Physical & Life Sciences

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

Ian Y. Choi

Ian Y. Choi

Ian leads various open source and community efforts:
- Kubernetes SIG-Docs Korean L10n team (approver & reviewer)
- OpenStack I18n SIG lead and former Project Team Lead
- OpenInfra Korea user group organizer (OpenStack Korea leader, 2017-2019)

As a Containers Specialist at Amazon Web Services, he drives GTM for EKS, ECS, Fargate, and App Runner, while supporting AWS Korea DevRel to grow the cloud-native ecosystem.

Ian holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science (Feb 2025) and brings 10+ years of experience as software developer, sales engineer, and product marketing manager at Microsoft and APAC startups.

Ian leads various open source and community efforts: - Kubernetes SIG-Docs Korean L10n team (approver & reviewer) - OpenStack I18n SIG lead and former Project Team Lead - OpenInfra Korea user group organizer (OpenStack Korea leader, 2017-2019) ... Show more

Sarah Drasner

Sarah Drasner

Sarah is a Distinguished Engineer, and Area Tech Lead for AI and the Web Ecosystem for Chrome at Google. She's formerly Sr. Director of Engineering at Google, leading the Core Infrastructure teams that power Google apps (Search, YouTube, Workspace, Cloud, etc) on the Web, Android, iOS, Multiplatform, Experimentation, and Client Observability. She was Incident Commander for Core Developer Infrastructure at Google and led the Search mission for Core Developer, modernizing and innovating Google's internal tech stacks for the age of AI.

Sarah Drasner is an award-winning Speaker, and she was formerly VP at Netlify and Principal at Microsoft Azure. Sarah is an instructor at Master.dev, and has written two books.

Sarah is a Distinguished Engineer, and Area Tech Lead for AI and the Web Ecosystem for Chrome at Google. She's formerly Sr. Director of Engineering at Google, leading the Core Infrastructure teams that power Google apps (Search, YouTube, Workspace, C... Show more

Michelle Storm

Michelle Storm

Michelle is a multipassionate portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she explores how people live, work, and thrive, translating complex insights into meaningful everyday practices and solutions. Her work as a Vision-to-Experience Curator connects ideas to real-world impact, helping individuals and organizations bring purposeful concepts to life.

She has led workshops, trainings, and sessions focused on leveraging creativity and technology to drive innovative thinking, collaborating with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges. Committed to building bridges between different perspectives, she thrives on turning bold ideas into actionable strategies that yield meaningful, sustainable impact in both the short and long term. Her aim is always to bring people together in ways that spark self-discovery, creative expression, and personal liberation—ultimately empowering every individual to step fully into their potential.

Alongside these roles, Michelle is an author, artist, and podcaster, using storytelling and creative expression to explore themes of purpose, resilience, and modern innovative work. Her multidisciplinary path reflects a commitment to curiosity, integrity, and designing a life that aligns with her values, vision of success, and purpose.

With experience across multiple sectors and creative fields, Michelle brings a grounded, integrated perspective to conversations about wellness, innovation, and entrepreneurship, offering insights shaped by both lived experience and intentional design.

Michelle is a multipassionate portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she e... Show more

Vishwak Thatikonda

Vishwak Thatikonda

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Lead Full-Stack Developer at SDH Systems specializing in high-resilience, mission-critical systems. Known for building complex platforms from the ground up, his work ranges from contributing to ground-segment software for the Mastcam-Z instrument on NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover to architecting the master data platform for a Fortune 500 global retail enterprise with tens of thousands of locations, a foundational layer for its next-generation point-of-sale system.

A technical pioneer in both the startup and enterprise worlds, Vishwak was the founding full-stack engineer at AirWorks, an MIT-born GeoAI company, where he built the platform from zero through its $7.9M Series A. He has led industry-first credit and banking initiatives serving 18 million users and directed blockchain-logistics pilots for UPS. Vishwak bridges the gap between deep-tech research and large-scale production reality. His latest open-source project, LambdaForge, is a serverless algorithmic trading engine built on AWS Lambda and EventBridge that empowers engineers to run professional-grade financial automation with near-zero operational overhead.

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Lead Full-Stack Developer at SDH Systems specializing in high-resilience, mission-critical systems. Known for building complex platforms from the ground up, his work ranges from contributing to ground-segment software for the ... Show more

Akaash Tripathee

Akaash Tripathee

Akaash Tripathee is an AI Engineer and Community Organizer at TFUG Ghaziabad. He helped grow TFUG Ghaziabad into one of the largest TensorFlow communities in Asia, reaching 10,000+ members and earning recognition from Google for Developers as a highly impactful community. An AWS Summer School scholar (250 out of 80,000 applicants), Akaash has organized 20+ community events, delivered 10+ technical talks and workshops, and mentored developers across hackathons and innovation programs, including the Guinness World Record–winning Agentic AI Day, TreeHacks, GSSoC, and Cyber Utsav. His work focuses on Generative AI, Gemini, Vertex AI, Agentic AI systems, and developer education

Akaash Tripathee is an AI Engineer and Community Organizer at TFUG Ghaziabad. He helped grow TFUG Ghaziabad into one of the largest TensorFlow communities in Asia, reaching 10,000+ members and earning recognition from Google for Developers as a highl... Show more

Aandre Wessels

Aandre Wessels

Aandré Wessels is a Physical Education teacher based in Saudi Arabia. His work focuses on developing foundational sport programmes, strengthening PE pedagogy, supporting teacher professional development and helping school communities understand PE as a space for physical literacy, leadership, resilience and lifelong wellbeing.

Aandré Wessels is a Physical Education teacher based in Saudi Arabia. His work focuses on developing foundational sport programmes, strengthening PE pedagogy, supporting teacher professional development and helping school communities understand PE as... Show more

Özgün Kültekin

Özgün Kültekin

Ozgun (aka Ozzy) is a Senior Application Security Engineer at Trendyol Group, where he spends his days breaking applications before the bad guys do. He holds the OSCE3 certification and specializes in offensive security research with a focus on application security and red team operations.

He has presented at several conferences including DEF CON 32, DEF CON 33, Hacktivity, and multiple BSides events, covering topics ranging from red teaming to application security. He is currently focused on integrating AI into offensive security workflows and actively researching how large language models can be applied in practical, technical ways within cybersecurity. He regularly shares his work and tools as open source.

When he's not hunting bugs or running red team ops, he's probably at the poker table.

Ozgun (aka Ozzy) is a Senior Application Security Engineer at Trendyol Group, where he spends his days breaking applications before the bad guys do. He holds the OSCE3 certification and specializes in offensive security research with a focus on appli... Show more

Mya Jaye

Mya Jaye

Principal Software Engineer at Gigawatt AI and Founder of C8 Labs. I specialize in cloud-native ecosystems, AI infrastructure, and edge computing.

I’ve been a self-taught programmer since 14 and a hockey player even longer. When I’m not architecting systems, I’m usually playing board/video games, the piano, or working on fiber arts. 🎹 🧶

Tinkerer at heart, I’m always happy to chat about my latest Raspberry Pi project! 💻

Principal Software Engineer at Gigawatt AI and Founder of C8 Labs. I specialize in cloud-native ecosystems, AI infrastructure, and edge computing. I’ve been a self-taught programmer since 14 and a hockey player even longer. When I’m not architecti... Show more

Mariyam Mohd

Mariyam Mohd

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for global enterprise customers—most notably Walmart and Goldman Sachs—serving as their Account Manager.

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for ... Show more

Dean Langsam

Dean Langsam

I’m a data scientist at Neo Security, passionate about using data to drive insights, innovation, and speaker bios like this one.

I’m also a hardcore AI boomer, which means I was doing AI before it was cool, but now spend most of my time yelling at damn kids to get their LLMs off my lawn.

Despite all that, I’ve recently been forced to admit that modern AI can be fun, useful, and occasionally even involve real data.

I love being Inbal’s husband and Stav and Luna’s dad. They’re the best part of my life, despite their baffling lack of interest in my detailed explanations of the original Transformer’s encoder-decoder architecture.

I’m a data scientist at Neo Security, passionate about using data to drive insights, innovation, and speaker bios like this one. I’m also a hardcore AI boomer, which means I was doing AI before it was cool, but now spend most of my time yelling at... Show more

Chuck Reeves

Chuck Reeves

As a contractor, Chuck Reeves has been a DevOps engineer for over 20 years and has gained much knowledge from working in multiple industries. He has recently settled into the role of Sr Developer Advocate at Vonage. In his spare time, he is a long-distance backpacker and a husband.

As a contractor, Chuck Reeves has been a DevOps engineer for over 20 years and has gained much knowledge from working in multiple industries. He has recently settled into the role of Sr Developer Advocate at Vonage. In his spare time, he is a long-di... Show more

Kristiyan Velkov

Kristiyan Velkov

Hi, I’m Kristiyan Velkov, and I’m excited to be here! I’ve been a front-end developer for over a decade, specializing in React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks. I’m passionate about building scalable and efficient solutions and sharing knowledge with the tech community through writing, speaking, and mentoring.

I’m an active Medium author with nearly 6,000 followers in the tech niche and 30,000 connections on LinkedIn. I hold multiple professional certificates and have authored books, including Core TypeScript Utility Types and the upcoming Mastering React JS Interviews. My work focuses on topics like TypeScript utility types, SOLID principles, and React.js best practices.

Beyond development, I enjoy organizing workshops and contributing to the growth of developers worldwide. It’s a privilege to share my journey and ideas with you, and I’m looking forward to connecting and learning together.

My blog: https://medium.com/@kristiyanvelkov
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiyan-velkov-763130b3/

Hi, I’m Kristiyan Velkov, and I’m excited to be here! I’ve been a front-end developer for over a decade, specializing in React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks. I’m passionate about building scalable and efficient solutions and sharing k... Show more

Jimmy Sjølander

Jimmy Sjølander

Jimmy Sjølander is the Founder & CEO of Ahead XR, a Norwegian company pioneering the future of Active Gaming through immersive XR technology. With a background in UX design and extended reality development, he has built innovative experiences that combine physical movement, gaming, and social interaction.

Jimmy is the driving force behind Ahead XR Arena, a concept designed to transform traditional gaming into engaging, physical, and inclusive experiences. His work focuses on lowering the barrier to activity for young people while creating new opportunities for learning, health, and community building through technology.

He has presented Ahead XR on major stages, including Digithon 2025, where he showcased the vision for the next generation of gaming. As a finalist at Digithon and a nominee for the VRINN Awards, Jimmy is recognized as an emerging voice in the intersection of gaming, health, and immersive technology.

Through his talks, Jimmy challenges the traditional e-sports model and inspires audiences to rethink how gaming can create movement, connection, and real-world impact.

Jimmy Sjølander is the Founder & CEO of Ahead XR, a Norwegian company pioneering the future of Active Gaming through immersive XR technology. With a background in UX design and extended reality development, he has built innovative experiences that co... Show more

Nash Simeunovic

Nash Simeunovic

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations. Show more

Ed Olson-Morgan

Ed Olson-Morgan

Ed Olson-Morgan is an experienced technology leader with a diverse background across technical fields as well as business, consulting and strategy. He is currently the AI & API Engineering Lead, leading a team to build out a multi-cloud API and AI platform that enables rapid software development and business innovation.

Prior to rejoining Marsh McLennan in early 2021, Ed spent four years at Bain & Company as a founder of their ADAPT@Bain digital team and a Director in their Global Engineering organization. He began his career at Marsh McLennan, spending time in consulting roles at Mercer Management Consulting and Oliver Wyman before becoming part of the initial team at Oliver Wyman Labs. There he spent five years working across the organization to establish data engineering, client-facing engineering and consulting capabilities within the group.

Ed lives in Sacramento, California with his wife and three young children.

Ed Olson-Morgan is an experienced technology leader with a diverse background across technical fields as well as business, consulting and strategy. He is currently the AI & API Engineering Lead, leading a team to build out a multi-cloud API and AI pl... Show more

Tobias Brennecke

Tobias Brennecke

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because of technology, but due to misaligned communication.

With his "Love. Language. Leadership." framework, Tobias bridges the gap between Business and IT. The goal: To create a "Secure Base" using his expertise in attachment theory and Clean Language. He helps teams replace contempt with curiosity, enabling a leadership style characterized by exquisite listening and inquiry. This creates a safe space for self-efficacy and innovation, preventing burnout and increasing retention. It empowers people with the tools they need to thrive personally and as a whole organization.

🏳️‍🌈 Love. Language. Leadership. 🎤 Speaker & Facilitator 🧠 Clean Language Coach

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because o... Show more

Paul Kilgore

Paul Kilgore

Most health and longevity speakers offer one of three things: a personal transformation story, a single-discipline expertise, or a wellness philosophy. Dr. Paul Kilgore brings something almost no one else on a stage can: the full vertical stack — from outbreak investigation in the field, to the bench science of clinical trials, to the bedside of 36 years of patient care, to the laptop of every audience member who walks away with working tools they can use that night.

His authority is built on a career at the front lines of public health science — much of it conducted on the ground, internationally. Dr. Kilgore lived overseas for 12 years and has conducted clinical work and research across approximately 30 countries, giving him a globally grounded perspective on infectious disease, travel medicine, vaccine policy, and the practical realities of staying healthy across cultures and borders. He is a board-certified internist, physician-epidemiologist, longevity medicine physician, Wayne State University professor, and former CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer — the elite federal corps trained to investigate disease outbreaks in real time, known as the "Disease Detectives." He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications across vaccine science, infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health, travel and global health, and longevity medicine. He has served as a principal investigator on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, conducted research on the Flint Water Crisis, and advised on global immunization strategy. National media — including CBS News' The Takeout with Major Garrett and WDET's Detroit Today — turn to him when complex health science needs to be made clear, accurate, and actionable for the public.

What makes Dr. Kilgore singular among health and wellness speakers is what he has built outside the lecture hall. At drpaulkilgore.com, he has created one of the most comprehensive evidence-based longevity and wellness ecosystems available directly to the public — a working library of more than 50 physician-designed, trademarked health tools and risk calculators. These tools span the full architecture of personal health: biological age (Phenotypic Age Calculator), cardiovascular risk (CardioGuard HF™, AHA PREVENT CVD Risk), cancer (CancerClarity™), bone health (BoneWise™), cognitive and mental health (MindScreen™), nutrition and supplements (NutriGuard Rx™, SuppleSafe 360™), medication safety (MedCheck Rx™, MedList Pro™), vaccine planning (VaxLife™), travel and global health (TravelGuard™), women's health (OvarySpan™), endurance and athletic readiness (EnduranceReady™, IronReady™), and a full suite of biomarker analyzers covering metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune, lipid, thyroid, iron, and kidney function. Alongside the tools, he has authored two structured courses — the Health Breakthrough Blueprint and the Personal Health Strategy program — a seven-volume checklist library with 860+ actionable items, 28 printable health-tracking templates, the "Ask Dr. Paul" podcast, and a tiered consultation practice that runs from focused four-session coaching to concierge-level longevity medicine. His content library is also licensed to employers as a turnkey corporate wellness solution covering up to 100 employees.

At the center of it all is the DETECTIVE Method™ — Dr. Kilgore's signature 9-step framework that translates the same evidence-based reasoning he was trained to apply to outbreaks into a personal health strategy anyone can use to live longer and healthier. It is the connective tissue between the science he has produced for three decades and the decisions a listener will make tomorrow morning.

What audiences get: a speaker who has done the science, written the papers, run the trials, sat at the bedside, built the tools, and worked across cultures and continents — and can hand attendees a working library, not a slide deck, the moment the talk ends. Conferences book Dr. Kilgore when they want a health keynote that delivers credibility, clarity, and immediate action — not just inspiration.

His message: you don't need a medical degree to make world-class decisions about your own health. You need the right framework, the right tools, and a physician who has spent 36 years — across more than 30 countries — figuring out how to put both in your hands.

Most health and longevity speakers offer one of three things: a personal transformation story, a single-discipline expertise, or a wellness philosophy. Dr. Paul Kilgore brings something almost no one else on a stage can: the full vertical stack — fro... Show more

Rufyda Rahma

Rufyda Rahma

I am a Data Analytics Engineer with a strong passion for data and a growing ambition in Data Science. I enjoy transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support decision-making and create real value.

I have solid experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualization, with a particular interest in building interactive dashboards using Power BI, Figma and working with SQL for data extraction and modeling. I also enjoy applying Python for data analysis and machine learning, where I love experimenting with models and translating theory into practical solutions.

I am a Data Analytics Engineer with a strong passion for data and a growing ambition in Data Science. I enjoy transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support decision-making and create real value. I have solid experience in data analys... Show more

Bram Vogelaar

Bram Vogelaar

Bram Vogelaar spent the first part of his career as a Molecular Biologist, he then moved on to supporting his peers by building tools and platforms for them with a lot of Open Source technologies. He now works as Head of Infrastructure at Devoteam Gcloud

Bram Vogelaar spent the first part of his career as a Molecular Biologist, he then moved on to supporting his peers by building tools and platforms for them with a lot of Open Source technologies. He now works as Head of Infrastructure at Devoteam Gc... Show more

Huan Li

Huan Li

Huan Li is an accomplished technologist and innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world applications. As a seasoned architect at Chatie.IO and a Venture Partner at Plug and Play, Huan leverages his deep expertise in coding, serial entrepreneurship, and AI to drive technological advancement and startup success, possesses a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on experience in the startup ecosystem in Silicon Valley.

A recognized authority in machine learning, Huan holds the titles of Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning and Microsoft Regional Director. His contributions to the tech community extend beyond his roles, through his involvement with open-source projects like the ChatBot SDK Wechaty, reflecting his commitment to collaboration and innovation.

Huan is a prolific speaker, known for his engaging presentations at Google's DevFest, Microsoft's Build events, and various tech conferences worldwide. His technical prowess spans full-stack and cloud-native development, enabling him to craft scalable, high-availability solutions that address modern digital challenges.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Huan is an author of several influential technology books, including "Concise TensorFlow 2" and "Chatbot 0 to 1," where he simplifies complex technologies for a wider audience. His eclectic interests, from paragliding to salsa dancing, fuel his creative approach to technology and problem-solving.

Huan's journey is a testament to the transformative power of AI and his dedication to empowering startups, inspiring communities, and fostering a technology-driven future. Join him as he shares insights from the frontier of AI and innovation, inspiring the next generation of technologists and entrepreneurs.

Huan Li is an accomplished technologist and innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world applications. As a seasoned architect at Chatie.IO and a Venture Partner at Plug and Play, Huan leverages his deep expertise in coding... Show more

Crux Conception, M. Psych

Crux Conception, M. Psych

CRUX IS AN EXPERT ANALYST ON CBS, THE REAL CSI: MIAMI.
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https://youtu.be/UsVswWyyFZg?si=L9lca4H98xypbGRz&t=49

Crux resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience (Now retired), criminal profiling, and teaching experience (adjunct professor). Crux has now taken his years of experience, education research, and training; to incorporate novel methods of teaching/learning. Crux has utilized his background in Psychology, Team Building, and Behavioral Profiling to implement said methods to take out the law-enforcement aspect and make these skills people/civilian practical.

#Cybersecurity, #CriminalProfile, #Ninja, #Keynote, #Speaker, #TeamBuilding #TeamDynamics #TechPsychology, #Security, #DevopSec
Law Enforcement experience:

•Homicide Detective
•Criminal Profiler
•Gang Unit Specialist Detective
•Hostage Negotiator
•Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer
•School Resources Officer (SRO)
•Five years as a Special Agent with the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND (DHS)

Now retired, Crux worked as a Homicide Detective, Criminal Profiler, and Hostage Negotiator with the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Police Dept.

Teaching experience:
Currently, Crux is an Adjunct Professor:

•Psychology
•Business Psychology
•Social Media Psychology
•Criminal Profiling
•Criminal Behavior
•Computer Psychology
•Sociology (Group Dynamics)

Education:

•Bachelor of Science degree; Criminology (Ball State University, 1994).

•Master’s degree; Forensic Psychology (Walden University, 2012).

•Currently, a Ph.D. Candidate (Forensic Psychology) at Walden University

CRUX IS AN EXPERT ANALYST ON CBS, THE REAL CSI: MIAMI. Click The Link To See Crux in The Real CSI: MIAMI https://youtu.be/UsVswWyyFZg?si=L9lca4H98xypbGRz&t=49 Crux resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has over 20 years of law enforcement experi... Show more

Luis Fernandez

Luis Fernandez

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped his combined expertise in technical and business realms.

Over the past 20 years, Fernandez has overseen more than 250 projects across four continents and 25 countries, delivering technical solutions in content, commerce, mobile, and martech for some of the world’s most renowned companies. From writing code as a developer and designing systems as an architect to training teams, serving as a CTO, advising global enterprises, defining product roadmaps, and developing marketing strategies, he has taken on nearly every role in technology and digital innovation.

Fernandez has led multicultural teams of managers, content experts, engineers, strategists, and architects (he is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English). His professional mission is to constantly close the gap between business vision and technical execution. His work in media, retail, banking, hospitality, telecoms, and technology has given him a comprehensive view of the possibilities and challenges businesses face in the digital age.

Currently serving as Executive Director of Technology in VML, Fernandez is focused on the future of content, marketing, and automation platforms, investigating how companies can produce, distribute, and profit from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, composable architectures, and data-driven personalization.

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped ... Show more

Annika Hedberg

Annika Hedberg

I am a former physician with clinical background in divergent cognition: how thinking processes work under different conditions. For the past year I have applied that lens to large language models, conducting systematic empirical research across multiple architectures. My studies challenge several widely held assumptions about LLM behaviour, including the effectiveness of structured prompt engineering, the nature of hallucinations, and the conditions under which reasoning capacity is suppressed or expressed. I do not approach these systems as an engineer, but by using my training to observe how minds actually behave, which sometimes means seeing things that standard benchmarks miss.

I am a former physician with clinical background in divergent cognition: how thinking processes work under different conditions. For the past year I have applied that lens to large language models, conducting systematic empirical research across mult... Show more

Erwin Derksen

Erwin Derksen

Since 1999 in IT – Practical – Simplifier – #BulletPointFree Public Speaker - Microsoft Certified Trainer - Likes sharing knowledge – Projects and changes only – Has also a technical focus – Acts as bridge between business and technology – Founded DerkIT in 2017 - Guides complex decisions and reduces them to the essence – Believes that humor, clarity, and simplicity are most important.

Since 1999 in IT – Practical – Simplifier – #BulletPointFree Public Speaker - Microsoft Certified Trainer - Likes sharing knowledge – Projects and changes only – Has also a technical focus – Acts as bridge between business and technology – Founded ... Show more

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Suresh designs platforms that apply AI and machine learning to adaptive authentication and identity intelligence, with a strong focus on MCP security, RAG model protection, and secure AI pipelines. His work emphasizes privacy-aware, scalable, and standards-based identity systems.

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Sure... Show more

Amy Gutman MD, FACEP

Amy Gutman MD, FACEP

Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and executive performance coach helping leaders optimize the biology behind high performance. Founder of ToughLoveMD and author of the best-seller "Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation", Dr. Gutman teaches organizations how sleep, stress, metabolism, recovery, and cognitive load drive decision quality, resilience, retention, and results. A keynote favorite across healthcare, technology, cybersecurity, business, and leadership events, she consistently earns outstanding feedback from attendees and organizers for her high-energy, science-backed, conference-favorite sessions that leave audiences thinking differently — with immediately actionable personal and professional impacts. Her mission is simple: most leadership development treats performance as a mindset problem. She treats it as a biological operating system. Using her Cellular Leadership and Powerhouse Physiology frameworks, Dr. Gutman turns emergency medicine, executive leadership, and human performance science into practical strategies for clearer decisions, faster recovery, stronger teams, and sustained high performance.

Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and executive performance coach helping leaders optimize the biology behind high performance. Founder of ToughLoveMD and author of the b... Show more

Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh is an AI/ML Engineer (LLM Inference Track) Intern at Embedded LLM, Singapore and a final-year Computer Engineering student at Thapar Institute. He writes fused GPU kernels for biological and scientific AI workloads, targeting NVIDIA and AMD from a single source. His work spans 4 papers, 3 posters, and 2 accepted talks at venues including ICML 2026, ISCA 2026, ACM ICS 2026, RECOMB-ARCH 2026, MLSys YPS 2026, ISC High Performance 2026,COLM 2026 and EurIPS 2025.

Manpreet Singh is an AI/ML Engineer (LLM Inference Track) Intern at Embedded LLM, Singapore and a final-year Computer Engineering student at Thapar Institute. He writes fused GPU kernels for biological and scientific AI workloads, targeting NVIDIA an... Show more

Mario Sanchez-Prada

Mario Sanchez-Prada

Software engineer and partner at Igalia with 18+ years of experience working on the development of Linux-based Operating Systems, the GNOME platform, Web engines (i.e. WebKit, Blink) and Web browsers (Epiphany, Chromium).

Past experience includes work on the Maemo project, Litl OS, GNOME, WebKit, Samsung’s SmartTV platform, Endless OS, and the Chromium project, among several other projects.

Mario currently works as part of Igalia's WebKit team coordinating its efforts around WebKit and WPE.

Software engineer and partner at Igalia with 18+ years of experience working on the development of Linux-based Operating Systems, the GNOME platform, Web engines (i.e. WebKit, Blink) and Web browsers (Epiphany, Chromium). Past experience includes ... Show more

Artur Morys-Magiera

Artur Morys-Magiera

React Native & React developer, Senior React Native Developer at Callstack, a PhD candidate at AGH University of Krakow, MEng in Automation & Robotics. Aficionado of programming, robotics, AI & pointillist paintings.

React Native & React developer, Senior React Native Developer at Callstack, a PhD candidate at AGH University of Krakow, MEng in Automation & Robotics. Aficionado of programming, robotics, AI & pointillist paintings. Show more

Thomas Zgambo

Thomas Zgambo

Technologist | Cloud Operations | AI Enablement & Governance

Technologist | Cloud Operations | AI Enablement & Governance Show more

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