Microsoft MVP Alumni and SAFe PO/PM certified professional with a strong passion for building impactful mobile applications and exploring the evolving landscape of AI. With over seven years of experience in the Xamarin ecosystem and now deeply engaged in .NET MAUI, has consistently focused on delivering high-quality, cross-platform solutions that balance performance, usability, and scalability.
Author of AI-Enabled Apps with .NET MAUI: How to Build Cross-Platform .NET MAUI Apps with the Latest AI Capabilities, bringing together hands-on development experience and a forward-looking perspective on integrating AI into modern applications.
Particularly passionate about UX and UI design, with a keen eye for creating intuitive, user-centered experiences across platforms. In recent years, has specialized in UI testing, best practices, continuous integration, and performance optimization within .NET MAUI projects, helping teams build more robust and maintainable applications.
Naturally curious and continuously learning, with a growing interest in AI and machine learning, especially in how these technologies can enhance real-world products. More recently, has expanded focus into product management and digital product strategy, combining technical expertise with a user- and business-oriented mindset to drive meaningful product outcomes.

Microsoft MVP Alumni and SAFe PO/PM certified professional with a strong passion for building impactful mobile applications and exploring the evolving landscape of AI. With over seven years of experience in the Xamarin ecosystem and now deeply engage... Show more

I'm a designer, UI engineer, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience. With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology, I focus on leading, promoting, and advancing accessibility at every stage in the product development lifecycle.

I'm a designer, UI engineer, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience. With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology, I focus on leading, promoting, and advancing accessibility at every stage in the product... Show more

Zain Hasan is a Staff AI/ML DX Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and inference generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Toronto building artificially intelligent assistive technologies. He then founded his company developing a digital health platform that leveraged machine learning to remotely monitor chronically ill patients. More recently he practiced as a consultant senior data scientist in Toronto. He is passionate about open-source software, education, community, and machine learning and has delivered workshops and talks at multiple events and conferences.

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

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator ... Show more

Director of Marketing for a certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement consulting partner focused on using technical content, digital strategy, and data-driven insights to influence CRM decisions and long-term customer relationships. Areas of focus include digital strategy, analytics and reporting, technical content development, marketing automation, ecosystem engagement, and speaking within the Microsoft partner community.

Director of Marketing for a certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement consulting partner focused on using technical content, digital strategy, and data-driven insights to influence CRM decisions and long-term customer relationships. Areas ... Show more

Matthias Falland is a Microsoft MVP and Trusted Advisor specializing in Microsoft Fabric enterprise architecture. He has designed and implemented Fabric platforms for 20+ organizations, including multi-department government environments with 50+ offices. A regular speaker at FabCon, Ignite, and Data Platform conferences, Matthias also runs three Data Platform Meetup groups, produces a weekly Fabric Friday YouTube series covering all 57 Periodic Table elements, and delivers an advanced architecture training series. He lives near Basel, Switzerland.

Matthias Falland is a Microsoft MVP and Trusted Advisor specializing in Microsoft Fabric enterprise architecture. He has designed and implemented Fabric platforms for 20+ organizations, including multi-department government environments with 50+ offi... Show more

Daniel is a international Speaker covering topic all around Microsoft 365. With a big focus on Copilot, Adoption and Modern Workplace he loves what he does. With large to medium Enterprises from EMEA he get's experience from the real world and combines that with the passion for technology.

💼 M365 Copilot MVP
💼 AI, Hybrid Work, Teams and Modern Work-Freak
💼 Speaker and Instructor for Microsoft 365 Services
🎓 Certified ScrumMaster, Bachelor Professional for Project Organisation (CCI)

🌇 Regensburg, Germany near Munich area

Daniel is a international Speaker covering topic all around Microsoft 365. With a big focus on Copilot, Adoption and Modern Workplace he loves what he does. With large to medium Enterprises from EMEA he get's experience from the real world and combin... Show more

Talia Kohan (Talia Nassi) is a Staff Developer Advocate at Postman, helping developers build, test, and scale APIs and AI-powered applications. A global keynote speaker, she works closely with the developer community to share best practices in modern software development and foster innovation through practical education and collaboration.

Talia Kohan (Talia Nassi) is a Staff Developer Advocate at Postman, helping developers build, test, and scale APIs and AI-powered applications. A global keynote speaker, she works closely with the developer community to share best practices in modern... Show more

Andreas Monschau works as a Senior IT Consultant at Haeger Consulting in Bonn. In client projects, he has taken on various roles, ranging from software developer and software architect to test manager, team lead, and requirements manager.

As an experienced conference speaker and author, Andreas focuses on the realities of software projects beyond technologies and methodologies. His talks and articles explore recurring anti-patterns, organizational dysfunctions, and the human side of project work – often with a critical and humorous perspective.

Andreas Monschau works as a Senior IT Consultant at Haeger Consulting in Bonn. In client projects, he has taken on various roles, ranging from software developer and software architect to test manager, team lead, and requirements manager. As an ex... Show more

Amanda Lentz is a speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work explores identity, change, and the human experience at work. Drawing from lived experience and a foundation in organizational psychology, she helps audiences navigate the moments when life or career disrupts the story they thought they were living.

She is the creator and host of Who We Become — Life Beyond Change, a podcast featuring honest conversations about reinvention and the in‑between spaces of transformation. Her graduate training in I/O Psychology, Leadership Development, and Business Administration shapes her practical, human‑centered approach to growth, resilience, and leadership.

Amanda speaks across industries — from healthcare and HR to women’s leadership, technology, and organizational development — offering language and frameworks for navigating uncertainty, rebuilding identity, and leading with humanity. Her signature talks help audiences name experiences they’ve been living but haven’t yet articulated.

Change is inevitable. Becoming is intentional.

Amanda Lentz is a speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work explores identity, change, and the human experience at work. Drawing from lived experience and a foundation in organizational psychology, she helps audiences nav... 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

Gerrit Grunwald is a software engineer that loves coding for around 40 years already. He is a true believer in open source and he is an active member of the Java community, where he founded and leads the Java User Group Münster (Germany), he is a JavaOne rockstar and a Java Champion. He is a speaker at conferences and user groups internationally and writes for several magazines.

Gerrit Grunwald is a software engineer that loves coding for around 40 years already. He is a true believer in open source and he is an active member of the Java community, where he founded and leads the Java User Group Münster (Germany), he is a Jav... Show more

Hi, I’m Achraf Ben Alaya a Cloud and Azure Architect, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and DevSecOps Engineer.

Today, my work focuses on designing and delivering modern cloud architectures, helping organizations build secure, scalable, and reliable solutions on Microsoft Azure. With a strong background in .NET, Xamarin, full-stack development, DevOps, and security practices, I bring both architectural vision and hands-on technical experience to every project.

As a lifelong learner, I believe that growth comes from continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Beyond my work as an architect, I’m passionate about helping the tech community better understand Azure, Cloud, DevOps, and DevSecOps through practical content, training, and real-world insights.

My goal is to simplify complex technologies, share what I learn, and inspire others to keep growing in their own cloud and technology journeys.

Whether you’re an architect, developer, DevOps engineer, cloud enthusiast, or someone exploring modern technology, welcome to my space.

Website: achrafbenalaya.com

YouTube: Achraf Ben Alaya

Hi, I’m Achraf Ben Alaya a Cloud and Azure Architect, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and DevSecOps Engineer. Today, my work focuses on designing and delivering modern cloud architectures, helping organizations build secure, scalable,... Show more

Carsten Meilbak is a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Teams and an experienced IT architect specializing in Microsoft Teams, meeting rooms, and telephony. With more than 15 years of experience in Microsoft communications — and several years in the telecom industry before that — Carsten brings a practical, real-world perspective to modern collaboration, enterprise voice, and hybrid meeting experiences.

His work focuses on helping organizations design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Teams solutions that connect people across locations, devices, and meeting spaces. Carsten has deep experience with Teams Phone, enterprise voice, session border controllers, Teams Rooms on both Windows and Android, and the wider ecosystem of certified meeting room devices and AV technologies.

Over the years, Carsten has worked with customers ranging from smaller national organizations to large international enterprises and public sector organizations, including municipalities and ministries. His implementation experience spans many industries, geographies, and deployment models — from remote advisory and design work to hands-on onsite implementation.

Carsten is passionate about making technology work in the room — not just on paper. He enjoys bridging the gap between Microsoft 365, Teams, telephony, network infrastructure, and AV hardware, ensuring that meeting rooms are reliable, intuitive, and ready for the way people actually collaborate.

As a speaker, Carsten is known for combining technical depth with practical examples from real deployments and lab testing. He regularly shares knowledge with the Microsoft Teams community on topics such as Teams Rooms, Teams Phone, meeting room architecture, device management, and the evolving role of AI and Copilot in meetings.
His core areas of expertise include:

• Microsoft Teams Phone and enterprise voice
• Microsoft Teams Rooms for small, medium, and large meeting spaces
• Meeting room architecture across Windows and Android platforms
• Session Border Controllers, gateways, and telephony integration
• AV, network, and device management for modern collaboration spaces
• Contact center and operator solutions integrated with Microsoft Teams

Carsten’s goal is to help organizations create communication and meeting experiences that feel simple for users, while being technically robust, secure, and manageable for IT.

Carsten Meilbak is a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Teams and an experienced IT architect specializing in Microsoft Teams, meeting rooms, and telephony. With more than 15 years of experience in Microsoft communications — and several years in the telecom... Show more

Matt is a consultant, software developer, speaker, trainer, author, and co-host of the Beer Driven Devs podcast.

Matt is engaged in diverse projects for a variety of organisations, including renowned national and multinational companies, peak bodies and the Australian government. With responsibilities including development and management of applications for mobile, desktop and cloud platforms, he has been a key contributor to several significant projects, such as a secure mobile app for regulated industries and a novel authentication solution for interactive classroom displays. He also maintains and contributes to open-source projects.

Matt's passion for making technology accessible and enjoyable is central to his roles as author and regular speaker at industry events, as well as throughout his day-to-day work. Combining his academic background in science communication with industry expertise, he skilfully simplifies complex ideas and translates challenging technical concepts into easily digestible information.

He has a keen interest in health, the environment, and human and animal welfare, and actively champions initiatives aimed at making a positive and hopefully life-changing difference.

Matt is a consultant, software developer, speaker, trainer, author, and co-host of the Beer Driven Devs podcast. Matt is engaged in diverse projects for a variety of organisations, including renowned national and multinational companies, peak bodi... Show more

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and now Microsoft Copilot. I have received the Microsoft MVP award 11 times for my contributions in Microsoft 365.

I am also a co-host and producer of the 365 Message Center Show, a weekly podcast that covers the latest updates and news from Microsoft 365. Additionally, I am a founder and leader of several community initiatives, such as Nashville Microsoft Community Day, a free one-day event that features sessions from influential and respected Microsoft professionals, and Nashville Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Users Group, a local network of enthusiasts and experts. I am passionate about giving back and building the Microsoft technical community, as well as educating and inspiring others to embrace the potential of cloud technology.

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and now Microsoft Copilot. I have received the Microsoft MVP award 11 times for my contributions in Microsoft 365. I a... Show more

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻

I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and executing projects with the greatest possible success 👌

Enjoying my full return to the world of technology, security, AI, etc., constantly learning and exploring because knowledge is power, in addition to working as an event moderator, speaker, and writer 🚀

Author of my first book based on personal events with a stowaway named Alzheimer's, in homage to the woman who helped me become who I am today 🧠

Passionate about my life, my profession, and technology 💛

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻 I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and exe... Show more

I'm a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, I thrive on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. My mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth.

But my impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. I'm a huge believer in the idea that “sharing is caring.” That’s why I'm always trying to share my knowledge with the tech community—whether it’s through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. I'm even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For me, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around me.

Want to explore how cloud and AI can transform your business? Or swap ideas and stories? Reach out to me—I'd love to connect!

I'm a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, I thrive on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven ... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite is a Senior Analytics Engineer, open-source builder, and technical speaker focused on the intersection of data, AI, and software engineering.

He builds practical tools that solve problems he encounters in real data teams—from data quality and governance to AI usage and developer experience. His open-source work includes AgentAbacus, a tool for interpreting and tracking AI agent usage and costs, and Governance Atlas, a practical guide to data protection and privacy for data professionals. He has also built developer tooling and extensions around technologies including dbt, Spark, and VS Code.

His work sits at an interesting intersection: understanding the business problem, translating it into a technical solution, and then building something people can actually use.

As a speaker, Ayoade focuses on practical, experience-driven talks that make complex topics understandable without stripping away the technical depth. His sessions explore data engineering, analytics engineering, AI, data governance, developer tooling, and the lessons that emerge when technology meets real-world constraints.

Ayoade Adegbite is a Senior Analytics Engineer, open-source builder, and technical speaker focused on the intersection of data, AI, and software engineering. He builds practical tools that solve problems he encounters in real data teams—from data ... Show more

I'm an AI/ML Engineer passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems using Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and production-grade MLOps.

SyGentAI (It's an AI Agent Start-up Idea which I am planning to pitch to YC)
It focuses on building Agentic AI systems, Imagine AI making MicroAgents and These Agents building entire software's

WHAT I DO:
• Design and deploy production-ready LLM applications using RAG, embeddings, and semantic search
• Build scalable ML pipelines with distributed training and model optimization (quantization, LoRA/QLoRA)
• Implement cloud-native AI solutions on AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and GCP Vertex AI
• Develop MLOps workflows with Kubernetes, Docker, MLflow, and CI/CD automation

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Languages & Frameworks: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, HuggingFace
LLM Technologies: RAG systems, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, quantization (GGUF/GPTQ), vLLM
Cloud & MLOps: AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker), Azure OpenAI, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
Data Engineering: Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Databricks, Snowflake
Vector Databases: Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, FAISS

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS:
→ Improved LLM reasoning accuracy by 35% on GSM8K and HumanEval benchmarks
→ Reduced ML inference costs by 50% through quantization and GPU optimization
→ Built microservices handling 10M+ daily events with 99.9% uptime
→ Designed enterprise RAG systems for large-scale semantic search

FEATURED PROJECTS:
• PrometheusAI: Privacy-first offline LLM assistant for Android (LLaMA, Granite, GGUF)
• NeuralScale: Distributed training framework with multi-GPU acceleration
• OmniGen: Multi-modal generation engine using LoRA/LCM

I'm actively seeking full-time AI/ML Engineering opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in LLMs, RAG systems, and production AI to drive business impact.

samir.s.sengupta@gmail.com
https://www.github.com/SamirSengupta
https://www.samcodeman.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirsengupta/

Let's connect if you're working on cutting-edge AI problems or hiring for ML/AI roles!

I'm an AI/ML Engineer passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems using Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and production-grade MLOps. SyGentAI (It's an AI Agent Start-up Idea which I am planning to pitch to... Show more

Senior Software Engineer | Java, Spring Boot, Microservices & Software Architecture Expert | 10+ Years Experience

Garima Agarwal is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer and international speaker with over 10 years of experience in software architecture, backend development, and large-scale system migrations. She specializes in Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architecture, with a proven track record of designing and delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for Fortune companies in banking, insurance, finance, eCommerce, and government domains.

As a passionate Women in Tech leader and Instagram influencer with millions of views, Garima actively advocates for technical excellence, mentorship, and diversity in technology. She excels in performance optimization, API development, system modernization, and ensuring robust production systems that drive business impact.

Known for her dynamic speaking style and deep technical insights, Garima is committed to sharing knowledge, empowering developers, and building future-ready architectures.

Senior Software Engineer | Java, Spring Boot, Microservices & Software Architecture Expert | 10+ Years Experience Garima Agarwal is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer and international speaker with over 10 years of experience in software architec... Show more

Charles is a Power Platform Solution Architect at Capgemini with a web development background and a strong opinion that Power Apps don't have to look like Power Apps. He speaks regularly about UX, accessibility, and AI-assisted development in the Power Platform, including at the last two European Power Platform Conferences.

He's one half of Power Squared, a YouTube channel (3,000+ subscribers) covering Power Platform tips and deep-dives, and runs Power Snips, a site for sharing reusable Canvas App YAML and AI prompts. He writes at charlessexton.com and is based in Stafford, UK.

Charles is a Power Platform Solution Architect at Capgemini with a web development background and a strong opinion that Power Apps don't have to look like Power Apps. He speaks regularly about UX, accessibility, and AI-assisted development in the Pow... Show more

Faith is a software engineer, published researcher, and community builder based in the United Kingdom, with a career spanning fintech, media technology, and enterprise systems across Nigeria and the UK. Currently a Software Engineer at Bauer Media Outdoor UK, he specialises in building technology that is both technically rigorous and deeply human-centred.

Faith's work extends well beyond the codebase. He is a published author whose writing has been featured across international outlets including Vanguard, Independent.ng, Techpression, and Biz Weekly, covering topics from .NET performance engineering to cybersecurity strategy and the future of cross-platform mobile development in Africa. His preprint research on unified multimodal deep learning architectures was accepted for presentation at MultiModal AI '26 in London, which reflects her growing focus on intelligent systems and AI-driven decision support.

On stage, Faith brings the same clarity and conviction he brings to his engineering work. He has spoken at PyData Manchester, the .NET Liverpool Meetup, DevelopersUpNorth Conference, and delivered webinars reaching engineers across the UK and West Africa. He is a recognised Nigeria Tech Global Leader and a 2025 Crest Africa Tech Impact Award recipient, with media appearances on ChannelsTV and TVC.

Faith is also Codebar coach and co-organiser, a long-term mentor in the Women Coding Community (WCC), and a consistent presence in spaces that exist to bring more people, particularly underrepresented voices into the rooms where decisions are made. He has directly coached over 10 students and co-organised 3+ workshops to date.

He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity from the University of Salford and is available for speaking engagements, mentoring conversations, podcast appearances, and collaborative projects.

Faith is a software engineer, published researcher, and community builder based in the United Kingdom, with a career spanning fintech, media technology, and enterprise systems across Nigeria and the UK. Currently a Software Engineer at Bauer Media Ou... Show more

Tobias Langmeyer ist Gründer und CEO der dc AG aus Kulmbach. dc ist Softwarehersteller, Digitalagentur und Digitalberatung. Seit über 15 Jahren begleitet er mittelständische Unternehmen bei der Digitalisierung. Er ist Mitglied der Deutschen Digitalen Beiräte und hält Vorträge zu E-Commerce, ERP und New Work. Dabei verbindet er technisches Know-how mit Erfahrungen aus dem Unternehmeralltag und gibt praxisnahe Impulse für digitale Geschäftsmodelle, vernetzte Prozesse und moderne Zusammenarbeit.

Tobias Langmeyer ist Gründer und CEO der dc AG aus Kulmbach. dc ist Softwarehersteller, Digitalagentur und Digitalberatung. Seit über 15 Jahren begleitet er mittelständische Unternehmen bei der Digitalisierung. Er ist Mitglied der Deutschen Digitalen... 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.

✍️ Substack: https://firesidesignals.substack.com/

🔗 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elainehe-thinks

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

Hastimal Jangid is a Cloud, Data, and AI technology leader, enterprise architect, researcher, and technical speaker with 15+ years of experience designing large-scale distributed, data-intensive, and AI-powered systems. He is 10× AWS, 7× GCP, 3×Azure, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Databricks, GenAI, GitHub, and Anthropic MCP Certified, combining deep multi-cloud expertise with emerging AI technologies.

His work and research focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, AI Search and Retrieval, RAG, Model Context Protocol (MCP), cloud-native AI infrastructure, real-time data engineering, AI security, and responsible AI, with particular interest in applications across healthcare and biomedical systems.

As Co-founder of RankRabbit AI, Hastimal explores how LLMs and AI agents discover, retrieve, rank, reason over, and recommend information across platforms such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google’s AI-powered search experiences. His research interests include LLM retrieval and grounding, multi-agent systems, AI search, information quality, explainable AI (xAI), knowledge-base poisoning, AI security, and trustworthy AI systems.

His engineering background spans AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, distributed systems, Big Data, machine learning, MLOps, real-time streaming architectures, and AI agent infrastructure. He has designed and delivered enterprise technology initiatives across healthcare, financial services, retail, travel, media, and digital commerce.

As a technical speaker, Hastimal translates emerging AI research into practical architectures and hands-on demonstrations. His talks explore the intersection of LLMs, AI agents, MCP, cloud infrastructure, K8, search, security, and healthcare AI—explaining how modern AI systems work, where they fail, and how engineers can build them securely, responsibly, and at scale.

Hastimal Jangid is a Cloud, Data, and AI technology leader, enterprise architect, researcher, and technical speaker with 15+ years of experience designing large-scale distributed, data-intensive, and AI-powered systems. He is 10× AWS, 7× GCP, 3×Azure... Show more

Duncan is a Power BI and Fabric consultant, based in Norfolk and running Boyne
Business Intelligence. He builds reporting that reflects how a business actually
works, rather than what looks good on a dashboard. Semantic models, report design,
governance, and a fair bit of working out where AI is genuinely useful in data work
and where it's just noise. Accessibility runs through all of it, and since he's
red-blind himself, it has never been theoretical.

The community is the part he'll talk about longest. He runs the Norfolk Power
Platform User Group and is the founder of the East of England Summit, creating
spaces for people at all levels to learn, connect, and grow. He found this community
by accident, and it's still the best accident he's made.

Outside of tech, he's a dad of two, usually being outnumbered at home by kids and a
dog. When he does get a bit of time, it's spent gaming, reading, getting lost in
manga, or listening to music that most people would describe as "a bit aggressive."

Duncan is a Power BI and Fabric consultant, based in Norfolk and running Boyne Business Intelligence. He builds reporting that reflects how a business actually works, rather than what looks good on a dashboard. Semantic models, report design, gove... Show more

Expat Brit, artist, athlete, traveler, and technology community junkie. Vincent works at Neo4j as a Senior Manager, Community Management, is a Java Champion, a steering committee member for MicroProfile, a board member of the Atlanta Java Users Group since 2008, and is an organizer of the Devnexus conference

Vincent has a degree in 3D Design from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, and, in another life, was a full-time athlete competing at World Championship level in whitewater kayaking.

Expat Brit, artist, athlete, traveler, and technology community junkie. Vincent works at Neo4j as a Senior Manager, Community Management, is a Java Champion, a steering committee member for MicroProfile, a board member of the Atlanta Java Users Group... Show more

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer, AI researcher and author. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Bube is passionate about open source and tech communities. When she is not working, she spends her time working with communities. Some communities she still actively contributes to include Kubernetes Org, Open Source Community Africa, Women Who Code, and Facebook Developer Circles.

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer, AI researcher and author. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solution... 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