SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex

SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex Show more

With nearly 40 years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, I’ve worked with leading water and wastewater engineering firms and a prominent architectural practice, gaining deep insight into industry challenges. Building on this experience, I’ve championed technology adoption—helping teams master new systems and streamline workflows. Today, I guide Carollo’s marketing systems and regional marketing efforts, focusing on process optimization, efficiency, and mentoring the next generation of marketing professionals.

With nearly 40 years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, I’ve worked with leading water and wastewater engineering firms and a prominent architectural practice, gaining deep insight into industry challenges. Building on... Show more

I'm Rupesh Shirke, a dedicated professional with over 17 years of experience in Critical Infrastructure Security, currently based in Bakersfield, California. My journey in operational technology (OT) security has equipped me with a deep understanding of the importance of cybersecurity in protecting essential services and infrastructure.

Throughout my career, I've taken on various roles, excelling as an individual contributor and as a team leader across different countries. I am committed to defending critical infrastructures against the constantly evolving landscape of security threats, driven by my passion for safety and security.

As a mentor, I am devoted to guiding the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experiences to inspire young minds to develop skills in this vital field. My mentorship extends beyond the workplace, as I actively engage with aspiring cybersecurity experts to encourage their growth. As a writer and speaker, I frequently participate in conferences and workshops, discussing the latest cybersecurity trends, challenges, and best practices. My ability to break down complex concepts into easily understandable information has made me a highly sought-after speaker, appealing to newcomers and seasoned industry professionals.

As a co-founder of the ISC2 chapter, I am deeply involved in enhancing cybersecurity standards and practices. I lead a vibrant community focused on continuous learning and professional development, ensuring our members are well-informed about the fast-changing cybersecurity landscape.

My commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in my pursuit of a Ph.D. in cybersecurity, where I aim to develop innovative solutions for the industry's complex challenges. Beyond my professional endeavors, I am a global advisor to various organizations on critical security matters.

My work with the ISC2 Standards & Practice Unified Body of Knowledge Technical Advisory Panel allows me to collaborate with industry leaders, helping shape cybersecurity standards that impact organizations worldwide. I am also passionate about nurturing emerging talent. I serve as a scholarship reviewer and judge for esteemed organizations like ISACA, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. In this capacity, I evaluate scholarship applications, supporting deserving candidates in advancing their education and careers in cybersecurity.

Community engagement is close to my heart. I actively participate in numerous nonprofit organizations, including the United Nations Association (USA), American Red Cross, Chevron Humankind, Code.org, Belief in Me, Houchin Blood Bank, Thriving Elements, and Upchieve, dedicating my time and expertise to uplift and empower others. As a respected figure in the STEM community, I also judge competitions at various levels, from county to international events. My broad expertise enables me to evaluate innovative projects and initiatives from aspiring scientists and engineers, providing constructive feedback and guidance. Through this role, I passionately promote innovation and excellence in STEM education, motivating students to pursue their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics aspirations.

Additionally, I am an IEEE Senior member and actively volunteer with the IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Control Systems Society, Security and Privacy, IEEE Computer Society Technical Community, and other groups. My contributions within IEEE include participation in the IEEE Women in Engineering podcast, reviewing EAB TryE STEM Grant award applications, engaging with IEEE NextGenCyberSec, and working on standards development for AI and reliable power systems.

I'm Rupesh Shirke, a dedicated professional with over 17 years of experience in Critical Infrastructure Security, currently based in Bakersfield, California. My journey in operational technology (OT) security has equipped me with a deep understanding... Show more

Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, speeches, and demonstrations). She wants attendees to have fun, gain insights and take away inspiration for working with new technologies and methods.

She's known for her slightly irreverent and practical approach to IT training and speaking. She wants you to be part of #TEAMDATA.

Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, s... Show more

Vincent is a speaker who presents in both French and English.

He works as a developer and actively contributes to open-source projects. He has recently worked on initiatives such as API Platform, FrankenPHP, Symfony, the AFUP website, and Sulu.

Driven by a passion for technical excellence, Vincent focuses on clean code and software architecture, continually enriching his practices through regular reading of specialized literature.

Vincent is a speaker who presents in both French and English. He works as a developer and actively contributes to open-source projects. He has recently worked on initiatives such as API Platform, FrankenPHP, Symfony, the AFUP website, and Sulu. ... Show more

I lead product and tech teams for several companies at once, on a fractional basis, mostly in healthcare. I work alongside the teams day to day: I listen, I make the calls, I move things forward one topic at a time, without breaking everything and without getting stuck in the fog. I simplify and I automate.

Biomedical engineer by training, 20+ years in product (PM, VP Product, CPTO, up to ExCom), in large groups and startups alike. I've been teaching product management at university since 2019, I build my side projects with AI to scout what I'll later bring into companies, and I run Tech Speak'her, a community that prepares women in tech to take the stage.

Off-hours, I read the novels my teenagers will love before they do (and I love them too), and I can't walk past a board game shop without going in.

I lead product and tech teams for several companies at once, on a fractional basis, mostly in healthcare. I work alongside the teams day to day: I listen, I make the calls, I move things forward one topic at a time, without breaking everything and wi... Show more

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the philosophy of improvisation and the power of "Yes, And" as a catalyst for positive change within an organization. Her active listening approach to coaching focuses on teaching individuals and teams the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand.

Amanda was the Founder/CEO of Dallas Comedy House (2009-2020), where she oversaw day to day operations of DCH. She was the founder and Executive Producer of the Dallas Comedy Festival (2009-2019). She's the Co-founder of ComedyHouse, a professional training and coaching service, and the co-author of the REALway® leadership training program. She's currently a Senior Managing Consultant-HR Strategic Business Partner at IBM Consulting.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She completed her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Harvard University in May 2024. She earned her Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University and a Certificate in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace from Cornell. Amanda is an Adjunct Professor at the SMU Cox School of Business MBA program where she teaches a Management course: Organizational Change and Innovation by Design. She's a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Dallas Cohort with the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she continued her commitment as the Leadership Consultant for 2019-2020 and a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas Cohort.

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a profession... Show more

Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Azure, Arquitecto Cloud.
Apasionado por los temas DevOps y Cloud, es speaker usual en diversos eventos de las comunidades agile, cloud y Microsoft.

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Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Azure, Arquitecto Cloud. Apasionado por los temas DevOps y Cloud, es speaker usual en diversos eventos de las comunidades agile, cloud y Microsoft. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestocardenasalmdevopscloud/ Show more

Dr. E Veal builds employee, customer, and external community infrastructure at the intersection of AI and human connection. She designed a community maturity model, The Augmented Community Model, that shows organizations how to build scalable community-building programs while leveraging AI to strengthen human connection at work — not replace it.

Her doctoral research examines how small and medium-sized enterprises strategically navigate institutional pressures as they adopt responsible AI, revealing the practitioner-level judgment calls that formal governance frameworks often overlook. She brings that same practitioner lens to her own work, growing an employee resource group program while testing how AI can absorb the operational grind of community work without hollowing out its human core.

Dr. Veal speaks and writes on building scalable community infrastructure, protecting authentic connections in AI-accelerated workplaces, and demonstrating the business value of community work.

Dr. E Veal builds employee, customer, and external community infrastructure at the intersection of AI and human connection. She designed a community maturity model, The Augmented Community Model, that shows organizations how to build scalable communi... Show more

AI Platform Lead | Data & AI Strategist | Agentic Systems Advocate

With more than 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, I have spent my career helping organizations turn information into measurable business value. My foundation lies in data analytics, data platforms, and enterprise-scale data governance, where I have led teams, platforms, and strategic initiatives in highly regulated environments.

Over the past years, my focus has evolved from building data-driven organizations to enabling AI-driven organizations. Today, I lead the intersection of Data Platforms and AI Platforms within the Swiss health insurance industry, helping shape the foundations for trusted, scalable, and governed AI adoption.

Key Areas of Expertise

- AI Platform Leadership
Leading the evolution from traditional data platforms toward enterprise AI platforms, enabling organizations to operationalize Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation at scale.

- AI Governance & Responsible AI
Designing governance frameworks that balance innovation, security, compliance, and transparency in one of the most regulated industries. My work focuses on ensuring AI solutions remain trustworthy, auditable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

- Agentic Development & AI Engineering
Specialized in designing and implementing enterprise-grade AI agents using the Microsoft Agent Framework, combining modern software engineering practices with AI-native architectures. My focus includes multi-agent systems, orchestration patterns, identity propagation, and secure agent-to-agent collaboration.

- Data & AI Platforms
Deep expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Data Mesh, and enterprise data platforms. I believe that future AI capabilities can only succeed when built upon strong foundations of data quality, governance, interoperability, and platform thinking.

- Leadership & Transformation
Leading multidisciplinary teams through technological change, fostering innovation cultures, and helping organizations navigate the transition from data-centric to AI-centric operating models.

Vision

I believe the next generation of enterprise systems will be built around intelligent agents that act as active participants within business processes. Data products will evolve into intelligent, interactive products capable of reasoning, collaborating, and creating value autonomously.

My mission is to help organizations build the platforms, governance models, and engineering capabilities required to make this transformation secure, scalable, and sustainable.

AI Platform Lead | Data & AI Strategist | Agentic Systems Advocate With more than 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, I have spent my career helping organizations turn information into measurable business value. ... Show more

Daniele is an AWS Serverless Community Builder focused on designing global, event-driven systems on AWS. He works on multi-region architectures with strong tenant isolation, data residency, and operational governance. His current focus is not only building serverless workloads, but making them explainable, auditable, and sustainable at scale. He shares his experience through articles and talks on trust, observability, and real-world serverless operations.

Daniele is an AWS Serverless Community Builder focused on designing global, event-driven systems on AWS. He works on multi-region architectures with strong tenant isolation, data residency, and operational governance. His current focus is not only bu... Show more

Soham Sharma is the Founder of Botmartz AI Solutions, an AI engineering company focused on building production-ready AI systems for organizations. His work focuses on Enterprise RAG, AI agents, agentic retrieval, knowledge systems, and the engineering practices required to move AI from prototypes into reliable production systems.

He regularly speaks and teaches on AI Engineering, RAG architectures, LLM applications, AI agents, and modern AI development workflows. His technical interests include LangChain, LangGraph, PyTorch, FastAPI, vector databases, evaluation, retrieval systems, and production AI architecture.

Beyond product engineering, Soham is active in the developer and AI community through workshops, hackathons, mentoring, and technical events. He has worked with developers, students, founders, and engineering teams across AI and software development initiatives.

His talks are designed to be practical and implementation-focused — helping audiences understand not only what AI can do, but how to actually design, build, evaluate, and deploy AI systems.

Soham Sharma is the Founder of Botmartz AI Solutions, an AI engineering company focused on building production-ready AI systems for organizations. His work focuses on Enterprise RAG, AI agents, agentic retrieval, knowledge systems, and the engineerin... Show more

Candice Prentiss, PMP
Founder & CEO, CAP Global Works, LLC
Candice Prentiss is a Detroit, MI native and CEO of CAP Global Works (CAP), a leading IT, program and construction management firm that provides professional support services such as project administration, stakeholder management and strategic planning for public and private-sector organizations across diverse industries and markets. Prior to founding CAP, Candice served in several professional positions; one being with WSP USA, Inc. as Deputy Program Manager of the $1B+ new terminal build at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and several at Jacobs Engineering Group. With Jacobs she served as a key resource for multiple Department of Aviation capital improvement projects at the world's most travelled airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. With 20 years of experience, Candice has consistently delivered sustainable solutions to clients with program budgets totaling over $4B across various industries that include Aviation, Smart Cities, Facilities, Commercial Food & Beverage, and Civic Technology. While expanding into co-founding a mobile application, she has received top awards as a New Orleans’ Top 10 Women in STEM complimented by her award-winning projects. As a servant leader and Blacks in Technology Atlanta Board Vice President, Candice remains deeply committed to the community through her mentorship work, the Dryades YMCA in New Orleans and as a member Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Candice Prentiss, PMP Founder & CEO, CAP Global Works, LLC Candice Prentiss is a Detroit, MI native and CEO of CAP Global Works (CAP), a leading IT, program and construction management firm that provides professional support services such as projec... Show more

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure.

At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data Platform, Observability, and Insights organization, where he leads initiatives on next-generation telemetry and logging platforms, shaping how global-scale systems are monitored and optimized. His work on Pharos and Solas platforms enables thousands of customers worldwide with unified, day-zero observability solutions.

Previously at Microsoft Azure, he helped pioneer a distributed, low-latency control plane architecture — often called the "Operating System of Azure" — to orchestrate container lifecycles at hyperscale. He has also held engineering roles at PayPal and McKinsey, combining deep technical expertise with a strategic, outcome-driven mindset.

With a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, Pronnoy’s interests span distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, AI infrastructure, and large-scale optimization. As a technical reviewer for leading publishers like Manning and Packt, and an active contributor to IEEE peer-review activities, he stays at the forefront of innovation in the field.

On stage, Pronnoy brings a unique blend of engineering depth, real-world lessons, and human-centered insights. His talks often explore not just how systems are built, but how engineers can grow — covering topics across cloud infrastructure, distributed system design, AI operations, software engineering careers, and productivity strategies for builders.

He firmly believes that technology is one of the greatest democratizing forces of our time — and his mission is to help others build it thoughtfully and at scale.

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure. At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data ... Show more

With more than a decade across data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a security engineering leader currently serving as Manager, Threat Detection and Applied Intelligence at StoneX Group, a Fortune 50 financial services firm. He owns the strategy, roadmap, and delivery for how the organization detects, investigates, and responds to threats — strengthening cyber defense, deepening observability, and building secure, scalable data and AI systems. His career spans global organizations including Cognizant, Eli Lilly, Accenture, and KPMG, where he led initiatives across eDiscovery, digital forensics, GRC, security engineering, and cloud engineering.

Blending deep technical expertise with strategic direction, he works at the intersection of data, threat operations, and governance — turning security operations from a manual, alert-driven function into an AI-native, evidence-driven discipline. His recent work spans synthetic media abuse and deepfake detection, adversarial AI in enterprise settings, and the production of machine-learning models and real-world AI systems that solve tangible business problems — underpinned by strong command of AI guardrails and model-exploitation protection, built human-in-the-loop and governed to OWASP LLM Top 10 and NIST AI RMF.

With more than a decade across data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a security engineering leader currently serving as Manager, Threat Detection and Applied Intelligence at StoneX Group, a Fortune 50 financial services firm. He owns the str... Show more

Niels is a forward-thinking Software/AI Architect at Derivco, spearheading the development of innovative, AI-driven products that push the boundaries of iGaming technology. A pivotal figure in Derivco's AI initiatives, he played a key role in architecting and designing the company's first AI-driven promotion system, Arena+, setting new standards for performance and user engagement in the industry.

As a Microsoft AI MVP, Niels combines technical expertise with visionary leadership to explore the potential of AI in creating groundbreaking solutions. With a track record of designing and scaling high-performance iGaming systems, Niels is passionate about leveraging technology to redefine the gaming experience.

Niels is a sought-after presenter at technology conferences and has presented at, amongst others: Tech-ED, SQL PASS, DevWeek, SQL Bits, SQL Saturday, etc.

Niels is a forward-thinking Software/AI Architect at Derivco, spearheading the development of innovative, AI-driven products that push the boundaries of iGaming technology. A pivotal figure in Derivco's AI initiatives, he played a key role in archite... Show more

Sven Aelterman is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he assists US state & local government and education customers with successfully implementing Azure projects. Prior to this, Sven was Director of IT and Lecturer in Information Systems for the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University.
In 2015, he started work with customers of Sorrell Solutions, L.L.C. (a business services firm owned by the Troy University Foundation) as Cloud Software Architect. His favorite project is the design, development, and operation of a specialized EHR for school-located vaccination clinic providers.
In 2012, he co-authored “The Art of SQL Server FILESTREAM,” published by Red Gate Books. In 2018, a second co-authored book, “SQL Server 2017 Administration Inside OUT,” was published by Microsoft Press. More recently, the updated “SQL Server 2019 Administration Inside OUT” became available.
Sven is married to Ebony, and they have a son, Edward, and a daughter, Sofia. They live in Mount Juliet, TN.

Sven Aelterman is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he assists US state & local government and education customers with successfully implementing Azure projects. Prior to this, Sven was Director of IT and Lecturer in Informatio... Show more

I am a software engineer at Uber India, where I have been working since graduating from IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech degree. With over 4.5+ years of professional experience, I have developed a strong foundation in microservices, distributed systems, and low-level system design. My technical expertise includes software engineering, algorithms, database systems, and web technologies, with a particular focus on building scalable and efficient systems.

I have interned with the Google Cloud team as a software developer, gaining hands-on experience in creating robust solutions within Google Workspace. I am skilled in programming languages like C++, C, SQL, and Bash, and have worked with technologies such as Git, OpenCV, ROS, Django, Flask, MongoDB, Numpy, PyTorch, Protocol Buffers, and others.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, I have been Grace Hopper Celebration 2025 and Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025 speakers and have been honored with the prestigious Nutanix Heart Women in Tech Scholarship (2021) and Google APAC Women Techmakers Scholarship (2020) for my efforts in addressing gender stereotypes and promoting equity. I am committed to blending technological innovation with human-centric approaches to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Beyond work, I enjoy exploring interdisciplinary applications of technology, from natural language processing to robotics. All my crazy developments can be found on my GitHub page: https://github.com/rsrkpatwari1234

I am a software engineer at Uber India, where I have been working since graduating from IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech degree. With over 4.5+ years of professional experience, I have developed a strong foundation in microservices, distributed systems, a... Show more

Robert founded the industry changing non profit called 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. This organization now trains thousands of OSINT enthusiasts every year and is recognized by law enforcement world wide as an innovative option.
Robert's new passion is helping organization battle insider threat. His creation of Null Persona is designed to offer training to help InfoSec teams become counter espionage professionals.
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 founded the industry changing non profit called 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 l... Show more

Vipin Tanna is the technical founder and CEO of Gabriel Operator, a Utrecht-based platform for AI personas: domain-specific agents that see, hear, speak and act, rehearse every action in a simulation, and wait for human approval before anything irreversible happens. He has built and shipped 14 of these personas across banking, logistics, retail, hospitality, recruiting and education.

Before founding Gabriel Operator, Vipin spent 15 years in software engineering in the UK and the Netherlands, including five years in R&D at ING Innovation Labs and contract roles at Air France-KLM, Essent and PinkRoccade, where he delivered software used by 140 Dutch municipalities. He started his career at sensewhere, ANDigital and Accenture in London and Edinburgh. He is an alumnus of Techstars Amsterdam and Antler, and holds an MSc in Computing Science from Durham University.

Vipin gives talks and hands-on workshops on agentic AI, and helps organisations become AI native with people always in control.

Vipin Tanna is the technical founder and CEO of Gabriel Operator, a Utrecht-based platform for AI personas: domain-specific agents that see, hear, speak and act, rehearse every action in a simulation, and wait for human approval before anything irrev... Show more

Iryna Yurchenko is co-founder of DestiLabs, an AI agency building custom agents for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and e-commerce, and of Voxletic, one AI layer for clinic booking, reminders and recalls. Ex-partnerships lead at Hostinger. She speaks about measuring AI results, where AI isn't needed, and how to ship it without raising a round to cover your token bill.

Outside work she runs, never from production bugs, travels, and drinks more coffee than is defensible :)

Iryna Yurchenko is co-founder of DestiLabs, an AI agency building custom agents for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and e-commerce, and of Voxletic, one AI layer for clinic booking, reminders and recalls. Ex-partnerships lead at Hostinger. She... Show more

Eddie Wassef is an expert in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and startup innovation. He has extensive experience in minimalistic web design and full-stack development. He is the creator of Vega, a cutting-edge product that provides a comprehensive suite of portals, including the Marketplace, Fleet Manager, and Developer portals, designed to streamline operations and foster innovation for developers and enterprises. Eddie’s work focuses on creating scalable, user-friendly solutions that empower organizations to optimize their Kubernetes ecosystems.

As a Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) Texas user group organizer, Eddie is dedicated to bringing the cloud-native community together through engaging events and knowledge sharing. His leadership in planning KCD Texas 2024, featuring hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, demonstrates his commitment to fostering collaboration and growth in the Kubernetes space.

Eddie has a strong presence in the open-source community, contributing to projects and tools that enable developers to build, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications efficiently. His expertise extends to creating Kubernetes operators, semantic versioning for container management, and integrating tools like Anchore’s Grype for vulnerability analysis.

Beyond his technical achievements, Eddie is a seasoned executive. He helps startups scale by crafting impactful strategies that bridge the gap between technology and market needs. His GitHub profile (https://github.com/ewassef) showcases his technical contributions, and his LinkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com/in/eddiewassef) highlights his professional endorsements and community engagement.

Eddie Wassef is an expert in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and startup innovation. He has extensive experience in minimalistic web design and full-stack development. He is the creator of Vega, a cutting-edge product that provides a comprehen... Show more

Ingeniero en software con más de 15 años de experiencia en desarrollo de soluciones para empresas de tecnología, telecomunicaciones y sector público. Especialista en infraestructura cloud-native, con más de 8 certificaciones en AWS, además de credenciales técnicas en Azure y Google Cloud Platform. Actualmente lidero proyectos en TyC, empresa peruana que desarrolla soluciones con inteligencia artificial para seguridad urbana, detección de basura y armas, análisis de video en tiempo real, y agentes inteligentes desplegados sobre Kubernetes.

He trabajado extensivamente con arquitecturas distribuidas, visión computarizada, y procesamiento en el borde, aplicando tecnologías open source en entornos de alta exigencia operativa. Estoy certificado como Golden Kubestronaut —una distinción técnica abierta validada por la comunidad global de Kubernetes— y promuevo activamente la adopción de tecnologías nativas de la nube en Latinoamérica, con foco en resiliencia, eficiencia y contexto real.

Ingeniero en software con más de 15 años de experiencia en desarrollo de soluciones para empresas de tecnología, telecomunicaciones y sector público. Especialista en infraestructura cloud-native, con más de 8 certificaciones en AWS, además de credenc... Show more

Más de 20 años en la industria de IT, trabajando en diversas posiciones de presales y de manager, especialista o colaborador en offerings Cloud en partners cercanos a Microsoft como SoftwareONE, Seidor o Insight Technologies. MCT y experto Azure certificado en varias especializaciones. Multicloud con conocimientos de Azure AWS, Finops, Vmware o Linux y plataformas de IA como ChatGPT, Perplexity&Comet, Copilot, Claude Cowork y un máster digital en FOUNDERZ que me dio mucha visibilidad en el mercado de IA.

Más de 20 años en la industria de IT, trabajando en diversas posiciones de presales y de manager, especialista o colaborador en offerings Cloud en partners cercanos a Microsoft como SoftwareONE, Seidor o Insight Technologies. MCT y experto Azure cert... Show more

Michael Megel is a Microsoft MVP (AI Foundry & Power Apps) and Data Platform Architect specializing in Databricks on AWS and Microsoft Fabric.

With extensive experience across Azure, AWS, Generative AI, Power Platform, and intelligent automation, he connects enterprise data platforms with low-code and AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Michael is an active speaker and community contributor who strongly believes in Never Stop Learning.

Michael Megel is a Microsoft MVP (AI Foundry & Power Apps) and Data Platform Architect specializing in Databricks on AWS and Microsoft Fabric. With extensive experience across Azure, AWS, Generative AI, Power Platform, and intelligent automation, ... Show more

I am passionate about technology and its endless possibilities. With a strong customer-focused mindset, I design accessible, user-friendly, and maintainable solutions that drive real impact.

I am passionate about technology and its endless possibilities. With a strong customer-focused mindset, I design accessible, user-friendly, and maintainable solutions that drive real impact. Show more

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil.

After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software developer while learning about people, processes and systems thinking as a consultant at ThoughtWorks. Following a stint as Head of Platform in a Fintech and VP of Engineering in a Proptech startup, James went back to consultancy with Forrow where he is mainly working on Cyber Security and Post Quantum Cryptography while never drifting too far away from people, systems and delivery of useful outcomes.

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil. After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software develope... Show more

Sasha serves as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), Microsoft MVP, and CEO of multiple IT training, consulting, and engineering firms, specialising in addressing complex business and security challenges for executives and organisations globally. They are providing critical guidance to leadership and CEOs to transform Cybersecurity and AI into strategic business advantage, executive‑level strategy and competitive business value. He holds a wide range of certifications from leading providers such as Microsoft, ISC2, AWS, CompTIA, and EC-Council. In addition to expertise in cloud technologies, security architecture, and consulting, Sasha's teams deliver industry-certified and bespoke workshops and courses. Furthermore, Sasha is recognised as a CISSP, MCT, MCT Community Lead, CEI, and CompTIA Instructor. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, user groups, and events, and is the author of several books on cloud security, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows.

Sasha serves as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), Microsoft MVP, and CEO of multiple IT training, consulting, and engineering firms, specialising in addressing complex business and security challenges for executives and organisations globally. They... Show more

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and undertaking a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at Stanford University.
His academic and professional trajectory is centred at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and machine learning operations, with an emphasis on developing and implementing scalable and efficient solutions for computational process optimisation. He has extensive experience in systems administration, cloud environments, and cybersecurity, acquired through both industry roles and applied research projects.
Leonel has contributed to key initiatives, including financial data analysis using machine learning in Barcelona and IT consultancy at Lynxmind in Lisbon, where he enhanced his expertise in technological infrastructure, process automation, and information security. In the academic sphere, he has been actively involved as a mentor in the SABES MAIS programme, a former ambassador for PARSUK, and a member of EESTEC, where he participated in and organised multiple international events.
As part of his engagement with EESTEC, he has attended conferences and workshops on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering in cities such as Belgrade, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Skopje, Ljubljana, Bucharest, Podgorica, Tampere, Madrid, Preveza, Athens, Thessaloniki, and Istanbul. Additionally, he took part in the Seed for the Future programme in Beijing, where he deepened his knowledge of technological innovation and digital transformation.
His research interests lie in the application of advanced artificial intelligence models in the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing accessibility, intelligence, and sustainability in clinical systems. His work reflects a strong commitment to scientific and technological innovation, seeking solutions to complex challenges in applied artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on... Show more

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world. A big fan of AI and LLMs. ex-Microsoft MVP in the Visual Studio and Development Tools category. Co-founder of https://dotnetos.org initiative

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world. A big fan of AI and LLMs. ex-Microsoft MVP in the Visual Studio and Development Tools categor... Show more