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Sofía Platas

Sofía Platas

Hey! I'm a technical consultant from Madrid. I've been working for years with D365CE and PowerPlatform, trying to increase their capabilities with Azure. I am a proud part of the Dynamics community and love participating in conferences and events to share my knowledge and learn about other people's experiences and new functionalities.

Hey! I'm a technical consultant from Madrid. I've been working for years with D365CE and PowerPlatform, trying to increase their capabilities with Azure. I am a proud part of the Dynamics community and love participating in conferences and events to ... Show more

Costas Papastathis

Costas Papastathis

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at Red Hat who works on a number of Node.js projects under the NodeShift GitHub organization. He also actively contributes to Paketo Buildpacks as a Node.js maintainer, and also works on support for the Red Hat UBI stack within other Paketo buildpack components.

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at Red Hat who works on a number of Node.js projects under the NodeShift GitHub organization. He also actively contributes to Paketo Buildpacks as a Node.js maintainer, and also works on support for the Red H... Show more

Payal Godhani

Payal Godhani

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her focus is on architecting efficient DevOps deployment services for distributed systems, optimizing Kubernetes environments, and ensuring reliable CI/CD automation. She leads teams in designing scalable, innovative solutions that enhance the deployment and management of cloud-native applications.
She is speaker of Conf42 conference and KCD Events Texas.

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her fo... Show more

Walmyr Carvalho

Walmyr Carvalho

Android Engineer with more than 12 years of experience, Google Developer Expert for Android, mentor at Google for Startups Brazil and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there!

Android Engineer with more than 12 years of experience, Google Developer Expert for Android, mentor at Google for Startups Brazil and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there! Show more

David Amorín García

David Amorín García

Me llamo David Amorin Garcia, tengo 32 años y me dedico a la comunicación desde los 15. Como amante de las tecnologías y de transmitir conocimiento, me gradué en Teatro a la par que me formaba en aspectos relacionados con el SEO y los datos. Aproveché durante varios años la ventana que me ofrecía YouTube y Twitch para mostrar las aptitudes que iba adquiriendo y compartirlas con la audiencia. A principios de 2022 decidí entrar en el mundo empresarial para aportar todo lo que había aprendido durante todos estos años y así poder ayudar a los demás.

Me llamo David Amorin Garcia, tengo 32 años y me dedico a la comunicación desde los 15. Como amante de las tecnologías y de transmitir conocimiento, me gradué en Teatro a la par que me formaba en aspectos relacionados con el SEO y los datos. Aprovech... Show more

Manuela Raidl

Manuela Raidl

Manuela Raidl is an Agile Master and Agile Coach in the automotive industries with a background in software testing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in technical mathematics she is currently working on her Master thesis.

Her journey into agile leadership began unexpectedly, when she was offered the role of a Scrum Master. Through embracing this opportunity and navigating various challenges during the past four years, Manuela has emerged as a respected and well-known figure in the agile community at Bosch and made her first appearance as speaker at the Agile Tour Vienna 2024.

Manuela Raidl is an Agile Master and Agile Coach in the automotive industries with a background in software testing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in technical mathematics she is currently working on her Master thesis. Her journey into agile leader... Show more

Matthew Livesey

Matthew Livesey

I am an experienced software developer and engineering leader, who loves learning and sharing.

I am an experienced software developer and engineering leader, who loves learning and sharing. Show more

Gerald Crescione

Gerald Crescione

Gerald is a seasoned entrepreneur in the OSS Cloud Native space, now at the helm of DevSecCon, the world’s largest DevSecOps community, at Snyk. He joined Snyk through the acquisition of DriftClt, an innovative open-source tool, initially as part of the DevRel team. He then expanded his expertise in application security by driving top customer contributions in Snyk’s Customer Advocacy team, all while championing secure, community-led development across the industry.

Gerald is a seasoned entrepreneur in the OSS Cloud Native space, now at the helm of DevSecCon, the world’s largest DevSecOps community, at Snyk. He joined Snyk through the acquisition of DriftClt, an innovative open-source tool, initially as part of ... Show more

Simon Heimler

Simon Heimler

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007.

The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libraries, protocols, frameworks and platforms that provide interoperability and automation.

I'm a generalist at heart and love to constantly learn about new technologies and concepts, building and creating innovative solutions!

Full-stack developer and software architect from Germany, started creating software in 2001, professionally since 2007. The focus my last years was on topics like metadata, data, APIs, LC/NC platforms, cloud development - creating standards, libr... Show more

Aisosa Obasohan

Aisosa Obasohan

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment and Transportation industries with an impact on over 100's of users.

Currently, I am part of the product team at Rafiki.works fostering growth opportunities for freelancers in Africa. In addition, as a Mentor at Na'amal, a UK-based non-profit organisation for social good, I provide mentorship training for refugees and individuals in underrepresented communities with skills training and mentorship needed to strive in the digitised global labour market in collaboration with the World Bank.

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment a... Show more

Ramnivas Laddad

Ramnivas Laddad

Ramnivas leads the development of Exograph, a declarative approach to backends written in Rust. He has led innovation in Spring Framework and Cloud Foundry since their beginning. Ramnivas is the author of AspectJ in Action, the best-selling book on aspect-oriented programming lauded by industry experts for its practical and innovative approach to real-world problems. He has spoken at leading industry conferences, including JavaOne, ScalaDays, SpringOne, and O'Reilly OSCON.

Ramnivas leads the development of Exograph, a declarative approach to backends written in Rust. He has led innovation in Spring Framework and Cloud Foundry since their beginning. Ramnivas is the author of AspectJ in Action, the best-selling book on a... Show more

Martyn Bristow

Martyn Bristow

With a background in data analysis and software testing, Martyn has now become an Agile coach and Release Train Engineer helping software teams improve and adopt cloud technology.
As an engineer still at heart, he loves to develop personal code projects, keep ahead of the technology roadmap and help other teams to succeed. But he also has a passion for software quality and site reliability.

With a background in data analysis and software testing, Martyn has now become an Agile coach and Release Train Engineer helping software teams improve and adopt cloud technology. As an engineer still at heart, he loves to develop personal code proj... Show more

Samzong Lu

Samzong Lu

- Samzong is Product Manager (Focus on AI/LLMOps, Muti-Cluster, Cluster LCM, Microservice, ServiceMesh )
- Kubernetes / Kubernetes-sigs active Contributor
- Karmada active Contributor, member
- Istio active Contributor, member
- CNCF Multiple Project Contributors
- CNCF Open Source Enthusiast

- Samzong is Product Manager (Focus on AI/LLMOps, Muti-Cluster, Cluster LCM, Microservice, ServiceMesh ) - Kubernetes / Kubernetes-sigs active Contributor - Karmada active Contributor, member - Istio active Contributor, member - CNCF Multiple P... Show more

Anita Squires

Anita Squires

Anita has always been interested in computers from an early age; very early on, her dad gifted her a ZX spectrum. However, it took until she was later in her career to actually move directly into a coding career by becoming an automated tester. Before that, she spent many years working in a support role in various financial technology institutes, working closely with analysts, developers and testers, noticing the lack of young women in the space.
Outside of her day job, she has focused on trying to encourage more young women into technology roles with the Dell Stem Apire Mentoring program.

Anita has always been interested in computers from an early age; very early on, her dad gifted her a ZX spectrum. However, it took until she was later in her career to actually move directly into a coding career by becoming an automated tester. Befo... Show more

Faith Njah

Faith Njah

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breaking down complex technical concepts and making them accessible to diverse audiences, from developers to non-technical users.

Faith has collaborated with international teams, engaging developers, writing technical articles, and delivering insightful presentations on emerging technologies. She continuously bridges the gap between technology and end users through advocacy, documentation, and hands-on demonstrations.

With a keen interest in developing innovative solutions, Faith is committed to driving impact in Technology industry.

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breakin... Show more

Jamie Willis-Rose

Jamie Willis-Rose

I joined Microsoft in 2021 after 2+ years as a consultant with Microsoft Partners. Power Platform enabled me to make a career change in 2019 after 10+ years working in the broadcast industry where I was a SharePoint site collection admin and Power Apps Champion. I am passionate about the Power Platform, especially PowerApps and Power Automate.

I co-organize the Washington DC Power Platform user group and I've presented at GlobalCon, Community Summit North America, SharePoint Saturday DC, the Power Platform World Tour, the Baltimore SharePoint User Group and the Power Platform Virtual Conference.

I joined Microsoft in 2021 after 2+ years as a consultant with Microsoft Partners. Power Platform enabled me to make a career change in 2019 after 10+ years working in the broadcast industry where I was a SharePoint site collection admin and Power Ap... Show more

Chanel Power

Chanel Power

Chanel, a seasoned Chemist and Mathematician turned Machine Learning Engineer, is passionate about enhancing user experiences with trained model technologies. In May 2020, Chanel founded the Mentor Me Collective to empower first-generation technologists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their passions, achieve their dreams, and make a positive impact on society through mentorship, education, and community. Since then, Mentor Me Collective has grown to a global audience of over 30K members across four continents.

Through her leadership, she has facilitated over 400 first-generation individuals in securing six-figure tech careers, totaling over $30M in compensation. Known for her dynamic conference sessions, she has spoken at prestigious events and dedicated her expertise to uplifting various tech communities, aiming to amplify first-generation representation. Her mission is to cultivate community, develop first-generation talent, and increase awareness around careers in the tech industry.

Chanel, a seasoned Chemist and Mathematician turned Machine Learning Engineer, is passionate about enhancing user experiences with trained model technologies. In May 2020, Chanel founded the Mentor Me Collective to empower first-generation technologi... Show more

Martin Abbott

Martin Abbott

Martin is a Principal Architect and CTO for a number of not-for-profit organisations in Perth, Western Australia.

He has many years of experience in integration, particularly across the Microsoft Azure stack, as well as experience developing solutions for IoT and Digital Twins.

More recently, he has been involved in many projects in artificial intelligence and healthcare.

He is the organiser of the Perth Azure User Group, and a global administrator for both Global Azure as well as being a Microsoft MVP.

In his spare time, he likes to exercise and read, and wrangle his 3 kids.

Martin is a Principal Architect and CTO for a number of not-for-profit organisations in Perth, Western Australia. He has many years of experience in integration, particularly across the Microsoft Azure stack, as well as experience developing solut... Show more

Damien Rouxel

Damien Rouxel

Reconverti dans l'informatique après un passage dans l'éducation et dans le commerce, j'adore simplifier les outils sur lesquels je travaille, apprendre de nouvelles choses et les vulgariser pour les partager avec mon entourage

Reconverti dans l'informatique après un passage dans l'éducation et dans le commerce, j'adore simplifier les outils sur lesquels je travaille, apprendre de nouvelles choses et les vulgariser pour les partager avec mon entourage Show more

Serge Don

Serge Don

Serge is a Test Automation Engineer from the Netherlands.
At Team Rockstar IT he helps people and companies build software they can be proud of. With his enthusiasm about the topic he is keen on sharing his passion about a hollistic approach to Quality supplemented with a healthy dose of humor.

He has a special interest in Devops, Observability and Quality at Speed principles.

Serge is a Test Automation Engineer from the Netherlands. At Team Rockstar IT he helps people and companies build software they can be proud of. With his enthusiasm about the topic he is keen on sharing his passion about a hollistic approach to Qu... Show more

Oussama Ben wafi

Oussama Ben wafi

Oussama is an experienced Android engineer since the ages of Java and ADT. He likes the native approach for mobile development and Kotlin is his favorite programming language. He loves talking to people from around the world about anything mobile or culture.

Oussama is an experienced Android engineer since the ages of Java and ADT. He likes the native approach for mobile development and Kotlin is his favorite programming language. He loves talking to people from around the world about anything mobile or ... Show more

Dennis Schulz

Dennis Schulz

Dennis Schulz is a Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. He holds a PhD in low temperature physics from the University of Heidelberg. Besides being a programmer, he organized and hosted the TV show Quasi Klar for RNF, published a book that was translated to Korean and Russian, and won Science Slam competitions all over Germany. As a part of the Innovation Hacking team at TNG, he worked on different AI showcases, fine-tuning embeddings, and data mining.

Dennis Schulz is a Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. He holds a PhD in low temperature physics from the University of Heidelberg. Besides being a programmer, he organized and hosted the TV show Quasi Klar for RNF, published a book that ... Show more

Vinnie Gill

Vinnie Gill

Vinnie brings over 20 years of global expertise in the Product and Delivery space, having worked with more than 100 teams and trained over 800 professionals. She has worked across sectors like IT and Business Agility, particularly in HR, Marketing, and Finance.
Her work has led to significant improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and cultural transformation by enhancing communication and engagement.

She makes this happen by helping product and delivery leaders overcome challenges that impact team performance, delivery speed, and product success. By applying systems thinking, team dynamics expertise, and agile principles and practices, she works with leaders to align outcomes ensuring sustainable results.

Her industry expertise includes mining, engineering, retail, education, automotive, security, government, energy, oil and gas and financial services. She has a robust background in Project Management, Delivery, Product, HR, Start-ups, and Strategy.

As an active member of the agile community and an international conference speaker, Vinnie is renowned for delivering actionable insights through engaging storytelling and humour. Her extensive international and cross-cultural experience enriches her dynamic approach.

Vinnie brings over 20 years of global expertise in the Product and Delivery space, having worked with more than 100 teams and trained over 800 professionals. She has worked across sectors like IT and Business Agility, particularly in HR, Marketing, a... Show more

Dhruvil Anil Darji

Dhruvil Anil Darji

I’m excited to share a transformative idea that reimagines how we engage with books in today’s ever-evolving, AI-driven world. As technology continues to reshape our lives, we now have an opportunity to enhance one of humanity’s oldest and most cherished pastimes: reading.

Imagine a personal, interactive AI-powered companion that doesn’t just help you read but elevates the experience to something immersive and dynamic. Here's how:

Interactive Engagement: The AI acts as a conversational friend, responding to your thoughts and questions as you read. It mirrors the tone and style of the book, whether suspenseful, adventurous, or reflective, making you feel as if you're conversing with a character or narrator from the story.
Seamless Switching Between Reading and Listening: With adaptive voice narration that matches the book's mood, readers can effortlessly toggle between reading and listening. Whether it's a suspenseful cliffhanger or a serene reflective moment, the AI brings the pages to life.
Smart Context Awareness: The AI tracks your progress and context within the book, tailoring its insights and interactions. It avoids spoilers, highlights key themes, and keeps curiosity alive, ensuring that every moment with the book feels deeply personal and engaging.
This idea represents a bold step toward the future of book consumption, blending the timeless joy of reading with the cutting-edge possibilities of artificial intelligence. It’s not just about convenience—it’s about creating a companionable, immersive experience that resonates with each reader uniquely.

I’m excited to share a transformative idea that reimagines how we engage with books in today’s ever-evolving, AI-driven world. As technology continues to reshape our lives, we now have an opportunity to enhance one of humanity’s oldest and most cheri... Show more

Jimmy Clare

Jimmy Clare

Jimmy Clare is a Professional Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Live Stream Host, and Autism Advocate
Meet Jimmy Clare, a dynamic and inspiring keynote speaker who has overcome incredible obstacles to achieve success. Diagnosed with Autism and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, Jimmy has turned his perceived limitations into his unique advantage. He shares his remarkable story of resilience, self-improvement, and determination to inspire audiences worldwide.
From Bullying Victim to Fitness Motivator
Jimmy's journey from being bullied and struggling with weight gain to becoming a fitness enthusiast and entrepreneur is a testament to his unwavering spirit. He has completed numerous fitness programs, practices kickboxing, and works out 6-9 times a week. His transformation is a powerful example of the human capacity for growth and change.
Autism Advocate and Motivational Speaker
As an Autism advocate, Jimmy promotes acceptance, inclusion, and self-empowerment. He shares his experiences, insights, and strategies for overcoming challenges, inspiring others to embrace their differences and reach their full potential.
Keynote Topics:
Embracing Autism and Neurodiversity
Takeaways:
Understanding and acceptance of Autism and neurodiversity
Strategies for inclusion and support
Embracing differences as strengths
Overcoming Bullying and Self-Doubt
Takeaways:
Coping mechanisms for dealing with bullying and negativity
Building self-confidence and self-worth
Turning adversity into opportunity
Fitness and Wellness for Mental Health
Takeaways:
The importance of physical activity for mental well-being
Practical tips for incorporating fitness into daily life
Mind-body connection and stress management
Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement
Takeaways:
Turning passion into purpose and career
Strategies for continuous learning and growth
Overcoming obstacles and staying motivated
Resilience and Determination in the Face of Adversity
Takeaways:
Developing a growth mindset and resilience
Learning from failures and setbacks
Staying focused and motivated despite challenges
Host of the Popular Podcast and Live Stream Show
"CrazyFitnessGuy Healthy Living Podcast"
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Jimmy Clare is a Professional Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Live Stream Host, and Autism Advocate Meet Jimmy Clare, a dynamic and inspiring keynote speaker who has overcome incredible obstacles to achieve success. Diagnosed with Autism and Non-Verbal ... Show more

Molly McQueary

Molly McQueary

Molly holds a Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Coach. With a deep passion for unlocking potential, Molly blends cutting-edge, science-based techniques with practical strategies to help high-level executives, healthcare leaders, coaches, and elite athletes perform at their best. Her approach is rooted in the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, providing clients with the mental tools to excel under pressure, overcome challenges, and achieve peak performance. Whether through one-on-one consulting, engaging workshops, or customized programs, Molly is dedicated to driving both personal and professional success with evidence-based methods.

Molly holds a Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Coach. With a deep passion for unlocking potential, Molly blends cutting-edge, science-based techniques with practical strategies to help high-level execu... Show more

Tino Sokic

Tino Sokic

Tino is the owner and CEO of an Information Security Company CNV-IBIS, LLC founded in Croatia in 1991.

As an accomplished Information Security Expert, Tino possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for educating others in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. With years of experience under their belt, he has developed the skills and competence necessary to successfully support organizations in implementing and managing robust cybersecurity programs.

His background as a systems engineer, coupled with his experience collaborating with clients from diverse industries such as the military and Big Four companies, has honed his ability to harmonize two of the most crucial elements in any business: people and technology.

Tino’s reputation as a worldwide-renowned security trainer is backed by more than 45,000 students worldwide who have entrusted him with their professional development in the realm of cybersecurity.

Tino is the owner and CEO of an Information Security Company CNV-IBIS, LLC founded in Croatia in 1991. As an accomplished Information Security Expert, Tino possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for educa... Show more

Francesco Bedussi

Francesco Bedussi

I am a senior full stack JavaScript developer. I like to build things, to solve problems and to learn new things.

I work in the web industry since 2002. At first as a project leader, then as a web designer and web master. In 2011 I switched to development and since then I've been a freelance, a full time front end developer, a tech lead and then a full stack developer.

I am a senior full stack JavaScript developer. I like to build things, to solve problems and to learn new things. I work in the web industry since 2002. At first as a project leader, then as a web designer and web master. In 2011 I switched to dev... Show more

Chris Cavazos

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years' experience in IT. Areas of expertise include Configuration Manager, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years' experience in IT. Areas of expertise include Configuration Manager, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure. Show more

Rachel Shalom

Rachel Shalom

I am a Senior Data scientist at Dell and holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and an MBA.
In the past 3 years I have been working with time series data like sensors coming from smartwatches and smart-phones to provide continuous health monitoring for the sick and elderly. At Dell I am working on different projects including predicting anomalies on servers, optimizing user behaviors on Dell’s website and work with hospitals (mainly radiologists) on xray anomalies classification.
My main hobbies are coffee, sport and traveling around the world!

I am a Senior Data scientist at Dell and holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and an MBA. In the past 3 years I have been working with time series data like sensors coming from smartwatches and smart-phones to provide continuous health monitoring for the... Show more

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