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

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

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her focus is on architecting efficient DevOps deployment services for distributed systems, optimizing Kubernetes environments, and ensuring reliable CI/CD automation. She leads teams in designing scalable, innovative solutions that enhance the deployment and management of cloud-native applications.
She is speaker of KCD Events Texas , KCD Washington, Conf42, and upcoming STARWest 2025, Kubecon NorthAmerica 2025 .

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her fo... Show more

Rashonda Harris is an executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Purple Sheep Consulting, with more than 25 years of experience in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership.

She has served in senior and interim leadership roles across higher education and healthcare research environments, guiding organizations through audit readiness, operational redesign, workforce development, and complex change initiatives.

Rashonda’s work centers on strengthening systems that are often overlooked—departmental research administration, post-award operations, and leadership pipelines—while helping institutions reduce risk and build sustainable practices.

Known for her clear, practical, and human-centered approach, she speaks on leadership, compliance, mentorship, and the unseen dynamics that shape professional advancement. Rashonda brings both strategic rigor and lived experience to every room she enters.

Rashonda Harris is an executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Purple Sheep Consulting, with more than 25 years of experience in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership. She has served in senior and interim leadership r... Show more

I am an AI researcher at the CIAD Laboratory at UTBM in France, working on computer vision, robotics, and applied AI. My work focuses on deploying vision-based and intelligent robotic systems in real industrial environments, with a strong emphasis on robustness, scalability, and seamless integration into existing systems. My research spans perception for robotics, multi-sensor fusion, and deep learning for visual inspection.

I am an AI researcher at the CIAD Laboratory at UTBM in France, working on computer vision, robotics, and applied AI. My work focuses on deploying vision-based and intelligent robotic systems in real industrial environments, with a strong emphasis on... Show more

With over a decade of experience as a technical developer educator, Gilberto has made complex concepts accessible to over 100,000 students and engineers through both online learning platforms and in-person experiences.

He authored and launched several of Codecademy's foundational programming courses in 2015. Since then, he's worn multiple hats as both product manager and developer educator at developer-loved tech companies, including MongoDB, Domino Data Lab, Plaid, and Snowflake. Prior to tech, Gilberto was a 7th grade math teacher and a transmission protection engineer.

Gilberto is passionate about crafting exceptional developer experiences and educational resources. He frequently writes about data engineering, AI, and application development.

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilberto-hernandez/

With over a decade of experience as a technical developer educator, Gilberto has made complex concepts accessible to over 100,000 students and engineers through both online learning platforms and in-person experiences. He authored and launched sev... Show more

He works as a Support Engineer at Chronosphere, helping both customers and the Fluent community. He's been a developer and support engineer for 20+ years.

He works as a Support Engineer at Chronosphere, helping both customers and the Fluent community. He's been a developer and support engineer for 20+ years. 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

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer, a seasoned software developer, and a recognized leader in the AI community. He currently designs and implements agentic AI applications in the healthcare space, with a focus on explainability, safety, and real-world decision support.
Eyal’s graduate research focused on genetic algorithms and neural networks, culminating in a novel supervised learning method that fuses the strengths of both. Over the past 25+ years, he has contributed to breakthroughs in Voice over IP, healthcare systems, developer tooling, and drone technologies.
He is the author of Hands-On Genetic Algorithms with Python (Second Edition), a comprehensive guide to applying evolutionary strategies to modern machine learning problems.
In addition to his professional work, Eyal teaches AI as an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University, leads the Jacksonville Java User Group and the AI for Enterprise Virtual User Group, and writes the AI4Java blog to help developers bridge the gap between software engineering and artificial intelligence.

Eyal Wirsansky is a Staff AI Engineer, a seasoned software developer, and a recognized leader in the AI community. He currently designs and implements agentic AI applications in the healthcare space, with a focus on explainability, safety, and real-w... Show more

I work as a mid-level Software Engineer, focusing primarily on backend development with Python.

In addition to my professional work, I code extensively in my free time: exploring procedural generation, designing video games, diving into computer vision, and automating processes.

With three years of practical experience and a degree in Software Engineering, programming isn't just my career, it's my personal superpower. Python is my trusted companion day in and day out.

Even during holidays, going a week without coding feels like something is missing. For me, coding isn't merely about writing lines of code; it's about solving problems. That's why I see myself as more of a problem-solver and builder enthusiast than just a programmer.

I work as a mid-level Software Engineer, focusing primarily on backend development with Python. In addition to my professional work, I code extensively in my free time: exploring procedural generation, designing video games, diving into computer v... Show more

Aaron Harrison is a Director of Advisory in Gartner's Information Technology Leaders practice. Mr. Harrison advises Application, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Engineering Leaders on subjects such as agile, modernization, API strategy, application rationalization, business architecture, creating ARB / CAB, test automation, metrics, coordinating product lines, team and org management and change, project to product transformation, as well as skills and competencies within Applications orgs. As an Advisor with over 25 years professional experience within the IT industry, he's adept at translating between technologists and the C-Suite.

Aaron Harrison is a Director of Advisory in Gartner's Information Technology Leaders practice. Mr. Harrison advises Application, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Engineering Leaders on subjects such as agile, modernization, API strategy, applica... Show more

Dr. Otto Dobretsberger is a Senior Software Developer at CODE Consulting (part of the CODE Group). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Informatics from UMIT, an institution in Austria, as well as a Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Houston. His professional expertise centers on high-performance computational analysis of genetic and genomic data, with extensive experience in C and C++. He specializes in WPF, C#, and C++ development, while maintaining proficiency in multiple additional programming languages. His project portfolio spans biomedical image processing, genetic and genomic data analysis, analytical software solutions for the oil and gas industry, and the development of custom controls. Dr. Dobretsberger has authored scientific papers and magazine articles and is a regular speaker at industry conferences.

Since 2012, he has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston, where he has taught a range of programming courses, including C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java.

In addition to his technical and academic roles, Dr. Dobretsberger organizes the Global AI Houston chapter, leading a local community of AI professionals and enthusiasts focused on knowledge sharing and advancements in artificial intelligence.

Outside of his professional pursuits, he is an accomplished powerlifter, actively training and competing. He holds multiple USPA National Records and IPL World Records.

Dr. Otto Dobretsberger is a Senior Software Developer at CODE Consulting (part of the CODE Group). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Informatics from UMIT, an institution in Austria, as well as a Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from t... Show more

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

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

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

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

Tatjana Klingebiel has been working for many years at the intersection of business, technology, and transformation. She is responsible for operational business lines in the tech environment and supports organizations in using technology effectively and in a human-centered way.

As a woman in tech, she advocates for empowerment, visibility, and new pathways into technology. Her focus is less on tools themselves and more on impact – on how platforms and tools such as the Microsoft Power Platform enable organizations, teams, and individuals to take action.

Tatjana speaks about technology as a cultural issue, about responsibility in the digital transformation, and about why true transformation begins where more people are enabled to become active shapers of change.

Tatjana Klingebiel has been working for many years at the intersection of business, technology, and transformation. She is responsible for operational business lines in the tech environment and supports organizations in using technology effectively a... Show more

Aditya Rokade is an IT Engineer specializing in cloud automation, DevOps, and AI-driven infrastructure solutions. Passionate about scalable cloud operations, he combines hands-on technical expertise with public speaking experience to deliver actionable insights and practical strategies. Aditya has successfully implemented Terraform-based IaC pipelines and multi-cloud automation for enterprise-grade systems.

Aditya Rokade is an IT Engineer specializing in cloud automation, DevOps, and AI-driven infrastructure solutions. Passionate about scalable cloud operations, he combines hands-on technical expertise with public speaking experience to deliver actionab... Show more

Steve is a Dad, Partner, Son, and Principal Community Architect at Red Hat focused on AI. He can teach you about Data Analysis, Computer Vision, AI, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and PostgreSQL. He has deep subject area expertise in GIS/Spatial, Statistics, and Ecology. Before Red Hat, Steve was a developer Advocate for Crunchy Data, DigitalGlobe, VMWare, LinkedIn, deCarta, and ESRI. Steve has a Ph.D. in Ecology and can easily be bribed with offers of bird watching or fly fishing.

Steve is a Dad, Partner, Son, and Principal Community Architect at Red Hat focused on AI. He can teach you about Data Analysis, Computer Vision, AI, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and PostgreSQL. He has deep subject area expertise in GIS/Spatial, Statis... Show more

Acquired a Ph.D degree in 2002 (X-ray spectroscopy) and served as a researcher in Samsung Electronics, Huawei, HGST, and Western Digital. As a Linux kernel developer contributed in HFS+ and NILFS2 file system drivers and designed a SSDFS open-source file system. Research interests include file systems and data storage design, neuromorphic computing, data-centric and memory-centric computing, cognitive computing, and quantum computing. Have several papers and around 50 patents.

Acquired a Ph.D degree in 2002 (X-ray spectroscopy) and served as a researcher in Samsung Electronics, Huawei, HGST, and Western Digital. As a Linux kernel developer contributed in HFS+ and NILFS2 file system drivers and designed a SSDFS open-source ... 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

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at the intersection of art and creative technology.

Francisco Bernardo, PhD, is a research engineer and designer focused on Human-centred computaional toolkits for user innovation. He has extensive work experience in the industry, academia, and at their interface, where he conducts applied research at... Show more

Dr. Cathy Sarvis is a dynamic speaker, educator, and wellness strategist who has spent more than three decades helping individuals and organizations perform at their best—physically, mentally, and professionally. Her mission has been clear since 1988, when she began teaching aerobics while still in high school: empower people to live healthier, more energized lives and exceed the goals they once believed were out of reach.

Early in her career, Dr. Sarvis became a leader in the corporate wellness space, spending more than a decade designing and delivering instructor trainings and workplace wellness programs. She worked closely with executives and leadership teams to improve employee productivity, retention, and morale—while reducing workplace injuries, repetitive stress disorders, and rising healthcare costs. This hands-on experience shaped her ability to translate complex health and performance concepts into practical, results-driven strategies.

Dr. Sarvis graduated Summa Cum Laude and Salutatorian from Life University, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. She holds chiropractic licenses in three states and practiced for 25 years in Woodstock, Georgia. Since 2008, she has also served as Adjunct Faculty at Life University, mentoring future healthcare leaders and professionals.
A pioneer in digital education, Dr. Sarvis built a global audience after amassing more than four million views on her YouTube channel, DoctorCathy. In 2009, she launched an online platform that reached tens of thousands of women worldwide, teaching natural approaches to healthy pregnancies, empowered births, and raising thriving families. Her expertise has taken her to stages across the United States and internationally, including engagements in England, Scotland, Italy, Belgium, and Costa Rica, speaking for state organizations, schools, and professional conferences.

Committed to advancing leadership within her profession, Dr. Sarvis has served on the Board of the League of Chiropractic Women since 2013 and on the Georgia Council of Chiropractic Board since 2014. From 2020 to 2025, she hosted the weekly Georgia Chiro Connection webinar series and served as a regular host and educator for multiple national platforms, including ChiroSecure’s Empowering Women in Chiropractic, ChiroTouch, and the League of Chiropractic Women—collectively reaching thousands of professionals through virtual stages.
Her leadership and impact have been widely recognized. In 2017, Dr. Sarvis was named one of the “Top 25 Chiropractors” by Dr. Josh Axe, and in 2021 she was honored as the Georgia Council of Chiropractic Chiropractor of the Year.

Beyond the accolades, Dr. Sarvis is a trusted mentor who has trained and guided more than 150 students and doctors in her office, and she continues to coach professionals and entrepreneurs to develop winning strategies for sustainable success. Known for blending wisdom, warmth, and real-world insight, she brings both authority and authenticity to every room she enters.

A proud military wife, Dr. Cathy considers her greatest joy to be her children, Anthony and Alessia. Whether traveling, laughing, or creating unforgettable memories together, they keep her grounded, inspired, and always learning.

Dr. Cathy Sarvis is a dynamic speaker, educator, and wellness strategist who has spent more than three decades helping individuals and organizations perform at their best—physically, mentally, and professionally. Her mission has been clear since 1988... Show more

Dr. Muhsin Tamturk is currently a Senior Researcher and Quantum Advocate. His academic background includes a BSc in Mathematics, an MSc in Financial Mathematics, a PhD in Actuarial Mathematics, and an additional MSc in Applied Quantum Computing.

Dr. Tamturk has previously held positions as a Senior AI Engineer, Data Scientist, and Analytical Developer. He has authored several academic papers in the fields of quantum computing, insurance, and finance.

Dr. Muhsin Tamturk is currently a Senior Researcher and Quantum Advocate. His academic background includes a BSc in Mathematics, an MSc in Financial Mathematics, a PhD in Actuarial Mathematics, and an additional MSc in Applied Quantum Computing. D... Show more

Specializing in building and directing high-performing design organizations for global giants like Google and Amazon.

I leverage AI to transform both how we design (accelerating workflows) and what we design (intelligent features), driving operational efficiency and delivering commercial impact across FinTech, AdTech, and E-commerce.

Currently UX Manager at Google. Previously Head of UX Research & Design at Credit Suisse.

Specializing in building and directing high-performing design organizations for global giants like Google and Amazon. I leverage AI to transform both how we design (accelerating workflows) and what we design (intelligent features), driving operati... Show more

Dr. Caroline Morton is a medical doctor, epidemiologist, and software engineer working at the intersection of public health and modern software. She is the founder of two companies, the author of over 70 academic papers and two books, including Async Rust by O'Reilly, and the creator of open-source tools that bring systems-grade reliability to epidemiology. She also founded and runs Women in Rust. Her recent work focuses on using Rust to build auditable, reproducible infrastructure for scientific research and public good. She is on a mission to make scientific software safer, clearer, and more open - one crate at a time.

Dr. Caroline Morton is a medical doctor, epidemiologist, and software engineer working at the intersection of public health and modern software. She is the founder of two companies, the author of over 70 academic papers and two books, including Async... Show more

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el aprendizaje creativo y sostenible desde la infancia.

Se especializa en programación creativa con herramientas como Sonic Pi, acercando a niños y niñas al mundo de la tecnología a través de la música. Es creadora de contenido educativo, enfocada en inspirar a personas multipotenciales a desarrollar su marca personal y a emprendedores a crear contenido con impacto usando herramientas de IA y estrategias accesibles. Participa activamente como en eventos tecnológicos y hackatones, incluyendo el NASA Space Apps Challenge, Build with AI de Google y Women Game Jam Bolivia, compartiendo su experiencia en creación de contenido, educación y tecnología. Además, colabora generando contenido para comunidades como GDG La Paz y Women Techmakers, enfocándose en el impulso de la participación femenina en tecnología.

Actualmente, continúa su formación profesional en Buenos Aires, profundizando en áreas como energías renovables, automatización y diseño UX/UI, manteniendo siempre una visión creativa, inclusiva y sostenible en cada uno de sus proyectos.

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el apren... Show more

Matic Petrič studied theoretical physics at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics in physics.

During his studies, Pertič worked at T-Labs, the Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, where he derived a problem formulation for optimizing traffic flow in real time with Quantum Annealing.

After finishing his degree during the pandemic, he is now working as a Quantum Computing Researcher at Fraunhofer FOKUS, focusing on hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and working on Eclipse Qrisp - a high level programming language he'll be presenting on stage together with Raphael Seidel during WAD'24.

Matic Petrič studied theoretical physics at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics in physics. During his studies, Pertič worked at T-Labs, the Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, where he derived a problem formulation for optimizing traffic ... Show more

Vyacheslav (Slava) Tykhonov is the head of Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability at CODATA and has a background in information and computer science. Slava has worked for more than 25 years in the area of software development, research and innovation for national, European and international research infrastructures. Most recently, as a Senior R&D Engineer and FAIR data expert, Slava participated in various projects funded by the European Commission. For many years, he has been an active member of the Open-Source community around the Harvard Dataverse platform. As a knowledge engineer and Semantic Web enthusiast, Slava explored and implemented new solutions and data services, from AI and data enrichment to long-term archiving. Slava is co-author of the emerging Croissant for Machine Learning standard.

Vyacheslav (Slava) Tykhonov is the head of Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability at CODATA and has a background in information and computer science. Slava has worked for more than 25 years in the area of software development, research and inno... Show more

Anna van Dillen is a freelance consultant, trainer and coach working with tech organisations on agile leadership, product development and ways of working – currently supporting a German industrial tech company in the Black Forest alongside other clients. Previously a travelling consultant at Thoughtworks, a tribe master building a big data organisation, and a people development manager in a cloud-native startup, she brings over a decade of hands-on experience in delivery and organisational change. In recent years she has integrated systemic coaching and breathwork training into her practice, using simple, evidence-informed nervous system tools to help leaders and teams stay clear-headed, collaborative and sustainable in high-pressure environments.

Anna van Dillen is a freelance consultant, trainer and coach working with tech organisations on agile leadership, product development and ways of working – currently supporting a German industrial tech company in the Black Forest alongside other clie... Show more

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technical systems and how we work with them.

He is passionate about complexity theory, building quality into culture and testing as part of continuous delivery in modern, distributed architectures. Outside of work, Steve enjoys travel and mountains.

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technic... Show more

FutureHabits is my counter-design to the usual self-optimization:

🔹 No “more discipline” slogans

🔹 No 10-step morning routine for people with 2 hours of free time

I work with people who carry a lot of responsibility and that’s exactly why they fail at habits:
because stress eats behavior.

I combine behavioral science principles (how behavior is formed and why it breaks), clear structure, and pragmatic execution:

🔹 small interventions you can actually stick to in real life
🔹 focus on everyday problems: overwhelm, sleep, digital stress, distractibility, and the feeling of constantly falling behind
🔹 nature as your supporter

Right now I’m turning FutureHabits into a book, building on my online course, community, and coaching experience.

🔗 Book: https://book.futurehabits.guide
🔗 Community & Online Course: https://community.futurehabits.guide

Topics
🔹 Habits & intentional behavior change
🔹 Stress & performance (without hustle)
🔹 Focus & energy management
🔹 Resilience
🔹 Self-leadership
🔹 Sustainable energy
🔹 Closeness to nature

Audience
🔹 Professionals
🔹 Leaders / executives
🔹 Tech leads
🔹 People in high-pressure roles

Not for: people who only want inspiration but don’t want to change anything

FutureHabits is my counter-design to the usual self-optimization: 🔹 No “more discipline” slogans 🔹 No 10-step morning routine for people with 2 hours of free time I work with people who carry a lot of responsibility and that’s exactly wh... Show more

Karthik Govardhanan is affiliated with Boston University and has spent over 14 years building and scaling AI-powered search and discovery systems across large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms. His work spans search relevance, personalization, SEO, and conversational commerce, with a strong focus on applying large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and semantic search in production environments.

Karthik Govardhanan is affiliated with Boston University and has spent over 14 years building and scaling AI-powered search and discovery systems across large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms. His work spans search relevance, personalization, SE... Show more