Physical & Life Sciences

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

Evert van de Braak

Evert van de Braak

Dutch digital nomad started as Android dev in 2011, but Flutter stole my heart in 2021. Being labeled with ADHD in elementary school, I got the advice to pursue theater school. Now my fellow developers are stuck with my bad jokes and theatrics.

Dutch digital nomad started as Android dev in 2011, but Flutter stole my heart in 2021. Being labeled with ADHD in elementary school, I got the advice to pursue theater school. Now my fellow developers are stuck with my bad jokes and theatrics. Show more

Sri Ram

Sri Ram

With 6 years of IT experience, I currently serve as a DevOps Engineer at Cookr. My role involves building robust Kubernetes infrastructure and overseeing application deployments, alongside managing product marketing initiatives. As an open-source enthusiast, I'm passionate about exploring and implementing new technologies, while also sharing knowledge with others. My expertise spans Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, git, and automation, enabling me to drive efficiency and innovation in our operations.

At Cookr, I bridge the gap between technical implementation and strategic marketing, contributing to the success of our products and services. As an active participant in the open-source community, I stay abreast of emerging technologies, leveraging my skills to enhance our day-to-day operations and foster a collaborative learning environment.

With 6 years of IT experience, I currently serve as a DevOps Engineer at Cookr. My role involves building robust Kubernetes infrastructure and overseeing application deployments, alongside managing product marketing initiatives. As an open-source ent... Show more

Jessica Dewald

Jessica Dewald

I am a seasoned product executive with over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and travel. My career is driven by a passion for tackling challenging customer problems, shaping impactful customer experience strategies, and fostering the growth of product development teams.

Since 2023, I am working as product management consultant for tech executives. I consult on strategy topics, people development questions as well as organizational design. I hold keynotes and workshops and do interim leadership roles for product development teams.

Until the end of 2022, I have successfully led and orchestrated large cross-functional teams, comprising more than 100 individuals. During this time, I've spearheaded transformative 0-to-1 product launches, as well as orchestrated significant enhancements for existing products, driving growth and innovation.

I possess a strong aptitude for translating complex problems into compelling narratives, whether it's crafting visionary documents, formulating long-term strategic plans, or mapping out actionable operational strategies.

My dedication extends beyond product excellence; I am deeply committed to nurturing a positive team culture and supporting the professional growth of team members. I firmly believe in aligning company achievements with the individual success paths of those who contribute to our collective goals.

I am also the co-founder of The Mentoring Club (mentoring-club.com) a pro bono mentoring platform that connects people who want to grow and learn with those who are willing to donate their time and share experiences and learnings.

I am a seasoned product executive with over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and travel. My career is driven by a passion for tackling challenging customer problems, shaping impactful custo... Show more

Armel Yara

Armel Yara

I'm TFUG Abidjan lead, software developer and data scientist freelancer. Also, I'm studying bioinformatics at UdeM.

I'm TFUG Abidjan lead, software developer and data scientist freelancer. Also, I'm studying bioinformatics at UdeM. Show more

Tara Walton

Tara Walton

Having spent nearly a decade as an Automation Developer writing test cases and delivering automated results for clients, I recently moved into the community side of DevOps when I found myself in the Salesforce space. My automations have mainly been frameworks of my own design in C# and other backend languages, but I know just enough Javascript to be dangerous. When I’m not achievement hunting, I like to complete RCA on software bugs. I have dual degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, know how to do some classic ballroom dancing, love Dungeons and Dragons, and have never turned down a learning opportunity.

Having spent nearly a decade as an Automation Developer writing test cases and delivering automated results for clients, I recently moved into the community side of DevOps when I found myself in the Salesforce space. My automations have mainly been f... Show more

Sagar Saxena

Sagar Saxena

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
- Walt Whitman

With 5+ years of professional experience in mainframes and game, application development, there was a zeal to unfurl newer dimensions and hone my skill-set, leading to my decision to pursue (Post Graduate) Masters in Computer Science. The course helped me gain insight into technological concepts like AI(Artificial Intelligence), ML(Machine Learning with an overview of Deep learning, Neural Network), IoT(Internet of Things), DS(Distributed Systems), Security & Privacy, Software Engineering.

In my previous life, I have spent nearly three years working over mainframes with technologies like COBOL, JCL, DB2, REXX over z/OS platform at Cognizant Technology Solutions. This involved maintaining and implementing the back-end for financial firms and banks over mainframes. Following which I decided to challenge myself with game, application development domain to satiate my quest of knowing the architecture and end-to-end functionality of game and application development, working in a start-up. I worked nearly two and a half years in the start-up as a senior developer using technologies like Unity3D for game development, Android-Studio for android application development, Swift-2 for iOS application development, Google and BING API for REST services etc.

Working in gaming industry made me curious about AI and how to scale real-life systems that used sensors to capture data to process humongous information and if AI can be used on the edges for smarter functioning which motivated me to get back to college for Master's.

I had always been curious and fascinated by the functionality of human brain leading to human intelligence.Thus, leading to my interest of pursuing a career in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning.

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman With 5+ years of professional experience in mainframes and game, application development, there was a zeal to unfurl newer dimensions and hone my skill... Show more

Silvia Davis

Silvia Davis

Silvia Davis is a distinguished Speaker and Author. She earned her place, out of 35,000 participants from over 100 countries, as a finalist in the Toastmasters World Championship in 2023—an accolade that reflects her exceptional oratory skills and compelling presence on stage. Her gift for storytelling also led her to become an Award-Winning Author. Recognized for her engaging presentations, she has earned accolades for her ability to inspire, educate, and uplift her audiences enabling her listeners with the skills to become resilient and persevere through a world that becomes more challenging and stressful by the day.

Silvia Davis is a distinguished Speaker and Author. She earned her place, out of 35,000 participants from over 100 countries, as a finalist in the Toastmasters World Championship in 2023—an accolade that reflects her exceptional oratory skills and co... Show more

Gourav Sharma

Gourav Sharma

Tech whisperer for 7+ years, I sculpt raw Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Cloud into game-changing solutions. My journey began at Red Hat, igniting minds as a trainer and examiner, then evolved into crafting practical solutions as a Solution Architect. Now, at AWS India, I'm no mere tech wizard, I'm a storyteller. I weave narratives that ignite possibilities, guiding you to embrace the transformative power of Cloud, DevOps, Microservices, and Cloud Native technologies. I speak their language fluently, navigating intricate architectures with the grace of a seasoned maestro. But my magic extends beyond code. I'm a maestro of relationships, orchestrating cross-sells and upsells that unlock hidden potential within your organization. So, tell me your tech tale. Let's rewrite the rules, where limitations are whispers and possibilities roar like thunder. Together, we'll push boundaries and build legacies in the cloud.

Tech whisperer for 7+ years, I sculpt raw Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Cloud into game-changing solutions. My journey began at Red Hat, igniting minds as a trainer and examiner, then evolved into crafting practical solutions as a Solution Architec... Show more

Hayden "Dax Dev" Porter-Aylor

Hayden "Dax Dev" Porter-Aylor

A Senior Engineer with a penchant for React Native, React, and the ever-evolving realm of Web3, I’ve woven my expertise through the fabric of companies like ConsenSys, USAA and now PMG.

A Senior Engineer with a penchant for React Native, React, and the ever-evolving realm of Web3, I’ve woven my expertise through the fabric of companies like ConsenSys, USAA and now PMG. Show more

Rachael Ellen

Rachael Ellen

Rachael works as a geospatial software developer on the outreach team for the ArcGIS Maps SDK for Native Apps product at Esri. Rachael's career path started at the University of Glasgow where she studied Earth Sciences, before pursuing a PhD and working as a professional geologist for 6 years. After learning to code with CodeClan in Edinburgh, Rachael joined Esri in 2018 where she writes sample code and blogs for the geospatial developer community.

Rachael works as a geospatial software developer on the outreach team for the ArcGIS Maps SDK for Native Apps product at Esri. Rachael's career path started at the University of Glasgow where she studied Earth Sciences, before pursuing a PhD and work... Show more

Pawel Jasionowski

Pawel Jasionowski

Pawel Jasionowski is Senior Data Scientist in Kyndryl Cybersecurity Risk Department. He hold The Open Group Master Data Scientist and MS Azure Data Scientist Associate certifications. His current role is mainly focused on Cybersecurity Risk and Cybersecurity Risk Management process automation. Moreover, Pawel is a contributor in the Quantum Safe core team, working on new innovative business solutions.
Pawel is Doctor of Computer Science, Master of Science in Mathematics, recognized Speaker and author of numerous patents in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Quantum and Service Excellence areas.

Pawel Jasionowski is Senior Data Scientist in Kyndryl Cybersecurity Risk Department. He hold The Open Group Master Data Scientist and MS Azure Data Scientist Associate certifications. His current role is mainly focused on Cybersecurity Risk and Cyber... Show more

José Santos

José Santos

I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at IDLAB, UGent - imec.

I have always been passionate about Technology and Science. After finishing my MSc in Electrical & Computing Engineering, I worked for 1.2 years as an R&D Intern in a Portuguese company, where I was involved in EU-funded projects. I gained a lot of technical skills but also learned how to communicate effectively by being involved in the preparation and writing of EU project proposals.

Then, I decided to pursue an international career by starting my Doctoral studies in a foreign country at Ghent University, Belgium. During my Ph.D., I worked on network management solutions focused on Smart Cities and the Internet of Things (IoT). Also, I enrolled in diverse specialist workshops and extracurricular training to broaden my skills as a researcher (e.g. Leadership, Project Management).

My research interests include Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), container scheduling and auto-scaling, Segment Routing, and Intent-based networking. I am always open to new challenges and opportunities.

I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at IDLAB, UGent - imec. I have always been passionate about Technology and Science. After finishing my MSc in Electrical & Computing Engineering, I worked for 1.2 years as an R&D Intern in a Portuguese com... Show more

Sheng-Wen Cheng

Sheng-Wen Cheng

Since his college years, Sheng-Wen Cheng has devoted himself to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle development. He completed his master's degree in Robotics at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, where he led the software development of a Quadrotor flight controller in an academic collaboration project with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). He is currently a Ph.D. student of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University.

Since his college years, Sheng-Wen Cheng has devoted himself to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle development. He completed his master's degree in Robotics at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, where he led the software development of a Quadrotor flight... Show more

Asankhaya Sharma

Asankhaya Sharma

Dr. Asankhaya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Patched.codes, a deep-tech startup with the vision to automatically fix every software vulnerability in code. Dr. Sharma is a well known technology expert, author, and public speaker. He has close to two decades of experience in research and product development, holding leadership roles at startups and large enterprises.

Prior to Patched.codes, he was the Global Director of Innovation and Incubation at Veracode, an application security company. Before that, he was the Head of R&D at SourceClear (acquired by CA Technologies in 2018), the first software security company focussed on open-source security and software supply chain.

He has a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, and has been an Adjunct Professor at the Singapore Management University, and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Dr. Asankhaya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Patched.codes, a deep-tech startup with the vision to automatically fix every software vulnerability in code. Dr. Sharma is a well known technology expert, author, and public spea... Show more

Dave Bostock

Dave Bostock

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utilities and energy providers. He has enjoyed steady progression up the layers from machine code and Assembly to C and C++, finally to SQL, c#, javascript and PowerFX. He says that you learn by mistakes. Dave prefers to learn from other peoples. Having made enough mistakes of his own to learn a lot..... His epitaph would read "What's the worst that can happen.....oh...yeh... I hadn't thought of that."

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utili... Show more

Dr. Chelsea Green

Dr. Chelsea Green

Dr. (Chelsea) “Green Queen” is a forever young pharmacist and a preventative medicine and genetics health consultant. She is the founder of Green Roots Optimized Wellness (GROW) where she works as a genetic genius helping her clients reach sustainable, optimal wellness results utilizing their unique genetic makeup.

Dr. Green is passionate about preventative medicine and is re-writing her story after genetic factors were unveiled. Her goal is to help clients with physical pain, mental strains, and hormone irregularities achieve optimized wellness by uncovering the root causes of their illnesses. Your genetics don’t have to predict your future; learn how to age optimistically through getting to know your genes.

Dr. (Chelsea) “Green Queen” is a forever young pharmacist and a preventative medicine and genetics health consultant. She is the founder of Green Roots Optimized Wellness (GROW) where she works as a genetic genius helping her clients reach sustainab... Show more

David Louis Hollembaek

David Louis Hollembaek

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

Patrick Muli

Patrick Muli

I am a passionate and driven second-year student in DEKUT pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. With a keen interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning, I am currently leading a project that focuses on developing an adaptive speed governor for vehicles. This project aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies to regulate vehicle speed based on factors such as road conditions, climate, and terrain type.

Throughout my academic journey, I have been actively involved in exploring the intersection of technology and real-world applications. My coursework in computer science has equipped me with a strong foundation in programming, data analysis, and algorithm design, which are essential skills for tackling complex projects like the adaptive speed governor initiative.

As a leader in this project, I am dedicated to applying my knowledge and skills to drive innovation in the field of transportation technology. I am excited about the potential impact of our work on enhancing road safety and optimizing driving experiences through the use of AI and machine learning.

Outside of academics, I enjoy staying updated on the latest developments in the tech industry, participating in coding competitions, and collaborating with peers on various projects. I am committed to continuous learning and growth in the field of computer science, with a focus on leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges.

I am looking forward to furthering my education, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to advancements in technology through my academic pursuits and project leadership roles.

I am a passionate and driven second-year student in DEKUT pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. With a keen interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning, I am currently leading a project that focuses on developing an adapt... Show more

Estelle Scifo

Estelle Scifo

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Peng Zhang

Peng Zhang

Peng is the Assistant Director of Innovative Data Sciences Department at CIMS Global in New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers School of Public Health with Ph.D. in Biostatistics with research interest in adaptive design and statistical monitoring of clinical trials. He and his team are contributing open-source solutions through R package, R Shiny, Quarto, GenAI. He served as independent statistician for multiple DSMB meetings for ongoing clinical trials from phase 2 to phase 3 for different therapeutical areas.

Peng is the Assistant Director of Innovative Data Sciences Department at CIMS Global in New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers School of Public Health with Ph.D. in Biostatistics with research interest in adaptive design and statistical monitoring of ... Show more

Moiz Khan Sherwani

Moiz Khan Sherwani

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinary science and evolutionary hologenomics. Apart from the main projects, I am working with other computer vision projects related to medical, infrastructure and other smaller projects. My future projects will include multi-modal models within health science.

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinar... Show more

Ashutosh Upadhyay

Ashutosh Upadhyay

I am passionate about contributing to a world without disease. I have more than 10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on AWS, ETL, databases, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data science.
I have implemented cost-saving, performance-enhancing, and security-compliant solutions for multiple projects. I enjoy working with open-source technologies, collaborating with central teams, and testing innovations.

I am passionate about contributing to a world without disease. I have more than 10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on AWS, ETL, databases, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data science. I have implemented cost-saving, performance... Show more

Andrew Collier

Andrew Collier

Andrew Collier is a Data Scientist. He works mostly in R, Python and SQL, but dabbles in a range of other technologies. He has extensive speaking experience (https://datawookie.netlify.com/resume/#presentations) and has organised three satRday conferences in South Africa (https://capetown2017.satrdays.org/, https://capetown2018.satrdays.org/ and http://joburg2019.satrdays.org).

Andrew Collier is a Data Scientist. He works mostly in R, Python and SQL, but dabbles in a range of other technologies. He has extensive speaking experience (https://datawookie.netlify.com/resume/#presentations) and has organised three satRday confer... Show more

Jean Muller

Jean Muller

Jean Muller is a Senior Scientist in Statistical Programming at MSD, specializing in data analysis and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in the pharmaceutical industry. With over 5 years of experience, Jean has a strong background in Biostatistics (MSc) and applied mathematics (BSc). Jean is dedicated to mentoring and fostering a culture of growth and curiosity within his teams and his work focuses on developing standards and systematic structures to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Jean Muller is a Senior Scientist in Statistical Programming at MSD, specializing in data analysis and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in the pharmaceutical industry. With over 5 years of experience, Jean has a strong background in Biostatistics (... Show more

Rick Hutten

Rick Hutten

Rick Hutten is a Java software engineer based in the Netherlands, currently working at Ordina. He specializes in event-driven microservices and Domain-Driven Design and is also interested in the fields of artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, and home automation.

Rick Hutten is a Java software engineer based in the Netherlands, currently working at Ordina. He specializes in event-driven microservices and Domain-Driven Design and is also interested in the fields of artificial intelligence, statistical analysis... Show more

José Abelleira

José Abelleira

Physics Degree and Master in Applied Physics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, PhD in Accelerator Physics at EPFL Lausanne and CERN. Expert in Data Science and Machine Learning at Avolta.

Physics Degree and Master in Applied Physics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, PhD in Accelerator Physics at EPFL Lausanne and CERN. Expert in Data Science and Machine Learning at Avolta. Show more

Piotr Starnawski

Piotr Starnawski

Data analyst with experience in Bioinformatics and Clinical Trials

Data analyst with experience in Bioinformatics and Clinical Trials Show more

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt currently serves as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi. The institute builds its work on the rise of new biomolecular data classes, innovative diagnostic possibilities, and the dawn of an artificial intelligence century. As a precision medicine institute its purpose is to provide precise, predictive, preventive and data-driven care and research focused on lifestyle, longevity and performance for both individuals and populations.

Before IHLAD he served as CEO at !mmunetrue, a company that analyzes immunological patterns across diseases and treatments as humans respond systemically to environment, diseases, and treatments. Immunological real-world data have many use cases when curated, analyzed and provided by using artificial intelligence.

Rudi Schmidt also spent 15 years at Asklepios Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in Europe, the last 7 years as EVP Precision Medicine, and as CEO of several Asklepios affiliates, including a metagenome company and a provider of RWD and R&D.

Rudi Schmidt currently serves as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi. The institute builds its work on the rise of new biomolecular data classes, innovative diagnostic possibilities, and the dawn of an artificial intelligence century.... Show more

Federico Morán

Federico Morán

Empecé a programar a los 15 años pero no fue hasta el tercer año de la carrera de producción de cine, que me di cuenta que la aplicación que había estando desarrollando para administrar los recursos de los proyectos audiovisuales de la facultad tenía un real potencial de negocio si lo adaptaba a otras industrias.

Entonces decidí crear el primer sistema de gestión empresarial que sea compatible con todos los negocios, de todos los rubros y tamaños (no lo intenten en sus casas).

El desarrollo de WorkOS Cloud me llevó varios años y los desafíos que me propuso su naturaleza versátil me llevaron a detectar necesidades tecnológicas no solo del mercado, sino del mundo en sí.

Fue entonces que en paralelo comencé el desarrollo de un ecosistema de tecnologías que pretendo, tengan impacto tecnológico, productivo y social en el mundo.

Este ecosistema esta interrelacionado y comparte una visión interoperable y en especial desburocratizada del mundo que viene.

Uno de los desarrollos, por ejemplo, que consiste en una serie de protocolos para estandarizar, simplificar y facilitar la conexión de todas las operaciones financieras fue seleccionado y reconocido en el Programa de Innovación Financiera del BCRA.

En tanto a lo comercial, continué desarrollando aplicaciones satélite para abordar mercados específicos de manera efectiva aprovechando la infraestructura de WorkOS Cloud.

El continuo trabajo de investigación, análisis e implementación que requirió no solo el desarrollo técnico de WorkOS Cloud, las aplicaciones satélite, los trabajos privados y protocolos, sino también el desarrollo de esquemas organizacionales escalables y de marketing estratégico, me hizo adquirir una visión particular y muy panorámica de todo el proceso de creación y adaptación social de productos, servicios y tecnologías en todas sus instancias.

Actualmente estoy en busca de establecer los desarrollos comerciales en el mercado y crear mi marca personal para impulsar la comunidad de los proyectos abiertos interrelacionados.

Veo en Nerdearla una gran posibilidad de abrirme al mundo y presentar la experiencia que estuve reuniendo los últimos años.

Empecé a programar a los 15 años pero no fue hasta el tercer año de la carrera de producción de cine, que me di cuenta que la aplicación que había estando desarrollando para administrar los recursos de los proyectos audiovisuales de la facultad tenía... Show more

Robert Barron

Robert Barron

Robert works for IBM, helping clients improve their IT Operations. He is an SRE and AIOps evangelist who enjoys helping others solve problems even more than he enjoys solving them himself. Robert has over 20 years of experience in IT development & operations and is happiest when learning something new. He lives in Israel with his wonderful wife and two children. His hobbies include history, space exploration, and bird photography.

Robert works for IBM, helping clients improve their IT Operations. He is an SRE and AIOps evangelist who enjoys helping others solve problems even more than he enjoys solving them himself. Robert has over 20 years of experience in IT development & op... Show more

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