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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Founder& CEO, KoalaLab:Software supply chain security & Open-source Security

Previously:
Head, Data Sciences @ Housing.com
Quant@Citigroup

Founder& CEO, KoalaLab:Software supply chain security & Open-source Security Previously: Head, Data Sciences @ Housing.com Quant@Citigroup 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

Kambui Nurse
Founder, AI Agency Services
Lead Staff Engineer, Innovation – Marsh McLennan

Kambui Nurse is a self-taught technologist and visionary builder with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. His journey began at age 11 when his father brought home a Commodore 64, sparking a lifelong love for programming. With no formal degree, Kambui rose through the ranks fueled by grit, curiosity, and a relentless passion for learning.

Today, Kambui leads cutting-edge work in generative AI as Lead Staff Engineer of Innovation at Marsh McLennan. He’s currently spearheading the development of Agentic workflows using Dagger, the powerful new container pipeline framework from the creators of Docker. As an official partner of Dagger.io, the startup founded by Solomon Hykes, Kambui plays a key role in advancing the future of developer automation and AI integration. His early demonstrations of containerized agents earned public recognition from Hykes himself, and his leadership within the community earned him the elite title of Dagger Commander for mentoring and onboarding new users.

Kambui is also an engaging and experienced presenter, known for making complex technologies accessible and inspiring. He regularly speaks internally at Marsh McLennan, where he helps teams understand and apply the latest advancements in AI and DevOps.

Beyond his professional achievements, Kambui is a proud single father of two teenage boys, an endurance cyclist who rides 100 miles every year on his birthday, and a devoted son who hikes regularly with his 64-year-old mother. Whether he’s building next-gen AI systems or exploring mountain trails, Kambui brings the same spirit of perseverance and purpose to everything he does.

Kambui Nurse Founder, AI Agency Services Lead Staff Engineer, Innovation – Marsh McLennan Kambui Nurse is a self-taught technologist and visionary builder with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. His journey began at age 11 when hi... 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

Katarzyna Pikus is a Data Sharing Leader specializing in Business Intelligence at Inter IKEA Group, where she combines technical depth with a passion for transforming how organizations work with data.

She focuses on continuous improvement of BI development practices, applying Agile and Lean principles to streamline workflows and elevate solution quality. Recently, she has become particularly engaged in exploring how emerging AI capabilities can enhance Power BI development—bridging the gap between AI innovation and practical BI delivery. Her work centers on using AI to accelerate development, improve DAX quality, automate documentation, and make advanced analytics more accessible across teams.

As an active contributor to Inter IKEA’s global Power BI community, she regularly engages over 100 colleagues every six weeks, fostering knowledge‑sharing and inspiring others to experiment, learn, and grow. Her commitment lies in making complex data approachable, empowering people to use modern BI and AI tools with confidence, and shaping a future where analytics is both scalable and truly user‑friendly.

Katarzyna Pikus is a Data Sharing Leader specializing in Business Intelligence at Inter IKEA Group, where she combines technical depth with a passion for transforming how organizations work with data. She focuses on continuous improvement of BI de... 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

Ahouab Aliouche is a cloud architect and DevOps professional with over 8 years of experience. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, Ahouab Aliouche focuses on building scalable and efficient cloud infrastructures, using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes to optimize performance and support digital transformation initiatives.

Ahouab Aliouche is a cloud architect and DevOps professional with over 8 years of experience. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, Ahouab Aliouche focuses on building scalable and efficient cloud infrastructures, using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes... Show more

Aniket Ghonge is a Senior Supply Chain Manager at Amazon, where he architects AI-enabled decision systems that optimize capacity allocation, entity prioritization, and demand forecasting across large-scale logistics networks. He has single-handedly designed and deployed 10 production AI systems — processing 250K+ daily records and generating $192M+ in documented cost savings — without dedicated engineering teams.

His work sits at the intersection of supply chain operations and applied AI, with a focus on how domain experts can leverage agentic AI tools to build enterprise-grade systems previously requiring traditional engineering teams. Aniket is an IEEE Senior Member, Director of Mentorship at PMI Orange County Chapter, and Board Liaison for the American Council on Ethics in AI. He presents at INFORMS Annual Meeting, the Last Mile Delivery Conference, and IEEE venues, and has authored six peer-reviewed manuscripts on AI-driven supply chain optimization.

MS Industrial Engineering, Western Michigan University | BE Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune

Aniket Ghonge is a Senior Supply Chain Manager at Amazon, where he architects AI-enabled decision systems that optimize capacity allocation, entity prioritization, and demand forecasting across large-scale logistics networks. He has single-handedly d... 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

Matt is a skilled architect who finds his work in higher education deeply gratifying. Whereas some may see a dorm room as merely four walls and a bed, Matt sees it as something far more meaningful: a home, and safe place for students during some of their most formative years.

Matt loves that his work can foster community for students, and he is likewise appreciated by clients and colleagues for his communal, collaborative approach. At Goody Clancy, Matt specializes in coordinating the contributions of large, complex stakeholder teams. His expertise in project management has been invaluable on a wide range of architecture project types, including residence halls for some of the world's most elite universities like MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, and Dartmouth College.

Matt is a skilled architect who finds his work in higher education deeply gratifying. Whereas some may see a dorm room as merely four walls and a bed, Matt sees it as something far more meaningful: a home, and safe place for students during some of t... Show more

Soumi S is an Android Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building large-scale mobile systems at Microsoft. She specializes in Android architecture, performance optimization, and reliability engineering for globally used applications. Her work focuses on designing scalable systems that integrate advanced technologies into real-world mobile environments. Soumi is passionate about sharing production insights that help engineers build robust, maintainable Android applications.

Soumi S is an Android Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building large-scale mobile systems at Microsoft. She specializes in Android architecture, performance optimization, and reliability engineering for globally used applications. Her w... Show more

Atuo como arquiteto de software e tech lead com foco em cloud Azure, inovação e redução de custos de infraestrutura. Tendo mais de 17 anos de experiência trabalhando em projetos escaláveis com qualidade, segurança e performance.

Atuo como arquiteto de software e tech lead com foco em cloud Azure, inovação e redução de custos de infraestrutura. Tendo mais de 17 anos de experiência trabalhando em projetos escaláveis com qualidade, segurança e performance. Show more