Nisha Joshi is an executive coach, transformation leader and podcaster with over two decades of experience driving impactful change across industries, from logistics and retail to broadcast media and startups. She specialises in aligning culture, leadership and execution to help organisations achieve strategic clarity and high-performing teams without friction or burnout.

Nisha is the co-host of The Delivery Space Podcast, where she and industry leaders explore the realities of leadership, culture and transformation through their direct experiences. She is also a frequent speaker at industry events, helping senior leaders shift from firefighting delivery challenges to creating cultures of autonomy, collaboration and innovation.

Beyond her work, Nisha is a lifelong learner, an avid reader and a podcast enthusiast. She once appeared in a Boy George music video, has a knack for winning Blackadder trivia battles, and loves deep conversations about the future of leadership.

Nisha Joshi is an executive coach, transformation leader and podcaster with over two decades of experience driving impactful change across industries, from logistics and retail to broadcast media and startups. She specialises in aligning culture, lea... Show more

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events Show more

Gianluca was the former CISO of Rocket Internet, where he oversaw IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for companies with over EUR 2B in revenue. He later led national security efforts for Italy’s Digital Transformation Team, served as CISO of Arduino, and most recently was Principal Security Architect and public spokesperson for Google Cloud. He recently started Netsec, a cybersecurity and managed IT services provider dedicated to protecting businesses from digital threats.

Gianluca was the former CISO of Rocket Internet, where he oversaw IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for companies with over EUR 2B in revenue. He later led national security efforts for Italy’s Digital Transformation Team, served as CISO of Arduino... Show more

Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive.

A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time delivering workshops and presentations on introversion, leadership, and communication. Founder of The Introvert Space, a community interest company dedicated to empowering introverts in the workplace, Richard authors popular ebooks like Self-Promotion for Introverts. He’s also learning to play the piano, having realised he could no longer help his son with his piano homework!

Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive. A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time deliveri... Show more

AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor |

AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor | Show more

Software Developer | Software Researcher

Software Developer | Software Researcher Show more

Reanna Schultz is a cybersecurity professional, content creator, and entrepreneur recognized for her dynamic approach to bridging technology and storytelling. She hosts Defenders in Lab Coats, a podcast that highlights the journeys of cyber defenders, innovators, and experts driving change in the digital landscape. Passionate about uncovering emerging threats and human elements within cybersecurity, Reanna brings both technical depth and approachable insight to every conversation.

With over 8 years of experience and being a keynote speaker across the globe, Reanna promotes community collaboration and mentorship. She is a strong advocate for community learning, leadership growth, and creative collaboration across the cyber industry. Reanna continues to inspire others to push boundaries and redefine what it means to defend in the modern digital age.

Reanna Schultz is a cybersecurity professional, content creator, and entrepreneur recognized for her dynamic approach to bridging technology and storytelling. She hosts Defenders in Lab Coats, a podcast that highlights the journeys of cyber defenders... Show more

Tosin Joseph is an Emerging Tech Evangelist and the Executive Curator of “The World Ahead with Emerging Technologies” a white paper, research and report series on emerging technologies and industry transformation. The World Ahead with Emerging Technologies is a publication series of Alpha Gate LLC. Tosin is also the author of Robotic Intelligence: the Coming Wave in Healthcare and fellow, VitaLabs Fellowship (a network of interdisciplinary scientists dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge longevity science). As an Emerging Tech Researcher, writer and author, his works on Al, Robotics and other emerging technologies has been featured in local, national, international and global media platforms. Tosin has had the privilege of working, volunteering and attending global conferences at the forefront of technological advancements travelling around the world

Tosin Joseph is an Emerging Tech Evangelist and the Executive Curator of “The World Ahead with Emerging Technologies” a white paper, research and report series on emerging technologies and industry transformation. The World Ahead with Emerging Techno... Show more

Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology.
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Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology. . Show more

Adeola is a Cyber AI Solutions Architect in a leading technology company. She has over 5years of experience across various domains having worked on social computation and Network Analysis, accelerated Data Science, Conversational AI, Speech to Text services and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), she is now focused on developing and deploying Cybersecurity AI solutions at scale.

Adeola is a Cyber AI Solutions Architect in a leading technology company. She has over 5years of experience across various domains having worked on social computation and Network Analysis, accelerated Data Science, Conversational AI, Speech to Text s... Show more

Tara Clarke is a dedicated Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal, leveraging her expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Solutions to support corporations and government agencies. She has been with Microsoft since February 2022, contributing significantly to the company's success in in the Federal government sector.

As a Solution Specialist, I serve as a strategic advisor and technical advocate for Microsoft’s customers, helping them envision, design, and implement solutions that drive real business outcomes. I work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand customer challenges, align Microsoft technologies to their goals, and demonstrate how our solutions — particularly in the Power Platform and AI space — can transform the way they work.

The Value I Bring
Customer-Centric Innovation: I translate complex business needs into actionable, scalable solutions using tools like Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.
Trusted Advisor: I guide customers through their digital transformation journey, helping them adopt AI and automation in ways that are ethical, impactful, and sustainable.
Business Impact: I help organizations increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and unlock new capabilities — turning technology into a competitive advantage.
Collaboration & Enablement: I empower both technical and non-technical users to build, innovate, and succeed with low-code/no-code tools, fostering a culture of innovation.

Tara Clarke is a dedicated Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal, leveraging her expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Solutions to support corporations and government agencies. She has been with Microsoft since February 2022, con... Show more

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos Show more

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He's worked with organizations like INAIL, EUROCONTROL, ESA, and Australian airline QANTAS.

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He... Show more

Meagan Jackson is the founder of M. Jackson Accounting & Bookkeeping, a firm built on resilience and service. Her journey as a business owner has been shaped by caregiving, profound loss, and personal trauma — experiences that taught her how to keep a business running when life turns upside down. Today, she helps small business owners implement systems, automations, and financial practices that protect their firms and support sustainable growth.

Meagan takes a hands-on approach and becomes a trusted advisor to small businesses by working with them to simplify, update, and streamline their bookkeeping practices and software to support their business objectives. Meagan utilizes her accounting expertise to pave the way toward financial transparency and stability for her small business clients. She is passionate about teaching and coaching clients to have confidence and understanding of their numbers, helping them accept where they are, dream big, and take the right steps to grow stronger.

Meagan draws over 30 years of experience providing expert advisory and consulting services, bookkeeping, internal audit controls, and QuickBooks implementation services to clients across diverse industries, including professional services and skilled trade sectors.

Meagan holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Northeastern University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from Worcester State University, and an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Massachusetts Bay Community College. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she works with clients to help them optimize their use of the software to support their business objectives.

Meagan Jackson is the founder of M. Jackson Accounting & Bookkeeping, a firm built on resilience and service. Her journey as a business owner has been shaped by caregiving, profound loss, and personal trauma — experiences that taught her how to keep ... Show more

Accidental Application Security Architect!

Accidental Application Security Architect! Show more

Dr. Margaret Alabi
I'm the pharmaceutical executive who learned that the most powerful career moves happen when you stop conforming and start pivoting authentically.
By day, I champion patient voices as a Global Dermatology Patient Advocacy executive. By night, I lead The Pivot Consulting Group, guiding executives from Wells Fargo, Genentech, and Eli Lilly through strategic transformations that honor their true selves, the teams they lead, and the organizations they serve.

My unconventional path: PharmD from Xavier University → MBA from Yale → 36,000+ coaching hours → Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.
The Pivot: Despite my pharmacy doctorate, I've never actually dispensed medications. Instead, I've spent my career proving that authenticity yields boundless progress.
Core belief: You don't have to choose between success and authenticity. The most resilient leaders and innovative companies emerge when we show up with courage.

When I'm not helping executives pivot, I'm practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, singing, or walking in Brooklyn with my standard poodles, Belle and Beau.
Here, I share insights on: Strategic career pivoting, authentic leadership, healthcare equity, and building resilient cultures.

Ready to pivot from potential to purpose?

Dr. Margaret Alabi I'm the pharmaceutical executive who learned that the most powerful career moves happen when you stop conforming and start pivoting authentically. By day, I champion patient voices as a Global Dermatology Patient Advocacy executi... Show more

As an SMTS AI Software Engineer at AMD, I work on cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI and LLM solutions across multiple industries. I have over 6 years of experience in AI, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 5 years in the energy industry. My aim is to empower AI developers and professionals with the software, code, and tools they need to succeed in their businesses.

As an SMTS AI Software Engineer at AMD, I work on cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI and LLM solutions across multiple industries. I have over 6 years of experience in AI, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 5 years in the energy industry. My aim is to... Show more

Danique Motzheim is a visionary founder, author, and global entrepreneur who refuses to accept a world where mental wellbeing is a privilege.

She is the CEO of BYOU, a wellbeing platform connecting people worldwide to holistic health, beauty, and mental health services, and the founder of the BYOU Impact Foundation, which provides free support for those who need it most.

Her journey began after personally experiencing how broken and slow today’s healthcare systems are. Instead of waiting for change, she set out to build it herself, accessible for all, global from the start, and rooted in our own Human Rights.

Her bestselling book, The Global Thought Leader Mindset, inspired thousands to shift their thinking and step into their own power.

Today, her work goes beyond mindset. She is leading a worldwide movement that breaks down barriers, challenges outdated healthcare systems, and proves that one vision, backed with relentless drive, can scale into global change.

Known for her raw honesty and bold presence, Danique speaks and writes with the urgency of someone who has lived what she is fighting for.

When she isn’t building BYOU, she is mentoring, speaking to the next generation of leaders, or recharging in nature with her dog, Noa.

Danique Motzheim is a visionary founder, author, and global entrepreneur who refuses to accept a world where mental wellbeing is a privilege. She is the CEO of BYOU, a wellbeing platform connecting people worldwide to holistic health, beauty, and... Show more

I lead software- and systems development in open data and open science, with a focus on ethics and curation. I am fascinated by the frontiers of human progress: innovation vs ignorance; wealth vs poverty, migration vs stasis. I spent more than a decade in economic and business development initiatives in South Africa before moving to the UK where I entered the fledgling open knowledge industry, going on to lead open data technical and research projects around the world, including Pakistan, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mauritius, Australia and in Europe and the Americas. I have extensive experience in leading research projects, implementing open source software initiatives, and developing and leading seminars and workshops. I am currently an Interledger Ambassador and a previously-funded ILF grantee for my Qwyre.com epub reader app.

I lead software- and systems development in open data and open science, with a focus on ethics and curation. I am fascinated by the frontiers of human progress: innovation vs ignorance; wealth vs poverty, migration vs stasis. I spent more than a dec... Show more

Kayla Taylor is an Enterprise Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) based out of Northern Virginia. Her expertise and passion for learning has enabled her to support enterprise customers in the north-eastern region. Kayla has a background in bioinformatics where she has done extensive STEM cell, metabolic, and genomic research. Kayla has worked on a number of AI/ML projects, including Amazon Q: AWS’s Gen-AI chat bot. Outside of work, she likes to play with her puppy and container garden.

Kayla Taylor is an Enterprise Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) based out of Northern Virginia. Her expertise and passion for learning has enabled her to support enterprise customers in the north-eastern region. Kayla has a background... Show more

Beto has been writing open-source software for more than 2 decades, with open-source serving as the unifying theme across their diverse career. This includes their work as a climate scientist with a PhD in oceanography running global simulations for the IPCC, as an instructor and speaker at Facebook/Meta passionate about data tools and best practices, as a software engineer working daily on Apache Superset, and as a musician using open hardware and open-source plugins to compose and produce their songs.

The tools and libraries that Beto has created or worked on are used daily by thousands of companies and countless users, focusing on making data access seamless and switching the spotlight to the user experience instead. Their first big project was Pydap, a server for climate data developed during the Google Summer of Code in 2005. Pydap was used by the IPCC to distribute their simulations when they won their 2007 Nobel Prize, and also by the Danish Navy when removing chemical weapons from Syria.

Since 2017, Beto has been working daily on Apache Superset, a modern and modular business intelligence web application that is the number 1 Apache project in terms of GitHub stars. This work has led to the creation of an ecosystem of products: DataJunction, a semantic layer that has been adopted by data teams at Netflix; Shillelagh, a Python library that makes any kind of data easily queryable via SQL; and Cantrip, a magical semantic layer that lives in the database itself, requiring no additional resources. All of these projects focus on empowering users to answer their questions in an effortless way.

Additionally, Beto is also a prolific musician, having written over 500 songs in the past decade. They are an avid participant in the February Writing Album Month challenge, which has the goal of composing 14 new songs in 28 days, and is also part of both the small development team and moderation team. Their songs are written using an open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) with open-source plugins, and all the hardware they use is also based on open-source code.

Beto has been writing open-source software for more than 2 decades, with open-source serving as the unifying theme across their diverse career. This includes their work as a climate scientist with a PhD in oceanography running global simulations for ... Show more

Verena is a young professional at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, where she has been working since April 2025. Prior to that, she successfully completed the ZEISS Graduate Program, specializing in embedded software development. During her time in the program, she became deeply involved in the community spirit of the Zephyr Project. Verena holds a degree in Computational Science and Engineering. She's known for her determination and warm open mindset.

Verena is a young professional at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, where she has been working since April 2025. Prior to that, she successfully completed the ZEISS Graduate Program, specializing in embedded software development. During her time in the program,... Show more

With over 8 years in the payments industry, I am one of the founding engineering team members in Hyperswitch. My responsibilities include reliability, strategizing and implementing the open sourcing of our payments solution and the Hyperswitch's solution construct.

With over 8 years in the payments industry, I am one of the founding engineering team members in Hyperswitch. My responsibilities include reliability, strategizing and implementing the open sourcing of our payments solution and the Hyperswitch's solu... Show more

Josh Universe is a scientist-astronaut candidate, science communicator, biohacker, and CEO of Astrochain. Josh Universe is a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology studying a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Additionally, Josh Universe is taking graduate classes in Commercial Enterprise in Space at Florida Institute of Technology. Josh Universe is also pursing Applied Astronautics at the International Institute of Astronautical science. Josh Universe's primary interests are in astronomy, astrophysics, space law(mainly DAO applications for space law), and human spaceflight exploration. You can reach Josh Universe on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/univ/

Josh Universe is a scientist-astronaut candidate, science communicator, biohacker, and CEO of Astrochain. Josh Universe is a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology studying a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Additionally, Josh... Show more

With an extensive career dedicated to DevOps applied to Fintech and Insurance, Bruno has been a driving force behind the integration of DevOps principles in the Fintech sector shaping the landscape of financial technology. He had played a pivotal role in crafting robust and scalable platforms, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge financial services that seamlessly blend innovation with security, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

With an extensive career dedicated to DevOps applied to Fintech and Insurance, Bruno has been a driving force behind the integration of DevOps principles in the Fintech sector shaping the landscape of financial technology. He had played a pivotal rol... Show more

Nikita Kibitkin is a Senior Java Engineer and Tech Lead with 8 years designing high-throughput, event-driven payment platforms. He has successfully delivered financial systems for both the European and Asian markets. At Ducatpay, he leads the event-driven payments team, processing over 5 million transactions per year. Nikita combines modeling based on discrete mathematics with a classic high-load tech stack to build fault-tolerant, predictable, and cost-efficient distributed systems under extreme spikes.

Nikita Kibitkin is a Senior Java Engineer and Tech Lead with 8 years designing high-throughput, event-driven payment platforms. He has successfully delivered financial systems for both the European and Asian markets. At Ducatpay, he leads the event-d... Show more

I am a passionate cloud developer on the cutting edge of research in the genetics of disease. I'm originally from Canada and have been in the Boston area for the past 10 years working as a software engineer and volunteering with educational organizations, GDG being one of them. I'm always happy to connect and share my skills and experiences with others to support them on their journey through the technology space, be it locally or globally.

I am a passionate cloud developer on the cutting edge of research in the genetics of disease. I'm originally from Canada and have been in the Boston area for the past 10 years working as a software engineer and volunteering with educational organizat... Show more

Dr. Asankhaya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Patched.codes, a deep-tech startup with the vision to automatically fix every software vulnerability in code. Dr. Sharma is a well known technology expert, author, and public speaker. He has close to two decades of experience in research and product development, holding leadership roles at startups and large enterprises.

Prior to Patched.codes, he was the Global Director of Innovation and Incubation at Veracode, an application security company. Before that, he was the Head of R&D at SourceClear (acquired by CA Technologies in 2018), the first software security company focussed on open-source security and software supply chain.

He has a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, and has been an Adjunct Professor at the Singapore Management University, and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Dr. Asankhaya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Patched.codes, a deep-tech startup with the vision to automatically fix every software vulnerability in code. Dr. Sharma is a well known technology expert, author, and public spea... Show more

Erin Howland has lived in more countries than U.S. states and collects university degrees like other people collect coins. She has master's degrees in data science and Nordic studies (history) and baccalaureate degrees in accounting and history. She uses these accumulated skills and experiences in her role as a consultant for EJ Enterprises LLC, a company she and her husband created.

She can usually be found at acro, yoga, running and hiking outdoors, and picking up heavy things and setting them back down repeatedly. When not wiggling, she's probably asking why/why not something is the way it is (or isn't) and furiously researching. She also watches way too many horse videos.

Erin Howland has lived in more countries than U.S. states and collects university degrees like other people collect coins. She has master's degrees in data science and Nordic studies (history) and baccalaureate degrees in accounting and history. She ... Show more