30 years building tools that add hours back to a clinician's day
CEO at RealActivity | AI Pioneer | BOSHUG Founder | Microsoft Keynoter

I've spent my career at the intersection of healthcare and technology, not talking about AI transformation, but actually building it. In 2001, I designed a symbolic AI triage engine that eliminated pre-op anesthesia visits and accelerated same-day surgery pathways.

In 2023, my team shipped RealActivity Physician Activity Copilot, the world's first AI harness focused on hospital administration. And 2024, we shipped Wheelhouse, a model fine-tuned on PeopleSoft healthcare operations data and executive prompt workflows.

What happened in between? I trained 3,000+ engineers across GE, IDX, and Microsoft in enterprise software patterns. I migrated 50+ HIPAA workloads to Azure. I built the CMS compliance and activity reporting platforms that health systems still rely on. I earned Microsoft MVP recognition and was named Azure Most Influential, not for evangelism, but for implementation.

Today I'm CEO & Chief AI Officer at RealActivity, a boutique Microsoft partner delivering mission-critical AI for academic medical centers and health systems across the Northeast. Our focus? Tracking system wide clinical time (cFTE), CMS complaint AI, and improving operational efficiency, the problems that keep CMOs and CMIOs up at night. I'm also the founder of OCS Labs, an AI lab building industry-specific AI for government, and sectors where getting it wrong isn't an option.

I founded BOSHUG, the Boston Healthcare Cloud & AI Community, which has grown into a global network serving 40k. I'm a Cloud Wars healthcare AI analyst, a top 3% rated global speaker (Microsoft Ignite, Cloud Wars, and beyond).

Global citizen based in Greater Boston. When I'm not building healthcare AI, you'll find me at a Sicilian bakery arguing about lemon cake, sailing, snowboarding, diving, or planning the next adventure. 114 countries, and counting.

30 years building tools that add hours back to a clinician's day CEO at RealActivity | AI Pioneer | BOSHUG Founder | Microsoft Keynoter I've spent my career at the intersection of healthcare and technology, not talking about AI transformation, bu... Show more

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large-scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C64 and has been cranking out software ever since.

He served as the principal architect, tech lead and lead security
engineer on the compensation scheme for Covid-19 suffering
businesses released by the Norwegian government.

Espen was the Senior VP of Technology Exploration for DNB in San Francisco and is currently doing technology and security research in DNB NewTechLab.

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large-scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C6... Show more

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment.

Avec un zeste de culture hacker et une dose de coach produit, je porte le masque de product manager au quotidien. J'aime m'occuper d'une équipe soudée qui conçoit un logiciel qui fonctionne dans un environnement sain et psychologiquement sûr.

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment. Avec un zeste... Show more

Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and software architecture at several companies since 2010 and has been with factor10 since 2021. When not working he's into beer brewing, sourdough bread, 3D printing and triathlons.

Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and... Show more

Field CTO @ Tabular Editor. ex-Databricks, ex-Microsoft, organizer of Singapore Fabric & Power BI User Group, I specialize in Big Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. In addition to helping customers building out data platforms and solving real world problems using data, I also write about Data & AI, make demos and tutorials on YouTube and do public speaking on related topics.

Field CTO @ Tabular Editor. ex-Databricks, ex-Microsoft, organizer of Singapore Fabric & Power BI User Group, I specialize in Big Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. In addition to helping customers building ... Show more

Elian Van Cutsem or "ElianCodes" is a full-stack developer, creative technologist, and all-around internet troublemaker based in Belgium. He’s the CTO at Vulpo and works in Developer Relations at React Bricks, focusing on developer experience, documentation, and education. Previously, he was a Software Engineer and core maintainer at Astro.

Elian is also a co-organizer of several major JavaScript communities and events, including BeJS, React Paris, React Brussels, and React Africa.

Alongside his professional work, he creates provocative and experimental AI projects, designed to challenge our assumptions about ethics, automation, and human behavior. His work blends code and commentary, often in ways that are both hilarious and uncomfortably real.

Elian is known for his passion, puns, and offbeat sense of humor. His talks combine technical insight with a strong dose of creative chaos—guaranteed fun on stage.

Elian Van Cutsem or "ElianCodes" is a full-stack developer, creative technologist, and all-around internet troublemaker based in Belgium. He’s the CTO at Vulpo and works in Developer Relations at React Bricks, focusing on developer experience, docume... Show more

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Author at @ENIeditions
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Chime is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Power Platform Consultant with a strong focus on helping organisations deliver impactful low-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), he is passionate about knowledge sharing, enabling rapid learning, and improving team effectiveness.

Beyond consulting, Chime is a Careers Mentor at the University of Greenwich (UK), where he supports students through career guidance and STEM engagement, encouraging the next generation to pursue opportunities in technology.

His commitment to learning, mentorship, and innovation reflects a clear belief in technology as a driver of growth, opportunity, and positive community impact.

Chime is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Power Platform Consultant with a strong focus on helping organisations deliver impactful low-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), he is passionate about knowledge s... Show more

Simon is the founder of iThink 365 and has a background as a Microsoft 365 / Azure Solution Architect.
He has been organising the Leeds-based M365 North User Group since September 2014.
A proud core member of the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 since July 2020 he has been helping businesses and consultants understand the true value and impact that Microsoft 365 can have on businesses.

Hooked on SharePoint in July 2006. Since then, he has been building large-scale solutions using SharePoint and Microsoft 365 for customers in the Finance, Healthcare, Government and Entertainment industries.

Recently he has been struggling to stay in his lane and loves, Development, consulting, and a bit of IT Pro too.

Simon is the founder of iThink 365 and has a background as a Microsoft 365 / Azure Solution Architect. He has been organising the Leeds-based M365 North User Group since September 2014. A proud core member of the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 s... 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

Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help people find what they are looking for and better understand their surroundings. Emily is a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for 5 consecutive years and a member of the Microsoft 365 Patterns and Practices team.

A results-driven professional, Emily is recognized for her expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 solutions. She consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, with a particular focus on enhancing user satisfaction and usability. Emily aligns projects seamlessly with company culture and overarching goals leading to higher adoption. Emily has developed scalable environments for companies experiencing 10x growth in less than 5 years, managed migrations due to large-scale mergers and acquisitions, and specializes in initial implementations with hesitant new users. She possesses a deep understanding of what business owners need to implement intuitive and scalable solutions.

Emily’s experience as a communications manager, leadership development facilitator, and teacher provides a well-rounded background for interpreting and translating user needs across industries. She embeds effective training programs and compassionate change management strategies in every project, ensuring that all users are actively engaged in the journey. Emily believes a human-centered process will yield the best results.

Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help... Show more

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developers grow and find joy in their work. With deep experience in design and writing, she’s programmed her way through stints in journalism, nonprofits, higher education and healthcare, both as an internal team member and through consultancy.

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developer... Show more

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and holder of 22 Microsoft certifications, I am the founder of SimpliTraining. Specialized in the Data domain, I support companies and professionals in adopting Microsoft technologies, with deep expertise in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Passionate about knowledge sharing, I deliver sessions focused on real-world use cases, best practices, and field experience, helping attendees design high-performing, modern, and scalable analytics solutions.

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and holder of 22 Microsoft certifications, I am the founder of SimpliTraining. Specialized in the Data domain, I support companies and professionals in adopting Microsoft technologies, with deep expertise in Power BI... Show more

Oleg is a developer tools hacker, community builder, and DevRel consultant. He's passionate open source software, open ecosystems and open hardware advocate. Oleg is a core maintainer and ex board member in the Jenkins project. He's a CNCF ambassador, Testcontainers Champion, GSoC mentor and a former CDF TOC Chair. Oleg has a PhD degree in electronics design and volunteers in Ukrainian support and Russian anti-war organizations.

Oleg is a developer tools hacker, community builder, and DevRel consultant. He's passionate open source software, open ecosystems and open hardware advocate. Oleg is a core maintainer and ex board member in the Jenkins project. He's a CNCF ambassador... Show more

Engincan Veske is a Software Engineer at @Volosoft, where he works on building scalable, modular applications with .NET and contributes actively to the open-source ABP Framework (14k+ stars).

In his role, he has delivered hundreds of hours of hands-on training on the ABP Framework and a wide range of software development topics, including but not limited to modular monolith architecture and microservices -- helping development teams upskill and apply modern patterns effectively.

He regularly shares deep-dive technical content on his blog (https://engincanveske.substack.com), covering .NET, distributed systems, software architecture, and AI agents / tools.

He's also the co-host of two Turkish podcasts -- dotcode and Sıfırdan Bire -- focused on software engineering and career growth.

👉 To explore Engincan’s previous talks and access their slides or resources, visit: https://github.com/EngincanV/presentations

Engincan Veske is a Software Engineer at @Volosoft, where he works on building scalable, modular applications with .NET and contributes actively to the open-source ABP Framework (14k+ stars). In his role, he has delivered hundreds of hours of hand... Show more

Daniel Taylor is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in data migrations to Azure. With over 20 years of experience across consulting, media, insurance, and enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, Daniel helps organizations modernize and optimize their data platforms. A seasoned speaker at SQL Saturday and pre-conference sessions, Daniel delivers practical insights on topics like Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and performance tuning. He also creates technical content and videos for Microsoft and Tales from the Field, showcasing real-world solutions and best practices. Passionate about empowering data professionals, Daniel brings clarity, expertise, and energy to every session.

Daniel Taylor is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in data migrations to Azure. With over 20 years of experience across consulting, media, insurance, and enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, Daniel helps organizations ... Show more

Alex Soto is a Developer Advocate at IBM. He is passionate about the Java world and software automation and believes in the open-source software model. Alex is the co-author of Manning and O'Reilly books Testing Java Microservice, Quarkus Cookbook, Kubernetes Secrets Management, GitOps Cookbook, RHCE Ansible Automation Study Guide, Applied AI for Enterprise Java Development, and AI Agents with Java.

Recognized as a Java Champion and Microsoft MVP, he is also an international speaker (Devoxx, KubeCon, DevNexus, JavaOne, JavaLand, ...) and a teacher at Salle URL University. You can follow him on Twitter (@alexsotob) to stay tuned to what's happening in Java.

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

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at Indeed where he architects Zero Trust, SASE, edge-native security, and multi-cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale.

A CISM-certified practitioner and member of the ISACA Emerging Trends Working Group, his open-source research in AI agent detection and edge infrastructure security has drawn independent citation from security vendors and practitioners globally. He is the founding chapter lead of AI Security Engineers Austin and a conference speaker whose talks span AI security, deception engineering, and edge infrastructure at security conferences globally.

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at Indeed where he architects Zero Trust, SASE, edge-native security, and multi-cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale. A CISM-certified practitioner and member of the ISACA Eme... Show more

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors. He is Managing Partner at BA Blocks, and helps clients drive enterprise transformation across ERP, SaaS, CRM, and integration projects. His work spans SAP transformations, large-scale CRM modernization, global fintech payment operations, and enterprise workforce onboarding redesign, consistently translating business strategy into practical solutions that reduce risk, cut support costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Marcus also hosts The Inquisitive Analyst podcast where he explores the changing role of business analysis and industry leadership, exploring trends, challenges, and best practices through conversations with global practitioners.

Marcus is co-compiler and co-author of The Evolving Analyst, a collection of 45 articles from BA professionals across 19 countries exploring how business analysts are fueling transformation with practical insights and proven strategies. He co-organized BA Unplugged 2025 Virtual Conference, for the global business analysis community. Marcus holds an MBA in Information Technology.

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors... Show more

Kim is the Head of Developer Relations and Founding GTM Engineer working on security for agents at Keycard. Kim's career is rooted in Identity, software engineering, and developer experience strategy. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and learning from folks in the product technology space and loves to travel, overland, design stickers, and craft miniatures and artisan keycaps.

Kim is the Head of Developer Relations and Founding GTM Engineer working on security for agents at Keycard. Kim's career is rooted in Identity, software engineering, and developer experience strategy. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and learning from... Show more

Enterprise transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international
organisations and over 10 years in consulting. Proven track record advising senior
executives and improving organisational performance at scale. Combines technical depth with psychological insight to build high-performing organisations and align ways of working with business strategy.

Enterprise transformation leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international organisations and over 10 years in consulting. Proven track record advising senior executives and improving organisational performance at scale. Combines technical... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture. With e... 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

Shobhit Verma (aka TheJugaadGuy) is an SRE Lead with 15 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Observability. He has led large-scale projects in banking and telecom, working extensively with AWS, Terraform, ELK, and Dynatrace to build reliable and scalable systems. Beyond engineering, he is a filmmaker and content creator with 50,000+ followers, known for simplifying complex technical topics through engaging content.

As an active community member in AWS User Group Pune, Atlassian Community, and Toastmasters, Shobhit brings a unique mix of technical depth, storytelling, and stage presence. He is now building his journey into Developer Relations (DevRel), where his mission is to empower developers with the right tools, stories, and confidence to succeed.

Shobhit Verma (aka TheJugaadGuy) is an SRE Lead with 15 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Observability. He has led large-scale projects in banking and telecom, working extensively with AWS, Terraform, ELK, and Dynatrace to build reli... Show more

Karlo Levak is the Head of Delivery Squad at Abysalto, where he leads the end-to-end delivery of software solutions across client and internal projects. With a background spanning software engineering, product development, and executive leadership, he combines technical expertise with operational strategy to help organizations scale efficiently. Previously a COO, he led business operations with a focus on process, planning, and cross-functional alignment. Today, he focuses on building high-performing delivery teams, optimizing processes, and creating transparent, scalable operations that enable sustainable growth.

Karlo Levak is the Head of Delivery Squad at Abysalto, where he leads the end-to-end delivery of software solutions across client and internal projects. With a background spanning software engineering, product development, and executive leadership, h... Show more

Wojtek is a software engineer and architect with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in IT, who developed “spotlight addiction”, which led him to developer relations to discover that empowering, educating, and learning from technical communities is the best way to grow as an engineer.

Wojtek’s experience comes from working at software houses, startups, enterprises, and large-scale cloud platforms (ex-AWS). He also worked as an IT consultant and co-founder of a cloud-native consultancy that supported 20+ customers in Europe and the US with their cloud computing adoption and DevOps transformations. Throughout his career, he contributed in various roles across the software development lifecycle (from developer and architect to team leader and individual contributor), as well as in content creation, technical education, and as a university lecturer.

At Unleash, Wojtek is genuinely inspired by FeatureOps' mission and is applying it to the enterprise landscape to build the right software, in the right way, without sacrificing velocity and confidence.

Wojtek is a software engineer and architect with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in IT, who developed “spotlight addiction”, which led him to developer relations to discover that empowering, educating, and learning from technical communitie... Show more

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, MVP hace 11 años con amplia experiencia diseñando y desarrollando soluciones tecnológicas, líder de la comunidad @PointCollCom, director de @PointCollOrg. Actualmente dedicado a proyectos de adopción de Inteligencia artificial Microsoft en ENCAMINA.

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, MVP hace 11 años con amplia experiencia diseñando y des... Show more

Andy Malone MVP, MCT

From winning the prestigious Microsoft Speaker Idol to captivating audiences at Microsoft Ignite, Techmentor Live 360, ESPC, Spiceworld, and beyond - Andy has become a global icon in tech education. With a delivery style that’s equal parts passionate, fun, and razor-sharp, Andy brings complex security concepts to life like no one else. Whether you’ve seen him on stage or on his hit YouTube channel (millions of views across 110+ countries!), you know Andy doesn’t just teach - he inspires. His work spans bestselling fiction, contributions to legendary security books like Tribe of Hackers, and cutting-edge tutorials on Microsoft 365. Subscribe to Andy’s YouTube Channel www.Youtube.com/@Andymalonemvp and visit his website at Andymalone.org

Andy Malone MVP, MCT From winning the prestigious Microsoft Speaker Idol to captivating audiences at Microsoft Ignite, Techmentor Live 360, ESPC, Spiceworld, and beyond - Andy has become a global icon in tech education. With a delivery style that’... Show more

Staff Mobile Engineer en Eventbrite. Metido hasta el cuello en arquitectura, calidad, performance y experiencia de usuario y desarrollo. Speaker en conferencias, creador de contenido y host de Chimichurri Code, un podcast sobre tecnología, carrera y decisiones difíciles. Padre de tres, esposo de Ana, obsesionado con la mejora continua y convencido de que el impacto importa más que la perfección.

Staff Mobile Engineer en Eventbrite. Metido hasta el cuello en arquitectura, calidad, performance y experiencia de usuario y desarrollo. Speaker en conferencias, creador de contenido y host de Chimichurri Code, un podcast sobre tecnología, carrera y ... Show more

Craig Tomanini is a technology educator, speaker, and creator of Digital Discernment, a practical program helping students, families, churches, schools, and organizations navigate technology wisely in an increasingly connected world.

With more than 30 years of experience spanning technology, education, business leadership, public service, and entrepreneurship, Craig brings a uniquely practical perspective to the opportunities and challenges created by today's digital landscape.

As a K-5 Technology Teacher, business educator, and founder of The Technology Business Coach™, Craig has worked with organizations, leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and communities to improve performance, embrace innovation, and adapt to change without losing sight of the people they serve.

Craig's presentations address topics such as artificial intelligence, digital wellbeing, online safety, social media, leadership, resilience, communication, and technology's impact on individuals, families, workplaces, and communities.

Known for transforming complex ideas into relatable stories and practical action steps, Craig equips audiences with tools they can immediately apply in their personal lives, workplaces, schools, and organizations.

His audiences appreciate his authentic style, engaging delivery, and ability to make challenging topics approachable and relevant.

Whether speaking to church leaders, educators, business owners, students, healthcare professionals, nonprofit teams, or community organizations, Craig helps people navigate change with greater confidence, wisdom, and purpose.

Craig Tomanini is a technology educator, speaker, and creator of Digital Discernment, a practical program helping students, families, churches, schools, and organizations navigate technology wisely in an increasingly connected world. With more tha... Show more