Physical & Life Sciences

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

Tarun R Jain

Tarun R Jain

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI, I bring over three years of experience and have delivered 9+ international conference talks. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI, I bring over three yea... 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

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

Ellyse Cedeno

Ellyse Cedeno

Language nerd (Haskell, Rust, Nix, Cobol, 6502 Assembly), retrocomputing and game development. Worked making games at Nickelodeon, medical research at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, and making internet stuff at Netscape.

Language nerd (Haskell, Rust, Nix, Cobol, 6502 Assembly), retrocomputing and game development. Worked making games at Nickelodeon, medical research at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, and making internet stuff at Netscape. Show more

Bartlomiej Graczyk

Bartlomiej Graczyk

An expert with nearly twenty years of experience specializing in designing efficient, secure and scalable solutions, from data warehouses, through stream processing systems, to advanced analytical and machine learning platforms. As an experienced architect focuses on creating and implementing comprehensive strategies in the area of data and analytics closely related to the organization's business goals.

Successfully built and developed Centers of Excellence in the area of data transformation, introducing data management standards, ensuring the quality and security of solutions, and overseeing the implementation of data architecture in leading organizations in the world. Actively tracks and evaluates new technologies, collaborating with solution providers and recommending innovative approaches to data and analytics.

Experience confirmed with numerous industry certifications, including the title of MVP. A co-creator of educational platforms and an active participant in the data community, where as a leader and mentor supports the development of architects, engineers and data analysts, sharing expert knowledge and best practices in the field of modern data architecture.

A promoter and supporter of remote work.Consciously separates professional and private time, spending free time away from technology

An expert with nearly twenty years of experience specializing in designing efficient, secure and scalable solutions, from data warehouses, through stream processing systems, to advanced analytical and machine learning platforms. As an experienced ar... Show more

Mattias Soderberg

Mattias Soderberg

Mattias works as a solution architect at GitLab and has been in the Cloud Native and DevSecOps space for close to 10 years. He's focusing on helping developers and DevSecOps engineers become more efficient by leveraging the right tools in Dev, DevOps and AI.

Mattias works as a solution architect at GitLab and has been in the Cloud Native and DevSecOps space for close to 10 years. He's focusing on helping developers and DevSecOps engineers become more efficient by leveraging the right tools in Dev, DevOps... 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

Thomas Poppelgaard

Thomas Poppelgaard

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded:
• NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows & Devices (AVD, W365), Azure (HPC, AI)
• Nerdio Valued Professional (NVP)
• Citrix Technology Professional (CTP)
• VMware vExpert
• Parallels VIPP

Thomas Poppelgaard is a Principal Technology Architect with 30 years of professional IT experience, specializing in enterprise architecture, GPU computing, and AI infrastructure. As CEO of Poppelgaard.com, he provides strategic advisory, architectural design, health checks, and implementation services across Microsoft, VMware, Citrix and NVIDIA ecosystems.

Thomas is recognized as a pioneer in GPU virtualization and remote visualization technologies. Since 2008, he has been at the forefront of enabling CAD/CAE/CAM, devops, media, and entertainment applications in virtualized environments, helping organizations unlock business value through workload acceleration and modern EUC solutions.

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded: • NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor • Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows & Devices (AVD, W365), Azure (HPC, AI) • Nerdio Valued Professional (NVP) • Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) • VMware ... Show more

Kevin Smyth

Kevin Smyth

Kevin Smyth has a PhD in genetics and has helped thousands of scientists communicate their work. He is now building AI tools for science communication.

Kevin Smyth has a PhD in genetics and has helped thousands of scientists communicate their work. He is now building AI tools for science communication. Show more

Vasanthi Jangala Naga

Vasanthi Jangala Naga

Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. At Workday, I lead the development of intelligent enterprise solutions that apply AI to drive efficiency and impact. Previously at Intel, I earned multiple U.S. patents for AI-driven simulation and automation technologies. Passionate about building scalable, forward-looking AI systems at the intersection of cloud and enterprise innovation.

Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. At Workday, I lead the development of intelligent enterprise solutions that apply AI to drive efficiency and impact. Previously at Intel, I earned multiple U... Show more

Brandon Schmittling

Brandon Schmittling

Brandon Schmittling is a UX and design leader based in Washington, D.C., with deep expertise in government technology, information architecture, and digital transformation. He recently completed two years with Taoti Creative, Washington, D.C.’s top agency specializing in user-centered product, web, and service design for major associations and U.S. government organizations. At Taoti, Brandon rebuilt and leads the UX discipline — introducing new processes, deploying AI-driven tools to accelerate insight and ideation, and partnering closely with the sales team to improve efficiency, increase win rates, and raise overall quality and client satisfaction.

Before joining Taoti, Brandon led the UX discipline for Huge’s global APAC office in Singapore, where he helped establish one of the agency’s most successful and well-regarded teams. He later headed the Global Markets and Product Innovation teams at Tripadvisor, where he directed product and service design for Tripadvisor Plus, the company’s premium subscription product, as well as initiatives for membership, loyalty, and new market growth.

During eight years in Singapore, Brandon built high-performing, collaborative design teams. His mentorship helped launch and advance the careers of designers now leading UX practices at companies such as Grab and DBS. He served as an instructor at General Assembly, training the next generation of UX and product designers through intensive bootcamp programs.

Returning to the United States, Brandon continues to focus on solving complex design challenges and leading multidisciplinary teams that bridge research, interaction design, and business strategy. His recent work on the DC.gov redesign, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), demonstrates his approach: using research insights and systems thinking to transform fragmented digital environments into cohesive, user-centered experiences.

Brandon is a father, a beef rendang lover, and a cocktail appreciator. Lately, he's enjoying Poolsuite Presents, Steve Coogan, anything by teamLab, and a lot of hard science fiction. He's starting to learn Italian and is always up for a museum trip or bike ride.

Brandon Schmittling is a UX and design leader based in Washington, D.C., with deep expertise in government technology, information architecture, and digital transformation. He recently completed two years with Taoti Creative, Washington, D.C.’s top a... Show more

Laura Maguire

Laura Maguire

Dr. Laura Maguire is an expert on the cognitive work of software developers and work system design to handle the socio-technical complexity of large-scale distributed software systems.

As a Cognitive Systems Engineer & Researcher who studies complex, high-value work, she supports better human-machine teams by providing evidence-based designs for tooling, processes, and work systems. Her work is both theoretical and practical and offers insights into both individual strategies and organizational design that can optimize performance in software engineering.

She holds a Master's degree in Human Factors & Systems Safety from Lund University and a Ph.D. in Integrated Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.

Dr. Laura Maguire is an expert on the cognitive work of software developers and work system design to handle the socio-technical complexity of large-scale distributed software systems. As a Cognitive Systems Engineer & Researcher who studies comp... Show more

Jimmy Bandell

Jimmy Bandell

Jimmy Bandell is a seasoned cloud technology leader with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Having transitioned seamlessly from private to public clouds, Jimmy has built and led high-performing Azure teams over the past few years. His expertise spans operational management, team mentorship, and delivering innovative cloud projects that drive organizational growth. Passionate about fostering talent and embracing technological advancements, Jimmy's leadership is marked by a strong focus on collaboration, continuous learning, and strategic innovation.

Jimmy Bandell is a seasoned cloud technology leader with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Having transitioned seamlessly from private to public clouds, Jimmy has built and led high-performing Azure teams over the pa... Show more

Felix Mutzl

Felix Mutzl

When not talking about Data & AI, Felix is a proud father and explores playgrounds and skate parks in the city. He spent the last couple of years advancing data-driven and digital transformations at international manufacturing companies: hands on, both, in code and on the shopfloor.

Throughout this time he observed that the transformation into a data + ai company requires more than “just” technology. So today, Felix helps companies across Europe in building sustainable transformation programs by translating business vision into technology and vice versa as a Data & AI Strategist at Databricks.

Felix lives close by Munich in Germany.

When not talking about Data & AI, Felix is a proud father and explores playgrounds and skate parks in the city. He spent the last couple of years advancing data-driven and digital transformations at international manufacturing companies: hands on, bo... 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

Meron Gebremedhin

Meron Gebremedhin

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth

Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017.
Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acquiring more than 16 Microsoft certifications along the way.
As a beneficiary of mentorship in Microsoft community, Meron is passionate about paying it forward to help others achieve their goals in the tech, and founded Pathfinders, a Power Platform organization dedicated to supporting immigrants in the United States.

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing ... Show more

Raj Singh Rajawat

Raj Singh Rajawat

A systemic design thinker working for a better world.

A systemic design thinker working for a better world. Show more

Marc Wolfe

Marc Wolfe

Turning Conversations Into Business Outcomes

Turning Conversations Into Business Outcomes Show more

Amber Cabral

Amber Cabral

Amber Cabral is a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, award-winning trainer, and strategist who helps organizations build resilient teams, improve communication, and lead effectively through change. She has partnered with global brands across many industries, like Apple, Amazon, Wells Fargo, and Gap, to elevate workplace experiences, foster adaptability, and equip leaders with the tools to thrive in complex work environments.
Known for her sharp insights, relatable storytelling, and authentic delivery, Amber specializes in creating mindset shifts that drive meaningful behavior change. Her work emphasizes that better conversations and intentional leadership create better outcomes—at work and in life.
Amber is the author of two acclaimed books: Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture (2020) and Say More About That: ...and Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others (2022). She also serves as Chair of Brown Girls Do Ballet, an organization dedicated to expanding access and opportunities in classical ballet.
Her TED Talk, 3 steps to better connect with your fellow humans, has inspired audiences worldwide to rethink how they approach differences and build meaningful connections. She brings fresh perspectives to leadership, resilience, and workplace transformation by contributing her insights to outlets like Fast Company, MSNBC, Harvard Business Review, and The Washington Post. Amber is also an experienced podcaster and launched her third podcast, Human(ing) Well, in February 2025.
Through impactful dialogue and facilitation, Amber challenges perspectives, builds empathy, and equips leaders with actionable strategies to navigate change, drive growth, and ‘human’ better together.

Amber Cabral is a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, award-winning trainer, and strategist who helps organizations build resilient teams, improve communication, and lead effectively through change. She has partnered with global brands across many i... Show more

Markus Schüttler

Markus Schüttler

Markus is Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. From OR planning systems at the University Hospital Erlangen to evaluation and simulation of X-ray experiments at the Technical University of Munich, he has always been interested in complex software problems. At TNG, besides full-stack development, he also likes to deal with software architecture and requirements analysis, preferably in the environment of modern cloud technologies. Currently he supports a customer in the development and delivery of software for the visualization of vehicles.

Markus is Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. From OR planning systems at the University Hospital Erlangen to evaluation and simulation of X-ray experiments at the Technical University of Munich, he has always been interested in complex s... Show more

Marcin Szymaniuk

Marcin Szymaniuk

Marcin is a CEO and Hands on Data Engineer at TantusData. He has a lot of hands-on experience with technical problems related to Big Data (Clusters with hundreds of nodes) as well as practical knowledge in business data analysis and Machin Learning. Companies Marcin has worked for or consulted for include: Spotify, Apple, Telia and small startups.

Marcin is a CEO and Hands on Data Engineer at TantusData. He has a lot of hands-on experience with technical problems related to Big Data (Clusters with hundreds of nodes) as well as practical knowledge in business data analysis and Machin Learning. ... Show more

Marcel Hofstetter

Marcel Hofstetter

CEO of JomaSoft (Oracle Gold Partner)
Providing SPARC/Solaris Consulting/Services and Products since 25 years.
Speaker at Oracle/Solaris User Groups, Events and Meetups worldwide.

Expertise: SPARC/x86 Server, Solaris, Datacenter, Network, Storage, ZFS, LDoms

Marcel lives in Switzerland/Europe

CEO of JomaSoft (Oracle Gold Partner) Providing SPARC/Solaris Consulting/Services and Products since 25 years. Speaker at Oracle/Solaris User Groups, Events and Meetups worldwide. Expertise: SPARC/x86 Server, Solaris, Datacenter, Network, Stora... Show more

Anderson Prewitt

Anderson Prewitt

Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ethics at Cornell University while serving as a scientific advisor for AI 2030. His expertise encompasses responsible AI implementation, D.A.R.Q. technologies, and STEM workforce development. Dr. Prewitt has authored books on STEM education and AI transformation, bringing two decades of expertise in technology innovation to drive ethical AI adoption. See his profile at linkedin.com/in/dradprewitt.
⁠.

Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ... Show more

Alejandro Cárabe

Alejandro Cárabe

I am a Data Scientist with over two years of experience in AI and data-driven projects. From the very beginning of my journey in Data Science, I discovered that teaching and sharing knowledge were not only passions of mine but also key drivers in my professional growth.

Thanks to my ability to teach, I had the opportunity to work for a year on Generative AI projects for one of the leading telecommunications companies. Recently, I transitioned to a new sector, driven by my love for challenges and continuous learning in this ever-evolving field.

If you're looking for a speaker to discuss Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or the real-world impact of these technologies — or if you need an instructor for tools like Python, SQL, Web Scraping...— I’d be happy to share insights and experiences at your next event.

I am a Data Scientist with over two years of experience in AI and data-driven projects. From the very beginning of my journey in Data Science, I discovered that teaching and sharing knowledge were not only passions of mine but also key drivers in my ... Show more

Sue Malesa

Sue Malesa

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others to accomplish great things. Sue’s 16 years in the Menasha Joint School District were marked by incredible growth and success in her programs and cross-categorical collaboration.

At the heart of Sue’s leadership is a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. She helps inspire and empower the districts she works with to strive for a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while making a significant impact on the communities they serve.

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others ... 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

Ronald Northrip

Ronald Northrip

Your friendly neighborhood white beard!
Bulding Draftsman - a Visual Dev Tool for Laravel Relationships.
Organizer of the KYPHPUG dev meetup.
dev, father, husband, friend, wine-drinker, foodie, musician
Blogging at https://friendlyneighborhoodwhitebeard.dev

Your friendly neighborhood white beard! Bulding Draftsman - a Visual Dev Tool for Laravel Relationships. Organizer of the KYPHPUG dev meetup. dev, father, husband, friend, wine-drinker, foodie, musician Blogging at https://friendlyneighborhoodw... Show more

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997.

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997. 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

Mor Hananovitz

Mor Hananovitz

Data Science Team Lead @ LSports, ML products expert.
Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University AI & Data Programs.
Woman in Data Science Israel Community lead and Mentor.
B.Sc, M.Sc. Engineering from Ben Gurion university, Israel.

Data Science Team Lead @ LSports, ML products expert. Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University AI & Data Programs. Woman in Data Science Israel Community lead and Mentor. B.Sc, M.Sc. Engineering from Ben Gurion university, Israel. Show more

Please note that Sessionize is not responsible for the accuracy or validity of the data provided by speakers.

Join Speakers Directory

Join our Speakers Directory today and amplify your reach! Showcase your expertise to a global audience hungry for your insights. Let your voice be heard!

Create Profile