Paolo is a Senior Principal Software Engineer working for Red Hat on the messaging and data streaming team. He is a maintainer of Strimzi, a CNCF incubating project for running Apache Kafka on Kubernetes using operators. In his previous role, he worked on different integration projects such as an AMQP bridge for Apache Kafka and Spark, and on the EnMasse messaging-as-a-service project to enable the integration with MQTT. He is also a maintainer for different IoT related components in Eclipse Vert.x and Eclipse Paho projects. He has spoken at numerous national and international conferences about Kafka, Strimzi, and IoT, including KubeCon and DevNation. Finally, he is CNCF ambassador and he has been a Microsoft MVP for the Azure category since 2014.

Paolo is a Senior Principal Software Engineer working for Red Hat on the messaging and data streaming team. He is a maintainer of Strimzi, a CNCF incubating project for running Apache Kafka on Kubernetes using operators. In his previous role, he work... Show more

I'm passionate about applying machine learning to real-world industrial challenges, from predictive maintenance to sensor data analysis. With a hands-on approach, I’ve focused on building systems that connect AI to machines and data. As a systems engineer, I’m dedicated to helping others learn and apply AI in practical ways, without needing to wait until they feel like experts.

I'm passionate about applying machine learning to real-world industrial challenges, from predictive maintenance to sensor data analysis. With a hands-on approach, I’ve focused on building systems that connect AI to machines and data. As a systems eng... Show more

Principal Software Engineer & People Lead at Novatec Consulting GmbH
Organizer of GDG Chapter Stuttgart
Living the dream as Feelgood Manager at Novatec

Principal Software Engineer & People Lead at Novatec Consulting GmbH Organizer of GDG Chapter Stuttgart Living the dream as Feelgood Manager at Novatec Show more

Brandon Ferris is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 20 years of expertise in driving economic growth, building relationships, and managing large-scale projects across government, military, and private sectors. Currently, he leads specialized manufacturing, logistics, and aviation growth for Loudoun County, VA, where he’s responsible for fostering business partnerships, securing investments, and expanding the county's economic footprint.
Brandon's career is built on a foundation of leadership, beginning with his distinguished 15-year service in the United States Air Force, where he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. He was highly decorated during his military career, receiving multiple medals and awards for leadership and service excellence. His transition into the business world was marked by continued success as he applied his leadership skills to managing multimillion-dollar contracts and developing strategies for business expansion.
In his role at Loudoun County, Brandon has cultivated over 750 relationships with professional organizations, resulting in significant economic contributions. His efforts have facilitated investments such as TTM Technologies’ $13.4 million expansion and the $1 million investment from Optimum Technologies, creating 40 new jobs. Most recently, Brandon successfully closed the $104 million investment from Sky Harbour Group, as they develop their Dulles Hangar Campus, which will create 406 jobs. His passion for innovation, business intelligence, and strategic market research has positioned him as a pivotal figure in Loudoun County's ongoing economic development.
Brandon also serves on various boards, including the Young Kings Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth. A native of Philadelphia, Brandon now resides in Loudoun County, VA, with his family.
Brandon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies, a Master’s in Acquisition and Supply Chain Management, and an MBA, all from the University of Maryland. He is a certified acquisition professional and is actively involved in speaking engagements and board service, making him a dynamic leader in both the economic development and entrepreneurial spaces. He is always open to new connections and opportunities to collaborate in driving economic success and innovation in his focused sectors.

Brandon Ferris is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 20 years of expertise in driving economic growth, building relationships, and managing large-scale projects across government, military, and private sectors. Currently, he leads... Show more

Sachin Sadasivan is an AWS and Google Certified Cloud Software Architect with over 20 years of experience in software development and architecture. He excels in Cloud Native Software Development, AI, ML, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Microservices. Sachin's expertise spans Java, Go, Python, Node.js, and JavaScript, with proficiency in Spring Boot, Angular, Kafka, GCP, AWS, Azure, and more. He has driven Digital Transformation in diverse industries and developed an AI-enabled Network Manager for 5G Networks. Sachin's leadership, technical skills, and passion for innovation make him a valuable asset to the technology industry.

Sachin Sadasivan is an AWS and Google Certified Cloud Software Architect with over 20 years of experience in software development and architecture. He excels in Cloud Native Software Development, AI, ML, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Microservices. S... Show more

I am an experienced DevOps Engineer with 5 years of expertise in software architecture, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and automation deployment. With a total of 11 years of experience in the IT industry, I have deep expertise in system administration, scripting, and application security. Currently, I am focused on implementing automation to improve the efficiency of hardware and software monitoring systems.

I am an experienced DevOps Engineer with 5 years of expertise in software architecture, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and automation deployment. With a total of 11 years of experience in the IT industry, I have deep expertise in s... Show more

Jafar considers himself as continuous learner and improver with high passion in software engineering and substantiality. He enjoys building high performing teams and coaching and leading them as a servant leader.
Jafar holds Master of IT management and PhD of computer science. He has more than 20 years of experience in different countries and sectors.

He currently works in ABB E-Mobility on EV charging infrasturure and happily contributes to charging up EV transition and zero emission plan.

Besides his experience in industry, Jafar has contributed to the body of knowledge by publishing his research results and serving in technical committee of several academic conferences as reviewer.

Jafar considers himself as continuous learner and improver with high passion in software engineering and substantiality. He enjoys building high performing teams and coaching and leading them as a servant leader. Jafar holds Master of IT management ... Show more

I began working as a software developer in 2015 during my Bachelor's degree, where I created computer models of physical processes. Since then, I have been passionate about software development, consistently enhancing my skills and knowledge in this field. For my master’s degree graduation, I developed a program to the stage of a ready-to-use product. This achievement motivated me to pursue a career as a professional developer.

For last seven years, I've worked as a full-stack developer. During this time, I've had the opportunity to work on both large projects and small startups, refactoring legacy projects, and pioneering new frameworks and methodologies. I contribute to the open-source community, actively study and research development issues, and assist people in finding answers on StackOverflow, maintain flatpack and snap packages, write articles.

I began working as a software developer in 2015 during my Bachelor's degree, where I created computer models of physical processes. Since then, I have been passionate about software development, consistently enhancing my skills and knowledge in this ... Show more

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer.

Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering.

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer. Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering. Show more

Apurva is a Senior Computer Vision Engineer at Brambles, with over seven years of R&D experience across diverse industrial domains. At Brambles, she specializes in designing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision IoT prototypes to enhance supply chain efficiencies. Previously, at Spectrum, she contributed to Industrial IoT R&D, focusing on machine learning for wireless access, video analytics, and predictive air quality modeling using edge device data. Her tenure at Lands’ End involved expertise in sales forecasting, pricing strategies, and product similarity analysis.
She has also conducted independent research on Large Language Models (LLMs), exploring their applications in supply chain solutions. She is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a research community of business professionals. Passionate about the convergence of computer vision, NLP, and machine learning, she is dedicated to driving impactful advancements in technology and operational excellence.

Apurva is a Senior Computer Vision Engineer at Brambles, with over seven years of R&D experience across diverse industrial domains. At Brambles, she specializes in designing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision IoT prototyp... Show more

Esther Anyanwu holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and works as an OBD and Emissions Certification Engineer as well as a Squad Scrum Master at Jaguar Land Rover. Bridging the worlds of technical engineering and agile leadership, Esther brings a unique perspective on how agility operates not just in code or process, but in how teams think, collaborate, and grow.

A member of Godiva Speakers (Toastmasters International), Esther is passionate about communication, connection, and finding her voice - both literally and professionally. This journey of self-discovery and continuous improvement is what inspired her to be part of Agile2025 Launching New Voices, with a desire to bring fresh, human-centred reflections into the agile space.

Esther Anyanwu holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and works as an OBD and Emissions Certification Engineer as well as a Squad Scrum Master at Jaguar Land Rover. Bridging the worlds of technical engineering and agile leadership, Esther brings a u... Show more

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and
software developers secure their applications.

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and software developers secure their appli... Show more

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations consultant with almost a decade of experience in the ERP industry, five of which, has been spent at NTT Data, developing our capabilities and teams in order to deliver value to clients through complex projects, purpose-led engagements and identifying application solutions for their needs. My focus the last two years has been on Performance testing and Automated Regression Testing in the CPG industry.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations consultant with almost a decade of experience in the ERP industry, five of which, has been spent at NTT Data, developing our capabilities and teams in order to deliver value to clients through complex pro... Show more

Jithin KP is Associate Principal Engineer at ABB R&D. An expert in Communication Architectures and Linux and Open Source , he has played key role in Building REx 610 relay software at ABB from India. He was key embedded architect for the platform/product. https://new.abb.com/medium-voltage/digital-substations/protection-relays/multiapplication/protection-and-control-rex610. He would share insights from the work and connect with latest trends including realtime patch now becoming mainstream.

Jithin KP is Associate Principal Engineer at ABB R&D. An expert in Communication Architectures and Linux and Open Source , he has played key role in Building REx 610 relay software at ABB from India. He was key embedded architect for the platform/pro... Show more

Pedro is an engineer working in Production Engineering at Shopify. Currently working on Cloud Observability, he values upstream participation and contributes to open-source projects related to Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies, like Thanos and KEDA. Outside of work he is a father, Karate practitioner and likes to savor asiatic food.

Pedro is an engineer working in Production Engineering at Shopify. Currently working on Cloud Observability, he values upstream participation and contributes to open-source projects related to Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies, like Thanos and... Show more

Passionné par les interactions humaines, j’aime travailler avec les équipes pour améliorer leur collaboration et fluidifier leur fonctionnement. Je m’intéresse à la complexité des organisations, à leurs défis et aux leviers qui permettent d’y apporter des solutions concrètes et durables.

Convaincue que la communication peut transformer les relations et sauver des projets.
J’accorde une grande importance à:
-l’écoute active
- à la création de connexions authentiques entre les individus
- à l'intelligence collective.

Mon approche ? Observer, comprendre et accompagner les systèmes en place pour aider les équipes à grandir, à s’élever et à atteindre leur plein potentiel. 🚀

Passionné par les interactions humaines, j’aime travailler avec les équipes pour améliorer leur collaboration et fluidifier leur fonctionnement. Je m’intéresse à la complexité des organisations, à leurs défis et aux leviers qui permettent d’y apporte... Show more

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics.

10+ years of experience as an Embedded Systems and Computer Engineer, working in design and development of products across industries such as IoT, Autonomous Driving, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautics, Industry 4.0, and Robotics.

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics. 10+... Show more

Jonathan Trimble, co-founder of Bawn, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in investigation and security. His career began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he led numerous complex investigations focused on dismantling international cybercrime and financial fraud organizations. As Chief Technology Officer of the FBI’s Information Management Division, Jonathan oversaw significant technical projects, including the development of the $220M Central Records Complex and an advanced data analytics platform.

Transitioning to private industry, Jonathan served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a Midwest financial institution and later as Vice President of Services at an Austin-based cybersecurity startup. He holds degrees from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, National Intelligence University, and the University of Southern California, and completed Carnegie Mellon University’s CISO program in 2018. Jonathan's leadership extends beyond Bawn, with key roles in cybersecurity councils and advisory committees.

His passion for cybersecurity and client success drives his commitment to developing innovative solutions that enhance security posture and business resiliency

Jonathan Trimble, co-founder of Bawn, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in investigation and security. His career began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he led numerous complex investigations focused on dismantling int... Show more

Hans Henrik Groth has a background as HR Director within Tech in Denmark and have worked 20 years with IT Nearsoring and Offshoreing from Pakistan, Ukraine and Egypt.

In the past 15 years Hans Henrik have build up a Delivery center in Cairo – a overlooked Tech hub education 50.000 IT candidates a year. The operation is runed based on Scandinavian Management - takeing the best from both cultures.

In a situation for all foreseeable time with an increasing lack of High-end IT professionals in Europe, companies have to apply new delivery methods and work in distributed Teams. The discipline of using IT Nearshore is a must have competence for professional Tech companies in Europe to stay competitive.
Interestingly, used correctly IT Nearshoreing can also benefit the retention of employees Onshore as career paths can get more interesting and HR/Recruitment can at the same time help reduce cost.

IT Nearshore is not at the expense of European jobs, but often a prerequisite for retaining jobs and competitiveness

Hans Henrik Groth has a background as HR Director within Tech in Denmark and have worked 20 years with IT Nearsoring and Offshoreing from Pakistan, Ukraine and Egypt. In the past 15 years Hans Henrik have build up a Delivery center in Cairo – a ov... Show more

A seasoned Technopreneur boasting 17 years of expertise in developing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Renowned for pioneering adoption of practices that later evolved into industry standards. Alumnus of prestigious institutions, including IIT-Madras and Amrita University, known for an exceptional blend of technical prowess and strategic business acumen.

A seasoned Technopreneur boasting 17 years of expertise in developing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Renowned for pioneering adoption of practices that later evolved into industry standards. Alumnus of presti... Show more

Solution Engineer & Senior Software-/ Lead Systemarchitekt- C# Corner MVP / Speaker / Author
www.zeiss.com

Write dozens of articles on:

CSharpCorner / InfoQ / DZone / Medium

Books:
1) https://www.amazon.de/Introduction-C-English-Bassam-Alugili-ebook/dp/B08TQWR8Q9
2) https://www.amazon.de/Introduction-C-Bassam-Alugili/dp/B08VC6THS7/
3) https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/ebooks/introduction-to-csharp_8

Speaker:
https://www.csharpcon.com/
https://mstechsummit.pl/cfp/en/
https://www.dotnet-developer-conference.de/en/

Solution Engineer & Senior Software-/ Lead Systemarchitekt- C# Corner MVP / Speaker / Author www.zeiss.com Write dozens of articles on: CSharpCorner / InfoQ / DZone / Medium Books: 1) https://www.amazon.de/Introduction-C-English-Bassam-Alu... Show more

Since 2016 working with Dynamics.
Actually Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Architect.

Since 2016 working with Dynamics. Actually Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Architect. Show more

현대자동차

- 클라우드플랫폼과 글로벌 Kubernetes 서비스 설계 / 개발 / 운영

현대자동차 - 클라우드플랫폼과 글로벌 Kubernetes 서비스 설계 / 개발 / 운영 Show more

Lucinda has successfully implemented and supported asset management systems across multiple facilities in the US and UK, engaging in projects ranging from brand new production facilities requiring a CMMS to existing sites that needed a complete overhaul.

Lucinda has successfully implemented and supported asset management systems across multiple facilities in the US and UK, engaging in projects ranging from brand new production facilities requiring a CMMS to existing sites that needed a complete overh... Show more

Agile & Lean Coach, Product Owner, Agile Transformation Consultant, Pragmatic Agilist

Agile & Lean Coach, Product Owner, Agile Transformation Consultant, Pragmatic Agilist Show more

Azure Solutions Architect with over 17 years of extensive experience in spearheading the management, design, development, implementation and testing of IT solutions. Recognized leader, applying high-impact technical solutions to major business objectives with capabilities that transcend IT operation boundaries. Experienced in performing strategic research and creates software architecture design proposals for new projects, or improvements to existing architecture. Experienced in designing and developing full-stack applications across multiple platforms using modern industry-adopted languages and framework.

Azure Solutions Architect with over 17 years of extensive experience in spearheading the management, design, development, implementation and testing of IT solutions. Recognized leader, applying high-impact technical solutions to major business object... Show more

Matan Marudi is a Data Scientist Team Lead at PayPal, specializing in web intelligence, risk modeling, and data-driven decision-making. With a B.Sc. (cum laude) and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University, Matan has a strong background in product analytics, fraud detection, and machine learning-driven insights.

Currently, he leads a team of data scientists, focusing on leveraging web intelligence to detect risky sellers and fraudulent activities using advanced data crawling techniques. His expertise extends beyond corporate settings—he also works as a freelance data science consultant, helping startups develop AI-powered solutions, including chatbot assistants for major law firms and creator marketing analytics for D2C brands.

Matan is a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach and has integrated strength-based leadership principles into his management style. Since 2023, he has embedded the CliftonStrengths framework into team operations, aligning KPIs with employees' unique strengths to drive engagement, innovation, and high performance.

His contributions to the field include multiple patents in risk modeling and machine learning, as well as published research on ordinal decision tree-based problems. Passionate about leadership development, Matan combines technical expertise with a people-first approach, helping teams thrive by leveraging their strengths.

Matan Marudi is also an active volunteer mentor in two organizations:

DataHack – A non-profit dedicated to promoting diversity in data science by mentoring underrepresented groups, including women and the Arab and Druze communities in Israel.
Entry-Points – A community supporting juniors entering the tech industry, where Matan leads the Data Science, Engineering, and Analytics branches, helping job seekers navigate their career paths.

Matan Marudi is a Data Scientist Team Lead at PayPal, specializing in web intelligence, risk modeling, and data-driven decision-making. With a B.Sc. (cum laude) and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University, Matan has a strong backgrou... Show more

Senior software engineer with multi-disciplinary background in various fields such as Electronic Design Automation, Process Physics, and large-scale distributed processing and cloud computing

Senior software engineer with multi-disciplinary background in various fields such as Electronic Design Automation, Process Physics, and large-scale distributed processing and cloud computing Show more

I am a dedicated Business Intelligence Developer from Iran with over 10 years of expertise in Microsoft BI solutions, including MSSQL, SSIS, SSAS, and Power BI. I excel in building enterprise-level data warehouses, ETL processes, and insightful dashboards. I’ve delivered impactful projects, such as leading the design of a data warehouse for SEPAHAN Battery and creating predictive models for Entekhab Company, driving measurable business improvements. Skilled in bridging business and technology, I’m passionate about transforming data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

I am a dedicated Business Intelligence Developer from Iran with over 10 years of expertise in Microsoft BI solutions, including MSSQL, SSIS, SSAS, and Power BI. I excel in building enterprise-level data warehouses, ETL processes, and insightful dashb... Show more

Certificado en Python for Data Science y Machine Learning with Python, con más de 5 años de experiencia laboral en áreas de Analytics, generando propuesta de valor y planeamiento estratégico en empresas de diferentes sectores.
Actualmente ocupando el puesto de Data Lead en Quimpac, además de ser docente en IDAT y en la Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina..

Certificado en Python for Data Science y Machine Learning with Python, con más de 5 años de experiencia laboral en áreas de Analytics, generando propuesta de valor y planeamiento estratégico en empresas de diferentes sectores. Actualmente ocupando ... Show more