Faye Ellis is a Principal Training Architect at Pluralsight, and AWS Community Hero. She specializes in helping organizations and individuals to develop their AWS skills so that they can confidently and efficiently drive their cloud transformation initiatives.

Faye Ellis is a Principal Training Architect at Pluralsight, and AWS Community Hero. She specializes in helping organizations and individuals to develop their AWS skills so that they can confidently and efficiently drive their cloud transformation in... Show more

William Patrick Smith, a distinguished figure in the commercial real estate sector, has been an influential presence in New York's vibrant property market for over two decades. His expertise spans apartment renovation, property management, and commercial construction, earning him a reputable standing among peers and clients.

Born in New York, Smith developed an early interest in the city's architectural diversity and dynamic real estate environment. This passion for architecture and a natural inclination toward business motivated him to pursue a degree in Real Estate and urban development from a prestigious university. There, he excelled, gaining deep insights into market trends and property valuation.

After university, Smith began his career in the competitive commercial real estate arena. His initial focus on apartment renovations allowed him to hone meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, distinguishing him early on and setting the stage for his professional advancement.

He recognized the importance of asset maintenance and enhancement and broadened his expertise in property management. Under his leadership, several properties significantly improved physical and financial performance, benefiting from his innovative strategies and client-focused approach.

Smith later entered the commercial construction sector, undertaking projects ranging from minor renovations to major developments, all marked by a commitment to sustainability and efficiency. His ventures have reshaped city landscapes and contributed to the economic vitality of various communities.

His philosophy and leadership style are rooted in integrity and mutual respect. He takes a hands-on approach, directly involved in all project phases, from inception to completion. His decisions are informed by comprehensive market research, understanding client needs, and a progressive outlook. Smith is known for building strong, respectful relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.

He has significantly impacted New York's real estate scene throughout his career, enhancing the city's infrastructure and providing essential housing and commercial spaces to accommodate urban growth. His visionary projects and leadership have garnered numerous accolades, confirming his role as a major industry player.

Looking ahead, William Patrick Smith remains dedicated to influencing New York's skyline and exploring new technologies to enhance project efficiency and sustainability. With extensive experience and a continued passion for real estate, he inspires future industry professionals. He is poised to leave an enduring legacy in commercial real estate, apartment renovation, property management, and commercial construction.

William Patrick Smith, a distinguished figure in the commercial real estate sector, has been an influential presence in New York's vibrant property market for over two decades. His expertise spans apartment renovation, property management, and commer... Show more

George Hu, Ph. D, is a technical leader with more than 15 years of extensive experience in LLM, Data, AI and Machine learning. George  is the Architect, Data & AI at Microsoft and a hands-on leader building and supporting data intelligence services on Azure such as Microsoft Fabric, HDInsight, Azure Machine Learning etc.
George received a doctorate degree of Geoinformatics from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and owned Executive Education on Strategic Leadership of Technology and Innovation from Harvard Business School. As ex-Chief Architect at Palo Alto Networks, George was responsible for leading the Enterprise Architecture team with function design and mapping overall Business/IT strategy into technology roadmaps. He has been helping the team with technology innovation on transforming to AI driven cloud-native paradigm.
Dr. Hu is author of book “Modern Data Architect on Azure: Empower data intelligent service by Generative AI” [ISBN: 978-1-83620-719-1].

George Hu, Ph. D, is a technical leader with more than 15 years of extensive experience in LLM, Data, AI and Machine learning. George  is the Architect, Data & AI at Microsoft and a hands-on leader building and supporting data intelligence services o... Show more

17+ Industry experience

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Founder and Chairman of i3 Lending, Inc., which provides Mortgage Lending operations across 23 states in the United States. Sujay is also the founder and Joint Chief Ecosystem Officer of Istakapaza Inc., a blockchain based ecosystem-commerce platform that simplifies home mortgage and reduces friction for every participant. Sujay is a first-generation entrepreneur and the Chairman of the broader Moham group that he owns and runs with businesses across the US, India and Dubai. A visionary with strong leadership skills, Sujay, has had a consistent track record of transforming business strategies into profits and growth while maintaining a healthy balance between customers, employees and corporate management stakeholders.

Founder and Chairman of i3 Lending, Inc., which provides Mortgage Lending operations across 23 states in the United States. Sujay is also the founder and Joint Chief Ecosystem Officer of Istakapaza Inc., a blockchain based ecosystem-commerce platform... Show more

Igor Finkelshtein is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and accomplished business leader with a diverse portfolio of ventures. He serves as the President of WNY Bus Co. and Buffalo Transportation Inc., as well as the CEO of Erie Bus Inc. Beyond his contributions to the transportation sector, Igor co-owns and collaborates with innovative tech companies like RouteGenie and actively invests in commercial and residential real estate. Renowned for his strategic vision and leadership, Igor is focused on driving growth, fostering innovation, and creating a meaningful impact across industries.

Igor Finkelshtein is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and accomplished business leader with a diverse portfolio of ventures. He serves as the President of WNY Bus Co. and Buffalo Transportation Inc., as well as the CEO of Erie Bus Inc. Beyond his cont... Show more

Since more than 20 years, I advise, support and help companies about their digital needs. Firstly as an application developper then as a IT architect and now as a data architect. I'm interested in the whole chain of data valuation from its creation, gathering, ingestion, processing to its final vizualisation to extract the needed knowledge to create more value.

Since more than 20 years, I advise, support and help companies about their digital needs. Firstly as an application developper then as a IT architect and now as a data architect. I'm interested in the whole chain of data valuation from its creation, ... Show more

Dineshkumar is a Salesforce Architect and Founder of a La Confianza Technologies, A boutique Salesforce consulting firm, specializing in Salesforce marketing automation, CRM integrations, and process optimization. With extensive experience in Salesforce-Pardot implementations, he has helped businesses streamline lead generation, marketing automation, and sales alignment to maximize ROI.

He has led multiple Salesforce and Pardot integration projects, focusing on intelligent prospect sync, engagement studio automation, and advanced analytics to drive data-driven decision-making. His expertise also extends to Salesforce AppExchange products, HubSpot integrations, and custom CRM solutions.

Dineshkumar is a Salesforce Architect and Founder of a La Confianza Technologies, A boutique Salesforce consulting firm, specializing in Salesforce marketing automation, CRM integrations, and process optimization. With extensive experience in Salesfo... Show more

As Principal Architect at StrataPrime, Angelo Italiano leads the GCP practice with a focus on security, governance, modernization, optimization, and automation. He has a demonstrated track record of designing and implementing scalable, secure, and modern solutions on Google Cloud. Angelo combines his leadership, software engineering, and DevOps experiences to guide clients through their cloud adoption journeys.

As Principal Architect at StrataPrime, Angelo Italiano leads the GCP practice with a focus on security, governance, modernization, optimization, and automation. He has a demonstrated track record of designing and implementing scalable, secure, and mo... Show more

Mit über 20 Jahren Berufserfahrung als Führungskraft & Projektleiter in Transformationsprojekten, verfüge ich über umfassende Kenntnisse in der Leitung von Großprogrammen mit hoher Budget- und Teamverantwortung. Meine Expertise erstreckt sich über große Konzerne sowie kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen, in denen ich sowohl agile als auch klassische Teams & IT Projekte erfolgreich führe.
Als ehemaliger Profisportler strebe ich stets nach kontinuierlicher Verbesserung. Meine Teams & Kollegen schätzen meine strukturierte & organisierte Art und Weise, Veränderungsprozesse hin zu neuen Zielprozessen zu planen & umzusetzen, sowie meine pragmatische & respektvolle Art der Zusammenarbeit.
Meine weitreichenden Erfahrungen umfassen die Leitung von Teams und die Entwicklung von Softwarelösungen im Data & Analytics Bereich, in Rollen wie Cluster- & Projektleiter, Product Owner, Agile Coach sowie Requirements- & Prozessmanager. Ich habe maßgeblich Geschäfts- und End-to-End-Prozesse in Unternehmen aufgebaut und digitalisiert, um eine effiziente Produkt-, Software- & Systemintegration zu gewährleisten.
Mein Fokus liegt auf der Steigerung von Effizienzen, der Optimierung von Schnittstellen, Data Perfomance, der Reduzierung von Aufwänden & der Schaffung von Standards. Diese Tätigkeiten ermöglichen es mir, nachhaltige Verbesserungen in Unternehmen, von Teams & Projekten zu erzielen.

Mit über 20 Jahren Berufserfahrung als Führungskraft & Projektleiter in Transformationsprojekten, verfüge ich über umfassende Kenntnisse in der Leitung von Großprogrammen mit hoher Budget- und Teamverantwortung. Meine Expertise erstreckt sich über gr... Show more

Anthony has run Ceph at scale for over eleven years and one can say that it is literally a part of him - ask him in person and he'll show you why. He is also an observability advocate (SMART!) and contributes daily to Ceph documentation. Anthony is the primary author of the book Learning Ceph, Second Edition.

Anthony has run Ceph at scale for over eleven years and one can say that it is literally a part of him - ask him in person and he'll show you why. He is also an observability advocate (SMART!) and contributes daily to Ceph documentation. Anthony is ... Show more

I specialize in empowering organizations to solve complex, real-world challenges by building exceptional teams of smart, driven individuals who apply their talents to create pragmatic, reliable technology solutions. My expertise lies in guiding businesses to harness the transformative power of data and AI for strategic advantage.

With a degree in Geological Engineering and over 25 years of experience delivering data-driven insights across diverse industries—including Environmental, Financial Services, AEC, Mining, and Oil & Gas—I have consistently focused on leveraging technology to drive measurable impact.

In 2016, I co-founded Menome Technologies to revolutionize how businesses unlock value from complex data. Our mission was to consolidate fragmented information, simplify complexity, and deliver clear, actionable insights that empower better decision-making and sustained competitive advantage. Menome's flagship platform, dataLink, became a cornerstone for businesses seeking growth and operational efficiency through advanced analytics and sophisticated data insights.

Following Menome's successful acquisition by Arcurve, I continue to lead in the strategic application of AI and data technologies as a Strategic Advisor for Enterprise AI Strategy and Transformation within Arcurve's Advanced Analytics team. I remain dedicated to expanding technical teams and capabilities, overseeing transformative projects, and regularly speaking on the pragmatic use of AI to drive business excellence.

I specialize in empowering organizations to solve complex, real-world challenges by building exceptional teams of smart, driven individuals who apply their talents to create pragmatic, reliable technology solutions. My expertise lies in guiding busin... Show more

Sayem Sobhan Anvir, managing director, armed Bashundhara Group from its foundational roots as East-West Property Development (Pvt) in 1987 into a major industrial conglomerate with a presence in over 20 global industries. Under his guidance, Bashundhara Group debuted on the Bangladesh stock exchanges with the launch of Meghna Cement Mills Limited, signaling its transformation into a publicly traded company and setting a precedent for its future expansions.

With a keen insight into modern business dynamics, Anvir has successfully incorporated advanced technology and innovative management strategies across the conglomerate’s operations. His strategic decision to acquire the largest Cutter-Suction dredger in Bangladesh exemplifies his commitment to enhancing the nation’s infrastructure, particularly in projects requiring extensive land reclamation and development.

Anvir’s leadership saw the expansion of Bashundhara’s portfolio into critical sectors, such as energy, with the establishment of Bashundhara Oil and Gas Company Ltd. (BOGCL). This division plays a vital role in the national economy by providing essential petroleum products that support various developmental projects. Additionally, he ventured into the gold processing industry by creating Bashundhara Gold Refinery Limited, aiming to innovate and elevate the precious metals sector within Bangladesh.

In the financial market, Anvir’s strategic foresight led to Bashundhara’s acquisition of a 25% stake in the Chittagong Stock Exchange through ABG Ltd. This significant investment has enhanced the exchange's governance and operational standards, aiding the growth of Bangladesh's capital market ecosystem. He champions a corporate culture that values over 50,000 employees, prioritizing ethical practices and the overall well-being of the workforce, which has cultivated a reputation for Bashundhara as a responsible employer.

Industrial innovation remains a hallmark of Anvir’s tenure. He initiated projects such as Bangladesh’s largest bitumen plant under BOGCL, which has reduced the nation’s dependency on imported bitumen. He is also driving the development of the country's largest oil refinery, aligning with national energy independence and sustainability goals.

Anvir has also significantly impacted urban development, most notably through the establishment of Bashundhara City. This mega shopping complex serves as a commercial hub and has become a cultural landmark in Dhaka, attracting thousands of visitors daily. Additionally, the Bashundhara Sports Complex, which he spearheaded, is Bangladesh's largest indoor sports facility, promoting sports and healthy lifestyles across the community.

To bolster the operational efficiency of the group’s diverse enterprises, Anvir established Bashundhara Logistics, featuring a robust fleet of ships that enhance the group’s logistical capabilities and ensure the efficient and reliable distribution of goods nationally and internationally.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Anvir is committed to philanthropy, particularly in sectors crucial for societal advancement, such as healthcare and education. He supports numerous initiatives that provide essential services to underserved populations, including significant contributions to hospitals, medical colleges, and specialized clinics.

Anvir’s leadership and philanthropic efforts have earned him significant accolades, including the Commercially Important Person (CIP) status from the Government of Bangladesh and recognition from the United States Congress for enhancing business ties between Bangladesh and the USA.

Through strategic leadership, sustainable business practices, and a deep commitment to social responsibility, Sayem Sobhan Anvir has advanced Bashundhara Group’s global stature and significantly contributed to Bangladesh's socio-economic development.

Sayem Sobhan Anvir, managing director, armed Bashundhara Group from its foundational roots as East-West Property Development (Pvt) in 1987 into a major industrial conglomerate with a presence in over 20 global industries. Under his guidance, Bashundh... Show more

I struck out as tech-focused solopreneur in 2014, but overwhelming stress ultimately forced me to a career hiatus… and a career pivot. I now coach businesses of all sizes and types toward achieving sanity and business goals simultaneously. I support action-oriented entrepreneurs to articulate and achieve their extraordinary goals, offering tailored finance, tech, and team leadership support. Based in Durango, Colorado, I am always up for a walking meeting or healing doodle collaboration.

I struck out as tech-focused solopreneur in 2014, but overwhelming stress ultimately forced me to a career hiatus… and a career pivot. I now coach businesses of all sizes and types toward achieving sanity and business goals simultaneously. I support ... Show more

With a rich background in data science, I'm currently enhancing data-driven decision-making at Yakeey as a Data Analytics & BI Specialist. My journey includes impactful stints at Nuitée, where I developed travel solutions through API products, and Cupid, optimizing machine learning algorithms. Leveraging skills in dbt, Airbyte, and advanced Power BI, my core competencies lie in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. At Yakeey, my mission is to empower businesses with clear, strategic analytics, aligned with my unwavering commitment to data excellence. With fluency in Arabic, French, and English, I bring a diverse perspective to our team, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

With a rich background in data science, I'm currently enhancing data-driven decision-making at Yakeey as a Data Analytics & BI Specialist. My journey includes impactful stints at Nuitée, where I developed travel solutions through API products, and Cu... Show more

Chakradhar Sunkesula is a seasoned Engineering Manager with extensive experience in leading high-impact, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-availability solutions in cloud computing, real estate, healthcare and technology domains. With a proven track record at leading organizations like Microsoft, Compass, Oracle and GE Healthcare, Chakradhar has spearheaded transformative initiatives, including achieving 99.9% platform uptime, optimizing multi-regional deployments, and implementing advanced security and resilience frameworks.
He excels in strategic leadership, cloud architecture, and agile management, with a strong focus on operational excellence, cost optimization, and robust infrastructure security. At Microsoft, Chakradhar’s initiatives resulted in $1 billion in savings through compute efficiency optimizations and introduced industry-leading IAM APIs with 10ms latency at the 95th percentile. His contributions to Compass included a 30% reduction in EC2 costs while achieving unparalleled service reliability.
In healthcare, Chakradhar’s leadership in developing Oracle’s Cross Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) Registry and Gateway revolutionized secure patient data exchange for over 1,000 hospitals, improving efficiency by 30%. At GE Healthcare, he pioneered ePrescribing solutions and interoperability enhancements that significantly reduced medication errors and processing inefficiencies.
A recipient of multiple accolades, including Microsoft’s Hackathon Winner and Dev Debug Challenge Winner, Chakradhar combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from JNTU Hyderabad.
Chakradhar’s commitment to fostering high-performing teams, driving customer-centric solutions, and advancing scalable cloud architectures positions him as a leader at the forefront of the technology landscape.

Chakradhar Sunkesula is a seasoned Engineering Manager with extensive experience in leading high-impact, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-availability solutions in cloud computing, real estate, healthcare and technology domains. With ... Show more

I'm 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, I explored a few different professions, including working as an economist, marketing specialist, and real estate agent. I absolutely enjoy everything about coding and learning new technologies, and I encourage more people, especially women, to get into tech.

I'm 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, I explored a few different professions, including working as an economist, marketing specialist, and... Show more

Experienced CyberSecurity & DevOps and Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Automation, and a keen focus on Cybersecurity. Seeking the Lead Engineer, Cybersecurity role to leverage skills in secure software development, vulnerability management, and automation. Committed to continuous learning with a goal of evolving into an ethical hacker.

Experienced CyberSecurity & DevOps and Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Automation, and a keen focus on Cybersecurity. Seeking the Lead Engineer, Cybersecurity role to leverage skills in secure software de... Show more

I'm a DevOps Engineer and a passionate Developer having 4+ years of hands-on experience in automating and optimizing critical deployments over a large infrastructure.

I'm a DevOps Engineer and a passionate Developer having 4+ years of hands-on experience in automating and optimizing critical deployments over a large infrastructure. Show more

Sam is an AWS Consultant who started Complete Coding where he helps companies scale their business with Serverless and AWS.

Previous projects include:

* Designing a chat platform that currently resolves over 250,000 customer inquiries a month for international retailers and local government
* Architecting a backend system to support a 3D clothing visualisation tool
* Building a solution to manage millions of dollars of communication software

He has been teaching cloud-based software development for over 6 years and has taught thousands of people.

The Complete Coding Youtube channel now has over 16,000 subscribers and 1 million views

Sam is an AWS Consultant who started Complete Coding where he helps companies scale their business with Serverless and AWS. Previous projects include: * Designing a chat platform that currently resolves over 250,000 customer inquiries a month f... Show more

Ed Parsons is a Digital Geographer and Keynote Speaker.

He is currently Google’s Open Data Lead.

Ed was Google’s Geospatial Technologist, with responsibility for evangelising Google’s mission to organise the world’s information using Geography. In this role he maintains links with Governments, Universities, Research and Standards Organisations which are involved in the development of Geospatial Technology. Ed also leads Google’s efforts in maintaining a healthy Open Data Ecosystem in Europe.

Ed Parsons is a Digital Geographer and Keynote Speaker. He is currently Google’s Open Data Lead. Ed was Google’s Geospatial Technologist, with responsibility for evangelising Google’s mission to organise the world’s information using Geography.... Show more

An entrepreneur-minded and results-driven leader with 20+ years of global product management experience.

Hands-on Digital Leader & Manager.
Product leader and CEO advisor.
Business content creator.
Event organizer.
Public speaker.

Lived in USA/California for 7 years.
Travelled to 50+ countries.
And an overall curious person.

An entrepreneur-minded and results-driven leader with 20+ years of global product management experience. Hands-on Digital Leader & Manager. Product leader and CEO advisor. Business content creator. Event organizer. Public speaker. Lived... Show more

Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job.

With more than 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart from others.

Annie’s journey began with a powerful motivation: to prove her high school guidance counselor wrong. Her guidance counselor drilled into her that she would be a failure for the rest of her life if she didn’t go straight to college and borrow $40,000 to get the degree. Annie refused to believe it. She secured three accounting jobs in a row in only 5 days, without the formal accounting degree.

And now Annie shares her methods with others so that they can do the same. Her candid style cuts through the noise, delivering foolproof advice for real-world challenges. Far from generic tips, her tips focus on practical steps to quickly improve finances, especially for challenges unique to Millennials.

Based in Boston with her husband, Annie complements her professional life with a love for piano, adding another layer to her multifaceted persona.

Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specializing in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young profes... Show more

Nick is an Architect at NGINX, the company behind the most popular web server technology among high-performance web sites. Nick has helped many top websites to get to the next step in application delivery through the use of cutting-edge architecture approaches and solutions. He enjoys hands-on work with Linux systems, networking, HTTP, and IoT; he likes to see a challenging technical problem and solve it on a fundamental level. Previously to NGINX, Nick worked at Citrix and ZScaler, helping their users to make web experience faster and more secure.

Nick is an Architect at NGINX, the company behind the most popular web server technology among high-performance web sites. Nick has helped many top websites to get to the next step in application delivery through the use of cutting-edge architecture ... Show more

Oliver is a founding member of the Developer Experience team at XX, with extensive experience across healthcare, education, and major tech domains. Skilled in Web development, Node, Java, and SAP-based backends, he brings years of expertise to creating seamless customer and developer solutions.

Oliver is a founding member of the Developer Experience team at XX, with extensive experience across healthcare, education, and major tech domains. Skilled in Web development, Node, Java, and SAP-based backends, he brings years of expertise to creati... Show more

Nabeel is a seasoned leader with over 7 years of experience in business development, operations, and product innovation across industries like SaaS, fintech, real estate, and e-commerce. As a founder and entrepreneur, he has a proven track record of transforming ideas into impactful solutions, such as developing Fluck from concept to execution.

With expertise in team leadership, product ideation, and market analysis, Nabeel has driven significant improvements in revenue, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. His background includes managing large teams, spearheading change initiatives at global corporations like Amazon, and scaling startups.

Passionate about mentorship, Nabeel helps individuals refine strategies, unlock potential, and turn aspirations into measurable successes.

Nabeel is a seasoned leader with over 7 years of experience in business development, operations, and product innovation across industries like SaaS, fintech, real estate, and e-commerce. As a founder and entrepreneur, he has a proven track record of ... Show more

Software developer. I love DevOps and the concepts of docker and Kubernetes.

Software developer. I love DevOps and the concepts of docker and Kubernetes. Show more

Saud has over 2 decades of engineering experience with many in foundation/platform teams. As an engineering head, he is currently transitioning Kredivo's mobile apps to a shared multiplatform multicountry codebase.

Saud has over 2 decades of engineering experience with many in foundation/platform teams. As an engineering head, he is currently transitioning Kredivo's mobile apps to a shared multiplatform multicountry codebase. Show more

Software Engineer loves building things for fun.

Software Engineer loves building things for fun. Show more

Jessica Rudd, Ph.D. is currently based in Atlanta, GA. Jessica brings 15 years of experience in analytics, more recently specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence software development.

Jessica’s expertise includes the development of end-to-end machine learning pipelines, enterprise-grade software development, high-quality synthetic data generation, data security, privacy, and compliance regulations, AI ethics, applied statistics, sports analytics, and healthcare technology.

Jessica holds a PhD in analytics and data science from Kennesaw State University and a Masters in Public Health & Global Epidemiology from Emory University.

Jessica Rudd, Ph.D. is currently based in Atlanta, GA. Jessica brings 15 years of experience in analytics, more recently specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence software development. Jessica’s expertise includes the developmen... Show more