Nitish is currently working as a Software Engineer Intern with Nirmata, the creator of the Kyverno Project. In the past, Nitish has served as a Linux Foundation Mentee under the Kubernetes Release Engineering Team, where he built a library that is used by the Kubernetes project internally. He is also part of various other community initiatives programs such as GitHub Campus Expert, Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, and KodeKloud Ambassador (a learning platform of DevOps). Nitish has given various talks in the past around cloud-native, DevOps, and Security, one of which he led a panel discussion at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, 2023 in Chicago. He has also been featured on one of the Veam Podcast Show.

Nitish is currently working as a Software Engineer Intern with Nirmata, the creator of the Kyverno Project. In the past, Nitish has served as a Linux Foundation Mentee under the Kubernetes Release Engineering Team, where he built a library that is us... Show more

Andreas Grabner (@grabnerandi) has 20+ years of experience as a software developer, tester and architect and is an advocate for high-performing cloud scale applications. He is a CNCF ambassador, contributor to the CNCF project keptn and a DevRel for Dynatrace.
Andreas is also a regular contributor to the DevOps and Cloud Native community and a frequent speaker at technology conferences.
In his spare time you can most likely find him on one of the salsa dancefloors of the world!

Andreas Grabner (@grabnerandi) has 20+ years of experience as a software developer, tester and architect and is an advocate for high-performing cloud scale applications. He is a CNCF ambassador, contributor to the CNCF project keptn and a DevRel for ... Show more

Christos Chatzis is a technology leader specializing in big data and software engineering, currently serving as the Senior Technology Manager at Kaizen Gaming. His career is built on a strong academic foundation in Physics and Control and Computing from NKUA, complemented by an eight-year tenure at NOKIA, where he focused on Software Defined Access Network (SDAN) solutions and earned notable recognition for his contributions. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Associate Director of Engineering at Orfium, and fCTO in Mind-Alliance, where he led initiatives in real-time data processing and cloud-native architectures, enhancing operational efficiency and product performance.

Christos has extensive experience leading distributed teams across the UK, Greece, and Sri Lanka, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes engineering excellence, diversity, and process optimization. His technical expertise spans real-time big data analytics, machine learning, and software engineering, ensuring the alignment of technological advancements with strategic business objectives to achieve tangible results.

In addition to his professional roles, Christos is an active contributor to the engineering community as a speaker at conferences such as OpenConf and DeveloperWeek Global, where he shares practical insights and industry knowledge. He is also a published writer for LeadDev, contributing articles on engineering management, innovation, and leadership. His dedication to driving innovation, supporting team growth, and advancing the broader technology sector underscores his impact in the field.

Christos Chatzis is a technology leader specializing in big data and software engineering, currently serving as the Senior Technology Manager at Kaizen Gaming. His career is built on a strong academic foundation in Physics and Control and Computing f... Show more

Hi I'm Emiliano Pisu, your friendly neighborhood UI/UX Engineer.

Frontend Development Team Leader and Mentor

Following my IT addiction for my whole career, I always kept updated
concerning software development and related trends, focusing on:
UI, UX, Accessibility, Responsiveness, Compatibility, Scalability,
Maintainability

My primary goals are pixel perfect UI quality and stunning UX, no
matter how much this costs in terms of commitment or lines of code.
The implementation of ideas and products in a creative, compatible
and inclusive way is the key to achieve a functional and amazing
result.

My basic approach is to develop in a zero-dependency way:
this boosts creativity, knowledge and maintainability; resulting in
solutions which are carefully based on studying, experimenting and
trends following.

In conclusion I'm your man if you need a point of connection
between Design and Development, I breath to simplify the working
life of other developers: that's why I talk about UI/UX Engineering.

Hi I'm Emiliano Pisu, your friendly neighborhood UI/UX Engineer. Frontend Development Team Leader and Mentor Following my IT addiction for my whole career, I always kept updated concerning software development and related trends, focusing on: ... Show more

Thulie is a technical writer specializing in documentation, a Python programmer, and a passionate advocate for open-source projects. She is currently a community manager at AsyncAPI, a thriving open-source community dedicated to assisting developers in designing, developing, and managing asynchronous APIs and event-driven architectures.

Thulie is a technical writer specializing in documentation, a Python programmer, and a passionate advocate for open-source projects. She is currently a community manager at AsyncAPI, a thriving open-source community dedicated to assisting developers ... Show more

AWS DevTools Hero, Cloud entuthiast born in Germany but living in the world. Builder by heart.

AWS DevTools Hero, Cloud entuthiast born in Germany but living in the world. Builder by heart. Show more

Carlos Fernandez is a passionate software developer at DATEV eG. He is an expert in C# development and performance optimization. As a security engineer, he supports his team with security issues. He has also set up the .NET Performance Consulting Hour, which can be used by colleagues on a weekly basis.

Carlos has over 25 years of experience in software development. Most of that time in .NET C#. His expertise in performance optimization contributes to the topic of sustainability. This is another reason why he is active in the Green-CoP (Community of Practice).

When he is not working in development, Carlos is on the road as a speaker and consultant. You can meet him at Developer Week (DWX) or at many internal presentations. He is also active on social media as a DATEV ambassador (#DATEVBotschafter).

Carlos Fernandez is a passionate software developer at DATEV eG. He is an expert in C# development and performance optimization. As a security engineer, he supports his team with security issues. He has also set up the .NET Performance Consulting Hou... Show more

Itai Yaffe is a Senior Big Data Architect at Akamai.
Prior to Akamai, Itai was a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, a Principal Solutions Architect at Imply, and a big data tech lead at Nielsen Identity, where he dealt with big data challenges using tools like Spark, Druid, Kafka, and others.
He is also a core team member of the Berlin chapter of Women in Big Data. Itai is keen on sharing his knowledge and has presented his real-life experience in various forums in the past.

Itai Yaffe is a Senior Big Data Architect at Akamai. Prior to Akamai, Itai was a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, a Principal Solutions Architect at Imply, and a big data tech lead at Nielsen Identity, where he dealt with big data challenge... Show more

Flutter & Firebase Enthusiast || AI Learner || GDSC Lead || LocalGuide

Flutter & Firebase Enthusiast || AI Learner || GDSC Lead || LocalGuide Show more

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT services has helped various industries streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and scale efficiently.

Leading a talented team of professionals, I prioritize creating a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. I’m committed to continuous learning and fostering a workplace that supports professional development and teamwork.

Public speaking is another area where I find fulfillment. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at conferences and panels, sharing insights on how technology is reshaping industries, and motivating others to embrace the digital future.

I’m always open to connecting with entrepreneurs, industry peers, or anyone interested in technology and innovation. Let’s explore how we can shape the future of IT together!

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT servi... Show more

Jeremy Estey has been an online marketer since 2010 when he founded a golf news company. In 2016 he started Iconic Web Development, which eventually merged with another web development agency to form his present company AmberSky Marketing (ASM).

ASM is digital marketing agency helping accounting firms move away from high volume, low profit, time intensive tax returns for more highly profitable, easier to manage recurring CAS clients using Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Jeremy has been featured in accounting industry publications and media outlets including Accounting Today, The Washington CPA Magazine, CPA Practice Advisor to name a few.

Jeremy Estey has been an online marketer since 2010 when he founded a golf news company. In 2016 he started Iconic Web Development, which eventually merged with another web development agency to form his present company AmberSky Marketing (ASM). ... Show more

I am a young man born in 2000 and I am currently finishing my studies in computer science at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, located in Mestre, in addition to being a full-time web developer.
In addition to studying, I love playing role-playing games, skateboarding and playing Magic the Gathering.

I am a young man born in 2000 and I am currently finishing my studies in computer science at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, located in Mestre, in addition to being a full-time web developer. In addition to studying, I love playing role-playin... Show more

As a certified Cloud Engineer specializing in AWS and Kubernetes, I'm integral to JP/Politiken Media Group’s Data Science team. My focus lies in optimizing cloud infrastructure, integrating AWS and Kubernetes setups, and driving technological advancements. I contribute to Ekstra Bladet's digital journalism dominance by enhancing our data science capabilities.

As a certified Cloud Engineer specializing in AWS and Kubernetes, I'm integral to JP/Politiken Media Group’s Data Science team. My focus lies in optimizing cloud infrastructure, integrating AWS and Kubernetes setups, and driving technological advance... Show more

UX Researcher'22 @ Youtube Learning, GDSC Lead

UX Researcher'22 @ Youtube Learning, GDSC Lead Show more

Seasoned Tech Leader with 21+ years in Engineering leadership with expertise on AWS, Azure, Devops ecosystem. My expertise lies in Solution Consulting and design, with a particular focus on crafting and deploying solutions on industry-leading Cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and various Devops tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Git, Grafana and Prometheus.
My passion for technology extends beyond the corporate sphere; as the AWS User Group Pune Leader, KCD Organizer and an esteemed AWS Community Builder, My role as a Speaker and Mentor allows me to share my knowledge and inspire innovation, while my hands-on experience as an Engineering Manager ensures that I bring practical, problem-solving prowess to every challenge.

Seasoned Tech Leader with 21+ years in Engineering leadership with expertise on AWS, Azure, Devops ecosystem. My expertise lies in Solution Consulting and design, with a particular focus on crafting and deploying solutions on industry-leading Cloud p... Show more

Ash Banaszek is a passionate and outspoken UX advocate at Valorem Reply with over a decade of experience in the field. Ash holds a masters of science in information science from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO and returns to occasionally guest lecture in human factors and human-computer interaction courses. Ash has a passion for teaching and getting folks to that "ah-hah" moment about UX. As an avid proponent of creating technology people want to use, Ash's eternal quest is to destroy technology that gets people so frustrated that they want to chuck it out of a window. Outside of righting tech wrongs, Ash is an award-winning Toastmaster and uses public speaking experience to infuse humor and thought-provoking questions into talks. You can follow Ash at linkedin.com/in/ashmb or ux-ash.com

Ash Banaszek is a passionate and outspoken UX advocate at Valorem Reply with over a decade of experience in the field. Ash holds a masters of science in information science from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO and returns t... Show more

For over a decade, Jared has been a data engineering consultant implementing Microsoft products. For more than three decades, he has been honing his skills in theater and other performing arts. As a speaker, Jared marries these two disciplines together, creating dynamic presentations that add entertainment to education. This symbiotic relationship can improve presentation engagement, support attendees in knowledge retention, and foster a culture of passion for the data industry.

As a speaker, Jared has spoken at events such as:
-PASS Summit
-SQL Saturdays, Multiple
-Microsoft Fabric Global Online Conference
-Future Data Driven Summit
-GroupBy Conference
-and more!

He also runs the YouTube channel DataBard, focused on making Data fun and teaching techniques along the way.

Technically-speaking, Jared has multiple Microsoft certifications in both on-prem and cloud technologies. He has extensive knowledge in:
-Microsoft Fabric
-SQL Query Development and Performance tuning
-Kimball Data Modeling
-ETL design patterns
-Azure SQL DB and Azure SQL MI

In his spare time, he continues to perform in community theater productions, as well as musically for his church. Upon request, he would be happy to assist with more theatrical portions of events, such as performing musical numbers.

For over a decade, Jared has been a data engineering consultant implementing Microsoft products. For more than three decades, he has been honing his skills in theater and other performing arts. As a speaker, Jared marries these two disciplines togeth... Show more

Lawrence Lockhart, a Developer Advocate at Vaadin, has been in tech for 6 years and helping developers reach their goals for 5. As a mid-life career changer, he appreciates the struggles other adults seeking to transition to tech experience and speaks to those struggles in his content creation on Twitter, TikTok, and Youtube. He's a saved family man who's truly humbled by where his journey has brought him.

Lawrence Lockhart, a Developer Advocate at Vaadin, has been in tech for 6 years and helping developers reach their goals for 5. As a mid-life career changer, he appreciates the struggles other adults seeking to transition to tech experience and spea... Show more

Data Engineer, Solution Architect, trainer & consultant. Co-owner of Wortell Smart Learning.

Data Engineer, Solution Architect, trainer & consultant. Co-owner of Wortell Smart Learning. 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

Amanda Brock is CEO of OpenUK and has built one of the most recognised and impactful organisations in open source. She is also the Executive Producer of State of Open Con 25 taking place 4 - 5 February 2025 in London having founded and produced the ‘23 and ‘24 events building to over 800 attendees, and over 200 speakers.

A lawyer with 25 years’ experience, 5 as GC of Canonical, she’s been instrumental in shaping open source’s legal frameworks, as she was in shaping internet law during the early 2000’s.
Regularly contributing to tech press, she edited “Open Source: Law, Policy and Practice”, (2022).

Amanda is a sought-after and contagious international keynote speaker, speaking at tech events and international events like COP29 on topics from open source software to AI. A regular contributor to the tech press across a wider range of areas, Amanda is the editor of Open Source Law, Policy and Practice (2nd edition) published by Oxford University Press in October ‘22, with open access thanks to the Vietsch Foundation https://amandabrock.com/books

Current Advisory: UK Cabinet Office Open Standards Board; UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure; UKRI Exascale; KDE; commercial boards – Mimoto, Scarf, FerretDB and Space Aye; and is Fellow Open Forum Academy; Distinguished Fellow Rust Foundation; European Representative, OIN.

Past Advisory includes: Chair, UN Technology and Innovation Labs Open Source and IP Advisory Group’; OASIS Open Projects Initiative; British Computer Society Inaugural Influence Board; UK Government Energy Sector Digitalisation Task Force; elected Board Member Open Source Initiative; and Commercial Advisory Boards at Beamery and Everseen.

Recognition: Computer Weekly’s 50 Most Influential Women in UK TechC(2023, 2024) listed as #20 in 2024; Computing IT Leaders 100 (2023, 2024); ‘ INvolve HERoes list “(2023, 2024); “Women Who Will”, Changemaker (2023); INvolve Heroes (2022, 2023); and Novi Awards Advocate for Change in Gender Equality Honouree (2024); Ambassador Open Charge Alliance. Amanda was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2022.

Judging: IDG Foundry CIO 100 2023, 2024); and Senior Judge, First Enable Role Model List by Dow (2024) having been a Judge in the We are Tech Women Rising Star Awards in (2021, 2022).

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Amanda Brock is CEO of OpenUK and has built one of the most recognised and impactful organisations in open source. She is also the Executive Producer of State of Open Con 25 taking place 4 - 5 February 2025 in London having founded and produced the ‘... Show more

Results and customers driven, I am an experimented Data Scientist and Senior Machine Learning Engineer with more then 7 years in Python coding ,Chatbot integration, credit scoring baking models, datalake implementations, business AI solutions architectures and risk analytics intelligent dashboarding tools using Deep Neural Networks and NLP models. Passionate about AI / ML / Deep Learning, business, mathematics, communities and leadership. I like to share my knowledge and experience through speaking at tech conferences and training others to make more impact in the community. Actually a Google Contributor in Machine Learning and Data Science Expertise and the Google Developers Kinshasa Community Head.

Skills : Python, Java, R, Azure Machine Learning, AWS, Google Cloud, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn, Wolfram Alpha, Office 365, Google Workspace, Microsoft Project, Smart Sheet, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, PowerBI, Q/A, Testing, Software Management, SQL, Software Security, Automation, Wifi, USB, CRM, Git, GitHub, DialogFow, VertexAI, DeepLearning, MatLab, API integration.Security, Automation, Wifi, USB, CRM, Git, GitHub, DialogFow, VertexAI, DeepLearning, MatLab, API integration.

Results and customers driven, I am an experimented Data Scientist and Senior Machine Learning Engineer with more then 7 years in Python coding ,Chatbot integration, credit scoring baking models, datalake implementations, business AI solutions archite... Show more

Aamiruddin Syed is a Senior Security Architect with over 8 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and internal penetration testing. He has extensive expertise in automating security into CI/CD pipelines, developing security automation, and building security into infrastructure as code. He has worked on securing cloud platforms by applying security best practices to infrastructure provisioning and configuration. Leveraging his penetration testing skills, he routinely conducts targeted internal assessments of critical applications and systems to proactively identify risks. He excels at bridging the gap between security and engineering teams to enable building security directly into products.
Aamiruddin Syed holds Dual Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Northeastern University and Jadavpur University. A recognized security advocate, he frequently speaks and has chair sessions at industry conferences. He is an active contributor to open-source security tools that aim to make security seamless for developers. When he is not researching the latest application security techniques, he enjoys traveling and photography.

Aamiruddin Syed is a Senior Security Architect with over 8 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and internal penetration testing. He has extensive expertise in automating security into... Show more

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie helps Microsoft partners, ISVs and customers build demand generation programs for their organizations.

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/C... Show more

Paco Nathan leads DevRel for the Entity Resolved Knowledge Graph practice area at Senzing.com and is a computer scientist with +40 years of tech industry experience and core expertise in data science, natural language, graph technologies, and cloud computing. He's the author of numerous books, videos, and tutorials about these topics. He also hosts the monthly "Graph Power Hour!" webinar, and joins Ben Lorica for a monthly AI recap on "The Data Exchange" podcast.

Paco advises Kurve.ai, EmergentMethods.ai, KungFu.ai, DataSpartan, and Argilla.io (acq. Hugging Face), and is lead committer for the `pytextrank` and `kglab` open source projects. Formerly: Director of Learning Group at O'Reilly Media; and Director of Community Evangelism at Databricks.

Paco Nathan leads DevRel for the Entity Resolved Knowledge Graph practice area at Senzing.com and is a computer scientist with +40 years of tech industry experience and core expertise in data science, natural language, graph technologies, and cloud c... Show more

Ho avviato la mia carriera costruendo case (letteralmente!). Da quel momento ho realizzato qual è la cosa che più mi piace fare: lavorare con le persone per seguire un obiettivo comune: creare qualcosa insieme che generi un valore (o un tetto sulla testa!)

Questa è la mia Vision!

Sono un praticante entusiasta delle metodologie Agili, nel ruolo di Product Owner ormai da qualche anno... ossessionato dalle priorità e da tutto ciò che va dalla fantasia alla realtà... il backlog!

Ho avviato la mia carriera costruendo case (letteralmente!). Da quel momento ho realizzato qual è la cosa che più mi piace fare: lavorare con le persone per seguire un obiettivo comune: creare qualcosa insieme che generi un valore (o un tetto sulla t... Show more

Here is the one that the Windows community wrote about me "Megha Pandey is a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador contributing to emerging technologies, UI UX development, and Azure. Megha loves to connect, help, and share thoughts with other ambassadors and is often involved in mentorship programs. She is constantly engaged in community-building events, conferences, and hackathons either as a host or as a participant, and loves to give back to the community. Megha is interested to learn about Windows and often shares her feedback and ideas within the hub and the discussion forum, flighting builds, learning with other fellow ambassadors, and organizing events. She aims to help the local community through various social platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube where she shares her reviews regarding builds and Windows Server from the local to the global community. She is inspired by other Windows Insider MVPs as they keep on supporting and motivating her."

Here is the one that the Windows community wrote about me "Megha Pandey is a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador contributing to emerging technologies, UI UX development, and Azure. Megha loves to connect, help, and share thoughts with other amba... Show more

👋🏼 Web Maker, application builder, and passionate speaker on web development, design, computing, and new technologies! 👨🏻‍💻

Currently a web consultant at @Zenika 🔴, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking at conferences. I’m a co-organizer of @LyonJS 🦁, an @Appwrite Hero 🦸🏼‍♂️, and a @Remotion Expert 🎬

👋🏼 Web Maker, application builder, and passionate speaker on web development, design, computing, and new technologies! 👨🏻‍💻 Currently a web consultant at @Zenika 🔴, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching and speaking at conferenc... Show more

Brecht De Ruyte is a self-taught front-end developer located in Belgium with a passion for UX and Design. During the day you can find him working at iO, a full service agency. Besides that, he is also a Google Developer Expert, Smashing Magazine writer and blog owner of utlitybend.com. He also participates in the W3C communities: Open UI, CSS-next, and WHATNOT

Brecht De Ruyte is a self-taught front-end developer located in Belgium with a passion for UX and Design. During the day you can find him working at iO, a full service agency. Besides that, he is also a Google Developer Expert, Smashing Magazine writ... Show more

Arnaud est développeur avec 15 ans d’expérience. Autodidacte, il a d'abord suivi une formation en télécoms et réseaux avant de se tourner vers le développement logiciel, un domaine qui le passionne et qu’il exerce depuis quinze ans. Il est devenu indépendant en 2022.

Arnaud a évolué dans divers environnements professionnels, allant de la petite entreprise (TPE) à la scale-up. Il aime comprendre les problématiques métier avant de coder. Passionné par l'architecture logicielle et les tests, il est fan de tout ce qui se termine par *DD.

Co-organisateur d'Agile Pays Basque, Arnaud donne des conférences et anime des BBL, partageant ainsi son expertise et sa passion pour l'ingénierie logicielle.

Arnaud est développeur avec 15 ans d’expérience. Autodidacte, il a d'abord suivi une formation en télécoms et réseaux avant de se tourner vers le développement logiciel, un domaine qui le passionne et qu’il exerce depuis quinze ans. Il est devenu ind... Show more