Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specializing in computational algebra and software architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019, contributing to the development of the Francy framework, which enhances interactive capabilities within the GAP system. His research focuses on discrete mathematics and building computational tools for advanced mathematical computation and visualization.

With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Industrial Informatics) completed in 2008, Manuel brings over 15 years of experience across public and private sectors. He currently serves as a Senior Web Analyst at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), where he works on the Platform Engineering team within the Computing Department, specializing in software design and architecture.

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specializing in computational algebra and software architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019, contributing to the development of the Francy framework, which enhances interactive capabilities within th... Show more

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product.

I’m an engineer by training (Arts & Métiers) and PMP certified, so I’ve been in the trenches. Having co-authored research on frugal innovation, water treatment and mining platforms, I know the frustration of engineering challenges firsthand.

Right now, I’m focused on one thing: using AI to streamline the innovation process. I’m currently building workflows that help researchers and startups use Google's multimodal models to validate inventions, analyze prior art, and simulate complex systems before they ever hit the market.

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product. ... Show more

Deb is a recovering scientist who discovered SharePoint back in 2008. She has extensive experience in regulated companies in Biotech and Financial Services industries that specialized in the management and validation of business process and solution implementation. Deb has functioned as a Project Manager Business Analyst, Validation Engineer and in her current role as a Sr Engineer at SkyTerra. She excels in analysis, requirements gathering, design, configuration, documentation, training, and launching new solutions. Her job is to make your job easier.

Deb is a recovering scientist who discovered SharePoint back in 2008. She has extensive experience in regulated companies in Biotech and Financial Services industries that specialized in the management and validation of business process and solution ... Show more

Long time AI enthusiast from Prolog to Copilot, via MS-ML and several other stops.
Hands-on experience with various AI platforms, currently researching AI systems for deployment at SFU.
Educator: Taught at UBC, Langara and many schools around North America. Delivered dev/admin and user training as an MCT, around the globe.
Geek: Software architect, developer by training with over 30 years of hands-on expertise in Microsoft technologies, specializing in M365, Azure, data platforms, and analytics.
Over 20 years of SharePoint, many years of years of Teams, Power tools, SQL Server, and Viva stack experience.
Proficient in migrations, configuration, customization, and development.
Holds MCSE/MCSD certifications for SharePoint and Apps, MCSE SharePoint, and MCSE Data and analytics, Viva practitioner.

Long time AI enthusiast from Prolog to Copilot, via MS-ML and several other stops. Hands-on experience with various AI platforms, currently researching AI systems for deployment at SFU. Educator: Taught at UBC, Langara and many schools around Nort... Show more

Ravi is a experienced web developer with decades of experience building award winning web sites , micro sites, SaaS applications and campaigns for a wide range of clients (eBay, Coca-Cola, Ford, Orange, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce and Fox International Channels).
He has always looked for innovative ways to use technology to provide solutions to make life easier for clients and users. He is also just as keen on process, because he believes knowing why will help you build a better product.

Ravi is a experienced web developer with decades of experience building award winning web sites , micro sites, SaaS applications and campaigns for a wide range of clients (eBay, Coca-Cola, Ford, Orange, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce and Fox Internation... Show more

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI truly global so anyone can communicate with technology in their native language.
He also serves as Operations Research Scientist at A.P. Moller-Maersk, building intelligent systems across 200+ countries. His PhD at Charles University Prague focused on deep learning for environmental modeling. Publications in Journal of Hydroinformatics (2025) and Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics.

more: https://www.doudouba.tech/

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI trul... Show more

Varun Goguri is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience managing enterprise SQL Server and Azure platforms. He is a Microsoft-certified Expert in Data Management and Analytics and holds a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate certification. With a Master's degree in Software Engineering, Varun brings enterprise-scale Azure SQL architecture expertise to his speaking sessions. He regularly shares his technical insights at varungoguri.com. Beyond data challenges, Varun is an ultra-distance athlete, weight training coach, and certified yoga instructor. Connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/varungoguri.

Varun Goguri is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience managing enterprise SQL Server and Azure platforms. He is a Microsoft-certified Expert in Data Management and Analytics and holds a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate cer... Show more

Nisha Joshi is an executive coach, transformation leader and podcaster with over two decades of experience driving impactful change across industries, from logistics and retail to broadcast media and startups. She specialises in aligning culture, leadership and execution to help organisations achieve strategic clarity and high-performing teams without friction or burnout.

Nisha is the co-host of The Delivery Space Podcast, where she and industry leaders explore the realities of leadership, culture and transformation through their direct experiences. She is also a frequent speaker at industry events, helping senior leaders shift from firefighting delivery challenges to creating cultures of autonomy, collaboration and innovation.

Beyond her work, Nisha is a lifelong learner, an avid reader and a podcast enthusiast. She once appeared in a Boy George music video, has a knack for winning Blackadder trivia battles, and loves deep conversations about the future of leadership.

Nisha Joshi is an executive coach, transformation leader and podcaster with over two decades of experience driving impactful change across industries, from logistics and retail to broadcast media and startups. She specialises in aligning culture, lea... Show more

Computational Fluid Dynamics engineer, Data Analyst, and BIG nerd.

Leonardo has been doing freelance data analysis for years, doing trend analysis for market prediction, sentiment analysis on event feedback, and explainable AI for high-stakes applications. In recent years, he's also been applying Machine Learning models to physics applications, such as modal decomposition, sparse dynamics, and physics-informed reduced-order modeling.

Leonardo's Pokédex entry says: if he's not solving supercavitating flows around hydrofoils, wondering whether there's any bias in a dataset, or doing random Leetcode/Project Euler questions, you'll find him organizing community tech events or attending them. Approach with some food and you'll be best friends!

Computational Fluid Dynamics engineer, Data Analyst, and BIG nerd. Leonardo has been doing freelance data analysis for years, doing trend analysis for market prediction, sentiment analysis on event feedback, and explainable AI for high-stakes appl... Show more

Satish Mane is a Software Maintenance Engineer at Red Hat, building secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines across hybrid Kubernetes environments. His work focuses on works in Linux package (Python, Ruby, Node.Js, Grub2.) maintenance, cloud infrastructure, and automation GitOps-first delivery models using Tekton, Argo CD, and OpenShift. Passionate about platform engineering and open-source tooling, Satish aims to simplify cloud-native delivery through automation, policy, and real-world best practices

Satish Mane is a Software Maintenance Engineer at Red Hat, building secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines across hybrid Kubernetes environments. His work focuses on works in Linux package (Python, Ruby, Node.Js, Grub2.) maintenance, cloud infrastructu... Show more

Ellen Shapiro is an iOS and Android developer who's been building native apps since late 2010. She works for Figma on their iOS app. She lives in Rochester, New York. When not coding or talking about coding, Ellen can generally be found traveling, biking and kayaking all over the place, playing sous-chef to her wife Lilia, and relentlessly Instagramming their cats.

Ellen Shapiro is an iOS and Android developer who's been building native apps since late 2010. She works for Figma on their iOS app. She lives in Rochester, New York. When not coding or talking about coding, Ellen can generally be found traveling, bi... Show more

Gianluca was the former CISO of Rocket Internet, where he oversaw IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for companies with over EUR 2B in revenue. He later led national security efforts for Italy’s Digital Transformation Team, served as CISO of Arduino, and most recently was Principal Security Architect and public spokesperson for Google Cloud. He recently started Netsec, a cybersecurity and managed IT services provider dedicated to protecting businesses from digital threats.

Gianluca was the former CISO of Rocket Internet, where he oversaw IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for companies with over EUR 2B in revenue. He later led national security efforts for Italy’s Digital Transformation Team, served as CISO of Arduino... Show more

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a series of curriculums on leadership, resilience, and goal achievement. As one of the most sought-after speakers and mentors in the country, Nick and his team of assets share valuable insights on discipline, work ethic, and teamwork, in turn empowering others to unlock capacity and increase capability. 

Nick has a long and distinguished list of military awards, but to name a few, he has been awarded the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars for service, the Bruce Price Leadership award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur award. 

Nick is the best selling author of Objective Secure- the battle-tested guide to goal achievement, and most significantly, he is a proud husband and father of two boys. 

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a s... Show more

Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive.

A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time delivering workshops and presentations on introversion, leadership, and communication. Founder of The Introvert Space, a community interest company dedicated to empowering introverts in the workplace, Richard authors popular ebooks like Self-Promotion for Introverts. He’s also learning to play the piano, having realised he could no longer help his son with his piano homework!

Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive. A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time deliveri... Show more

AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor |

AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor | Show more

Software Developer | Software Researcher

Software Developer | Software Researcher Show more

Reanna Schultz is a cybersecurity professional, content creator, and entrepreneur recognized for her dynamic approach to bridging technology and storytelling. She hosts Defenders in Lab Coats, a podcast that highlights the journeys of cyber defenders, innovators, and experts driving change in the digital landscape. Passionate about uncovering emerging threats and human elements within cybersecurity, Reanna brings both technical depth and approachable insight to every conversation.

With over 8 years of experience and being a keynote speaker across the globe, Reanna promotes community collaboration and mentorship. She is a strong advocate for community learning, leadership growth, and creative collaboration across the cyber industry. Reanna continues to inspire others to push boundaries and redefine what it means to defend in the modern digital age.

Reanna Schultz is a cybersecurity professional, content creator, and entrepreneur recognized for her dynamic approach to bridging technology and storytelling. She hosts Defenders in Lab Coats, a podcast that highlights the journeys of cyber defenders... 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

Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology.
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Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology. . Show more

Adeola is a Cyber AI Solutions Architect in a leading technology company. She has over 5years of experience across various domains having worked on social computation and Network Analysis, accelerated Data Science, Conversational AI, Speech to Text services and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), she is now focused on developing and deploying Cybersecurity AI solutions at scale.

Adeola is a Cyber AI Solutions Architect in a leading technology company. She has over 5years of experience across various domains having worked on social computation and Network Analysis, accelerated Data Science, Conversational AI, Speech to Text s... 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

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

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

Accidental Application Security Architect!

Accidental Application Security Architect! 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