I am Pallavi Thukral, and I am thrilled to express my interest in joining your esteemed conference as a speaker. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a background in computer science, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the realms of emerging technologies, cloud, DevOps, .NET, C++, Kotlin, backend development, Ruby, Blockchain, ML, AI and many more.

Currently serving as a software developer at BNY Mellon, I am immersed in the dynamic world of software engineering, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in a financial services environment. My journey in the tech industry has been shaped by a dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, making me a constant learner and enthusiast for emerging trends.

As a gold medalist in Bachelor of Technology, my academic foundation has instilled in me a commitment to excellence and a drive for continuous improvement. This academic achievement, coupled with my practical experience, positions me as a speaker who can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.

I am eager to share insights, best practices, and practical experiences with the community. My sessions aim to provide valuable takeaways for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant discussions and learning experiences.

I am Pallavi Thukral, and I am thrilled to express my interest in joining your esteemed conference as a speaker. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a background in computer science, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the r... Show more

Antropóloga e pesquisadora do Pólen - Laboratório de Inovação em Gestão Pública da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Pólen-FIOCRUZ).
Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas em Direitos Humanos da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (PPDH/NEPP-DH/ UFRJ). Pesquisadora na área de Saúde Coletiva, atuando em diversos estudos sob perspectiva das Ciências Sociais, desenvolvendo pesquisas no campo da inovação, avaliação em saúde, atenção primária e saúde indígena.

Antropóloga e pesquisadora do Pólen - Laboratório de Inovação em Gestão Pública da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Pólen-FIOCRUZ). Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas em Direitos Humanos da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (PPD... Show more

Expertise spanning over twenty-five years in software engineering with focus on Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile building large complex solutions across multiple domains from submarines to satellites. She advocates for continuous learning with multiple certifications including SAFe Fellow, SPCT (Candidate), CEC, PMP, PMI-ACP, and CSEP. She is a Systems Engineering PhD candidate at Colorado State researching best practices to deliver complex safety critical solutions using Agile and DevSecOps.

Expertise spanning over twenty-five years in software engineering with focus on Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile building large complex solutions across multiple domains from submarines to satellites. She advocates for continuous learning wi... Show more

Luca Beltrame is a senior staff scientist working in the Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory at the IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital. He uses bioinformatics for translational research, in particular the study of early-stage ovarian cancer, and develops bioinformatics pipelines for the laboratory.

Luca Beltrame is a senior staff scientist working in the Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory at the IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital. He uses bioinformatics for translational research, in particular the study of early-stage ovarian cancer, and develops b... Show more

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Statistical Engineering team. Daniel is co-founder of RCONIS, (co-)author of multiple published R packages, and currently a co-chair of the openstatsware.org working group.

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Sta... Show more

I work with our operations team, sales, and marketing groups and have responsibility for delivery to our customers. I enjoy meeting new people and solving complex business challenges.

I love the ocean and cruising on my Vespa.

I work with our operations team, sales, and marketing groups and have responsibility for delivery to our customers. I enjoy meeting new people and solving complex business challenges. I love the ocean and cruising on my Vespa. Show more

Ingeniero mecatrónico de formación, techie de profesión. Me defino como un apasionado por la tecnología lo que me llevó a hacer de mi pasión, mi profesión. Empecé en IT en 2018 y desde entonces he trabajado desde el desarrollo de chatbots, implementación de DevOps, desarrollo de software en Vueling, especialista y tech lead de IoT ...hasta mi actual posición donde apuesto por AWS y la aplicación del Big Data a la genómica.
Como se puede apreciar me desenvuelvo en la tecnología que se necesite, si no la sé la aprendo y si la sé trato de exprimirla al máximo.

Ingeniero mecatrónico de formación, techie de profesión. Me defino como un apasionado por la tecnología lo que me llevó a hacer de mi pasión, mi profesión. Empecé en IT en 2018 y desde entonces he trabajado desde el desarrollo de chatbots, implementa... Show more

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on client projects across multiple sectors. Chike advises business leaders on key technology trends, helps translate user needs into a bold vision and strategy for change, designs new business propositions, and defines a solutions portfolio and roadmap. He is passionate about solving complex challenges using innovative digital and data technologies. As an intrapreneur, he leads the Capgemini Invent UK Business Apps and Low Code No Code team.

Qualifications
Cambridge Judge Business School | Digital Innovation & Transformation
Imperial College Business School | MSc International Health Management
Kings College London | BSc Biomedical Sciences

Certifications & Accreditations
Microsoft Certified Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
SAFe Agilist & Scrum Master

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on clien... Show more

Full stack developer with an unconventional twist: I blend the precision of a biochemist, the problem-solving skills of a software engineer, and the clarity of a technical writer. My journey from lab benches to code editors has given me a unique perspective on technology and its applications. I love octopuses, I mean, they do have incredible problem-solving abilities.

Full stack developer with an unconventional twist: I blend the precision of a biochemist, the problem-solving skills of a software engineer, and the clarity of a technical writer. My journey from lab benches to code editors has given me a unique pers... Show more

Mike is a Bioinformatician in the Philippine Genome Center (PGC). He obtained his BS degree in molecular biology and biotechnology in the University of the Philippines and currently pursuing MS degree in Computer Science in the same university. His work in PGC is mainly in the genomic biosurveillance of COVID-19 but later delved into developing scalable pipelines of different bioinformatics analyses in-house. He also works in data engineering and management of genetic and clinical data. Being part of the local bioinformatics community in the Philippines, he also teaches in trainings and internship programs to build the capacity of other local bioinformaticians. Before working at PGC, he worked on transcriptomics of insects and coconuts; and viral metagenomics of mosquitoes.

Mike is a Bioinformatician in the Philippine Genome Center (PGC). He obtained his BS degree in molecular biology and biotechnology in the University of the Philippines and currently pursuing MS degree in Computer Science in the same university. His w... Show more

Ingénieur logiciel touche à tout, avec des contributions dans:
- Les jeux vidéos (Alpha Waves, premier jeu de plateforme 3D)
- Langages de programmations (XL, Tao3D, ABI C++)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (HP Integrity Virtual Machines)

Et passionné de physique.

Ingénieur logiciel touche à tout, avec des contributions dans: - Les jeux vidéos (Alpha Waves, premier jeu de plateforme 3D) - Langages de programmations (XL, Tao3D, ABI C++) - Systèmes d'exploitation (HP Integrity Virtual Machines) Et passionn... Show more

Hugo is a professional developer and happy R community member. He has developed and maintains packages across many fields, such as evolutionary biology, epidemiology, statistics or reproducible science and contributes to the community via blog posts or pull requests to existing packages.
Over the past two years, he has taken an ecosystem view rather than working on individual packages, and works toward improvement of interoperability and sustainability in the community.

Hugo is a professional developer and happy R community member. He has developed and maintains packages across many fields, such as evolutionary biology, epidemiology, statistics or reproducible science and contributes to the community via blog posts ... Show more

Alberto Corradin is a Data Scientist with expertise in statistics and data analysis, development of mathematical models, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is currently a researcher at Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV – IRCSS, Padova, Italy. He is co-author of 14 peer-reviewed publications. He received an award for the DREAM Reverse Engineering Challenge “Predictive Signaling Network Modeling”, Dec.2-6, 2009, Boston, MA as member of the winning team.

Alberto Corradin is a Data Scientist with expertise in statistics and data analysis, development of mathematical models, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is currently a researcher at Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV – IRCSS, Padova, I... Show more

Bachelor in Mathematics at Universidad de Cantabria, Utrecht University & Brown University.
Master in Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical, and Social Sciences, & European Master in Official Statistics (Utrecht University).
Scientific information specialist at Leiden University since 2018. Research includes regression and classification trees, multiple imputation, or reproducibility in simulation studies. Coordinator of R seminars for five bachelor Statistics courses.

Bachelor in Mathematics at Universidad de Cantabria, Utrecht University & Brown University. Master in Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical, and Social Sciences, & European Master in Official Statistics (Utrecht University). Sc... Show more

I'm a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Manager at Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Company. My experience includes up to 5 years of leading and supporting teams responding to significant data breaches and privacy matters for clients, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, government agencies. My skills include performing forensic analysis across a wide range of incident response matters, including ransomware, business email compromise, data breach, insider threat, advanced persistent threat (APT), crypto-miner, threat hunts, among others.

I'm a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Manager at Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Company. My experience includes up to 5 years of leading and supporting teams responding to significant data breaches and privacy matters for clients, including F... Show more

Computer vision and deep learning researcher in the field of Explainable AI, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Lecturer of the course Applied Machine Learning for Life Sciences, Feinberg Graduate School, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Founder of WE-AI (Women and Everyone AI) organization aiming to bridge the gender gap in AI.
Graduate of Imperial College London, MEng.

Computer vision and deep learning researcher in the field of Explainable AI, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute of Science. Lecturer of the course Applied Machine Learning for Life Sciences, Feinberg Graduate... Show more

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

Sonali Das, 17 years seasoned Test Automation Professional, is currently working at Accenture UKI as Test Automation Associate Manager. Sonali has worked in various Industries like BFS, Insurance, Retails, Online Education system, Oil & Gas, Healthcare and Pharma Industry as QA Automation Lead/Architect and designed maintained Test Automation Framework using both Commercial and non-commercial tools like MF UFT, Selenium, WorkSoft Certify, SeeTest, SoapUI, Postman. She has expertise in a Programming language as VB scripting, Java, JavaScript, Groovy. She loves coding and exploring and learning new skills and mentoring others."

Sonali Das, 17 years seasoned Test Automation Professional, is currently working at Accenture UKI as Test Automation Associate Manager. Sonali has worked in various Industries like BFS, Insurance, Retails, Online Education system, Oil & Gas, Healthca... 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.

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

I am a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in the field. Holding a PhD in cybersecurity from the University of Oslo, I have authored and co-authored numerous research papers published in reputable journals and conferences, showcasing my dedication to advancing the field.

My expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of cybersecurity and IT domains, making me a T-shaped professional with versatile skills.

As Senior Security Operations Manager at the Norwegian Agency for Local Governments (Kommunalbanken/KBN), I am responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's security operations. This entails developing and implementing robust security strategies and utilizing cutting-edge security solutions to protect critical assets and data for the agency (one of Norway's critical agencies).

Before joining KBN, I served as a vital member of the Sykehuspartner CERT team, responsible for securing ICT services for hospitals across south-eastern Norway (covering more than 3 million people, or >50% of Norway's population). In this capacity, I leveraged state-of-the-art security solutions, including IDS and EDR, to conduct technical and tactical analyses of security incidents affecting healthcare providers in the region. My contributions were pivotal in safeguarding sensitive information within the healthcare sector.

Before my tenure at Sykehuspartner, I made significant contributions as a security researcher at the University of Oslo. I actively participated in cutting-edge research projects in the cybersecurity field, further enhancing my knowledge and skills.

Additionally, I have a proven track record as a CTO/IT Manager for a prominent hotel group. I successfully managed IT operations and ensured the security of guest data and systems. My journey in the field of IT began with roles as a web and software developer at DataProgNet, where I honed my technical skills and laid the foundation for my career in cybersecurity.

My commitment to cybersecurity, along with my diverse experiences, enables me to approach security challenges with a holistic perspective, ensuring the protection and resilience of organizations and their critical assets.

I am a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in the field. Holding a PhD in cybersecurity from the University of Oslo, I have authored and co-authored numerous research papers published in reputable journals and conferences, sho... Show more

Meet Sue Richards (aka Suecurity), the ultimate tea party host of cybersecurity awareness! She has a knack for infusing fun into security awareness training. Your next security awareness training can be a memorable experience and your teams will leave energized and ready to be your first line of cyberdefense.
If you are ready to sip on some cybersecurity wisdom in the most delightful way, join her in elevating your cybersecurity culture.

Meet Sue Richards (aka Suecurity), the ultimate tea party host of cybersecurity awareness! She has a knack for infusing fun into security awareness training. Your next security awareness training can be a memorable experience and your teams will le... Show more

Dr. Tolga Kaya is a Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering programs at the School of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Kaya’s research primarily focuses on sports data analytics on wearable devices to monitor athletes’ physiology. He currently incorporates machine learning techniques to predict athlete performance and injury. He is well-known in the field of hydration research and sports data analytics. Besides his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, Dr. Kaya also has an M.A. in Education Technology and an MBA.

Dr. Tolga Kaya is a Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering programs at the School of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Kaya’s research primarily focuses on sports data analytics on wearable devices to monitor athletes’ phys... Show more

Martin is the MGnify Production Project Lead, responsible for overseeing technical operations. His responsibilities include managing the development of new web services and bioinformatics pipelines for production environments.

Martin is the MGnify Production Project Lead, responsible for overseeing technical operations. His responsibilities include managing the development of new web services and bioinformatics pipelines for production environments. Show more

Miriah Peterson, a seasoned engineer with 6 years of expertise in Go programming, excels as a Data Reliability Engineer. Her professional journey includes crafting videos, tutorials, and courses, showcasing her mastery in Go and Data Engineering. A dynamic speaker, Miriah has delivered talks on Go, machine learning, and data engineering. As a board member of Forge Foundation Inc. and an organizer of the GoWest Conference, Utah Data Engineering, and Machine Learning Utah meetups, she actively shapes the tech community. Miriah earned her bachelor's degree in physics from Brigham Young University in 2017, laying a strong foundation for her multifaceted contributions to the field.

Miriah Peterson, a seasoned engineer with 6 years of expertise in Go programming, excels as a Data Reliability Engineer. Her professional journey includes crafting videos, tutorials, and courses, showcasing her mastery in Go and Data Engineering. A d... Show more

Born in 85, a curious kid that soon became a proper nerd, and teaching himself to code in the win 3.1 days.
After some freelance work in the early days of the web, started working professionally for the RIB group in the robotics department. Picked up a MSc along the way.
Founder of ProjectKitchen, a Hackerspace in the UAS Technikum Wien. Now helping programming beginners in various stages to become capable software engineers.

Born in 85, a curious kid that soon became a proper nerd, and teaching himself to code in the win 3.1 days. After some freelance work in the early days of the web, started working professionally for the RIB group in the robotics department. Picked ... Show more

Retired Microsoft & Microsoft Research. Ph.D. in CS and Machine Learning.

Retired Microsoft & Microsoft Research. Ph.D. in CS and Machine Learning. Show more

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

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

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

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

I am an undergraduate student of Computer Science at Taraba University.
I am so passionate about technology, exploring new opportunities and learning.
My technical skills include the use of Kotlin for mobile development and proficient in web development using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
I am a Google Developer student club Alumni and presently a GitHub Campus Expert, Postman Student Leader and Microsoft Learn student ambassador.

I am an undergraduate student of Computer Science at Taraba University. I am so passionate about technology, exploring new opportunities and learning. My technical skills include the use of Kotlin for mobile development and proficient in web deve... Show more

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

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