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Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | Evangelista Cloud AWS🧑‍💻| Community Builder Category: AI Engineering 🤖! |✨Podcaster in the channel🚨Visit YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud_Wise... Show more

Chad Gerber builds systems that redefine how humans communicate in the real world.

Starting in music with platinum and gold-selling work, he transitioned into advanced technology, where he now develops AI-driven communication and immersive collaboration systems used in everything from creative production to high-stakes operational environments.

His work focuses on a core question that affects every industry: what happens when communication becomes faster, more intelligent, and no longer dependent on traditional infrastructure?

Gerber has spoken on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in Washington, D.C. and internationally, with appearances including the BBC.

Chad Gerber builds systems that redefine how humans communicate in the real world. Starting in music with platinum and gold-selling work, he transitioned into advanced technology, where he now develops AI-driven communication and immersive collabo... Show more

An explorer at heart, Nico loves to navigate the ever changing technology landscape and find practical solutions to complex problems. For a big chunk of his career, he disrupted the DAM space by building an innovative file management solution called Elvis, which is being used by media organizations all over the world. Besides leading and supporting teams and giving direction, he likes to roll up his sleeves and experience first-hand how (and whether) the latest technologies work in the real world. He is never shy of making unconventional choices to achieve radical results.

Meetup host for DDD NL: http://meetup.com/domain-driven-design-nederland/
Host for Luminis Podcast: https://app.springcast.fm/podcast/luminis-tech-talks
Recordings: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsPwCgJlHhyONy7_4fb-AfYcmAS0oD7P
Slides: https://speakerdeck.com/nicokrijnen

Experienced speaker and workshop facilitator. Gave conference talks at:
2025: KotlinDevDay, Apeldoorn IT Congres, AWS Community Day NL, Appdevcon;
2024: Global Domain‑Driven Day, AxonIQ Con, DDD Europe, Future Tech, World Information Architecture Day;
2023: Kubernetes Community Day Utrecht, Blipz on the Radar, Devoxx Belgium, AWS Community Day NL, DDD Europe, AWS Summit Amsterdam;
2022: Blipz on the Radar, Devoxx Belgium, ContainerDays Hamburg, FortX, DDD Europe, Kotlin Dev Day Amsterdam, TEQnation;
2021: Kotlin Dev Day.

Regular speaker at meetups: DDD NL, ArnhemJUG, ApeldoornJUG, AWS Meetup, Kotlin.amsterdam, NLKUG Kotlin Meetup.

An explorer at heart, Nico loves to navigate the ever changing technology landscape and find practical solutions to complex problems. For a big chunk of his career, he disrupted the DAM space by building an innovative file management solution called ... Show more

Warren is the CTO of Authress and an AWS Community Builder who believes that "in theory, practice and theory are the same, but in practice, they differ." As a Cloud Security Architect and international speaker, he's built a reputation as a "Tech Entertainer"—delivering hard engineering truths with a side of wit. He focuses on the physics of software reliability, arguing that unmaintained code is a liability. When he designing securing strategies, he is likely on stage dismantling the latest industry hype.

Warren is the CTO of Authress and an AWS Community Builder who believes that "in theory, practice and theory are the same, but in practice, they differ." As a Cloud Security Architect and international speaker, he's built a reputation as a "Tech Ente... Show more

I believe great software should give people time back — not take it away. My work is about building products that actually serve people's lives: helping them move more, connect more, and spend less time staring at screens. At Urban Sports Club, I lead membership engineering in service of that mission — making active, healthy living more accessible across Europe.

I believe great software should give people time back — not take it away. My work is about building products that actually serve people's lives: helping them move more, connect more, and spend less time staring at screens. At Urban Sports Club, I lea... Show more

Onyi Anyado is an internationally acclaimed Leadership Speaker, Futurist, and Corporate Trainer renowned for his dynamic keynotes and bespoke training programs. With a global footprint that spans Canada, Norway, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the USA, and Nigeria, Onyi empowers organisations and leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Drawing from his powerful life story and legacy titled 'From Detention to Distinction', Onyi delivers transformative insights on future thinking, leadership development, and the evolving dynamics of the workplace. His clients include world-class organisations such as Barclays, EY, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Company.

Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Onyi delivers thought-provoking content with clarity and impact equipping today’s leaders to lead with discipline, distinction and disruption.

Onyi has called 2026 'The Year of Intentional Distinction'.

Onyi Anyado is an internationally acclaimed Leadership Speaker, Futurist, and Corporate Trainer renowned for his dynamic keynotes and bespoke training programs. With a global footprint that spans Canada, Norway, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the USA, a... Show more

Michael Richardson is Chief Technology Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group, where he architects enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions focused on Modern Work transformation, AI governance, and Azure infrastructure.
Michael built DCG's Modern Cloud practice delivering M365 and Azure solutions for organizations in complex, regulated environments. His work spans AI governance frameworks, Azure infrastructure optimization, zero-trust security, and helping enterprises extract real value from their Microsoft investments.
He holds Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, and Azure Network Engineer certifications with deep expertise in Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft 365, and Infrastructure as Code.
Michael speaks on AI integration strategies for enterprises, Modern Work architecture patterns, Azure optimization, and where IT leaders are missing opportunities in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Michael Richardson is Chief Technology Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group, where he architects enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions focused on Modern Work transformation, AI governance, and Azure infrastructure. Michael built DCG's Modern Cloud pr... Show more

Rory is a senior advocate for Datadog who has extensive experience with Cyber security and Cloud native computing. In addition to his work as a security reviewer and architect on containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker he has presented at Kubecon EU and NA, as well as a number of other cloud native and security conferences. He is one of the main authors of the CIS benchmarks for Docker and Kubernetes, a published author on the topic of Cloud Native Security and member of Kubernetes SIG-Security. When he's not working, Rory can generally be found out walking and enjoying the scenery of the Scottish highlands.

Rory is a senior advocate for Datadog who has extensive experience with Cyber security and Cloud native computing. In addition to his work as a security reviewer and architect on containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker he has present... Show more

So called Woman in Red, Offensive security specialist, Keynote speaker, Podcaster.

Certified in Covert Access, Physical Auditing, and Elicitation, with proven expertise in physical penetration testing and security audits. I enjoy blending my technical penetration testing skills, hands-on physical security experience, and evolving Red Teaming capabilities.

Beyond my technical expertise, a host a Twitch podcast "Ethical Hacking, Guests, and Wholesomeness" and an international keynote speaker on Offensive Security related topics. My articles were published in HVCK and Top Cyber News Magazine (TCNM).
I am a contributor to upcoming cybersecurity books:

- Preface contributor: Introduction to Red Operations 2.0 – A Basic Guide for Your Red Team Operations by Joas A. Santos.
- Technical reviewer: Hacking Mainframes: Dispelling the Myth of the Impenetrable Fortress by Kevin Milne.

My contributions to cybersecurity have been recognized with the Cyber Woman Hope Award by CEFCYS and featured on the "40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity 2023" list by TCNM.

I have been selected to present at events such as:

- WWHF @ Mile High 2025
- Disobey 2025
- FIC EUROPE 2023 & 2024
- WGU 2024
- BSIDES Kraków 2024
- DEFCON Warsaw Meetup (dc4822) 2024

Excited for upcoming talks at:

- Red Team Summit 2025
- NorthSec 2025.

I’m an avid cyclist, archer, and guitarist outside of cybersecurity.

So called Woman in Red, Offensive security specialist, Keynote speaker, Podcaster. Certified in Covert Access, Physical Auditing, and Elicitation, with proven expertise in physical penetration testing and security audits. I enjoy blending my techn... 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

Olamide Makinde is a systems engineer focused on building excellent, scalable, and safe systems that improve how people work, learn, and live.

Her work sits at the intersection of AI systems, operations architecture, and program leadership. She has contributed to the design and evaluation of AI systems through work spanning research, LLM evaluation, data, AI workflow design, and the operational and programmatic systems that support them. She has done this in different capacities across organisations including Turing, British Petroleum, Menaget, and She Code Africa, where she has worked on projects ranging from designing evaluation frameworks for AI assistants to developing modular evaluation scenarios and agent workflows for enterprise AI systems.

Beyond AI systems, Olamide has led operational and program initiatives that scale teams and communities. At Menaget, she redesigned internal delivery workflows and helped structure execution pipelines for software products. At She Code Africa, she has led multiple programs including a technical training academy for women across Africa and coordinated the organisation’s annual summit bringing together speakers, partners, and participants from across the tech ecosystem.

Olamide is passionate about the future of data and AI systems, evaluation frameworks, and human-centered systems design. Through her work and speaking, she hopes to help teams and communities design data-driven systems and AI technologies that are not only powerful, but reliable, responsible, and deeply useful.

Olamide Makinde is a systems engineer focused on building excellent, scalable, and safe systems that improve how people work, learn, and live. Her work sits at the intersection of AI systems, operations architecture, and program leadership. She ha... Show more

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en tecnologías de la información, maestrante en Big Data y Data Science, mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Datos, MultiCloud, Cybersecurity y automatización de procesos. A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he tenido la oportunidad de desempeñarme como Software Development Consultant en Business IT, donde diseño e implemento soluciones personalizadas para optimizar operaciones y aumentar la productividad de los clientes.

Además de mi perfil técnico, he demostrado un fuerte liderazgo y un compromiso activo con el desarrollo social y comunitario. He co-fundado y liderado iniciativas de investigación y desarrollo como el Semillero Nexus Community y la Red de Investigación en Ingeniería e Informática (RI3), cuyo propósito es promover la innovación en la tecnología a nivel internacional. Mi experiencia se extiende a roles de gestión y liderazgo en organizaciones de impacto como la Fundación SUMAE y la Red Juvenil de Liderazgo Ecuador (RJLE), LIDERA Ecuador, AIESEC Ecuador, entre otras. He participado en proyectos de alto impacto, como el desarrollo del primer metaverso del Ecuador para la ciudad de Riobamba , y como capacitador voluntario para la ONU en el manejo de software y digitalización de documentos, también como parte de organización de campamento Electoral y eventos de alto prestigio nacional.

Mis habilidades técnicas abarcan un amplio espectro, incluyendo el desarrollo Full-Stack (Python, Java, JavaScript, .Net) y el manejo de herramientas de Visualización de Datos y Business Intelligence como Power BI y RStudio. Poseo conocimientos en DevOps, Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS), redes y ciberseguridad, lo que me permite abordar proyectos desde una perspectiva integral. Soy una persona autodidacta y proactiva, orientada a la resolución de problemas y al aprendizaje continuo, lo que me impulsa a generar un impacto positivo a través de la tecnología y el trabajo colaborativo. Me encanta viajar, explorar la fotografía y aprender continuamente, estar en muchas cosas siendo responsable.

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en tecnologías de la información, maestrante en Big Data y Data Science, mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de... Show more

Bronwen is a developer based in Brisbane who likes to play with new technology. She is an organiser of DDD Brisbane, a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, WTM Ambassador, Coralus (formally SheEO) activator and wildlife carer who loves to travel the world and take photos.

Bronwen is a developer based in Brisbane who likes to play with new technology. She is an organiser of DDD Brisbane, a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, WTM Ambassador, Coralus (formally SheEO) activator and wildlife carer who loves to travel the... Show more

He is a content-creator, blogger, speaker, streamer, and software engineer with over a decade of experience developing mobile, web, cloud, AI, and desktop applications.

Hussain is a well-known community leader in the mobile development space. He is a co-organizer of Houston Xamarin/MAUI User Group and the organizer for Houston Flutter User Group in Houston area and authors and contributes to several OSS projects.

You can find his shenanigans at hussainabbasi.com. Or his blog at intelliAbb.com. You can find him on twitter @HussainNAbbasi.

He is a content-creator, blogger, speaker, streamer, and software engineer with over a decade of experience developing mobile, web, cloud, AI, and desktop applications. Hussain is a well-known community leader in the mobile development space. He... Show more

Alex is a VP Education and Community Manager for Engineering Practices, at JPMorganChase in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 the land of the unicorns 🦄. She is an international speaker, product community manager, former product and marketing manager for public cloud, software engineer and conversational developer, among other roles.

In her work as a creative technologist, she combines content, community and engineering, to help people and products grow. Her role acts as a navigator between product, design, engineering and customers, underpinned by data and feedback.

In her personal life, she loves languages, speaking 4, whilst learning her 5th, Korean, with a 1800+ day streak on Duolingo. Alex adores living in Scotland with her family, 6-year old husky, Kai, and 2-year old Maine Coon kitten, Marvin!

As a fervent advocate of diversity in tech, Alex supports various communities, such as codebar, AWS Community Builders, Aspiring Women Speakers, #IamRemarkable, GitHub Campus Experts, Women Techmakers and more!

Alex is a VP Education and Community Manager for Engineering Practices, at JPMorganChase in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 the land of the unicorns 🦄. She is an international speaker, product community manager, former product and marketing manager for publi... Show more

Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, data specialist, and cloud enthusiast with a strong record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He has extensive knowledge of data engineering, DevOps and cloud architectures, fueled by a passion for using emerging technologies to solve complex problems and support data-driven decision making. Damien is also active in the cloud community, serving as a content creator, user group leader and public speaker.

Outside of work, he is a keen runner, amateur gardener, dance music enthusiast and dog dad.

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Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, data specialist, and cloud enthusiast with a strong record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He has extensive knowledge of data engineering, DevOps and cloud architectures, fueled by a p... Show more

Soy Homer López, desarrollador de software con casi 6 años de experiencia en proyectos internacionales en México, Chile, Perú, entre otros de LATAM y especializado en desarrollo web y mobile. Actualmente me desempeño como Web UI Developer en Globant, creando interfaces modernas y optimizando flujos de trabajo con el apoyo de la IA.

Además, soy creador de contenido, donde comparto en forma simple y disruptiva temas de programación, productividad y tecnología.

He participado como speaker en charlas con comunidades y empresas como CodeOn, GDG Lima, GDG Open y Crack the Code, buscando inspirar a más desarrolladores a crecer profesionalmente más allá del código.

Soy Homer López, desarrollador de software con casi 6 años de experiencia en proyectos internacionales en México, Chile, Perú, entre otros de LATAM y especializado en desarrollo web y mobile. Actualmente me desempeño como Web UI Developer en Globant,... Show more

Adhithi Ravichandran is a Software Consultant, Author, and Speaker based in Kansas City, and the founder of Surya Consulting, Inc. Through her consulting practice, she partners with organizations to build modern, scalable software systems while helping teams evolve their engineering practices in an AI-driven world.

With a passion for both technology and education, Adhithi has authored several highly rated Pluralsight courses, reaching over 140,000 students worldwide. Her teaching spans modern web development, including React, React Native, Next.js, GraphQL, and Cypress, as well as AI-focused topics such as Applied AI-Assisted Coding, with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world application.

Through Surya Consulting, Inc., Adhithi combines her deep expertise in modern frontend technologies with a strong focus on helping teams effectively adopt AI in the software development lifecycle. Her consulting work spans designing scalable architectures, guiding teams as they integrate AI into their workflows, and evolving engineering practices to support faster, higher-quality delivery. She works closely with developers to ensure AI is used thoughtfully enhancing productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and long-term system reliability.

Adhithi is also an active voice in the tech community, writing on Medium for an audience of over 20,000 monthly readers and speaking at conferences across the country. Her work is driven by a commitment to helping teams think more effectively, collaborate better, and build high-quality software in the age of AI.

Adhithi Ravichandran is a Software Consultant, Author, and Speaker based in Kansas City, and the founder of Surya Consulting, Inc. Through her consulting practice, she partners with organizations to build modern, scalable software systems while helpi... Show more

Madona S. Wambua is a Google Developer Expert for Android, an Author, and a Keynote Speaker with over a decade of experience in software engineering. She also serves as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, where she advocates for diversity and inclusion in technology. Madona hosts the podcast Tech Talks with Madona and is passionate about sharing her Android expertise, teaching others how to build impactful mobile applications, and inspiring the next generation of developers.

Madona S. Wambua is a Google Developer Expert for Android, an Author, and a Keynote Speaker with over a decade of experience in software engineering. She also serves as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, where she advocates for di... Show more

From World Champion Karate to Sales Powerhouse: Now the go-to performance strategist for ambitious IT/Tech companies who want to be extraordinary!

Here’s the journey so far:

I started on the tatami, not in a business school.

As a 3x World Champion and 2x European Champion in karate, I trained to perform under pressure.
Where precision, discipline, and resilience weren’t optional. They were survival.
That mindset didn’t stay in sport. It became my edge in business.

I brought that exact mindset into Tech.

Over the past 23 years, I’ve sold over €150M in revenue, built and sold companies, and led high-performing teams.
By 27, I achieved financial freedom. At 35, I smashed quota during maternity leave.

Not because I did more… But because I did what mattered, with brutal clarity.

That’s what separates ordinary performance from extraordinary outcomes.

Today, I’m a keynote speaker and performance strategist for ambitious Tech companies.
I speak at global sales kickoffs, customer events, leadership summits, offsites, and high-growth team events.
Delivering bold, empowering, no-fluff talks that shift mindset and spark real action.
No sugarcoating. Just power, clarity, and practical frameworks that stick.

My approach blends performance psychology, sales strategy, storytelling that sells, and systems that scale. So teams don’t just get inspired, they get transformed.

I’m the author of High Performance Lifestyle, High Performance Sales, Kick-Ass, and I created The Kata Playbook: a high-performance operating model that helps teams think, train, and perform like elite athletes.


Because extraordinary isn’t an accident, it’s trained and build!

I work with founders who are scaling fast and hungry for clarity, CROs who want execution over excuses, sales leaders ready to build extraordinary teams, corporate teams stuck in the hustle cycle, and companies ready to ditch mediocrity and build legendary performance cultures.

You can work with me through speaking, accelerators, crafting extraordinary content, or by grabbing one of my books.


At Playbook.fm, my partner in crime and I dive deep with IT leaders and experts to uncover what it really takes to build next-level MSPs and IT service providers. Together, we’re shaping the ultimate performance playbook.

If you’re done with “good enough” and ready to train, think, and lead like an elite, let’s talk!

Because ordinary is forgettable.

And you weren’t built for that.

You were built for more. For impact. For extraordinary!

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From World Champion Karate to Sales Powerhouse: Now the go-to performance strategist for ambitious IT/Tech companies who want to be extraordinary! Here’s the journey so far: I started on the tatami, not in a business school.
 As a 3x World Ch... Show more

As a Tech Lead and Sitecore MVP (technology), I help teams design and deliver composable, cloud-native solutions. With years of hands-on experience across XP and XM Cloud projects, I focus on building scalable platforms that align tech and business goals. I’m passionate about turning complexity into clarity—and transforming real-world challenges into Sitecore success stories. As an active community member, I share knowledge, connect people, and tell stories that make technology feel human.

As a Tech Lead and Sitecore MVP (technology), I help teams design and deliver composable, cloud-native solutions. With years of hands-on experience across XP and XM Cloud projects, I focus on building scalable platforms that align tech and business g... Show more

Vishal Alhat is a Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a former AWS Hero, recognized for his significant contributions to the AWS community. With 11+ years of experience in cloud technologies, Vishal specializes in DevOps, cloud security, and AI/ML.

As an active community contributor, Vishal has delivered numerous technical talks at conferences and meetups across India and internationally. He is passionate about helping developers leverage AWS services to build scalable, efficient applications and sharing best practices through hands-on workshops and educational content.

Prior to joining AWS, Vishal established himself as a respected voice in the cloud computing space, earning the prestigious AWS Hero and Hashicorp ambassador awards for his community leadership and technical expertise. He continues to focus on empowering developers and organizations to innovate and solve complex problems using AWS technologies.

Vishal regularly shares his insights through technical writing, open-source contributions, and speaking engagements, making complex cloud concepts accessible to developers at all skill levels.

Vishal Alhat is a Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a former AWS Hero, recognized for his significant contributions to the AWS community. With 11+ years of experience in cloud technologies, Vishal specializes in DevOps, cloud securi... Show more

Brooke is an Angular GDE, software engineer, Technical Program Manager, & community builder. She is the Director of the Angular Community Meetup & a co-producer/host of the Dev Life Podcast. Brooke has a strong passion for education & helping others find success in their developer journeys. Outside of programming, Brooke can be found following the sun and geeking out on Star Wars.

Brooke is an Angular GDE, software engineer, Technical Program Manager, & community builder. She is the Director of the Angular Community Meetup & a co-producer/host of the Dev Life Podcast. Brooke has a strong passion for education & helping others ... Show more

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online.
My work explores how design decisions shape user behavior, influence purchase confidence, and reduce friction across the customer journey. By optimizing cognitive load, clarity, and interaction patterns, I help brands increase conversions while building long-term trust.

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online. M... Show more

Having started my career as a hands-on software engineer, which I never truly enjoyed. I transitioned to working with people who work with technology. I set out on a mission to help organizations create the right environment where their employees can perform to the max of their abilities and grow beyond their current aspirations. A mission I am still pursuing more than a decade later.

Having started my career as a hands-on software engineer, which I never truly enjoyed. I transitioned to working with people who work with technology. I set out on a mission to help organizations create the right environment where their employees can... Show more

Jo is a DevRel Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, teaching good use of JS and TS and building sparkly, wearable, internet connected tech. She mentors junior developers, advocates for mental health awareness and is devoted to improving the diversity and inclusivity of the tech industry.

Jo is a DevRel Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, teaching good use of JS and TS and building sparkly, wearable, internet connected tech. She mentors junior developers, advocates for mental health awareness and ... Show more

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway, Ashley delivers actionable strategies for digital wellness, human-first leadership, and sustainable high performance.

With her signature "Future of Work Is Human" approach, Ashley transforms how teams think about technology, burnout, and authentic connection. Her talks blend corporate credibility with practical tools that audiences can implement immediately — from Fortune 500 executives to school administrators to conference attendees seeking work-life integration.

Ashley's presentations address today's most pressing workplace issues: Gen Z leadership dynamics, AI adoption without human displacement, cognitive overload management, and building resilient organizational cultures. Her engaging style combines business insights with neuroscience research, delivered without tech-shaming or unrealistic solutions.

Event planners consistently praise Ashley's ability to make complex topics accessible while driving real behavior change. Her content scales from intimate leadership retreats to 5,000-person conferences, always leaving audiences with concrete next steps rather than just inspiration.

When not on stage, Ashley performs as lead singer of rock band Bourbon Jury and champions St. Louis's vibrant arts community.

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway,... Show more

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems.

He is a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, a Cloud Architect who is always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement.
A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially about Agile and DevOps.

He founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences.

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems. He is a passionate Agile advocate and a tech... Show more

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the SME Focus Group on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, European Community.

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the ... Show more

Business continuity, infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud expert, author, bass player, Styxologist, former Microsoft MVP as well as VMware vExpert, and SQLHA founder Allan Hirt has been working with SQL Server as well as clustering in Windows Server for far too long. He currently works for Microsoft as a Principal Technical Program Manager. He loves to travel the world to empower people through sharing his knowledge.

Business continuity, infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud expert, author, bass player, Styxologist, former Microsoft MVP as well as VMware vExpert, and SQLHA founder Allan Hirt has been working with SQL Server as well as clustering in Windows Se... Show more