Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Julien Bisconti

Julien Bisconti

Software engineer turned Site Reliability Engineer. Certified Data Engineer for GCP and Kubernetes Administrator. Has worked on performance critical microservices at a global scale. Helps companies scale up their infrastructure by mentoring, educating and building scalable software solutions. Focuses on information used and generated by services, basically data, which in turn is used to make informed, data-driven decisions about the future of the business. Has a Master in Computer Science and a broad experience in many layers from infrastructure to front-end. University guest lecturer and active in the Stockholm meetup community.

website:
https://bisconti.cloud

Software engineer turned Site Reliability Engineer. Certified Data Engineer for GCP and Kubernetes Administrator. Has worked on performance critical microservices at a global scale. Helps companies scale up their infrastructure by mentoring, educatin... Show more

Okikiola Matthew Olatunde

Okikiola Matthew Olatunde

Okikiola Matthew Olatunde, widely recognized as "Aloednut" is not just an average name on social media; he's an expert Social Media Advertiser and a dedicated Personal Development Speaker too.

What sets Okikiola apart is his talent for boosting business/brand success through carefully crafted social media advertising solutions on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

His secret?
He takes the time to truly understand audiences, particularly what they need to build unwavering trust in a brand with an impeccable eye for detail.

Okikiola is your go-to-expert for making your business flourish through social media ads. Plus, he's always open to sharing his insights on social media advertising and personal development in speaking engagements.

Okikiola Matthew Olatunde, widely recognized as "Aloednut" is not just an average name on social media; he's an expert Social Media Advertiser and a dedicated Personal Development Speaker too. What sets Okikiola apart is his talent for boosting bu... Show more

Marko Rakar

Marko Rakar

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), secretary of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

Anda Usman

Anda Usman

Anda is a Growth Hacker, Product Manager & Marketer who loves getting things done.

Anda is a Growth Hacker, Product Manager & Marketer who loves getting things done. Show more

Ariba Jahan

Ariba Jahan

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaningful experience design, and social impact.

Throughout her career, she's been pivotal in pioneering design innovation initiatives, shaping product strategy, leading transformation work, and steering explorations into emerging tech and media. With over a decade of experience spanning bio engineering, medicine, tech startups, brands, and social impact, Ariba also serves as an advisor to Asians in Advertising and Women In Innovation, to collaborate with others with a mission to challenge the status quo. Tune into her new podcast, Up Next In Tech.

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaning... Show more

Fabian Koenig

Fabian Koenig

Ecommerce veteran at leading tech companies for the last 20 years including Microsoft, eBay and Meta.

Trust & Safety social and e-commerce executive ensuring digital communities have a safe and seamless experience.

Until recently management leadership at Depop, one of the biggest GenZ resale fashion platforms with 30 million registered users leading the company's global trust & safety efforts, After acquisition by Etsy for $1.6B now landed in the Web3 space and host of one of the largest German speaking NFT podcasts & beyond platform Two Pills.

Together with his Two Pills partner Oliver Welge now using their collective Web2 experiences to build, learn and create shared awareness of how NFT's can support sustainable progress and how much growth the space still needs to achieve.

Ecommerce veteran at leading tech companies for the last 20 years including Microsoft, eBay and Meta. Trust & Safety social and e-commerce executive ensuring digital communities have a safe and seamless experience. Until recently management l... Show more

Jonathon Colman

Jonathon Colman

Jonathon Colman leads the global content design discipline at HubSpot. He's a Webby Award-winning designer and keynote speaker who’s built and led design and content teams at Facebook, Intercom, IBM, REI, and The Nature Conservancy.

Jonathon Colman leads the global content design discipline at HubSpot. He's a Webby Award-winning designer and keynote speaker who’s built and led design and content teams at Facebook, Intercom, IBM, REI, and The Nature Conservancy. Show more

Kelly Humpleby

Kelly Humpleby

Originally from a banking background, Kelly has nearly two decades of marketing experience in various industries. Since joining Bespoke XYZ in January 2020, Kelly has spent her time building a solid foundation from which Bespoke can scale effectively - this includes rebranding, repositioning and establishing a successful partner channel. Passionate about inclusivity, and for raising awareness about how people can switch careers and join the tech sector, Kelly was recently elected to the IAMCP UK board where she draws on her own experiences to help other partners learn how best to leverage Microsoft resources.

Originally from a banking background, Kelly has nearly two decades of marketing experience in various industries. Since joining Bespoke XYZ in January 2020, Kelly has spent her time building a solid foundation from which Bespoke can scale effectively... Show more

Imran Sheikh

Imran Sheikh

With 15 years of product management experience, I founded my first company at 19 and have since built enterprise SaaS and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) products for Fortune 500 clients with multi-million-dollar revenues. As a startup co-founder, I developed a mobile app boasting 6 million users per month and collaborated with renowned labels like Warner Music, RocNation, Spinnin Record, and Sony.

My background includes 5+ years in management with increasing leadership roles and extensive expertise in both the SaaS and DaaS industries. As an angel and secondary market investor, I actively support and guide emerging startups, leveraging my diverse skill set and industry knowledge to drive growth and success.

Key Traits: Zero to one PDLC, scaling existing business, driving product innovation, mentor PMs and problem solver.

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With 15 years of product management experience, I founded my first company at 19 and have since built enterprise SaaS and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) products for Fortune 500 clients with multi-million-dollar revenues. As a startup co-founder, I develop... Show more

João Victor Girard

João Victor Girard

Even before graduating from college, João Victor has been an aficionado for media streaming and transmission protocols. One of them is connecting mobile devices and TVs by his own sound-based protocol. Working at Globo, many of his dreams have been propelled, and a new one emerged, Android development.

Even before graduating from college, João Victor has been an aficionado for media streaming and transmission protocols. One of them is connecting mobile devices and TVs by his own sound-based protocol. Working at Globo, many of his dreams have been p... Show more

Mohammad Zaytoun

Mohammad Zaytoun

Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives

As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence to harness the power of AI for groundbreaking solutions.

Mohammad's passion for knowledge-sharing extends beyond coding. A charismatic and engaging public speaker, they have graced numerous stages, captivating audiences with their ability to distill complex concepts into relatable insights. Their talks are a journey through the realms of technology, shedding light on the potential and societal impact of AI.

Behind the scenes, Mohammad is a problem solver extraordinaire. From meticulously fixing computers and laptops to safeguarding digital landscapes, their expertise encompasses both the tangible and the virtual. They also possess a creative flair, adept at crafting animations that mesmerize and advertisements that leave a lasting impression.

Join Mohammad in exploring the intersection of technology and imagination. With a mission to share marvel ideas that ignite innovation, they are a dynamic speaker who leaves audiences informed, inspired, and ready to embrace the future.

Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's deg... Show more

Marlene Ronstedt

Marlene Ronstedt

Marlene Ronstedt is the co-founder of the Data Union DAO. Previously, she's been working in various project management and communication roles in Web3, crypto and fintech. She has a background in journalism and her writing has appeared in Wired Germany and Coindesk. She is a full time nomad but has lived in many places, including London, Berlin, Bali and The Hague. When She is not working, writing, or traveling, she enjoys DJing and painting.

Marlene Ronstedt is the co-founder of the Data Union DAO. Previously, she's been working in various project management and communication roles in Web3, crypto and fintech. She has a background in journalism and her writing has appeared in Wired Germa... Show more

Jarvis Moore

Jarvis Moore

As a Senior Design Lead at Microsoft, I am passionate about creating design systems that enhance the user experience and empower product teams. With almost a decade of work experience in UX and graphic design, I have worked with various clients and organizations, such as NerdWallet, World Wide Technology, and LinkedIn, to deliver innovative and user-centric solutions. I have also shared my knowledge and skills as an Associate UI/UX Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Mentor at Designlab, and a Founding Partner at Black UX Labs. I aim to leverage my expertise in design systems and UX to create impactful and inclusive products that serve diverse audiences and communities.

As a Senior Design Lead at Microsoft, I am passionate about creating design systems that enhance the user experience and empower product teams. With almost a decade of work experience in UX and graphic design, I have worked with various clients and o... Show more

Stephen Haunts

Stephen Haunts

Stephen Haunts is a Pluralsight Author, Writer, and trainer. Stephen has had a long career working in computer games, banks, retail finance, insurance and healthcare and is now passionate about helping other developers, and professionals succeed in their careers.

Stephen has authored over 25 courses for Pluralsight, written a books such as The Art of Conversation, The Path to Freedom - Running a Business for the Reluctant Entrepreneur, and Powerful Presentations for Apress.

Stephen is also an experienced public speaker who has presented at conferences and private events all over the world.

Stephen Haunts is a Pluralsight Author, Writer, and trainer. Stephen has had a long career working in computer games, banks, retail finance, insurance and healthcare and is now passionate about helping other developers, and professionals succeed in t... Show more

John Campbell

John Campbell

John founded Rabbit & Pork as the fourth agency and Voice Experience arm of TIPi Group. John has developed and launched several Google Actions and Skills, presented at several voice events around the world, spoken on the VUX podcast and authored multiple whitepapers.

John founded Rabbit & Pork as the fourth agency and Voice Experience arm of TIPi Group. John has developed and launched several Google Actions and Skills, presented at several voice events around the world, spoken on the VUX podcast and authored mult... Show more

Jenn Morgan

Jenn Morgan

Jenn is responsible for business development at CIRKAY, the web3 brand created by Push Entertainment. Products include the CIRKAY Fan Pass, an NFT that grants owners access to exclusive evolving content and benefits. This technology was first adopted by Universal Music band The Amazons, their Digital Box Set NFT was recognised by the UK Official Charts Company.

Prior to that she worked with UK’s most prominent creators and brands to maximise their direct to fan revenues. Shehelped shape the online commercial strategies for Russell Brand, The Masked Singer and The Girls Bathroom amongst others.

Jenn is responsible for business development at CIRKAY, the web3 brand created by Push Entertainment. Products include the CIRKAY Fan Pass, an NFT that grants owners access to exclusive evolving content and benefits. This technology was first adopted... Show more

Russ Harding

Russ Harding

Russ is presently Chief Creative Officer at Maze Theory & Emergent Games having had over 25 years’ experience in designing and developing innovative interactive gaming experiences across a variety of genre & audiences.

While at Sony PlayStation he creatively led the BAFTA nominated EyePet™ & award winning Wonderbook™ franchises. The foremost giving Russ the unique opportunity to work in close creative collaboration with J.K. Rowling.

Presently at Maze Theory Russ is looking to create evolutionary storytelling experiences with 'Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom' (VR), Doctor Who - The Edge of Time’ (VR) and in early 2021 the critically acclaimed 'Doctor Who - the Lonely Assassins’(Mobile).

Russ is presently Chief Creative Officer at Maze Theory & Emergent Games having had over 25 years’ experience in designing and developing innovative interactive gaming experiences across a variety of genre & audiences. While at Sony PlayStation h... Show more

Brian W Piper

Brian W Piper

Brian Piper is an author, speaker, and consultant. Brian has been doing SEO and web content optimization since 1996. He has created online training programs for hundreds of companies including Xerox, L3Harris, IBM, and Volvo. He has spent the last 7 years focusing on data analytics, digital marketing, and content strategy. In the last year, he has been diving into Web3, community building, NFTs, and is the founder of $PIPER coin. When he's not creating data visualizations, he teaches wingsuit skydiving and spends time with his wife and six children. Brian has presented at NFTNYC, Content Marketing World, ContentTECH, PRXNE, HighEdWeb, STC Conferences, PRSA panels, eduWeb, MeasureSummit, Collaborate Summit, is a volunteer and Board member for HighEdWeb, and a mentor for the Content Marketing Institute.

Brian Piper is an author, speaker, and consultant. Brian has been doing SEO and web content optimization since 1996. He has created online training programs for hundreds of companies including Xerox, L3Harris, IBM, and Volvo. He has spent the last 7 ... Show more

Sam Moegenburg

Sam Moegenburg

I am a 23-year-old entrepreneur with extensive experience in startup ventures and web3 technology. I have had the pleasure of working in the social media space for the past 7 years. I have done everything from starting an influencer marketing agency based in Los Angeles to creating a medical marketing production company recognized by Yale medical school. Now focused on web3 tech ventures and media. My experience has given me a well-rounded skill set including sales, marketing, business development, strategy, team management, and more. I am constantly seeking out new opportunities and innovative ways to solve problems. In my free time, I enjoy surfing, going to the beach, skiing, hiking, scuba diving, and exploring new restaurants.

I am a 23-year-old entrepreneur with extensive experience in startup ventures and web3 technology. I have had the pleasure of working in the social media space for the past 7 years. I have done everything from starting an influencer marketing agency ... Show more

Alina Gegamova

Alina Gegamova

Alina Gegamova is the Head of Communications at LETA Capital (VC firm with 3 funds under management—$15M, $50M, and $100M), the founder of media THE WALL Magazine (over 1 million unique users attended the website since the launch), the mentor in Women in Tech and Ladies Who Tech, part of the Global Women in VC community.

Alina Gegamova is the Head of Communications at LETA Capital (VC firm with 3 funds under management—$15M, $50M, and $100M), the founder of media THE WALL Magazine (over 1 million unique users attended the website since the launch), the mentor in Wome... Show more

Sherontelle Dirskell

Sherontelle Dirskell

Sherontelle Dirskell is a Celebrity Publicist, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, and Author of “My
Now Entrepreneur”. Made guest appearances: Rachel Ray TV show, Steve Harvey, multiple appearances on Dr. Oz and a host of national radio shows.
For 10 years she has been freelancing in the entertainment industry, as a publicist in music public
relations. Offering a full-time service as a liaison between music artists, labels, and media outlets, through PR campaign building, music release promotions, media training, and social media campaigns. She has worked with industry icons such as Grammy nominated artist Dave Tolliver of the group Men at Large, Tyrese Gibson, 2x Grammy Winning Producer Focus, Multi-Platinum
Producer Jimi Kendrix, DJ coalition (Cx1Djs), and other high-profile clients, executives, and companies.
Sherontelle found her love for public relations and motivational speaking after recently appearing on a radio show “Lady Flava Show” where she gave insight to listeners on how they too can find their “Passion and Purpose”. She has found a great passion to live her life inspiring others to live beyond their limited beliefs. Her mission is to empower men and women to live beyond their fears, pursue their dreams, and step into their greatness.
As a strong advocate for enriching people lives, her love for motivational speaking as grown.
She has had the most rewarding accomplishments and her skills and abilities in the field of public relations; further proves her commitment to her mission in life and to continue to be a great asset to developing a world of love, peace, empathy and understanding.

Sherontelle Dirskell is a Celebrity Publicist, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, and Author of “My Now Entrepreneur”. Made guest appearances: Rachel Ray TV show, Steve Harvey, multiple appearances on Dr. Oz and a host of national radio shows. For... Show more

Hanna Gnann

Hanna Gnann

Hanna Gnann is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience in building brands. She is a Marketing Manager at Accenture | SolutionsIQ where she is responsible for external brand communications, which includes management on social media. She is also the producer of the Agile Amped podcast.

Hanna has spent most of her career leading teams through mentoring and motivating others, and she’s a huge proponent of equality at work, especially for women in technology, and much of my blogging centers around that topic.

Hanna Gnann is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience in building brands. She is a Marketing Manager at Accenture | SolutionsIQ where she is responsible for external brand communications, which includes management on social medi... Show more

Øyvind Brande-Lien

Øyvind Brande-Lien

Brande-Lien joined Knowit in 2017 as a design lead consultant and responsible for design competences in Knowit Amende. Being a consultant and continually working on his own and others competences he hasn't done much else the last 30 years; other then starting a family and enjoying photography as a hobby.

Brande-Lien joined Knowit in 2017 as a design lead consultant and responsible for design competences in Knowit Amende. Being a consultant and continually working on his own and others competences he hasn't done much else the last 30 years; other then... Show more

Janel Kratky

Janel Kratky

Passionate for building communities and programs

Passionate for building communities and programs Show more

Sherry Foster

Sherry Foster

Sherry Foster is the President and Co-founder at AscendX Digital, a company that delivers next-generation Through-Phannel Marketing services, dedicated to helping manufacturers, distributors, and their partners reach more customers, and participate more fully in the digital economy.

Sherry brings more than 30 years’ experience in the technology industry – leading global marketing, sales and operations teams through change, disruption, and digital transformation. Prior to founding AscendX Digital, Sherry held executive leadership roles at HP Inc., Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and StarTech.com. Sherry holds a BA (Economics) and an MBA from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.

Sherry Foster is the President and Co-founder at AscendX Digital, a company that delivers next-generation Through-Phannel Marketing services, dedicated to helping manufacturers, distributors, and their partners reach more customers, and participate m... Show more

Dave Hansen-Lange

Dave Hansen-Lange

Dave guides teams to build websites. But it’s not just about replicating design. He aims to provide the unique tools content creators need to make changes to their sites while anticipating their future needs. As a seasoned facilitator, he shepherds client strategy while breaking down silos between Four Kitchens’ engineering, design, and project management teams. When it comes to the end user experience, his mission is build uncomplicated systems that allow site editors to do their best work.

Dave guides teams to build websites. But it’s not just about replicating design. He aims to provide the unique tools content creators need to make changes to their sites while anticipating their future needs. As a seasoned facilitator, he shepherds c... Show more

Marissa Epstein

Marissa Epstein

Marissa Epstein is a Senior User Experience Strategist. In former lives, she was a student of psychology, a packaging designer, and an art director. Today, Marissa solves complex UX and strategy problems alongside the Lullabot team for clients including Georgia.Gov, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Pantheon, and the Grammys.

Marissa currently resides in a little home in Providence, RI with her huge dog, Elwood. You can call her Mars.

Marissa Epstein is a Senior User Experience Strategist. In former lives, she was a student of psychology, a packaging designer, and an art director. Today, Marissa solves complex UX and strategy problems alongside the Lullabot team for clients includ... Show more

Alexis Guetat

Alexis Guetat

Young Power platform developer with lots of ambition.
Can't wait to continue discovering the Power platform world and its infinite possibilities!
Currently in the Groupama group within the Power Platform.

Young Power platform developer with lots of ambition. Can't wait to continue discovering the Power platform world and its infinite possibilities! Currently in the Groupama group within the Power Platform. Show more

Shannon Peel

Shannon Peel

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher Show more

Brandon Street

Brandon Street

Creative Collab’s Co-Founder/CEO, Brandon Street, is an American NFT enthusiast and entrepreneur. His work includes brand collaborations amongst all logistical aspects of the business. Brandon is building the most insightful collaboration incubator that the NFT market will ever see. His journey began in 2021 by becoming a member of over 30 NFT communities, establishing a partnership as a verified Sandbox agency, and founding an educational program that includes reliable NFT coaching and mentorship opportunities. His passion stems from his love of music, and the understanding of the need in the music industry. He has over 15 years of singer/songwriter and production experience. He plans to use his knowledge to educate the world on the power of collaboration within the NFT community.

Creative Collab’s Co-Founder/CEO, Brandon Street, is an American NFT enthusiast and entrepreneur. His work includes brand collaborations amongst all logistical aspects of the business. Brandon is building the most insightful collaboration incubator t... Show more

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