Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve.

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve. Show more

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive, and fun. She helps clients tailor their professional life to their unique brains, allowing their talents and genius to shine. Following a 17+ year legal career and certifications in ICF-accredited executive, ADHD, and career coaching, Elle founded Interlace Solutions, a coaching firm that taps into clients' potential to accelerate their achievement. Her team coaches executives, executive teams, and professionals with a subspecialty in ADHD coaching.

Elle is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator who consistently draws large crowds. Her goal is for participants to walk away with meaty new learning for practical application. Elle has been published in national and international outlets and speaks on productivity, professional motivation, creating ADHD-friendly environments, and innovations to support mental health, among other topics. Elle is a subject matter expert on international agricultural trade, which doesn’t come up a lot. She lives in Washington, DC, with her dog Penny, the most beautiful dog in the world. And a great family, but the dog is hard to beat.

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive,... Show more

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies. Rico is a national and international speaker at various conferences on different IT security topics.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

Jose is a Microsoft MVP & International Speaker who works as a .NET engineer/architect developing Azure Cloud solutions, with a focus on Performance, Profiling, performance testing & Software Architecture. He also loves UI/UX, mostly with XAML-based technologies - he was a Silverlight MVP - which shows passion and skills for this field.
He enjoys sharing his knowledge and having fun while doing so, either at user group talks, conferences, and trainings.
He works at Swiss Life as Developer Community Lead & Software Architect.

Jose is a Microsoft MVP & International Speaker who works as a .NET engineer/architect developing Azure Cloud solutions, with a focus on Performance, Profiling, performance testing & Software Architecture. He also loves UI/UX, mostly with XAML-based ... Show more

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security frameworks and influence security strategy.

As well as being Katie has led large Security driven Digital Transformation Programmes across multiple industries. This has included ISO 27001 certifications, rollout of Security Assurance frameworks, SDLC, SIEM, IDAM, Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence from legacy on prem to Public Cloud in both Azure and AWS. She has extensive knowledge and experience of Stakeholder management, bid response, Risk & Compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, GDPR, Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery.

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security... Show more

Andrew Lemon is the founder of Red Threat Security where he serves as the lead over Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. Lemon honed his hacking skills through years of incident response against APT groups that target the Hospitality, Legal, Oil and Gas, and Critical national infrastructure industries. Lemon used the Tools, Techniques and Procedures he learned from state sponsored entities as a spring board to develop his Companies Methodology for adversarial emulation. This methodology has enabled his team to compromise a variety of targets, such as airports, utilities companies, oil tankers and drilling rigs, and gain physical access to hardened targets like ISP data centers, Chemical Production facilities, and Cash Depositories.

Andrew Lemon is the founder of Red Threat Security where he serves as the lead over Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. Lemon honed his hacking skills through years of incident response against APT groups that target the Hospitality, Legal, Oil and ... Show more

Alla Barbalat began her career as a lawyer, before transitioning into the tech industry as a trade show spokesmodel. In this role, Alla has garnered expertise in lead generation, audience engagement, and technical presentations, collaborating with clients across various sectors.

Alla has delivered presentations on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence, and actively promotes the responsible use of AI in software development. She also enjoys honing her skills in software engineering, as she aims to further bridge the gap between law and tech.

Alla Barbalat began her career as a lawyer, before transitioning into the tech industry as a trade show spokesmodel. In this role, Alla has garnered expertise in lead generation, audience engagement, and technical presentations, collaborating with cl... Show more

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has received the Microsoft MVP award for data platforms for the last decade and continues to play a critical role in the building of technology communities across Africa and mentoring young professionals.

When he is not solving real world problems, he spends his free time doing CrossFit or mountain biking.

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has rec... Show more

Floryan a travaillé 5 ans pour l’entreprise Hillo, fabricant de dispositifs médicaux logiciels pour les patients diabétiques. Il a construit toute la stratégie QARA liée à leurs produits, identifiés comme des IIa selon la nouvelle réglementation. Son plus gros défi, au-delà de la construction du système, a été d’adapter cette stratégie pour transformer le produit en classe I et accélérer sa mise sur le marché.

Depuis mars 2023, Floryan est Head of QARA de l’entreprise Hokla, entité spécialisée en e-santé de Theodo (société de conseil et de développement logiciel). Son rôle est de maintenir la certification ISO 13485 notamment en utilisant la méthode Agile et d’accompagner les clients sur différents sujets dont la création, le maintien et l’amélioration d’un système de management de la qualité avec les méthodes Agiles.

A travers ses expériences, Floryan est notamment devenu expert de la méthode Agile et de son application sur les sujets QARA, du développement des logiciels DM selon les normes en vigueur telles que la 62304.

Floryan a travaillé 5 ans pour l’entreprise Hillo, fabricant de dispositifs médicaux logiciels pour les patients diabétiques. Il a construit toute la stratégie QARA liée à leurs produits, identifiés comme des IIa selon la nouvelle réglementation. Son... Show more

Milton Turcios is the Director of Operations at CorpNet, the most innovative way to start a business, register for payroll taxes, and maintain business compliance across the United States. Loved by entrepreneurs, accountants, bookkeepers and lawyers, CorpNet offers transparent pricing, a simple ordering process, and quickly-scalable software and API solutions.

Milton Turcios is the Director of Operations at CorpNet, the most innovative way to start a business, register for payroll taxes, and maintain business compliance across the United States. Loved by entrepreneurs, accountants, bookkeepers and lawyers,... Show more

Hey there! I’m Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With a legal career that kicked off on Wall Street as a finance lawyer, I’ve advised investment banks and companies globally on over $72 Billion in transactions. My legal journey culminated in serving as General Counsel of two startups – Virgin Mobile Latin America and Upside Business Travel, where I focused on keeping legal costs down while managing corporate structures and international operations. My career has spanned the globe, working for an international hotel company with operations from the Maldives to Mexico and a Latin American telecom. I’m fluent in Spanish and interned on the Supreme Court of Argentina. And if you think the US legal world is complicated, try doing it in another language and legal structure!

I've recently transitioned to transaction coaching, recognizing that much of my time was spent delving into the psychology of deals—I've even been called an "expensive therapist" by a client! I serve as a sounding board and advisor to clients going through the emotional roller coaster of high-stakes transactions, keeping my clients true to their end goals and values in that chaos.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you. Join me at the workshop where I’ll share strategies to slash your legal spend, drawn from my own experiences and those of others. Let’s explore actionable insights together and pave the way for your startup's success. Oh, and when I'm not coaching, you can find me exploring the Western Slope, capturing moments through my lens, or lost in a good book. Let’s connect, learn, and thrive together in Colorado's vibrant startup community!

Hey there! I’m Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With a legal career that kicked off on Wall Street as... Show more

Hunter Carlisle serves as Senior Machine Learning Engineer at AWS Annapurna Labs, leading various large-scale applied deep learning initiatives.

With a focus on explainability, maintainability, and cutting-edge research applications, Hunter’s goal is to bring next-generation AI solutions to practical use in improving the customer experience.

Prior to joining AWS in 2021, Hunter worked at ADP, 20th Century Fox, and NBCUniversal on multiple novel applied machine learning projects.

Hunter Carlisle serves as Senior Machine Learning Engineer at AWS Annapurna Labs, leading various large-scale applied deep learning initiatives. With a focus on explainability, maintainability, and cutting-edge research applications, Hunter’s goal... Show more

Padraic O'Reilly is Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at CyberSaint, where he leads product innovation and development. His experience as a Harvard-trained economist, IT risk and compliance consultant, and his rapid exposure to cybersecurity led him to seek out CISOs, CIOs, and Boards of Directors at global organizations to pursue the answer to the question - how can cyber be managed, measured, and understood like any other business function? Padraic’s current activity spans working directly with organizations from public agencies to private companies across the globe to understand how to measure and manage cyber risk from assessment to boardroom. Working closely with large, highly regulated enterprise teams and CISOs, Padraic is dedicated to driving tangible value through linking cyber risks to controls, innovating with financial models and AI, and enhancing cyber to business communication. Padraic was a key member of the group providing feedback on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework during its development, and is an expert in regulatory standards both in security and privacy, including the NIST Risk Management and NIST Privacy Frameworks. An expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and economic modeling, Padraic works with members of the Global 500 to research and deploy risk quantification, risk intelligence gathering, and risk reporting and communication strategies. Padraic also holds a patent entitled, “System And Method for Monitoring And Grading A Cybersecurity Framework” which has inspired much of his work on cohesive IT and cyber risk management approaches. Padriac has been featured in publications and TV stations such as CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, New York Times, and Bloomberg discussing the role of the security leader in business.

Padraic O'Reilly is Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at CyberSaint, where he leads product innovation and development. His experience as a Harvard-trained economist, IT risk and compliance consultant, and his rapid exposure to cybersecurity led h... Show more

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. He is a visiting lecturer and researcher on free and open source software at the Technical University of Berlin. Mirko speaks English and German and lives in the Berlin area.

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. ... Show more

Nyah Macklin is a Developer Evangelist at Couchbase. Nyah cares deeply about the ethical use of data, data privacy & security, and ethical artificial intelligence. Nyah has a non-traditional background, with a degree in African & Afro-American Studies and a career in civil service and community organizing. This background gave them the expertise to decipher the ways systems within tech perpetuate the exclusion of historically underrepresented communities, and implement policies to counteract that fact. Nyah cares about making technology and software accessible to as many communities as possible. Twitter: @NyahMacklinDev

Nyah Macklin is a Developer Evangelist at Couchbase. Nyah cares deeply about the ethical use of data, data privacy & security, and ethical artificial intelligence. Nyah has a non-traditional background, with a degree in African & Afro-American Studie... Show more

I’m the Product Manager for Telstra Outdoor Networks and Scrum Master for Telstra's Payphones mission. I'm also a coach and change professional. I am active in various communities of practice and always looking for new ways to grow my professional skills and take on new challenges. I’m passionate about using my expertise to drive innovation and deliver value. I am based in Sydney, Australia but travelling to Singapore, Denmark and Spain later this year (2024).

I’m the Product Manager for Telstra Outdoor Networks and Scrum Master for Telstra's Payphones mission. I'm also a coach and change professional. I am active in various communities of practice and always looking for new ways to grow my professional sk... Show more

Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and IT Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has been interested in IT hardware and software. In business, he tends to combine higher level applications with lower level systems. Toshaan has been involved for some time now in some open source projects and communities.

Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and IT Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has ... Show more

Ryan Hamblin is a dedicated father of two, loving husband, and passionate engineering manager based in Provo, Utah. With a strong background in software development, Ryan excels at leading high-performing teams of developers to create innovative solutions. His unique ability to foster collaboration and trust among his team members, combined with his expertise in the field, makes him an inspiring and sought-after leader in the tech industry.

Ryan Hamblin is a dedicated father of two, loving husband, and passionate engineering manager based in Provo, Utah. With a strong background in software development, Ryan excels at leading high-performing teams of developers to create innovative solu... Show more

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities.

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities. Show more

With over twenty years of experience as a cybersecurity and digital trust expert, Michael loves to explore new technologies, mentor young security professionals, and do occasional research and hands-on work. Michael started his career as a system administrator at a university campus and then worked as a penetration tester, IT auditor, information security manager, and CISO. Currently, Michael serves as security lead for DHIS2, an open-source data collection, management, and analysis platform used in more than 100 countries.

With over twenty years of experience as a cybersecurity and digital trust expert, Michael loves to explore new technologies, mentor young security professionals, and do occasional research and hands-on work. Michael started his career as a system adm... Show more

Experienced Technical Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Application Development.

Experienced Technical Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Application Development. Show more

Kurtis is a software developer with a seasoned interest in the DevSecOps world. He grabs every opportunity by their horns as he tries to navigate this vast world of information Technology.

Kurtis is a software developer with a seasoned interest in the DevSecOps world. He grabs every opportunity by their horns as he tries to navigate this vast world of information Technology. Show more

Analytics consulting and strategy professional with a knack for translating data into actionable insights. Proven track record of successfully delivering business value using machine learning dovetailed with business intuition.

Currently, Kriti works in the consulting vertical of Decision point analytics, building state-of-the-art retail analytics solutions primarily driving RGM transformations.

Previously , Kriti was a part of Global Commercial Customer Data Science team at American Express ,using the best-in-class analytical models powering prospect acquisition marketing for the commercial portfolio of American express in US. She has been involved with Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical client (US Market) at ZS Associates., building end to end scalable deployment solutions around prescriber segmentation & targeting, propensity modelling & product prioritization modelling projects.

TECH TALKS
TECH TALKS and FEATURES

** Featured in 'Women in AI Ethics'[https://womeninaiethics.org/directory/]

** Featured on the Podcast 'Would you Data scientist' on Responsible AI: https://omny.fm/shows/would-you-data-scientist/kriti-doneria-responsible-ai-and-data-and-decision

** Talk on Cognitive Biases and Ethics in AI at #IWD2021 #WTMUK&I here: https://youtu.be/MMSBVoeNfdw?t=9234

** Watch Kriti's talk on Cognitive Biases and Ethics in AI at #IWD2021 #WTMCasablanca #GDGMorocco here:
https://youtu.be/iUGiwmE2hwo?t=4677

** Talk on Introduction to Data Sonification at #TechKnowday #Womenshistorymonth celebration 2021 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZHJhcOEl4U

** Talk on Explainable AI at ODSC Delhi meetup 2019 here: https://learnai.odsc.com/courses/explainable-ai-and-interpret-ability-of-ai-solutions-strategic-overview-challenges-and-caveats

** Talk in AI/ML track at Google Devfest New Delhi,2019, on Cognitive biases in AI: https://commudle.com/gdg-new-delhi/events/devfest-19/session-discussions?speaker_resource=63

Analytics consulting and strategy professional with a knack for translating data into actionable insights. Proven track record of successfully delivering business value using machine learning dovetailed with business intuition. Currently, Kriti w... Show more

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology.

I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organizations, helping them with their current needs, helping with resolutions for their pain points, automating and streamlining their processes.

I keep myself updated with the latest technology world and remain hands on with the work I perform for various organizations. I assist organizations strategize and implement business process automation to reduce or eliminate time-consuming tasks. I specialize in utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools to assist law practitioners to extract unstructured legal data from legal documents and report on the data.
Prior to Wyngate Solutions, I served as technical expert on architecting and implementing technology within various organizations. I had also co-founded and successfully lead the SharePoint consulting practice at e Tek Global Inc. before getting acquired by Alexander Open Systems (AOS).

I also speak at technology conferences focusing on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. He also manages the youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn6kbzpNo9rMwMM5ler2ig

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology. I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organi... Show more

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing (Dr. TAB), Human Resources Director for the City of Peachtree City, is an accomplished HR professional with 20 years in the industry (15 years in local government). She is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that positively impact productivity and overall employee satisfaction. Dr. TAB specializes in training and development, talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, wellness programs and risk management. Dr. TAB is a training instructor for the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, where she teaches Human Resources classes to municipal elected officials and staff.

Dr. TAB currently serves as President of the Georgia Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Immediate Past President of the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association, and Past Vice President of Membership for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources-Atlanta Chapter. She also sits on several advisory councils and board of directors. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute, the Society for Human Resource Management, and an Advanced Certified Human Resources Manager through the University of Georgia. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in HR from Capella University.

Dr. TAB is originally from the greater St. Louis metro area. In her spare time, you can find her on her rollerskates three times a week or riding her Harley Iron 883 Sportster motorcycle!

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing (Dr. TAB), Human Resources Director for the City of Peachtree City, is an accomplished HR professional with 20 years in the industry (15 years in local government). She is responsible for developing and implementing policies and... Show more

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strategy for projects to securing infrastructure, she works to secure the sustainability of open source for all.

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strat... Show more

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln zwischen unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und Perspektiven ist ihre Priorität im Projektmanagement. Von 2021-2023 war Sie Teil des Projekts Harness.nrw. Von 2010-2021 hat Indira in den USA gelebt und gearbeitet, die meiste Zeit für das Wisconsin Center for Education Research an der University of Wisconsin-Madison. Indira hat einen B.A. in European Studies und einen LL.M. in Globalisation and Law. Sie ist zertifizierte Project Management Professional (PMP).

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln ... Show more

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law.
From 2013, I initially worked as a vocational training consultant at WBS TRAINING AG for almost 5 years before moving into the academic field as an education consultant at the
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management
joined the company. At the end of 2019, I moved to the e-learning area at EBZ Business School, where I headed the Rector's Office from 2021. At the end of 2022, I took the opportunity to focus fully on e-learning and artificial intelligence and have been working as Coordinator E-Learning & AI at the Hochschule für Gesundheit ever since.

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law. From 2013, I initially work... Show more

With a quarter century of leading the business profession, I have worked with some of America's elite companies as a mentor and trainer for their executive teams. Having spent more than 15 years of this time also serving as an advisor for litigation strategies and mitigation, regulatory and governance subject matter expert, impasse resolver and forensic examiner, these experiences have opened many doors for me to pursue innovative solutions across diverse global markets.

My educational background encompasses a Bachelor of Science of Agricultural Education, from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science degree of Cybersecurity, from the University of Tulsa, a Data Analytics Certification from Columbia University, and an upcoming PhD of Cyber Studies, from the University of Tulsa, as well as a Graduate Certification in Law & Policy, specializing in Indigenous Law & Sovereignty, from Arizona State University.

I have been awarded several cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA SEC+ Certification and (ISC)2 CISSP Certification; as well as memberships in IEEE, IAPP, and ISACA. I have always been a futurist, in love with technology, having a computer for almost 40 years, and being a “nerdy gamer” for more than 35 solid years.

With a quarter century of leading the business profession, I have worked with some of America's elite companies as a mentor and trainer for their executive teams. Having spent more than 15 years of this time also serving as an advisor for litigation ... Show more

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people make them that way and my goal is to try and stop that! We can make it simpler so lets do this!

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people m... Show more