Experienced software developer. Specialist in web technologies built with .NET platform, novice security engineer and leader of one-man teams.
Created projects for financial, e-commerce, travel & expense, energy and medical industry.
Big fan of work organization and automation. Believes that the processes and tools should be adapted to the situation instead of the opposite way.
Regularly performs at meetups and conferences. During weekends teaches new generation of programmers.
Free time spends on a shooting range, hiking in the forest or reading books.

Experienced software developer. Specialist in web technologies built with .NET platform, novice security engineer and leader of one-man teams. Created projects for financial, e-commerce, travel & expense, energy and medical industry. Big fan of w... Show more

Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis online, is a data scientist and educator trying to make data science, analytical methods, and programming accessible and fun to learn about.
Tal teaches with laughter, Joy and dad jokes and easy acceptance of mistakes, Tal is married to Adi (MD, it rhymes), 2 daughters (5, 0.5), a black dog.

Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis online, is a data scientist and educator trying to make data science, analytical methods, and programming accessible and fun to learn about. Tal teaches with laughter, Joy and dad jokes and easy acceptance of mis... Show more

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leadership with a strong focus on mentorship and developer enablement.

As a developer community organizer (Flutter Abu Dhabi and Dubai ), I'm passionate about helping startups adopt the right technologies early and scale their engineering practices effectively from the beginning.

My current focus is on integrating AI solutions into the Software Developer Life Cycle and building other agentic workflows.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge by speaking at conferences and meetups, as well as teaching students in Hungary's first Flutter University class.

In more details:
- https://github.com/gerfalcon

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leaders... Show more

Senior Data Professional and Developer at heart, with over a decade of experience in building and optimising database applications, web services and end-to-end data workflows, using industry-standards, tools and practices. From a young age, I had an analytical mindset and enjoyed taking toys to pieces, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in IT. I hold both a Master's and an Engineering degree in computer science and recently was awarded O'Reilly DEI Scholarship 2025. Lego fun.

Senior Data Professional and Developer at heart, with over a decade of experience in building and optimising database applications, web services and end-to-end data workflows, using industry-standards, tools and practices. From a young age, I had an ... Show more

I’m an experienced software engineer specializing in AI, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies. My expertise includes developing AI-driven applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AWS, and MLOps practices. I actively mentor learners and professionals, helping them build impactful solutions and effectively harness emerging technologies for growth and innovation.

I’m an experienced software engineer specializing in AI, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies. My expertise includes developing AI-driven applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AWS, and MLOps practices. I actively men... Show more

An entertainer by nature and tech muse by trade, Daryl is a Seattle-based developer advocate with Google Open Source. A tech professional since 2005, his career has included roles at Amazon (Kindle for Android, Game Studios) and various teams at Google. Drawing on his experience in improv and four years as a professional wrestler, he brings a unique and creative approach to his work. Be sure to ask him about his time in the squared circle!

An entertainer by nature and tech muse by trade, Daryl is a Seattle-based developer advocate with Google Open Source. A tech professional since 2005, his career has included roles at Amazon (Kindle for Android, Game Studios) and various teams at Goog... Show more

Cat Karow is the Founder & CEO of ZoraSafe, a zero-trust cybersecurity platform built to protect the most targeted (and most overlooked) users online: seniors, kids, and everyday people navigating a world of AI-driven scams and digital manipulation. After two decades building complex, high-impact systems for others, Cat is now building something that hits close to home: real-time protection with human-first design.

Cat led product at Apple, ran U.S. ops for McLaren F1, and secured systems for the White House. She scaled HiPerGator, built enterprise tools for Fortune 100s, and now heads Tech Ops at GuidePoint Security. She's a founding member of Hack The Box and Women in HPC.

But despite the prestige, Cat’s proudest work isn’t behind firewalls, it’s in the living rooms of people who never had protection in the first place. ZoraSafe is her answer to the digital threat crisis: an AI-powered platform that doesn't just detect scams, but teaches users how to defend themselves in real time. Think scam detection meets Duolingo (with teeth).

A disabled, self-taught technologist who built her career without a degree, Cat blends elite experience with unshakable grit. She’s not just here to talk about security—she’s here to rewire how we think about it.

Cat Karow is the Founder & CEO of ZoraSafe, a zero-trust cybersecurity platform built to protect the most targeted (and most overlooked) users online: seniors, kids, and everyday people navigating a world of AI-driven scams and digital manipulation. ... Show more

CTO and Technology Executive with over 28 years of experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries including Telco, Healthcare, Banking, Startups, and Digital Marketing. I specialize in designing and delivering mission-critical cloud solutions for organizations across Latin America, leading high-performing teams in complex environments. Recognized as a Microsoft Regional Director and AWS Ambassador, I have deep expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps, and responsible AI-driven transformation within both the Microsoft and AWS ecosystems. A frequent speaker at industry conferences and a mentor, I am passionate about empowering professionals by sharing knowledge and real-world experiences. I work closely with organizations to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, helping them leverage automation, machine learning, and intelligent platforms to create long-term value, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business impact.

Talk to me about: PaaS, Cloud Computing, IoT, DevOps, Robotics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Blockchain, Cloud Operations
Https://ricardogonzalez.me

CTO and Technology Executive with over 28 years of experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries including Telco, Healthcare, Banking, Startups, and Digital Marketing. I specialize in designing and delivering mission-critical cl... Show more

I lead Withum’s Data & AI practice, helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock the full value of analytics and automation.

My background blends 25+ years in business advisory, process optimization, and analytics, giving me a unique perspective on how organizations can adopt Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-enabled tools strategically.

Key areas of expertise:
• AI adoption strategy for business leaders
• Building BI Centers of Excellence that scale
• Process mapping workshops that uncover hidden inefficiencies
• Advisory support tailored to healthcare, legal, NFPs, and finance

My mission is simple: help leaders leverage AI to translate complexity into clarity and data into strategy.

I lead Withum’s Data & AI practice, helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock the full value of analytics and automation. My background blends 25+ years in business advisory, process optimization, and analytics, giving me a uniqu... Show more

I started my journey in software development in 2002, inspired by Stephen Prat's book "C++ Primer Plus" when I was 13 years old. Today, as a Regional Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, I lead IT projects from proof of concept through to delivery and maintenance phases. My experience spans various business sectors, including retail, legal, and defense, and encompasses frameworks such as .NET, Angular, React, and SQL, as well as platforms like Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes (K8s).

I am a Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft MCT. I mentor students from high school and up through an education program I created myself, with its products now thriving independently thanks to collaboration within our TechMentoringPL group. I strongly believe in the benefits of lifelong learning and sharing knowledge, aiming to make IT less intimidating for young adults, future tech leaders - this is the goal of the TechMentoringPL group. To keep my skills sharp, I am currently pursuing the Executive Education program at UC Berkeley Haas.

I started my journey in software development in 2002, inspired by Stephen Prat's book "C++ Primer Plus" when I was 13 years old. Today, as a Regional Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, I lead IT projects from proof of concept through to delivery and mai... Show more

I’m a CTO, Microsoft MVP and technology leader working within the RPA space, delivering software that enhances day-to-day processes.
I create videos about C# and .NET on YouTube and I am currently the Head of Software Development at NexBotix

I’m a CTO, Microsoft MVP and technology leader working within the RPA space, delivering software that enhances day-to-day processes. I create videos about C# and .NET on YouTube and I am currently the Head of Software Development at NexBotix Show more

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like Azure to drive innovation and sustainability. Peter's mission is to create impactful solutions that enable businesses to adopt more circular and sustainable practices.

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like... Show more

Sam Ayo is a seasoned and highly skilled hands-on AI/ML engineer with years of experience in software, data, and AI consulting. He has a proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, enterprise-scale data products, and multi-phased AI solutions.

With a background in economics, mathematics and AI, Sam Ayo is a 3-time AI hackathon winner and has been heavily involved in building ML solutions across various cross-industry fields, including Media & Advertising, IoT, Retail, and Energy.

Sam Ayo's expertise and achievements have earned him speaking opportunities at prestigious events. He was honoured by the Federal Minister for Digital Economy and Innovation, Dr Bosun Tijani at the National AI Strategy Conference 2024 in Abuja.

Sam Ayo has spoken at so many top AI conferences and workshops including AIFest, the Nigeria Computer Society [the global body for computer science in Nigeria, where he shared insights on the intersection of AI and business impact], DataFest, Data Science Conference Europe, OscaFEST, GDG DevFest, AWS westAfrica, including the Microsoft Student Learn Community, delivering a talk on leveraging AI for real-world applications to aspiring technologists.

In addition to these engagements, Sam Ayo has been a featured speaker at the Ehingbeti Summit for technology, a renowned conference that brings together thought leaders and industry experts to discuss technological advancements and their impact on various sectors. At the Ehingbeti Summit, Sam Ayo provided valuable insights into the transformative power of AI and data science in driving innovation and sustainable development.

As a versatile and dynamic professional, Sam Ayo is renowned for his results-driven leadership. He thrives on complex problem-solving, creating value streams across product delivery lifecycles, and delivering outstanding results that help companies take their data strategy from plan to prototype to profitability.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sam Ayo is dedicated to knowledge sharing and collective growth. He actively engages in community mentorship, open-source development, meetups facilitation, technical writing, and research, contributing to the advancement of AI and data science.

With his deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and passion for sharing knowledge, Sam Ayo is a sought-after speaker and a valuable asset in driving innovation and success in the field of AI engineering and data science.

Sam Ayo is a seasoned and highly skilled hands-on AI/ML engineer with years of experience in software, data, and AI consulting. He has a proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, enterprise-scale data... Show more

Driven by the mission to make people's lives easier, Tim Damen actively advocates for and builds a web that serves everyone equally. Tim is a frontend developer, web accessibility specialist, and engineering manager from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱. With over a decade of experience, primarily at major financial institutions, Tim has spoken at various conferences and meetups. He also hosts "focustrap," a podcast about digital accessibility.

Driven by the mission to make people's lives easier, Tim Damen actively advocates for and builds a web that serves everyone equally. Tim is a frontend developer, web accessibility specialist, and engineering manager from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳... Show more

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne.
He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an open source contributor, author of Spring Boot: Up and Running (https://bit.ly/springbootbook), and a licensed, instrument-rated pilot.

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne. He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an o... Show more

Craig Walls is an engineer with Broadcom, Java Champion, Alexa Champion, and the author of Spring AI in Action, Spring in Action, and Build Talking Apps. He's a zealous promoter of the Spring Framework, speaking frequently at local user groups and conferences and writing about Spring, Alexa, and Generative AI. When he's not slinging code, Craig is planning his next trip to Disney World or Disneyland and spending as much time as he can with his wife, two daughters, 1 bird and 2 dogs.

Craig Walls is an engineer with Broadcom, Java Champion, Alexa Champion, and the author of Spring AI in Action, Spring in Action, and Build Talking Apps. He's a zealous promoter of the Spring Framework, speaking frequently at local user groups and co... Show more

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Mustafa Bolat is a Microsoft MVP in Excel and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 15 years of experience in data analytics, Excel, SQL, and Power BI.

He has trained more than 100,000 professionals in over 1,500 companies, authored the book Excel’in Kök Hücresi, and published top-viewed SQL and Power BI courses.
As the founder of BYMMB Bilgi Akademisi, Mustafa is passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to become data-driven.

He regularly speaks at events, delivers bootcamps, and creates content for a community of over half a million learners worldwide.

Mustafa Bolat is a Microsoft MVP in Excel and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 15 years of experience in data analytics, Excel, SQL, and Power BI. He has trained more than 100,000 professionals in over 1,500 companies, authored the bo... Show more

Ambili is a Principal Consultant in Analytics with Rittman Mead Consulting LTD with an industry experience of around 19 years. Her special focus is on Oracle Analytics, Oracle Digital Assistant, Oracle Database, Big Data and Graph DB primarily. Ambili is a passionate trainer who has trained many batches in Oracle DB development, Oracle Big Data and Oracle Analytics Cloud as a passion. Ambili has been a frequent Speaker at various international Oracle user group conferences since 2017 and is certified as an Oracle Cloud Platform Enterprise Analytics Professional, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Digital Assistant Professional and Oracle Certified Professional in Oracle Database Development. She is also a certified associate in Oracle Machine Learning using Autonomous Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Cloud Data Management. She has also been actively blogging and taking frequent webinars in her organisation forums.
In her own words, she is an IT Professional by career, a Speaker by passion and an Artist by soul!

Ambili is a Principal Consultant in Analytics with Rittman Mead Consulting LTD with an industry experience of around 19 years. Her special focus is on Oracle Analytics, Oracle Digital Assistant, Oracle Database, Big Data and Graph DB primarily. Ambil... Show more

Creative developer Jorrik bridges the gap between design and functionality. With 8+ years in front-end, he's now exploring AI's potential. At Sopra Steria, he builds innovative web solutions and shares his tech journey through public speaking.

Creative developer Jorrik bridges the gap between design and functionality. With 8+ years in front-end, he's now exploring AI's potential. At Sopra Steria, he builds innovative web solutions and shares his tech journey through public speaking. Show more

Chris Hoard is a two-time Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead (MCT RL), four-time Dual MVP in the areas of Microsoft 365 Apps and Services (4) and Security (2) and is a qualified secondary school teacher (QTS). With over 14 years of cloud computing experience specialising in Provisioning, Professional Services and Architecture, and over a decade of that active in the field, he has built and leads a skilling and enablement program servicing over 800 Microsoft partners for Infinigate Cloud (Tier 2 CSP) throughout the UK, Ireland and the UAE. His focus areas include Microsoft 365, collaborative workloads such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, the whole of the SCI stack including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Entra as well as elements of Azure such as DevOps. Outside of work, he is very active in the Microsoft Tech Community, blogs at microsoft365pro.co.uk and since 2019 has spoken at many international events including Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Secure, the Microsoft MVP Summit, MCT Connect and the Modern Workplace Conference Paris. As the co-creator of Teams Nation and Metaverse One, he sits on the Microsoft Certifications Advisory Board and several feedback programs including Teams, Viva and Defender.

Chris Hoard is a two-time Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead (MCT RL), four-time Dual MVP in the areas of Microsoft 365 Apps and Services (4) and Security (2) and is a qualified secondary school teacher (QTS). With over 14 years of cloud compu... Show more

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Sean is a Microsoft MVP with 15+ years of experience as a technical leader across commercial, non-profit, and federal clients. He's currently the VP of Innovation and Products at SCT Software; prior to that, he spent many years in consulting leading teams and leaders. He once completed a modernization project that industry analysts called "more complex than the moon landing". He has also been a trainer for the CSD Certification via ScrumAlliance and for the ICP-TST/ATA certifications via ICAgile. Aside from loving his work way too much, there's a good chance he's enjoying/stressing about being a new dad, sipping great beer, exploring the Arlington area, or singing somewhere. You can find him on Twitter at @sjkilleen or blogging not nearly often enough at SeanKilleen.com. He doesn't bite; say hi!

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Sean is a Microsoft MVP with 15+ years of experience as a technical leader across commercial, non-profit, and federal clients. He's currently the VP of Innovation and Products at SCT Software; prior to that, he ... Show more

Ilana Gasa is a Zimbabwean digital rights researcher, advocate, and youth leader working at the intersection of freedom of expression, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and media resilience. She is the founder of the Digital Defense Blueprint (DDB), a youth-led initiative, and an awardee of the Freedom of Expression (FOX) Fellowship project supported by DW Akademie and Spaces of Solidarity.

Her work through the Digital Defense Blueprint is grounded in participatory research and creative advocacy, including policy research on “Surveillance and the Self” with Policy Lab Africa, the Free2Express public awareness campaign, and ongoing initiatives that promote media freedom, digital safety, and inclusion. Through DDB, she equips young people and women journalists with practical tools to counter misinformation, navigate online harassment, and protect data in increasingly surveilled digital spaces.

She is an Internet Society Early Career Fellow (Alumni), and ITU-certified in Emerging Technologies and Human Rights Online. Ilana is committed to building inclusive, youth-driven, and rights-centered digital futures across Africa.

Ilana Gasa is a Zimbabwean digital rights researcher, advocate, and youth leader working at the intersection of freedom of expression, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and media resilience. She is the founder of the Digital Defense Blueprint (D... Show more

DevSecOps professional with a strong background in Linux infrastructure and security. Contributor to the Wazuh project, developing solutions for threat detection and compliance in hybrid cloud environments. Committed to the open source ecosystem, he collaborates with the Debian community and free software events in Latin America, promoting security, transparency, and collaboration in technology

DevSecOps professional with a strong background in Linux infrastructure and security. Contributor to the Wazuh project, developing solutions for threat detection and compliance in hybrid cloud environments. Committed to the open source ecosystem, he ... Show more

Johnny Xmas, a prominent figure in the Information Security community since 2002, is a board member of both Chicago's famous BurbSec communit, as well as its BSides312 conference. He's most notably recognized for his pivotal role in exposing the American TSA Master Key leaks (2014-2018), uncovering Venmo stalking vulnerabilities (2018), and being an overall nuisance.

Past experience includes being: Director of Cyber Training at security research firm GRIMM, defending against the automated abuse of web infrastructure with Kasada, and as the Lead Researcher on Uptake's Industrial Cybersecurity Platform. Before this, he spent many years in the field as a penetration tester, security engineer for a global Fortune 500 retail corporation, and Mainframe auditor and Systems Engineer for several IT asset recovery firms.

Today, Johnny continues to shape and elevate the Information Security landscape with his expertise and contributions as the President of the Burbsec Information Security Network and the Head of Offensive Security for a massive, global manufacturing and agriculture corporation.

Johnny Xmas, a prominent figure in the Information Security community since 2002, is a board member of both Chicago's famous BurbSec communit, as well as its BSides312 conference. He's most notably recognized for his pivotal role in exposing the Amer... Show more

Passionate about technology and cybersecurity - Experienced IT consultant
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Passionate about technology and cybersecurity - Experienced IT consultant un curioso insoportable Show more

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

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

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

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

Grace Okubo uses strategic foresight to tackle complex problems for organisations.

Grace Okubo uses strategic foresight to tackle complex problems for organisations. Show more

Thomas is Smart Automation Lead at Miragon. For over six years he has been helping organizations digitize their processes in a structured way, automate them with purpose, and transform them sustainably.
His experience spans classical process management, methodical training in BPM, and the architecture of complex automation solutions in large organizations. As a Solution Architect he designs scalable process architectures, integrates heterogeneous system landscapes, and ensures that functional and non-functional requirements receive the same attention as governance, compliance, and operations. He regularly shares his practical insights at conferences and industry events.

Thomas is Smart Automation Lead at Miragon. For over six years he has been helping organizations digitize their processes in a structured way, automate them with purpose, and transform them sustainably. His experience spans classical process managem... Show more

Data Analyst with experience in People Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. Passionate about transforming data into impactful decisions using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (UNIR) and part of the organizing team at Power Platform Madrid. I gave my first technical talk at W4TT, co-presenting on AI in Power Query. Committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge within the tech community.

Data Analyst with experience in People Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. Passionate about transforming data into impactful decisions using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (UNIR) a... Show more