Felicia is the Co-Founder and CEO of Brange, a proptech startup reshaping the future of property maintenance. With a diverse background spanning technical writing, software engineering, and developer advocacy, her journey has been fueled by a passion for making tech accessible and empowering developers. She started her career as a technical writer, creating clear documentation, then transitioned to software engineering, contributing to open-source projects. As a Developer Advocate, she bridged the gap between developers and product teams, shaping educational resources that help developers at every stage of their journey.

Now, as CEO, Felicia leads Brange with a focus on innovation and building a culture of continuous learning. With a mindset shaped by both her professional experience and personal interests, she is committed to challenging the status quo and helping others unlock their potential—whether in tech or life.

Felicia is the Co-Founder and CEO of Brange, a proptech startup reshaping the future of property maintenance. With a diverse background spanning technical writing, software engineering, and developer advocacy, her journey has been fueled by a passion... Show more

Derek is passionate about building intuitive and useful applications, focusing on the design and user experience as well as the development. 



He has over 20 years of industry experience building customized intranets, extranets, and public facing websites based on the Microsoft stack. He specializes in front-end development and visual design/branding of SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365. He brings a design eye to a developers world along with skills in information architecture, content architecture, and collaboration strategy skills.

Derek is passionate about building intuitive and useful applications, focusing on the design and user experience as well as the development. 

 He has over 20 years of industry experience building customized intranets, extranets, and public facing... Show more

Chief Manager - Generative AI - IDFC Bank, Ex Organizer at TFUG Bangalore,

Chief Manager - Generative AI - IDFC Bank, Ex Organizer at TFUG Bangalore, Show more

Siri Varma Vegiraju is a seasoned expert in healthcare, cloud computing, and security. Currently, he focuses on securing Azure Cloud workloads, leveraging his extensive experience in distributed systems and real-time streaming solutions. Prior to his current role, Siri contributed significantly to cloud observability platforms and multi-cloud environments. He has demonstrated his expertise through notable achievements in various competitive events and as a judge and technical reviewer for leading publications. Siri frequently speaks at industry conferences on topics related to Cloud and Security and holds a Masters Degree from University of Texas, Arlington with a specialization in Computer Science.

Siri Varma Vegiraju is a seasoned expert in healthcare, cloud computing, and security. Currently, he focuses on securing Azure Cloud workloads, leveraging his extensive experience in distributed systems and real-time streaming solutions. Prior to his... Show more

Lydia Stepanek spent the past decade as a software and DevOps engineer working on data-related technologies at places like MongoDB and Codecademy. She is the owner of Pen Loop Studio, a web design firm that helps municipalities build websites in WordPress.

In her free time, she builds apps – Too Phishy, her most recent, recently made the Google Workspace Top Rated – and runs a cybersecurity blog that has made the front page of Hacker News multiple times. Outside of work, Lydia reads celebrity memoirs and goes on long bike rides with her family.

Lydia Stepanek spent the past decade as a software and DevOps engineer working on data-related technologies at places like MongoDB and Codecademy. She is the owner of Pen Loop Studio, a web design firm that helps municipalities build websites in Word... Show more

Matthias is Lead Architect for E-Mobility at EnBW AG. With expertise in Domain-Driven Design, he shapes the IT landscape and team topologies for e-mobility. Despite his strategic focus, he stays close to the code with Java and Spring Boot, developing prototypes and performing refactorings. As a trainer, he has been teaching practical software architecture for years, bridging theory and project realities.

Matthias is Lead Architect for E-Mobility at EnBW AG. With expertise in Domain-Driven Design, he shapes the IT landscape and team topologies for e-mobility. Despite his strategic focus, he stays close to the code with Java and Spring Boot, developing... Show more

Andrew Block is a Distinguished Architect at Red Hat who works with organizations to adopt Open Source solutions with a focus on Cloud Native, security and emerging technologies. Andrew is the author of multiple technical publications and frequently shares his knowledge and experiences related to relevant industry topics. He is a recognized leader, maintainer and contributor within the Open Source community, and partners with organizations to help incorporate Open Source practices and their benefits.

Andrew Block is a Distinguished Architect at Red Hat who works with organizations to adopt Open Source solutions with a focus on Cloud Native, security and emerging technologies. Andrew is the author of multiple technical publications and frequently ... Show more

Mustapha is a passionate data professional with expertise in Google Cloud Platform, spanning data and analytics engineering, database engineering, and community engagement. His background allows him to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutions, designing, building, and securing efficient data processing systems. As a Data Engineer and Advocate, Mustapha is dedicated to empowering others to leverage data effectively and securely through their writing, speaking engagements, and online content.

Mustapha is a passionate data professional with expertise in Google Cloud Platform, spanning data and analytics engineering, database engineering, and community engagement. His background allows him to bridge the gap between business objectives and t... Show more

Founder& CEO, KoalaLab:Software supply chain security & Open-source Security

Previously:
Head, Data Sciences @ Housing.com
Quant@Citigroup

Founder& CEO, KoalaLab:Software supply chain security & Open-source Security Previously: Head, Data Sciences @ Housing.com Quant@Citigroup Show more

Gabby Spurling works at VMLY&R as a Technology Director, where she focuses on architecting client projects and building teams of technical professionals to implement them. She enjoys all elements of web development, from designing delightful user experiences to using services to solve business problems. The common thread across all of her work has been creative problem solving and learning from incredible teams.

Gabby Spurling works at VMLY&R as a Technology Director, where she focuses on architecting client projects and building teams of technical professionals to implement them. She enjoys all elements of web development, from designing delightful user exp... Show more

Deep Patel is a Security Architect at Cisco Systems, bringing two decades of expertise in the security domain. His multifaceted role encompasses architecture, design, engineering, vulnerability research, customer engagement, and education. With a specialization in software, systems, cloud, network, and AI security, Deep is a passionate advocate for advancing cybersecurity practices. He actively contributes to the CNCF TAG-Security and Compliance and AI Workgroup, demonstrating his commitment to driving innovation and collaboration within the security community.

Deep Patel is a Security Architect at Cisco Systems, bringing two decades of expertise in the security domain. His multifaceted role encompasses architecture, design, engineering, vulnerability research, customer engagement, and education. With a spe... Show more

Working at Red Hat

Working at Red Hat Show more

Nativo de la tierra de los Mexicas, vive con su esposa, hija, y un conejo graduado de la Universidad. Architect @ Caylent, AWS Certified Architect Professional, y miembro del grupo AWS Community Builders. El cree que el Cómputo de Nube, DevOps y la Automatización es el futuro de nuestra profesión, y desea evangelizar las buenas nuevas. Ellos plantaron para que comieramos, plantemos para que coman.

Nativo de la tierra de los Mexicas, vive con su esposa, hija, y un conejo graduado de la Universidad. Architect @ Caylent, AWS Certified Architect Professional, y miembro del grupo AWS Community Builders. El cree que el Cómputo de Nube, DevOps y la A... Show more

Danny has been working in IT for nearly 20 years in various roles. With over 15 years of experience with SQL Server, he has always placed a strong emphasis on Security, Risk Management, and Compliance for the SQL Server Data Platform. Ensuring industry best practices and regulatory requirements are followed from an infrastructural point of view. While speaking at (public) events, Danny also works as a Solutions Engineer for Redgate Software, helping customers on their Database DevOps journey.

Danny has been working in IT for nearly 20 years in various roles. With over 15 years of experience with SQL Server, he has always placed a strong emphasis on Security, Risk Management, and Compliance for the SQL Server Data Platform. Ensuring indust... Show more

Luca Berton is a freelance IT consultant with over 18 years of experience in AI, cloud technologies, and automation. He leads innovative projects, educates over 15,000 students on platforms like Pluralsight and Coursera, and specializes in tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible. Luca is the author of multiple publications and has expertise in infrastructure hardening, privacy, and open-source technologies, driving success across industries while maintaining a strong community presence.

Luca Berton is a freelance IT consultant with over 18 years of experience in AI, cloud technologies, and automation. He leads innovative projects, educates over 15,000 students on platforms like Pluralsight and Coursera, and specializes in tools such... 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

Renette is a technical lead at Entelect with degrees in BIS Multimedia and BSc (Hons) Computer Science from the University of Pretoria. She specializes in backend Java and Kotlin development, with extensive experience in Spring Boot projects. Renette is passionate about resilience engineering—ensuring production systems stay up even in challenging situations—and is dedicated to elevating the women around her and within her teams. She thrives on sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and fostering growth within her teams. When she's not engineering solutions, Renette enjoys diving into fantasy novels and exploring board games.

Renette is a technical lead at Entelect with degrees in BIS Multimedia and BSc (Hons) Computer Science from the University of Pretoria. She specializes in backend Java and Kotlin development, with extensive experience in Spring Boot projects. Renette... Show more

Jason Butz is a Principal Architect and Practice Lead at DMI, where he works with clients to solve complex problems and develop solutions using modern software engineering practices. Jason is also an AWS Community Builder and an AWS Certification SME supporting the Developer Associate exam. Jason has more than 15 years of experience developing web-based solutions as a software engineer and architect and has experience in a wide range of technology disciplines.

Jason Butz is a Principal Architect and Practice Lead at DMI, where he works with clients to solve complex problems and develop solutions using modern software engineering practices. Jason is also an AWS Community Builder and an AWS Certification SME... Show more

Derrick Brown is a Principal Engineer and main member of the architecture team for the #1 Ophthalmology solution, IntelleChartPro, at Nextech Systems, LLC.

Derrick is married with two children and loves golf, baseball, hiking, and homesteading.

Derrick Brown is a Principal Engineer and main member of the architecture team for the #1 Ophthalmology solution, IntelleChartPro, at Nextech Systems, LLC. Derrick is married with two children and loves golf, baseball, hiking, and homesteading. Show more

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with more than 400 users, presenter in local user groups for Dynamics, founder of Empowering-U, an organization that brings technology to students from different universities with free talks and workshops.

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with mor... Show more

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la Power Platform. Cofundador de la primera iniciativa de comercialización en España de Microsoft Dynamics CRM como servicio, con la versión 4.0, bajo el nombre comercial CRM Dinámico.

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la P... Show more

The First Impact Fashion Designer to have her design land on the moon, Nova Lorraine has made history for fashion, sustainability and technology. Named one of the Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI, Nova Lorraine is an award-winning Fashion Designer and Futurist. Renowned for her design prowess, has been featured in Forbes, and Inc, with her designs featured in Essence, Italian Vogue, and "The View" to name a few.

Jamaican born Nova Lorraine, is a recipient of the Web3 Creator Future Award, the Metaverse Champion Award, and the LAMINA1 NFT Artist Award, cementing her as a trailblazer in both artistic and digital domains. Named a Top 100 Women of the Future, Nova is the author and podcast host of "Unleash Your Supernova" and Co-Host of the "AI for Creatives" podcast.

Having founded Raine Magazine in 2007, Nova has interviewed hundreds of celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra, and Mark Cuban, to name a few. She is currently building the House of Nova, the future of couture.

The First Impact Fashion Designer to have her design land on the moon, Nova Lorraine has made history for fashion, sustainability and technology. Named one of the Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI, Nova Lorraine is an award-winning Fashion Desi... Show more

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (www.architectnow.net). At ArchitectNow, Kevin and his team specialize in a wide variety of tools and technologies while delivering applications across a variety of cloud and mobile platforms. He is an avid Telecaster player, fly fisherman, home brewer, and gamer (including everything from retro arcade games, to board games, to role playing games). When not spending time on any of those hobbies he waits patiently for a second season of Firefly.

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (w... Show more

Ivan Walllis is primarily responsible for working closely with customers worldwide as they adopt their code signing strategy as part of their cloud-native security strategy.

He is currently Senior Architect, Cloud Native
Solutions at Venafi (A CyberArk Company).

For more than 20+ years, Ivan has been a trusted advisor to some of the largest enterprise customers with PKI, code signing, SSH, TLS, and cryptographic systems, and is passionate about helping security teams acquire and implement machine identity management solutions.

Ivan is also an active contributor to the open-source community, especially around the Notary v2 and Sigstore projects.

Ivan Walllis is primarily responsible for working closely with customers worldwide as they adopt their code signing strategy as part of their cloud-native security strategy. He is currently Senior Architect, Cloud Native Solutions at Venafi (A Cy... Show more

John Dennison is a senior Cloud and DevOps architect at Sogeti Engage, part of Capgemini. He has worked for over 20 years in the IT Industry and has a range of experience from IoT & data to being an application architect and DevOps expert. He is passionate about automation and improving developer experiences by allowing them to focus on producing value for their customers. He has followed the Dapr project for many years and is involved in implementing solutions based on Dapr for our customers.

John Dennison is a senior Cloud and DevOps architect at Sogeti Engage, part of Capgemini. He has worked for over 20 years in the IT Industry and has a range of experience from IoT & data to being an application architect and DevOps expert. He is pass... Show more

Software Engineer, Architect, and open-source contributor with over 11 years of experience in Angular, React, and full-stack development. Creator of Limitless Angular, a library that simplifies Angular-Sanity CMS integration. Passionate about clean architecture, performance, and AI-driven automation, I actively share my knowledge through talks, workshops, and open-source contributions. 🚀

Software Engineer, Architect, and open-source contributor with over 11 years of experience in Angular, React, and full-stack development. Creator of Limitless Angular, a library that simplifies Angular-Sanity CMS integration. Passionate about clean a... Show more

Ashish is a creative technologist currently driving revenue growth and fostering strong customer partnerships at Okta as a Solutions Engineer. With a strong foundation in Conversational AI, where he is also one of the leading community voices for Amazon Alexa, Ashish brings a unique perspective to solving complex Customer Identity and User Experience challenges. His proven track record includes winning multiple Alexa Hackathons, creating in-depth training courses, and building over 800 Conversational AI applications.

Ashish is a creative technologist currently driving revenue growth and fostering strong customer partnerships at Okta as a Solutions Engineer. With a strong foundation in Conversational AI, where he is also one of the leading community voices for Ama... Show more

Michael Wall has been an IT professional going back to when he had his own software store and worked with his customers with their “dose” problems. Originally hired by a small consulting firm to write web pages, he was thrust into the SysAdmin world when their lead consultant changed the passwords of all of the servers at a major pulp and paper company’s systems to 100%s$%t and walked out the door. He was sent down with a copy of UNIX for Dummies and 50 cents for the bus ride back. Fast forward a few years, he was asked if he wanted to be a DBA after successfully managing a fifty server Y2K upgrade. Since then, he’s never looked back and has survived a number of data and system challenges.
When not wrangling cats at home, he currently keeps busy with being active in the SQL Community by presenting and coordinating. He is blessed with a wonderful family and two lazy cats and keeps treading water literally down at the local pool.

Michael Wall has been an IT professional going back to when he had his own software store and worked with his customers with their “dose” problems. Originally hired by a small consulting firm to write web pages, he was thrust into the SysAdmin world... Show more

Ram is an AWS Architect at Datacom and AWS Community Builder with experience in designing environments across Data Center and Cloud platforms. He is a tech enthusiast who is passionate about collaborating for continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Additionally, Ram is deeply involved in community building as the Wellington Lead and Co-Organizer, as well as the Social Media Lead, for the AWS User Group Aotearoa, fostering engagement and knowledge sharing among AWS enthusiasts.

Ram is an AWS Architect at Datacom and AWS Community Builder with experience in designing environments across Data Center and Cloud platforms. He is a tech enthusiast who is passionate about collaborating for continuous learning and knowledge sharing... Show more

Als ervaren Adviseur bij OGD ict-diensten, breng ik meer dan 10 jaar ervaring op architectuur gebied en advies met me mee. Mijn passie ligt in het helpen van organisaties om hun doelen te bereiken door middel van op maat gemaakte advies en begeleiding. Ik ben gespecialiseerd in het ontwikkelen van efficiënte en effectieve oplossingen voor complexe vraagstukken en strategieën die niet alleen de prestaties verbeteren, maar ook de organisatie verder brengen.

Als ervaren Adviseur bij OGD ict-diensten, breng ik meer dan 10 jaar ervaring op architectuur gebied en advies met me mee. Mijn passie ligt in het helpen van organisaties om hun doelen te bereiken door middel van op maat gemaakte advies en begeleidin... Show more