Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive.

I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tech start-ups and scale-ups both as a hands-on recruiter as well as in leadership roles and founded my own company, The UnleashPeople, together with a business partner at the beginning of 2024.

My focus is on data-driven recruiting processes and strategies, employer branding and a bit of workforce planning. For me, all of this is always under the banner of an excellent candidate experience.

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive. I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tec... Show more

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery, translating business needs into robust solution designs, supporting sales pursuits, and driving growth. Passionate about building performance-optimized, modern data center platforms and applying AI/ML to enable next-generation capabilities.
Broad experience designing and delivering application architectures and infrastructure for leading telecom operators and tier-1 CSPs.

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery... Show more

Tyler Page is a seasoned technology leader and Microsoft Business Apps Director with deep expertise in implementing and architecting enterprise solutions using Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform, and related Microsoft Business Applications. In his current role, Tyler leads cross-functional initiatives that drive digital transformation for large organizations, with a particular focus on Dynamics 365 CE, Power Apps, Power Automate, and integrated AI capabilities.

Tyler Page is a seasoned technology leader and Microsoft Business Apps Director with deep expertise in implementing and architecting enterprise solutions using Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform, and related Microsoft Business Applicati... Show more

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie focuses on PPC, SEO, AI-driven search strategy, and emerging AEO techniques that enhance brand visibility across traditional search engines and generative AI platforms.

Grounded in storytelling and research-based communication, Robbie specializes in creating content that educates and converts.

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie foc... Show more

Jade Emmanuel is a Visionary Strategist specialising in unlocking clarity and driving emboldened action across the enterprise.

Currently, as a Senior Data & AI Consultant, she doesn't just design systems; she is a catalyst who challenges assumptions, guiding key decision makers to confront the unknown and build for what's next.
Also a data and commercial advisor to founder entrepreneurs, she delivers high-value output to lean startups with data and customer-centric insights that drive mission aligned commercial goals .

Jade is renowned for asking the right questions that unveil the key problems to solve or strongest opportunities to pursue; translating the complexity of AI and data transformation—from agentic AI architectures to enterprise governance—into clear actionable solution roadmaps, compelling narratives that resonate from the technical floor to the executive board.

Her focus is always on measurable impact, ensuring that strategic clarity leads to successful organisational change and growth.

Jade Emmanuel is a Visionary Strategist specialising in unlocking clarity and driving emboldened action across the enterprise. Currently, as a Senior Data & AI Consultant, she doesn't just design systems; she is a catalyst who challenges assumpti... Show more

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution.

With deep hands-on experience across sales, warehousing, projects, manufacturing, and service management, Jenn is known for making complex systems approachable and actionable. Her work focuses on operational maturity, adoption, and enabling organizations to move beyond simply using Business Central to creating measurable business value with it.

Jenn is recognized for her practical speaking style and her ability to connect leadership strategy with day-to-day execution, ensuring technology investments support long-term growth and confident decision-making.

In her spare time she rescues cats and sharing her knowledge via jennclaridge.com.

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution. With d... Show more

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas.

She is a mentor/trainer for the BécALAS program and the Lorna Rojas Foundation, united with heart; an associate, volunteer, and speaker at WOMCY; a speaker at Talent Land 2025 and 2023; a panelist for the International Women Who Inspire Forum 2024 and 2025 and ITGAM, among others; and a judge at entrepreneurship events at AUEH. She holds a degree in Administrative Informatics, a master's degree in Business Administration, a diploma in women leaders, and several certifications in marketing, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence. With over 25 years of experience as a strategist, mentor, and creator of educational content, her most recent project is Sabiduría en Línea (a program airing Mondays at 7:00 pm on Radio Canacope). Constantly updating her skills, she recently participated in the 1st [event/conference/etc.]. Generation of the “Back to Lead” Program of Santander, Momlancers and Victoria 147 (Agile methodology training).

Her most recent conference was: "Freedom Begins When We Think" at the Honorable Congress of Tlaxcala (2026).

Passionate about the human impact of technology, she demonstrates that innovation is most powerful when it integrates generations and talent. As a mentor to women in technology and entrepreneurship. Elizabeth is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through hands-on training and support in the use of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and sustainable business models.

Through her venture, Venta Casa México, where she serves as Director of Business Development, she integrates technology with human development, offering both traditional and digital real estate services. She provides comprehensive 360° services, implementing digital tools to accelerate property sales and rental transactions.

💫 Mtra. Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina -
Mexicana y conferencista internacional reconocida por su capacidad de traducir temas complejos de tecnología e inteligencia artificial en ideas claras, prácticas y motivadoras.
Mentora/Capacitadora para el programa BécALAS y la Fundación Lorna Rojas unidos con el corazón, asociada, voluntaria y speaker en WOMCY, conferencista en Talent Land 2025 y 2023, panelista para el Foro Internacional Mujeres que Inspiran 2024 y 2025 e ITGAM, entre otros, jurado en eventos de emprendimiento en AUEH. Licenciada en Informática Administrativa con maestría en Administración de Negocios, Diplomado en mujeres líderes y varias certificaciones en mercadotecnia, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia emocional, más de 25 años de trayectoria como estratega, mentora y creadora de contenidos educativos en su proyecto más reciente: Sabiduría en Línea (programa lunes 7:00 pm a través de Radio Canacope) y en constante actualización acaba de formar parte de la 1ra. Generación del Programa “Back to Lead” de Santander, Momlancers y Victoria 147 (formación en metodología Ágil).

Más reciente conferencia es: "La Liberta empieza cuando pensamos" en el H. Congreso de Tlaxcala. (2026)

Apasionada por el impacto humano de la tecnología, demostrando que la innovación es más poderosa cuando integra generaciones y talento. Como mentora de mujeres en tecnología y emprendimiento, Elizabeth se dedica a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades a través de capacitación práctica y acompañamiento en el uso de inteligencia artificial, herramientas digitales y modelos de negocio sostenibles.

Desde su emprendimiento Venta Casa México como directora en Desarrollo de Negocios, integrando el uso de la tecnología con el desarrollo humano, inmobiliaria tradicional y digital que ofrece servicios 360° implementando servicios digitales para acelerar los cierres de negocio en venta y renta de propiedades.

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. She is a mentor/t... Show more

Christopher Mowers is Director of Enterprise Systems at Glass Roots Construction, where he leads the design and evolution of the systems the company runs on. His work focuses on building operational platforms that combine automation, analytics, and business-user tools so that data becomes part of how work actually gets done.

Christopher works at the intersection of technology, operations, and human behavior. While he remains hands-on with platforms like Zoho and cloud technologies, his focus is on designing systems that teams actually adopt and that scale as organizations grow.

He is a regular contributor to the Zoho Developer Community, and his work has been featured by the Zoho Creator team during Developer Month, by Catalyst by Zoho in the Meet the Makers series, and at Zoholics US. He speaks about citizen development, analytics embedded in operational systems, and empowering the people closest to the work with better tools.

Christopher holds certifications as a Zoho Creator Developer Associate, Zoho Analytics Certified Consultant, and AWS Developer Associate, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Ball State University.

Christopher Mowers is Director of Enterprise Systems at Glass Roots Construction, where he leads the design and evolution of the systems the company runs on. His work focuses on building operational platforms that combine automation, analytics, and b... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Worldwide's Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina organizes/co-organizes several user groups, travels globally, sometimes blogs, rambles on various social media, takes pics of her dog, and runs around to her kids' events. She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity. She has a special passion for WIT and co-leads the DATAWIT group.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to optimize effective business processes was a game changer. Fast forward 20+ years and over 500 projects later, Stephanie has become the go-to solution architect who doesn't mess around and just gets things done.

When she's not wowing audiences as a presenter, speaker, or blogger, you can find her donning her hat as a certified Microsoft Dynamics Business Central professional. And let's not forget her juggling act managing product, presales activities, and building professional services practices. Now, she's the brains behind Elliott Clark Consulting, a Microsoft partner that's turning consulting services on their head.

Stephanie's mantra? ERP implementations don't have to be a drag! She's on a mission to prove that they can be effective, affordable, and downright awesome. By sprinkling in her magic dust of change management and business process transformations, she makes sure her clients have a rockstar experience.

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to op... 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

Mariusz is an experienced Architect and Data Engineer who specializes in creating Data Platforms for projects focused on Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Machine Learning. He's skilled in popular cloud systems like Azure, GCP, and AWS and has over 14 years of experience in the data processing industry in Finance, FMCG, Pharma, and Telecommunication. Mariusz works on innovative projects for clients in Poland and beyond. He's certified in data engineering from both Azure and GCP. Beyond his technical expertise, Mariusz is a big fan of history, books, drawing, data engineering, and the Python language. He enjoys sharing his knowledge, and you can find his articles on Medium.

Mariusz is an experienced Architect and Data Engineer who specializes in creating Data Platforms for projects focused on Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Machine Learning. He's skilled in popular cloud systems like Azure, GCP, and AWS and has over 14... 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

Based near Graz, Austria, I am a seasoned software developer and team leader with 37 years of industry experience. As an AI enthusiast, I specialize in integrating artificial intelligence solutions into practical applications. My expertise spans multiple programming languages and platforms, allowing me to approach challenges from various technical perspectives while leveraging the latest AI technologies.

Based near Graz, Austria, I am a seasoned software developer and team leader with 37 years of industry experience. As an AI enthusiast, I specialize in integrating artificial intelligence solutions into practical applications. My expertise spans mult... Show more

Ingeniero industrial y de Sistemas, con 19 años de experiencia en el sector Agroindustrial para la exportación
Gerente de Planta de la empresa SOMEREX S.A en Perú.
He tenido a cargo el diseño, implementación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de construcción de plantas procesadoras de productos congelados; así como la implementación de sistemas de Gestión de Seguridad Alimentaria, ISO, Responsabilidad social y Sistema de Gestión en Control y Seguridad y de la cadena de suministro.

Reconocida como Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2019 Expert y cuento con la especialización en Business Analytics con Excel y Power BI

Cofundadora de las comunidades de Datos Data Latina y Power Platform Perú

Ingeniero industrial y de Sistemas, con 19 años de experiencia en el sector Agroindustrial para la exportación Gerente de Planta de la empresa SOMEREX S.A en Perú. He tenido a cargo el diseño, implementación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de cons... Show more

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

Mishaal is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open Source Intelligence and social engineering and a frequent speaker on these topics at Universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON, Black Hat, Wild West Hackin Fest, TEDx, and multiple BSides Security events.

Mishaal has worked with multinational companies for over 20 years, securing their networks and providing executive level consultancy as a CISO to manage risk and avoid breaches. He's the author of the book; The Phantom CISO, runs a cybersecurity practice as a vCISO and owns a privacy management and investigations firm.

Mishaal is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open Source Intelligence and social engineering and a frequent speaker on these topics at Universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON, Black Hat, Wild West ... Show more

Joshua Johnson is an American technology executive who serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries, a company founded in September 2017 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri, specializing in sustainable AI innovation to address environmental challenges through ethical, eco-friendly artificial intelligence solutions focused on accessibility, privacy, and open-source technologies. As CTO since the company's inception, Johnson architects next-generation emerging technologies and AI solutions, leading TREE Industries' efforts to integrate sustainability first principles into AI development for global problem-solving, including advancements in voice-powered tools, 3D avatars with open-source AI assistants, and collaborative virtual beings. His notable public contributions, documented since 2017, include spearheading the release of TREE's first video game, Ultimate Disc Golf, in December 2019; developing a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI in February 2020; creating the first 3D avatars integrated with the Mycroft AI assistant in March 2021; launching a desktop control skill for Mycroft AI in June 2021; and developing BlenderGPT, an AI tool for generative 3D modeling, which was featured in NVIDIA's 2023 SIGGRAPH keynote, all emphasizing ethical and environmentally conscious tech innovation. Johnson is further distinguished in the field by his role in collaborations, such as TREE Industries' partnership with Fable on AI-driven projects, and his co-founding of Geppetto AI to advance real-time AI applications.

Joshua Johnson's early career in the technology sector began with roles focused on web development and software engineering, laying the foundation for his later work in AI and sustainable technologies. Alongside his role at TREE Industries, he founded and continues to lead eClarity Web Solutions, where he serves as CEO, assisting businesses and individuals in developing modern content management system (CMS)-powered websites. In this position, Johnson specialized in technologies such as Joomla!, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Flash AS3, and HTML5, gaining expertise in web design and development over several years.These early experiences honed his skills in programming and digital solutions, enabling him to tackle more complex technical challenges in subsequent roles. Although specific timelines for his initial positions are not widely documented, his work at eClarity represented a key period of skill development in software engineering and client-facing tech services before transitioning to executive leadership in AI innovation.

Leadership at TREE Industries

Joshua Johnson was appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries upon its founding in September 2017, where he has led the technical direction since inception. In this executive role, Johnson has focused on initial team-building efforts and aligning the company's technological vision with sustainable AI goals aimed at addressing environmental challenges through ethical and eco-friendly solutions. Key leadership milestones under Johnson's tenure include overseeing the expansion of research and development (R&D) activities from 2018 onward, such as the company's joining of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce in February 2018 to foster industry collaborations and the development of innovative AI tools, including a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI in February 2020. By 2021, his strategic guidance contributed to further R&D growth, exemplified by the creation of 3D avatars integrated with Mycroft AI in March 2021, the release of a desktop control skill for Mycroft AI in June 2021, and the prototyping of an AI virtual being capable of real-time 3D art generation in August 2021 as part of TREE Industries' entry into The Culture DAO. These efforts highlight Johnson's role in hiring key engineers and forming partnerships with environmental and tech organizations to scale sustainable AI initiatives. Johnson's strategic initiatives have emphasized eco-friendly practices, including the implementation of sustainable operations in data centers and AI development processes, though specific budgets remain undisclosed in public records. His leadership has driven organizational growth, positioning TREE Industries as a leader in green AI technologies headquartered in Washington, Missouri.

Innovations in AI Sustainability

As CTO of TREE Industries, Joshua Johnson leads efforts to integrate sustainability principles into AI development, focusing on ethical and eco-friendly artificial intelligence solutions.

Key Projects and Initiatives:

Joshua Johnson has led several AI-driven projects at TREE Industries since joining as CTO in 2017, aligning with the company's vision for sustainable AI innovation to address environmental challenges through ethical and eco-friendly solutions. One notable initiative is the development of Ultimate Disc Golf, a video game incorporating AI and machine learning elements, launched in December 2019. This project aimed to advance accessible gaming technologies while exploring AI applications in simulation and real-time environments, with Johnson discussing its integration of AI for enhanced user experiences during a 2020 podcast interview. The effort contributed to TREE Industries' broader portfolio in ethical AI for entertainment, though specific environmental impact metrics were not publicly detailed. In 2021, Johnson oversaw the creation of DeepSpeech-based automatic speech systems for games, focusing on open-source AI to enable voice interactions in virtual environments. This initiative sought to promote affordable and privacy-focused AI tools, developed as part of TREE's commitment to socially responsible technology, with outcomes including prototypes for real-time 3D art creation. The project underscored ethical considerations in AI deployment for gaming industries.[More recently, in 2024, Johnson collaborated with Fable on an AI project bringing the Sam Altman saga to life through advanced chatbots, emphasizing innovative storytelling via eco-friendly AI practices. According to a Forbes article, these chatbots represented non-traditional applications, highlighting TREE Industries' role in sustainable AI collaborations that minimize computational waste. The partnership demonstrated measurable advancements in ethical AI for narrative simulations. Additionally, under Johnson's leadership, TREE Industries advanced the Unreal Agent plugin in 2025, an open-source AI copilot for Unreal Engine 5 that automates tasks like level design and content generation to optimize development workflows. This tool aims to reduce energy-intensive manual processes, supporting green AI goals through efficient, real-time integrations, with its GitHub release fostering community-driven sustainable innovations.

Industry Influence:

Joshua Johnson has exerted influence in the sustainable AI sector through his thought leadership and participation in high-profile industry events. As CTO of TREE Industries, he spoke at the AI Film and Games Festival in San Francisco in 2023 and GatherVerse Summit 2025.This engagement underscores his role in promoting ethical AI practices that align with environmental goals, as TREE Industries emphasizes "Sustainability First" in its operations. In advisory capacities, Johnson serves as the Interoperability Committee Lead at The Culture DAO since April 2022, contributing to standards development in emerging technologies, including AI interoperability that supports sustainable applications. Johnson's contributions extend to open-source initiatives that advance sustainable AI tools. Under his technical guidance at TREE Industries, the company developed and released open-source projects such as 3D avatars integrated with Mycroft AI, a voice-powered virtual production tool using Unreal Engine and open-source AI, and a desktop control skill for Mycroft, all launched between 2020 and 2021 to make advanced technologies more accessible and environmentally responsible. These efforts have been adopted in communities focused on conversational AI, promoting energy-efficient offline processing solutions that reduce computational waste. Additionally, TREE's early involvement in open-source speech systems like DeepSpeech has influenced game development and AI applications with lower environmental footprints.Through these activities, Johnson has shaped industry discussions on sustainable AI, as evidenced by his commentary in media outlets like Forbes, where he highlighted innovative AI collaborations that prioritize ethical and eco-friendly advancements. His work has contributed to TREE Industries' promotion of AI adoption among local businesses via chamber of commerce memberships, fostering wider sectoral shifts toward sustainability.

Joshua Johnson is an American technology executive who serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TREE Industries, a company founded in September 2017 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri, specializing in sustainable AI innovation to addr... Show more

David Akokodaripon is an Engineering Manager and enterprise data platform leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling mission-critical data and AI infrastructure across global industries. Currently leading software engineering for DISPATCH, the world's largest open-pit mining fleet management system at Komatsu, David oversees senior engineers with full P&L accountability across FMS application, data, integration, and analytics platforms serving global mining operations where platform downtime directly impacts production at scale.

Prior to Komatsu, David served as Senior Data Engineering and Architecture Leader at Kyndryl, where he directed enterprise-scale data platform modernisation for major organisations across steel manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail, delivering cloud-native architectures that generated measurable revenue uplift and significant reductions in annual platform costs.
David's career spans four countries and diverse industries, including mining, financial services, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and retail giving him a rare cross-industry perspective on what it takes to build data platforms that reliably support enterprise AI at scale. He holds an MBA in Strategic People Management, a degree in Computer Science, and a degree in Electrical Information Engineering, with published peer-reviewed research in distributed financial risk systems, LLM reliability, and scalable big data analytics.

A Professional Member of the British Computer Society, Fellow of the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists, and Member of the Canadian Association of IT Professionals, David brings both the technical depth and executive leadership perspective to challenge how organisations think about data infrastructure and what it truly takes to make enterprise AI production-ready.

David Akokodaripon is an Engineering Manager and enterprise data platform leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling mission-critical data and AI infrastructure across global industries. Currently leading software engineering for DI... Show more

Ingeniero electrónico convertido en experto en datos con más de 6 años de experiencia, Microsoft 𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 y 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 como Analista de Datos en Microsoft Power BI y en Microsoft Azure, además de especializarme en soluciones analíticas a nivel empresarial utilizando estas tecnologías.

𝗠𝗮́𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴í𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁, fusiono mi formación técnica con un profundo conocimiento del mundo de los datos. No sólo soy un apasionado de la tecnología, sino también 𝗰𝗼-𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗶 y un 𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱. Mis contribuciones como ponente y autor del blog losdatoscomoherramienta.blogspot.com reflejan mi dedicación al fascinante mundo de los datos.

En resumen, transformo mi trabajo en mi pasión, y estoy aquí para demostrar que los datos no solo son una herramienta, ¡sino una fuente de inspiración y creatividad! ¡𝗔𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮́ñ𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲́𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀!

Ingeniero electrónico convertido en experto en datos con más de 6 años de experiencia, Microsoft 𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 y 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 como Analista de Datos en Microsoft Power BI y en Microsof... Show more

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Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of software as a service for true customer value (if it can be done on a peloton or with AI, bonus points). Supportive dad with two YAs in college going well beyond where i could imagine, and a supportive spouse on a global fabric journey.

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Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

Louisa Andrianopoulou is a cross-industry transformation and Operational Readiness leader with more than 20 years of experience in high-stakes environments across finance and automotive. She specialises in agility at scale, enterprise delivery, and navigating the intersection of technology, operations, and business systems. Louisa’s talks blend real-world stories, practical frameworks, and a contextual approach to help leaders build fast, stable, and scalable organisations.

Louisa Andrianopoulou is a cross-industry transformation and Operational Readiness leader with more than 20 years of experience in high-stakes environments across finance and automotive. She specialises in agility at scale, enterprise delivery, and n... Show more

One of Austria’s first five Kubestronauts. Enthusiastically immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology, he finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. His current focus centers around Kubernetes, platform engineering, and the realm of automation, with a particular penchant for Kubernetes and ArgoCD to streamline and optimize processes. In the fascinating journey of technology exploration, his homelab has flourished, expanding to a scale that rivals the capabilities of some enterprise-level cloud infrastructures.

One of Austria’s first five Kubestronauts. Enthusiastically immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology, he finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. His current focus centers around Kubernetes, platf... Show more

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthcare and life sciences accounts. He helps customers get value out of their data, and to enable modern ways with AI to build business value.

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthc... Show more

Paula Ramos holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, with over 20 years of experience in the technological field. She has been developing novel integrated engineering technologies, mainly in Computer Vision, robotics, and Machine Learning applied to agriculture, since the early 2000s in Colombia. During her PhD and Postdoctoral research, she deployed multiple low-cost, smart edge, and IoT computing technologies, such as those used by farmers, that can be operated without expertise in computer vision systems. The central objective of Paula’s research has been to develop intelligent systems and machines that can understand and recreate the visual world around us to address real-world needs, such as those in the agricultural industry.

Paula Ramos holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, with over 20 years of experience in the technological field. She has been developing novel integrated engineering technologies, mainly in Computer Vision, robotics, and Machine Learning... Show more

Dippu Kumar Singh has over 16 years of experience at the intersection of industry innovation and advanced research. He is a recognized authority in building scalable, trustworthy, and commercially viable AI systems. Being a Leader for Emerging Data & Analytics at Fujitsu North America, Dippu specializes in bridging the gap between theoretical AI concepts and enterprise-grade implementation. His strategic leadership has spearheaded multi-million in sales pipelines and delivered remarkable savings through AI-driven optimizations in transportation, manufacturing, utilities, and supply chain logistics.

Dippu Kumar Singh has over 16 years of experience at the intersection of industry innovation and advanced research. He is a recognized authority in building scalable, trustworthy, and commercially viable AI systems. Being a Leader for Emerging Data &... Show more

Dario is a software developer at a machine tool manufacturing company in Geneva, where he works with VB6, WPF, and C#. After experimenting with Asp.NET MVC, jQuery, JS, Angular, and React, he is now using Blazor as his main front-end and UI technology, which he finds particularly fascinating. He is also an author and has published "Architecting ASP.NET Core Applications" in March 2025, with another book "Frontend Development – Tackling UI/UX with a .NET Mindset" scheduled for release in January 2026.

Dario is a software developer at a machine tool manufacturing company in Geneva, where he works with VB6, WPF, and C#. After experimenting with Asp.NET MVC, jQuery, JS, Angular, and React, he is now using Blazor as his main front-end and UI technolog... Show more

Michel Fotsing is a cybersecurity and AI architect, and a consultant at the Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs (Quebec), where he works on securing OT environments and structuring cybersecurity strategies aligned with the NIST CSF 2.0 framework. A member of the ISC2 Examination Review Board (CISSP), he contributes to the development of international cybersecurity standards.

Author of the book *The Digital Architect: Orchestrating Intelligence in the Age of AI* (January 2026) and the newsletter followed by over 1,600 executives, CIOs, and experts, Michel is a thought leader in hybrid systems governance. His Three Zones framework (Automated, Augmented, Sanctuary) helps organizations map out where AI should decide autonomously, where it should assist, and where humans should remain in control.

With over 11 years of hands-on experience, Michel has led the securing of critical infrastructures, Azure cloud platforms, and AI solutions (computer vision, autonomous agents). He excels in balancing automation and control, performance and resilience, innovation and governance.

His presentations combine pedagogy, real-life cases (cyberattacks in 2.7 seconds, flash crashes, automation failures), and practical tools for executive committees. Michel addresses professionals who need to orchestrate AI without becoming technicians: executives, CIOs, CISOs, transformation leads, and consultants.

Michel Fotsing is a cybersecurity and AI architect, and a consultant at the Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs (Quebec), where he works on securing OT environments and structuring cybersecurity strategies aligned with the NIST CSF 2.0 fram... Show more