Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturally, 6 years later he is responsible for 50 people across a number of teams - although he does try to write code when he can.

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturall... Show more

Abee Narayan is a Technology Analyst at Microsave Consulting, specializing in guiding countries toward the right architectural solutions for population-scale deployments. His experience includes transforming monolithic architectures into scalable microservices for institutions such as IDFC Bank and L&T Finance. Abee has also collaborated with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the entity responsible for issuing over 1.4 billion ID cards, which form the backbone of India's digital public infrastructure, where he contributed to building test sandboxes.
In addition to his technical expertise, Abee has conducted extensive studies on digital public infrastructures, including data exchange systems and registries for donor investments in low- and middle-income (LMI) segments across Africa and Asia.

Abee Narayan is a Technology Analyst at Microsave Consulting, specializing in guiding countries toward the right architectural solutions for population-scale deployments. His experience includes transforming monolithic architectures into scalable mic... Show more

Amy Fletcher, PhD, is a specialist in the history of science and technology, and science, technology, and public policy. Previously an Associate Professor at The University of Canterbury in New Zealand, she is a full-time writer based in Knoxville. She is currently writing a book on the fraught relationship between spiritualism and technology from Edison to today. Born in Huntsville, AL, because her dad worked on the Saturn rockets, she has been interested in the relationship between science, society, and ethics since the cradle.

Amy Fletcher, PhD, is a specialist in the history of science and technology, and science, technology, and public policy. Previously an Associate Professor at The University of Canterbury in New Zealand, she is a full-time writer based in Knoxville. S... Show more

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-19 trials with leading pharmaceutical companies. Driven high-impact software and R&D initiatives across startups and enterprises, contributing to successful acquisitions and shaping the future of decentralized trials. With deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and mobile technologies, I’m dedicated to architecting innovation, health, and mobility for a connected future.

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-... Show more

Western Onzere is the founder of Minich Analytics, where he leads innovative work in data science and AI engineering—specializing in Generative AI applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and Knowledge Graphs.

With a strong foundation in predictive modeling and strategy development, Western has helped businesses—from legal firms to consumer brands—leverage intelligent systems to drive insights, optimize workflows, and unlock new value. He is especially passionate about building end-to-end solutions that go beyond experimentation, focusing on real-world deployment and tangible impact.

One of his standout projects is Case Veritas (Judi), a legal research assistant powered by a custom RAG model designed to streamline case law analysis, precedent retrieval, and contextual summarization for legal professionals.

Western’s talks bridge the gap between technical depth and business value, making him a favorite among audiences ranging from developers and data scientists to legal teams, executives, and marketers seeking to understand the “how” and “why” of modern AI.

Whether it’s designing a knowledge graph from unstructured data or architecting scalable GenAI apps, Western delivers insights with clarity, pragmatism, and purpose.

Western Onzere is the founder of Minich Analytics, where he leads innovative work in data science and AI engineering—specializing in Generative AI applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and Knowledge Graphs. With a strong foun... Show more

Jay is a Cyber Security and DevSecOps Professional. He is a Technology & Educational consultant and has 7+ years of Industry experience & has received his Master's degree from Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA. He is Academic Liaison for Canada DevOps Community of Practice, Vice-Chair IEEE YP and worked in companies like Jio, Supreme Lending, Cyber Group & EY. He has various Cloud & Cyber Security Certifications. He is Ambassador for Continuous Delivery Foundation & The DevOps Institute

Jay is a Cyber Security and DevSecOps Professional. He is a Technology & Educational consultant and has 7+ years of Industry experience & has received his Master's degree from Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA. He is Academic Liaison for Cana... Show more

Designer and Entrepreneur

Designer and Entrepreneur Show more

BA in Law and Masters in Internet Law and Policy. InfoSec and Data Protection professional with experience working in Startup/ Fintech and SaaS (for telcos) industries. Based in Cambridge, England. Interested in the Human Firewall in InfoSec, AI and Privacy topics.

BA in Law and Masters in Internet Law and Policy. InfoSec and Data Protection professional with experience working in Startup/ Fintech and SaaS (for telcos) industries. Based in Cambridge, England. Interested in the Human Firewall in InfoSec, AI and ... Show more

Andre leads the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS) product team at GovTech. His team works closely with the law-enforcement and the industry to detect, deter, and disrupt tech-enabled scams at scale.

Before his role at GASP, Andre led the Engineering team that supported the Government Cybersecurity Operations Centre (GCSOC), worked on writing and reviewing IM8 Cybersecurity policies, and delivered on Government wide programmes such as the Vulnerability Disclosure Programme (VDP) and the Bug Bounty Programme (BBP).

Andre leads the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS) product team at GovTech. His team works closely with the law-enforcement and the industry to detect, deter, and disrupt tech-enabled scams at scale. Before his role at GASP,... Show more

https://contributors.debian.org/contributor/henrich/

https://contributors.debian.org/contributor/henrich/ Show more

Italian MS in Computer Engineering. Been working with data in all it's form, for ML and Analytics

Italian MS in Computer Engineering. Been working with data in all it's form, for ML and Analytics Show more

Lake Setser - Information Security Team Lead

With a robust background in cybersecurity, I have dedicated my career to protecting sensitive information and mitigating security risks for financial institutions.

I hold a B.S. in Cybersecurity from the University of Central Missouri and am a current holder of the GPYC GIAC certification. I am also actively pursuing the Offensive Security Web Application Assessments (OSWA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications, further solidifying my expertise in the field.

Beyond my professional achievements, I am a devoted father and husband. In my free time, I indulge in my passion for Dungeons & Dragons, creating imaginative adventures for my friends and family. Additionally, I enjoy the thrill of dirt biking, often leaving a single track as I navigate challenging terrains.

For inquiries or further information, I can be reached at lake.dalton.setser@gmail.com.

Lake Setser - Information Security Team Lead With a robust background in cybersecurity, I have dedicated my career to protecting sensitive information and mitigating security risks for financial institutions. I hold a B.S. in Cybersecurity from... Show more

Nitin Patil brings over 24 years of experience in the field of ERP solutions. Throughout his career, he has honed his skills in various areas, including:

ISV product manager: With robust 15+ years of experience in Axapta / D365 F&O platforms Nitin champions in identifying key improvement areas within the core product. His vision helped us build and release 3 brilliant solutions which have helped our customers immensely in achieving higher ROIs from their investments in D365 F&O.

Nitin Patil brings over 24 years of experience in the field of ERP solutions. Throughout his career, he has honed his skills in various areas, including: ISV product manager: With robust 15+ years of experience in Axapta / D365 F&O platforms Nitin... Show more

Managing Revenue Growth for enterprise customers. Implement Data to Value Services across Data Analytics, Fabric, BI, Data Integration , Hyper Intelligence Automation and RPA Solutions. Kanerika Inc. is a boutique enterprise software development and consulting company. Experts in optimizing, managing and securing mission-critical IT services for their enterprise.

Kanerika help customers in their digital transformations & Data driven value creation.

Expertise include Data Integration (Informatica or Microsoft), Data Analaytics (Fabric, R, Python, H2o), AI, ML and RPA (UI Path, MS Power Automate), DataLake, Informatica EDC, Data Governance, Power BI, Tableau, Incorta, Trifacta, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure & GCP), Streaming using Kafka, Databases and Product Engineering.

Managing Revenue Growth for enterprise customers. Implement Data to Value Services across Data Analytics, Fabric, BI, Data Integration , Hyper Intelligence Automation and RPA Solutions. Kanerika Inc. is a boutique enterprise software development and ... Show more

Carmen Josefina López Arismendi se graduou em direito trabalhista na Universidade de Carabobo, na Venezuela, e iniciou sua carreira jurídica na equipe do Dr. Luis Ruiz Carrillo. Lá, ela se destacou na preparação de documentos e estratégias para litígios complexos, estabelecendo-se rapidamente como uma profissional meticulosa e dedicada.

Após ganhar experiência e reconhecimento no campo jurídico, ela e seu esposo decidiram diversificar seus investimentos, entrando no setor empresarial com foco em imóveis e restaurantes. A transição de Carmen para o empreendedorismo revelou sua habilidade em aplicar conhecimentos jurídicos em um contexto comercial, administrando com sucesso os aspectos legais e operacionais de seus negócios.

Mais recentemente, ela liderou a fundação da Hydrog, uma startup baseada em Houston que trouxe inovações para a indústria de extração de petróleo com uma tecnologia patenteada. Este empreendimento, gerido em parceria com seu esposo, promete revolucionar os métodos tradicionais de extração de petróleo, oferecendo soluções mais eficientes e sustentáveis. A apresentação dessa tecnologia ocorrerá em um evento de lançamento que pretende reunir especialistas do setor e potenciais parceiros.

Desde jovem, Carmen foi uma atleta excepcional, participando de competições de natação e basquete, onde suas habilidades e espírito competitivo a levaram a várias vitórias. Sua paixão pelo esporte andava de mãos dadas com um amor pela leitura, que alimentava sua mente com ficção e textos históricos, expandindo sua visão de mundo.

Ela tem um profundo apreço pela cultura venezuelana, dedicando tempo para explorar o país e aprender sobre sua história e diversidade cultural. Esses esforços para entender e celebrar sua herança ajudaram a reforçar sua identidade e valores pessoais.

No centro de sua vida está sua família. Carmen prioriza o bem-estar e a união familiar, desempenhando com orgulho o papel de matriarca. Ela cultiva um ambiente familiar onde amor, apoio e respeito são fundamentais, perpetuando os valores herdados de sua mãe.

Nos últimos anos, ela adotou práticas de vida saudável, integrando Pilates e meditação em sua rotina diária para manter o equilíbrio entre as demandas de sua vida pessoal e profissional.

Junto com seu esposo, Carmen Josefina López Arismendi também lidera esforços através da Fundação St. Antonio no Panamá, focada em reduzir a evasão escolar e apoiar jovens em suas trajetórias educacionais. Eles estão empenhados em melhorar a educação como meio de transformação social, procurando ampliar o impacto de suas iniciativas para beneficiar um número maior de estudantes.

Carmen Josefina López Arismendi se graduou em direito trabalhista na Universidade de Carabobo, na Venezuela, e iniciou sua carreira jurídica na equipe do Dr. Luis Ruiz Carrillo. Lá, ela se destacou na preparação de documentos e estratégias para litíg... Show more

Ryan Martin serves as the Director of Housing at The University of Tennessee at Martin. With nearly two decades of experience in student housing, Ryan has led transformative initiatives that enhance the residential experience while advocating for student needs and institutional growth.

A proud UT Martin alumnus, Ryan earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Education from the institution. His professional focus includes facilities planning, crisis response, strategic assessment, and fostering cross-campus collaboration. Most recently, he has been deeply engaged in planning a $50 million, 400-bed residence hall set to open in Fall 2028—a project that has provided unique insights into navigating financial approvals, consultant partnerships, and system-level politics within a regional campus setting.

Ryan has presented at state, regional, and national conferences, and his leadership has earned him multiple awards, including two occasions for the UT Martin Outstanding Employee Award and nominations for university system-wide recognition.

Outside of work, Ryan is married to fellow student affairs professional Rachel Martin. Together, they enjoy traveling and all the adventures that small town living has to offer.

Ryan Martin serves as the Director of Housing at The University of Tennessee at Martin. With nearly two decades of experience in student housing, Ryan has led transformative initiatives that enhance the residential experience while advocating for stu... Show more

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additionally, he teaches courses in HR, Management, & Technology at the college level. Patrick earned his bachelor’s in psychology from Kennesaw State University, a master’s in business administration from Troy University, and recently earned a doctorate in business administration at the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds both the SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications.

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additio... Show more

An accomplished international conference speaker.

An accomplished international conference speaker. Show more

Felicia Stuckey-Smith, J.D., has more than 25 years of experience combining her legal background and educational knowledge as a district alternative education administrator, an elementary principal, secondary classroom and mentor teacher, Gifted and Talented Education Coordinator and BTSA Coordinator. She is highly knowledgeable, experienced and a dedicated educational leader.

Mrs. Stuckey-Smith distinguishes herself year after year with her extensive knowledge and unparalleled work ethic. As the Director, Student Services for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, her responsibilities for over 29,000 economically and ethnically diverse students includes attendance, enrollment, discipline, transfers, health care services, Section 504, Home and Hospital and Foster Care and unhoused youth. She facilitated the Equity Advisory Team that created Board Policies on Equity and Disproportionality. She also directed the District Positive Behavior Team, a multi-disciplinary team that supports students with chronic behavior difficulties at risk of expulsion, as well as chaired a district-wide discipline team that developed behavioral expectations and a Behavior Matrix that addresses legal mandates, education codes and inequities in student discipline.

Currently, she chairs the Anti-Bias, Anti Racism Advisory (ABAR) Committee who examines issues related to bias, racism, and inequity in the District to actively guide the district in continuously identifying, describing, and dismantling the systemic racism and oppression embedded within our schools and communities. The committee collectively develops actionable steps for the work needed to transform systems and policies and make recommendations to the governing board on issues related to bias, racism, and inequity.

She was recognized as the Association of California School Administrator (ACSA), Alameda/Contra Costa County Region 6 Outstanding Pupil Services Administrator of the Year. She has served as the Chairperson and is the current Co-Chair of the California Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators (CAPPA). Recently, she was selected as Black Excellence, District Administrator of the Year.

Her active participation on the ACSA Student Services and Special Education Council and Every Child Counts Symposium planning committee demonstrates her unwavering commitment to all students and their families. She is a highly requested presenter to ACSA Special Education, Principal and Pupil Services Academies.

Mrs. Stuckey-Smith continues to lead school districts in the development and implementation of equitable programs to reduce suspension/expulsion rates, address disproportionality and increase educational success for all students.

Felicia Stuckey-Smith, J.D., has more than 25 years of experience combining her legal background and educational knowledge as a district alternative education administrator, an elementary principal, secondary classroom and mentor teacher, Gifted and ... Show more

Hood Lubowa is a lawyer with extensive expertise in human rights law and a deep understanding of various fields of tech law, including data protection, digital rights, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. As an internationally published author, Hood has contributed insightful literature on the intersection of law, technology, and human rights. Currently, he runs the Civic Engagement and Digital Rights work at Oxfam Uganda, where he leads initiatives focused on empowering communities, safeguarding digital spaces, and advocating for inclusive policies. With a passion for justice and a commitment to digital equity, Hood continues to influence the discourse around human rights in the digital era, striving to create a more open, safe, and accessible internet for all.

Hood Lubowa is a lawyer with extensive expertise in human rights law and a deep understanding of various fields of tech law, including data protection, digital rights, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. As an internationally published author, ... Show more

Abogada de NaranjaX, Especialista en Cibercrimen y Evidencia digital.

Abogada de NaranjaX, Especialista en Cibercrimen y Evidencia digital. Show more

SSA Lee Rankin is the Columbia Field Office Cyber/CI Supervisor. Prior to his current position he served as FBI Cyber Division’s
law enforcement liaison officer to the National Security Agency at the National Cryptologic Security Center at US Cyber Command. SSA Rankin
has worked National Security threats pertaining to both Counter Terrorism and Counterintelligence. SSA Rankin previously worked as a case agent in
both the Detroit and Columbia Field Offices. As a case agent he also was a member of the Detroit Evidence Recovery Team and the Columbia SWAT Team.
Prior to the FBI, SSA Rankin was a Police Officer for approximately 10 years in Ohio.

SSA Rankin was born in South Carolina and graduated from the Citadel, with a degree in Political Science/Criminal Justice, and a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Akron School of Law.

SSA Lee Rankin is the Columbia Field Office Cyber/CI Supervisor. Prior to his current position he served as FBI Cyber Division’s law enforcement liaison officer to the National Security Agency at the National Cryptologic Security Center at US Cyber... Show more

Djuma Sosthène est titulaire d’un master en droit du numérique et de la propriété intellectuelle à l’Institut Supérieur du Droit à Paris et actuellement en master droit du numérique : droit de données, des administrations numériques et des gouvernements ouverts à l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne en France. En parallèle, il est apprenti-juriste en protection des données dans une entreprise française.

Djuma Sosthène est titulaire d’un master en droit du numérique et de la propriété intellectuelle à l’Institut Supérieur du Droit à Paris et actuellement en master droit du numérique : droit de données, des administrations numériques et des gouverneme... Show more

Tarun is a recognised leader in the field of data protection and privacy, demonstrating an exceptional track record across diverse industries.

He has spearheaded global privacy programs for prominent large organizations like International SOS, Qantas Group (Qantas & Jetstar airlines), and Boden (UK high street & ecommerce fashion global retail business) successfully managing data privacy concerns across the UK and Europe, Middle East, Africa, the US, and the Asia-Pacific regions.

Recognizing his expertise, renowned UK publications like the BBC have sought his insights on privacy and cyber security matters. As a sought-after speaker, Tarun regularly shares his knowledge at international conferences on various privacy, risk and cyber security topics.

Tarun is a recognised leader in the field of data protection and privacy, demonstrating an exceptional track record across diverse industries. He has spearheaded global privacy programs for prominent large organizations like International SOS, Qan... Show more

I specialise in use of technology in legal and tax industries. Currently work as a sales engineer in a taxtech start up. Also a AI/ML teacher at a coding bootcamp

I specialise in use of technology in legal and tax industries. Currently work as a sales engineer in a taxtech start up. Also a AI/ML teacher at a coding bootcamp Show more

Ikionana Ezekiel is a legal practitioner within data privacy and protection spectrum.

She is into active legal practice at F. B. A. Nabena & Co where she works as a legal counsel.

She also currently occupies the position of a Data Protection Officer with Go Learn Limited.

Ikionana Ezekiel is a legal practitioner within data privacy and protection spectrum. She is into active legal practice at F. B. A. Nabena & Co where she works as a legal counsel. She also currently occupies the position of a Data Protection ... Show more

Margaux Bassoli is COO of Gokaden a Phd Candidate, studying How Blockchain technology is challenging Copyright Law.

With strong background in law school, then bar school, she also taught in Grenoble Law University. While working on thesis, she published scientific papers about private law and new technologies (including AI).

After few projects in the NFT industry as researcher for legal framework, then Advisor, she became a builder of the industry when cofounding Gokaden in 2022.

Margaux Bassoli is COO of Gokaden a Phd Candidate, studying How Blockchain technology is challenging Copyright Law. With strong background in law school, then bar school, she also taught in Grenoble Law University. While working on thesis, she p... Show more

Tao Ye, an attorney of the Grandall Law Firm, holds the distinction of successfully advocating for the first GPL open-source license defense case in China. His expertise lies in the exploration of legal intricacies within the realm of open-source software.In his ongoing commitment, Tao Ye strives to foster a legal consensus between the Chinese judicial system and the open-source community, aiming to safeguard and stimulate the sustainable growth of the open-source initiative in China.

Tao Ye, an attorney of the Grandall Law Firm, holds the distinction of successfully advocating for the first GPL open-source license defense case in China. His expertise lies in the exploration of legal intricacies within the realm of open-source sof... Show more

Nikolay Demchuk is an experienced AML specialist, сertified by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Having received his Master’s degree in Information IT Law, Nikolay is an expert in cryptocurrency regulation, AML, and KYC compliance. Currently, he is the Legal&AML Specialist of AMLBot: a service for checking cryptocurrencies for connections with illegal activities that has many institutional clients and international banks worldwide.

Nikolay Demchuk is an experienced AML specialist, сertified by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Having received his Master’s degree in Information IT Law, Nikolay is an expert in cryptocurrency regulation, AM... Show more

Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander bringt nicht nur ein tiefgehendes und stets aktuelles rechtliches Wissen, sondern auch ein fundiertes technisches Know-how mit. Nur wer eine Sache versteht, kann diese rechtlich korrekt beurteilen.

Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander ist in der IT- und Marketingbranche fest verankert. Er war acht Jahre Geschäftsführer eines auf Rechtsinformatik spezialisierten IT-Systemhauses und kann noch heute ein IT-System eines KMU konfigurieren.

Zusätzlich war Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander ein Jahrzehnt als allgemein beeideter und gerichtlich zertifizierter IT-Sachverständiger für die Justiz tätig und fungierte über zwei Funktionsperioden als Standesvertreter der IT-Branche in der Wirtschaftskammer Salzburg.

Selbst Experten aus hochspezialisierten Agenturen und IT-Unternehmen finden in Peter Harlander daher einen Gesprächspartner, der ihre Rechtsfragen ohne umständliche Erklärungen der technischen Grundlagen versteht.

Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander bringt nicht nur ein tiefgehendes und stets aktuelles rechtliches Wissen, sondern auch ein fundiertes technisches Know-how mit. Nur wer eine Sache versteht, kann diese rechtlich korrekt beurteilen. Rechtsanwalt Peter H... Show more