Tom Shemesh is a founder and systems operator with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of revenue, product, and engineering on customer-facing software. In revenue and operations leadership roles, Tom collaborated closely with engineering teams on product launches and go-to-market execution, while working directly with sales and customer success to understand real customer needs. Today, Tom builds AI-powered products and focuses on closing the gap between technical decisions and customer outcomes.

Tom Shemesh is a founder and systems operator with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of revenue, product, and engineering on customer-facing software. In revenue and operations leadership roles, Tom collaborated closely with eng... 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

Christine is a Berlin-based Automation Engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry. She has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into software testing. Taking her passion for innovation to the next level, Christine recently co-founded Epic Test Quest as CPTO, an AI-powered SaaS startup aimed at democratizing and gamifying software testing.

Christine is a Berlin-based Automation Engineer with over 18 years in the tech industry. She has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into software testing. Taking her passion for innovation to the next level, Christine rece... Show more

Michael W. Forness is a design-build landscaping specialist whose career is characterized by technical discipline and a strong connection to the coastal environment he serves. Also known informally as “Mike” or “Michael Forness”, the New Smyrna Beach-based landscape contractor focuses primarily on high-end residential landscaping, where he has more than two decades of hands-on experience.

Mike Forness attended the University of Central Florida and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business before pursuing a career in landscaping and residential construction. In 2005, he earned a certified state building contractor license from the Florida State Construction Licensing Board. His education and years of field experience have helped shape a practical approach to project management, planning, and outdoor design.

In 2001, he founded Coastal Landscapes of Volusia, a company focused on residential landscaping projects throughout the New Smyrna Beach area. Since establishing the Business, he has worked primarily with homeowners seeking outdoor environments that balance functionality with the natural coastal setting. Many of his projects involve waterfront and oceanfront homes where drainage, soil conditions, and environmental exposure require careful planning and long-term consideration.

His work is built around a design-build process that integrates planning, engineering, scheduling, and construction into a single, organized system. By remaining involved from the beginning of a project through completion, Michael W. Forness oversees client communication, site coordination, scheduling, and project management. This direct involvement allows him to maintain consistency throughout every stage of development.

His landscaping projects frequently include irrigation systems, hardscape installation, outdoor living layouts, and plant selection designed for Florida’s coastal conditions. Rather than treating landscaping as a separate decorative feature, Michael Forness views outdoor spaces as an extension of the home itself. This perspective has remained an important part of his professional philosophy over the years.

Working in coastal Florida also requires experience with changing weather conditions, salt air, and exposure to moisture. Through years of practical work, he has developed methods designed to support durability and long-term functionality in outdoor spaces. In the market associated with Michael Forness New Smyrna, his projects reflect a steady focus on organization, usability, and dependable project execution.

In addition to overseeing construction and landscaping work, he also manages many operational responsibilities connected to running the company. Estimating project costs, organizing schedules, coordinating resources, and maintaining communication with homeowners are all important parts of his daily responsibilities. His background in Business has helped him balance field operations with administrative management.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys activities connected to Florida’s coastal lifestyle, especially offshore fishing and surfing along the east coast. Family life also remains important to him. His wife contributes to the company as office manager and marketing director, supporting daily operations and long-term planning for the Business.

Together, they have three daughters pursuing different educational and career paths. One is continuing her education in nursing, another is preparing for a career in accounting, and their youngest daughter remains active in academics and competitive soccer while attending high school.

He has also remained connected to the local community through support for youth athletics and school sports programs. Through continued sponsorships and local involvement, Michael Forness New Smyrna continues to contribute to the New Smyrna Beach community while maintaining his commitment to thoughtful landscaping and dependable residential project management.

Michael W. Forness is a design-build landscaping specialist whose career is characterized by technical discipline and a strong connection to the coastal environment he serves. Also known informally as “Mike” or “Michael Forness”, the New Smyrna Beach... Show more

Faith Sycaoyao is an emerging entrepreneur, artist, and researcher with 10+ speaking engagements across academic and international spaces. She is the Boston Marathon Founding Muralist and founder of NCLS Holdings, where she has built a global audience of 70,000+ across 40 countries. Her work spans 15+ years in visual art and has been featured or presented through institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, and the University of Texas at Austin, as well as outlets and platforms including UNESCO, NBC 10 WJAR, CBS Boston, and international art fairs. She has also received recognition from critic Anthony Fawcett (University of Oxford).

Her academic and research work includes collaborations and contributions with institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Texas at Austin, UCLA, and the University of Kentucky, with a focus on environmental studies, finance, and real estate. She has also contributed to youth-led and UN-affiliated initiatives, including UNICEF, UNESCO, and the WHO Youth Council, and has participated in global climate policy spaces such as COP and YOUNGO. She is a Vital Voices Visionaries Fellow with The Estée Lauder Companies and has worked with Climate Cardinals on climate education and communication projects.

Faith Sycaoyao is an emerging entrepreneur, artist, and researcher with 10+ speaking engagements across academic and international spaces. She is the Boston Marathon Founding Muralist and founder of NCLS Holdings, where she has built a global audienc... Show more

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

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowledge systems function as adaptive infrastructures that inform contemporary challenges in AI, sustainability, governance, and technology design.

She is the founder of Noncedo Development Collective, a South African systems design and research initiative focused on ethical development architectures, knowledge infrastructures, and innovation ecosystems. Her work spans academic research, community innovation, and applied platform development, including community-based initiatives through Zithulele Development Collective and IKS SoMbo Connect, an emerging initiative exploring how Indigenous knowledge can be translated into digital and institutional systems.

Nandipa’s work has received innovation funding, featured in innovation showcases and collaborative initiatives, and increasingly bridges architecture, systems thinking, and technology futures. She also contributes to higher education through research mentorship and studio teaching while building models that connect research, communities, and emerging technologies.

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowled... Show more

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the University of California, San Diego, and various IEEE conferences.

He is a contributing author to CIO Magazine, where he writes on analytics maturity frameworks, agentic AI & analytics adoption, and digital transformation. His recent research focuses on multi-agent AI architectures and autonomous decision systems, examining how organizations can scale AI from experimental pilots to production-grade infrastructure.

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the ... Show more

Dr. Karlo Knežević holds a PhD in Computer Science and is an expert in artificial intelligence and data processing. He is employed as the Head of AI at Sofascore, where he is responsible for strategic development, leading AI teams, and implementing advanced systems in a production environment. He actively bridges scientific research and industry practice through research and development, educational, and professional projects at both national and international levels. He places particular emphasis on responsible technology management and people development.

Dr. Karlo Knežević holds a PhD in Computer Science and is an expert in artificial intelligence and data processing. He is employed as the Head of AI at Sofascore, where he is responsible for strategic development, leading AI teams, and implementing a... Show more

Don Miller is Chief Innovation Officer at Tranztec Solutions, where he leads the design and development of large scale software platforms used across the transportation and logistics industry. With more than 20 years of experience building enterprise software, Don specializes in distributed systems, API integrations, and modern development workflows that help teams ship reliable software faster.

Throughout his career, Don has led engineering teams responsible for complex integrations between transportation management systems, telematics providers, and cloud platforms. His work focuses on scalable architecture, event driven systems, and practical ways developers can use emerging technologies like AI to improve productivity and code quality.

Don is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of Toledo, where he teaches courses in object oriented programming and software engineering. In the classroom and in industry, he enjoys helping developers think more deeply about how software systems are designed and built.

When he is not leading product innovation or teaching, Don speaks at developer events about architecture, AI assisted development, and lessons learned from building real world production systems.

Don Miller is Chief Innovation Officer at Tranztec Solutions, where he leads the design and development of large scale software platforms used across the transportation and logistics industry. With more than 20 years of experience building enterprise... 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

Matthew Flanagan is the Director and Principal Cyber Security Consultant at Cybliminal, a security consultancy he founded in 2022. With 30+ years of IT experience, including 25 years specialising in cyber security, he applies adversarial and offensive techniques to help organisations build stronger, more resilient defences.

Matthew Flanagan is the Director and Principal Cyber Security Consultant at Cybliminal, a security consultancy he founded in 2022. With 30+ years of IT experience, including 25 years specialising in cyber security, he applies adversarial and offensiv... 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

Founder of **Explyra**, a modern productivity and developer platform designed to unify multiple business tools into one ecosystem.

Explyra focuses on building powerful, lightweight web tools including video meetings, booking systems, attendance management, CRM utilities and developer tools.

Key things I am working on:

• Building scalable SaaS products using modern web technologies
• Creating real-time communication tools (similar to modern meeting platforms)
• Designing developer-friendly utilities and automation tools
• Developing productivity systems for companies, schools and individuals

Products currently in development within the Explyra suite include:

• Explyra Meet – real-time video meetings
• Explyra Booking – personal scheduling system
• Explyra Attendance – attendance and analytics platform
• Explyra CRM – customer relationship management tools
• Explyra Utilities – productivity utilities for developers

Goal:
Build a unified platform where individuals, teams and organizations can manage work, communication and productivity from a single place.

Founder of **Explyra**, a modern productivity and developer platform designed to unify multiple business tools into one ecosystem. Explyra focuses on building powerful, lightweight web tools including video meetings, booking systems, attendance ma... 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

"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

Deepthi is a senior technical leader at NetApp with 18+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing distributed systems. With deep expertise in virtualization and Kubernetes, she brings practical insights on building and operating large-scale, reliable platforms. A Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, she has hands-on experience with Kubernetes operators, Helm, microservices, and cloud-native tooling for modern application delivery and operations

Deepthi is a senior technical leader at NetApp with 18+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing distributed systems. With deep expertise in virtualization and Kubernetes, she brings practical insights on building and operating large... Show more

I’m the technical cofounder of Hey Rafi, building a real estate acquisition product that uses AI to handle calling, texting, and follow-ups. I’m focused on making those workflows reliable in production, and I’m starting to share the lessons we learn along the way.

I’m the technical cofounder of Hey Rafi, building a real estate acquisition product that uses AI to handle calling, texting, and follow-ups. I’m focused on making those workflows reliable in production, and I’m starting to share the lessons we learn ... Show more

Background in ML/AI and Data Science. Prior experience with applied ML models and geo-spatial modeling in the Real Estate tech space at companies like LocalLogic, GraceHill and Grab.

Background in ML/AI and Data Science. Prior experience with applied ML models and geo-spatial modeling in the Real Estate tech space at companies like LocalLogic, GraceHill and Grab. Show more

Raquel Thompson joined Barbados Community College and completed her degree. She is 13 years experienced architecture professional with involvement across a wide range of project types and sizes. Barbados Community College Raquel Thompson has experience in planning, designing, and constructing major and minor renovation and architecture projects inclusive of Institutional, recreational, commercial, and residential facilities.

Raquel Shaheda Karimah Thompson has a background in directing all project phases, from design through completion of construction. Raquel Thompson is a motivated designer with excellent interpersonal communication skills, relationship management, and execution skills. It can be noted that Raquel works well under pressure.

Raquel Thompson joined Barbados Community College and completed her degree. She is 13 years experienced architecture professional with involvement across a wide range of project types and sizes. Barbados Community College Raquel Thompson has experien... Show more

28+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate.

28+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate. Show more

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

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

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft solutions, especially the .NET platform.

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft... Show more

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people make them that way and my goal is to try and stop that! We can make it simpler so lets do this!

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people m... Show more

Agile developer at heart, going on 20 years experience in almost every role imaginable and still hungry to learn more.

Agile developer at heart, going on 20 years experience in almost every role imaginable and still hungry to learn more. Show more

Technology enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in software. I enjoy learning, teaching, discovering new things, and solving problems. I believe in the value of community, sharing knowledge, and helping others grow

Technology enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in software. I enjoy learning, teaching, discovering new things, and solving problems. I believe in the value of community, sharing knowledge, and helping others grow Show more

Muhammad Hussaini is an African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a space technology company focused on satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space-enabled solutions designed to address real-world challenges across Africa and beyond.

Muhammad’s academic journey combines engineering, technology, and business. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and holds a certificate in Business and Information Technology from Harvard University through HarvardX, as well as a certificate in Economics and International Business from Berlin University, Germany. His multidisciplinary background has shaped his interest in applying engineering, emerging technologies, and data-driven solutions to complex challenges.

As the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, Muhammad is leading the company’s strategic focus on the space technology sector. The company focuses on satellite technology and Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space technology solutions, with applications across agriculture and food security, environmental monitoring, infrastructure and urban development, energy and natural resources, government, and security.

Muhammad also leads the DeltalSat-X satellite project, an initiative focused on advancing satellite technology and contributing to the growth of Africa’s space industry. Through DeltalSat-X, he is exploring the use of satellite systems, Earth observation data, AI, and geospatial technologies to develop practical solutions to challenges on Earth.

Beyond Elclassique Technologies, Muhammad is the Founder of Elx Academy, an initiative dedicated to nurturing technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young Africans. He has participated in national and international technology and business conferences, including WETEX and World Blockchain Summit Dubai 2024, connecting with innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders from different parts of the world.

His leadership experience includes serving as President of the Ahmadu Bello University Developers Club, where he fostered a community of technology enthusiasts focused on software development, innovation, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Muhammad’s entrepreneurial achievements have received several recognitions. He was awarded Tech Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by Ahmadu Bello University. He also received an Award of Excellence from World Entrepreneurs Day, Zazzau Version 2024, and was recognized among the SME100 Nigeria 25 Under 25 Young Entrepreneurs, winning under the Financial Technology category.

He is also the author of From Ideas to Impact: Fueling Students’ Creativity, a book focused on encouraging young people to transform their ideas and creativity into meaningful contributions to society.

Today, Muhammad’s work is centered on space technology and the practical application of space-derived data and intelligence on Earth. Through Elclassique Technologies Ltd and the DeltalSat-X initiative, he is working toward contributing to Africa’s growing space ecosystem through satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and innovative space-enabled solutions.

Muhammad Hussaini is an African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a space technology company focused on satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space-enabled solutions ... Show more

I'm an Application Platform Specialist Solution Architect.
Before joining Red Hat I've been Solutions Architect with more than 15 years of experience in the IT world, mainly in FSI. I've hosted lot of Red Hat Roadshow events and I'm a Red Hat Summit Connect speaker.
Currently I'm interested in connecting Applications and AI

I'm an Application Platform Specialist Solution Architect. Before joining Red Hat I've been Solutions Architect with more than 15 years of experience in the IT world, mainly in FSI. I've hosted lot of Red Hat Roadshow events and I'm a Red Hat Summit... Show more

J’accompagne les clients dans leur transformation digitale en concevant des solutions Power Platform qui répondent réellement à leurs besoins métiers.
Je les aide à automatiser, moderniser et simplifier leurs processus, tout en construisant une architecture solide et évolutive.

J’accompagne les clients dans leur transformation digitale en concevant des solutions Power Platform qui répondent réellement à leurs besoins métiers. Je les aide à automatiser, moderniser et simplifier leurs processus, tout en construisant une arch... Show more