Jo is a DevRel Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, teaching good use of the web and building sparkly, wearable, internet connected tech. She mentors junior developers, advocates a lot for mental health awareness and is devoted to improving the diversity and inclusivity of the tech industry.

Jo is a DevRel Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, teaching good use of the web and building sparkly, wearable, internet connected tech. She mentors junior developers, advocates a lot for mental health awareness ... Show more

Nicole Enders is a Modern Workplace and Collaboration Expert and she works at CONET Solutions GmbH as a Managing Consultant. As a MVP for Microsoft 365 she shares her knowledge at many events, on her own blog as well as in her books.

As a consultant and developer, she has been dealing with the requirements for efficient collaboration in companies since more than 15 years. She is convinced of the advantages that Microsoft 365 (especially Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform) offers to improve collaboration.

Together with her customers, she combines proven standard products from this product range and adapts them with the help of various development tools. This creates working environments for social intranet, modern workplace and collaboration that are individually tailored to the customer's needs.

Nicole Enders is a Modern Workplace and Collaboration Expert and she works at CONET Solutions GmbH as a Managing Consultant. As a MVP for Microsoft 365 she shares her knowledge at many events, on her own blog as well as in her books. As a consulta... Show more

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee".

I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passionate about making a difference in the lives of people via the various training platforms I engage.

I currently serve as Head of Business Services & New Product Experimentation at Start Innovation Hub, Lead Strategist for The Deliberate CEO International and I'm a choice consultant for various brands on brand strategy, effective sales/product development/training, and digital marketing strategy.

My superpower is developing "10X Strategies" tailor-made for you so you can begin producing 10X results. I simply won’t rest, stop or quit until we get the desired results!!! This is my commitment to the world.

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee". I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passi... Show more

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more

Agile Senior Coach, old Dev, became Project manager, CTO, and other stuff....
PMP, DAC and SAFe certified I'm trying to find the best solution, depending of the client, the team, the project....
I have supported agile teams in IT, mechanics, electronics, marketing, legal...
I created several Serious Games in order to make people understand SAFe, DevOps, the roles of PO, Scrum Master...

Agile Senior Coach, old Dev, became Project manager, CTO, and other stuff.... PMP, DAC and SAFe certified I'm trying to find the best solution, depending of the client, the team, the project.... I have supported agile teams in IT, mechanics, electr... Show more

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and giving back to their communities in a small way.

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and gi... Show more

Elena is a highly-rated professional speaker with 20+ years of experience as a leadership coach, group facilitator and collegiate faculty member. Elena works with groups, individuals, and organizations to amplify their authenticity and empower them to become effective leaders. Elena is the President of and Lead Consultant with Marquetti Consulting.

Elena is a highly-rated professional speaker with 20+ years of experience as a leadership coach, group facilitator and collegiate faculty member. Elena works with groups, individuals, and organizations to amplify their authenticity and empower them t... Show more

Mikel is a driven Fourth-year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Howard University in Washington, D.C., specializing in AI applied to NLP. Her research centered on the interplay between Language, Computation, and AI impacts on Humans and Society, primarily through the lens of Explainable AI, Hate speech, and fake news detection.

Recognized as a 2023-2024 TMCF HBCU Apple Scholar and an AWS Research Fellow, Mikel brings both academic excellence and industry experience to their work. She has previously interned as a Data Science intern at Amazon, a Web Development apprentice at Bloomberg, and a Machine Learning Engineering intern at Apple.

Mikel is an active Kaggle competitor, and a prolific researcher, with work featured in top-tier AI and HCI conferences. Mikel has been a Graduate Student Researcher, collaborating with researchers from the National Geospatial Agency, the Educational Testing Service, and Google. She has also served as a conference reviewer for Blacks in AI and Women in ML at NeurIPS.

Check out my Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XPwyeRYAAAAJ&hl=en ) and do not hesitate to reach out for future collaborations.

Beyond academia, Mikel enjoys speaking and blogging about recent advances in technology. She's an avid watcher of medical documentaries, a tennis enthusiast, and loves spending quality cooking and playtime with her family.

Mikel is a driven Fourth-year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Howard University in Washington, D.C., specializing in AI applied to NLP. Her research centered on the interplay between Language, Computation, and AI impacts on Humans and Society, p... Show more

Software engineer with 10 years of experience. He started applications from scratch, dealt with legacy, and extracted services from a monolith and led teams. Strong proponent of diving deep into black boxes, he focuses on distributed systems and database internals. Has a strange hobby of writing regular expressions by hand and discussing their performance. Knowledge-sharing advocate: after work, he's a university instructor, public speaker and meetup organiser.

Bookworm, hiker and history buff (ask him about Napoleon!).

Software engineer with 10 years of experience. He started applications from scratch, dealt with legacy, and extracted services from a monolith and led teams. Strong proponent of diving deep into black boxes, he focuses on distributed systems and dat... Show more

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

A principal data scientist and algorithms developer with a background in social sciences, research of scientific methods, and Bayesian methods. My specialization lies in NLP and time series forecasting within supply chain management. Leveraging Bayesian methods, I've contributed to enhancing the performance of Facebook's Prophet library, particularly in terms of runtime optimization. My research is dedicated to probing the limitations of generative AI and devising strategies to unlock its potential across diverse domains.

A principal data scientist and algorithms developer with a background in social sciences, research of scientific methods, and Bayesian methods. My specialization lies in NLP and time series forecasting within supply chain management. Leveraging Bayes... Show more

I hold a PhD in Linguistics (Univ. Padova), and I am currently an Assist. Prof. of Italian in the University of Rijeka (Croatia, EU). I have previously held research and teaching appointments in the universities of Pula/Pola (Croatia) and Klagenfurt (Austria, EU). In Fall 2024, I am a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Italian, Columbia University, and in Spring 2025, I will be a Fellow of the Italian Academy at Columbia University, working on a project on the speech rhythm of Italian Americans.

I hold a PhD in Linguistics (Univ. Padova), and I am currently an Assist. Prof. of Italian in the University of Rijeka (Croatia, EU). I have previously held research and teaching appointments in the universities of Pula/Pola (Croatia) and Klagenfurt ... Show more

I am a husband, father and inventor.

I love spending time with my wife and kids in the outdoors, walking in the bush and fishing.

At the office, I work as a software development manager, which means that I spent most of my time inventing and encouraging other developers to be the best inventers they can be.

I love to read and write and as such, I hold a master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on unsupervised machine learning.

I am a husband, father and inventor. I love spending time with my wife and kids in the outdoors, walking in the bush and fishing. At the office, I work as a software development manager, which means that I spent most of my time inventing and en... Show more

The First Impact Fashion Designer to have her design land on the moon, Nova Lorraine has made history for fashion, sustainability and technology. Named one of the Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI, Nova Lorraine is an award-winning Fashion Designer and Futurist. Renowned for her design prowess, has been featured in Forbes, and Inc, with her designs featured in Essence, Italian Vogue, and "The View" to name a few.

Jamaican born Nova Lorraine, is a recipient of the Web3 Creator Future Award, the Metaverse Champion Award, and the LAMINA1 NFT Artist Award, cementing her as a trailblazer in both artistic and digital domains. Named a Top 100 Women of the Future, Nova is the author and podcast host of "Unleash Your Supernova" and Co-Host of the "AI for Creatives" podcast.

Having founded Raine Magazine in 2007, Nova has interviewed hundreds of celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra, and Mark Cuban, to name a few. She is currently building the House of Nova, the future of couture.

The First Impact Fashion Designer to have her design land on the moon, Nova Lorraine has made history for fashion, sustainability and technology. Named one of the Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI, Nova Lorraine is an award-winning Fashion Desi... Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovation, act on their ideas, and become trailblazers in their fields.

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovati... Show more

My background in UI/UX Design with 4+ years of experience enables me to bridge the gap between design and functionality, ensuring that the end product meets both user expectations and technical requirements. This multidisciplinary knowledge allows me to effectively collaborate with designers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

My background in UI/UX Design with 4+ years of experience enables me to bridge the gap between design and functionality, ensuring that the end product meets both user expectations and technical requirements. This multidisciplinary knowledge allows me... Show more

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping teams at all levels to work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she is here to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to technical professionals.

As a qualified coach, and a team dynamics consultant with a decade of hands-on experience, Ceri finds joy in creating lightbulb moments and turning assumptions on their heads, as well as reading everything she possibly can (because ADHD).

Tea in hand, Ceri works alongside leaders and teams globally and is continually delighted to speak with audiences worldwide, mostly about the beautiful intermingling of behavioural science and agility.

Ceri also loves brains, but not in a weird way.

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping teams at all levels to work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she is here to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to tec... Show more

Alejo Perna - Analista de datos

Hola, soy Alejo Perna y me considero una persona innovadora. Desde muy chico, mi motivación ha sido aprender constantemente, especialmente en el ámbito informático, sumergiéndome en la lógica y la tecnología. Me destaco por mi capacidad de aprender constantemente y por mi enfoque en la resolución de problemas complejos mediante técnicas avanzadas. He trabajado en proyectos tecnológicos y sociales.

Educación y Formación

He participado en diversos cursos y programas educativos que han moldeado mi carrera. Entre ellos se destaca mi participación en el curso de Ciencia de Datos en Gcba/UTN, donde desarrolle un proyecto analizando datos de consumo de los argentinos entre 2017 y 2018 utilizando Python y herramientas como Matplotlib y Seaborn. Este proyecto me permitió identificar tendencias significativas y generar insights valiosos sobre los patrones de consumo. Actualmente me encuentro cursando la Licenciatura en Sistemas en la UBA.

Experiencia Profesional

He trabajado en varios proyectos innovadores, incluyendo:

• BOTLING: Una aplicación con IA diseñada para combatir el bullying en entornos educativos. BOTLING permite a los estudiantes reportar incidentes de bullying de forma anónima y acceder a recursos de apoyo. Las instituciones educativas pueden gestionar con la ayuda de la IA para abordar casos de bullying, creando un ambiente escolar seguro .
• GOX: Es una app diseñada para ayudar a las personas y emprendedores en Argentina a gestionar sus finanzas personales de manera eficiente mediante el uso de inteligencia artificial (IA). La app ofrece funcionalidades clave como:

1. Clasificación Automática de Gastos: Un chatbot inteligente que clasifica las transacciones en categorías (alimentación, transporte, etc.) usando procesamiento de lenguaje natural (NLP).
2. Alertas de Presupuesto: Configuración de presupuestos mensuales con alertas en tiempo real y reportes personalizados.

• FinanciARG: Una plataforma de crowdfunding que permite a las empresas adquirir fondos para reinvertir en su crecimiento a través de paquetes de beneficios exclusivos para los contribuyentes. Esta plataforma democratiza el acceso al financiamiento, fomenta la participación comunitaria y fortalece la relación entre empresas y clientes .

Logros y Reconocimientos

He sido finalista en la hackathon Hackit/ba, organizada por ITBA Computer Society, en el área de economía y finanzas. El proyecto “FinanciARG” logró un lugar en el top 3, destacándose por su innovación y potencial .

Proyectos y Presentaciones

He compartido mis ideas y conocimientos en diversos foros, incluyendo una charla TED titulada “La Serendipia del Aleteo”, donde explora cómo pequeños cambios pueden tener un impacto significativo en la vida cotidiana y en el mundo que nos rodea. Así también he dado distintos pitchs a la hora de presentar diversos proyectos

Link de charla ted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXPkO7Aq57g

Voluntariado

Participé como mentor y jurado en la Datathon de Río Cuarto, desempeñando roles clave en dos instancias distintas. En la instancia técnica de análisis de datos con Python, guié a los equipos en el análisis y procesamiento de datos utilizando Python, asesoré sobre mejores prácticas y técnicas avanzadas de análisis de datos, y evalué los proyectos presentados, destacando la creatividad y la efectividad de las soluciones propuestas.

En la instancia de entrenamiento de inteligencia artificial, mentoreé a los participantes en la creación y entrenamiento de modelos de inteligencia artificial, proporcioné orientación sobre metodologías de IA y estrategias de implementación, y actué como jurado en la evaluación final de los proyectos, valorando tanto la innovación como la precisión de los modelos desarrollados.

Alejo Perna - Analista de datos Hola, soy Alejo Perna y me considero una persona innovadora. Desde muy chico, mi motivación ha sido aprender constantemente, especialmente en el ámbito informático, sumergiéndome en la lógica y la tecnología. Me des... Show more

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

Daniele Mario Areddu è uno studente del quinto e ultimo anno dell'istituto informatico, dove ha sempre mostrato una grande passione per l'informatica. Sin da bambino, ha dedicato molto tempo allo studio e alla sperimentazione con computer e programmi, sviluppando una profonda conoscenza delle tecnologie digitali. Nel corso degli anni, ha coltivato un particolare interesse per l'intelligenza artificiale, partecipando a vari workshop e conferenze per approfondire le sue competenze e rimanere aggiornato sulle ultime novità del settore. La sua ambizione è continuare gli studi in informatica e contribuire all'avanzamento delle tecnologie informatiche .

Daniele Mario Areddu è uno studente del quinto e ultimo anno dell'istituto informatico, dove ha sempre mostrato una grande passione per l'informatica. Sin da bambino, ha dedicato molto tempo allo studio e alla sperimentazione con computer e programmi... Show more

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach in Eviny, one of Norway’s largest green energy and technology company.
With extensive experience in Agile coaching, she has guided many teams through transformations, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration. As a LEAN facilitator, Pirita has enhanced efficiency and reduced waste. Her background as a project
manager and team lead spans multiple industries, where she has led teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.
Pirita’s fascination with processes and teamwork drives her to explore how people work together and what motivates us. She is passionate about creating environments where teams can thrive and individuals can reach their full potential.

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach in Eviny, one of Norway’s largest green energy and technology company. With extensive experience in Agile coaching, she has guided many teams through transformations, fostering continuous... Show more

Neema is a Founder, Data Scientist, Full-Stack Web Developer, and Economist. Her diverse background in data science and economics allows her to bring a unique perspective to the field. She is at the forefront of Unleashing the power of AI through the Ethical considerations.

Neema is a Founder, Data Scientist, Full-Stack Web Developer, and Economist. Her diverse background in data science and economics allows her to bring a unique perspective to the field. She is at the forefront of Unleashing the power of AI through th... Show more

For over 20 years, Alena has built technical solutions that inform decisions and solve problems across diverse industries. She enjoys both the creativity of programming and the thrill of solving a puzzle. As a leader in the community, a technical trainer, and a mom, she is passionate about providing the tools and mindset required for everyone to learn and succeed.

For over 20 years, Alena has built technical solutions that inform decisions and solve problems across diverse industries. She enjoys both the creativity of programming and the thrill of solving a puzzle. As a leader in the community, a technical tra... Show more

Ragnar is a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft 365 Office Apps and Services. Together with MVP Alexander Egger, he hosts the “Alex & Ragnar Show,” a bi-weekly Video Live Stream about Microsoft 365 Hybrid Workplace and also "Guardians of M365 Governance" with Christian Buckley. Ragnar is a blogger and podcaster, headset geek, and core-member of Viva Explorers Community. He has an M.A. in Social Science and an Executive MBA, and has also published several books and articles about modern work.

Ragnar is a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft 365 Office Apps and Services. Together with MVP Alexander Egger, he hosts the “Alex & Ragnar Show,” a bi-weekly Video Live Stream about Microsoft 365 Hybrid Workplace and also "Guardians of ... Show more

After a start in law and arts, then in video game testing, I made a reconversion in dev. After a few years loving quality and testing, I became Scrum Master, then little by little Agile Coach, Professional Coach and finally Digital Lead. I daily feed my path with trainings, MOOCs and researches on sustainable development, responsible digital and psychology, as well as volunteering for causes that are close to my heart (La Fresque du Climat, Time For The Planet, education and emancipation of women from underprivileged backgrounds), the path is made by walking, and taking into account the issues of the climate crisis by our society and our companies, through the social justice, has become the heart of what drives me, years after years :)

After a start in law and arts, then in video game testing, I made a reconversion in dev. After a few years loving quality and testing, I became Scrum Master, then little by little Agile Coach, Professional Coach and finally Digital Lead. I daily feed... Show more

I'm a Program Manager and Technical Evangelist with experience implementing strategies and trainings globally to provide competitive edge to organizations in diverse, evolving customer environments. Championing a personal brand of empathy, trust and reliability, I've managed cross-functional teams in India and the US to deliver operational excellence on mission-critical programs and drive innovation using adaptive communications. Currently I'm working on my passion to demystify Cloud technologies using web comics, animated videos; harnessing the power of storytelling and analogies. A storyteller and technical enthusiast by heart, I want to use my experience to grow, give back to the profession and make technology accessible, fast, scalable and reliable.

I'm a Program Manager and Technical Evangelist with experience implementing strategies and trainings globally to provide competitive edge to organizations in diverse, evolving customer environments. Championing a personal brand of empathy, trust and ... Show more

Stephan is a consultant, advisor, and Fractional CTO. He has held a range of titles including: developer, architect, agile coach, and CTO. He is passionate to help organisations and their leaders to get the best out of their dev teams. He is passionate about creating work-environments where software teams and individuals can flourish. He has seen the insides of small, medium, and large organisations. In all teams he has been part of, he has grown a reputation of bringing clarity, trust, and courage.

Stephan is a consultant, advisor, and Fractional CTO. He has held a range of titles including: developer, architect, agile coach, and CTO. He is passionate to help organisations and their leaders to get the best out of their dev teams. He is passiona... Show more

Robert Batts III is a proud, married father of five children. He is a Fatherhood Specialist with Child Development Resources and has experience as a NRFA Panel 1 member, 24/7 Dad graduate and Legacy Dad alumni. His role with Child Development Resources’ Fatherhood FIRE Program allows him to live his passion which is helping others. Robert is a leader, mentor, and facilitator of “Great Dads” who he has successfully helped to become better communicators and committed fathers. Robert says that he does this by helping them to create “subtle shifts and tune ups or tuning out the ways we think.”

Robert Batts III is a proud, married father of five children. He is a Fatherhood Specialist with Child Development Resources and has experience as a NRFA Panel 1 member, 24/7 Dad graduate and Legacy Dad alumni. His role with Child Development Resourc... Show more

Tomislav is involved in raising innovation culture in the organizations, scouting new technology trends, creating innovation programs and a new kind of innovation campaigns. He has more than a decade of experience in Innovation and Technology Management. During years, he was the author of several innovation reward programs which raised innovation culture and a special series of inno-challenges tailored for software developers.

Through many trainings for corporates, but also entrepreneurs and students he tries to encourage different ways of thinking using future scenarios and build a capacity to innovate.

He is author of the book "Developing Innovation - Innovation Management in IT Companies" where he writes about the examples of the innovation process in various IT companies. A book on innovation management and creativity on Croatian “Free your Creativity” is a manual for starters in this topic. He is also the author of “Creative Cards” – a tool for raising creativity capabilities, idea generation, idea reshaping and self-evaluation.

He strongly believes in bottom-up innovations, creativity of everyone in the system, intrapreneurship and simple and fast innovation campaigns. He is a history lover, and many of his works connect history and future.

Find more on 7innovation.net

Tomislav is involved in raising innovation culture in the organizations, scouting new technology trends, creating innovation programs and a new kind of innovation campaigns. He has more than a decade of experience in Innovation and Technology Managem... Show more

Ben previously spent a decade in adult education, community organizing, and non-profit management before transitioning to software development. He works as a Senior Developer Advocate at Couchbase and is a member of the board of Ruby Central. Ben is actively involved in open source and writes regularly on the intersection of tech, ethics, and community. He is the author of the forthcoming book Mastering Vector Search for Developers, to be published by Pragmatic Programmers.

Ben previously spent a decade in adult education, community organizing, and non-profit management before transitioning to software development. He works as a Senior Developer Advocate at Couchbase and is a member of the board of Ruby Central. Ben is ... Show more