Melissa Smith is a cybersecurity architect specializing in Microsoft Security and data governance, with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, and identity-driven security architecture. She works with organizations operating in highly regulated and government cloud environments to design secure, scalable solutions that actually work in the real world.

Melissa is known for delivering deeply technical content in a way that’s engaging, practical, and refreshingly human. As a woman and mom in tech, she brings a perspective shaped by real-world tradeoffs, resilience, and a belief that impactful security careers don’t have to come at the expense of authenticity.

Melissa Smith is a cybersecurity architect specializing in Microsoft Security and data governance, with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, and identity-driven security architecture. She works with organizations operating in highly regulated and gov... Show more

Soy Gabriela, mamá, programadora, desarrolladora de soluciones de inteligencia artificial y música.
Cuento con más de 14 años de experiencia en el sector legal y administrativo, y actualmente estoy cursando el último año de la Tecnicatura en Ciencia de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial.

Trabajo como QA en sistemas de IA y también como desarrolladora independiente y freelance, donde diseño y desarrollo aplicaciones y productos basados en datos e inteligencia artificial. Además, estoy fundando mi propia startup, con posibilidades de salir al mercado este año.

Me apasiona crear tecnología con impacto real, combinando programación, datos e IA aplicada.

Soy Gabriela, mamá, programadora, desarrolladora de soluciones de inteligencia artificial y música. Cuento con más de 14 años de experiencia en el sector legal y administrativo, y actualmente estoy cursando el último año de la Tecnicatura en Ciencia... 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

Jeff Kaliel is an experienced attorney with more than fifteen years in legal practice and over a decade dedicated to complex class action litigation. He is widely recognized for managing high-value, legally significant matters with focus and credibility. His professional reputation reflects consistent success in court, strong ethical standards, and a commitment to protecting consumers, shaped in part by his military service background.

Kaliel practices at KalielGold, a Washington, D.C. based civil litigation firm known for its leadership in major class action cases across federal and state courts. The firm has achieved settlements and verdicts totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, including notable outcomes involving predatory financial conduct. Its work spans consumer protection, overdraft fee litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance fraud, bank fraud, and false advertising claims.

Before attending law school, Kaliel served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and completing airborne and mountain warfare training. He deployed to Iraq in 2003 during the second Iraq war, where he developed leadership skills under demanding conditions. Following his military service, he joined the Department of Homeland Security Honors Program, where he worked in appellate litigation and assisted with the federal investigation into the Hurricane Katrina response.

Kaliel earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Amherst College, graduating summa cum laude, and spent a year studying philosophy at Cambridge University in England. He went on to earn his law degree from Yale Law School in 2005. Throughout his career, he has served as lead class counsel in central state and national actions, prevailed on certification and dispositive motions, and employed data-driven and technical discovery strategies to present damages clearly.

A central focus of Jeffrey Kaliel’s practice is challenging predatory financial services that disproportionately affect low-income and vulnerable consumers. His work requires financial expertise comparable to industry insiders while remaining accessible and persuasive in court. He has also worked with nonprofit organizations committed to transparency and consumer welfare. Outside his legal practice, he values time with his family and enjoys exploring the Washington, D.C. area and the surrounding countryside.

Jeff Kaliel is an experienced attorney with more than fifteen years in legal practice and over a decade dedicated to complex class action litigation. He is widely recognized for managing high-value, legally significant matters with focus and credibil... Show more

Nigel Sinclair began his journey in England, where studying at Monkton Combe sparked a strong interest in history and the arts under the guidance of teachers like Richard Blake. After completing a degree in law and economics at Cambridge in 1969, he continued his studies at the Institute of Criminology before joining Denton, Hall & Burgin. In 1979, during a period of rising oil prices, he opened offices for the firm in Dubai and Sharjah, gaining experience in addressing complex business and legal challenges. This broadened his perspective and shaped his approach to problem-solving. He later earned an LLM from Columbia University in New York, passed the California Bar exam, and opened a Los Angeles branch for the firm, where he would build a long-term career and personal life.

By the early 1980s, he had become well known in Los Angeles, gradually shifting into entertainment law. He represented a growing roster of actors and directors, and in 1989 co-founded Sinclair Tenenbaum & Co., which helped transform the international financing and distribution of independent films. Projects such as Hamlet, Braveheart, 1492, and Green Card showed how ambitious productions could thrive outside the traditional studio system.

In 1996, he transitioned from law to producing, co-founding Intermedia Films and producing titles like Sliding Doors, Hilary and Jackie, The Wedding Planner, The Quiet American, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and Iris. After taking the company public in 2000, he co-founded Spitfire Pictures in 2003, producing music documentaries such as Masked and Anonymous, Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who, and No Direction Home: Bob Dylan.

He later founded Exclusive Media, producing films including Rush, End of Watch, Snitch, and Parkland. In 2014, he co-founded White Horse Pictures, producing acclaimed documentaries like The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, Pavarotti, The Apollo, The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, Lucy and Desi, Beach Boys, and Stax: Soulsville U.S.A..

His work has received Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Emmys, Grammys, and a CBE. With a lasting commitment to storytelling and cultural history, Nigel Sinclair continues to create films that leave a meaningful legacy.

Nigel Sinclair began his journey in England, where studying at Monkton Combe sparked a strong interest in history and the arts under the guidance of teachers like Richard Blake. After completing a degree in law and economics at Cambridge in 1969, he ... 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

James Cretella is an attorney and partner at Blank Rome, a national law firm serving clients across the country. He has been practicing law for more than 21 years, beginning his legal career after graduating cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 2004. He previously earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University in 2001.

He represents banks, private lenders, commercial finance companies, and factors in negotiating and documenting secured finance transactions. He works closely with lenders of different sizes and supports them through every stage of a deal. His practice involves asset-based and cash flow facilities, hybrid financing structures, receivables finance and factoring, notification and non-notification arrangements, actual sale and participation models, lender finance from both the lender and borrower sides, recurring revenue-based credit lines for SaaS and subscription-driven companies, as well as supply chain, channel, and purchase order finance. He also handles Article 9 foreclosure sales and regularly advises on workouts, intercreditor matters, warehouse lines, and transactions involving unique borrower profiles.

Jim Cretella's experience spans staffing, technology, FinTech, healthcare, real estate, government contracting, transportation, and energy. He supports middle- and upper-middle-market clients with asset-backed lending, factoring transactions, inventory finance, supply chain finance, and various trade finance structures, including off-balance sheet receivable purchase facilities and purchase order financings.

He serves as outside counsel to smaller private lenders, preparing front-end documentation for factoring, ABL, and recurring revenue transactions, while also advising on broader legal needs. He additionally represents smaller lenders in negotiating their own credit facilities and in portfolio purchases and sales.

He is active in the Secured Finance Network and was named to its 40 Under 40 list in 2016. In October, he moderated a session on lender finance in Dallas that explored structuring, underwriting, risk, M&A considerations, and developments in private credit. He also participates in the International Factoring Association and will attend its 2026 conference, where he will co-present the Factoring Essentials class.

James Cretella has co-authored articles for The Secured Lender and Financier Worldwide Magazine and mentors junior associates. He formerly served on the board of the Adam J. Lewis Academy and donates regularly to charities, including his church and educational institutions. He enjoys baseball and football and will celebrate his 20th wedding anniversary in 2026. 

James Cretella is an attorney and partner at Blank Rome, a national law firm serving clients across the country. He has been practicing law for more than 21 years, beginning his legal career after graduating cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 2004... Show more

Stephen Monro is an attorney in Washington State with many years of experience in law, construction, and real estate. He established the Monro Law Firm and Platinum Law Group and is admitted to practice in all Washington State Courts as well as the Western and Eastern District Federal Courts. In addition to his legal career, he holds licenses as a general contractor, real estate broker, and IRS tax preparer. For over 25 years, he has also provided pro bono services, representing individuals who would otherwise lack access to legal support, with a focus on civil litigation, personal injury, and property matters.

He was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1952. After completing his early education, he attended Central Washington University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later received a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles, and went on to complete a Master of Business Administration from the Same Institution.

Before practicing law, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. His service instilled discipline, confidence, and leadership, qualities that supported his transition into the legal field and the management of his firms.

He began practicing law in 1996 and has represented clients across Washington in both state and federal courts. Over time, his practice has operated under the Law Office of Stephen K. Monro, the Monro Law Firm, and Platinum Law Group. He is also active in professional organizations, including the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice.

His background as a general contractor provides firsthand knowledge of construction projects, property disputes, and contracts. As a licensed real estate broker, he brings additional insight into sales transactions, contracts, and disclosures. These combined skills allow him to approach client matters with both legal and practical understanding. He also offers mediation services, with most disputes resolved efficiently and at reasonable costs.

Outside of his profession, he enjoys fishing, camping, and traveling by RV. He raises horses, including rescues, and values the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats. With nearly 50 years of marriage, the family continues to provide a strong foundation for his life and career.

Through his dedication to law, construction, real estate, and service, Stephen Monro has built a career defined by responsibility and commitment.

Stephen Monro is an attorney in Washington State with many years of experience in law, construction, and real estate. He established the Monro Law Firm and Platinum Law Group and is admitted to practice in all Washington State Courts as well as the W... Show more

Anthony has run Ceph at scale for over eleven years and one can say that it is literally a part of him - ask him in person and he'll show you why. He is also an observability advocate (SMART!) and contributes daily to Ceph documentation. Anthony is the primary author of the book Learning Ceph, Second Edition.

Anthony has run Ceph at scale for over eleven years and one can say that it is literally a part of him - ask him in person and he'll show you why. He is also an observability advocate (SMART!) and contributes daily to Ceph documentation. Anthony is ... Show more

Andrew Byer, Attorney, was born in 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey, into a family enriched by his Italian immigrant mother's heritage. This bicultural environment, which included significant time spent in Italy, ingrained a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, influencing his aspirations and later career in international law. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Columbia University, graduating in 1984, and his global perspective was further enhanced by a semester abroad in France.

After completing his Juris Doctor at Syracuse University College of Law in 1987, Andrew began his legal career in South Florida. His initial role was as Lease Administrator and Legal Counsel at Miracle Marketplace in Coral Gables, where he honed his skills in commercial law by managing lease negotiations and tenant relations.

In 1990, Andrew's career path shifted toward international business when he assumed the role of Director of Operations for Maria Pia, an Italian shoe manufacturer, in closing its U.S. operations. His fluency in Italian and comprehensive legal knowledge were crucial in overseeing the orderly shutdown of the company's American presence. He continued to build on this international experience from 1991 to 1994 as General Counsel and Director of International Sales at Intracorp, Inc., a firm that developed video gaming software. In this role, Andrew was pivotal in securing licensing deals with Hollywood studios, allowing for the creation of video games based on popular films, which dramatically expanded the company’s reach into global markets.

In 1994, leveraging his extensive legal and international business experience, Andrew founded the Law Offices of Andrew Byer. His practice specializes in helping European companies enter and thrive in the U.S. market, offering legal guidance and strategic business insights. His multilingual skills and deep understanding of cross-border transactions made his firm a valuable asset to its clients.

Driven by his love for high-quality audio, Andrew opened Magnum Opus Audio in 2007, a Fort Lauderdale boutique specializing in high-end audio and home theater systems. As the retail landscape evolved, he shifted his entrepreneurial focus to real estate, founding AJ&J Holdings, LLC, and later Bozhlona, Inc. in 2024, focusing on property management.

Outside his professional life, Andrew is an active philanthropist, mainly engaged in animal welfare and community service initiatives. Today, Andrew Byer significantly contributes to his industry and community, utilizing his vast experience in law, business, and real estate.

Andrew Byer, Attorney, was born in 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey, into a family enriched by his Italian immigrant mother's heritage. This bicultural environment, which included significant time spent in Italy, ingrained a deep appreciation for dive... Show more

Angel DeBlasio is a New York native whose life reflects steady dedication to education, career, and family. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College, graduating summa cum laude while working full-time. Her ability to maintain high academic standards while managing professional responsibilities shows the level of focus and discipline that has guided her journey.

During her time at the university, she worked full-time at a Palm Beach law firm, gaining valuable experience in legal procedures and professional communication. The position required her to stay organized and dependable, qualities that became central to her work ethic. This early exposure to legal practice helped her build a strong foundation in the field.

After completing her studies, she returned to New York and continued her legal career at an international law firm in Manhattan. Working under a senior partner, she handled complex legal matters in a demanding environment. The experience broadened her knowledge of corporate law and strengthened her ability to operate in a high-pressure professional setting.

In 2004, she married and soon welcomed their daughter. Shortly before their daughter’s first birthday, the family moved to Boca Raton, Florida, where they built a home and settled into a community that supported their growing needs. She chose to step away from her professional role to focus on motherhood, household management, and her children’s development, using the same structure she had practiced throughout her academic and legal career.

Their daughter is a two-time Junior Olympian in Taekwondo and is training to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games. Their son, who began with baseball and track, is now a registered amateur boxer. She actively supports their training, education, and day-to-day routines.

She enjoys Pilates and has a personal interest in fashion and shopping. For over 20 years, she has supported causes related to multiple sclerosis, honoring the memory of her mother-in-law, who passed in 2024.

Angel DeBlasio and her husband will celebrate 22 years of marriage in January 2026. Through each chapter, she continues to lead her family with consistency and care.

Angel DeBlasio is a New York native whose life reflects steady dedication to education, career, and family. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College, graduating summa cu... Show more

Passionate about all things leadership, Andrew speaks throughout the country to both public and private sector audiences. His philosophy centers around the concept that, as leaders, we owe our people nothing less than the most exceptional leadership possible.

For the past eight years, Andrew has served with the Attorney General’s Office as the manager of the law enforcement DNA collection program known as CODIS, overseeing the process for more than 500 participating law enforcement agencies. Before that, he served with a municipal police department for 25 years with 18 of those years in various leadership roles.

Andrew is a graduate of the IACP Command and Leadership Academy and the basic and advanced Penn State Police Executive Development programs. He has a master’s degree in administrative science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Andrew is a recipient of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Excellence in Leadership Director’s Award and numerous other awards throughout his career, including the Medal of Valor from the New Jersey State PBA.

Passionate about all things leadership, Andrew speaks throughout the country to both public and private sector audiences. His philosophy centers around the concept that, as leaders, we owe our people nothing less than the most exceptional leadership ... Show more

Deepak Jaiswal is a seasoned Principal Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in the telecom and multimedia industries, including more than 15 years dedicated to architecting carrier-grade voice, messaging, and compliance services for Tier-1 operators. His expertise lies in modernizing telecom infrastructure, with a deep focus on regulatory compliance, including SEC/FINRA, CALEA, and e-911 requirements, as well as innovations in SIM-based security and multi-device interoperability.
At T-Mobile USA, Deepak has led the design and deployment of several pioneering solutions such as the Native Mobile Capture platform for SEC/FINRA-compliant voice and SMS recording, and DIGITS 3.0, a fully modernized microservices-based solution. He also played a critical role in building T-Mobile’s Proxy by DIGITS (Scam Shield) privacy-focused service and enhancing Kafka-based message archival systems. His architectural leadership enabled initiatives that significantly improved system compliance, user experience, and fraud protection.
Previously, at AT&T, Deepak designed and scaled multi-tenant compliance platforms, developed protocols for wearable device integration under the NumberSync initiative, and enhanced AT&T’s messaging backup services with SIM-based authentication and resilient provisioning strategies. His work contributed to multiple protocol extensions adopted by international standards bodies, such as OMA.
Earlier in his career, Deepak held leadership roles at Aricent, PINNGit, and Emuzed, where he directed multimedia and messaging platforms for clients such as LG, Infineon, and HTC. His early contributions to video streaming SDKs, DRM solutions, and mobile engagement platforms demonstrate his longstanding impact on the evolution of telecom and embedded systems.
Deepak is also a recognized contributor to the CAMARA and OMA standards and is the inventor on several U.S. patents related to secure messaging, SIM-swap fraud prevention, and non-terrestrial communications.
He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, where he was a Gold Medalist with a perfect CGPA of 10/10, and a B.E. in Computer Science & Technology from the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee), where he graduated with distinction as the university topper.

Deepak Jaiswal is a seasoned Principal Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in the telecom and multimedia industries, including more than 15 years dedicated to architecting carrier-grade voice, messaging, and compliance services for T... Show more

Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it takes to deliver the end-to-end product that revolutionizes their workflows. Mounir is an active community builder; she founded an award-winning data science school at her IEEE branch, and most recently, co-hosted Egypt's first GenAI agent hackathon. A global thinker, Mounir travels across Africa, Europe, the US, and Japan to work with and learn from their data communities.

Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it... 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

Michael Sewall is a distinguished 13-year veteran of law enforcement, renowned for his expertise in combating internet crimes against children (ICAC). As a proven leader in this critical field, he has spearheaded major operations that have successfully rescued countless children from online dangers, demonstrating unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.

Throughout his career, Michael has been deeply immersed in thousands of ICAC investigations, honing investigative techniques that have set benchmarks for digital forensics and child exploitation prevention. Nationally recognized as a premier trainer, he has empowered law enforcement agencies across the country with specialized training programs, equipping officers with the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of online threats.

Driven by a profound passion for online safety and digital citizenship, Michael Sewall extends his impact beyond the badge through engaging keynote speeches and workshops. He has delivered insightful talks to parents, educators, and corporate leaders, fostering awareness and actionable strategies to safeguard families in the digital age. His dynamic presentations blend real-world experience with practical guidance, inspiring audiences to prioritize child protection in an interconnected world.

Michael Sewall's dedication to justice and education continues to shape safer online environments for generations to come.

Michael Sewall is a distinguished 13-year veteran of law enforcement, renowned for his expertise in combating internet crimes against children (ICAC). As a proven leader in this critical field, he has spearheaded major operations that have successful... Show more

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Fernando Oleo Blanco (Irvise on the net) is a young engineer pasionate with libre software and mechanical engineering. Currently, he is working in the energy sector, focusing mostly in the nuclear world, with projects related to fusion energy and Gen IV nuclear reactors. At an early age, his passion of libre software soon met his studies in engineering and both sides have been complementing each other ever since. The software communities he is involved mostly with are CAD/FEM/CFD software and Ada. Additionally, he is always happy to help people learn about software and spread the word on the libre philosophy. However, mechanical engineering is not all: operating systems, music, art, decentralization, rogelikes, typography and unrestricted access to information are also part of his interests.

Fernando Oleo Blanco es un joven ingeniero mecánico e industrial. Actualmente trabaja como diseñador de sistemas nucleares, tanto para reactores de IV generación como la investigación de la fusión. El mundo del software libre le apasiona y representa uno de sus mayores hobbies. Tiene especial presencia en comunidades ingenieriles y de simulación (CAD, FEM, CFD...) y en la comunidad del lenguaje de programación Ada/SPARK. Adicionalmente, Fernando es una mente inquieta a quien le apasiona la música, los rogelikes, la tipografía y la investigación.

(Spanish version below) Fernando Oleo Blanco (Irvise on the net) is a young engineer pasionate with libre software and mechanical engineering. Currently, he is working in the energy sector, focusing mostly in the nuclear world, with projects relat... Show more

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007.

The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libraries, protocols, frameworks and platforms that provide interoperability and automation.

I'm a generalist at heart and love to constantly learn about new technologies and concepts, building and creating innovative solutions!

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007. The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libr... Show more

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen is a highly skilled and experienced IT architect known for his structured approach and extensive experience in Microsoft infrastructure.
His technical and operational experience includes Security and Identity, Microsoft 365/Azure, Microsoft Purview, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance - helping organizations succeed with ISO27001, NIS2, GDPR, SWIFT, and more.

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen is a highly skilled and experienced IT architect known for his structured approach and extensive experience in Microsoft infrastructure. His technical and operational experience includes Security and Identity, Microsoft 365... Show more

Passionate about Open Source license compliance. Developed global Open Source processes and tools at Ericsson. Co-founded and developed the core technology at FOSSID. Driving the Project Office at the Software Transparency Foundation to drive SBOM adoption. Leading the technology at SCANOSS.

Passionate about Open Source license compliance. Developed global Open Source processes and tools at Ericsson. Co-founded and developed the core technology at FOSSID. Driving the Project Office at the Software Transparency Foundation to drive SBOM ad... Show more

Keith Stouder is a respected data privacy, protection, and governance leader. He has over 27 years of experience and is currently the Vice President of Data Privacy and AI Governance at ACT, a prominent educational assessment organization.

Keith has shown a strong commitment to advancing data privacy and ethical information management throughout his career. In the mid-1990s, he became a trusted expert in the changing digital landscape. His leadership in enterprise architecture, risk management, and data privacy has been key in shaping privacy and governance strategies for various organizations, from innovative startups to global companies.

Keith is known for creating strong privacy frameworks, aligning data governance with business goals, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust. His strategic vision and practical skills continue to drive effective, compliant, and innovative data practices in a growingly complex regulatory environment.

Keith Stouder is a respected data privacy, protection, and governance leader. He has over 27 years of experience and is currently the Vice President of Data Privacy and AI Governance at ACT, a prominent educational assessment organization. Keith h... Show more

Nemo is an open-source developer working on lifting the software supply chain security ecosystem at endoflife.date.

Nemo is an open-source developer working on lifting the software supply chain security ecosystem at endoflife.date. Show more

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVentures, she heads a 25+ member cybersecurity team and drives end-to-end execution of projects spanning red teaming, GRC audits, DevSecOps, cloud hardening, and application security.
She has conducted over 200 VAPT assessments across web, mobile, APIs, network, and cloud environments, and built platforms like ASM, SCA, and CSPM to shift clients from reactive to proactive security. Her expertise extends to phishing simulations, malware assessments, and incident response evaluations.
Beyond hands-on execution, Antara shapes business strategy by planning the annual cybersecurity roadmap, scaling service offerings, mentoring talent, and aligning internal processes to standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, IRDAI, RBI, HIPAA, and NIST. She played a key role in achieving CERT-IN empanelment and in building proactive GRC maturity models with cyber risk scoring, threat profiling, policy authoring, and audit frameworks.
A respected thought leader and speaker at OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon, and InfosecGirls, Antara contributes actively to the security community via Medium and GitHub. Her leadership spans technical depth, client advisory, board-level risk communication, and enterprise-grade product development.
Her philosophy: “Security isnʼt a checkbox — itʼs a culture. And it must evolve faster than the threats it defends against.”

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVent... Show more

Nital Gosai is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has turned personal struggles into professional success, building multiple successful ventures while redefining what it means to be a South Asian woman in business today. As the founder of Gosai Law, a female-forward law firm, and the founder of tech company, Husmates, Nital has spent over 15 years breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.

Nital Gosai is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has turned personal struggles into professional success, building multiple successful ventures while redefining what it means to be a South Asian woman in business today. As the founder of Gosai Law, a fem... Show more

Tanya Dadasheva is a co-founder of Ainekko: a 100% open-source company on a mission to democratize how “the machine learning community collaborates on models, datasets, and applications” and helping “the AI community building the future” have more choices than just a single (albeit awesome!) walled garden. She is an ex-VC @Almaz Capital with broad open source investments, ex-OSS policy maker, working to integrate developing countries into the global scene, ex-mission driven entrepreneur helping tech companies affected by the wars to leverage OSS for freedom of tech from politics. She grew up in the worlds that inherited legacy setups and mentality that required fighting a lot of inertia just to focus on the fun and excitement of creating tech. So now she’s on a mission to create a space where it’s not required, building an economically viable, decentralized, self-governed, developer-centric “Open Source AI” future. She’s not afraid of big problems, big swings and big failures and shares all about them in her blog.

Tanya Dadasheva is a co-founder of Ainekko: a 100% open-source company on a mission to democratize how “the machine learning community collaborates on models, datasets, and applications” and helping “the AI community building the future” have more ch... Show more

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intelligence unit, and developed agile processes tailored for data science. Currently, she leads the implementation of agility, IT architecture, quality, and UX at BBTS. Verinha holds a Law degree, a postgraduate degree in Software Project Management, and is currently pursuing an MBA in Project and Agile Methodologies. She also holds certifications in AI and leadership from institutions such as MIT, Harvard, University of Chicago, PUCRS, and Insper. Since 2021, she has been a speaker and panelist at events such as Agile Trends and Banco do Brasil Digital Week (BBDW). She focuses on connecting people, processes, and technology to deliver real outcomes and strategic impact.

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intel... Show more

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, analytics, machine learning and data visualization delivering both online and face-to-face training. He received an M.Phil. in Electrical and Information Engineering with specialization in Learning Analytics from The University of Sydney and is also a Certified Google Cloud Platform Engineer. Felipe also served as the data visualization and storytelling advisor for the South Australian Health Department’s Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health Clinical Informatics Group, in Australia. Felipe is also a v/blogger, recognized internationally for his thought leadership, having articles ranked #1 in Google search and referenced by many sources and students from leading educational institutions. For more, visit: feliperego.com.au

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, anal... Show more

🌟 Claudia Marcionni
Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo
Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Educadora Emocional, Maestranda en Gestión Emocional y Bienestar en las Organizaciones, con más de 18 años de experiencia, Claudia Marcionni se ha consolidado como una referente en procesos de cambio, innovación y reinvención en organizaciones públicas, privadas y sociales.
Es creadora del método Efecto Paradigma®, un enfoque único para la transformación de modelos mentales y culturales en personas, equipos y organizaciones. Cofundadora de Coaches Ágiles® y actual líder de la Comunidad ITERA, Claudia ha desarrollado metodologías innovadoras aplicadas a la educación, el liderazgo y la gestión del cambio en entornos corporativos.
Su expertise integra transformación paradigmática y cultural, agilismo blando, neurociencias aplicadas, inteligencia emocional, metodologías ágiles (OKR, Scrum, gestión de proyectos) y diseño de estrategias de innovación y bienestar organizacional.
Ha sido reconocida con premios a la excelencia en coaching, training y consultoría, así como por su labor como speaker internacional y autora. Premiada como Mujer Líder en varias oportunidades. Con una con una Credencial de Honor en China. Y reconocida por su conferencia magistral en la Universidad de Harvard en el marco del V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes. Actualmente nominada a por su admirable trayectoria, excelencia y cualidades personales, así como por su visión regional y compromiso con la igualdad, como speaker de alto impacto en WEF Ecuador 2025.
Participa activamente en proyectos alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU, en especial ODS4 (Educación de calidad) y ODS3 (Bienestar y salud), colaborando con organizaciones internacionales e impulsando una visión integral del liderazgo evolutivo.
Actualmente es coordinadora del Directorio para Argentina de la Fundación CD y la iniciativa Mujeres Líderes América, Agente de Formación de Certificaciones Ágiles de Scrum Manager®, miembro de la Cámara de Comercio Latina en la Costa del Golfo, miembro de la Comisión de relaciones institucionales de la Asociación de emprendedores tecnológicos y embajadora de CEBEL Comisión Internacional por el Bienestar Laboral.
Es autora del newsletter “Bienestar Organizacional: la nueva evolución empresarial”,
Con una trayectoria que fusiona el pensamiento estratégico, la conciencia emocional y la innovación ágil, Claudia Marcionni lidera con una convicción: "Necesitamos liderar la transformación paradigmática para construir el futuro que queremos vivir."
Es conferencista de distintas temáticas, destacando sus recientes participaciones en el V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes celebrado en la prestigiosa Universidad de Harvard. En el IV Congreso Internacional Líderes Hispanos en Rapa Nui - Isla de Pascua y en el Congreso Internacional de Mujeres Líderes en la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU).

🌟 Claudia Marcionni Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Ed... Show more

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communicating uncertainty and risk. He was a contributor to The OPEN Group OPEN FAIR standard and the primary developer of the OPEN FAIR Risk Analysis Tool. Daniel has an Economics degree from San Jose State University.

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communica... Show more