Shannon Ryan is a technical strategist and solution architect who operates at the intersection of complex systems, regulated environments, and enterprise growth. She is known for translating fragmented technology, data, and operational landscapes into cohesive, executable modernization strategies that organizations can confidently implement.

A dedicated advocate for women in technology and emerging leaders, Shannon invests in building resilient leadership pipelines alongside the systems she architects.

Shannon Ryan is a technical strategist and solution architect who operates at the intersection of complex systems, regulated environments, and enterprise growth. She is known for translating fragmented technology, data, and operational landscapes int... Show more

Kevin Leon is an embedded systems researcher specializing in low-level firmware development, hardware exploitation, and space systems security. His work focuses on identifying and analyzing practical attack surfaces in satellite subsystems, embedded radios, and constrained IoT devices.

He is the creator of PWNSAT, a research initiative centered on the design of intentionally vulnerable CubeSat architectures for hands-on cybersecurity experimentation, and the architect of FlatSat, an open educational platform for embedded hardware security research.

His research interests include firmware reverse engineering, hardware interface exploitation, side-channel analysis, radio protocol manipulation, and offensive security methodologies applied to aerospace systems. He has delivered technical trainings at international security conferences such as Ekoparty and actively contributes to advancing offensive research in aerospace and embedded systems security.

Kevin Leon is an embedded systems researcher specializing in low-level firmware development, hardware exploitation, and space systems security. His work focuses on identifying and analyzing practical attack surfaces in satellite subsystems, embedded ... Show more

I am an electrical engineer turned programmer. I love new technologies, smart homes and renewable energy as well as Science Fiction and fantasy and board games. I love making quizzes for conventions and playing board game tournaments or just attending a game day.
Also love badminton and everything related to it.

I am an electrical engineer turned programmer. I love new technologies, smart homes and renewable energy as well as Science Fiction and fantasy and board games. I love making quizzes for conventions and playing board game tournaments or just attendin... Show more

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and an annual software development conference (Nebraska.Code).

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and an ... Show more

I am a Data Analytics Engineer with a strong passion for data and a growing ambition in Data Science. I enjoy transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support decision-making and create real value.

I have solid experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualization, with a particular interest in building interactive dashboards using Power BI, Figma and working with SQL for data extraction and modeling. I also enjoy applying Python for data analysis and machine learning, where I love experimenting with models and translating theory into practical solutions.

I am a Data Analytics Engineer with a strong passion for data and a growing ambition in Data Science. I enjoy transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support decision-making and create real value. I have solid experience in data analys... Show more

Maurizio Ipsale was born in Messina (Italy) in 1978 where he graduated in Electronic Engineering at the age of 23 and obtained a Ph.D. degree. Passionate about the ICT world, his professional curriculum has been enriched with many certifications, in particular as an instructor of official training courses, such as Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Amazon AWS, and Google Cloud.
He delivers training courses all around the world on many state-of-the-art technologies, including Cloud, Networking, Machine Learning, DevOps, Data Engineering, Internet of Things, Kubernetes.
Maurizio currently lives in Modena (Italy) with his wife Liliana and two children, Simone and Alessia. He is a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer.
Starting in 2022, he's been working as a cloud lead trainer for Datatonic Academy, a Google Cloud Authorised Training Partner based in London.
In 2024 he was recognized as Google Champion Innovator for Cloud AI and ML. In 2025 he was recognized as Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud and AI/ML

Maurizio Ipsale was born in Messina (Italy) in 1978 where he graduated in Electronic Engineering at the age of 23 and obtained a Ph.D. degree. Passionate about the ICT world, his professional curriculum has been enriched with many certifications, in ... Show more

Quentin Reul, Ph.D., is the Director of AI Strategy and Solutions at expert.ai, bringing over 25 years of experience navigating the evolution of artificial intelligence from early symbolic systems to today’s neural era. Originally from Belgium, he earned his doctorate at the University of Aberdeen, where his research focused on ontologies and semantic interoperability. Dr. Reul is a leading advocate for a "problem-first" approach to innovation, frequently challenging organizations to "fall in love with the problem, not the solution". By utilizing the Jobs to be Done (JTBD) framework, he helps businesses anchor technology in measurable customer pain points, ensuring that AI acts as a genuine accelerator rather than a "shiny new object".

As a pioneer in neuro-symbolic AI, Dr. Reul champions a hybrid architecture that integrates the creative power of Large Language Models with the deterministic precision of Knowledge Graphs to alleviate hallucinations and ground AI in reality. He is a prominent voice in Responsible AI, serving as an active contributor to the IEEE working group on AI ethics oversight to define global standards for transparency and fairness. His strategic "Cost to be Wrong" framework provides a pragmatic lens for assessing AI risk in zero-tolerance industries like healthcare and law, emphasizing the necessity of "expert-in-the-loop" supervision. Through his Lean AI Innovation methodology, he empowers enterprises to transform their proprietary data into a sustainable competitive advantage while navigating the complex "pilot-to-production chasm".

Quentin Reul, Ph.D., is the Director of AI Strategy and Solutions at expert.ai, bringing over 25 years of experience navigating the evolution of artificial intelligence from early symbolic systems to today’s neural era. Originally from Belgium, he ea... Show more

Aamiruddin Syed is a Cybersecurity Professional with over a decade of experience specializing in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, Cloud Security, and Internal Penetration Testing. He is the OWASP Agentic AI Supply Chain Project Co-Lead and active contributor to the CSA Agentic AI initiative.
He authored Supply Chain Software Security – AI, IoT, Application Security (Apress/Springer) and has deep expertise in automating security in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud hardening. He routinely conducts internal security assessments of critical systems and is known for bridging the gap between security and engineering teams to embed security directly into products.
As recognized advocate for secure development, he is a frequent speaker , delivered workshops and chair sessions at leading industry conferences including RSA Conference, DEFCON, and Black Hat.

Aamiruddin Syed is a Cybersecurity Professional with over a decade of experience specializing in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, Cloud Security, and Internal Penetration Testing. He is the OWASP Agentic AI Supply Chain Project Co-Lead and active cont... Show more

William is a CNCF Ambassador and Linkerd Ambassador currently working at Mirantis as Global Field CTO. He’s focused on helping customers designing, building, and running their initiatives on Edge, AI and Platform Engineering. He wore many hats in the IT world, Engineering, Pre-Post sales, Product Owner and Consulting. from HPC, Storage to Distributed Systems.
William enjoys volunteering in several Cloud Native groups and organizing the KCD Netherlands events.

William is a CNCF Ambassador and Linkerd Ambassador currently working at Mirantis as Global Field CTO. He’s focused on helping customers designing, building, and running their initiatives on Edge, AI and Platform Engineering. He wore many hats in the... Show more

Jitendrudu(Jeetu) Lacaraju is a Senior Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at Timmons Group, where he designs and delivers on-prem & cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure. He works across serverless applications, data pipelines, containerized workloads, and infrastructure-as-code.
Driven by curiosity, Jeetu is constantly experimenting with emerging technologies like AI, new cloud architectures, and whatever else catches his attention.
With a strong foundation in geospatial systems, he brings a unique, data-driven perspective to modern architecture challenges. He speaks at conferences to share practical insight and inspire others to stay curious.
Outside of tech, he loves reading, traveling, watching sports, and being outdoors.

Jitendrudu(Jeetu) Lacaraju is a Senior Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at Timmons Group, where he designs and delivers on-prem & cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure. He works across serverless applications, data pipelines, containerized... Show more

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator ... Show more

I’m a Developer Evangelist in Oracle’s Database Organization, focused in building Generative AI platforms that harness DBMS AI capabilities, while also championing their adoption as an evangelist. I work on the Kubernetes-based deployment platform for AI microservices, "Oracle Backend for Microservices and AI", and I’m leading the development of the "AI Optimizer and Toolkit" —a low-code platform that empowers developers to design and fine-tune AI Agents using Oracle’s Vector Store.
In Oracle Italy since 2010, he joined Technology Sales Consulting team, working on Italian large and medium accounts on OCI, AI/ML, DataLakes and BPM/SOA platforms. Formerly Sales Engineer at Sun Microsystems, as well as Java & Software Ambassador for Italy, starting his career as architect in Telecom Italia Mobile. He holds the CEFRIEL Master in Information Technology and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

I’m a Developer Evangelist in Oracle’s Database Organization, focused in building Generative AI platforms that harness DBMS AI capabilities, while also championing their adoption as an evangelist. I work on the Kubernetes-based deployment platform fo... Show more

Aakash is a seasoned Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on how to build world-class product experiences. Having the opportunity to work across many industries like Retail, Healthcare and Financial Services, Aakash has led the innovation and experimentation of many new and modern practices. Aakash is always focused on taking a data-driven approach, learning from what has worked and what has failed before. Aakash solemnly believes that everyone in an organization is capable of delivering great outcomes and focuses on enabling high-performing nimble teams.

Aakash is a seasoned Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on ho... Show more

I am a technology enthusiast and I live in Palermo, Italy, where I work as a Tech Lead. I love experimenting with new technologies, finding new ways to solve problems, and sharing my experiences with others.

TDD Advocate and XPser, I write articles on Medium, I’m a Women Techmakers Ambassador since November 2022.

I am a technology enthusiast and I live in Palermo, Italy, where I work as a Tech Lead. I love experimenting with new technologies, finding new ways to solve problems, and sharing my experiences with others. TDD Advocate and XPser, I write article... Show more

I’m an AI/ML engineer and researcher who loves turning complex ideas into practical real-world solutions, who thrives on building smart, scalable systems , from an intelligent automation to advanced AI modeling pipelines. I don’t just experiment with models, I deploy them, optimize them, and make them work where it matters. Over the past four years, I’ve worked across industries retail automation, aviation, and neuroscience building systems that blend innovation with impact. I’m passionate about computer vision, generative AI, and making cutting-edge tech accessible to developers everywhere.

I’m an AI/ML engineer and researcher who loves turning complex ideas into practical real-world solutions, who thrives on building smart, scalable systems , from an intelligent automation to advanced AI modeling pipelines. I don’t just experiment with... Show more

Principal Software Engineer at Gigawatt AI and Founder of C8 Labs. I specialize in cloud-native ecosystems, AI infrastructure, and edge computing.

I’ve been a self-taught programmer since 14 and a hockey player even longer. When I’m not architecting systems, I’m usually playing board/video games, the piano, or working on fiber arts. 🎹 🧶

Tinkerer at heart, I’m always happy to chat about my latest Raspberry Pi project! 💻

Principal Software Engineer at Gigawatt AI and Founder of C8 Labs. I specialize in cloud-native ecosystems, AI infrastructure, and edge computing. I’ve been a self-taught programmer since 14 and a hockey player even longer. When I’m not architecti... Show more

Hi, I’m Paul Stolk, a Senior Software Developer with over 15 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies. I’m passionate about embracing the latest advancements in technology, and I have a particular fascination with artificial intelligence. In 2023, I became a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a milestone that allows me to combine my love for technology with my eagerness to share knowledge.

I’m excited to step onto the stage and connect with others through insights and experiences from my career. I aim to deliver talks that are not only technically rich but also practical, helping others see the potential of technology in new and inspiring ways.

Outside of work, I love organizing Live Action Role Play (LARP) events and weaving intricate stories for immersive experiences. I believe my storytelling skills and technical expertise give me a unique perspective, and I’m looking forward to bringing that energy into every presentation I deliver.

Hi, I’m Paul Stolk, a Senior Software Developer with over 15 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies. I’m passionate about embracing the latest advancements in technology, and I have a particular fascination with artificial intelligen... Show more

As a contractor, Chuck Reeves has been a DevOps engineer for over 20 years and has gained much knowledge from working in multiple industries. He has recently settled into the role of Sr Developer Advocate at Vonage. In his spare time, he is a long-distance backpacker and a husband.

As a contractor, Chuck Reeves has been a DevOps engineer for over 20 years and has gained much knowledge from working in multiple industries. He has recently settled into the role of Sr Developer Advocate at Vonage. In his spare time, he is a long-di... Show more

Driven by the mission to make people's lives easier, Tim Damen actively advocates for and builds a web that serves everyone equally. Tim is a frontend developer, web accessibility specialist, and engineering manager from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱. With over a decade of experience, primarily at major financial institutions, Tim has spoken at various conferences and meetups. He also hosts "focustrap," a podcast about digital accessibility.

Driven by the mission to make people's lives easier, Tim Damen actively advocates for and builds a web that serves everyone equally. Tim is a frontend developer, web accessibility specialist, and engineering manager from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳... Show more

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer and veteran software developer currently focused on designing agentic AI solutions for the healthcare industry. As a dedicated educator and community leader, he serves as an adjunct professor of AI at Jacksonville University and leads both the Jacksonville Java User Group and the AI for Enterprise Virtual User Group. He is also the author of "Hands-On Genetic Algorithms with Python".

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer and veteran software developer currently focused on designing agentic AI solutions for the healthcare industry. As a dedicated educator and community leader, he serves as an adjunct professor of AI at Jacksonvill... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations. Show more

Marie Wiese is the CEO Marketing Copilot®, an AI-enabled sales and marketing firm. She is a best-selling author and host of the podcasts, Women Talk Tech and The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30+ years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing function. Marie helps Microsoft Partners, software developers and end customers build demand generation programs for their organizations with the right strategy and technology.

Marie Wiese is the CEO Marketing Copilot®, an AI-enabled sales and marketing firm. She is a best-selling author and host of the podcasts, Women Talk Tech and The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 30+ years... Show more

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the philosophy of improvisation and the power of "Yes, And" as a catalyst for positive change within an organization. Her active listening approach to coaching focuses on teaching individuals and teams the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand.

Amanda was the Founder/CEO of Dallas Comedy House (2009-2020), where she oversaw day to day operations of DCH. She was the founder and Executive Producer of the Dallas Comedy Festival (2009-2019). She's the Co-founder of ComedyHouse, a professional training and coaching service, and the co-author of the REALway® leadership training program. She's currently a Senior Managing Consultant-HR Strategic Business Partner at IBM Consulting.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She completed her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Harvard University in May 2024. She earned her Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University and a Certificate in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace from Cornell. Amanda is an Adjunct Professor at the SMU Cox School of Business MBA program where she teaches a Management course: Organizational Change and Innovation by Design. She's a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Dallas Cohort with the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she continued her commitment as the Leadership Consultant for 2019-2020 and a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas Cohort.

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a profession... Show more

As a Tech Lead and Sitecore MVP (technology), I help teams design and deliver composable, cloud-native solutions. With years of hands-on experience across XP and XM Cloud projects, I focus on building scalable platforms that align tech and business goals. I’m passionate about turning complexity into clarity—and transforming real-world challenges into Sitecore success stories. As an active community member, I share knowledge, connect people, and tell stories that make technology feel human.

As a Tech Lead and Sitecore MVP (technology), I help teams design and deliver composable, cloud-native solutions. With years of hands-on experience across XP and XM Cloud projects, I focus on building scalable platforms that align tech and business g... Show more

Sarang Brahme is a Principal Architect who builds AI systems that actually ship. Equal parts strategist and hands-on tinkerer, he helps enterprises turn LLMs, copilots, and intelligent automation into measurable outcomes—powering smarter customer experiences across retail, hospitality, sports, and beyond. His work is grounded in systems thinking and mathematical discipline: defining clear objective functions, designing feedback loops, and engineering reliability through evaluation, uncertainty-aware patterns, and performance trade-offs (latency, cost, accuracy). Known for bridging the gap between what’s possible and what’s provable in production, Sarang is a trusted voice on operationalizing AI responsibly, making it approachable, actionable, and scalable in the real world.

Sarang Brahme is a Principal Architect who builds AI systems that actually ship. Equal parts strategist and hands-on tinkerer, he helps enterprises turn LLMs, copilots, and intelligent automation into measurable outcomes—powering smarter customer exp... Show more

I am Taha Bouhsine, from a small town near Agadir, currently based in San Francisco, USA, trying to decipher the magic of AI and create cheesy-titled papers for the AI research community.

I am an AI/ML Google Developer Expert, I tend to be a generalist having experience working on different types of tasks in software engineering, machine learning engineering, research engineering, and electrical engineering while specializing in Deep Learning with a focus on Multimodality Deep Learning, Representation Learning, and Continual Learning. I published research papers on Machine Learning applied to different fields including aviation safety, civil engineering, security, and remote sensing.

I had the honor of founding a GDSC UIZ in Agadir. Together with my team, we organized over 90 events that reached more than 2,000 people. I am also the founder of MLNomads, a research community dedicated to collaborating on ML research projects on nights and weekends. I am also one of the Organizers of the new GDG Agadir team. I also enjoy the creation of small videos explaining different concepts in Machine Learning.

Apart from my community work, I'm a football enthusiast, just like any other Moroccan. I love watching our national team's matches and also playing football myself. I also enjoy cycling and swimming, and in the past, I used to practice karate, I participated in multiple international competitions. I enjoy writing poetry both in English and Arabic, which I use as a personal journal and self-reflecting way to understand myself and look for ways to improve myself. I also enjoy recording voice-overs of different poetries I like and also those ones I write, as well as recording podcasts that only my friends listen to. Recently, I started challenging myself to learn guitar and to learn how to play gnawa music over the guitar instead of the ganbri.

I am Taha Bouhsine, from a small town near Agadir, currently based in San Francisco, USA, trying to decipher the magic of AI and create cheesy-titled papers for the AI research community. I am an AI/ML Google Developer Expert, I tend to be a gener... Show more

Avanade Deutschland GmbH, Solution Architect CRM Business Analysis

Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect

For the past 13 years Joergen has been working in the CRM business area. Starting as a functional consultant with strong interest in new features and functionalities, he also presented the whole Dynamics 365 CE application stack as a presales consultant.
Moving forward he became a solution architect focusing on Dynamics 365 CE applications and possibilities to enhance the Model Driven application world with Power Platform functionalities.
Very early Joergen started participating in Microsoft, partner, and community events and since the beginning of 2020 he actively engages in the community by co-organizing events and sharing his knowledge on LinkedIn, blog posts and as a speaker.

Part of organizing teams:
- Deutschland Powerthon 2021-2023
- Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022-2024
- Dynamics 365 Meetup Deutschland (monthly since 2020)

Avanade Deutschland GmbH, Solution Architect CRM Business Analysis Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect For the past 13 years Joergen has been working in the CRM business area. Starting as a functional consultant with strong inte... Show more

Shobhit Verma (aka TheJugaadGuy) is an SRE Lead with 15 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Observability. He has led large-scale projects in banking and telecom, working extensively with AWS, Terraform, ELK, and Dynatrace to build reliable and scalable systems. Beyond engineering, he is a filmmaker and content creator with 50,000+ followers, known for simplifying complex technical topics through engaging content.

As an active community member in AWS User Group Pune, Atlassian Community, and Toastmasters, Shobhit brings a unique mix of technical depth, storytelling, and stage presence. He is now building his journey into Developer Relations (DevRel), where his mission is to empower developers with the right tools, stories, and confidence to succeed.

Shobhit Verma (aka TheJugaadGuy) is an SRE Lead with 15 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Observability. He has led large-scale projects in banking and telecom, working extensively with AWS, Terraform, ELK, and Dynatrace to build reli... Show more

Principal Cloud Native architect and developer with a passion for integration and automation. But wait, it's more! Passion does not only have to be in tech! There is also a burning passion for neurodiversity and diversity in tech, across ages, genders, identities, etc...

Loves integration, automation and making processes more streamlined. A back-end developer for over 20 years. Have worked with building integration platforms in the cloud for several bigger organizations. Worked with .Net since early 2000, and Azure since launch.

Have also been a team lead, worked with process streamlining, enterprise architecture and everything between that and made my hands dirty as a developer and cloud native architect.

Principal Cloud Native architect and developer with a passion for integration and automation. But wait, it's more! Passion does not only have to be in tech! There is also a burning passion for neurodiversity and diversity in tech, across ages, gender... Show more

Geetha Sivasailam is a 7x Microsoft MVP, Associate Director of the Microsoft Practice at Protiviti (Dallas, TX) and a thought leader with a passion for shaping the future of work through AI-driven automation, intelligent apps, and low-code innovation. With deep expertise across Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, and the AI ecosystem, she partners with enterprise clients to modernize operations, scale innovation, and deliver measurable business value. She blends technical depth with strategic vision - leading cross-functional teams, enabling AI adoption, and championing inclusive transformation. Her superpower is turning vision into scalable outcomes - whether through automation, intelligent agents, or strategic enablement.

She is the founder of the Dallas-Fort Worth Power Platform User Group and serves as the Director of Events & Networking at Women in Power, a nonprofit focused on elevating women in tech. Geetha’s sessions are known for their real-world demos, actionable frameworks, and ability to connect low-code and pro-code worlds in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Geetha Sivasailam is a 7x Microsoft MVP, Associate Director of the Microsoft Practice at Protiviti (Dallas, TX) and a thought leader with a passion for shaping the future of work through AI-driven automation, intelligent apps, and low-code innovation... Show more