Bharat Parsiya is a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Tech Holding and the creator of Cardless Club and PrivacyWala.ai, with over 10 years of experience shipping web, mobile, and AI applications. An MSc IT graduate from DAIICT, he works on AI agents, RAG pipelines, and MCP integrations. Outside work he tinkers with IoT hardware and runs Mold and Matter, a 3D printing business.

Bharat Parsiya is a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Tech Holding and the creator of Cardless Club and PrivacyWala.ai, with over 10 years of experience shipping web, mobile, and AI applications. An MSc IT graduate from DAIICT, he works on AI agents, RAG... Show more

Josef has been active for more than 20 years as a "Complete"-Stack developer for industrial controls by now. He's done everything from debugging hardware to writing drivers, from application development to web front ends.

A passion for showing, telling, and teaching people in both entertaining and engaging ways led Josef to Mender.io. Here, he tries to make the world better and more secure by enabling OTA updates for as many devices as possible.

Taking this passion, combining it with a keen interest in building systems and how they can be brought to the next generation of developers, Josef has been awarded Ambassador status and is serving as Community Manager for the Yocto Project.

As such, Josef has also reached many thousands of aspiring developers not only through his presentations at various events and conferences but also by livecoding sessions and webinars.

Josef holds a degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science from the University of Applied Sciences, Ingolstadt.

Josef has been active for more than 20 years as a "Complete"-Stack developer for industrial controls by now. He's done everything from debugging hardware to writing drivers, from application development to web front ends. A passion for showing, te... Show more

Godsent Izinyon is Co-CEO and Tech Lead at Kupendo, a Flutter dating app for Africans in the diaspora, live on iOS and Android. He designed and shipped the product end to end: mobile client, Node.js backend, matching flows, and the AI-assisted workflow used to build and iterate it.

He holds a B.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Benin and two M.S. degrees in Statistics from Georgia State University and Western Michigan University. That mix of hardware-aware engineering, data science, and ML/MLOps shapes how he designs systems that have to work in production, not just in a demo.

Godsent builds as a Flutter developer, data scientist, and ML/MLOps engineer. At DevFest he shares the architecture, tools, and practical decisions behind taking a real consumer app from idea to the stores.

Godsent Izinyon is Co-CEO and Tech Lead at Kupendo, a Flutter dating app for Africans in the diaspora, live on iOS and Android. He designed and shipped the product end to end: mobile client, Node.js backend, matching flows, and the AI-assisted workfl... Show more

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread adoption and maximize the utility of Microsoft 365, ensuring our cross-functional teams are engaged and the value of collaborative technologies is fully leveraged.

My tenure as a 10-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva underscores my commitment to community leadership and sharing best practices in technology use. The ability to navigate and influence digital transformation empowers our strategic relationship with Microsoft, enriching our go-to-market strategies and enhancing program management through top-to-top collaborative endeavors.

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread a... Show more

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with experience from industries such as banking and finance, industry, trade and media. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Abraham has a strong passion for knowledge sharing and is particularly committed to bridging the gap between technology solutions and the hands-on work of IT staff.

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with e... Show more

Joanna is an interaction designer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in human-centred technology. She is best known as the creator of Pillow Talk, the world’s first IoT product designed to help families feel emotionally connected across distance, now used in over 80 countries worldwide.

With 16 years of experience at the intersection of tech and intimacy, Joanna now runs and advises companies on designing digital products that prioritise empathy, trust, and human connection.

Known for her honest, no-fluff approach, she speaks globally on the future of emotionally intelligent tech.

Joanna is an interaction designer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in human-centred technology. She is best known as the creator of Pillow Talk, the world’s first IoT product designed to help families feel emotionally connected across distance, now ... Show more

Marty Brunke is the author of The Ready Enterprise and the founder and CEO of VaughnMartin, the company behind Readiness OS.

After spending the first ten years of his career in business, Marty stepped into a very different operating environment: coaching college football at Stanford University. During five years at Stanford, he experienced an organizational model in which preparation was not a philosophy or methodology. It was the operating architecture that allowed people to recognize situations, make decisions, coordinate, and execute under pressure.

When Marty returned to the corporate world, he carried a question that would shape the next twenty years of his career: Why do capable organizations wait until a strategic situation arrives before assembling the ownership, authority, information, funding, and coordinated response needed to address it?

While leading enterprise transformation at Ford, Toyota, Lockheed Martin, Charles Schwab, and Boyd Gaming, he observed the same pattern across industries, challenges, and opportunities. Organizations repeatedly pay the full cost of assembling a response precisely when time matters most.

Marty developed Enterprise Readiness to close that gap and created Readiness OS to make the discipline operational and persistent. His talks show executives, strategy leaders, and PMO professionals how to build the preparation layer between strategy and execution—so their organizations are already moving when the situation arrives.

Read The Ready Enterprise at vaughnmartin.com/book.

Marty Brunke is the author of The Ready Enterprise and the founder and CEO of VaughnMartin, the company behind Readiness OS. After spending the first ten years of his career in business, Marty stepped into a very different operating environment: c... Show more

Indu Chaube is a highly accomplished software architect and visionary leader with more than a decade-long track record in software product design and development, encompassing User Interface, User Experience, and web API domains. Collaborating with industry giants like Cisco and SAMSUNG, Indu consistently delivers top-tier products known for their exceptional user experiences. Their unwavering passion for technology and commitment to innovation drive industry-leading solutions, ensuring exceptional user experiences at any scale.

Beyond their digital pursuits, Indu places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, finding tranquility in activities such as hiking and channeling creativity through poetry.

Indu Chaube is a highly accomplished software architect and visionary leader with more than a decade-long track record in software product design and development, encompassing User Interface, User Experience, and web API domains. Collaborating with i... Show more

I work as a Senior Engineering Manager on CoreWeave's Physical AI team, leading engineering teams building the systems that train and deploy AI for the physical world - robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial applications. Previously I operated distributed backend systems at hyperscale at Meta and led payments infrastructure at Teya, a UK fintech unicorn serving 75,000+ European merchants, with earlier roles at Playtech. I work at intersection of large-scale distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and engineering leadership. My experience spans multiple domains including fintech, social media, e-commerce, and gambling, utilising both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Also I am established speaker at industry events and conferences across Europe (Ukraine, Portugal, UK), based in London.

I work as a Senior Engineering Manager on CoreWeave's Physical AI team, leading engineering teams building the systems that train and deploy AI for the physical world - robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial applications. Previously I operated ... Show more

Aiding global enterprises to scale using AI fueled by multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Aiding global enterprises to scale using AI fueled by multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure). ... Show more

I hold a Bachelor of Computer Science with a specialization in networking and am certified as a Microsoft MCP, MCAD, and MCTS. I’ve also been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for 17 consecutive years.

I currently work as a Functional Consultant in the Digital Productivity Team within IT Solutions at Smurfit Westrock, supporting the Digital Workplace globally. My focus is on cloud productivity and digital workspace solutions, helping teams adopt Microsoft 365 tools in practical, scalable ways that improve collaboration and everyday work.

I hold a Bachelor of Computer Science with a specialization in networking and am certified as a Microsoft MCP, MCAD, and MCTS. I’ve also been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for 17 consecutive years. I currently work as a Functional Consultant in th... Show more

I'm a software/IT professional with strong technical skills and a versatile attitude in building and delivery up to date solutions.

During my 25 years career i covered up different roles related mainly to Microsoft systems and ERP/CRM.

Currently I'm leading R&D and IT teams with the goal to release, sell, and and maintain business applications for the smb companies around the world.

As solution architect I'm focused on full Microsoft stack (Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerBI, Dynamics 365 CRM, Sharepoint, M365 and modern workplace)

As Microsoft tecnology specialist my main goal is to design and integrate solutions related to CRM, ERP and BI systems.

As a team leader I try to promote best practices and pattern in a healthy and positive work environment driven by business goals and continuous self improvement.

I have a long experience in design and develop ERP for Italian and international companies, with knowledge of enterprise business processes.

I'm a software/IT professional with strong technical skills and a versatile attitude in building and delivery up to date solutions. During my 25 years career i covered up different roles related mainly to Microsoft systems and ERP/CRM. Currentl... Show more

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environments. Daniel is committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses enhance their IT infrastructure and security posture. He has also authored the CIO Magazine article “Neuromorphic Computing and the Future of Edge AI,” reflecting his interest in cutting-edge technologies and their practical applications.

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environ... Show more

Executive Advisor and founder of ABO Academy, Luiz C. Parzianello helps organizations transform their culture and execution capabilities starting from Evolutionary Strategic Thinking, aligning and engaging C-Level executives and managers to drive organizational evolution. With over 30 years of practical experience, he works directly in leadership development and Business Owners, combining training, mentoring, and executive coaching programs to connect strategic direction to everyday practice.

Creator of the Framework for Agile Business Ownership and a reference in Business Agility, Luiz integrates Evolutionary Planning, Artificial Intelligence, and Ambidextrous Management to support leaders in decision-making within complex environments. He is a keynote speaker, author of the books Liderança Evolucionária and Evolutionary Leadership, and international co-author of the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide.

Executive Advisor and founder of ABO Academy, Luiz C. Parzianello helps organizations transform their culture and execution capabilities starting from Evolutionary Strategic Thinking, aligning and engaging C-Level executives and managers to drive org... Show more

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA), Security Management Systems (ISO 27001 LI), IT Audit (CISA, ISO 27001 LA), among others.

His main focus in recent years has been industrial cybersecurity assessment (IEC 62443, NIST-CSF, NIST-SP-800-82, C2M2), OT incident response, threat hunting, security strategy/master plan development IT/OT, risk assessment, security technology assessment and compliance services mainly.

Alexandro currently works as a regional technical/commercial advisor for OT/ICS Cybersecurity in Latin America where he helps several companies design the IT/OT/ICS cybersecurity strategy and architecture required for the protection of their operational technologies in different verticals and critical infrastructure. understanding its main challenges, risks and opportunities.

His strategic focus spans diverse industries such as Manufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, Maritime, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverage, among others. He advises companies to develop customized solutions and architectures that fit the specific needs and unique challenges of each of these verticals.

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA)... Show more

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect and forward-deployed engineer on the ODST team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP (retired) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community speaker and has appeared at GitHub Universe, VSLive!, Live! 360, DevOps World, SQLSaturday, All Day DevOps, Global Azure, and TAG DevOps panels. When not speaking or coding, Ken enjoys playing multiple instruments and composing.

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect and forward-deployed engineer on the ODST team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP (retired) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advis... Show more

Over 8 years of experience working with Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Integration Services in different roles, from Functional/Technical Consultant to Solution Architect and Technical Lead. Currently, I work as a Power Platform & Azure Integration developer in digitalization projects implementing solutions based on Power Platform, Azure Integration Services and Microsoft 365.
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Over 8 years of experience working with Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Integration Services in different roles, from Functional/Technical Consultant to Solution Architect and Technical Lead. Currently, I work as a Power Platform & Azure Integrati... Show more

Soy ingeniero informático, curioso por lo nuevo y siempre en busca de soluciones "diferentes". Llevo programando desde el Y2K; empecé con sistemas distribuidos en Java y, hace 20 años, encontré mi lugar en el mundo de Dynamics. He participado en más de 30 proyectos en distintos roles: desarrollador, consultor, líder técnico, jefe de proyectos y, actualmente, arquitecto técnico en Dynamics 365 F&O.
He trabajado en implementaciones en Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Perú y hace dos años en España, en empresas de sectores diversos como manufactura, comercio y minería. A lo largo del camino he enfrentado muchos retos técnicos (y no tan técnicos), y son justamente esos desafíos los que más me han enseñado y me impulsan a seguir aprendiendo.

Soy ingeniero informático, curioso por lo nuevo y siempre en busca de soluciones "diferentes". Llevo programando desde el Y2K; empecé con sistemas distribuidos en Java y, hace 20 años, encontré mi lugar en el mundo de Dynamics. He participado en más ... Show more

Sridhar Mamella is a technology leader specializing in enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and AI strategy. Over the past 15+ years, he has helped design and scale mission-critical platforms across the automotive, energy, and consulting sectors, working with organizations including Porsche AG, EnBW, OverTake, and Capgemini.

His expertise spans Apache Kafka, real-time data streaming, cloud-native platforms, enterprise architecture, platform engineering, and the intersection of AI, governance, and regulated industries. Sridhar has led enterprise-scale platform initiatives, advised executive stakeholders, and helped organizations modernize their data foundations for future AI-driven capabilities.

As an international conference speaker, he has presented at Kafka Summit, MongoDB World, Splunk .conf, and Porsche IT Starting Grid, sharing practical lessons from real-world enterprise implementations. His sessions focus on bridging strategy and execution, providing attendees with actionable insights drawn from large-scale production environments rather than theoretical concepts.

Sridhar Mamella is a technology leader specializing in enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and AI strategy. Over the past 15+ years, he has helped design and scale mission-critical platforms across the automotive, ener... Show more

Marshud is a machine learning engineer working with Python and JAX to modernise manufacturing plants and industries.

Marshud is a machine learning engineer working with Python and JAX to modernise manufacturing plants and industries. Show more

Deepak Wadhwani is a New Delhi-based speaker and entrepreneur known as the Business Buddha — a philosophy built on a simple premise: ambition guided by awareness, and calm as a leadership strategy, not a compromise on it.

As a speaker, Deepak has taken the stage at TEDx with "The Art of Persuasion," a talk built around a counter-intuitive idea — that real influence comes not from being louder, but from being clearer. He regularly speaks at business forums, leadership events, and entrepreneur communities on persuasion, conscious leadership, and the discipline of staying still in fast-moving industries. His talks are conversations, not performances — reflective, direct, and built around the question rooms full of business owners are usually too busy to ask themselves.
He is also a frequent voice on podcasts, where his unscripted, in-conversation style has become one of his most recognized formats — long-form discussions on business, persuasion, and leadership where the value lies in honest thinking rather than rehearsed answers.

Alongside his speaking work, Deepak is the founder of Natraj Home Furnishings and serves as India Growth Director for The Alternative Board (TAB), where he advises CEOs and business owners directly. He also runs the Chirag Foundation, a nonprofit established in memory of his late brother.

His core message across stages, podcasts, and boardrooms remains the same: build without noise. The most important decisions are rarely made in urgency — they're made in stillness, after the noise settles.

Deepak Wadhwani is a New Delhi-based speaker and entrepreneur known as the Business Buddha — a philosophy built on a simple premise: ambition guided by awareness, and calm as a leadership strategy, not a compromise on it. As a speaker, Deepak has ... Show more

Preston Chandler is a transformation leader and systems strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping complex organizations improve how they operate, innovate, and deliver value.

He currently serves as the Global Lead of Strategic Operations at WPP, where he works across marketing and engineering organizations to improve decision velocity, operational design, and large-scale delivery performance. In parallel, he is a Managing Partner at Centered, advising executive leaders on building innovation-ready teams and sustainable operating models.

Preston’s work sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and marketing — designing systems that reduce friction, accelerate learning, and align technical execution with business strategy. Over his career, he has partnered with more than 100 teams across industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, digital product development, supply chain, and enterprise technology. His client experience includes Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Ford, Sprint, Novartis, and VML.

He specializes in diagnosing systemic bottlenecks, improving alignment in complex environments, and helping senior teams scale without losing adaptability.

Preston brings a pragmatic, systems-level lens to innovation — focusing not just on frameworks, but on how organizations actually behave under pressure.

Preston Chandler is a transformation leader and systems strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping complex organizations improve how they operate, innovate, and deliver value. He currently serves as the Global Lead of Strategic Opera... 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 and AI 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 and AI implementations. Show more

I believe the next competitive edge isn’t AI itself, it’s the organisation around it. Feedback loops, governance, and continuous adaptation across people, process, and technology.

My Story
With over two decades in the technology sector, I focus on AI-augmented delivery, platform engineering, and enterprise evolution. As Group Chief AI Officer (CAIO) at Zühlke, I shape the global strategy and service portfolio for AI-Augmented Delivery & Platform, AI integration, platform engineering, and cloud solutions. My work redefines how organizations innovate, adapt, and scale in industries such as finance, insurance, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.

In a world reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), I believe the key to resilience and competitiveness lies in becoming AI-augmented, AI-enabled, and ultimately AI-native: a new operating model driven by feedback loops, intelligent workflows, and self-learning systems that place customer success at the center. I empower companies to continuously create value by harmonizing people, processes, technology, and AI.

I began my journey at Zühlke more than two decades ago, evolving from software engineer and architect to trusted consultant, and now to my leadership role as Chief AI Officer. My passion for value creation through automation and quality led me from engineering into the DevOps movement and further into the forefront of enterprise transformation.

I organize the monthly DevOps Meetup in Zürich and serve as president of DevOpsDays Zürich, an annual conference within the global DevOps movement. I share my insights via my YouTube channel, with over 500 videos, and through well over 30 blog articles focused on DevOps, architecture, leadership, and transformation.

My commitment to thought leadership and education extends to my role as a lecturer in DevOps leadership, agile methodologies, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. I champion a culture of innovation and agility, helping enterprises evolve into adaptive systems capable of thriving in complex, fast-changing environments.

My work has been recognized through several awards and honors, reflecting my contributions to technology leadership and digital transformation.

I believe the next competitive edge isn’t AI itself, it’s the organisation around it. Feedback loops, governance, and continuous adaptation across people, process, and technology. My Story With over two decades in the technology sector, I focus o... Show more

Owner of a 2022 Workplace Wellness "Hot List" company, one of the top 10 Organizational Change Management Companies of 2022, named a top 100 HR Professional of 2020, and recently elected as the global psychological health and safety liaison for ISO, Dr. Allessandria Polizzi has 20 years of experience leading teams across multiple industries to unlock the potential in people and help organizations thrive. Following her own burnout in 2021, Dr. Al found the marketplace for practical solutions for leaders in crisis to be insufficient for her needs. She decided to reboot her consulting practice, Verdant Consulting, with a renewed focus on solving this issue in the hopes that future leaders would have better options. In addition, she has co-founded HR Wellbeing Week and Kite HR, which provide targeted programs that address the specific needs of HR teams. She also hosts the Be Verdant podcast, which shares the latest in resiliency and psychological safety from around the globe.

Owner of a 2022 Workplace Wellness "Hot List" company, one of the top 10 Organizational Change Management Companies of 2022, named a top 100 HR Professional of 2020, and recently elected as the global psychological health and safety liaison for ISO, ... Show more

Seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect

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Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passionate about helping businesses and partners through strategic insights and practical solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of their Dynamics investments.

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passio... Show more

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering.

His research on deploying deep learning for automated radiology reports was published in the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) and earned Best Presenter Award at NexSymp 2025 in Malaysia. Beyond government work, he founded SheerFit, an AI-powered wellness platform serving users across communities.

David's work focuses on building production AI systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments, not just in labs. He's passionate about honest conversations about what it really takes to deploy AI in the real world: the failures, the compromises, and the unglamorous solutions that actually ship.

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering. His research on deployi... Show more

Dave has been working in the world of bookkeeping for more than a decade, first as the founder of The Kersting Group, and now as the founder and CEO of Capovario. His mission is to bring new life and energy to the types of business services people typically hate and avoid, including bookkeeping, accounting, insurance, finance, employee benefits, marketing, and more. Dave and the Capovario team work tirelessly to help business owners work on the parts of their business they love while his team handles the rest.

Dave has been working in the world of bookkeeping for more than a decade, first as the founder of The Kersting Group, and now as the founder and CEO of Capovario. His mission is to bring new life and energy to the types of business services people ty... Show more

Mayinja Bob Williams is a Mechanical and Industrial Engineering researcher at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). He specializes in circular hardware workflows, embedded systems, and sustainable additive manufacturing. As the co-creator of the TSPR ecosystem, his work focuses on eliminating barriers to electronics prototyping through open-source technology, custom conductive material formulations, and accessible robotic hardware deployment.

Mayinja Bob Williams is a Mechanical and Industrial Engineering researcher at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). He specializes in circular hardware workflows, embedded systems, and sustainable additive manufacturing. As the co-crea... Show more