Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Engineer - platform @ Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies based in Auckland, New Zealand. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and real-world delivery: developer portals and golden paths, serverless-first platform patterns, observability-as-code, DevSecOps-by-design, and FinOps guardrails that teams actually adopt. With over 16 years of experience, he has been instrumental in architecting and delivering large-scale distributed cloud applications, leveraging event-driven architecture, microservices, and serverless computing to drive innovation and efficiency.

As a thought leader and influencer in platform engineering, Darshit is passionate about scaling developer productivity, optimizing cloud platforms, and shaping sustainable and scalable software architectures. His expertise spans cloud migrations, Internal Developer Platform, FinOps, AI-driven architectures, and developer experience, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Darshit is a practitioner-first, “from the trenches” speaker across New Zealand and international stages, including AWS re:Invent, AWS Summit Sydney, and PlatformCon. His sessions focus on real platform and architecture work, sharing the decisions made, adoption lessons learned, and the operational trade-offs behind delivery.

Alongside his technical leadership at Serko, he is a long-time advocate for cloud and serverless adoption. An AWS Community Builder (Serverless) since 2021, he actively contributes to the global cloud ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and industry forums. He also co-organizes the Auckland Serverless Meetup, Serverless Days ANZ, and Auckland Serverless Days, bringing engineers and architects together to exchange practical insights and best practices.

Darshit regularly speaks at technical conferences, AWS Community Days, and industry roundtables on platform engineering, hybrid cloud, developer portals, and responsible software design, known for blending clear storytelling with deep technical depth and strong business context.

A lifelong learner, Darshit thrives on mentorship, community engagement, and fostering the next generation of engineers. His core expertise spans Travel, Fintech, Healthcare, and Accounting, where he continuously pushes the boundaries of cloud-native solutions and platform-driven innovation.

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Engineer - platform @ Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies based in Auckland, New Zealand. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineer... Show more

Fred Bret-Mounet is a fractional CISO and founder of Bastille Security, with 20 years leading security programs in healthcare, IoMT, and government SaaS. A hacker at heart, he never stopped getting his hands dirty, whether that means cracking open IoT devices or writing code himself. He advises on AI security governance (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act) and performs hands-on security reviews of AI tooling. He has previously spoken at DEF CON, Black Hat, and RSA on IoT and embedded security, most recently in a 2026 RSA fireside chat on agentic AI security, along with numerous local cyber community events.

Fred Bret-Mounet is a fractional CISO and founder of Bastille Security, with 20 years leading security programs in healthcare, IoMT, and government SaaS. A hacker at heart, he never stopped getting his hands dirty, whether that means cracking open Io... Show more

Wayne Munro — Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Enterprise AI Consultant. Former Microsoft Cloud Architect & Premier Field Engineer. Focused on responsible enterprise AI adoption with accountable‑by‑design governance.

Wayne Munro — Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Enterprise AI Consultant. Former Microsoft Cloud Architect & Premier Field Engineer. Focused on responsible enterprise AI adoption with accountable‑by‑design governance. Show more

Ugochi Ihe is a digital rights and tech policy advocate working at the intersection of digital safety, inclusion, and systems change. At TechHer NG, she currently serves as the Digital Literacy and Education Lead, where she leads work spanning digital safety prevention & response, policy advocacy, and research, with a focus on advancing safer digital spaces for all women and girls in Nigeria. Her work is grounded in the belief that safety, access, and agency are not optional features of digital participation, but foundational. Ugochi is particularly passionate about building and strengthening the infrastructure needed for women and girls to participate safely and meaningfully in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. She was part of the pioneering team that developed TechHer’s Volunteer Lawyer Network, creating a pro bono legal support system that connects survivors of tech-facilitated gender-based violence to legal support in Nigeria.

Ugochi Ihe is a digital rights and tech policy advocate working at the intersection of digital safety, inclusion, and systems change. At TechHer NG, she currently serves as the Digital Literacy and Education Lead, where she leads work spanning digita... Show more

I work on the responsible development and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, digital safety, and public policy. My interests include digital trust, online participation, and ensuring technology serves people in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and accountable.

I work on the responsible development and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, digital safety, and public policy. My interests include digital trust, online participation, and ensuring technology serves people in ways that are eth... Show more

Skylar Simmons is a security leader with nearly two decades in offensive security, currently directing red team, adversarial simulation, and cyber deception programs for a Fortune 100 company. Before moving into leadership he worked with federal agencies, financial institutions, and large enterprises on threat emulation and detection validation, and his current focus includes AI-enabled attack research. Skylar is a U.S. Army veteran and co-founder of FXBG Hackers, and he helps organize BSides NoVA. When he isn't breaking things for a living, he designs and publishes games.

Skylar Simmons is a security leader with nearly two decades in offensive security, currently directing red team, adversarial simulation, and cyber deception programs for a Fortune 100 company. Before moving into leadership he worked with federal agen... Show more

Nyah Macklin is a seasoned researcher and speaker on topics around AI, ML, Ethics, Governance, and Responsibility. Nyah serves as a Senior Developer Advocate for Artificial Intelligence at Neo4j, specializing in context engineering, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven developer tooling where Nyah has built high-impact technical communities and led initiatives that advance a critical understanding of AI and its use cases. They are also the Founder & CTO of Afros in AI, a technical community dedicated to showcasing the multifaceted nature of artificial intelligence. Beyond Nyah's technical expertise, Nyah has a background in government leadership and technology policy, having served as Chief of Staff in the U.S. state government, where they helped shape tech-driven legislative initiatives and equity-driven legislation. When not immersed in their work, Nyah cares about empowering, teaching, and tutoring engineers, live-streaming technical deep dives, and building open-source tools that make software more accessible, explainable, and community-driven.

Nyah Macklin is a seasoned researcher and speaker on topics around AI, ML, Ethics, Governance, and Responsibility. Nyah serves as a Senior Developer Advocate for Artificial Intelligence at Neo4j, specializing in context engineering, knowledge graphs,... Show more

Jaimin Patel is a Principal Solutions Engineer specializing in Data and AI Governance. With 10+ years of enterprise technology experience, he helps organizations translate governance, privacy, security, and AI risk requirements into practical architectures. His work spans data governance, responsible AI, privacy engineering, and enterprise integrations.

Jaimin Patel is a Principal Solutions Engineer specializing in Data and AI Governance. With 10+ years of enterprise technology experience, he helps organizations translate governance, privacy, security, and AI risk requirements into practical archite... Show more

Dex-Xavier Copeland is Head of Growth and Training for the GRC Engineering Club, where he builds the training paths and hands-on labs that help practitioners move past checkbox compliance and start engineering the systems behind it. He also helps the community grow through local chapters and programs that welcome new members in. By day, he's an AI Governance Manager for a state government, working where GRC and AI meet: deciding how new AI tools can be adopted safely and what evidence actually shows a risk is managed, without letting governance become the thing that stalls good work. Teaching and mentoring sit at the center of everything he does, and he's happiest when someone who never thought of themselves as technical ships their first automation and can explain exactly why it works. Whether he's building curriculum, reviewing an AI system, or talking shop with a new chapter member, Dex's focus stays on making GRC more practical and more open to people who are ready to learn by building.

Dex-Xavier Copeland is Head of Growth and Training for the GRC Engineering Club, where he builds the training paths and hands-on labs that help practitioners move past checkbox compliance and start engineering the systems behind it. He also helps the... Show more

Britton Gray has worked in data and analytics for two decades, holding a variety of practitioner and leadership roles.

He holds certifications in European data privacy and AI governance from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, in addition to a technical certification from Snowflake. Within the data field, he is particularly passionate about data privacy and responsible use of AI, ML, and advanced analytics.

Outside of his professional life, Britton is a certified Rugby Union referee. He lives near Indianapolis, Indiana (USA), with his family.

Britton Gray has worked in data and analytics for two decades, holding a variety of practitioner and leadership roles. He holds certifications in European data privacy and AI governance from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, ... Show more

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He’s part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-on to run virtual machines on Kubernetes clusters. In the community he maintains, improves and automates CI, testing processes, GitHub automation and community data processing for the KubeVirt organization using Prow on Kubernetes and Golang.

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He’s part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-on to run virtual machines on Kubernetes clusters. In the community he maintains, improves and automate... Show more

Diplôme d'Ingénieur IA & Big Data | Architecte logiciel | Expert en IA générative, systèmes RAG, agents IA et cybersécurité | Chercheur en IA appliquée pour Axia technologie | Entrepreneur, auteur et conférencier

Joël Parfait KUATE est ingénieur spécialisé en intelligence artificielle, Big Data et architecture logicielle, consultant, chercheur en IA appliquée et fondateur de Digital House Company, une entreprise technologique spécialisée dans la conception de solutions numériques, l'intégration de l'intelligence artificielle et l'automatisation des processus métiers.

Son expertise couvre l'ingénierie des systèmes d'intelligence artificielle, les grands modèles de langage (LLM), les modèles de langage spécialisés (SLM), les architectures de génération augmentée par récupération (RAG), les systèmes multi-agents, l'orchestration de workflows intelligents et l'intégration des modèles d'IA aux systèmes d'information des organisations.

Il intervient également sur les enjeux de cybersécurité des systèmes d'IA, notamment les attaques par injection de prompts, la sécurisation des pipelines RAG, la protection des données, l'évaluation de la robustesse des modèles et la gouvernance de l'intelligence artificielle. Ses travaux intègrent les exigences du RGPD, du règlement européen sur l'intelligence artificielle (AI Act), ainsi que les référentiels ISO/IEC 42001 et ISO/IEC 27001.

À travers ses activités de recherche appliquée et de développement, il conçoit des solutions combinant intelligence artificielle, ingénierie logicielle, automatisation et expérience utilisateur. Il développe notamment Jurisis, une plateforme d'intelligence artificielle juridique fondée sur des architectures RAG ; ConformIA, une solution d'évaluation des risques et des obligations réglementaires liés à l'AI Act ; et Indibot, une plateforme d'assistants IA et d'automatisation. Il travaille également sur la conception de systèmes d'agents IA structurés, capables d'interagir avec des outils, des API et des environnements métiers.

En parallèle de ses travaux techniques, il accompagne des entreprises, des institutions et des organismes de formation dans l'adoption, l'industrialisation et la sécurisation de l'intelligence artificielle. Ses interventions associent architecture technique, démonstrations, cas d'usage opérationnels et analyse des risques.

Également formateur dans l'enseignement supérieur et conférencier, il contribue à la diffusion des connaissances sur l'IA générative, le développement logiciel augmenté par l'IA, la gouvernance des données, la cybersécurité et les transformations des métiers. Son approche privilégie le passage des expérimentations aux systèmes fiables, mesurables et exploitables en production.

Auteur de "L'Afrique et l'intelligence artificielle : vers un avenir durable et innovant" (2023) et de Penser ou périr, il s'intéresse également aux implications économiques, éducatives et cognitives de l'intelligence artificielle. Ses réflexions portent notamment sur la souveraineté technologique, la création de valeur par l'IA, la maîtrise des infrastructures et le développement de compétences numériques, particulièrement en Afrique et dans l'espace francophone.

Basé en Belgique et actif à l'international, Joël Parfait KUATE défend une approche de l'intelligence artificielle à la fois technique, pragmatique, sécurisée et responsable, dans laquelle la recherche appliquée, l'ingénierie et la transmission des connaissances constituent les fondements d'une innovation durable.

Sites et projets

Digital House Company : https://digitalhousecompany.com

Jurisis : https://jurisis.me

ConformIA : https://conformia.be

IA4Africa : https://ia4africa.org

École du Numérique : https://ecoledunumerique.be

Diplôme d'Ingénieur IA & Big Data | Architecte logiciel | Expert en IA générative, systèmes RAG, agents IA et cybersécurité | Chercheur en IA appliquée pour Axia technologie | Entrepreneur, auteur et conférencier Joël Parfait KUATE est ingénie... Show more

Kirsten is the Founder of Dynamic Talent Solutions LLC and HireSummit.io, where she helps organizations build scalable talent ecosystems through strategy & process refinement, and community-driven hiring while connecting exceptional people with meaningful careers.

A long-time leader in the cybersecurity community, Kirsten is best known for her speaking, mentorship, volunteer leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping others grow. She has delivered more than 50 presentations at conferences including DEF CON, ShmooCon, and BSides events across the country.

After co-founding Car Hacking Village in 2015 and spending nearly a decade helping build and lead it, Kirsten joined the ICS Village Board, where she supports village ops and leads the Workforce Development initiative. She previously directed BSLV HireGround and continues to lead the BSidesCharm Hiring Village.

Kirsten is also the author of CLIMB, a career development book focused on helping professionals grow intentionally, with proceeds donated back to the cybersecurity community.

With more than 20 years in technical recruiting, Kirsten is passionate about helping people navigate their careers, especially transitioning service members, veterans, and those looking to break into cybersecurity. Whether through mentoring, resume reviews, interview coaching, or simply making the right introduction, she believes the greatest impact comes from helping others succeed.

Over the years, Kirsten has reviewed ton of resumes, coached countless professionals and interviewed & hired thousands of professionals. She supported the successful rapid growth and strategic scale of multiple PE portfolio companies leading to their acquisitions.

When she's not working, you'll likely find her running an ultra, visiting her two adult sons (and grand-fur-babies), or at a con near you. If you see her, don't hesitate to say hello, she's always happy to help... and rarely turns down a selfie. ❤️

"Willingness & ability to learn is the greatest qualifier"

Kirsten is the Founder of Dynamic Talent Solutions LLC and HireSummit.io, where she helps organizations build scalable talent ecosystems through strategy & process refinement, and community-driven hiring while connecting exceptional people with meani... Show more

Frédéric Valentin is a wealth-planning practitioner in SGPB. A member of the Cercle des Fiscalistes, he chairs its AI committee and built the Neo4j knowledge graph and MCP server that let its members' assistants cite tax law instead of guessing it — nearly twenty jurisdictions, in production since July 2026. He teaches international tax law at HEC Paris and Sciences Po, and is a member of the IACF (Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux) and of the Estate Planning Skill Group. Le Revenu named him one of France's 12 leading tax lawyers (Prix du Revenu 2026), and Neo4j a Featured Community Member in July 2026. He builds his own tools, in Python and Swift.

Frédéric Valentin is a wealth-planning practitioner in SGPB. A member of the Cercle des Fiscalistes, he chairs its AI committee and built the Neo4j knowledge graph and MCP server that let its members' assistants cite tax law instead of guessing it — ... Show more

Accomplished technology leader with 25+ years of success driving innovation and transformation in global organisations. Expertise in enterprise transformation with hybrid multi-cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), User-focused platform engineering and modernisation and integration designs of GenAI into complex IT environments

Google Cloud Certified Fellow and Google Developer Expert in Google Cloud and AI, with extensive experience leading complex projects.

Accomplished technology leader with 25+ years of success driving innovation and transformation in global organisations. Expertise in enterprise transformation with hybrid multi-cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), User-focused platform engineering a... Show more

Saurabh is a passionate cybersecurity professional and a recognized Offsec Ambassador, dedicated to strengthening the security community. As the Organizer of B-sides Ahmedabad, he actively fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the infosec space. With OSCP and CRTP certifications, Saurabh specializes in penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation. He currently works as a Associate Engineering Manager , where he plays a crucial role in securing complex infrastructures

Saurabh is a passionate cybersecurity professional and a recognized Offsec Ambassador, dedicated to strengthening the security community. As the Organizer of B-sides Ahmedabad, he actively fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the infosec sp... Show more

Emanuel Gawrieh is a Senior Chaos Containment Engineer on the Advanced Threat Protection team at Google, where he specializes in architecting and proving out threat models for complex workloads in highly regulated environments. As a core member of Google's Secure AI Framework (SAIF) team, he works closely with Google AI Red Team, Google DeepMind, and the Cloud CISO's office to establish AI security standards - contributing to the early development and specialized fine-tuning of dual-use models like SecGemini to mitigate emerging AI-specific risks. Outside of his work at Google, he is a leading voice in the AI Security community and AI Security policy - having presented at DEFCON, RSA and is an active member of the [un]prompted CFP board. Additionally, he has architected the infrastructure for several Generative AI Red Team events and actively advises congressional leaders on AI and cybersecurity policy.

Emanuel Gawrieh is a Senior Chaos Containment Engineer on the Advanced Threat Protection team at Google, where he specializes in architecting and proving out threat models for complex workloads in highly regulated environments. As a core member of Go... Show more

Hi, I’m Kristiyan Velkov, and I’m excited to be here! I’ve been a front-end developer for over a decade, specializing in React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks. I’m passionate about building scalable and efficient solutions and sharing knowledge with the tech community through writing, speaking, and mentoring.

I’m an active Medium author with nearly 6,000 followers in the tech niche and 30,000 connections on LinkedIn. I hold multiple professional certificates and have authored books, including Core TypeScript Utility Types and the upcoming Mastering React JS Interviews. My work focuses on topics like TypeScript utility types, SOLID principles, and React.js best practices.

Beyond development, I enjoy organizing workshops and contributing to the growth of developers worldwide. It’s a privilege to share my journey and ideas with you, and I’m looking forward to connecting and learning together.

My blog: https://medium.com/@kristiyanvelkov
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiyan-velkov-763130b3/

Hi, I’m Kristiyan Velkov, and I’m excited to be here! I’ve been a front-end developer for over a decade, specializing in React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks. I’m passionate about building scalable and efficient solutions and sharing k... Show more

Licensed Strategy Advisor | Regulation Governance, Systems Architecture & Organisational Flow

Advising enterprise, government, and public sector leadership globally on regulatory policy, non-invasive systems integration, and human-in-the-loop operational resilience. I architect deterministic boundary frameworks that integrate across any industry - unifying legacy infrastructure without full system overhauls, eliminating multi-national entropy silos, and preventing blackbox system collapse.

What I Offer: Universal Industry Advisory & System Integration

My practice delivers end-to-end, sector-agnostic advisory and implementation capabilities developed to scale across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, finance, defence, healthcare, and enterprise technology.

1. Strategic Governance & Advisory

* Cross-Sector Regulatory Compliance: Designing, validating, and testing policy enforcement models tailored for complex multi-jurisdiction and cross-border regulatory adherence.

* Organisational Systems Analysis: Auditing, developing, and training internal corporate departments across all tiers for non-invasive, low-friction integration.

* Entropy Reduction & Silo Unification: Managing variable complexity to maintain congruent operational order and eliminate drag without introducing system latency.

* Risk Management & Failure-Mode SOPs: Authoring automated troubleshooting frameworks and fail-safe procedures to ensure continuity under extreme operating conditions.


2. Systems Architecture & Non-Invasive Integration

* Non-Invasive Socio-Technical Orchestration (SSO-ADGF): Bridging physical human workflows with existing digital infrastructure (ERP, WMS, MES), physical hardware, and air-gapped networks without requiring costly rip-and-replace overhauls.

* Deterministic Boundary Control (ISOIG): Enforcing operational precision through an adaptable, zero-latency custom intelligence standard.

* Algorithmic APIs & Unified Dashboards: Deploying plug-and-play dashboards for real-time compliance tracking, auditable telemetry, and verifiable system security.

* High-Assurance Technology Enablement: Safely layering cloud, patented AI, and legacy assets into verified, explainable, and fully auditable states.


3. Operational Execution & Human-AI Symbiosis

* Autonomous Dual-Mode Execution: Engineering resilient systems that maintain full operational autonomy whether AI capabilities are deployed, degraded, or completely offline.

* Adversarial & External Threat Immunisation: Enforcing strict data validation boundaries that shield core infrastructure from external computational threats and adversarial AI vectors.

* Cognitive Ergonomics & Anti-Panic Protocols: Translating complex technical requirements into ambiguity-free procedural manuals that mitigate operator fatigue and eliminate panic during high-stress anomaly overrides.

* Sustainable Capital & Milestone Integrity: Maximising time optimisation, preserving workforce stability, and securing milestone delivery through job-preserving, symbiotic human-AI collaboration across every department.

Through this advisory, organisations gain an end-to-end operational standard.

Licensed Strategy Advisor | Regulation Governance, Systems Architecture & Organisational Flow Advising enterprise, government, and public sector leadership globally on regulatory policy, non-invasive systems integration, and human-in-the-loop op... Show more

Soy un desarrollador de software, profesional en ciberseguridad certificado por Google y Delegado de Protección de Datos (DPO). Fundador de 593Softech y creador de Market Mundi, una plataforma SaaS enfocada en solucionar necesidades reales de las empresas mediante tecnología.

Mi experiencia combina desarrollo de software, arquitectura, ciberseguridad y protección de datos. Me apasiona transformar conceptos como Privacy by Design y Security by Design en soluciones reales, demostrando que la seguridad y la privacidad no deben añadirse al final de un proyecto, sino construirse desde la primera línea de código.

Busco compartir experiencias, casos reales y buenas prácticas que ayuden a otros desarrolladores a crear tecnología innovadora, segura y responsable frente a los nuevos desafíos de la nube y la inteligencia artificial.

Soy un desarrollador de software, profesional en ciberseguridad certificado por Google y Delegado de Protección de Datos (DPO). Fundador de 593Softech y creador de Market Mundi, una plataforma SaaS enfocada en solucionar necesidades reales de las emp... Show more

Chris Kubecka de Medina

Ms. Chris Kubecka is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience, known for her pivotal role in digital defense and her commitment to ethical technology practices. She has established a formidable reputation for protecting both national and international cybersecurity interests, often at the highest levels of government and industry.

Ms. Kubecka's career began with a strong technical foundation, rapidly advancing into leadership roles that demand both tactical acumen and strategic foresight. Her expertise spans cyber warfare, digital intelligence, artificial intelligence, and the development of robust cybersecurity frameworks, including those addressing the challenges of post-quantum computing.

A thought leader in cybersecurity, Ms. Kubecka frequently contributes to international conferences, policy discussions, and academic forums. She is the author of several influential books, including Hack The World With OSINT, and has published numerous research papers on platforms like ResearchGate. Her work often explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies and the critical role of privacy in cybersecurity.

Ms. Kubecka serves as the CEO and Founder of HypaSec NL, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Elemental Concept, and Chief Hacktress for Unit6 Technologies. Her significant contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including The Order of Thor. She is also a former Distinguished Chair for the Middle East Institute's Cyber Security and Emerging Technology Program.

Throughout her career, Ms. Kubecka has led critical operations that highlight the intersection of cybersecurity and human rights. During the conflict in Ukraine, she used her expertise to facilitate the evacuation of civilians, applying digital intelligence to support these missions. In Venezuela, her investigations uncovered the weaponization of government-backed applications, such as the Ven App and Patrica App, which are used for surveillance and repression of dissent. Her research revealed how these apps are being exploited to target citizens, leading to arrests, disappearances, and even deaths, underscoring the dire consequences of unethical technology use.

Ms. Kubecka's background as a USAF aviator and former member of the USAF Space Command highlights her extensive commitment to defense in both the physical and digital realms. Her journey began at a young age, with her early technical skills leading to her first major hacking achievement at age ten.

Chris Kubecka de Medina Ms. Chris Kubecka is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience, known for her pivotal role in digital defense and her commitment to ethical technology practices. She has established a fo... Show more

Jim Seebock is a City Councilman in Henderson, Nevada, where he has served for the past three years. He works alongside the mayor and fellow councilmembers to help shape policies and decisions affecting Nevada’s second-largest city, including the historic Water District. Henderson is recognized as one of the safest and most desirable places to live in the country. In addition to his council responsibilities, he also represents the city through the Regional Transportation Commission, the Regional Flood Control board, and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority.

Before serving in elected office, Jim spent more than 30 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. During his law enforcement career, he worked in several assignments, including Patrol Officer, Narcotics Detective, K9 Handler, Patrol Sergeant, K9 Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Counterterrorism Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Sheriff. In 2022, he was promoted to Assistant Sheriff, becoming responsible for all uniformed officers within the department.

Councilman Jim Seebock's experience included overseeing public safety operations, tactical response teams, officer training programs, and counterterrorism initiatives. He supervised training for approximately 5,000 department members and coordinated operations with local, state, and federal agencies. During major incidents, including the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting, he was selected to lead the Department Operations Center responsible for emergency response coordination.

Throughout Jim's career, he earned the Unit Medal of Valor, multiple Meritorious Service Medals, and the Community Service Award. He retired from the department in July 2023 after decades of service.
While continuing his law enforcement career, he earned degrees in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, and Security Studies. He also completed advanced Nevada POST certifications, leadership programs, and specialized investigative training.

Jim Seebock, Councilman, moved to Henderson with his family in 1986 and attended local schools before graduating from high school. After his father passed away during his teenage years, he helped support his family while his mother worked two jobs. He later married his high school sweetheart, and they became parents to twins through embryo adoption. He remains active in church service, volunteer youth coaching, community boards, and charitable support throughout the Henderson area.

Jim Seebock is a City Councilman in Henderson, Nevada, where he has served for the past three years. He works alongside the mayor and fellow councilmembers to help shape policies and decisions affecting Nevada’s second-largest city, including the his... Show more

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Google, and was a founder at Oracle Cloud of the Oracle Functions product. For fun, he flies airplanes, and builds The Man for Burningman each year.

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Go... Show more

With over 30 years in telecommunications, network, and security technology, Shawn is a seasoned cybersecurity professional who has dedicated my career to protecting organizations and empowering teams to thrive in an increasingly digital world. He is an alumni of the Carnegie Mellon CISO program and hold a B.S in Cybersecurity and an MBA from Western Governor's University. Shawn also hold several industry certifications to include AIGP, AAISM, CISSP, CISA,CISM and PMP. Shawn is the founder of the Charlotte Metro ISC2 chapter. Shawn's journey started in the U.S. Army, where he developed the discipline, resilience, and strategic insight that has guided him through complex challenges in both public and private sectors.

Shawn currently serves as the Cybersecurity & AI Governance Leader for a leading insurance provider, where he focus on designing, implementing, and overseeing robust regulatory and risk program that safeguard critical assets and sensitive information. Shawn specialize in navigating and aligning with the industry's most rigorous regulatory standards, including the NYDFS Reg.500 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Shawn is particularly passionate about enhancing cybersecurity maturity and creating security transformations that align seamlessly with business objectives.

Beyond technical expertise, Shawn is an active voice in the cybersecurity community. He produces a series of short, engaging videos on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), aimed at breaking down complex topics and making them accessible to professionals at all levels. Shawn's goal is to demystify cybersecurity, encouraging broader understanding and proactive engagement within the industry.

Mentorship is central to his personal mission. Shawn is actively engaged in speaking opportunities and networking to support emerging talent, sharing insights I’ve gained from his career to help others build confidence and expertise in the cybersecurity field. Shawn committed to fostering an inclusive community where cybersecurity professionals can learn, grow, and collaborate to face tomorrow’s challenges together

With over 30 years in telecommunications, network, and security technology, Shawn is a seasoned cybersecurity professional who has dedicated my career to protecting organizations and empowering teams to thrive in an increasingly digital world. He is ... Show more

Arpita Sheth is a Systems Architect and Technical Lead with over a decade of experience building large-scale distributed systems at the intersection of AI, privacy, and infrastructure. Most recently at Meta, she owned the conversation platform powering Meta AI experiences across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses enabling real-time, cross-surface AI interactions for hundreds of millions of users. Her work spanned the full stack of AI platform engineering: retrieval infrastructure, semantic search, multi-modal messaging, and the orchestration layers that bring generative AI products to life at scale.
Before her GenAI work, Arpita built foundational privacy infrastructure at Meta automated GDPR compliance systems, ROPA reporting pipelines, and data governance platforms across Meta's family of apps. Earlier in her career she led advertising metrics infrastructure at Meta and scalable publisher aggregation systems at PubMatic. She holds an MS in Computer Science from Stony Brook University.
She is currently focused on the next frontier of AI platform engineering building systems that are not just powerful but trustworthy, compliant, and ready for the scale demands of the next decade.

Arpita Sheth is a Systems Architect and Technical Lead with over a decade of experience building large-scale distributed systems at the intersection of AI, privacy, and infrastructure. Most recently at Meta, she owned the conversation platform poweri... Show more

Donatas Statulevičius is Sales Director at OIXIO Lithuania, driving growth across ERP, cybersecurity, IT services, advisory, and software solutions. His career spans law, technology, and business, giving him a unique perspective on how organizations evaluate and invest in digital transformation.

Alongside leading commercial initiatives, Donatas is actively involved in developing partner ecosystems and growing Onederful, a Business Central-based lease accounting software brand of OIXIO.

Having worked with hundreds of organizations across different industries, he is passionate about value-based selling, business transformation, and helping customers navigate complex technology decisions. His sessions combine practical lessons from real customer engagements, competitive ERP opportunities, and building technology businesses in a rapidly evolving market.

Donatas Statulevičius is Sales Director at OIXIO Lithuania, driving growth across ERP, cybersecurity, IT services, advisory, and software solutions. His career spans law, technology, and business, giving him a unique perspective on how organizations ... Show more

Adriaan is Co-Founder & CTO at anny. He leads the engineering side, from Kubernetes infrastructure to the product development behind it. He speaks about digital sovereignty beyond the hyperscalers, containers, and data protection.

Adriaan is Co-Founder & CTO at anny. He leads the engineering side, from Kubernetes infrastructure to the product development behind it. He speaks about digital sovereignty beyond the hyperscalers, containers, and data protection. Show more

Engineer trying to adopt to the everchanging IT landscape

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Alla Barbalat is a developer advocate with a passion for bridging technology and community. She began her career as a lawyer before transitioning into tech, where she honed her skills in audience engagement, lead generation, and technical presentations.

Alla has delivered presentations on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence, and actively promotes the responsible use of AI in software development. Recently joining the Python Software Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, she continues to foster a diverse Python developer community and cultivate a more accessible, thoughtful tech landscape.

Alla Barbalat is a developer advocate with a passion for bridging technology and community. She began her career as a lawyer before transitioning into tech, where she honed her skills in audience engagement, lead generation, and technical presentatio... Show more

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities across Minnesota, including Regions Hospital, United Hospital, Fairview University Medical Center, and Psych Recovery. He is also expected to return to practice at Psych Recovery in the near future. His work combines direct patient care with forensic psychiatric evaluations, allowing him to remain actively involved in both clinical medicine and mental health assessment.

Dr. Thomas Gratzer developed extensive expertise in forensic psychiatry through several major leadership and consulting positions. From 1995 through 2002, he served as Senior Forensic Psychiatrist at the Minnesota Security Hospital. He also worked as a consulting psychiatrist for the Minnesota Department of Corrections, providing psychiatric care to incarcerated youth. His responsibilities included evaluating and treating individuals with serious psychiatric conditions within correctional and institutional environments.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gratzer built a respected academic career focused on teaching and mentorship. Between 2002 and 2021, he served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He taught medical students, psychiatry residents, and law students, and lectured at institutions throughout the United States and Canada. His educational contributions reflected his dedication to advancing psychiatric knowledge and professional training.

In addition to psychiatry, Dr. Gratzer established an impressive background in computer science and software development. During his academic years, he won first prize at the Manitoba Science Fair for creating a computer program and later participated in Prince Philip’s International Science Fortnight in London, England. He also co-authored FAST BASIC: Beyond TRS-80 BASIC and contributed to the development of VP Info, a database programming language that achieved widespread commercial success on IBM personal computers.

Dr. Gratzer has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles examining forensic psychiatry, compulsive behavior, psychopharmacology, and legal issues connected to mental health care. His research earned multiple honors, including awards from the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Through his scholarly work, he has contributed to improving the understanding of psychiatric treatment and forensic mental health evaluation within both clinical and academic settings.

Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Dr. Thomas Gratzer completed his medical degree, psychiatric residency, and postgraduate training at the University of Manitoba before pursuing a forensic psychiatry fellowship in Chicago. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys skiing, tennis, exercise, travel, and fine dining. He remains committed to supporting educational and mental health initiatives while continuing to contribute to psychiatry through research, teaching, and patient care.

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities acros... Show more