Kaylan Sliney is the co-founder and CEO of MAGNETIQ, the all-in-one digital platform transforming the brand-consumer relationship.

Kaylan is focused on driving seamless blockchain adoption, and believes the key is to start by simply making peoples' existing habits either easier or more enjoyable. She found her passion for entrepreneurship over her 15 years as a venture lawyer, and has been building in the blockchain space since 2017. Kaylan also advises over a dozen startups across a range of industries. And, after completing a handful of marathons, she finally (though begrudgingly) identifies as a "runner."

Kaylan Sliney is the co-founder and CEO of MAGNETIQ, the all-in-one digital platform transforming the brand-consumer relationship. Kaylan is focused on driving seamless blockchain adoption, and believes the key is to start by simply making peoples... Show more

Scott J. Sholder is a partner with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. The Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, he focuses his practice on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with entertainment, media, and intellectual property matters. Scott represents and advises clients across various industries in copyright, trademark, right-of-publicity, unfair competition, domain name, and commercial and business disputes, as well as defamation defense. He has appeared in federal and state courts around the country as well as administrative and arbitral tribunals and has handled cases from pre-suit negotiations through trial and post-trial procedures. His clients range from major media and entertainment companies and A-list talent to closely held and startup businesses and individuals in need of advice on intellectual property or guidance concerning brewing or existing legal conflicts. Scott is a skilled advocate and understands the risks, benefits, and practical considerations inherent in these cases and knows how to make use of available leverage and industry knowledge to reach a favorable conclusion. He utilizes a principled yet practical approach to litigation with an eye toward efficient resolution in line with the client’s business needs and financial realities. A frequent writer and speaker on issues related to copyright and trademark in the entertainment and digital media space, with a recent focus on NFTs and generative AI, Scott is a regular contributor to the CDAS legal blog as well as other major legal publications and has published several law review articles.

In his spare time, Scott plays bass guitar in the CDAS house band REDACTED, writes short fiction in the dark fantasy/horror genre, and creates NFT on-chain art under the pseudonym MetalheaD. His works are listed on Makersplace, Objkt, and Exchange, and he was selected to be part of the first cohort of the Makersplace Artist Launchpad Program. His glitch work was selected to be displayed at a recent NYC glitch art event, and he enjoys creating and sharing new works on his social media channels as often as possible.

Scott J. Sholder is a partner with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. The Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, he focuses his practice on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with entertainment, media, and intellectu... Show more

I am a postdoctoral researcher at TU Delft, The Netherlands. My current research on the RePlanIT project explores the ways the Semantic Web and specifically knowledge graphs can be utilised to support trusted and FAIR data sharing in the Circular Economy domain, while keeping humans-in-the-loop.

I completed my PhD in the Semantic Technology Institute (STI) Innsbruck, Department of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, Austria. My doctoral research focused on supporting machines and humans in making sense of informed consent, for sensor data sharing in smart cities, with knowledge graphs. My work on the smashHit H2020 and CampaNeo FFG projects, helped bridge the gap between the Semantic Web, Human-Computer Interaction and Privacy fields. Prior to that, I received an MSc in Advanced Computer Science from Cardiff University, The United Kingdom, where I also completed my BSc in Computer Science and Visual Computing.
As of 2023, I am part of European Data Protection Board’s pool of experts in new technologies, privacy and data protection.

My interests include the Semantic Web, Privacy, Human-Computer Interaction, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

I am a postdoctoral researcher at TU Delft, The Netherlands. My current research on the RePlanIT project explores the ways the Semantic Web and specifically knowledge graphs can be utilised to support trusted and FAIR data sharing in the Circular Eco... Show more

John is a Philadelphia-based Agile, Lean, and Scrum coach, developer, educator, attorney , & author. John is a 17x Microsoft MVP award recipient and is a contributing editor for CODE Magazine. John is also a member of the Agile Lean Leadership Network.

John is a Philadelphia-based Agile, Lean, and Scrum coach, developer, educator, attorney , & author. John is a 17x Microsoft MVP award recipient and is a contributing editor for CODE Magazine. John is also a member of the Agile Lean Leadership Netwo... Show more

Mr Torgeir Waterhouse has represented both Norwegian consumers and the IT industry and established himself with a central role in the Norwegian IT and technology politics where he has frequently taken part in the public debate for 2 decades. His work has been with all levels of government and different governmental sectors, working both as an advisor to companies and organisations and on their behalf in their interactions with government.

He is a sought after public speaker and writer. He has worked both with the Consumer Council and with the IT industry on the IT and IT-policy issues. He has worked closely with both multinational and national companies on complex policy and regulatory issues at the core of their business models and technology.

Waterhouse covers policy topics such as internet access, technology shifts and regulation, infrastructure, security, surveillance and law enforcement, copyright, privacy, digitalisation, games and, internet of things, internet governance, digital literacy, education and more.

In addition to his roles as consumer and industry representative he has also been called upon to take positions in government committees on topics such as digital value creation, copyright, lawful interception, online gambling, etc. He frequently takes board and advisory board positions for organisations and companies in the Internet and technology sphere.

He is also one of the founders of the Norwegian movement Teach Kids Code with the goal of teaching kids in Norway to code in schools and private code clubs and making substantial inroads into the Norwegian school system.

Recently Waterhouse has co-founded his own consultancy and advisory company, Otte as. Otte assists clients with policy, public relations, understanding how technology affects them, strategy, privacy and security.

Mr Torgeir Waterhouse has represented both Norwegian consumers and the IT industry and established himself with a central role in the Norwegian IT and technology politics where he has frequently taken part in the public debate for 2 decades. His work... Show more

Lavina Ramkissoon is a futurist leader standing for the unification of the African tech space. She is a conscious tech proponent with expertise in psychology, technology, and economics and their applications into AI, blockchain, emerging tech, ethics, and data. A catalyst that has served as chairperson, director, and founder across multiple industries, sectors, and technologies – aiming to unlock the potential of the African arena.

Humanising technology and actively serving as a growth enabler for tech talent across the globe. Often referred to as someone trailblazing through the continent accompanied with her inspirational-ally iconic outlook to unlock and be the consciousness for Africa.

Awards include top 10 leaders advancing AI, VentureBeat finalists in responsible AI, Top 100 Women in AI Ethics, African Trailblazer, Top 100 women leader and Top 20 women to look up to.

Lavina Ramkissoon is a futurist leader standing for the unification of the African tech space. She is a conscious tech proponent with expertise in psychology, technology, and economics and their applications into AI, blockchain, emerging tech, ethic... Show more

Result-focused and hands-on leader with proven ability to lead successful corporate IT and Business Operation Teams. Passionate to handle new challenges, and inspire people to create value for life.

Drives information security strategy and develops the security and management systems maturity of the corporate. Steering operational processes such as; secure projects, security operation center, privileged access, and incident management. Manages risk and compliance of the company in several regulations.

IT Professional with over 14 years of experience specializing in IT Services Management, IT Project Management, Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Governance for IT & OT environments,

Leading enterprise security architecture, including cloud solutions,

Certified ITIL®, Lead Auditor ISO27001, ISO22301, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27701, ISO 31000, and GDPR-DPO,

Works as a Business Continuity Supervisor at Fiba Bank.

Result-focused and hands-on leader with proven ability to lead successful corporate IT and Business Operation Teams. Passionate to handle new challenges, and inspire people to create value for life. Drives information security strategy and develo... Show more

Tax advisor and advocate based in Poland (EU) specialising in tax advisory for innovative companies, mainly in FinTech, IT (Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and GameDev sector) and real estate.

Tax advisor and advocate based in Poland (EU) specialising in tax advisory for innovative companies, mainly in FinTech, IT (Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and GameDev sector) and real estate. Show more

Tariq is a technology policy, digital privacy, and security specialist with 8+ years of experience in the technology industry. He specializes in the intersection of privacy, engineering, legal, and policy, taking a cross-functional approach to problems facing both technology and society. He is graduating in 2023 with his Master in Jurisprudence from the University of Washington School of Law and received his Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in 2011.

Tariq is a technology policy, digital privacy, and security specialist with 8+ years of experience in the technology industry. He specializes in the intersection of privacy, engineering, legal, and policy, taking a cross-functional approach to proble... Show more

German national living in the UK since 2014. Used to live in the US for a couple of years prior to moving to the UK. Started my career working in digital advertising before moving into the online brand protection space about 5 years ago. Crypto and NFT enthusiast. Started investing into crypto back in 2017/18 during the ICO boom period. Got into NFTs in early 2021 and have been working as co-founder on Rumblerz, a stop-motion animation TV show, since early 2022.

German national living in the UK since 2014. Used to live in the US for a couple of years prior to moving to the UK. Started my career working in digital advertising before moving into the online brand protection space about 5 years ago. Crypto and N... Show more

I'm a LiteraryNFT author. I'm a writer, a poet, a woman of letters. I am the Senior Editor of Vagobond Magazine. I'm host of the Roving with Rionna Show, creator of The Craft of Writing online series, and I'm co-host of the PageDAO Show podcast. My work is published with PageDAO Magazine, Readl, Vagobond Magazine, Soltype, BookVolts, and Simon & Schuster. I am the author of #The7LoveStories LiteraryNFT collaboration collection - we are making literary history. I am also a practicing lawyer and former English teacher/professor.

I'm a LiteraryNFT author. I'm a writer, a poet, a woman of letters. I am the Senior Editor of Vagobond Magazine. I'm host of the Roving with Rionna Show, creator of The Craft of Writing online series, and I'm co-host of the PageDAO Show podcast. My ... Show more

Lawyer, Finance PhD student & University Lecturer in Finance. Professionally in crypto since 2017.

Interested in the future of money, blockchain startups and investments.

Lawyer, Finance PhD student & University Lecturer in Finance. Professionally in crypto since 2017. Interested in the future of money, blockchain startups and investments. Show more

DevOps Engineer, Application Lifecycle Management lover. Working in the field since early 2000s, I’ve been always in touch with latest, bleeding-edge technologies.
Started as Microsoft Developer, moved to the IT Operations Team and then, falled in love with the Agile, Application Lifecycle Management and Enterprise IT Security & Compliance.

DevOps Engineer, Application Lifecycle Management lover. Working in the field since early 2000s, I’ve been always in touch with latest, bleeding-edge technologies. Started as Microsoft Developer, moved to the IT Operations Team and then, falled in ... Show more

In 2009 I started my first public accounting firm, Shurek Accounting & Tax, operating out of my bonus room upstairs and meeting clients at their homes and local Starbucks. In 2012, after picking up my first 250 or so clients, I opened my first office, hired my first employee and began to grow my practice.

Through advertising, networking and referrals, I picked up an average of 100 clients per year, consisting of a good mixture of small-to-medium sized businesses as well as individual tax clients, and had accumulated around 800 clients by my eighth year. In 2015, I started doing work for clients in the cannabis industry in various states, and after accumulating a few clients, in 2016, I created my new company, MCA Accounting Solutions/ MyCannabisAccountant.com.

After working in the cannabis space for a few years and learning of the true need of good accountants to help businesses stay in compliance, In January of 2018, I sold over 600 of my initial clients to another local accountant and shifted most of my main practice focus to cannabis accounting.

For almost the last decade, we have helped clients that own dispensaries, cultivations, processing facilities and ancillary service providers in almost every state that there is a legal cannabis program – working with over 100 licensees in most legal states.

In 2017, I was introduced to the crypto world by several clients that were involved in different aspects and activities. Since then, I have been heavily involved in mining, trading, Defi, NFTs and we have been doing accounting and taxes for clients in the space for the past several years. Seeing another niche market with a significant need, I officially formed The Crypto Accountant in 2021 to help the crypto community not only to be able to accurately represent their crypto gains and losses for tax return purposes, but also to allow for proactive and strategic tax planning based around their crypto portfolios and activities.

After working with over 1,000+ companies and individuals spanning just about every industry there is, I have developed a true understanding of not only the cannabis and cryptocurrency industries, but also the struggles and challenges it takes for businesses to survive and compete in the dynamic business environments of today. As a fellow entrepreneur, I also understand the hustle and dedication it takes to run a business, and the extra efforts it takes to do so successfully.

In 2009 I started my first public accounting firm, Shurek Accounting & Tax, operating out of my bonus room upstairs and meeting clients at their homes and local Starbucks. In 2012, after picking up my first 250 or so clients, I opened my first office... Show more

Consensys Global Partnerships and Climate Lead. Former SVP TIME, Strategy VP AOL Interactive, Oscar/Emmy/BAFTA Filmmaker.

Consensys Global Partnerships and Climate Lead. Former SVP TIME, Strategy VP AOL Interactive, Oscar/Emmy/BAFTA Filmmaker. Show more

Birahim Papa NIANG est un Partenaire Technique de la zone Afrique francophone de Pan African Business Labs du Nigéria et de la Namibie. Je suis un passionné de la blockchain, de l'employabilité, de l'entrepreneuriat Zone de Libre Echange Continentale Africaine et de l'environnement.

Birahim Papa NIANG est un Partenaire Technique de la zone Afrique francophone de Pan African Business Labs du Nigéria et de la Namibie. Je suis un passionné de la blockchain, de l'employabilité, de l'entrepreneuriat Zone de Libre Echange Continental... Show more

I am a cybersecurity researcher and influencer currently working with Microsoft Security and previously worked with a couple of startups building security for them. I love to break application logic and find vulnerabilities in them, which have been - acknowledged by various MNCs like Google, Yahoo, Vmware, MongoDB, and other top companies. I write about interesting vulnerabilities and research that I do in the information security field. Some of the articles and interviews have been published in various media like Forbes, BBC, Techcrunch, Economic times, Huffingtonpost, Hindustan times, ZDNet, Hakin9, Hackerone, etc. I am also a cybersecurity speaker, loves to share my views on various infosec threads

I am a cybersecurity researcher and influencer currently working with Microsoft Security and previously worked with a couple of startups building security for them. I love to break application logic and find vulnerabilities in them, which have been -... Show more

Michael is currently the Schellman Knowledge and Learning Development Lead for Schellman. He has participated in and helped author the CMMC learning objectives, exam objectives, standards and methodology for the Cyber-AB.

As a recognized RMF SME, Michael has served as the Chief Sr. Cybersecurity advisor to 1, 2 and 3 Star commander(s) across the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Specializing in advanced cyber techniques and countermeasures. As a recognized SME by the CSIAC, CompTIA, and ISC2, Michael has authored courses for Cisco, EC|Council, CompTIA, ISACA, and ISC2; Twice awarded the National Science Foundation Scholarship; Served as the Chair - Cybersecurity Training Working Group for the US Army, and awarded “Outstanding Educator” by the Southern Association of Colleges in 2010.

With an active TS/SCI, he’s been a keynote speaker for national and regional Cybersecurity and Risk and conventions and informational workshops for corporate companies like HP, Booze Allen and Northrup Grumman, Harris Communications and others.

Michael is currently the Schellman Knowledge and Learning Development Lead for Schellman. He has participated in and helped author the CMMC learning objectives, exam objectives, standards and methodology for the Cyber-AB. As a recognized RMF SME... Show more

University of Rwanda CS Graduate. Passionate about building distributed and high-performant systems to solve real-world challenges.

University of Rwanda CS Graduate. Passionate about building distributed and high-performant systems to solve real-world challenges. Show more

In search of the holy grail how to find a balance between decentralised economy and regulation.

In search of the holy grail how to find a balance between decentralised economy and regulation. Show more

David is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the nexus of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He has provided commentary regarding ethics, society, religion, and technology on: MSNBC, Fox News Channel, The Guardian, The Washington Times, NPR Radio, Radio Free Europe, Air America, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and the Associated Press, among others. He has been a tenured Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management in the Netherlands, Visiting Professor at UNAM, Instituto de Filosoficas and the Unidad Posgrado, Mexico, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives at COMISION NACIONAL DE BIOETICA in Mexico, and Asesor de Rector at UAM Xochimilco.

David is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the nexus of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He has provided commentary regarding ethics, society, religion, and technology on: MSN... Show more

Érico Campanha Manfredi. Possui formação em Análise de Sistemas, Pós Graduado em Perícia Forense Computacional, Combate a Fraudes e Direito Digital pela FIT, MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela USP, DPO pela ITCERTS e Pentester pela Daryus/ISACA. Atuando há 12 anos como Perito Ad Hoc, Assistente Técnico. Palestrante, Assessor em Data Collection e Investigações Digitais da Comissão de Compliance Nacional, membro da ANPPD, membro da APECOF e membro do IBRASPD. CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) de Instituição Financeira, Executivo de TI e Consultor durante mais de 30 anos de atuação.

Érico Campanha Manfredi. Possui formação em Análise de Sistemas, Pós Graduado em Perícia Forense Computacional, Combate a Fraudes e Direito Digital pela FIT, MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela USP, DPO pela ITCERTS e Pentester pela Daryus/ISACA. Atuando ... Show more

Jacobo Ducay Ferré es Director de Habitus by Scotwork Iberia & Latam. Trabaja como ombudsman, mediador y facilitador internacional. Es el director del Centro Europeo de Ombudsman Organizacional. Jacobo forma parte de los paneles de mediación de Mediation Works, Inc. Boston, la Fundación Notarial Signum y la Cámara de Comercio de Madrid.

Jacobo combina su actividad profesional con la docencia. Es coinstructor del Harvard Program on Negotiation Global Madrid. Ha sido profesor asociado del Instituto de Competencias de la Universidad Antonio Nebrija, profesor invitado del Master in International and European Business Law de la Universidad Pontificia Comillas –ICADE; profesor de master class en negociación IE Law School y Faculty del Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (Bután).

Ha formado parte de los equipos docentes del executive master de mediación empresarial del Instituto de Empresa, del curso Negotiation in Business en Northeastern University, del Seminario Mediation and Conflict Management de Harvard Law School y del Executive Master de Insolvencia Empresarial de la Universidad San Pablo CEU. También ha sido Honorary Visiting Faculty en Jindal Global Law University (Sonipat, India).

Ha recibido la Medalla al Mérito Profesional por la Escuela Española de Mediación y Resolución de Conflictos y Diario de Mediación. Es miembro de la Junta directiva de la Asociación de Derecho Colaborativo de Madrid y formador de la Asociación de Derecho Colaborativo de Euskadi y del Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid. Ha codirigido diferentes jordanas formativas entre las que destaca el Moot de Negociación y Mediación Civil y Mercantil, la realizada en el Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad y Mercantil de España sobre “Conciliación y Registro, el Art 103 bis de la Ley Hipotecaria” y el “I congreso internacional sobre mediación civil y mercantil” de la Universidad de Alicante.

Jacobo ostenta una Licenciatura en Derecho y una Diplomatura en Ciencias Empresariales por la Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE. Ha realizado un LL.M. en el Boston College Law School; así como los executive masters de negociación y mediación del Program On Negotiation, Harvard Law School.

Jacobo es una buena persona, consciente, y que sabe escuchar.

Jacobo Ducay Ferré es Director de Habitus by Scotwork Iberia & Latam. Trabaja como ombudsman, mediador y facilitador internacional. Es el director del Centro Europeo de Ombudsman Organizacional. Jacobo forma parte de los paneles de mediación de Media... Show more

My journey in tech started in 1987, playing games, coding password protection and simple cipher using screen codes on my digital diary and writing a notebook diary using Cyrillic alphabets.

Designing and building top of the art, security and compliance solutions for companies, where the customer, end user and developer experience is the core!

My journey in tech started in 1987, playing games, coding password protection and simple cipher using screen codes on my digital diary and writing a notebook diary using Cyrillic alphabets. Designing and building top of the art, security and comp... Show more

Steve Michelotti works for Microsoft on the Azure Government Engineering team, focusing on developer enablement. In his role on the Azure Government Engineering team, Steve works with numerous law enforcement, defense, and intelligence agencies – enabling them to bring innovation to their mission by leveraging the full power of Azure is the most optimal way. He is a contributing author for Pluralsight training and a member of ASPInsiders. Before joining Microsoft, he was a 7-time Microsoft MVP in ASP.NET. In addition, Steve is a frequent presenter at developer user groups, conferences, and Code Camps throughout the US. Steve is an avid blogger (http://stevemichelotti.com), has contributed articles to Visual Studio Magazine, and his work on high performance web solutions was featured on Channel 9. Before Microsoft, he served as an Architect/Developer for Applied Information Sciences (AIS) where he led numerous projects including a multi-year effort to modernize the business systems of a major insurance carrier. Previously he was the Chief Technologist at e.magination where he consulted with clients including Advertising.com/AOL where he was the Tech Lead for one of the highest volume .NET applications in the world.

Steve Michelotti works for Microsoft on the Azure Government Engineering team, focusing on developer enablement. In his role on the Azure Government Engineering team, Steve works with numerous law enforcement, defense, and intelligence agencies – ena... Show more

Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, where he leverages his extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and educate the wider community. With a strong academic background, including multiple master's degrees in data analytics and business management, Andrew deeply understands the technical intricacies involved in data-driven decision-making.

Andrew's career is marked by impactful roles at prominent organizations. He served as the Senior Director of Data Analytics & AI at Arizona State University, where he streamlined analytics processes and significantly enhanced team productivity. At LPL Financial, he played a pivotal role in creating a substantial strategic budget and led enterprise-wide initiatives. His tenure at MassMutual involved leading data projects across diverse teams and countries, managing a significant budget, and leading data privacy initiatives.

Andrew's technical ability is further exemplified by his experience at JP Morgan Chase, where he led data analytics, machine learning, and AI projects for Global Wealth Supervision. He spearheaded innovative AI solutions, including a real-time communication monitoring system and predictive models for advisor retention. His ability to automate processes and lead diverse teams of technical experts underscores his leadership and technical acumen.

In addition to his technical expertise, Andrew is a seasoned public speaker and educator. He has served as an adjunct instructor and faculty member at various universities, including Trine University, Grand Canyon University, Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University, Maryville University, and Indianapolis University. His ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible manner makes him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the data science community.

Andrew's current role as an Evangelist at Dremio allows him to combine his passion for data science with his exceptional communication skills. He actively engages with the wider community, sharing his knowledge and insights to empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data.

Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, where he leverages his extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and educate the wider community. With a stro... Show more

Julian Frey is founder of CITE GmbH. During his more than 10 years of consulting he has gained a lot of experience in many areas, especially in the areas of HA, Engineered Systems and Monitoring. He is a frequent speaker and founder of the Oracle Beer Bern Meetup Group. Julian is a member of the Oracle ACE Program as an Oracle ACE Director.

Julian Frey is founder of CITE GmbH. During his more than 10 years of consulting he has gained a lot of experience in many areas, especially in the areas of HA, Engineered Systems and Monitoring. He is a frequent speaker and founder of the Oracle Bee... Show more

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides businesses towards transformative success. She is not only a beacon of sales and technological expertise but also harbors a whimsical passion for unicorns, symbolizing her unique approach to business solutions. Tasha champions organizations to realize their fullest potential through technology.

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides bus... Show more

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Software Engineer, Platform at Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies, based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over 14 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, DevOps, FinOps, AI-driven architectures, and developer experience, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Beyond his technical leadership at Serko, Darshit is a public speaker and advocate for cloud and serverless adoption. Since 2021, he has been an AWS Community Builder for Serverless, actively contributing to the global cloud ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and industry discussions. He is a co-organizer of the Auckland Serverless Meetup, Serverless Days ANZ, and Auckland Serverless Days, bringing together engineers, architects, and thought leaders to share insights and best practices.

Darshit is a regular speaker at technical conferences, AWS Community Days, and industry roundtables, covering topics such as platform engineering, hybrid cloud , developer portals, and ethical decision-making in software design. His engaging storytelling, deep technical insights, and ability to bridge the gap between business and technology make him a sought-after speaker in the global tech community.

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 domains, where he continuously pushes the boundaries of cloud-native solutions and platform-driven innovation.

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Software Engineer, Platform at Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies, based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over 14 years of experience, he has bee... Show more

Courtney Yatteau is a Developer Advocate on Esri's Developer Experience Team, where she focuses on helping developers enhance web applications through a variety of tools, libraries, and technologies, including mapping solutions. Before Esri, Courtney worked in the secondary education field, teaching computer science and mathematics.

Courtney Yatteau is a Developer Advocate on Esri's Developer Experience Team, where she focuses on helping developers enhance web applications through a variety of tools, libraries, and technologies, including mapping solutions. Before Esri, Courtney... Show more