socially responsible.

Having a background in Law and Computer Engineering, Kingsley has a deep understanding of the potential Impacts of AI on Individuals, communities, and the environment with a special focus on Africa. Kingsley’s experience cut across academia, industry, and NGO.

Currently a Tech Policy and Research Fellow at the Emerging Technology for Emerging Markets.

He was the Team Lead of Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy Development, General Cluster where he worked with a group of Volunteer AI experts in developing the first Artificial Intelligence policy for Nigeria.

Part of his contributions to the African Responsible AI in recent times both in the Academia and industry includes:

- Fellow, Emerging Technologies for Emerging Markets (E4E)
- Mentor, Artificial Intelligence Community, Ghana
- Mentor, Teens in AI Global Hackathon
- Team-Lead, General Cluster, National Artificial Intelligence Policy, Nigeria
- Researcher, Mankind in Artificial Intelligence
- Member, Coalition for Independent Research
- Member, Black in AI
- Speaker, AI Summit, Kenya, “AI for Smart City: Ethical Consideration”
to mention a few.

In his free time, He writes computer software, volunteers, and Speaks.

He is a passionate advocate for Responsible and Ethical AI in Africa. He believes that Artificial Intelligence should be developed and deployed for common good by considering the factors that make them ethical and socially responsible. Having a ba... Show more

David Chege

David Chege

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

Anastasiya Zhu

Anastasiya Zhu

Synergy creator | Initiator Generalist | All-rounder | With people. For people.
I am an Employer Branding Specialist & your personal HR Business Partner. I stand for diversity, equity & inclusion. Passionate about exploring future trends, digitalization & technologies, and their innovational potential for business developments and society.

Synergy creator | Initiator Generalist | All-rounder | With people. For people. I am an Employer Branding Specialist & your personal HR Business Partner. I stand for diversity, equity & inclusion. Passionate about exploring future trends, digitaliza... Show more

Joshua Crafford

Joshua Crafford

Josh Crafford is a neurodivergent global learning leader who has committed his life to mastering the art and science of learning. Professionally, he led the wing-to-wing design and creation of several International Learning and Development departments within Fortune 200 companies, such as GE Capital.
Additionally, he works with several universities as an Expert Partner in the Practice of Creative Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, and Leadership Development. Partnering universities include Emory, UConn, UIUC, SCAD and UH Manoa. Since 2023 he has also led the first of its kind, Neurodiversity Early Career Program, with UConn and University of Illinois.
Josh is an engaging keynote speaker who has been featured in multiple publications including USA Today and Training Industry. He produced the Neuro Creatives Podcast and the documentary, Blessed with Dyslexia and Neurodiversity, which can be found at NeuroCreatives.org
Holding a master’s degree in design management & innovation, Josh brings a fun and engaging perspective wherever he goes.

Josh Crafford is a neurodivergent global learning leader who has committed his life to mastering the art and science of learning. Professionally, he led the wing-to-wing design and creation of several International Learning and Development department... Show more

Helena Azambuja

Helena Azambuja

especialista em neurocomunicação e comportamento humano, e pós-graduada em Neurociência, Consumo e Marketing, atua há mais de 10 anos no serviço público federal, dedicando-se à comunicação estratégica de políticas públicas, com foco em apresentações de impacto, storytelling e design de mensagens persuasivas para gerar resultados. Já treinou centenas de empreendedores, líderes e equipes técnicas para falarem com mais clareza, influência e propósito — conectando dados, ciência e emoção. É servidora da CINCO - unidade pioneira de inovação e ciências comportamentais em governo, do MGI e Fundadora do projeto Comunicação Além da Oratória. Une conhecimentos em ciências comportamentais, imagem pessoal e cognição visual para transformar como as pessoas se comunicam em contextos profissionais. Sua missão é ajudar servidores públicos e organizações a tornarem suas mensagens memoráveis, engajadoras e eficazes para gerar resultados reais.

especialista em neurocomunicação e comportamento humano, e pós-graduada em Neurociência, Consumo e Marketing, atua há mais de 10 anos no serviço público federal, dedicando-se à comunicação estratégica de políticas públicas, com foco em apresentações ... Show more

Muthupalaniappan Ramanathan

Muthupalaniappan Ramanathan

Muthupalaniappan Ramanathan is a seasoned software engineer specializing in large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, and modern analytics infrastructure. He focuses on building scalable, reliable, and interoperable data ecosystems that support complex analytical workloads across diverse environments. With a strong foundation in computer science and deep expertise in database systems and big data technologies, he has consistently driven innovation in data architecture and platform engineering.
Currently at DoorDash, he serves as a lead architect for enterprise-scale data platforms, advancing lakehouse architectures, SQL interoperability, and data reliability engineering. He has designed systems enabling seamless query execution across multiple analytics engines, improving developer productivity and ensuring consistent, trustworthy data outcomes. He also introduced proactive monitoring and anomaly detection frameworks to enhance data accuracy and reliability.
Previously, he contributed to large-scale data infrastructure at Yahoo, supporting advertising analytics and attribution systems. His earlier experience includes roles at Amazon, Intel, FedEx Services, and Tata Consultancy Services. He is also an active mentor, speaker, and contributor to the data engineering community.

Muthupalaniappan Ramanathan is a seasoned software engineer specializing in large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, and modern analytics infrastructure. He focuses on building scalable, reliable, and interoperable data ecosystems that suppor... Show more

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