Shannon Ryan is a technical strategist and solution architect who operates at the intersection of complex systems, regulated environments, and enterprise growth. She is known for translating fragmented technology, data, and operational landscapes into cohesive, executable modernization strategies that organizations can confidently implement.

A dedicated advocate for women in technology and emerging leaders, Shannon invests in building resilient leadership pipelines alongside the systems she architects.

Shannon Ryan is a technical strategist and solution architect who operates at the intersection of complex systems, regulated environments, and enterprise growth. She is known for translating fragmented technology, data, and operational landscapes int... Show more

Miley is a Developer Advocate committed to build and contribute to open source. She is the co-chair and keynote speaker for KubeCon+Open Source Summit and AI Dev China 2024. She works on WasmEdge runtime under Linux Foundation as the founding member for over 6 years. She talks at KubeCon, KCD Beijing+Shenzhen, CloudDay Italy, DevRelCon, Open Source Summit Japan, AWS User Group, Global AI Note, KubeDay Singapore etc. Miley writes tech content and organizes dev events, including KCDs, MCP and AI Agent Meetups, GOSIM AI PARIS, Wasm track at FOSDEM, in EU, the US, Asia, and more. She is also the lead organizer for GOSIM the open source AI conference.

Miley is a Developer Advocate committed to build and contribute to open source. She is the co-chair and keynote speaker for KubeCon+Open Source Summit and AI Dev China 2024. She works on WasmEdge runtime under Linux Foundation as the founding member ... Show more

Sr. Software Engineer at Red Hat with 13+ years of global experience in 3G, 4G, and 5G network integration. US patent creator and Telco Automation expert. Active CNCF Program Committee member and speaker at KubeCon, Kubedays, and CNCF events. 2026 AAIF Ambassador and Event organizer and contributor to Kserve, AgentGateway, MCP, Kepler, and kube-compare projects. Currently focused on MCP ecosystem architecture and production standards for AI tool interoperability on Kubernetes.

Sr. Software Engineer at Red Hat with 13+ years of global experience in 3G, 4G, and 5G network integration. US patent creator and Telco Automation expert. Active CNCF Program Committee member and speaker at KubeCon, Kubedays, and CNCF events. 2026 AA... Show more

Game developer at heart, engineer by craft. I hold an MS in Video Game Development from Birmingham City University, UK, and currently lead engineering as Director of Engineering at Skillz, Bangalore. My work spans mobile and console games, game engines, and the backend systems that hold it all together. When I'm not building games, I'm playing them—and that obsession is what keeps me curious about how great games are made.

Game developer at heart, engineer by craft. I hold an MS in Video Game Development from Birmingham City University, UK, and currently lead engineering as Director of Engineering at Skillz, Bangalore. My work spans mobile and console games, game engin... Show more

Amanda Lentz is a speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work explores identity, change, and the human experience at work. Drawing from lived experience and a foundation in organizational psychology, she helps audiences navigate the moments when life or career disrupts the story they thought they were living.

She is the creator and host of Who We Become — Life Beyond Change, a podcast featuring honest conversations about reinvention and the in‑between spaces of transformation. Her graduate training in I/O Psychology, Leadership Development, and Business Administration shapes her practical, human‑centered approach to growth, resilience, and leadership.

Amanda speaks across industries — from healthcare and HR to women’s leadership, technology, and organizational development — offering language and frameworks for navigating uncertainty, rebuilding identity, and leading with humanity. Her signature talks help audiences name experiences they’ve been living but haven’t yet articulated.

Change is inevitable. Becoming is intentional.

Amanda Lentz is a speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work explores identity, change, and the human experience at work. Drawing from lived experience and a foundation in organizational psychology, she helps audiences nav... Show more

Erica Hakonson is the CEO of Maven Collective, a multi‑award‑winning Partner Marketing & GTM Strategy firm built exclusively for Microsoft Partners. She has led the firm to serve 500+ Partners globally, earn 200+ awards, and become one of the most trusted strategic advisors in the Microsoft ecosystem. Recognized as 2026 & 2025 Top Women We Admire in Marketing and Technology, she has been featured in The Globe & Mail and honored with titles such as Female Entrepreneur of the Year and SME National Business Awards Editor’s Choice.

She also leads the Microsoft Partner Global Benchmark & Success Index, delivering insight that cuts through noise and drives real growth. In 2025, Hakonson guided Maven Collective to B Corp Certification, joining the global movement to use business as a force for good, without sacrificing performance.

Erica Hakonson is the CEO of Maven Collective, a multi‑award‑winning Partner Marketing & GTM Strategy firm built exclusively for Microsoft Partners. She has led the firm to serve 500+ Partners globally, earn 200+ awards, and become one of the most tr... Show more

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work environments safe and, more importantly, keep them safe.

As a Microsoft Security MVP, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others by writing blog posts, speaking at events and conferences, and co-organizing the monthly Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup with 2000+ members.

Besides Microsoft Security, he lives happily in the Netherlands with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding and geeky activities like reading fantasy/sci-fi books or playing board games or video games.

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work... Show more

Martin Förtsch is an IT-consultant of TNG Technology Consulting GmbH based in Unterföhring near Munich who studied computer sciences. Work wise his focus areas are Agile Development (mainly) in Java, Search Engine Technologies, Information Retrieval and Databases.

As an Intel Software Innovator and Intel Black Belt Software Developer he is strongly involved in the development of open-source software for gesture control with 3D-cameras like e.g. Intel RealSense and has built an Augmented Reality wearable prototype device with his team based on this technology.

Furthermore, he gives many talks at national and international conferences about Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, 3D-camera technologies, Augmented Reality and Test Driven Development as well. He was awarded with the Oracle JavaOne Rockstar.

Martin Förtsch is an IT-consultant of TNG Technology Consulting GmbH based in Unterföhring near Munich who studied computer sciences. Work wise his focus areas are Agile Development (mainly) in Java, Search Engine Technologies, Information Retrieval ... Show more

Stephen SIMON is a Program Manager at the Global AI Community and a Microsoft MVP in AI, recognized for his hands-on work in applied AI systems, developer enablement, and large-scale program execution.

He works at the intersection of AI engineering and program leadership, helping teams and communities design, build, and scale real-world AI solutions. His expertise spans AI agents, multi-agent systems, Model Context Protocols (MCPs), cloud-native AI architectures, and production-grade LLM applications.

As a global speaker, he has delivered sessions at conferences including Experts Live Europe, WOW Summit Hong Kong, and AgentCon Istanbul, where he speaks on topics such as AI agents in production, modern AI architectures, cloud-native AI systems, and the future of developer tooling.

Beyond product and platform work, Stephen has built and scaled some of the largest developer communities and programs in the region.

Stephen SIMON is a Program Manager at the Global AI Community and a Microsoft MVP in AI, recognized for his hands-on work in applied AI systems, developer enablement, and large-scale program execution. He works at the intersection of AI engineerin... Show more

Zoe leads the Digital Workplace Services Consult practice globally for Kyndryl, covering all Microsoft AI Business Solutions technology, ServiceNow, and other ecosystem partners, driving technology-based innovation and owning the future of work vision for clients.

In this role, Zoe works with colleagues from across the Kyndryl organisation to drive innovation, centered around business problems, leveraging the full range of modern work technologies including agentic capabilities, to help organisations reinvent work. Driving individual productivity gains, deploying solutions that allow people to self-serve their employee needs, and then transforming work with process reinvention, to deliver value across all facets of the connected employee experience.

Innovation and technology evangelism are both core to the success of this role, as well as a passion for delighting and exciting customers with the art of the possible. In this role, Zoe works closely with partners like Microsoft and ServiceNow on technology innovations, and alongside this contributes to many events across the Microsoft tech community through speaking, volunteering as part of various event teams, and is the co-organiser of the Scottish Summit conference.

Zoe brings together a customer-focused solution background with several years of technology leadership experience and almost 20 years experience working with collaborative tools such as SharePoint and other Microsoft technologies. She is passionate about solving business problems in an innovative and exciting way, and although her primary tech focus has been SharePoint, Teams and Microsoft 365, she now has the pleasure of working across a much broader range of technologies.

Zoe is the co-host of the popular Copilot Connection podcast and the monthly Copilot Fireside Chat series, and one of the founding members of the New Speaker Workshop, an initiative that focuses on developing the next generation of community leaders.

Zoe leads the Digital Workplace Services Consult practice globally for Kyndryl, covering all Microsoft AI Business Solutions technology, ServiceNow, and other ecosystem partners, driving technology-based innovation and owning the future of work visio... Show more

I am a senior backend and platform engineer at eBay with over 15 years of experience building and modernizing enterprise systems. I work on large scale billing and financial platforms that demand high reliability, strong security, and precise data correctness. I spend most of my time modernizing legacy architectures, designing cloud ready services, and building APIs and pipelines that hold up under heavy traffic and real world failure modes.

Lately, I have been integrating AI into engineering workflows, focusing on diagnostics, observability, testing, and automation that help teams move faster without sacrificing safety.

On stage, I share field tested patterns and mistakes to avoid, from migrations and cutovers to incident driven design and operational readiness. My goal is to give engineers practical takeaways they can apply immediately when building and modernizing systems at scale.

I am a senior backend and platform engineer at eBay with over 15 years of experience building and modernizing enterprise systems. I work on large scale billing and financial platforms that demand high reliability, strong security, and precise data co... Show more

I'm a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, I thrive on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. My mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth.

But my impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. I'm a huge believer in the idea that “sharing is caring.” That’s why I'm always trying to share my knowledge with the tech community—whether it’s through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. I'm even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For me, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around me.

Want to explore how cloud and AI can transform your business? Or swap ideas and stories? Reach out to me—I'd love to connect!

I'm a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, I thrive on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven ... Show more

Dr. Tarek Hussein is a pharmacist-entrepreneur and clinical leader dedicated to building healthcare systems that are faster, safer, and measurably more impactful. With a career spanning acute hospital care, community pharmacy, and digital health, Tarek speaks at the intersection of operational excellence and social health equity.

Speaking & Consulting Expertise:
• Operational Excellence (Lean & Agile): As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ICP-ACC Agile Coach, Tarek helps healthcare organizations move beyond traditional silos. He shares frameworks for designing evidence-based systems that reduce waste, improve safety, and empower interprofessional teams.
• Sustainability & Climate Resilience: As a Climate Health Fellow (Harvard Medical School/CHA) and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Prescribing Working Group, Tarek is a leading voice on greening the healthcare supply chain. He provides actionable insights on sustainable prescribing and climate-resilient practice.
• Leadership & Innovation: A Chartered Manager and 2x digital health founder, Tarek speaks on the "builder’s mindset" required to scale innovation. He shares lessons from founding SociaLink Rx (Canada’s first precision social prescribing platform) and MedaKi (e-commerce infrastructure for the pharmacy industry).
• Social Prescribing: Tarek is a published researcher and pioneer in shifting the clinical focus from the "prescription as end-point" to the "prescription as starting point," integrating social determinants of health into standard primary care.
Professional Background:
Tarek is currently a Clinical Pharmacist at Brockville General Hospital and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine. He previously spent 13 years building Weller Pharmacy into Ontario’s first sustainability-certified independent practice and a Living Wage Champion.

Education & Credentials: Tarek holds a BPharm, a PharmD, and an MBA from IE Business School. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toronto. His leadership credentials include being a Chartered Manager (C.Mgr), a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), and a former President of the Board for KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services.

Engagement Style: Tarek combines the rigour of a clinician with the agility of a tech founder. He is known for translating complex systemic challenges—whether they be "leadership debt" or "environmental footprint"—into practical, high-performance strategies for health system leaders, policymakers, and frontline practitioners.**

Dr. Tarek Hussein is a pharmacist-entrepreneur and clinical leader dedicated to building healthcare systems that are faster, safer, and measurably more impactful. With a career spanning acute hospital care, community pharmacy, and digital health, Tar... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite is a Senior Analytics Engineer, open-source builder, and technical speaker focused on the intersection of data, AI, and software engineering.

He builds practical tools that solve problems he encounters in real data teams—from data quality and governance to AI usage and developer experience. His open-source work includes AgentAbacus, a tool for interpreting and tracking AI agent usage and costs, and Governance Atlas, a practical guide to data protection and privacy for data professionals. He has also built developer tooling and extensions around technologies including dbt, Spark, and VS Code.

His work sits at an interesting intersection: understanding the business problem, translating it into a technical solution, and then building something people can actually use.

As a speaker, Ayoade focuses on practical, experience-driven talks that make complex topics understandable without stripping away the technical depth. His sessions explore data engineering, analytics engineering, AI, data governance, developer tooling, and the lessons that emerge when technology meets real-world constraints.

Ayoade Adegbite is a Senior Analytics Engineer, open-source builder, and technical speaker focused on the intersection of data, AI, and software engineering. He builds practical tools that solve problems he encounters in real data teams—from data ... Show more

I am a Solutions Architect at Online Partner AB and a Cloud GDE. I have worked on several projects involving Google Cloud services and Google Workspace along with multiple other technology stacks and platforms.

I am a Solutions Architect at Online Partner AB and a Cloud GDE. I have worked on several projects involving Google Cloud services and Google Workspace along with multiple other technology stacks and platforms. Show more

Mitchel Sellers is globally known as a 17-time Microsoft MVP, an ASPInsider, a DNN MVP, is an MCP (Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET and SQL Server), and CEO of IowaComputerGurus Inc. Sellers has a deep understanding of software development and when speaking focuses on proper architecture standards, performance, stability, security, and overall cost-effectiveness of delivered solutions. This message and his abilities resonate in the technical war room as well as the executive board room.

Mitchel is a prolific public speaker, presenting more than 400 sessions at user groups and conferences globally, such as DevUp, SDN, and Code PaLOUsa. Sellers has been the author of multiple books and a regular blogger on technology topics.

When Mitchel is not working in technology, you will find him flying his airplane, teaching others how to fly, or spending time with his family He is also actively involved in the Open Source Community working diligently to further the movement. Find out more about Sellers at his website http://www.mitchelsellers.com.

Mitchel Sellers is globally known as a 17-time Microsoft MVP, an ASPInsider, a DNN MVP, is an MCP (Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET and SQL Server), and CEO of IowaComputerGurus Inc. Sellers has a deep understanding of software development and when speaking f... Show more

April Dunnam is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and author of The Copilot Compass (Apress, 2026), a practical guide to navigating Copilot and agents in Microsoft 365. Known for her ability to demystify the Power Platform and AI for both developers and makers, she blends deep technical knowledge with a knack for making complex topics approachable and fun.

With a passion for community and sharing knowledge, April runs a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Power Platform, AI, and low-code development. She actively contributes to the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform community through sample contributions, community calls, and mentorship.

April's expertise has been recognized with the Microsoft Technology Excellence Award for her innovative Power Platform solutions. She is a frequent speaker at international conferences, helping businesses and developers harness the full potential of AI and the Power Platform. When she's not advocating for the Power Platform, you can find her performing with her rock band or fueling her caffeine and LEGO building habits.

April Dunnam is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and author of The Copilot Compass (Apress, 2026), a practical guide to navigating Copilot and agents in Microsoft 365. Known for her ability to demystify the Power ... Show more

Marco Arena is a C++ developer and community lead.

He recently joined Nozomi Networks, working on real-time network traffic analysis and inspection. Previously, he brought artificial intelligence to Tetra Pak machines and developed telemetry and simulation software for the Ferrari Formula 1 team.

Beyond coding, Marco has been building communities and organizing tech events for over 13 years. He founded the Italian C++ Community (2013), Coding Gym (2016), and ML Modena (2020), and co-founded the Italian delegation for ISO C++ standardization (2020). Since 2016, he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP. Over the years, his initiatives have welcomed thousands of participants.

Marco Arena is a C++ developer and community lead. He recently joined Nozomi Networks, working on real-time network traffic analysis and inspection. Previously, he brought artificial intelligence to Tetra Pak machines and developed telemetry and s... Show more

RAPHAEL KÖLLNER
Compliance Manager

Raphael Koellner combining the law and the information technology in particular the cloud computing. He worked for universities, Microsoft Germany (DX) and Microsoft Partner as consultant.

As CEO for KöllnService GmbH he works for huge international companies to migrate and implementate cloud solutions on a technical and a contract/law way.

Since 2019 Raphael Köllner is Microsoft Regional Director. He is the community guy, MVP for Office Server & Services, Windows 10 Insider MVP, MCT, Microsoft Student Partner Evangelist and become an attorney in Europe. He is the lead of the Office 365 Usergroup Germany, the Office 365 DACH, Leader of the Office 365 conference Germany, the SharePoint Saturday Cologne and one of 30 Windows 10 Top Insiders. Moreover he is member of the TEAMS Elite Team and the organizer of the TeamsCommunityDay. In this connection he leads the biggest Windows 10 Insider Community in Germany.

MVP: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/mvp/Raphael%20%20Koellner-5000185

Microsoft Regional Director: https://rd.microsoft.com/en-us/raphael-koellner

RAPHAEL KÖLLNER Compliance Manager Raphael Koellner combining the law and the information technology in particular the cloud computing. He worked for universities, Microsoft Germany (DX) and Microsoft Partner as consultant. As CEO for KöllnSe... Show more

Fabian has spent 25 years building fast, accessible websites – and now shows developers how to get that same quality out of AI tools.

He has optimised web technologies from the moment they shipped, always obsessing over one thing: how fast a page feels to the person actually using it. And no era comes close to how exciting this one is.

The new Google tools will build you an excellent website or a shockingly bad one — the difference is knowing what good looks like. YouTube shows you the demos. Fabian teaches the setup that produces the golden ones: accessible, fast, and running in every browser.

He builds that way for a living, too. At Speed Kit he creates AI agents that automate web performance testing — production systems, not weekend prototypes — going deep on the tools that survive that standard instead of skimming fifty.

A Google Developer Expert for Web, Fabian has given 12+ DevFest talks across Europe and North Africa in the last two years. Generous people taught him this craft, and passing it on is a pleasure. You'll find him talking with attendees before the talk, after it, and usually until someone locks the venue.

Fabian has spent 25 years building fast, accessible websites – and now shows developers how to get that same quality out of AI tools. He has optimised web technologies from the moment they shipped, always obsessing over one thing: how fast a page ... Show more

I've worn many hats over my IT career, including developer, tech lead, people manager, infrastructure architect, enterprise architect and cloud architect. Regardless of the role, I discovered that the best way to master a complex topic is to write it down. And then I had this thought: "What if I still wrote everything down, but I invite everyone else to learn from it?" Today, I'm an active blogger, speaker and Google Developer Expert (GDE), focussing on AI, Google Cloud, architecture and strategy. I don't just want to talk about the "what" of these technologies; I want to help you understand the "why" and the "how".

I've worn many hats over my IT career, including developer, tech lead, people manager, infrastructure architect, enterprise architect and cloud architect. Regardless of the role, I discovered that the best way to master a complex topic is to write it... Show more

Jorge Litvin is a criminal lawyer turned cybersecurity strategist — author, international speaker, university professor, Founder & CEO of Safe-U, and board advisor.

He works at the intersection of cybersecurity, business risk, AI and organizational culture, translating technical complexity into decisions that executives and boards can act on.

Author of Hackeados (200,000+ downloads across 35 countries), he has spoken at more than 300 events in 10+ countries and 30 universities across 15+ countries, in Spanish and English.

As a regional media reference, he reaches 100,000+ professionals across social media and publishes columns in FORBES, Infobae, La Nación, El País, and CNN, among others.

His thesis: cybersecurity needs judgment, not fear.

Jorge Litvin is a criminal lawyer turned cybersecurity strategist — author, international speaker, university professor, Founder & CEO of Safe-U, and board advisor. He works at the intersection of cybersecurity, business risk, AI and organizatio... Show more

Zain Hasan is a Staff AI/ML DX Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and inference generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Toronto building artificially intelligent assistive technologies. He then founded his company developing a digital health platform that leveraged machine learning to remotely monitor chronically ill patients. More recently he practiced as a consultant senior data scientist in Toronto. He is passionate about open-source software, education, community, and machine learning and has delivered workshops and talks at multiple events and conferences.

Zain Hasan is a Staff AI/ML DX Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and inference generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued ... Show more

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic and efficient ways of improving the accessibility of websites and software.

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focus... Show more

Geoff Ables is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a Microsoft MVP recognized in the Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Modern Work (SharePoint, Teams and Viva) categories.

A recognized thought leader on artificial intelligence and people-centric digital transformation, Geoff's most recent book, "The LUCK Principle: Business Results at the Intersection of People and Profit," delivers fresh insight and inspiration into the people, processes, and technologies driving business ROI today.

His firm, C5 Insight, has twice been named an Inc 5000 company, and advises clients on digital customer and employee experience projects.

Geoff is also an avid motorcycle and wine enthusiast and has appeared as a guest on TruTVs's, "The Impractical Jokers."

Geoff Ables is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a Microsoft MVP recognized in the Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Modern Work (SharePoint, Teams and Viva) categories. A recognized thought leader on artificial intelligence an... Show more

Roland Golla is a Duisburg-based QA engineer, You-Tuber, Speaker and vibe-coding developer who helps improve software quality through test automation, refactoring, and process automation, with a focus on PHP, Cypress.io, and CMS/e-commerce projects.

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Roland Golla is a Duisburg-based QA engineer, You-Tuber, Speaker and vibe-coding developer who helps improve software quality through test automation, refactoring, and process automation, with a focus on PHP, Cypress.io, and CMS/e-commerce projects. ... Show more

Todd Gardner is a software entrepreneur and developer who has built multiple profitable products. He pushes for simple tools, maintainable software, and balancing complexity with risk. He is the cofounder of TrackJS and Request Metrics, where he helps thousands of developers build faster and more reliable websites. He also produces the PubConf software comedy show.

Todd Gardner is a software entrepreneur and developer who has built multiple profitable products. He pushes for simple tools, maintainable software, and balancing complexity with risk. He is the cofounder of TrackJS and Request Metrics, where he help... Show more

Iulia’s mission is to make tech exciting, understandable, and accessible to the new generation.
With a background spanning data science, AI, cloud architecture, and open source she brings a unique perspective on bridging technical depth with approachability.
She’s building her own brand, Back To Engineering, through which she creates a community for tech enthusiasts, engineers, and makers. From YouTube videos on building robots from scratch, to conference talks or keynotes about real, grounded AI, and technical blogs & tutorials — Iulia shares her message worldwide on how to turn complex concepts into tools developers can use every day.

Iulia’s mission is to make tech exciting, understandable, and accessible to the new generation. With a background spanning data science, AI, cloud architecture, and open source she brings a unique perspective on bridging technical depth with approac... 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

No pitch decks. No service demos. Just real solutions to real developer problems.

That's the promise Vishal Alhat brings to every stage. A former AWS Hero turned Developer Advocate at AWS, he has spent over 11 years as a practitioner — architecting cloud-native systems, automating infrastructure, and learning (sometimes the hard way) what it actually takes to ship resilient applications at scale.

Vishal specializes in AI/ML, Security, DevOps and FinOps. He speaks at major global conferences on zero-trust architectures, MLOps pipelines, and responsible GenAI development — always from a developer's perspective, focused on solving pain points with open standards and battle-tested patterns, not promoting platforms.

His community impact speaks for itself: 5,000+ developers mentored, the Community Builder of the Year award, and the HashiCorp Ambassador recognition — credentials earned by the ecosystem, not by a corporation. Through technical writing, open-source contributions, hands-on workshops, and speaking engagements, Vishal makes complex cloud concepts accessible to developers at all skill levels.

Whether he's helping a team adopt zero-trust without the complexity or demystifying secure AI pipelines, his mission is simple: help developers build boldly, ship confidently, and sleep peacefully.

Vishal is available for global speaking engagements and does not require travel or accommodation assistance.

No pitch decks. No service demos. Just real solutions to real developer problems. That's the promise Vishal Alhat brings to every stage. A former AWS Hero turned Developer Advocate at AWS, he has spent over 11 years as a practitioner — architectin... Show more