Heather currently serves as Principal Customer Experience Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and connections for our community members with Microsoft. Heather is a former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services. Over the past twenty-four years, Heather has been a marketing executive for multiple tech companies and Head Maven and Founder of her impact consultancy, Creative Maven. As a consultant, executive event producer, and fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Heather has produced thousands of events, campaigns, and experiences in the high-tech and entertainment industries. She is also a corporate and community keynote speaker who hosts and moderates in-person and online events and company meetings. Heather loves sharing stories and interviewing people. Her sassy podcast, Mavens Do It Better, features extraordinary experts who light a spark in our world and will get a reboot in 2026. Heather is a published playwright, theatre actor, director, and graduate of the University of Washington School of Drama, Seattle, Washington. Heather's Microsoft career journey is featured as the last chapter in the new book The Women of Microsoft by Miri Rodriguez and Izabela Duiwe available via your favorite publisher. Heather is originally from Michigan and Illinois and lives in Marina del Rey, California, close to LAX, so she can continue to travel and speak around the world about healthy workplaces, leveling up one's power skills, community, and diversity & inclusion.

Heather currently serves as Principal Customer Experience Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strateg... Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack for major public Italian companies and universities, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinate... Show more

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. The result - your audience is energized and equipped to surpass their goals.

Glenn knows what it takes to capture attention in the business world. He enjoyed a log career with IBM – in sales, management, training and event speaking. He produced IT conferences and was a featured speaker for thousands of people.

As a graduate of Player’s Workshop of Second City and with his experience performing improvisational theater, Glenn excites your audience with teaching experience and improv techniques that energize communications and create a collaborative team environment.

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. ... Show more

I'm a data scientist at SentinelOne, and I'm passionate about the power of data to drive insights and innovation. My work centers around machine learning, deep learning, and Bayesian modeling, and I've spent years honing my skills in Python scientific programming. As an organizing member of the PyData Tel Aviv conference, I'm dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the data science community. I take pride in building Python packages that make data workflows more streamlined and efficient. When I'm not working with data, you can find me hiking in the great outdoors or exploring the vibrant cultural scene of Tel Aviv.

ChatGPT helped with rephrasing this paragraph. Also, the last line was generated entirely by the bot and is untrue. I do have two daughters and a partner with whom I love spending time.

I'm a data scientist at SentinelOne, and I'm passionate about the power of data to drive insights and innovation. My work centers around machine learning, deep learning, and Bayesian modeling, and I've spent years honing my skills in Python scientifi... Show more

I'm a founding team member at Parseable a fast observability platform on S3. I have been contributing to open source for the last four years, previously part of the Kubernetes Release team, and contributed to sig-contribex.

I'm a founding team member at Parseable a fast observability platform on S3. I have been contributing to open source for the last four years, previously part of the Kubernetes Release team, and contributed to sig-contribex. Show more

Tobias Brennecke combines 15 years of IT experience as a developer, architect, and leader with expertise as a certified Clean Language coach and facilitator. He focuses on applying Clean Language principles to enhance communication within technical teams tackling complex domains, helping them elicit precise domain knowledge, refine Ubiquitous Language, and reduce misunderstandings. Tobias is passionate about leveraging these methods to create healthier, less stressful development cultures.
For personal balance and focus, he practices Zen meditation, Pilates, and enjoys choir singing.

Tobias Brennecke combines 15 years of IT experience as a developer, architect, and leader with expertise as a certified Clean Language coach and facilitator. He focuses on applying Clean Language principles to enhance communication within technical t... Show more

With 15 years in the Java industry, I’m a dedicated community builder and senior marketing professional focused on growing and supporting the global Java and Jakarta EE ecosystems. I specialise in creating spaces for developer collaboration, driving open source engagement, and promoting education across Java communities.

Throughout my career, I’ve supported developers by organising educational events, creating technical content, and fostering meaningful connections. I’ve spoken at Java and open source conferences, worked closely with Java Champions and Jakarta EE experts, and contributed to the growth of developer communities worldwide.

As one of the original team members at Payara, I played a key role in shaping the Payara brand and building its user community from the ground up. In my current role as Community Manager, I continue to support and grow developer communities by amplifying their voices, encouraging knowledge-sharing, and driving innovation in the enterprise Java space.

With 15 years in the Java industry, I’m a dedicated community builder and senior marketing professional focused on growing and supporting the global Java and Jakarta EE ecosystems. I specialise in creating spaces for developer collaboration, driving ... Show more

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software
applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am passionate about physical wellness and enjoy regular workouts to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am pas... Show more

I am Sophia Pfab, a passionate Scrum Master, Agile Leader, and Organizational Developer with a foundation in Industrial Engineering.

My core focus is creating real value, driving efficiency, and sustainably fostering self-organization and intrinsic motivation within teams—always with a clear outcome-orientation. I thrive on helping organizations and teams establish more effective and long-lasting ways of working.

With several years of experience as a consultant and Scrum Master, I have successfully implemented scaled agile frameworks (e.g., Nexus) and guided organizations through their agile transformations. I use my analytical skills to quickly detect tensions within teams, resolving them through targeted coaching and empathy, supported by my training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

My role extends beyond classical Scrum: I coach Product Owners and development teams, facilitate and design customized workshops, and strategically apply methods like Team Topologies and OKRs. My background as a former developer provides me with a deep technical understanding, and I am proficient in tool administration (e.g., Jira, Confluence, and Miro).

I am highly networked within the agile community, regularly discussing current challenges, and I communicate fluently in German and English.

I am Sophia Pfab, a passionate Scrum Master, Agile Leader, and Organizational Developer with a foundation in Industrial Engineering. My core focus is creating real value, driving efficiency, and sustainably fostering self-organization and intrinsi... Show more

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours)
Master of Applied Computing

With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. My work sits at the intersection of technology and strategy, focusing on how AI, product development, and digital systems can reshape workflows and enhance decision-making.

I have a proven track record in designing seamless connections between complex systems—whether integrating platforms, redesigning processes, or improving the way information flows across an organisation. My approach blends deep technical understanding in Oracle technologies and cloud services with strong business insight, ensuring that the solutions we build are not only functional but genuinely meaningful for the people who rely on them.

I’m deeply guided by the belief that impactful technology should be quiet, intentional, and human-centred. Through writing and speaking, I explore how AI and modern product thinking are reshaping digital experiences and the future of work.

✍️ Explore my thoughts on Substack: https://elaine1233blog.substack.com

🔗 Learn about my work at BrightQuant: https://brightquant-ai.world/

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours) Master of Applied Computing With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into... Show more

I am a Developer Relations Engineer at Harness, where I build and evangelize developer-focused solutions for cloud platforms, APIs, and beyond. He enjoys transforming complex debugging challenges into simple, teachable stories.

With over nine years of experience in engineering and product development, I have built software that scales for enterprises and tools that empower developer communities across the email and cloud infrastructure space.

I am a Developer Relations Engineer at Harness, where I build and evangelize developer-focused solutions for cloud platforms, APIs, and beyond. He enjoys transforming complex debugging challenges into simple, teachable stories. With over nine yea... Show more

With over 25 years of experience in IT, I specialize in business, product, service, and organization re-engineering for scalability. I am skilled in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), a systems engineering expert, and advocate for evolutionary approaches. I am also a professional in Enterprise Architecture, a Solution Architecture methodologist, and a systems engineering enthusiast. Currently, I focus heavily on AI-native engineering, particularly through architecture-centered strategies.

With over 25 years of experience in IT, I specialize in business, product, service, and organization re-engineering for scalability. I am skilled in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), a systems engineering expert, and advocate for evolutionary approaches. I... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing tailored Microsoft solutions—Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics 365, and Azure DevOps—that drive operational efficiency and empower teams. With a proven track record in successful project delivery, I’ve achieved measurable results, from reducing process time to boosting productivity, while fostering a culture of innovation. Passionate about mentoring and collaborative growth, I’m always eager to connect with leaders ready to take their tech strategy to the next level. I am a former Microsoft MVP, 16 years running, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the Chielf Technology Officer at Mekorma.

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing... Show more

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade data lakes, lineage-aware pipelines, and ML-enabled analytics on cloud—translating governance into measurable business outcomes.

Recent speaking includes SQL Saturday Minnesota 2025, where he presented “From Ingestion to Insights: Building Robust Data Pipelines in AWS” to an in-person community audience. He has also contributed to international research forums and science conferences, and is invited to speak at ICDPN-2025 (International Conference on Data Processing & Networking), engaging practitioners and scholars on data engineering, governance, and analytics at scale. Santosh actively publishes/curates work via Google Scholar and shares practical playbooks for data quality, metadata/lineage, and operating models that connect data platforms to financial decisioning.

Beyond delivery, Santosh serves the community as a peer reviewer of scholarly work on data/ML methodologies and as a judge/mentor for select industry and academic competitions, reinforcing peer validation and public recognition. He champions modern data culture—mentoring engineers and product leaders, and advocating automation (incl. AI agents) to elevate reliability, speed, and auditability in regulated environments. Santosh recently completed his Executive MBA, sharpening strategy and value-creation at the intersection of data, risk, and growth

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade da... Show more

I’m an experienced software developer and technical leader working in the software industry since 2004. My interests are in software architecture, functional programming, web development, DevOps, cloud computing, Agile, and much more.

I’m an experienced software developer and technical leader working in the software industry since 2004. My interests are in software architecture, functional programming, web development, DevOps, cloud computing, Agile, and much more. Show more

Software Engineer, Blogger-Speaker-Streamer, Technology Advocate, Community Lead, AI, and IoT enthusiast making the world a better place through technology, community engagement and knowledge sharing.

Software Engineer, Blogger-Speaker-Streamer, Technology Advocate, Community Lead, AI, and IoT enthusiast making the world a better place through technology, community engagement and knowledge sharing. Show more

Soy Jonatan Villalva, tengo 34 años y soy de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Actualmente me desempeño como desarrollador web autónomo y creador de contenido en Instagram y YouTube. Inicié mi carrera en 2020 creando sitios web en WordPress y, con el tiempo, me formé como desarrollador web full stack.
A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he participado en diversos proyectos web de diferentes tipos y complejidades, aplicando tecnologías variadas según las necesidades de cada proyecto. Esta experiencia me ha permitido perfeccionar mis habilidades en el desarrollo y gestión de sitios web.
Desde 2023, también me dedico a crear contenido, compartiendo regularmente en mis redes sociales conocimientos sobre desarrollo web, tutoriales y recursos de aprendizaje. Mi objetivo es ayudar a otros a mejorar sus habilidades y mantenerse actualizados en el campo, además de motivar a la audiencia a no rendirse y a capacitarse constantemente.
En paralelo a mi carrera profesional, estoy cursando la carrera de Analista Programador, lo que me permite seguir ampliando mis conocimientos y mantenerme a la vanguardia de las últimas tendencias y tecnologías en desarrollo web.

Soy Jonatan Villalva, tengo 34 años y soy de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Actualmente me desempeño como desarrollador web autónomo y creador de contenido en Instagram y YouTube. Inicié mi carrera en 2020 creando sitios web en WordPress y, con el tiempo, ... Show more

Dor Amram is a Technical Leader with a decade of experience in software engineering, delivering high-quality and scalable systems. He has expertise in several programming languages and is adept at mentoring junior developers. Dor is passionate about staying current with the latest industry technologies and loves spending time finding simple solutions to complex problems.

Dor Amram is a Technical Leader with a decade of experience in software engineering, delivering high-quality and scalable systems. He has expertise in several programming languages and is adept at mentoring junior developers. Dor is passionate about ... Show more

Michelle Boyd is Head of Delivery Excellence with over 15 years' experience as a technical program and project manager. Michelle has spent the last decade in management consulting, her expertise spans program, product and project management delivering everything from design and creative programs to technical application and implementation programs, as well as change management and adoption programs.
Michelle holds an MBA, PMP and SIDL certifications. She has authored an eBook on establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) and has been a speaker at Microsoft Tech Con, as well as various industry events and conferences.
Residing in Snohomish, Washington, Michelle is an oenophile and yoga enthusiast, bringing a balanced and thoughtful approach to both her professional and personal life.

Michelle Boyd is Head of Delivery Excellence with over 15 years' experience as a technical program and project manager. Michelle has spent the last decade in management consulting, her expertise spans program, product and project management deliverin... Show more

Maroš Kutschy works as a QA Technical Lead at Ness Digital Engineering in Košice, Slovakia. His focus is on automation testing and leadership. His hobby involves enhancing both his soft and hard skills, including technical and core competencies. He is a public speaker at conferences and speaks about negotiation, habits, and communication in software testing and development in agile teams. He was speaking at conferences in Prague, Tallinn, Leipzig, Budapest, Cracow, Munich, Vienna, Bucharest, Bratislava, Sofia, Copenhagen , Frankfurt, and Malaga. He likes exercising in the gym, reading books and listening to audiobooks about leadership, business, and management, and attending basketball matches where his two sons are playing.

In 2021 I was speaking at:
- Testingmind Test Automation & Digital QA Virtual Summit 2021 – Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’ - Online
- SEETEST 2021 Conference - Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’ - Online
- PNSQC2021 Conference - Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’ - Online

In 2022 I was speaking at:
- Automation Guild 2022 Conference – Session about ‘Automation Testing Mindset and Habits’ Online
- Testing United 2022 Conference in Prague, Czech Republic – Session about ‘Visual UI testing with Percy’
session recording: https://vimeo.com/695473694
- Nordic Testing Days 2022 Conference in Tallinn, Estonia – Session about ‘Automation Visual UI Testing’
session recording: https://youtu.be/3eI8OLWoBLA?si=crgefiJTjFWfZDAj
- UNICOM - Agile, DevOps and Testing: People, process and technology – Session about ‘Analysis of 'Automation Test Results' – Online
- TACON 2022 Conference in Leipzig, Germany – Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
- Testing Stage 2022 Conference – Session about ‘Analysis of 'Automation Test Results' – Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47GghEIcjK0&t=1514s
- HUSTEF 2022 Conference in Budapest, Hungary – Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhx19cpvJ_g&t=950s
- Test Dive 2022 Conference in Cracow, Poland - Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c47e6chcPrg

In 2023 I was speaking at:
- Automation Guild 2023 Conference – Session about ‘How to Train Your Automation Engineer’ Online
- Software Quality Days 2023 Conference in Munich, Germany – Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
- HalfStack Vienna 2023 Conference in Vienna, Austria - Session about ‘Stoic Automation Testing’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htKKeVrY0Po
- SEETEST 2023 in Bucharest, Romania – Session about ‘How to Test Digital Twins’
- SANAE BEER.EX 2023 in Bratislava, Slovakia – Session about ‘How to Test Digital Twins’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmpt_O3190M&t=682s
- 10th UCAAT - User Conference on Advanced Automated Testing - online presentation, session about 'How to Test Digital Twins'

In 2024 I was speaking at:
- ‘QA Challenge Accepted 2024’ Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, talk about ‘Artificial Intelligence in Automation Testing’ https://www.youtube.com/live/vxsYpfqLKDA
- ‘Test Dive 2024’ Conference in Cracow, Poland, talk about ‘Artificial Intelligence in Automation Testing’
- 'Danish Software Testing Board Conference - Test & Kvalitet 2024' Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, talk about 'Nonviolent Communication in Software Testing'
- 'Software-QS-Tag 2024' Conference in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, talk about 'Nonviolent Communication in Software Testing'

In 2025 I was speaking at:
- 'Stackconf 2025' Conference in Munich, Germany, talk about 'The Power of Small Habits in Agile Teams'
- 'J On the Beach 2025' Conference in Malaga, Spain, talk about 'The Power of Small Habits in Agile Teams' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BktGIZPG5Z8&t=276s

Maroš Kutschy works as a QA Technical Lead at Ness Digital Engineering in Košice, Slovakia. His focus is on automation testing and leadership. His hobby involves enhancing both his soft and hard skills, including technical and core competencies. He i... Show more

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders throughout the community. Working for Barclays, EMC2, HP, and Microsoft before his founding of multiple companies has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

Dustin is a consultant for over three-hundred companies across a wide array of industries, he is a senior software developer and public speaker. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology companies in a variety of sectors. As a technology innovator Dustin has trained and worked with hundreds of partners in the Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and SalesForce ecosystems. His company, Dynamic Consultants Group, has been a finalist in the Microsoft partner channel awards for empowering the Microsoft partner community and advises their clients on all things digital transformation and technology.

Dustin has been a speaker all over the world presenting many technology-focused sessions with Microsoft. As his hobby, Dustin is an accomplished musician, outdoor enthusiast, and a mostly terrible golfer.

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders througho... Show more

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker ... Show more

Christine is a Berlin-based Automation Engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry. She has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into software testing. Taking her passion for innovation to the next level, Christine recently co-founded Epic Test Quest as CPTO, an AI-powered SaaS startup aimed at democratizing and gamifying software testing.

Christine is a Berlin-based Automation Engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry. She has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into software testing. Taking her passion for innovation to the next level, Christine rece... Show more

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems that automate workflows, generate AI insights, and integrate tightly with modern SaaS platforms.

He's passionate about bridging the gap between code and customer, helping developers become more product-minded and product teams become more technical. His YouTube channel @traintocode shares hands-on coding tutorials, architecture walkthroughs, and career advice. He also authored books including Developing on AWS with C# for O’Reilly and speaks at conferences and meetups worldwide.

James runs Sheffield.AI, a growing community and quarterly event focused on real-world applications of AI. Whether he's on stage, behind the camera, or in the codebase, James brings practical insight, clear thinking, and a belief that developers should be at the heart of every great product.

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems th... Show more

"JM" is an industry old-schooler, with more than 25 years of experience as software engineer, architect, and CTO in startups, last 10 years mangling and crunching data for ML use cases, now at Adobe. In his career he has developed NLP systems, developer tools, cryptographic cards, mobile video games, and big-data pipelines, among others. He also helped the young generations as associated professor in his local university, for more than 15 years.

"JM" is an industry old-schooler, with more than 25 years of experience as software engineer, architect, and CTO in startups, last 10 years mangling and crunching data for ML use cases, now at Adobe. In his career he has developed NLP systems, develo... Show more

vExpert 2024 - AWS Champion Instructor
Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor - VMware Cert Instructor - AWS Authorized Instructor.
Building on my technical knowledge of software, hardware and computing standards.
I like to be part of the learning path of each one of my students, so i like the most to leave a mark on each one of them merging the course with their day to day action.
Loving also to build knowledge sharing my consideration and my expertise and gaining knowledge from the students.

Hope to see you soon, keep studying.

vExpert 2024 - AWS Champion Instructor Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor - VMware Cert Instructor - AWS Authorized Instructor. Building on my technical knowledge of software, hardware and computing standards. I like to be part of the learnin... Show more

Nadia is skilled at being angry and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need.

Nadia is skilled at being angry and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. Show more

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring.

🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser
👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG
🫶🏻 JFall Programme Committee Member, DevoxxBE Community reviewer

🧑‍💻 Working @CodeLab, assignment @Rabobank.

🎤 Conference speaker, speaks about everything around Java (ok and Typescript 😄)

✍🏻 Loves to blog, and writing articles for the Dutch Java Magazine.

➡️ Website: http://koturk.nl/

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring. 🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser 👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG 🫶🏻 JFall Pr... Show more

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evolved into a broader focus on how teams and organizations adapt, learn, and grow. Today, Manuela sees agility not just as a framework, but as a mindset that underpins successful change.

Over the past year, she has spoken at several conferences across Europe, sharing practical insights on topics such as cultural challenges and team development. Whether working with engineers or executives, Manuela builds bridges between strategy and people – turning change initiatives into real, lived progress.

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evol... Show more