Joel Hron is a passionate innovator driving the future of product technology and AI at Thomson Reuters. As Chief Technology Officer, he leads Product Engineering and AI Research & Development, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Legal, Tax, Audit, Trade, Compliance, and Risk solutions.

Joel joined Thomson Reuters in 2022 through the acquisition of ThoughtTrace, where he served as CTO. Previously, he led AI and TR Labs, launching seven groundbreaking GenAI products in just 18 months, transforming legal research, tax analysis, and contract drafting.

His approach is centered on rethinking processes through technology, building teams rooted in trust, transparency, and customer-centric innovation. Joel envisions AI not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a force that enhances professional decision-making, making expert information more accessible and impactful.

A New Orleans native, Joel’s global career spans work in London and Africa, and he now calls Zug, Switzerland home. He holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Texas Christian University.

Joel Hron is a passionate innovator driving the future of product technology and AI at Thomson Reuters. As Chief Technology Officer, he leads Product Engineering and AI Research & Development, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Legal, Tax, ... Show more

Dr. Charles M. Russo is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired FBI Intelligence Analyst with over 30 years of distinguished service spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, and higher education. Throughout his career, he has contributed to national security at multiple levels, working on complex intelligence and public safety challenges both domestically and abroad.

In addition to his federal service, Dr. Russo has served as a Juvenile Probation Officer, bringing a deep understanding of youth justice and rehabilitation into his work. He currently teaches cyber and intelligence studies at the collegiate level, preparing the next generation of analysts and security professionals.

Dr. Russo holds a Ph.D. in Public Safety Leadership and is widely recognized for his expertise in intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and national security strategy. Known for his engaging and relatable presentation style, he has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, relevant, and thought-provoking for audiences across disciplines.

Dr. Charles M. Russo is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired FBI Intelligence Analyst with over 30 years of distinguished service spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, and higher education. Throughout his career, he has contributed to n... 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

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually landing in the cloud architecture space. While not working on technology, Dennis loves to cook and spend time with his wife and 2 rescue mutts.

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually la... Show more

Sunaina Aytan is a Cyber Security Specialist, a STEM Ambassador, mentor and an advocate for inclusion and diversity in Tech.

Winner of TechWomen100 2019, Sunaina has been given recognition for her contribution to the Women in Tech community.

Using her professional cyber security experience, she actively mentors young females who want to pursue careers in tech, delivers technical talks on a range of security topics, aids cooperate businesses and organisation in encouraging more inclusive recruitment and highlights the importance of practicing a more a sustainable and eco-friendly Tech future.

Sunainas' expertise range from delivering technical talks such as 'Why AI is the core for a growing Cyber industry', ' Future of Cyber Security' and 'Quantum + Cyber Security'

Sunaina is an active member within a range of technical communities within the government to help shape the future of Cyber Security in the UK

Sunaina Aytan is a Cyber Security Specialist, a STEM Ambassador, mentor and an advocate for inclusion and diversity in Tech. Winner of TechWomen100 2019, Sunaina has been given recognition for her contribution to the Women in Tech community. Us... Show more

Desde hace más de cuatro años me dedico al desarrollo de negocio de proyectos basados en soluciones Microsoft, con un enfoque especial en Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Durante este tiempo, he participado en proyectos desempeñando funciones diversas, que van desde el marketing y la venta hasta el análisis funcional y la gestión de requerimientos.
Esta experiencia me ha permitido adquirir una visión global del producto y comprender a fondo las necesidades de los clientes.

Me apasiona acompañar a las organizaciones en sus procesos de transformación digital, aportando una combinación de perspectiva estratégica, orientación comercial y conocimiento técnico.

Desde hace más de cuatro años me dedico al desarrollo de negocio de proyectos basados en soluciones Microsoft, con un enfoque especial en Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Durante este tiempo, he participado en proyectos desempeñando funcion... Show more

Altrese Hawkins‑Gopie is a Responsible AI strategist at Microsoft who guides organizations & nonprofits in implementing AI solutions that are ethical, safe, and trustworthy. She combines expertise in AI governance, risk assessment, and bias mitigation with a deep understanding of how to operationalize AI inside real business processes. Altrese empowers leaders to integrate AI responsibly, ensuring compliance, building public trust, and delivering sustainable business value. Her engaging talks demystify Responsible AI, showing how it can be both a moral imperative and a competitive advantage in the AI‑driven economy.

Altrese Hawkins‑Gopie is a Responsible AI strategist at Microsoft who guides organizations & nonprofits in implementing AI solutions that are ethical, safe, and trustworthy. She combines expertise in AI governance, risk assessment, and bias mitigatio... Show more

Chief AI Officer & Strategic Data Protection Leader with 15+ years of global experience helping organizations navigate AI, cybersecurity, and data protection frameworks like GDPR, EU AI Act, and NIS2.

I bridge business and engineering. I speak regulator, boardroom, and nerd. Whether guiding compliance or driving digital transformation, I help build secure, resilient, and future-ready organizations.

Chief AI Officer & Strategic Data Protection Leader with 15+ years of global experience helping organizations navigate AI, cybersecurity, and data protection frameworks like GDPR, EU AI Act, and NIS2. I bridge business and engineering. I speak reg... Show more

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have been an active practitioner of infrastructure development and DevOps disciples and through my analysis, discovery and quality engineering I help organizations transform traditional IT to a DevOps driven lifecycle by forming cross-functional poly-skilled teams

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have ... Show more

Charles has been a licensed attorney for forty-four years, and has tried cases before juries in both federal and state courts. He also has a background in securing information systems. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, secretary of the Cincinnati ISC2 and Infragard chapters, and leads the Cincinnati Networking Professionals Association (CiNPA) Security Special Interest Group (Security SIG). He currently works for a large corporation in the financial services industry.

Charles has been a licensed attorney for forty-four years, and has tried cases before juries in both federal and state courts. He also has a background in securing information systems. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, secr... Show more

Kehinde is a Senior Consultant, Audit, Risk & Compliance in Safe Welkin and an IT Governance, Risk & Compliance professional with experience in carrying out Management Systems Audit, Audit of Cybersecurity Frameworks & Controls, Cloud Security Frameworks & Controls, Third-Party Due Diligence, Enterprise Risk Management, AML/CFT/CPF and CBN Cybersecurity Assessment.

He has developed a deep understanding of ​Cybersecurity principles and technologies, which have since been applied in real-world settings and in supporting organizations in the implementation, facilitation, assessment and auditing of best practice standards, frameworks and guidelines such as the Information Security Management System (ISO 27001), Cloud Security Controls (ISO 27017), Cyber Security Controls (ISO 27032), Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301), Service Management System (ISO 20000), Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), CBN Cybersecurity Assessment. Et.c.

Kehinde is an active volunteer in the ​Cybersecurity space, passionately training, mentoring, and supporting thousands of individuals while advocating for robust cybersecurity practices. Through various initiatives, workshops, and mentorship programs, he has empowered professionals, students, and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving cyber threat landscape. His commitment extends to raising awareness about best practices, fostering a security-conscious culture, and contributing to a safer digital environment. By engaging with diverse communities, he continuously strives to bridge the ​Cybersecurity knowledge gap and inspire the next generation of ​Cyber-aware individuals.

Kehinde is a highly qualified and experienced trainer for various cybersecurity training like the ISO Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications, Lead Cybersecurity Manager, HCIA Data Com, HCIA Cybersecurity, IT Audit etc..

Overall, he has supported various entities in achieving their strategic objectives and this has been achieved by applying his expertise in Auditing, Assessment, and Training of organizations In Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and North America.

Member: ISC2, FintechNGR, ISACA, CSEAN

Kehinde is a Senior Consultant, Audit, Risk & Compliance in Safe Welkin and an IT Governance, Risk & Compliance professional with experience in carrying out Management Systems Audit, Audit of Cybersecurity Frameworks & Controls, Cloud Security Framew... Show more

Dr. Muslim Jameel Syed is an AI enthusiast, consultant, researcher, and Assistant Professor at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway, Ireland. He specializes in helping SMEs navigate AI-driven innovation and cross-border regulatory compliance. Dr. Syed has consulted with SMEs across Europe and the U.S. on GDPR, responsible AI, and digital transformation, and has served as an expert witness in the U.S. on AI, digital twins, and regulatory technologies. He leads AIDEX, ATU’s AI & Digital Excellence Research Group, focused on applying responsible AI to real-world business and societal challenges. A global speaker, he has presented at TEDx, Digital West, and other international platforms.

Dr. Muslim Jameel Syed is an AI enthusiast, consultant, researcher, and Assistant Professor at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway, Ireland. He specializes in helping SMEs navigate AI-driven innovation and cross-border regulatory complianc... Show more

Adina Cristocea, M.A., Trainer for Diversity and Inclusion and Participation Peer Counselor at EUTB® (Complementary independent participation counselling), combines her background in psychology of excellence, coaching and instructional design to discuss strategies for building inclusive digital products. Her personal and professional experience in participation policies and programs informs her approach to creating accessible and engaging digital experiences for neurodiverse users.

Adina Cristocea, M.A., Trainer for Diversity and Inclusion and Participation Peer Counselor at EUTB® (Complementary independent participation counselling), combines her background in psychology of excellence, coaching and instructional design to disc... Show more

My mission is to build innovative products and strong teams using modern technologies and methodologies. During my career I have gained experience in product development, operations & management, product marketing, strategic planning and I can say the following about myself:

As a Product Manager
• I make customer-centric decisions that are the basis for creating a profitable and high-quality product.
• I prefer the synergy of personal product vision and data driven decisions because hypotheses are good, but hypotheses backed by research and data are better.

As a Project Manager and Scrum Master I can lead and grow teams from 10 to 80 people
• I facilitate and help teams solve internal and external impediments, releasing the full potential of each member.
• I understand and speak tech, while at the same time explain in simple terms the business needs to tech.

Last but not least - I refine and educate to be a better version of myself
• I'm constantly learning new things, taking the best from other areas and constantly improving my core skills.
• Remaining calm in the face of uncertainty and difficult challenges.

I'm always glad to meet new people and discuss new opportunities with common points of interest. Send me a message if you want to talk about finance, Web3 or just meet and have a cup of coffee.

My mission is to build innovative products and strong teams using modern technologies and methodologies. During my career I have gained experience in product development, operations & management, product marketing, strategic planning and I can say th... Show more

Informático que estudió Derecho para especializarse en ciberseguridad, gobierno y compliance. Trabajó por más de 19 años en el área de informática, realizando tareas de gestión, aseguramiento y administración de infraestructuras de computación industrial y corporativa. Actualmente es Cybersecurity Manager en NTT DATA.

Informático que estudió Derecho para especializarse en ciberseguridad, gobierno y compliance. Trabajó por más de 19 años en el área de informática, realizando tareas de gestión, aseguramiento y administración de infraestructuras de computación indust... 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

Alex is a renowned business speaker with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to harness the potential of consumer data. As a seasoned expert in the field, Alex has dedicated his career to democratizing access to consumer data, making it a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes. Alex equips listeners with actionable insights and practical strategies to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustainable growth. Alex is currently Head of Global Martech & AI Partnerships, Strategy & Addressability at LiveRamp.

Alex is a renowned business speaker with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to harness the potential of consumer data. As a seasoned expert in the field, Alex has dedicated his career to democratizing access to consumer data, maki... Show more

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital business, Mfundo has gained expertise in digital transformation, business strategy for a digital world, innovation & corporate entrepreneurship, design thinking, and digitalising operations. He effectively applies these skills by implementing innovative risk management solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives, and optimizing business processes and helping organisations play and win in the digital era.

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital busine... Show more

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He strives to create software that is useful for people so they can do stuff that matters.
He’s currently part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-on to run virtual machines on Kubernetes clusters. There he maintains, improves and automates CI and testing processes for the KubeVirt organization using Prow on Kubernetes and Golang.

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He strives to create software that is useful for people so they can do stuff that matters. He’s currently part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-... Show more

Leo is a technical deployment manager at Trainicity. He has worked in education and technology for 20 years and is incredibly excited about all of the opportunities that AI offers for corporate education, client education, marketing and more! He specializes in testing, comparing and implementing AI systems at an enterprise and SMB level. He also provides Agile coaching to organizations, and holds the CSM, CSPO, PMP and LSSBB certifications.

Leo is a technical deployment manager at Trainicity. He has worked in education and technology for 20 years and is incredibly excited about all of the opportunities that AI offers for corporate education, client education, marketing and more! He spec... Show more

Luke Hohmann is Chief Innovation Officer of Applied Frameworks, a boutique consulting firm that helps companies design, build, and grow sustainably profitable software-enabled solutions throughout the entire solution lifecycle.

A serial entrepreneur, Luke founded, bootstrapped, and sold the SaaS B2B collaboration software company Conteneo to Scaled Agile, Inc. Conteneo’s Weave platform is now part of SAFe Studio.

A prolific author, trailblazing innovator, and SAFe® Fellow, Luke’s contributions to the global agile community include five books, Profit Streams™, Innovation Games®, Participatory Budgeting at enterprise scale, Enterprise Retrospectives, a pattern language for market-driven roadmapping, and numerous enhancements to SAFe the Lean Portfolio Management and Agile Product Delivery competencies.

Luke is the co-founder of Every Voice Engaged Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps citizens, governments and nonprofit organizations collaboratively solve problems that are unsolvable without civic engagement. EVEF has been a leader in the Participatory Budgeting movement, helping citizens prioritize hundreds of millions of dollars through Budget Games. Luke created the partnership with The Kettering Foundation to Common Ground for Action, the world’s first scalable platform for deliberative decision-making.

An active angel and growth-stage investor, Luke is a venture partner with Companyon Ventures and a member of Wealthing.club. Luke is a former National Junior Pairs Figure Skating Champion and has an M.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. He loves his wife, four kids, and long runs in the California sunshine of Silicon Valley.

Luke Hohmann is Chief Innovation Officer of Applied Frameworks, a boutique consulting firm that helps companies design, build, and grow sustainably profitable software-enabled solutions throughout the entire solution lifecycle. A serial entreprene... Show more

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

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

Chandru Asokan, Principal Consultant at Kovaion Consulting, brings 12+ years in Oracle, 20+ in Applications, and hands-on expertise in Fusion HCM and AI Agent Studio. Kovaion empowers organizations to turn AI potential into real-world results enhancing engagement, accelerating processes, and shaping the future of HR.

Chandru Asokan, Principal Consultant at Kovaion Consulting, brings 12+ years in Oracle, 20+ in Applications, and hands-on expertise in Fusion HCM and AI Agent Studio. Kovaion empowers organizations to turn AI potential into real-world results enhanci... 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