Bhaskardeep Khaund is a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native systems. He currently leads a Security Green Team focused on implementing systemic security solutions for Microsoft’s massive Kubernetes infrastructure, which supports Microsoft 365 and other mission-critical services. Bhaskardeep specializes in Kubernetes security, container identity management, and secret lifecycle automation, working closely with Red and Blue teams to proactively close security gaps and ensure end-to-end policy enforcement. His leadership plays a key role in passing major audits like FedRAMP, SOC, IRAP, and GDPR. Holding a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from Florida Institute of Technology and an advanced certificate in Information Security from Stanford University, Bhaskardeep combines deep technical knowledge with strategic oversight. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and patents related to cloud secret management and serverless security. Over his 15-year tenure at Microsoft, he has held engineering and leadership roles across Office 365, Exchange, and Azure-based platforms, consistently driving innovations in DevOps, compliance automation, and large-scale system resilience. His career also includes prior experience at Accenture and other firms, where he led teams developing enterprise software for sectors ranging from airlines to government manufacturing. A published blogger at nerdbackbone.blog, Bhaskardeep is an active voice in the cybersecurity and cloud engineering community.

Bhaskardeep Khaund is a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native systems. He currently leads a Security Green Team focused on imp... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems. Specializing in cloud-native platforms, AI and IoT solutions for satellite-based internet systems, Sai has consistently spearheaded transformative projects that blend advanced distributed systems, edge computing, modular microservices, resilient data clouds, and GenAI autonomous agents to drive strategic outcomes.
As Principal Engineer Software at ST Engineering IDirect Inc., Sai led the design and deployment of the Intuition Intelligent Cloud Native Platform—a unified solution enabling containerized and virtualized network functions to run seamlessly across on-premises data centers and public clouds. His pioneering work in integrating generative AI agentic frameworks with retrieval-augmented generation and advanced LLM fine-tuning has automated routine tasks and driven intelligent decision-making, significantly improving operational decision accuracy while substantially reducing costs.
Throughout his career, Sai has implemented robust security frameworks using industry-standard protocols while transforming legacy architectures into event-driven microservices that optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs. His collaborative approach with satellite operators, external technology partners, and regulatory bodies has ensured compliance with industry standards while aligning technical strategies with market innovations.
He actively contributed to the AI research community as a Program Committee member and peer reviewer for prestigious international conferences, most recently the European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2025) , the 2025 IEEE Computer Society Enterprise Generative AI Summit and IEEE UEMCON among others. In addition, I have served as a judge for leading technology awards and hackathons such as the Globee Awards and the Industry Mover Awards, Raptors Hackathons helping to recognize and celebrate innovation across the industry.

Prior to his current role, Sai contributed his expertise at Hughes Network Systems, where he enhanced the HughesNet Jupiter System by developing advanced caching, compression, and DNS optimization features. His innovations significantly reduced satellite bandwidth usage and improved web page load times, directly enhancing user experience and overall system responsiveness.
Sai holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His professional credentials include AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, AWS Certified Developer Associate, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, and Certified Scrum Master certifications.
With proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Scala, Go), extensive experience with GenAI frameworks, and expertise in cloud-native architecture, Sai continues to drive innovation at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance dist... Show more

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

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

Martha Priddle is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant She has previously worked for the Nova Scotia SPCA as a dog and cat care attendant. Martha has 10 years working in the animal training and behaviour sector, and believes passionately in force free training methods. Martha specializes in working with fearful and reactive dogs.

Martha Priddle is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant She has previously worked for the Nova Scotia SPCA as a dog and cat care attendant. Martha has 10 years working in the animal training and behaviour sector, and believes passionately in force f... Show more

Hi there, I'm Nino! An Italian-Finnish theoretical physicist turned into Big Data for a living. My relentless curiosity drives me to continuously explore new languages and frameworks.
Over the past five years, I've thrived in roles ranging from DevOps and Full-Stack to Platform and Big Data Engineering.

When I'm not diving into data, you can find me challenging gravity with bouldering, centering my mind through yoga, or strategizing my next chess move.

Hi there, I'm Nino! An Italian-Finnish theoretical physicist turned into Big Data for a living. My relentless curiosity drives me to continuously explore new languages and frameworks. Over the past five years, I've thrived in roles ranging from Dev... Show more

With over 20 years of professional experience in web and mobile technologies, I'm a Software Architect and Engineering Lead who helps clients and employers to improve their technology stacks, to execute projects and tasks, and to provide hands-on development or architectural services.

I am also a technology writer and a certified instructor and trainer for Adobe and CompTIA, with a passion for sharing my knowledge and expertise with tech communities.

I have given frequent talks at conferences and meetups around the world, covering topics such as Android, Java, Kotlin, Flutter, Lucee, and other tech stacks. I have a university degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Data Science. My mission is to create and deliver high-quality software solutions that solve real-world problems and add value to users and the industry.

A focus of my work is building for Android and Flutter as well as on JVM back end platforms and others like Ruby, Python and JavaScript/TypeScript. I spend most of my work time contributing to projects in various industries of all sizes, fulfilling the role of an Architect, Principal Engineer, Consultant or Coach/Mentor.

With over 20 years of professional experience in web and mobile technologies, I'm a Software Architect and Engineering Lead who helps clients and employers to improve their technology stacks, to execute projects and tasks, and to provide hands-on dev... Show more

Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using Microsoft technologies and platforms.

With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, I hold master's degrees in both software engineering and data science. I'm also certified in over 20 industry areas, including Microsoft Solution Architect certifications for Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics.

My expertise spans across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development frameworks, tools, and DevOps, as well as major open-source development platforms. I specialize in designing and implementing no-code, low-code, and custom solutions, and I thrive on leading and collaborating with both on-shore and off-shore development teams to drive innovation and deliver customer value.

I'm known for my exceptional communication skills, which allow me to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. I've had the pleasure of presenting at several industry conferences, including the Fabric Community Conference, Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Convergence, and StarWest / East.

In my spare time, I enjoy indulging in my interests in U.S.A. Swimming, space exploration, science, engineering, and Lego. I'm passionate about creating software that solves real problems and makes a positive impact.

Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using M... Show more

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers Show more

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding.

I'm currently an Engineering Manager at Mollie, where I focus on helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding. I'm currently an Engineering Ma... Show more

Shreya Gupta is a AI Solutions Architect at NVIDIA, where she partners with cloud providers and enterprise customers to design resilient, scalable training and inference workloads. With deep experience across the ML lifecycle, Shreya helps organizations optimize infrastructure to balance performance, cost, and reliability — from single-GPU prototyping to hyperscale distributed training.

She holds an M.S. in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University with research spanning deep learning, natural language processing, and real-time neural decoding. Previously, Shreya was a founding ML engineer at Lamini AI, building fine-tuning pipelines for large language models used by industry leaders such as AMD, iFit and Instacart. Her background also includes impactful research at Google Translate and Stanford’s Vision and Learning Lab with Prof. Fei-Fei Li, blending theory with hands-on systems work.

Shreya Gupta is a AI Solutions Architect at NVIDIA, where she partners with cloud providers and enterprise customers to design resilient, scalable training and inference workloads. With deep experience across the ML lifecycle, Shreya helps organizati... Show more

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

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

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

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

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos Show more

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

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

Constantinos Patsakis received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, his M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and his Ph.D. in Cryptography and Malware from the University of Piraeus. He has previously held research positions at the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy at Rovira i Virgili University, Trinity College Dublin, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. He is currently a Professor at the University of Piraeus and an Adjunct Researcher at the Athena Research and Innovation Center. Dr. Patsakis has authored more than 150 publications in leading peer-reviewed international conferences and journals and has participated in numerous national and European research and development projects. His primary research interests include cryptography, security, privacy, blockchain technologies, and cybercrime.

Constantinos Patsakis received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, his M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and his Ph.D. in Cryptography and Malware from the University of Piraeus. He h... Show more

Yusheng Zheng is an open-source maintainer and researcher focused on improving complex systems through comprehensive understanding and strategic, small-scale modifications. As the co-founder of the eunomia-bpf open-source community and a PhD student, Yusheng is at the forefront of integrating eBPF and AI technologies to enhance large-scale systems like the Linux kernel. Her work also extends the flexibility and power of eBPF into userspace. Yusheng is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences, including KubeCon, Linux Plumbers, and OSS Summit, where she shares insights on the evolving roles of eBPF and AI in modern systems.

Yusheng Zheng is an open-source maintainer and researcher focused on improving complex systems through comprehensive understanding and strategic, small-scale modifications. As the co-founder of the eunomia-bpf open-source community and a PhD student,... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Soy un apasionado del desarrollo de software con experiencia en consultoría que cree firmemente en el poder transformador de la tecnología y cómo puede ayudar a mejorar la vida de las personas.

Me gradué como ingeniero de software por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, donde realicé mi trabajo final de grado, con una calificación sobresaliente, sobre transfer learning de una red neuronal convolucional para la detección del cáncer de tipo melanoma. Durante la investigación para este trabajo, descubrí que quería dedicar mis esfuerzos en este campo. Lo que me llevó a dar una charla introductoria sobre IA aplicada a la sanidad en la décima edición de Software Crafters Barcelona, en la Universidad de La Laguna (Tenerife) y a dar algunas charlas internas en mi empresa, recientemente pude participar en el evento Global AI Bootcamp 2025 hablando sobre procesamiento de lenguaje natural.

También escribo ocasionalmente tutoriales de IA para los portales Adictos al trabajo y Siriviendo Código. Además soy un orgulloso miembro de AI4MED IA aplicada a medicina, una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, formada por un dinámico grupo de jóvenes de diferentes campos (doctorandos, investigadores e ingenieros) apasionados por la integración de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito médico de forma ética y segura que promete mejorar la calidad de vida de la sociedad.

Soy un apasionado del desarrollo de software con experiencia en consultoría que cree firmemente en el poder transformador de la tecnología y cómo puede ayudar a mejorar la vida de las personas. Me gradué como ingeniero de software por la Universi... Show more

Jelena Miodragovic is M.Eng(IT) and Software Engineer, with focus on FrontEnd technologies. She is regional speaker and MVP - Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies category. CO-leader of BLbit user group in Banja Luka and CO-organizer of IT conference INIT.

Jelena Miodragovic is M.Eng(IT) and Software Engineer, with focus on FrontEnd technologies. She is regional speaker and MVP - Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies category. CO-leader of BLbit user group in Banja Luka and CO-... Show more

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape the way we think and remember our day-to-day experiences. His academic journey spans from his Bachelor’s in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University to his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at Princeton. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded Shuflix, the largest activity search engine (at the time), to help people interact with their environment in a playful way while helping small businesses get more exposure. Beyond academia, he channels his creativity through his YouTube channel where he shares programming tutorials on generative AI, AR/VR development, and CGI for sci-fi films. Additionally, he directs mini-documentaries exploring the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Recently, he co-founded one of the first, if not the first, hybrid academic/industry conference on the future of reality (Neuroethics & the Future of Reality; https://futurerealities.org/NFR2023/). Rolando and his brothers have an upcoming book titled “DIY AI” slated for release in 2025 with the practical know-how for coding and running your own AI models from home. Rolando also provides consulting for small businesses and start-ups in neuroscience, AI and XR.

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape th... Show more

Dr. Adnan Masood is the Chief AI Architect at UST, visiting scholar at Stanford AI Lab, and Microsoft Regional Director, and MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Artificial Intelligence. As Chief AI Architect at UST, he collaborates with Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab, MIT CSAIL, and lead a team of data scientists and engineers building artificial intelligence solutions to produce business value and insights that affect a range of businesses, products, and technology accelerators.

Dr. Adnan Masood is the Chief AI Architect at UST, visiting scholar at Stanford AI Lab, and Microsoft Regional Director, and MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Artificial Intelligence. As Chief AI Architect at UST, he collaborates with Stanford Ar... Show more

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

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

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

Ready to pivot from potential to purpose?

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

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

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

Java developer for 25 years, Frontend (React and Angular) developer for 5 years. Fan of Test Driven Development. Cycling fan.

Java developer for 25 years, Frontend (React and Angular) developer for 5 years. Fan of Test Driven Development. Cycling fan. Show more

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the desig... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her focus is on architecting efficient DevOps deployment services for distributed systems, optimizing Kubernetes environments, and ensuring reliable CI/CD automation. She leads teams in designing scalable, innovative solutions that enhance the deployment and management of cloud-native applications.
She is speaker of KCD Events Texas , KCD Washington, Conf42, and upcoming STARWest 2025, Kubecon NorthAmerica 2025 .

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

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

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