Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Kellyn Gorman

Kellyn Gorman

Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado. She is one of only six women part of the Oak Table, a network for the Oracle scientist. She has extensive experience in environment optimization, cloud migration, automation and architect of robust environments. Specializing in multi-terabyte management of OLAP/DSS systems. A consistent advocate for logical tuning of code and design before hardware solutions. She's recently become known for her expertise in DevOps, AWR, (Automatic Workload Repository) and virtualization of database environments with complex cloud management in Azure and Google Cloud. She's recently been contracted with a number of AI projects, using both relational data and AI services in both data security and architecture. The technical knowledge required to support these features offers great educational opportunities to learn by attending her technical presentations, engaging with her on social media presence as DBAKevlar or reading her blog, dbakevlar.com.

Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunte... Show more

Thomas Haver

Thomas Haver


Thomas is presently serving as a Test Automation Architect. He leads a team of testers, ops engineers, and production support analysts in the adoption of DevOps practices. Previously, he led the enterprise automation support of 73 applications at Huntington National Bank that encompassed testing, metrics & reporting, and data management. Thomas has a background in Physics & Biophysics, with over a decade spent in research science studying fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy before joining IT.

Thomas is presently serving as a Test Automation Architect. He leads a team of testers, ops engineers, and production support analysts in the adoption of DevOps practices. Previously, he led the enterprise automation support of 73 applications at H... Show more

Sebastiano Galazzo

Sebastiano Galazzo

Winner of three AI awards, I’ve been working in AI and machine learning for 25 years, designing and developing AI and computer graphic algorithms.

I’m very passionate about AI, focusing on Audio, Image and Natural Language Processing, and predictive analysis as well.
I received several national and international awards that recognize my work and contributions in these areas.

Microsoft MVP for Artificial Intelligence Category, I have the pleasure of being a guest speaker in national and international events.

Winner of three AI awards, I’ve been working in AI and machine learning for 25 years, designing and developing AI and computer graphic algorithms. I’m very passionate about AI, focusing on Audio, Image and Natural Language Processing, and predicti... Show more

Crux Conception, M. Psych

Crux Conception, M. Psych

CRUX IS AN EXPERT ANALYST ON CBS, THE REAL CSI: MIAMI.
Click The Link To See Crux in The Real CSI: MIAMI

https://youtu.be/UsVswWyyFZg?si=L9lca4H98xypbGRz&t=49

Crux resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience (Now retired), criminal profiling, and teaching experience (adjunct professor). Crux has now taken his years of experience, education research, and training; to incorporate novel methods of teaching/learning. Crux has utilized his background in Psychology, Team Building, and Behavioral Profiling to implement said methods to take out the law-enforcement aspect and make these skills people/civilian practical.

#Cybersecurity, #CriminalProfile, #Ninja, #Keynote, #Speaker, #TeamBuilding #TeamDynamics #TechPsychology, #Security, #DevopSec
Law Enforcement experience:

•Homicide Detective
•Criminal Profiler
•Gang Unit Specialist Detective
•Hostage Negotiator
•Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer
•School Resources Officer (SRO)
•Five years as a Special Agent with the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND (DHS)

Now retired, Crux worked as a Homicide Detective, Criminal Profiler, and Hostage Negotiator with the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Police Dept.

Teaching experience:
Currently, Crux is an Adjunct Professor:

•Psychology
•Business Psychology
•Social Media Psychology
•Criminal Profiling
•Criminal Behavior
•Computer Psychology
•Sociology (Group Dynamics)

Education:

•Bachelor of Science degree; Criminology (Ball State University, 1994).

•Master’s degree; Forensic Psychology (Walden University, 2012).

•Currently, a Ph.D. Candidate (Forensic Psychology) at Walden University

CRUX IS AN EXPERT ANALYST ON CBS, THE REAL CSI: MIAMI. Click The Link To See Crux in The Real CSI: MIAMI https://youtu.be/UsVswWyyFZg?si=L9lca4H98xypbGRz&t=49 Crux resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has over 20 years of law enforcement experi... Show more

Joel Silverstone

Joel Silverstone

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His expertise lies in enabling individuals to authentically influence others towards deeper business relationships, fostering trust and enhancing engagement.

Joel thrives to lead engaging and interactive sessions based on 'Learn, Laugh, and Do!'

When you communicate effectively, people feel heard, seen, and understood- mutual respect is created, and you start connecting and unlocking the motivators for you and the other.

Drawing from his background as a former professional actor and improviser- Joel brings unique tips and activities for everyone to practice and implement.

You can listen to or watch Joel as the host of "The Great Canadian Leadership" and "This Feels Right" Podcasts and YouTube – interviewing leaders and experts on influencing and communications skills."

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His ... Show more

Johan Smarius

Johan Smarius

Johan has been developing software since 1996 and has worked with .NET since version 1.0. With extensive experience as a lead developer and architect for .NET solutions, he is deeply passionate about clean coding and test-driven development. At JMAC Software Solutions and Capgemini Academy, he spends his time designing architectures for .NET solutions and coaching and training developers in the domain of software engineering in general and Microsoft technologies in particular. In his spare time, he teaches children how to program.

Johan has been developing software since 1996 and has worked with .NET since version 1.0. With extensive experience as a lead developer and architect for .NET solutions, he is deeply passionate about clean coding and test-driven development. At JMAC ... Show more

Kristi Robison, IGP

Kristi Robison, IGP

Kristi is a a recognized leader and sought-after speaker in Information Governance and Technology, known for driving innovation, digital transformation, collaboration - and more recently, AI readiness and adoption. She has deep expertise in information governance, compliance, and Microsoft 365, and actively advocates for women in technology

Kristi was a Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year nominee in 2022 and 2023, a 2024 Member of the Year awardee from ARMA International, founded 2 non-profit organizations, and actively works to support Women in Tech. She has over 25 years' expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem. Since launching Paintrock Consulting in 2012, she has advised across Energy, Healthcare, Engineering, Financial, Big Pharma, Telecommunications, and Legal Services industries.

Kristi is a a recognized leader and sought-after speaker in Information Governance and Technology, known for driving innovation, digital transformation, collaboration - and more recently, AI readiness and adoption. She has deep expertise in informati... Show more

Maxime Sciare

Maxime Sciare

Enchanté, moi c'est Maxime !

Le développement personnel a changé ma vie. À 18 ans, je ne savais pas exactement pourquoi j'étais là, je manquais de confiance en moi. Je ne me connaissais pas, je ruminais et je ne trouvais pas de sens à ma vie. En d'autres termes, j'étais perdu.

J'ai commencé à chercher des réponses à des questions naïves.
Comment être à l'aise en public ? Comment trouver ma passion ? Comment rester motivé et productif ? Comment profiter de la vie ?

Au final, j'en ressors transformé.

Une conférence devant une salle comble de 70 personnes.
Une organisation qui me maintient productif au quotidien.
Un épanouissement personnel au top depuis 5 ans maintenant !

C'est pourquoi aujourd'hui je transmets toutes les stratégies qui m'ont aidé et qui m'aident encore au quotidien. Sur LinkedIn, j'aborde quotidiennement des conseils sur le développement personnel, la performance ou encore la prise de parole en public. En plus d'être ingénieur informatique de formation, je vise à rendre les choses simples et accessibles.

N'hésitez pas aussi à m'envoyer un p'tit message sur Linkedin, ça sera avec plaisir d'échanger.

Ah oui , et je suis fan de chocolat chaud, de fromage suisse... et de Taylor Swift ! : )

Enchanté, moi c'est Maxime ! Le développement personnel a changé ma vie. À 18 ans, je ne savais pas exactement pourquoi j'étais là, je manquais de confiance en moi. Je ne me connaissais pas, je ruminais et je ne trouvais pas de sens à ma vie. En ... Show more

Luca Minudel

Luca Minudel

Luca Minudel (he/him) is an Agility/XP/Lean, Complexity-thinking, and modern Product/Engineering Management advisor, mentor, coach, change agent for hire. He is an organisational gardener, culture curator, collaboration orchestrator, and delivery facilitator with over 20 years of experience in professional software development. He is also an author and a speaker.

He contributed to the adoption of lean and agile practices by Ferrari's F1 racing team. For ThoughtWorks, he delivered training, coaching, assessments and organisational transformations in top-tier organisations in the UK, Europe and the United States. He worked as Agile Transformation Lead, Head of Agility, Interim Product Director, Lean/Agile Practice Lead, and as Lean/Agile Coach in companies such as Lloyds, BP, The AA, Japan Tobacco International, HSBC, LexisNexis, Marsh McLennan.

Luca is the founder and CEO at SmHarter.com, a company that helps organisations turn their way of working into their competitive advantage.

https://www.smharter.com/blog/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaminudel/
https://bsky.app/profile/lucaminudel.bsky.social/
https://mstdn.social/@lukadotnet/
https://twitter.com/lukadotnet (inactive)

Luca Minudel (he/him) is an Agility/XP/Lean, Complexity-thinking, and modern Product/Engineering Management advisor, mentor, coach, change agent for hire. He is an organisational gardener, culture curator, collaboration orchestrator, and delivery fa... Show more

Leonardo Montini

Leonardo Montini

Leonardo is a frontend developer, open source maintainer and educator.
In 2022 he started creating technical and education content for blogging platforms and YouTube, talking about open source, GitHub and web development.
He's also maintainer of TanStack and contributor to other open source projects, including Visual Studio Code.
Awarded GitHub Star since 2023 and Microsoft MVP since 2024.

Leonardo is a frontend developer, open source maintainer and educator. In 2022 he started creating technical and education content for blogging platforms and YouTube, talking about open source, GitHub and web development. He's also maintainer of Ta... Show more

Chad Gerber

Chad Gerber

Recognized for platinum and gold-selling records across diverse musical genres and labels, Chad Gerber's innovative spirit extends to multiple pending patents in AI, mixed reality, and telecommunications, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology. Notably, he shared insights on artificial intelligence at forums in Washington, D.C., and Brazil, underscoring his expertise in this evolving field and made appearances discussing mixed reality technology on the BBC.

Growing up in Montana, Gerber's early years were marked by a deep intrigue with communication technologies. His childhood experimentation with radio equipment subtly hinted at an innate curiosity and knack for innovative exploration.

His artistic ventures include appearances on esteemed platforms like the Vans Warped Tour, along with tours throughout the US and EU, where his presence among a vibrant community of artists and fans left an enduring impact. Gerber's career signifies a seamless blend of artistry with inventive exploration, leaving an indelible mark in both creative and technological realms.

Throughout his career, Gerber has curated a diverse portfolio, ranging from music compositions featured in film and television to collaborations with major labels that have yielded gold and platinum records, solidifying his stature within the music industry. His accomplishments have been recognized with an induction into the Marquis Who's Who Publications.

Known for his enigmatic approach, Gerber operates his electronic music persona under the alias Woodrowgerber, leaving an imprint atop underground cyberwave and synthwave charts while effortlessly transitioning into the mainstream spotlight.

His invention of virtual reality music technology, highlighted by appearances discussing technology on the BBC and forums in Washington, D.C., exemplifies his dedication to redefining collaboration. Gerber's captivating presence on global tours underscores his ability to traverse diverse musical terrains, leaving an enduring impact on audiences worldwide.

Chad Gerber's narrative epitomizes a relentless quest to expand the horizons of creativity, artistry, and technological innovation, transcending boundaries and leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving landscape of interdisciplinary exploration.

Recognized for platinum and gold-selling records across diverse musical genres and labels, Chad Gerber's innovative spirit extends to multiple pending patents in AI, mixed reality, and telecommunications, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boun... Show more

Ville Gullstrand

Ville Gullstrand

I inspire people to embrace the potential of today!

This is what it means to me, broken down word by word.

Inspire - This is the method I trust and believe in. By inspire first (the why), I'm confident people will find instructions after (the how).
People - I don't work with organizations. I work with people! We should listen to hear, not to be able to respond.
To embrace - For you to be fully motivated, I want you to drive your practice from within. For your own reasons. That's why it's important that you embrace.
The potential - This could be so many things! Productive ways of work, applications, methods and much more. I want you to reach your highest potential and be the best you.
Of today - Whatever potential is available, I want you to be inspired to embrace it. In an evergreen world, everything constantly changes. This keeps me on my toes and keeps you informed on the latest and greatest.

Blog: https://villezekeviking.com

I inspire people to embrace the potential of today! This is what it means to me, broken down word by word. Inspire - This is the method I trust and believe in. By inspire first (the why), I'm confident people will find instructions after (the h... Show more

Hafedh Messaoudi

Hafedh Messaoudi

Hafedh is a professional coach, agile coach, and trainer with over 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and organizations toward resilience, adaptability, and improved performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, agility, and human sciences, Hafedh integrates these disciplines to offer a comprehensive approach to personal and organizational development. His work focuses on helping teams and leaders navigate change and foster growth in dynamic environments. Throughout his career, Hafedh has been committed to empowering his clients with practical, science-based strategies for achieving long-term success.

Hafedh is a professional coach, agile coach, and trainer with over 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and organizations toward resilience, adaptability, and improved performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, agility, and human... Show more

Ray Kim

Ray Kim

Ray Kim is an advocate for documentation and technical communication. He is a co-founder of the Albany, NY SQL group (CASSUG) and a member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). He has spoken at PASS Summit and STC Summit, as well as numerous SQL Saturdays and other events. He has worked various positions in technology, including as a developer, webmaster, analyst, technical writer, and instructor. He holds an MS in technical communication from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a BS in computer science from Syracuse University. He currently works as a technical writer and trainer for The Professional Development Program at The Research Foundation for SUNY.

A musician in his spare time, Ray plays four different instruments (piano, clarinet, mallet percussion, saxophone). He also enjoys going to ball games and doing CrossFit, and is a two-time SQLServerCentral.com fantasy football champion. He lives in Troy, NY with his wife, Lianne, and their tuxedo cat, Bernard.

Ray Kim is an advocate for documentation and technical communication. He is a co-founder of the Albany, NY SQL group (CASSUG) and a member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). He has spoken at PASS Summit and STC Summit, as well as nume... Show more

Alexander Günsche

Alexander Günsche

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at scale. He has delivered large transformation projects and successfully developed own and customers’ businesses. As an international speaker, he has held advanced technology sessions at a wide range of events.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at... Show more

Alyssa Nicoll

Alyssa Nicoll

Alyssa is an Angular Developer Advocate for Kendo UI and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 30 conferences Internationally. She streams weekly on the Angular Air podcast and Twitch CodeItLive channel. She enjoys gaming, scuba diving, and has a little one that fondly goes by "Mr. Milks".

Alyssa is an Angular Developer Advocate for Kendo UI and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 30 conferences Internationally. She streams weekly on the Angular Air podcast and Twitch CodeItLive channel. She enjoys gaming, scu... Show more

Bert Fabry

Bert Fabry

As the Senior Project Manager at One Task, Bert leads the deployment of innovative camera systems designed to combat mobile phone usage while driving, combining his tech expertise with a strong commitment to road safety. He is also the founder of FabCore Consulting, where leadership, communication, and agile training and coaching are provided to organizations and individuals worldwide, fostering environments that emphasize empathy and efficiency.

An international speaker, he regularly shares his insights at conferences, engaging audiences with his deep knowledge in technology, leadership, and agile practices. With a background spanning the arts, technology, and international development, he draws on a diverse array of experiences to champion empathic leadership and continual learning. His journey through personal challenges has fueled his dedication to professional growth and making a meaningful impact.

Outside of work, he indulges in cooking and storytelling, enhancing life's flavor as a culinary enthusiast and a veteran tabletop roleplaying game master.

As the Senior Project Manager at One Task, Bert leads the deployment of innovative camera systems designed to combat mobile phone usage while driving, combining his tech expertise with a strong commitment to road safety. He is also the founder of Fab... Show more

Mauro Bennici

Mauro Bennici

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the SME Focus Group on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, European Community.

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the ... Show more

Valarie Regas

Valarie Regas

Valarie Regas is a DevOps fanatic, a Georgia Tech coding bootcamp graduate, and a veteran mommy. She holds a BA in Psychology and currently works as a Developer Advocate. After years being a stay-at-home mom, she decided to change her life by entering tech, and has learned a lot along the way. Outside of work, she enjoys mixed martial arts fighting, table-top role playing games, public speaking, creating tiny humans, and activism of all sorts.

Valarie Regas is a DevOps fanatic, a Georgia Tech coding bootcamp graduate, and a veteran mommy. She holds a BA in Psychology and currently works as a Developer Advocate. After years being a stay-at-home mom, she decided to change her life by enterin... Show more

Annalisa Nash Fernandez

Annalisa Nash Fernandez

Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in world cultures, focusing on cultural elements in technology and business strategy. An experienced corporate strategic planning director who worked globally as an expatriate executive based in emerging markets, she bridges her dual background as a sociolinguist to navigate cross-cultural communication in marketing, leadership, and the digital economy. Her expert quotes are featured widely, including by CIO magazine and the BBC, and her articles are published in trade journals and in leading media. Annalisa held various roles at Philip Morris International and Kraft Foods, based in São Paulo, Brazil, and investment banks, including Bankers Trust, based in New York City and Santiago, Chile. Annalisa holds an M.A. in language and translation from the University of Wisconsin, and a B.S. in international finance from Georgetown University.

Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in world cultures, focusing on cultural elements in technology and business strategy. An experienced corporate strategic planning director who worked globally as an expatriate executive based in emerging market... Show more

Alexia Georghiou, MA, BSSW, Certified in Leadership & Management

Alexia Georghiou, MA, BSSW, Certified in Leadership & Management

I am the founder of The Knoxville Happiness Coalition where we offer coaching, management consultation, and training for individuals and organizations. I teach personal & professional development courses for The University of Tennessee Center for Professional Education and Lifelong Learning. My courses on the Learn Formula platform offer continuing education credits. I am a certificate holder of The Fellowship, the world’s preeminent organizational culture masterclass.

From 2020 to 2022, I served on the board of the Oak Ridge Human Resources Association and played a pivotal role in merging it with the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, creating the Oak Ridge Human Resources Alliance. Since then, I have been active on the advisory committee, helping shape the future of HR practices in our community.

I also served as President of the Board for The Knoxville Association of Women Executives, with 4 years on the Board, leading projects to amend by-laws, support a scholarship to a local university student, and acknowledge a notable woman in our community. I am also a mentor with UT Promise, and a Community Champion on the Udemy teaching platform. My talks have been featured with World Happiness Fest as I’ve been part of the community since its inception.

My expertise comes from a Masters degree in Counseling, Bachelor degree in Social Work, Certification to teach the Bible from Rhema Bible College & recent certification in Leadership & Management from Wharton Executive Education. I have 30+ years experience with well-being initiatives, and am a retired Mental Health Therapist.

My parents were immigrants to the United States from Cyprus, as my late father was a biophysicist, invited to the USA and subsequent Professor Emeritus of the University of Tennessee. In 1974, Turkey invaded the island, resulting in all my extended family fleeing their homes. Even though my parents were in the USA, they lost orchards, farms, a movie theater and a house. We did not visit Cyprus until 1979, as it took that long for my relatives to resettle in the southern part of the island. I was raised with a strong work ethic and gratitude for life with innate happiness, and have carried this virtue throughout my career.

🐝 #burnoutbeegone

I am the founder of The Knoxville Happiness Coalition where we offer coaching, management consultation, and training for individuals and organizations. I teach personal & professional development courses for The University of Tennessee Center for Pro... Show more

Dr. Liz L. Lance

Dr. Liz L. Lance

Liz is an experienced leader with a passion for combining strategy and execution to drive change. With a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC and an MBA from the University of Portland, her education backs up her 15 years of leading teams in education, consulting, and tech. Liz is not just about ideas; she’s also about making things happen. Her numerous project management certifications highlight her commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Whether it's guiding teams or spearheading projects, Liz thrives on turning challenges into successes.

Liz is an experienced leader with a passion for combining strategy and execution to drive change. With a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC and an MBA from the University of Portland, her education backs up her 15 years of lea... Show more

Marin Niehues

Marin Niehues

Marin Niehues’s journey into organizational development and management began early, as he founded his first start-up at just 20. By 21, he was already making significant strides as a consultant at a boutique firm, offering strategic organizational support to DAX40 companies and SMEs in refining their operational structures and processes.

Currently leading Niehues Consulting, Marin collaborates with international clients of all sizes to enhance their business and management processes, driving sustained market value. His pragmatic and strategic approach has made him a highly sought-after partner for organizations aiming to achieve continuous growth, efficiency and operational excellence.

Marin Niehues’s journey into organizational development and management began early, as he founded his first start-up at just 20. By 21, he was already making significant strides as a consultant at a boutique firm, offering strategic organizational su... Show more

Gabriel Agbobli

Gabriel Agbobli

G. Agbobli is a machine learning researcher with a keen interest in data science and analytics. His area of specialization is how statistical methods are applied in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Gabriel has worked on several data science projects and internships, and he has also served as a Google Developer Student Club Lead, where he assisted students in getting started in the tech industry. Currently, he works as a research and teaching assistant in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Ghana. In addition, he speaks at events and is always willing to share his experience.

G. Agbobli is a machine learning researcher with a keen interest in data science and analytics. His area of specialization is how statistical methods are applied in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Gabriel has worked on sev... Show more

Walter Calcagno Lucares

Walter Calcagno Lucares

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastructures to the cloud and implementing cutting-edge solutions for handling large volumes of data.

As co-founder of Unlearni, I lead the way in digital education, facilitating continuous learning and practical application of business intelligence and data analytics. My mission is to empower organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions, and I achieve that through my experience as a Microsoft MVP Data Platform and my passion for sharing knowledge in the field of data engineering.

I have also had the fortune to write the book "Arquitectura e Ingenieria de Datos" by Editorial Anaya Multimedia where I intend to democratize the understanding of these roles and functions in data for spanish spoken people who are starting out on the path of data.

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastruct... Show more

Lianne Potter

Lianne Potter

When you follow the cables, behind every piece of tech is a person, consumer and creator, and we should never lose sight of this.

Lianne is an award-winning cyber anthropologist and security transformation leader with experience in the retail, healthcare, finance, private and non-profit sectors.

Her consultancy, The AnthroSecurist, enables teams in complex organisations to understand each other’s motivations, identify barriers that have prevented good security practices in the past, and provide practical steps and insights to increase collaboration between the security team and the rest of the organisation. Lianne is also the Head of SecOps for the largest greenfield technology project in Europe where she builds strategies to create sustainable security cultures throughout the organisation.

As a respected keynote speaker, Lianne has delivered talks across the globe to share her vision for a new type of security function. Drawing upon her expertise as an anthropologist, her practical experience as a security-focused software developer and as a security practitioner; Lianne combines the human and the technical aspects of security to evangelise a cultural security transformation.

In 2020 Lianne formed a health-tech start-up, Liria Digital Health, using technology to improve patient outcomes for those with under-researched, under-represented or unloved health conditions, particularly for people in marganised or minority communities

You can listen to Lianne talk about her human-centric approach every Thursday on her award-winning technology podcast Compromising Positions, in which she interviews non-cybersecurity people from the world of anthropology, psychology and behavioural science about cybersecurity culture.

Lianne is also undertaking a MSc in AI and Data in 2024.

Publications include:

* The Times
* Raconteur
* Computing.com
* The Yorkshire Post
* Security Magazine
* IT Pro
* EmTech Anthropology Careers at the Frontier (Book)

Recent awards and honours include:

* Podcast Newcomer - 2024 European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards
* Cybersecurity Personality of the Year 2023 - The Real Cyber Awards
* Security Woman of the Year - Computing Security Excellence Awards 2023 (Highly Commended)
* 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Magazine
* Security Leader of The Year 2021 - Women in Tech Excellence
* Woman of the Year 2021 - Women in Tech Excellence
* Security Specialist of the Year 2021 - Computing.com

When you follow the cables, behind every piece of tech is a person, consumer and creator, and we should never lose sight of this. Lianne is an award-winning cyber anthropologist and security transformation leader with experience in the retail, hea... Show more

Søren Alexandersen

Søren Alexandersen

Søren is an Business Central and technology champion and a veteran in the industry, with 30 years of business process and ERP knowledge under his belt ⭐⭐⭐

In the Business Central engineering team he drives Copilot and AI innovation in the finance area.

He has been around the block:

- In IT departments primarily in manufacturing companies, developing ERP, internal consulting
- Worked for various XAL/AX/NAV partners in as a systems integrator, developer and consultant
- Run his own systems integration partner company for 7 years
- And finally - when he couldn't resist the attraction of Microsoft any longer - joined in 2016

- He is passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and is a board member of Women in Dynamics ❤️💚💙💛

- In between all of this he enjoys playing in a hard-rock band as a semi-professional musician 🎵🤘🏼

Søren is an Business Central and technology champion and a veteran in the industry, with 30 years of business process and ERP knowledge under his belt ⭐⭐⭐ In the Business Central engineering team he drives Copilot and AI innovation in the finance ... Show more

Moran Weber

Moran Weber

Moran Weber is the CEO & Founder of Women on Stage; a global public speaking training and publishing platform for women in tech (https://www.womenonstage.net/). She’s formerly Tech Lead at Wix with 10 years of experience in software development. In addition, she is a Social Psychologist, holding an MA in Social Psychology, along with a BSc in Computer Science and Psychology from TAU.

In the past, Moran suffered from severe stage fright and impostor syndrome. Her path of overcoming these anxieties included stepping up to as many stages as possible, and becoming a renowned speaker and speakers’ trainer. Her unique background as a Software Developer, a Social Psychologist, and as a woman in tech drove her to embark on a mission to amplify women's voices everywhere.

Moran Weber is the CEO & Founder of Women on Stage; a global public speaking training and publishing platform for women in tech (https://www.womenonstage.net/). She’s formerly Tech Lead at Wix with 10 years of experience in software development. In a... Show more

Elizabeth Ruiz

Elizabeth Ruiz

Elizabeth A. Ruiz, PhD, is a Leadership Psychology Scholar-Practitioner. She is a dynamic force in strategic communication and leadership development. With over 35 years of experience, she has honed a unique expertise in leadership psychology, human capital, and organizational growth. As a Leadership Psychology Architect and Transformation Facilitator, Elizabeth empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through tailored business solutions, cutting-edge training, and strategic insights. Elizabeth’s passion for helping others grow is the driving force behind her career. She specializes in developing leaders who can navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and resilience. Through learning assessments, leadership training, or strategic business solutions, Elizabeth’s work empowers others with the skills they need to succeed. Elizabeth is not just a scholar-practitioner—she is a catalyst for transformation, inspiring leaders to reach new heights and organizations to achieve sustainable growth.

Elizabeth A. Ruiz, PhD, is a Leadership Psychology Scholar-Practitioner. She is a dynamic force in strategic communication and leadership development. With over 35 years of experience, she has honed a unique expertise in leadership psychology, human ... Show more

Kat Gaines

Kat Gaines

Kat leads the Developer Advocacy and Community team at PagerDuty. She enjoys talking and thinking about incident response, customer support, and automating the creation of a delightful end-user and employee experience. She previously ran Global Customer Support at PagerDuty, and as a result, it’s hard to get her to stop talking about the potential career paths for tech support professionals. In her spare time, Kat is a mediocre plant parent and a slightly less mediocre pet parent to her two rabbits, Lupin and Ginny.

Kat leads the Developer Advocacy and Community team at PagerDuty. She enjoys talking and thinking about incident response, customer support, and automating the creation of a delightful end-user and employee experience. She previously ran Global Custo... Show more

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