Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior to architect level. He has built a career at TRIRIGA, IBM, Wipro, and now as the Global Director of Software for Arcadis, a leading design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services across every phase of asset creation and management for projects all around the world.

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior... Show more

Sammie Walker Herrera runs a public speaking coaching consultancy called Speak Y'all (yes, she's from Texas), leveraging 10+ years coaching leaders on their impromptu speaking, interviewing, and leadership skills. Her clients are senior leaders at companies like Amazon, IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft. She focuses on creating a fun, non-judgmental space for folks to hone their speaking strengths. Sammie has completed Certified ADHD Coach training through the ADD/ADHD Coach Academy and is passionate about supporting neurodivergent professionals. Sammie earned two Bachelor's degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Slippery Rock University. Sammie is also a Latin dance instructor and performs improv comedy.

Sammie Walker Herrera runs a public speaking coaching consultancy called Speak Y'all (yes, she's from Texas), leveraging 10+ years coaching leaders on their impromptu speaking, interviewing, and leadership skills. Her clients are senior leaders at co... Show more

First computer owned: Intel running Windows 3.1.
First programming language: Pascal.
First time I realised being a [good] programmer is (way) more about being able to work well with other people than writing code: late 2010, aprox. 3 years after starting to work as a programmer.
Since then I've made "Learn. Develop. Teach." my mantra and tried my best to live up to it.

First computer owned: Intel running Windows 3.1. First programming language: Pascal. First time I realised being a [good] programmer is (way) more about being able to work well with other people than writing code: late 2010, aprox. 3 years after s... Show more

Diogo Ribeiro Braga is the Lead Data Scientist of Erste Group’s Risk AI Lab, the bank’s innovation center for AI in Risk Management. His work combines data architecture and software design principles with innovative approaches in graph technology, agentic AI, and advanced machine learning to build explainable, reliable, and scalable solutions.

Diogo Ribeiro Braga is the Lead Data Scientist of Erste Group’s Risk AI Lab, the bank’s innovation center for AI in Risk Management. His work combines data architecture and software design principles with innovative approaches in graph technology, ag... Show more

Opemipo Disu is a Developer Advocate and Keynote Speaker, He has engaged over 600,000 professionals across various industries through his speaking engagements and blog posts. Opemipo is dedicated to exploring technology and making developer tools accessible, actively supporting developer communities with his expertise.

Opemipo aims to empower over 1 million developers through his keynote talks and tutorials. He has spoken at 50+ tech events, including events hosted by IBM. Recognized for his contributions, Opemipo holds achievements such as IBM Champion for Developers (2020), Couchbase Champion, and Bitrise Expert.

Currently serving as a Developer Advocate, Opemipo focuses on innovating with next-generation technologies, showcased on his YouTube channel, "Opemipo's Thoughts." His insights have been featured on Code Newbies Podcast, Channels TV, BBC, Legit.ng, among others.

Opemipo Disu is a Developer Advocate and Keynote Speaker, He has engaged over 600,000 professionals across various industries through his speaking engagements and blog posts. Opemipo is dedicated to exploring technology and making developer tools acc... Show more

I’m a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of experience in large-scale software development, with a strong foundation in data engineering, observability, and search — including deep expertise in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, specifically in the context of AI and search-driven applications.

I’m a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of experience in large-scale software development, with a strong foundation in data engineering, observability, and search — including deep expertise in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, specifically in the contex... Show more

A go-to-market content strategist and communication expert helping tech organizations break through the noise of sameness. By discovering and articulating what makes companies and their offerings genuinely different, Iva implements that message across marketing and sales.

For 20 years, Iva has worked in communications spanning journalism, storytelling, content marketing, and copywriting, serving Microsoft partner organizations and individuals.

Her framework-driven approach specializes in narrative discovery, differentiation, and thought leadership, replacing generic messaging with strong positioning, sharp points of view, and marketing that wins attention and new deals. Iva integrates AI into workflows, but only when it actually makes sense.

She works remotely with teams across the globe (mainly in the EU and US), is active in communities like IAMCP and The WIT Network, and lives in one of the world's most beautiful corners, Croatia, with two teens and two cats.

A go-to-market content strategist and communication expert helping tech organizations break through the noise of sameness. By discovering and articulating what makes companies and their offerings genuinely different, Iva implements that message acros... Show more

I'm a dedicated software engineer and content creator. Drive innovation in Cloud Tech, AI , Cybersecurity, & Platform Engineering. Unlocking new possibilities for growth and advancement. I am currently an Ambassador at Women Techmakers, where I support and empower women in technology.

I'm a dedicated software engineer and content creator. Drive innovation in Cloud Tech, AI , Cybersecurity, & Platform Engineering. Unlocking new possibilities for growth and advancement. I am currently an Ambassador at Women Techmakers, where I supp... Show more

Bolster is a technologist and an occasional public speaker.

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

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

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

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

Arun Gupta is a globally recognized expert in developer relations, open source strategy, and go-to-market innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Intel, Apple, Amazon, and Red Hat, he’s built developer communities that drive adoption and aligned DevRel with product, marketing, and sales to create lasting champions. Arun advocates mindfulness, kindness, and developer empathy as the foundation of modern DevRel.

He chaired the CNCF and OpenSSF governing boards, leading ecosystem growth and open source security initiatives. Arun also helped Fortune 100 companies embrace open collaboration through founding multiple open source program offices. A global speaker and author, Arun has keynoted in 50+ countries, is a Docker Captain and Java Champion, and founded Devoxx4Kids USA. He actively supports initiatives like TEDAI and the UN’s Tech Over Hackathon.

Arun Gupta is a globally recognized expert in developer relations, open source strategy, and go-to-market innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Intel, Apple, Amazon, and Red Hat, he’s built developer communities that drive adoption and alig... Show more

I’m Kailash Sharma — a human who loves , nature, and poetry.
I’ve spent the last few years chasing one simple idea: small sparks can become real products if you care enough to build them.

My story started in college, where I kept building instead of planning.
One app turned into two, two turned into ten, and before I realised it, I was shipping faster than I could explain.
I didn’t wait for perfect designs or perfect timelines — I learned by putting things in people’s hands.

That same energy brought me to Shaadi.com, where I work across Android, iOS, backend, and AI systems.
I’ve shipped real features used by millions, helped build their KMP repo, designed real-time flows, and built PeopleGPT — an internal research + orchestration agent powered by RAG and knowledge graphs.

Along the way, I got ranked twice in Google’s Top 100 global Solution Challenge, won Mumbai Hacks, got featured by Android Developers and Google Play Academy, and spoke at Swift Mumbai, GDG, FOSS United, and Android meetups.
But titles were never the goal — learning was.

Today, I build AI-led apps, automation systems, n8n workflows, MCP servers, agents, and fast prototypes — whatever helps me move an idea from “maybe” to “live.”

Outside tech, I write poetry. It makes me build products the same way I write — simple, honest, and with intent.

If you like creating things that people truly use, let’s connect.

PS: I ship fast. I learn even faster. And I’m always building the next small spark.

I’m Kailash Sharma — a human who loves , nature, and poetry. I’ve spent the last few years chasing one simple idea: small sparks can become real products if you care enough to build them. My story started in college, where I kept building instea... Show more

Víctor Aguayo, Technology Architect en BCP con +20 años en tecnología y miembro de Rust Perú. Diseña plataformas cloud-native en Kubernetes (AKS/ACA) y estandariza microservicios con Dapr (invocación, pub/sub, estado, secretos, observabilidad). Orquesta flujos event-driven con Kafka y Flink e integra agentes de IA (MCP). En BCP lidera POCs, define guías/baselines y optimiza costos. Ex Principal Architect en Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes (AWS). Speaker en Peru Global Azure (PUCP), DevFest 2025 (UPC), miembro de la comunidad Rust Peru.

Víctor Aguayo, Technology Architect en BCP con +20 años en tecnología y miembro de Rust Perú. Diseña plataformas cloud-native en Kubernetes (AKS/ACA) y estandariza microservicios con Dapr (invocación, pub/sub, estado, secretos, observabilidad). Orque... Show more

Professional Goober | Head Janitor and Cook for the Honda Household | Sometimes does Security + GRC @ Whistic | Bad at Making Jokes and Writing Bios

Professional Goober | Head Janitor and Cook for the Honda Household | Sometimes does Security + GRC @ Whistic | Bad at Making Jokes and Writing Bios Show more

Je conçois, accompagne et développe des services numériques en allant à la rencontre des usagers.
J'utilise une combinaison de technologies web, de pratiques agiles et de pédagogie active pour mettre à l'aise les personnes avec qui je travaille.

Je crois beaucoup à l'apprentissage multidisciplinaire, au travail convivial et à l'autonomie.
J'apporte mes connaissances et mon énergie de manière bénévole à des associations locales, en œuvrant à la restauration de la biodiversité et du vivant.

Avant je travaillais dans [le département R&D de la BBC](https://bbc.co.uk/rd) et je co-organisais la conférence [Sud Web](https://sudweb.fr).
J'ai aussi co-fondé une startup et [on s'est bien raté](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVpH1w_aSUk).

Je conçois, accompagne et développe des services numériques en allant à la rencontre des usagers. J'utilise une combinaison de technologies web, de pratiques agiles et de pédagogie active pour mettre à l'aise les personnes avec qui je travaille. ... Show more

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communities and fostering open-source contributions.
Pritesh organizes workshops, meetups, and creates video/blog content on Chaos Engineering and AI.

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communit... Show more

Evan Tahler is the Head of Engineering at Arcade.dev, building the runtime for secure and scalable agentic tools.

Prior to Arcade, Evan was the Director of Engineering at Airbyte, where he built and led the teams that focused on high-volume data movement and AI-pipelines. Before that, Evan was the CTO and co-founder of Grouparoo, the open-source reverse-ETL company, which was acquired by Airbyte.

Evan's expertise lies in building the technical side of digital products, as well as growing the teams required to do so. He’s helped companies like Disney, TaskRabbit, ModCloth, and Airbus launch new global digital initiatives, and has co-founded 3 successful startups. He is named on multiple patents focusing on authentication and digital entertainment. Evan is an open-source innovator, and frequent speaker at software development conferences focusing on AI, Product Management, Data Engineering, Node.JS, Typescript and DevOps.

Evan holds a Masters in Entertainment Technology and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

You can learn more about Evan at www.evantahler.com

Evan Tahler is the Head of Engineering at Arcade.dev, building the runtime for secure and scalable agentic tools. Prior to Arcade, Evan was the Director of Engineering at Airbyte, where he built and led the teams that focused on high-volume data m... Show more

Hello! I'm Manali Bapat, a Product Designer, currently working at Mindtickle, designing the future of Asset Hub. My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride, fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating things.

🚀 Experience: My journey till now has taken me through different teams and organizations, with a comprehensive experience of 3+ years, allowing me to gain valuable insights into B2B Product Design, User Research, Design Systems and Visual Design.
Currently, I'm making waves as a Product Designer at Mindtickle. Here, I've spearheaded impactful revamp projects, breathing new life into Manager Reports and enhancing user experience across the board. I delved into various design directions, creating screen mockups that breathed life into page widgets and conducting in-depth comparative analyses. My collaborative spirit shines as I work closely with cross-functional teams, weaving together innovative solutions that resonate with our users. At the recent Data Carnival Hackathon, I served as a Product Desig SME, translating conceptual visions into compelling designs.
During my stint as a Product Design Intern at Tekion Corp, I played a pivotal role in crafting a comprehensive design system for iPadOS, seamlessly integrating user feedback to deliver an immersive application experience. During my previous tenure at Maruti Suzuki, I got an exciting opportunity to work in a new domain and design for Car Interface. My active participation in the iterative design and user research helped me excel at these skills. Regular feedback and presentations with overseas teams enabled me to be a better presenter and communicator.

🎓 Education: Armed with a Master's in Design from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, I honed my skills in crafting immersive user experiences. My Bachelor's in Architecture from Savitribai Phule Pune University laid a solid foundation for my design journey, instilling in me a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through design.

💼 Previous Endeavors: My design journey commenced during my Architecture studies (B. Arch), where my mentor exposed me to diverse design domains. Keen to delve deeper into design, I joined Design Consultants Architects LLP, leading projects ranging from Website and Social Media design to Product Design innovation. Collaborating closely with the founder imparted insights into crucial business elements such as team-building and leadership.

Let's connect! I'm open to networking and exploring potential collaborations. I am reachable at manalibapat01@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Manali Bapat, a Product Designer, currently working at Mindtickle, designing the future of Asset Hub. My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride, fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating things. 🚀 Experience: My j... Show more

Vijay Kumar Soni is the Founder and CEO of Maghraut Technologies, with over eight years of experience supporting organizations in the practical and scalable adoption of modern technologies. He is an active contributor to the Salesforce community and regularly participates in community-led events. Vijay works closely with small and growing businesses to simplify digital transformation using Salesforce and other modern platforms. His approach is grounded in real-world experience, focused on solving real business challenges, and driven by a strong belief in learning through shared stories and community collaboration.

Vijay Kumar Soni is the Founder and CEO of Maghraut Technologies, with over eight years of experience supporting organizations in the practical and scalable adoption of modern technologies. He is an active contributor to the Salesforce community and ... Show more

Hello! Clojure is my first professional programming language (since about 1.5). I like Clojure---the language and community---a lot (especially #off-topic in the Slack :). I've helped organise IN/Clojure a few times (inclojure.org) and written and taught our introductory Clojure workshop at IN/Clojure and elsewhere.

Obviously, I also really like the Functional Programming principles that I've learned via Clojure, and use them in all the things!

As of 2026, I'm building a solo business around my brain / interests / capabilities / life experience. Three projects at this time.
1. A remote "Writing for Nerds" workshop.
2. Building a SaaS application for Literary Magazines (built with my 'poor man's bitemporal data system' as well as 'multiproject' Clojure monorepo software architectures).
3. "Office of CTO" support for the discerning CTO and/or Founder, viz. the one wanting to eval/apply Clojure ecosystem technology for their business (data systems, backends, tools, architectures).

Hello! Clojure is my first professional programming language (since about 1.5). I like Clojure---the language and community---a lot (especially #off-topic in the Slack :). I've helped organise IN/Clojure a few times (inclojure.org) and written and ta... Show more

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

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

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

Having a love of technology through years of exposure as a young boy and then as a teenager, the quest to always stay up to date with the latest and greatest has come naturally over the last 2 decades. My first job in a call center environment built not only my customer service skills but aided in becoming proficient in thinking on my feet, as well as visualizing a situation without ever being present. Meeting lifelong friends in this environment helped open the door to other opportunities, which would become the first step down the path of a career as an IT consultant.
Consulting is truly more than being just another IT professional: it's about being familiar with the business objectives of every client and ensuring every dollar they spend on technology maximizes their workforce to its highest potential. It's about being an individual who breaks the mold of the cliche "computer guy" and embodies a genuine personality that attracts both the admiration and trust of every individual they encounter.
When I'm not in front of the computer, I can't get away from technology and my love of music takes me behind the decks as a DJ alongside my wife Jen playing electronic music at clubs and events across the globe. Having opened for the largest names in the genre, I've also supported artists from veterans to up-and-coming names in a music business capacity in bookings and management with some of the world's largest promoters, such as Insomniac, etc.

Having a love of technology through years of exposure as a young boy and then as a teenager, the quest to always stay up to date with the latest and greatest has come naturally over the last 2 decades. My first job in a call center environment built ... Show more

James has been working in the Cloud and with Kubernetes for several years. He helped build a private cloud at GE Appliances and developed and supported REST APIs in AWS on docker. He helps companies migrate their applications to Kubernetes. James is a Solution Architect with Isovalent at Cisco; James helps companies navigate their adoption of Cilium.

James has been working in the Cloud and with Kubernetes for several years. He helped build a private cloud at GE Appliances and developed and supported REST APIs in AWS on docker. He helps companies migrate their applications to Kubernetes. James is... Show more

Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job.

With more than 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart from others.

Annie’s journey began with a powerful motivation: to prove her high school guidance counselor wrong. Her guidance counselor drilled into her that she would be a failure for the rest of her life if she didn’t go straight to college and borrow $40,000 to get the degree. Annie refused to believe it. She secured three accounting jobs in a row in only 5 days, without the formal accounting degree.

And now Annie shares her methods with others so that they can do the same. Her candid style cuts through the noise, delivering foolproof advice for real-world challenges. Far from generic tips, her tips focus on practical steps to quickly improve finances, especially for challenges unique to Millennials.

Based in Boston with her husband, Annie complements her professional life with a love for piano, adding another layer to her multifaceted persona.

Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young profes... Show more

Erik Darling started using SQL Server after a dispute with Excel over a vlookup.

He enjoys public arguments with the optimizer, and wine photography.

Erik Darling started using SQL Server after a dispute with Excel over a vlookup. He enjoys public arguments with the optimizer, and wine photography. Show more

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenUSD and sharing practical knowledge with the developer and student community

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenU... Show more

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

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

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

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

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjoys creating video games and trading cards, and cares for his two children and three pet ducks.

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjo... Show more

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences.

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences. Show more

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse domains such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Retail, and Education.

As a TOGAF® 9 and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, he provides Azure technical expertise for end customers, including strategic design, architectural mentorship, assessments, and proof of concepts. He also holds certifications as an AWS and Terraform Certified Associate, demonstrating his versatility and proficiency in cloud technologies. Bhushan is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others, and actively participates in regional and global technical communities and forums.

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse... Show more

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed p... Show more