Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of software as a service for true customer value (if it can be done on a peloton or with AI, bonus points). Supportive dad with two YAs in college going well beyond where i could imagine, and a supportive spouse on a global fabric journey.

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of soft... Show more

Avraham is the Director of Architecture at Global-e. He learns and teaches about how people join to create software.

Avraham is the Director of Architecture at Global-e. He learns and teaches about how people join to create software. Show more

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Munich.
She is a widely recognised voice in the DDD community — her books Mastering Domain-Driven Design, DDD Toolbox, and Crafting Great APIs (co-authored with Fabrizio Lazzaretti) reflect her commitment to practical, collaborative approaches to modeling and API design. She is the host of the DDD MUC meetup in Munich, where she brings the community together around Domain-Driven Design in practice.
She has spoken at Domain-Driven Design Europe, API Days, and the Software Architecture Gathering, and regularly shares her thinking on DDD, AsyncAPI, and event-driven systems on LinkedIn.

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentr... Show more

Anish is a seasoned technologist with application development, system administration and architecture experience in building & transforming enterprise solutions in Telecom, Pension, Logistics and E-commerce domain. He is Senior Architect at Capgemini and has experience in Architecting Greenfield & Brownfield for Cloud, Cloud Native and DevSecOps solutions.

Anish is a seasoned technologist with application development, system administration and architecture experience in building & transforming enterprise solutions in Telecom, Pension, Logistics and E-commerce domain. He is Senior Architect at Capgemini... Show more

Heath Ledet is spending this chapter of his life on the work he started with: making music. A blues and Americana musician, singer, and songwriter, Heath Ledet is getting back into the music business in earnest after retiring from the oil and gas industry. He is returning to live performance with a focus on festivals and events, and he has a full album of unreleased music that he plans to release one song per month.

Alongside the music, Ledet runs a new business. Through Top Shelf Development, his home and property development company, he buys property, builds homes on it, and sells them. The work applies what he learned building a business in the energy industry to residential construction.

Ledet is originally from South Louisiana. For more than 16 years he has lived in The Woodlands, Texas, which is part of the greater Conroe and Montgomery County area.

The path to this point started with music, his first calling. As a musician, Ledet made the decision to focus on building a company that would give his family financial security. That choice took him into power generation for oil and gas infrastructure. There he grew Montco Oilfield Solutions, a power generation business that supported major oil companies with their infrastructure.
Building Montco is the accomplishment in his professional life that Ledet is most proud of. That chapter closed when he sold the company to a large company that will continue to grow the business and its employees. With the sale, the company he built and the people who helped build it moved forward under new ownership, and Ledet retired from the power generation and oil and gas infrastructure business.

Music did not leave his life during the business years. In October 2013, Heath Ledet released the album Chasing My Dreams, a 10-song collection with Pershing Wells featured throughout. Its tracks are "Chasing My Dreams," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "Too Good for Me," "Dirty Money," "You're Not Alone," "Forever," "We Dance," "Time Under the Sun," "Got My Eyes On You," and "Nothing to Lose." Other musicians credited on individual tracks include Todd Sorenson, Todd Adams, Randy Ellis, Kathy Ledet, Troy Percle, Cory Duplechin, Lonnie Lapeyrouse, Terri Chiasson, and Charles "Chucky C" Elam. The album can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify, Shazam, and SoundCloud.

Away from music and business, Ledet is a father, and his family is an important part of his life. His ranch in Arkansas is where he goes to hunt, fish, ride ATV trails, spend time on the lake, hike, and go rock hunting.

Ledet has also been involved in his community through charitable giving and volunteer work. His support has included the Midland Police Department, contributing to the work of local law enforcement. It has included United Way, the nonprofit that works to strengthen communities through local partnerships. It has included schools, where he has invested in the education of students. He has also been part of a wide range of other charitable and volunteer efforts.

For Heath Ledet, this chapter brings him back to where he started. His oil and gas career is complete, and his time is now divided among his music, Top Shelf Development, his family, and his ranch in Arkansas.

Heath Ledet is spending this chapter of his life on the work he started with: making music. A blues and Americana musician, singer, and songwriter, Heath Ledet is getting back into the music business in earnest after retiring from the oil and gas ind... Show more

Darrell Howell is a finance and operations executive and the Founder & CEO of RoofIntel, an independent property decision platform beginning with residential roofing in Nashville. RoofIntel helps property owners understand what major projects should reasonably require and cost before contractor pricing becomes the frame of reference.

He also founded ScaleSmart Advisory, where he provides fractional CFO and COO support to privately held businesses, with a focus on cash flow, profitability, forecasting, operational systems, risk management, and growth.

Previously, Darrell served as Chief Financial Officer of Bluebird Roofing and as a Consulting CFO at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). At Bluebird, he helped expand the company’s offerings into retail roofing, windows, siding, and commercial roofing while improving financial reporting and cost control. At CLA, his work included financial reporting, forecasting, cash management, and equity management transitions.

From 2015 to 2021, he provided CFO, controllership, and finance and operations leadership to privately held businesses across construction, real estate, distribution, and service industries. He began in an independent advisory capacity and later moved into an embedded corporate finance leadership role with a privately held construction and real estate group. In that role, he directed finance and accounting across three related entities, managed a team of eight, and oversaw approximately $40 million in budgets.

Darrell holds an MBA in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University and bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Management from the University of North Alabama. His interests include Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball, golf, and travel.

Darrell Howell is a finance and operations executive and the Founder & CEO of RoofIntel, an independent property decision platform beginning with residential roofing in Nashville. RoofIntel helps property owners understand what major projects should ... Show more

Darrell Howell is a finance and operations executive and the Founder & CEO of RoofIntel, an independent property decision platform beginning with residential roofing in Nashville. RoofIntel helps property owners understand what major projects should reasonably require and cost before contractor pricing becomes the frame of reference.

He also founded ScaleSmart Advisory, where he provides fractional CFO and COO support to privately held businesses, with a focus on cash flow, profitability, forecasting, operational systems, risk management, and growth.

Previously, Darrell served as Chief Financial Officer of Bluebird Roofing and as a Consulting CFO at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). At Bluebird, he helped expand the company’s offerings into retail roofing, windows, siding, and commercial roofing while improving financial reporting and cost control. At CLA, his work included financial reporting, forecasting, cash management, and equity management transitions.

From 2015 to 2021, he provided CFO, controllership, and finance and operations leadership to privately held businesses across construction, real estate, distribution, and service industries. He began in an independent advisory capacity and later moved into an embedded corporate finance leadership role with a privately held construction and real estate group. In that role, he directed finance and accounting across three related entities, managed a team of eight, and oversaw approximately $40 million in budgets.

Darrell holds an MBA in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University and bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Management from the University of North Alabama. His interests include Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball, golf, and travel.

Darrell Howell is a finance and operations executive and the Founder & CEO of RoofIntel, an independent property decision platform beginning with residential roofing in Nashville. RoofIntel helps property owners understand what major projects should ... Show more

Mark Tersigni, a real estate investment professional and Certified Public Accountant, has worked across public accounting, corporate finance, and commercial real estate investment.

He started in audit at a Big Four accounting firm, joining as an intern before moving to a full-time role, and worked across industries including private aviation, electric utilities, iron-ore and coal mining, and manufacturing, several of them Fortune 500 companies. He then audited public and private investment companies, reviewing SEC filings and financial statements, and served as an in-charge associate responsible for managing and reviewing staff on the audit of a mutual fund with more than $1 billion in assets under management. In a later real estate finance role at a national retail company, he set annual budgets and monthly projections for international retail occupancy costs and handled investment-partnership accounting and profit-and-loss review. He has held a Certified Public Accountant license in the State of Ohio since 2014, for which he qualified during his undergraduate accounting studies, and it is currently inactive. His accounting background is still evident in his approach; on property sales, he reviewed settlement statements in detail to confirm their accuracy and completeness.

Before that, he spent three years in asset management at a private multifamily investment firm, where there he ran the portfolio's annual budgeting process and quarterly KPI reporting, and he managed the reporting and analysis delivered to investors, including performance narratives that set out results and the reasons for them. He carried out hold/sell analysis across the portfolio and oversaw its real estate tax appeal work, which included negotiating reductions in third-party fees. Because it sat at the intersection of ownership, investors, and operations, the position sharpened his ability to present financial results clearly to audiences with different priorities.

Commercial real estate investment forms the core of his experience, and it was here that he served as Vice President of Investments at a private-equity-owned commercial real estate company, where he formed and led a five-analyst underwriting team responsible for a portfolio of more than $5 billion in large-format open-air retail and enclosed malls. Its work included acquisition and disposition underwriting, business planning, asset management, and transaction support, the full analytical cycle behind each buy, hold, and sell decision in the portfolio. The role called for technical command of the underwriting, the judgment to identify which assumptions carried the most weight, and the ability to train and develop analysts who could produce that work consistently.

The portfolio completed more than $1 billion in property sales over two years. He was a key contributor to the origination of a $1 billion single-asset, single-borrower CMBS loan, the largest open-air retail securitization of 2023, a financing that called for detailed property-level analysis across roughly forty assets. He built and owned the corporate model the company's private equity ownership used to forecast investment returns; it brought individual property plans together into a corporate-level view, allowing ownership to weigh options for the whole portfolio without losing the detail of any single asset. The executive team and ownership frequently drew on his input for portfolio matters such as strategic transactions, joint ventures, ground-lease negotiations, crossed loans, and options for properties approaching debt maturity. He managed more than $1 billion of property-level commercial mortgages, supplying the analysis for refinancing, extension, and maturity decisions. He also helped lead an overhaul of the company's financial systems and the investment team's underlying processes.

His career of more than a decade has progressed from the audit of investment companies to the underwriting and management of multibillion-dollar commercial real estate portfolios, and he brings an analytical basis to how real estate assets are valued, financed, and positioned for sale. Throughout, his work has concerned the financial analysis that supports major real estate decisions, whether the valuation of one property or the strategy for a whole portfolio. His work brings together accounting precision and investment judgment; having led an underwriting team, owned a corporate model, and worked directly with private equity ownership as a Certified Public Accountant, he is equally comfortable examining a property-level model in detail and addressing broader strategic questions, including the disposition of a troubled asset, the timing of a sale, the structure of a financing, and the effect of a single decision across an entire portfolio.

He is advanced in ARGUS and Excel, including Power Query, uses Power BI and financial reporting platforms such as MRI and Yardi regularly, and has incorporated modern AI tools into his analysis and reporting workflows. He also writes on the subjects he knows best: commercial real estate investment, covering both industry analysis and practical guidance for those learning the business, along with Excel technique and the expanding role of AI tools in financial work, and a recurring theme is turning large volumes of financial data into clear, decision-ready analysis.

Away from the office, his interests include cooking, tennis, and strategy games such as chess and poker, and he devotes much of his time to his two young children.

Mark Tersigni, a real estate investment professional and Certified Public Accountant, has worked across public accounting, corporate finance, and commercial real estate investment. He started in audit at a Big Four accounting firm, joining as an i... Show more

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past 7 years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary effort in cross-platform frameworks steers our development towards unified, efficient solutions and breaking platform boundaries. A key part of my role is to continuously enhance app performance by guiding the development of tooling for core mobile health metrics.

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past 7 years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary eff... Show more

Muhammad Hussaini is an African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a space technology company focused on satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space-enabled solutions designed to address real-world challenges across Africa and beyond.

Muhammad’s academic journey combines engineering, technology, and business. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and holds a certificate in Business and Information Technology from Harvard University through HarvardX, as well as a certificate in Economics and International Business from Berlin University, Germany. His multidisciplinary background has shaped his interest in applying engineering, emerging technologies, and data-driven solutions to complex challenges.

As the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, Muhammad is leading the company’s strategic focus on the space technology sector. The company focuses on satellite technology and Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space technology solutions, with applications across agriculture and food security, environmental monitoring, infrastructure and urban development, energy and natural resources, government, and security.

Muhammad also leads the DeltalSat-X satellite project, an initiative focused on advancing satellite technology and contributing to the growth of Africa’s space industry. Through DeltalSat-X, he is exploring the use of satellite systems, Earth observation data, AI, and geospatial technologies to develop practical solutions to challenges on Earth.

Beyond Elclassique Technologies, Muhammad is the Founder of Elx Academy, an initiative dedicated to nurturing technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young Africans. He has participated in national and international technology and business conferences, including WETEX and World Blockchain Summit Dubai 2024, connecting with innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders from different parts of the world.

His leadership experience includes serving as President of the Ahmadu Bello University Developers Club, where he fostered a community of technology enthusiasts focused on software development, innovation, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Muhammad’s entrepreneurial achievements have received several recognitions. He was awarded Tech Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by Ahmadu Bello University. He also received an Award of Excellence from World Entrepreneurs Day, Zazzau Version 2024, and was recognized among the SME100 Nigeria 25 Under 25 Young Entrepreneurs, winning under the Financial Technology category.

He is also the author of From Ideas to Impact: Fueling Students’ Creativity, a book focused on encouraging young people to transform their ideas and creativity into meaningful contributions to society.

Today, Muhammad’s work is centered on space technology and the practical application of space-derived data and intelligence on Earth. Through Elclassique Technologies Ltd and the DeltalSat-X initiative, he is working toward contributing to Africa’s growing space ecosystem through satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and innovative space-enabled solutions.

Muhammad Hussaini is an African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a space technology company focused on satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space-enabled solutions ... Show more

Stefan Baumgartner is an architect and developer based in Austria. He is the author of "TypeScript in 50 Lessons" (Smashing Magazine, 2020) and "The TypeScript Cookbook" (O'Reilly, 2023). In his spare time, he organizes ScriptConf and Rust Linz. Stefan enjoys Italian food, Belgian beer, and British vinyl records.

Stefan Baumgartner is an architect and developer based in Austria. He is the author of "TypeScript in 50 Lessons" (Smashing Magazine, 2020) and "The TypeScript Cookbook" (O'Reilly, 2023). In his spare time, he organizes ScriptConf and Rust Linz. Stef... Show more

Eric Wippman is a Florida architect known for creating spaces that combine modern design with comfort and practicality. His work reflects a strong appreciation for community, nature, and thoughtful planning. Outside of his profession, he enjoys spending time with family, playing softball, performing jazz music on the saxophone, and traveling through Europe to explore architecture and culture.

Wippman was born and raised in Florida and later pursued architecture in college. During those years, he focused on both academic growth and personal interests. Music played an important role in his daily life, and he often performed with the university jazz band or practiced casually with friends. At the same time, he remained active on the college softball team, continuing a family tradition that had always been meaningful to him. Balancing design projects, sports, and music made his college experience busy but rewarding.

After completing his degree, Eric started his career at a local architecture firm in downtown Florida. His first projects included homes, office spaces, and community buildings. These early experiences allowed him to work closely with experienced architects and gain a deeper understanding of practical and sustainable design. Over time, his style became recognized for incorporating open spaces, natural light, and outdoor elements into modern structures.

As his experience grew, Wippman began taking on larger projects, including hotels, public buildings, and community centers. He believed architecture should do more than serve a purpose and should also create environments where people feel connected and comfortable. His involvement in projects focused on parks and public recreation spaces reflected his commitment to improving communities and encouraging outdoor activity.

Away from work, family remains one of the most important parts of his life. He enjoys weekends spent hiking, relaxing at home, or playing softball with loved ones and friends. Music remains a lifelong passion, especially jazz on the saxophone during informal gatherings. Travel also remains a valuable source of inspiration, particularly visits to cities such as Florence, Paris, and Prague, where history and architecture continue to influence his perspective. Through his personal interests and professional achievements, Eric Wippman continues to maintain a balanced and community-centered life.

Eric Wippman is a Florida architect known for creating spaces that combine modern design with comfort and practicality. His work reflects a strong appreciation for community, nature, and thoughtful planning. Outside of his profession, he enjoys spend... Show more

Robert Kasirer manages his family office, where he helped build a national real estate investment and management company with a diversified portfolio across 12 states. His role has included oversight of real estate investments, property operations, and long-term business direction. He also serves as president of his family foundation, where his charitable work focuses on education and Jewish causes. Through this work, he supports institutions and programs that strengthen learning, identity, and community life.

Kasirer founded nonprofit organizations in the United States and Israel in 2022 to support the development of a digital platform and app for Jewish life. The platform brings together music, learning, prayer, podcasts, videos, and short interactive experiences in one accessible place. It is designed for individuals and communities, while also allowing schools, synagogues, camps, campus groups, organizations, and creators to share their own content through customized digital spaces.

Robert Kasirer comes from a family history shaped by Holocaust survival, deep loss, and lasting purpose. His mother was imprisoned in Auschwitz, while his father was sent to a forced labor camp. Many members of their family were killed during that period. His parents came from a small village in the Carpathian Mountains, and his father trained as a shoemaker after losing his own father at a young age and beginning work to help support the family.

Robert was born in Austria after his parents were liberated, married, and waited for visas to immigrate to the United States. He and one sister were born there before the family later settled in Los Angeles, where another sister was born. After arriving in 1954, his parents helped build Jewish community life by supporting schools, synagogues, and educational institutions, even as those resources remained limited for many families.

Kasirer was raised with the belief that remembrance should lead to education, service, and continued Jewish engagement. His parents wanted the memory of the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust to remain connected to living faith, learning, and identity. That purpose influenced him from childhood. At age 13, he attended a Jewish boarding school in New York, where he studied secular subjects while also becoming proficient in Jewish learning.

Robert Kasirer attended university in New York and later completed law school before passing the New York bar. He began his career as an attorney and helped form a law firm with associates, focusing on public finance and major financing matters across the United States. He later worked with another firm before joining his father in business in 1984. Together, they developed, owned, and operated commercial properties, mainly shopping centers in Los Angeles.

Robert continued operating and growing the family real estate business after his father passed away in 2005. Over time, his two sons and son-in-law joined the family office and its related subsidiaries. They now lead the company and manage daily operations while he serves as chairman. This structure reflects his commitment to continuity, family responsibility, and careful stewardship of the work built through many years of shared effort and practical leadership.

Kasirer sees his digital Jewish platform as a way to help Jewish life remain meaningful in a changing world. He believes each generation must find its own path to tradition, learning, and community, especially when some younger people feel disconnected from traditional institutions. Through technology, he hopes to make Jewish content more accessible while helping organizations strengthen identity, belonging, and engagement across different locations, affiliations, and backgrounds.

Robert Kasirer has been married to his wife for 48 years, and they have four children and 13 grandchildren, including 7 boys and 6 girls. Family remains central to his life, along with his work in business, philanthropy, and Jewish engagement. In his personal time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling around the world, where he appreciates different traditions, cultures, and landscapes while staying connected to family, heritage, and community.

Robert Kasirer manages his family office, where he helped build a national real estate investment and management company with a diversified portfolio across 12 states. His role has included oversight of real estate investments, property operations, a... Show more

I am a senior developer at twoday A/S, I have worked with NAV / Business Central for 12 years, and my focus has always been on the more technical side of things, and how to use the best tools for the job.

I am a senior developer at twoday A/S, I have worked with NAV / Business Central for 12 years, and my focus has always been on the more technical side of things, and how to use the best tools for the job. Show more

Denise Beaupré is a Business & Growth Mentor, keynote speaker, and two-time best-selling author who brings more than 25 years of real-world business experience to the stage.

She built and led a transportation company that grew from one truck and less than $100,000 in annual revenue to 30 trucks, 40 employees, and nearly $10 million in annual revenue. Before that, Denise built a successful real estate career, selling 742 homes and more than $100 million in real estate.

Today, Denise works with entrepreneurs and leadership teams to strengthen leadership, improve financial clarity, navigate growth, and build businesses that do not depend entirely on the owner. Her direct, practical approach challenges people to think differently, take responsibility, and recognize that lasting business growth begins with leadership.

She is the author of Rise Above: Create the Abundant Life You Desire and Your Legacy Journal: A Gift for Your Loved Ones.

Denise Beaupré is a Business & Growth Mentor, keynote speaker, and two-time best-selling author who brings more than 25 years of real-world business experience to the stage. She built and led a transportation company that grew from one truck and l... Show more

William Timlen, CPA, has three decades of experience in tax, accounting, and management. He focuses on partnership taxation and passive activity loss rules, with solid experience in profit-and-loss allocations and distributions. He advises borrowers on the tax implications of debt restructurings and distressed real estate transactions, including foreclosures, deeds-in-lieu, and bankruptcy. He also works with real estate owners and developers on tax planning. He provides advisory support to high-net-worth individuals and families, including guidance during complex federal and state tax examinations.

He joined a New York-based firm in 2016 as a Tax Partner in its Real Estate Group, part of a top-15 international tax advisory firm. Over the past 10 years, William has generated more than $2 million in new business, including $1 million in 2018, while working with major participants in the NYC real estate market. He strengthened the group by recruiting experienced professionals across tax and audit practices. As a member of the leadership committee, he helps guide the real estate practice's direction, including thought leadership, business development, education, and branding. He is also a member of a national accounting organization.

He began his career in 1993 at a CPA firm in Princeton, New Jersey, where he worked for four years. He prepared tax workpapers and federal and state tax returns for partnerships, individuals, corporations, and trusts. He also reviewed financial statements, researched tax matters, and supported client communication. In 1998, Timlen joined a global firm as a Supervising Senior, where he prepared audit workpapers for Fortune 100 companies in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

He later founded his own accounting firm in Princeton, New Jersey, focusing on tax consulting for high-net-worth individuals, real estate partnerships, and corporations. Within the first three years, he built a business generating more than $600K annually. After 10 years, he joined a New York firm as a Tax Manager, where he reviewed complex returns, advised on like-kind exchanges, and represented clients before tax authorities. William then served for seven years as a Tax Principal at another firm, managing client relationships, leading engagements, and supporting business development and operational improvements.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from a college in Rhode Island, where he played Division 1 baseball for four years. He attended high school in New Jersey and was an All-State baseball player for two years.

William Timlen was born and raised in New Jersey and lives in New Canaan, Connecticut, with his family. He is married and has two sons in college. One is a senior at a university in Connecticut, and the other is a junior at a university in Miami. He enjoys golf, is a member of a country club in Greenwich, and likes traveling across the U.S. and abroad. He will be celebrating his 55th birthday this May.

William Timlen, CPA, has three decades of experience in tax, accounting, and management. He focuses on partnership taxation and passive activity loss rules, with solid experience in profit-and-loss allocations and distributions. He advises borrowers ... Show more

Dada Pey is a strategist, entrepreneur, and educator known for his ability to simplify complex ideas into practical guidance. His professional work is built on disciplined thinking, structured analysis, and clear communication across several growing industries. He focuses on helping individuals approach challenges with preparation, consistency, and long-term perspective while connecting with both new learners and experienced professionals.

Dada's career began in sales, where he developed a strong understanding of communication, timing, and client behavior. Those experiences continue to influence how he evaluates opportunities and approaches decision-making today. Working closely with clients also strengthened his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.

Dada Saghdoshpey later moved into the field of artificial intelligence, founding a company focused on practical AI solutions. His company develops tools designed to improve workflows, support decision-making, and make advanced technology easier for people to use. His approach to AI is guided by the belief that technology should assist human judgment rather than replace it.

In addition to technology, Dada is involved in real estate investment with a focus on the Middle East. He studies opportunities by analyzing infrastructure growth, economic development, demographic changes, and long-term market trends. His background in business strategy, education, and technology enables him to evaluate investments with a balanced, careful perspective.

Although Dada values artificial intelligence, data analysis, and modern systems, he believes that practical experience and disciplined thinking remain essential. In his view, technology is most effective when combined with sound judgment and real-world understanding. His methods combine modern tools with practical principles that can adapt to changing industries while remaining focused on meaningful results.

Consistency is an important part of his professional approach. Dada focuses on preparation, process, and transparency rather than reacting emotionally to uncertain situations. His steady and analytical mindset has helped him maintain stability and identify opportunities in competitive environments.

Dada Pey continues to work across technology, investment, and education while remaining committed to helping others navigate complex industries with greater clarity, structure, and confidence.

Dada Pey is a strategist, entrepreneur, and educator known for his ability to simplify complex ideas into practical guidance. His professional work is built on disciplined thinking, structured analysis, and clear communication across several growing ... Show more

Kambui Nurse
Founder, AI Agency Services
Lead Staff Engineer, Innovation – Marsh McLennan

Kambui Nurse is a self-taught technologist and visionary builder with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. His journey began at age 11 when his father brought home a Commodore 64, sparking a lifelong love for programming. With no formal degree, Kambui rose through the ranks fueled by grit, curiosity, and a relentless passion for learning.

Today, Kambui leads cutting-edge work in generative AI as Lead Staff Engineer of Innovation at Marsh McLennan. He’s currently spearheading the development of Agentic workflows using Dagger, the powerful new container pipeline framework from the creators of Docker. As an official partner of Dagger.io, the startup founded by Solomon Hykes, Kambui plays a key role in advancing the future of developer automation and AI integration. His early demonstrations of containerized agents earned public recognition from Hykes himself, and his leadership within the community earned him the elite title of Dagger Commander for mentoring and onboarding new users.

Kambui is also an engaging and experienced presenter, known for making complex technologies accessible and inspiring. He regularly speaks internally at Marsh McLennan, where he helps teams understand and apply the latest advancements in AI and DevOps.

Beyond his professional achievements, Kambui is a proud single father of two teenage boys, an endurance cyclist who rides 100 miles every year on his birthday, and a devoted son who hikes regularly with his 64-year-old mother. Whether he’s building next-gen AI systems or exploring mountain trails, Kambui brings the same spirit of perseverance and purpose to everything he does.

Kambui Nurse Founder, AI Agency Services Lead Staff Engineer, Innovation – Marsh McLennan Kambui Nurse is a self-taught technologist and visionary builder with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. His journey began at age 11 when hi... Show more

Apaixonado por tecnologia e inovação, construí uma trajetória sólida unindo desenvolvimento de software, arquitetura de soluções e ensino superior.

Sou Full Stack Developer e Arquiteto de Software, formado em Ciência da Computação e pós-graduado em Arquitetura de Software e Soluções pela XP Educação, com foco em microsserviços, mensageria, Clean Architecture, DDD, integrações complexas e escalabilidade em nuvem (AWS).

Tenho experiência com Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, React, Vue.js, TypeScript e PostgreSQL, desenvolvendo aplicações escaláveis, seguras e altamente integradas.
Atuo com integração de APIs, mensageria, microserviços e infraestrutura em nuvem AWS, criando soluções que otimizam processos, melhoram a performance e impulsionam resultados de negócio.

Além da prática técnica, atuo no ensino superior, ministrando disciplinas como Java, C, C++ e Redes de Computadores, orientando TCCs e projetos de extensão voltados à aplicação real do conhecimento e à preparação de alunos para o mercado de tecnologia.

AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect, Full Stack Engineer, Software Architect, Java Developer, Node.js Developer, React Developer, TypeScript, Spring Boot, Microservices, Message Queue, RabbitMQ, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, REST APIs, Cloud Infrastructure, SaaS, API Integration, EventBridge, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SES,

Apaixonado por tecnologia e inovação, construí uma trajetória sólida unindo desenvolvimento de software, arquitetura de soluções e ensino superior. Sou Full Stack Developer e Arquiteto de Software, formado em Ciência da Computação e pós-graduado e... Show more

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for techies of all ages, he traded chalkboards for the keyboards of the tech industry in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. Since then, he’s worn many hats—Community Manager, Developer Advocate, and now Developer Educator at Twilio—where he helps developers connect the dots between imagination and implementation. When he’s not building (or breaking :sweat_smile:) things with tech, you’ll find Andrew soaking up the west coast vibes on Vancouver Island, Canada—where he tries (and often fails) to look outdoorsy.

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for... Show more

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most.

Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspective, a deep understanding of the media landscape and a strong ability to spot opportunities others may overlook. I am highly knowledgeable, resourceful and practical, with a talent for turning complex communications challenges into clear, achievable strategies.

I believe every business has a story worth telling, but knowing how, when and where to tell it makes all the difference. Through my work, I help ambitious founders, leaders and brands build credibility, secure meaningful media coverage and turn strong ideas into genuine influence and commercial growth.

My experience spans a broad range of sectors, with a particular interest in design, architecture, property, lifestyle, creative businesses and luxury brands. I understand how to communicate ideas, expertise and distinctive points of view in ways that capture attention, build trust and create opportunities — whether the goal is greater brand awareness, stronger positioning, thought leadership or commercial growth.

My expertise spans public relations, brand strategy, media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, business development and strategic partnerships. I have led campaigns that have achieved national and international coverage, strengthened reputations and created valuable opportunities for the businesses and individuals behind them.

As a speaker, I combine strategic insight with warmth, energy and plenty of personality. My style is encouraging, engaging and refreshingly practical, giving audiences useful ideas they can act on straight away. Whether I am speaking about PR, personal branding, media opportunities, reputation or business visibility, I bring clarity, creativity and infectious enthusiasm to the room.

I am passionate about helping people recognise the value of their own experience, communicate with confidence and become better known for the work they do.

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most. Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international pers... Show more

Lade Tawak is a problem solver, connector, and creator working across Research, UX/CX, Product, and AI Strategy & Implementation. Through her research, advisory and consulting, and training, coaching and facilitation, she has worked with businesses across the globe over the last 10 years, connecting them with insights and strategic expertise needed to achieve organisational goals, improve operations, and create delightful experiences. She helps individuals, teams, and businesses who are at thresholds and in transition to unlock the insights and actions that create success and move them to the next step.

Lade Tawak is a problem solver, connector, and creator working across Research, UX/CX, Product, and AI Strategy & Implementation. Through her research, advisory and consulting, and training, coaching and facilitation, she has worked with businesses a... Show more

Mofazzel Hosen Morshed, is a Software Engineer, young entrepreneur, and aspiring technology leader from Bangladesh, known for his passion for innovation and digital transformation. With a strong commitment to leveraging technology to solve real world challenges, he has been actively involved in developing forward thinking ideas and ventures that promote progress in the tech ecosystem.

Outside of work, I dive into research on topics that fascinate me education, gender equality, climate change, and social issues. Whether I’m in the field conducting studies or brainstorming solutions behind a computer screen, I’m committed to making a difference. Multitasking comes naturally to me; I thrive in environments where no two days are the same.

And when it comes to taking on new tasks, I’m the kind of person who doesn’t believe in saying ‘no’ I see every project, whether research or management, as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Mofazzel Hosen Morshed, is a Software Engineer, young entrepreneur, and aspiring technology leader from Bangladesh, known for his passion for innovation and digital transformation. With a strong commitment to leveraging technology to solve real world... Show more

Arne Bernhardt is Division Manager for Grid Control Systems at SOPTIM AG, developing software solutions for modern transmission system operation and critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on open semantic technologies and interoperable architectures based on CIM/CGMES, RDF, SHACL, and SPARQL.

He contributes to open-source communities around semantic graph technologies and the energy sector, including contributions to Apache Jena and several CIM/CGMES-related projects. He is one of the contributors behind RDFArchitect and OpenCGMES.

His current interests include high-performance in-memory RDF processing, semantic interoperability for grid applications, and the use of open-source technologies to build scalable and vendor-neutral digital infrastructures for the energy transition.

Arne Bernhardt is Division Manager for Grid Control Systems at SOPTIM AG, developing software solutions for modern transmission system operation and critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on open semantic technologies and interoperable arch... Show more

Chantal Matthews is a highly sought after Finance Director originally from South Africa but now residing in the UK. After selling her accounting practice, Chantal now focuses on helping companies and individuals manage their financial future with intention and focus. She has years of experience in various financial and management roles in a range of industries. She loves to explain financial fundamentals in an easy-to-understand manner and empower people to take control of their finances. She is also an international author and affectionately known as ‘Hippy Mother’ by her two children. When she’s not number crunching she enjoys time in nature walking her dog or potting in the garden all while devouring books through audible or the latest podcasts episodes.

Chantal Matthews is a highly sought after Finance Director originally from South Africa but now residing in the UK. After selling her accounting practice, Chantal now focuses on helping companies and individuals manage their financial future with int... Show more

Shawn Wallace is a Principal Architect with Centric Consulting. In his job he focuses on distributed systems architecture and digital platform strategy, leveraging AI-enhanced engineering to accelerate modernization and delivery. Shawn is a former U.S. Marine Infantryman, enjoys all things tech, learning things, building things, and spending time with his family. He and his family lives in Grove City, Ohio. (http://centricconsulting.com/shawn-wallace/)

Shawn Wallace is a Principal Architect with Centric Consulting. In his job he focuses on distributed systems architecture and digital platform strategy, leveraging AI-enhanced engineering to accelerate modernization and delivery. Shawn is a former U.... Show more

Adams Yeswa is a software engineer and founder building technology at the intersection of software, construction, and real-world operations.

He is the founder of KomeshaBuild, a building commissioning SaaS company focused on bringing modern software to one of the industries that still relies heavily on fragmented, manual, and disconnected workflows.

His work involves designing and building software across the entire product stack, from Flutter mobile applications used in the field to web platforms, backend systems, and the infrastructure that connects them.

While building KomeshaBuild, Adams has had to confront a problem that is easy to overlook when developing software from a desk: the real world does not always have a reliable internet connection. This led him to explore offline-first application design and what it takes to build software that remains useful when connectivity cannot be guaranteed.

He is particularly interested in the intersection of technology and the environments in which software is actually used. His work focuses on building practical systems for industries where software must operate under real operational constraints, not just ideal technical conditions.

Adams Yeswa is a software engineer and founder building technology at the intersection of software, construction, and real-world operations. He is the founder of KomeshaBuild, a building commissioning SaaS company focused on bringing modern softwa... Show more

Leslie Motta is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Unscripted Global, an independent media platform dedicated to telling the human stories behind innovation. As the host of Unscripted with Leslie Motta, she is known for authentic conversations with founders, executives, entrepreneurs, creators, and industry leaders shaping the future across technology, business, finance, sports, and culture.

Previously, Leslie served as Chief Operating Officer of Gokhshtein Media, where she helped lead one of the digital asset industry's most recognized independent media platforms. She oversaw operations, strategic growth, creator partnerships, marketing initiatives, live events, and community engagement while helping deliver trusted news, educational content, podcasts, and digital programming across blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies.

Before transitioning into media, Leslie spent more than 18 years in the banking and real estate industries, holding leadership roles focused on operations, organizational development, process improvement, and team transformation. Throughout her career, she has successfully restructured underperforming teams into high-performing organizations by streamlining operations, improving efficiencies, and building scalable processes.

Today, Leslie combines her executive leadership experience with citizen journalism and storytelling to connect audiences with the people driving innovation around the world.

Leslie Motta is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Unscripted Global, an independent media platform dedicated to telling the human stories behind innovation. As the host of Unscripted with Leslie Motta, she is known for authentic conversation... Show more

John works at Akamai Technologies, where he helps customers understand how AI, Cloud, and the Edge can transform their business.

Before joining Akamai, he led cloud initiatives at WPP, guiding the company through its initial forays into generative AI. Throughout his career, John has held senior roles across major cloud providers, managed service providers, and startups, bringing a wealth of experience to his current position.

John writes about cloud economics, edge architecture and AI inference economics (bradshaw.cloud/topics/ai-inference/) at bradshaw.cloud.

John works at Akamai Technologies, where he helps customers understand how AI, Cloud, and the Edge can transform their business. Before joining Akamai, he led cloud initiatives at WPP, guiding the company through its initial forays into generative... Show more

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics.

For over 20 years, Tal has been shaping transformations and change processes as a senior leader, consultant, and organizational coach for renowned organizations such as Airbus, Amnesty, Daimler, DKB, EnBW, Tele Columbus, Volkswagen, and Yello.

Tal supports teams in implementing and evolving agile frameworks and assists companies in building agile and fluid organizations. His primary focus is on making transformations participatory, human-centered, and sustainably successful.

Tal Uscher is the Managing Director of Agiliana, a consulting firm specializing in transformation, organizational development, and agile management. He holds degrees in business administration and business informatics. For over 20 years, Tal has b... Show more