AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento.

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento. Show more

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Ambassador in my company.

I started as a developer but evolved to a software architect first and finally to a cloud architect. Now with more than 10 years of experience, I have been involved with different clients in all phases of software development and have worked with all types of architectures: monolithic, microservices, event-driven, SOA (service-oriented), serverless, cloud-native... I have also worked on modernisation projects and DevOps transformations. I often teach my co-workers about AWS and I like to collaborate on anything AWS-related that I can help with.

I love serverless, event-driven architectures, DevOps, CDK and new technology challenges!

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Amba... Show more

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I’m Vladimir Afanasev, a database professional with over 10 years of experience in database development, performance optimization, and team leadership. Currently, I am working with MS SQL Server in Microsoft as Senior Software Engineer. I thrive on solving complex challenges like enhancing performance monitoring, optimizing workflows, and mitigating risks, while also fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment.

Sharing knowledge is something I’m deeply passionate about. With my expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and GCP, I love exploring advanced topics and making them accessible and actionable for others.

I’m excited about the opportunity to be a speaker at your event. I enjoy engaging with like-minded professionals and delivering sessions that combine real-world insights with technical depth. I look forward to contributing to the learning experience and sparking great discussions about SQL Server’s advanced capabilities.

Hi colleagues! I’m Vladimir Afanasev, a database professional with over 10 years of experience in database development, performance optimization, and team leadership. Currently, I am working with MS SQL Server in Microsoft as Senior Software Engin... Show more

Médico Cardiólogo Universitario - Prevención Cardiovascular
Autodidacta IT desde los inicios de la carrera de medicina
Docente Universitario en ITBA en la materia Introducción a las Tecnologías Informáticas
Medicina basada en la Inteligencia (Para el Rol Médico y Rol Dev potenciado con IA).

Médico Cardiólogo Universitario - Prevención Cardiovascular Autodidacta IT desde los inicios de la carrera de medicina Docente Universitario en ITBA en la materia Introducción a las Tecnologías Informáticas Medicina basada en la Inteligencia (Para... Show more

Bridging Design-first AI thinking with open-source innovation!

Bridging Design-first AI thinking with open-source innovation! Show more

Ricardo Rosselló has spent his career moving between systems that rarely coexist on a single résumé: science, entrepreneurship, academia, government, crisis leadership, and emerging technology. A biomedical scientist by training and former Governor of Puerto Rico, he became fascinated by a recurring problem: why do well-prepared people and well-intentioned institutions so often produce outcomes they never intended?
His work focuses on the hidden signals and incentives beneath stated goals. Through The Signal and his Signal Flip framework, Rosselló helps leaders identify those forces, examine where they lead, and redesign the conditions that shape behavior. His sessions connect that idea to organizational transformation, decision-making under pressure, hyperconvergence, foresight, and longevity.

Ricardo Rosselló has spent his career moving between systems that rarely coexist on a single résumé: science, entrepreneurship, academia, government, crisis leadership, and emerging technology. A biomedical scientist by training and former Governor o... Show more

Alisha Gupta is a Staff Security Engineer with 10+ years building enterprise security at scale. She specializes in AI Security, Cloud Security, and AppSec — operating at the frontier of Shadow AI, one of enterprise security's fastest-growing blind spots.
Her work includes architecting AI asset discovery frameworks to detect unauthorized agents across multi-cloud environments, embedding AIBOM pipelines into CI/CD, and defining governance models for secure AI adoption. She has designed security systems spanning cloud automation with Terraform, IAM governance, secure SDLC, vulnerability management at scale, and supply chain security — always making security the default shape of systems.
She holds an M.Tech in Cybersecurity from NIT Kurukshetra and has published research on DDoS defense at IEEE. She speaks for practitioners with implementation depth, hard-won enterprise lessons, and zero generic advice.

Alisha Gupta is a Staff Security Engineer with 10+ years building enterprise security at scale. She specializes in AI Security, Cloud Security, and AppSec — operating at the frontier of Shadow AI, one of enterprise security's fastest-growing blind sp... 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

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

When the pandemic hit, Mariya Koteva found herself at a crossroads: juggling new motherhood, career pressures, and chronic fatigue. It forced her to uncover a powerful truth: the capacity for change begins with wellbeing.

With 12+ years of experience in ERP and Change Management, including six years with Microsoft leading projects for Fortune 500 companies, Mariya has seen firsthand why transformations fail—it’s not the technology, it’s the people.

Her approach centers on building Change Capacity: unlocking the resilience, adaptability, and innovation teams need to thrive in a fast-changing world. By combining her expertise in digital transformation with neuroscience, resilience, and leadership, Mariya bridges the gap between the technical and human sides of change.

Through workshops, keynotes, and coaching, Mariya empowers leaders and teams to stop resisting change and start embracing it as their greatest opportunity for growth.

When the pandemic hit, Mariya Koteva found herself at a crossroads: juggling new motherhood, career pressures, and chronic fatigue. It forced her to uncover a powerful truth: the capacity for change begins with wellbeing. With 12+ years of experie... Show more

Rahul Saluja is a board member, Forbes Technology Council member, and enterprise AI strategist focused on the gap between technically successful AI systems and measurable business outcomes.

He works with business and technology leaders on the ownership, investment, governance, and operating decisions required to move AI from experimentation into production. His work spans complex and regulated environments, with a particular focus on AI accountability, autonomy boundaries, and how organizations decide what to scale, redesign, or stop.

Rahul Saluja is a board member, Forbes Technology Council member, and enterprise AI strategist focused on the gap between technically successful AI systems and measurable business outcomes. He works with business and technology leaders on the owne... Show more

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies.
I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Italian conferences.
The main activities I’m involved in are: Analysis / Development /Optimization of Analytics infrastructure Performance Tuning design and implementation and ETL/ELT design and implementation on Azure

Apart from my professional activities, cycling (road) addicted

Specialties
Analytics, Data Virtualization ,IoT ,Azure

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies. I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Ita... Show more

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with a specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. She is currently doing her PhD in cybersecurity at the University of Plymouth in the UK. Her PhD is about designing robust logs for medical devices. She prides herself on keeping patients safe, as this is something close to her heart (quite literally). She is also a cyborg, sporting an embedded medical device herself. She is also a DEF CON goon, and she is the founder of DC2751, and the OWASP Kristiansand project. She has a love for all things ransomware and understands the low level details forensically.

Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She believes that incident response should be something that is continuously done and improved on. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion led her to become a researcher within an MDM. She is also developing a digital forensics and incident response approach dealing specifically with implanted medical devices and medical devices installed within a healthcare setting. At her core, Veronica is a forensicator and hacker, in love with every bit, byte, and nibble of knowledge she has obtained. She has a strong belief that the o in logs stand for observability. Knowing what is a problem is half the battle won she believes.

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Mast... Show more

Sam Rajamanickam, AIA, WELL AP, is a Principal at Design Collective who focuses on student housing and campus life facilities. Over 30 years, he has partnered with institutions including Marquette University, Rutgers University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Idaho and Towson University to plan and deliver student life environments that support belonging, wellness, and connection.

Sam became interested in Third Place theory while observing a persistent challenge: students living in close proximity yet feeling increasingly lonely. This paradox led him to explore how Ray Oldenburg's sociological framework could become a practical tool for housing professionals to evaluate and strengthen campus environments.

His approach emphasizes that physical design, programming, and policy must work together as an integrated system. As a WELL Accredited Professional, he brings wellness expertise to creating spaces that serve all students, with particular attention to equity, accessibility, and psychological safety—empowering housing officers to audit existing spaces and intentionally design environments where students naturally connect.

Sam Rajamanickam, AIA, WELL AP, is a Principal at Design Collective who focuses on student housing and campus life facilities. Over 30 years, he has partnered with institutions including Marquette University, Rutgers University, Johns Hopkins Univers... Show more

Tarah Lynch, Ph.D, is a Program Lead for Genomics and Bioinformatics at the Alberta Provincial Public Health Laboratory, where she uses high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics for infectious disease surveillance and diagnostic development.

Tarah Lynch, Ph.D, is a Program Lead for Genomics and Bioinformatics at the Alberta Provincial Public Health Laboratory, where she uses high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics for infectious disease surveillance and diagnostic development. Show more

En 25 ans de travail dans l'IT, j'ai rapidement migré du DEV COBOL (reconversion en 1999, après Master 2 en Océanologie Biologique) vers la collaboration avec le client, en tant que BA et MOA puis PO. Quelques missions en analyse fonctionnelle, audit organisation et pas mal de conduite du changement. En 2021, retour en agilité avec le rôle de PO et actuellement en analyse fonctionnelle pour modélisation BPM / workflow.

En 25 ans de travail dans l'IT, j'ai rapidement migré du DEV COBOL (reconversion en 1999, après Master 2 en Océanologie Biologique) vers la collaboration avec le client, en tant que BA et MOA puis PO. Quelques missions en analyse fonctionnelle, audit... Show more

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Chemical Society's Australian Student Chapter. Victor also engages in science communication through CSIRO's STEM Professionals program.

As a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, he enhances his digital literacy and incorporates computational chemistry into his research. Victor's active contributions to the Windows Insider Program earned him the 2023 Windows Insider Most Valuable Professional Award, a testament to his impact in the Windows community.

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Ch... Show more

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

Software Engineer at Meta, previously at Atlassian and Microsoft, with experience building large-scale distributed systems and AI-powered solutions. Her work spans cloud migrations, scalable backend systems, and applying AI to solve real-world engineering challenges. Passionate about exploring emerging technologies, she enjoys sharing practical insights on software engineering, system design, and the evolving role of AI in modern applications. A strong advocate for women in tech, she is committed to mentoring, fostering inclusive communities, and inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Software Engineer at Meta, previously at Atlassian and Microsoft, with experience building large-scale distributed systems and AI-powered solutions. Her work spans cloud migrations, scalable backend systems, and applying AI to solve real-world engine... Show more

Vinod has spent the past decade working in cybersecurity across financial services, government, and tech sectors. Currently a Staff Security Engineer at PIP Labs, he navigates the intersection of traditional enterprise security and the emerging world of Web3 and blockchain infrastructure.

His journey has taken him through companies like Amazon, Zapier, and HackerOne, where he's gained hands-on experience in penetration testing, cloud security architecture, and application security. He works with AWS, GCP, and Azure environments, focusing on threat modeling and secure DevOps practices while approaching security as an enabler rather than a blocker.

He shares his experiences and lessons learned through writing on Medium, breaking down complex security topics and exploring practical approaches to building security programs that work in real-world environments. Outside of his day job, he participates in bug bounty programs, mentors aspiring security professionals, and continues researching emerging threats and technologies in both traditional and Web3 security landscapes.

Vinod has spent the past decade working in cybersecurity across financial services, government, and tech sectors. Currently a Staff Security Engineer at PIP Labs, he navigates the intersection of traditional enterprise security and the emerging world... Show more

I'm an experienced Data & AI Engineer with over five years of industry experience. Currently, I work at Ponder, where I help deliver data and AI services tailored for educational institutions. My passion lies in building practical, impactful solutions that make data more accessible and valuable.

I’m also deeply engaged in the open source community through our work at Ponder. This includes developing AI and data libraries, creating plugins and integrations for tools such as Superset, Airflow, dbt, and others, as well as building innovative solutions for technologies like Trino and Apache Iceberg.

I'm an experienced Data & AI Engineer with over five years of industry experience. Currently, I work at Ponder, where I help deliver data and AI services tailored for educational institutions. My passion lies in building practical, impactful solution... Show more

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence without authority, and sustainable high performance, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and evidence-based leadership science. He hosts the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast and speaks to technical audiences on leadership that actually moves the needle on delivery.

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence wi... Show more

🧠 I am the advocate for the brain.

As a multi-award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and musician, I help people unlock their brain’s full potential - in a way that’s easy to understand, practical, and offers real value.

🧠 I am the advocate for the brain. As a multi-award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and musician, I help people unlock their brain’s full potential - in a way that’s easy to understand, practical, and offers real value. Show more

Siri Yellu is a Research Assistant and Computer Science professional specializing in Data Science and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on building reliable and interpretable machine learning systems, with experience spanning feature engineering, evaluation-driven modeling, and applied AI system design.

She is the first author of peer-reviewed publications in IEEE and Springer conferences, where her research explores handcrafted image features, Bayesian optimization, ensemble learning, and generative models for medical image analysis, computational pathology, and multimodal AI applications. Her work emphasizes bridging rigorous evaluation with practical system design to ensure models are not only accurate, but trustworthy and maintainable.

Siri enjoys working at the intersection of theory and practice, translating research insights into real-world AI systems. She is particularly interested in applied machine learning architectures, system reliability, and building AI solutions that can be confidently deployed and maintained by engineering teams.

Siri Yellu is a Research Assistant and Computer Science professional specializing in Data Science and Machine Learning. Her work focuses on building reliable and interpretable machine learning systems, with experience spanning feature engineering, e... Show more

Biography:

Michael Mgbame is a seasoned Data Scientist with nearly eight years of professional experience in the field of data analytics, business intelligence, and statistical data analysis. Educated with a BSc in Statistics from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and pursuing an MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Hull, Michael has applied his analytical acumen in various roles, including Senior Data Analyst positions at Venture Garden Group and Softcom Limited, Business Intelligence, Data Viz at The Credit Pros.

As the Founder and Lead Business Intelligence Consultant at Hankali Intel, Michael has been pivotal in automating internal processes and implementing data-driven solutions that aid businesses in informed decision-making. He has also played a significant role in educating the data community through his content on platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn and has trained many enthusiasts to transition into data professionals.

His expertise extends to areas like machine learning, quantitative research, SQL, product management, and project management, with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau Public, Python for Data Science, MySQL, and more. Michael's impact in the data world is further underscored by his voluntary associations with organizations like Data Science Nigeria and his selection for esteemed programs like the Digital Explorers hackathon.

Throughout his career, Michael has not only excelled in data analysis and visualization but also contributed significantly to business growth by generating significant revenue through his data-driven strategies and solutions. He remains a valuable asset to any organization aiming to harness the power of data for growth and development.

Biography: Michael Mgbame is a seasoned Data Scientist with nearly eight years of professional experience in the field of data analytics, business intelligence, and statistical data analysis. Educated with a BSc in Statistics from Michael Okpara U... Show more

AI Engineer Intern at CredX Group with hands-on experience in building AI/ML-driven solutions and modern Android applications. A 3× National Hackathon winner and GDG Android Lead, passionate about Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and applying AI to solve real-world problems. Always exploring scalable, impactful tech.

AI Engineer Intern at CredX Group with hands-on experience in building AI/ML-driven solutions and modern Android applications. A 3× National Hackathon winner and GDG Android Lead, passionate about Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and applying AI to solve rea... Show more

I am a Cloud Architect with 20+ years of engineering experience, specializing in serverless, data‑intensive, and GenAI platforms on AWS. I build secure, scalable architectures for regulated environments such as Healthcare and Life Sciences.
I’m also a 2× AWS DMV Community Day speaker and an AWS Community Builder (Serverless).

I am a Cloud Architect with 20+ years of engineering experience, specializing in serverless, data‑intensive, and GenAI platforms on AWS. I build secure, scalable architectures for regulated environments such as Healthcare and Life Sciences. I’m also... Show more

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), building scalable data pipelines and real-time data processing systems. His expertise lies in designing cloud-native architectures, data validation frameworks, and large-scale data migrations. Currently working on healthcare eligibility and reporting systems, he focuses on improving data quality, automation, and compliance through policy-driven and AI-augmented solutions. He is passionate about building reliable and efficient data systems that solve real-world problems.

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ... Show more

Angela Kempton is a wellness coach, author, and speaker who combines lived experience with evidence-based mental health education. After overcoming addiction, trauma, and years of rebuilding her life, she now helps others understand the patterns behind their emotions, behaviors, and beliefs so they can reclaim the power to choose their next step. Drawing from her work with youth, families, and adults, Angela delivers honest, practical, and deeply human presentations that leave audiences feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful. She is the founder of Rooted Within Wellness Coaching Co. and the author of The Pattern Beneath It.

Angela Kempton is a wellness coach, author, and speaker who combines lived experience with evidence-based mental health education. After overcoming addiction, trauma, and years of rebuilding her life, she now helps others understand the patterns behi... Show more

Viktor Viljac founded Udruga Neutroni in 2021 with four schoolmates, all
of them between 14 and 18 at the time. He builds digital products for
organizations that work with young people, and free tools for students.
The most recent is Bodomat, a calculator that works out eligibility
scores for student housing in Croatia across more than 280 parameters.

Viktor Viljac founded Udruga Neutroni in 2021 with four schoolmates, all of them between 14 and 18 at the time. He builds digital products for organizations that work with young people, and free tools for students. The most recent is Bodomat, a ca... Show more