Physical & Life Sciences

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

Liza Katz

Liza Katz

I’m a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of experience in large-scale software development, with a strong foundation in data engineering, observability, and search — including deep expertise in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, specifically in the context of AI and search-driven applications.

I’m a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of experience in large-scale software development, with a strong foundation in data engineering, observability, and search — including deep expertise in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, specifically in the contex... Show more

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same.
Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He founded No Impediments in 2023 where he serves clients in higher ed, retail, life sciences, and more.
Chris came to coaching as a second career after 10years on the road in the music industry. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, two kids, a dog and a cat.

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same. Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He fo... Show more

Jose Gomez-Selles

Jose Gomez-Selles

Product Lead at VictoriaMetrics Cloud. In a previous life, he did a PhD for nanothings. Keys, metal and virtual racing.

Product Lead at VictoriaMetrics Cloud. In a previous life, he did a PhD for nanothings. Keys, metal and virtual racing. Show more

Jamie Willis-Rose

Jamie Willis-Rose

I joined Microsoft in 2021 after 2+ years as a consultant with Microsoft Partners. Power Platform enabled me to make a career change in 2019 after 10+ years working in the broadcast industry where I was a SharePoint site collection admin and Power Apps Champion. I am passionate about the Power Platform, especially PowerApps and Power Automate.

I co-organize the Washington DC Power Platform user group and I've presented at GlobalCon, Community Summit North America, SharePoint Saturday DC, the Power Platform World Tour, the Baltimore SharePoint User Group and the Power Platform Virtual Conference.

I joined Microsoft in 2021 after 2+ years as a consultant with Microsoft Partners. Power Platform enabled me to make a career change in 2019 after 10+ years working in the broadcast industry where I was a SharePoint site collection admin and Power Ap... Show more

Tarun R Jain

Tarun R Jain

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker ... Show more

Prachi Kedar

Prachi Kedar

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

Kasper Kalfas

Kasper Kalfas

Kasper is a Cloud Data Architect specializing in modern data platforms, AI infrastructure, and MLOps. He has delivered large-scale projects for international clients across life sciences, aquaculture, retail, and fintech, focusing on turning raw data into business value. He frequently speaks at conferences and hackathons, sharing practical insights on Databricks, Snowflake, and AI-driven analytics.

Kasper is a Cloud Data Architect specializing in modern data platforms, AI infrastructure, and MLOps. He has delivered large-scale projects for international clients across life sciences, aquaculture, retail, and fintech, focusing on turning raw data... Show more

Erica Foley

Erica Foley

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives that blend AI, automation, and executive-level insights. Erica specializes in creating scorecards and dashboards that drive decision-making across complex portfolios, most recently applying AI capabilities within Business Central, F&O and Dynamics 365 CE. Her work bridges the gap between delivery teams and executive stakeholders, helping organizations unlock the full potential of AI-powered project management.

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives ... Show more

Paolo Ranzani

Paolo Ranzani

I am a professional with 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud data architectures. As a technical consultant, I specialize in Data&AI solutions that span the entire stack of modern Cloud Data Platforms, mainly based on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Hashicorp Terraform, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
I have a solid university background (MSc in Mathematical Engineering at Politecnico of Milan), combined with a proven ability to communicate with different kind of audiences.
I complement my core skills by cultivating interests in the ethical, social, and environmental aspects of modern technologies. I'm interested in science outreach and actively involved in tech events, always looking for continuous learning.

I am a professional with 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud data architectures. As a technical consultant, I specialize in Data&AI solutions that span the entire stack of modern Cloud Data Platforms, mainly ba... Show more

Anu Singh

Anu Singh

Anu is a Senior Software Engineer in the PRIMO team at Microsoft, with a passion for helping organizations build powerful analytics solutions on Azure.

With years of experience in the field, Anu has a strong understanding of the latest trends and technologies in Azure data and analytics. She has worked with several organizations to help them leverage the power of Azure for their data needs.

As a passionate advocate for Azure data and analytics products, Anu is always eager to share her knowledge and insights with others.

Anu is a Senior Software Engineer in the PRIMO team at Microsoft, with a passion for helping organizations build powerful analytics solutions on Azure. With years of experience in the field, Anu has a strong understanding of the latest trends and ... Show more

Petr Andreev

Petr Andreev

Specializes in CPython internals, optimization, and high-performance computing. Driven by GPU acceleration, CPU vectorization. Evolved from ML systems to CPython core research engineer. 8+ years leading teams in AI, maths, and physics. PyCon speaker: Free Threading: Future of CPython. Lecturer at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology – top 1 Russian university. Open to talks and collaboration.

Specializes in CPython internals, optimization, and high-performance computing. Driven by GPU acceleration, CPU vectorization. Evolved from ML systems to CPython core research engineer. 8+ years leading teams in AI, maths, and physics. PyCon speaker:... Show more

Jack Arens

Jack Arens

Jack is the Lead Software Architect at Layer, where he builds the technical foundation for a platform that connects building data to Building Information Models (BIM). A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Raikes School, Jack combines a lifelong passion for solving complex problems with deep technical expertise to help the architecture, engineering, and construction industries work smarter.

Jack is the Lead Software Architect at Layer, where he builds the technical foundation for a platform that connects building data to Building Information Models (BIM). A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Raikes Scho... Show more

Veronica (Vee) Schmitt

Veronica (Vee) Schmitt

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with a specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. She is currently doing her PhD in cybersecurity at the University of Plymouth in the UK. Her PhD is about designing robust logs for medical devices. She prides herself on keeping patients safe, as this is something close to her heart (quite literally). She is also a cyborg, sporting an embedded medical device herself. She is also a DEF CON goon, and she is the founder of DC2751, and the OWASP Kristiansand project. She has a love for all things ransomware and understands the low level details forensically.

Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She believes that incident response should be something that is continuously done and improved on. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion led her to become a researcher within an MDM. She is also developing a digital forensics and incident response approach dealing specifically with implanted medical devices and medical devices installed within a healthcare setting. At her core, Veronica is a forensicator and hacker, in love with every bit, byte, and nibble of knowledge she has obtained. She has a strong belief that the o in logs stand for observability. Knowing what is a problem is half the battle won she believes.

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Mast... Show more

Michael Gaudiani

Michael Gaudiani

Dr. Michael Gaudiani is a fourth-year resident in orthopedic surgery at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. He is responsible for delivering high-quality musculoskeletal care to patients across the greater Metro Detroit area. Working within the Henry Ford Hospital, a renowned Level 1 trauma center, Dr. Gaudiani has gained invaluable experience treating complex and severe cases, which has furthered his expertise in orthopedic surgery.

Michael Gaudiani's academic background began at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Evolutionary Biology with a minor in English. Following his undergraduate education, he pursued a medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with Honors in Research in 2021. Case Western is widely recognized for its focus on biomedical research, providing him with a strong foundation in both medical practice and research.

While studying at Harvard, Dr. Gaudiani worked as a licensed EMT-B, offering emergency medical care in the Boston area. This early hands-on experience deepened his interest in medicine and set the course for his career. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked as a research assistant at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In this role, he participated in clinical research projects, coordinated research efforts, and contributed to conference presentations and academic publications, which fostered his growing interest in orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Gaudiani has been actively involved in orthopedic research throughout his career. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers covering various topics within orthopedic surgery, ranging from surgical techniques to diagnostic advancements. His research has been presented at regional and national conferences, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field of orthopedics through research and innovation.

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Gaudiani has an impressive background in competitive swimming. During both high school and college, he was a key player in leading his teams to multiple state and Ivy League championships. In 2012, he qualified for the United States Olympic Team Trials, competing in several swimming events, which reflects his determination and discipline.

Dr. Gaudiani is also committed to mentorship and community service. He has volunteered as a swimming instructor and science teacher, and he continues to mentor medical students at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. His mentorship helps guide aspiring healthcare professionals as they navigate their paths in medicine and research.

At 31, Dr. Michael Gaudiani has received several prestigious honors, including the 2024 Arthroscopy Association of North America/Orthoregeneration Network Award. He remains an active member of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and continues to contribute to the advancement of orthopedic surgery through clinical practice and research.

Dr. Michael Gaudiani is a fourth-year resident in orthopedic surgery at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. He is responsible for delivering high-quality musculoskeletal care to patients across the greater Metro Detroit area. Working within the H... Show more

Isabella Stilkerich

Isabella Stilkerich

Short CV, 20 years in the embedded domain and research

since 2025: Lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
2023 – 2025 : First Speaker of AUTOSAR UG-ET (User Group Education and Training)
since 2017: Associate of intacs, Principal Assessor Automotive SPICE, Leader of Working Group SANSEI (Systems ANd Software-Engineering Education Initiative)
since 2016: Senior Expert Embedded Software and Researcher at Schaeffler Technologies
since 2011: International Software Architecture Qualification Board, CPSA Foundation and CPSA Advanced Level trainer, CPSA Advanced Examiner, AUTOSAR trainer, Member of Advanced Level Working Group, Leader of Working Group "Cooperations", Co-Curator of CPSA Advanced modules EMBEDDED (Dependable Embedded Systems), FM (Formal Methods), EMBEDDEDSEC (Embedded Security for Architects)

2020 – 2022: Reviewing Committee ITspektrum
2010 – 2016: Researcher at Friedrich-Alexander University (Erlangen-Nuremberg, Chair of Operating Systems and Distributed Systems)
2008 – 2010: AUTOSAR Consortium (Mode Management Working Group)
2007 – 2010: Technical Consultant at Method Park
2005 – 2006: Compiler Researcher at University of California, Irvine (USA) (BaCaTeC Stipend)
2004 – 2010: Lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg

Author of over 25 research and industry publications and presentations.

Education
-PhD in Computer Science (Operating Systems and Distributed Systems). Topic: "Cooperative Memory Management in Safety-Critical Embedded Systems"
-Diploma in Computer Science (Operating Systems, Hardware-Software Co-Design, Graphic Data Processing, Astrophysics)

Short CV, 20 years in the embedded domain and research since 2025: Lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg 2023 – 2025 : First Speaker of AUTOSAR UG-ET (User Group Education and Training) since 2017: Associate of int... Show more

Christian Del Monte

Christian Del Monte

Christian Del Monte is a software architect and engineer with many years of experience. In the course of his various projects in the B2B and B2C area, he has worked with a variety of software architectures implemented with different IT technologies and frameworks. He is particularly interested in data lakes as well as highly available, near real-time software systems and their implementation using means such as cloud, microservices and event-driven architectures. Currently he is working for adesso SE.

Christian Del Monte is a software architect and engineer with many years of experience. In the course of his various projects in the B2B and B2C area, he has worked with a variety of software architectures implemented with different IT technologies a... Show more

Philip Hillman

Philip Hillman

I'm a Product Strategy and UX Leader currently serving as UX Manager at Google in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 25 years of experience in digital product design, building and directing high-performing design organizations at scale.

I specialize in Product Strategy and Design Operations (DesignOps), leveraging AI to transform both how teams design and how users interact with products, systems, and services, driving measurable commercial impact across FinTech, AdTech, and E-commerce.

Previously, I served as Head of UX Research and Design at Credit Suisse (2017-2021) and Senior UX Design Manager at Amazon (2016), with earlier leadership roles at Tesco, Accenture, and Barclays.

I deliver keynotes and workshops on UX leadership, design operations, AI-powered design transformation, and building high-performing teams. My sessions focus on practical frameworks for scaling design organizations, navigating the IC-to-leader transition, and leveraging AI to accelerate both team workflows and product capabilities.

British-born and based in Zurich since 2017.

I'm a Product Strategy and UX Leader currently serving as UX Manager at Google in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 25 years of experience in digital product design, building and directing high-performing design organizations at scale. I specialize i... Show more

Mor Hananovitz

Mor Hananovitz

Data Science Team Lead @ LSports, ML products expert.
Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University AI & Data Programs.
Woman in Data Science Israel Community lead and Mentor.
B.Sc, M.Sc. Engineering from Ben Gurion university, Israel.

Data Science Team Lead @ LSports, ML products expert. Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University AI & Data Programs. Woman in Data Science Israel Community lead and Mentor. B.Sc, M.Sc. Engineering from Ben Gurion university, Israel. Show more

Thomas Grundnigg

Thomas Grundnigg

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric.

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more

Aditya Rokade

Aditya Rokade

Aditya Rokade is an IT Engineer focused on cloud automation, DevOps, and AI‑powered Solutions. With a strong foundation in Tech, he blends deep technical expertise with engaging public‑speaking skills to deliver practical, real‑world insights.Certified in AZ-104,Hashicorp Terraform Associate,AI-900,AWS etc and Also Spoke at multiple conferences

Aditya Rokade is an IT Engineer focused on cloud automation, DevOps, and AI‑powered Solutions. With a strong foundation in Tech, he blends deep technical expertise with engaging public‑speaking skills to deliver practical, real‑world insights.Certifi... Show more

Maciej Krystian Szymański

Maciej Krystian Szymański

Maciej, guy with one mission: make technology work for everyone. At BIELIK.AI (by SpeakLeash), this means developing open-source AI tools that communities can shape and improve together. No black boxes. No gatekeeping. Just transparent technology built on shared knowledge.

It extends to his work at Edisonda, where he helps businesses transform without losing their human touch. Whether redesigning products or business processes, Maciej ensures technology enhances human potential rather than diminishing it.

Maciej, guy with one mission: make technology work for everyone. At BIELIK.AI (by SpeakLeash), this means developing open-source AI tools that communities can shape and improve together. No black boxes. No gatekeeping. Just transparent technology bui... Show more

Evelien Acun-Roos

Evelien Acun-Roos

Evelien Acun-Roos is an experienced Knowledge Sharer at Xebia and a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org. She has a profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum and knows how to transfer that to (Scrum) Teams, their surrounding environment, and their management.

She has helped many organizations become more Agile (Unilever, ING, Rabobank, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, APG, Philips, VodafoneZiggo a.o.).

Evelien loves to give training. Since she is a certified trainer for Training From the Back of the Room, her training courses are filled with brain-based learning activities.
At Agile conferences, she shares knowledge about Scrum Values, Liberating Structures, Brain Science, Situational Leadership, Happy Chemicals, building Trust and Happiness, and other ways to Boost your Scrum.

Evelien Acun-Roos is an experienced Knowledge Sharer at Xebia and a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org. She has a profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum and knows how to transfer that to (Scrum) Teams, their surrounding environment, and their man... Show more

Tatjana Klingebiel

Tatjana Klingebiel

Tatjana Klingebiel has been working for many years at the intersection of business, technology, and transformation. She is responsible for operational business lines in the tech environment and supports organizations in using technology effectively and in a human-centered way.

As a woman in tech, she advocates for empowerment, visibility, and new pathways into technology. Her focus is less on tools themselves and more on impact – on how platforms and tools such as the Microsoft Power Platform enable organizations, teams, and individuals to take action.

Tatjana speaks about technology as a cultural issue, about responsibility in the digital transformation, and about why true transformation begins where more people are enabled to become active shapers of change.

Tatjana Klingebiel has been working for many years at the intersection of business, technology, and transformation. She is responsible for operational business lines in the tech environment and supports organizations in using technology effectively a... Show more

Faride Ilanda

Faride Ilanda

Cartesian, Senior Principal architecture-centric, and design-driven Technologist.

Cartesian, Senior Principal architecture-centric, and design-driven Technologist. Show more

Gourav Sharma

Gourav Sharma

"With over 8 years navigating the dynamic landscapes of Linux, DevOps, and Cloud, Gourav is a technologist who believes that great architecture is timeless. Currently a Customer Success Engineer at HashiCorp, and previously a Technical Account Manager at AWS, he possesses a rare dual-expertise in both the platform (AWS) and the tooling (Terraform/Sentinel) required to build enterprise-scale infrastructure.

Just as the architects of old solved impossible challenges with discipline and vision, Gourav is dedicated to guiding modern enterprises through their own complex cloud migrations. Passionate about transforming technical friction into success stories, he joins us to demonstrate how ancient wisdom and modern code can come together to achieve victory in the cloud."

"With over 8 years navigating the dynamic landscapes of Linux, DevOps, and Cloud, Gourav is a technologist who believes that great architecture is timeless. Currently a Customer Success Engineer at HashiCorp, and previously a Technical Account Manage... Show more

Dmitry Sorokin

Dmitry Sorokin

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REChain® Network Solutions is an international ecosystem uniting decentralization, AI, education, and future technologies.
Founder: Dmitry Sorokin — engineer, decentralized systems architect, venture producer, and researcher in AI and blockchain.

Operating in the CIS:

REChain Network Solutions, LLC | REChain RF
REChain® is a registered trademark.

All rights reserved.
Partners: Softline Group | Skolkovo Foundation | SKOLTECH | USPTO Trademark #97404591
TIN: 7704409660 | OGRN: 1217700514120

Operating in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand:

tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=97404591&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch

Operating in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America:
Activities are carried out through local subsidiaries, as well as through distributed REChain® DAO nodes and partner programs.
Support for international initiatives on digital equality, internet access, and education.

On my own behalf -

1. Venture Studio - 75+ projects. All projects are related to open source software.

R&D areas:
Decentralized cloud computing (RECloud, REChain.Space).
Artificial intelligence and cognitive systems (Katya® AI, Tanya® Core).
Quantum networks and post-quantum cryptography.
Eco-friendly blockchains and neural networks (NeuroChain).
Interaction of AI with IoT and robotics.

2. Support for domestic NGOs, NPOs, budgetary and commercial organizations.

REChain®️ actively develops collaboration with Russian non-profit (NPOs), research institutions (NPOs), and budgetary institutions, helping them implement modern digital solutions based on domestic technologies and open standards.

Key areas:
🤝 Joint public-private initiatives: digitalization of social, educational, and scientific infrastructure.
💼 Solutions for commercial entities: creation of corporate platforms, secure document management systems, CRM/ERP, financial and analytical solutions.
🧩 Projects for government organizations: implementation of domestic IT products, support for import substitution, development of AI in public administration.
🌍 REChain®️'s proprietary commercial ecosystem: a suite of products and services for governance, communications, security, and infrastructure.

REChain®️ creates a unified technological space for NGOs, businesses, and governments—with a focus on sovereignty, security, and open source.

Major partners and alliances:
Softline Group.
Skolkovo Foundation.
Skoltech.
REChain VC Group Lab.
Katya AI Systems LLC.
Marina Moda Music Production.
Tanechca Foundation.
0Byte, Polkadot, OpenAI Community Builders.

🤝 We invite venture studios, research centers, and companies in the fields of decentralization, AI, and security to partner with us.

3. Government and strategic projects. Space, aviation, and AI in the infrastructure of the future.

REChain® actively participates in the development and support of government and defense industry initiatives related to the implementation of advanced technologies at the city, regional, and national infrastructure levels.

Key areas:
🛰 Space: decentralized communications, telemetry, and data analysis systems for space programs.
✈️ Aviation: intelligent control, predictive maintenance, and security systems based on AI and big data.
🏙 Smart Cities: building autonomous city networks, digital twins, and platforms for managing transportation, energy, infrastructure, and security.
🧠 AI and government infrastructure: developing neural network systems for decision-making, process automation, and ensuring technological sovereignty.

REChain® develops technologies that help countries and cities become smarter, safer, and more independent.

2025–2027 Strategic Focus:
Launch of REChain® DAO 2.0—distributed ecosystem governance.
Scaling REChain® VC Group Lab to global markets.
Deployment of Eseniia University in 12 countries.
Support for Web6 and quantum AI models.
Release of Katya® OS (mobile & desktop) in Q1 2026.

4. Open Source

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REChain® actively develops and supports the open source software ecosystem.
We believe that openness is the foundation of trust, security, and technological progress.

🧩 Our Open Source Focus:
Development of the REChain® OS core and open source blockchain frameworks.
Publishing SDKs, APIs, and tools for integrating decentralized solutions. Creating open protocols and standards for Web6, distributed networks, and AI infrastructure.
Participation and collaboration with global open-source initiatives: Linux Foundation, OpenAI Community, Polkadot Builders, 0Byte Labs.
Development of open-source educational programs and laboratories (through Eseniia University and Katya® AI Systems).

🧠 Open Source REChain® Mission:
To create free, secure, and transparent technologies that serve all of humanity, not just individual corporations.

5. REChain®️ VC Group Lab Venture Builder, Incubator, and Startup Studio 🎙 are now launching globally! 😌 REChain®️ VC Group Lab is a next-generation ecosystem combining venture project creation, incubation, a startup studio, and a syndicate model. We provide startups with blockchain-based solutions, individual mentoring, financing, and accelerators – 150+ projects.

🎙 REChain®️ VC Group Lab is a next-generation global venture ecosystem that combines:
Venture Studio (turnkey startup creation and launch),
Incubator (mentoring, acceleration, mentoring, access to resources),
Startup Studio (MVP, PoC, architecture development, scaling),
Investor Syndicate (collective project financing through the DAO model).

💎 Focus Areas:
Artificial Intelligence, Generative and Cognitive Models.
Web6 and Decentralized Networks.
Quantum Computing and Security.
Educational and Social Technologies.
Fintech, GovTech, MedTech, and SpaceTech.
Creative Economy and Metaverses.

🚀 What We Offer Startups:
Funding (pre-seed → Series B).
Mentoring and expert support.
Access to the REChain® infrastructure (blockchain, API, AI, devtools).
Support for entering international markets.
White Label/Franchise/DAO model for local launches.
Full technological support (DevOps, Security, Product, Marketing).

🌍 Scale:
150+ launched and supported projects.
75+ in-house projects.
40+ partners in the CIS, Europe, Asia, and the US.
Support from international funds, accelerators, and incubators.

Legal integrity and compliance:
All projects comply with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Within the Russian Federation, we operate within the framework of Russian legislation and the experimental legal regime.
Internationally, we operate in compliance with SEC, FinCEN, FCA, and ASIC regulations.

REChain® VC Group Lab Investment Tracks:
Pre-seed / Seed / Series A / Series B.
Investments in our own ecosystems and external projects.
"AI for Humanity" program for projects in education and accessible internet.
Individual and institutional syndicates.

Telegram: t.me/+aNI7CzqG3OAxZDdi

dApp: rechainvc.codemagic.app

🧬 REChain® VC Group Lab Mission:
We are creating a global venture capital system where every talent, idea, and team has a chance to become part of a new technological world—open, sustainable, and ethical.

6. The REChain® Open Internet Alliance

🌐 The REChain® Open Internet Alliance is an international initiative aimed at creating a new digital order where the internet remains open, secure, fair, and independent of centralized monopolies, censorship, and totalitarian control.

🕊 Alliance Mission:
To create a new paradigm of digital freedom, where technology serves people, not systems. We unite developers, researchers, companies, and organizations around the world to build a clean, sustainable, and transparent internet of the future.

🔐 Core Principles of the Alliance:

Openness and Interoperability.
Use of open protocols, APIs, and licenses to ensure the independence and interconnectivity of ecosystems.

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Privacy by default.
Every solution uses secure cryptography, zero-knowledge, and data anonymization.

Security and Trust.
Code verification, distributed nodes, and consensus without single points of failure.

Environmental friendliness and energy efficiency.
New distributed computing models that utilize energy without harming the environment.

Decentralization and digital equality.
Participation of all regions, including Africa, South America, and Asia, without access restrictions.

Ethical Artificial Intelligence.
Elimination of mass surveillance systems and algorithmic discrimination.

🚀 Technological Focus Areas of the Alliance:
Development of Web6—a next-generation distributed architecture. REChain.Space — a decentralized anonymous search engine
dChange Network — private communications and data exchange
RECloud — a distributed computing space
SynapseSDK — an open platform for AI and blockchain interoperability
AI Quantum Layer — a post-quantum security and neural network integration layer

🤝 Alliance Partners and Members:
REChain Network Solutions, LLC.
Katya® AI Systems LLC.
Eseniia University.
REChain VC Group Lab.
Marina Moda® Music Production.
0Byte, Polkadot, OpenAI Community Builders, GitHub Open Source Programs.
Independent developers and research labs worldwide.

🌍 Geographic Presence:
The Alliance operates on all continents, including the CIS, Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia.
Supports digital inclusion initiatives, including free internet access and technology in third-world countries.

🧩 Participation formats:
Partnership programs and licensing of REChain® technologies.
Joint research projects.
Contribution to open-source and DAO initiatives.
Deployment of regional REChain® OpenNet nodes.

Our mission:
To create technologies thatThey make the digital world safe, open, and fair.

Our principles:
Transparency and decentralization.
Ethical artificial intelligence.
Privacy as a right, not a privilege.
Free access to knowledge.
Collaboration without borders.

7. Computer Vision, Big Data, and Machine Learning Laboratory (REChain® AI & Vision Lab)

REChain® AI & Vision Lab is a research unit specializing in machine vision, big data analysis, translation, and multimodal neural models.

🧠 Key areas of work:
Real-time image and video processing (object, face, and gesture recognition).
Neural models for automatic translation, transcription, and speech synthesis.
Generative models (GANs, Diffusion Models, Multimodal AI).
Cognitive and learning systems for industry, medicine, and education.
Big data analytics, building ML pipelines, processing data streams.
Integration with REChain® AI Quantum Layer – a post-quantum neural network computing module.

🧩 Applications:
Smart cities and transportation.
Surveillance and security systems.
Educational technologies (Eseniia University).
Media and content industry (Marina Moda®, Katya® AI).

🔬 Demo: magicai.projecthub.ai

📦 Source code and SDK are available in a private GitHub branch for REChain® partners.

8. Eseniia University

Eseniia University is the world's first decentralized university of technology and innovation, uniting education, science, and open source.

🎓 University Mission:
To make education globally accessible, equitable, and modern.
Everyone should have the opportunity to learn, explore, and create without barriers.

📘 Key areas of activity:

Combining technology and education.
Creating modern educational software and AI platforms for students and teachers.

Fostering collaboration.
Forming international academic and technological collaborations.

Accessibility.
Open online programs, course translations, integration with third-world countries.

Open Research.
Publishing open-source research, algorithms, solutions, and educational materials.

Laboratories.
AI & ML Lab.
Blockchain & Web6 Lab.
Cognitive Systems Lab.
CyberSec Lab.

📂 Open community on GitHub:

github.com/Eseniia-University

Dmitry Sorokin, [08.11.2025 0:46]
💫 The University is implementing the "Knowledge Without Borders" program, aimed at developing technological education in developing countries.

9. Internet of the Future and Digital Inclusion

🌍 REChain® Global Connectivity Initiative is a program to develop and support internet access in low-income countries, regions with low digitalization, and regions with limited access.

📡 Key objectives:
Connecting regions of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America to decentralized REChain® nodes.
Deployment of satellite and mesh networks with open protocols.
Providing free access to educational and research resources (Eseniia University, REChain OpenNet).
Providing technological assistance and training to local communities.

🤝 We work with organizations, NGOs, and foundations to make the internet truly universal.

10. Blockchain Development, Implementation, and Support

REChain® Blockchain Lab is an engineering division dedicated to the design, development, and integration of next-generation blockchain protocols.

⚙️ Areas of Work:
Designing custom blockchains based on REChain® Core and SynapseSDK.
Interaction with international networks – 0Byte, Polkadot, BNB Chain, Avalanche, REChain.Finance.
Development of tokenomics, DeFi instruments, NFT protocols, DAOs, and identification systems.
Research of quantum-resistant consensus algorithms.
Audit and verification of smart contracts.

📈 Goal: Building a reliable and transparent infrastructure for the economy of the future.

11. Open Source and Technology Projects

🧩 The REChain® Open Technology Program is a global initiative aimed at developing open source technologies and socially significant IT projects.

🌐 Focus:
Development and publication of open source solutions.
Cooperation with government agencies and international NGOs.
Using technology to stabilize and improve the geopolitical situation.
Supporting projects in the areas of human rights, ecology, and digital independence.

🕊 We believe that technological openness is a tool for peace, cooperation, and trust.

12. CyberSec, Compliance & Audit

🛡 The REChain® CyberSec Division combines cybersecurity, audit, compliance, and data infrastructure protection.

🔐 Core competencies:
Security of hosts, clouds, data centers, and software.
Development of Zero Trust architecture and “Privacy by Design” encryption.
Analysis and audit of code, smart contracts, and decentralized systems.
Development of threat monitoring and response systems (SOC/SIEM/IDS).
Compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GOST R, and local regulatory requirements.

🧠 Separate focus area — AI Security:
Development of data protection methods andProtected against attacks, substitutions, and leaks.

📊 The REChain® compliance platform integrates with venture and corporate clients, providing a full cycle of control and certification.

13. Katya® 👽 OS — A Next-Generation Mobile and Desktop Operating System.

Katya® 👽 is a decentralized, secure, and completely independent operating system, available in two versions:
Katya Mobile 📱 — a secure mobile environment built on the principles of autonomy, privacy, and user freedom.
Katya Desktop 💻 — a desktop ecosystem supporting REChain® applications, compatible services, and neural interfaces.

Katya® 👽 OS is focused on moving away from dependence on centralized ecosystems (Apple, Google, Microsoft) in favor of an open and sovereign digital space.
The system is based on Web6 technologies, REChain Mesh, quantum models, and artificial intelligence.

Katya® 👽 is more than just an OS.
It is an intelligent assistant, messenger, workspace, network node, and interface to the decentralized REChain® Universe.

The project is also global. Separate branches are available for different countries!

14. REChain® Cloud ☁️ — decentralized Web6 cloud infrastructure.

REChain® Cloud is the core of the new internet era.
A fully decentralized cloud ecosystem that unites computing power, data storage, and intelligent services based on blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Dmitry Sorokin, [08.11.2025 0:46]
Key areas:
🧠 AI + Mesh Infrastructure: intelligent clusters distributed across nodes worldwide.
🔗 Web6 Interconnect: A new connectivity paradigm where every network, device, and application becomes part of a global mesh network with no single point of failure.
🛰 Quantum Network Layer: Support for quantum computing, cryptography, and secure data transfer.
🧩 Edge & Fog Computing: Localized computing and user-level caching for instant response and autonomy.
🌍 Interplanetary Sync: Synchronize data across devices, planets, and networks via REChain GCL (Global Chain Log).

REChain® Cloud is a cloud without a central authority.
It is not owned by corporations—it is owned by users.

15. Introducing Aurora Dev Lab, a research and development unit within the REChain Network Solutions, LLC ecosystem—a participant and partner of the Skolkovo, Softline, and Skoltech programs.
The laboratory's activities are focused on the development, testing, and integration of domestic solutions in the areas of operating systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure platforms, and artificial intelligence.

We are currently implementing a comprehensive project aimed at integrating three key domestic operating systems—Astra Linux, Aurora, and Katya OS (REChain)—into a single multi-platform ecosystem.
The project's objective is to create a universal secure environment that ensures application compatibility, support for corporate and government scenarios, and unification of management, monitoring, and security tools.

As part of this project, we conduct multi-level testing and comparative studies, including:
assessing the compatibility and resilience of systems when operating in distributed infrastructures;
analysis of performance and energy efficiency on various hardware configurations;
testing mandatory and discretionary access control tools, as well as data protection models;
Compatibility testing with domestic hardware platforms, including ICL, Aquarius, IRU, and others.

The project is open, scientific, applied, and integrative in nature, aimed at strengthening domestic technological independence and developing ecosystems of compatible domestic solutions.

Selective Open Source:

github.com/sorydima?tab=repositories

github.com/Eseniia-University

github.com/Katya-Incorporated

github.com/Katya-Solutions-LLC

github.com/MarinaModaMusicProd

github.com/Nastasia-Food

github.com/REChain-Developers-Office-Foundation

github.com/REChain-Network-Solutions

github.com/Katya-AI-Systems-LLC

github.com/Katya-Aviation-Stack-Inc

github.com/Resilient-Systems-Engineering-Group-Inc

And all accounts that these GitHub accounts follow.

16. From Open Source to a System-Based Aviation Platform

Katya Aviation Stack, Inc. was founded by a team of engineers with years of hands-on experience working with leading open-source aviation and robotics platforms, including:

ArduPilot
PX4 Autopilot
MAVLink / MAVSDK
QGroundControl
ROS / rosflight
AirSim
Betaflight / iNav
OpenDroneMap

This experience has informed their understanding of the key problem facing the modern aviation industry:

the lack of a cohesive, distributed, on-board software layer for autonomous and cooperative aviation.

Katya Aviation Stack is being created as a response to this systemic gap.

17. Resilient Systems Engineering Group, Inc.

Resilient Systems Engineering Group, Inc. (RSEG) is an international research and engineering organization specializing inI specialize in the design, testing, and operation of autonomous, fault-tolerant, and recoverable systems operating in adverse, degraded, or disconnected environments.

We work at the intersection of:

fault tolerance of complex socio-technical systems

autonomous life support systems and critical infrastructure

fault-tolerant digital and cyber-physical platforms

aviation, unmanned, and robotic systems.

Calendly: calendly.com/preseed4/30min

Sincerely,
Dmitry Olegovich Sorokin
Telegram +79264472885
WhatsApp +79939038965

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