Based in Canada, Luis is a family-oriented, creative, and innovative modern entrepreneur. He is an MVP Nominee, Microsoft-Certified Professional, and Enterprise Architect. His current startup is rapidly growing in Vancouver, where he is developing a unique concept that combines Consultancy, Product Development, Managed Services, and Education. As the founder of the VAN 365 View Microsoft User Group in Vancouver, Luis actively contributes to building a stronger community and is passionate about supporting youth entrepreneurship and innovative ideas.

Based in Canada, Luis is a family-oriented, creative, and innovative modern entrepreneur. He is an MVP Nominee, Microsoft-Certified Professional, and Enterprise Architect. His current startup is rapidly growing in Vancouver, where he is developing a ... Show more

With over seven years of experience across multiple industries and countries, Ahad is a seasoned data practitioner specializing in building data infrastructures from scratch for Small Medium Organisations. Recognizing the importance of the human element in technology, Ahad emphasizes on bringing the attention back to the human instead of another tool.

In November 2024, Ahad will deliver a TEDx Talk at TEDxEindhoven 2024 on "Karma Democracy," discussing how incentivising humans could be the key to a better democracy and leveraging technology to scale this idea.

With over seven years of experience across multiple industries and countries, Ahad is a seasoned data practitioner specializing in building data infrastructures from scratch for Small Medium Organisations. Recognizing the importance of the human elem... Show more

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Currently, she is a data scientist lead at IBM, London.

With a PhD in AI, computer vision, and medical imaging from Heriot-Watt University, Roushanak possesses deep expertise in developing advanced algorithms and modelling. She has lecturered at Ulster University, researched at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews and the Institute of Cancer Research.

Roushanak also has industry experience, having worked at Elekta, a leading medical technology company, where she was a pioneering AI expert who helped revolutionise radiotherapy by developing innovative solutions for cancer treatment. Her work had a significant impact on the field, improving patient outcomes and advancing the use of AI in healthcare.

Roushanak is a passionate advocate for education and community building in the field of AI. She is an active public speaker, tech blogger, and YouTube creator, Women in Tech Ambassador and Community Lead where she shares her insights and expertise with a wider audience. She is also a dedicated mentor, providing guidance and support to individuals inside and outside of IBM.

Roushanak has demonstrated exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Current... Show more

Andreas Monschau ist seit über 10 Jahren als Senior IT-Consultant mit den Schwerpunkten Softwarearchitektur- und entwicklung sowie Teamleitung bei Haeger Consulting in Bonn tätig und aktuell als Solution Designer im Kundenprojekt unterwegs. Neben seiner Projekttätigkeit leitet er das umfangreiche Traineeprogramm des Unternehmens und beschäftigt sich mit Mitarbeiterentwicklung.

Andreas Monschau ist seit über 10 Jahren als Senior IT-Consultant mit den Schwerpunkten Softwarearchitektur- und entwicklung sowie Teamleitung bei Haeger Consulting in Bonn tätig und aktuell als Solution Designer im Kundenprojekt unterwegs. Neben sei... Show more

Xiaoji Song (she/they) is an artist, (interdisciplinary) researcher, and creative practitioner based in Berlin. Growing up in China and trained in Europe, Xiaoji works on socially relevant and community-specific experiences, often with the local networks, NGOs, and local cultural and political institutions, mediated by texts, images, games, and performances. Working in the liminal spaces of political theory, practice, and art, Xiaoji's interests include techno-politics, networked social movement, border practices, and the performative aspect of political memory.

Xiaoji Song (she/they) is an artist, (interdisciplinary) researcher, and creative practitioner based in Berlin. Growing up in China and trained in Europe, Xiaoji works on socially relevant and community-specific experiences, often with the local netw... Show more

Certified Kotlin, Swift and JavaScript Expert. Capable of many experiences that you will never expect from a "student" level. Experienced with many projects, hackathons, endorsements etc. More than 100 certificates about software development and more than 100 repositories on GitHub. Public speaker on various events such as DevFest and Android Worldwide, creative Medium-type-blog writer and certainly a Linkedin enthusiast.

Certified Kotlin, Swift and JavaScript Expert. Capable of many experiences that you will never expect from a "student" level. Experienced with many projects, hackathons, endorsements etc. More than 100 certificates about software development and more... Show more

Since 1999 in IT – Practical – Simplifier – #BulletPointFree Public Speaker - Likes sharing knowledge – Projects and changes only – Has also a technical focus – Acts as bridge between business and technology – Founded DerkIT in 2017 and Blue Identity in 2022 - Guides complex decisions and reduces them to the essence – Believes that humor, clarity, and simplicity are most important.

Since 1999 in IT – Practical – Simplifier – #BulletPointFree Public Speaker - Likes sharing knowledge – Projects and changes only – Has also a technical focus – Acts as bridge between business and technology – Founded DerkIT in 2017 and Blue Identi... Show more

Hello!

My name is Ben Fetters and I am a Power Apps and Power Automate Solution Architect and Trainer at Sovereign SP.

We help companies take their project tracking and document management to the next level with SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

While not building fun and helpful applications and automations, I actually really enjoy writing!

I am currently finishing a book I've been working on for over 20 years, "The Whispering Sword".

It's about people that get special powers at 16 based on their personality - except Andy. He gets his from a mysterious whispering sword. Whispers only he can hear...

Learn more about me and my book at www.benfetters.com :)

Hello! My name is Ben Fetters and I am a Power Apps and Power Automate Solution Architect and Trainer at Sovereign SP. We help companies take their project tracking and document management to the next level with SharePoint, Power Apps, and Powe... Show more

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for strategic business outcomes. Her area of depth is machine learning. She likes to build content/mechanisms to scale to larger audience. She is passionate about innovation and inclusion. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and being outdoors.

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for... Show more

Jeff Whelpley is a software engineer and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He is the CTO and co-founder of GetHuman, a platform that provides free customer service information and tools to consumers. In addition to his professional pursuits, Jeff is also an active member of the tech community, regularly speaking at conferences and events around the world. He is known for his expertise in SEO, web performance, cloud computing, and AI, and can often be found sharing his insights and knowledge on Twitter (@jeffwhelpley). Jeff is the co-creator of Angular Universal (Angular's official SSR library) and runs several local meetup groups in Boston.

Jeff Whelpley is a software engineer and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He is the CTO and co-founder of GetHuman, a platform that provides free customer service information and tools to consumers. In addition t... Show more

By day, Cody is a Product Strategist at Gitwit, guiding companies through complex product development using technical research, prototyping, and design thinking. Cody's recent experience includes implementing generative AI solutions for both startups and established organizations. In his spare time, Cody tinkers on his numerous side projects, including WX.Watch, a National Weather Service alert website and platform that cross-posts alerts to Threads and the Fediverse. Cody lives in Tulsa with his wife and dog.

By day, Cody is a Product Strategist at Gitwit, guiding companies through complex product development using technical research, prototyping, and design thinking. Cody's recent experience includes implementing generative AI solutions for both startups... Show more

Hi, my name is Sunand Sr.Technical Solution Specialist at Microsoft, with background in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, and Cloud Consulting. my extensive experience spans across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and GCP, making him a versatile Multi-Cloud Engineer.
I runs the Cloud with Bhatia Shaab YouTube channel, where I shares his knowledge and expertise on cloud-related technologies. In my free time, I enjoys dancing, cooking, meeting new people, and helping others.

Hi, my name is Sunand Sr.Technical Solution Specialist at Microsoft, with background in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, and Cloud Consulting. my extensive experience spans across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and GCP, making him... Show more

I started my career in IT as an iOS developer back in the days of the iPhone 3GS. I tried different roles and worked as an engineering manager and even a CTO in a small startup. Three years ago, I joined JetBrains as a developer advocate for Kotlin. Now I have become a product marketing manager for Kotlin Multiplatform, as I love mobile development and strongly believe in a crossplatform approach, with Kotlin Multiplatform, of course. 😁  I’m also a co-host of a famous IT podcast for the Russian-speaking audience.

I started my career in IT as an iOS developer back in the days of the iPhone 3GS. I tried different roles and worked as an engineering manager and even a CTO in a small startup. Three years ago, I joined JetBrains as a developer advocate for Kotlin. ... Show more

Développeur Web depuis plus de 15 ans, j’aime coder, gérer des équipes et faire en sorte de garder une bonne cohérence dans mon code et une architecture de projet élaborée.
Je passe la majorité de mon quotidien à jongler entre du Laravel, du VueJS, mais aussi de bons gros morceaux de code legacy (PHP, jQuery…).

Après une formation en informatique générale, c’est toujours le web et ses technos qui m’ont attirées. La véritable révélation s'est faite avec l’arrivée des frameworks (CSS, PHP, JS) qui ont commencé à structurer et donner des lignes directrices pour des projets plus ou moins complexes. Malgré les reproches qu’on peut parfois leur faire, ils permettent aux équipes de développement d’accélérer la production, d’éviter la redite de tâches laborieuses et ainsi se concentrer sur du code à forte valeur ajoutée pour les utilisateurs.

Actuellement Lead développeur chez Evoliz, j'ai dû aborder un framework dans un autre domaine : l’agilité dans la réalisation de projets, avec SCRUM. Notre philosophie : on essaie, on échoue, on améliore, on réussit, on améliore encore… Après 6 ans à leurs côtés, je me dis qu’on a tenté pas mal de choses, réussi sur certaines, échoué sur d’autres, et surtout acquis une modeste expérience sur divers sujets. C’est donc tout naturellement que me vient l’envie de partager tout cela avec d’autres.

Développeur Web depuis plus de 15 ans, j’aime coder, gérer des équipes et faire en sorte de garder une bonne cohérence dans mon code et une architecture de projet élaborée. Je passe la majorité de mon quotidien à jongler entre du Laravel, du VueJS,... Show more

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer with a strong background in machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, dashboards, graph data science, and full-stack development. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and creating software solutions that drive business success.

Awards:
* Winner: International Data Visualization Competition
* Top Contributor: AA Idea Rally
* Hall of Famer: Hacktoberfest

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer with a strong background in machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, dashboards, graph data science, and full-stack development. I thrive on turning data into actionabl... Show more

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Manager in Poland. Marcin is also responsible for organizing Umbraco PL Festival as well as the Poland Umbraco Meetup group + together with his colleague Callum Whyte, he is hosting umbraCoffee LIVE on YouTube, where they're chatting about what happened in the community / Umbraco in each following week.

Besides Umbraco, Marcin is also a co-owner and CTO/CKO in a programming school for children - WOW School - where he is also teaching young minds how to code (Umbraco included! ;)).

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Mana... Show more

Humphrey helps organizations grow through marketing insights and automation.

Since 2010 Humphrey Ng has been a leader in the new standard of how we do business. With a proven online marketing mix and specially designed web apps, he empowers both small and thriving big businesses to promote their products and services. His business and tech savvy also helps organizations to bring their products to the world via an effective online presence.

Humphrey helps organizations grow through marketing insights and automation. Since 2010 Humphrey Ng has been a leader in the new standard of how we do business. With a proven online marketing mix and specially designed web apps, he empowers both s... Show more

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. He specializes in the modernization of legacy applications, APIs and creating modern development team solutions.

Gunnard Believes in FOSS and has contributed to projects such as Wordpress, The Devil Box, and DischordPHP. As an author, Gunnard has written multiple articles for php[Architect] magazine as well as 2 books from APRESS Publishing on PHP 8. Gunnard has also been a notable speaker at multiple conferences such as MadisonPHP, longhornPHP, Techlahoma and Chaos Carnaval.

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens and 3 goats.

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. ... Show more

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events Show more

Sravani Saluru is a Senior Product Manager in Azure Database Platform teams at Microsoft. She has been working with SQL Server for the past 16 years and is currently focusing on security and compliance features for Azure SQL products. Prior to product management she played multiple roles in Customer support for SQL Server. She worked as a Escalation Engineer for SQL Server support team and worked on all editions and versions of SQL Server till date. Performance and High availability are her area of expertise. She is passionate about community work and advocating our customers. She has been a regular speaker at various community events like Data Platform Summit, KDSSG and SQL UG Bangalore. She is a certified Kepner Tregoe Program leader for Problem solving and decision-making techniques

Sravani Saluru is a Senior Product Manager in Azure Database Platform teams at Microsoft. She has been working with SQL Server for the past 16 years and is currently focusing on security and compliance features for Azure SQL products. Prior to produc... Show more

Parth Jansari is a full-stack developer known for his lighthearted approach to growth—often joking that he tries to act mature but ends up creating exciting and visually striking projects. Specializing in front-end development, Parth blends creativity and technical expertise, particularly in Flutter and Angular. As an organizer at GDG Gandhinagar, he also plays an active role in the tech community, sharing his knowledge and passion for building beautiful front-end apps​

Parth Jansari is a full-stack developer known for his lighthearted approach to growth—often joking that he tries to act mature but ends up creating exciting and visually striking projects. Specializing in front-end development, Parth blends creativit... Show more

Web things lover, Typescript fanboy, Angular expert, Musician.

Web things lover, Typescript fanboy, Angular expert, Musician. Show more

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Gerente de Agilidade no Grupo Boticário. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizacional do Grupo Boticário, através da disseminação de melhores práticas como alavanca de negócios, utilizando conceitos de Business Agility, Kanban e KMM como ferramentas de crescimento exponencial e maturidade organizacional, melhorando a assertividade no atingimento dos objetivos em níveis estratégicos e táticos. Sou também responsável pela gestão e alavancagem do plano de desenvolvimento profissional dos especialistas em agilidade do Grupo Boticário.

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Gerente de Agilidade no Grupo Boticário. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizacional do Grupo Boticário, atra... Show more

Results-Driven Marketing Strategist | Expertise in Product Marketing, GTM, Market Research & Gen AI/LLM Technologies

Results-Driven Marketing Strategist | Expertise in Product Marketing, GTM, Market Research & Gen AI/LLM Technologies Show more

Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions. She leverages her extensive experience in machine learning and a Master's degree from the University of Waterloo, where her research bridged driving and machine learning, to offer valuable insights. Apurva's keen interest in the startup world fuels her passion for helping emerging companies incorporate AI effectively. In her free time, she is learning Spanish and she also enjoys exploring hidden gem eateries, always eager to hear about new favourite spots!

Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions. She leverages her extensive experience in machine learning and a Master's degree from the University of Waterloo, where her res... Show more

V. Lee Henson, President and Chief Edu-tainment Officer of AgileDad, is not just an Agile coach—he’s a catalyst for transformation and a master storyteller. With over 20 years of experience and the distinction of being one of only 300 Certified Scrum Trainers worldwide, Lee has inspired thousands at global conferences and events. Known for his high-energy, down-to-earth style, he translates complex Agile concepts into relatable, actionable strategies. From working with Fortune 100 companies to empowering startups, Lee’s passion is simple: helping individuals, teams, and leaders unlock their full potential with a smile and a whole lot of impact.

V. Lee Henson, President and Chief Edu-tainment Officer of AgileDad, is not just an Agile coach—he’s a catalyst for transformation and a master storyteller. With over 20 years of experience and the distinction of being one of only 300 Certified Scrum... Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Head of Engineering & Data at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Head of Engineering & Data at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordina... Show more

Jeroen Heerschop is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of GetResponsive, a leading training provider that has empowered over 14,000 professionals across 250+ organizations to harness the full potential of Power BI.

With a focus on practical data insights and storytelling, Jeroen has not only impacted the corporate world but has also contributed to shaping the next generation by training over 4,000 higher education students in the Netherlands.

Since February 2020, Jeroen Heerschop has been hosting GetResponsLIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube, a show that has become a go-to resource for Power BI and AI professionals. Through over 220 episodes, Jeroen and his guests—ranging from beginners to Power BI MVPs—share accessible, free knowledge on Power BI and related topics, providing real-world insights in an informal and inclusive format.

Each month, Jeroen also co-hosts Design Donderdag (Design Thursday) alongside Lonneke Opsteegh, focusing on dashboard design. These sessions offer a deep dive into design principles that enhance data storytelling and drive effective decision-making.

In total, Jeroen’s LinkedIn content has reached over 5 million views, establishing him as a leading voice in data education and visualization.

Under Jeroen's leadership, GetResponsive has pioneered the Power Up e-learning platform, where over 7,000 professionals engage in continuous training, pushing boundaries in digital education and professional growth.

Known for his compelling, hands-on training style, Jeroen leads large-scale events, fostering communities that make data insights accessible, personal, and actionable. His speaking engagements inspire audiences worldwide to embrace AI and BI as tools for growth, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Jeroen Heerschop is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of GetResponsive, a leading training provider that has empowered over 14,000 professionals across 250+ organizations to harness the full potential of Power BI. With a focus on practical data... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, a thought leader in the areas of business networking and personal branding, and a global business development consultant catering to startup and high-tech companies. She has been researching business communication in a digital, evolving world.

Over the past decade, Lirone has developed a methodology for achieving business results through authentic networking. She has spoken and taught to hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide, including developers, executives, and entrepreneurs in leading corporations, universities, and governments globally. She has also presented on some of the world's most prestigious stages, such as the United Nations.

Lirone has gained over 20 years of global work experience, working for corporations in Australia, the U.S., and Israel. She holds a B.A. in social sciences and management from the Open University and is a seasoned contributor to Entrepreneur.com magazine.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, a thought leader in the areas of business networking and personal branding, and a global business development consultant catering to startup and high-tech companies. She has been researching business commun... Show more

I put out fires... No, really...
I literally & figuratively put out fires.

When not fighting real fires as a volunteer firefighter, I'm fighting Drupal fires and helping our clients realize all the potential and awesomeness of Open Source hosting on Amazee.io / Lagoon.

Living the life currently in San Jose, Costa Rica!

I put out fires... No, really... I literally & figuratively put out fires. When not fighting real fires as a volunteer firefighter, I'm fighting Drupal fires and helping our clients realize all the potential and awesomeness of Open Source hosting... Show more