Alvin is a technical writer and software developer specializing in Microsoft technologies, specifically .NET, C#, and XAML. He has over 30 years of experience developing applications for Windows, mobile, and the web. He has authored two books for Packt Publishing and is a full-time content developer on the Windows developer docs on Microsoft Learn. His published books are "Learn WinUI 3" and "Parallel Programming and Concurrency with C# 10 and .NET 6".

Alvin is also one of the founding organizers of the TechBash developer conference and serves as Treasurer and acting Vice President on the TechBash Foundation board of directors.

Alvin is a technical writer and software developer specializing in Microsoft technologies, specifically .NET, C#, and XAML. He has over 30 years of experience developing applications for Windows, mobile, and the web. He has authored two books for Pac... Show more

Ruth Suehle is the director of the open source program office at SAS, an analytics, data management, and AI software company. She is also president of the Apache Software Foundation and a member of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) board of directors. Ruth has helped build open source communities for nearly two decades, much of which she spent in the Open Source Program Office at Red Hat. Co-author of Raspberry Pi Hacks (O’Reilly, December 2013) and previously editor of Red Hat Magazine and opensource.com, Ruth is a writer and core contributor at GeekMom.com.

Ruth Suehle is the director of the open source program office at SAS, an analytics, data management, and AI software company. She is also president of the Apache Software Foundation and a member of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) board of directors.... Show more

Doing Drupal since 2004! I have over 25 years of experience in open source, web technologies (including 21+ years with Drupal), and 25+ years of leadership experience as technical lead, architect, project manager, product manager, engineering manager, CTO, and co-founder.

Specialties: Open source, web development, Drupal, PHP, MySQL, SEO, internationalization, content strategy, application architecture, static/decoupled, marketing, analytics, public speaking, mentoring, product management, leadership, contribution

Doing Drupal since 2004! I have over 25 years of experience in open source, web technologies (including 21+ years with Drupal), and 25+ years of leadership experience as technical lead, architect, project manager, product manager, engineering manager... Show more

Abbey Perini is many things - a metro Atlanta native, a person of many hobbies, and a full-stack web developer. Passionate about accessibility, she's worked in Vue, React, and even AngularJS (2013). She's happiest problem solving in the front-end, back-end, and all the APIs and microservices in between. She's spent her development career rectifying tech debt in existing codebases. She loves blogging and speaking about fun and useful things about programming, especially if it helps other developers.

Abbey Perini is many things - a metro Atlanta native, a person of many hobbies, and a full-stack web developer. Passionate about accessibility, she's worked in Vue, React, and even AngularJS (2013). She's happiest problem solving in the front-end, ba... Show more

Bolster is a technologist and an occasional public speaker.

As Head of Data Science at Black Duck Software, he uses advanced data mining and machine learning techniques to provide adaptive cybersecurity for global brands at scale, and is building a community of practice around Data Science in Belfast.

Bolster’s academic works focused on the applications of Autonomous and Intelligent systems in defence and marine contexts, as well as emergent behaviours in distributed and decentralised systems, particularly focused on the application of social contagion theories of trust to make autonomous marine communication networks resilient to state-level interference.

He is a member of multiple AI Ethics groups and has taught on related subjects, including recent talks on AI explainability and the responsible use of machine learning in industry.

Bolster is a technologist and an occasional public speaker. As Head of Data Science at Black Duck Software, he uses advanced data mining and machine learning techniques to provide adaptive cybersecurity for global brands at scale, and is building ... Show more

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a background that includes roles as a project manager, business analyst, and presales specialist in the development field.

Máté is also the founder and co-President of the Hungarian Robotics Association.

He has a passion for finding innovative solutions, whether for future strategies, efficient processes, or new applications. His professional approach is centered on solving problems and supporting people. He is also a dedicated tech enthusiast with a love for future and green technologies, always looking for opportunities to evolve and improve.

He earned his MSc in IT Engineering from Pázmány Péter Catholic University, followed by postgraduate specializations in E-commerce and Bionic Computing. He also pursued PhD studies in Cognitive Science at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

A PMP-certified project manager and an expert in several Microsoft technologies, Máté actively follows the latest trends and developments. In his presentations and publications, he showcases the practical applications of AI and robotics, particularly for business process optimization and enhancing efficiency. His work contributes to ensuring that artificial intelligence is used more widely to create tangible value.

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a backgroun... 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

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

Born in Orlando, FL, Kimasia Ayers is a multidisciplinary creative, sociologist, and entrepreneur who has forged her own path by merging sociology, creativity, innovation, and technology to empower communities. She founded The Ultimate Muse, a creative consulting and production company that strengthens brands through strategic market research, innovative marketing, and transformative storytelling.

In her free time, Kimasia hosts Kim'z Corner: Humanizing the Creative Experience, a podcast amplifying the voices of those navigating the realities of innovation, social change, creativity, and emerging technology. Through interviews, professional panels, and community events, she fosters conversations highlighting how creativity can drive social change and lay the groundwork for future innovation.

With over seven years of experience, Kimasia blends technology, sociology, and creativity to foster innovation within underrepresented communities. Her work, including coining several terms and a theory in sociology, exploring how post-traumatic slave syndrome affects Black-owned businesses, and uncovering how social perceptions of "text" reveal systemic implicit bias, continues to influence the creative tech space and inspire impactful change.

Born in Orlando, FL, Kimasia Ayers is a multidisciplinary creative, sociologist, and entrepreneur who has forged her own path by merging sociology, creativity, innovation, and technology to empower communities. She founded The Ultimate Muse, a creati... Show more

I use my mix of technology expertise and financial background to find, design, develop and implement the right solution for each business requirement.
In the last four years, I've been using Microsoft's Power Platform, Office 365 and Azure stack to continuously discover automation opportunities and re-imagine processes. My experience ranges from optimizing data entry tasks to end-to-end automations such Vendor Invoice Processing and Customer Billing.

I've collaborated with companies from all over the world in projects of varying natures that have resulted in hours of manual work saved, reduced error rates and increased productivity. This has led to happy clients that can focus on activities that add more value to their core business.

I use my mix of technology expertise and financial background to find, design, develop and implement the right solution for each business requirement. In the last four years, I've been using Microsoft's Power Platform, Office 365 and Azure stack to ... Show more

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

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

It's Yusuf, I am a passionate software developer and avid thinker, dedicated to shaping innovative solutions in the world of technology. With a background in software development, I have honed my skills to transform creative ideas into functional applications. Currently, I hold the position of Head of Projects at ES2 Limited, where I lead and manage projects that push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. My journey in the tech industry has been marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge software solutions. I thrive on challenges, always seeking new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the software development realm.

It's Yusuf, I am a passionate software developer and avid thinker, dedicated to shaping innovative solutions in the world of technology. With a background in software development, I have honed my skills to transform creative ideas into functional app... Show more

Domagoj Marić graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, where he initially specialized in the field of information security, while towards the end of his studies, he shifted more deeply into the field of data science with a focus on web content extraction (web scraping/crawling). He began his business career at Megatrend poslovna rješenja, where he worked on the development of Python applications and data solutions with a focus on creating virtual assistants and later as the head of the data science department. That role continued through his career at Comping. Today, he works at Pontis Technology as the AI customer delivery manager, leading the delivery of projects in the area of natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics and generative AI. In addition to responsibilities in the data science domain, he also has experience and works as a lecturer in the field of programming.

Domagoj Marić graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, where he initially specialized in the field of information security, while towards the end of his studies, he shifted more deeply into the field of data scien... Show more

Father and husband · Google Developer Expert for Android · Senior Staff Engineer at Decathlon · DevLille organizer · Disney Fan!

Father and husband · Google Developer Expert for Android · Senior Staff Engineer at Decathlon · DevLille organizer · Disney Fan! Show more

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

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

Brad Nelson is a public speaker and content creator specializing in scientific thinking, high-performance, and product development. As host of 'The Agile For Agilists Podcast,' he leverages his extensive cross-functional expertise to engage industry leaders in thoughtful conversations about complex topics. With over 15 years of experience in applying his skills and educating others—from individual contributors to senior executives—Brad has become a respected voice in the field. An avid learner, he acquires books faster than he can read them and is constantly experimenting with (and usually breaking) new technologies. Likewise, he holds numerous credentials, including a 'Happiness Leadership' certification from HarvardX.

Brad Nelson is a public speaker and content creator specializing in scientific thinking, high-performance, and product development. As host of 'The Agile For Agilists Podcast,' he leverages his extensive cross-functional expertise to engage industry ... Show more

I turn tech topics into digestible content. I try to keep them a blend of information and entertainment. In my daily work I look at current developments in the security space, build Android sample code and am happy to work on feedback we are receiving from users. Please feel free to approach me about security, programming, Passkeys and Yubico. I also love to talk about community building at my GDG Berlin Android.

I turn tech topics into digestible content. I try to keep them a blend of information and entertainment. In my daily work I look at current developments in the security space, build Android sample code and am happy to work on feedback we are receivin... Show more

Ted is a big geek. See http://www.newardassociates.com/#/bio for more

Ted is a big geek. See http://www.newardassociates.com/#/bio for more Show more

Product designer depuis 15 ans ; J’ai à cœur les sujets sur l’accessibilité et l’inclusivité !

Product designer depuis 15 ans ; J’ai à cœur les sujets sur l’accessibilité et l’inclusivité ! Show more

Shrihriday Bhagwat (Shree) is a Flutter Google Developer Expert (GDE), founder of Codeaamy Pvt. Ltd., and an international speaker known for his deep work on scalable Flutter architectures, AI-integrated mobile experiences.

He has delivered impactful sessions at conferences like Droidcon London, FlutterCon Berlin, and Google Cloud Community Days, Devfest, inspiring developers to think beyond UI and explore what’s next for Flutter in the AI era.

Through Codeaamy and the Flutter Pune community, he has trained engineers from companies, blending real-world production learnings with community spirit.

His current focus is on building the next generation of AI-assisted developer tools, super app architectures, and Edge-function-driven platforms that make Flutter shine at scale.

Shrihriday Bhagwat (Shree) is a Flutter Google Developer Expert (GDE), founder of Codeaamy Pvt. Ltd., and an international speaker known for his deep work on scalable Flutter architectures, AI-integrated mobile experiences. He has delivered impact... Show more

Alex Soto is a Developer Advocate at IBM. He is passionate about the Java world and software automation and believes in the open-source software model. Alex is the co-author of Manning and O'Reilly books Testing Java Microservice, Quarkus Cookbook, Kubernetes Secrets Management, GitOps Cookbook, RHCE Ansible Automation Study Guide, Applied AI for Enterprise Java Development, and AI Agents with Java.
A Java Champion since 2017, he is also an international speaker (Devoxx, KubeCon, DevNexus, JavaOne, JavaLand, ...) and teacher at Salle URL University. You can follow him on Twitter (@alexsotob) to stay tuned to what’s happening in Java.

Alex Soto is a Developer Advocate at IBM. He is passionate about the Java world and software automation and believes in the open-source software model. Alex is the co-author of Manning and O'Reilly books Testing Java Microservice, Quarkus Cookbook, K... Show more

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

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact.

I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to validate them, and I advise them to organize themselves better to reach their goals.

I founded, and I contribute to Apropos, a company that helps communities, companies, and local groups organize events and workshops. If you attended an international conference about web technologies in Italy, you met me as a speaker, organizer, or attendee.

I founded companies such as Digitiamo to create NLP and AI-related products, Carma, to work on the next food technologies. In the past, Ideato, where I contributed to its growth for more than ten years, creating an innovative and quality reference for the development agencies in Italy.

I'm the president of the GrUSP, a no-profit association that encourages best practices in web development since 2002.

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact. I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to ... Show more

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima and Hamburg. Many years as an active developer, he learned the basics of agile software development. After working in online retail / eCommerce and in IT consulting, he is now part of the coaching team at MHP - A Porsche Company since 2024. Nils supports and coaches both local and distributed, international teams and projects. Nils has been active in team sports since childhood. It also reflected team spirit in his professional life: As a coach, he forms well-established units out of developers and analysts, who can then independently develop products. The guiding principle is always the focus on customer satisfaction.

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima a... Show more

David is the Chair of the W3C Browser Testing and Tools Working group and co-editor of the WebDriver specification, trying to ensure automation frameworks in browsers are interoperable. He was an engineering manager at Mozilla within Developer Experience working on tooling and infrastructure to help make a better web and now heads up the Developer Relations and Open Source Program Office at BrowserStack.

David is the Chair of the W3C Browser Testing and Tools Working group and co-editor of the WebDriver specification, trying to ensure automation frameworks in browsers are interoperable. He was an engineering manager at Mozilla within Developer Experi... Show more

A co-founder of a UK-based successful startup and Developer Advocate specializing in AI and Data Engineering with 11+ years of experience in tech. Bobur is a Microsoft MVP and loves to develop new open-source projects. He has a proven record of helping early-stage and growth-stage startups scale developer adoption, community engagement, and product visibility.

A co-founder of a UK-based successful startup and Developer Advocate specializing in AI and Data Engineering with 11+ years of experience in tech. Bobur is a Microsoft MVP and loves to develop new open-source projects. He has a proven record of helpi... Show more

Dora Boussias is an award-winning thought leader in AI, Data, Leadership, CX, and Career Growth — an international keynote speaker, career & leadership coach, and strategic advisor with a passion for driving transformation and impact. With 30 years of experience at top firms including GE, Stryker, and Prudential, she has led complex transformations while mentoring and empowering leaders to accelerate success with clarity, confidence, and proven strategies.

Arriving in the US at 17 with limited English, Dora rose to executive leadership, gaining expertise across Financial Services, Insurance, Retail, Education, and Healthcare/MedTech. Recognized with numerous accolades, including Global Data Power Woman and AI100 Innovation Leader, she serves on multiple boards and has been featured in leading publications, NYC Times Square, and over 35 podcasts.

Today, Dora partners with organizations, leaders, and audiences worldwide to inspire action and deliver strategies that help them grow, lead with confidence, navigate change, and create lasting impact.

Quick speaker clip: https://vimeo.com/1099053330

(𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 clip 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 29, 2025, 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘦𝘺𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘋𝘚 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 & 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢, titled: "𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘐 𝘌𝘳𝘢: 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 2025 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥")

(Please check https://doraboussias.com for a comprehensive list of events, podcasts, and other resources)

Dora Boussias is an award-winning thought leader in AI, Data, Leadership, CX, and Career Growth — an international keynote speaker, career & leadership coach, and strategic advisor with a passion for driving transformation and impact. With 30 years o... Show more

Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP, Auth0 Ambassador. Además soy Co-Fundador & Organizador de la comunidad @DevTeam504, Co-Organizador de la comunidad Flutter Honduras y GDG Organizer

Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP, Auth0 Ambassador. Además soy Co-Fundador & Organizador de la comunidad @DevTeam504, Co-Organizador de la comunidad Flutter Honduras y GDG Organizer Show more