Devina Mauria-Dhawan is a Staff Security Engineer at Shopify, focused on securing AI agents and building practical guardrails that make modern systems safer by default. She partners across teams to embed security controls into existing infrastructure and reduce real-world risk as AI capabilities scale. Devina is also the founder of DeviLabs.org in Chicago, which creates supportive learning spaces for women and gender non-conforming people to build skills in computer science and finance. She’s a mom, artist, and entrepreneur passionate about empowering others through security and education.

Devina Mauria-Dhawan is a Staff Security Engineer at Shopify, focused on securing AI agents and building practical guardrails that make modern systems safer by default. She partners across teams to embed security controls into existing infrastructure... Show more

Brian Platt is Partner and Director of Public Policy for UMusic Hotels Development (UMHD), a real estate development company created in partnership with Universal Music Group. The organization develops music and entertainment hubs in cities across North America, bringing together culture, economic development, and collaboration between the public and private sectors. These hubs include performance venues, recording studios, a music school, and Universal Music Group-branded luxury hotels and residences. The projects are designed to serve as spaces for creativity, idea exchange, and music tourism, while helping emerging artists and the next generation of talent gain greater visibility in the music industry.

Before joining UMHD, Brian spent 12 years working in city government, most notably as City Manager for Kansas City, Missouri, and Jersey City, New Jersey. In Kansas City, he served as City Manager and helped launch and manage more than $5 billion in redevelopment projects in less than 5 years. This period marked significant growth and development across the city. He also introduced sustainability initiatives, including planting 10,000 trees within three years and advancing plans for one of the largest solar arrays in the United States to strengthen long-term environmental resilience.

In Jersey City, Brian first worked as Chief Innovation Officer and later served as Business Administrator and City Manager. In this role, he helped the city reach record levels of housing construction, comparable to those in Manhattan, New York City. In both cities, he focused on improving core municipal services, including increasing street resurfacing and strengthening snow removal operations. He also worked to improve the quality of life for low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness by expanding access to supportive resources.

Earlier in his career, he worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company and served as a kindergarten teacher through Teach For America. He also volunteered as an Emergency Medical Responder with United Rescue in Jersey City and spent 10 years as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Mountain Lakes, NJ.

Brian Platt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Emory University in Georgia and later completed a Master’s in Public Administration at Columbia University in New York. Throughout his career, he has received recognition for leadership, academic achievement, and public service.

Brian Platt is Partner and Director of Public Policy for UMusic Hotels Development (UMHD), a real estate development company created in partnership with Universal Music Group. The organization develops music and entertainment hubs in cities across No... Show more

When he’s not helping finance teams untangle their payments messes, Jay is usually strapped into something loud, fast, or airborne—sometimes all three in the same week.

In the office, he’s a visionary and a natural leader for Accounts Payable teams: the kind of operator who doesn’t just “optimize a process,” but rethinks how AP should work end-to-end—simplifying the chaos, modernizing the tech stack, and rallying teams around a clear path from manual grind to automated control.

He’s also a multi-rated pilot (powered, glider, and unmanned—rotor and fixed-wing) who puts those skills to work with the Civil Air Patrol on search-and-rescue missions, logging real cockpit time when it actually counts.

Back on the ground, he’s a lifelong motorsports addict: a season points champion who’s finished 3rd out of 330 cars in divisional competition—and then decided that wasn’t chaotic enough, so he went all-in on the art (and smoke) of drift driving.

And when things “slow down,” it’s only by Jay’s standards: playing guitar in a band, disappearing off-grid in the mountains, or sending a snowmobile through deep powder like it personally offended him. If it runs on fuel, flies, or makes your heart rate question your life choices, there’s a decent chance Jay’s either done it… or is already planning the next stunt.

When he’s not helping finance teams untangle their payments messes, Jay is usually strapped into something loud, fast, or airborne—sometimes all three in the same week. In the office, he’s a visionary and a natural leader for Accounts Payable team... Show more

David Drugeon-Hamon est Architecte Cloud pour la société Teralab.

Développement, Software Craftmanship, DevOps, Automatisation, Cloud Public sont des sujets qui l'intéressent particulièrement.

Il joue aussi de l'accordéon diatonique et pratique l'escrime de spectacle à ses temps perdus.

David Drugeon-Hamon est Architecte Cloud pour la société Teralab. Développement, Software Craftmanship, DevOps, Automatisation, Cloud Public sont des sujets qui l'intéressent particulièrement. Il joue aussi de l'accordéon diatonique et pratique... Show more

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

"JM" is an industry old-schooler, with more than 25 years of experience as software engineer, architect, and CTO in startups, last 10 years mangling and crunching data for ML use cases, now at Adobe. In his career he has developed NLP systems, developer tools, cryptographic cards, mobile video games, and big-data pipelines, among others. He also helped the young generations as associated professor in his local university, for more than 15 years.

"JM" is an industry old-schooler, with more than 25 years of experience as software engineer, architect, and CTO in startups, last 10 years mangling and crunching data for ML use cases, now at Adobe. In his career he has developed NLP systems, develo... Show more

Priya Ranjan is a seasoned software and cloud developer with over two decades of experience designing distributed systems and scalable multicloud solutions. At Oracle, he leads initiatives that integrate Oracle Databases with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud — enabling seamless data movement and application interoperability. His current focus is helping developers and architects design efficient, secure, and cost-optimized multicloud architectures that turn complexity into opportunity. He is a seasoned speaker and has spoken at multiple IEEE conferences and meetups in the past.

Priya Ranjan is a seasoned software and cloud developer with over two decades of experience designing distributed systems and scalable multicloud solutions. At Oracle, he leads initiatives that integrate Oracle Databases with AWS, Azure, and Google C... Show more

Thiago is an AWS Senior Migration and Modernization Solutions Architect renowned for his data and AI/ML expertise. His empathetic, equitable approach is a hallmark of his leadership, guiding teams at prominent organizations like ASML, KLM, and Nike. Thiago is at the vanguard of integrating fast flow and Team Topologies into data and AI/ML initiatives, emphasizing kindness and empathy in tech management.

Thiago is an AWS Senior Migration and Modernization Solutions Architect renowned for his data and AI/ML expertise. His empathetic, equitable approach is a hallmark of his leadership, guiding teams at prominent organizations like ASML, KLM, and Nike. ... Show more

Aryan is a ComputerSceince Engineering student and YouTuber, who contributed to kgateway at CNCF via code, documentation, blogs, tutorials, kgateway v2.1Release Blog and LFX Mentorship.
He advocate for different projects at CNCF landscape through his own YouTube channel. Loves to network about Kubernetes, AI agents, WASM, Go & Rust - to finds out the most reliable architectures across the Landscape☸️.

Aryan is a ComputerSceince Engineering student and YouTuber, who contributed to kgateway at CNCF via code, documentation, blogs, tutorials, kgateway v2.1Release Blog and LFX Mentorship. He advocate for different projects at CNCF landscape through h... Show more

I am a consulting architect, programmer, coach, building applications for various rather large financial institutes and insurance companies for more than 15 years. Since greenfield projects are rare and precious, I have been using various tech stacks ranging from WS-* with EJBs to HapiJS on Node.

Currently I am focusing on cloud architectures, serverless computing, conversational user interfaces and any good reason to use Elixir.

I am a consulting architect, programmer, coach, building applications for various rather large financial institutes and insurance companies for more than 15 years. Since greenfield projects are rare and precious, I have been using various tech stacks... Show more

Kamal Aliyu is a passionate AI Engineer and tech advocate with extensive experience in machine learning, prompt engineering, and data science. As the Chief Operating Officer at Bravpuls Technologies, a nonprofit startup focused on promoting technology education among students, especially girls in underrepresented regions, Kamal has been instrumental in shaping initiatives that bridge the gender and regional gaps in the tech ecosystem. He is also the GDSC Lead at Ahmadu Bello University, where he empowers students to harness the power of technology. Kamal has a proven track record of developing AI-driven solutions, including CogniEdify, and is dedicated to leveraging AI to solve real-world challenges.

Kamal Aliyu is a passionate AI Engineer and tech advocate with extensive experience in machine learning, prompt engineering, and data science. As the Chief Operating Officer at Bravpuls Technologies, a nonprofit startup focused on promoting technolog... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

ICT-certified technopreneur and product strategist with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation, community growth, and product innovation across Africa’s tech ecosystem. Humbly I've led high-impact projects in ICT, marketing, and product development — mentoring 1,000+ young professionals and consulting for startups, brands, and government programs. I try to blends strategy, execution, and community leadership to build sustainable digital ecosystems.

ICT-certified technopreneur and product strategist with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation, community growth, and product innovation across Africa’s tech ecosystem. Humbly I've led high-impact projects in ICT, marketing, and p... Show more

About Brian Ferdinand — Portfolio Manager & Trader, EverForward:

Brian Ferdinand is a Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and firm-wide capital deployment. He leads EverForward’s trading operations with a disciplined focus on execution quality, structured risk management, and consistent performance across varying market environments.

His work centers on identifying asymmetric opportunities, managing drawdowns, and enforcing strict risk parameters while adapting dynamically to evolving market conditions. EverForward operates with a performance-driven mindset, prioritizing clarity of strategy, capital preservation, and scalable trading frameworks.

Brian plays a central role in shaping EverForward’s trading philosophy, ensuring that decision-making remains data-driven, accountable, and aligned with long-term objectives.

He is also a newly selected member of the Forbes Business Council, a prestigious, invitation-only community of senior executives and business leaders. You can review his published insights and contributions here:

https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Brian-Ferdinand-Portfolio-Manager-Trader-EverForward/a3ecf5cb-f89e-411e-9625-5d67737104c5

About Brian Ferdinand — Portfolio Manager & Trader, EverForward: Brian Ferdinand is a Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and firm-wide capital deployment. He leads EverF... Show more

Robb Stein is an entrepreneur and business leader who owns and operates several companies and has been a real estate investor for more than 20 years. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he has remained closely connected to the community where he grew up. Over the years, he has built his professional career while also dedicating time and resources to community initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and volunteer work that support people across the region.

Robb is the principal owner of the Cincinnati Byrider location, which is part of a national dealership network that sells inspected and reconditioned vehicles. The dealership focuses on helping customers obtain reliable transportation and offers in-house financing programs. These financing options are designed to assist individuals who may not qualify for traditional auto loans, while also helping them build or repair their credit through reporting to the major credit bureaus. Across the United States, more than one million customers have trusted Byrider as their dealership when purchasing a vehicle.

In addition to this role, Robert Stein serves as President of Derojo, Inc., a Cincinnati-based company that operates across several industries. The organization manages auto dealerships, subprime finance companies, a real estate development group, and a reinsurance company. The company often looks for opportunities within specialized markets where businesses may benefit from additional investment and operational restructuring. By focusing on these opportunities, the organization works to improve performance and create long-term value.

He also serves as Chairman of Card Sound Reinsurance Group, a company that focuses on specific high-risk insurance exposures that may produce higher returns under favorable tax structures. Alongside these responsibilities, he also leads another major automotive venture. Robert Stein, of Cincinnati, is the President and owner of Alford Motors, Inc., the largest subprime auto dealer group. The business combines vehicle sales with financing options designed for customers who may not qualify for loans from banks or traditional auto lenders, providing access to both transportation and financial rebuilding opportunities.

Outside of business, Robb Stein has been actively involved in philanthropy and community service throughout Cincinnati. For nearly a decade, he served on the Board of Directors of the StarShine Hospice program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The hospice program provides palliative care to children and young adults whose life expectancy is limited, focusing on comfort, dignity, and meaningful time with family.
He also served on the board of Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) for four years. The organization supports adults with developmental disabilities by helping them live independently, develop job skills, and participate more fully in their communities.

His community involvement also includes long-standing volunteer work with the American Heart Association. Stein helped establish the organization’s Young Professional committee and has participated in leadership and fundraising efforts that support heart health education and research.

In addition, Robb Stein served as a former co-chair of Fall Feast Cincinnati and spent more than a decade on its steering committee. The annual Thanksgiving event organizes over a thousand volunteers to provide meals, clothing, and services to thousands of people in need.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Outside of work and service, he enjoys golf, skiing, boating, and outdoor endurance challenges, including completing the 29029 Everesting Challenge in Jackson Hole and later summiting Mount Rainier.

Robb Stein is an entrepreneur and business leader who owns and operates several companies and has been a real estate investor for more than 20 years. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he has remained closely connected to the community where he grew up. Ove... 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

By day Erwin is a DevOps engineer at TrueFullstaq, consulting companies on how to best implement cloud native principles on the public cloud and how to develop applications to fully embrace what new technologies can offer.
At night he turns into a chindōgu engineer (look it up on wikipedia, it's awesome). Tinkering with stuff like adding music to his home elevator or connecting his garage door to the internet.
His presentations always come with a dose of humor and self-deprecation. And if it all works out, you'll learn something too.

By day Erwin is a DevOps engineer at TrueFullstaq, consulting companies on how to best implement cloud native principles on the public cloud and how to develop applications to fully embrace what new technologies can offer. At night he turns into a c... Show more

Dévelopeur et Architecte, Alexandre a contribué à différents standards et projets Internet. Précédemment évangeliste technique autour du Server-Side JavaScript et représentant consultatif au W3C, avec plus de 25 ans d'expériences sur les technologies Web, il a travaillé en lead sur de grand et petits projets.

Dévelopeur et Architecte, Alexandre a contribué à différents standards et projets Internet. Précédemment évangeliste technique autour du Server-Side JavaScript et représentant consultatif au W3C, avec plus de 25 ans d'expériences sur les technologies... Show more

Alekhya Koppineni is a Data Scientist at Red Hat working at the intersection of machine learning, generative AI, and open-source platforms. Focuses on building and evaluating practical ML systems, with hands-on experience in PyTorch-based workflows and real-world model experimentation. Passionate about making complex ML concepts accessible and sharing lessons learned from applied AI projects.

Alekhya Koppineni is a Data Scientist at Red Hat working at the intersection of machine learning, generative AI, and open-source platforms. Focuses on building and evaluating practical ML systems, with hands-on experience in PyTorch-based workflows a... Show more

Anish S. Nair is a dynamic and accomplished Corporate Trainer with a rich background in an extensive array of programming languages and cutting-edge technologies. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, he played a pivotal role as one of the founding members of Logix Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd, contributing to its establishment as a prominent startup specializing in technical and corporate training.

As a founding member, Anish spearheaded the development of Logix Space Technologies, focusing on technical and corporate training. His leadership played a crucial role in the creation of SAFE KIDS, an innovative application that garnered attention from the Kerala State Government and is now implemented in schools across the state.

Anish possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Blockchain, MEAN Stack / FullStack Technologies, Big Data, Internet Of Things, iOS, Android, Java, PHP, Python, MongoDB, Cloud Computing, Vue.js, React, Angular, React Native, DART, Google Flutter, and more. He specializes in Mobile and Web app development.

Anish holds the prestigious title of a certified REDHAT Engineer with dual certifications of RHCE & RHCSA, showcasing his proficiency in Linux system administration. Leading the training department at Logix Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Link Ur Codes, Anish has been a beacon of knowledge, specializing in full-stack and mobile app development. His training sessions have impacted renowned companies such as Samsung , Harman Kardon, iPrimed (Bengaluru), Reflections, Nest Digital, Prodapt Technologies (Bengaluru), SigniFy (Bengaluru) and many more.

Anish is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech enthusiasts, working with students of all ages and backgrounds. His programs, "Women Who Code" and "Coding for Kids," are designed to empower women in coding and introduce young minds to the exciting world of programming and development.

He served as a jury panel member for two events in the Reboot Kerala Hackathon 2020, organized by ASAP Kerala, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation and creativity in the tech community. Additionally, he is a Board of Studies member at the autonomous college SBCE, Kerala, contributing to curriculum development and academic advancements in emerging technologies.

Anish has a proven track record of delivering engaging, informative, and interactive training sessions. With excellent communication skills, he can explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible and easy to retain. His adaptive training style suits the diverse needs of different audiences, reflecting his passion for sharing knowledge and helping others develop their skills in technology

Anish S. Nair is a dynamic and accomplished Corporate Trainer with a rich background in an extensive array of programming languages and cutting-edge technologies. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, he played a pivotal role as one of ... Show more

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

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

John is a frequent speaker at conferences on various topics of expertise including on functional programming, cloud computing, computer science and software engineering.

He has over 25 years of experience writing all kinds of software - from packaged applications (Oracle Forms, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project); tools (BrightSword Designer); web sites, web, and cloud applications (MYOB AccountRight, Microsoft Azure Batch).

He currently works for the Microsoft Quantum Computing group and leads the effort for data platform supporting the quantum program, and is a member of the Q# Language Design Committee.

John is a frequent speaker at conferences on various topics of expertise including on functional programming, cloud computing, computer science and software engineering. He has over 25 years of experience writing all kinds of software - from packa... Show more

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for techies of all ages, he traded chalkboards for the keyboards of the tech industry in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. Since then, he’s worn many hats—Community Manager, Developer Advocate, and now Developer Educator at Twilio—where he helps developers connect the dots between imagination and implementation. When he’s not building (or breaking :sweat_smile:) things with tech, you’ll find Andrew soaking up the west coast vibes on Vancouver Island, Canada—where he tries (and often fails) to look outdoorsy.

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for... Show more

Experienced Architect and Author of the book ".NET Standard 2.0 Cook Book" . Also demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, C#, Azure, PHP and Delphi. Also Microsoft MVP in Visual Studio and Related Technologies for 11 consecutive years to date. As well as a Community Leader, Speaker at Sri Lanka Developer Forum and a Blogger.

Experienced Architect and Author of the book ".NET Standard 2.0 Cook Book" . Also demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, C#, Azure, PHP and... Show more

Jẹ́káyinOlúwa is a software craftsman and technical writer. He was formerly a software engineer on the core platform team at Venture Garden Nigeria.

Jẹ́káyinOlúwa is a software craftsman and technical writer. He was formerly a software engineer on the core platform team at Venture Garden Nigeria. Show more

Ingeniera en Informática y Sistemas con experiencia en gestión, administración e implementación de servicios en entornos multi-nube, incluyendo AWS, Azure y Google Cloud. Ha liderado proyectos de arquitectura cloud, automatización con Infrastructure as Code y adopción de buenas prácticas de seguridad, gobernanza y optimización en la nube.

Ingeniera en Informática y Sistemas con experiencia en gestión, administración e implementación de servicios en entornos multi-nube, incluyendo AWS, Azure y Google Cloud. Ha liderado proyectos de arquitectura cloud, automatización con Infrastructure ... Show more

Ian Cahall has spent over a decade working in and around IT Operations, Asset Management, and Automation technologies to solve complex challenges and provide excellent user experiences, and over the last several years consulted with Fortune 500 organizations on their use of one of the largest IT management platforms in the world. As Founder at noware, he's building the most comprehensive Shadow AI intelligence platform available, bridging AI Usage Visibility with AI Spend to drive comprehensive enterprise governance.

Ian Cahall has spent over a decade working in and around IT Operations, Asset Management, and Automation technologies to solve complex challenges and provide excellent user experiences, and over the last several years consulted with Fortune 500 organ... Show more

- Freelance Agent E-Commerce / CRM
- CRM Administrator (SugarCRM / Salesforce)
- Senior Consultant Salesforce
- Salesforce Architect
- Principal / Enterprise Architect
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
- Trailhead addict

- Freelance Agent E-Commerce / CRM - CRM Administrator (SugarCRM / Salesforce) - Senior Consultant Salesforce - Salesforce Architect - Principal / Enterprise Architect - Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Trailhead addict Show more

Klaus is an architect at SAP focusing on event-driven architecture. He has over 20 years of experience in architecting and engineering software and has spent a large portion of his career with technology topics such as building messaging infrastructures, developer tools, as well as performance testing. Klaus is a member of the Serverless Working Group at CNCF and a contributor to the CloudEvents project.

Klaus is an architect at SAP focusing on event-driven architecture. He has over 20 years of experience in architecting and engineering software and has spent a large portion of his career with technology topics such as building messaging infrastructu... Show more