Law & Regulation

Legal experts and regulators who drive the discourse in law, governance, and policy-making, shaping the legal landscape with their knowledge and experience

Aleksandra Tarkowska

Aleksandra Tarkowska

Senior Data Professional and Developer at heart, with over a decade of experience in building and optimising database applications, web services and end-to-end data workflows, using industry-standards, tools and practices. From a young age, I had an analytical mindset and enjoyed taking toys to pieces, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in IT. I hold both a Master's and an Engineering degree in computer science and recently was awarded O'Reilly DEI Scholarship 2025. Lego fun.

Senior Data Professional and Developer at heart, with over a decade of experience in building and optimising database applications, web services and end-to-end data workflows, using industry-standards, tools and practices. From a young age, I had an ... Show more

Mark Wiener

Mark Wiener

Mark Wiener is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and CEO of BizCom Global, with over 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate cyber, compliance, and operational risk. He specializes in turning complex technical threats into clear business decisions that reduce liability and build resilience. He connects IT planning directly to business goals. His practical, risk-informed approach empowers leaders—across legal, financial, healthcare, and professional services—to take control of their technology and grow with confidence. Mark has published a book "When Plan B Fails.:

Mark Wiener is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and CEO of BizCom Global, with over 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate cyber, compliance, and operational risk. He specializes in turning complex technical threats into clear b... Show more

Marc Schuh

Marc Schuh

Dr. Marc Schuh is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. He specializes in software and enterprise architecture, where Conway’s Law frequently comes into play and reveals that many technical problems are, at their core, organizational challenges. His approach focuses on driving steady improvement through intrinsic motivation and pragmatic solutions. Marc served as one of the tech leads in building Europe’s largest commercial data lake, migrated a legacy Visual Basic application to C# using the Strangler Pattern, and supports large enterprises in improving complex marketing data pipelines. Beyond his consulting work, he contributes to innovative prototypes — including automated performance analytics for Germany’s national canoeing team and experiments with brain–computer interfaces. In his spare time, he maintains open-source projects promoting digital independence from major cloud providers (github.com/MarcSchuh). Before joining TNG, Marc earned a PhD in physics and competed as a 400 m wheelchair sprinter at three Paralympic Games, becoming a world champion and European record holder.

Dr. Marc Schuh is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. He specializes in software and enterprise architecture, where Conway’s Law frequently comes into play and reveals that many technical problems are, at their core, organi... Show more

Joey Hernandez

Joey Hernandez

Executive Cyber Security & Information Technology Professional with 25 years’ experience in growing business, staff management and process improvement across the realm of tactical through strategic leadership. A seasoned professional with a knack for understanding and transforming information from incidents, attacks, forensics, and security audits into actionable cyber threat intelligence ensuring the development of solid scalable countermeasures, security requirements & security controls for a sustainable security posture with sensible deployment. In my most recent roles I have worked in operational environments and created information security policies against security analysis to assist organizations & reduce information security risks. Long term desire to support many organizations in functions throughout EMEA in advisory roles in Europe.

Executive Cyber Security & Information Technology Professional with 25 years’ experience in growing business, staff management and process improvement across the realm of tactical through strategic leadership. A seasoned professional with a knack for... Show more

Rob Litjens

Rob Litjens

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more

Jeremy Murray

Jeremy Murray

Jeremy's a Serial Entrepreneur, led teams across AI and IoT, and delivered real-time cloud migrations for Fortune 500 firms, modernizing legacy systems like IBM DB2 and Oracle Mainframes to Azure and AWS. With deep expertise in cloud, data sovereignty, and digital health, Jeremy brings a unique mix of technical, startup, and enterprise experience.

Jeremy's a Serial Entrepreneur, led teams across AI and IoT, and delivered real-time cloud migrations for Fortune 500 firms, modernizing legacy systems like IBM DB2 and Oracle Mainframes to Azure and AWS. With deep expertise in cloud, data sovereignt... Show more

John Halberstadt

John Halberstadt

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology and product executive, advisor, and published author focused on helping organizations modernize how they build, deliver, and scale digital products. With a background spanning CIO/CTO leadership and enterprise consulting, work centers on aligning product, engineering, and business strategy to drive measurable outcomes in complex environments.

Current role as Head of Consulting Operations at En Dash focuses on guiding organizations through product operating model transformation, AI-enabled platform strategy, and modern engineering practices. Engagements span enterprise product transformation, governance design, and the integration of AI into both customer-facing solutions and internal operating models.

Prior leadership experience includes serving as Chief Information & Technology Officer for a Property & Casualty insurer, where responsibility included core platform modernization, cloud transformation, and enterprise delivery evolution. Additional experience includes leading product, UX, and customer experience for AI and NLP platforms at Next IT, delivering conversational AI solutions across financial services, healthcare, and travel.

Consulting and advisory work across LitheSpeed and independent engagements has supported large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, with emphasis on enterprise agility, product-centric organizations, and aligning portfolio governance with value delivery.

John is also a published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, with work focused on practical approaches to modern consulting, responsible AI adoption, and enabling organizations to operate effectively in increasingly complex, technology-driven environments.

Regular speaker topics include product operating models, enterprise agility, AI in product development, and the intersection of governance, strategy, and execution.

KEY TOPICS
— Product Operating Models & Product Leadership
— AI & NLP in Products and Organizations
— Enterprise Agility & Modern Delivery
— Technology & Platform Modernization
— Governance, Strategy, and Value Alignment

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
— Head of Consulting Operations, En Dash
— Vice President, Consulting, LitheSpeed
— Chief Information & Technology Officer, Capital Insurance Group
— SVP Customer Experience (AI/NLP), Next IT
— Enterprise Technology Leadership, FIS & First American

AUTHOR
Published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, focused on practical frameworks for modern consulting and AI-enabled organizations.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GC3R4G83/allbooks

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology and product executive, advisor, and published author focused on helping organizations modernize how they build, deliver, and scale digital products. With a background spanning CIO/CTO leadership and enterpri... Show more

Pritesh Kiri

Pritesh Kiri

Pritesh is the DevRel Engineer at Harness and community manager and maintainer 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 DevRel Engineer at Harness and community manager and maintainer 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, l... Show more

Akshay Rana

Akshay Rana

Akshay Rana is a Product Manager specializing in SaaS, E-Commerce, and Cybersecurity. He currently serves as a Product Manager at ThriveCart in the UK. With a foundation in computer engineering and an MBA from Durham University Business School, Akshay bridges the gap between technical execution and global business strategy.

Previously, as a Senior Product Manager at Lowe's India, Akshay managed the Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and cybersecurity product portfolios. His work designing user journeys for account upgrades unlocked a potential annual revenue of over $500M. Additionally, by collaborating with the cybersecurity team to implement measures like Multifactor Authentication and reCAPTCHA, he helped reduce online fraud chargebacks by 30%, saving the company $4.5M annually. He also pioneered an omnichannel strategy that digitized the onboarding experience for 6 million non-digital store customers.

More recently, Akshay has focused on applied AI, evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) to build data collection pipelines and designing AI Copilots to streamline user workflows in the US debt relief and legal tech sectors. Holding a rigorous Certification in Cybersecurity (CC), Akshay combines a deep understanding of user experience with a commitment to building secure, scalable, and intelligent digital products. From his early days co-founding an AI-based startup to scaling enterprise platforms, his career reflects a constant evolution driven by resilience and adaptability.

Akshay Rana is a Product Manager specializing in SaaS, E-Commerce, and Cybersecurity. He currently serves as a Product Manager at ThriveCart in the UK. With a foundation in computer engineering and an MBA from Durham University Business School, Aksha... Show more

Attinder Pal Singh

Attinder Pal Singh

Attinder Pal Singh is a Senior Product Manager for SQL Server at Microsoft, currently leading the technical vision for SQL Server on Linux. With over 13 years of experience in database technologies, Attinder has held diverse roles across support, field, and engineering roles, enabling him to build deep expertise in optimizing business-critical solutions.
Prior to his current role, he served as a Product Manager for Azure SQL Database, contributing to the evolution of cloud-native database read scale capabilities. Today, he focuses on delivering new features and platform innovations for SQL Server on Linux, helping customers accelerate and modernize across cloud and hybrid environments.
He has presented his work at DevDays Asia (Taipei), Bangalore UG group (India) and internal Microsoft events.

Attinder Pal Singh is a Senior Product Manager for SQL Server at Microsoft, currently leading the technical vision for SQL Server on Linux. With over 13 years of experience in database technologies, Attinder has held diverse roles across support, fie... Show more

Suneel Rawat

Suneel Rawat

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in IAM, IGA, and SSO technologies, having led complex implementations and transformations for Fortune 500 companies and highly regulated organizations in financial services, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.
Currently serving as Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management at Navy Federal Credit Union, Suneel drives IAM strategy, architecture, and delivery, focusing on scalable, compliant, and secure identity frameworks. His expertise spans leading platforms including Saviynt, SailPoint IIQ, OKTA, Oracle OIM/OIG, and CyberArk, with deep proficiency in RBAC, SOD, lifecycle management, access certifications, and audit readiness.
Throughout his career, Suneel has architected and delivered mission-critical IAM programs for organizations such as UBS Switzerland, Kaiser Permanente, Charles Schwab, Verizon, IBM, and SMBC Capital Markets. He is known for designing custom connectors, advanced workflows, and automation that streamline identity governance while strengthening enterprise security posture.
A certified professional across multiple IAM platforms, Suneel combines strong technical depth with executive-level leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and a proven record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Exp... Show more

Prabhakar Damor

Prabhakar Damor

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Janell Harlow

Janell Harlow

Janell Harlow is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Operations at Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm.

Step By Step Accounting has been named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Firm since 2023.

Janell is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and, as a part of Step By Step Accounting, provides outstanding accounting and Fractional CFO services to clients in the Midwest.
She lives in North Dakota, values family, living a balanced lifestyle, and lots of creamer in her coffee.

Janell Harlow is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Operations at Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm. Step By Step Accounting has been named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Fir... Show more

Josh Hankins

Josh Hankins

Josh Hankins is a seasoned IT professional and leader with 30 years of experience. He started as a network engineer in 1996 and transitioned to the cybersecurity field 10 years later. Beginning 2006, he worked in various cybersecurity roles, such as: a security architect, analyst, engineer and incident handler. These roles spanned businesses ranging from a Fortune 500 financial institution, a credit card processor and a global consulting company. Next, he served 9 years as the Director of Security & Incident Response for a data analytics subsidiary for the 5th largest retailer in the world. During this time, Josh successfully built and matured several cyber security programs, such as: Vulnerability Management, DevSecOps, Cyber Risk Metrics, and Incident Response for both on-prem & the cloud, respectively. Before returning to his consulting roots, as a Consulting CISO at CBTS, Josh served as the Americas Chief Technical Security Officer for a global SaaS security & compliance vendor. Here, he assisted customers in achieving their strategic business goals in a secure manner. He holds many industry certifications (a CISSP and 3 different GIAC designations.) Josh frequently presents at conferences across North America, the UK, and Europe. Lastly, he volunteers his time by mentoring others and serving on the board for a local startup.

Josh Hankins is a seasoned IT professional and leader with 30 years of experience. He started as a network engineer in 1996 and transitioned to the cybersecurity field 10 years later. Beginning 2006, he worked in various cybersecurity roles, such as:... Show more

Christian Denich

Christian Denich

Christian is a Principal Customer Solutions Manager at AWS, focused on developer experience, platform strategy, and large-scale cloud transformation. He works with some of the world’s leading automotive companies to design and evolve developer-centric platforms that accelerate software delivery, AI and ML adoption, and organizational velocity.

His work focuses on agentic systems to transform how software is built and operated. By rethinking people, processes, and technologies such as internal developer platforms and AI-driven workflows, he enables organizations to reduce engineering friction, scale innovation, and transition toward AI-augmented, automated, and outcome-oriented software delivery.

Before AWS, Christian spent several years at BMW Group across hardware and software engineering, contributing to projects such as connected navigation. This background gives him a practical understanding of the challenges in integrating legacy systems, embedded development, and modern cloud-native architectures.

Christian is a Principal Customer Solutions Manager at AWS, focused on developer experience, platform strategy, and large-scale cloud transformation. He works with some of the world’s leading automotive companies to design and evolve developer-centri... Show more

Alexandre Ferreira

Alexandre Ferreira

Alexandre é escritor, professor e cofundador do Lean Coffee Brasília, com sólida atuação em metodologias ágeis, transformação organizacional, auditoria e governança. Ao longo de sua carreira, atuou como gerente de projetos e contratos, auditor, coordenador de auditoria e Scrum Master, formando e desenvolvendo times e líderes em Scrum, métodos ágeis e modelos modernos de gestão.
Possui pós-graduação em Governança em Tecnologia, MBAs em Auditoria Interna e em Gestão de Operações e Serviços, além de graduação em Tecnologia em Processamento de Dados e pós-graduação em Redes de Computadores. É autor de livros amplamente utilizados sobre agilidade, auditoria ágil, reuniões eficazes e papel do Scrum Master.
Sua abordagem combina rigor técnico, vivência prática e linguagem acessível, conectando agilidade, governança e resultados concretos. Em suas palestras, provoca reflexões e entrega ferramentas aplicáveis para profissionais e organizações que buscam evoluir sua forma de trabalhar, gerir e decidir.

Alexandre é escritor, professor e cofundador do Lean Coffee Brasília, com sólida atuação em metodologias ágeis, transformação organizacional, auditoria e governança. Ao longo de sua carreira, atuou como gerente de projetos e contratos, auditor, coord... Show more

Kirsten Sireci Renner

Kirsten Sireci Renner

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she joined ICS Village board and can be found at many conferences and events throughout the year speaking and volunteering. She settled into technical recruiting after running helpdesks over twenty years ago - and is currently serving as Founder and Principal Consultant at Dynamic Talent Solutions. Kirsten is always open to helping those who reach out - especially transitioning service members and veterans!
Over 50 speaking engagements to include DEFCON, ShmooCon and many BSides nationwide.
Kirsten is a published author and serial volunteer at countless endeavors.
Most of you know you can find her at various cons throughout the year.

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she joined ICS Village board and can be found at many conferences an... Show more

Bikash Agrawal

Bikash Agrawal

Bikash Agrawal is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data solutions, supported by a Ph.D. in "Scalable Data Processing and Analytical Approach for Big Data Cloud Platform." As the Head of Research and Development at Simplifai, Bikash leads efforts in building innovative data products leveraging deep learning and NLP, while his prior role as Chief Data Scientist saw him driving automation initiatives across various sectors. With notable contributions at organizations like DNV GL and the University of Stavanger, as well as co-founding Boost AI, Bikash's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise continue to shape advancements in AI and Big Data, making him a pivotal figure in the data-driven landscape.

Bikash Agrawal is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data solutions, supported by a Ph.D. in "Scalable Data Processing and Analytical Approach for Big Data Cloud Platform." As the Head of Re... Show more

Bryan Cassady

Bryan Cassady

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027.

He has built companies in 6 countries, and trained 40,000+ leaders.

He’s also a former professional racquetball player turned mathematician, a United Nations professional who speaks four languages.

A researcher who has published on innovation, alignment, and social-media addiction. He’s co-created books with 50+ experts worldwide, including the international bestsellers CYCLES and The Generative Organization.

Bryan has lived on a beach with startups, painted huts in Africa, and sat in boardrooms on five continents. Wherever he goes, it’s people first: show up, do the work, keep your word.

Core belief: innovation isn’t about tools or technology. It’s about helping people believe they can make things better.

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027. He has built companies in 6 countries, a... Show more

Todd Fisher

Todd Fisher

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft. Todd believes in a human centered approach to engineering, where the experience of those creating and evolving the product is just as important as those that use the product.

A native to California's bay area, Todd’s journey into programming started over two decades ago and he has been privileged to work with many technologies as well as some leadership roles over the years. With his experience as a Principal of Software Engineering Practices at Pluralsight, Todd supported both individual software engineers and the technical leadership team in helping to continually improve and work together in a way that enables everyone to do their best work.

Todd loves to play the guitar, and is always open to jamming out and often enjoys paired programming with strangers.

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft.... Show more

Atharv Tiwari

Atharv Tiwari

A cybersecurity expert, criminology researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevis Infosystems and the Co-Founder & Director of NCORE Foundation. At Nevis, he drives product development, secure technology solutions, and innovative GenAI-based services, while at NCORE he empowers law enforcement agencies and professionals through advanced cyber investigation and security training.

He has solved 150+ real-world cybercrime cases and trained 10,000+ students, 200+ teachers, and 300+ law enforcement officers on digital safety, cybercrime investigation, and cloud security. As an entrepreneur, he is building products like Neviscater — bridging design, security, and usability — to create safer and smarter digital ecosystems.

With past experience at the Ministry of Defence (DRDO) and as a Graduate Project Manager at Kounsel, he has led security-focused software projects and helped startups build safe, user-friendly products.

Known for simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts, he regularly speaks at global and national conferences, mentors young professionals, and supports law enforcement with modern investigation techniques. His mission is clear — to make technology safer, accessible, and impactful for everyone.

A cybersecurity expert, criminology researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevis Infosystems and the Co-Founder & Director of NCORE Foundation. At Nevis, he drives product development, secure technology solu... Show more

Christopher Robinson

Christopher Robinson

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 companies with experience in the Financial, Medical, Legal, and Manufacturing verticals, and spent 6 years helping lead the Red Hat Product Security team as their Program Architect.

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 ... Show more

Rupesh Kumar

Rupesh Kumar

Rupesh Kumar is an Offensive Security Researcher specializing in web application testing, red team operations, and vulnerability research. His methodology focuses on real-world attack paths that combine infrastructure misconfigurations with application logic flaws, uncovering critical gaps often missed by conventional assessments. Active in cybersecurity since his academic tenure, he has built a track record of high-impact disclosures to government and critical infrastructure entities, including the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, the US Department of Energy, and the French Overseas Academy of Science.
His demonstrated expertise has led to selective, confidential invitations to contribute to private security assessments for major stakeholders in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and European critical infrastructure sectors. These invitation-only engagements, coordinated through trusted vulnerability platforms, reflect the trust placed in his ability to deliver actionable findings while maintaining strict confidentiality and responsible disclosure standards.
Currently, Rupesh is deepening his expertise in exploit development, cloud security, and defensive tradecraft to bridge offensive insights with resilient system design. His work remains driven by a singular goal: strengthening real-world systems through precise, research-led offensive security.

Rupesh Kumar is an Offensive Security Researcher specializing in web application testing, red team operations, and vulnerability research. His methodology focuses on real-world attack paths that combine infrastructure misconfigurations with applicati... Show more

Inder Kahlon

Inder Kahlon

Inder Kahlon is the Founder & CEO of 'Privacy Technologies, Inc.'.

A former hacker and a dedicated advocate for data privacy rights. His early efforts led to the first temporary ban of ChatGPT in Italy, pushing for stronger protections for minors online.

He focuses on developing privacy-first technologies and raising awareness on AI ethics, data privacy rights and safety of minors on the internet.

Inder Kahlon is the Founder & CEO of 'Privacy Technologies, Inc.'. A former hacker and a dedicated advocate for data privacy rights. His early efforts led to the first temporary ban of ChatGPT in Italy, pushing for stronger protections for minor... Show more

Saurabh Kumar Pandey

Saurabh Kumar Pandey

Saurabh is a passionate cybersecurity professional and a recognized Offsec Ambassador, dedicated to strengthening the security community. As the Organizer of B-sides Ahmedabad, he actively fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the infosec space. With OSCP and CRTP certifications, Saurabh specializes in penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation. He currently works as a Associate Engineering Manager , where he plays a crucial role in securing complex infrastructures

Saurabh is a passionate cybersecurity professional and a recognized Offsec Ambassador, dedicated to strengthening the security community. As the Organizer of B-sides Ahmedabad, he actively fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the infosec sp... Show more

Yash Sharma

Yash Sharma

I am a Full Stack Engineer and Security Enthusiast with expertise in cloud-native security, API protection, and cryptography. I have worked for the last 3+ years in building SaaS products. While classical computing has revolutionized cloud engineering, I remain curious about the post-quantum world.

I am a Full Stack Engineer and Security Enthusiast with expertise in cloud-native security, API protection, and cryptography. I have worked for the last 3+ years in building SaaS products. While classical computing has revolutionized cloud engineeri... Show more

Leslie L. Sharp

Leslie L. Sharp

Leslie has 15 years of blending creative design and revenue-generating strategies to help strengthen brands and propel businesses forward. With a keen understanding that marketing is both art and science, she helps develop brands that genuinely resonate with their target audience and aren't afraid to be unconventional. Her history of re-focusing and revitalizing digital presences to generate increased profits and stakeholder buy-in is trusted by corporations and nonprofits alike.

Leslie is an entrepreneurship enthusiast who loves sharing how she turned her side hustle into a six-figure full time business utilizing her propriety P.L.A.N. Method. Leslie now teaches the P.L.A.N Method to aspiring entrepreneurs in engaging workshops and keynotes.

Leslie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Marketing with a Minor in English Language & Literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she graduated as a Johnetta Haley Scholar, Dean’s List Scholar, and Enterprise Corporation Awardee.

Leslie is a Chicago area native, who now calls the St. Louis area home. Leslie enjoys hosting events, all kinds of trivia games, and traveling with her husband Jarrod.

Leslie has 15 years of blending creative design and revenue-generating strategies to help strengthen brands and propel businesses forward. With a keen understanding that marketing is both art and science, she helps develop brands that genuinely reson... Show more

Philip Engelmartin

Philip Engelmartin

Philip Engelmartin heads Security Engineering and Professional Enablement at SAP, where he leads workforce development in secure software practices. He operates global programs for developers and security practitioners, including a security champions network, secure-coding and threat-modeling training, and software supply-chain security initiatives.
Previously, Philip served as Technical Advisor in SAP's Office of the CSO and as Director, Security Advisory. He co-led the security workstream for Germany's Corona-Warn-App, overseeing security architecture, threat modeling, and cryptographic reviews for the privacy-preserving contact tracing application, which achieved over 48 million downloads.
Philip's expert assessments on software supply chain security have informed European policy research advising the German government and parliament. He contributed to policy frameworks on SBOMs, secure development practices, and vulnerability disclosure published by interface (formerly Stiftung Neue Verantwortung) and research on securing armed forces' software supply chains published by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).

Philip Engelmartin heads Security Engineering and Professional Enablement at SAP, where he leads workforce development in secure software practices. He operates global programs for developers and security practitioners, including a security champions... Show more

Jimmy Song

Jimmy Song

Jimmy Song is a VP of Open Source Ecosystem at Dynamia.ai, CNCF Ambassador, and founder of the Cloud Native Community (China). He focuses on AI-native infrastructure, GPU scheduling and utilization, and agentic runtime at the intersection of cloud-native and AI systems. A longtime cloud-native practitioner and open-source community builder, he is also a book author and frequent speaker and writer.

Jimmy Song is a VP of Open Source Ecosystem at Dynamia.ai, CNCF Ambassador, and founder of the Cloud Native Community (China). He focuses on AI-native infrastructure, GPU scheduling and utilization, and agentic runtime at the intersection of cloud-na... Show more

Siddhant Agarwal

Siddhant Agarwal

Siddhant Agarwal is a seasoned Developer Relations professional with over a decade of experience building and scaling global developer ecosystems. He is currently a Senior Developer Advocate at ClickHouse, leading developer engagement across the APJ region, where he works at the intersection of real-time analytics, data infrastructure, and developer experience.

Previously, Sid led Developer Relations across APAC at Neo4j, where he was responsible for building and scaling the regional DevRel strategy by driving developer adoption, growing communities, launching programs and events, and representing the region across product, engineering, and go-to-market initiatives.

In his prior role, Sid has also managed flagship developer programs at Google. A recognized Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Gen-AI, he is passionate about empowering developers to reimagine how data and AI systems are built and understood.

Known for his ability to tell powerful stories through technology, Siddhant translates complex systems into narratives that inspire action and innovation. With his signature “Local to Global” approach, he helps grassroots developer communities scale their ideas into global impact. He continues to shape communities, share insights, and drive meaningful connections across the tech ecosystem.

Learn more at meetsid.dev

Siddhant Agarwal is a seasoned Developer Relations professional with over a decade of experience building and scaling global developer ecosystems. He is currently a Senior Developer Advocate at ClickHouse, leading developer engagement across the APJ ... Show more

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