With 15 years in the Java industry, I’m a dedicated community builder and senior marketing professional focused on growing and supporting the global Java and Jakarta EE ecosystems. I specialise in creating spaces for developer collaboration, driving open source engagement, and promoting education across Java communities.

Throughout my career, I’ve supported developers by organising educational events, creating technical content, and fostering meaningful connections. I’ve spoken at Java and open source conferences, worked closely with Java Champions and Jakarta EE experts, and contributed to the growth of developer communities worldwide.

As one of the original team members at Payara, I played a key role in shaping the Payara brand and building its user community from the ground up. In my current role as Community Manager, I continue to support and grow developer communities by amplifying their voices, encouraging knowledge-sharing, and driving innovation in the enterprise Java space.

With 15 years in the Java industry, I’m a dedicated community builder and senior marketing professional focused on growing and supporting the global Java and Jakarta EE ecosystems. I specialise in creating spaces for developer collaboration, driving ... Show more

Stéphane is a former Powershell MVP, Powershell trainer and powershell enthousiast with over 15 years of experience in writing tools, automation and guidance in order to help reduce the operational costs by automating everything he can.

Stéphane is a former Powershell MVP, Powershell trainer and powershell enthousiast with over 15 years of experience in writing tools, automation and guidance in order to help reduce the operational costs by automating everything he can. Show more

I speak to leaders and teams navigating fragmented data, manual processes, and growing organizational complexity who want systems they can rely on, not workarounds.

With over 15 years of experience leading teams and operations, including more than 6 years owning enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, and automation, I work closely with executive leadership to align data decisions with real business priorities. My focus is not on tools for their own sake, but on clarity, trust, and long term ownership.

I am known for simplifying complex environments, reducing unnecessary tools, and establishing clear standards for data quality and integration so reporting holds up in real world use. Most recently, I led enterprise automation and integration initiatives that generated over $274K in annualized recurring value within a single quarter, while strengthening data trust across the organization.

Audiences value my ability to translate technical complexity into practical, executive relevant guidance that resonates with both leadership and practitioners. My sessions are grounded in real enterprise experience and focus on decision confidence, adoption, and sustainable operating models.

In addition to my full time role, I lead A River of Data, advising founders and finance leaders on designing practical, well governed BI and automation systems that support sustainable growth.

I work best with organizations that care about building technology that works for people, not just systems.

Topics I Speak On

• Making data meaningful for people, not just systems
• Reducing tool sprawl and restoring trust in reporting
• Designing data and automation systems that scale with the business
• From dashboards to decisions: enabling leadership confidence
• Data governance that supports adoption, not friction
• Change management for analytics and automation initiatives
• Bridging the gap between technical teams and executive leadership

Attendees Leave With

• A clear framework for evaluating data and reporting environments
• Practical guidance for reducing manual work and system fragmentation
• A stronger understanding of how trust in data is built and sustained
• Insight into aligning data and automation initiatives with business priorities
• Language and structure for leading change, not just implementing tools

I speak to leaders and teams navigating fragmented data, manual processes, and growing organizational complexity who want systems they can rely on, not workarounds. With over 15 years of experience leading teams and operations, including more than... Show more

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people spread across the globe.

He's an international speaker who has taken part in events across the Power Platform community as well as major Microsoft events. He's a passionate advocate of the Power Platform and the way it doesn't just transform organisations and processes, but also transforms lives... Including his! :)

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people sp... Show more

Shriram Sankaran is a Senior Product Manager at Syncfusion with over 12 years of experience in developing and managing applications using cutting-edge technologies. Starting his career as a full-stack developer at Syncfusion, he has played a pivotal role in delivering real-time solutions, addressing complex business challenges, and driving innovative product development. Shriram has shared his expertise as a speaker at prominent conferences, including Microsoft Build 2025, TrailBlazor Conference 2025, and ng-India 2024. Based in Chennai, India, he enjoys movies, traveling, and exploring diverse cuisines.

Shriram Sankaran is a Senior Product Manager at Syncfusion with over 12 years of experience in developing and managing applications using cutting-edge technologies. Starting his career as a full-stack developer at Syncfusion, he has played a pivotal ... Show more

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consultant, he has worked with organizations of different sizes and industries, taking on many different roles. This has given him a unique perspective on software, people, and organizations that he leverages today to help teams deliver products customers love.

Ultimately, Martin believes technology is a powerful tool and is passionate about wielding it in a way that positively impacts the world.

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field. Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consul... Show more

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring.

🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser
👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG
🫶🏻 JFall Programme Committee Member, DevoxxBE Community reviewer

🧑‍💻 Working @CodeLab, assignment @Rabobank.

🎤 Conference speaker, speaks about everything around Java (ok and Typescript 😄)

✍🏻 Loves to blog, and writing articles for the Dutch Java Magazine.

➡️ Website: http://koturk.nl/

Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Lead with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and mentoring. 🦊 Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser 👥 JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG 🫶🏻 JFall Pr... Show more

Dilara Zagitova is a Senior Talent Sourcer at Veeam Software, specializing in recruiting top tech talent across different programming languages and countries.

As the co-host of the podcast "HR-HR and Deploy" Dilara bridges the gap between HR and Tech, sharing unique insights into the IT industry. Her recruitment blog on LinkedIn covers talent sourcing, recruiting and tech topics both for HR professionals and programmers.

Dilara Zagitova is a Senior Talent Sourcer at Veeam Software, specializing in recruiting top tech talent across different programming languages and countries. As the co-host of the podcast "HR-HR and Deploy" Dilara bridges the gap between HR and T... Show more

Ynte Jan Kuindersma is a Senior Technology Advisor and Developer at BIRD Automation.
He is a longtime freelance developer of database-driven applications in the Microsoft Universe. Since 2015 he uses Power BI and the surrounding Power Platfom tools.
His goal is not just programming, but making people and organizations more efficient in their daily work by means of some clever code and ETL.
And he is very persistent in finding the best way to find a solution for a given problem.
Besides programming he is an enthusiastic teacher and speaker at community developer conferences.
Dived into Fabric from the beginning and earned a DP 600 Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate certificate in Juni 2024.

Ynte Jan Kuindersma is a Senior Technology Advisor and Developer at BIRD Automation. He is a longtime freelance developer of database-driven applications in the Microsoft Universe. Since 2015 he uses Power BI and the surrounding Power Platfom tools.... Show more

Formadora y speaker especializada en comunicación estratégica y liderazgo visible, con más de 10 años de experiencia internacional en empresas como Microsoft (donde fue Product Marketing Manager para Business Applications), Puig, Impresistem y La Nuit.

Ha trabajado con más de 50 empresas del sector tech, B2B y SaaS, y ha formado a más de 70 líderes en 8 países, combinando su enfoque en storytelling, pensamiento estratégico y herramientas digitales para lograr un impacto real.

Desde Top Speakers, diseña experiencias formativas adaptadas al contexto de cada cliente, ayudando a perfiles técnicos y de negocio a comunicar con confianza en escenarios clave como demos, preventas, webinars y LinkedIn.

Además, ha acompañado a profesionales en la creación de sus propias charlas TED y presentaciones de alto impacto, conectando la voz humana con los objetivos del negocio. Su diferencial: transformar expertos técnicos en voceros estratégicos.

Formadora y speaker especializada en comunicación estratégica y liderazgo visible, con más de 10 años de experiencia internacional en empresas como Microsoft (donde fue Product Marketing Manager para Business Applications), Puig, Impresistem y La Nui... Show more

Soy Jonatan Villalva, tengo 34 años y soy de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Actualmente me desempeño como desarrollador web autónomo y creador de contenido en Instagram y YouTube. Inicié mi carrera en 2020 creando sitios web en WordPress y, con el tiempo, me formé como desarrollador web full stack.
A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he participado en diversos proyectos web de diferentes tipos y complejidades, aplicando tecnologías variadas según las necesidades de cada proyecto. Esta experiencia me ha permitido perfeccionar mis habilidades en el desarrollo y gestión de sitios web.
Desde 2023, también me dedico a crear contenido, compartiendo regularmente en mis redes sociales conocimientos sobre desarrollo web, tutoriales y recursos de aprendizaje. Mi objetivo es ayudar a otros a mejorar sus habilidades y mantenerse actualizados en el campo, además de motivar a la audiencia a no rendirse y a capacitarse constantemente.
En paralelo a mi carrera profesional, estoy cursando la carrera de Analista Programador, lo que me permite seguir ampliando mis conocimientos y mantenerme a la vanguardia de las últimas tendencias y tecnologías en desarrollo web.

Soy Jonatan Villalva, tengo 34 años y soy de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Actualmente me desempeño como desarrollador web autónomo y creador de contenido en Instagram y YouTube. Inicié mi carrera en 2020 creando sitios web en WordPress y, con el tiempo, ... Show more

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software
applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am passionate about physical wellness and enjoy regular workouts to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am pas... Show more

Melinda is an engineering leader and conference speaker with over 10 years experience of working with and managing teams of developers & managers and conference speaking. Since 2014, she has helped engineers, designers and product managers with their public speaking skills, through speaker coaching, workshops and talks about public speaking. She also works together with engineering leaders and engineering managers on how to build up internal employee evangelism & culture within their teams.

Melinda is an engineering leader and conference speaker with over 10 years experience of working with and managing teams of developers & managers and conference speaking. Since 2014, she has helped engineers, designers and product managers with their... Show more

Data Solutions Analyst in the Data and Analytics Department at MAPFRE RE and Global Risks.

Previously, I worked as a data and software engineer in the business intelligence and development departments of various companies in the insurance and energy sectors.

Data Solutions Analyst in the Data and Analytics Department at MAPFRE RE and Global Risks. Previously, I worked as a data and software engineer in the business intelligence and development departments of various companies in the insurance and ener... Show more

Frank Boucher, was born on the French side of this wide Canadian country. Passionate about the AI , Cloud computing, and .NET he is seeking to learn from other and share his knowledge. His goal is to make it easier for others to leverage the power of the technologies in their business and projects.

Frank's dedication to sharing knowledge is evident through his "Cloud 5 minutes" YouTube channel, where he simplifies complex cloud concepts into bite-sized, accessible content. His contributions have not gone unnoticed, as he's a four-time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft Azure MVP award, solidifying his status as a leading voice in the cloud computing sphere.

He is a .NET - DevOps - Integrator that love creating tools and contributing to open-source projects, and will use videos to shares all the goodness he finds.

Frank Boucher, was born on the French side of this wide Canadian country. Passionate about the AI , Cloud computing, and .NET he is seeking to learn from other and share his knowledge. His goal is to make it easier for others to leverage the power of... 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

Akash Soni is a Software Architect and passionate Rust developer who actively contributes to the ecosystem's growth. He has authored and published several Rust crates, including rust-queries-builder for flexible SQL query construction and rust-key-paths, available on crates.io under the username codefonsi.

With a deep interest in systems programming and performance, he explores Rust's capabilities for building safe, concurrent, and efficient software. His work demonstrates a practical approach to solving common development challenges with Rust's unique features.

Based in India, Akash combines his architectural experience with a hands-on commitment to open source, creating libraries that empower other developers in the Rust community.

Akash Soni is a Software Architect and passionate Rust developer who actively contributes to the ecosystem's growth. He has authored and published several Rust crates, including rust-queries-builder for flexible SQL query construction and rust-key-pa... Show more

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter

Being the best at what I do, seeking to deliver the best of me to others and trying to live a righteous life and be happy.
Growing as a person, always seeking improvement and success, providing everything in my scope, acquiring knowledge by learning from others, helping the growth of the workplace for mutual success.
I am an open-minded person, and free spirit, who likes to enjoy every moment, whether it is going out to enjoy sports, technology and family.

I lead digital transformation initiatives by designing open, scalable, and cloud-native architectures that empower global enterprises to innovate with agility and resilience. With deep expertise in middleware platforms and enterprise cloud solutions, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I am a visionary leader in DevSecOps, cloud-native, and serverless architectures, passionate about enabling interoperability, security, and performance across complex ecosystems. As a mentor, open source promoter, and founder, I am committed to shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing open innovation on a global scale.

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter Being the best at what I do, se... Show more

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems that automate workflows, generate AI insights, and integrate tightly with modern SaaS platforms.

He's passionate about bridging the gap between code and customer, helping developers become more product-minded and product teams become more technical. His YouTube channel @traintocode shares hands-on coding tutorials, architecture walkthroughs, and career advice. He also authored books including Developing on AWS with C# for O’Reilly and speaks at conferences and meetups worldwide.

James runs Sheffield.AI, a growing community and quarterly event focused on real-world applications of AI. Whether he's on stage, behind the camera, or in the codebase, James brings practical insight, clear thinking, and a belief that developers should be at the heart of every great product.

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems th... Show more

"JM" is an industry old-schooler, with more than 25 years of experience as software engineer, architect, and CTO in startups, last 10 years mangling and crunching data for ML use cases, now at Adobe. In his career he has developed NLP systems, developer tools, cryptographic cards, mobile video games, and big-data pipelines, among others. He also helped the young generations as associated professor in his local university, for more than 15 years.

"JM" is an industry old-schooler, with more than 25 years of experience as software engineer, architect, and CTO in startups, last 10 years mangling and crunching data for ML use cases, now at Adobe. In his career he has developed NLP systems, develo... Show more

Dr. Kylie Bragdon, Ed.D., is a transformational leadership expert and workforce strategist committed to solving one of today’s most pressing challenges: 75% of businesses are struggling to find employees with the right skills. Drawing on her background as an educator and executive leader, Dr. Bragdon empowers organizations to close the talent gap by building innovative, future-ready training solutions.

She is widely recognized for her ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies, blending real-world leadership experience with cutting-edge approaches to workforce development. With deep expertise in upskilling, organizational change, and talent pipeline design, she equips leaders with the tools to foster resilience, cultivate high-performing teams, and drive sustainable growth.

Dr. Bragdon’s work is rooted in the belief that the future of work will be built, not found. Her mission is to change the world with kindness by helping organizations create environments where people and performance thrive together.

Dr. Kylie Bragdon, Ed.D., is a transformational leadership expert and workforce strategist committed to solving one of today’s most pressing challenges: 75% of businesses are struggling to find employees with the right skills. Drawing on her backgr... Show more

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven track record of implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions across diverse industries.

I am passionate about streamlining business processes, enhancing service innovation, and enabling customer value. I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects involving finance, operations, supply chain, and retail modules, using agile methodologies and Six Sigma tools. I am also skilled in Microsoft products and business analysis, and I constantly seek to expand my knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven tra... Show more

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé.

Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often without formal authority.

Denyse teaches practical tools that turn strong work into recognised impact: decision-ready communication, stakeholder traction, and reputation-building that feels authentic.

Her sessions are known for clarity, energy, and immediate application, especially for mid-level leaders who feel overworked, overlooked, and stuck despite delivering exceptional results.

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé. Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often wi... Show more

Lokesh Karanam is a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning Systems for Regulated Cloud Data Platforms and Generative AI Operations, backed by over five years of industry experience. He currently works at RR Donnelley (Austin, TX) and previously held a role as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services.
His educational background includes an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Missouri.
Lokesh's career highlights feature significant original technical contributions, such as developing a large-scale, privacy-compliance deletion platform and implementing solutions that drove substantial cloud cost savings and platform efficiencies. He also led an AI marketing platform project with a pending patent. His scholarly contributions include multiple peer-reviewed publications in prestigious conferences like IEEE DeSE and AMIA, covering advanced topics from Intrusion Detection using deep learning to Continuous Anticipation of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in the ICU. Lokesh's contributions have earned him recognition, including the Diamond Award and service as a Session Chair at the IEOM conference.

Lokesh Karanam is a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning Systems for Regulated Cloud Data Platforms and Generative AI Operations, backed by over five years of industry experience. He currently works at RR Donnelley (Austin, TX) an... Show more

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders throughout the community. Working for Barclays, EMC2, HP, and Microsoft before his founding of multiple companies has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

Dustin is a consultant for over three-hundred companies across a wide array of industries, he is a senior software developer and public speaker. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology companies in a variety of sectors. As a technology innovator Dustin has trained and worked with hundreds of partners in the Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and SalesForce ecosystems. His company, Dynamic Consultants Group, has been a finalist in the Microsoft partner channel awards for empowering the Microsoft partner community and advises their clients on all things digital transformation and technology.

Dustin has been a speaker all over the world presenting many technology-focused sessions with Microsoft. As his hobby, Dustin is an accomplished musician, outdoor enthusiast, and a mostly terrible golfer.

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders througho... Show more

Andrew Hess is an MVP and accomplished Application Developer with a background in SharePoint and Project Management. He is a national award winner in Power Apps and currently explores Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio to build advanced AI and automation solutions. Andrew also shares his expertise as a Power Platform YouTuber, where he helps the community grow through practical guidance and real-world innovation.

Andrew Hess is an MVP and accomplished Application Developer with a background in SharePoint and Project Management. He is a national award winner in Power Apps and currently explores Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio to build advanced AI and auto... 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

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

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer.
As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow mature enterprise architecture and business analysis practices, and plan and execute digital transformation programs.
As the Professor of Business Analytics at Humber College, she encourages her students to look for ways to solve business problems using analytics.
As a business analysis mentor, she leads the BA Mindset Mentorship Circle and encourages business analysts to learn, adapt, and thrive.
Yulia is active in the business analysis, architecture, and analytics communities, publishing articles and videos, joining podcasts, and advocating for applying common sense and critical thinking in all business endeavours.

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow ma... Show more

Domagoj Marić graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, where he initially specialized in the field of information security, while towards the end of his studies, he shifted more deeply into the field of data science with a focus on web content extraction (web scraping/crawling). He began his business career at Megatrend poslovna rješenja, where he worked on the development of Python applications and data solutions with a focus on creating virtual assistants and later as the head of the data science department. That role continued through his career at Comping. Today, he works at Pontis Technology as the AI customer delivery manager, leading the delivery of projects in the area of natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics and generative AI. In addition to responsibilities in the data science domain, he also has experience and works as a lecturer in the field of programming.

Domagoj Marić graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, where he initially specialized in the field of information security, while towards the end of his studies, he shifted more deeply into the field of data scien... Show more