I'm a multi-talented personality in the tech and gaming communities. As a developer advocate 🥑, I get to create awesome experiences and engage with the vibrant GitHub developer community. I've spoken at over 350 events on topics like AI, the future of work, communication, teamwork, and have given technical demos. I'm a respected leader in the hackathon community, having won, organised, and mentored over 100 hackathons.

I have founded several tech companies—including an AI company, and an escooter business—and, as a result, sits at the forefront of Melbourne’s science, tech, esports and startup scenes. In my 'spare' time I'm a streamer, journalist, and always working on something exciting ⚡ So catch me at an event or streaming on Twitch!

I'm a multi-talented personality in the tech and gaming communities. As a developer advocate 🥑, I get to create awesome experiences and engage with the vibrant GitHub developer community. I've spoken at over 350 events on topics like AI, the future... Show more

For over 30 years, Damian Synadinos helped “build better software and build software better” through testing. Now, through his company Ineffable Solutions (Ineffable-Solutions.com), he helps “build better people”. As a full-time, international public speaker, he delivers entertaining and educational keynotes, talks, and training that are focused on people, based on experience, and supplemented with research. His career and audiences include many diverse companies and industries including airline, retail, insurance, finance, e-commerce, and commercial realty. Damian also helped organize the "QA or the Highway" testing conference (QAortheHighway.com), performs & teaches improv, authored and illustrated a children’s book (HankAndStellaBooks.com), and draws strangers for fun (IDrawStrangers.com).

For over 30 years, Damian Synadinos helped “build better software and build software better” through testing. Now, through his company Ineffable Solutions (Ineffable-Solutions.com), he helps “build better people”. As a full-time, international public... Show more

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now works as a Power Platform Practice Lead, advisor, architect, developer, and consultant at Itera Fredrikstad.

She is a #PowerAddict and an active contributor in the Power Platform community, peaking at events worldwide and helping others on their journey with the Power Platform. She has been leading the organizing committee for the Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge; a three-day hackathon in Oslo, a yearly event since 2011. She is one of the leaders in the Oslo Power Platform and Dynamics 365 User Groups and hosts "Portallunsj"; a Power Pages meetup, every quarter. Ulrikke also hosts the Power Platform BOOST Podcast with community champion, Nick Doelman, and is on the organising committee for Nordic Summit.

Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now wor... Show more

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and database administration, application and web development, project management, program management, and systems analysis, Jeremy is active in the DevRel and DevOps communities, a co-creator of DevOpsPartyGames.com, and organizer for DevOpsDays Kansas City. A lover of all things coffee, community, open source, and tech, he’s a husband and father, is also house-broken, and (generally) plays well with others.

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and d... Show more

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment.

Avec un zeste de culture hacker et une dose de coach produit, je porte le masque de product manager au quotidien. J'aime m'occuper d'une équipe soudée qui conçoit un logiciel qui fonctionne dans un environnement sain et psychologiquement sûr.

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment. Avec un zeste... Show more

Professional Hairstylist turned IT professional. Loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling.
Passionate about sharing knowledge and any tips and tricks I learn along the way.

Professional Hairstylist turned IT professional. Loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling. Passionate about sharing knowledge and any tips and tricks I learn along the way. Show more

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is a 10-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his work with .NET and is a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world. He doesn’t mind the travel, though, as it allows him to share what he's been learning and also gives him the chance to visit beautiful places like national parks—one of his passions. So far, he's visited 58 of the 63 U.S. national parks.

J. is also passionate about building the software community. Over the years, he has served on several non-profit boards, including more than a decade as president of the board for Beer City Code, Western Michigan's largest professional software conference. Outside of work, J. enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and watching all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony each year.

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is a 10-time recipient of the Mi... Show more

Data Platform MVP, Power BI and Fabric enthusiastic, public speaker and passionate for everything which transforms data into action! Working at Macaw in the Netherlands as Solution Architect and Technical Evangelist in the Data Solutions & Insights team.

What I like the most? Sharing my thoughts, experience, best-practices and enthusiasm about Microsoft data platform with others. I mostly do this in public speaking at usergroups, conferences, customer presentations and end-user training. Besides that I also have my own blog which you can find at https://data-marc.com/

Data Platform MVP, Power BI and Fabric enthusiastic, public speaker and passionate for everything which transforms data into action! Working at Macaw in the Netherlands as Solution Architect and Technical Evangelist in the Data Solutions & Insights t... Show more

Peter Eijgermans is a long-time software developer and an adventurous and passionate CodeSmith Frontend at Sopra Steria. He likes to travel around the world with his bike. Always seeking for the unexpected and unknown. For his job he tries out the latest techniques and frameworks. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences all over the World and writing for the Dutch Java magazine, Medium and DZone. He believes that you as the front-end developer are the spider in the web to bring the user, the team and the product together.

Peter Eijgermans is a long-time software developer and an adventurous and passionate CodeSmith Frontend at Sopra Steria. He likes to travel around the world with his bike. Always seeking for the unexpected and unknown. For his job he tries out the la... Show more

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great ways to achieve that.

I'm an active open-source developer active especially in the Event Driven space (I was working on tools like Marten, EventStoreDB, and now Emmett). I'm sharing my journey and findings on my blog https://event-driven.io and practical samples at https://github.com/oskardudycz.

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great... Show more

Md Rijwan Ansari is a high performing and technology consultant with 11 plus years of Software Development and Business Application implementations using .NET Technologies, SharePoint, Power Platform, Data, AI, Azure and cognitive services. He is also a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, C# Corner MVP, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate, CSM, CSPO, MCTS, MCP, with 15+ Microsoft Certifications.
He is a research and technology lead in Tech One Global, as well as leading Facebook community Cloud Experts Group and SharePoint User Group Nepal.
He is an active contributor and speaker in c-sharpcorner.com community, C# Corner MVP and his rank at 10 among 3+ millions members.
Additionally, he is kneed to learn new technologies, write articles, love to contribute to the open-source community.
Visit his blog RIJSAT.COM for extensive articles, courses, news, videos and issues resolution specially for developer and data engineer.

Md Rijwan Ansari is a high performing and technology consultant with 11 plus years of Software Development and Business Application implementations using .NET Technologies, SharePoint, Power Platform, Data, AI, Azure and cognitive services. He is als... Show more

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 2004.

Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 person start-up in 2014 and led the set-up and evolution of their way of working as they have grown to 1500+ consultants. He has honed practices for ~50 of AND’s clients across various industries - Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, Leisure, Hospitality, Media, Publishing etc.

Currently, as Chief for Group Operations & Technology, Stuart leads AND’s internal technology functions consisting of AND’s Information Technology team, AND’s Business Platform Engineering team, and AND’s Security and Quality Standards team. He is also regularly involved in AND’s complex and scaled Agile engagements.

Alongside AND, Stuart co-founded the Agile Reading meet-up, creating a space for agile enthusiasts since 2020 and has been speaking at international conferences (e.g. Agile on the Beach, Global Scrum Gathering, ACE Krakow, XP2023 Amsterdam, ScanAgile etc.) from 2021 onwards.

Stuart lives with his family in Reading Berkshire where he is a coach and semi-retired player at his local rugby club and is a lifelong Leicester Tigers rugby team fan.

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 20... Show more

Alyssa is an Angular Developer Advocate for Kendo UI and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 30 conferences Internationally. She streams weekly on the Angular Air podcast and Twitch CodeItLive channel. She enjoys gaming, scuba diving, and has a little one that fondly goes by "Mr. Milks".

Alyssa is an Angular Developer Advocate for Kendo UI and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 30 conferences Internationally. She streams weekly on the Angular Air podcast and Twitch CodeItLive channel. She enjoys gaming, scu... Show more

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overcome digital overwhelm and balance technology with confidence. Businesses see a significant uplift in staff wellbeing especially among remote workers who are most impacted by tech fatigue and isolation, leading to a more engaged, productive and resilient workforce.

Thao promotes digital wellbeing to help reduce mental health issues worldwide. She has presented at Google DevFest, Women Who Code, and at The International Families & Fathers Conference in Los Angeles, California.

Thao earned her Bachelor of Business & Commerce degree from Monash University in 2015. While studying, she worked in digital content marketing and strategy for over 15 years in global organizations including Pearson, Qatar Airways and Maybelline New York.

She has lived and worked in Melbourne, Sydney and Qatar, and has seen and experienced first-hand how mental strength leads to not only confidence and resilience, but also greater happiness and life fulfilment.

In her spare time, Thao is an emerging actor with training from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Script Analysis at The Acting Career Center with Kurt Yue (Cobra Kai), and the Melbourne Playback Theatre. She has been featured in Australian tourism campaign Every Bit Different, the TarraWarra Museum of Art, Sports Entertainment Network and also been in TV Series White Fever and All Her Fault. As ‘tha0ie’, she is an enthusiastic pop rap music artist and songwriter, who has performed at various venues including RIPE Hip Hop in St Kilda and at the South Asian Festival in Melbourne, Australia.

Thao seeks to connect with and interview people with an interest in digital wellbeing, technology and social media to positively change their lives.

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overco... Show more

10-time award winner in Artificial Intelligence and Open Source and the co-author of the book 'Sculpting Data For ML', Jigyasa Grover is a powerhouse brimming with passion to make a dent in this world of technology and bridge the gaps. AI & Research Lead, she has years of ML engineering & Data Science experience in deploying large‐scale low-latency systems for user personalization and monetization on popular social networking apps like Twitter and Facebook, and e‐commerce at Faire, particularly ads prediction, sponsored content ranking, and recommendation with a recent focus on Generative AI. She is also one of the few ML Google Developer Experts and Google Women Techmaker Ambassadors globally. As a World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper, she ensures to leverage of her technical skills and connections for solution-building, policy-making, and lasting change.

At present, she is spearheading the research and development of a domain-agnostic explainable and context‐aware recognition AI powered by LLMs to fuel data‐driven conversational solutions at Bordo AI. Previously at Faire, she architected the ads bidding and prediction engine from the ground up to diversify revenue streams focusing on e2e ML model pipeline development including orchestrating data pipelines, designing model baselines, and launching the alpha to 30+ brands with context-aware XGBoost models. During her time at Twitter as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the online ads prediction and ranking domain, she worked towards boosting the revenue and other advertising metrics of the platform using Deep Learning. She led app install and web ads ranking with a focus on foundational infrastructure and core ML modeling for conversion and click prediction rate across multiple display locations like Timeline Feed, Tweet Replies, Profile, and Search. She has driven projects spanning ML model quality and performance improvements (viz. conversion rate, cost per conversion, revenue), feature engineering (feature set extension, imputation, and importance pipelines), privacy-preserving, Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT) remediation, and SKAdNetwork mobile attribution and measurement.

Jigyasa campaigns for a data-centric approach to ML, and her book is a practical guide on curating quality datasets that lay a strong foundation for an ML pipeline. Hinged on this ideology of throwing the limelight on the mindful practices of dataset curation, she has been proactively sharing her views and best practices in the form of technical talks, panels, podcasts, blog posts, and so on. Her latest research 'Keeping it Low‑Key' is focused on igniting the public dialogue regarding privacy impacts, ethical consequences, fairness, and real-world harms of non-privacy-compliant ML systems. She also co-authored a chapter ‘Do not fake it till you make it!’, which is a synopsis of trending fake news detection methodologies on social media using deep learning in a world-renowned Springer book series. To help budding authors and writers, she is also serving as a technical book reviewer for O'Reilly Media and Packt Publishing House.

Having graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and an Artificial Intelligence specialization, her journey is highlighted by a myriad of experiences from her stints at Faire, Twitter/X, Facebook/Meta, National Research Council Canada, Institute of Research & Development France, San Diego Supercomputer Center involving data science, mathematical modeling, and software engineering.

Jigyasa is an avid proponent of open-source and credits the access to opportunities and her career growth to this sphere of community development. In her spirit to build a powerful community with a strong belief in “we rise by lifting others”, she mentors aspiring developers and ML enthusiasts in various global programs. She shares her experiences and knowledge as an Advisory Board Member at Bezoku AI, Las Positas Community College, AI Forum, Corinium Global Intelligence, and VigiTrust. She has also led the open-source and ML track for Anita Borg's IWiC group, chaired the PyBay committee, and served as the Director of Women Who Code. At Twitter, she led the Women@ML BRG, to provide a safe circle for professional growth, collaboration, and advocacy.

Jigyasa is a proud recipient of multiple grants for her research and travels globally from Mitacs Globalink, Linux Foundation, Facebook, European Smalltalk Users Group, Python Software Foundation, Twitter, and many more. She has 150+ media features, keynotes, conference talks, panels, workshops, and podcasts to her name, with renowned entities like Google, United Nations, NTD Business, International Business Times, SiliconAngle, CubeTV, etc. Her love for tinkering has led her to win 5+ hackathons, sponsored by Microsoft, Google, Github, etc. and she now gives back to the community by serving on the judges' panel of hackathons.

Apart from her technological ventures, she enjoys exploring hidden gems in her city, hanging out with friends and family, and has been recently having fun with baking. You can visit her online at jigyasa-grover.github.io or on Twitter (@jigyasa_grover).

10-time award winner in Artificial Intelligence and Open Source and the co-author of the book 'Sculpting Data For ML', Jigyasa Grover is a powerhouse brimming with passion to make a dent in this world of technology and bridge the gaps. AI & Research ... Show more

Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in world cultures, focusing on cultural elements in technology and business strategy. An experienced corporate strategic planning director who worked globally as an expatriate executive based in emerging markets, she bridges her dual background as a sociolinguist to navigate cross-cultural communication in marketing, leadership, and the digital economy. Her expert quotes are featured widely, including by CIO magazine and the BBC, and her articles are published in trade journals and in leading media. Annalisa held various roles at Philip Morris International and Kraft Foods, based in São Paulo, Brazil, and investment banks, including Bankers Trust, based in New York City and Santiago, Chile. Annalisa holds an M.A. in language and translation from the University of Wisconsin, and a B.S. in international finance from Georgetown University.

Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in world cultures, focusing on cultural elements in technology and business strategy. An experienced corporate strategic planning director who worked globally as an expatriate executive based in emerging market... Show more

A Java software engineer with a love for coding, a taste for delicious food, and a heart for volunteering.

A member of the Moroccan Association of Computing Science, a Women Techmakers ambassador, and an IAmRemarkable facilitator.

A Java software engineer with a love for coding, a taste for delicious food, and a heart for volunteering. A member of the Moroccan Association of Computing Science, a Women Techmakers ambassador, and an IAmRemarkable facilitator. Show more

Ryan Edge is a software engineer and Flutter GDE living in Charlotte, North Carolina. His primary focus is front-end mobile and web development using Flutter and React. His secondary focus is back-end development with technologies including Node.js, GraphQL, Vercel, Supabase, and Firebase. He is a co-author of the "Cross-Platform UIs with Flutter" book.

Ryan Edge has 10+ years of experience ranging from maintaining large-scale systems to developing internal and commercial web, mobile, and desktop applications using various technologies.

Ryan Edge is a community organizer of Flutter Charlotte and GDG Charlotte. He is passionate about creating software that has a tangible positive impact on the lives of its users, furthering diversity in the developer community, and mentoring young software engineers.

Ryan Edge is a software engineer and Flutter GDE living in Charlotte, North Carolina. His primary focus is front-end mobile and web development using Flutter and React. His secondary focus is back-end development with technologies including Node.js,... Show more

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies. His passion for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning has not only resulted in remarkable achievements, but has also made him a sought-after speaker at worldwide events. Meade's ability to bridge the gap between complex concepts and real-world applications makes him a unique animal.

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 compani... Show more

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy consultant and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I founded Think Insights - a leading website on Strategy, Management Consulting, Leadership, Digital Transformation, and Data Literacy, INTRVU - an admissions and career services advisory for expats in Europe, and tedexcoach.com - a website that specializes in public speaking and presentation skills geated towards TEDx and executive presentations. As an Area Director at Toastmasters International, I oversee 6 clubs in Germany and 200+ members achieve their personal development, education and leadership goals. I also serve as the Chapter Director at Startup Grind, the world's largest startup community, providing founders and entrepreneurs in the Rhein-Neckar region in Germany and globally with education, networking, and opportunities to grow their businesses. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India. I am based in Heidelberg, Germany.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy... Show more

Quirky and Ardent. A content manager who's crazy about crafting captivating narratives and driving brand success through relevant content. I recognize the significance of well-crafted content in modern marketing and am dedicated to delivering originality, precision, and lasting audience engagement.

Quirky and Ardent. A content manager who's crazy about crafting captivating narratives and driving brand success through relevant content. I recognize the significance of well-crafted content in modern marketing and am dedicated to delivering origina... Show more

Sandra Kiel's multifaceted career is a testament to her relentless pursuit of innovation and transformation. As an "innovation nerd" she brings a unique blend of insight and expertise to every endeavor. Sandra's dynamic skill set is rooted in over 15 years of experience in project and event management across various sectors, with a significant impact in IT projects.

Her approach is distinct; Sandra focuses on the human element in technology, prioritizing processes and people over mere technical excellence. As a Mixed Reality MVP recognized by Microsoft, she has proven her expertise in the cutting-edge realm of mixed reality, adding another feather to her cap of technical accomplishments.

Sandra co-founded Event Punks, an innovative agency that specializes in metaverse and gaming solutions, showcasing her forward-thinking vision and ability to stay ahead of digital trends. Her work in this space underlines her commitment to exploring new frontiers in technology and digital engagement.

A staunch advocate for community development, Sandra believes in empowering people through digitization, constantly questioning how we will live and work in the future. This people-first perspective in digitization drives her to mentor, coach, and consult, sharing her rich experience and knowledge.

Sandra Kiel is not just a participant in the digital revolution; she is a leading voice, shaping the conversation and paving the way for future innovations.

Sandra Kiel's multifaceted career is a testament to her relentless pursuit of innovation and transformation. As an "innovation nerd" she brings a unique blend of insight and expertise to every endeavor. Sandra's dynamic skill set is rooted in over 15... Show more

I'm a business solution architect with a passion for people, leadership and Microsoft. Currently, I work in Collaborative Apps & Platform engineering group managing our Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy team. My team is filled with talented professionals who globally deliver best practice guidance via adoption.microsoft.com, Microsoft Learn, Community Learning Channel and our Partner community. Since the pandemic I've been able to leverage my background in video production to expand my work at Microsoft as an on-air host for our flagship shows, and as Executive Producer of our Community News Desk that creates original content like Mondays at Microsoft, Coffee in the Cloud and our Meet the Makers series.

We are the engineering team for both the Microsoft Tech Community and Global Community Initiatives and help to deliver technical skilling events around the globe produced both by Microsoft and a long list of public community producers. I'm passionate about creating opportunities for women in technology and am a founding member of the Women of Color Leadership Community and the Microsoft E+D Womens' Leadership Board.

I love to travel, cook and read science fiction which is increasingly becoming science fact. As a lifelong learner I'm constantly studying topics about the evolution of the human condition, the mind and our deeper desire for meaningful lives. Meaning for me comes from my husband and two rescue dogs, Cooper & Bandit.

Reach out via LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/karuanagatimu and follow @MSFTAdoption on Twitter

I'm a business solution architect with a passion for people, leadership and Microsoft. Currently, I work in Collaborative Apps & Platform engineering group managing our Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy team. My team is filled with talented professi... Show more

Arome is a Business Analyst, Immersive Technologist and the Executive Director of Immersive Tech Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to democratizing and increasing access to Extended Reality (XR) & Human -Centered AI technology across the African continent. Under his guidance, Immersive Tech Africa has leveraged education, training, and research initiatives to foster a thriving and inclusive XR community in Africa.

As the convener of the XR Innovation Summit, Africa's premier virtual XR conference, Arome and his team have played a pivotal role in bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the vast potential of XR technology. Additionally, he serves as the team lead for the XR Innovation Launchpad program, a platform empowering emerging talents in the XR space with the goal of training 2000 VR/AR creators by 2026.

Arome's exceptional expertise and innovative contributions have garnered widespread recognition, including prestigious accolades like the Next Economy Entrepreneurship Hero and the Next Economy Impact Award from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His commitment to advancing XR technology in Africa has been further acknowledged with awards like the Digital Lab Africa #5 XR award and selection for the New Dimensions Lab by Electric South.

Arome has been recognized as one of the ten emerging African creators by Garage Stories and New Images Festival Paris. His efforts in democratizing XR in Africa led to his inclusion among the Top 50 Voices in VR, AR, and 3D (2022/2023) by Threedium UK, a testament to his tireless dedication to the field.

Arome's extensive speaking engagements include the Augmented World Expo Europe, Laval Virtual Paris, New Images Festival Paris, Immersive Global Summit, Global XR Conference, Games for Change Festival, and the WebXR Education Summit, where he discussed XR technology's transformative potential in education, business and social development.

Beyond his speaking engagements, Arome has received numerous awards, including the Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship in Impact Entrepreneurship and the Oasis Innovation Challenge Winner in the AR/VR category. He is a proud recipient of the THINC Fellowship Program, Electric South New Dimensions Lab Artists, and the Opportunities Hub 100 Most Influential Young People.

As a dynamic leader and an impact-driven changemaker, Arome continues to shape the XR landscape in Africa, leaving an indelible mark through his innovative projects, impactful initiatives, and commitment to empowering the next generation of XR creatives.

Arome is a Business Analyst, Immersive Technologist and the Executive Director of Immersive Tech Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to democratizing and increasing access to Extended Reality (XR) & Human -Centered AI technology across the Af... Show more

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years of in energy, within his role as CTO of Crionet, Dino now leads the IT team that runs everyday, worldwide operations for professional tennis and padel. His latest publishing works are "Enterprise ASP.NET Blazor Applications" course on Pluralsight and "Clean Architecture with .NET" for Microsoft Press. Dino shares sharp and often counterstream thoughts on LinkedIn and pragmaticopinions.wordpress.com.

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years of in energy... Show more

I am a passionate Business Intelligence (BI) Developer with a strong drive for creating impactful solutions that bridge the gap between data and decision-making. With a background in computer science and a lifelong immersion in the world of computers, I have honed my skills as a BI analyst and leveraged my expertise to develop innovative strategies that drive business growth.

One aspect of my passion lies in the art of design. I find immense satisfaction in crafting visually appealing and user-friendly reports on the front end, ensuring that data insights are not only powerful but also easily digestible. By combining aesthetics with functionality, I strive to create intuitive experiences that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Equally captivating to me is the back end of the BI landscape, where I delve into the intricate world of data and SQL. I am fascinated by the potential hidden within vast datasets, and I thrive on the challenge of extracting meaningful insights and transforming them into actionable intelligence. Through my technical prowess and expertise in SQL, I continuously push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the data world, seeking innovative solutions to complex problems.

Beyond my technical aptitude, my passion for people and psychology plays a central role in my professional journey. Recently, I completed an Agile Scrum Master course, as I firmly believe in the power of collaboration, effective teamwork, and leadership. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment, guiding individuals towards their own path of success. Having experienced the transformative impact of community and knowledge sharing, I have taken the initiative to run Communities of Practice, facilitating spaces for up to 40 like-minded professionals to learn, innovate, and evolve together.

I am driven by the thrill of presenting and interacting with others, relishing the opportunity to communicate data-driven insights in a compelling manner. My multifaceted skill set allows me to be a "jack of all trades," fearlessly adapting to new environments and technologies. I embrace challenges head-on, continuously expanding my knowledge and pushing boundaries to become a trailblazer within organizations. I take pride in being the first to explore uncharted territories, seeking innovative approaches to deliver value and drive organizational success.

I am a passionate Business Intelligence (BI) Developer with a strong drive for creating impactful solutions that bridge the gap between data and decision-making. With a background in computer science and a lifelong immersion in the world of computers... Show more

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven track record of implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions across diverse industries.

I am passionate about streamlining business processes, enhancing service innovation, and enabling customer value. I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects involving finance, operations, supply chain, and retail modules, using agile methodologies and Six Sigma tools. I am also skilled in Microsoft products and business analysis, and I constantly seek to expand my knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven tra... Show more

Fullstack product engineer creating content about building production-ready apps as a solopreneur.

Over the past decade, I've worked as a freelance full-stack developer mostly with startups and small businesses. In 2020 I decided to deepen my business and product knowledge, to build outstanding products.

As of now, I'm building production-ready products efficiently, and documenting my journey as a solopreneur product engineer. Twitter, YouTube, and my blog.

Why building in public?
Following other people's journeys can teach you a lot. As well as you, I follow many other creators.
Being active on social media and building in public allowed me to be part of a club that prioritizes shipping and giving value.

Fullstack product engineer creating content about building production-ready apps as a solopreneur. Over the past decade, I've worked as a freelance full-stack developer mostly with startups and small businesses. In 2020 I decided to deepen my busi... Show more

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design, and certifications in User Experience.

She is the CEO of Command Z Studio and the Command Z podcast, where she explores trends and challenges in design. Additionally, she produces other design-focused podcasts, including Design Tracks from Design Matters and If U Seek from the company Useberry. She is also the CTO and Co-Founder of Yestoday, an innovative software that blends creativity and functionality for entrepreneurs and creatives, ensuring that technology transforms ideas into tangible realities.

With over a decade of experience, Layshi has worked on international projects and has been a speaker at prestigious events such as Design Matters, South by Southwest, Interaction Foundation, and the 2020 Ibero-American Biennial, where she was a finalist. She has created educational materials used in more than 16 countries and has spoken at over 30 international conferences. Her commitment is to make every digital experience accessible and effective, changing the world one pixel at a time.

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a... Show more