Meet Josh Santiago, a strategy leader and technology expert passionate about using technology to drive change. With over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Josh has delivered strategic consulting and sales solutions to industry leaders across the US and Europe. He has served in critical roles in various industries, including telecommunications, automotive, and retail, where he has helped entrepreneurs and senior management drive digital transformation and improve processes. 

As Chief Strategy Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group and former VP of Sales, Josh Santiago leads a team that achieved 61% YoY growth and a 138% increase in direct commercial cloud services revenue. He has also made significant contributions to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion and has served as an instructor and speaker in the technology and consulting space. In addition, Josh played a vital role in the company's European expansion project and the development of new lines of business. Under his leadership, while acting as the VP of Sales and Marketing, the company has established a strong brand presence and a global footprint, with a CAGR of over 5,000% in its online and media presence.

Josh Santiago is a highly sought-after speaker with a global presence, sharing his expertise and vision for the future. With a passion for empowering lives, organizations, and governments, Josh draws on his diverse interests as a retired award-winning photographer, avid reader, investor, and pilot—partner with Josh and Dynamic Consultants Group to drive digital transformation and achieve your goals.

Meet Josh Santiago, a strategy leader and technology expert passionate about using technology to drive change. With over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Josh has delivered strategic consulting and sales solutions to industry leader... Show more

Paul Guggenheim

With 40 years of experience in the Progress Language, Paul brings application expertise, passion, creativity, and positive results to each of his satisfied clients.

Leveraging his degrees in economics and physics with a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago, Paul applies his comprehensive business acumen and software application knowledge to provide a wide array of uniquely effective OpenEdge consulting services designed to streamline operations and enhance functionality.

Included in Paul’s proven portfolio are database design, application development, performance tuning, and web services.

Paul also brings 38 years of successful OpenEdge course development and training throughout the US and abroad. He is an acclaimed international speaker, and active member of the PUG Challenge Americas Conference Steering Committee.

Most recently, Paul has augmented his Progress capabilities by achieving the coveted roles of:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Certification
• Amazon Authorized Instructor (AAI).

This key Progress-Amazon proficiency combined with Paul’s extensive OpenEdge experience helps organizations fulfill their cloud migration objectives no matter the scope of the project or degree of difficulty.

Email: paul@pgasmarts.com

Paul Guggenheim With 40 years of experience in the Progress Language, Paul brings application expertise, passion, creativity, and positive results to each of his satisfied clients. Leveraging his degrees in economics and physics with a Masters... Show more

I help organizations grow their online presence and create experiences that convert visitors into supporters. I am a Technical Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in website marketing management and building systems that enhance your team's effectiveness.

The digital world changes fast. Whether it's the latest on SEO or building out AI, I stay on top of what's working now so you don't have to figure it out yourself. Your time is better spent on what you do best.

I help organizations grow their online presence and create experiences that convert visitors into supporters. I am a Technical Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in website marketing management and building systems that enhance your team'... Show more

Please consult my Linkedin Page. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieter-jan-de-man-69346516/

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Solly Makofane is a self-taught South African technologist and entrepreneur who began as a freelance graphic designer and grew into a full-stack web and application developer. Driven by a passion to empower underserved communities, he builds accessible digital solutions and runs cloud-based services using AWS. Solly’s journey proves that determination, curiosity, and the right tools can break down barriers and unlock opportunity for anyone, anywhere.

Solly Makofane is a self-taught South African technologist and entrepreneur who began as a freelance graphic designer and grew into a full-stack web and application developer. Driven by a passion to empower underserved communities, he builds accessib... Show more

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 8 años de experiencia en implementación en distintos sistemas ERP, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos. Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR).

Conferencista nacional e internacional en temas de Business Intelligence, Analítica, Process Mining, SAP Business One, RPA.

Reconocido como Microsoft MVP Data Platform.

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 8 años de experiencia en implementación en distintos sistemas ERP, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos. Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Internacional ... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations. Show more

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019.

Passionate about people and hoping to assume her final form as a bot, she's on a mission to educate and enable more women and underrepresented groups into tech, one Flow at a time.

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019. Passionate about people and hoping to assume her fina... Show more

Danielina strast za svemirom snage nuklearnog reaktora najbolje opisuje njenu motivaciju za pokretanjem projekta CroCube. Direktorica je prodaje i marketinga tvrtke Spacemanic te živi i diše svemir u svemu što radi.
Teleskopi, amaterski radio, rakete ni sateliti joj nisu strani, a glavna joj je misija popularizirati znanost, stvoriti prilike za mlade te pomoći Hrvatskoj u stjecanju iskustva u svemirskoj industriji. Daniela je radila na lansiranju već nekoliko satelita – VZLUSAT-2, BDSat-1, BDSat-2, Planetum-1, Veronika, a kao mozak i srce ove operacije ima veliku želju i Hrvatsku približiti zvijezdama.

Danielina strast za svemirom snage nuklearnog reaktora najbolje opisuje njenu motivaciju za pokretanjem projekta CroCube. Direktorica je prodaje i marketinga tvrtke Spacemanic te živi i diše svemir u svemu što radi. Teleskopi, amaterski radio, raket... Show more

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several online courses, Microsoft MVP Josh Garverick is a seasoned IT professional with more than 15 years’ enterprise experience working in several large industry verticals (finance, healthcare, transportation, logistics, retail/consumer products, oil & gas, insurance). He specializes in Digital Transformation as well as Application Lifecycle Management and is currently involved in enterprise cloud adoption projects. When not geeking out over technology and architecture frameworks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several onl... Show more

Julian is a Managing IT Architect at XL2 by Audi & Capgemini, specializing in serverless cloud applications and infrastructure as code. As an AWS User Group Leader in Heilbronn and an AWS Community Builder, he is deeply involved in the AWS community. Prior to his current role, Julian gained valuable experience as an SAP Consultant in the smart manufacturing sector.

Julian is a Managing IT Architect at XL2 by Audi & Capgemini, specializing in serverless cloud applications and infrastructure as code. As an AWS User Group Leader in Heilbronn and an AWS Community Builder, he is deeply involved in the AWS community.... Show more

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product.

I’m an engineer by training (Arts & Métiers) and PMP certified, so I’ve been in the trenches. Having co-authored research on frugal innovation, water treatment and mining platforms, I know the frustration of engineering challenges firsthand.

Right now, I’m focused on one thing: using AI to streamline the innovation process. I’m currently building workflows that help researchers and startups use Google's multimodal models to validate inventions, analyze prior art, and simulate complex systems before they ever hit the market.

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product. ... Show more

Per gli amici, Lucio, classe 1996, sono un informatico e un designer industriale che ha cominciato a fare impresa nel paesello dove sono nato, nel centro della mia amata Sicilia. Ho 2 partit, ehm, 2 attività di cui vado fiero, una è nell'ambito dell'artigianato, settore legno, e l'altra è un'azienda agricola. Sono un perito informatico e dopo aver iniziato gli studi al dipartimento di matematica e informatica all'università di Catania, per imprevisti o forse opportunità, non ho concluso la carriera da programmatore, ho capito che volevo fare altre cose da grande e adesso sto completando gli studi in Architettura e design industriale presso la San Raffaele Roma.
Sono una ex recluta del GDG Catania e ho fatto tanta esperienza nel mondo delle startup, partendo dal brainstorming.
Ho molte skill, ma resto umile, mi piace la musica e la pasta al forno.

Per gli amici, Lucio, classe 1996, sono un informatico e un designer industriale che ha cominciato a fare impresa nel paesello dove sono nato, nel centro della mia amata Sicilia. Ho 2 partit, ehm, 2 attività di cui vado fiero, una è nell'ambito dell'... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

I'm Engineering Manager at Walmart, where I lead teams focused on building scalable, AI-driven solutions that power one of the world’s largest retail ecosystems. My background is rooted in software engineering, and I’m passionate about deep learning and generative AI—areas I’m actively growing toward becoming an expert and industry leader.

I’m driven by the challenge of turning complex technology into meaningful impact, improving both customer experiences and operational efficiency. I enjoy mentoring engineers, fostering strong technical teams, and championing responsible, thoughtful adoption of AI across the enterprise.

Outside of work, I stay closely connected to the latest advancements in machine learning research and look for opportunities to contribute to the broader tech community.

I'm Engineering Manager at Walmart, where I lead teams focused on building scalable, AI-driven solutions that power one of the world’s largest retail ecosystems. My background is rooted in software engineering, and I’m passionate about deep learning ... Show more

Michael Landreh works as a UX consultant and supports companies in various industries in adapting their products to the real needs of their users. His work at the interface of user research and intelligent software solutions makes him a sought-after consultant for user experience that sustainably improve both product development and customer satisfaction.

Michael Landreh works as a UX consultant and supports companies in various industries in adapting their products to the real needs of their users. His work at the interface of user research and intelligent software solutions makes him a sought-after ... Show more

Annegret is an chief software architect at codecentric AG. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles such as product owner, programmer and architect and quite different domains such as automotive and insurance. Especially is she interested in domain driven design, microservices and everything along with it. Especially, she takes care for good and nice APIs.

Annegret is an chief software architect at codecentric AG. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles such as product owner, programmer and architect and quite different domains such as automotive an... Show more

Meet Lwin Maung: A distinguished figure in the realm of technology and innovation. With a ten times Microsoft MVP title under his belt, Lwin boasts an unparalleled prowess in the field of mechatronics, accumulated through a remarkable span of over two and half decades as a trusted consultant.

An accomplished author, mentor, and sought-after technology advisor, Lwin has been a guiding force for numerous C-level executives within Fortune 100 companies. Together with his adept team of developers, he has spearheaded the creation of bespoke AI and IoT solutions, leaving an indelible mark on clients and end users across the globe. The solutions architected by Lwin have transcended boundaries, finding application in diverse corners of the world and enriching countless lives.

Lwin's influence extends even further, as evidenced by his instrumental role in crafting the IoT Core device manufacturing guide for Microsoft. His contributions have also left an imprint on the creation of various certification exams for the tech giant.

Beyond the corporate sphere, Lwin's creativity and innovation shine. Collaborating with his brother Min, Lwin's mobile applications have garnered recognition on prominent technology platforms such as engadget, gizmodo, and pocket now. They have undertaken the design and production of programmable microcontrollers, as well as microcontroller-operated robots, tailored for educational purposes—empowering children and teenagers to grasp the fundamentals of programming.

In the spirit of paying it forward, Lwin dedicates his free time to instructing and mentoring high school and university students, nurturing the next generation of application developers and hardware pioneers. His commitment to harnessing the power of technology for the betterment of humanity remains steadfast and unyielding. An active luminary within the development community, Lwin is integral to the organization of the esteemed Chicago Code Camp. His influence reverberates across various technical conferences and code camps, where he regularly takes the stage to share his insights and expertise.

Lwin Maung embodies a relentless pursuit of new frontiers in technology, driven by a genuine passion for enhancing the human experience through innovation. Join him on his journey as he continues to shape the landscape of technology and its transformative potential.

Meet Lwin Maung: A distinguished figure in the realm of technology and innovation. With a ten times Microsoft MVP title under his belt, Lwin boasts an unparalleled prowess in the field of mechatronics, accumulated through a remarkable span of over tw... Show more

While earning her Master's degree in Computer Science, she and three fellow students founded their first company. She has been a software developer, project manager, consultant, leader and coach. Combining many years of practical experience with open-mindedness and up-to-date expertise, she is passionate about solving today's complex problems together with the people involved. She strives to make IT more diverse as a key to problem solving and good collaboration.

While earning her Master's degree in Computer Science, she and three fellow students founded their first company. She has been a software developer, project manager, consultant, leader and coach. Combining many years of practical experience with open... Show more

Muthukumar Ganesan is currently working as a Scientist at the Atomic Research Centre, Government of India. He brings over 11 years of professional experience in AI application development across the automotive and nuclear industries. His work focuses on enhancing safety and automation in sodium-cooled fast breeder reactors using AI-driven solutions, including hydrogen explosion detection, sodium leak identification, predictive maintenance, and autonomous fire mitigation systems. He has published 3 research papers in the field of AI and is currently working on 2 more. An experienced technical speaker, he has delivered talks on AI applications in industrial systems and actively contributes to the GitHub and MathWorks communities, where he shares innovative tools and solutions for real-world engineering challenges.

Muthukumar Ganesan is currently working as a Scientist at the Atomic Research Centre, Government of India. He brings over 11 years of professional experience in AI application development across the automotive and nuclear industries. His work focuses... Show more

Gabi is co-founder and director of Metta, the transformative innovation agency with the mission to improve the sustainability and accessibility of innovation. Before that, she was a programme director at the ATI Boeing Accelerator and Ignite, and co-founder and CMO of Mindmate, an Ignite and Techstars NYC alumni company.

Since 2016, Gabi has accelerated and directly supported more than 150 startups in different industries and stages and has mentored hundreds more. She's currently also a Venture Partner for the Aerospace Xelerated programme; accelerating startups in aerospace and adjacent industries. Gabi is an angel investor particularly interested in sustainability, health tech and founders from underrepresented backgrounds. She also supports a range of early-stage startups as mentor and advisor. Gabi is also an aspiring Behavioural Scientist (LSE).

Gabi is co-founder and director of Metta, the transformative innovation agency with the mission to improve the sustainability and accessibility of innovation. Before that, she was a programme director at the ATI Boeing Accelerator and Ignite, and co-... Show more

Sou um profissional apaixonado pela busca contínua da melhoria e pela exploração de desafios em contextos multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Minha abordagem à liderança ultrapassa as equipes, visando à gestão assertiva dos fluxos de trabalho e ao equilíbrio entre demandas e capacidades para atingir a eficácia.

Com experiência generalista em desenvolvimento e manutenção de software, meu foco principal está nas necessidades dos clientes, especialmente no planejamento e na execução de projetos nacionais e internacionais. Tive a oportunidade de colaborar eficazmente com diversos países, incluindo Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Colômbia, Peru, México, França e Estados Unidos.

Atualmente, estou imerso na indústria de celulose e papel, desempenhando um papel ativo na criação de um novo ambiente digital. Aplico métodos como o Kanban e o F4P para direcionar nossa organização rumo à centralidade do cliente

Sou um profissional apaixonado pela busca contínua da melhoria e pela exploração de desafios em contextos multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Minha abordagem à liderança ultrapassa as equipes, visando à gestão assertiva dos fluxos de trabalho e ao e... Show more

I am working as a Google Cloud Principal Architect and I have 16 years of IT industry experience, I am self-motivated & result-oriented with 6+ Years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect with a proven track record in Solution Design for Cloud technologies in IT Infrastructure functions and Managed Services domain with migration strategies planned from on-prem to the cloud and As a Cloud Architect, I guide customers in their digital transformation journey to the cloud. My primary role is to design solutions that will help customers migrate, operate, deploy and optimize cloud-based Infrastructure, Applications, DevOps, and Databases. I also contribute to knowledge sharing and conducting training. I am also Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Terraform Associate Certified.

I am working as a Google Cloud Principal Architect and I have 16 years of IT industry experience, I am self-motivated & result-oriented with 6+ Years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect with a proven track record in Solution Design for Cloud... Show more

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

José Félix es Principal Cloud Architect en Dell Technologies y líder de la práctica de Nube y Nube Nativa para Latinoamérica. Cuenta con 20 años de experiencia, y ha ayudado a clientes de diversas industrias, incluyendo Finanzas, Telecomunicaciones, Retail, Manufactura y Educación en su Transformación Digital.
Es embajador de la Oficina de CTO, VMware vExpert y cuenta con diversas certificaciones incluyendo VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCP-CMA, VMware Cloud Cloud Native Master Specialist, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, y Dell Technologies Certified Expert Cloud Architect y Technical Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect,Associate y Redhat Certified OpenShift Administrator.
Jose Felix también es líder de comunicad, siendo co-líder del capítulo de VMUG (VMware User Group) de Panamá, como también de la comunidad interna de Dell, LATAM Cloud Curators.
En su tiempo libre, lo puedes encontrar jugando algún video juego, leyendo un libro, estudiando alguna nueva tecnología o pasando tiempo con su esposa e hijas.

José Félix es Principal Cloud Architect en Dell Technologies y líder de la práctica de Nube y Nube Nativa para Latinoamérica. Cuenta con 20 años de experiencia, y ha ayudado a clientes de diversas industrias, incluyendo Finanzas, Telecomunicaciones, ... Show more

Yashar Ghouchibeik is an experienced Power Platform and SharePoint professional with over 15 years of development expertise spanning industries such as finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing in the Netherlands. With a strong background in software engineering and solution design he focuses on utilizing Microsoft 365 and Azure to enhance Document Management and ERP systems for clients. Over the years Yashar has contributed to a wide range of projects including SharePoint migrations, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform implementations, Blockchain development and Azure integrations. In these projects he has taken on various roles including solution architect, senior developer, integration specialist, Web3 developer, technical trainer and consultant.

Yashar Ghouchibeik is an experienced Power Platform and SharePoint professional with over 15 years of development expertise spanning industries such as finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing in the Netherlands. With a strong background in ... Show more

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Alan Williams is a Power Platform strategist and solutions architect with deep expertise in building actionable, scalable low-code solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. As a consultant and educator, he specializes in turning complex processes into streamlined Power Apps and Power Automate workflows that non-developers can adopt and own.

Alan leads with a "teach-while-building" approach — enabling clients to co-create apps while learning the platform. He is passionate about citizen development, reusable component design, and responsible AI adoption within the Microsoft ecosystem.

A frequent collaborator with community influencers, Alan is on a mission to demystify low-code for everyday makers. He shares weekly tutorials and insights on LinkedIn and YouTube, with a growing audience of SMB leaders, Power Users, and Microsoft MVPs.

Alan Williams is a Power Platform strategist and solutions architect with deep expertise in building actionable, scalable low-code solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. As a consultant and educator, he specializes in turning complex processes... Show more

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. My passion lies in designing and implementing systems that not only streamline business operations but also enhance people's lives by reducing stress and enabling smarter, more efficient workflows. Witnessing the transformative power of technology in driving business growth is what fuels my dedication and passion to this field.
Academically, I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature and am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with a focus on AI. Alongside my academic endeavours, I maintain professional Microsoft certifications and continue to expand my expertise in the latest technological innovations.

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, ... Show more

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