I am a Developer, Open Source & AI Enthusiast, Leader and a passionate Community Builder. As the Creator & Lead of Script Winter of Code (SWOC), I built a platform that empowers developers to contribute meaningfully to open source. Today, SWOC has grown into a thriving ecosystem with 60,000+ contributors and developers, serving as a launchpad for future tech talent and open-source innovation.

I’ve had the privilege of sharing my insights at several prestigious platforms, including Google DevFests (Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Goa, Guwahati, Raipur, Hubbali, Madurai, Kochi, Vizag), Google Cloud Events (CCDN Nagpur), Open Source AI Summit India, IIT Madras, multiple Google Developer Student Clubs, and top tech universities — where I emphasize the importance of building a sustainable and collaborative Open Source & AI ecosystem.

Recently, I was also part of a Road to GDE (Google Developer Expert) Graduate 2025 program, marking another milestone in my journey of blending technical expertise with a passion for community-driven innovation.

I am a Developer, Open Source & AI Enthusiast, Leader and a passionate Community Builder. As the Creator & Lead of Script Winter of Code (SWOC), I built a platform that empowers developers to contribute meaningfully to open source. Today, SWOC has gr... Show more

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he advises ISVs and enterprises across industries on how to efficiently integrate LLMs and advanced AI technologies into real-world applications.
As a cross-vertical AI technology advisor, Christian bridges strategy and execution — helping organizations move Generative AI from theory into productive practice. He is a passionate international speaker, sharing hands-on insights at conferences and events worldwide.
Christian is a Microsoft MVP for AI and a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Web AI, maintaining close relationships with the product teams in Redmond and Mountain View.

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he ad... Show more

Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to their business problems. He enjoys building bridges between people and helping others to grow. He shares his knowledge on his personal blog and at different events where he is invited as a speaker. In his spare time, he drives an IT community and he is also a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Azure MVP.

Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to th... Show more

Suesi Tran is a Google Developer Expert in Dart & Flutter & Firebase, GDG Co-Organiser at GDG Melbourne and Flutter Melbourne, and a Women Techmaker Melbourne Ambassador. She has more than 18 years experience in mobile development, and started Flutter development since 2017.

Suesi is the founder of Nartus, the company behind MemoirME - a digital diary designed to help people preserve meaningful memories, relieve stress, and support better mental well-being. MemoirME empowers users to tell their own stories, in their own voices, with the goal of fostering reflection, healing, and personal growth.

Suesi Tran is a Google Developer Expert in Dart & Flutter & Firebase, GDG Co-Organiser at GDG Melbourne and Flutter Melbourne, and a Women Techmaker Melbourne Ambassador. She has more than 18 years experience in mobile development, and started Flutte... Show more

I'm heading up the Developer Experience and Cloud journey at one of the coolest companies on the planet as an Engineering Director at the LEGO Group. We inspire the builders of tomorrow by developing awesome digital products people of all ages, all around the world.

I'm heading up the Developer Experience and Cloud journey at one of the coolest companies on the planet as an Engineering Director at the LEGO Group. We inspire the builders of tomorrow by developing awesome digital products people of all ages, all a... Show more

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insurance, telecommunications and education sectors with varying tech-stacks; from VB6 and .Net to web and cloud technologies.
Lucky is an educator, teaching Game Design and Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is the co-organiser of the Johannesburg-based JavaScript-focused meetup: Jozi.JS.

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insura... Show more

I speak to leaders and teams navigating fragmented data, manual processes, and growing organizational complexity who want systems they can rely on, not workarounds.

As Data and Automation Director, I partner with executive leadership on enterprise data strategy, AI governance, and analytics infrastructure across multi-state operations. Over the past 6 to 12 months, I designed and implemented a full AI governance framework for my data and automation team — and am currently leading the initiative to scale it enterprise-wide.

With over 15 years of experience leading teams and operations, including more than 6 years owning enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, and automation, I am known for simplifying complex environments, reducing unnecessary tools, and establishing clear standards so reporting holds up in real-world use.

Generating $250K+ in new recurring annual ROI per quarter through automation and process elimination, compounding to over $1M in recurring annual ROI while eliminating 19,000+ manual hours per year across three divisions.

Audiences value my ability to translate technical complexity into practical, executive-relevant guidance that resonates with both leadership and practitioners. My sessions are grounded in real enterprise experience and focus on decision confidence, adoption, and sustainable operating models.

In addition to my full-time role, I lead A River of Data, advising founders, CFOs, and operators on data, automation, and AI strategy. Available for sessions in English and Spanish.

I speak to leaders and teams navigating fragmented data, manual processes, and growing organizational complexity who want systems they can rely on, not workarounds. As Data and Automation Director, I partner with executive leadership on enterprise... 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

Manuel Ledezma, known in the tech community as Tester Testarudo, is a software testing and automation specialist with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable software. Over the past years, he has focused on mastering QA practices and automation strategies, working in agile and fast-paced environments.
He has contributed to leading companies such as Mediktor, AXA, Telecom Argentina, Newfold, and Mojo Marketplace, where he implemented scalable testing solutions that improved product stability and user experience.
Manuel currently serves as the QA Automation Lead at Mediktor in Barcelona, Spain, where he leads automation initiatives to ensure robust and impactful digital products.
Beyond his professional work, Manuel empowers the QA community through Tester Testarudo, his educational project dedicated to helping newcomers learn testing in a clear, practical, and accessible way.

Manuel Ledezma, known in the tech community as Tester Testarudo, is a software testing and automation specialist with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable software. Over the past years, he has focused on mastering QA practices ... Show more

Nadia Jiang is an entrepreneur, open-source enthusiastic, and DevRel expert. She currently serves as the Head of Open Source Growth at Ant Group, where she leads initiatives to drive innovation and collaboration within the open-source ecosystem. Previously, she was the COO of SegmentFault, China's largest developer Q&A community, and co-founder of Apache Answer.

Beyond her professional roles, Nadia is a passionate contributor to the global open-source community. She actively participates in organizations such as the China Open-Source Alliance (KAIYUANSHE), the Apache Software Foundation, OpenInfra Foundation, Linux Foundation, FOSSAsia, OpenUK, Chance Open-Source Foundation, China Computer Federation (CCF), and the China Institute of Communications (CIC). Her influence extends across borders, having spoken at major global open-source conferences, including CommunityOverCode Asia/EU/NA, Open Source Summit, State of Open Con, and FOSSAsia Summit.

Her dedication extends to organizing and volunteering for prominent open-source events. She serves as a core organizer and conference chair for events such as CommunityOverCode Asia, Dev.Together Summit China, and OSPO Summit China, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the developer community.

Nadia Jiang is an entrepreneur, open-source enthusiastic, and DevRel expert. She currently serves as the Head of Open Source Growth at Ant Group, where she leads initiatives to drive innovation and collaboration within the open-source ecosystem. Prev... Show more

With a passion for innovative design and a keen eye for detail, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into beautifully simple visuals and seamless digital experiences. My work bridges the worlds of creative design and digital workplace strategy, helping brands not only tell compelling stories but also collaborate and communicate more effectively across platforms.

As a certified Registered Graphic Designer (RGD), I bring a dual focus to my professional services: visual storytelling and digital transformation. On the creative side, I lead content development, oversee brand management, and ensure cross-platform consistency across digital and print media. On the consulting side, I help organizations unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365, leveraging tools like SharePoint, Viva, Copilot and Teams to build connected, collaborative, and user-centered digital workplaces.

Whether I’m designing a brand identity or architecting a SharePoint intranet, my goal is the same: to create experiences that resonate, engage, and drive results. I thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams, integrating diverse perspectives to deliver solutions that are as strategic as they are visually impactful.

What I love most is the opportunity to blend creativity with functionality. Crafting designs and digital environments that not only look great but also empower people to work smarter and communicate better.

With a passion for innovative design and a keen eye for detail, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into beautifully simple visuals and seamless digital experiences. My work bridges the worlds of creative design and digital workplace strategy,... Show more

Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP and AWS Community Builder with over 30 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. Grant works with multiple data platforms including SQL Server and PostgreSQL as well as multiple cloud platforms. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant writes books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product advocate in January 2011.

Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP and AWS Community Builder with over 30 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. Grant works with multiple data platforms including SQL Server and PostgreSQL as well as multiple cl... 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 am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and an annual software development conference (Nebraska.Code).

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and an ... Show more

[Azure MVP - Cloud Solution Architect]

Soy Sergio Hernández Macebo, Ingeniero en Informática por la Facultad UCM de Madrid.
Desde 2012 centrado en el desarrollo de aplicaciones Microsoft, desde aplicaciones Sharepoint On premises en todas sus versiones, a aplicaciones Office 365 (Sharepoint & Dynamics CRM).
Desde hace unos años dedico mi actividad a la coordinación de proyectos desde la figura de Team Leader sobretodo proyectos cloud en Azure, así como lidear el equipo de Team Leader, que incluye tanto el liderazgo del equipo de proyectos. En la actualidad muy centrado en definir arquitecturas empresariales y globales a una gran compañia multinacional, basadas en soluciones Cloud.

Enamorado de la tecnología, participo en revistas técnicas como Compartimoss, colaborador en distintos grupos de usuarios como SUGES, asiduo en eventos de la comunidad Microsoft como ponente u organizador, además de contar con una comunidad de usuarios propia llamada Crossdevlopment, que da cabida a que cualquiera que tenga un buen tema que compartir tenga un espacio para ser escuchado.

[Azure MVP - Cloud Solution Architect] Soy Sergio Hernández Macebo, Ingeniero en Informática por la Facultad UCM de Madrid. Desde 2012 centrado en el desarrollo de aplicaciones Microsoft, desde aplicaciones Sharepoint On premises en todas sus v... Show more

Mathew Caplan is Director of International Professional Services and a Security Advisor for Orange Cyberdefense based in London, England. He is a highly experienced cybersecurity specialist with over 25 years in the field and a proven record in the implementation of information risk management processes.

As a recognised trusted advisor, Mathew has helped many businesses with cybersecurity strategy, governance, process and policy. He works in the Orange Group on many international projects being the go-to guy on security and compliance matters and enjoys finding sustainable solutions to challenging problems.

Mathew loves music, movies, and cats and wherever possible will combine his audio-visual skills to simplify complex topics and breathe life into cybersecurity.

Mathew Caplan is Director of International Professional Services and a Security Advisor for Orange Cyberdefense based in London, England. He is a highly experienced cybersecurity specialist with over 25 years in the field and a proven record in the i... Show more

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and scalability. When not in front of the computer, he loves spending time with his family, listening to music, and watching movies, TV shows, and sports.

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and s... Show more

Además de ser creadora de contenidos para gente de trabajo, facilito el encuentro entre personas y organizaciones a través de charlas, capacitaciones, búsqueda y selección de personal e incluso asesorías 1a1 habiendo acompañado ya a más de 300 profesionales de los más diversos rubros y senioritys.

Algunos de los temas que desarrollo:
➡️ Empleabilidad
➡️ Networking
➡️ Armado de CV
➡️ Uso de LinkedIn
➡️ Marca personal y redes sociales

Enseñar sobre empleabilidad es una tarea fundamental para avanzar en pos de lograr varios de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible: en Argentina solo 3 de cada 10 personas en edad laboral recibió información sobre empleabilidad durante la educación formal.

Participé en:
🧪 LABURAtorio (evento presencial organizado por Fundación Banco Nación)
🚀 CoderCamp by Coderhouse 3era Temporada.
☁️ AWS Community Day Argentina 2024 (evento presencial realizado en UADE).
▶️ Work Festival 2024 (evento presencial organizado por Takenos)

Confiaron en mi para brindar este conocimiento a sus alumnos:
📚 Dirección de Educación Técnica de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
🖱 Potrero Digital
🌱 Escuela Técnica de Jardinería Cristobal Hicken
🚪 Puerta 18
💻 Digital NAO By TecMilenio
💻 Hackademy & HackWomen

Colaboro también con diferentes comunidades profesionales que buscan potenciar el desarrollo de sus integrantes:
💻 Sin Jr No Hay Sr
🌿 Clorofila
🔎 On Empleo
💼 CIMA Academy
💻 Share IT

Además de ser creadora de contenidos para gente de trabajo, facilito el encuentro entre personas y organizaciones a través de charlas, capacitaciones, búsqueda y selección de personal e incluso asesorías 1a1 habiendo acompañado ya a más de 300 profes... Show more

With over 15 years in the Java ecosystem, I focus on growing and supporting global communities across the Java and Jakarta EE landscape. My work centers on creating opportunities for learning, collaboration and open source participation, helping individuals develop their skills, advance their careers and play a more active role in the Java community.

I have led educational initiatives, community programs and industry events that bring together developers, open source contributors and technology teams. A regular speaker at Java and open source conferences, I collaborate closely with Java Champions and ecosystem leaders to amplify community voices and encourage knowledge sharing.

As one of the original team members at Payara, I helped shape the company’s brand and grow its global user community from the ground up. Today, as a Senior Developer Advocate at Azul, I continue to support and strengthen communities around Payara Community Edition, Jakarta EE and OpenJDK, driving education and collaboration while bringing community insight back into the evolution of enterprise Java technologies.

With over 15 years in the Java ecosystem, I focus on growing and supporting global communities across the Java and Jakarta EE landscape. My work centers on creating opportunities for learning, collaboration and open source participation, helping indi... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Delivery Associate Manager at Accenture.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development in security. Beyond her professional work, Cynthia volunteers her time as Cyberhero Coach Cynthia, delivering cybersecurity awareness to children and promoting safe digital habits in her community. Driven by a commitment to secure innovation, she champions identity governance as a foundation for trust in AI-native ecosystems.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Delivery Associate Manager at Accenture. With experien... Show more

Hi, I'm Francesco, based in Rome, Italy. I'm a Computer Scientist, and from 2017 to 2020, I contributed to the European Space Agency's Copernicus project.

I'm an active presence in online developer communities, especially on Twitter, YouTube, and Discord. Recognized as a Docker Captain, I've hosted official Docker events and appeared on their YouTube channel. Professionally, I focus on roles within developer relations, centered around content strategy and community engagement.

Currently, my main creative efforts are directed towards my YouTube channel, where I've interviewed over 250 developers. My content primarily covers Rust, Blockchain technologies, DevOps practices, and Web Development. I also enjoy engaging with the community through live streams

Hi, I'm Francesco, based in Rome, Italy. I'm a Computer Scientist, and from 2017 to 2020, I contributed to the European Space Agency's Copernicus project. I'm an active presence in online developer communities, especially on Twitter, YouTube, and ... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, ensures data integrity, and implements impactful data solutions. With a strong background in ETL processes, data visualization, and robust documentation practices, Ayoade has consistently driven significant improvements in data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

Ayoade’s professional journey includes notable roles such as Data Analyst Engineer at WirePick, where he achieved a 35% improvement in data integration accuracy and developed a 12% enhancement in data delivery. His expertise extends to consulting roles, where he optimized business processes and revitalized operations using advanced technologies like Airflow and dbt. Ayoade holds Tableau and Apache Airflow certifications, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. He has also contributed as a speaker and mentor in various data-focused events and programs. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayoade continues to push the boundaries of data analytics and engineering.

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, en... Show more

Solomon Olalemi is Head of Product at VFD Microfinance Bank, where he leads the team building digital banking and lending products for Nigeria's underserved market. He has over six years of product management experience spanning cryptocurrency infrastructure, cross-border remittance, and digital banking across Africa and the UK.
Before VFD, Solomon led product at Polaris Bank, where the digital banking platform was named Digital Bank of the Year in Nigeria for three consecutive years. Earlier in his career, he helped build a remittance platform serving payment corridors across the continent and contributed to early-stage cryptocurrency infrastructure at Payercoins.
Solomon writes and speaks on product strategy, API-as-a-product thinking, fintech innovation in emerging markets, and building teams that ship in regulated environments. He has spoken at API Conf Lagos and contributes to Nigeria's growing product community.
Outside work, he's a committed reader — he finished 104 books in 2017 — and spends his off-hours with family and friends in Lagos.

Solomon Olalemi is Head of Product at VFD Microfinance Bank, where he leads the team building digital banking and lending products for Nigeria's underserved market. He has over six years of product management experience spanning cryptocurrency infras... Show more

As a Strategic UX Consultant and international speaker, Vicky Pirker helps companies achieve sustainable business success through user-centered solutions. With a sharp eye for both empathy and strategy, she uncovers the real problems behind digital products and processes. As Technovation Women Techmakers Ambassador and Austria's first Hacker School Inspirer, she's passionate about making UX accessible and championing diversity in tech.

As a Strategic UX Consultant and international speaker, Vicky Pirker helps companies achieve sustainable business success through user-centered solutions. With a sharp eye for both empathy and strategy, she uncovers the real problems behind digital p... 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

Ragnar is a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft 365 Office Apps and Services. Together with MVP Alexander Egger, he hosts the “Alex & Ragnar Show,” a bi-weekly Video Live Stream about Microsoft 365 Hybrid Workplace and also "Guardians of M365 Governance" with Christian Buckley. Ragnar is a blogger and podcaster, headset geek, and core-member of Viva Explorers Community. He has an M.A. in Social Science and an Executive MBA, and has also published several books and articles about modern work.

Ragnar is a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft 365 Office Apps and Services. Together with MVP Alexander Egger, he hosts the “Alex & Ragnar Show,” a bi-weekly Video Live Stream about Microsoft 365 Hybrid Workplace and also "Guardians of ... Show more

Catherine (Cat) Karow is the CEO and Technical Co-Founder of ZoraSafe, a mobile app that protects people from scams, fraud, and digital manipulation in real time - before the damage is done.

She previously led and contributed to security and infrastructure efforts supporting systems at Apple Inc., the White House Office of the CIO, GuidePoint Security, and the University of Florida’s HiPerGator program.

After two decades securing institutions, Cat shifted her focus to protecting individuals after her mother, herself a former Capitol Hill consumer protection advocate, was targeted by sophisticated scams. That experience now drives her work at ZoraSafe, where she is building technology designed for the moment people are most vulnerable.

Cat is a TEDx speaker, a founding member of Hack The Box, and a Global Startup Awards North America Regional Finalist. She writes The Shield, a cybersecurity and fraud analysis publication, and is the forthcoming author of SOLD: How America Built a Legal Market for Human Beings, an examination of the data broker economy.

A self-taught, disabled founder with a background in theater, Cat brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity - one that centers human behavior, manipulation, and the real-world impact of technology.

Catherine (Cat) Karow is the CEO and Technical Co-Founder of ZoraSafe, a mobile app that protects people from scams, fraud, and digital manipulation in real time - before the damage is done. She previously led and contributed to security and infra... Show more

Jonas Mayer is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. As Head of Innovation Hacking, his main focus lies on creating innovative showcases and prototypes in soft- and hardware. Since 2018 he's been working on numerous projects ranging from market-leading Realtime Deepfakes, an LLM Shitposting AI, all the way to autonomous drone racing. As a keynote speaker, he has been talking about the Innovation Hacking projects at over a hundred conferences all across IT and Tech. Prior to joining TNG, Jonas studied Informatics: Games Engineering at TU Munich.

Jonas Mayer is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. As Head of Innovation Hacking, his main focus lies on creating innovative showcases and prototypes in soft- and hardware. Since 2018 he's been working on numerous projects ranging fr... 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

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