Armando Picón is a Peruvian developer with more than 8 years of experience in mobile development and a career in technology that began in 2008. He currently lives in Chile and works as an Android Engineer.

Since 2016, he has specialized in Android, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose, collaborating with product and engineering teams to build mobile experiences with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and engineering best practices. His experience also includes Kotlin Multiplatform and, more recently, artificial intelligence applied to mobile devices.

Under the alias @devpicon, he creates technical content about mobile development, Kotlin, KMP, and On-Device AI. He is also the host of Codalot Podcast, where he talks with technology leaders from Latin America about engineering, career growth, and community.

He is an organizer of GDG Santiago de Chile and an active contributor to Android and Kotlin communities across the region, sharing knowledge and helping other developers grow professionally.

Armando Picón is a Peruvian developer with more than 8 years of experience in mobile development and a career in technology that began in 2008. He currently lives in Chile and works as an Android Engineer. Since 2016, he has specialized in Android... Show more

I am a software engineer at StarTree and a PMC member of Apache Pinot, a distributed real-time analytics database. I work on Pinot's multi-stage query engine, query optimization, and StarTree's new Rust execution engine built on Apache DataFusion. I love understanding how databases work under the hood and designing high-performance systems, mostly in Java. Before StarTree, I built databases at Devo and ToroDB.

I am a software engineer at StarTree and a PMC member of Apache Pinot, a distributed real-time analytics database. I work on Pinot's multi-stage query engine, query optimization, and StarTree's new Rust execution engine built on Apache DataFusion. I ... Show more

Vanessa Johnson is a software engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a high curiosity when it comes to working on new projects. She currently works as an android engineer to help bring your favorite puzzles to life as part of the New York Times Games app dev team. When she isn’t busy traveling the globe and giving talks at conferences, she can be found playing basketball, building cool hardware projects for fun or binging horror movies with her best friend.

Vanessa Johnson is a software engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a high curiosity when it comes to working on new projects. She currently works as an android engineer to help bring your favorite puzzles to life as part of the New York Times ... Show more

Co-founder of Orama, your product answer engine.
Also: TC39 Delegate, Google GDE, Microsoft MVP, Published Author, International Speaker.

Co-founder of Orama, your product answer engine. Also: TC39 Delegate, Google GDE, Microsoft MVP, Published Author, International Speaker. Show more

I am an AI Engineer and Researcher holding a PhD in Computer Science, driven by a desire to unravel complex mysteries and build elegant, scalable solutions. My career spans across high-impact domains—including cybersecurity, FinTech, Blockchain, and gaming—giving me a unique perspective on applying cutting-edge machine learning to real-world challenges.
Most recently, my work has focused on the frontier of intelligent automation and autonomous decision-making. Across my last two professional endeavors, I have deeply specialized in designing and implementing advanced AI agents for vulnerability reports classification and developing prediction Agents within open-source frameworks. By leveraging modern architectures and distributed systems, I focus on taking complex AI models from the research phase and building them into production-ready platforms.
Outside of engineering, I stay curious about the world by exploring astrophysics, organizing tech community events or giving talks around AI, and volunteering in urban family gardens. Let’s connect to talk about the future of AI agents, machine learning, or open-source innovation!

I am an AI Engineer and Researcher holding a PhD in Computer Science, driven by a desire to unravel complex mysteries and build elegant, scalable solutions. My career spans across high-impact domains—including cybersecurity, FinTech, Blockchain, and ... Show more

Caleb Ini D. Duff is a Software Engineer, Google Cloud Architect, and ICT Consultant who designs and builds modern digital software solutions. With a focus on resilient cloud systems, serverless infrastructure, and practical AI implementations, he helps teams translate complex engineering challenges into secure, scalable products.

As an organizer for Google Developer Group (GDG) Cloud Port Harcourt, Caleb actively fosters developer growth and leads community enablement programs across the tech ecosystem.
Caleb’s writing and speaking explore the intersection of robust software architecture, cloud platforms and practical artificial intelligence, focusing on managed LLM inference, sandboxed code execution in production, production-grade agentic workflows, horizontal versus vertical agent architectures, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world application delivery.

Dedicated to democratizing access to modern engineering practices, Caleb frequently mentors engineers, judges hackathons, and shares accessible, in-depth architectural guides through his technical publications and videos.

Caleb Ini D. Duff is a Software Engineer, Google Cloud Architect, and ICT Consultant who designs and builds modern digital software solutions. With a focus on resilient cloud systems, serverless infrastructure, and practical AI implementations, he he... 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

Data Engineering and Analytics professional with 5+ years of experience supporting data-driven decision-making through scalable analytics and enterprise level reporting solutions. Proven ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve operational efficiency, support strategic planning, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Experienced in SQL, Python, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau and Azure, with strong expertise in data management, validation, and dashboard development across integrated data systems.

Data Engineering and Analytics professional with 5+ years of experience supporting data-driven decision-making through scalable analytics and enterprise level reporting solutions. Proven ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights ... Show more

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes.

Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y soy apasionado de la técnica financiera y de costes. Disfruto analizando procesos, y esta pasión me ha llevado a impartir clases en distintas universidades, donde he aprendido tanto de mis alumnos como espero que ellos hayan aprendido algo de mí.

Una pregunta que a menudo me hacen es sobre los sectores en los que he trabajado. Para mí, el desafío no es en qué sectores he trabajado, sino cuántos me faltan por explorar y aprender.
Como apasionado de las finanzas, el control de gestión y los costes, actualmente me encuentro inmerso en el mundo de Dynamics, lo cual representa toda una aventura.

Si estás buscando una sesión que combine visión de negocio aplicada a Dynamics y que, en algún momento, desafíe tus habilidades con cálculos, no lo pienses más, no vengas a mi sesión, o sí.

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes. Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y so... 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

Oana likes to call herself an Agile Business DJ, who mixes whatever practices of collective intelligence, from Agile to TheoryU help people, teams and organisations to become proud of their outcomes and delight their customers.
After 15 years of experience in Software Development and System Management has driven Oana to embrace Agile and Lean mind set, principles and practices, that she believes are the most effective approaches for 21st century lead organizations willing to focus on quality products with high impact on the market.
Oana acts as an Agile Transformation facilitator at Reacteev, by using Creative Solution Definition. She trains and coach Agile teams (from core Business to Software Development and Support Services), so they are able to adopt the set of practices, from Scrum to Kanban and Lean improvement techniques, that are most adapted to their context and goal. A key focus is building cross-organizations Product Ownership awareness to align their mission alignment toward User Value creation.

Oana likes to call herself an Agile Business DJ, who mixes whatever practices of collective intelligence, from Agile to TheoryU help people, teams and organisations to become proud of their outcomes and delight their customers. After 15 years of ex... Show more

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to.

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and global access. She has shipped production ML systems, advised 30+ early-stage AI product teams annually, and built a global technical institute serving 40K+ developers across 120+ countries, generating $45M+ in career outcomes for 900+ first-generation technologists.

Mentor Me Collective is a Google for Startups partner, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center alumni, and by every measure, a developer relations program at true scale, with enablement programs running at 3x industry engagement benchmarks and partnerships spanning Google Cloud, Grow with Google and more.

Her technical range is matched by her ability to translate it across engineering rooms, executive briefings, and communities the industry too often overlooks.

Chanel works at the frontier of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and accelerated computing. She builds fast, speaks plain, and closes the gap between what's possible and who gets to build it.

She is not building toward legacy. She is already living it.

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to. A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of techn... Show more

Claudia is a product leader at the intersection of technology and human behavior. With over 20 years of experience in coaching and ICT, she leads multidisciplinary teams to create user-centered solutions. She combines strategic development and agile methodologies to design innovative products that positively transform behavior.

Her career blends creativity and pragmatism in solving complex problems. With a background in health as a kinesiologist, she has a deep understanding of human behavior, offering personalized guidance that fosters autonomy and continuous improvement.

Signature talks :
- Shadow AI: Using It as a Lever for Change
- From Chaos to Flow: A Kanban Journey Towards Success
- Transform Your Team Through Collective Intelligence

Does your team need to learn to get through hard moments? Planning an event? Book a call at motioncoaching.ca.

Claudia is a product leader at the intersection of technology and human behavior. With over 20 years of experience in coaching and ICT, she leads multidisciplinary teams to create user-centered solutions. She combines strategic development and agile ... Show more

A Docker Captain and Microsoft MVP, is a Cloud and DevOps engineer, consultant, and instructor with expertise in Microsoft Azure and DevOps practices. Passionate about teaching, she delivers both practical and theoretical courses on Azure, and DevOps. Cigdem helps organizations implement DevOps transformations across cloud and on-premises environments while contributing to the community through insightful technical articles and videos on cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.

A Docker Captain and Microsoft MVP, is a Cloud and DevOps engineer, consultant, and instructor with expertise in Microsoft Azure and DevOps practices. Passionate about teaching, she delivers both practical and theoretical courses on Azure, and DevOps... Show more

DevRel | Tech Speaker | Docker Captain | SpaceX AI Ambassador | Tech Speaker | AI & Security | Front-end & DevOps Book Author & Blogger

Kristiyan Velkov is a Docker Captain, Cursor Ambassador, and SpaceX AI Ambassador.

Kristiyan Velkov is a Developer Advocate and DevRel Engineer with 12+ years of software engineering experience and 8+ years leading teams.

His work focuses on AI, Security, DevOps and React, Next.js, TypeScript. He helps developers turn complex technical concepts into practical skills through hands-on workshops, technical writing, and conference talks.

Kristiyan speaks at international conferences, including WeAreDevelopers and GitNation events. He is the author of 4 programming books, and his technical content reaches over 250,000 readers each month.

His talks combine engineering experience, live demonstrations, and actionable guidance to help developers build secure, maintainable software and grow their careers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiyan-velkov-763130b3/

DevRel | Tech Speaker | Docker Captain | SpaceX AI Ambassador | Tech Speaker | AI & Security | Front-end & DevOps Book Author & Blogger Kristiyan Velkov is a Docker Captain, Cursor Ambassador, and SpaceX AI Ambassador. Kristiyan Velkov is a Dev... Show more

Raj Devarajan grew up in India with a steady sense of purpose and an early commitment to medicine. At fifteen, he entered Madras Medical College, beginning medical school while many students were still deciding what to study. That early step reflected the focus that would guide his long professional path.

After completing medical school, Raj moved to the US for advanced training. He completed residencies in adult psychiatry at Yale University, child psychiatry at Harvard University, and internal medicine and gastroenterology at Tufts University. By the time his fellowship ended in 1994, he had developed a broad clinical background that enabled him to understand patients' needs across both physical and behavioral health.

In 1994, Raj founded Middlesex Gastroenterology, PC. Over the next 29 years, he helped grow one of the busiest gastroenterology practices in Massachusetts. Before retiring from clinical medicine in 2023, he performed more than sixty thousand endoscopic procedures. He also founded the ERCP program at Emerson Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, supporting treatment for problems involving the bile ducts and pancreas.

Raj Devarajan, MD, worked closely with Emerson Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Yale New Haven Medical Center. In 2005, he established ASC Middlesex Endoscopy Center, LLC, to help provide patient care more efficiently outside the hospital setting. He served as the facility's President until 2023.

Raj's leadership included serving as President of the Medical Staff at Emerson Hospital from 2015 to 2017 and as a Board member from 2015 to 2019. He also served as Past President of the Massachusetts Gastroenterology Association and the American Association of Gastroenterologists of Indian Origin. Beyond healthcare, he founded several companies in other sectors.

Raj served as a speaker for Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Forest Pharmaceuticals, and AstraZeneca. He also worked as a consultant for Boston Scientific and Pentax Corporation and served on the Medical Advisory Board of Cristcot Corporation and Allurion Corporation. He appeared in television interviews to explain common gastrointestinal diseases in clear language. He also holds a share of a patent for an HCA drug formulation tested worldwide and currently awaiting FDA approval.

Outside work, he enjoys golf, tennis, chess, bridge, and skiing. He is a father of two adult children and values charitable service, including supporting a school in India and volunteering at the Acton Food Pantry.

Today, Raj Devarajan serves as Global Medical Monitor at Cristcot, leveraging his clinical and regulatory experience to support drug development programs and advance medicine more broadly.

Raj Devarajan grew up in India with a steady sense of purpose and an early commitment to medicine. At fifteen, he entered Madras Medical College, beginning medical school while many students were still deciding what to study. That early step reflecte... Show more

Shreeprabha N is a Software Engineer specializing in Java and Spring Boot, with experience developing backend systems and working with databases, distributed systems, testing, and production software. She is passionate about understanding how modern developer tools can improve the way engineers build and maintain software.

Her current interests include AI-assisted development, system design, and developer productivity. She enjoys experimenting with practical applications of AI across coding, debugging, testing, and code review, with a focus on keeping developers in the loop and using AI to augment not replace engineering judgment.

Shreeprabha N is a Software Engineer specializing in Java and Spring Boot, with experience developing backend systems and working with databases, distributed systems, testing, and production software. She is passionate about understanding how modern ... Show more

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

Eve Pardi is a Microsoft AI MVP and Senior Engineer in GenAI Tech Enablement at The LEGO Group, where she builds and scales AI and agentic systems across the organization. With more than a decade of experience in data science, NLP, and Azure-based AI engineering, she focuses on designing practical, responsible, and production‑ready AI solutions.

As a long‑time community leader and international speaker, Eve shares insights on generative AI, agentic architectures, and applied machine learning at conferences and meetups around the world.

Her mission is to make advanced AI accessible, reliable, and impactful, empowering both organizations and individuals to build the next generation of intelligent systems.

Eve Pardi is a Microsoft AI MVP and Senior Engineer in GenAI Tech Enablement at The LEGO Group, where she builds and scales AI and agentic systems across the organization. With more than a decade of experience in data science, NLP, and Azure-based AI... Show more

Steffen Pohlenz is Head of ARC | Architecture. Resilience. Control. at all4cloud core / Evora Group and has over 30 years of experience as CIO, CISO, BCM Manager, and Enterprise Architect. He specializes in digital resilience, enterprise architecture, identity governance, business continuity, and cloud recoverability, helping organizations make digital fragility visible and resilience measurable.

Steffen Pohlenz is Head of ARC | Architecture. Resilience. Control. at all4cloud core / Evora Group and has over 30 years of experience as CIO, CISO, BCM Manager, and Enterprise Architect. He specializes in digital resilience, enterprise architecture... Show more

Mor Hananovitz is an AI Engineering Group Lead at LSports, where she leads innovation in sports data. She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering and brings over six years of experience in AI management, with expertise spanning Classical Machine learning, GenAI applications and Data engineering. Alongside her industry work, Mor teaches Machine Learning and AI in the Executive Training Program at Several leading University's, covering both Machine Learning and AI development. She is also leading the Women in Data Science Israel community, driving initiatives to support and inspire the next generation of women in the field.

Mor Hananovitz is an AI Engineering Group Lead at LSports, where she leads innovation in sports data. She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering and brings over six years of experience in AI management, with expertise spanning Classical Machine learning, GenA... Show more

Hi, I'm C. Sarath Babu. I work as a cybersecurity specialist , I’ve been diving deep into the world of quantum AI research as well. Over the years, I’ve authored four books, and I’ve also had the opportunity to contribute to national-level cybercrime investigations and work on AI-driven security innovations.

I enjoy speaking at tech forums and conferences, especially where I can explore how AI, cybersecurity, and even philosophy intersect it’s a space I’m really passionate about. I’m also a big supporter of open-source security projects and spend a lot of time building secure, AI-powered systems that help shape the future of digital ecosystems.

Hi, I'm C. Sarath Babu. I work as a cybersecurity specialist , I’ve been diving deep into the world of quantum AI research as well. Over the years, I’ve authored four books, and I’ve also had the opportunity to contribute to national-level cybercrime... Show more

Statistician by education, Valeria is an AI Scientist specializing in real-time models for complex, challenging scenarios. Driven by a deep curiosity for the latest research, she applies advanced analytical techniques to build intelligent systems that deliver immediate and effective solutions in high-impact domains.

Statistician by education, Valeria is an AI Scientist specializing in real-time models for complex, challenging scenarios. Driven by a deep curiosity for the latest research, she applies advanced analytical techniques to build intelligent systems tha... Show more

Senior Data Engineer @Microsoft | ex Barclays | EightKB speaker | Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

I’m Vladimir Afanasev, a database professional with over 10 years of experience in database development, performance optimization, and team leadership.
Currently, I am working with MS SQL Server in Microsoft as Senior Software Engineer. I thrive on solving complex challenges like enhancing performance monitoring, optimizing workflows, and mitigating risks, while also fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment.
Sharing knowledge is something I’m deeply passionate about. With my expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and GCP, I love exploring advanced topics and making them accessible and actionable for others.
I’m excited about the opportunity to be a speaker at your event. I enjoy engaging with like-minded professionals and delivering sessions that combine real-world insights with technical depth. I look forward to contributing to the learning experience and sparking great discussions about SQL Server’s advanced capabilities.

Senior Data Engineer @Microsoft | ex Barclays | EightKB speaker | Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert I’m Vladimir Afanasev, a database professional with over 10 years of experience in database development, performance optimization, and team lea... Show more

Diego Ciangottini is a physicist and received his PhD from the University of Perugia, Italy in 2012. Now he's working as technologist at INFN (Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics) researching cloud-native solutions for the scientific use cases of the institute. In that sense his main occupation is building bridges between science communities and what the cloud-native ecosystem can do for them.

Diego Ciangottini is a physicist and received his PhD from the University of Perugia, Italy in 2012. Now he's working as technologist at INFN (Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics) researching cloud-native solutions for the scientific use c... Show more

Morris Vanegas is a Principal Consultant in the Innovation Group at LiminalArc, an AI transformation consultancy that partners with organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He helps teams turn ambitious ideas into capabilities that organizations can absorb, operate, and sustain, providing structured systems people can begin using immediately while preserving the freedom to contribute their own expertise and judgment. Applied to AI, this means treating prompting, context management, and agentic workflows as engineering disciplines rather than individual craftsmanship. Morris has applied this approach in unfamiliar domains throughout his career, including spacesuit design, the development of a patented brain imaging technology, and the makerspaces he founded. Today, he is focused on helping organizations navigate AI transformation. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering and writes about innovation systems, organizational learning, and how high-performing teams are built in practice.

Morris Vanegas is a Principal Consultant in the Innovation Group at LiminalArc, an AI transformation consultancy that partners with organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He helps teams turn ambitious idea... Show more

Cloud Engineer with experience in backend development and Cloud Infrastructure automation. Passionate about distributed collaboration, community mentorship, and solving complex problems from first principles.

Cloud Engineer with experience in backend development and Cloud Infrastructure automation. Passionate about distributed collaboration, community mentorship, and solving complex problems from first principles. Show more

Scott builds dev teams. If he wasn't building applied generative AI systems and client solutions at EY, he'd probably be in DevOps by now. If not in DevOps, he'd probably be a carpenter. When he's not accidentally implementing #NoEstimates, you can find him hiking in Colorado and 3d printing tchotchkes for his kids. FILDI like Ze Frank.

Scott builds dev teams. If he wasn't building applied generative AI systems and client solutions at EY, he'd probably be in DevOps by now. If not in DevOps, he'd probably be a carpenter. When he's not accidentally implementing #NoEstimates, you can f... Show more

When he's not talking about Data & AI, Felix is a proud father on a mission to test every playground and skate park within reach. Before that, he spent years advancing data-driven and digital transformations at international manufacturing companies, hands-on in the code and out on the shop floor. He's a builder at heart, happier turning an idea into something real than drawing it on a slide.

Along the way he learned that becoming a Data & AI company takes more than "just" technology. So today, as a Data & AI Strategist at Databricks, he helps companies across Europe build data & AI programs that actually stick. His edge is translating business vision into technology and back again, and he still builds the tools, agentic AI frameworks, and working products that turn a strategy into something people can use on Monday morning.

Felix lives close to Munich, Germany.

When he's not talking about Data & AI, Felix is a proud father on a mission to test every playground and skate park within reach. Before that, he spent years advancing data-driven and digital transformations at international manufacturing companies, ... Show more

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more