After her Bachelor in Cognitive and Media Sciences B.Sc. and her master’s in interactive digital media at Trinity College Dublin, Milena decided to go into software development. She has been a software engineer at adesso since 2020 and founded the startup DillyBeeze in 2021. Further, she has been invited to talk at JavaLand, Cyberland, JAX and JavaScript Days. Especially due to her background in cognitive studies Milena is especially interested in the interactions of psychology, software development and project management.

After her Bachelor in Cognitive and Media Sciences B.Sc. and her master’s in interactive digital media at Trinity College Dublin, Milena decided to go into software development. She has been a software engineer at adesso since 2020 and founded the st... Show more

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI.
LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negocio, empresas y asociaciones
Autora de los libros: “Inteligencia emocional en las finanzas” “Control de gestión con Excel y Power Query”
Divulgadora de contenidos en RRSS con emisiones en directo de los programas: “Finanzas comienza con F” y “Finanzas y Excel” (Vía YouTube y LinkedIn Live).

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI. LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negoci... Show more

With over two decades in IT and business, Estelle’s expertise spans cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, coupled with design thinking and agile methodologies. She uses these skills to create innovative digital solutions that are inspired by people’s needs and aspirations.
As a Microsoft Regional Director and MCT, she maintains a robust connection with Microsoft, leveraging their technologies to empower organizations and individuals across various sectors and regions. Additionally, she serves as a Microsoft Learning Partner, providing tailored trainings on the latest topics and trends in the tech industry.
In addition, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and vision with diverse audiences, as a speaker, writer, and trainer, and she is a co-founder of several communities that promote parity, diversity, and collaboration in the tech industry.

With over two decades in IT and business, Estelle’s expertise spans cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, coupled with design thinking and agile methodologies. She uses these skills to create innovative digital solutions that are inspired by people’s ne... Show more

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security frameworks and influence security strategy.

As well as being Katie has led large Security driven Digital Transformation Programmes across multiple industries. This has included ISO 27001 certifications, rollout of Security Assurance frameworks, SDLC, SIEM, IDAM, Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence from legacy on prem to Public Cloud in both Azure and AWS. She has extensive knowledge and experience of Stakeholder management, bid response, Risk & Compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, GDPR, Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery.

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security... Show more

Experienced technology executive with a knack for orchestrating complex projects, fostering innovation, and driving healthy competition. Passionate about cloud architecture, web/mobile development, and creative problem-solving, I excel at aligning software engineering and cloud solutions with organizational objectives to propel business growth and strategic planning.

As a dedicated developer community leader, I serve on the board of directors for the Kansas City Developers Conference, Microsoft MVP, and is a regular speaker and keynote presenter at conferences around the globe.

Experienced technology executive with a knack for orchestrating complex projects, fostering innovation, and driving healthy competition. Passionate about cloud architecture, web/mobile development, and creative problem-solving, I excel at aligning so... Show more

Lori Sussle Bonanni founded elssus, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy, to help clients uncover unique stories that engage desired audiences and garner awareness, business results and credibility.

She believes communication is the perfect blend of creativity, innovation and strategy. Through storytelling, Lori turns powerful messages into compelling narratives that resonate with the intended audience.

Lori delivers thought-provoking talks and workshops combining authentic stories, compelling research and actionable takeaways. She speaks about effective and mindful communication, visibility and reputation management.

Her signature topics, tailored for the audience, include:

> Mindful Communication: Who are you unknowingly excluding?
> Cracking the Code: Unearthing a compelling hook
> Modern Leadership: How to lead in a multi-generational workforce

Lori leads talks and workshops for professionals at conferences, within associations, across startups and innovation communities and with corporate teams. Her writing and insights have been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, Crunchbase and more.

Before founding elssus, Lori held marketing, communication and business development roles at Verizon, NBCUniversal, DDB and Ogilvy Health.

To learn more, visit elssus.com and follow Lori on LinkedIn.

Lori Sussle Bonanni founded elssus, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy, to help clients uncover unique stories that engage desired audiences and garner awareness, business results and credibility. She believes communication is the perf... Show more

Jason Rivera is a Collaboration Architect in the Philadelphia area and author of Building Solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Jason is the organizer of M365 Philly and the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/tsspug/) which both typically meet in Malvern, PA. Jason has been a long time blogger (https://sharepointlessons.wordpress.com/), writing about various topics in SharePoint, Power Platform, AI, and the Microsoft Cloud.

Jason Rivera is a Collaboration Architect in the Philadelphia area and author of Building Solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Jason is the organizer of M365 Philly and the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/tsspug/) whi... Show more

Fatih E. Nar, known as “The Cloudified Turk,” has built a career solving complex challenges in various domains including telecom, entertainment , media and others. With experience at Google, Verizon Wireless, Canonical Ubuntu, Ericsson, and now Red Hat, he specializes in cloud-native and Data & AI-driven solutions for enterprises and service providers.

He holds an MSc in Information Technology and a BSc in Electronics Engineering, along with completed studies at MIT and ongoing professional education at Stanford. His work blends AI, cloud, and hyperscale computing to create practical, software-driven solutions.

Fatih is also a recognized writer, sharing insights through his Open xG HyperCore series on Medium and contributing to AI/ML projects on GitHub and Hugging Face. In 20205 Fatih has been elected as a subject matter expert on AI/ML within Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) organization to steer & lead AI initiatives.

When not working, he’s likely exploring new datasets and AI models, ctl’ing with k8s, or sneaking dad jokes into tech discussions.

Fatih E. Nar, known as “The Cloudified Turk,” has built a career solving complex challenges in various domains including telecom, entertainment , media and others. With experience at Google, Verizon Wireless, Canonical Ubuntu, Ericsson, and now Red H... Show more

**Trish Kane, MBA**
CEO and Founder, Healerverse

Trish Kane is a visionary leader and the creative force behind Healerverse, an innovative platform designed to unite spiritual and holistic wellness worldwide. As a Healer, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Decentralization Advocate, and Author.

In 2014, she experienced a life-changing event when she was found unresponsive, battling a dangerously low body temperature of 86°F (30°C). After a near-death experience, including a trip “to the other side,” a miraculous recovery involving resuscitation, a 9-day coma, and two strokes, Trish dedicated more than a decade to healing through spiritual and holistic practices. This profound personal journey inspired her to create Healerverse, a community that nurtures growth, connection, and healing.

Healerverse is a pioneering platform that addresses the fragmented nature of spiritual and holistic solutions for both practitioners and seekers. It offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables practitioners to manage their entire business seamlessly while connecting with users through a global directory of verified professionals eager to support personal growth with diverse services, courses, events and more. Additionally, the proprietary platform features a cutting-edge event ticketing service for both virtual and in-person engagements, streamlining access to healing opportunities.

Trish holds a BBA from Iona University and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University.

Learn more about Healerverse and Trish at:
[5Dhealerverse.com](https://5dhealerverse.com) and visit her personal website at: [trishkane.com](https://trishkane.com).

**Trish Kane, MBA** CEO and Founder, Healerverse Trish Kane is a visionary leader and the creative force behind Healerverse, an innovative platform designed to unite spiritual and holistic wellness worldwide. As a Healer, Inspirational Keynote ... Show more

Con más de 7 años de experiencia en las soluciones de Microsoft Dynamics 365, especializada y certificada en la soluciones de Customer Engagement.​

Actualmente lidero la parte de consultoría de Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM en Algoritmia, gestionando al equipo y proporcionando calidad y soluciones efectivas. Además, actúo como arquitecta funcional, proporcionando mi experiencia y calidad a las implantaciones.

Con más de 7 años de experiencia en las soluciones de Microsoft Dynamics 365, especializada y certificada en la soluciones de Customer Engagement.​ Actualmente lidero la parte de consultoría de Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM en Algoritmia, gestionando... Show more

With over 13 years of hands-on experience, starting from the early days of CRM v3.0, I am a certified Microsoft professional and a Team Leader at a leading Microsoft Partner. As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I specialize in developing user-centric solutions that revolutionize business processes and elevate employee satisfaction.

Passionate about promoting an inclusive tech landscape, I believe that great minds don’t always think alike. As a proud Dyslexic Thinker, I approach problem-solving from fresh and creative angles.

I mentor numerous women in tech and advocate for social mobility, passionately speaking about accessibility, inclusion, and career development. My commitment to low code design aims to inspire individuals from non-traditional IT backgrounds to thrive in the tech industry.

Regularly attending national and local community events across the UK, I have recently expanded my involvement by volunteering, speaking at events, and contributing to podcasts.

With over 13 years of hands-on experience, starting from the early days of CRM v3.0, I am a certified Microsoft professional and a Team Leader at a leading Microsoft Partner. As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I specialize in developing user-centr... Show more

Chris is a Microsoft MVP, author, and software engineer with over 17 years experience with ASP.NET.

Passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community, he regularly writes both for his own blog as well as others—such as Visual Studio magazine, Progress Telerik, and StackOverflow. This passion for blogging led to his first book, Blazor in Action, a practical guide to building Blazor applications. He also maintains several popular open source projects under the GitHub organisation, Blazored. When not tapping on a keyboard, Chris is a keen speaker, having delivered talks at both user groups and conferences all over the world.

You can find Chris online at his blog chrissainty.com and on Twitter as @chris_sainty.

Chris is a Microsoft MVP, author, and software engineer with over 17 years experience with ASP.NET. Passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community, he regularly writes both for his own blog as well as others—such as Visual Studio magazi... Show more

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

Mishaal is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open Source Intelligence and social engineering and a frequent speaker on these topics at Universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON, Black Hat, Wild West Hackin Fest, TEDx, and multiple BSides Security events.

Mishaal has worked with multinational companies for over 20 years, securing their networks and providing executive level consultancy as a CISO to manage risk and avoid breaches. He's the author of the book; The Phantom CISO, runs a cybersecurity practice as a vCISO and owns a privacy management and investigations firm.

Mishaal is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open Source Intelligence and social engineering and a frequent speaker on these topics at Universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON, Black Hat, Wild West ... Show more

Meet Shantha Kumar, the visionary CTO at SharePoint Designs, driven by a passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies across diverse platforms. With over a decade of experience in OnPremise development, Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform, he continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation. Now, Shantha is empowering clients with low code solutions, shaping the future of application development. Based in India, he balances his professional pursuits with cherished family moments and active involvement in technical communities. Join Shantha on his journey of innovation and collaboration! #CTO #Innovation #SharePoint #TechCommunity 🚀🌐

Meet Shantha Kumar, the visionary CTO at SharePoint Designs, driven by a passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies across diverse platforms. With over a decade of experience in OnPremise development, Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform, he... Show more

Web things lover, Typescript fanboy, Angular expert, Musician.

Web things lover, Typescript fanboy, Angular expert, Musician. Show more

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding', 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’ and the ‘AppSec Antics’ card game. Over her 28-year IT career she has won countless awards (including OWASP Lifetime Distinguished Member and Hacker of the Year), spoken all over the planet, and is a prolific blogger. Tanya has trained thousands of software developers and IT security professionals, via her online academies (We Hack Purple and Semgrep Academy), and her live training programs. Having performed counter-terrorism, led security for the 52nd Canadian general election, developed or secured countless applications, Tanya Janca is widely considered an international authority on the security of software.

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding', 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’ and the ‘AppSec Antics’ card game. Over her 28-year IT career she has won countless awards (including OWASP... 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

Anand Chowdhary is a technology entrepreneur, designer, and engineer. He is the co-founder of FirstQuadrant, an AI sales platform funded by Y Combinator. He is one of the world's top open source contributors, awarded as a GitHub Star in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. He is also a consultant and advisor to several startups.

He has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 (Asia 2018), Het Financieele Dagblad (Dutch Financial Times)’s list of 50 most-innovative entrepreneurs and professional under 35 in the Netherlands, and in publications such as TechCrunch, The Next Web, HuffPost, Hindustan Times, and Time Out magazine.

Anand Chowdhary is a technology entrepreneur, designer, and engineer. He is the co-founder of FirstQuadrant, an AI sales platform funded by Y Combinator. He is one of the world's top open source contributors, awarded as a GitHub Star in 2021, 2022, 2... Show more

I am the Founder & CEO of Cloudnautic, specializing in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, and modern DevOps practices.
With expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps automation, Linux system administration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), I help businesses drive innovation, agility, and digital transformation.

Alongside leading technical projects, I am passionate about community building through training programs, workshops, and mentorship, having empowered 500+ professionals in Cloud and DevOps careers.

🔹 Technical Expertise:
AWS: EC2, Lambda, ECS, VPC, CloudFormation, IAM, S3
Azure: VMs, Scale Sets, Application Gateway, ARM Templates, Bicep
DevOps: Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CodePipeline, Azure Pipelines
Linux: Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, RHEL | Shell Scripting | Ansible Automation

🔹 Certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect

🔹 Role at Cloudnautic:
Architecting and delivering cloud transformation solutions
Corporate training and certification coaching (AWS, Azure, DevOps, Linux)
Community mentor and speaker (100+ workshops, webinars, and events)

✅ Mission: Deliver innovative, secure, and scalable cloud and DevOps solutions through technical excellence and mentorship.
✅ Passion: Building next-generation cloud professionals and helping businesses succeed in the cloud.

🔗 Connect with Me:
🌐 Website: www.cloudnautic.in | www.atulkamble.in
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/atuljkamble
💻 GitHub: github.com/atulkamble
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/c/atulkamble

I am the Founder & CEO of Cloudnautic, specializing in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, and modern DevOps practices. With expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps automation, Linux system administ... Show more

Leo Dion runs BrightDigit, a company in Lansing, Michigan which specializes in software development in the Apple space: iOS, macOS, and watchOS as well as marketing integration . He lives in Lansing MI with his wife Betsy and 5 kids and currently run two podcasts: empowerapps.show on Apple stuff and businesses, and okproductive.com a productivity podcast for non-perfectionists.

Leo Dion runs BrightDigit, a company in Lansing, Michigan which specializes in software development in the Apple space: iOS, macOS, and watchOS as well as marketing integration . He lives in Lansing MI with his wife Betsy and 5 kids and currently run... Show more

Changing the world, one solution at a time!

Passionate about automation and building a business to support clients on their digitisation/optimisation journeys while working with the youth in preparation for their entry into industry.

Enjoys dabbling in software development, automation, IOT, advanced analytics, data engineering and business intelligence while currently working towards completing a PhD that focuses on automation. Currently focusing on learning how businesses are formed and how the longevity of business functions are maintained.

Competencies include a high level of computer literacy, programming in various languages with newly acquired sales and business acumen.

Changing the world, one solution at a time! Passionate about automation and building a business to support clients on their digitisation/optimisation journeys while working with the youth in preparation for their entry into industry. Enjoys da... Show more

I'm passionate on doing interesting things that make users/developers life easier. From writing performant code in a visualisation library to smooth the editor UX for new languages, I've been working on many different things so far.

I'm passionate on doing interesting things that make users/developers life easier. From writing performant code in a visualisation library to smooth the editor UX for new languages, I've been working on many different things so far. Show more

Ian is a passionate IT pro with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a lead resource for his employer in matters of infrastructure, virtualization and cloud services, Ian uses his position as a Principal Architect to scope & review IT implementation projects of all sizes. He created Help My IT Career as a way to give back to the IT community that has supported his own career success. Ian advises clients in the IT industry on matters of job searching, skill development, resume creation, interviewing and other career concerns. His presentation topics include "traditional" soft-skills and career guidance subjects, with a supportive, understanding mindset. He earned a B.S. in Speech Communication from Bradley University, a graduate certificate in Project Management from Missouri State University, and a Masters Degree in IT Management from Western Governors University. He lives in the St. Louis area with his wife and their three cats.

Ian is a passionate IT pro with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a lead resource for his employer in matters of infrastructure, virtualization and cloud services, Ian uses his position as a Principal Architect to scope & review IT impleme... Show more

Tony Wilhelm has amassed over two decades of experience working with databases and computers. His expertise in SQL server dates back to 1999, showcasing his extensive knowledge in the field. Throughout his career, Tony has held various roles, including DBA, developer, and manager, in both large and small companies spanning multiple industries.

Currently, Tony serves as a senior consultant and technical lead for the Data Management as a Service division at Moser Consulting. In this role, he brings his wealth of experience to the table, providing valuable insights and guidance to drive the implementation of effective solutions.

Tony Wilhelm has amassed over two decades of experience working with databases and computers. His expertise in SQL server dates back to 1999, showcasing his extensive knowledge in the field. Throughout his career, Tony has held various roles, includi... Show more

💬 On 2021 I joined Microsoft as Senior Cloud Advocate 🥑. Before this I was a Microsoft MVP for 14 years, since 2008. The past 4 years I was awarded in the Artificial Intelligence category.

🌱 Previous to Microsoft, I was leading the Innovation Team for Avanade Canada, which means I spent much part of my time trying to figure our the best way to connect real Business with cool technologies, and engage my colleagues to perform smart and fun activities like participate in hackathons, coordinate hackathons and Innovation Contests, support tech meetings, and more!

🤖 Bruno also like to hack new technologies, play the guitar and run. Run a lot, which suddenly started after becoming the dad of the 2 best sons ever.
You can contact him via twitter (@elbruno) or on his blog: http://www.elbruno.com

💬 On 2021 I joined Microsoft as Senior Cloud Advocate 🥑. Before this I was a Microsoft MVP for 14 years, since 2008. The past 4 years I was awarded in the Artificial Intelligence category. 🌱 Previous to Microsoft, I was leading the Innovation T... Show more

I've been a tester for over a decade and focused on web accessibility, usability, test methodologies, and test and agile leadership. My experience in testing runs the gamut from lone tester on a Scrum team to test lead on an enterprise-level project. I'm passionate about helping teams move to a culture of whole team quality and empowering testers to be quality leaders on their teams.

I've been a tester for over a decade and focused on web accessibility, usability, test methodologies, and test and agile leadership. My experience in testing runs the gamut from lone tester on a Scrum team to test lead on an enterprise-level project.... Show more

Andrei is an Innovation Researcher in the CTO Office at Komodor with 20+ years of engineering experience spanning startup co-founding (UP9), open source leadership at CA Technologies, performance testing at Yandex, and founding Loadosophia.org (acquired by BlazeMeter). He's the creator of multiple successful open source projects including Taurus, Helm Dashboard, Komoplane, and currently works on Klaudia AI assistant. As a passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, Andrei has been speaking at conferences worldwide for 15+ years, covering topics from performance testing to Kubernetes and AI. He believes in combining practical engineering with deep theoretical understanding to build technology that helps others succeed.

Andrei is an Innovation Researcher in the CTO Office at Komodor with 20+ years of engineering experience spanning startup co-founding (UP9), open source leadership at CA Technologies, performance testing at Yandex, and founding Loadosophia.org (acqui... Show more

A skilled Data Scientist with extensive experience in both academia and industry, specializing in the development, training, and deployment of machine learning models. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Georgia, her research focused on creating innovative cross-spectral face recognition models. With a strong foundation in applied machine learning and a passion for solving complex real-world problems, she leverages cutting-edge techniques and cloud technologies to optimize and operationalize data science workflows.

A skilled Data Scientist with extensive experience in both academia and industry, specializing in the development, training, and deployment of machine learning models. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Georgia, her research focuse... Show more

Working as a power platform technical consultant since 2018. Since 2003 working as a full stack .net developer. Test Driven Development fanboy.
The first Microsoft MVP in Albania. Most contributions focused on the Power Platform developers. Investing a lot on tools and techniques to make a developer's life easier.

Working as a power platform technical consultant since 2018. Since 2003 working as a full stack .net developer. Test Driven Development fanboy. The first Microsoft MVP in Albania. Most contributions focused on the Power Platform developers. Investin... Show more