Robert is the founder and president of the Trace Labs Organization which organizes crowd sourced OSINT for locating missing persons. Robert defines Trace Labs as the catalyst which will change the industry and how we solve problems at a larger scale.
Robert is also Senior IT Manager in the aerospace industry. He works at an international level and spends most of his time managing information security teams. While these teams focus on the traditional risk mitigation, most of Robert’s focus is on finding better ways of securing the business.
Robert has spent an increasing amount of time building defenses against social engineering. He has spoken about the rising social risk at numerous events and on different security podcasts.
In 2017 and 2018 he competed at the Social Engineering Village Capture the Flag contest. He placed third in this contest (both years) and since then has been teaching organizations how to defend against social attacks and how to reduce their OSINT footprint. In 2018 he actually managed a CTF while participating in a CTF at Defcon Vegas.
Robert is also a ten year volunteer with Search & Rescue in British Columbia, Canada. In his SAR capacity, Robert is a Team Leader, Trainer, Marine Rescue Technician, Swift Water Technician and Tracker.

Robert is the founder and president of the Trace Labs Organization which organizes crowd sourced OSINT for locating missing persons. Robert defines Trace Labs as the catalyst which will change the industry and how we solve problems at a larger scale.... Show more

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA

Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellness, realstate, retail, marketplace, food service, telco/ media, energy, edutech, public sector y ongs ayudando a empresas y organizaciones a tomar decisiones estratégicas basadas en el comportamiento de sus usuarios con un enfoque que combina rigor metodológico con una mirada basada en los objetivos de negocio y producto.

Me he formado en facilitación de dinámicas para colaborar al encuadre de necesidades y problemas.

También me he especializado en Usabilidad, Accesibilidad Digital y Diseño conversacional para Asistentes Virtuales

He colaborado con diversas empresas en el armado de equipos de UX/UI como Manager entre ellas SHIFTA con el Framework Dual Track Agile y Discovery continuo.

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellne... Show more

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace.

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace. Show more

Om Prakash Singh is an experienced cloud-native security and platform engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in IT automation, cloud computing, and DevOps. As the Capability Lead for Linux, Satellite, and Ansible at a leading financial firm, Om Prakash Singh has helped organizations build secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure. They are a CNCF enthusiast and a frequent contributor to open-source communities, focusing on Kubernetes, cloud security, and platform engineering. Om Prakash Singhis also the founder of AO+ Solutions, an IT consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, managed security, and cloud-native strategies.

Om Prakash Singh is an experienced cloud-native security and platform engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in IT automation, cloud computing, and DevOps. As the Capability Lead for Linux, Satellite, and Ansible at a leading financial f... Show more

Sandeep Sonawane is a Senior Staff Business Analyst and Research Scholar with the Independent Systems Research Group (ISRG), California, USA. He specializes in enterprise automation, AI-driven pricing intelligence, and large-scale OEM onboarding frameworks across global technology ecosystems. With over a decade of experience driving transformation across CPQ, ERP, and partner-integration platforms, Sandeep has led several strategic initiatives for top OEM partners including Cisco, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Dell, and HPE.

His research focuses on the convergence of machine learning, autonomous workflow orchestration, and digital governance—particularly in the areas of zero-touch onboarding, predictive discounting models, and cross-system data harmonization. He is the architect of multiple end-to-end automation frameworks that reduced manual quoting effort by more than 70%, improved pricing accuracy, and delivered multimillion-dollar annual productivity gains across enterprise revenue operations.

Sandeep’s prior work includes the development of the Customer Pricing Profile (CPP) model, a 12-quarter predictive pricing engine utilizing ensemble methods such as XGBoost, Random Forest, and LSTM-based time-series forecasting. He has also contributed significantly to innovations such as blockchain-backed audit trails, AI-driven deal registration governance, cost-relief anomaly detection, and revenue-share validation engines.

A recognized leader in digital transformation, Sandeep partners closely with SaaS Engineering, RevOps, Finance, Channel Operations, Legal, and global OEM ecosystems to establish robust governance frameworks, scalable automation models, and next-generation CPQ architectures. His research and professional work align with emerging Industry 5.0 principles, emphasizing human-machine collaboration, compliance integrity, and autonomous enterprise evolution.

He actively contributes to thought leadership in AI-enabled Q2C modernization, participates in cross-functional steering committees, and supports enterprise innovation programs focused on data intelligence, machine learning, and sustainable operational excellence.

Sandeep Sonawane is a Senior Staff Business Analyst and Research Scholar with the Independent Systems Research Group (ISRG), California, USA. He specializes in enterprise automation, AI-driven pricing intelligence, and large-scale OEM onboarding fram... Show more

Srikrishna Sallam is an AI Governance Architect and long-time Microsoft Business Applications engineer specializing in Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, and enterprise-scale Copilot adoption. He serves as a panelist at the IEEE-USA IWRC AI & Autonomy Summit, focusing on AI safety, autonomy governance, and enterprise control-plane design. With 17+ years of real-world delivery experience, Sri brings a unique blend of engineering depth and strategic AI oversight.

Srikrishna Sallam is an AI Governance Architect and long-time Microsoft Business Applications engineer specializing in Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, and enterprise-scale Copilot adoption. He serves as a panelist at the IEEE-USA IWRC AI & Autonomy ... Show more

At Kern Health Systems, our database development initiatives have driven a significant boost in operational efficiency, leveraging advanced SQL Server solutions and performance tuning. With over eight years at the company, my skill set in RDBMS and software development has been pivotal in deploying high availability solutions like clustering and replication, ensuring dependable database systems across complex environments.

The team's success in fostering robust change management and streamlined data flows results from our collaborative approach with vendors and stakeholders. My MCSA SQL 2012 certification underscores a deep-seated dedication to database administration excellence, while my strategic thinking continues to shape a resilient technological infrastructure.

At Kern Health Systems, our database development initiatives have driven a significant boost in operational efficiency, leveraging advanced SQL Server solutions and performance tuning. With over eight years at the company, my skill set in RDBMS and s... Show more

Harmony Sithole is the Co-founder and COO of Neuronet AI Solutions, a company delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprises with a backbone in data annotation and analytics. Neuronet collaborates with the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub and the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing to run an AI research lab at UZ, advancing frontier innovation in data and machine learning. A Pan-African speaker, strategist, and communication coach, Harmony is also the creator of the S.P.E.A.K Framework™, through which he has trained 500+ leaders, startups, and executives. His mission is clear: “Your Voice is a Weapon. Wield It.”

Harmony Sithole is the Co-founder and COO of Neuronet AI Solutions, a company delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprises with a backbone in data annotation and analytics. Neuronet collaborates with the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub and ... Show more

Ingeniero eléctrico devenido en mendigo de protocolos de Internet. Me fascina la conectividad, el fenómeno de que mi notebook le puede enviar un paquete a una máquina en las antípodas del mundo y que casi seguramente ese paquete va llegar.

Trabajo en temas de protocolos y operación de Internet hace 20 años. Mi foco en este momento es IPv6, DNS y routing seguro para interconexión.

Me encanta obrar de mentor y atraer nuevo talento a esta aventura de mantener el mundo conectado.

Fotógrafo aficionado (malo, pero no me deja de gustar), me encanta el fútbol (también juego pésimo).

Ingeniero eléctrico devenido en mendigo de protocolos de Internet. Me fascina la conectividad, el fenómeno de que mi notebook le puede enviar un paquete a una máquina en las antípodas del mundo y que casi seguramente ese paquete va llegar. Trabajo... Show more

Lead Applications Developer Analyst | DevOps | CKA | RSM® | Multi-Cloud Strategist (GCP | Azure | AWS) | DIY | Turning Chaos into Opportunity

Lead Applications Developer Analyst | DevOps | CKA | RSM® | Multi-Cloud Strategist (GCP | Azure | AWS) | DIY | Turning Chaos into Opportunity Show more

I began working as a software developer in 2015 during my Bachelor's degree, where I created computer models of physical processes. Since then, I have been passionate about software development, consistently enhancing my skills and knowledge in this field. For my master’s degree graduation, I developed a program to the stage of a ready-to-use product. This achievement motivated me to pursue a career as a professional developer.

For last seven years, I've worked as a full-stack developer. During this time, I've had the opportunity to work on both large projects and small startups, refactoring legacy projects, and pioneering new frameworks and methodologies. I contribute to the open-source community, actively study and research development issues, and assist people in finding answers on StackOverflow, maintain flatpack and snap packages, write articles.

I began working as a software developer in 2015 during my Bachelor's degree, where I created computer models of physical processes. Since then, I have been passionate about software development, consistently enhancing my skills and knowledge in this ... Show more

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products that she leads. She has led engineering teams developing mission-critical applications across a wide variety of industries such as financial services, health care, and logistics.

While she isn't in front of her computer, she dabbles in creating mural arts or canvas paintings based on whatever inspires her and hopes to someday focus a lot more time on the arts. She is also an avid traveller and is always in search of her next dream destination.

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products th... Show more

Lakshya Kumar Sinha has embarked on a diverse professional journey marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact.

With a rich background spanning roles in business and marketing strategy, leadership in non-profit organizations, graphic and UI/UX design, and social media marketing. Lakshya embodies a well-rounded approach to life and learning.
His commitment to innovation, eco-friendly urban transport, and a continuous drive to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

Moreover, his skills in public speaking and presentation add a unique dimension to his multifaceted skill set, enabling effective communication and collaboration.

Lakshya Kumar Sinha has embarked on a diverse professional journey marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact. With a rich background spanning roles in business and market... Show more

Desarrollador especializado en visualización de datos geoespaciales, con experiencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones basadas en datos geoespaciales. Ha liderado proyectos de visualización y análisis territorial usando tecnologías como PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Python Dash y servicios de AWS (S3, EC2, CloudFront), integrando mapas interactivos, capas dinámicas y análisis espacial.

Actualmente trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, análisis territorial y transformación digital, desarrollando dashboards interactivos para gobiernos, ONGs y el sector privado en Bolivia. Entre mis proyectos recientes destacan: Un sistema de monitoreo territorial para pueblos indígenas de la Amazonía y una plataforma de geointeligencia para definir ubicaciones estratégicas de agencias bancarias.

Apasionado por el uso de la tecnología para resolver problemas reales, sociales y estratégicos, busca impulsar el uso responsable y accesible de herramientas en la nube en América Latina.

Desarrollador especializado en visualización de datos geoespaciales, con experiencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones basadas en datos geoespaciales. Ha liderado proyectos de visualización y análisis territorial usando tecnologías como Postgre... Show more

Sevim Durmus is a Cloud Solutions Engineer, AWS Community Builder, and AI Trainer helping businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in logistics, automative, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insights into automation, low-code machine learning, and cloud integration. She teaches on Udemy, creates content for YouTube, and speaks on AI productivity, SageMaker, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Sevim Durmus is a Cloud Solutions Engineer, AWS Community Builder, and AI Trainer helping businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in logistics, automative, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insight... Show more

Eddie is a SeniorProduct Manager for AI on GKE at Google Cloud. He helps drive the successful adoption of AI and ML solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine by deeply understanding customer needs and market trends. Eddie works closely with product and engineering teams to ensure Google Kubernetes Engine delivers maximum value and solve critical business problems. His work includes:
• Engaging with customers and partners to gather feedback and identify opportunities.
• Contributing to product strategy and roadmap development.
• Creating and delivering content to enable field teams and customers.
• Advocating for new features and improvements based on customer insights.

Eddie also co-Authored Kubernetes Best Practices.

Eddie is a SeniorProduct Manager for AI on GKE at Google Cloud. He helps drive the successful adoption of AI and ML solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine by deeply understanding customer needs and market trends. Eddie works closely with product and e... Show more

Stéphanie Fischer est coach agile et formatrice. Elle s'intéresse particulièrement aux interactions humaines, à l'accompagnement au changement des équipes, organisations et nouveaux rôles. Elle utilise des pratiques et outils, en évitant tout dogmatisme afin de s'adapter au mieux au rythme et au contexte du client dans le changement.

Stéphanie Fischer est coach agile et formatrice. Elle s'intéresse particulièrement aux interactions humaines, à l'accompagnement au changement des équipes, organisations et nouveaux rôles. Elle utilise des pratiques et outils, en évitant tout dogmati... Show more

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

Shumaila specializes in integrating security into CI/CD workflows. Her work bridges DevSecOps, supply chain security, and AI-powered trust frameworks, with a focus on scalable, audit-ready infrastructure in multicloud setups.

An educator and open-source contributor, Shumaila has taught digital forensics at the postgraduate level and built cybersecurity awareness programs for underserved communities. She is passionate about simplifying complex compliance processes through automation.

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 270... Show more

Catherine started as a user on Salesforce over 10 years ago and having worked across many parts of the Salesforce Ecosystem she has great knowledge of various roles and how they interlink with each other. This has given her a good platform to collect and collate user stories as well as understanding how to translate these into Tickets, processes and much more. Having worked as a Project Manager, SME & Product Owner she has the knowledge to help businesses transform.

Catherine started as a user on Salesforce over 10 years ago and having worked across many parts of the Salesforce Ecosystem she has great knowledge of various roles and how they interlink with each other. This has given her a good platform to collect... Show more

With over a decade of experience in product management and developer platforms, I specialize in scaling open data ecosystems and enabling developer-first experiences. As a Senior Product Manager at Volvo Cars, I lead the Developer Portal and API strategy, ensuring seamless access to data while navigating compliance challenges like the EU Data Act. Passionate about API ecosystems, DX, and Open Data, and contribute to enterprise API strategies.

With over a decade of experience in product management and developer platforms, I specialize in scaling open data ecosystems and enabling developer-first experiences. As a Senior Product Manager at Volvo Cars, I lead the Developer Portal and API stra... Show more

Leonard is a Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solutions Architect holding 10 Microsoft certifications and 5 years of specialized expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure development. As the leader of a 40-developer team, he architects and delivers enterprise-grade solutions encompassing custom plugins, Azure Functions, Power Apps, and complex system integrations.

His experience spans the full development lifecycle—from Business Process Flow implementation and plugin architecture to CI/CD pipeline design and Azure-based automation.

Leonard has successfully led numerous enterprise deployments and modernization initiatives, bringing deep technical knowledge and proven patterns to organizations navigating the Microsoft ecosystem.

A dedicated technical educator, Leonard regularly conducts bootcamps and training programs, equipping development teams with the skills and best practices needed to build robust, scalable solutions on the Microsoft platform.

Leonard is a Microsoft Power Platform Certified Solutions Architect holding 10 Microsoft certifications and 5 years of specialized expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure development. As the leader of a 40-developer team, he architects a... Show more

Annapurneswar Putrevu is a strategic Enterprise Architect and Senior Manager with over 22 years of experience driving enterprise-wide IT transformation. He specializes in enterprise data platforms, cloud computing, AI/ML, middleware, and digital transformation—aligning technology strategy with business impact.

At Bloom Energy, he leads three verticals—cloud applications, middleware, and QA—delivering scalable and secure enterprise solutions. He architected a modern Enterprise Data Platform that integrates real-time data pipelines, strong governance, and analytics-driven automation, achieving a 100% increase in data accuracy through automated reconciliation and anomaly detection. This work has been presented at industry forums, where Annapurneswar has spoken about building data platforms as the backbone of digital enterprises.

His portfolio includes Ask EBS, a GenAI-powered Oracle ERP solution enabling SQL-free insights with 60% faster data retrieval, and the AMG Financiers Public Portal, which automated compliance tracking and delivered $600K annual savings. He has also built ML-based forecasting platforms improving spare parts accuracy by 15% and reducing costs by 18%, along with private API ecosystems, sales data marts, and end-to-end DevOps pipelines.

Earlier, he managed large-scale ERP and Salesforce Service Cloud implementations, and as a Principal Consultant at Oracle Corporation, delivered 200+ global integrations. His career reflects a strong balance of hands-on architecture, business leadership, and cross-functional innovation.

Annapurneswar holds a Master of Computer Applications (NIT Raipur), an Advanced Software Engineering Certification (IIT-M), and a Postgraduate Certificate in AI/ML (Texas McCombs). He is also AWS Cloud Practitioner certified, an APICS Supply Chain Management credential holder, and currently serves as a judge for the Globee Awards, recognizing excellence in global technology innovation.

During his academic journey, he completed a project on The blower failure prediction project is a machine learning initiative aimed at transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance for fuel blowers. which laid the foundation for his passion for enterprise-scale systems.

A published author and sought-after conference speaker, Annapurneswar is known for his innovation-driven mindset and ability to deliver enterprise data solutions that transform operations and drive measurable value.

Annapurneswar Putrevu is a strategic Enterprise Architect and Senior Manager with over 22 years of experience driving enterprise-wide IT transformation. He specializes in enterprise data platforms, cloud computing, AI/ML, middleware, and digital tran... Show more

CTO of Adelean, working with search and providing consulting services and expertise around Elasticsearch, Lucene and Solr. She brings her energy to leveraging search engines, as they become more and more essential in every domain.

CTO of Adelean, working with search and providing consulting services and expertise around Elasticsearch, Lucene and Solr. She brings her energy to leveraging search engines, as they become more and more essential in every domain. Show more

Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security in the Benelux. He plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the security strategy and ensuring the success of its customers. Jan is also the EMEA North AI Center of Excellence practice leader. He frequently shares his expertise through speaking engagements at industry conferences and contributing articles to leading cybersecurity publications. With a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to protecting organizations from cyber threats, Jan continues to be at the forefront of the security and AI industry.

Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security in the Benelux. He plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the security strategy and ensuring the success... Show more

Working on Java and Spring from more than 10 years. FOSS evangelist from ever.
I'm working on automated data exchange from 15 years for Immobiliare.it SpA

Working on Java and Spring from more than 10 years. FOSS evangelist from ever. I'm working on automated data exchange from 15 years for Immobiliare.it SpA Show more

Steven Pingel is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building full-stack .NET applications. He has worked across a variety of industries, including AgTech, FinTech, ECommerce, and Healthcare, solving complex problems with scalable and maintainable solutions. Passionate about software architecture and happy, healthy teams, Steven enjoys sharing insights on building robust systems that satisfy the developers just as much as the users.

Steven Pingel is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building full-stack .NET applications. He has worked across a variety of industries, including AgTech, FinTech, ECommerce, and Healthcare, solving complex proble... Show more

Mitul Trivedi is a seasoned Data Scientist with over 13 years of expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He is a certified Databricks Professional, specializing in building scalable GenAI solutions, semantic search optimization, and RAG frameworks. Mitul has led impactful AI initiatives across legal, automotive, and logistics domains, delivering applications ranging from legal chatbots and predictive analytics to recommendation engines and sentiment analysis. His technical stack includes advanced LLMs (GPT-4o, Claude, Sonnet), vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). A multilingual AI practitioner, Mitul has developed GenAI products for both English and French legal markets. He holds multiple postgraduate degrees in data science and analytics from top U.S. institutions and is recognized for his strong ability to bridge technical insights with business value.

Mitul Trivedi is a seasoned Data Scientist with over 13 years of expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He is a certified Databricks Professional, specializing in building scalable GenAI solutions, semantic search optimizati... Show more

Recruiter based in Houston, working remotely for an executive recruitment firm focused on oil & gas, industrial automation, and SaaS.

Recruiter based in Houston, working remotely for an executive recruitment firm focused on oil & gas, industrial automation, and SaaS. Show more

Shyalan Ramesh is a researcher and developer passionate about building technology that bridges people and platforms. His work spans web, cloud, and AI-driven applications, and he is currently a Software Developer. As an active member of the developer community through GDD, he has mentored and organised events to help students turn ideas into real-world solutions. Outside of code, he’s fascinated by how design and technology shape the future of human interaction.

Shyalan Ramesh is a researcher and developer passionate about building technology that bridges people and platforms. His work spans web, cloud, and AI-driven applications, and he is currently a Software Developer. As an active member of the developer... Show more

A Frontend Engineer with an interest in developing interactive web applications, particularly those incorporating 3D technology and creative visualization.

A Frontend Engineer with an interest in developing interactive web applications, particularly those incorporating 3D technology and creative visualization. Show more