A very early computing adopter, Paul has been programming for almost 40 years, writing his first lines of code in the 2nd grade. The past 20 years have been focused on the Portal space starting by hand with Notepad and Vi. he has served as an Enterprise Architect and Application Development Leader in Retail, Banking, Real Estate and Telecom. His current focus is around empowering power users and IT pros with scalable development solutions or with highly accessible JavaScript and jQuery. In his spare time, Paul studies cognitive psychology of web design, focusing on HCI and UX, recently attaining his Master certification in User Experience from NN/g. He's currently a consultant for Sense Corp.

A very early computing adopter, Paul has been programming for almost 40 years, writing his first lines of code in the 2nd grade. The past 20 years have been focused on the Portal space starting by hand with Notepad and Vi. he has served as an Enterpr... Show more

As Head of Digital Architecture & Platform Engineering Alexander Heusingfeld is responsible for the Digital Product- & Service Architecture and service operations at Vorwerk. He builds on his expertise in design, implementation and operations of modern, cloud-based WebApplication, Microservices and JVM-based Systems, which he gained during his time as developer, architect, consultant, and coach in multiple Software modernisation projects. His current focus area are organisation architectures for sustainable SCS- and service evolution.
In his spare time Alex is an active member of the iSAQB e.V. and trainer for the CPSA Advanced Level. he randomly bloggs at heusingfeld.de, and supports Open-Source projects.
Twitter: @aheusingfeld

As Head of Digital Architecture & Platform Engineering Alexander Heusingfeld is responsible for the Digital Product- & Service Architecture and service operations at Vorwerk. He builds on his expertise in design, implementation and operations of mode... Show more

Joshua Copeland is a full stack developer with over 15 years experience in building (and breaking) software. He is Co-Founder and CTO of RemoteDevForce.com, a Software Development Company. He found his way into the PHP arena where he has been actively developing with it for nearly a decade. Joshua is also knowledgeable with setting up continuous delivery pipelines, managing AWS cloud infrastructure with Terraform, utilizing Docker, and getting his hands on anything new and cutting edge. Joshua is the leader of the PHP Vegas Users' Group and speaks regularly at the other meetups and events. Outside of the technical arena, Joshua prioritizes spending time with his wife and two children and enjoys hiking, skateboarding, and creating software!

Joshua Copeland is a full stack developer with over 15 years experience in building (and breaking) software. He is Co-Founder and CTO of RemoteDevForce.com, a Software Development Company. He found his way into the PHP arena where he has been activel... Show more

Dan spent 12 years in the military as a fighter jet mechanic before transitioning to a career in technology as a software engineer and then a manager. He was the Chief Architect at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners leading their technical and cultural transformation. He's now leading RSA Archer as their Chief Architect in their cloud migration and conversion to SaaS. Dan is also an organizer of DevOps KC and the DevOpsDays KC conference.

Dan spent 12 years in the military as a fighter jet mechanic before transitioning to a career in technology as a software engineer and then a manager. He was the Chief Architect at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners leading their tec... Show more

Bryce Clemmer is a seasoned blockchain/crypto entrepreneur who has founded, advised and invested in several disruptive technology companies. Clemmer first became involved in the blockchain and digital currency space in 2010. In 2012, he founded Vadio which had more than 120 million monthly users and was the first video distribution platform that allowed music streaming services to incorporate music videos into their audio streams in real-time. Clemmer was also an integral part of launching the first-generation iPhone at Apple and was part of the MIT/Stanford Venture Lab. He currently serves on the advisory board at Oregon State University’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and is also a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Clemmer graduated with a degree in economics from Willamette University, where he also co-founded the Willamette University Investment Group.

Bryce Clemmer is a seasoned blockchain/crypto entrepreneur who has founded, advised and invested in several disruptive technology companies. Clemmer first became involved in the blockchain and digital currency space in 2010. In 2012, he founded Vadio... Show more

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical expertise and a strong focus on Microsoft Azure technologies.

Travis is an international speaker on topics such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Entra ID, and other Azure services. He shares insights and technical guidance through his blog at www.ciraltos.com and his YouTube channel, where he creates educational content for IT professionals and cloud enthusiasts.

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical ... Show more

I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving problems and building cool things.
When I'm not working, I love soaking in the beauty of mountains and staying connected with awesome tech communities =)

I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving problems and building cool things. When I'm not working, I love soaking in the beauty of mountains and staying connected with awesome tech communities =) Show more

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organizations change the way they do business online. He travels all over the world to speak and teach, mentoring professionals and challenging teams to a higher standard for digital experiences.

Dean is also an avid ultra-marathoner and trail racer, often found in out-of-the-way places, including Antarctica.

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organ... Show more

Julie Yack is a technology leader, speaker, author, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate business applications, low-code development, AI, and digital transformation.

A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Business Applications (dual award for Power Apps and D365 Customer Engagement) since 2009, Julie is recognized globally for her expertise in AI, Copilot, Power Platform, and Dataverse. She is known for translating complex technical concepts into practical, approachable guidance that helps people and organizations achieve meaningful results.

Julie has trained more than one million professionals worldwide through conferences, workshops, online learning platforms, and consulting engagements. Her sessions combine real-world experience, actionable insights, and engaging storytelling, making her a sought-after speaker at industry events around the world.

Beyond the stage, Julie is an author, course creator, mentor, and active community leader. She is passionate about helping others build skills, confidence, and careers while fostering collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Julie Yack is a technology leader, speaker, author, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate business applications, low-code development, AI, and digital transformation. A Microsoft Most Valuable ... Show more

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning.

His work focuses on building the reliability layer beneath AI systems, where telemetry, reproducibility, and historical truth matter more than novelty. He designs architectures for sensor-rich and autonomous systems operating across cloud and edge environments, where signals are incomplete, environments change, and failures often cannot be replayed once they are lost.

Over the years, he has worked across industrial AI, manufacturing, maritime systems, and robotics, where many production failures emerged not from the model itself, but from fragmented ownership, missing telemetry, and systems that could no longer explain reality over time.

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning. His work focuses on building the reliability layer beneath AI systems, where telemetry, ... Show more