Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Francesco Moretti

Francesco Moretti

Francesco has spent his entire life helping himself and others to learn in a wide range of fields and to stand out of the crowd becoming independent thinkers. In physics, he has given his small contribution to the assigned Nobel prize 2023. In music, he has tried new ways of performing outside the schemes of classical music. Passionate of human behaviour, in his recent experience in tech he understood from the beginning that, other than just offering his analytical skills, the greatest contribution he could give was in the field of soft skills. So, he volunteered in leading and creating ERGs, continuously training himself to become a better ally. If one can't find him, he is probably walking in some forest.

Francesco has spent his entire life helping himself and others to learn in a wide range of fields and to stand out of the crowd becoming independent thinkers. In physics, he has given his small contribution to the assigned Nobel prize 2023. In music,... Show more

Georges Khaznadar

Georges Khaznadar

- Debian Developer (2010-)
- teacher, mostly in https://lyceejeanbart.fr
- alumni from École Normale Supérieure (1974)
- born in 1955, so I am 70 now

- Debian Developer (2010-) - teacher, mostly in https://lyceejeanbart.fr - alumni from École Normale Supérieure (1974) - born in 1955, so I am 70 now Show more

Guillaume Gill

Guillaume Gill

Guillaume comes from software development on the web, for high traffic ecommerces and ERP, Then he migrated to the pure sysadmin side after 8 years, to start learning new skills. He finally came DevOps immediately by helping both teams working more efficiently and automate the processes.
He's now working on very challenging projects as DevOps/Platform engineer since 7 years, essenitaly on public cloud and Kubernetes on many heterogeneous environments.

Guillaume comes from software development on the web, for high traffic ecommerces and ERP, Then he migrated to the pure sysadmin side after 8 years, to start learning new skills. He finally came DevOps immediately by helping both teams working more e... Show more

Clifford Berg

Clifford Berg

Cliff is Managing Partner of Agile 2 Academy. As a successful tech entrepreneur, he was co-founder and CTO of Digital Focus, a startup that grew from 2 to 200 people in five years and was known for its success in rapidly building high reliability Internet-facing business critical systems for companies like FedEx, McKesson, United Overseas Bank, and many others. It was acquired in 2006. Cliff’s 2006 textbook High-Assurance Design documents many of the engineering and agility lessons learned. Since then Cliff has helped with more than ten Agile or DevOps transformations, and is a DevOps trainer and subject matter expert. In 2020 Cliff assembled the global Agile 2 team to reimagine “Agile”, and was the lead author of the Agile 2 book. Cliff is certified in the Human Synergistics Organizational Culture Inventory® and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory® assessment tools. He has degrees from Cornell University in Operations Research, Nuclear Engineering, and Physics.

Cliff is Managing Partner of Agile 2 Academy. As a successful tech entrepreneur, he was co-founder and CTO of Digital Focus, a startup that grew from 2 to 200 people in five years and was known for its success in rapidly building high reliability Int... Show more

Spandana Sagam

Spandana Sagam

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront of innovation, Spandana has played a pivotal role in advancing Autonomous and Automated Driving Systems, driving key technical integrations, process improvements, and functional optimizations.
Throughout her career, Spandana has demonstrated strong leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to execute validation projects for complex systems across the automotive industry. She has expertise in system validation, hardware-software integration, and automation across multiple platforms, including MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace, and various embedded protocols like CAN and UDS. She has successfully led validation efforts for high-profile automotive projects such as Body Control Modules (BCM) and Smart Lighting Modules (SLM) at Marelli, as well as spearheading initiatives for global OEMs like Stellantis and Chrysler.
Spandana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from JNTU University and has received certifications including GM DFSS Black Belt and High Voltage Certification. She is recognized for her ability to engineer innovative solutions, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of cutting-edge automotive systems, particularly in the context of autonomous driving technology.

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront o... Show more

Lazar Cvetković

Lazar Cvetković

I am a fourth-year PhD Candidate at the Systems Group at ETH Zurich. My research focuses on infrastructure for serverless computing, cluster management, optimizing resource usage. I am advised by Prof. Dr. Ana Klimovic. I received my MSc and BSc degrees from the University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering in Serbia.

I am a fourth-year PhD Candidate at the Systems Group at ETH Zurich. My research focuses on infrastructure for serverless computing, cluster management, optimizing resource usage. I am advised by Prof. Dr. Ana Klimovic. I received my MSc and BSc degr... Show more

Jeff Rhoton

Jeff Rhoton

Jeff Rhoton is a Cherokee Nation citizen that lives on the reservation in Oklahoma. Jeff has spent the last 25 years working across broadcast programming in sports, digital and livestreaming for ESPN, Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS etc…

He started out as a contract designer back in the 1990s working on special projects such as AOL’s Instant Messenger (The Buddy List) that changed the landscape and was the precursor to today’s social media platforms.

Jeff’s background in sports marketing and sponsorship gave him the opportunity to take his passion of relationship marketing forward into the entrepreneurial world. Getting to build relationships with brands such as YETI, ESPN, Major League Fishing, USA Softball, Bass Pro Shops among others has opened doors.

Today, he gives back to the citizens of the Cherokee Nation as someone who just wants to just make a difference through volunteering, helping elders and just trying to point citizens in the right direction through his platform called Cherokee Coffee He serves as a local leader of a Cherokee Community Organization where the focus is on GaDuGi.

As Co-Founder of AudienceRent, this venture is going to change the way you spend your advertising dollars on Meta with a focus on curated custom audience targeting while giving audience owners on Facebook and Instagram to opportunity to "rent" their audience which has been made easy.

Jeff Rhoton is a Cherokee Nation citizen that lives on the reservation in Oklahoma. Jeff has spent the last 25 years working across broadcast programming in sports, digital and livestreaming for ESPN, Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS etc… He start... Show more

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn studierte Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen und Universidad de Sevilla. Derzeit ist er als Head of Strategy & Innovation bei der Westfalen AG tätig, wo er sich insbesondere mit der Entwicklung und dem Management von Projekten im Bereich der Wasserstoffinfrastruktur, Gaseabfüllung, Gaseproduktion, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung und KI in der Produktion beschäftigt.

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn studierte Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen und Universidad de Sevilla. Derzeit ist er als Head of Strategy & Innovation bei der Westfalen AG tätig, wo er sich insbesondere mit der Entwicklun... Show more

Dorottya Nagy-Józsa PCC

Dorottya Nagy-Józsa PCC

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd.

Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more than 200 HR and Supply Chain Congresses around the world, from Tallinn to Mombasa.

As an organizational development consulting company, Y2Y increases leaders' and organizations' consciousness levels using methods of individual and team coaching, organizational and leadership development, and authoring the world's 11th most-read leadership blog.

Y2Y has two main pillars: learning & development consulting, and organizational effectiveness and supply chain. They are offering whole S&OP introduction programs, including intercompany cooperation, demand planning, supply chain planning, and S&OP meeting culture introduction.

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd. Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more tha... Show more

Colleen Fisher

Colleen Fisher

Dr. Colleen Fisher obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from the University of Saskatchewan. She developed a special interest in working dog medicine through her engagement with a number of police canine units, detector dog agencies, and assistance animal organizations. She is the veterinarian for the Canadian Task Force 4 (Manitoba) Urban Search and Rescue Team. Dr. Fisher received her MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh in 2019. Her research focused on the ability of psychiatric (PTSD) service dog handlers and search and rescue dog handlers to recognize stress in their canine partners. She presently coaches pet parents and psychiatric service dog handlers regarding best practices to reduce anxiety and frustration in their animal partners.

As Petline's Veterinary Medical Director, she is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge between the insurance professionals and veterinary team members that serve our mutual clients.

Dr. Fisher offers seminars on the human-animal bond, emotional development in puppies and kittens, recognizing canine and feline stress, Fear Free approaches to shelter animals and veterinary patients, teaching practical skills for cats and dogs using a gamified approach, and innovations in veterinary medicine. She also lectures regarding pet health insurance and how to choose the best insurance plan for your pet.

Dr. Colleen Fisher obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from the University of Saskatchewan. She developed a special interest in working dog medicine through her engagement with a number of police canine units, detector dog agencies, a... Show more

Thai Young

Thai Young

Thai Young is a distinguished product management and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in the global healthcare industry. Renowned for her action-oriented approach, she thrives at the intersection of technology and product strategy, driving innovation in highly competitive markets.

Throughout her career, Thai has held pivotal leadership roles at top-tier healthcare and technology organizations, including Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie (Allergan), Amgen, and Cencora (AmerisourceBergen). She has successfully built and led high-performance global teams, delivering innovative products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of patients, providers, and biopharma, while fueling business growth.

Her commitment to customer-centric solutions and experience in Agile methodology have established her a strong reputation in the field.

With a comprehensive background spanning product management, marketing, sales, healthcare consulting, and learning and performance roles, Thai Young continues to inspire and lead the next generation of product professionals.

Thai Young is a distinguished product management and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in the global healthcare industry. Renowned for her action-oriented approach, she thrives at the intersection of technology and product strategy, dr... Show more

Josh Kahn

Josh Kahn

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of storytelling in these fields. He previously served as the inaugural in-house Senior Producer/Director at UNINTERRUPTED and The SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Prior to that, he was the Senior Creative Producer for the Chicago Bulls, where he launched BullsTV, the team’s innovative mixed-media production division.

A Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Josh has directed and produced numerous sports and culture-focused feature documentaries and docuseries for major streaming platforms, including Prime Video, FOX Sports, Tubi, and DAZN. His latest feature, Untapped, is set to be released on Netflix in October 2024.

Expanding his work beyond traditional filmmaking, Josh and his company MYLES have also ventured into the world of generative AI, creating multiple concept films released with MIT Technology Review, demonstrating the transformative potential of this cutting-edge technology.

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of ... Show more

Oscar Martin Bahamonde Muñoz

Oscar Martin Bahamonde Muñoz

A jack of all trades master of some.

A jack of all trades master of some. Show more

Ryan Fila

Ryan Fila

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe.

2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;)

He's currently offering inspiration, tools, experiences, and community to support people in creating their own purpose through empowered choice.

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe. 2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;) He's currently offering in... Show more

Raquel Reyes Galindo

Raquel Reyes Galindo

Innovation and Development Engineer and founder of Disrupción, a science communication project. She has participated in discussion panels in Mexico and Latin America, as well as events at NASA. She contributed to the development of a lunar exploration mechanism that was tested on the International Space Station. Currently, she gives conferences and workshops on science, history, and empowerment to inspire girls and women to enter the world of science.

Innovation and Development Engineer and founder of Disrupción, a science communication project. She has participated in discussion panels in Mexico and Latin America, as well as events at NASA. She contributed to the development of a lunar exploratio... Show more

Eileen Murphy

Eileen Murphy

I'm a certified Health & Wellness Life Coach through NBHWC and A Wellness Revolution, holding a Bachelor’s in Psychology and an IO Psychology Master's. My journey, from a high school swim instructor to a 15+ year HR career, involves helping people overcome challenges. Retired from HR, I now serve those eager to unlock their potential. As a wellbeing coach, I guide individuals to embrace strengths and infuse self-transformation into every aspect of life. On a personal note, I find joy in staying active, trying new recipes, traveling (which led me to live in Denmark), and cherishing time with loved ones. Watch out for pop culture references that I sprinkle in for fun, as I believe we learn best through tangible experiences.

I'm a certified Health & Wellness Life Coach through NBHWC and A Wellness Revolution, holding a Bachelor’s in Psychology and an IO Psychology Master's. My journey, from a high school swim instructor to a 15+ year HR career, involves helping people ov... Show more

Pyae Sone Phyo

Pyae Sone Phyo

I am the creator of Thida Lang ( Myanmar Grammar Based Programming Language Model ) and the lead admin of Myanmar Dataverse. I am currently studying in Singapore

I am the creator of Thida Lang ( Myanmar Grammar Based Programming Language Model ) and the lead admin of Myanmar Dataverse. I am currently studying in Singapore Show more

Divine Aleru

Divine Aleru

Full stack developer with an unconventional twist: I blend the precision of a biochemist, the problem-solving skills of a software engineer, and the clarity of a technical writer. My journey from lab benches to code editors has given me a unique perspective on technology and its applications. I love octopuses, I mean, they do have incredible problem-solving abilities.

Full stack developer with an unconventional twist: I blend the precision of a biochemist, the problem-solving skills of a software engineer, and the clarity of a technical writer. My journey from lab benches to code editors has given me a unique pers... Show more

Juan Lobomada

Juan Lobomada

Hello! I'm Juan Cruz 🐺, but everyone knows me as Lobo. Besides being several things like a product manager, graphic and web designer, musician, and producer, I'm also a kayaker 🚣‍♂️ and digital nomad 🌍. I love exploring the world both on land and water. The freedom that the digital lifestyle offers is something I cherish, and I'm deeply involved in the Web3 revolution.

My projects reflect my passions: from connecting with fellow digital nomads at NómadasDigitales.com.ar 🌐, to promoting alternative educational styles at EducoLibre.com 🎓. And of course, I can't forget my latest venture at R3Evolucion.xyz 🚀, where we're creating something exciting in the Web3 space.

I'm always seeking new experiences and ways to connect with amazing people. If you share any of my passions or just want to chat about kayaking 🚣‍♂️ or Web3🚀, feel free to reach out! 🌟

Hello! I'm Juan Cruz 🐺, but everyone knows me as Lobo. Besides being several things like a product manager, graphic and web designer, musician, and producer, I'm also a kayaker 🚣‍♂️ and digital nomad 🌍. I love exploring the world both on land and ... Show more

Jibin Rajan Varghese

Jibin Rajan Varghese

Jibin is a smart-systems enthusiast with interdisciplinary experience in Programming, Software Development, Machine Learning and Computer Vision. He loves solving technology challenges of today that would have a strong social impact tomorrow!

He is currently building production-grade Generative AI solutions as a part of Nvidia Picasso, one of the world's foremost platforms powering generative AI for visual applications serving businesses worldwide. He is also responsible for the security of Picasso API's and is a founding member of the Red Team efforts to address AI safety and security.

Prior to his current role, he developed hyper scale simulation and replay capabilities for AV Verification, Validation, and iterative improvement for autonomous vehicles, where he worked on software that helps autonomous vehicles become safer by allowing them to drive billions of miles in photorealistic virtual worlds by performing hardware-in-the-loop simulation.

Jibin is an MS graduate in Computer Science from Texas A&M University His research interests are in Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence and its applications to Art, Robotics, Autonomous Driving, and Disaster Management.

Jibin is a smart-systems enthusiast with interdisciplinary experience in Programming, Software Development, Machine Learning and Computer Vision. He loves solving technology challenges of today that would have a strong social impact tomorrow! He i... Show more

Marjan Nikolovski

Marjan Nikolovski

Leader, developer and father. Passionate for building teams, knowledge sharing and product development. Actively involved in tech, open source and start up communities as a speaker and contributor.

Founder and CEO of Emit Knowledge, research and product development company.

Leader, developer and father. Passionate for building teams, knowledge sharing and product development. Actively involved in tech, open source and start up communities as a speaker and contributor. Founder and CEO of Emit Knowledge, research and ... Show more

James Adams

James Adams

James is the Managing Director of Akcela, an incubator based in the heart of Norwich City and Founder and CEO of tech bootcamp provider, Tech Educators. James is focussed on supporting startup and scale-up businesses in the East of England, making the future of tech education, accessible to all through society, as we equitably utilise its potential to solve some of the biggest challenges of our time.

James is the Managing Director of Akcela, an incubator based in the heart of Norwich City and Founder and CEO of tech bootcamp provider, Tech Educators. James is focussed on supporting startup and scale-up businesses in the East of England, making th... Show more

Tricia Sowers

Tricia Sowers

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. She was well on her way to tenure at The University of Texas when she realized a need for less mouse and more human interaction. She followed the inflammation pathway to the pharmaceutical industry – pursuing both bench and clinical research opportunities in the field of allergy.

Dr. Sowers served as a lead research scientist in the US-based, allergen research lab at ALK, a global, allergy-focused pharmaceutical company. Her research made significant contributions to the bench-based understanding of allergen extracts and their use in both human and veterinary allergy immunotherapy. Her abilities to analyze and translate scientific data to commercial and clinical strategy prompted a transition from bench science to Medical and Scientific Affairs, where she spearheaded a team of PhDs and MDs.

Dr. Sowers presently serves as a clinical and scientific consultant, a lecturer, an educator, and a scientific/clinical strategist. With more than a decade in the field of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sowers is considered a subject matter expert among her peers.

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. S... Show more

Fuad ALIPHATIC Adegoke

Fuad ALIPHATIC Adegoke

As a passionate software engineer and product manager, I thrive in the dynamic tech and gaming ecosystems. I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skills to the table. I possess a keen problem-solving mindset and a natural ability to think outside the box. My passion lies in making impactful contributions across various areas of technology. I am driven to build and manage innovative applications that drive positive change and address real-world challenges within the ecosystem.

As a passionate software engineer and product manager, I thrive in the dynamic tech and gaming ecosystems. I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skills to the table. I possess a keen problem-solving mindset and a natural ability to think o... Show more

Eric Schrier

Eric Schrier

An information technology leader, specializing in Cloud Technologies, including M365, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, in addition to general information technology, Strategy, Data and Management expertise.
Experience in multiple industries within with government, non-profit and commercial organizations in support of technology / migration, emerging technologies, product commercialization, business planning and strategy, design and technology implementations ranging from enterprise operations and security strategy cloud services. Dedicated to solving problems through leading-edge tools and technologies, with a specialty focus on integrating service delivery, strategy and technology to ensure customer success in a digital world.

An information technology leader, specializing in Cloud Technologies, including M365, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, in addition to general information technology, Strategy, Data and Management expertise. Experience in multiple... Show more

Jan Hohenheim

Jan Hohenheim

Jan Hohenheim worked in the software industry as a programmer, project lead and Scrum master. He wrote a book about Rust for Packt Publishing called "The Rust Standard Library Cookbook".
He is currently a member of the Institute of Neuroinformatics of the UZH and ETH Zurich.
He spends his free time developing games with the Bevy engine, for which he has contributed numerous open source tools. He also volunteers for the Rust gamedev working group.

Jan Hohenheim worked in the software industry as a programmer, project lead and Scrum master. He wrote a book about Rust for Packt Publishing called "The Rust Standard Library Cookbook". He is currently a member of the Institute of Neuroinformatics ... Show more

Gunasekaran Kuppayee Sengodan

Gunasekaran Kuppayee Sengodan

Experienced Sitecore .NET developer with a total of 15 years of experience in Development, Support, Architecture, Automation, Optimization, troubleshooting, and design. Sugcon India 2023 Speaker and Sitecore XMCloud, 10, CDP & Personalize, Content Hub, Order Cloud Certified Developer.

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Experienced Sitecore .NET developer with a total of 15 years of experience in Development, Support, Architecture, Automation, Optimization, troubleshooting, and design. Sugcon India 2023 Speaker and Sitecore XMCloud, 10, CDP & Personalize, Content H... Show more

Jackie Grant

Jackie Grant

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Forest Service. She is the Vice President of the Utah Native Plant Society and served as the Vice President for Education and Outreach for the Society for Conservation Biology. Her broad expertise covers environmental genetics, native plants, pollinators, and active transportation. Dr. Grant was a Fulbright Scholar to New Zealand in 2023, where she learned about seed preservation from an Indigenous (Māori) perspective. She now directs Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, which is the official Friends Group of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management age... Show more

Charles Scarborough

Charles Scarborough

Charles Scarborough is an air quality data scientist at Sonoma Technology. As an air quality data scientist, he conducts analysis related to air pollution exposure, air pollution impacts, and wildland fires. He is currently developing Shiny Dashboards for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of a multi-year effort to provide quality assurance information to nation-wide air quality monitoring networks. Mr. Scarborough has a B.S. in Geography and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Georgia and an M.S. in Geography from the University of Delaware.

Charles Scarborough is an air quality data scientist at Sonoma Technology. As an air quality data scientist, he conducts analysis related to air pollution exposure, air pollution impacts, and wildland fires. He is currently developing Shiny Dashboard... Show more

Alessandra Menini

Alessandra Menini

Sou Alessandra Menini, tradutora especialista em tecnologia, NL, localização e internacionalização. Com muitas experiências acumuladas nessa vida e vontade de sempre desafiar padrões, crio amanhãs diferentes toda vez que for necessário.

Sou Alessandra Menini, tradutora especialista em tecnologia, NL, localização e internacionalização. Com muitas experiências acumuladas nessa vida e vontade de sempre desafiar padrões, crio amanhãs diferentes toda vez que for necessário. Show more

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