With more than 25 years of experience across risk management, internal audit, and regulatory compliance, including co-founding start-ups Ad Information Technology and Baseology, LLC, serving as Chief Accounting Officer at Covenant Logistics, time at top companies such as KPMG and The Coca-Cola Company, Matisse has developed a diverse portfolio of skills. His advisory, audit, and information technology services have benefited private and publicly held companies in various industries, including transportation & logistics, manufacturing, software as a service (SaaS), and life sciences.

With more than 25 years of experience across risk management, internal audit, and regulatory compliance, including co-founding start-ups Ad Information Technology and Baseology, LLC, serving as Chief Accounting Officer at Covenant Logistics, time at ... 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

Robert an SRE and AIOps Lead at IBM with over 20 years of experience navigating the evolution of IT development and operations. A dedicated advocate for systemic reliability, Robert focuses on the intersection of high-stakes decision-making and technical excellence. He specializes in helping organizations move beyond "tool-first" solutions to build cultures where incentives and engineering ethics drive operational success. In his current role, he champions the "Client Zero" philosophy, leveraging internal operational rigor to influence the lifecycle of enterprise products. Outside of the data center, Robert is an avid historian and photographer, often drawing parallels between aerospace history and modern software architecture to help leaders navigate the complexities of distributed systems.

Robert an SRE and AIOps Lead at IBM with over 20 years of experience navigating the evolution of IT development and operations. A dedicated advocate for systemic reliability, Robert focuses on the intersection of high-stakes decision-making and techn... Show more

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for global enterprise customers—most notably Walmart and Goldman Sachs—serving as their Account Manager.

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for ... Show more

Rebecka Isaksson is the Founder of KnowFlow Value and a Content AI & M365 Knowledge Strategist, helping organizations turn Content Chaos into Copilot Ready. A Microsoft MVP and former Director of Knowledge Management at Microsoft HQ, she brings 15+ years of expertise in collaboration, content governance, and AI-powered knowledge strategies.

She’s the creator and host of the Knowledge Fika podcast, where Swedish fika meets smart conversations on AI and knowledge management. Beyond the stage, Rebecka mentors and coaches emerging KM professionals and AI transformation leaders, fuelling the next wave of talent in this space.

A sought-after keynote speaker and panellist at global events, Rebecka delivers practical insights on how AI accelerates knowledge strategies - and vice versa - and why culture change is the real game-changer. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in 2024, she continues to champion ethical, human-centric approaches to AI adoption.

Rebecka Isaksson is the Founder of KnowFlow Value and a Content AI & M365 Knowledge Strategist, helping organizations turn Content Chaos into Copilot Ready. A Microsoft MVP and former Director of Knowledge Management at Microsoft HQ, she brings 15+ y... Show more

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evolved into a broader focus on how teams and organizations adapt, learn, and grow. Today, Manuela sees agility not just as a framework, but as a mindset that underpins successful change.

Over the past year, she has spoken at several conferences across Europe, sharing practical insights on topics such as cultural challenges and team development. Whether working with engineers or executives, Manuela builds bridges between strategy and people – turning change initiatives into real, lived progress.

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evol... Show more

Javier Perez is an accomplished Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience in implementing collaboration solutions. Throughout his career, Javier has demonstrated expertise in a wide range of Microsoft 365 applications, including Power Automate, PowerApps, SharePoint Online, Teams, Project Online, Exchange Online and Azure. His proficiency extends to advanced technologies such as Azure Document Intelligence and Azure AI, enabling organizations to leverage cutting-edge tools for enhanced productivity and innovation. Javier's extensive experience and deep knowledge make him a valuable asset in driving digital transformation and fostering collaborative environments.

Javier Perez is an accomplished Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience in implementing collaboration solutions. Throughout his career, Javier has demonstrated expertise in a wide range of Microsoft 365 applications, including Power Aut... Show more

I am a software engineer focused on backend development and distributed systems. I enjoy designing scalable architectures and exploring domain-driven design to model complex business problems.
I have worked with different languages and technologies, and I’m particularly interested in building reliable systems, from APIs to event-driven and distributed applications. I also enjoy exploring low-level systems and experimenting with unconventional projects.

I am a software engineer focused on backend development and distributed systems. I enjoy designing scalable architectures and exploring domain-driven design to model complex business problems. I have worked with different languages and technologies,... Show more

Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automations, or wrenching on cars and motorcycles. An open-source enthusiast and relentless problem-solver by nature, he's happiest when tinkering with something new. Off the clock, he plays the drums, makes music, and most recently joined the local volunteer fire brigade.

Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automation... Show more

• Well versed with upcoming technologies GenAI, MCP, AI/ML, DevOps, 5G, SDN/NFV etc.
• BE+MBA and having 26 years of experience with unique blend of working at startups and leading MNCs, leadership role and individual contributor; solution architect and hands-on coding; embedded systems and network side solution; cloud native platform and application; enterprise solutions and hobby projects.
• Domain experience: platform, Kubernetes, service mesh, telecom/datacom, Lawful Interception, 5G Core Network, Self-Organizing Network, RF network design etc.

• Well versed with upcoming technologies GenAI, MCP, AI/ML, DevOps, 5G, SDN/NFV etc. • BE+MBA and having 26 years of experience with unique blend of working at startups and leading MNCs, leadership role and individual contributor; solution architect... Show more

I don't just know the Microsoft stack technically - I've lived the customer journey. I understand the organizational change management, the data governance challenges, the integration complexity, and how to translate business requirements into scalable Azure solutions. I can walk into a customer engagement and immediately identify where they are in their journey and what they need next.

I don't just know the Microsoft stack technically - I've lived the customer journey. I understand the organizational change management, the data governance challenges, the integration complexity, and how to translate business requirements into scalab... Show more

Experienced data engineer, building reliable scalable data pipelines for enabling scientific research.

Experienced data engineer, building reliable scalable data pipelines for enabling scientific research. Show more

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

Jan is an experienced solution architect with over 15 years of experience as Kotlin/Java developer. He loves to combine architecture and coding as this is the sweet spot to invent clever, solutions that have an impact in society.

With a MSc. in Geophysics he has a natural interest in geospatial technology, climate change and maps. He has mainly leveraged these for the public interest in assignments for Dutch government agencies.

In his spare time he practices photography with a focus on street and documentary photography. Living in a university town, he is engaged in a project that supports students and young professionals in the area of well-being and meaning.

Jan is an experienced solution architect with over 15 years of experience as Kotlin/Java developer. He loves to combine architecture and coding as this is the sweet spot to invent clever, solutions that have an impact in society. With a MSc. in Ge... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Engineer working at @kairos_ds
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I ♥ #JS. The opinions stated here are my own, not necessarily those of my company

Engineer working at @kairos_ds GDG Madrid Organizer I ♥ #JS. The opinions stated here are my own, not necessarily those of my company Show more

Albert Dorador is an Adjunct Professor of Statistics (BarcelonaTech) and Mathematics (Pompeu Fabra). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served at the European Central Bank, specializing in financial risk management and machine learning applications. Albert is the creator of the TRUST and Renet algorithms among others, focusing on the intersection of high-performance optimization and auditable, "human-scale" machine learning. His work centers on solving the "Interpretability Gap" in high-stakes regulatory environments, moving the industry toward deterministic and forensic-grade AI transparency.

Albert Dorador is an Adjunct Professor of Statistics (BarcelonaTech) and Mathematics (Pompeu Fabra). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served at the European Central Bank, specializing in financial r... Show more

Solution Architect at Thales Alenia Space, where I lead the European ORCHIDE project, focusing on the development of cloud-native, unikernel-based orchestrators for space onboard systems, AI workloads, and satellite image processing. I also participate in several projects dedicated to advancing edge cloud technologies. Experienced in microservices architecture, CI/CD, and DevSecOps, driving innovation initiatives. With over 16 years of experience in technical leadership, system design, and the implementation of successful solutions, I'm continuously driven by curiosity and motivated by complex challenges.

Solution Architect at Thales Alenia Space, where I lead the European ORCHIDE project, focusing on the development of cloud-native, unikernel-based orchestrators for space onboard systems, AI workloads, and satellite image processing. I also participa... Show more

Christopher Danz is AI & Data Manager at DRK Kliniken Berlin, where he builds the hospital group's AI and ML ecosystem from the ground up. With a background in ML engineering and a focus on Responsible AI, he bridges the gap between technical innovation and real-world healthcare impact. Through Danz Data Lab, he helps organizations cut through the hype and build AI that actually works.

Christopher Danz is AI & Data Manager at DRK Kliniken Berlin, where he builds the hospital group's AI and ML ecosystem from the ground up. With a background in ML engineering and a focus on Responsible AI, he bridges the gap between technical innovat... Show more

Rama Samantapudi is a Sr. Staff AI/ML Architect at ServiceNow, specializing in Search, Ranking, Recommendations, Conversational AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. With over 13 years of experience across Walmart, Zillow, State Street, and FactSet, Rama has led large-scale AI initiatives that bridge applied research and production systems. His work focuses on building intelligent search, ranking, reasoning and structured extraction models that enhance user experience, automation and decision-making at scale.

Rama Samantapudi is a Sr. Staff AI/ML Architect at ServiceNow, specializing in Search, Ranking, Recommendations, Conversational AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. With over 13 years of experience across Walmart, Zillow, State Street, and FactSet, Ram... Show more

Karthikeyan Apparssamy is a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience across analysis, design, solutioning, development, and implementation of enterprise CRM applications, with deep specialization in the Life Sciences domain. His expertise spans pharmaceutical operations, patient services, and healthcare technology transformations delivering Salesforce-based solutions that enhance patient engagement, compliance, and service delivery. Karthikeyan’s work reflects a consistent focus on aligning technology with business value, leveraging data-driven architectures and intelligent automation to improve operational outcomes and customer experiences.
As a Salesforce Solution Architect at Bausch Health in Bridgewater, NJ, he provides strategic and technical leadership in designing scalable, compliant, and high-performing Salesforce solutions supporting complex life sciences workflows. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to architect enterprise-grade platforms that optimize patient-facing processes, strengthen data governance, and enable real-time insights. His leadership is focused on implementing and enhancing Health Cloud, Service Cloud, and Field Service Lightning to enable patient-centric, data-driven ecosystems that advance engagement, coordination, and operational efficiency. Known for his collaborative approach, Karthikeyan works closely with business stakeholders to align technical innovation with organizational and regulatory needs.
Prior to joining Bausch Health, he held senior technical roles at Cloudpaths, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Infosys, Oracle, and Ramco Systems, driving Salesforce implementations for global life sciences leaders including Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi Genzyme, Novo Nordisk and Roche Diagnostics. His projects have supported critical initiatives such as CAR-T therapy management, patient onboarding and adherence programs, and global service and repair operations integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems like SAP, JDE, and Dell Boomi to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance with frameworks such as HIPAA and GDPR.
Karthikeyan holds a Master of Business Administration in Systems and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Madras. With 19 Salesforce certifications including System Architect, Application Architect, and Health Cloud Consultant, he continues to advance digital transformation across the Life Sciences landscape combining technical precision with strategic foresight to deliver scalable, compliant, and patient-focused CRM solutions that drive measurable business impact.

Karthikeyan Apparssamy is a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience across analysis, design, solutioning, development, and implementation of enterprise CRM applications, with deep specialization in the Life Sciences domain. His e... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Worldwide's Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina organizes/co-organizes several user groups, travels globally, sometimes blogs, rambles on various social media, takes pics of her dog, and runs around to her kids' events. She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity. She has a special passion for WIT and co-leads the DATAWIT group.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world, both in-person and virtually, covering topics like communication, change management, and work-life balance. She loves to inspire people to be a positive influence in their teams by sharing her personal experiences. She describes herself as “annoyingly optimistic” (but she is also human so she has her moments of being less than optimistic).

Jennifer enjoys viewing the world from multiple perspectives, a trait that likely contributed to her career progression in her younger years and her ability to find connections in almost any situation.

Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world, both in-person and virtually, covering topics like communication, change management, and work-life balance. She loves to inspire people to be a positive influence in their teams by sha... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Allen Smith has spent more than two decades building technology, communities, and the occasional strange career detour. He has worked in Developer Relations and open-source ecosystems at companies including GitHub, Automattic, Gatsby, and Umbraco, helping grow developer communities and adoption around open-source platforms used by millions.

Before DevRel, Allen led IT across an eclectic mix of environments—from nonprofits and manufacturing to running infrastructure for a major metropolitan crime laboratory. Even earlier, he worked in the film industry as a screenwriter and editor, taught gifted students through Duke University Talent Identification Program, and once ran cameras for professional wrestling.

Allen has been writing code and using open-source software since 1998, when installing Linux meant downloading floppy disk images and hoping for the best. Today he works at the intersection of technology, community, and storytelling. He is also a licensed ham radio operator, a record producer, and a former congressional candidate.

In short: Allen is an unapologetic dabbler who believes the most interesting ideas happen where disciplines collide.

Allen Smith has spent more than two decades building technology, communities, and the occasional strange career detour. He has worked in Developer Relations and open-source ecosystems at companies including GitHub, Automattic, Gatsby, and Umbraco, he... Show more

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Disease specialist who practices at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates in Florida. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with heart and vascular conditions through interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. As a structural heart disease specialist, he performs complex coronary interventions, structural heart valve treatments, and endovascular therapies. His clinical approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, efficient care, and treatment plans designed around each patient’s cardiovascular needs.

Along with his clinical practice, Konstantinos remains active in academic medicine. He serves as a Collaborative Associate Professor of Cardiology in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He also holds an academic role as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Division of Internal Medicine, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. These roles allow him to participate in educational activities and collaborate with physicians and researchers involved in cardiovascular care and research.

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis has developed professional collaborations with academic institutions and cardiovascular specialists in both the United States and Europe. Through these professional relationships, he participates in academic discussions and research initiatives aimed at advancing cardiovascular medicine. His involvement in international collaboration supports the exchange of medical knowledge and clinical experience among physicians working in interventional cardiology.

Patients at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates receive a wide range of cardiovascular services. These services include diagnostic imaging, advanced intravascular imaging techniques such as IVUS and OCT, and specialized clinics for heart failure and lipid disorders. The practice also provides interventional cardiology procedures, including complex PCI, and structural heart therapies, including TAVR, MitraClip, ASD/PFO closure, and Watchman procedures. Additional care includes pacemaker and rhythm management, treatment of peripheral arterial disease, vein care, cardio-oncology services, and cardiac clearance before surgical procedures.

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD, has also contributed to cardiovascular research through academic publications and collaborations with other medical specialists. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications related to cardiovascular and interventional cardiology. His research interests include coronary calcium modification, structural heart intervention techniques, catheter-based therapies, and long-term outcomes following complex PCI procedures.

Marmagkiolis completed medical school at Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki in Greece. He later earned an MBA from the Open University of Cyprus and completed the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Born in Kavala, Greece, he is married with four children and speaks Greek, English, and French, and holds both U.S. and Greek citizenship.

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Disease specialist who practices at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates in Florida. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with heart and va... Show more

Background in physics with 15 years of experience in HP / UHP trace gas analysis

Background in physics with 15 years of experience in HP / UHP trace gas analysis Show more

With nearly 30 years in tech, I've navigated the realms of on prem and cloud infrastructure, seen the emergence of DevOps, platform engineering and cloud and I'm still grateful that I accidentally ended up in this industry. What a ride.

I'm now Staff Product Manager for Pipelines at Buildkite, working on the CI/CD platform trusted by some of the best engineering teams in the world. Before that I spent years building migrating workloads and building cloud foundations as a consultant and team lead.

I'm passionate about breaking down barriers into tech and am always looking to support initiatives that champion non-traditional pathways into the industry. Diversity is more than gender after all! If you're looking for a speaker or volunteer for an initiative, I'd love to be involved, let's connect!

Awards:
🏅 2025 Microsoft MVP
🏆 Women in Cloud Technologist Award, Women in Cloud Global, Jul 2024
🏆 ARN Technical Achievement Award, ARN Channel News, Sep 2024
🏆 Industry Excellence Award, 7th Annual National Women in Digital Awards, Oct 2024

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With nearly 30 years in tech, I've navigated the realms of on prem and cloud infrastructure, seen the emergence of DevOps, platform engineering and cloud and I'm still grateful that I accidentally ended up in this industry. What a ride. I'm now St... Show more

Padre de los tres mosqueteros, esposo, y espíritu errante. Azure, Servicios de Infraestructura, Seguridad, Office 365. Atrévete a saber, huye de la ignorancia e hipocresia.

Padre de los tres mosqueteros, esposo, y espíritu errante. Azure, Servicios de Infraestructura, Seguridad, Office 365. Atrévete a saber, huye de la ignorancia e hipocresia. Show more

After spending many years in the Java ecosystem, GJ has extensive experience with Architecture, Development Infrastructure and everything Java and Kotlin. He has a special passion (or obsession?) for simplicity, consistency and good naming. His current focus is on Reactive Programming, Quantum Computing and the Lukashian Calendar.

After spending many years in the Java ecosystem, GJ has extensive experience with Architecture, Development Infrastructure and everything Java and Kotlin. He has a special passion (or obsession?) for simplicity, consistency and good naming. His curre... Show more