Cat is an engineer and researcher fascinated by the intersection of privacy, security, and tech policy. At Dynatrace, she translates law and policy into code to protect users and integrates privacy controls into the SDLC. She also engages on policy issues, most recently as a fellow at the Internet Society and at Virtual Routes (formerly ECCRI). Previously, she hacked CPUs for a living in academia, investigating how hardware behavior leaks sensitive data within software. When she's not coding, you'll usually find her knee-deep in snow in the mountains!

Cat is an engineer and researcher fascinated by the intersection of privacy, security, and tech policy. At Dynatrace, she translates law and policy into code to protect users and integrates privacy controls into the SDLC. She also engages on policy i... Show more

Chelsea Mendes is the founder of the Playing by the Rules Intellectual Property Symposium, a platform designed to educate creatives in the entertainment industry about protecting their intellectual property. As the first undergraduate student onboarded to OMBI Group, Chelsea has gained valuable experience in entertainment law. Her passion for advocacy also led her to become the co-chair of the Partnerships Committee for the Sports Business Conference at Spelman College, where she helped secure over $20,000 in sponsorships from major sports leagues like the NFL, MLB, and more. A political science major at Spelman College, Chelsea’s work at the White House further solidified her commitment to advocacy. Through her Symposium, she merges her legal expertise with digital tools to help creatives navigate the complexities of intellectual property protection, empowering them to safeguard their work in the digital age.

Chelsea Mendes is the founder of the Playing by the Rules Intellectual Property Symposium, a platform designed to educate creatives in the entertainment industry about protecting their intellectual property. As the first undergraduate student onboard... Show more

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions, buying and selling businesses, preparing and reviewing contracts, confirming regulatory compliance, preparing an exit strategy, business succession and estate planning. Her commitment to excellence and innovative approach to legal challenges have established her as a trusted advisor for clients across various industries including marijuana, liquor, hospitality, manufacturing, service- and product-based businesses, healthcare, and agriculture.

Throughout her career, Rachael has represented entrepreneurs and small businesses for general business counsel and has forged great relationships as local and regulatory counsel for larger law firms and companies with in-house counsel. Rachael consistently delivers strategic solutions that align with her clients' goals. Her expertise extends to navigating intricate legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations, and advocating for her clients in high-stakes transactions.

In addition to her legal practice, Rachael frequently shares her insights on topics such as legal and policy issues facing small businesses, the intersection of business ownership and estate planning, business and legal strategy and ethics. Her engaging presentation style and ability to distill complex concepts into actionable advice make her a sought-after speaker and educator.

Rachael also serves as a volunteer attorney with the Colorado Small Business Legal Assistance Program through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

When she is not advocating for her clients or inspiring others through speaking engagements, Rachael enjoys teaching Jazzercise dance-based fitness classes, reading library books in her hammock, and spending time with her family.

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions... 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

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

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

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack.
Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis 💪👍.

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack. Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis ... Show more

Mick Pletcher is a nationally respected technology expert specializing in System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory, PowerShell Scripting, Visual Basic Scripting and Automation. In 2017, Mick was honored as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work in Cloud and Data Center. Also in 2017, he was one of seven IT professionals worldwide to be recognized as a technical star with the 2017 SAPIEN MVP Award. Mick is an avid blogger on information technology tips and topics at http://mickitblog.blogspot.com/. His blog, which topped a million hits in less than four years, was highlighted in Adaptiva’s 2016 round-up of Top 16 SCCM Tips for 2016.

A SCCM Administrator with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, a Nashville-based law firm with more than 230 attorneys in four offices, Mick deploys software to more than 500 users across the Southeast and is responsible for automating tasks via the use of PowerShell, administering group policies, deploying Windows updates, and the PC build process. Prior to joining Waller, Mick implemented alternate system design approaches and managed software and Operating Systems using SCCM 2012, along with SMS Installer, Powershell, and VBScript at one of the nation’s largest architecture and engineering design firms. In 2013, Mick co-founded the Nashville Powershell User Group. He is a relentless world traveler who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Other hobbies include astronomy, welding and fabrication, river boarding, sport bikes, cycling and mountaineering.

Mick Pletcher is a nationally respected technology expert specializing in System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory, PowerShell Scripting, Visual Basic Scripting and Automation. In 2017, Mick was honored as a... Show more

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. A serial founder whose previous organizations have included Vote.org (2016), ElectionDay.org (2018), Long Distance Voter (2008), and Swing the State (2004), she's been working at the intersection of technology and democracy since 2004, several years before “civic tech” and “online organization” entered the cultural lexicon. Her various organizations have collectively registered over 4 million people, conducted mass marketing campaigns reaching tens of millions, and pioneered tactics now considered industry standards. She is an alumna of Pomona College and Y Combinator, a former Draper Richards Kaplan Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship. She frequently speaks on issues impacting voter turnout and digital innovations to increase access to the polls, with appearances at events such as SXSW, Netroots Nation, Harvard Law, the Harvard School of Government, University of Michigan, SUMMIT Ideas Festival, Lesbians Who Tech, and Accelerate Good Global.

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. ... Show more

At the age of ten Martin fell in love with coding. Later he left his love and studied business and law. Only to find out: that’s awesome for programming business software! In the 15+ years since then he talked to energy traders, telecom people, wind tunnel experts and many others. They formed a hands-on domain decoder with a passion for DDD and a soft spot for colored sticky notes. Martin is a trainer with experience in 50+ companies and 10+ countries. He regularly speaks at meetups and conferences across Europe - and from time to time in the US.

At the age of ten Martin fell in love with coding. Later he left his love and studied business and law. Only to find out: that’s awesome for programming business software! In the 15+ years since then he talked to energy traders, telecom people, wind ... 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

Olivier Kamanda is a Senior Product Manager at Google focusing content moderation for Google Shopping's global platform. His work applies large language models for harmful content detection across billions of products with designing risk mitigation frameworks for new Generative AI experiences. Prior to Google, Olivier held product management roles at Facebook and Instagram Shopping, and served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow where he founded Code.gov, the federal government's open-source software platform.

Earlier in his career, he served as a speechwriter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and practiced law as an investment funds attorney at White & Case LLP. An entrepreneur at heart, he left law firm life to pursue a series of entrepreneurial ventures that almost didn't fail.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he hosts the 1648 Jeffersonian Dinner Series, which brings together accomplished professionals in international affairs to think critically, deeply, and expansively about global issues. He is currently chair of the board of directors for the Center for Public Integrity. He previously served on the boards of the Equal Rights Center and Princeton University, and was Vice Chair of the board of trustees of the Landon School. Olivier holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Olivier Kamanda is a Senior Product Manager at Google focusing content moderation for Google Shopping's global platform. His work applies large language models for harmful content detection across billions of products with designing risk mitigation f... Show more

I started my career with a background in web development and a degree in Media Informatics. Over the past 15 years at Fleetplan, I’ve worked on building scalable and high-performance applications, constantly tackling complex challenges in software development. About 10 years ago, I expanded my focus to app development, diving into Swift and the Apple ecosystem.

Before my journey in IT, I served as a Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Infantry) in the German Armed Forces from 2001 to 2002. Outside of work, I’m passionate about climbing and mountain biking. As a certified professional mountain bike guide with the German Alpine Club, I enjoy combining my love for the mountains with coaching and guiding others.

I started my career with a background in web development and a degree in Media Informatics. Over the past 15 years at Fleetplan, I’ve worked on building scalable and high-performance applications, constantly tackling complex challenges in software de... Show more

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Cyber Security consultant and team leader at Columbus Global, where he is responsible for building a team of skilled cybersecurity consultants. He recently transitioned from a role as an identity and security advisor within PwC Norway's Cyber and Privacy division.

Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consultant, he has also spent time internally as an architect. Most of his work has been based in Norway, but he has been fortunate to travel extensively worldwide. His consulting projects has led him to work in the United States, across Europe, and in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, he has gained experience across multiple sectors. He has worked in the public sector, with several defense contractors, and within financial technology. He has served as a consultant for companies in retail, various technology firms, airlines, and numerous banks and financial institutions. While a technologist at heart, he has recently taken on roles as a team leader and project manager. Reidar has gradually transitioned towards the business side of technology, frequently taking on assignments that position him at the intersection of IT and business.

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Cyber Security consultant and team leader at Columbus Global, where he is responsible for building a team of skilled cybersecurity consultants. He recently transitioned from a role as an identity and security advisor within Pw... Show more

Jephter Ahimah is a Masters of Law Student and advocate for AI ethic and regulations as a member of Responsible AI UK and with keen interest in promoting AI framework implementation in Ghana and across the African regions. Jephter evolving future of work with AI and prompt engineering. With 3 years of experience advocating for AI policy and regulation in Ghana, Jephter is extremely committed to contribute to ethical and legal frameworks for developing technologies in Africa, especially Ghana.
As an advocate, I actively contribute to discussions on AI ethics and governance during AI programmes on Bangor University campus and across Wales in the UK. Notwithstanding, I am also a co-founder of the Association of Data Analysts and AI Professionals, an NGO start-up launched with a diverse team member from legal studies to AI expert from the Bangor University and data scientist from Ghana. The organization is dedicated to promoting data regulation, AI policy in Ghana and Africa and fostering responsible AI deployment across the globe.
Jephter’s work focuses on the intersection of AI, law, and societal transformation, exploring the regulatory landscape of AI, data protection, and the impact of AI on employment and invention. Also, I am passionate about driving informed policymaking and ensuring AI technologies are deployed transparently and ethically for the benefit of all.

Jephter Ahimah is a Masters of Law Student and advocate for AI ethic and regulations as a member of Responsible AI UK and with keen interest in promoting AI framework implementation in Ghana and across the African regions. Jephter evolving future of ... 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

Jordan has been a Drupal developer for 19 years.

Jordan has been a Drupal developer for 19 years. 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

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca, he oversees a $250M+ global IT portfolio spanning eight datacenters and multi-cloud platforms — including AWS, Azure, GCP, and NVIDIA DGX — supporting 250,000+ employees across 147 countries and powering the company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations.

A recognized catalyst in industrializing the enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Agentic technologies, Rob has led the design, governance, and operationalization of secure, cloud-native platforms that scale from model training to production inference. He plays a pivotal role in the responsible productization of AI — transforming experimental pilots into governed, compliant digital products with measurable impact across AstraZeneca’s global value chain.

Previously, Robert held senior technology leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, where he architected and executed the corporation’s enterprise cloud transformation supporting $37B in revenue and a $79B program backlog. He institutionalized Agile, DevOps, and MLOps practices to modernize complex defense and R&D environments, and led enterprise negotiations with AWS and Microsoft. He also built strategic university partnerships to develop high-caliber cloud talent pipelines and designed secure, classified cloud platforms supporting national defense missions.

A former U.S. Marine and strategic advisor at the Secretarial level of the Department of Defense, Robert brings mission-aligned leadership, global-scale execution, and deep technical expertise to every engagement. He holds an MBA from George Mason University and a B.S. in Computer Technologies from the University of Mary Washington, along with certifications in AWS, Azure, and SAFe Agile. A published thought leader in cloud-native architecture, Robert is committed to building scalable, secure, and ethical technology platforms that accelerate innovation and deliver enduring enterprise value.

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Globa... Show more

Viewing systems and organizations through the lens of cyber security risk.‏‏

Viewing systems and organizations through the lens of cyber security risk.‏‏ Show more

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder settlements. His work has also focused on advocating for full transparency in executive compensation, particularly following the Dodd-Frank Act, ensuring that executives disclose their payouts accurately. Executives may consider themselves above the law, but Monteverde stands against that.

As the founding partner of Monteverde & Associates PC, located in the Empire State Building, Juan leads a team of attorneys dedicated to protecting shareholders from corporate fraud and misconduct. The firm primarily serves clients who have suffered financial losses due to corporate fraud or undervalued mergers. With a skilled team capable of handling cases at all levels, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm works tirelessly to ensure that corporations are held accountable for their actions. Monteverde’s motto, “No one is above the law,” reflects his commitment to fairness and justice in all his legal pursuits.

Before establishing his firm, Monteverde worked as a partner and chair of the Mergers and Acquisition Litigation Department at Faruqi & Faruqi LLP from 2010 to 2016. The firm, known for its class action litigation in investor and consumer protection, helped shape its legal approach. He also worked as an associate at Levi & Korsinsky, representing clients in securities fraud, consumer fraud, and other complex legal matters. Monteverde began his legal career at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, focusing on civil litigation, including construction law, civil rights, and product liability.

Monteverde earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his legal practice, he is a prolific writer and frequent speaker on executive compensation issues, presenting at events hosted by the American Bar Association and other legal organizations.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Juan is passionate about philanthropy, supporting causes such as Planned Parenthood, the ASPCA, and food pantries in New York City. He is admitted to practice law in New York and several federal districts, where he has secured substantial settlements for shareholders.

Juan Monteverde was born in Barcelona, Spain, and resides in New York City with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys boating and spending time with his family.

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder set... Show more

Eric is a managing partner in Green & Sklarz LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. The focus of Attorney Green’s practice is civil and criminal taxpayer representation before the Department of Justice Tax Division, Internal Revenue Service and state Departments of Revenue Services. Eric is a nationally renowned tax expert and author/commentator of IRS civil and criminal tax matters. Having lectured to more than 70,000 practitioners on civil and criminal tax topics, he is one of the nation’s best known lecturers in continuing professional tax education. Eric has been recognized by Connecticut Super Lawyers in the field of Tax. Attorney Green is a past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Tax Section and is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (“ACTC”).

Eric is a contributing columnist for Bloomberg Tax and is the author of the 6 volume set of the Insider’s Guides to IRS Representation. He is the founder of Tax Rep LLC which coaches accountants and attorneys on building their own IRS Representation practices, and is the host of the weekly Tax Rep Network Podcast.

Eric is a managing partner in Green & Sklarz LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. The focus of Attorney Green’s practice is civil and criminal taxpayer representation before the Department of Justice Tax Division, Inter... Show more

Akshama: A Passionate Innovator and Tech Visionary

With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Akshama is a driven software engineer known for her exceptional ability to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. Her expertise spans full-stack development, cryptography, network design, and performance optimization. She is especially passionate about generative AI, where she is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Akshama’s journey is defined by her dedication to building scalable and efficient systems that make a real impact. She is known for her strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and her ability to turn ambitious ideas into practical, high-performing solutions. Throughout her career, she has continuously sought out opportunities to learn, grow, and drive change in the ever-evolving world of technology.

When she's not immersed in her work, Akshama enjoys traveling the world, collecting traditional crafts from local markets—each souvenir reflecting her passion for both innovation and cultural exploration.

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, Akshama is dedicated to shaping the future of tech, one breakthrough at a time.

Akshama: A Passionate Innovator and Tech Visionary With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Akshama is a driven software engineer known for her exceptional ability to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. Her ex... Show more

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incident response and managed security teams at Capgemini, IBM (X-Force Incident Response in LatAm region), and Kroll. With degrees in Law and Information Systems and a postgraduate degree in Digital Forensics, Jefferson specializes in incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and adversary hunting.

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incide... Show more

Scott M. Giordano is an attorney with more than 25 years of legal, technology, and risk management consulting experience. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy and AI Governance Professional (AIGP), a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Scott is a partner at The CISO Law Firm, a firm dedicated to representing CISOs and other cybersecurity team leaders.
Prior to starting his firm, he served as General Counsel of Spirion LLC, a privacy technology firm. There Scott also served as the company’s subject matter expert on multinational data protection and its intersection with technology, export compliance, internal investigations, information governance, and risk management. Prior to joining Spirion, he served as Director, Data Protection, for Robert Half Legal and established the global privacy program for Esterline Technologies Corporation in Bellevue, WA.
During his career, Scott has held senior positions at several legal technology firms and is listed as co-inventor on Intelligent Searching of Electronically Stored Information, patent no. 13/842,910. In addition, he taught the first law school course anywhere on electronic evidence and e-discovery.
Scott is a member of the bar in Washington state, California, and the District of Columbia.

Scott M. Giordano is an attorney with more than 25 years of legal, technology, and risk management consulting experience. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy and AI Governance Professional (AIGP), a Certified Information Security Systems Professio... Show more

Principal Architect at Synextra, specializing in Azure and hybrid cloud solutions for regulated industries, particularly the legal sector. With extensive expertise in Azure architecture and cloud-native technologies, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance compliance, streamline operations, and unlock the potential of the cloud.

Principal Architect at Synextra, specializing in Azure and hybrid cloud solutions for regulated industries, particularly the legal sector. With extensive expertise in Azure architecture and cloud-native technologies, he leads the development of cutti... Show more

Já atuou nas áreas jurídica, gestão de projetos, inovação e tecnologia. Foi programador, advogado, assessor Jurídico na Justiça Estadual e Federal. Atualmente, trabalha no TRF4. Tem formação Superior e Pós Graduação em Direito. Possui MBA em Tecnologia: Inteligência Artificial, Data Science e Big Data. É Certificado Scrum (Scrum.org) e Certificado Design Thinking (Certiprof). É autor dos livros "AS 12 REGRAS DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: o que fazer para usar ChatGPT ou qualquer IA na sua profissão ou empresa com alta" e "Tutorial da Inteligência Artificial: Uso Seguro e Estratégico da IA Generativa no Direito".

Já atuou nas áreas jurídica, gestão de projetos, inovação e tecnologia. Foi programador, advogado, assessor Jurídico na Justiça Estadual e Federal. Atualmente, trabalha no TRF4. Tem formação Superior e Pós Graduação em Direito. Possui MBA em Tecnolog... 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

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