Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 14 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. With a strong track record of architecting scalable and efficient systems, Satej has successfully delivered data-driven and ML applied solutions. He's also an author of two programming books named "Building Secure PHP Applications" and "PHP 8 Basics: For Programming and Web Development" with Apress / Springer publications with another one in pipeline.

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 14 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. ... Show more

Software developer working in the rapidly evolving industry of Fintech at Fidelity Investments developing modern technologies to support customers financial needs.

Recent career changer and mature learner recently earning postgraduate level qualification in software engineering and database technologies.

Software developer working in the rapidly evolving industry of Fintech at Fidelity Investments developing modern technologies to support customers financial needs. Recent career changer and mature learner recently earning postgraduate level qualif... Show more

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Rowan Udell is a cloud specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience with AWS, with a focus on security and serverless.

As an AWS Community Builder, Rowan actively shares his expertise through writing, podcasts, presentations, and teaching. He recently self-published "The Practical AWS IAM Guide" and co-authored "The AWS Administration Cookbook."

Rowan's areas of expertise include AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), serverless computing, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Rowan Udell is a cloud specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience with AWS, with a focus on security and serverless. As an AWS Community Builder, Rowan actively shares his expertise through writing, podcasts, presentations, and teaching.... Show more

Kristina is a Senior Product Manager in the M365 Copilot Extensibility Product Group at Microsoft, where she leads the development of AI-powered solutions shaping the future of Microsoft products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategies of Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to leverage Copilot as a transformative technology. Her work directly influences the evolution of M365 products, collaborating closely with both Microsoft teams and customers to ensure that the product continues to meet real-world needs and deliver meaningful impact. Kristina has been instrumental in launching Copilot experiences across flagship Microsoft apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. She also led the design and rollout of Microsoft’s new emoji set, enhancing digital communication with greater inclusivity and expressiveness. With a robust background as a Cloud Architect and Application Development Engineer, Kristina excels at bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and strategic business objectives. Her career journey began in Biomedical Sciences, transitioning to technology after earning a Master’s in Computer Science. Over the years, her global perspective—shaped by living in seven cities around the world—has enriched her approach to problem-solving and innovation. She is deeply committed to advocating for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Kristina is a Senior Product Manager in the M365 Copilot Extensibility Product Group at Microsoft, where she leads the development of AI-powered solutions shaping the future of Microsoft products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategies... 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

Michael is VP of Engineering at Flox. Prior to this, he held senior engineering leadership roles at CircleCI and Puppet. He has a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and organizations, as well as conduct research on engineering effectiveness, authoring the State of DevOps Reports from 2018-2022 as well as contributing several other industry publications. Michael is obsessed with the intersection of the business and engineering with ROI as a key driver behind efficiencies and automation. Michael has been a speaker at DevOps and Automation events since 2007. In 2005, he authored a book on OpenSSH He also founded the package repository Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) and contributes to several open source projects.

Michael is VP of Engineering at Flox. Prior to this, he held senior engineering leadership roles at CircleCI and Puppet. He has a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and organizations, as well as conduct research on engineering effect... Show more

Benjamin Swerdlow is the founder and CEO of Freestyle (YC S24)

He worked for Apple when he was 19, has lead teams for organizations including Hack For LA, The World Health Organization COVID-19 App Task Force and startups including 70 Million Jobs and Backyard Events.

Benjamin Swerdlow is the founder and CEO of Freestyle (YC S24) He worked for Apple when he was 19, has lead teams for organizations including Hack For LA, The World Health Organization COVID-19 App Task Force and startups including 70 Million Jobs... Show more

25+ years in IT industry with experience. Have implemented plenty of modernizations, integrations, migrations, data pipelines, cloud native and serverless architectures, Event Driven Architectures, etc. Big fan of simple and pragmatic solutions.

25+ years in IT industry with experience. Have implemented plenty of modernizations, integrations, migrations, data pipelines, cloud native and serverless architectures, Event Driven Architectures, etc. Big fan of simple and pragmatic solutions. Show more

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge.
Specialties:
Business strategy
System alignment
Team mentoring
Wholesale Food Distribution
Food Products Manufacturing
Wholesale Distribution
Discrete Manufacturing
Health Care
Dynamics365
Office365

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge. Specialties: Business strategy System alignment Team mentoring Whole... Show more

Heikki is an Expert Lead Developer at OP Financial Group working with OP's internal Development Portal based on Spotify's Backstage.

Heikki is an Expert Lead Developer at OP Financial Group working with OP's internal Development Portal based on Spotify's Backstage. 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

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

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

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

Born in Florence when Machitosh didn't exist yet! Passionate about video games and photography, passionate developer for decades, in recent years more and more back-end man!

Born in Florence when Machitosh didn't exist yet! Passionate about video games and photography, passionate developer for decades, in recent years more and more back-end man! Show more

Christian works at Salzburg AG as a Developer, Architect, and Consultant and has been trying to understand and apply Domain Driven Design since 2010. He helps to discover domains, coaches teams in implementing solutions with DDD & Event Sourcing, and builds products.

In Salzburg, Christian regularly hosts Coding Dojos and facilitates the Global Day of Code Retreat.

In his free time, he can be seen in the mountains using either his feet (and a big wooden hiking stick), a mountain bike, a road cycling bike, or on skis touring up the mountain.

Christian works at Salzburg AG as a Developer, Architect, and Consultant and has been trying to understand and apply Domain Driven Design since 2010. He helps to discover domains, coaches teams in implementing solutions with DDD & Event Sourcing, and... 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

Solution Architect specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, I’ve had the opportunity to experience this journey from every angle: end user, project manager, business stakeholder, and now architect and strategic deployment leader in large organizations.

I’ve been at the forefront of rolling out Power Platform in complex environments, aligning technological innovation with business goals. In other words: not just building apps, but driving transformation and creating measurable business value.

Throughout my career, I’ve led governance programs, deployed Power Apps solutions to support international initiatives, guided the adoption of AI within business teams… and built communities (4,000 people strong) dedicated to sharing best practices and fostering a sustainable Power Platform culture.

Today, I’d like to share a candid field story: the keys to leveraging Power Platform as a true strategic transformation lever, the practices that really work (and the pitfalls I’ve personally stumbled into 😅)… with one promise: you’ll leave with concrete ideas — and maybe a fresh perspective on your Excel files.

Solution Architect specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, I’ve had the opportunity to experience this journey from every angle: end user, project manager, business stakeholder, and now architect and strategic deployment leader in large organization... Show more

Manas is a passionate Dev and Cloud Advocate with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, including observability, cloud, kubernetes, and opensource. building bridges between tech and community.

Manas is a passionate Dev and Cloud Advocate with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, including observability, cloud, kubernetes, and opensource. building bridges between tech and community. Show more

I am a Web Developer and AI Automation Specialist currently completing a Master’s in Information Systems at the University of Jyväskylä. My work has included creating automated workflows with tools such as n8n, Zapier, and Make, where I have reduced manual tasks and improved efficiency for clients. I have also developed e-commerce platforms, integrated CRMs, and built AI agents that connect with APIs and language models. My interest lies in how automation and AI can simplify business processes, and I focus on practical applications that deliver measurable value.

I am a Web Developer and AI Automation Specialist currently completing a Master’s in Information Systems at the University of Jyväskylä. My work has included creating automated workflows with tools such as n8n, Zapier, and Make, where I have reduced ... Show more

Angela is driven by a deep passion for artificial intelligence, inclusion, and accessibility. At Microsoft, she supports enterprise companies in adopting cloud and AI solutions, blending technological innovation with human connection. With extensive experience in guiding organizations to leverage the cloud in a strategic and transformative way, she demonstrates how technology can be a powerful engine of empowerment—creating positive and lasting change

Angela is driven by a deep passion for artificial intelligence, inclusion, and accessibility. At Microsoft, she supports enterprise companies in adopting cloud and AI solutions, blending technological innovation with human connection. With extensive ... Show more

Electrical engineering with focus on control and automation technology at the Technische Universität of Munich.
More than 25 years of experience in project management and sales for automation projects in high technology at various international companies.
Cluster Manager at Silicon Saxony e.V. for APC/M Europe and Tracking/Tracing Workgroup

Electrical engineering with focus on control and automation technology at the Technische Universität of Munich. More than 25 years of experience in project management and sales for automation projects in high technology at various international comp... Show more

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

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

Matthew is an accomplished Software Engineering Manager, recognised as a Head of or Senior Software Engineering Manager outside the BBC, with over 17 years of industry experience. As a seasoned leader, he expertly guides both engineers and leaders, collaborates closely with architecture and product management teams, and drives meaningful change within the organisation. Matthew is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, using his extensive knowledge to cultivate a supportive workplace culture that empowers individuals from all backgrounds. His dedication to creating safe spaces for open dialogue has established him as a trusted mentor and advisor. Matthew is also deeply committed to promoting resilience, motivation, and self-care, which he sees as essential to effective inclusive leadership.

Matthew is an accomplished Software Engineering Manager, recognised as a Head of or Senior Software Engineering Manager outside the BBC, with over 17 years of industry experience. As a seasoned leader, he expertly guides both engineers and leaders, c... 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

Raghu Chukkala is an experienced AI Chatbot Engineer/Architect with extensive expertise in software development, including specialized experience in chatbot architecture and Generative AI solutions. Currently working at one of the largest telecom companies, Raghu has established himself as a leader in designing and implementing sophisticated conversational AI systems.
Throughout his career, Raghu has engineered complex Google Dialogflow ecosystems with numerous intents and entities, achieving impressive intent accuracy through regular retraining pipelines. He has built advanced sentiment-driven escalation systems using Dialogflow NLP and custom fine-tuned LLMs, significantly reducing repeat agent transfers through targeted intent retraining.
A key achievement in Raghu's work has been the cross-platform unification of various messaging channels including RCS, Apple Messages for Business, SMS, and WhatsApp, resolving protocol incompatibilities and enabling seamless customer service workflows for millions of users. His multi-channel failover system design improved containment rates and achieved high customer satisfaction in WhatsApp payment flows.
Raghu has demonstrated exceptional technical prowess in developing React-based interfaces for Live Person agents and implementing high-performance data streaming with Kafka clusters that process numerous events during peak periods. His Redis caching implementation slashed API latency, significantly improving system responsiveness for high-frequency user data access.
Prior to his current role, Raghu served as a Chatbot Developer and Lead Mobile Apps Developer at the same telecom company, where he pioneered AI-powered image processing systems for troubleshooting and developed cross-platform applications using Flutter, React Native, and Kotlin Multiplatform. His earlier experience at Tech Mahindra as a Full Stack Developer provided him with a strong foundation in RESTful APIs, microservices, and full-stack development.
With his Master's in Computer Science and comprehensive skill set spanning Google Dialogflow, Gen AI, LLM fine-tuning, machine learning, Java microservices, and mobile development, Raghu Chukkala continues to drive innovation in conversational AI and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions across diverse industry applications.He is deeply invested in the future of AI and its potential to revolutionize how businesses connect with their customers.

Raghu Chukkala is an experienced AI Chatbot Engineer/Architect with extensive expertise in software development, including specialized experience in chatbot architecture and Generative AI solutions. Currently working at one of the largest telecom com... Show more

Javier graduated from EAFIT University with a B.Sc. degree in Engineering in 1999. He has been working with Manufacturing Integrated Platforms since 1999 in many different roles. He also has 5 years of experience teaching Industrial Engineering at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.

Javier graduated from EAFIT University with a B.Sc. degree in Engineering in 1999. He has been working with Manufacturing Integrated Platforms since 1999 in many different roles. He also has 5 years of experience teaching Industrial Engineering at Un... Show more

Lih M Wang is an Executive Client Technical Specialist at IBM Technology Software Group. She has over 30 years of experience in performance monitoring and automation on IBM zSystems in the industry. For AI use cases, Lih has performed a variety of Proof-of-Concept projects with IBM development by taking client’s own data and showcasing the findings which could be detected to accelerate problem determination and prevention. Lih has co-authored two IBM Redbooks on AI Use Cases and Smarter Analytics. She is also a sponsor for IBM Z Customer Councils in North America, a GSE UK member and frequent speaker at SHARE and IBM technical conferences.

Lih M Wang is an Executive Client Technical Specialist at IBM Technology Software Group. She has over 30 years of experience in performance monitoring and automation on IBM zSystems in the industry. For AI use cases, Lih has performed a variety of Pr... 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