David Yitzhak, Team leader of Big Data and Nosql databases
David Yitzhak has over 24 years of experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase and PostgreSQL . He is an applicative & infrastructure DBA for relational and Nosql solutions (MongoDB, Redis), Hadoop CDH and Spark. David is a specialist in HA and DRP solutions, tuning, Machine learning , security, High Performance Computing, replication (Oracle & SQL Server), BI infrastructure and system engineering. David Yitzhak holds 3 Degrees from Technicon (Israel Institute of Technology): BSC Information System , MBA and ME (System engineering) and research associate in one of the enterprise Organization. He presents in Oracle open world 2010, Organize Oracle ILOUG for 3 years , SQL Server forums, Microsoft BI forums, Sqlsaturday 2016/17/18/19/20 , DATA SATURDAY , Power Camps , GroupBy Europe , Future Data Driven , Data Platforms GlobalHebrew , Code PaLOUsa 2021\2 , Pass summit 2021 and more …

David Yitzhak, Team leader of Big Data and Nosql databases David Yitzhak has over 24 years of experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase and PostgreSQL . He is an applicative & infrastructure DBA for relational and Nosql solutions (MongoDB, Redis),... Show more

Bianca Stratulat is Chief Data Officer at Unifeye, a consultancy 100% focused on Databricks.
She is a Databricks Solution Architect Champion and MVP Databricks, a frequent speaker at meetups, summits, and partner events. Bianca has delivered data transformations across healthcare, public sector, and energy industries, building reusable accelerators around Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Asset Bundles. She is passionate about bridging engineering with business impact, empowering teams through enablement, and turning data into stories that drive value.

Bianca Stratulat is Chief Data Officer at Unifeye, a consultancy 100% focused on Databricks. She is a Databricks Solution Architect Champion and MVP Databricks, a frequent speaker at meetups, summits, and partner events. Bianca has delivered data t... Show more

Hey there, I’m Casper. Passionate cloud-native developer working with .NET, Azure, AI, and Angular. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that reduce complexity and focus on clarity, maintainability, and real-world impact. Always curious, I love exploring new technologies and figuring out how they fit into our toolkit; from the latest .NET features to emerging AI models. For me, technology is a means to solve meaningful societal challenges.

I’m also the host of the DevTalks podcast at Cloud Republic, where I enjoy exploring ideas, sharing experiences, and talking with fellow developers.

Hey there, I’m Casper. Passionate cloud-native developer working with .NET, Azure, AI, and Angular. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that reduce complexity and focus on clarity, maintainability, and real-world impact. Always curious, I love explori... Show more

Phillip Wylie is an offensive security professional with over 22 years of cybersecurity experience, building on six years as a systems administrator before transitioning into cybersecurity. His diverse background spans multiple disciplines including network security, application security, web application pentesting, Wi-Fi assessments, social engineering, and red team operations. He holds industry-recognized certifications including CISSP, OSCP, and GWAPT. Currently serving as Chief Evangelist and Senior Consultant at Suzu Labs, Phillip brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to both the technical and strategic sides of offensive security.

Phillip is a dedicated educator who has taught pentesting and web application pentesting as an adjunct instructor at Dallas College, and has created and delivered offensive security content for P3F and INE. His personal brand, "The Hacker Maker," reflects his passion for making cybersecurity accessible to non-traditional career entrants.

His contributions to the cybersecurity community extend well beyond the technical. Phillip is the concept creator and co-author of The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker, a widely respected book that grew from a lecture he gave at Dallas College into a conference talk and ultimately a published resource for aspiring pentesters. He is also a featured contributor in Tribe of Hackers Red Team.

Phillip hosts The Phillip Wylie Show and Simply Offensive, co-hosts CYBR.HAK.Cast, and previously hosted The Hacker Factory Podcast, a SANS Difference Makers Award recipient. He is a frequent speaker and workshop instructor at US and international conferences including DEF CON, Black Hat, BSides, and RSAC, and remains an active mentor and community advocate throughout the cybersecurity industry.

Phillip Wylie is an offensive security professional with over 22 years of cybersecurity experience, building on six years as a systems administrator before transitioning into cybersecurity. His diverse background spans multiple disciplines including ... Show more

Director of Marketing for a certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement consulting partner focused on using technical content, digital strategy, and data-driven insights to influence CRM decisions and long-term customer relationships. Areas of focus include digital strategy, analytics and reporting, technical content development, marketing automation, ecosystem engagement, and speaking within the Microsoft partner community.

Director of Marketing for a certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement consulting partner focused on using technical content, digital strategy, and data-driven insights to influence CRM decisions and long-term customer relationships. Areas ... Show more

Ronnie Atuhaire is a Computer Scientist, AI researcher, Google Developer Expert (Cloud AI), and community builder from Uganda. His work spans artificial intelligence, data engineering, cloud technologies, developer tools, and emerging technologies, with a strong interest in building practical solutions for African contexts.

He has built and led communities and initiatives including AIFest Uganda, IEEE Makerere Student Branch, AWS Cloud Club Makerere, Student Energy Makerere, Web3 Club Makerere, Uganda Space Week, and several developer and innovation programs across Uganda. He has also helped organize major community events including Blockchain DevFest, PyCon Uganda, TechX Uganda, and national developer education initiatives.

His technical work includes AI agents, generative AI, explainable machine learning, climate and food security research, crowdfunding platforms, developer tooling, and data systems. He is also a published researcher and has worked on projects exploring how AI and data can be applied to real-world challenges.

As a speaker, Ronnie has presented on topics including agentic AI, Model Context Protocol, RAG, multi-agent systems, MLOps, generative AI, cloud technologies, and developer productivity.

He is passionate about learning, building, sharing knowledge, and helping more developers in Africa gain the skills and confidence to create meaningful solutions with emerging technologies.

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Ronnie Atuhaire is a Computer Scientist, AI researcher, Google Developer Expert (Cloud AI), and community builder from Uganda. His work spans artificial intelligence, data engineering, cloud technologies, developer tools, and emerging technologies, w... Show more

Eric Riz
Eric is an internationally recognized technology strategist, author, and keynote speaker who challenges organizations to rethink their relationship with technology, artificial intelligence, and the growing burden of digital complexity. With more than two decades of experience advising global enterprises, including Disney and Kellogg’s, Eric has built a career helping leaders navigate digital transformation, strengthen governance, and unlock the business value of emerging technologies.

As the author of Digital Debt, Eric explores one of the most pressing challenges facing modern organizations: the accumulation of fragmented systems, unmanaged information, outdated processes, and technology decisions that quietly undermine productivity, innovation, and growth. His work examines how artificial intelligence can both accelerate these challenges and create opportunities to overcome them, offering business leaders a practical framework for reducing digital debt and building AI-ready organizations.

A sought-after keynote speaker and conference presenter, Eric brings a compelling combination of executive insight, technical expertise, real-world experience, and engaging storytelling to the stage. His presentations challenge conventional thinking about AI adoption, Microsoft Copilot, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and organizational readiness. Rather than focusing solely on emerging technology, Eric examines the leadership decisions, governance failures, and operational realities that determine whether innovation delivers measurable business value.

Through his speaking engagements, Eric helps executives, technology leaders, and business professionals understand the hidden costs of digital complexity, the risks of accelerating AI without a strong foundation, and the strategies required to turn technological investment into lasting competitive advantage. His presentations translate complex technical and strategic challenges into accessible, actionable insights that resonate with audiences across industries.

Eric’s expertise extends across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, and enterprise AI governance. As a six-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and member of the Microsoft Cloud Advisory Board, he has contributed to the evolution of enterprise technology while advising organizations on responsible AI adoption, security, compliance, and digital modernization.

His perspectives have been featured in prominent media outlets, including Fox Business, The Globe and Mail, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post. He has also served as a judge for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, supporting the next generation of innovators and technology leaders.

Based in Toronto, Eric continues to advise global organizations while bringing the message of Digital Debt to conferences, executive leadership forums, and industry events. His mission is to help organizations recognize that the greatest obstacle to AI-driven transformation is often not the technology they lack, but the digital debt they already carry.

Eric Riz Eric is an internationally recognized technology strategist, author, and keynote speaker who challenges organizations to rethink their relationship with technology, artificial intelligence, and the growing burden of digital complexity. With... Show more

Rashi Dashore is a Docker Captain, AWS Community Builder, and Software Engineer in the fintech space, where she leads engineering decisions for high-reliability, mission-critical systems. Her technical core lies at the intersection of cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, container ecosystems, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging AI workloads.

Deeply rooted in the open-source community, Rashi actively mentors emerging talent and advocates for women in engineering. She frequently speaks on cloud computing, open-source adoption, and modern developer tooling—bringing real-world fintech pressure, practical system architecture insights, and contagious curiosity to every stage.

Rashi Dashore is a Docker Captain, AWS Community Builder, and Software Engineer in the fintech space, where she leads engineering decisions for high-reliability, mission-critical systems. Her technical core lies at the intersection of cloud-native in... Show more

Lee Dickson is the Director of Sales & Operations at raia AI, where he helps software and technology companies deploy practical AI solutions that drive measurable operational and revenue growth. As part of the founding team behind raia, Lee has played a key role in building an enterprise AI agent platform designed specifically for organizations looking to integrate AI across sales, support, marketing, engineering, and operational workflows. His work focuses on helping companies move beyond isolated AI experiments and toward scalable, secure, and productized AI ecosystems that create long-term competitive advantages.

Lee is also the co-host of The AI Guys, a technology podcast and learning community with more than 600,000 subscribers focused on making artificial intelligence approachable and actionable for business leaders. Through his work with executives and operating groups across organizations ranging from $5M to $100M+ in annual recurring revenue, he has become a recognized voice on practical AI adoption, operational AI strategy, and how companies can safely deploy agentic systems that empower teams while maintaining ownership, governance, and scalability.

With 9+ years experience in AI enablement and growth strategy, Lee has worked closely with SMBs and enterprise organizations to modernize customer engagement, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Through raia, he has helped organizations deploy customizable AI agents capable of handling everything from customer support automation and AI SDR workflows to code modernization, reporting automation, and embedded AI experiences inside SaaS products across industries including software, healthcare, financial services, real estate, automotive, travel, and hospitality.

Lee Dickson is the Director of Sales & Operations at raia AI, where he helps software and technology companies deploy practical AI solutions that drive measurable operational and revenue growth. As part of the founding team behind raia, Lee has playe... Show more

A multidisciplinary builder with 16+ years of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and human psychology, spanning design, marketing, front-end development, and entrepreneurship.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS

As co-founder of Max Venom, I helped build a premium consumer brand from the ground up, leading its visual identity, e-commerce, digital strategy, marketing, and product launches. Our work attracted millions of visitors, established commercial partnerships with manufacturers including TOPS Knives and Böker, and led to collaborations with Forged in Fire judge Doug Marcaida and the development of a custom design for the U.S. Navy.

In under three years, we grew revenue by 300%, sold thousands of products worldwide, and earned coverage in more than a dozen industry publications.

AI ENABLEMENT & TRANSFORMATION

Today, my work focuses on AI enablement at the intersection of technology, business objectives, and human behavior. I help organizations move beyond AI experimentation toward practical, sustainable adoption by connecting emerging technologies with real business needs and the psychological factors that determine whether change succeeds.

What differentiates my approach is an understanding that successful AI transformation isn't just about tools, prompts, and workflows. It's about people: how we think, learn, make decisions, collaborate, and adapt to new ways of working. I bring cognitive science and psychology into the conversation to help organizations build AI capabilities that create meaningful, measurable impact while supporting human well-being.

PSYCHOLOGY & COGNITIVE SCIENCE

That perspective is grounded in a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and more than three years as a lab manager in the Lupyan Lab, where I studied how language shapes thought, memory, and perception.

This research background informs how I approach emerging technology, organizational change, and the human side of AI adoption.

CLAUDE AMBASSADOR

As a Claude Ambassador, empowered by Anthropic's Claude Code Community program, I help connect local AI ecosystems across Tel Aviv and Madison, Wisconsin.

Through hands-on education, community events, and real-world collaboration, I work to make emerging technologies more accessible, foster a culture of building and experimentation, and help individuals and organizations turn AI curiosity into practical capabilities.

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A multidisciplinary builder with 16+ years of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and human psychology, spanning design, marketing, front-end development, and entrepreneurship. ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS As co-founder of Ma... Show more