Reidar J. Boldevin is a Cyber Security consultant and team leader at Columbus Global, where he is responsible for building a team of skilled cybersecurity consultants. He recently transitioned from a role as an identity and security advisor within PwC Norway's Cyber and Privacy division.

Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consultant, he has also spent time internally as an architect. Most of his work has been based in Norway, but he has been fortunate to travel extensively worldwide. His consulting projects has led him to work in the United States, across Europe, and in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, he has gained experience across multiple sectors. He has worked in the public sector, with several defense contractors, and within financial technology. He has served as a consultant for companies in retail, various technology firms, airlines, and numerous banks and financial institutions. While a technologist at heart, he has recently taken on roles as a team leader and project manager. Reidar has gradually transitioned towards the business side of technology, frequently taking on assignments that position him at the intersection of IT and business.

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Cyber Security consultant and team leader at Columbus Global, where he is responsible for building a team of skilled cybersecurity consultants. He recently transitioned from a role as an identity and security advisor within Pw... Show more

Caren Schwartz is a Senior Product Consultant at 3545 Consulting, a global consulting firm specializing in solutions for the legal industry. Prior to joining 345 Consulting, Caren founded Time & Cents Consultants. Caren has been serving the technology needs of the legal industry for over 30 years. Caren’s key focus is back office services, analytics and best practices for law firms. Caren is the author of QuickBooks for Law Firms. She is a frequent speaker on integrating QuickBooks and QBO with legal time and billing products. Caren has a broad knowledge of Time, Billing, Accounting, Practice Management, and Document Management for Law Firms.

Caren Schwartz is a Senior Product Consultant at 3545 Consulting, a global consulting firm specializing in solutions for the legal industry. Prior to joining 345 Consulting, Caren founded Time & Cents Consultants. Caren has been serving the technolo... Show more

Steven France brings 25 years of public school education at the high school and adult education levels. He began his career as a high school English and Leadership teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District prior to his 2005 appointment as Vice Principal within the same district. In 2007, Steven became Associate Principal in the Acalanes Union High School District and in 2012, was promoted to Coordinator of Acalanes Center for Independent Study and Student Services. Since 2015, Steven France has served as Director of the Del Valle Education Center, overseeing adult education, School Attendance Review Board (SARB), Home and Hospital Instruction, and various credit recovery options.

Professionally, Steven participated in the 2012 - 2013 ACSA Pupil Services Academy and since 2018, continues as the Director of the Northern California ACSA Pupil Services Academy. Since 2017, Steven France has been a member of Pupil Services Coalition in Sacramento, served as a Board Member of the California School Psychologist Foundation in 2019, and is an active member of the California Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators (CAPPA) serving as Chairperson 2016 - 2018, 2019 - 2020, and is currently Co-Chairperson since 2022. In the fall of 2022, Steven was appointed to the Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board and remains an active Board Member representing the K-12 Education and Training Seat.

Steven France earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, Hayward and also attended Point Loma Nazarene University in 2013 to earn his Child Welfare and Attendance Certificate.

Steven France brings 25 years of public school education at the high school and adult education levels. He began his career as a high school English and Leadership teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District prior to his 2005 appointment as Vic... Show more

Houda Hmida est conseillère de service public en formation à l’École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) de Tunisie. Doctorante en droit privé et sciences criminelles à la Faculté de droit et des sciences politiques de Tunis, elle est également membre active de plusieurs laboratoires et associations juridiques, notamment le laboratoire de recherche sur le règlement des litiges et voies d’exécution et l’Association Tunisienne de Droit à la Santé (ATDS).

Ex-Avocate et enseignante universitaire en droit du patient et droit médical, Houda cumule une solide expérience professionnelle et académique dans le domaine du droit, avec un intérêt particulier pour les questions liées à la protection des données personnelles, à la responsabilité civile médicale et aux défis juridiques de l’intelligence artificielle.

Passionnée par les enjeux éthiques et réglementaires des technologies émergentes, elle intervient régulièrement lors de colloques internationaux et contribue à la réflexion sur une intelligence artificielle responsable et respectueuse des droits fondamentaux.

Houda Hmida est conseillère de service public en formation à l’École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) de Tunisie. Doctorante en droit privé et sciences criminelles à la Faculté de droit et des sciences politiques de Tunis, elle est également membre ... Show more

Apasionado por la lucha contra el cibercrimen, con una trayectoria que combina experiencia operativa, investigación y liderazgo estratégico. Ex Oficial de Gendarmería Nacional Argentina y Police Advisor para Naciones Unidas, donde lideré iniciativas claves en contextos internacionales de alta exigencia. Instructor y mentor de fuerzas de seguridad y organismos judiciales. Actualmente, me desempeño como Analista Senior de Ciber Fraude en ICBC, desarrollo e impulso estrategias que fortalecen la protección frente al fraude y brindo asistencia técnica especializada a las distintas áreas de la institución.

Apasionado por la lucha contra el cibercrimen, con una trayectoria que combina experiencia operativa, investigación y liderazgo estratégico. Ex Oficial de Gendarmería Nacional Argentina y Police Advisor para Naciones Unidas, donde lideré iniciativas ... Show more

Marios has been working on the Cyber Security field since 2017, started his career focusing on web application penetration testing but then continued on focusing more on cloud penetration testing including AWS, GCP and Azure. On his free times he enjoys playing basketball and chess.

Marios has been working on the Cyber Security field since 2017, started his career focusing on web application penetration testing but then continued on focusing more on cloud penetration testing including AWS, GCP and Azure. On his free times he enj... Show more

Dy is the Director of Information Security for BlueHalo, a defense contractor in Albuquerque, NM. She has spent the last four years supporting the company’s CMMC program, leading the enterprise to a successful CMMC Level 2 third-party assessment this year. The last two and a half years she has overseen the development of a proactive cybersecurity program focused on compliance integrations for mergers & acquisitions. She has a Master of Science in Information Technology Management, is a CMMC Certified Practitioner (CCP), and a Provisional CMMC Assessor (CCA).

Dy is the Director of Information Security for BlueHalo, a defense contractor in Albuquerque, NM. She has spent the last four years supporting the company’s CMMC program, leading the enterprise to a successful CMMC Level 2 third-party assessment this... Show more

Morgan Callahan

Morgan Callahan is a highly respected strategist and innovation leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving growth across technology, sustainability, education, and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Strategy & Innovation at Altura Technologies in Denver, Colorado, Morgan is recognized for combining cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to help organizations adapt and thrive in today’s fast-paced world.

Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Morgan Callahan developed an early passion for systems thinking, leadership, and policy. After graduating from Lincoln High School’s International Baccalaureate program, Morgan attended the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business Economics in 2006. During her undergraduate years, Morgan’s interest in change management grew as she took on internships with think tanks and became actively involved in student government.

Morgan went on to earn an MBA in Strategic Management and Organizational Innovation from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2013. As part of the program, she worked on consultancy projects for multinational clients and completed an exchange program at IE Business School in Madrid, gaining valuable insights into global business.

Career Path and Professional Experience

Morgan Callahan’s career began in 2006 at Accenture, where she worked as a Business Analyst in the Strategy and Operations division. Based in Seattle, Morgan focused on optimization projects for global clients in the consumer goods and telecommunications industries, developing skills in data visualization, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement. These early experiences laid the groundwork for Morgan’s leadership path.

In 2009, Morgan transitioned to Teach For America as Director of Strategic Partnerships, where she contributed to expanding teacher placement in underserved districts in California. This role marked the beginning of her journey into socially driven leadership.

Morgan’s MBA years further broadened her expertise. She interned at The World Bank and researched small enterprise development in Latin America. This international experience strengthened her ability to navigate cross-cultural business dynamics.

Technology Meets Sustainability

In 2013, Morgan joined SunGrid Renewables, a solar energy startup in San Diego. As Senior Strategy Manager, Morgan led regional expansion initiatives and played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. In 2016, Morgan was promoted to Vice President of Business Development, overseeing a $12 million acquisition and driving innovation in energy storage.

Under Morgan’s leadership, SunGrid doubled its installation capacity and expanded its footprint in the American Southwest, collaborating with municipal partners on solar-plus-storage infrastructure.

Innovation Leadership at Altura Technologies

Morgan Callahan joined Altura Technologies in 2019 as Director of Strategy & Innovation. At Altura, Morgan leads digital transformation initiatives, guiding clients through innovation pipelines using artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data-driven decision-making. A key achievement has been the development of the Innovation Maturity Index, which is now used company-wide to assess strategic readiness.

Morgan also heads Altura’s Equity in Innovation Taskforce, ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in product development and hiring practices.

Advisory Roles and Industry Contributions
Outside of her work at Altura, Morgan serves as an active board member of Catalyst Colorado, where she mentors underrepresented founders of startups. She also provides guidance through Built By Girls, Techstars, and Women Who Code. Additionally, Morgan is a contributor to industry publications like Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Quartz, and frequently speaks at events like SXSW, Dreamforce, and the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Awards and Distinctions

Morgan Callahan’s contributions to technology and innovation have earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 100 Tech Innovators by Green Tech Journal in 2018, receiving the Emerging Leader Award at the Women in Strategy Conference in 2020, and being recognized as part of the 40 Under 40 list by the Denver Business Journal in 2021.

Personal Life

Morgan now resides in Denver, where she enjoys the balance of city life and the outdoors. She shares her home with her partner, Alexis, an environmental journalist, and their rescue dog, Lilo. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys trail running, watercolor painting, and attending outdoor film festivals. She is an advocate for increased broadband access in rural Colorado and participates in discussions on tech and education equity.

Core Values and Vision

Morgan Callahan is driven by ethical innovation, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to long-term impact. Whether working with multinational corporations or mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, Morgan remains focused on integrity, empathy, and clarity. In the future, Morgan hopes to further integrate climate-forward strategies into corporate innovation models and launch an independent think tank dedicated to sustainable economic design.

Morgan Callahan Morgan Callahan is a highly respected strategist and innovation leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving growth across technology, sustainability, education, and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Stra... Show more

I am Devraj Ganguly, with the following educational background:

1. Undergraduate degree in Data Science from Purdue University (online).
2. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) CSE, JIS University, Kolkata.
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from IIIT Bangalore (online).

Key qualifications and experience include:

1. Certified Ethical Hacker from Metaxone.
2. Certification in Information Security and Ethical Hacking from Pristine Solutions.
3. Recognition from CERT-In during Cyber Awareness Month in October 2021.
4. Cybersecurity Summer Intern with Gurugram Police under IPS K.K. Rao.
5. Volunteer with cyber cells in Delhi, Dhanbad, and Surat City Police.
6. Training with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
7. Conducted sessions for the PrivEscon Community, Cysec Alliance, Sandip University, and Hackers4U.
8. Recipient of the I2OR National Teaching Excellence Award 2024.
Recipient of the JIS Innovation Award 2025, Best Paper Technical Track Award, JIS University 2024
9. Guinness Book Of World Records OFFICIAL ATTEMPT participant for Most Users to take an online programming lesson in 24 hours with AICTE India.
10. IBM Certified Cybersecurity Analyst.
11. The Linux Foundation Certified Linux, Git, GitHub.

Space Related Achievements:
1. Participant for NASA Mission to Mars Student Challenge, Feb 2021.
2. International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) Team Lead for Team Invenire (India) Feb 21- March 19, 2025.

I am Devraj Ganguly, with the following educational background: 1. Undergraduate degree in Data Science from Purdue University (online). 2. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) CSE, JIS University, Kolkata. 3. Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intel... Show more

Senior Software Engineer at Distrobird with 6+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about creating impactful software solutions and providing high-quality customer support. Strong advocate for innovation in tech, automation, and building scalable systems.

Faith is highly skilled in building flexible billing systems, scalable permissions, and calling features, and has hands-on experience with automating outreach sequences and integrating third-party tools like HubSpot. He has successfully driven software improvements while mentoring teams and guiding new engineers.

Senior Software Engineer at Distrobird with 6+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about creating impactful software solutions and providing high-quality customer support. Strong advocate for innovation in... Show more

Psicóloga, Mestre em Psicologia Social e Institucional pela UFRGS. Possui experiência de atuação no Judiciário na área de Gestão de Projetos, Recursos Humanos e Jurídico, além de experiência como pesquisadora acadêmica e professora e atuação em Psicologia Clínica. Atualmente é supervisora da área de projetos da Corregedoria Regional do TRF4.

Psicóloga, Mestre em Psicologia Social e Institucional pela UFRGS. Possui experiência de atuação no Judiciário na área de Gestão de Projetos, Recursos Humanos e Jurídico, além de experiência como pesquisadora acadêmica e professora e atuação em Psic... Show more

I am a Software Developer at Redfin, a leading real estate company. I am interested in artificial intelligence and software development, and have multiple research papers in those fields.

I am a Software Developer at Redfin, a leading real estate company. I am interested in artificial intelligence and software development, and have multiple research papers in those fields. Show more

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca, he oversees a $250M+ global IT portfolio spanning eight datacenters and multi-cloud platforms — including AWS, Azure, GCP, and NVIDIA DGX — supporting 250,000+ employees across 147 countries and powering the company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations.

A recognized catalyst in industrializing the enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Agentic technologies, Rob has led the design, governance, and operationalization of secure, cloud-native platforms that scale from model training to production inference. He plays a pivotal role in the responsible productization of AI — transforming experimental pilots into governed, compliant digital products with measurable impact across AstraZeneca’s global value chain.

Previously, Robert held senior technology leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, where he architected and executed the corporation’s enterprise cloud transformation supporting $37B in revenue and a $79B program backlog. He institutionalized Agile, DevOps, and MLOps practices to modernize complex defense and R&D environments, and led enterprise negotiations with AWS and Microsoft. He also built strategic university partnerships to develop high-caliber cloud talent pipelines and designed secure, classified cloud platforms supporting national defense missions.

A former U.S. Marine and strategic advisor at the Secretarial level of the Department of Defense, Robert brings mission-aligned leadership, global-scale execution, and deep technical expertise to every engagement. He holds an MBA from George Mason University and a B.S. in Computer Technologies from the University of Mary Washington, along with certifications in AWS, Azure, and SAFe Agile. A published thought leader in cloud-native architecture, Robert is committed to building scalable, secure, and ethical technology platforms that accelerate innovation and deliver enduring enterprise value.

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Globa... Show more

Viewing systems and organizations through the lens of cyber security risk.‏‏

Viewing systems and organizations through the lens of cyber security risk.‏‏ Show more

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder settlements. His work has also focused on advocating for full transparency in executive compensation, particularly following the Dodd-Frank Act, ensuring that executives disclose their payouts accurately. Executives may consider themselves above the law, but Monteverde stands against that.

As the founding partner of Monteverde & Associates PC, located in the Empire State Building, Juan leads a team of attorneys dedicated to protecting shareholders from corporate fraud and misconduct. The firm primarily serves clients who have suffered financial losses due to corporate fraud or undervalued mergers. With a skilled team capable of handling cases at all levels, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm works tirelessly to ensure that corporations are held accountable for their actions. Monteverde’s motto, “No one is above the law,” reflects his commitment to fairness and justice in all his legal pursuits.

Before establishing his firm, Monteverde worked as a partner and chair of the Mergers and Acquisition Litigation Department at Faruqi & Faruqi LLP from 2010 to 2016. The firm, known for its class action litigation in investor and consumer protection, helped shape its legal approach. He also worked as an associate at Levi & Korsinsky, representing clients in securities fraud, consumer fraud, and other complex legal matters. Monteverde began his legal career at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, focusing on civil litigation, including construction law, civil rights, and product liability.

Monteverde earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his legal practice, he is a prolific writer and frequent speaker on executive compensation issues, presenting at events hosted by the American Bar Association and other legal organizations.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Juan is passionate about philanthropy, supporting causes such as Planned Parenthood, the ASPCA, and food pantries in New York City. He is admitted to practice law in New York and several federal districts, where he has secured substantial settlements for shareholders.

Juan Monteverde was born in Barcelona, Spain, and resides in New York City with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys boating and spending time with his family.

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder set... Show more

Akshama: A Passionate Innovator and Tech Visionary

With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Akshama is a driven software engineer known for her exceptional ability to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. Her expertise spans full-stack development, cryptography, network design, and performance optimization. She is especially passionate about generative AI, where she is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Akshama’s journey is defined by her dedication to building scalable and efficient systems that make a real impact. She is known for her strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and her ability to turn ambitious ideas into practical, high-performing solutions. Throughout her career, she has continuously sought out opportunities to learn, grow, and drive change in the ever-evolving world of technology.

When she's not immersed in her work, Akshama enjoys traveling the world, collecting traditional crafts from local markets—each souvenir reflecting her passion for both innovation and cultural exploration.

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, Akshama is dedicated to shaping the future of tech, one breakthrough at a time.

Akshama: A Passionate Innovator and Tech Visionary With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Akshama is a driven software engineer known for her exceptional ability to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. Her ex... Show more

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incident response and managed security teams at Capgemini, IBM (X-Force Incident Response in LatAm region), and Kroll. With degrees in Law and Information Systems and a postgraduate degree in Digital Forensics, Jefferson specializes in incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and adversary hunting.

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incide... Show more

Scott M. Giordano is an attorney with more than 25 years of legal, technology, and risk management consulting experience. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy and AI Governance Professional (AIGP), a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Scott is a partner at The CISO Law Firm, a firm dedicated to representing CISOs and other cybersecurity team leaders.
Prior to starting his firm, he served as General Counsel of Spirion LLC, a privacy technology firm. There Scott also served as the company’s subject matter expert on multinational data protection and its intersection with technology, export compliance, internal investigations, information governance, and risk management. Prior to joining Spirion, he served as Director, Data Protection, for Robert Half Legal and established the global privacy program for Esterline Technologies Corporation in Bellevue, WA.
During his career, Scott has held senior positions at several legal technology firms and is listed as co-inventor on Intelligent Searching of Electronically Stored Information, patent no. 13/842,910. In addition, he taught the first law school course anywhere on electronic evidence and e-discovery.
Scott is a member of the bar in Washington state, California, and the District of Columbia.

Scott M. Giordano is an attorney with more than 25 years of legal, technology, and risk management consulting experience. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy and AI Governance Professional (AIGP), a Certified Information Security Systems Professio... Show more

With over 5 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in product development and cybersecurity. My background encompasses a diverse range of skills, including security operations, social engineering, incident response, and product security.

I have a keen interest in human psychology and human-centered design, recognizing their crucial roles in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and Cloud to enhance security measures and drive innovation.

With over 5 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in product development and cybersecurity. My background encompasses a diverse range of skills, including security operations, social engineering, incident response, a... Show more

Já atuou nas áreas jurídica, gestão de projetos, inovação e tecnologia. Foi programador, advogado, assessor Jurídico na Justiça Estadual e Federal. Atualmente, trabalha no TRF4. Tem formação Superior e Pós Graduação em Direito. Possui MBA em Tecnologia: Inteligência Artificial, Data Science e Big Data. É Certificado Scrum (Scrum.org) e Certificado Design Thinking (Certiprof). É autor dos livros "AS 12 REGRAS DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: o que fazer para usar ChatGPT ou qualquer IA na sua profissão ou empresa com alta" e "Tutorial da Inteligência Artificial: Uso Seguro e Estratégico da IA Generativa no Direito".

Já atuou nas áreas jurídica, gestão de projetos, inovação e tecnologia. Foi programador, advogado, assessor Jurídico na Justiça Estadual e Federal. Atualmente, trabalha no TRF4. Tem formação Superior e Pós Graduação em Direito. Possui MBA em Tecnolog... Show more

Andy Vadul is a Sr Enterpise Architect at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is an avid Toastmaster and loves to share intersting things that he as come across in his journey of making technology more accessible to Healthcare Research

Andy Vadul is a Sr Enterpise Architect at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is an avid Toastmaster and loves to share intersting things that he as come across in his journey of making technology more accessible to Healthcare Research Show more

Dr Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour
Trainer, writer and researcher in political science and international relations and interested in affairs

Dr Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour Trainer, writer and researcher in political science and international relations and interested in affairs Show more

Victoria Derumier est DPO (Data Protection Officer) et Directrice de l'entité belge chez MyData-Trust, société spécialisée dans la protection des données pour le secteur de la santé et des sciences de la vie. Forte d'une expertise pointue en conformité des données de santé (RGPD, gouvernance et sécurité des données médicales), elle accompagne les industries pharmaceutiques, biotechnologiques, ainsi que les hopitaux et institutions de recherche dans la gestion responsable de leurs données. Victoria partage régulièrement son expertise lors de publications et d'événements professionnels sur l'EHDS et la réglementation des données de santé, faisant d'elle une référence en matière de données de santé en Europe.

Victoria Derumier est DPO (Data Protection Officer) et Directrice de l'entité belge chez MyData-Trust, société spécialisée dans la protection des données pour le secteur de la santé et des sciences de la vie. Forte d'une expertise pointue en conformi... Show more

Khadijah El-Usman is a digital rights advocate, legal practitioner, researcher, and policy expert leading Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN) Anglophone West Africa programs. As Senior Programmes Officer, she drives policy advocacy, strategic litigation, and capacity-building to advance internet freedom, digital rights, across the region.
With expertise in data governance, artificial intelligence, elections, and women’s rights online, Khadijah has successfully led coalition responses to legislation, policy dialogues, and digital security training for civil society, journalists, and the judiciary. She is also a first responder on PIN’s Ripoti platform, supporting victims of digital rights violations.

Khadijah El-Usman is a digital rights advocate, legal practitioner, researcher, and policy expert leading Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN) Anglophone West Africa programs. As Senior Programmes Officer, she drives policy advocacy, strategic litigation, and... Show more

Attorney-at-Law & partner at REZIME (Law firm Reljić, Zelić, Židanić and Mar LLC). Professionally and privately curious about developments and trends in the IT sector, especially how they affect businesses and intellectual property - constantly thinking, writing or speaking about it.

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Deanna Medina is a cybersecurity engineer, enthusiast and professor based in Phoenix, AZ. With a Master's in Management Information Systems and a knack for all things security, she's been on a mission to fortify digital landscapes and empower the next-gen tech talent. From reducing vulnerabilities to mentoring future geeks, she's all about making tech safer and accessible.

Deanna Medina is a cybersecurity engineer, enthusiast and professor based in Phoenix, AZ. With a Master's in Management Information Systems and a knack for all things security, she's been on a mission to fortify digital landscapes and empower the nex... Show more

KAMPIRE NADINE Temba is Congolese young women, she is the cofounder and the coordinator at Afia-Amani Grands-Lacs a community based online media outlet which provides news and educational contents on health, peace, natural disaster management and fight against fake news, disinformation and hate speech online for the communities of the Great Lakes countries, she is based in Goma in the North province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Before founding AFIA-AMANI Grands Lacs, she served as media consultant for many regional and international organizations such as INTERNEWS which have been operating in Eastern DRC.
She is among the first intake of East African women fellow at Media Defence (a UK based Ngos’which trained lawyers to advance digital rights and Technology law through strategic litigation and provide support and legal assistance to journalists, bloggers and independent Media), where she was a 2022 Fellow. She is a 2023 CIPESA fellow and digital security trainer.
She has a particular interest in Human rights and Digital Rights with a special focus on Freedom of expression, Tech & Internet governance, regulation and Policy and digital transformation.

KAMPIRE NADINE Temba is Congolese young women, she is the cofounder and the coordinator at Afia-Amani Grands-Lacs a community based online media outlet which provides news and educational contents on health, peace, natural disaster management and fig... Show more

I am working to build a career filled with empathy, compassion and joy. I enjoy digging deep into a problem and being able to work out a solution that is elegant and easy to understand. I have experience in many programming languages and technology stacks. I was educated at the University of Utah and hold many technology certificates. I love the outdoors, exercise, travel and coffee.

I am working to build a career filled with empathy, compassion and joy. I enjoy digging deep into a problem and being able to work out a solution that is elegant and easy to understand. I have experience in many programming languages and technology s... Show more

Pavel Yosifovich is a renowned author, developer, and expert in Windows Internals, system programming, and software development. With extensive experience in low-level programming, he has authored several highly regarded books, including Windows Internals, Part 1 (7th Edition) and Windows 10 System Programming. His works provide deep insights into Windows architecture, kernel-mode development, and debugging techniques, making them essential resources for developers, security researchers, and IT professionals.

Beyond his books, Pavel is also known for his contributions to the developer community through training, blog posts, and technical talks. He offers in-depth courses on TrainSec, where students can learn Windows Internals, debugging, and system programming directly from his expertise. His writing style balances technical depth with clarity, making complex topics accessible to both beginners and experienced programmers. Whether delving into kernel drivers, Windows debugging, or modern programming languages, Pavel’s books and courses serve as authoritative guides for those looking to master Windows and programming.

Pavel Yosifovich is a renowned author, developer, and expert in Windows Internals, system programming, and software development. With extensive experience in low-level programming, he has authored several highly regarded books, including Windows Inte... Show more

Nikoo "Nikki" Mehrpoo is the Founder & Subject Matter Expert at Immployment.AI, pioneering AI-driven solutions at the intersection of immigration and employment law. A dual-certified legal specialist in Immigration & Workers' Compensation Law, she is a former judge, professor, and legal strategist. Recognized for her thought leadership, Nikki is a sought-after speaker, published expert, and advocate shaping the future of work, compliance, and AI in employment law.

Nikoo "Nikki" Mehrpoo is the Founder & Subject Matter Expert at Immployment.AI, pioneering AI-driven solutions at the intersection of immigration and employment law. A dual-certified legal specialist in Immigration & Workers' Compensation Law, she is... Show more