Real Estate & Architecture

Experts in the design, construction, and management of buildings and structures, as well as professionals involved in the buying, selling, and development of real estate properties

Brian Mericle

Brian Mericle

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment processes. When not hard at work, he enjoys learning to play the drums and spending time with his family.

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment... Show more

Anke von der Heide

Anke von der Heide

Anke von der Heide studierte Design an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Diplom 2003) und absolvierte 2010–2012 einen Double-Degree-Master in Urban Design und Architektur an der TU Berlin und der Tongji-Universität Shanghai. 2007–2009 leitete sie ein Forschungsprojekt im Bereich Intermedia-Art in Tokio. Derzeit promoviert sie an der TU Berlin.
Als Informationsdesignerin und Medienkünstlerin arbeitete sie international in Japan, Indien, Südkorea und Deutschland. Seit 2020 forscht sie am FTZ Digital Reality der HAW Hamburg (XRevent), seit 2026 am Immersive Reality Lab der Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt im Projekt XRwise. Ihre Schwerpunkte liegen in Medienarchitektur, HCI und Extended Reality.

Anke von der Heide studierte Design an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Diplom 2003) und absolvierte 2010–2012 einen Double-Degree-Master in Urban Design und Architektur an der TU Berlin und der Tongji-Universität Shanghai. 2007–2009 leitete sie ein F... Show more

Leo Matayoshi

Leo Matayoshi

Sou um profissional com mais de 20 anos de carreira. Atualmente atuo como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud. Tenho experiência em Arquitetura de Sistemas. Minha principal área de atuação é Infraestrutura de servidores e Cloud. Grande parte da carreira atuando em empresas do setor financeiro.
Gosto de IoT, Robótica e Projetos Maker.

Sou um profissional com mais de 20 anos de carreira. Atualmente atuo como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud. Tenho experiência em Arquitetura de Sistemas. Minha principal área de atuação é Infraestrutura de servidores e Cloud. Grande parte da carreira a... Show more

Claire Samojedny

Claire Samojedny

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustainability. Prior to joining Burns & McDonnell full-time, she interned with the company in the summers of 2019 and 2020. Claire holds a position on the Water New Professional Social committee which plans events to integrate new professionals across the company.

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustaina... Show more

Ankit Kotnala

Ankit Kotnala

With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Ankit currently serves at Google, focusing on the intersection of Cloud infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence. They have spent the last 10+ years navigating the evolving landscape of Cloud, DevOps, AI and Security, helping organizations build resilient, intelligent systems at scale. A firm believer that technology should be as secure as it is innovative, Ankit enjoys breaking down complex architectural patterns into actionable insights for the developer community.

With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Ankit currently serves at Google, focusing on the intersection of Cloud infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence. They have spent the last 10+ years navigating the evolving landscape of Cloud, ... Show more

Tara Wyman

Tara Wyman

Sr. Event Content Manager for Postman

Sr. Event Content Manager for Postman Show more

Doris Manrique

Doris Manrique

Arquitecto de Soluciones con más de 10 años de experiencia

Arquitecto de Soluciones con más de 10 años de experiencia Show more

Eric Fleming

Eric Fleming

NimblePros - Principal Architect

NimblePros - Principal Architect Show more

Paul Pasko

Paul Pasko

A 1988 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Paul now works for Arcadis as a professional engineer. Arcadis is an international engineering, architectural, environmental, and planning company. Since 2003 Paul has applied pipe condition assessment and trenchless pipe rehabilitation technologies to the construction or rehabilitation of sewer and pressure pipe projects worldwide. Paul is the recipient of the 2019 American Public Works Association Professional Manager of the Year Award in the Engineering and Technology Category.

A 1988 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Paul now works for Arcadis as a professional engineer. Arcadis is an international engineering, architectural, environmental, and planni... Show more

William Klos

William Klos

Bill got his start building monolithic applications on monolithic hardware. Literally. The AS/400s of the day were tall, matte black, and had an ominous “hum” about them. Since then, he has moved steadily towards more distributed pursuits. Today, Bill works primarily in the cloud across multiple platforms, specializes in IoT and distributed architectures. He also believes watching the data streams directly is more satisfying than what any UI has to offer.

Bill got his start building monolithic applications on monolithic hardware. Literally. The AS/400s of the day were tall, matte black, and had an ominous “hum” about them. Since then, he has moved steadily towards more distributed pursuits. Today,... Show more

Rasmus Hansen

Rasmus Hansen

Rasmus has been working as at KeyShot Dock, previously Digizuite for over 9 years, starting out in QA and later moving to development. He is now the Lead Architect for KeyShot Dock and has extensive experience with various technologies including Kubernetes, Dotnet, JavaScript and various other languages.

Rasmus has been working as at KeyShot Dock, previously Digizuite for over 9 years, starting out in QA and later moving to development. He is now the Lead Architect for KeyShot Dock and has extensive experience with various technologies including Kube... Show more

Diego Martín

Diego Martín

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como CIO, donde abordé el reto de modernizar y digitalizar un gran grupo con más de 1500 empleados y 11 sedes. De vuelta en la consultoría, y dentro de la excelencia empresarial y la estrategia de proyectos, adopté la tecnología Low Code para optimizar procesos y talento. Hoy, en SNGULAR, como Business Manager y Microsoft Lead, aplico mi experiencia para desarrollar proyectos que integran BizzApps de Microsoft, facilitando la vida y potenciando negocios con soluciones que lideran la transformación digital.

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como C... Show more

Nathan Krauthamer

Nathan Krauthamer

Nathan Krauthamer is an experienced real estate investor dedicated to helping homeowners navigate property challenges with confidence and peace of mind. Since 2003, he has specialized in purchasing and restoring homes, providing practical solutions for sellers dealing with inherited properties, needed repairs, or major life transitions. Known for his honest, straightforward approach, Nathan prioritizes transparency, fairness, and clear communication. His people-first mindset and hands-on experience have allowed him to build lasting relationships and create positive outcomes for both homeowners and the communities he serves.

Nathan Krauthamer is an experienced real estate investor dedicated to helping homeowners navigate property challenges with confidence and peace of mind. Since 2003, he has specialized in purchasing and restoring homes, providing practical solutions f... Show more

Gaurav Mahajan

Gaurav Mahajan

Gaurav is a Sr Architect, Speaker, SharePoint Saturday Organizer, Microsoft PTSP, MBA & occasional blogger with over 17 years of experience delivering quality solutions on multiple platforms

Gaurav is a Sr Architect, Speaker, SharePoint Saturday Organizer, Microsoft PTSP, MBA & occasional blogger with over 17 years of experience delivering quality solutions on multiple platforms Show more

Peter Wallers

Peter Wallers

Pete is the former President and CEO of Engineering Enterprises, Inc., a consulting engineering firm with offices in Sugar Grove and Itasca, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. Pete has over 40 years of consulting experience and has worked with numerous communities on the planning, design, and implementation of Water Works System Improvements. He is a registered professional engineer. Pete serves as a Technical Advisor to the Metro West Council of Government (MWCOG) on environmental issues, served as a delegate on the Regional Water Supply Planning Group representing Municipalities and Municipal Water Suppliers, and is currently the Co-Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA). Pete also serves on the advisory board for the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS).

Pete is the former President and CEO of Engineering Enterprises, Inc., a consulting engineering firm with offices in Sugar Grove and Itasca, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. Pete has over 40 yea... Show more

Diane Darling

Diane Darling

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event.

I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken her to all seven continents and 60 countries.

How can I help your event succeed? Let's connect!

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

Rafał Florek

Rafał Florek

Founder of Voicetta and AI consultant at Invo Ventures. Rafał combines hands-on AI development with years of experience in Total Quality Management, applying structured process optimization, failure-mode analysis, and continuous improvement frameworks to agentic voice systems.

He has built and deployed production-ready voice agents across food delivery, real estate, Insurance and hospitality, focusing on reliability, operational value, and real business outcomes.

Founder of Voicetta and AI consultant at Invo Ventures. Rafał combines hands-on AI development with years of experience in Total Quality Management, applying structured process optimization, failure-mode analysis, and continuous improvement framework... Show more

Ángel Márquez

Ángel Márquez

Arquitecto especializado en el uso de BIM y en la automatización de procesos aplicados al diseño hospitalario. Mi trabajo se centra en integrar herramientas de inteligencia artificial y modelado generativo para optimizar la creación de modelos 3D y reducir tareas repetitivas dentro del flujo de diseño. A través de la experimentación con nuevas tecnologías, busco mejorar la eficiencia y la calidad del modelado, explorando cómo la IA puede convertirse en una extensión del proceso creativo en arquitectura.

Arquitecto especializado en el uso de BIM y en la automatización de procesos aplicados al diseño hospitalario. Mi trabajo se centra en integrar herramientas de inteligencia artificial y modelado generativo para optimizar la creación de modelos 3D y r... Show more

Namith Cholappurath

Namith Cholappurath

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross-functional teams of highly skilled Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists & Product Specialists to design, develop and deliver complex architectural solutions that bring the power of big data and data science to the cyber world.

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross... Show more

Pharah Jean-Philippe

Pharah Jean-Philippe

Pharah Jean-Philippe is a Brooklyn-born creative, Work Futurist, and Executive Coach with Haitian roots and over two decades of experience as a senior executive in corporate learning and leadership development.

As the Founder and CEO of JPL Strategic Advisors & Consultants, she blends storytelling, strategy, and technology to empower underrepresented leaders and bold, innovative thinkers.

Her mission is to demystify AI and help solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants, and creatives unlock a technological advantage—to scale their impact, streamline their work, and stay ahead of the curve.

Pharah Jean-Philippe is a Brooklyn-born creative, Work Futurist, and Executive Coach with Haitian roots and over two decades of experience as a senior executive in corporate learning and leadership development. As the Founder and CEO of JPL Strat... Show more

Marice Marrero

Marice Marrero

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a las mejores prácticas.

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a l... Show more

Victor Olowe

Victor Olowe

Victor Olowe is a seasoned Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building scalable technology solutions across fintech, blockchain, healthcare, and real estate. He has contributed to platforms serving global markets in Nigeria, the US, and Europe, consistently bridging technical depth with practical business impact in high-growth startup environments.

His career spans building digital payment infrastructure at Oasis Finance, where he led the development of a comprehensive fintech stack comprising TypeScript SDKs, web applications, and cross-platform mobile solutions. At Hedgey, he built on-chain project infrastructure by implementing Solidity smart contracts and developer-focused UI systems. At SkyTrade, he built real estate technology tools such as an Air Rights Calculator and a Property Insights Platform that integrates multiple data sources for large-scale analysis. Earlier, at nHub, he led engineering efforts on WeMunize, a healthcare platform for routine immunization tracking.

Victor’s technical expertise includes full-stack development with React, Node.js, and TypeScript, as well as mobile frameworks like React Native and NativeScript. In blockchain, he has built secure wallet systems, validated token distribution smart contracts, and contributed to tokenized financial platforms. Beyond his engineering roles, he successfully monetized his skills by generating over $10,000 in revenue from React Native UI themes on the NativeBase Market.

Victor holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and combines deep technical knowledge with broad industry experience. He thrives on turning complex ideas into scalable solutions in fast-moving startup environments.

Victor Olowe is a seasoned Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building scalable technology solutions across fintech, blockchain, healthcare, and real estate. He has contributed to platforms serving global markets in Nigeria, the US,... Show more

Srikanth Pulicherla

Srikanth Pulicherla

Srikanth Pulicherla is a seasoned Lead Java Developer with over 17 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications across a variety of industries including real estate, healthcare, government, and telecommunications. His expertise spans full-stack development, distributed systems, cloud services, and scalable microservices, with a proven track record of driving technical innovation and leading teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Srikanth excels in crafting robust backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kafka Streams, and RESTful APIs, and is highly proficient in deploying and managing applications in AWS and PCF environments. He is well-versed in building real-time data processing pipelines using Kafka and implementing secure, high-availability systems with modern DevOps practices including Docker, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and TeamCity. His portfolio includes pivotal roles in projects such as the reZEN platform for Real Brokerage LLC, enterprise microservices for Express Scripts, and secure identity management systems for Gcom Software and the New York State SAFE Act. He is also experienced in frontend development using Angular, jQuery, and JavaScript, and has a strong command of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, and DB2.
Srikanth is recognized for his analytical thinking, leadership, and mentoring skills. He has received multiple awards for quality and support excellence, including recognition from Huawei and PAREXEL. He brings not only deep technical acumen but also exceptional communication and organizational capabilities, having effectively collaborated with distributed teams across the globe. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering and continues to be driven by a passion for technology, continuous improvement, and delivering impactful software solutions.

Srikanth Pulicherla is a seasoned Lead Java Developer with over 17 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications across a variety of industries including real estate, healthcare, government, and telecommu... Show more

Terence Lee

Terence Lee

Terence is an architect at Heroku where he helped create Classic Buildpacks and then later co-founded Cloud Native Buildpacks, a CNCF Incubation Project. In the Ruby community he's been a maintainer on projects such as Ruby itself, Bundler, and Resque, but is mostly known for getting people together for #rubykaraoke. When he’s not going to an awesome an event, he lives in Austin, TX where it's acceptable to eat a taco for every meal of the day.

Terence is an architect at Heroku where he helped create Classic Buildpacks and then later co-founded Cloud Native Buildpacks, a CNCF Incubation Project. In the Ruby community he's been a maintainer on projects such as Ruby itself, Bundler, and Resqu... Show more

Ayokunle Olowoniwa

Ayokunle Olowoniwa

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability and problem-solving skills have made me an invaluable asset to various high-profile projects.

Having honed my skills in the UK with Rewards4, I played a pivotal role in building their data processing platform as a .NET developer. Currently, I am an integral part of the Zoopla team, a leading Tech Company, where I focus on mortgage automations.

My commitment to professional growth is evident in my mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers, as well as my contributions to improving revenue and transaction processing times. My technical prowess spans an impressive range of programming languages, frameworks, databases, and tools, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and fintech innovations.

A true advocate for knowledge sharing, I have shared my insights as a speaker at numerous international tech conferences. I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria and am a certified Cisco CyberOps and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional.

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability ... Show more

Manevannan Ramasamy

Manevannan Ramasamy

Manevannan Ramasamy is a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect with over 17 years of experience in computer networking, cloud technologies, and system architecture design. Currently serving as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems Inc. since September 2016, he specializes in end-to-end solution design, deployment, and optimization of cloud infrastructures and services.
Manevannan holds AWS certifications as both a Solutions Architect Associate and Machine Learning Engineer Associate, demonstrating his expertise in cloud computing and AI/ML technologies. He excels in architecting scalable, high-performance solutions across hybrid cloud environments, seamlessly integrating AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructures. His technical expertise spans cloud migration projects, Kubernetes microservice architectures, Apache Flink data analytics, and network automation using Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst Center solutions.
Throughout his career, Manevannan has held progressive technical leadership roles at prominent technology companies including IBM Cloud-Softlayer as Advisory Software Engineer, Dell Technologies as Senior System Software Engineer, Juniper Networks as Solutions Specialist, and Nortel Networks as Solution Consultant. He has consistently delivered innovative solutions in network architecture, cloud integration, and automation across enterprise environments.
At Cisco, he leads network architecture design for enterprise customers migrating to cloud environments, designs on-premise data center solutions, and implements Big Data solutions using various cloud frameworks. His work includes pre-sales support, solution validation, and ensuring security and compliance across hybrid infrastructures.
Manevannan earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Anna University and is based in Dublin, California.

Manevannan Ramasamy is a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect with over 17 years of experience in computer networking, cloud technologies, and system architecture design. Currently serving as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems Inc. since Sept... Show more

Scott Harris

Scott Harris

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property.

Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in New York City and among the top 200 in broker teams in the nation, in sales volume, by the WSJ Real Trends Top 1000 list. He is regularly among the top 0.02% of real estate agents nationwide.

Through a proven system they call The Magnetic Method, Scott and his agents have empowered thousands of clients to bring their dreams to life through real estate and uncover what is next for them in their lives, identifying and securing opportunities in cooperative apartments, landmarked townhouses and condominiums.

For home sellers, each property goes through a proprietary process to create a unique branding campaign and marketing strategy. Deep listening and targeted campaigns have resulted in matches with delighted homebuyers that exceed expectations. Features on social media, television, and international publications each contribute to a business based largely on referrals. Scott represents both buyers and sellers in top buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Concurrently, Scott developed more than two decades of experience in New Development, closely collaborating with top developers in the planning, marketing, and sales of premier new residential developments, and creating brand identities for extraordinary properties featuring world-class architecture and design.

Mr. Harris has established a sterling reputation with his clients as a creative, strategic thinker and listener, able to provide value that extends well beyond his Real Estate expertise. Solving problems proactively, with patience and professionalism, has made him a valuable asset to his clients and has helped him develop a broad network of expert bankers, designers, architects, and other seasoned professionals.

Scott advises buyers with an approach rooted in extensive market knowledge and research. In addition, he advises investors on purchases and management of well-suited properties, including sourcing qualified rental tenants for these units.

Prior to Real Estate, Scott gained valuable experience in the fast-moving, real-time nature of the entertainment industry, as an artist manager and exclusive booking agent. These years uniquely prepared him to be a top Real Estate professional in New York City, exposing him to a diverse, international client base which he continues to cultivate.

Scott was born and raised in New Orleans, where he attended The Isidore Newman School. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and resides with his wife and three children on the Upper West Side. He is a dedicated marathon runner and crossword enthusiast.

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property. Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in ... Show more

Ely Kavon

Ely Kavon

Ely Kavon believes success is both earned and experienced. His credentials qualify him to oversee major California construction projects, but his wisdom stems from world travel and deep family connections. Whether inspecting buildings or enjoying Central American beaches, Ely lives intentionally, aiming for professional growth and joyful, early retirement.

Ely Kavon believes success is both earned and experienced. His credentials qualify him to oversee major California construction projects, but his wisdom stems from world travel and deep family connections. Whether inspecting buildings or enjoying Cen... Show more

Morgan Hawes

Morgan Hawes

Licensed at 18 and now more than a decade into her career, Morgan brings both polish and edge to Arizona’s luxury real estate scene. She doesn’t just know the area, she lives, works, plays, and invests in it. That insider connection gives her clients more than just listings, it offers access, insight, and true alignment.

Licensed at 18 and now more than a decade into her career, Morgan brings both polish and edge to Arizona’s luxury real estate scene. She doesn’t just know the area, she lives, works, plays, and invests in it. That insider connection gives her clients... Show more

Khoding Tata

Khoding Tata

I started off in Research training as an intern at the HSRC in 1994, where I met MS-Dos , but was confused what it was and did.

This was after Graduating with Psychology and Statistics for Social Sciences at Fort Hare University. I went to Wits for Calculus, Statistics for Economics in 2005.

I have worked both as a Researcher, Business Development and Sales across many industries.

I even started a Real Estate company in Midrand,, north of Joburg, before getting deeply involved in Mathematics and lately learning programming, ethical hacking, Linux, computer networking, etc.

Cyber-Security is truly fascinating with all its challenges.

I joined a Rust Programming user_Group at Microsoft Community - part of Consulting in API Security means that I spend a considerable amount of time speaking to Developers about Rust in the JHB Dev Community and 0x Coffee Info Sec communities.

I started off in Research training as an intern at the HSRC in 1994, where I met MS-Dos , but was confused what it was and did. This was after Graduating with Psychology and Statistics for Social Sciences at Fort Hare University. I went to Wits f... Show more

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