Solomon Olalemi is a seasoned product manager with a rich background spanning over 6+ years in the industry. His journey in product management has been marked by a diverse portfolio of projects, each contributing to his expertise and insight into the field.

Solomon's career began with groundbreaking work at Payercoins Inc., where he spearheaded the development of a cryptocurrency infrastructure, laying the foundation for innovative financial solutions. His passion for driving impactful change led him to the forefront of the remittance industry in Africa, where he played a pivotal role in building a remittance platform that revolutionized payment systems across the continent.

Transitioning to the banking sector, Solomon joined the ranks of a prominent Nigerian bank, where he currently leads the charge in developing a cutting-edge digital banking platform. Under his guidance, the bank, Polaris Bank, has garnered prestigious accolades, including the coveted title of Digital Bank of the Year in Nigeria for three consecutive years, affirming Solomon's prowess in the realm of digital innovation.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Solomon is known for his unwavering dedication to personal growth and knowledge acquisition. A voracious reader, he embarked on a remarkable journey in 2017, devouring an impressive 104 books in a single year—an achievement that speaks volumes about his thirst for learning and self-improvement.

When he's not at the helm of the product team, Solomon can often be found immersed in the intricacies of revamping lending products, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation and excellence in financial services.

With a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, Solomon Olalemi continues to make indelible contributions to the world of product management, shaping the future of fintech and digital innovation one breakthrough at a time.

When I am not working, you will find me reading or talking to friends.

Solomon Olalemi is a seasoned product manager with a rich background spanning over 6+ years in the industry. His journey in product management has been marked by a diverse portfolio of projects, each contributing to his expertise and insight into the... Show more

Derek Asir Muthurajan Caleb is a distinguished Fibre Channel SAN expert with over two decades of experience in storage and data center technologies. Currently serving as Principal R&D Engineer at Broadcom Inc since November 2017, Derek provides technical leadership and strategic direction for the Embedded Element Manager product while spearheading Unified Storage Fabric management feature qualification initiatives.
His expertise spans critical areas including SAN, Fibre Channel (FC), Data Center Technologies, Virtualization, I/O Analytics, Gen AI, Test/SQA Leadership, and Product Development. Derek is passionate about developing user-centric SAN management applications that simplify complex storage environments and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Throughout his career, Derek has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities across multiple organizations. At Brocade Communications Inc, he led end-to-end SAN hardware and management software qualification, collaborating with Product Management and key stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges. His tenure at various companies including Mindteck Inc, HCL Technologies, and Infosys Ltd showcases his versatility in both technical and leadership roles.
Derek's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology from Western Governors University. His commitment to professional development is evident through his impressive array of certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and multiple Brocade certifications.
A recognized innovator in his field, Derek holds a patent for "Zoning Configuration and Model for an Internet Protocol Storage Fabric" and has received several prestigious awards, including the Excellence Award for Application of Ethical Leadership and the Brocade Game Changer award.
Derek actively contributes to industry-standard forums, driving domain excellence and shaping the future of storage and SAN management technologies. His forward-thinking approach includes leveraging Gen AI-assisted tools to accelerate development cycles and enhance coding efficiency, positioning him at the forefront of technological innovation in the storage industry.

Derek Asir Muthurajan Caleb is a distinguished Fibre Channel SAN expert with over two decades of experience in storage and data center technologies. Currently serving as Principal R&D Engineer at Broadcom Inc since November 2017, Derek provides techn... Show more

Joel is an experienced CTO Coach who supports talented start-up and scale-up CTOs to successfully grow in their roles as their team and company evolves.

He has over 20 years experience leading software development teams including roles as CTO and COO at a range of start-ups and scale-ups.

Joel is an experienced CTO Coach who supports talented start-up and scale-up CTOs to successfully grow in their roles as their team and company evolves. He has over 20 years experience leading software development teams including roles as CTO and ... Show more

Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP, Auth0 Ambassador. Además soy Co-Fundador & Organizador de la comunidad @DevTeam504, Co-Organizador de la comunidad Flutter Honduras y GDG Organizer

Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP, Auth0 Ambassador. Además soy Co-Fundador & Organizador de la comunidad @DevTeam504, Co-Organizador de la comunidad Flutter Honduras y GDG Organizer Show more

I am a dynamic professional with over a decade of experience across diverse industries (Medical devices, Pharma, Software development, Rail, Banking). Throughout my career, I have excelled in enhancing processes, ensuring quality assurance, and leading complex projects. As a senior project manager, scrum master, process engineer, business analyst, and validations manager, I have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and competence. I have successfully led teams in developing and implementing websites, platforms, and applications for international clients in America, Europe, and Asia.
I am certified as a Sitecore 10 System Administrator and currently a Sitecore MVP Ambassador, my strategic approach is based on a deep understanding of client needs, alignment with organizational goals, and the ability to break down complex requirements into manageable steps.
I am committed to delivering effective solutions and fostering high team performance, consistently ensuring the achievement of project objectives and delivering substantial value.
I am very passionate to share all my expertise with beginners and intermediate knowledge people, to get them to become a part of the amazing Sitecore community.

I am a dynamic professional with over a decade of experience across diverse industries (Medical devices, Pharma, Software development, Rail, Banking). Throughout my career, I have excelled in enhancing processes, ensuring quality assurance, and leadi... Show more

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javascript Ecosystem. I ventured into the tech startup world, eventually leading the Tech at MaVoie.org. Fascinated by AI, my goal is to contribute to impactful projects, particularly in finance, and education. Now immersed in SaaS development impact. 🚀
#AI #StartupLeader #TechEnthusiast #SaaS #MicroSaaS

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking. I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javasc... Show more

Yuan is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat AI. Previously, he has led AI infrastructure and platform teams at various companies. He holds leadership positions in open source communities, including Argo, Kubeflow, Kubernetes, and CNCF. He's also a maintainer of many popular open source projects, including Llama Stack and XGBoost. In addition, Yuan authored three technical books and published numerous impactful papers. He's a regular conference speaker, technical advisor, leader, and mentor at various organizations.

Yuan is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat AI. Previously, he has led AI infrastructure and platform teams at various companies. He holds leadership positions in open source communities, including Argo, Kubeflow, Kubernetes, and CNCF. He... Show more

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strategy. She is also working with other companies, foundations, and voices in the open-source community to ensure a strong and sustainable open source ecosystem. Most recently she was Vice President, Content Strategy at O'Reilly Media.

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strateg... Show more

Peter Rising is a Microsoft MVP in M365 Apps & Services. He has over 25 years' experience in IT working for several IT solutions providers and private organisations in a variety of technical and leadership roles. Peter now specialises in Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity, and holds a number of Microsoft certifications. He is the author of the Microsoft 365 Security Administration: MS-500 Exam Guide, the MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams Exam Guide (1st & 2nd editions). Peter also writes for petri.com, co-hosts a community podcast called Cloud Conversations, co-organises a Security and Compliance user group, and is a passionate advocate for mental health and autism awareness, and an ally to the Women in tech community.

Peter Rising is a Microsoft MVP in M365 Apps & Services. He has over 25 years' experience in IT working for several IT solutions providers and private organisations in a variety of technical and leadership roles. Peter now specialises in Microsoft 36... Show more

Consulting Engineering at MongoDB in Singapore and Ex-Microsoft employee with a background in web development who loves to integrate and build various projects, infusing creativity into everything projects.

Consulting Engineering at MongoDB in Singapore and Ex-Microsoft employee with a background in web development who loves to integrate and build various projects, infusing creativity into everything projects. Show more

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world, speeding up web applications. Independent consultant, blogger, speaker and fan of Twitter. He also shares his passion as a trainer in the area of .NET, especially about application performance and diagnostics. Microsoft MVP in the Visual Studio and Development Tools category. Co-founder of https://dotnetos.org initiative.

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world, speeding up web applications. Independent consultant, blogger, speaker and fan of Twitter. He... Show more

Cindy Gross is a leadership clarity coach who helps women and non-binary leaders in tech lead with courage, clarity, and confidence. A former Microsoft data and cloud architect with 25+ years in enterprise tech, she knows firsthand what it means to thrive in high-pressure, male-dominated environments—while carrying the emotional labor of being “the only one.”

Now, as the founder of Befriending Dragons, Cindy supports underestimated leaders who are ready to stop shape-shifting to survive and start leading from their full selves. She blends systems thinking, equity-centered coaching, and lived experience to help clients navigate burnout, bias, and big decisions with grounded insight and practical strategy. Her work invites leaders to reclaim their voice, set powerful boundaries, and lead in ways that are both effective and deeply aligned.

Cindy’s keynotes and workshops have sparked reflection and change in tech teams, leadership cohorts, coaching communities, and public sector organizations. She speaks with sharp insight, mythic perspective, and deep compassion for what it really takes to lead when the system wasn’t built for you. Her message is simple and powerful: you’re not broken. You get to lead as your full self—and when you do, you change everything.

Cindy Gross is a leadership clarity coach who helps women and non-binary leaders in tech lead with courage, clarity, and confidence. A former Microsoft data and cloud architect with 25+ years in enterprise tech, she knows firsthand what it means to t... Show more

Shai Reznik is the team lead for the Qwik framework and the founder of HiRez.io,
where he makes web development both efficient and fun through hands-on training, online courses and consulting.
As a Google Developer Expert and a seasoned speaker with a background in stand-up comedy and improv,
Shai is known for turning complex tech topics into engaging, fun and memorable talks.

Shai Reznik is the team lead for the Qwik framework and the founder of HiRez.io, where he makes web development both efficient and fun through hands-on training, online courses and consulting. As a Google Developer Expert and a seasoned speaker wi... Show more

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

Microsoft MCT, Blogger and a Data Enthusiast

Microsoft MCT, Blogger and a Data Enthusiast Show more

I’m the Principal Product Manager for HDX & Graphics at Citrix, directing the vision and strategy for the Citrix HDX remoting protocol, and I have two decades of experience in the End User Computing domain.

Together with Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk, I co-founded the G0-EUC platform and community.

Recognised as a former CTP, my contributions span blogging, public speaking at international events like Citrix Synergy, and participating in other community-driven initiatives like TeamRGE.

https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2020/02/11/welcome-to-the-2020-class-of-citrix-technology-professionals/

Outside of work, I‘m a proud father and husband. And as a self-proclaimed beer and coffee aficionado, I prefer Russian Imperial Stouts, and the distinct tastes of Brasil/Costa Rica Arabica blends for my coffee.

In my spare time, I’m an avid Dungeons and Dragons player. Only 3rd edition, though, because the newer versions suck (did I say that I was pedantic yet?).

Friends often label me as social, slightly pedantic, and suitably lazy.

I’m the Principal Product Manager for HDX & Graphics at Citrix, directing the vision and strategy for the Citrix HDX remoting protocol, and I have two decades of experience in the End User Computing domain. Together with Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk, I co... Show more

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft Show more

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overcome digital overwhelm and balance technology with confidence. Businesses see a significant uplift in staff wellbeing especially among remote workers who are most impacted by tech fatigue and isolation, leading to a more engaged, productive and resilient workforce.

Thao promotes digital wellbeing to help reduce mental health issues worldwide. She has presented at Google DevFest, Women Who Code, and at The International Families & Fathers Conference in Los Angeles, California.

Thao earned her Bachelor of Business & Commerce degree from Monash University in 2015. While studying, she worked in digital content marketing and strategy for over 15 years in global organizations including Pearson, Qatar Airways and Maybelline New York.

She has lived and worked in Melbourne, Sydney and Qatar, and has seen and experienced first-hand how mental strength leads to not only confidence and resilience, but also greater happiness and life fulfilment.

In her spare time, Thao is an emerging actor with training from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Script Analysis at The Acting Career Center with Kurt Yue (Cobra Kai), and the Melbourne Playback Theatre. She has been featured in Australian tourism campaign Every Bit Different, the TarraWarra Museum of Art, Sports Entertainment Network and also been in TV Series White Fever and All Her Fault. As ‘tha0ie’, she is an enthusiastic pop rap music artist and songwriter, who has performed at various venues including RIPE Hip Hop in St Kilda and at the South Asian Festival in Melbourne, Australia.

Thao seeks to connect with and interview people with an interest in digital wellbeing, technology and social media to positively change their lives.

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overco... Show more

Jan has extensive experience in combining agile collaboration, user experience design, and future foresight, and has studied the Internet of Things. He aims for valuable outcomes as a team, prioritizes collaborative workshops, and pays attention to the details that make a difference.

Jan has extensive experience in combining agile collaboration, user experience design, and future foresight, and has studied the Internet of Things. He aims for valuable outcomes as a team, prioritizes collaborative workshops, and pays attention to t... Show more

Eric Cameron holds a M.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. degree in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Physics, both from Montclair State University. Eric works as a freelance consultant, taking on a variety of technology, instructional design, and database tasks. He is a former a tenured Associate Professor at Passaic County Community College, where he taught in the Computer and Information Sciences department for 19 years, and is currently an adjunct professor at Bergen Community College. Eric also worked as an instructor at Tech Elevator, teaching full-stack development. Eric has also worked as a software engineer both as a full-time employee and contractor, most recently for ITT (now part of L3Harris Corporation). Eric has written four textbook for Pearson.

Eric Cameron holds a M.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. degree in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Physics, both from Montclair State University. Eric works as a freelance consultant, taking on a variety of technology, instructional d... Show more

Passionné d'histoire, de culture agile, de jeux, de science fiction et de généalogie, j'aime m'inspirer de ce que j'observe et de mes rencontres.
Agiliste convaincu, je ne considère pas l'agilité comme une finalité, mais comme un levier pour révéler le potentiel d'une organisation. Mon rôle est donc d'accompagner les équipes dans leur quête d'efficacité, de collaboration ou de sens. Qu'il s'agisse de concevoir des produits, relever des défis organisationnels ou renforcer une dynamique collective, je m'engage à construire des solutions durables.

Passionné d'histoire, de culture agile, de jeux, de science fiction et de généalogie, j'aime m'inspirer de ce que j'observe et de mes rencontres. Agiliste convaincu, je ne considère pas l'agilité comme une finalité, mais comme un levier pour révéler... Show more

- PhD. The Young Scientist of the Year in Ukraine. Since 2006, he has been applying mathematics to optimize Google Ads.
- Named "Europe's Best PPC Speaker" by Adworld Experience. One of the leading Google Ads experts in the world.
- A professional educator. Over 4,000 entrepreneurs have increased their sales after taking his courses.
- A practicing expert. Igor's clients generate $50 million in profit from Google Ads each month.

- PhD. The Young Scientist of the Year in Ukraine. Since 2006, he has been applying mathematics to optimize Google Ads. - Named "Europe's Best PPC Speaker" by Adworld Experience. One of the leading Google Ads experts in the world. - A professional ... Show more

Peter is President of Envision IT and Extranet User Manager, a Microsoft Office Apps & Services MVP since 2011, and President of the Toronto SharePoint User Group. He has lead his team at Envision IT in the use and deep customization of Microsoft 365 and Azure for over 10 years. He is well recognized as an evangelist in the Microsoft 365 and Azure community, speaking regularly at user group meetings, conferences, and Microsoft events.

Peter is President of Envision IT and Extranet User Manager, a Microsoft Office Apps & Services MVP since 2011, and President of the Toronto SharePoint User Group. He has lead his team at Envision IT in the use and deep customization of Microsoft 36... Show more

Tugdual "Tug" is Solutions Engineer at GitHub where he helps developers to do more with GitHub!

Before GitHub, Tug has worked at Redis, Red Hat, MapR, MongoDB, Couchbase, eXo and Oracle as developer, product manager or developer advocate.

Tug is also the co-founder of the Nantes JUG (Java Users Group) which has brought together developers and architects from the Nantes region every month since 2008. When Tug is not meeting GitHub user, he develops the site https://windr.org

Tugdual "Tug" is Solutions Engineer at GitHub where he helps developers to do more with GitHub! Before GitHub, Tug has worked at Redis, Red Hat, MapR, MongoDB, Couchbase, eXo and Oracle as developer, product manager or developer advocate. Tug i... Show more

Ulf is founder of mindful-leaders.net, serial entrepreneur, and full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University. In 2011 the Ministry of Higher Education called him to spearhead the launch of Germany’s first Cooperative University as Vice-President, a large scale initiative, with today 35 thousand students. In 2017, he launched NextEducation, an international boutique-research group focussing on Future Skills, Microcredentials & digital transformation in higher education. Just recently he was appointed as Scientific Director at the Future Learning Laboratory at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Ulf is founder of mindful-leaders.net, serial entrepreneur, and full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University. In 2011 the Ministry of Higher Education called him to spearhead th... Show more

Senior Technical Architect | Author of PCF book | Creator of various tools including Dataverse DevTools & PCF Builder

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Senior Technical Architect | Author of PCF book | Creator of various tools including Dataverse DevTools & PCF Builder --- Power Maverick --- Show more

Ghassan Benchiheb is a digital strategist, AI enthusiast, and social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, public policy, and social impact. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Social Plus, a digital consultancy that helps brands and organizations across Morocco and beyond harness the power of social media and AI to grow, engage, and drive real-world results.

Ghassan is also the founder of Tahaqaq, Morocco���s first fact-checking platform. His leadership in this space earned him national recognition and the Dominique Benbrahim Alumni Impact Award, presented by the U.S. Embassy and the Moroccan Web Awards.

In addition to his work in digital innovation, Ghassan has served in high-level public policy roles, including as Advisor to the Minister of Environment, Advisor to the Minister of Labor, and as part of the team of the former Head of Government in Morocco. These experiences deepened his understanding of how policy, technology, and communication can work together to shape better futures.

Ghassan is also the president of the DIAA Foundation, an initiative that empowers youth and communities through digital literacy, civic engagement, and sustainable development. As an alumnus of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), he has exchanged insights with global tech leaders at Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and more.

Recognized as one of Morocco’s most influential digital voices, Ghassan speaks regularly about AI, digital communication/Marketing, Fact-Checking and the future of media in the Age of AI—bringing a unique perspective that blends strategy, storytelling, and civic responsibility.

Ghassan Benchiheb is a digital strategist, AI enthusiast, and social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, public policy, and social impact. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Social Plus, a digital ... Show more

Solo Game Developer by trade. As Head of Indie at Reboot Develop conferences, I handle various endeavors across the games industry—primarily focused on helping indie developers find opportunities. The titles "Indie Senpai" and "nmap Lord Supreme" encapsulate my essence while purposefully refusing to define my LinkedIn headline like a normal human being.

The other half of my career is rooted in cybersecurity and data privacy—while I struggle to find time to play your indie games and develop my own.

Solo Game Developer by trade. As Head of Indie at Reboot Develop conferences, I handle various endeavors across the games industry—primarily focused on helping indie developers find opportunities. The titles "Indie Senpai" and "nmap Lord Supreme" enc... Show more

Rain Leander is a systematic, slightly psychic, interdisciplinary community liaison with a Bachelor’s in dance and a Master’s in IT. An epic public speaker, they have disappeared within a box stuffed with swords, created life, and went skydiving with the Queen. Seriously. Rain is an active technical contributor with Temporal, CockroachDB, Tinkerbell, OpenStack, RDO, TripleO, Fedora, and DjangoGirls. Come say hello. Bring cake.

Rain Leander is a systematic, slightly psychic, interdisciplinary community liaison with a Bachelor’s in dance and a Master’s in IT. An epic public speaker, they have disappeared within a box stuffed with swords, created life, and went skydiving with... 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