Kelvin Ngware is a Technical Consultant based in Nairobi Kenya. He is passionate about Data Security and writes blogs(kevoh.ninja), deliver talks and workshops on how to secure data using Microsoft's Security and Compliance solutions such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Entra ID.
He is also passionate about knowledge sharing where he is part of the team running the Azure Kenya User Group community to share knowledge on different Microsoft technologies.

Kelvin Ngware is a Technical Consultant based in Nairobi Kenya. He is passionate about Data Security and writes blogs(kevoh.ninja), deliver talks and workshops on how to secure data using Microsoft's Security and Compliance solutions such as Microsof... Show more

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Eyal Wirsansky is a senior data scientist, a seasoned software engineer, a leader in the technology community, and an artificial intelligence researcher.
In his graduate studies, he concentrated on genetic algorithms and neural networks, leading to the creation of an innovative supervised machine learning algorithm that blends these two approaches.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Eyal has pioneered developments in Voice over IP, healthcare, software development tools, and drone technology. He is currently a key member of the data platform team at Gradle, Inc., focusing on developing machine learning-driven features to boost developer productivity.
Eyal is also the author of Hands-On Genetic Algorithms with Python (Second Edition), a comprehensive guide to applying genetic algorithms to real-world AI and machine learning problems.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Eyal serves as an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University, where he teaches artificial intelligence. He leads the Jacksonville, Florida Java User Group and the AI for Enterprise virtual user group and is the author behind the developer-focused artificial intelligence blog, AI4Java.

Eyal Wirsansky is a senior data scientist, a seasoned software engineer, a leader in the technology community, and an artificial intelligence researcher. In his graduate studies, he concentrated on genetic algorithms and neural networks, leading to ... Show more

I am a full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience who loves both backend technologies and the crazy world of frontend technologies. Throughout my career, I worked with big companies scaleups and startups. I have experience in developing large monoliths and microservices systems. I have successfully executed significant data migrations and API refactors. I have led the development of products from scratch and maintained and improved existing projects.
What is more I am passionate about learning other to become bettter developers via mentoring programs and blog posts.
In my free time, I enjoy having fun with game development, playing sports (tennis, football, and basketball), and exploring the world of wine.

I am a full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience who loves both backend technologies and the crazy world of frontend technologies. Throughout my career, I worked with big companies scaleups and startups. I have experience in developing lar... Show more

Ramalinga Reddy Kotapati is a seasoned VLSI ASIC Physical Design Engineer with over 15 years of experience specializing in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Graphics Processing Units (GPU) across advanced semiconductor technology nodes. With a proven track record of delivering over 30 successful tape-outs, he has contributed to cutting-edge projects at process nodes ranging from Intel 14A/18A to TSMC 7nm and 16FF.
Currently a Technical Lead at Intel Corporation, Ramalinga Reddy spearheads physical design implementations for advanced semiconductor technologies, including FinFET architectures and high-performance designs for CPUs, GPUs, and data center applications. His expertise includes synthesis, place and route (P&R), static timing analysis (STA), engineering change orders (ECO), and advanced EDA tools like INNOVUS and Fusion Compiler.
Previously, he held pivotal roles at Cypress Semiconductor (Infineon Technologies), AMD, and Aricent Technologies, leading complex chip design processes. At Cypress, he played a key role in achieving consistent Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) improvements, completing full chip design closures for PSoC projects and advancing production timelines significantly.
Ramalinga Reddy has extensive experience in low-power design methodologies, floor planning, clock tree synthesis, IR drop mitigation, and package ARC cleanup. He has mentored numerous engineering teams, fostering innovation and collaboration while ensuring adherence to stringent project deadlines.
A Master's graduate in VLSI Design from JNTU Hyderabad, Ramalinga Reddy continues to drive advancements in semiconductor technology, focusing on achieving optimal PPA metrics and streamlining physical design workflows for next-generation chips.

Ramalinga Reddy Kotapati is a seasoned VLSI ASIC Physical Design Engineer with over 15 years of experience specializing in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Graphics Processing Units (GPU) across advanced semiconductor technology nodes. With a pro... Show more

I’m a Charlotte-based product designer with a passion for crafting clean, user-friendly layouts and delivering beautiful, functional designs. With a deep appreciation for great typography and an expertise in building Figma components, I strive to create seamless digital experiences. When I'm not designing, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our energetic 3-year-old.

I’m a Charlotte-based product designer with a passion for crafting clean, user-friendly layouts and delivering beautiful, functional designs. With a deep appreciation for great typography and an expertise in building Figma components, I strive to cre... Show more

Mohamed THIOUNE, Consultant IT (Conception web & mobile) sur ces quatre dernières années.
mon métier consiste à construire des solutions qui placent la cible du client au centre de la stratégie
afin de fournir des solutions qui répondent au plus près à la demande.

J'accompagne le client dans toutes les phases du processus de conception, de la phase d'inspiration
à la phase d'idéation et enfin à la phase de mise en œuvre,
pour garantir une solution adaptée à vos besoins.

Mohamed THIOUNE, Consultant IT (Conception web & mobile) sur ces quatre dernières années. mon métier consiste à construire des solutions qui placent la cible du client au centre de la stratégie afin de fournir des solutions qui répondent au plus p... Show more

As a Senior Software Engineer and Co-Founder of Fitster with over 7 years in the tech sector, I excel in mobile app development using Flutter, Kotlin, AWS, Firebase, and Postgres. My portfolio showcases successful projects from concept to launch, reflecting my innovative and technical prowess.

In founding Fitster, I demonstrated my entrepreneurial spirit by developing a SaaS platform for online fitness coaching, adapting swiftly to market dynamics. At Threls, Malta, I led the development of significant SDKs and applications for the European market. My expertise extends to FinTech and EV charging solutions, emphasizing my versatility and commitment to quality.

I possess strong skills in Flutter, Dart, Kotlin, and AWS, coupled with proficiency in automation and manual testing. My leadership is underpinned by abilities in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional team management, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

An active contributor to the Flutter Developer Community, I'm also enhancing my professional versatility. I am keen to connect with professionals for opportunities in technology development and digital innovation, leveraging my skills to contribute to transformative projects.

As a Senior Software Engineer and Co-Founder of Fitster with over 7 years in the tech sector, I excel in mobile app development using Flutter, Kotlin, AWS, Firebase, and Postgres. My portfolio showcases successful projects from concept to launch, ref... Show more

Dev front-end sênior, formada em Jogos Digitais e Desenvolvimento Fullstack, palestrante, streamer, mentora, criadora de conteúdos digitais, co-organizadora da comunidade Unicorn Tech e mãe de 4 gatos. Apaixonada por falar sobre o universo de desenvolvimento web, tecnologias front-end, carreira em tecnologia, livros e, é claro, gatos.

Dev front-end sênior, formada em Jogos Digitais e Desenvolvimento Fullstack, palestrante, streamer, mentora, criadora de conteúdos digitais, co-organizadora da comunidade Unicorn Tech e mãe de 4 gatos. Apaixonada por falar sobre o universo de desenvo... Show more

Stehpan is a traveller (not necessarily in a geographical sense) who seeks, observes … and occasionally finds.

He classifies himself as a programming software tester and works as a freelancing tester for more than 20 years.

He studied physics, worked in oceanography, survived cancer, lives at the seaside, and blogs at https://seasidetesting.com/.

Most used languages (in alphabetical order): English, German, Ruby.

Stehpan is a traveller (not necessarily in a geographical sense) who seeks, observes … and occasionally finds. He classifies himself as a programming software tester and works as a freelancing tester for more than 20 years. He studied physics, ... Show more

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront of innovation, Spandana has played a pivotal role in advancing Autonomous and Automated Driving Systems, driving key technical integrations, process improvements, and functional optimizations.
Throughout her career, Spandana has demonstrated strong leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to execute validation projects for complex systems across the automotive industry. She has expertise in system validation, hardware-software integration, and automation across multiple platforms, including MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace, and various embedded protocols like CAN and UDS. She has successfully led validation efforts for high-profile automotive projects such as Body Control Modules (BCM) and Smart Lighting Modules (SLM) at Marelli, as well as spearheading initiatives for global OEMs like Stellantis and Chrysler.
Spandana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from JNTU University and has received certifications including GM DFSS Black Belt and High Voltage Certification. She is recognized for her ability to engineer innovative solutions, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of cutting-edge automotive systems, particularly in the context of autonomous driving technology.

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront o... Show more

Miel Verkerken is a PhD candidate and teaching assistant at Ghent University at the Internet and Data Science Lab (IDLab - imec) since September 2019. He obtained his M.Sc. in information engineering technology in 2018, after which he first gained some international professional experience before starting as a researcher. His research interests lie in the intersection of Cybersecurity and Machine Learning.

Miel Verkerken is a PhD candidate and teaching assistant at Ghent University at the Internet and Data Science Lab (IDLab - imec) since September 2019. He obtained his M.Sc. in information engineering technology in 2018, after which he first gained so... Show more

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve given talks at college events and love breaking down complex topics into simple, fun explanations. My goal is to make this session interactive and help everyone understand the basics of Machine Learning, even if you’re new to it. Let’s explore the world of AI together.

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing m... Show more

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's studying ways to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He's worked with organizations like INAIL, EUROCONTROL, and Australian airline QANTAS.

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's studying ways to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He's work... Show more

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a student at the Université Catholique de Bukavu. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator.

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a student at the Université Catholique de Bukavu. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator. Show more

Apaixonado por tecnologia e suas soluções, formado em Técnico de Informática para Internet e Tecnólogo em Banco de Dados pela FATEC de São José dos Campos. Nos últimos anos, dedicou-se à administração de servidores SQL Server, abrangendo desde a instalação de instâncias standalone, otimizações de queries SQL até projetos complexos migrações, upgrades e melhorias. Possui conhecimentos técnicos em High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR), utilizando tecnologias como Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Availability Groups (AG), Log Shipping e Data Replication. Experiência em Cloud Computing na AWS, Azure e Google com foco em administração e migrações online ou offline por meio de estratégias como Rehosting e Replatforming voltado para serviços de dados em ambientes IaaS, PaaS e SaaS.

Apaixonado por tecnologia e suas soluções, formado em Técnico de Informática para Internet e Tecnólogo em Banco de Dados pela FATEC de São José dos Campos. Nos últimos anos, dedicou-se à administração de servidores SQL Server, abrangendo desde a inst... Show more

Programmer, amateur astronomer and both promoter and user of free software. Leader of the Linux Users Group of La Laguna, co-founder of the Astronomical Group of Gómez Palacio, mapper in Open Street Map. I have teached both in public and private universities. At this moment I'm trying to have open data again in my city.

Programmer, amateur astronomer and both promoter and user of free software. Leader of the Linux Users Group of La Laguna, co-founder of the Astronomical Group of Gómez Palacio, mapper in Open Street Map. I have teached both in public and private uni... Show more

Retired Microsoft & Microsoft Research. Ph.D. in CS and Machine Learning.

Retired Microsoft & Microsoft Research. Ph.D. in CS and Machine Learning. Show more

Edwin leads a team of software and bioinformatics engineers at Genomics England, building orchestration products to support national-scale whole genome analysis for the NHS and researchers. Previously, he worked as an aerospace engineer at Rolls-Royce, where he started off designing jet engine components before moving into a team focused on harnessing digital technologies to analyse engine data and improve operations.

Edwin leads a team of software and bioinformatics engineers at Genomics England, building orchestration products to support national-scale whole genome analysis for the NHS and researchers. Previously, he worked as an aerospace engineer at Rolls-Royc... Show more

Ryan Bevin is a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast studying embedded hardware security. The project title is "Efficient RISC-V Chips with Future-proof Security", so he is looking specifically at the standardised Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms and attempting to make one or more of these more efficient using the open source RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture. He has Industrial experience in embedded software engineering and loves video games! Especially DOOM (1993). Ryan studied a MEng honours in Electronic Engineering at Ulster University before working for 5 years.

Ryan Bevin is a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast studying embedded hardware security. The project title is "Efficient RISC-V Chips with Future-proof Security", so he is looking specifically at the standardised Post-Quantum Cryptography algor... Show more

Egresado de la carrera de Ingeniería de Software. Actualmente, desarrollador frontend con una sólida formación en aplicaciones web. Mi pasión por el desarrollo de software se refleja en crear aplicaciones dinámicas las cuales combinan un diseño de alta calidad con una excelente experiencia de usuario, ofreciendo soluciones a problemas reales. He colaborado en diversos proyectos tanto empresariales como educativos, lo que me ha permitido desarrollar mis habilidades, trabajar en equipo y obtener buena comunicación para ofrecer soluciones innovadoras y de calidad

Egresado de la carrera de Ingeniería de Software. Actualmente, desarrollador frontend con una sólida formación en aplicaciones web. Mi pasión por el desarrollo de software se refleja en crear aplicaciones dinámicas las cuales combinan un diseño de al... Show more

Gwendoline has a bachelor's in animal biology and ecology from Paris XI University (France). She graduated from a Master in animal and human behavior (Rennes I University, France).
She began to work in farm animal welfare during this Master. She worked on aggressiveness in young sows (French Institute of Agronomy Research, INRAE) and the mother-young relationship in dairy cows (Aarhus University, Denmark).
She is now a PhD. candidate in animal sciences at University Laval (Quebec city, Canada). She works on emotional welfare in piglets.

Gwendoline has a bachelor's in animal biology and ecology from Paris XI University (France). She graduated from a Master in animal and human behavior (Rennes I University, France). She began to work in farm animal welfare during this Master. She wo... Show more

Dr. Suresh Neethirajan is a renowned expert in animal welfare science and the application of cutting-edge technologies in livestock management. He holds the position of Professor and University Research Chair at Dalhousie University, Canada, with cross-appointments in the Faculties of Agriculture and Computer Science. His groundbreaking research integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and precision livestock farming to enhance the well-being of farm animals by decoding emotions, detecting pain early, and promoting humane practices.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Neethirajan has worked at top-tier institutions such as Wageningen University in the Netherlands and the University of Guelph, Canada. His innovative work includes AI-powered facial recognition systems to analyze emotional states in cows and pigs, and natural language processing techniques to translate the vocalizations of chickens. These technological advancements allow for real-time welfare monitoring and timely interventions that improve animal care. Dr. Neethirajan's contributions are transforming the field of animal welfare by aligning scientific innovation with ethical standards and societal expectations.

Dr. Suresh Neethirajan is a renowned expert in animal welfare science and the application of cutting-edge technologies in livestock management. He holds the position of Professor and University Research Chair at Dalhousie University, Canada, with cro... Show more

Lorenzo Belli is the Director of Engineering at Blockchain.com, working in the FinTech and Cryptocurrency industries, with a focus on payments, brokerage, and trading. Active in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, he has navigated multiple market cycles. Previously, he developed trading platforms for sports betting and holds patents for GPU designs from his research era. Lorenzo is passionate about leading teams and empowering engineers to build better, more profitable products.

Lorenzo Belli is the Director of Engineering at Blockchain.com, working in the FinTech and Cryptocurrency industries, with a focus on payments, brokerage, and trading. Active in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, he has navigated multiple market cy... Show more

Sebastián Bassi is a Biotechnologist with experience both in software development and bioinformatics research. He worked in a leading biotech company doing molecular marker database curation and in a national research institute helping with the bioinformatics support of the international effort to sequence the Tomato Genome. Both positions involved Python development and intensive data manipulation. He made a web application to query a micro RNA database, which was published at BMC Plant Biology. He also worked on the first Linux distribution for bioinformatics (DNALinux). He is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and is frequently invited to Python conferences. He is the author of Python for Bioinformatics (https://www.py3.us/)

Sebastián Bassi is a Biotechnologist with experience both in software development and bioinformatics research. He worked in a leading biotech company doing molecular marker database curation and in a national research institute helping with the bioin... Show more

Doctoral researcher at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS of the University of Salzburg. Part of the research groups Risk, Hazard and Climate and EO Analytics. I focus on the analysis of big Earth observation data to map and monitor landscape dynamics and I am researching the bridge between EO data cubes and temporal GIS for spatio-temporal analyses. I use R for spatial data handling and analysis, automate EO workflows and for scientific writing and visualization.

Doctoral researcher at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS of the University of Salzburg. Part of the research groups Risk, Hazard and Climate and EO Analytics. I focus on the analysis of big Earth observation data to map and monitor landscape d... Show more

Abbey joined Alias in the summer of 2021 as Executive Assistant after spending 7 years working in the nonprofit sector. Since that time, she has transitioned into Alias’ Chief of Staff to include Operations (overseeing construction and the move into our new HQ!), Human Relations, Sales, Communications, and Marketing. She oversees Alias’ daily operations and contributes to the planning and execution of strategic goals.

Abbey joined Alias in the summer of 2021 as Executive Assistant after spending 7 years working in the nonprofit sector. Since that time, she has transitioned into Alias’ Chief of Staff to include Operations (overseeing construction and the move into ... Show more

Daniel is a Software Manager with OVO - leading the Developer Platforms team as they enable over 400 engineers to work more effectively, with greater guidance and guardrails, lowering their cognitive load and improving their everyday lived experience.
The overall goal being to increase engineering productivity, staff retention and ensure OVO is considered a great place to work.

Daniel is a former Head of Engineering leading 50+ engineers. Over 5 years they transformed from being an Embedded Software team delivering Custom Hardware solutions to being software focused, developing primarily for the Cloud. To achieve this they transformed teams, ways of working, adopted Cloud platforms with CI and CD pipelines and looked at adopting a full DevOps model.

Daniel strongly believes in empowered teams, and ensuring that they have the freedom to innovate both in process and tooling.

Daniel believes that People, Process and Tech are the key to success, and in that order.

Daniel is a Software Manager with OVO - leading the Developer Platforms team as they enable over 400 engineers to work more effectively, with greater guidance and guardrails, lowering their cognitive load and improving their everyday lived experience... Show more

Raised in a no-tech farming community in rural Arizona, Dr. Amanda Martin discovered the transformative power of technology and the world of possibilities it opens. This revelation came in college when open-source software became her catalyst for personal growth, reshaping her perspective on how technology can democratize access, empower collaboration, and provide solutions to pressing global issues.

With her Doctorate in Computer Science, Dr. Martin passionately embraced the ethos of open-source endeavors and now serves as the Director of Program Management at the Linux Foundation. Currently, within the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), championing open-source security and global collaboration.

Never forgetting her roots, Dr. Martin continues to propagate her lifelong commitment to education, teaching subjects ranging from technology to physics. Yet, it's her sustained awe for science and technology and her passion to share this wonder with as many individuals as possible that truly make her an inspirational figure.

In essence, Dr. Amanda Martin stands as a testament to the transformative power of open-source technology, continually inspiring others to explore the remarkable potentials of this realm.

Raised in a no-tech farming community in rural Arizona, Dr. Amanda Martin discovered the transformative power of technology and the world of possibilities it opens. This revelation came in college when open-source software became her catalyst for per... Show more

Bala is a Practice Director at Computer Enterprises Inc, 4x Sitecore Technology MVP, and Founder of the Pittsburgh Sitecore user group. He hosts meetups and also presents in other user groups.
Shares his experience in his blog https://bala.one. An active member of the community also supports open-source projects.

Bala is a Practice Director at Computer Enterprises Inc, 4x Sitecore Technology MVP, and Founder of the Pittsburgh Sitecore user group. He hosts meetups and also presents in other user groups. Shares his experience in his blog https://bala.one. An ... Show more