I'm a Research Software Engineer working at GeneNetwork, an open-source bioinformatics platform, where I build and maintain backend services, APIs, data-processing systems, and developer tooling for scientific research.

I primarily work with Python and Rust, with interests in systems engineering, data-intensive applications, AI-assisted software development, and functional programming. I have a particular interest in Lisp and Scheme, and enjoy working with Guix to explore reproducible and composable approaches to software development.

My current work includes exploring how AI, retrieval systems, and structured knowledge can improve interaction with complex scientific datasets. I enjoy tackling problems where the solution isn't immediately obvious, understanding the underlying constraints and trade-offs, and turning them into practical, reliable software.

I'm a Research Software Engineer working at GeneNetwork, an open-source bioinformatics platform, where I build and maintain backend services, APIs, data-processing systems, and developer tooling for scientific research. I primarily work with Pytho... Show more

Sheng-Wen (Colin) Cheng is currently a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin with a background in system software, robotics, and embedded systems.

He holds a master’s degree in Robotics and has conducted research on quadrotor flight control systems using nonlinear control and sensor fusion techniques. His work has been licensed to the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) for scientific research purposes.

His technical interests include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), real-time systems, hardware–software integration, and virtualization systems.

Sheng-Wen (Colin) Cheng is currently a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin with a background in system software, robotics, and embedded systems. He holds a master’s degree in Robotics and has conducted research on quadrotor fligh... Show more

Sean Satterlee is a Senior Principal Penetration Tester for Device Recon Labs, and has Given an RFID hacking workshop at BSidesLV and another workshop at Defcon 24, Spoken at BerlinSides, BsidesOK, IWS, RMISC and local Infragard chapters. Sean has been active the security industry for over 20 years, a member of the DCG405, OKC2600 and the Telephreak:2600 groups.

Sean Satterlee is a Senior Principal Penetration Tester for Device Recon Labs, and has Given an RFID hacking workshop at BSidesLV and another workshop at Defcon 24, Spoken at BerlinSides, BsidesOK, IWS, RMISC and local Infragard chapters. Sean has be... Show more

AJala Marvellous is a data scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer with over 3 years of experience in the AI/ML space with experience building, deploying and maintaining models in classical Machine Learning, Computer vision and Natural Language Processing. He is a recent graduate of the University of Lagos with a bachelors degree in Pharmacy. He is a Machine Learning researcher with interest in application of machine learning in healthcare and drug discovery and has had the opportunity of sharing his research at top ML Conferences like Deep Learning Indaba. He is a member of communities like MLC Africa and Sisonke Biotik (a community of machine learning engineers and researchers focused of application of AI to healthcare challenges in Africa by Africans) and an active co-organiser of the Data Science for Health workshop at Deep Learning Indaba

AJala Marvellous is a data scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer with over 3 years of experience in the AI/ML space with experience building, deploying and maintaining models in classical Machine Learning, Computer vision and Natural Language Pro... Show more

• 14+ years in tech - as a software developer, co-founder and COO, and now Product Lead at AI BLOX.
• Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open-source advocate & Public speaker

• 14+ years in tech - as a software developer, co-founder and COO, and now Product Lead at AI BLOX. • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open-source advocate & Public speaker Show more

Idris is an accomplished software and AI engineer, technical writer, and developer relations engineer with expertise in open source, blockchain, software products, and serverless technologies.

As a Developer Relations Engineer, Idris brings industry knowledge and a passion for empowering fellow developers. With a proven track record of contributing to reputable publications and engaging with the developer community, Idris is highly sought-after as a developer relations engineer. He has led strategic initiatives and collaborations with influential teams and individuals, fostering valuable relationships.

Idris founded Web3 Afrika, a community focused on onboarding and supporting web3 builders. Additionally, he previously served as the Backend Lead at SheCodeAfrica, a thriving coding community with a large and active membership. With a talent for gathering feedback, prioritizing feature requests, and aligning organizations with developer needs, Idris brings a unique perspective to his work.
Idris is renowned for his captivating talks, workshops, and live coding demos, inspiring and educating professionals online and in person. His commitment to excellence, broad expertise, and profound impact on the developer ecosystem establish him as a visionary leader and influencer in software engineering.

Idris is an accomplished software and AI engineer, technical writer, and developer relations engineer with expertise in open source, blockchain, software products, and serverless technologies. As a Developer Relations Engineer, Idris brings indust... Show more

I am an experienced software developer and engineering leader, who loves learning and sharing.

I am an experienced software developer and engineering leader, who loves learning and sharing. Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

DR. GURURAJ H L (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University India in 2019. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed and reputed international journals. He has authored 15 Edited books in Springer, IET, IGI Global and Taylor & Francis. He has presented more than 100 papers at various international conferences. He is a Senior Member of ACM. He received a Young Scientist International Travel Support ITS-SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in December 2016. He was a recipient of best paper awards at various national and international conferences. He was appointed as an ACM Distinguish Speaker (2018–2021) by the ACM U.S. Council. He has honoured as Keynote Speaker, Session chair, TPC member, Advisory committee member at International Seminars, Workshops and Conferences across Globe. Prof. Gururaj’s research interests are Applications in Machine and federated Learning, data mining, Blockchain and cyber security.

DR. GURURAJ H L (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University India in 2019. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed and reputed international ... Show more

I’m a software engineer with over 7 years of experience building Flutter apps. After exploring different areas of software development, mobile became my home and Flutter turned out to be a really good fit.

Most of my career has been in healthcare, where I’m currently working on Digizorg, a Dutch digital healthcare platform that helps patients navigate the healthcare system.

Beyond that, I mentor junior developers at TBR Group, a Flutter app development company. I also contribute to open source, including my package transformable_list_view, and regularly attend Flutter conferences. I just really enjoy sharing things I wish I had known earlier.

I’m a software engineer with over 7 years of experience building Flutter apps. After exploring different areas of software development, mobile became my home and Flutter turned out to be a really good fit. Most of my career has been in healthcare,... Show more

I am a software developer and data engineer specializing in large-scale ETL systems and healthcare data integration. With over a decade of experience in PHP, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data workflows, I bridge legacy architectures with modern, automated solutions that improve reliability and transparency. My talks focus on practical engineering—what really works when moving complex data at scale and finally delivering something impactful at the end.

I am a software developer and data engineer specializing in large-scale ETL systems and healthcare data integration. With over a decade of experience in PHP, PostgreSQL, and enterprise data workflows, I bridge legacy architectures with modern, automa... Show more

I am a software engineer focused on distributed systems, database infrastructure, and backend platform engineering, with a strong interest in building reliable and scalable systems at the intersection of cloud-native infrastructure and low-level systems behavior.

My work spans PostgreSQL internals, Kubernetes-based architectures, observability, fault tolerance, and high-availability system design. I actively work with backend technologies in Java and Go, designing production-grade systems with a focus on resilience, performance, and operational simplicity under real-world scale and failure conditions.

Coming from a background in Physics with research experience in computational and applied scientific domains, I approach engineering through first-principles thinking and systems-level problem solving. My research interests include distributed coordination, database recovery mechanisms, storage systems, performance optimization, and the behavior of stateful systems under infrastructure instability.

I have experience building products and backend platforms from the ground up, spanning engineering, product development, and operational ownership. Alongside infrastructure engineering, I am deeply interested in open-source ecosystems, modern data systems, and understanding how complex distributed architectures behave under chaos, replication failures, and large-scale operational workloads.

I am a software engineer focused on distributed systems, database infrastructure, and backend platform engineering, with a strong interest in building reliable and scalable systems at the intersection of cloud-native infrastructure and low-level syst... Show more

I am a Product Engineer with Esri, a leading geospatial technology company based in the United States. I work closely with the developer technology team to offer insights into GIS users' needs and workflows. I have experience conducting GIS analysis and creating map-based applications in a variety of industries, including urban planning, environmental conservation, and business.

I am a Product Engineer with Esri, a leading geospatial technology company based in the United States. I work closely with the developer technology team to offer insights into GIS users' needs and workflows. I have experience conducting GIS analysis ... Show more

My name is Daniel Antonio García Escobar, I am 33 years old, and I go by the alias Dialéktico. I am an enthusiast of many disciplines and activities that have brought to life the still young project dialektico.com, my science communication website focused on machine learning topics.

Academically, I am a biomedical engineer with a focus on computing and mathematics, and currently a master’s student in Data Science at the University of Guadalajara. Professionally, I work as a Senior Data Scientist with more than nine years of experience in business intelligence, in both national and international companies. I also serve as a volunteer Communications Coordinator at AMEA, the Mexican Agency for Antarctic Studies.

I am a lover of literature, with several science fiction short stories published in magazines and books; a musician, gamer, and philosopher. My goal is to help people understand the theoretical foundations that underlie all the emerging magic of artificial intelligence.

My name is Daniel Antonio García Escobar, I am 33 years old, and I go by the alias Dialéktico. I am an enthusiast of many disciplines and activities that have brought to life the still young project dialektico.com, my science communication website fo... Show more

Ehud Bahat is a technology consultant and fractional product leader with over 20 years of experience in software engineering and R&D management. Holding an MBA certification, Ehud specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and business value. Previously at Binah.ai, Ehud led a live webinars, drove innovative strartegic solutions, and spearheaded integrations with Polar and other wearables. Passionate about individual accountability in the data space, he empowers professionals to transition from passive analysts to proactive business leaders.

Ehud Bahat is a technology consultant and fractional product leader with over 20 years of experience in software engineering and R&D management. Holding an MBA certification, Ehud specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and busine... Show more

Data scientist and AI Engineer expert with over 5 years of experience in the AI, Data & Robotics fields. A developer behind various national-level AI & Data Solutions innovations, including Generative AI technologies such as Large Language Models, Multimodal, and Multi-Agent systems.

Data scientist and AI Engineer expert with over 5 years of experience in the AI, Data & Robotics fields. A developer behind various national-level AI & Data Solutions innovations, including Generative AI technologies such as Large Language Models, Mu... Show more

Soy ingeniero de sistemas, arquitecto de software y líder tecnológico con más de 20 años de experiencia. He sido CTO y director de Ingeniería, y actualmente lidero KuraVox, una iniciativa de inteligencia clínica basada en IA. Mi experiencia combina arquitectura de software, inteligencia artificial, liderazgo tecnológico y formación de equipos.

Soy ingeniero de sistemas, arquitecto de software y líder tecnológico con más de 20 años de experiencia. He sido CTO y director de Ingeniería, y actualmente lidero KuraVox, una iniciativa de inteligencia clínica basada en IA. Mi experiencia combina a... Show more

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

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a technology consultant at BDO Canada. Her work includes applied ML, data engineering, and LLM deployment with hands-on experience for clients across energy, telecoms, finance, and manufacturing industries.

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a techno... Show more

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

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

Mateo is an expert at bridging cutting-edge AI research with practical developer tools. With a background in computational biology and experience in both research and engineering, he now focuses on making LLMs more useful by connecting them to systems developers already use. At Arcade, Mateo creates tutorials, SDKs, and open-source examples that help developers move beyond chatbots and into fully agentic applications.

Mateo is an expert at bridging cutting-edge AI research with practical developer tools. With a background in computational biology and experience in both research and engineering, he now focuses on making LLMs more useful by connecting them to system... Show more

Humphrey Afobhokhan is the founder of Medyl, a healthcare AI platform focused on enabling patients to own and structure their health data for better clinical understanding and AI-driven insights.

His work sits at the intersection of data infrastructure, AI system design, and healthcare interoperability. He has published multiple research papers on patient-centered data architectures and AI governance, exploring how fragmented data limits the effectiveness of modern AI systems.

With a background spanning business analytics, data science, and system design, Humphrey focuses on building practical, real-world solutions that bridge the gap between AI capabilities and usable data in complex environments.

Humphrey Afobhokhan is the founder of Medyl, a healthcare AI platform focused on enabling patients to own and structure their health data for better clinical understanding and AI-driven insights. His work sits at the intersection of data infrastru... Show more

Paul is a Principal Architect at Vonage, working at the intersection of architecture, AI, and developer tooling, helping transform how developers interact with CPaaS and Network APIs. Having transitioned from managing Developer Relations teams to the central Architecture Team, he brings a unique perspective: understanding both the strategic vision required for enterprise architecture and the practical realities developers face daily.

His path in technology began with Fortran and a PhD in Computational Physics from the University of Lancashire, UK. Decades of hands-on programming experience since then have shaped his approach to architecting systems that serve developer needs. Paul remains active in the developer community through speaking engagements and writing, with a particular focus on JavaScript, Ruby, Swift and Rust.

Paul is a Principal Architect at Vonage, working at the intersection of architecture, AI, and developer tooling, helping transform how developers interact with CPaaS and Network APIs. Having transitioned from managing Developer Relations teams to the... Show more

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el aprendizaje creativo y sostenible desde la infancia.

Se especializa en programación creativa con herramientas como Sonic Pi, acercando a niños y niñas al mundo de la tecnología a través de la música. Es creadora de contenido educativo, enfocada en inspirar a personas multipotenciales a desarrollar su marca personal y a emprendedores a crear contenido con impacto usando herramientas de IA y estrategias accesibles. Participa activamente como en eventos tecnológicos y hackatones, incluyendo el NASA Space Apps Challenge, Build with AI de Google y Women Game Jam Bolivia, compartiendo su experiencia en creación de contenido, educación y tecnología. Además, colabora generando contenido para comunidades como GDG La Paz y Women Techmakers, enfocándose en el impulso de la participación femenina en tecnología.

Actualmente, continúa su formación profesional en Buenos Aires, profundizando en áreas como energías renovables, automatización y diseño UX/UI, manteniendo siempre una visión creativa, inclusiva y sostenible en cada uno de sus proyectos.

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el apren... Show more

Apaixonado por tecnologia e suas soluções, formado em Técnico de Informática para Internet e Tecnólogo em Banco de Dados pela FATEC de São José dos Campos. Nos últimos anos, dedicou-se à administração de servidores SQL Server, abrangendo desde a instalação de instâncias standalone, otimizações de queries SQL até projetos complexos migrações, upgrades e melhorias. Possui conhecimentos técnicos em High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR), utilizando tecnologias como Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Availability Groups (AG), Log Shipping e Data Replication. Experiência em Cloud Computing na AWS, Azure e Google com foco em administração e migrações online ou offline por meio de estratégias como Rehosting e Replatforming voltado para serviços de dados em ambientes IaaS, PaaS e SaaS.

Apaixonado por tecnologia e suas soluções, formado em Técnico de Informática para Internet e Tecnólogo em Banco de Dados pela FATEC de São José dos Campos. Nos últimos anos, dedicou-se à administração de servidores SQL Server, abrangendo desde a inst... Show more

Philip Hillman is a Design and Product Leader with over 25 years in user experience (UX) and product design and over 12 years leading the design organisations behind them.

He builds design functions from the ground up. At Credit Suisse he created the bank's first dedicated, centralised, in-house UX function, growing it from zero to 17 and designing its entire operating model. He also brings operational structure and rigour to established ones, most recently leading design for a ~$15bn+ YouTube advertising product portfolio at Google.

He operates fluently from setting strategy and vision through to shipping and optimising product, with a service-design mindset and a career-long thread of harnessing AI in service of user and business goals. He excels in complex, highly regulated problem spaces, and brings an evidence-driven, research-led approach that delivers design solutions that create measurable commercial impact.

He has worked across financial services, adtech, government, e-commerce, and enterprise platforms, and is equally at home moving fast in a scale-up or building rigorous structure in a global enterprise.
Previously Head of UX Research & Design at Credit Suisse and Senior UX Design Lead & Manager at Amazon, with earlier roles including Tesco, Accenture and Barclays.

Learn more at www.philiphillman.com

Philip Hillman is a Design and Product Leader with over 25 years in user experience (UX) and product design and over 12 years leading the design organisations behind them. He builds design functions from the ground up. At Credit Suisse he created ... Show more

• Well versed with upcoming technologies GenAI, MCP, AI/ML, DevOps, 5G, SDN/NFV etc.
• BE+MBA and having 26 years of experience with unique blend of working at startups and leading MNCs, leadership role and individual contributor; solution architect and hands-on coding; embedded systems and network side solution; cloud native platform and application; enterprise solutions and hobby projects.
• Domain experience: platform, Kubernetes, service mesh, telecom/datacom, Lawful Interception, 5G Core Network, Self-Organizing Network, RF network design etc.

• Well versed with upcoming technologies GenAI, MCP, AI/ML, DevOps, 5G, SDN/NFV etc. • BE+MBA and having 26 years of experience with unique blend of working at startups and leading MNCs, leadership role and individual contributor; solution architect... Show more

Dr.-Ing. Miriam Sasse fokussierte sich nach ihrem Studium des Wirtschaftsingenieurwesens und der Psychologie auf die Selbstoptimierung von Projektteams und Arbeitsprozessen. Zurzeit arbeitet sie als Transformation Consultant und Agile Coach bei der S&N Invent GmbH. Sie ist zertifizierter Business Coach und coacht seit 2010 zahlreiche Teams aus den Bereichen Anlagen- und Maschinenbau, Automobilbau, Tiefbau, Elektronik, IT, Dienstleistung sowie Forschung bei der Umsetzung von Projekten. Ihren Schwerpunkt legt sie darauf, psychologische und soziologische Sichtweisen und Techniken verständlich und anwendbar zu gestalten. Sie ist TEDx-Speakerin, Dozentin an Hochschulen und Regionalgruppenleiterin der GPM OWL.

Dr.-Ing. Miriam Sasse fokussierte sich nach ihrem Studium des Wirtschaftsingenieurwesens und der Psychologie auf die Selbstoptimierung von Projektteams und Arbeitsprozessen. Zurzeit arbeitet sie als Transformation Consultant und Agile Coach bei der S... Show more

As a passionate software engineer and product manager, I thrive in the dynamic tech and gaming ecosystems. I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skills to the table. I possess a keen problem-solving mindset and a natural ability to think outside the box. My passion lies in making impactful contributions across various areas of technology. I am driven to build and manage innovative applications that drive positive change and address real-world challenges within the ecosystem.

As a passionate software engineer and product manager, I thrive in the dynamic tech and gaming ecosystems. I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skills to the table. I possess a keen problem-solving mindset and a natural ability to think o... Show more