Giorgio is a Senior Frontend Developer with nearly 8 years of experience building dynamic, user-focused web applications. Specialized in Angular, he also keeps an eye on other frontend frameworks and technologies, always seeking innovative approaches to problem-solving.

Beyond coding, Giorgio is deeply involved in the developer community. As a proud Organizer of GDG Roma Città, he fosters knowledge-sharing and collaboration among peers. He enjoys making complex topics more accessible and helping others sharpen their technical skills.

Giorgio is a Senior Frontend Developer with nearly 8 years of experience building dynamic, user-focused web applications. Specialized in Angular, he also keeps an eye on other frontend frameworks and technologies, always seeking innovative approaches... Show more

Maroš Kutschy works as a QA Technical Lead at Ness Digital Engineering in Košice, Slovakia. His focus is on automation testing and leadership. His hobby involves enhancing both his soft and hard skills, including technical and core competencies. He is a public speaker at conferences and speaks about negotiation, habits, and communication in software testing and development in agile teams. He was speaking at conferences in Prague, Tallinn, Leipzig, Budapest, Cracow, Munich, Vienna, Bucharest, Bratislava, Sofia, Copenhagen , Frankfurt, and Malaga. He likes exercising in the gym, reading books and listening to audiobooks about leadership, business, and management, and attending basketball matches where his two sons are playing.

In 2021 I was speaking at:
- Testingmind Test Automation & Digital QA Virtual Summit 2021 – Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’ - Online
- SEETEST 2021 Conference - Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’ - Online
- PNSQC2021 Conference - Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’ - Online

In 2022 I was speaking at:
- Automation Guild 2022 Conference – Session about ‘Automation Testing Mindset and Habits’ Online
- Testing United 2022 Conference in Prague, Czech Republic – Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’
session recording: https://vimeo.com/695473694
- Nordic Testing Days 2022 Conference in Tallinn, Estonia – Session about ‘Automation Visual UI Testing’
session recording: https://youtu.be/3eI8OLWoBLA?si=crgefiJTjFWfZDAj
- UNICOM - Agile, DevOps and Testing: People, process and technology – Session about ‘Analysis of 'Automation Test Results' – Online
- TACON 2022 Conference in Leipzig, Germany – Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
- Testing Stage 2022 Conference – Session about ‘Analysis of 'Automation Test Results' – Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47GghEIcjK0&t=1514s
- HUSTEF 2022 Conference in Budapest, Hungary – Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhx19cpvJ_g&t=950s
- Test Dive 2022 Conference in Cracow, Poland - Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c47e6chcPrg

In 2023 I was speaking at:
- Automation Guild 2023 Conference – Session about ‘How to Train Your Automation Engineer’ Online
- Software Quality Days 2023 Conference in Munich, Germany – Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
- HalfStack Vienna 2023 Conference in Vienna, Austria - Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htKKeVrY0Po
- SEETEST 2023 in Bucharest, Romania – Session about ‘How to Test Digital Twins’
- SANAE BEER.EX 2023 in Bratislava, Slovakia – Session about ‘How to Test Digital Twins’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmpt_O3190M&t=682s
- 10th UCAAT - User Conference on Advanced Automated Testing - online presentation, session about 'How to Test Digital Twins'

In 2024 I was speaking at:
- ‘QA Challenge Accepted 2024’ Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, talk about ‘Artificial Intelligence in Automation Testing’ https://www.youtube.com/live/vxsYpfqLKDA
- ‘Test Dive 2024’ Conference in Cracow, Poland, talk about ‘Artificial Intelligence in Automation Testing’
- 'Danish Software Testing Board Conference - Test & Kvalitet 2024' Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, talk about 'Nonviolent Communication in Software Testing'
- 'Software-QS-Tag 2024' Conference in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, talk about 'Nonviolent Communication in Software Testing'

In 2025 I was speaking at:
- 'Stackconf 2025' Conference in Munich, Germany, talk about 'The Power of Small Habits in Agile Teams'
- 'J On the Beach 2025' Conference in Malaga, Spain, talk about 'The Power of Small Habits in Agile Teams' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BktGIZPG5Z8&t=276s

Maroš Kutschy works as a QA Technical Lead at Ness Digital Engineering in Košice, Slovakia. His focus is on automation testing and leadership. His hobby involves enhancing both his soft and hard skills, including technical and core competencies. He i... Show more

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because of technology, but due to misaligned communication.

With his "Love. Language. Leadership." framework, Tobias bridges the gap between Business and IT. The goal: To create a "Secure Base" using his expertise in attachment theory and Clean Language. He helps teams replace contempt with curiosity, enabling a leadership style characterized by exquisite listening and inquiry. This creates a safe space for self-efficacy and innovation, preventing burnout and increasing retention. It empowers people with the tools they need to thrive personally and as a whole organization.

🏳️‍🌈 Love. Language. Leadership. 🎤 Speaker & Facilitator 🧠 Clean Language Coach

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because o... Show more

Magda is a senior Scala developer at SoftwareMill. She's a fan of strongly-typed languages and enjoys trying to find "the right way" of doing things.

Being a passionate foreign languages learner, she wanted to become a translator. The nuances of interpretation help her today in translating the clients' and users' needs into code. She loves solving real-life problems, and creating features that bring value.

Magda is an active contributor to SoftwareMill's organization and its unique culture.
Being a leader of Zielona Góra JUG, she's also a frequent speaker at meetups and conferences.
In her free time, she enjoys biking, gardening, and reading long books.

Magda is a senior Scala developer at SoftwareMill. She's a fan of strongly-typed languages and enjoys trying to find "the right way" of doing things. Being a passionate foreign languages learner, she wanted to become a translator. The nuances of i... Show more

Data Analyst with experience in People Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. Passionate about transforming data into impactful decisions using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (UNIR) and part of the organizing team at Power Platform Madrid. I gave my first technical talk at W4TT, co-presenting on AI in Power Query. Committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge within the tech community.

Data Analyst with experience in People Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. Passionate about transforming data into impactful decisions using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (UNIR) a... Show more

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring.

🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser
👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG
🫶🏻 JFall Programme Committee Member, DevoxxBE Community reviewer

🧑‍💻 Working @CodeLab, assignment @Rabobank.

🎤 Conference speaker, speaks about everything around Java (ok and Typescript 😄)

✍🏻 Loves to blog, and writing articles for the Dutch Java Magazine.

➡️ Website: http://koturk.nl/

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring. 🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser 👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG 🫶🏻 JFall Pr... Show more

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours)
Master of Applied Computing

With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. My work sits at the intersection of technology and strategy, focusing on how AI, product development, and digital systems can reshape workflows and enhance decision-making.

I have a proven track record in designing seamless connections between complex systems—whether integrating platforms, redesigning processes, or improving the way information flows across an organisation. My approach blends deep technical understanding in Oracle technologies and cloud services with strong business insight, ensuring that the solutions we build are not only functional but genuinely meaningful for the people who rely on them.

I’m deeply guided by the belief that impactful technology should be quiet, intentional, and human-centred. Through writing and speaking, I explore how AI and modern product thinking are reshaping digital experiences and the future of work.

✍️ Explore my thoughts on Substack: https://elaine1233blog.substack.com

🔗 Learn about my work at BrightQuant: https://brightquant-ai.world/

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours) Master of Applied Computing With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into... Show more

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft Show more

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at scale. He has delivered large transformation projects and successfully developed own and customers’ businesses. As an international speaker, he has held advanced technology sessions at a wide range of events.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at... Show more

Industry veteran having come the long way round, desktop support, sys admin, infrastructure, infrastructure manager, SRE manager. Now the Senior SRE manager for Cloud at Deltek. DevOps advocate focusing on culture change within organisations and building world class teams.

Industry veteran having come the long way round, desktop support, sys admin, infrastructure, infrastructure manager, SRE manager. Now the Senior SRE manager for Cloud at Deltek. DevOps advocate focusing on culture change within organisations and buil... Show more

Jan Klein, Understandable Ai | UIA | Ai Researcher | Ai Developer | Web & App Development, Web Design, CEO at dev.ucoz.org | Architect of Understandable Ai | UIA | The Next Ai Revolution

Jan Klein, Understandable Ai | UIA | Ai Researcher | Ai Developer | Web & App Development, Web Design, CEO at dev.ucoz.org | Architect of Understandable Ai | UIA | The Next Ai Revolution Show more

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade data lakes, lineage-aware pipelines, and ML-enabled analytics on cloud—translating governance into measurable business outcomes.

Recent speaking includes SQL Saturday Minnesota 2025, where he presented “From Ingestion to Insights: Building Robust Data Pipelines in AWS” to an in-person community audience. He has also contributed to international research forums and science conferences, and is invited to speak at ICDPN-2025 (International Conference on Data Processing & Networking), engaging practitioners and scholars on data engineering, governance, and analytics at scale. Santosh actively publishes/curates work via Google Scholar and shares practical playbooks for data quality, metadata/lineage, and operating models that connect data platforms to financial decisioning.

Beyond delivery, Santosh serves the community as a peer reviewer of scholarly work on data/ML methodologies and as a judge/mentor for select industry and academic competitions, reinforcing peer validation and public recognition. He champions modern data culture—mentoring engineers and product leaders, and advocating automation (incl. AI agents) to elevate reliability, speed, and auditability in regulated environments. Santosh recently completed his Executive MBA, sharpening strategy and value-creation at the intersection of data, risk, and growth

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade da... Show more

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior to architect level. He has built a career at TRIRIGA, IBM, Wipro, and now as the Global Director of Software for Arcadis, a leading design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services across every phase of asset creation and management for projects all around the world.

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior... Show more

Sammie Walker Herrera runs a public speaking coaching consultancy called Speak Y'all (yes, she's from Texas), leveraging 10+ years coaching leaders on their impromptu speaking, interviewing, and leadership skills. Her clients are senior leaders at companies like Amazon, IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft. She focuses on creating a fun, non-judgmental space for folks to hone their speaking strengths. Sammie has completed Certified ADHD Coach training through the ADD/ADHD Coach Academy and is passionate about supporting neurodivergent professionals. Sammie earned two Bachelor's degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Slippery Rock University. Sammie is also a Latin dance instructor and performs improv comedy.

Sammie Walker Herrera runs a public speaking coaching consultancy called Speak Y'all (yes, she's from Texas), leveraging 10+ years coaching leaders on their impromptu speaking, interviewing, and leadership skills. Her clients are senior leaders at co... Show more

First computer owned: Intel running Windows 3.1.
First programming language: Pascal.
First time I realised being a [good] programmer is (way) more about being able to work well with other people than writing code: late 2010, aprox. 3 years after starting to work as a programmer.
Since then I've made "Learn. Develop. Teach." my mantra and tried my best to live up to it.

First computer owned: Intel running Windows 3.1. First programming language: Pascal. First time I realised being a [good] programmer is (way) more about being able to work well with other people than writing code: late 2010, aprox. 3 years after s... Show more

Diogo Ribeiro Braga is the Lead Data Scientist of Erste Group’s Risk AI Lab, the bank’s innovation center for AI in Risk Management. His work combines data architecture and software design principles with innovative approaches in graph technology, agentic AI, and advanced machine learning to build explainable, reliable, and scalable solutions.

Diogo Ribeiro Braga is the Lead Data Scientist of Erste Group’s Risk AI Lab, the bank’s innovation center for AI in Risk Management. His work combines data architecture and software design principles with innovative approaches in graph technology, ag... Show more

Opemipo Disu is a Developer Advocate and Keynote Speaker, He has engaged over 600,000 professionals across various industries through his speaking engagements and blog posts. Opemipo is dedicated to exploring technology and making developer tools accessible, actively supporting developer communities with his expertise.

Opemipo aims to empower over 1 million developers through his keynote talks and tutorials. He has spoken at 50+ tech events, including events hosted by IBM. Recognized for his contributions, Opemipo holds achievements such as IBM Champion for Developers (2020), Couchbase Champion, and Bitrise Expert.

Currently serving as a Developer Advocate, Opemipo focuses on innovating with next-generation technologies, showcased on his YouTube channel, "Opemipo's Thoughts." His insights have been featured on Code Newbies Podcast, Channels TV, BBC, Legit.ng, among others.

Opemipo Disu is a Developer Advocate and Keynote Speaker, He has engaged over 600,000 professionals across various industries through his speaking engagements and blog posts. Opemipo is dedicated to exploring technology and making developer tools acc... Show more

I’m a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of experience in large-scale software development, with a strong foundation in data engineering, observability, and search — including deep expertise in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, specifically in the context of AI and search-driven applications.

I’m a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of experience in large-scale software development, with a strong foundation in data engineering, observability, and search — including deep expertise in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, specifically in the contex... Show more

A go-to-market content strategist and communication expert helping tech organizations break through the noise of sameness. By discovering and articulating what makes companies and their offerings genuinely different, Iva implements that message across marketing and sales.

For 20 years, Iva has worked in communications spanning journalism, storytelling, content marketing, and copywriting, serving Microsoft partner organizations and individuals.

Her framework-driven approach specializes in narrative discovery, differentiation, and thought leadership, replacing generic messaging with strong positioning, sharp points of view, and marketing that wins attention and new deals. Iva integrates AI into workflows, but only when it actually makes sense.

She works remotely with teams across the globe (mainly in the EU and US), is active in communities like IAMCP and The WIT Network, and lives in one of the world's most beautiful corners, Croatia, with two teens and two cats.

A go-to-market content strategist and communication expert helping tech organizations break through the noise of sameness. By discovering and articulating what makes companies and their offerings genuinely different, Iva implements that message acros... Show more

I'm a dedicated software engineer and content creator. Drive innovation in Cloud Tech, AI , Cybersecurity, & Platform Engineering. Unlocking new possibilities for growth and advancement. I am currently an Ambassador at Women Techmakers, where I support and empower women in technology.

I'm a dedicated software engineer and content creator. Drive innovation in Cloud Tech, AI , Cybersecurity, & Platform Engineering. Unlocking new possibilities for growth and advancement. I am currently an Ambassador at Women Techmakers, where I supp... Show more

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker ... Show more

Bolster is a technologist and an occasional public speaker.

As Head of Data Science at Black Duck Software, he uses advanced data mining and machine learning techniques to provide adaptive cybersecurity for global brands at scale, and is building a community of practice around Data Science in Belfast.

Bolster’s academic works focused on the applications of Autonomous and Intelligent systems in defence and marine contexts, as well as emergent behaviours in distributed and decentralised systems, particularly focused on the application of social contagion theories of trust to make autonomous marine communication networks resilient to state-level interference.

He is a member of multiple AI Ethics groups and has taught on related subjects, including recent talks on AI explainability and the responsible use of machine learning in industry.

Bolster is a technologist and an occasional public speaker. As Head of Data Science at Black Duck Software, he uses advanced data mining and machine learning techniques to provide adaptive cybersecurity for global brands at scale, and is building ... Show more

Arun Gupta is a globally recognized expert in developer relations, open source strategy, and go-to-market innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Intel, Apple, Amazon, and Red Hat, he’s built developer communities that drive adoption and aligned DevRel with product, marketing, and sales to create lasting champions. Arun advocates mindfulness, kindness, and developer empathy as the foundation of modern DevRel.

He chaired the CNCF and OpenSSF governing boards, leading ecosystem growth and open source security initiatives. Arun also helped Fortune 100 companies embrace open collaboration through founding multiple open source program offices. A global speaker and author, Arun has keynoted in 50+ countries, is a Docker Captain and Java Champion, and founded Devoxx4Kids USA. He actively supports initiatives like TEDAI and the UN’s Tech Over Hackathon.

Arun Gupta is a globally recognized expert in developer relations, open source strategy, and go-to-market innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Intel, Apple, Amazon, and Red Hat, he’s built developer communities that drive adoption and alig... Show more

I’m Kailash Sharma — a human who loves , nature, and poetry.
I’ve spent the last few years chasing one simple idea: small sparks can become real products if you care enough to build them.

My story started in college, where I kept building instead of planning.
One app turned into two, two turned into ten, and before I realised it, I was shipping faster than I could explain.
I didn’t wait for perfect designs or perfect timelines — I learned by putting things in people’s hands.

That same energy brought me to Shaadi.com, where I work across Android, iOS, backend, and AI systems.
I’ve shipped real features used by millions, helped build their KMP repo, designed real-time flows, and built PeopleGPT — an internal research + orchestration agent powered by RAG and knowledge graphs.

Along the way, I got ranked twice in Google’s Top 100 global Solution Challenge, won Mumbai Hacks, got featured by Android Developers and Google Play Academy, and spoke at Swift Mumbai, GDG, FOSS United, and Android meetups.
But titles were never the goal — learning was.

Today, I build AI-led apps, automation systems, n8n workflows, MCP servers, agents, and fast prototypes — whatever helps me move an idea from “maybe” to “live.”

Outside tech, I write poetry. It makes me build products the same way I write — simple, honest, and with intent.

If you like creating things that people truly use, let’s connect.

PS: I ship fast. I learn even faster. And I’m always building the next small spark.

I’m Kailash Sharma — a human who loves , nature, and poetry. I’ve spent the last few years chasing one simple idea: small sparks can become real products if you care enough to build them. My story started in college, where I kept building instea... Show more

Víctor Aguayo, Technology Architect en BCP con +20 años en tecnología y miembro de Rust Perú. Diseña plataformas cloud-native en Kubernetes (AKS/ACA) y estandariza microservicios con Dapr (invocación, pub/sub, estado, secretos, observabilidad). Orquesta flujos event-driven con Kafka y Flink e integra agentes de IA (MCP). En BCP lidera POCs, define guías/baselines y optimiza costos. Ex Principal Architect en Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes (AWS). Speaker en Peru Global Azure (PUCP), DevFest 2025 (UPC), miembro de la comunidad Rust Peru.

Víctor Aguayo, Technology Architect en BCP con +20 años en tecnología y miembro de Rust Perú. Diseña plataformas cloud-native en Kubernetes (AKS/ACA) y estandariza microservicios con Dapr (invocación, pub/sub, estado, secretos, observabilidad). Orque... Show more

Je conçois, accompagne et développe des services numériques en allant à la rencontre des usagers.
J'utilise une combinaison de technologies web, de pratiques agiles et de pédagogie active pour mettre à l'aise les personnes avec qui je travaille.

Je crois beaucoup à l'apprentissage multidisciplinaire, au travail convivial et à l'autonomie.
J'apporte mes connaissances et mon énergie de manière bénévole à des associations locales, en œuvrant à la restauration de la biodiversité et du vivant.

Avant je travaillais dans [le département R&D de la BBC](https://bbc.co.uk/rd) et je co-organisais la conférence [Sud Web](https://sudweb.fr).
J'ai aussi co-fondé une startup et [on s'est bien raté](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVpH1w_aSUk).

Je conçois, accompagne et développe des services numériques en allant à la rencontre des usagers. J'utilise une combinaison de technologies web, de pratiques agiles et de pédagogie active pour mettre à l'aise les personnes avec qui je travaille. ... Show more

Ynte Jan Kuindersma is a Senior Technology Advisor and Developer at BIRD Automation.
He is a longtime freelance developer of database-driven applications in the Microsoft Universe. Since 2015 he uses Power BI and the surrounding Power Platfom tools.
His goal is not just programming, but making people and organizations more efficient in their daily work by means of some clever code and ETL.
And he is very persistent in finding the best way to find a solution for a given problem.
Besides programming he is an enthusiastic teacher and speaker at community developer conferences.
Dived into Fabric from the beginning and earned a DP 600 Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate certificate in Juni 2024.

Ynte Jan Kuindersma is a Senior Technology Advisor and Developer at BIRD Automation. He is a longtime freelance developer of database-driven applications in the Microsoft Universe. Since 2015 he uses Power BI and the surrounding Power Platfom tools.... Show more

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communities and fostering open-source contributions.
Pritesh organizes workshops, meetups, and creates video/blog content on Chaos Engineering and AI.

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communit... Show more

Evan Tahler is the Head of Engineering at Arcade.dev, building the runtime for secure and scalable agentic tools.

Prior to Arcade, Evan was the Director of Engineering at Airbyte, where he built and led the teams that focused on high-volume data movement and AI-pipelines. Before that, Evan was the CTO and co-founder of Grouparoo, the open-source reverse-ETL company, which was acquired by Airbyte.

Evan's expertise lies in building the technical side of digital products, as well as growing the teams required to do so. He’s helped companies like Disney, TaskRabbit, ModCloth, and Airbus launch new global digital initiatives, and has co-founded 3 successful startups. He is named on multiple patents focusing on authentication and digital entertainment. Evan is an open-source innovator, and frequent speaker at software development conferences focusing on AI, Product Management, Data Engineering, Node.JS, Typescript and DevOps.

Evan holds a Masters in Entertainment Technology and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

You can learn more about Evan at www.evantahler.com

Evan Tahler is the Head of Engineering at Arcade.dev, building the runtime for secure and scalable agentic tools. Prior to Arcade, Evan was the Director of Engineering at Airbyte, where he built and led the teams that focused on high-volume data m... Show more

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems that automate workflows, generate AI insights, and integrate tightly with modern SaaS platforms.

He's passionate about bridging the gap between code and customer, helping developers become more product-minded and product teams become more technical. His YouTube channel @traintocode shares hands-on coding tutorials, architecture walkthroughs, and career advice. He also authored books including Developing on AWS with C# for O’Reilly and speaks at conferences and meetups worldwide.

James runs Sheffield.AI, a growing community and quarterly event focused on real-world applications of AI. Whether he's on stage, behind the camera, or in the codebase, James brings practical insight, clear thinking, and a belief that developers should be at the heart of every great product.

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems th... Show more