Veteran software developer and bug detective with 10+ years of experience. Active open source contributor, community organizer, and mentor to young developers. I'm passionate about solving complex problems and making technical knowledge accessible to all. As a speaker, I share practical insights from the trenches, helping developers level up their skills and confidence. Father, educator, and firm believer in the power of community.

Veteran software developer and bug detective with 10+ years of experience. Active open source contributor, community organizer, and mentor to young developers. I'm passionate about solving complex problems and making technical knowledge accessible to... Show more

Sarang Brahme is a Principal Architect and an avid AI explorer passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into real-world impact. With a knack for blending strategy and innovation, Sarang helps enterprises harness AI to create smarter customer experiences across retail, hospitality, sports, and beyond. Known as an “AI tinkerer” and practical problem-solver, he thrives on bridging the gap between algorithms and everyday life—making AI approachable, actionable, and transformative.

Sarang Brahme is a Principal Architect and an avid AI explorer passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into real-world impact. With a knack for blending strategy and innovation, Sarang helps enterprises harness AI to create smarter customer ... Show more

I am an Android Software Engineer at iFood, one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world, processing over 120 million orders per month. As part of the Order Delivery team, I work on critical flows that every order passes through, directly impacting the experience of millions of users. My expertise spans app performance, scalability, monitoring, and the delivery of robust solutions for complex distributed systems.

In recent years, I have expanded my focus into Edge AI and on-device machine learning. I’ve been actively researching and building proof of concepts using Android’s ML Kit Prompt APIs and on-device generative models, exploring how Edge AI can move from experimentation to real product features. My work investigates practical trade-offs between cloud and on-device AI, including latency, privacy, cost, and scalability, always with a production-first mindset. I am particularly interested in transforming AI capabilities into tangible user value within large-scale mobile applications.

My journey in monitoring began during an internship, where I gained hands-on experience working on large-scale systems. Over time, I developed a deep understanding of designing effective observability strategies, integrating tools such as Analytics, Crashlytics, and health monitoring into development lifecycles. At iFood, I have been responsible for implementing scalable monitoring solutions to ensure operational reliability and an exceptional user experience.

Academically, I hold a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from UNICAMP and I am currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Software Engineering, also at UNICAMP. My research paper, "Effective Monitoring of Mobile Applications in Production," received top marks and strengthened my ability to bridge theory and real-world engineering challenges. More recently, my academic and professional interests have converged around applied AI in mobile environments, especially the evolution of Edge AI in Android ecosystems.

Beyond work, I am deeply involved in the Android community. I have attended and spoken at international conferences, including Droidcon Berlin 2024 and AndroidMakers by Droidcon Paris, where I share insights on practical on-device AI and scalable mobile architectures. My talks focus on actionable strategies, real-world experimentation, and how to responsibly bring emerging AI technologies into production-grade apps.

I am an Android Software Engineer at iFood, one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world, processing over 120 million orders per month. As part of the Order Delivery team, I work on critical flows that every order passes through, directly ... 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

Justin has 15+ years of consulting experience in the Microsoft Data/BI Stack. He started out as a DBA and then shifted into the Data Analytics and Data Engineering space. He is a data enthusiast that loves to help solve complex problems and put customers' minds at ease.

Justin has 15+ years of consulting experience in the Microsoft Data/BI Stack. He started out as a DBA and then shifted into the Data Analytics and Data Engineering space. He is a data enthusiast that loves to help solve complex problems and put custo... Show more

Raghavendra has 8+ years of experience building cloud native apps and has pioneered the use of cloud-native tech across organisations. He led cloud native initiatives at a Fortune 50 company in NYC. Raghavendra was a speaker at Web Summit 2022 and has delivered talks on developer tooling for the container ecosystem across India. Currently, he focuses on building Questodev, a platform enabling dev-tools companies to launch developer-friendly sandbox environments with built-in next-gen coding environments.

Raghavendra has 8+ years of experience building cloud native apps and has pioneered the use of cloud-native tech across organisations. He led cloud native initiatives at a Fortune 50 company in NYC. Raghavendra was a speaker at Web Summit 2022 and ha... Show more

Mark Perry is a senior developer at Howard Hughes Medical Institute with 25+ years of enterprise software experience. He builds AI-powered SaaS applications using React, ASP.NET Core, and Azure while running Pulse AI Solutions, a Microsoft Cloud Partner focused on AI implementation. Mark's production applications include UFL News Hub Fantasy (8,000+ users), Golf News Nation, and Grown Up Magic. He attended Live! 360 Orlando 2025 as a Live! Insider and is pursuing Azure AI Engineer certification. When he's not coding, he's figuring out how to make AI tools actually useful for working developers.

Mark Perry is a senior developer at Howard Hughes Medical Institute with 25+ years of enterprise software experience. He builds AI-powered SaaS applications using React, ASP.NET Core, and Azure while running Pulse AI Solutions, a Microsoft Cloud Part... Show more

Manoj Reddy Jaggavarapu is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in architecting, developing, and leading the delivery of scalable, reliable, and intelligent enterprise software solutions. Currently serving as Senior Director of Software Engineering at Progress Residential, Manoj has played a pivotal role in leveraging AI and automation to transform customer experience, operational efficiency, and fraud prevention in the real estate technology space.
At Progress Residential, Manoj led the development and pilot of an AI-driven leasing solution that nurtures over 20,000 leads per month across multiple channels email, text, and voice with plans for national expansion to manage over 2 million leads annually. His leadership in integrating Salesforce Voice Cloud with AWS Connect, along with AI-powered call quality analysis systems, contributed to a 30% reduction in lost cases and a 28% cut in call center costs. He also spearheaded initiatives such as a redesigned customer portal, advanced case handling workflows, and the automation of over 6,000 types of HOA notices using OCR and generative AI resulting in the elimination of 10 person-days of manual effort and drastically reduced error rates.
Previously, at 7-Eleven, Manoj led the RIS 2.0 cloud migration, handling over 10 million POS transactions daily across 10,000+ stores, and modernized cashierless store operations using computer vision. He played a critical role in launching the 7NOW delivery platform, now a billion-dollar line of business, and spearheaded innovations in contactless retail, including the U.S.'s first facial recognition-based payment and loyalty system in partnership with Caliburger while at NEC Corporation.
Manoj’s earlier experience includes technical leadership roles at NEC India and Wipro, where he built and optimized mission-critical systems in retail, telecom, and pharmacy domains. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead large engineering teams, drive complex cloud migrations, develop AI-first applications, and bring innovative solutions to market with measurable business outcomes.
With deep hands-on expertise in full-stack development, AI/ML, RPA, and cloud architecture (AWS), Manoj continues to drive digital transformation through technical innovation and strategic leadership.

Manoj Reddy Jaggavarapu is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in architecting, developing, and leading the delivery of scalable, reliable, and intelligent enterprise software solutions. Currently serving as Senior Direct... 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

Passionate problem solver and results-driven Architect with 18 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, innovative solutions across multimillion-dollar projects for global, multibillion-dollar organizations.

Passionate problem solver and results-driven Architect with 18 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, innovative solutions across multimillion-dollar projects for global, multibillion-dollar organizations. Show more

Samu Niemelä is a seasoned data architect and Domain Lead at Zure, where he helps organizations turn messy data into modern, scalable platforms—mostly on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric, and occasionally with some strong opinions. With over a decade of experience, he’s wrangled technologies like SQL Server, Azure Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric. Samu lives in the liquorice capital of the world—Kouvola, Finland.

Samu Niemelä is a seasoned data architect and Domain Lead at Zure, where he helps organizations turn messy data into modern, scalable platforms—mostly on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric, and occasionally with some strong opinions. With over a de... Show more

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and multilingual professional with over 20 years of experience unlocking growth for individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about empowering professionals—particularly women in their 30s and 40s—to navigate career transitions, refine their executive presence, and gain clarity for purposeful advancement. Expert in combining data-driven strategy with behavioral coaching techniques to drive both personal transformation and business conversion.

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and multilingual professional with over 20 years of experience unlocking growth for individuals and Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about empowering professionals—particularly women in their 30s and 40s—to navigate c... Show more

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past 7 years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary effort in cross-platform frameworks steers our development towards unified, efficient solutions and breaking platform boundaries. A key part of my role is to continuously enhance app performance by guiding the development of tooling for core mobile health metrics.

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past 7 years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary eff... Show more

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehension and facilitate data-driven decision making. Chaired Data Analytics Community at the Construction Industry Institute, featured in BD+C Magazine’s 40 Under 40, and active member of #SML.

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehe... Show more

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior to architect level. He has built a career at TRIRIGA, IBM, Wipro, and now as the Global Director of Software for Arcadis, a leading design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services across every phase of asset creation and management for projects all around the world.

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior... Show more

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan.

Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique consulting company providing management and technical consulting related to product software engineering, custom project delivery, and training.

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan. Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique c... Show more

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a testament to his expertise and contributions to the community in the field of business applications and low-code & no-code.

Rakesh is a Global Customer Success Architect at Tata Consultancy Services (Business Applications + Generative AI). He is responsible for designing Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM ERP, and leveraging Gen AI. He has expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Bizapps, Power Apps, and Azure.

Rakesh is passionate about leveraging Generative AI & Autonomous Agents for business applications that enhance business growth and innovation. He strongly believes in giving back to the community. He frequently shares his insights and expertise through speaking engagements, blogs, and community involvement. With his passion for empowering others, Rakesh has mentored and empowered many learners.

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a... Show more

As the Director of Information and AI at adorsys, Tim brings a visionary approach to enterprise architecture and data governance. His expertise lies in designing strategic frameworks that enable organizations to unlock the full potential of their data assets. Tim’s leadership is rooted in a deep understanding of the symbiotic relationship between information and innovation.

As the Director of Information and AI at adorsys, Tim brings a visionary approach to enterprise architecture and data governance. His expertise lies in designing strategic frameworks that enable organizations to unlock the full potential of their dat... Show more

Product leader with 15+ years delivering innovation and $240M+ in scalable solutions for top US technology companies. Specialized in impactful product management and the integration of advanced automation and AI features—including Sprinkler self-service chatbots, Coveo AI-powered search results, and AI-driven product recommendations for LG Electronics. Driven by results, I empower cross-functional teams to launch cutting-edge digital products for US markets, championing agile process improvement, deep user understanding, and high customer retention (20%+ gains). Skilled in translating complex strategies into actionable roadmaps and measurable business outcomes.

Product leader with 15+ years delivering innovation and $240M+ in scalable solutions for top US technology companies. Specialized in impactful product management and the integration of advanced automation and AI features—including Sprinkler self-serv... Show more

Kevin is a freelance solution architect, Pluralsight author & consultant, living in Antwerp (Belgium). These days he's mainly focused on architecture & security for web and mobile applications, using .NET.

He's a Microsoft MVP, and a keen proponent of open-source software.

Also: wine.

Kevin is a freelance solution architect, Pluralsight author & consultant, living in Antwerp (Belgium). These days he's mainly focused on architecture & security for web and mobile applications, using .NET. He's a Microsoft MVP, and a keen propo... Show more

Industrial Engineer by profession with a Master’s in Project Management, and a firm believer in optimal project management and Agile methodologies. Since beginning my career in 2010, I have participated in various international projects, with three years in Panama as the most significant experience, along with shorter assignments in Latin America and Mauritania. Whether applying PMI® or Agile methodologies, depending on client needs, my blended profile grants me a comprehensive view of each framework, enabling the optimization of their use and drawing insights on what works best in different sectors and industries.

In addition to my Master’s in Project Management, I hold the following certifications, which support my candidacy as a speaker:

• SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer (2024)
• Certified Blockchain Expert (2023)
• SAFe® 5 Product Manager / Product Owner (2022)
• SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (2020)
• Agile Coach Profesional Certificate (CertiProf®) (2019)
• DevOps Culture Certified Trainer (2019)
• Product Owner Profesional Certificate (CertiProf®) (2017)
• Scrum Master Profesional Certificate (CertiProf®) (2016)
• Project Manager Professional (PMI®) (2012)

Industrial Engineer by profession with a Master’s in Project Management, and a firm believer in optimal project management and Agile methodologies. Since beginning my career in 2010, I have participated in various international projects, with three y... Show more

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer.
As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow mature enterprise architecture and business analysis practices, and plan and execute digital transformation programs.
As the Professor of Business Analytics at Humber College, she encourages her students to look for ways to solve business problems using analytics.
As a business analysis mentor, she leads the BA Mindset Mentorship Circle and encourages business analysts to learn, adapt, and thrive.
Yulia is active in the business analysis, architecture, and analytics communities, publishing articles and videos, joining podcasts, and advocating for applying common sense and critical thinking in all business endeavours.

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow ma... Show more

Devang is a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Analysis, Development, and Implementation with solid Programming expertise in - Java, Golang, Node.js, C#, Perl, Javascript, Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, PHP, C/C++, Python, Microservices and Distributed Services along with System Design and Object-Oriented Methodologies with a demonstrated history of working in the Internet Industry.

Devang is a Senior Full Stack Developer with 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Analysis, Development, and Implementation with solid Programming expertise in - Java, Golang, Node.js, C#, Perl, Javascript, Typescript, ReactJs, Angular, PHP, C/C++, Pyt... Show more

Andrew Babiec has 20+ years of experience in software development and design, consulting for numerous companies and industries.
He is an active speaker at New England Code Camps and user group meetings, offering insights from his hands-on work with high-profile clients.
In addition, Andrew was a member of the Microsoft Virtual Technical Specialist program and has been certified as a PMP and Trainer for the Professional Scrum Developer program.

Andrew Babiec has 20+ years of experience in software development and design, consulting for numerous companies and industries. He is an active speaker at New England Code Camps and user group meetings, offering insights from his hands-on work with... Show more

A former web developer turned architecture, infrastructure & security consultant. Also a remote work evangelist.

A former web developer turned architecture, infrastructure & security consultant. Also a remote work evangelist. Show more

With over two decades of experience in software development and architecture, John is a seasoned professional. During his 12-year tenure at Microsoft, he worked with clients in the healthcare, fintech, and pharmaceutical industries.

He also co-founded Whetstone Technologies, a startup that specializes in creating innovative solutions in the NLM space for OEM devices and smart speakers. The company was accepted into the PlayLabs incubator at MIT.

Currently, John works as a partner technologist at AVEVA, where he focuses on industrial IoT and cybersecurity. He's also a Microsoft MVP.

With over two decades of experience in software development and architecture, John is a seasoned professional. During his 12-year tenure at Microsoft, he worked with clients in the healthcare, fintech, and pharmaceutical industries. He also co-fou... Show more

Hi, I'm Martin, a seasoned software architect with over 15 years in the IT industry, currently at DraftKings. My expertise spans large-scale, real-time systems, and I'm behind some of the award-winning software solutions in the iGaming industry. I regularly share my knowledge on software design, distributed systems, AI tools, and software economics through public speaking and my blog.

You can often find me speaking about:

- Software architecture
- CI/CD
- Effective teams
- Testing and quality assurance of software systems
- Performance of software systems

Hi, I'm Martin, a seasoned software architect with over 15 years in the IT industry, currently at DraftKings. My expertise spans large-scale, real-time systems, and I'm behind some of the award-winning software solutions in the iGaming industry. I re... Show more

Olga is a Data Engineer at REA Group, an AWS Community Builder, and a co-organiser of the Women in Cloud Meetup. Before transitioning into tech and data, she explored several different professions, including working as an economist, marketing specialist, and sales agent. She genuinely enjoys coding and learning new technologies, and actively encourages more people, especially women, to pursue careers in tech.

Olga is a Data Engineer at REA Group, an AWS Community Builder, and a co-organiser of the Women in Cloud Meetup. Before transitioning into tech and data, she explored several different professions, including working as an economist, marketing special... Show more

Pam DeGraffenreid is a leader in the Knoxville M365 User Group and Knoxville M365 Community Days, Microsoft MVP, and Solution Architect with experience in M365 & Power Platform. Her focus is creating efficient, sustainable solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 no-code capabilities. She’s passionate about helping other developers work smarter by improving their processes and practices.

Pam DeGraffenreid is a leader in the Knoxville M365 User Group and Knoxville M365 Community Days, Microsoft MVP, and Solution Architect with experience in M365 & Power Platform. Her focus is creating efficient, sustainable solutions leveraging Micros... Show more

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Growing Greener (Sustainability) community in the bank.

He has more than 22 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across the world.

His passion is in Architecture, IT sustainability and Green Software and how we can generate more interest among the IT community in sustainable software.

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Growing Greener (Sustainability) community in the bank. He has more than 22 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across th... Show more