Steve has over eighteen years of tenure with SentryOne/SolarWinds in roles with Solutions Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Advanced Analytics. He has over twenty years of experience working with the Microsoft Data Platform with multiple certifications including,
Microsoft Professional Program, Data Science Certification and Azure Certified Data Engineer Associate.

Steve has over eighteen years of tenure with SentryOne/SolarWinds in roles with Solutions Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Advanced Analytics. He has over twenty years of experience working with the Microsoft Data Platform with... Show more

As a pharmacist, I have had the privilege of gaining extensive experience in the field. With a deep understanding of medications, their effects, and their interactions, I have been able to provide vital healthcare support to countless individuals. Throughout my career, I have developed a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Every prescription must be carefully reviewed and verified to ensure patient safety. Adhering to strict guidelines and protocols, I strive to deliver the highest standard of care. Interacting with patients has been a rewarding aspect of my role as a pharmacist. From counseling on medication usage to addressing concerns or questions, I am dedicated to providing clear and concise information that empowers patients in managing their health.

As a pharmacist, I have had the privilege of gaining extensive experience in the field. With a deep understanding of medications, their effects, and their interactions, I have been able to provide vital healthcare support to countless individuals. Th... Show more

Aditya is currently Research Assistant Professor at Biomedical engineering department at Vanderbilt university. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and many conference proceedings. He obtained his PhD from University at Buffalo in Mechanical Engineering and his Bachelors and Masters degrees from IIT Kharagpur (India). Outside of work, he likes to play soccer (centennial park), bike around nashville and read books on popular science, neuroscience and ancient indian history.

Aditya is currently Research Assistant Professor at Biomedical engineering department at Vanderbilt university. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and many conference proceedings. He obtained his PhD from University at Buffalo in Mechan... Show more

Ingeniero Civil en Informática de la UTFSM. Interesado en ciencia de datos, automatización, astroinformática y fotografía.

Ingeniero Civil en Informática de la UTFSM. Interesado en ciencia de datos, automatización, astroinformática y fotografía. Show more

I am a Senior Product Manager at Dynatrace, specializing in Kubernetes Observability. With a Ph.D. in computer science, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role. Prior to joining Dynatrace, I served as the Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer for a global paper industry company, spearheading initiatives focused on digitalization and infrastructure modernization.

I am a Senior Product Manager at Dynatrace, specializing in Kubernetes Observability. With a Ph.D. in computer science, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role. Prior to joining Dynatrace, I served as the Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information ... Show more

A wise person once said, "Work should be something you love to do, even when you don't have to".

I'm a software engineer with a passion for making people laugh. I believe that work should be enjoyable, and I'm always looking for new and innovative ways to solve problems, implementing system design principles.

Oh yes, am full-snack! 🍔 yummy yeah!

I don't know what else to tell, I swear all that is true! May be!

A wise person once said, "Work should be something you love to do, even when you don't have to". I'm a software engineer with a passion for making people laugh. I believe that work should be enjoyable, and I'm always looking for new and innovative... Show more

Conducting research concerning plastics and circular economy, sustainability of the healthcare sector
in the U.S., Life Cycle Assessment, Data Science.

Conducting research concerning plastics and circular economy, sustainability of the healthcare sector in the U.S., Life Cycle Assessment, Data Science. Show more

Jamie Dixon splits time between the Layer Lab at University of Colorado: Boulder and the Delong Lab at the University of Colorado: Anschutz. His focus is on curing Type-1 diabetes using the latest techniques is software engineering, big-data strategies, and machine learning algorithms. Jamie is a 8-time Microsoft MVP focusing on F# and he lives in Denver, Colorado USA.

Jamie Dixon splits time between the Layer Lab at University of Colorado: Boulder and the Delong Lab at the University of Colorado: Anschutz. His focus is on curing Type-1 diabetes using the latest techniques is software engineering, big-data strateg... Show more

Currently working as a delivery manager at Sfeir, a company evolving in the IT development business, I help deliver project on time and within budget in a wide array of fields using Agile techniques.

Currently working as a delivery manager at Sfeir, a company evolving in the IT development business, I help deliver project on time and within budget in a wide array of fields using Agile techniques. Show more

Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver advocate, speaker, author, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and Certified Senior Advisor. Elizabeth’s personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC, in 2015. Through her coaching services, speaking, award-winning podcast, book, and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers infuse caregiving and self-care with their busy lives. She hosts the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast on the Whole Care Network, author of Just for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal, and facilitates support groups for family caregivers. Elizabeth is also an ally and program guide for Brutally Beautiful organization, which offers nature-based wellness retreats for family caregivers.

Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver advocate, speaker, author, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and Certified Senior Advisor. Elizabeth’s personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and a sibling with developm... Show more

Developer & UX/UI Designer

Developer & UX/UI Designer Show more

After studying different things, from Telecommunication Engineering to Quantum Optics, and work for a variety of fields, Angel came to realise that he just want to be more like Dirk Gently, a holistic detective!

Angel is currently a web developer at iZettle with strong passion for knowledge sharing and problem solving.

After studying different things, from Telecommunication Engineering to Quantum Optics, and work for a variety of fields, Angel came to realise that he just want to be more like Dirk Gently, a holistic detective! Angel is currently a web developer ... Show more

Robert is a Solution Architect with a background in Application Security. His prior experience includes Observability and Applications Performance Management, Enterprise Applications Integration, and Embedded Systems. Robert holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.

Robert is a Solution Architect with a background in Application Security. His prior experience includes Observability and Applications Performance Management, Enterprise Applications Integration, and Embedded Systems. Robert holds a Masters Degree in... Show more

Alexander Morrise, PhD (Head of Data Science, Graphistry), is a leader in machine learning at the interface of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and graph neural networks. Alex heads the development of Graphistry[AI], a popular open source graph autoML GPU toolkit that helps convert any data source like CSVs, Databricks, SQL, logs, and graph databases into powerful graph AI visualizations and models. His team works with clients ranging from cybersecurity, fraud & misinformation to patient & user journeys to the world's largest supply chains. Recently he has built www.louie.ai, a GenAI data science analyst that lets you talk to your data and do complex analysis. At past startups, he’s built AI systems in fields ranging from news, music, and entertainment (recommender systems) to chip design, process management and quantified self systems for both private and federal customers. Projects include developing AI-powered products for Beats Music (acquired by Apple), Quid (acquired by NetBase), Boomtrain (acquired by ZetaGlobal), Idle Games (acquired by GSN), architecting a privacy-preserving AI that extracts contexts and helps team work at tehama.io, and co-founding Stayopen.com, a modern hotel experience for adventurers seeking community. Before AI startups, Dr. Morrise was an Assistant Professor of Theoretical Physics at USC, Spain, working on topics in Quantum Gravity, Early Universe Cosmology, Particle Phenomenology and String Theory.

Alexander Morrise, PhD (Head of Data Science, Graphistry), is a leader in machine learning at the interface of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and graph neural networks. Alex heads the development of Graphistry[AI], a popular o... Show more

Matt Schuetze is a Field Architect at Cisco on the AppDynamics product. He is responsible for preparing and delivering technical presentations explaining AppDynamics to customers and prospective customers. He confers with customers and engineers to assess application tooling choices and helps clients resolve application performance problems. Matt runs the Detroit Java User Group and the AppDynamics Great Lakes User Group. He speaks at user groups and industry trade shows regularly.
He has a Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from MIT, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Michigan.

Matt Schuetze is a Field Architect at Cisco on the AppDynamics product. He is responsible for preparing and delivering technical presentations explaining AppDynamics to customers and prospective customers. He confers with customers and engineers to a... Show more

Sasha Lipskaia, M.A. ICF ACC, is the world’s top intuitive mindset and purposeful leadership coach and mentor to high-performing people who want to discover their true power and live their life’s purpose with embodied purpose, confidence, esteem, and trust.

Over the past 10+ years, she has intimately guided over a hundred CEOs, healers, and leaders across four continents to optimize their mindset, health, and performance and learn to trust their gut so they can manage stress and prevent burnout and confidently create the impact they want to achieve with embodied confidence, purpose, and power.

Sasha has been featured on Yahoo Finance, BusinessTalk Radio, Canvas Rebel Magazine, Authority magazine, and Best Self Magazine, and is a regular guest on high-ranking podcasts on the subjects of mindset, confidence, intuitive development, leadership, tantric sexual energy alchemy, and spiritual growth.

Sasha Lipskaia, M.A. ICF ACC, is the world’s top intuitive mindset and purposeful leadership coach and mentor to high-performing people who want to discover their true power and live their life’s purpose with embodied purpose, confidence, esteem, and... Show more

I am Arnav, a passionate software developer with over three years of experience in the defense sector. During my professional journey, I've honed my skills in software development, tackling complex challenges, and delivering robust solutions to support critical defense systems. Currently, I'm pursuing my academic endeavors, working on my thesis focused on eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) and its invaluable role in telecommunication observability.

I am Arnav, a passionate software developer with over three years of experience in the defense sector. During my professional journey, I've honed my skills in software development, tackling complex challenges, and delivering robust solutions to suppo... Show more

Edward Armstrong, a renowned author, is the captivating mind behind the book "Saber Samurai." In this enlightening masterpiece, he generously shares his step-by-step blueprint for establishing a successful career centered around helping others harness the true power of their minds and elevating their sensory perceptions and abilities.

But Edward's expertise extends far beyond the written word. He specializes in teaching the groundbreaking discoveries and tactics that pave the way towards self-discovery and the enhancement of sensory perception. Many consider his approach to be the most innovative path of its kind.

Edward, currently a Certified Spring Forest QiGong Specialist, has immersed himself in the intricacies of this ancient Chinese practice. Additionally, he holds the esteemed title of Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor, accredited by the renowned Tai Chi For Health Institute. These certifications are a testament to his unwavering commitment to his craft and his dedication to helping others through his profound knowledge.

In the presence of Edward Armstrong, you will discover a wealth of wisdom and guidance on your journey of self-discovery. With his unique insights and practical expertise, he empowers individuals to tap into their true potential, unlocking the hidden facets of their minds and expanding their sensory perceptions. Prepare yourself for a transformative adventure as Edward, a true master of his craft, leads you towards new horizons.

So, if you're ready to embark on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery and sensory perception enhancement, Edward Armstrong is the guide you've been seeking. Allow his words to resonate with you as he unlocks the door to a world of limitless possibilities. Get ready to uncover the true power of your mind and ignite the path towards a more profound understanding of yourself and the world around you.

Edward Armstrong, a renowned author, is the captivating mind behind the book "Saber Samurai." In this enlightening masterpiece, he generously shares his step-by-step blueprint for establishing a successful career centered around helping others harnes... Show more

John Darrington has been working for the Idaho National Laboratory for the last five years. As the lead architect in the digital engineering department, he works very closely with those seeking to change the world through clean energy. John is a software engineer by trade, and has worked in that field for almost ten years. He has experience in delivering large scale products and leading various sized teams.

John Darrington has been working for the Idaho National Laboratory for the last five years. As the lead architect in the digital engineering department, he works very closely with those seeking to change the world through clean energy. John is a soft... Show more

Gabriel is university dropout, turned engineers, turned educator of all ages, turned learning experience designer. Yes, he has been around the block a few times and that journey he took, the road less taken, is what he shares with the people of the world. His various experiences made him feel that he had a big role to play in the K12 scene.

He wanted to connect the students globally through learning. Not to learning but through learning. Yes, there is a difference. A decade ago, he started building Score Campus, the learning eco system. Took him a decade but today, Gabriel brings authentic learning experiences to the world.

Gabriel is university dropout, turned engineers, turned educator of all ages, turned learning experience designer. Yes, he has been around the block a few times and that journey he took, the road less taken, is what he shares with the people of the w... Show more

Dipankar is currently a Developer Advocate at Dremio where his primary focus is advocating data engineers/architects/scientists on Dremio’s lakehouse platform & various open-sourced projects such as Apache Iceberg, Arrow, Project Nessie, etc. that helps data teams apply & scale analytics. In his past roles, he worked at the intersection of Machine Learning & Data visualization. Dipankar is a co-author of the upcoming O’Reilly book - ‘Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide’. He also holds a Masters degree in Computer Science with a research area focused on ExplainableAI.

Dipankar is currently a Developer Advocate at Dremio where his primary focus is advocating data engineers/architects/scientists on Dremio’s lakehouse platform & various open-sourced projects such as Apache Iceberg, Arrow, Project Nessie, etc. that he... Show more

Community Lead, Microsoft Teams Engineering

Laurie has spent 17 years at Microsoft managing user adoption and pre-release programs for Live Meeting, OCS, Lync, Skype for Business and Teams - helping to build better products and getting people to use them. Laurie's current role as Community Lead within the Microsoft Teams Engineering team is unique and demonstrates the commitment from Teams to understand, listen, and build a high-quality product around the needs of users. She manages the virtual Microsoft Tech Community, creating a robust network of worldwide community events and user groups, and continues to mobilize the MVP Community to share their expertise with community and help shape Microsoft Teams. In 2021, Laurie led the creation of the Women in Teams Community to help support the Women in Technology initiative and bring together experts and passionate Teams users looking to learn and share with others. Laurie's always listening for success stories, looking to make connections, and learning through experience.

@lauriepottmeyer

Community Lead, Microsoft Teams Engineering Laurie has spent 17 years at Microsoft managing user adoption and pre-release programs for Live Meeting, OCS, Lync, Skype for Business and Teams - helping to build better products and getting people to u... Show more

Biotechnology student, bioprocess engineering oriented, from Peru, focused on programming applied to make decision, in laboratory.

Biotechnology student, bioprocess engineering oriented, from Peru, focused on programming applied to make decision, in laboratory. Show more

Shalini Thirunilathil is an award-winning technology leader, currently combining two roles at Hargreaves Lansdown - Agile Coach Lead and a Brand and Outreach Lead. She has extensive experience in improving organisational agility, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent in the organisation. Her career has included a diverse range of roles, including Software Developer, Software Tester, Test Manager, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach for various top-notch organisations like Civica, Proactis, IBM, SAP, O2, Springer Nature, Lexis Nexis, and IRIS Software Group. Shalini has spoken at 10+ meetup events and panel discussions, including the 'Agile20Reflect Mini Festival' an international meetup event.

In 2021, Shalini won the Team Leader of the Year (SME) at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards. On International Women's day 2021, the Synapse QA community recognised her as an inspirational leader. In 2019 and 2021, she was one of the finalists for the Role Model of the Year category in the WIT Excellence awards. Outside work, Shalini enjoys music, travel, and cooking. She is also a trained Indian classical and Bollywood dancer and has taken part in dance performances across the UK.

Shalini Thirunilathil is an award-winning technology leader, currently combining two roles at Hargreaves Lansdown - Agile Coach Lead and a Brand and Outreach Lead. She has extensive experience in improving organisational agility, coaching, mentoring,... Show more

I am currently doing my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and my area of research includes variational quantum algorithms, tensor networks, and quantum computing. I have plenty of exposure to Python, specifically working with Qiskit, and TensorNetwork. I have already given introductory talks on quantum computing at PyCon Indonesia, Python Ireland, Pycode, Pyjamas, and Scipy India.

I am currently doing my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and my area of research includes variational quantum algorithms, tensor networks, and quantum computing. I have plenty of exposure to Python, specifically working with Qi... Show more

Transformational leader bend on re-inventing life sciences for the benefits of patients. No patient should wait for innovative drugs due to lack of technology adoption.

Transformational leader bend on re-inventing life sciences for the benefits of patients. No patient should wait for innovative drugs due to lack of technology adoption. Show more

Gisli Olafsson currently serves as an executive coach to transformational leaders around the world. Prior to that he served as the Chief Technology Officer of One Acre Fund, a social enterprise that is helping bring over 1.2 million small-holder farmers out of extreme poverty.

Prior to joining One Acre Fund, he served as a Humanitarian Advisor to NetHope, a consortium of 60+ leading non-profit organizations around the world, and as the Chief Technology Officer of Beringer Finance, the largest technology focused investment bank in Europe. Gisli has been active in the IT industry for over 30 year, ever since he sold his first program at the age of 14. He worked for 10 years at Microsoft, where he was involved in product development, sales, technical evangelism, and most recently as a trusted advisor to national governments and international organizations on the effective use of technology in their operations.

Gisli’s deep understanding of technology, his long-time software product development expertise, and his extensive network inside and outside of the technology industry enables him to quickly provide value to technology companies. Gisli has also over the past 15 years worked closely with the startup community and is an advisory board member and member of board of directors of numerous startups and venture funds. Gisli is also a sought after mentor for innovation accelerators.

Prior to joining Beringer Finance in 2015, Gisli served as the Emergency Response Director of NetHope. Gisli is one of the leading experts in the world on the use of technology in disaster response and is a sought after speaker, trainer, and advisor on the role technology can play in enhancing the response to large scale natural and man-made disasters.

Prior to joining NetHope, Gisli has over 20 years of experience in the field of disaster management and was an active member of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team, a team of experienced disaster managers which are on stand-by to deploy anywhere in the world on a 6 hour notice to coordinate the first response of the international community to disasters on behalf of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Gisli has participated in disaster field missions in connections with floods in Ghana (2007), Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar (2008), Hurricane Ike in Texas (2008), Sichuan Earthquake (2008), Pandemic Outbreak (2009), West Sumatra Earthquake (2009), Haiti Earthquake (2010), Japan Earthquake/Tsunami (2011), Horn of Africa Famine (2011), Philippine’s Typhoons (2012 and 2013), West Africa Ebola Outbreak (2014-2015), European Refugee Crisis (2015), Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico (2017), and Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique (2019). Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti 2010, Gisli led the first international rescue team that arrived in the country.

The combination of Gisli’s extensive field experience in disaster management and technology background provides Gisli a deep understanding how technology can be applied to solve the most challenging collaboration issues faced in austere environments. This has led him to be appointed to various advisory boards and committees, such as the US State Department’s sub-committee on the use of technology in international disasters. Gisli was named a UNICEF Humanitarian Innovation Fellow and a Technology Partner Network Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2013.

Gisli’s deep experience in leading transformation efforts around the world, made him a sought after executive coach in the field of digital transformations. Leveraging his own experience in leading digital transformation efforts for large organizations, and in serving as a trusted advisor to governments and international organizations, Gisli focuses his executive coaching on working with transformational leaders and helping them tackle the challenges of leading digital transformation journeys.

In 2014, Gisli published the book The Crisis Leader, about the role of leadership in times of crisis, leveraging examples from his missions around the world to provide readers with an insight into the key aspects of leadership critical during chaotic times like disasters. The book has been translated into two languages and been sold worldwide.

Gisli holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Chemistry from Copenhagen University (Denmark 1993), a Diploma in International Development from University of Iceland (2017), and is endlessly writing his Master’s thesis on the use of technology in humanitarian response. Gisli currently lives in Iceland, along with his wife, five children, two grandchildren, dog, and a cat.

Gisli Olafsson currently serves as an executive coach to transformational leaders around the world. Prior to that he served as the Chief Technology Officer of One Acre Fund, a social enterprise that is helping bring over 1.2 million small-holder farm... Show more

In the last 20 years I had researched and innovated in variety of security domains, including web application security, advanced persistent threats, DRM systems, automotive systems, data security and more. While thinking as an attacker is my second nature, my first nature is problem solving and algorithm development - in the past in cryptography and watermarking, and today mostly around harnessing ML/AI technology to solve security-related problems. While I am fascinated with bleeding edge technologies like AI and federated learning and the opportunities these technologies unlock, as a security veteran I am also continuously asking what can go wrong and the answer is never NULL.
I am the inventor of 20 patents in security, cryptography, data science and privacy-preserving computation arenas. I hold an M. Sc. in Applied Math and Computer Science from the Weizmann Institute.

In the last 20 years I had researched and innovated in variety of security domains, including web application security, advanced persistent threats, DRM systems, automotive systems, data security and more. While thinking as an attacker is my second n... Show more

Jeremy obtained a bachelor’s of bioinformatics from Université Laval during which he did an exchange at Université de Strasbourg in the Master’s of Integrative structural biology and bioinformatics and completed an internship at The Hyve developing a user interface prototype for TranSMART. Following this, he completed a Master’s in computer science at McGill University by developing a machine learning algorithm based on phylogenetic networks that has significant advantages over commonly used genetic assignment methods. Jeremy joined The Hyve in 2018 to pursue a PhD within the context of the AiPBAND project and, more generally, his passion for multidisciplinary science.

The aim of this ESR project is to develop a big-data powered diagnostic infrastructure for brain cancer prediction. The platform will be deployed and run on cloud services . The platform will include a data warehouse for integrating clinical and omics data. This includes data generated by innovative biosensors, developed by WP2. The components of the platform will be designed as flexible microservices. Separation of concerns will facilitate high performance, security and scalability. One of these services will be the prediction algorithms, developed in close collaboration with ESR-11 at IC. Patients, clinician and potential industrial client will gain access via any device to their results on an intuitive user interface.

To achieve these goals, large quantities of health data is required at every step. For both simpy software testing or improving machine learning accuracy, quality data remains hard to get. The scientific opportunities locked-in the massive amounts of health data collected are inestimable. The growing concerns towards data privacy will only only complicate the issue.

Anonymization is generally employed to prevent misuse of private data. Anonymization trades data utility for privacy, but does not fully prevent reidentification. This means accessing data requires eminent academic credentials and resources. If real data is lacking for developments, delays and errors can have consequences on critical health informatics. The alternative is to produce synthetic data, thereby avoiding the privacy issues. Rigid and error prone statistical models have long been the only generative algorithms for this purpose.

Recently, generative adversarial networks have demonstrated their ability to produce indistinguishable synthetic data. Synthetic data has been gaining traction rapidly in medical imaging applications. However, due to certain complexities of observational health, the idea is only starting to gain interest. This project will explore GAN methods to produce synthetic health data that address these complexities. In addition to evaluating they gains provided to the development of the diagnostic platform.

Jeremy obtained a bachelor’s of bioinformatics from Université Laval during which he did an exchange at Université de Strasbourg in the Master’s of Integrative structural biology and bioinformatics and completed an internship at The Hyve developing a... Show more

Sushil is Cloud Solution Architect with Microsoft with specialisation in Data and AI. He specialise in Information Architecture and Data Governance having worked extensively in Financial Services and Life Science Industry.

Sushil is Cloud Solution Architect with Microsoft with specialisation in Data and AI. He specialise in Information Architecture and Data Governance having worked extensively in Financial Services and Life Science Industry. Show more