Dana Pylayeva is a Certified Enterprise Coach, who excels at navigating complexity, creating learning communities, infusing playfulness, and unleashing innovation in teams and organizations she coaches.

She brings a unique blend of exceptional facilitation skills, her diverse technical background (as a former Java Developer, a DBA Manager, an Application Architect), her 20 + years of Agile/ DevOps coaching experience (with clients in US, UK, Canada, India, Japan, and Ireland) as well as a strong professional coaching mindset (rooted in Co-Active and ORSC).

Dana’s coaching range includes individuals, teams, leadership as well as a Business Agility transformation coaching across a diverse span of industries: legal publishing, automotive, digital marketing, retail, FinTech, music streaming, non-profits etc.

Business games designer, author of “DevOps with Lego and Chocolate” and “Fear in the Workplace” games, Dana is an international speaker (80 conferences in 18 countries), organiser of several local meetups in NYC as well as the conference chair at Agile2024 conference.

Dana Pylayeva is a Certified Enterprise Coach, who excels at navigating complexity, creating learning communities, infusing playfulness, and unleashing innovation in teams and organizations she coaches. She brings a unique blend of exceptional fa... Show more

Harshita Varma is a contributor to the Kubernetes project, actively involved in the SIG Contributor Experience community, with a focus on enhancing the contributor journey. She began her open-source journey by contributing to the Thanos project, sparking her passion for open source. In March 2022, she was selected as an LFX mentee for Kubernetes under the CNCF. Since then, Harshita has significantly contributed to Kubernetes, earning the prestigious Dan Kohn Scholarship to attend KubeCon EU 2023 in Amsterdam as an attendee. Currently, she continues to engage with the open-source ecosystem, fostering collaboration and inclusivity within the Kubernetes community.

Harshita Varma is a contributor to the Kubernetes project, actively involved in the SIG Contributor Experience community, with a focus on enhancing the contributor journey. She began her open-source journey by contributing to the Thanos project, spar... Show more

David Tielke is a consultant, coach, and trainer with over 15 years of experience in high-level software development. His expertise focuses on software quality, software architecture, and agile development processes. Having trained more than 30,000 participants, delivered over 150 presentations at renowned conferences, and published numerous articles in industry magazines, he has shared his knowledge and expertise widely. On his YouTube channel, he shares his passion for software development and provides practical insights into current industry topics.

David Tielke is a consultant, coach, and trainer with over 15 years of experience in high-level software development. His expertise focuses on software quality, software architecture, and agile development processes. Having trained more than 30,000 p... Show more

Enterprise Sustaining Architect and Strategic Leader with over 20 years of experience building secure, resilient software ecosystems.

Proven track record in driving and executing key company initiatives, translating complex technical requirements into robust business strategies, and accelerating platform adoption in high-value verticals (e.g., private 5G, Government).

Excels as a "general problem solver," proactively researching and advocating for disruptive technologies to inform architectural foresight, optimize scalable processes, drive growth, and solve complex operational challenges globally.

Enterprise Sustaining Architect and Strategic Leader with over 20 years of experience building secure, resilient software ecosystems. Proven track record in driving and executing key company initiatives, translating complex technical requirements ... Show more

Data Security Solution Lead at Water IT Security Former Microsoft Data Security Technical Specialist, Data Security Conference Speaker and Podcaster

Data Security Solution Lead at Water IT Security Former Microsoft Data Security Technical Specialist, Data Security Conference Speaker and Podcaster Show more

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communities and fostering open-source contributions.
Pritesh organizes workshops, meetups, and creates video/blog content on Chaos Engineering and AI.

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communit... Show more

Chris Beckman is a Principal Security Engineer. When not working, he enjoys photography, local bakeries, and making weird stuff with Raspberry Pi’s. He lives in Seattle with his spouse and their dog Toast.

Chris Beckman is a Principal Security Engineer. When not working, he enjoys photography, local bakeries, and making weird stuff with Raspberry Pi’s. He lives in Seattle with his spouse and their dog Toast. Show more

Cloud and Onprem architect in the Microsoft world, I work in various areas (MS security, Identity, MS server infrastructure, etc.). I'm also an author with Editions ENI and a trainer with Linkedin Learning.

Cloud and Onprem architect in the Microsoft world, I work in various areas (MS security, Identity, MS server infrastructure, etc.). I'm also an author with Editions ENI and a trainer with Linkedin Learning. Show more

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... Show more

Tatiana Montenegro is a Sr. SLED Sales Account Representative at Juniper Networks responsible for preventing cyberattacks and helping leverage Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform for South Florida school districts and local government. She has established a distinguished career in the technology industry, beginning with prominent roles at Citrix, Cisco, VMware, and Palo Alto Networks. Throughout her journey, she has been instrumental in deploying cutting-edge technologies such as Automation, AI, and Machine Learning to deliver business outcomes.

Tatiana Montenegro is a Sr. SLED Sales Account Representative at Juniper Networks responsible for preventing cyberattacks and helping leverage Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform for South Florida school districts and local government. She has es... Show more

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree specialized in AI and over four years of experience in full-stack AI development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of Data, AI, and Software Development, where she leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ms. Mahendiran thrives in dynamic environments, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to Responsible and Ethical AI, Ms. Mahendiran is passionate about shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future in the tech industry.

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree specialized in AI and over four years of experience in full-stack AI development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms... Show more

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

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

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

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler Show more

After spending over a decade in the U.S. Army I pursued a career in cybersecurity. With 6 years bug bounty hunting and security research within the field. Currently a Sr. Security Analyst in the telecom industry. Located over 30 bounties, 2 CVE's, and have disclosed additional vulnerabilities to organizations.

After spending over a decade in the U.S. Army I pursued a career in cybersecurity. With 6 years bug bounty hunting and security research within the field. Currently a Sr. Security Analyst in the telecom industry. Located over 30 bounties, 2 CVE's, ... Show more

Sales Consultant u Business Solutions Adria, specijaliziran za Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central i digitalnu transformaciju poslovnih procesa. Imam bogato iskustvo u prodaji i savjetovanju, a fokus mi je na optimizaciji poslovanja kroz ERP rješenja, integraciju s Power Platform i korištenje AI alata poput Copilot-a. Aktivno radim na edukacijama tržišta i implementaciji modernih tehnologija koje donose mjerljive rezultate.

Sales Consultant u Business Solutions Adria, specijaliziran za Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central i digitalnu transformaciju poslovnih procesa. Imam bogato iskustvo u prodaji i savjetovanju, a fokus mi je na optimizaciji poslovanja kroz ERP rješ... Show more

Anshu Gupta is a hands on security professional with Fortune 500 security consulting experience at Ernst & Young and KPMG where he worked at companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, Cisco, McAfee, Adobe, Yahoo, GAP, Kaiser among others. Based on advice from his mentors, he then moved on to get startup experience at Coupa Software (now a public company), HelloSign (acquired by DropBox), where he was the first security hire and had to build the whole security program from scratch and hire the information security team as well. Anshu served as the Head of Security Engineering at Varo Bank wherein he helped them at the first neobank to get FDIC approval and national OCC charter. He also served as the VP, Security at Fast which was working on solving the consumer identity and checkout experience in the Ecommerce space. Anshu last served as the VP, Security and Privacy at SPAN.io.

Anshu Gupta is a hands on security professional with Fortune 500 security consulting experience at Ernst & Young and KPMG where he worked at companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, Cisco, McAfee, Adobe, Yahoo, GAP, Kaiser among others. Based on... Show more

Hari regularly speaks on Cloud Governance, Agentic AI Systems, Data Engineering Leadership, and RegTech Innovation, inspiring enterprises to modernize responsibly and scale confidently in the AI-first era.

Hari regularly speaks on Cloud Governance, Agentic AI Systems, Data Engineering Leadership, and RegTech Innovation, inspiring enterprises to modernize responsibly and scale confidently in the AI-first era. Show more

Rupesh Kumar is an offensive security researcher with 1.5 years of experience in web application testing, vulnerability research, and red team operations. He has reported critical and high-severity vulnerabilities to organizations across government, defense, healthcare, and critical infrastructure sectors, including the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, the US Department of Energy, and the French National Library. His work focuses on real-world attack paths that combine infrastructure misconfigurations with application logic flaws. He is currently building deeper expertise in exploit development, cloud security, and defensive techniques, with a focus on making real-world systems more secure through offensive research.

Rupesh Kumar is an offensive security researcher with 1.5 years of experience in web application testing, vulnerability research, and red team operations. He has reported critical and high-severity vulnerabilities to organizations across government, ... Show more

I'm an Associate Consultant at Mastercard, working across cybersecurity, strategy, and product innovation in the payments space. I’ve helped enhance cyber frameworks, design secure digital products, and drive customer engagement for global banks. With prior experience at Deloitte, ArmorCode, and the U.S. Embassy’s OSAC program, I bring a cross-functional approach to building secure and scalable financial ecosystems.

I'm an Associate Consultant at Mastercard, working across cybersecurity, strategy, and product innovation in the payments space. I’ve helped enhance cyber frameworks, design secure digital products, and drive customer engagement for global banks. Wit... Show more

Keisa Avila inició su carrera en el mundo de la Inteligencia de Negocios, donde acumuló más de 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En este recorrido lideró proyectos de Data Warehouse, modelado de datos y procesos ETL/ELT, asegurando que la información estuviera disponible y confiable para la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

En los últimos 5 años dio un paso decisivo hacia el Big Data y la Ciencia de Datos, participando en proyectos de migración a la nube y creación de Data Lakes en AWS, y desarrollando modelos analíticos que aplican machine learning e inteligencia artificial.

Cuenta con una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial y una sólida trayectoria técnica que combina lo mejor de ambos mundos: la disciplina de BI y el poder predictivo de la ciencia de datos.

Ha sido speaker en conferencias regionales (incluido el AWS Community Day en Panamá), donde comparte casos prácticos, storytelling con datos y estrategias aplicables que muestran cómo transformar datos en valor real para las empresas. Su enfoque es claro: democratizar el acceso a la información y demostrar cómo la innovación tecnológica impacta en la eficiencia y la toma de decisiones empresariales.

Keisa Avila inició su carrera en el mundo de la Inteligencia de Negocios, donde acumuló más de 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En este recorrido l... Show more

Vinayak Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and creator of the Data Impact Framework. Host of the Data Democracy podcast, he helps organizations transform data into measurable business outcomes. His upcoming book, the AI Compass, explores how data teams can thrive in the AI era.

Vinayak Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and creator of the Data Impact Framework. Host of the Data Democracy podcast, he helps organizations transform data into measurable business outcomes. His upcoming book, the A... Show more

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technology, manufacturing and wholesale, she is keen on bringing to the audience her unique perspectives, best practices and know-how when it comes to applying disruptive technologies.

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technolog... Show more

Antonio Prado è consulente e ricercatore nel campo della sicurezza del routing Internet. Supporta ISP, IXP e reti enterprise su RPKI/ROV, igiene IRR, mitigazione di hijack/route leak e procedure di incident response. È autore di articoli tecnici e accademici e co-autore del volume BGP from Theory to Practice. Ha presentato lavori e tenuto tutorial in contesti operator (es. RIPE, LACNIC, Namex) e collabora con associazioni di operatori in Italia. Nell’ambito del suo dottorato ha sviluppato RoSe-T, un framework per la verifica automatica della conformità alle azioni MANRS e delle policy BGP. Combina approccio data-driven, pratica operativa e automazione per portare le migliori pratiche di routing security in reti di diversa scala.

Antonio Prado è consulente e ricercatore nel campo della sicurezza del routing Internet. Supporta ISP, IXP e reti enterprise su RPKI/ROV, igiene IRR, mitigazione di hijack/route leak e procedure di incident response. È autore di articoli tecnici e ac... Show more

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe before branching out into independent filmmaking. As both a producer and executive producer, he has worked on films like Medeas and Souvenir, gaining hands-on experience in development, production, and distribution.

Jonathan is the founder of SUM PICTURES, a membership-based film production platform that integrates blockchain to streamline production, enhance audience engagement, and maximize impact. Designed to provide filmmakers and production companies with tools for collaboration, funding, and data-driven decision-making, SUM PICTURES is pioneering a more transparent and participatory approach to filmmaking.

With a background in film production and a focus on innovation, Jonathan is exploring how blockchain technology can improve governance, funding, and distribution in the industry. He has received legal support from the Stand with Crypto Creators Defense Fund to ensure SUM PICTURES operates within regulatory best practices.

His insights on decentralized production, blockchain’s role in media, and audience-driven storytelling contribute to discussions on the future of entertainment and technology.

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe ... Show more

Howard Globus

Cybersecurity Expert | Creator of The SAFE MatrixTM | Amazon Bestselling Author of "Unhackd"

Howard Globus is a cybersecurity evangelist and creator of The SAFE MatrixTM, a 4-step system designed to “outhack” the hackers and bulletproof small businesses. From starting as a 7-year-old computer prodigy to dedicating his career to protecting small and mid-sized businesses, Howard's mission has been to safeguard companies from both internal and external data breaches, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and operational continuity.

As the Amazon bestselling author of "Unhackd", a practical guide for staying safe online, Howard draws on decades of experience working with everyone from individuals to small businesses and Fortune 100 companies. His deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape has made him a sought-after expert, featured in Forbes, BAI (serving the financial industry), Gartner/Captera (on AI and Ransomware, Safety Detectives, Mindful Manna Podcast, The Bond Buyer, and as a guest writer for Karjaka.

In addition to his book, Howard is an in-demand keynote speaker who shares his expertise on cybersecurity for businesses, incident response, and the importance of proactive defense
strategies. His insights are invaluable for any journalist covering topics related to financial services, cybersecurity trends, and the risks facing small businesses today. Howard is available for expert commentary on topics including cybersecurity best practices, risk mitigation, incident response, and strategies for small businesses to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.

Howard Globus Cybersecurity Expert | Creator of The SAFE MatrixTM | Amazon Bestselling Author of "Unhackd" Howard Globus is a cybersecurity evangelist and creator of The SAFE MatrixTM, a 4-step system designed to “outhack” the hackers and bulle... Show more

Originally from India, I began my career as a software engineer before discovering my true passion—using data to solve problems and drive change. After earning my Master’s in Information Systems from Northeastern University, I’ve spent over eight years helping organizations uncover insights from complex datasets, with experience spanning e-commerce, finance, and large-scale enterprise operations.

My path from coding to data analysis has been shaped by curiosity and a drive to make sense of patterns others might overlook. More recently, my focus has expanded into AI and cloud technologies, where I explore how tools like AIOps and generative AI can transform industries—making IT operations smarter, faster, and more reliable.

Outside of work, I channel my creativity into generative AI projects and support causes close to my heart, including animal welfare. I’m also the proud parent of two rescue dogs who keep life joyful and grounded.

Originally from India, I began my career as a software engineer before discovering my true passion—using data to solve problems and drive change. After earning my Master’s in Information Systems from Northeastern University, I’ve spent over eight yea... 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

I’m a security engineer obsessed with identity, access, and the rise of machine and AI-driven actors. I design security that accelerates innovation—protecting what matters without slowing anyone down. To me, security is not a project you finish; it’s a practice you evolve.

I’m a security engineer obsessed with identity, access, and the rise of machine and AI-driven actors. I design security that accelerates innovation—protecting what matters without slowing anyone down. To me, security is not a project you finish; it’s... Show more

Divya Tak is an award winning multidisciplinary creative whose work spans across forms and subjects to explore a sense of wonder, curiosity and belonging. She has published work in multiple mediums, products, games, illustrations, comics, ads, and more. Her own journey has also inspired her to facilitate workshops on technology, creativity and storytelling and the intersection of them all.

Divya Tak is an award winning multidisciplinary creative whose work spans across forms and subjects to explore a sense of wonder, curiosity and belonging. She has published work in multiple mediums, products, games, illustrations, comics, ads, and mo... Show more