David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project.

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project. Show more

Bandana Kaur is a recent high school graduate and cybersecurity researcher passionate about securing technology at every layer - from networks and APIs to AI systems and the humans behind them. Currently working as a Security Research Engineer at APISec, she investigates real-world vulnerabilities and explores the offensive side of cybersecurity, with a growing focus on AI red teaming.

Bandana has been discussing the impact of AI on the cybersecurity workforce since she was 15 and now serves as a board member at the UN Dynamic Teen Coalition, where she brings a youth perspective to global digital safety policy and leads their cybersecurity discussions. Her work bridges technical research and public impact, whether through hands-on testing, policy engagement, or speaking at international conferences and podcasts on topics ranging from OSINT and Social Engineering to attacks against LLM APIs.

An influential speaker, she's delivered talks on international forums while blending deep technical insight with clarity and simplicity. Through her online persona HackWithHer, Bandana is building a reputation as part of a new generation of researchers who see security not just as a profession, but as a responsibility.

Some of her previous talks include:
'Talk to Hack: Why the future of API abuse is conversational' at APISec | Con 2025
'OSINT and Social Engineering for CISOs' (2x) at the CISO Deep-Dive training programme, MeitY, NeGD & IIPA, 2024
'The Hackers Among Us: The Gen-Z guide to Cybersecurity' at NICE Cybersecurity Career Week 2024
STEAM Speaker Series Inaugural Speaker representing Technology at AWIS Washington DC, 2024
Also a guest speaker on various podcasts...

Her guiding motto as HackWitHer is “making the cyberspace liveable for all” - a vision that drives her to build safer, more inclusive systems. Blending curiosity with responsibility, she represents a new generation of security thinkers shaping the future of ethical hacking, AI safety, and internet freedom.

Bandana Kaur is a recent high school graduate and cybersecurity researcher passionate about securing technology at every layer - from networks and APIs to AI systems and the humans behind them. Currently working as a Security Research Engineer at API... Show more

Caio co-founded NP Digital Brazil and worked with Neil Patel for over a decade. After scaling the agency in Brazil, he moved to the U.S. to help grow NPD's SMB division as COO. Now, he leads International Growth, supporting NP Digital’s expansion across over 20 countries.

Caio co-founded NP Digital Brazil and worked with Neil Patel for over a decade. After scaling the agency in Brazil, he moved to the U.S. to help grow NPD's SMB division as COO. Now, he leads International Growth, supporting NP Digital’s expansion acr... Show more

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier and broadens the art of the possible for business and product leaders. His holistic view of technology and emphasis on developing and motivating strong engineering talent, with a focus on delivering outcomes whilst minimising outputs, is one of the characteristics which sets him apart from the crowd.

Shawn’s deep technical knowledge includes distributed computing, cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and engineering analytics platforms. He has years of experience working as a consultant practitioner for a variety of prestigious clients ranging from secret clearance level government organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier a... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 implementations. Show more

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, Product Security, Physical Security, and Compliance audits.

Before joining TAXbit in 2023, he was Head of Cloud Security at Uber Engineering in Seattle. There, he built a team working on secure-by-default architecture, best practices, engineering standards, automated compliance (SOC II, SOX, PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, ISO 27001), monitoring tools, data security, and threat detection/response solutions for all of Uber’s cloud assets and engineering efforts.

Prior to that, Oliver spent over 18 years at Microsoft, where he worked in various engineering and engineering management roles contributing to Windows client security (developing, testing, and releasing security updates), anti-piracy, cloud security standards, security testing (Windows, Office, and Azure), and continuous integration/delivery for all the company’s commercial online services.

In his spare time, he also volunteers to deliver (security) engineering training to schools and start-up companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, ... Show more

I am a Tech Lead Software Engineer at Cisco ThousandEyes, specializing in observability to ensure our customers can effectively monitor their products. My recent work involves using OpenTelemetry to stream telemetry data, enhancing network visibility and performance for our clients.

I actively participate in the tech community, frequently attending conferences and meet-ups to share knowledge and stay abreast of industry trends.

I am a Tech Lead Software Engineer at Cisco ThousandEyes, specializing in observability to ensure our customers can effectively monitor their products. My recent work involves using OpenTelemetry to stream telemetry data, enhancing network visibility... Show more

Naveen Suresh is an AI/ML Engineer at Teragonia, where he builds ontology-driven systems for schema matching, automated data modeling, and document intelligence. He previously engineered C++ low-latency trading systems at Morgan Stanley and conducted NLP and multimodal ML research at Carnegie Mellon University during his graduate studies in Computational Data Science. Naveen also worked on generative AI and reinforcement learning methods for de-novo drug discovery. His current work integrates knowledge graphs and LLMs to unify complex enterprise data.

Naveen Suresh is an AI/ML Engineer at Teragonia, where he builds ontology-driven systems for schema matching, automated data modeling, and document intelligence. He previously engineered C++ low-latency trading systems at Morgan Stanley and conducted... Show more

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 18+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Suresh designs platforms that apply AI and machine learning to adaptive authentication and identity intelligence, with a strong focus on MCP security, RAG model protection, and secure AI pipelines. His work emphasizes privacy-aware, scalable, and standards-based identity systems.

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 18+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Sure... Show more

Nofar, a distinguished graduate of the IDF's prestigious MAMRAM programming course, served as a software developer and team leader in the OFEK software unit of the Israeli Air Force. She was the first developer at Joonko and later rose to the position of CTO. Currently, she serves as an engineering manager at Payoneer, where she applies her extensive technical and leadership expertise to drive innovation and team success.

With over a decade of hands-on experience as a software engineer and technology leader, Nofar brings a wealth of knowledge to her endeavors. She is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders, managing the simulation program at BAOT, Israel's premier community of senior software engineers, data scientists, and women researchers. Beyond this, she actively mentors young women, empowering them to thrive in the tech world.

As a proud mother of three young children, Nofar exemplifies the balance of a multifaceted, accomplished professional and a dedicated parent.

Nofar, a distinguished graduate of the IDF's prestigious MAMRAM programming course, served as a software developer and team leader in the OFEK software unit of the Israeli Air Force. She was the first developer at Joonko and later rose to the positio... Show more

Samuel Desseaux is a CTO & CIO Advisor focused on observability, edge AI, and IT/OT integration. He designs open-source observability labs and reproducible pipelines that help teams instrument, benchmark, and trust complex AI and high-performance systems deployed at the edge or within industrial infrastructures. His work spans factories, mobility systems, HPC-adjacent environments, and scientific instrumentation. Through his companies, Erythix in France and Aureonis in Belgium, he supports organizations in building transparent, resilient, vendor-neutral architectures that unify AI, OT, and HPC workflows.

Samuel Desseaux is a CTO & CIO Advisor focused on observability, edge AI, and IT/OT integration. He designs open-source observability labs and reproducible pipelines that help teams instrument, benchmark, and trust complex AI and high-performance sys... 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

Many of us are exhausted when our nervous systems carry more than they were ever designed to hold, while the world still expects peak performance. Farhan Zahid steps into that gap and turns all of that pressure into a doorway for sustainable power, clearer thinking, and real breakthroughs in personal and professional wellness.

Farhan is the founder and CEO of KNKO, a concierge wellness company for high-performing leaders, teams, and member communities based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before KNKO, he spent years as a Chartered Accountant, Big 4 Internal Auditor and Head of Risk at a global investment firm. That experience means his keynotes and workshops connect wellbeing directly to performance, outcomes, and impact, helping individuals and organizations create tangible, measurable shifts instead of simply “feeling better.”

Alongside his corporate career, Farhan has trained as a clinical hypnotherapist, Master NLP practitioner, yoga teacher, massage therapist, and has worked as an auxiliary nurse in both clinical and psychiatric settings. He combines body-mind science, behavioral change, and practical tools into sessions that help people immediately regulate stress, deepen rest, and cultivate their energy in real-world conditions.

With 20+ years on stage, Farhan has spoken at organizational and industry conferences, board meetings, executive off-sites, company all-hands and private members clubs. Whether he is working with a leadership team, a full organization, or an individual, his aim is simple: to help people who carry a lot on their shoulders move through the world with more clarity, calm, sustainable power...and the capacity to perform at their best when it truly counts.

Many of us are exhausted when our nervous systems carry more than they were ever designed to hold, while the world still expects peak performance. Farhan Zahid steps into that gap and turns all of that pressure into a doorway for sustainable power, c... Show more

Thomas Gebert is an adjunct lecturer at CUNY CityTech, a PhD student at the University of York, and a software engineer whose career has included companies such as Jet.com, Apple, Walmart Global Tech, and Reddit.

In addition to a bunch of technical tomfoolery, Thomas also enjoys watching cartoons, playing with professional audio equipment, and trying out various recipes for pizza.

Thomas Gebert is an adjunct lecturer at CUNY CityTech, a PhD student at the University of York, and a software engineer whose career has included companies such as Jet.com, Apple, Walmart Global Tech, and Reddit. In addition to a bunch of technic... Show more

Navneet Magotra builds AI systems for places where technology has to work—not just look impressive. As a Senior Generative AI Solutions Architect at Amazon, he leads the design and deployment of AI and voice solutions used in healthcare, senior living, and other real-world environments where trust, simplicity, and reliability matter every day.
With over ten years of experience across Amazon and IBM, Navneet has spent his career helping organizations move AI from experiments into tools people actually rely on. His work focuses on making generative AI and voice technology feel natural and useful for patients, caregivers, staff, and everyday users—not intimidating or fragile. Many of the systems he’s helped build now support thousands of people in moments that matter, from asking for help to getting answers quickly.
In addition to his industry work, Navneet holds a patent in data science and has published research on generative AI–powered voice technologies. He is known for bridging deep technical innovation with real human needs, working closely with leaders, builders, and frontline teams to design AI solutions that scale responsibly. He believes the future of AI isn’t just about smarter algorithms—it’s about technology that listens, earns trust, and makes life a little easier for the people using it.

Navneet Magotra builds AI systems for places where technology has to work—not just look impressive. As a Senior Generative AI Solutions Architect at Amazon, he leads the design and deployment of AI and voice solutions used in healthcare, senior livin... Show more

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep understanding of these platforms. As a former COO of a high-tech manufacturing company, Eric has firsthand experience in operational leadership and strategic decision-making.

In addition to their executive roles as CEO, CIO, and CTO in various AI, professional services, and software companies, Eric has served as an industry analyst focusing on supply chain, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail. A recognized speaker and author, they have received multiple awards for their contributions to ethical AI. Currently, Eric is a board member of several AI and robotics companies, where they continue to influence the future of technology.

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep ... Show more

From Physics to People

Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all.

Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the concept of "Paying Forward"—passing value to the next person rather than paying it back. After a career spanning global leadership roles, deep dives into Agile and Lean, and managing the transformation of 30+ production sites, it is time to pay it forward.

I see a disconnect: firms stuck in Agile/Lean transformations because production lacks flexibility, or efficient factories slowed down by sluggish R&D. Above all, I see leaders struggling with growing complexity.

My expertise sits in the "magic triangle" of Agile, Lean, and Leadership. Trusted by industry leaders like SBB or SAP, I help leaders and organizations navigate their specific growth journeys.

Offline: I’m a tennis club chairman, athlete, Heavy Metal enthusiast, father and reader of epic fantasy.

From Physics to People Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all. Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the... Show more

Swiss-based therapist specialising in women’s hormonal and digestive health, with a particular focus on gut health and hormonal balance. I run my private practice, Nutrition-Therapy.ch, in Zurich, where I integrate clinical nutrition with advanced diagnostic testing—including hormonal, metabolic, stool, microbiome, and DNA analyses—to restore gut function, hormonal balance, and metabolic resilience. My training includes the Stanford Center for Health Education, the Institut Français de Micro-Immunothérapie, a CAS in Eating and Behaviour from the University of Geneva, and the Functional Nutrition Alliance. Accredited by ASCA and RME, I work in French, Italian, English, and German with a multicultural client base and regularly speak at conferences and professional events on women’s health, hormones, and the gut microbiome. Alongside my practice, I collaborate with Swiss online clinics on cases using an interdisciplinary approach and diagnostic testing. I have also contributed a forthcoming scientific chapter on the gut microbiome for a multidisciplinary book on health.

Swiss-based therapist specialising in women’s hormonal and digestive health, with a particular focus on gut health and hormonal balance. I run my private practice, Nutrition-Therapy.ch, in Zurich, where I integrate clinical nutrition with advanced di... Show more

Vadim discovered his passion for business analysis at the intersection of his training as psychologist and his deep interest in information technology. With years of business and IT experience in his backpack, he now focusses on training & coaching best practices to the analysts at Colruyt Group IT, and on building a thriving BA community where knowledge sharing is second nature.

Vadim discovered his passion for business analysis at the intersection of his training as psychologist and his deep interest in information technology. With years of business and IT experience in his backpack, he now focusses on training & coaching b... Show more

Shelly R. Lesher is Professor and Chair of the Physics Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. As an experimental nuclear physicist, Dr. Lesher has authored over 60 scientific publications that focus on understanding the structure of nuclei and is involved in public scholarship around the intersection of nuclear science and society through a podcast, My Nuclear Life. She has held postdoctoral positions at the Katholiek Universiteit Leuven in Belgium and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and her honors include a Yale Presidential Fellowship and election as fellow of the American Physical Society.

Shelly R. Lesher is Professor and Chair of the Physics Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. As an experimental nuclear physicist, Dr. Lesher has authored over 60 scientific publications that focus on understandin... Show more

John Ajera is responsible for GeoNet’s platforms, security, and remote networks, ensuring the reliable delivery of critical geoscience information to emergency management agencies, the public, and the global scientific community.

John Ajera is responsible for GeoNet’s platforms, security, and remote networks, ensuring the reliable delivery of critical geoscience information to emergency management agencies, the public, and the global scientific community. Show more

Toledano, de un pequeño pueblo llamado 'Arcicóllar'. Me declaro fan de los perros, el fútbol y viajar. Siempre que puedo, me cojo un avión a cualquier parte del mundo. Otra de mis pasiones es la música y estoy haciendo mis pinitos como Dj.

Mi interés por el mundo de la tecnología empezó de la mano de los videojuegos. Llevo más de 8 años dándole a la tecla como programador y, actualmente, soy .NET & Cloud Developer en Tokiota. Estoy especializado en C# y .NET, y hago mis 'mezclas' con Azure DevOps, Entity Framework, Dapper, Angular, entre muchas otras.

Recientemente, he desarrollado mi faceta de presentador encargándome del canal de Twitch de Tokiota.

Toledano, de un pequeño pueblo llamado 'Arcicóllar'. Me declaro fan de los perros, el fútbol y viajar. Siempre que puedo, me cojo un avión a cualquier parte del mundo. Otra de mis pasiones es la música y estoy haciendo mis pinitos como Dj. Mi inte... Show more

Ankita is a Senior Engineering Technical Leader with 10+ years of Tech industry experience. She is currently an Educator and creates digital products such as her [E-book](http://bit.ly/3grSPSI) on taking control of your first 90 days, best suited for newer leaders or her [course](http://bit.ly/3tUPRcr) on Next.js.

She is passionate about growing developers and leaders. She worked for several companies such as WealthSimple, IBM, Loblaw Digital - ShoppersDrugMart, Rangle.io and more. As a senior leader, she has grown a lot of folks in her career, and her mission is to help mentor folks in all stages of their career. She has architected and scaled many web and mobile apps for clients using React, GraphQL, React Native and Next.js. You may know some of them: Tim Hortons, Borrowell, WealthSimple, Moleskine and more. In addition, she enjoys teaching, public speaking and being outdoors.

Ankita is a Senior Engineering Technical Leader with 10+ years of Tech industry experience. She is currently an Educator and creates digital products such as her [E-book](http://bit.ly/3grSPSI) on taking control of your first 90 days, best suited for... Show more

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about using AI to solve real-world problems, particularly in time-series analysis. He is an advocate for Agile methodologies and MLOps practices, and has spoken at conferences about these topics.

Data Science Leader with extensive experience in AI and MLOps, currently serving as the CTO at Infinitii AI. He has a strong background in team leadership, product innovation, and building scalable data-driven solutions. Piotr is passionate about usi... Show more

Stu Johnstone, data architect and founder of two successful startups. With 25+ years' experience, Stu leads tech teams across Mantel Group working with AWS, Azure and Databricks.

Stu Johnstone, data architect and founder of two successful startups. With 25+ years' experience, Stu leads tech teams across Mantel Group working with AWS, Azure and Databricks. Show more

Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using Microsoft technologies and platforms.

With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, I hold master's degrees in both software engineering and data science. I'm also certified in over 20 industry areas, including Microsoft Solution Architect certifications for Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics.

My expertise spans across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development frameworks, tools, and DevOps, as well as major open-source development platforms. I specialize in designing and implementing no-code, low-code, and custom solutions, and I thrive on leading and collaborating with both on-shore and off-shore development teams to drive innovation and deliver customer value.

I'm known for my exceptional communication skills, which allow me to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. I've had the pleasure of presenting at several industry conferences, including the Fabric Community Conference, Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Convergence, and StarWest / East.

In my spare time, I enjoy indulging in my interests in U.S.A. Swimming, space exploration, science, engineering, and Lego. I'm passionate about creating software that solves real problems and makes a positive impact.

Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using M... Show more

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

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie helps Microsoft partners, ISVs and customers build demand generation programs for their organizations.

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology secto... Show more

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped his combined expertise in technical and business realms.

Over the past 20 years, Fernandez has overseen more than 250 projects across four continents and 25 countries, delivering technical solutions in content, commerce, mobile, and martech for some of the world’s most renowned companies. From writing code as a developer and designing systems as an architect to training teams, serving as a CTO, advising global enterprises, defining product roadmaps, and developing marketing strategies, he has taken on nearly every role in technology and digital innovation.

Fernandez has led multicultural teams of managers, content experts, engineers, strategists, and architects (he is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English). His professional mission is to constantly close the gap between business vision and technical execution. His work in media, retail, banking, hospitality, telecoms, and technology has given him a comprehensive view of the possibilities and challenges businesses face in the digital age.

Currently serving as Executive Director of Technology in VML, Fernandez is focused on the future of content, marketing, and automation platforms, investigating how companies can produce, distribute, and profit from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, composable architectures, and data-driven personalization.

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped ... Show more

Adesola Samuel is a graduate ofMechatronics and Systems Engineering. He is passionate about technology development in Nigeria; his research focus has been centered around making electronics and embedded devices AI and IoT-enabled. He sometimes conducts training on AI, IoT, and tinyML for students on campus and also via his YouTube channel.

Adesola Samuel is a graduate ofMechatronics and Systems Engineering. He is passionate about technology development in Nigeria; his research focus has been centered around making electronics and embedded devices AI and IoT-enabled. He sometimes conduc... Show more