John Jordan is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of BetterWorld Technology, where he drives strategic growth and operational excellence for mid-market clients. A former adjunct professor, he taught courses on cybersecurity and IT governance, sharing practical insights with aspiring professionals. As a certified vCISO, John brings deep expertise in building and maturing security programs, risk management frameworks, and compliance initiatives across nonprofit and for-profit organizations. His background also includes serving as VP of Technology for NPOs, where he led digital transformation and safeguarded sensitive data—experience he now leverages to help organizations balance innovation with robust security.

John Jordan is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of BetterWorld Technology, where he drives strategic growth and operational excellence for mid-market clients. A former adjunct professor, he taught courses on cybersecurity and IT governance, sha... Show more

Adriane Niepel ist Dipl. Informatikerin, Projektmanagerin Coachin für agile Transformation, systemische Coachin, kreative Unternehmerin und Mutter aus Bornheim (Rheinland). Sie verbindet IT, Prozesse, Coaching und Kreatives – und steht für einen spielerischen Umgang mit komplexen Lebensläufen und Prozessen. Als Gründerin von „Ninja Adventures“ begleitet sie Menschen mit vielen Interessen dabei, ihren roten Faden zu finden – oder ihn selbst zu weben. Ihr Wunsch ist es Zukunftsfähigkeit von Menschen und Unternehmen durch das Nutzen eigener Stärken herzustellen und wählt dafür einen holistischen und unkonventionellen Ansatz.

Adriane Niepel ist Dipl. Informatikerin, Projektmanagerin Coachin für agile Transformation, systemische Coachin, kreative Unternehmerin und Mutter aus Bornheim (Rheinland). Sie verbindet IT, Prozesse, Coaching und Kreatives – und steht für einen spie... Show more

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others to accomplish great things. Sue’s 16 years in the Menasha Joint School District were marked by incredible growth and success in her programs and cross-categorical collaboration.

At the heart of Sue’s leadership is a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. She helps inspire and empower the districts she works with to strive for a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while making a significant impact on the communities they serve.

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others ... Show more

August Simonelli is a Principal Product Manager at Red Hat. He has worked with customers around the world to help them adopt, use, improve, and implement open source technologies. Raised in Boulder, Colorado, August now lives in Sydney, Australia and is a strong advocate for using open source technology to solve real-world problems. He believes that technology has the potential to make a positive impact on the world, and he is committed to helping people use it to make a difference.

August Simonelli is a Principal Product Manager at Red Hat. He has worked with customers around the world to help them adopt, use, improve, and implement open source technologies. Raised in Boulder, Colorado, August now lives in Sydney, Australia and... Show more

Um sysadmin que é programador ou um programador que é sysadmin?
Tenho alguns bons anos de experiência em infraestrutura crítica, automação e Kubernetes.

Um sysadmin que é programador ou um programador que é sysadmin? Tenho alguns bons anos de experiência em infraestrutura crítica, automação e Kubernetes. Show more

Hope Hadfield is a Software Engineer at Red Hat in Toronto, passionate about contributing to Open Source projects and enabling others to do the same. She had her start in the Open Source community working as a maintainer of the VS Code Java plugin and a diligent committer for the Eclipse Foundation. These days, she works on Red Hat Developer Hub and its upstream project Backstage, with an emphasis on Backstage Community Plugins.

Hope Hadfield is a Software Engineer at Red Hat in Toronto, passionate about contributing to Open Source projects and enabling others to do the same. She had her start in the Open Source community working as a maintainer of the VS Code Java plugin an... Show more

Brandon Schmittling is a UX and design leader based in Washington, D.C., with deep expertise in government technology, information architecture, and digital transformation. He recently completed two years with Taoti Creative, Washington, D.C.’s top agency specializing in user-centered product, web, and service design for major associations and U.S. government organizations. At Taoti, Brandon rebuilt and leads the UX discipline — introducing new processes, deploying AI-driven tools to accelerate insight and ideation, and partnering closely with the sales team to improve efficiency, increase win rates, and raise overall quality and client satisfaction.

Before joining Taoti, Brandon led the UX discipline for Huge’s global APAC office in Singapore, where he helped establish one of the agency’s most successful and well-regarded teams. He later headed the Global Markets and Product Innovation teams at Tripadvisor, where he directed product and service design for Tripadvisor Plus, the company’s premium subscription product, as well as initiatives for membership, loyalty, and new market growth.

During eight years in Singapore, Brandon built high-performing, collaborative design teams. His mentorship helped launch and advance the careers of designers now leading UX practices at companies such as Grab and DBS. He served as an instructor at General Assembly, training the next generation of UX and product designers through intensive bootcamp programs.

Returning to the United States, Brandon continues to focus on solving complex design challenges and leading multidisciplinary teams that bridge research, interaction design, and business strategy. His recent work on the DC.gov redesign, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), demonstrates his approach: using research insights and systems thinking to transform fragmented digital environments into cohesive, user-centered experiences.

Brandon is a father, a beef rendang lover, and a cocktail appreciator. Lately, he's enjoying Poolsuite Presents, Steve Coogan, anything by teamLab, and a lot of hard science fiction. He's starting to learn Italian and is always up for a museum trip or bike ride.

Brandon Schmittling is a UX and design leader based in Washington, D.C., with deep expertise in government technology, information architecture, and digital transformation. He recently completed two years with Taoti Creative, Washington, D.C.’s top a... Show more

Piero Picasso - Professional Biography
Piero (PP) Picasso is a seasoned cybersecurity leader currently serving as Device Penetration Testing Lead at Cisco, where he spearheads security testing initiatives for cutting-edge network infrastructure and IoT devices. Based in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, Piero brings over 15 years of specialized expertise in penetration testing, offensive security, and product security engineering.
Professional Expertise
Piero's career trajectory demonstrates a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership in cybersecurity. His comprehensive skill set encompasses device security assessment, vulnerability research, and the development of robust security testing methodologies for enterprise-grade networking solutions.
At Cisco, Piero has held progressively senior roles over more than four years, including Offensive Security Manager and Senior Product Security Engineer at Cisco Meraki, where he was instrumental in building and scaling security testing programs for cloud-managed networking products. His leadership in offensive security has been pivotal in identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities before they reach production environments.
Career Highlights
Prior to his tenure at Cisco, Piero established himself as a premier penetration testing specialist through significant roles at leading financial and cybersecurity organizations. As a Pentester at Secureworks for over four years, he conducted sophisticated security assessments for Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries. His earlier experience as Ethical Hack Specialist at Citi for more than five years showcased his ability to lead complex security initiatives within highly regulated financial environments.
Piero's technical foundation was built through hands-on experience as a Security Analyst and telecommunications specialist, providing him with a deep understanding of both network infrastructure and security fundamentals that continues to inform his approach to device security testing.
Professional Credentials
Piero holds multiple industry-recognized certifications including OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), OSWP (Offensive Security Wireless Professional), CCNAS, CCNA, and CCDA, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining cutting-edge technical expertise across both offensive security and network infrastructure domains.
Current Focus
In his current role, Piero is dedicated to advancing the security posture of Cisco's device portfolio through innovative penetration testing methodologies and collaborative security research. His work directly contributes to protecting critical network infrastructure that powers global enterprise communications and connectivity.

Piero Picasso is available for professional networking, speaking opportunities, and cybersecurity consulting initiatives. Connect with him on LinkedIn to explore collaboration opportunities in device security and penetration testing.

Piero Picasso - Professional Biography Piero (PP) Picasso is a seasoned cybersecurity leader currently serving as Device Penetration Testing Lead at Cisco, where he spearheads security testing initiatives for cutting-edge network infrastructure and ... Show more

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years' experience in IT. Areas of expertise include Configuration Manager, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years' experience in IT. Areas of expertise include Configuration Manager, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure. Show more

Tobias Brennecke combines 15 years of IT experience as a developer, architect, and leader with expertise as a certified Clean Language coach and facilitator. He focuses on applying Clean Language principles to enhance communication within technical teams tackling complex domains, helping them elicit precise domain knowledge, refine Ubiquitous Language, and reduce misunderstandings. Tobias is passionate about leveraging these methods to create healthier, less stressful development cultures.
For personal balance and focus, he practices Zen meditation, Pilates, and enjoys choir singing.

Tobias Brennecke combines 15 years of IT experience as a developer, architect, and leader with expertise as a certified Clean Language coach and facilitator. He focuses on applying Clean Language principles to enhance communication within technical t... Show more