Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Matteo Cristiano

Matteo Cristiano

Passionate about science, technology, science fiction, and sports. I work with Cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps

Passionate about science, technology, science fiction, and sports. I work with Cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps Show more

Niall Canavan

Niall Canavan

First year PhD student whose area of study is looking at the security of the implementation of the classical and quantum interface involved in quantum key distribution.

First year PhD student whose area of study is looking at the security of the implementation of the classical and quantum interface involved in quantum key distribution. Show more

Venkatesh Devendran

Venkatesh Devendran

With over seven years in the payments industry, I am one of the founding engineering team members in Hyperswitch. My responsibilities include strategizing and implementing the open sourcing of our payments solution and the Hyperswitch's solution construct.

With over seven years in the payments industry, I am one of the founding engineering team members in Hyperswitch. My responsibilities include strategizing and implementing the open sourcing of our payments solution and the Hyperswitch's solution cons... Show more

Angela Kelly

Angela Kelly

Angela Kelly is THE life and leadership coach for school leaders. She teaches leaders to create exceptional results and enjoy the school leadership experience to promote sustainability at the site and district levels. A former teacher, principal, and district administrator, Angela has over 25 years of experience in education and is the founder and CEO of Angela Kelly Coaching. She’s the creator and host of The Empowered Principal Podcast and the innovative Empowered Principal Collaborative. She offers 1:1 and group coaching as well customized professional development programming. Angela has presented at NAESP, ASCD, AWPS and has been featured in Twinkl, Study.com, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine. She's also the author of her first book, The Empowered Principal, and host of The Empowered Principal Podcast. She empowers school leaders through her simple process for creating alignment, clarity, and strategy.

Angela Kelly is THE life and leadership coach for school leaders. She teaches leaders to create exceptional results and enjoy the school leadership experience to promote sustainability at the site and district levels. A former teacher, principal, and... Show more

Tricia Sowers

Tricia Sowers

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. She was well on her way to tenure at The University of Texas when she realized a need for less mouse and more human interaction. She followed the inflammation pathway to the pharmaceutical industry – pursuing both bench and clinical research opportunities in the field of allergy.

Dr. Sowers served as a lead research scientist in the US-based, allergen research lab at ALK, a global, allergy-focused pharmaceutical company. Her research made significant contributions to the bench-based understanding of allergen extracts and their use in both human and veterinary allergy immunotherapy. Her abilities to analyze and translate scientific data to commercial and clinical strategy prompted a transition from bench science to Medical and Scientific Affairs, where she spearheaded a team of PhDs and MDs.

Dr. Sowers presently serves as a clinical and scientific consultant, a lecturer, an educator, and a scientific/clinical strategist. With more than a decade in the field of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sowers is considered a subject matter expert among her peers.

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. S... Show more

Peter Laughter

Peter Laughter

Hello there! I'm Peter Laughter, and 12 years ago, an experience transformed my understanding of leadership and set me on a path to fulfill my purpose. I realized that the best solutions come from those closest to the problem, not from the top down. This led me to embrace distributed decision-making, empowering individuals to help organizations become more agile and resilient in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

My purpose is to reveal the profound bonds that connect all humanity, making them visible and tangible in our daily lives. To thrive amid exponential change, organizations must shift from command-and-control to a network system of distributed authority. The traditional command-and-control orthodoxy is as harmful for corporate leaders as it is for employees, stifling innovation and engagement. Through my speaking and consulting, I guide organizations in building dynamic methods for fostering this new approach.

With over 25 years in the recruiting and staffing industry, I've founded three successful firms, served elite consultancies and banks, and pioneered the first SaaS platform for managing enterprise labor programs. My work has earned prestigious awards, including the Inc 500.

I'm a TEDx speaker on Radical Empathy and a three-time Moth Story Slam winner, with a story featured on The Moth Podcast. These experiences reflect my passion for storytelling and my ability to connect deeply with audiences.

When I'm not transforming the business world, you'll find me exploring trails on my bicycle, lost in a book, or sharing stories. And yes, I love a good laugh – after all, it’s in my name! Most of all, I love riding the Cyclone with my daughter Eddy.

Hello there! I'm Peter Laughter, and 12 years ago, an experience transformed my understanding of leadership and set me on a path to fulfill my purpose. I realized that the best solutions come from those closest to the problem, not from the top down. ... Show more

Eric Schrier

Eric Schrier

An information technology leader, specializing in Cloud Technologies, including M365, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, in addition to general information technology, Strategy, Data and Management expertise.
Experience in multiple industries within with government, non-profit and commercial organizations in support of technology / migration, emerging technologies, product commercialization, business planning and strategy, design and technology implementations ranging from enterprise operations and security strategy cloud services. Dedicated to solving problems through leading-edge tools and technologies, with a specialty focus on integrating service delivery, strategy and technology to ensure customer success in a digital world.

An information technology leader, specializing in Cloud Technologies, including M365, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, in addition to general information technology, Strategy, Data and Management expertise. Experience in multiple... Show more

Camila Martinez

Camila Martinez

Camila is a professional with more than 5 years of experience in information technology projects. She has 3 years of experience leading teams in LaTam to drive data-driven insights and optimize operational processes using her background in Data Analytics projects. Experienced in designing and implementing scalable solutions on AWS, ensuring efficient deployment and management. A results-oriented professional with strong leadership, adaptability, continuous learning, and planning skills. Eager to leverage expertise in cloud infrastructure optimization, data workflows enhancement, and maximizing the potential of organizational data assets.

Camila is a professional with more than 5 years of experience in information technology projects. She has 3 years of experience leading teams in LaTam to drive data-driven insights and optimize operational processes using her background in Data Analy... Show more

Charles Scarborough

Charles Scarborough

Charles Scarborough is an air quality data scientist at Sonoma Technology. As an air quality data scientist, he conducts analysis related to air pollution exposure, air pollution impacts, and wildland fires. He is currently developing Shiny Dashboards for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of a multi-year effort to provide quality assurance information to nation-wide air quality monitoring networks. Mr. Scarborough has a B.S. in Geography and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Georgia and an M.S. in Geography from the University of Delaware.

Charles Scarborough is an air quality data scientist at Sonoma Technology. As an air quality data scientist, he conducts analysis related to air pollution exposure, air pollution impacts, and wildland fires. He is currently developing Shiny Dashboard... Show more

Ellen Shapiro

Ellen Shapiro

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

Manuel Olariu

Manuel Olariu

Manuel Constantin Olariu serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Copernic Space, leading efforts in open science and the development of marketplaces for space assets, and is the founder of DeepVenture DAO, which incubates decentralized communities focused on hardware and space technologies. He is also recognized for his contributions to NASA's Open Science working groups, enhancing access to space science resources.

Manuel Constantin Olariu serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Copernic Space, leading efforts in open science and the development of marketplaces for space assets, and is the founder of DeepVenture DAO, which incubates decentralized communities ... Show more

David P Chassin

David P Chassin

I currently manage the Grid Integration Systems and Mobility group at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the US Department of Energy. My current research centers on buildings and electric power systems, with a special focus on modeling, simulation, and applications of peer-to-peer and transactive energy technology. I hold 21 patents and 150+ publications in building diagnostics, grid-friendly appliance controls, and transactive energy systems.

I currently manage the Grid Integration Systems and Mobility group at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the US Department of Energy. My current research centers on buildings and electric power systems, with a s... Show more

Sharlene Gumbs

Sharlene Gumbs

Hi, I'm Sharlene Gumbs, a passionate CEO & Founder of Phoenix Recovery & Wellness, dedicated to revolutionizing mental health treatment and education across organizations and for individuals. With over 15 years as a social worker and psychotherapist, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the psychological and emotional complexities facing diverse populations in various settings.

Hi, I'm Sharlene Gumbs, a passionate CEO & Founder of Phoenix Recovery & Wellness, dedicated to revolutionizing mental health treatment and education across organizations and for individuals. With over 15 years as a social worker and psychotherapist,... Show more

Evert van de Braak

Evert van de Braak

Dutch digital nomad started as Android dev in 2011, but Flutter stole my heart in 2021. Being labeled with ADHD in elementary school, I got the advice to pursue theater school. Now my fellow developers are stuck with my bad jokes and theatrics.

Dutch digital nomad started as Android dev in 2011, but Flutter stole my heart in 2021. Being labeled with ADHD in elementary school, I got the advice to pursue theater school. Now my fellow developers are stuck with my bad jokes and theatrics. Show more

Binod Jung Bogati

Binod Jung Bogati

rOpenSci 2023/24 Champion, Organizer of R User Group Nepal, who host R community events. He loves working on interesting data projects and focuses on Clinical Data Science / Life Science

rOpenSci 2023/24 Champion, Organizer of R User Group Nepal, who host R community events. He loves working on interesting data projects and focuses on Clinical Data Science / Life Science Show more

Sri Ram

Sri Ram

With 6 years of IT experience, I currently serve as a DevOps Engineer at Cookr. My role involves building robust Kubernetes infrastructure and overseeing application deployments, alongside managing product marketing initiatives. As an open-source enthusiast, I'm passionate about exploring and implementing new technologies, while also sharing knowledge with others. My expertise spans Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, git, and automation, enabling me to drive efficiency and innovation in our operations.

At Cookr, I bridge the gap between technical implementation and strategic marketing, contributing to the success of our products and services. As an active participant in the open-source community, I stay abreast of emerging technologies, leveraging my skills to enhance our day-to-day operations and foster a collaborative learning environment.

With 6 years of IT experience, I currently serve as a DevOps Engineer at Cookr. My role involves building robust Kubernetes infrastructure and overseeing application deployments, alongside managing product marketing initiatives. As an open-source ent... Show more

Louis Bertson

Louis Bertson

Biographie de Louis Bertson

Louis Bertson est né le 21 Juin 1998 dans la ville de Yako, au Burkina Faso. Dès son jeune âge, il a montré un intérêt vif pour la découverte et l'apprentissage.

Il a commencé son parcours éducatif à l'école primaire Petit Samba Yako, où il a jeté les bases solides de son éducation de base de 2003 à 2010. Durant ces années, Louis a démontré sa curiosité et sa passion pour l'apprentissage.

En 2011, il a poursuivi ses études au Petit Séminaire de Koudougou pour son éducation secondaire, où il a continué à exceller tout en développant ses compétences interpersonnelles et ses intérêts artistiques.

C'est pendant ses années d'école secondaire que Louis a découvert sa passion pour la musique et a commencé à apprendre le piano. De 2016 à 2019, il a consacré une partie de son temps à maîtriser cet instrument, explorant les nuances de la musique et développant son sens artistique.

Cependant, sa passion pour la technologie et le développement web l'a finalement conduit à abandonner le piano pour se plonger entièrement dans l'apprentissage de la programmation. Fasciné par le potentiel infini de la technologie, Louis a décidé de devenir autodidacte en JavaScript à temps plein à partir de 2016.

Son dévouement et sa persévérance l'ont rapidement propulsé vers de nouveaux horizons. En 2020, Louis a intégré la prestigieuse école Simplon à Ouagadougou pour approfondir ses compétences en développement web.

Sa carrière professionnelle a pris son envol lorsqu'il a intégré l'équipe de Switch Maker pour un stage de quatre mois, où il a acquis une expérience précieuse dans le domaine du développement web. Par la suite, il a rejoint Afric Consulting Group, où il a travaillé pendant plus d'un an, contribuant à divers projets innovants.

En quête de défis plus stimulants, Louis a ensuite rejoint Total.js en Slovaquie, où il a passé deux ans à perfectionner ses compétences et à explorer de nouvelles technologies dans le domaine du développement web.

Récemment, Louis s'est tourné vers le domaine de l'intelligence artificielle, où il explore les frontières de la technologie et cherche à apporter des innovations significatives dans ce domaine en constante évolution.

À travers son parcours, Louis Bertson incarne la détermination, la passion et la recherche incessante de connaissances. Il reste un exemple inspirant pour tous ceux qui aspirent à repousser les limites de leurs capacités et à créer un impact positif dans le monde de la technologie.

Biographie de Louis Bertson Louis Bertson est né le 21 Juin 1998 dans la ville de Yako, au Burkina Faso. Dès son jeune âge, il a montré un intérêt vif pour la découverte et l'apprentissage. Il a commencé son parcours éducatif à l'école primaire... Show more

Jessica Dewald

Jessica Dewald

I am a seasoned product executive with over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and travel. My career is driven by a passion for tackling challenging customer problems, shaping impactful customer experience strategies, and fostering the growth of product development teams.

Since 2023, I am working as product management consultant for tech executives. I consult on strategy topics, people development questions as well as organizational design. I hold keynotes and workshops and do interim leadership roles for product development teams.

Until the end of 2022, I have successfully led and orchestrated large cross-functional teams, comprising more than 100 individuals. During this time, I've spearheaded transformative 0-to-1 product launches, as well as orchestrated significant enhancements for existing products, driving growth and innovation.

I possess a strong aptitude for translating complex problems into compelling narratives, whether it's crafting visionary documents, formulating long-term strategic plans, or mapping out actionable operational strategies.

My dedication extends beyond product excellence; I am deeply committed to nurturing a positive team culture and supporting the professional growth of team members. I firmly believe in aligning company achievements with the individual success paths of those who contribute to our collective goals.

I am also the co-founder of The Mentoring Club (mentoring-club.com) a pro bono mentoring platform that connects people who want to grow and learn with those who are willing to donate their time and share experiences and learnings.

I am a seasoned product executive with over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and travel. My career is driven by a passion for tackling challenging customer problems, shaping impactful custo... Show more

Armel Yara

Armel Yara

I'm TFUG Abidjan lead, software developer and data scientist freelancer. Also, I'm studying bioinformatics at UdeM.

I'm TFUG Abidjan lead, software developer and data scientist freelancer. Also, I'm studying bioinformatics at UdeM. Show more

Silvia Davis

Silvia Davis

Silvia Davis is a distinguished Speaker and Author. She earned her place, out of 35,000 participants from over 100 countries, as a finalist in the Toastmasters World Championship in 2023—an accolade that reflects her exceptional oratory skills and compelling presence on stage. Her gift for storytelling also led her to become an Award-Winning Author. Recognized for her engaging presentations, she has earned accolades for her ability to inspire, educate, and uplift her audiences enabling her listeners with the skills to become resilient and persevere through a world that becomes more challenging and stressful by the day.

Silvia Davis is a distinguished Speaker and Author. She earned her place, out of 35,000 participants from over 100 countries, as a finalist in the Toastmasters World Championship in 2023—an accolade that reflects her exceptional oratory skills and co... Show more

Gourav Sharma

Gourav Sharma

Tech whisperer for 7+ years, I sculpt raw Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Cloud into game-changing solutions. My journey began at Red Hat, igniting minds as a trainer and examiner, then evolved into crafting practical solutions as a Solution Architect. Now, at AWS India, I'm no mere tech wizard, I'm a storyteller. I weave narratives that ignite possibilities, guiding you to embrace the transformative power of Cloud, DevOps, Microservices, and Cloud Native technologies. I speak their language fluently, navigating intricate architectures with the grace of a seasoned maestro. But my magic extends beyond code. I'm a maestro of relationships, orchestrating cross-sells and upsells that unlock hidden potential within your organization. So, tell me your tech tale. Let's rewrite the rules, where limitations are whispers and possibilities roar like thunder. Together, we'll push boundaries and build legacies in the cloud.

Tech whisperer for 7+ years, I sculpt raw Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Cloud into game-changing solutions. My journey began at Red Hat, igniting minds as a trainer and examiner, then evolved into crafting practical solutions as a Solution Architec... Show more

Pawel Jasionowski

Pawel Jasionowski

Pawel Jasionowski is Senior Data Scientist in Kyndryl Cybersecurity Risk Department. He hold The Open Group Master Data Scientist and MS Azure Data Scientist Associate certifications. His current role is mainly focused on Cybersecurity Risk and Cybersecurity Risk Management process automation. Moreover, Pawel is a contributor in the Quantum Safe core team, working on new innovative business solutions.
Pawel is Doctor of Computer Science, Master of Science in Mathematics, recognized Speaker and author of numerous patents in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Quantum and Service Excellence areas.

Pawel Jasionowski is Senior Data Scientist in Kyndryl Cybersecurity Risk Department. He hold The Open Group Master Data Scientist and MS Azure Data Scientist Associate certifications. His current role is mainly focused on Cybersecurity Risk and Cyber... Show more

Sheng-Wen Cheng

Sheng-Wen Cheng

Since his college years, Sheng-Wen Cheng has devoted himself to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle development. He completed his master's degree in Robotics at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, where he led the software development of a Quadrotor flight controller in an academic collaboration project with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). He is currently a Ph.D. student of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University.

Since his college years, Sheng-Wen Cheng has devoted himself to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle development. He completed his master's degree in Robotics at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, where he led the software development of a Quadrotor flight... Show more

Dr. Chelsea Green

Dr. Chelsea Green

Dr. (Chelsea) “Green Queen” is a forever young pharmacist and a preventative medicine and genetics health consultant. She is the founder of Green Roots Optimized Wellness (GROW) where she works as a genetic genius helping her clients reach sustainable, optimal wellness results utilizing their unique genetic makeup.

Dr. Green is passionate about preventative medicine and is re-writing her story after genetic factors were unveiled. Her goal is to help clients with physical pain, mental strains, and hormone irregularities achieve optimized wellness by uncovering the root causes of their illnesses. Your genetics don’t have to predict your future; learn how to age optimistically through getting to know your genes.

Dr. (Chelsea) “Green Queen” is a forever young pharmacist and a preventative medicine and genetics health consultant. She is the founder of Green Roots Optimized Wellness (GROW) where she works as a genetic genius helping her clients reach sustainab... Show more

John Darrington

John Darrington

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

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

Gabriel Suppiah

Gabriel Suppiah

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

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

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

Dipankar Mazumdar

Dipankar Mazumdar

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

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

Laurie Pottmeyer

Laurie Pottmeyer

Community Lead, Microsoft Teams Engineering

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

@lauriepottmeyer

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

Crhistian Mark Montenegro Valderrama

Crhistian Mark Montenegro Valderrama

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

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

Shalini Thirunilathil

Shalini Thirunilathil

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

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

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

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