I am a GIS and Remote Sensing Analyst with a passion for using geospatial data to analyze environmental and spatial challenges. I specialize in spatial analysis, satellite imagery interpretation, and map visualization to support data-driven decision-making. I am motivated by turning complex geospatial data into clear insights that drive sustainable and impactful solutions.

I am a GIS and Remote Sensing Analyst with a passion for using geospatial data to analyze environmental and spatial challenges. I specialize in spatial analysis, satellite imagery interpretation, and map visualization to support data-driven decision... Show more

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at the intersection of art and creative technology.

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at... Show more

Dr. Muhsin Tamturk is currently a Senior Researcher and Quantum Advocate. His academic background includes a BSc in Mathematics, an MSc in Financial Mathematics, a PhD in Actuarial Mathematics, and an additional MSc in Applied Quantum Computing.

Dr. Tamturk has previously held positions as a Senior AI Engineer, Data Scientist, and Analytical Developer. He has authored several academic papers in the fields of quantum computing, insurance, and finance.

Dr. Muhsin Tamturk is currently a Senior Researcher and Quantum Advocate. His academic background includes a BSc in Mathematics, an MSc in Financial Mathematics, a PhD in Actuarial Mathematics, and an additional MSc in Applied Quantum Computing. D... Show more

Principal Architect at DataStax, engineering and product on Cassandra and Open Source.

Beyond technology, crazy about snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, surfing, and just anything awesome in nature.

Principal Architect at DataStax, engineering and product on Cassandra and Open Source. Beyond technology, crazy about snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, surfing, and just anything awesome in nature. Show more

Margina, J.D., Ed.S., is a dynamic advocate, author, and educator with a passion for empowering others through shared knowledge and social justice advocacy. With extensive experience in educational leadership, she combines her legal expertise with her dedication to educational equity. A strong advocate for parental rights and education reform, Margina believes every child deserves access to quality education and support. Through her work with the Cooley Innocence Project, she has come to understand that educational equity is fundamental to true criminal justice reform. By championing parental advocacy and fostering collaborative community initiatives, Margina aims to create a more just and equitable system for all.

Margina, J.D., Ed.S., is a dynamic advocate, author, and educator with a passion for empowering others through shared knowledge and social justice advocacy. With extensive experience in educational leadership, she combines her legal expertise with he... Show more

Valerio Pascucci is the founding Director of the Center for Extreme Data Management Analysis and Visualization (CEDMAV) of the University of Utah. Valerio is also a Faculty member of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, a Professor of the School of Computing, University of Utah, and a DOE Laboratory Fellow of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Valerio Pascucci is the founding Director of the Center for Extreme Data Management Analysis and Visualization (CEDMAV) of the University of Utah. Valerio is also a Faculty member of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, a Professor of the ... Show more

Parikshit Ardhapurkar is an HPC Engineer at C-DAC specializing in parallel computing, performance tuning, and GPU-accelerated workflows. He works with MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, Spack, ReFrame, and Apptainer to build portable and reproducible HPC stacks. His experience spans optimization of large-scale scientific applications, benchmarking modern CPU-GPU systems, and enabling automated testing pipelines under the National Supercomputing Mission.

Parikshit Ardhapurkar is an HPC Engineer at C-DAC specializing in parallel computing, performance tuning, and GPU-accelerated workflows. He works with MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, Spack, ReFrame, and Apptainer to build portable and reproducible HPC stacks. His... Show more

Shel Winkley is Climate Central's Weather & Climate Engagement Specialist, helping storytellers connect climate change to daily weather. He empowers accurate storytelling that shows audiences how warming affects their communities. Shel brings 17 years of broadcast meteorology experience, including nearly 15 as Chief Meteorologist at KBTX (CBS) in Bryan-College Station, Texas. He holds a B.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist.

Shel Winkley is Climate Central's Weather & Climate Engagement Specialist, helping storytellers connect climate change to daily weather. He empowers accurate storytelling that shows audiences how warming affects their communities. Shel brings 17 year... Show more

22 yo ICT student born and raised in Catania, regional coordinator of Wikimedia Italy in Sicily, tech enthusiast, drone pilot, DJ, 3d printer, astronomer

22 yo ICT student born and raised in Catania, regional coordinator of Wikimedia Italy in Sicily, tech enthusiast, drone pilot, DJ, 3d printer, astronomer Show more

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Army Cyber Institute in West Point, New York. Previously, Alhajjar served as a Research Scientist in the Computing and Communications Theory Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from George Mason University.

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Ar... Show more

Arinze Gospel Ifeyichukwu is a 400-level Electronics and Computer Engineering student at Lagos State University (LASU) specializing in the synergy between hardware and intelligent software. With a technical focus on Embedded Systems, Python, and Artificial Intelligence, he is dedicated to developing scalable solutions that address industrial challenges within the African ecosystem. His work explores the integration of automated systems and AI to optimize processes and drive digital transformation.
Arinze’s academic and project-based experience is centered on solving complex engineering problems through hands-on technical application. He is an active advocate for bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical industry deployment. As an aspiring engineer, he aims to contribute to the growth of Africa's deep tech landscape by leveraging frontier technologies to build resilient, data-driven infrastructure. He is currently focused on high-impact research and collaborative projects that prioritize technical excellence and sustainable innovation.

Arinze Gospel Ifeyichukwu is a 400-level Electronics and Computer Engineering student at Lagos State University (LASU) specializing in the synergy between hardware and intelligent software. With a technical focus on Embedded Systems, Python, and Arti... 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

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

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it.
With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Serban understands the toll of chronic stress and quiet quitting from the inside out. Today, he speaks to teams across sectors on how to shift out of burnout, rewire their relationship with stress, and bring energy, optimism, and clarity back to the workplace.
Backed by science, grounded in experience, and delivered with heart, Serban’s keynotes help high performers pause, reflect, and reignite. His message resonates with professionals who feel overwhelmed but ambitious, tired, yet still driven to make an impact.
Serban brings a rare blend of corporate insight, actionable tools, and human storytelling to every stage. His mission is simple: help teams move from reactively burning out to proactively burning bright.
With a message tailored for high-performance cultures, Serban empowers professionals to lead with clarity, protect their well-being, and rediscover what makes their work matter.

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it. With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Ser... 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

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events 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

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

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

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MIT Connection Science and a Visiting Ph.D. Student at CSIC-IFISC. I am currently working on socially aware foundation models, human-intelligent agents cooperation and spatially-aware deep learning for urban, transportation and mobility.

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MI... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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