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César Alberca

César Alberca

Digital Nomad & Software Crafter from Spain | JavaScript is my passport to the world. As a Freelancer, I focus on creating robust web applications using React, Angular and Vue, with a special emphasis on testing and TypeScript for quality and maintainability. As an international speaker and a Codemotion committee member and ambassador, I enjoy sharing my insights and learning from the global tech community. When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring the world, hosting a podcast for fellow travelers, climbing, playing board games, or painting.

Digital Nomad & Software Crafter from Spain | JavaScript is my passport to the world. As a Freelancer, I focus on creating robust web applications using React, Angular and Vue, with a special emphasis on testing and TypeScript for quality and maintai... Show more

Gunnard Engebreth

Gunnard Engebreth

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. He specializes in the modernization of legacy applications, APIs and creating modern development team solutions.

Gunnard Believes in FOSS and has contributed to projects such as Wordpress, The Devil Box, and DischordPHP. As an author, Gunnard has written multiple articles for php[Architect] magazine as well as 2 books from APRESS Publishing on PHP 8. Gunnard has also been a notable speaker at multiple conferences such as MadisonPHP, longhornPHP, Techlahoma and Chaos Carnaval.

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens and 3 goats.

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. ... Show more

Joel Chippindale

Joel Chippindale

Joel is an experienced CTO Coach who supports talented start-up and scale-up CTOs to successfully grow in their roles as their team and company evolves.

He has over 20 years experience leading software development teams including roles as CTO and COO at a range of start-ups and scale-ups.

Joel is an experienced CTO Coach who supports talented start-up and scale-up CTOs to successfully grow in their roles as their team and company evolves. He has over 20 years experience leading software development teams including roles as CTO and ... Show more

Gerrit Tamboer

Gerrit Tamboer

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned from hands-on technical work to strategic oversight, now focusing on spreadsheets and presentations. In addition to his duties as Chief Evangelist, he also serves as a business consultant, guiding clients as they evolve from managing technical logistics to developing strategic initiatives.

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned fro... Show more

Paris Nakita Kejser

Paris Nakita Kejser

As a passionate technology enthusiast with a focus on security, I specialize in Kubernetes and DevSecOps practices to create secure, scalable platforms. With a strong background in integrating security into cloud-native infrastructure, I help teams innovate safely. My goal is to inspire secure development practices and leverage Kubernetes to drive cutting-edge solutions in the tech world.

As a passionate technology enthusiast with a focus on security, I specialize in Kubernetes and DevSecOps practices to create secure, scalable platforms. With a strong background in integrating security into cloud-native infrastructure, I help teams i... Show more

Vijay Kumar Soni

Vijay Kumar Soni

Vijay Kumar Soni is the Founder and CEO of Maghraut Technologies, with over eight years of experience supporting organizations in the practical and scalable adoption of modern technologies. He is an active contributor to the Salesforce community and regularly participates in community-led events. Vijay works closely with small and growing businesses to simplify digital transformation using Salesforce and other modern platforms. His approach is grounded in real-world experience, focused on solving real business challenges, and driven by a strong belief in learning through shared stories and community collaboration.

Vijay Kumar Soni is the Founder and CEO of Maghraut Technologies, with over eight years of experience supporting organizations in the practical and scalable adoption of modern technologies. He is an active contributor to the Salesforce community and ... Show more

James Strong

James Strong

James has been working in the Cloud and with Kubernetes for several years. He helped build a private cloud at GE Appliances and developed and supported REST APIs in AWS on docker. He helps companies migrate their applications to Kubernetes. James is a Solution Architect with Isovalent at Cisco; James helps companies navigate their adoption of Cilium.

James has been working in the Cloud and with Kubernetes for several years. He helped build a private cloud at GE Appliances and developed and supported REST APIs in AWS on docker. He helps companies migrate their applications to Kubernetes. James is... Show more

Maarten Eekels

Maarten Eekels

Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels) is Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and CTO of Rapid Circle, one of the larger Microsoft Cloud implementation partners in the Netherlands. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft Cloud and Security advocate and already since 2003 he is involved in implementing Microsoft technologies. Besides that, Maarten is mentoring start-ups and helping founders and leaders break through glass ceilings for growing their business and helping avoid certain pitfalls. Also, Maarten is a regular speaker on both national and international events, like conferences, community events and user group meetings. In his personal life, Maarten is a passionate cyclist and certified wine sommelier.

Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels) is Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and CTO of Rapid Circle, one of the larger Microsoft Cloud implementation partners in the Netherlands. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft Cloud and Security advocate and ... Show more

Simon Qualmann

Simon Qualmann

Simon Qualmann ist Corporate Learning Coach, Dozent an der Hochschule Diploma (Wirtschaftspsychologie) und Gesellschafter der [lernglust], die Unternehmen bei der Adoption von Microsoft 365 und den Veränderungen im „neuen Normal“ begleitet. Zudem leitet er auch die WissensFensterchen GmbH, die über ihre App strukturierte Lernansätze anbietet. Als digitaler Nomade kennt auch er Chancen und Herausforderungen eines ortsunabhängigen und global vernetzten Lifestyles.

Simon Qualmann ist Corporate Learning Coach, Dozent an der Hochschule Diploma (Wirtschaftspsychologie) und Gesellschafter der [lernglust], die Unternehmen bei der Adoption von Microsoft 365 und den Veränderungen im „neuen Normal“ begleitet. Zudem lei... Show more

Michael Contento

Michael Contento

Michael is a passionate full-stack developer and has been working in the IT industry for more than 15 years. Companies from the gaming industry, online advertising, automotive and real estate sectors appreciate his dedicated approach to the design and implementation of complex, distributed systems and web applications based on the latest web technologies (C#, .NET and Microsoft Azure).

Michael is a passionate full-stack developer and has been working in the IT industry for more than 15 years. Companies from the gaming industry, online advertising, automotive and real estate sectors appreciate his dedicated approach to the design an... Show more

Ponnam Karthik

Ponnam Karthik

Ponnam Karthik is a passionate Flutter expert and open-source contributor, author and maintainer of popular packages like fluttertoast (10M+ downloads) on pub.dev. He is a frequent speaker at Flutter events, including FlutterCon India 2025 with a talk on decoupling Material, Cupertino, and custom themes; Flutter Hyderabad Community on best practices and architecture; and Flutter Forward Extended Hyderabad on state management and scalable apps.
With over 8 years of professional experience and specializing in Flutter since 2017, he is a full-stack developer skilled in React and Vue for responsive web applications, alongside backend technologies like Node.js and Django. Currently serving as Software Enginner at GSynergy, he architects scalable cross-platform apps with Clean Architecture, Riverpod, BLoC, performance optimizations, and offline-first features. Previously, as Director and CTO at LDev Technologies—the company he co-founded—he led delivery of high-impact Flutter apps for millions of users across media, EdTech, and enterprise sectors.

Ponnam Karthik is a passionate Flutter expert and open-source contributor, author and maintainer of popular packages like fluttertoast (10M+ downloads) on pub.dev. He is a frequent speaker at Flutter events, including FlutterCon India 2025 with a tal... Show more

Bhushan Gawale

Bhushan Gawale

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse domains such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Retail, and Education.

As a TOGAF® 9 and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, he provides Azure technical expertise for end customers, including strategic design, architectural mentorship, assessments, and proof of concepts. He also holds certifications as an AWS and Terraform Certified Associate, demonstrating his versatility and proficiency in cloud technologies. Bhushan is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others, and actively participates in regional and global technical communities and forums.

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse... Show more

Candyce Edelen

Candyce Edelen

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with valuable experience from co-founding two fintech companies, including one that made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. Since 2007, she has led PropelGrowth, helping financial and tech firms develop go-to-market strategies, with 13 clients achieving successful exits during this time.

In 2018, she pivoted her focus and used LinkedIn to rapidly build a new pipeline. This success led her to teach hundreds of small business owners and sellers how to attract leads and build effective sales pipelines reliably.

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with valuable experience from co-founding two fintech companies, including one that made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. Since 2007, she has led PropelGrowth, helping financial and tech firms develop go-to... Show more

Sheena Yap Chan

Sheena Yap Chan

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed p... Show more

Zain Hasan

Zain Hasan

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

Yang Liu

Yang Liu

Yang has 9 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas.

Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied journalism in China and then shifted to technology when she pursued a Master’s in Digital Humanities at UCL, London. That’s where she broadened her digital skills and paved the way for her current role at EY Technology Consulting.

She established and leads “Code Club at EY”, a growing volunteering initiative where young people develop their interest in technology through learning how to code. She’s also passionate about inspiring more girls to study technology and is always willing to help girls discover their own paths.

Yang has 9 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas. Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied j... Show more

Bill Allen

Bill Allen

Meet Bill - an experienced software developer, consultant, and startup founder. He is deeply invested in using AI to detect fraud within the financial industry.

He started his career as an assembler programmer at Sears Roebuck & Co., considered the Amazon of its day. Later, he spent over two decades as a software consultant for many financial exchanges in Chicago. He shares his knowledge by speaking at conferences and presenting on topics such as AI, Product Discovery, Software Crafting, and Learning Organizations (Dojos).

Bill resides in Chicago, and when he's not spending time with his family, biking, tennis, or working, he is actively mentoring the next generation of software engineers. He understands the importance of sharing knowledge through Mob Programming hangouts and founded the user group Chicago Agile Open Space in 2012.

Meet Bill - an experienced software developer, consultant, and startup founder. He is deeply invested in using AI to detect fraud within the financial industry. He started his career as an assembler programmer at Sears Roebuck & Co., considered th... Show more

Lee Fulmer

Lee Fulmer

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on driving business change. From helping decentralise the Internet on the board of ICANN to building the foundations for BBC Online and OnDigital (the world's first digital television service) to dreaming up the idea for the UK Faster Payments service then chairing the industry bodies that delivered it, he is always at the forefront of data and digital disruption. An accomplished photographer with over 80 awards for his work, he was invited to join the advisory panel of 1854 Media to help steer The British Journal of Photography through its digital transition. He is the recipient of DataIQ's Lifetime Achievement Award, Tech-Exec magazine's Data Leader of the Year award, twice recognised in the DataIQ100 Top Influential People in Data, and received Global Finance magazine's Top Innovator Award.

Lee is also an accomplished creative having been a journalist for the likes of Future Publishing, HarperCollins and IDG and has received numerous awards for his photography including back-to-back Best of the Best awards in the Architecture Masterprize and medals from BIFA, NYPA, PX3 and TIFA.

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on drivi... Show more

Warren Parad

Warren Parad

Warren solves application security problems in distributed architectures. He has journeyed through many different locations, technologies, and industries from Health Care IT in Wisconsin to E-Commerce in Switzerland. Now, he is the AppSec specialist and CTO at Authress, building tools for seamless security, authentication, and authorization with a focus on the intersection of business and technology.

Warren solves application security problems in distributed architectures. He has journeyed through many different locations, technologies, and industries from Health Care IT in Wisconsin to E-Commerce in Switzerland. Now, he is the AppSec specialist ... Show more

Morad Stern

Morad Stern

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communities, and Personal Branding and the founder of the Tech & Innovation Forum, an Israeli Telegram broadcast channel with over 13,800 subscribers from the tech industry.

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communitie... Show more

Elliott Mower

Elliott Mower

Elliott Mower is a product strategy and design leader who is passionate about using technology to make real-life a little cooler. With experience across industries and mediums, he's led design and development projects for early-stage startups, multinational corporations, and everything in between.

Elliott Mower is a product strategy and design leader who is passionate about using technology to make real-life a little cooler. With experience across industries and mediums, he's led design and development projects for early-stage startups, multin... Show more

Teresa wu

Teresa wu

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects throughout the years, and she likes to explore the world of multi-platform, the fun of continuous delivery, and seeing through the product from development to release. 

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects through... Show more

Sandeep Voona

Sandeep Voona

Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert

Sandeep Voona is a 2025 award-winning Digital Transformation expert recognized as "The Most Influential Personality in Digital Transformation" by CXO Time, with additional honors including the Global Recognition Award for Innovation in Enterprise Software Development and Globee Gold Award for Artificial Intelligence. As Senior Principal Product Manager at ServiceNow, he architected the Zero Copy ERP solution that reduced integration latency by 60% and deployed globally across SAP, Oracle, and Workday platforms.

Sandeep has built his career transforming technical innovation into measurable business outcomes. A Senior Member of IEEE (top 10% globally), he serves on the IEEE-USA AI Policy Committee while continuing his legacy of enterprise innovation. His tenure at SAP saw him migrate hundreds of enterprise customers to cloud platforms while being twice selected for the exclusive SAP Catalyst program. Now at ServiceNow, he continues developing telemetry-driven products that significantly reduce delivery cycles while serving global enterprise clients.

Beyond corporate achievements, Sandeep demonstrates exceptional leadership through mentorship, achieving top 1% performance on topmate.io with 150+ monthly sessions guiding professionals into AI and product management careers. He co-founded Pan-Asians@SAP, organically growing it to 5000+ global members and influencing inclusive recruitment policies. As a startup mentor through SAP.iO, he has guided companies from Pre-Seed to Series A while serving as a judge for Unicorn Events (world's largest startup pitch contest), Globee Awards, and The Stevie Awards.

Visionary & Digital Transformation Expert Sandeep Voona is a 2025 award-winning Digital Transformation expert recognized as "The Most Influential Personality in Digital Transformation" by CXO Time, with additional honors including the Global Recog... Show more

Andrea Saravalle

Andrea Saravalle

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more

Erik Rasmussen

Erik Rasmussen

American expat living in Spain, author of Redux Form, Final Form, and currently building the best CRM in the world at Attio.

American expat living in Spain, author of Redux Form, Final Form, and currently building the best CRM in the world at Attio. Show more

Ashish Sharma

Ashish Sharma

Ashish is a Solution Architect, focusing on cloud infrastructure and AI integration. With a commitment to helping organizations harness the power of cloud technology, he provides tailored solutions for diverse industries. Passionate about community engagement, Ashish shares insights and best practices to guide businesses on their AI journeys. He also mentor aspiring tech professionals and lead workshops, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration in the evolving landscape of AI and cloud solutions.

Ashish is a Solution Architect, focusing on cloud infrastructure and AI integration. With a commitment to helping organizations harness the power of cloud technology, he provides tailored solutions for diverse industries. Passionate about community e... Show more

Scott Durow

Scott Durow

Scott Durow is a 10 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Power Platform Developer Advocate at Microsoft. He is a YouTuber, Podcaster, Speaker, Author, and the creator of tools such as the Ribbon Workbench, spkl, and dataverse-ify, which have become essential tools for Power Platform developers. With over two decades of software engineering experience, he has a deep understanding of Power Platform, having built solutions using it since its early days as Microsoft CRM v1, SharePoint Server 2001 & BizTalk Server 2000. Before this, Scott moved from assembly language device driver programming, into industrial control software engineering and then on to architecting enterprise business software.

Scott is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise and you can see him speaking at events throughout the globe. Remaining a developer at heart, Scott embraces both low-code and pro-code solutions!

#ProCodeNoCodeUnite
#CommunityRocks

Scott Durow is a 10 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Power Platform Developer Advocate at Microsoft. He is a YouTuber, Podcaster, Speaker, Author, and the creator of tools such as the Ribbon Workbench, spkl, and dataverse-ify, which have bec... Show more

Zed Spencer-Milnes

Zed Spencer-Milnes

I run Ziax, a studio that specialises in multiplayer gaming infrastructure. We run our own brand, CubeCraft Games, and work with other partner studios to provide technical services and infrastructure to support millions of players!

Outside of tech, I'm heavily involved in the sport of sailing (coaching / race management / governance) after being a competitive windsurfer when I was younger.
I also work within the UK Events industry in operations and event control roles.

I run Ziax, a studio that specialises in multiplayer gaming infrastructure. We run our own brand, CubeCraft Games, and work with other partner studios to provide technical services and infrastructure to support millions of players! Outside of tech... Show more

Rico Komenda

Rico Komenda

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

Habeeb Babasulaiman

Habeeb Babasulaiman

Habeeb Babasulaiman is a Cloud & DevOps Engineer, OpenStack (Ironic & Bifrost) contributor, and AWS Practitioner. Starting his journey coding entirely on a phone, he grew into an active opensource community voice, authoring tutorials, mentoring at She Code Africa, and speaking at events. Passionate about open source, he empowers developers to embrace CNCF projects and scale their skills through global community programs.

Habeeb Babasulaiman is a Cloud & DevOps Engineer, OpenStack (Ironic & Bifrost) contributor, and AWS Practitioner. Starting his journey coding entirely on a phone, he grew into an active opensource community voice, authoring tutorials, mentoring at Sh... Show more

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