Luis Herrera is a highly skilled and accomplished human resources leader with a deep background in developing and implementing global HR strategies. Luis has demonstrated his ability to align HR initiatives with business goals throughout his career, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within organizations. His leadership style focuses on creating positive, engaged workforces while driving operational success, and he is known for his strategic approach to managing human resources in diverse and challenging environments.

Luis has accumulated extensive international experience, working in China, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Canada, South Korea, and Germany. His exposure to different business cultures and regulatory environments has shaped his ability to craft HR solutions that work across regions while supporting the broader objectives of global organizations. His expertise in tailoring HR practices to meet the needs of diverse markets has been a key factor in his success as an HR leader.

Over the years, Luis Herrera of Racine has built expertise in various industries, including high-tech manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, supply chain, and food production. His background spans B2B distribution, transportation, and foundry operations, giving him a well-rounded understanding of how HR can impact different sectors. Luis has also specialized in mergers and acquisitions, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development, helping companies improve their HR functions and drive significant growth and transformation.

Luis earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Southern Illinois University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University. These academic credentials have helped him hone his leadership and strategic management skills, providing a strong foundation for his successful HR career.

Before transitioning to human resources, Luis served in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed discipline, leadership, and adaptability—traits integral to his approach to HR leadership. His time in the military shaped his values, instilling a sense of duty, responsibility, and resilience that guided his career.

Luis’s professional journey began at Motorola, Inc., where he worked as an HR Business Partner and Manager. At Motorola, he gained valuable experience aligning HR strategies with business objectives, laying the groundwork for his future roles. He then moved to Kellogg Company, where he served as Senior HR Business Partner and Senior Employee Relations Consultant. Luis worked with Kellogg’s global workforce in this capacity, helping the company adapt its HR strategies as it grew internationally.

In 2005, Luis joined Grainger Industrial Supply as Senior HR Manager, overseeing HR operations at 13 distribution centers across the U.S. and Mexico. He was instrumental in developing strategies to improve employee engagement, streamline operations, and drive performance. Luis led the company’s shift toward a “pay for performance” culture, which impacted the organization’s HR practices and employee performance.

Luis's next career milestone came at Navistar, a global manufacturer of trucks and defense vehicles, where he served as HR lead for the Components Division. While at Navistar, he was selected for a six-month assignment in China to oversee the launch of a joint venture with Janghui Automotive Corporation. This role allowed Luis to develop HR strategies for the new venture, manage expatriate infrastructure, and handle HR due diligence for several acquisitions.

In 2015, Luis joined Brunswick, a leading manufacturer in the marine industry, as HR Director. There, he managed HR for a division with $750 million in revenue across six locations in the U.S. and Canada. Luis led efforts to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity. His leadership contributed to Brunswick’s recognition as an “Employer of Choice” at three locations, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating a positive workplace environment.

Luis later worked at Wheels, Inc., a fleet management company, as HR Manager and Strategic HR Business Partner. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was critical in ensuring a smooth transition to remote work and implementing employee health and safety measures. He also led the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, helping create a more inclusive work culture that supported employee well-being.

At Hendrickson International, a global leader in commercial vehicle trailer and suspension manufacturing, Luis served as HR Director. He managed HR for eight U.S., Canada, and Mexico locations, focusing on leadership development, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. His efforts to enhance the company’s HR function helped Hendrickson maintain a competitive edge in a dynamic labor market.

Luis’s most recent role was Senior HR Director at Reynolds Consumer Products, where he led HR for the Hefty Waste & Storage and Hefty Tableware business units. He worked to drive employee engagement and retention while ensuring alignment with the company’s core values. His strategic leadership in this role helped maintain a positive and productive workplace culture.

Outside of his professional career, Luis is deeply involved in volunteer work. Since 2016, he has volunteered with the "By the Hand" organization, supporting at-risk youth in Chicago through educational programs and mentorship. Luis also participates in volunteer projects in northern Michigan, where he helps maintain Boy Scout facilities, ensuring these spaces remain functional and accessible.

Luis enjoys various activities that help him relax and recharge in his time. He has a passion for welding, home brewing, and gardening, which allow him to explore his creativity and unwind. He also enjoys outdoor activities such as scuba diving, cycling, and kayaking, which help him maintain a healthy work-life balance and energize him for personal and professional challenges.

Luis Herrera is a highly skilled and accomplished human resources leader with a deep background in developing and implementing global HR strategies. Luis has demonstrated his ability to align HR initiatives with business goals throughout his career, ... Show more

Dan Rochon, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, believes that with the right tools, mentorship, and training, you can learn to influence human behavior and achieve your fullest potential—and you can inspire others to do the same.

By teaching his clients and students how to “Teach to Sell,” Dan helps professionals - just like you - create a continuous flow of leads and transactions so you have No Broke Months, transform yourself into an all-star seller, and scale your businesses to the point where you have the freedom to step back and have real control over your future without ever missing a beat.

One of Dan's proudest accomplishments is his own track record of having “No Broke Months” in real estate sales since 2008, with an average of ten monthly sales.

He is also a certified NLP practitioner and the author of

Real Estate Evolution:

The Ten-Step Guide to CPI - Consistent and Predictable Income and

Think and Grow Rich: Increase Your Influence,

Avoid the #1 Sales Mistake and Get What You Want.

And as you might imagine,

Dan is a constant student of human experience and potential.

Dan Rochon, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, believes that with the right tools, mentorship, and training, you can learn to influence human behavior and achieve your fullest potential—and you can inspire others to do ... Show more

The speaker is passionate about the intersection of behavioural science and technology. Extensive experience of applying insights from cognitive science to leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, he offers a unique perspective on how developers, managers and leaders can navigate the human and technical challenges of the modern world. His work focuses on making complex systems—from teams to organisations—more predictable and aligned with human behaviour, offering actionable strategies to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The speaker is passionate about the intersection of behavioural science and technology. Extensive experience of applying insights from cognitive science to leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, he offers a unique perspective on how developers, m... Show more

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA, is a well-recognized communication expert and founder of Speak Like a Professional. A former Kansas State Champion and Top-12 National Finalist in Informative Speaking, Sydney now brings the same energy and mastery of message design to her work as a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Drawing on nearly a decade of clinical experience, she helps professionals, executives, and organizations master the mechanics and mindset of effective communication. This includes everything from vocal power and body language to emotional regulation and audience connection. Sydney’s approach blends science, psychology, and strategy to make communication not just a skill, but a competitive advantage.

Whether speaking on stage or consulting behind the scenes, Sydney empowers every audience to find their authentic voice and use it with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA, is a well-recognized communication expert and founder of Speak Like a Professional. A former Kansas State Champion and Top-12 National Finalist in Informative Speaking, Sydney now brings the same energy and mastery ... Show more

Lars Fjelddalen is a leader and Senior Manager specializing in data and analytics at Sopra Steria. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of business and art by showing how thinking differently and embracing art can elevate productivity and creativity.

Lars Fjelddalen is a leader and Senior Manager specializing in data and analytics at Sopra Steria. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of business and art by showing how thinking differently and embracing art can elevate productivity and creativity. Show more

Byron Hopkins is a globally recognized Chief Wellness & Performance Strategist, Psychotherapist, and Best-Selling Author of Mental Health Is a Lie: Why You Haven’t Healed Yet—And the Missing Piece No One Taught You. A decorated U.S. Marine turned transformational speaker and coach, Byron blends neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality to help people unburden emotional weight and rise into their highest, most healed selves. Through his signature framework, SoulScience: Alchemy™, and his R³ Method—Recognize, Reframe, Release—Byron helps individuals and organizations bridge the gap between mental health and emotional intelligence.

His approach is simple: he doesn’t just help you heal—he enables you to rise by rewiring your mind, healing your heart, and launching your legacy. At the heart of his work is W.H.O.L.E. (We Heal Out Loud Every Day), a global movement helping people transform pain into power through practical tools, embodied healing, and authentic connection.

Byron Hopkins is a globally recognized Chief Wellness & Performance Strategist, Psychotherapist, and Best-Selling Author of Mental Health Is a Lie: Why You Haven’t Healed Yet—And the Missing Piece No One Taught You. A decorated U.S. Marine turned tra... Show more

I'm a PhD candidate in topic of AI governance at Trinity College Dublin, funded by Research Ireland Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (d-real). I also volunteer for Thai Netizen Network, a digital civil rights group based in Bangkok, and help maintain SPDX system bill of materials projects.

My interest is in software engineering standards and how it can facilitate interactions between the technical layer and the legal layer for an accountable AI. Part of my PhD work is around system trustworthiness and accountability vocabulary.

I'm a PhD candidate in topic of AI governance at Trinity College Dublin, funded by Research Ireland Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (d-real). I also volunteer for Thai Netizen Network, a digital civil rights group based in ... Show more

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutions, consistently delivering transformative solutions that harness the power of large-scale data processing. Ram’s technical acumen is highlighted by his recognition as an Apache Spark , Scala Gold Badge award, reflecting his deep expertise in distributed computing and high-performance analytics. He also holds multiple gold badges on Stack Overflow, underscoring his commitment to technical excellence and community-driven knowledge sharing. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Ram continues to shape the future of Data engineering and AI in the financial sector and beyond.

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutio... Show more

Several academic conferences: EUPRERA (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), IRCC (2024), World Association for Communication (2025)
Kristiana Breakfast Sessions 2025
Green Camp 2025
Various in-house presentations for companies such as Thon Gruppen, City Construct association, Befalets Fellesorganisasjon (Norways Military Union), ...

Several academic conferences: EUPRERA (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), IRCC (2024), World Association for Communication (2025) Kristiana Breakfast Sessions 2025 Green Camp 2025 Various in-house presentations for companies such as Thon Gruppen, City Const... Show more

Prasanna Gautam is the Research Lead for Blockchain Integrations at Anchorage Digital, where he was an early engineering hire. With deep expertise in institutional digital asset platforms, he significantly contributed to the Diem Technical Steering Committee (shaping Aptos and Sui) and has engineered cutting-edge Staking, Governance, and smart contract solutions for Anchorage.
His decade of prior experience includes building high-performance, cloud-based wireless access points at Mist Systems, optimized for large-scale, low-latency indoor location tracking, and developing real-time e-commerce recommendation services. This background underpins his commitment to architecting secure, efficient, and scalable distributed systems.
Prasanna has contributed to various open-source projects in the past (including Kafka, Mesos, and security/blockchain initiatives) and is passionate about applying mathematical concepts for provable security. He is now driving the expansion of Anchorage Digital's secure solutions, leveraging Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Reproducible Builds, and advanced Developer Experience to enhance digital asset integrity for high-stakes institutional use cases and foster community-driven, verifiable security across the blockchain ecosystem.

Prasanna Gautam is the Research Lead for Blockchain Integrations at Anchorage Digital, where he was an early engineering hire. With deep expertise in institutional digital asset platforms, he significantly contributed to the Diem Technical Steering C... 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

Sean Denton is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in cloud-based application development, migration, and architecture. As the owner of Sometimes Creek Ventures since 2018, Sean has led innovative projects for prominent organizations, including Blue Origin and Chick-fil-A. His expertise spans a wide array of technologies, such as AWS services, microservice architecture, and full-stack development with languages like Java, Python, Typescript, and GoLang.​

Beyond his professional endeavors, Sean is passionate about personal growth and actively shares his insights on technology and self-improvement through his TikTok channel, @just_make_the_jump. His content focuses on empowering individuals to embrace change and take bold steps in their personal and professional lives.

Sean Denton is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in cloud-based application development, migration, and architecture. As the owner of Sometimes Creek Ventures since 2018, Sean has led innovative projects for prominent o... Show more

Social psychologist specialized in female entrepreneurship and web design with WordPress. Provides training in online marketing, web design, WordPress, and entrepreneurial skills.

Social psychologist specialized in female entrepreneurship and web design with WordPress. Provides training in online marketing, web design, WordPress, and entrepreneurial skills. Show more

Renzo Cáceres Rossi

R - RStudio - RMarkdown Program Mentor at Data Science Research Peru, he has delivered webinars and workshops across Bolivia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Czech Republic, and Peru.
As an R Package Developer, he has created over 12 packages, with notable contributions including infectiousR, MedDataSets, OncoDatSets, and NeuroDataSets, among others. Renzo is the creator of the first metapackage developed in Peru and Latin America: DataSetsVerse.

Renzo Cáceres Rossi R - RStudio - RMarkdown Program Mentor at Data Science Research Peru, he has delivered webinars and workshops across Bolivia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Czech Republic, and Peru. As an R Package Developer, he has created over... Show more

Pirita Maarit Johnsen is an Agile Coach and Change Management expert at Eviny, one of Norway’s leading green energy and technology companies. She has guided numerous teams and organizations through complex transformations, combining Agile principles with structured change management practices to make change stick.
With a background as a LEAN facilitator, project manager, and team leader across multiple industries, Pirita brings a unique blend of strategy, structure, and people focus. She knows that successful change isn’t just about processes—it’s about people.

What can you expect from her sessions?
- Proven tools and frameworks for leading change processes
- Practical advice on reducing resistance and building engagement
- Real-world stories from Agile and organizational transformations
- Actionable takeaways to help you lead change with confidence

If you want to navigate change effectively and create environments where teams thrive, Pirita’s sessions will leave you inspired and equipped to make it happen.

Pirita Maarit Johnsen is an Agile Coach and Change Management expert at Eviny, one of Norway’s leading green energy and technology companies. She has guided numerous teams and organizations through complex transformations, combining Agile principles ... Show more

Samuel Fuge is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. He provides counseling at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates in Johnstown, PA, where his clinical work includes trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), he specializes in working with first responders and other professionals in high-stress environments, combining lived field experience with evidence-based psychological care. His doctoral dissertation in progress examines the role of interpersonal relationships in mitigating burnout among paramedics.

Samuel is also an experienced educator with a strong background in both psychology and health sciences. At Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, he teaches courses that blend psychology with health-science perspectives, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. Prior to his counseling career, he was nationally certified as an EMS educator and taught extensively at the Conemaugh School of EMS under the direction of the late Dr. John Karduck, MD. His educational work included training paramedic students, designing integrated out-of-hospital scenarios, leading continuing education programs, and presenting to providers at the local, regional, and national levels.

Samuel’s educational journey reflects both breadth and depth. He began his career in emergency medical services at just 16 years old, completing EMT training at the Conemaugh School of EMS. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from West Virginia University in 2010, before returning to Conemaugh to complete paramedic training in 2011. His passion for mental health and education led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Messiah University, which he completed in 2021, and he is currently pursuing his PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University, with anticipated completion in 2028.

As a speaker, Samuel brings a rare dual perspective shaped by over 16 years in emergency medical services and years of clinical counseling practice. He has delivered engaging presentations across a wide range of topics—wellness, trauma, burnout, mental health treatment, resilience, and educational pedagogy—at both regional and national events, including the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Conference. His style is research-informed yet accessible, drawing on professional expertise, teaching experience, and frontline credibility to connect with diverse audiences.

With a professional journey that bridges emergency medicine, education, and psychology, Samuel is passionate about building systems of care that promote resilience, reduce burnout, and improve well-being for both providers and the communities they serve. His work reflects a commitment to insight, empowerment, and the belief that growth happens at the intersection of education and lived experience.

Samuel Fuge is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. He provides counseling at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates in Johnstown, PA, where his clinical work inclu... Show more

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UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo.

Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable...

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo. Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable... Show more

Dr. Laura Maguire is an expert on the cognitive work of software developers and work system design to handle the socio-technical complexity of large-scale distributed software systems.

As a Cognitive Systems Engineer & Researcher who studies complex, high-value work, she supports better human-machine teams by providing evidence-based designs for tooling, processes, and work systems. Her work is both theoretical and practical and offers insights into both individual strategies and organizational design that can optimize performance in software engineering.

She holds a Master's degree in Human Factors & Systems Safety from Lund University and a Ph.D. in Integrated Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.

Dr. Laura Maguire is an expert on the cognitive work of software developers and work system design to handle the socio-technical complexity of large-scale distributed software systems. As a Cognitive Systems Engineer & Researcher who studies comp... Show more

Adeola is a Cyber AI Solutions Architect in a leading technology company. She has over 5years of experience across various domains having worked on social computation and Network Analysis, accelerated Data Science, Conversational AI, Speech to Text services and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), she is now focused on developing and deploying Cybersecurity AI solutions at scale.

Adeola is a Cyber AI Solutions Architect in a leading technology company. She has over 5years of experience across various domains having worked on social computation and Network Analysis, accelerated Data Science, Conversational AI, Speech to Text s... Show more

With more than thirty years in healthcare, Dr. Adaka has held leadership roles across clinical, administrative, and educational domains. Currently, he is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Correctional Health Services of Miami-Dade County. He has been an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine both in England and America. His capabilities encompass a deep understanding of IT systems management, fueled by formal training and prior experience as an IT Systems Engineer in London.

With more than thirty years in healthcare, Dr. Adaka has held leadership roles across clinical, administrative, and educational domains. Currently, he is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Correctional Health Services of Miami-Dade County. He h... 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

Patricia is author of the Children´s book: "El secreto que esconden los colores" that will be soon published in English. She has a university degree in Biology. She developed her Marketing and Business background at UCSD and SDSU in San Diego. She holds a Marketing Certificate in ESADE and a Communication Master in EADA (Barcelona). She is a certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation and also certified in Organization Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC CRR Global)
Patricia has extensive experience in coaching, facilitation and consultancy around topics like leadership, communication, management, career development, Emotional Intelligence, time management, and day-to-day performance management. Patricia is working for the European Institutions (Commission, Parliament and Courts of Justice) and for NATO in Brussels and Luxembourg. In the private sector she works with companies like Inditex (Massimo Dutti, ZARA, Bershka), GSK, ING, L’Oréal, Astra Zeneca, Delitraiteur, Cargolux, Banco Santander, IPSEN and TOTAL in Brussels, London, Paris…working together with Human Resources to create specific and adapted trainings and conferences.
Lecturer in Gdansk University of Technology, ICHEC Business School in Brussels and EU Business School.
She is also a Keynote Speaker for Commerce schools like ESADE, companies like JUMP and many other institutions that need to boost their employees. Loves writing articles and podcasts for companies or for pleasure.
Her passion now is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize his or her own performance, and the best reward is their success.
She works in Spanish, English, French and Catalan.

Patricia is author of the Children´s book: "El secreto que esconden los colores" that will be soon published in English. She has a university degree in Biology. She developed her Marketing and Business background at UCSD and SDSU in San Diego. She ho... Show more

As a dynamic Product Designer and Product Owner, I’ve led the end-to-end design and strategy of transformative digital products across Africa, US and in the UK. I previously served as a Product Designer at Torus Mara, where I crafted inclusive fintech and crypto payment experiences that power economic freedom. I also lead product at Lovebox Africa, a tech for good platform reimagining community giving. From scaling early concepts into polished, user-centered platforms to overseeing agile product teams, my work reflects a deep commitment to intentional design, cultural relevance, and high-performance product systems. I’m passionate about creating scalable solutions that solve real-world problems while enabling underserved users to thrive.

I’m also an open-source contributor with Women Coding Community, where I volunteer and collaborate on inclusive tech solutions, and a design mentor at Veet, empowering aspiring designers and product owners across the globe. My prior speaking engagements span product strategy, design systems, tech-for-good, and community-led innovation. I bring fresh, global insight into building cross-cultural, impact-driven digital products, and I’m driven to share this knowledge to inspire the next generation of product leaders. Whether on stage or in workshops, I deliver talks that prompt, equip, and empower audiences to build boldly and build products that solve real life problems.

As a dynamic Product Designer and Product Owner, I’ve led the end-to-end design and strategy of transformative digital products across Africa, US and in the UK. I previously served as a Product Designer at Torus Mara, where I crafted inclusive fintec... Show more

Mathias Verraes is the founder of Aardling, a software modelling & design consultancy, with a penchant for complex environments. His focus is on design strategy and messaging-centric domain modelling. Since leaving a lead developer job in 2011 and moving to consulting in 2011, Mathias has worked with clients in Finance, Government, Supply Chain, Mobility, Energy, E-Commerce, and more.

Mathias writes about software design at verraes.net since 2011. As a speaker, he's been at major conferences such as NDC and Goto, and has been a keynote speaker DDD eXchange, ExploreDDD, KanDDDinsky, and others. Occasionally, he teaches courses on Domain-Driven Design & messaging architecture. Mathias is also the founder of the DDD Europe conference.

Mathias has a Masters in Music from the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, and is an autodidact on software. When he’s at home in Kortrijk, Belgium, he helps his two sons build crazy Lego contraptions.

Mathias Verraes is the founder of Aardling, a software modelling & design consultancy, with a penchant for complex environments. His focus is on design strategy and messaging-centric domain modelling. Since leaving a lead developer job in 2011 and mo... Show more

Ang Buxton is a product and delivery strategist who helps mission-driven teams ship work that matters. Currently, Ang is the lead project manager for the MyMassGov portal with the state of Massachusetts via Last Call Media.

As Lead Product & Delivery Manager at Last Call Media, Ang has stewarded Drupal implementations across higher education, nonprofit, and civic sectors—including projects for Wentworth, Haverford, Smith College, Northland Pioneer College, and Asia Society. Their work combines agile expertise with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and real human connection.

A former public school teacher and Teach For America alum, Ang brings over a decade of experience building systems that work—for students, staff, and stakeholders. Whether leading multi-year platform migrations or shaping storytelling-driven community hubs, they operate at the intersection of strategy, empathy, and execution. Ang's current focus is on civictech and collaborating with technologists leverage AI do more than automate away nuance -- deepen understanding, rebuild trust, and bring people closer—especially within our most essential institutions.

Ang Buxton is a product and delivery strategist who helps mission-driven teams ship work that matters. Currently, Ang is the lead project manager for the MyMassGov portal with the state of Massachusetts via Last Call Media. As Lead Product & Deliv... Show more

Currently pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science, I’ve always had a strong passion for design. While my academic journey has focused on technology, my creative instincts have consistently drawn me towards art. Having a partner who is a UX Designer inspired me further and gave me the push to dive deeper into this field. Want to do something big in life.

Currently pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science, I’ve always had a strong passion for design. While my academic journey has focused on technology, my creative instincts have consistently drawn me towards art. Having a partner who is a UX Designer ins... Show more

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US.

Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing have been used in his works through diverse areas such as professional consulting, technology strategy, martial arts instruction and even fitness motivation to name a few.

A published author, world explorer, ex-soldier, father, human centered design thinker, student of behavior, with the mind of an architect, the creativity of an artist and the curiosity of a child have helped him to grow from having a mastery of unicorns, but to become the unicorn!

Russell would love to hear more from people who are looking for that unconventional speaker with the rare blend of interests, Aussie accent and stories from all over the world that can make their event fun, engaging and informative.

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US. Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collabo... Show more

I am an Oakland, CA-based developer and designer. I currently work as a Principal UX Engineer and Design System Tech Lead at Pantheon. I began using Drupal in 2011 and have been an evangelist for it ever since.
When I’m not building the web, I like to bike around the city, play various musical instruments, research urban history, and spend time with my partner and our dog.

I am an Oakland, CA-based developer and designer. I currently work as a Principal UX Engineer and Design System Tech Lead at Pantheon. I began using Drupal in 2011 and have been an evangelist for it ever since. When I’m not building the web, I like... 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