With over 20y of experience in IT and business, across high-tech companies like Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco, I'm a Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Contact Center at Microsoft. I leverage my pre-sales and post-sales skills to help customer globally to transform their customer experience engagement and service operations with Microsoft stack.

As a CRM and Contact Center SME, I work as a technical advisor for customers, partners and sales team to help then to realize value on D365 Contact Center solution and all the technical aspects on the Microsoft platform.

With over 20y of experience in IT and business, across high-tech companies like Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco, I'm a Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Contact Center at Microsoft. I leverage my pre-sales and post-... Show more

Angela began her IT career more than 20 years ago by writing newsletter articles about technology within Stewart Title Guaranty Company. After almost 9 years at Stewart, she wanted to try her hand at consulting. Since that time, Angela has consulted within the infrastructure and software space, including the past 7 years at Sparkhound, which has allowed the opportunity to delve in to Microsoft products. She loves working with customers to align business strategy and long-term roadmaps with customer-focused technical soltions. She and her husband Eric reside in Houston and are busy parents to 2 amazing kids. She loves entertaining, making creative custom cakes, and cheering on her daughter's competitive softball team wherever the tournaments take them!

Angela began her IT career more than 20 years ago by writing newsletter articles about technology within Stewart Title Guaranty Company. After almost 9 years at Stewart, she wanted to try her hand at consulting. Since that time, Angela has consulted ... Show more

Highly experienced Platform Engineering Business Leader and Security professional with over 25+ years of expertise in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record of delivering successful projects across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology.

Edge MLOPS / Security Experience Highlights:

Innovation Leadership: Pioneered Edge First ML Inferences private clouds, and Kubernetes solutions for a leading technology company. Currently exploring Privacy Federated SLM Fine-tuned GPT innovation and its potential in the global enterprise space.

Engineering and Technical Acumen: Proficient in creating and leading extensive 1500+ engineering teams dedicated to major digital transformation endeavors for clients, especially in Cloud-Native Application Modernization, Platform Engineering, and DevSecOps.

Cloud Security: Led global cloud security portfolio, modernizing legacy security products to cloud-native technologies (Containers/Kubernetes/Serverless). Managed a team of 1400 global engineers, driving growth from $350M to $1.4Billion in company valuation.

Consulting Experience: Executed risk assessments and solution delivery initiatives for top-tier clients, generating $4-5 million in revenue projects. Provided strategic guidance on security and threat risk mitigation, improving client security maturity based on NIST CSF/NERC/FFIEC standards.

OT Security: Worked with a global healthcare company to deliver AI-models on the Edge, protecting sensitive patient data across 5000 hospitals. Developed model licensing stores for OTA updates and ensured IP security, ensuring stringent FDA Class 3 security certification requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Excel at closing the gap between technical solutions and business requirements, adept in liaising with board members, senior business leaders, and critical stakeholders to synchronize enterprise ambitions with technological ventures.

Strategic Partnership Building: Established history of leading GTM strategy, solution sales, and businessdevelopment through strategic collaborations with public cloud vendors and prominent cloud offering firms.

Highly experienced Platform Engineering Business Leader and Security professional with over 25+ years of expertise in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record of delivering successful projects a... Show more

Microsoft Certified Trainer, Certified Educator & Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect

Microsoft Certified Trainer, Certified Educator & Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Show more

Luke is a technical leader with over 15 years experience working with a broad range of digital, electronic and mechanical technologies for enterprise and creative solutions including mobile, cloud, robotics, theme park and AI technologies. Previously: Kainos Group and Nortel Networks, Luke is Head of Engineering at Hamilton Robson, where he leads design and engineering teams to deliver digital and hardware solutions for global customers.

Luke is a technical leader with over 15 years experience working with a broad range of digital, electronic and mechanical technologies for enterprise and creative solutions including mobile, cloud, robotics, theme park and AI technologies. Previously... Show more

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about leadership and human dynamics. Paul has implemented psychological safety and social engineering principles to create environments where individuals can thrive.
As a thought leader, Paul has written numerous articles on human-centric leadership and maintains a popular LinkedIn newsletter dedicated to the subject. He has also authored books such as "Culture Change through Environment Change," "Coaching for Growth," and "Error-Proofing Humans." These publications showcase his expertise and provide guidance for aspiring leaders in the aerospace industry.
With a track record of success and a genuine commitment to empowering others, Paul Hylenski continues to make significant contributions to aerospace manufacturing. His leadership philosophy and dedication to human dynamics inspire positive and transformative change within organizations.

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about... Show more

As an accomplished professional with over 9+ years of academic and industrial experience in business development, I have gained extensive exposure in international business. I have conducted numerous face-to-face meetings, visited clients and customers, and participated in exhibitions and seminars in over 15+ countries. I have also been fortunate to attend several conferences and close multiple sales deals, allowing me to gain a deep understanding of the market, import/export, and various technical aspects of different markets and products.

In addition to my expertise in sales management, project management, people management, communication, and team building, I also have experience in digital marketing, brand building, online ads, Facebook and Google, website creation, and content writing. As a visiting faculty member, mentor, and career advisor, I have trained numerous teams and individuals, helping them to develop their skills and achieve their career goals.

My reputation for being industrious, diligent, and resourceful has helped me become a sales tactician, leading a team of dedicated professionals. I am skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, branding, and product launching, which has helped me develop a reputation for delivering results and exceeding expectations.

Over the course of my career, I have successfully launched numerous products and services, built strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, and identified and pursued new business opportunities.

As an accomplished professional with over 9+ years of academic and industrial experience in business development, I have gained extensive exposure in international business. I have conducted numerous face-to-face meetings, visited clients and custome... Show more

With over 20 years of work experience in software development and engineering, I am a servant-based technology leader with expertise in automation and integration. As the VP of Technology, I oversaw the architecture, development, and pushed for innovative modern technology solutions which enhanced the efficiency, security, and scalability of the company's platform. I leveraged my lean manufacturing experience in continuous improvement and process improvement methodologies to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and reduce costs. My development experience includes integration of software systems to create friendly experiences which reduced work for staff while enforcing compliance, one-piece flow and cost reduction. My mission is to use technology to create value and solve problems for businesses. I am passionate about learning new technologies, sharing best practices, and collaborating with diverse teams in company vertical. I am looking for opportunities to join an organization that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

With over 20 years of work experience in software development and engineering, I am a servant-based technology leader with expertise in automation and integration. As the VP of Technology, I oversaw the architecture, development, and pushed for innov... Show more

Kevin Wang has been an outstanding contributor in the CNCF community since its beginning and is the leader of the cloud native open source team at Huawei. Kevin has contributed critical enhancements to Kubernetes, led the incubation of the KubeEdge, Volcano, Karmada projects in CNCF, actively participated in the TOC, and played a critical role in building and supporting the growth of CNCF technologies and the CNCF community in China.

Kevin Wang has been an outstanding contributor in the CNCF community since its beginning and is the leader of the cloud native open source team at Huawei. Kevin has contributed critical enhancements to Kubernetes, led the incubation of the KubeEdge, ... Show more

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tools to drive innovation and streamline processes for businesses.
Dedicated to the Microsoft ecosystem, Mallesh exhibits a strong passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in the tech world and applying them to create impactful solutions. He finds joy in exploring new technologies and sharing his knowledge with peers and enthusiasts alike.

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tool... Show more

Bonjour,
Je suis Renaud Dorizon. J’ai commencé ma carrière en agence de design autour de la création d’identité de marque . Puis j’ai travaillé comme Designer free-lance et salarié dans les agences de Comm. pendant une dizaine d’années.
Ensuite j’ai travaillé dans une ESN pendant 6 ans, pour créer une entité UX Design pour lancer des projets E-commerce et E-Business.
Apres, j’ai rejoint un fournisseur d’énergie pendant 4 ans, pour développer l’agillité at scale et les approches Design Thinking dans le cadre de la refonte de leurs plateformes B2C et B2B.
Précédemment chez ManoMano, en tant que Head Of Design, j’étais en charge de l’expérience :
- Front (App et web),
- Livraison & Retours
- Vendeurs
J’ai décidé d’évoluer vers un poste de Head Of Product à La Redoute. Je suis en charge du Design, du Produit, des Solutions Customer et Marketing depuis 8 mois.

Bonjour, Je suis Renaud Dorizon. J’ai commencé ma carrière en agence de design autour de la création d’identité de marque . Puis j’ai travaillé comme Designer free-lance et salarié dans les agences de Comm. pendant une dizaine d’années. Ensuite j’a... Show more

Gary has nearly 25 years’ experience of implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and its predecessor Navision) with a focus on warehouse, logistics and manufacturing functions. He is passionate about leveraging this platform by designing and developing apps to improve both efficiency and insights into business processes.

Gary has nearly 25 years’ experience of implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and its predecessor Navision) with a focus on warehouse, logistics and manufacturing functions. He is passionate about leveragin... Show more

CEO move2.digital plateform AI InnovFast.
Plateform AI InnovFast boost your innovation

CEO move2.digital plateform AI InnovFast. Plateform AI InnovFast boost your innovation Show more

Jeffrey is passionate about serving others and leverages his 30 years of hands-on experience developing solutions and processes for inventory planning and management within the distribution and manufacturing industries. Founding member of RockySoft and was instrumental in the company’s success from its inception. He served in multiple concurrent functions (Business Development, Service, Leadership) to develop world-class supply chain software and services and functioned as CEO for 18 months, becoming one of the most respected supply chain planning software brands in North America.

Jeffrey is passionate about serving others and leverages his 30 years of hands-on experience developing solutions and processes for inventory planning and management within the distribution and manufacturing industries. Founding member of RockySoft a... 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

Giorgi has been in IT field a decade, during this period he has been exposed to majority fields of Development and Operation starting from bear metal infrastructure to higher level of automatization, beside working hour Giorgi is very actively participating in community He plays role as AWS Community Leader in Tbilisi also Ambassador for CD foundation, Kubestronaut, DevOps Institute Ambassador, CNCF chapter lead also he conducts meetups to grow DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineering awareness in Georgian community.

Giorgi has been in IT field a decade, during this period he has been exposed to majority fields of Development and Operation starting from bear metal infrastructure to higher level of automatization, beside working hour Giorgi is very actively partic... Show more

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leaders do, what the best communicators do, and what the best salespeople do. And more importantly, he discovered the roadblocks that hold people back. His analytical skills come from his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and his work at IBM, other tech companies, and working with clients in technology, banking, communications, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution and others. He is an expert in leadership, sales and personal development and brings his insights to you to create breakthrough solutions.

David presents over 140 times/year, has spoken to over 200,000 people in 49 states and internationally. He delivers engaging, inspiring and energetic presentations.

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leade... Show more

Rahul Gopalakrishnan is the CEO of Avesta Holding in Ninove, Belgium. He leads the company in technology assessment, investor relations, and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously serving as CTO and VP, Rahul has extensive experience in lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies and has managed several high-profile EU projects in advanced energy storage. With a PhD in Engineering Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, he is a recognized expert in electrochemical characterization and has contributed widely to the field through research, publications, and invited talks​

Rahul Gopalakrishnan is the CEO of Avesta Holding in Ninove, Belgium. He leads the company in technology assessment, investor relations, and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously serving as CTO and VP, Rahul has extensive experience in lithium-... Show more

Iam Anup Chakravarthi Suggula, a Chief Engineer at AMD with over a decade of experience in AI acceleration, semiconductor engineering, and system validation. I have led cross-functional teams to drive innovations in machine learning, x86 processors, and AMD Instinct™ accelerators, contributing to significant market growth. As a patented inventor and industry award recipient, I am passionate about advancing high-performance computing and AI-driven technologies.

Iam Anup Chakravarthi Suggula, a Chief Engineer at AMD with over a decade of experience in AI acceleration, semiconductor engineering, and system validation. I have led cross-functional teams to drive innovations in machine learning, x86 processors, ... Show more

Dinah Coetzer
Current Position: M365 & D365 Change & Adoption coach at Infinite People.

Professional Background: Dinah Coetzer has 30 years’ experience on numerous and different types of projects. From within business on the receiving side and growing into the implementation side with business. Ensuring a 360-degree view of implementations.

Expertise and Specializations: Dinah has a Business Analysis Certification, Prosci Change Management Certification, Business Management Diploma, Project Management Certification as well as Dynamics 365 certifications.

Notable Achievements: Dinah’s passion is with the people. Mitigating the fear and ensuring each user can transact successfully is her greatest achievements. When people understand the Why and the What, the How is effortless.

Dinah Coetzer Current Position: M365 & D365 Change & Adoption coach at Infinite People. Professional Background: Dinah Coetzer has 30 years’ experience on numerous and different types of projects. From within business on the receiving side and g... Show more

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

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

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast .

Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-pp-7942b125/

Link to a previous talk about cloud security as a keynote speaker in ISC bangalore chapter Link bellow :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxoZXE31BSc
My talk between 7.30 to 19.27

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast . Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/ Linkedin : https://www... Show more

Ingeniero, Emprendedor y Formador
Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tiempo libre (y en sus horas de sueño) a fundado cuatro startups y es Organizer Lead de Google Developers Group Burgos.

Por otra parte, es Google Developer Expert en Cloud y cuenta con gran cantidad de certificaciones en diversas tecnologías.

Ingeniero, Emprendedor y Formador Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tie... Show more

Zack Shelton brings a distinctive perspective to the technology sector, shaped by an unconventional journey that began in professional kitchens. His foundation as a chef instilled crucial skills in process optimization, team coordination, and delivering excellence under pressure—capabilities that would prove invaluable throughout his career evolution.
Moving from the culinary world to customer-facing design, he applied his creative expertise and attention to detail in creating custom countertops. This role merged his understanding of practical workflows from his chef experience with the technical precision required in custom design. Combining these skills enhanced his ability to translate complex customer requirements into precise technical specifications while focusing on practical functionality.
His progression into industrial engineering and continuous improvement was a natural evolution, drawing on his experience in optimizing workflows from both kitchen management and custom design. This background developed into a Continuous Improvement Change Agent role, where he led business transformation initiatives that bridged operational challenges with technological solutions. His diverse experience proved particularly valuable in understanding how processes impact people at every level of an organization.
His transition into development within the finance sector leveraged his comprehensive background in process optimization and systematic thinking. In this role, he specialized in creating solutions that streamlined financial operations through innovative technology and automation applications, drawing on his experience managing complex workflows from his culinary and manufacturing backgrounds.
Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer at SHI, he focuses on Data and AI initiatives, bringing together his multifaceted experience to deliver comprehensive solutions. His unique career path, from Professional and long-term care kitchens and manufacturing to advanced technology implementation, enables him to approach AI and data challenges with a holistic perspective that considers both technical capabilities and practical business applications.
This diverse background provides him with a distinctive ability to bridge the gap between traditional business operations and emerging AI technologies, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences while delivering practical, results-driven solutions that genuinely work in real-world environments.

Zack Shelton brings a distinctive perspective to the technology sector, shaped by an unconventional journey that began in professional kitchens. His foundation as a chef instilled crucial skills in process optimization, team coordination, and deliver... Show more

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon).

Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex data into business outcomes.

Shapes future leaders as guest lecturer at University of Geneva and HEG, combining real-world expertise with academic insights to remain at technology's forefront.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Digital Transformation Leader with 25+ years at premium brands (Diageo, P&G) and tech pioneers (AWS, Amazon). Trusted C-Suite advisor delivering growth through innovative eCommerce, IoT, and AI/ML strategies. Cloud expert who translates complex da... Show more

Chris is a Principal Flow Advisor at Planview Tasktop. Chris advises large, Fortune 500 organizations on making work visible, and improving the flow of value to customers. Prior to joining Tasktop, Chris had two decades of experience improving flow in the automotive industry at Chrysler. His experience ranges from DevOps Dojos to Platform Engineering, from traditional software to embedded systems. Chris has previously spoken at DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018, IIBA BAcon 2022, DevOps Midwest 2023 and numerous other local events in the Midwest.

Chris is a Principal Flow Advisor at Planview Tasktop. Chris advises large, Fortune 500 organizations on making work visible, and improving the flow of value to customers. Prior to joining Tasktop, Chris had two decades of experience improving flow i... Show more

DAvide Colla is the founder of award winning digital branding agency, 150UP with headquarters in Milan, that boasts a tradition in design and innovation spanning over decades.
He has been the leading designer in projects for Alessi, Armani, Ferrari, Todd's, Salvatore Ferragamo, Prada and even the tech giant Amazon. His love for design, married with a passion for leading edge technologies, has allowed him to dream and create a future that caters to innovation and fosters to a world of constantly changing user experiences. Nurtured in design hubs all around Europe, apart from his work, he now also teaches aspiring designers, on how to become the future artists of the business world, as a Professor at the IED Istituto Europeo di Design. Through his work and teachings he has set his heart to creating memorable narratives for brands, based on solid foundations that can be shared with the world. DAvide Colla, as a multi-talented creative director and entrepreneur, has a clear vision of how a brand’s narrative should be built.His expertise spans across the entire spectrum of creative design, and branding from concept development to execution, helping his clients achieve their goals and dreams for their brand’s influence. DAvide is also the co-founder of Viento Padel, a manufacturing company that creates athletic products ranging from sports pedals to accessories and lifestyle clothing. He and his team are inspired by the passion that unites athletes and makes the game inclusive.

DAvide Colla is the founder of award winning digital branding agency, 150UP with headquarters in Milan, that boasts a tradition in design and innovation spanning over decades. He has been the leading designer in projects for Alessi, Armani, Ferrari,... Show more

Gerhard Kürner, CEO & founder of 506.ai. Fascinated by the digital world since the 1980s, he developed Austria's first websites in the 1990s and won the Austrian State Prize for Advertising Film. After founding one of the first streaming services, he spent 14 years in leading positions at voestalpine, driving the transformation into a technology group. Since 2015, he has founded several companies, including 506.ai, a leading platform for secure and easy-to-integrate AI. He has been Vice President of AI Upperaustria since 2023 and has been writing for Profil since 2024.

Gerhard Kürner, CEO & founder of 506.ai. Fascinated by the digital world since the 1980s, he developed Austria's first websites in the 1990s and won the Austrian State Prize for Advertising Film. After founding one of the first streaming services, he... Show more

Andrea Hall is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in developing and aligning IT strategy with corporate goals. Specializing in digital transformation, project delivery, and team development, Andrea has successfully executed countless projects involving NAV/BC/CRM/Copilot/Teams. Andrea's passion lies in leveraging technology to help clients achieve their business goals. Through extensive hands-on experience, Andrea has discovered the best practices for client participation in projects, ensuring ultimate success. Andrea is excited to share the benefits of this experience with others at events just like this.

Andrea Hall is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in developing and aligning IT strategy with corporate goals. Specializing in digital transformation, project delivery, and team development, Andrea has successfully executed c... Show more

Jamie is a Senior Developer Advocate for Loqate formally at IBM & Sonatype, based in the UK. He talks about the importance of security in software, improving developer productivity, data quality, AI and raising awareness about energy consumption of technology.

Passionate about discovering ways to help reduce developers carbon footprint, he is also a subject matter expert in containerised solutions and build technologies. He fell in love with Java at University and has gone on to talk at many conferences about using Java with microservices and related technologies. He has worked on a wide variety of projects such as modernising IBM CICS mainframe testing infrastructure, creating, and automating the creation of Docker images for IBM’s products and contributing to a DevOps pipeline offering.

Jamie is a Senior Developer Advocate for Loqate formally at IBM & Sonatype, based in the UK. He talks about the importance of security in software, improving developer productivity, data quality, AI and raising awareness about energy consumption of t... Show more