Real Estate & Architecture

Experts in the design, construction, and management of buildings and structures, as well as professionals involved in the buying, selling, and development of real estate properties

Kelly LeClair

Kelly LeClair

With over 12 years of experience in South Orange County’s real estate market, Kelly LeClair is known for her exceptional service, unparalleled market expertise, and proven results. Through her results-oriented, personal approach, she has successfully guided clients through more than 150 transactions, ranging from first-time home purchases to luxury investments and complex negotiations.

Kelly advises her clients like family. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs, aspirations, and long-term goals, providing tailored strategies that align with their best interests. Whether preparing sellers for a seamless, high-visibility listing or positioning buyers for success in a competitive market, Kelly’s deep local knowledge, client-first mindset, and expert negotiation skills set her apart. Her previous career as a TV news anchor feeds her natural talent to tell a home’s story with cutting-edge video marketing and digital strategies. By crafting engaging narratives that bring properties to life, she maximizes visibility and creates meaningful connections between listings and potential buyers.

For Kelly, real estate isn't just about buying and selling homes—it's about building lasting relationships and empowering clients to make informed decisions that will benefit them both now and in the future.

A dedicated community leader, Kelly serves as Chair of the San Clemente Downtown Business Association. She also holds the position of Secretary of the Ladies Committee at Marbella Country Club and previously served as President of the Talega MOMS Club, further reflecting her passion for building connected, thriving communities. When she’s not helping clients find their dream homes, Kelly enjoys cruising San Clemente in her golf cart with her husband and three kids, taking Pilates classes, planning ski vacations, or working on her golf game.

As a trusted partner at Inhabit Collective, Kelly combines her personal dedication with the group’s unparalleled marketing, expertise, and concierge-level service—raising the bar for real estate in Southern Orange County.

With over 12 years of experience in South Orange County’s real estate market, Kelly LeClair is known for her exceptional service, unparalleled market expertise, and proven results. Through her results-oriented, personal approach, she has successfully... Show more

Mitchell Kennedy

Mitchell Kennedy

Mitchell Kennedy is a portfolio manager, consultant, and community advocate whose journey reflects a steady dedication to service, housing, and local business support. Born in Virginia and raised in Massachusetts, he grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of Cape Cod. Early work with local resources and oyster farming gave him valuable lessons in responsibility and collaboration. These experiences created the foundation for his interest in sustainability, affordable living, and opportunities that serve both families and communities.

Mitchell chose to continue his education in New York City, where he attended college and pursued studies in Philosophy. Through this academic focus, he developed strong skills in reasoning, ethical thinking, and examining complex social structures. He also engaged with volunteer opportunities and community activities, gaining perspective on how cities operate and how people navigate them. His time in New York shaped his ability to analyze issues from multiple sides and apply that knowledge to practical challenges.

Kennedy returned to Massachusetts after completing his studies and entered the real estate field, focusing on portfolio management with attention to housing accessibility. His work involved overseeing properties, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining reliable housing options for working families. Living in a region with seasonal pressures and rising costs gave him insight into the struggles faced by tenants. Through consistent effort, he aimed to balance professional responsibilities with a commitment to fair and sustainable housing practices.

Mitchell Allen Kennedy expanded his career into consulting for restaurants and hospitality businesses across Cape Cod. He assisted owners with addressing the challenges of seasonal demand, improving customer experiences, and ensuring that operations could run smoothly. His approach was based on listening, planning, and helping business owners make decisions supporting financial health and community connection. By focusing on the everyday realities of restaurant management, he provided guidance that supported long-term resilience for local establishments.

Kennedy dedicated time to volunteering with organizations focused on affordable housing, particularly through on-site projects where he worked alongside others to build homes. Traveling to assist in construction allowed him to contribute directly to efforts that provided families with stability. By learning construction techniques and committing to physical participation, he strengthened his belief that service is not limited to ideas but also requires action. These experiences deepened his understanding of housing needs and reinforced his sense of responsibility.

Mitchell Kennedy of Cape Cod is now preparing to open a new project in Orleans, Massachusetts, which is planned as an art gallery and thrift store. The initiative, set for the summer of 2026, will create space for artists to showcase their work and for community members to access affordable goods. Beyond these functions, it will be a gathering place for events, workshops, and discussions. His vision is to encourage creativity, sustainability, and meaningful connection through a welcoming local space.

Mitchell Kennedy is a portfolio manager, consultant, and community advocate whose journey reflects a steady dedication to service, housing, and local business support. Born in Virginia and raised in Massachusetts, he grew up surrounded by the natural... Show more

Robert Tinga

Robert Tinga

Robert Tinga is the founder of Codeclan, an IT consultancy with more than 35 specialists in software development and test automation. With over twenty years of experience at the intersection of people, business, and IT, he is passionate about connecting technological progress with the human factor.

He demonstrates that true digital transformation is not just about technology, but above all about collaboration, communication, and leadership. With his energetic and practical style, he inspires IT professionals while equipping them with concrete tips and tools they can apply the very next day. His mission: to help people and teams reach their full potential — enabling them not only to build better software, but also to collaborate more strongly and with greater fulfillment.

Robert Tinga is the founder of Codeclan, an IT consultancy with more than 35 specialists in software development and test automation. With over twenty years of experience at the intersection of people, business, and IT, he is passionate about connect... Show more

Lumbet Bitini

Lumbet Bitini

Expert Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) avec une formation complète en économie et des certifications spécialisées en Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Consultant, Développeur, PersonalizationAccredited Professional et Data Cloud. Fort d'une expérience avérée en tant qu'ingénieur principal et consultant senior SFMC, il maîtrise l'architecture et l'intégration de solutions SFMC sur diverses technologies. Il démontre une maîtrise technique de la conception de parcours clients, d'e-mails dynamiques et de l'automatisation de la création d'audience, étayée par une solide maîtrise de JavaScript côté serveur, d'Ampscript, de SQL et des microservices. Fort d'une solide expérience professionnelle, il a contribué à des projets d'envergure pour des marques de luxe et des entreprises de sport, démontrant ainsi sa capacité à diriger, innover et mener des campagnes marketing réussies. Autonome et doté d'excellentes compétences en communication, il s'engage à approfondir ses connaissances et à fournir un support et des formations de premier ordre.

Expert Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) avec une formation complète en économie et des certifications spécialisées en Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Consultant, Développeur, PersonalizationAccredited Professional et Data Cloud. Fort d'... Show more

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is a leading figure in Bangladesh’s business sector and currently serves as the Founder of Bashundhara Group. With decades of experience, he has played a vital role in shaping the country’s industrial and commercial growth through a steady and thoughtful approach.

He was born on February 15, 1952, in Islampur, a historic area of Dhaka. As the youngest of six children, he was raised in a home that valued education, discipline, and public service. His father worked as a lawyer at the Dhaka High Court. After completing his early education, he earned a degree in Business Studies from the University of Dhaka. While studying, he was also involved in athletics and various student activities.

His professional journey began in 1978 when he entered the service sector. At the same time, he explored local trade opportunities. These early efforts provided valuable insights into business operations and laid the groundwork for his future ventures.

A key milestone in his career was the establishment of East West Property Development (Pvt) Ltd., which soon gained recognition in the real estate sector. Known as Bashundhara Housing, the company established itself as a well-regarded name, marking the beginning of its broader business development.

Encouraged by this initial success, he founded the Bashundhara Group, which expanded across various industries, including cement, paper, steel, gas, shipping, engineering, and food processing. Under his leadership, the group evolved into a multi-sector enterprise with a strong presence in the national economy.

As the Founder of Bashundhara Group, he continues to lead with an emphasis on structured management, accountability, and long-term planning. His leadership approach has supported consistent growth across all business units.

In addition to his corporate role, he is committed to social welfare efforts. Through both personal initiatives and corporate programs, he supports projects that aim to uplift communities and provide support where it is most needed.

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan remains a key contributor to Bangladesh’s private sector, combining sound business leadership with a commitment to social responsibility and national progress.

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is a leading figure in Bangladesh’s business sector and currently serves as the Founder of Bashundhara Group. With decades of experience, he has played a vital role in shaping the country’s industrial and commercial growth through ... Show more

John Dennison

John Dennison

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

Hiromu Nakamura

Hiromu Nakamura

LayerX Inc. MLOps Engineer & Search Engineer. Interested in LLM & Information Retrieval. ex: M3, Inc. graduated from Nagoya Univ.

LayerX Inc. MLOps Engineer & Search Engineer. Interested in LLM & Information Retrieval. ex: M3, Inc. graduated from Nagoya Univ. Show more

Julian Egelstaff

Julian Egelstaff

Julian is a developer and consultant, who helps people organize data, turning messy information and chaotic processes into beautiful databases that blend smoothly with how people actually work. Prior to 29 years in software, Julian received a Bachelor of Journalism and Philosophy. In 2003, he co-founded Freeform Solutions, a non-profit that helps other non-profits use technology more effectively. Julian is a Zend Certified Engineer, and is responsible for the Formulize open source project.

Julian is a developer and consultant, who helps people organize data, turning messy information and chaotic processes into beautiful databases that blend smoothly with how people actually work. Prior to 29 years in software, Julian received a Bachelo... Show more

Patrick Schiefer

Patrick Schiefer

After finishing his education as a software developer in 2011, Patrick worked for a small company. There he was able to work on the further development of a 50 year old software for real estate management. He gained a broad knowledge of programming languages (Cobol, VB6, Delphi, C#) and practices.

After that, he moves to the Business Central area in 2017. He uses the prior knowledge to think "out of the box" in Business Central.

You can read his ideas on his blog https://patrickschiefer.com

After finishing his education as a software developer in 2011, Patrick worked for a small company. There he was able to work on the further development of a 50 year old software for real estate management. He gained a broad knowledge of programming l... Show more

Shefaali Patankar

Shefaali Patankar

Defining Go-to-market strategy for Enterprises to extend Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform through AI tools and low code/ no code solutions. Aiming to create a sustainable impact for the Enterprises & consumers by turbocharging product value with the magic of modern tech! 🚀 .

I have prior experience in Global e-commerce, with Amazon in Multi-Million dollars Brand Transparency Program to protect the Fortune 500 brands and SMBs against counterfeit products on Amazon. I was also associated with Vodafone in Business Transformation Programs across international markets to position the company for competitive advantage.

From growing up as an Army kid to becoming an Army wife, community spirit and exploring uncharted territories is in the DNA.

Defining Go-to-market strategy for Enterprises to extend Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform through AI tools and low code/ no code solutions. Aiming to create a sustainable impact for the Enterprises & consumers by turbocharging product value with th... Show more

Jan-Hendrik Kuperus

Jan-Hendrik Kuperus

Jan-Hendrik is a passionate developer who is not afraid to break something open in order to find out how it works. He then likes to share the knowledge he picks up, because he believes teaching enhances both student and teacher. Apart from work, he tinkers with Arduinos and Raspberries at home, plays with LEGOs with his kids, runs the occasional Factorio speedrun and tries to find new ways to make the future greener.

Jan-Hendrik is a passionate developer who is not afraid to break something open in order to find out how it works. He then likes to share the knowledge he picks up, because he believes teaching enhances both student and teacher. Apart from work, he t... Show more

Amanda Perkins

Amanda Perkins

With 10 years in the field, Amanda Perkins is a Quality Architect for Rocket Homes. She focuses on not only improving the quality of software but the quality of interactions between team members. By combining her background in customer service, retail sales, music, and leadership, she brings a creative and unique high-quality approach to QA. Amanda lives near Kansas City, MO with her husband, two kids, cat, and dog.

With 10 years in the field, Amanda Perkins is a Quality Architect for Rocket Homes. She focuses on not only improving the quality of software but the quality of interactions between team members. By combining her background in customer service, retai... Show more

Joel Hammond-Turner

Joel Hammond-Turner

I've a very broad experience of software development over 20 years and a passion for both technology and elegance in my solutions that make me an extremely capable Software and Solutions Architect.

Personable and professional, I revel in complex challenges, but always make time to coach and mentor team members.

I've a very broad experience of software development over 20 years and a passion for both technology and elegance in my solutions that make me an extremely capable Software and Solutions Architect. Personable and professional, I revel in complex c... Show more

Maciej Piec

Maciej Piec

Maciej Piec is a Senior Business-Systems Analyst and Team Leader at Lufthansa Systems Poland, where he leads a BA stream in the biggest middleware harmonization project within Lufthansa Group. With experience spanning software houses, startups, and corporate environments, he possesses a strong background in business analysis, project management, and system integrations. Maciej holds a Master's degree in Computer Systems and Networks and is known for his analytical skills and ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions.

Maciej Piec is a Senior Business-Systems Analyst and Team Leader at Lufthansa Systems Poland, where he leads a BA stream in the biggest middleware harmonization project within Lufthansa Group. With experience spanning software houses, startups, and c... Show more

Luis Puente

Luis Puente

Soy un profesional con más de 21 años de experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación digital y diseño de arquitecturas cloud en entornos complejos y altamente regulados. He trabajado como asesor de CTOs y CIOs en sectores como banca y telecomunicaciones, impulsando la modernización tecnológica mediante soluciones híbridas y multicloud (Azure, AWS), automatización y metodologías ágiles. Mi enfoque combina visión estratégica con una sólida base técnica, orientado siempre a mejorar la eficiencia operativa y acelerar la innovación en las organizaciones.

Soy un profesional con más de 21 años de experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación digital y diseño de arquitecturas cloud en entornos complejos y altamente regulados. He trabajado como asesor de CTOs y CIOs en sectores como banca y telecomun... Show more

Miguel Angel Cotrina Espinoza

Miguel Angel Cotrina Espinoza

Miguel Cotrina Espinoza es Arquitecto de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial, con más de 5 años de experiencia diseñando, liderando e implementando soluciones de Data, Analytics e IA en entornos empresariales de alta complejidad. Actualmente se desempeña como Data & AI Architect en Indra (Minsait), participando en proyectos estratégicos de transformación digital, arquitectura de datos e inteligencia artificial para organizaciones de gran escala.

Miguel Cotrina Espinoza es Arquitecto de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial, con más de 5 años de experiencia diseñando, liderando e implementando soluciones de Data, Analytics e IA en entornos empresariales de alta complejidad. Actualmente se desempeña... Show more

Ivano Garcia

Ivano Garcia

Ivano es un Ingeniero en Sistemas con más de 11 años de experiencia técnica y 4 años en gestión y consultoría de proyectos tecnológicos. Especializado en desarrollo de backend, arquitectura de software y soluciones cloud con AWS, Kubernetes y Docker, destaca diseñando sistemas escalables y seguros. Con experiencia en empresas internacionales como Adidas y Globant, busca aplicar las mejores prácticas de desarrollo basándose en los conceptos y principios de desarrollo como SOLID, lo que incluye patrones de diseños y de arquitectura

Además, cuenta con sólidos conocimientos en blockchain, abarcando desarrollo de Smart Contracts con Solidity, manejo de redes como Ethereum y Solana, incluyendo despliegue e implementación de soluciones en redes públicas y privadas. Su enfoque integral combina habilidades técnicas avanzadas con liderazgo, creatividad y una visión estratégica, siendo un profesional proactivo y comprometido con la innovación tecnológica y el aprendizaje continuo.

Ivano es un Ingeniero en Sistemas con más de 11 años de experiencia técnica y 4 años en gestión y consultoría de proyectos tecnológicos. Especializado en desarrollo de backend, arquitectura de software y soluciones cloud con AWS, Kubernetes y Docker,... Show more

Giulia Cancian

Giulia Cancian

Giulia is a data engineer and Power Platform enthusiast who happily lives in the world of Power BI charts, Power Automate flows, and Power Apps buttons that actually get things done. A former teacher, she still can’t resist explaining everything—but now with fewer worksheets and more automation jokes. She loves helping people realize that data doesn’t have to be scary… unless you forget to refresh it.

Giulia is a data engineer and Power Platform enthusiast who happily lives in the world of Power BI charts, Power Automate flows, and Power Apps buttons that actually get things done. A former teacher, she still can’t resist explaining everything—but ... Show more

Tim Biedenkapp

Tim Biedenkapp

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

Caroline Benefield

Caroline Benefield

Caroline Benefield Weeks is a wife, stepmom, avid collector of hobbies, and freelance digital marketing consultant living in Atlanta. After a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications, Caroline pivoted to a career as a romance author before opening her boutique marketing agency, Southern Grit Digital. When she's not nerding out over audience segmentation and storytelling, she can be found hiking and trail running across the Southeast, learning ever more fiber arts, and planning her next national park visit.

Caroline Benefield Weeks is a wife, stepmom, avid collector of hobbies, and freelance digital marketing consultant living in Atlanta. After a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications, Caroline pivoted to a career as a romance auth... Show more

Hans Peter Østrem

Hans Peter Østrem

Foredragsholder jobber som revisjonsleder og kurs instruktør i DNV i Norge og Sverige

Har mange års erfaring innen informasjonssikkerhet ifra salg, konsulentvirksomhet rådgiving, kursholder og revisor.

Foredragsholder jobber som revisjonsleder og kurs instruktør i DNV i Norge og Sverige Har mange års erfaring innen informasjonssikkerhet ifra salg, konsulentvirksomhet rådgiving, kursholder og revisor. Show more

Sudhakar Marimuthu

Sudhakar Marimuthu

Sudhakar Marimuthu is a nationally recognized leader in agentic AI and intelligent enterprise transformation. As a Senior Azure Customer Experience Engineer at Microsoft, he drives global customer enablement through Azure AI Foundry, accelerating AI adoption across Fortune 500 companies and public sector organizations.
With over 15 years of enterprise experience, Sudhakar previously led the development of Generative Design AI and data compliance frameworks for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. His innovations supported sustainable infrastructure planning for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, advancing a no-new-permanent-build strategy and influencing over $1 billion in nationally significant U.S. infrastructure.
A featured speaker Sudhakar shares insights on redefining customer experience through autonomous AI agents, helping organizations unlock new levels of operational intelligence and agility.

Sudhakar Marimuthu is a nationally recognized leader in agentic AI and intelligent enterprise transformation. As a Senior Azure Customer Experience Engineer at Microsoft, he drives global customer enablement through Azure AI Foundry, accelerating AI ... Show more

Hemantkumar Pardeshi

Hemantkumar Pardeshi

I am seasoned DevOps professional with more than 10+ years of experience, currently based out of Pune India.

I am seasoned DevOps professional with more than 10+ years of experience, currently based out of Pune India. Show more

Piotr Menclewicz

Piotr Menclewicz

All things data 🚀

All things data 🚀 Show more

HAO HSU

HAO HSU

BIM與AEC數位轉型顧問|運算設計與 AI 整合顧問|國立成功大學建築博士班在學

BIM與AEC數位轉型顧問|運算設計與 AI 整合顧問|國立成功大學建築博士班在學 Show more

Antonio Venditti

Antonio Venditti

Appassionato di Tecnologia da sempre, Senior Developer .Net da oltre un decennio.

Appassionato di Tecnologia da sempre, Senior Developer .Net da oltre un decennio. Show more

Jack Arens

Jack Arens

Jack is the Lead Software Architect at Layer, where he builds the technical foundation for a platform that connects building data to Building Information Models (BIM). A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Raikes School, Jack combines a lifelong passion for solving complex problems with deep technical expertise to help the architecture, engineering, and construction industries work smarter.

Jack is the Lead Software Architect at Layer, where he builds the technical foundation for a platform that connects building data to Building Information Models (BIM). A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Raikes Scho... Show more

Andrew MacLean

Andrew MacLean

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

Tammie Bennett

Tammie Bennett

18 years of experience coaching high-achievers to perform better without burnout.

18 years of experience coaching high-achievers to perform better without burnout. Show more

Shivaprasad Chitta

Shivaprasad Chitta

Shiva Chitta is a Technical Architect at Salesforce with expertise in applied AI, data science, and cloud architectures for healthcare systems. His work emphasizes scalable design, data governance, interoperability, and ethical AI in regulated healthcare environments.

Shiva Chitta is a Technical Architect at Salesforce with expertise in applied AI, data science, and cloud architectures for healthcare systems. His work emphasizes scalable design, data governance, interoperability, and ethical AI in regulated health... Show more

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