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

Feroj Ahmed Shanto, an adept Front End Developer and SEO Expert from Dhaka, Bangladesh, stands out in the tech industry for his unique integration of social science principles with robust technical expertise. His career trajectory demonstrates technical proficiency and a commitment to leveraging technology for broader societal benefits. Originating from Comilla, he embarked on his educational journey at Rajapur High School, where he excelled in the Science Unit, laying a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving that would later define his career.

After high school, Shanto pursued higher education in business studies at Dewan Hat City Corporation College in Chittagong, obtaining his Higher Secondary Certificate. This phase of his education introduced him to the complexities of business operations, enriching his understanding of the economic aspects of technology. Motivated by a desire to meld his interests in society and technology, he continued his academic pursuits at Govt. Shahid Suhrawardy College in Dhaka, where he completed a Bachelor and a Master of Social Science in Social Work, graduating in December 2022 under the affiliation of Dhaka University. Concurrently, recognizing the critical role of technology in modern social work, he enrolled in a specialized Front End Development program at the Creative IT Institute in Dhaka, which he completed in January 2019. Here, he mastered skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PSD to HTML conversions, crucial for his subsequent roles in the tech industry.

Shanto's professional life has been characterized by a rapid progression from technical tasks to strategic roles. In September 2022, he assumed the position of Senior SEO Executive at Aan Nahl Software, where he now leads several key projects. His responsibilities range from creating social assets and Web 2.0 development to content strategy and domain management. His role also necessitates a high degree of technical proficiency, as he regularly handles image optimization and other domain-related tasks, highlighting his ability to manage complex digital marketing projects.

Before his current role, Shanto developed foundational skills as a POS Operator at ACI Logistics Limited from December 2020 to April 2021, where he managed point-of-sale transactions and enhanced customer interactions. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and the operational challenges of retail, further enhancing his skill set in customer-focused technology solutions.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Shanto pursues cooking as a creative outlet. This hobby allows him to explore various culinary techniques and cuisines, providing a necessary balance to his technologically driven career. Cooking offers him a break from his routine and nurtures his creativity and attention to detail, which are valuable in his personal and professional life.

Looking ahead, Shanto is focused on expanding his technical expertise to include full-stack development. He is committed to continuous learning, aiming to master both the front-end and back-end aspects of web development to offer more comprehensive solutions in his projects. His participation in community service through the Noapara Welfare Society since January 2020 underscores his dedication to applying his professional capabilities for social good, influenced by his academic background in social work.

In summary, Feroj Ahmed Shanto is a forward-thinking professional who seamlessly blends diverse knowledge and skills to impact the technology sector and the community significantly. With a strong foundation in social sciences and technical expertise, he is well-prepared to continue making meaningful contributions to the tech industry and beyond.

Feroj Ahmed Shanto, an adept Front End Developer and SEO Expert from Dhaka, Bangladesh, stands out in the tech industry for his unique integration of social science principles with robust technical expertise. His career trajectory demonstrates techni... Show more

Dustin's work began as a web developer and shifted to systems and networking because he had to build his own dev/testing environments. He has been focused on engineering environments that are easy for organizations to own and extend and has always looked to automate using Bash, Batch, and VBScript in the early days, to PowerShell, Python, and IaC tools.

Dustin's work began as a web developer and shifted to systems and networking because he had to build his own dev/testing environments. He has been focused on engineering environments that are easy for organizations to own and extend and has always l... 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

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

A visionary IT leader and trusted business partner, Stan has a proven track record of implementing innovative strategies and spearheading high-impact initiatives for transformative change.

Throughout his distinguished career, Stan has held prominent leadership roles in both business and technology sectors. His expertise spans tech management, strategic operations, consulting, and customer experience. He has crafted IT strategies and overseen their successful implementation, working closely with stakeholders to streamline plans and enhance efficiency. Stan has forged partnerships with startups and Fortune 500 companies around the globe, driving operational excellence and revenue growth.

With a deep passion for technology and innovation, Stan founded Tremont & Grand, an IT services and consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations thrive in times of change.

Expertise: IT Management & Strategic Operations, Digital Transformation, Program/Project/Product Management, Consulting, Client Success, Leadership

A visionary IT leader and trusted business partner, Stan has a proven track record of implementing innovative strategies and spearheading high-impact initiatives for transformative change. Throughout his distinguished career, Stan has held promine... Show more

Florian Schalowski (37) leads the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Center of Excellence and MSD365 Delivery for the Lufthansa Group. Florian has been working in IT consulting for over a decade. For the first two years, his focus was on SAP, and since 2017, he has specialised in Azure, MSD365 CRM, Power Platform and integrations.
As a consultant and manager, Florian has supported over 10 new CRM implementations and, with his team, has been responsible for over 30 CRM systems in DevOps in the last 5 years. The largest installations had up to 6,000 users on the platform.

In his free time, Florian loves travelling the world with his wife and two daughters. Their last destinations were in Kenya, Namibia and South Africa.

Florian Schalowski (37) leads the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Center of Excellence and MSD365 Delivery for the Lufthansa Group. Florian has been working in IT consulting for over a decade. For the first two years, his focus was on SAP, and since 2017, he ... Show more

Eduardo Luiz Domingos, CBPP® (Certified Business Process Professional). Consultor especializado em design, arquitetura e engenharia de negócios, organizações e processos. Criador do modelo BPM Canvas para estruturação e desenvolvimento integrado de gestão, inovação e tecnologia. Cases de sucesso nacionais, de startups a grandes empresas, nos setores público e privado, nos segmentos de indústria, comércio, e serviços.

Eduardo Luiz Domingos, CBPP® (Certified Business Process Professional). Consultor especializado em design, arquitetura e engenharia de negócios, organizações e processos. Criador do modelo BPM Canvas para estruturação e desenvolvimento integrado de g... Show more

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Technology sector and 18 years of experience as a CTO/CIO, I excel in leading the development and implementation of strategic technological projects, focusing on system projects, advanced data analysis, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence. My MBA, specializing in Strategic Management and Artificial Intelligence, and a degree in Information Systems demonstrate my ability to align cutting-edge technologies with efficient business strategies, fostering innovation and enhancing organizational and operational efficiency. My passion is exploring the intersection between data, technology, and business to unleash innovation and create substantial value. Combining advanced data analysis, BI, and artificial intelligence with a strategic business vision is critical to success and efficiency in any organization.

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Technology sector and 18 years of experience as a CTO/CIO, I excel in leading the development and implementation of strategic technological projects, focusing on system projects, advanced data analysis, Bus... Show more

Derrick Loyd is a dynamic motivational speaker, author, and advocate for emotional resilience and healing. With a background that spans from international work in Qatar to roles at prestigious institutions like Stanford University and his current position at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Derrick brings a wealth of diverse experiences to his audiences.

His audiobook, A Warm Pillow for the Soul, has garnered praise for its candid exploration of overcoming personal trauma and the power of forgiveness. Derrick’s storytelling offers both inspiration and practical guidance, helping audiences turn adversity into strength and fostering emotional growth.

Throughout his career, Derrick has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, mental health, and personal development. His time overseas and work with various institutions have enriched his perspective, allowing him to connect with diverse audiences. Whether speaking to healthcare organizations, educational institutions, or corporate teams, Derrick's message is consistent: true strength lies in vulnerability, the courage to forgive, and the determination to rise above challenges.

Based in Chicago, Derrick is dedicated to sharing a message of hope, empowerment, and resilience, helping others embrace the journey of healing. For more information about Derrick and his speaking engagements, visit derrickloyd.com.

Derrick Loyd is a dynamic motivational speaker, author, and advocate for emotional resilience and healing. With a background that spans from international work in Qatar to roles at prestigious institutions like Stanford University and his current pos... Show more

ISO C++ Committee Member & Indian National Body Chair
High-performance Architect
Minimalist & Incremental Architecture
Correct-by-construction Design
22 years of experience
Invited Guest Speaker at Annual world-renowned companies
Speaker at many conferences - check YouTube

ISO C++ Committee Member & Indian National Body Chair High-performance Architect Minimalist & Incremental Architecture Correct-by-construction Design 22 years of experience Invited Guest Speaker at Annual world-renowned companies Speaker at man... Show more

Architecte Collaboratif sur l'écosystème Microsoft, j'accompagne les entreprises pour collaborer efficacement et dans un environnement maitrisé.

Architecte Collaboratif sur l'écosystème Microsoft, j'accompagne les entreprises pour collaborer efficacement et dans un environnement maitrisé. 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

Software Engineer for 20+ years

Software Engineer for 20+ years Show more

Raphael Pigulla is a Principal Architect at MaibornWolff (Germany) with over twenty years of experience in all things JavaScript and the web. He focuses on clean and scalable backend architectures in TypeScript. Raphael is a coffee enthusiast, passionate educator and avid board gamer who never misses a bad pun.

Raphael Pigulla is a Principal Architect at MaibornWolff (Germany) with over twenty years of experience in all things JavaScript and the web. He focuses on clean and scalable backend architectures in TypeScript. Raphael is a coffee enthusiast, passio... Show more

AWS Hero passionate about #Serverless so I created @cdkpatterns / http://dev.to/cdkpatterns

AWS Hero passionate about #Serverless so I created @cdkpatterns / http://dev.to/cdkpatterns Show more

I am an assistant professor of urban design and analytics at TU Delft, passionate about asking spatial and non-spatial questions with R. I co-initiated Rbanism, a community of R users that aims to empower urbanism researchers, students, educators and practitioners to use open-source software and related open-science practices effectively and with confidence. Currently, I focus on developing an open-source tool for urban river space analysis, and on text mining applied in urbanism education.

I am an assistant professor of urban design and analytics at TU Delft, passionate about asking spatial and non-spatial questions with R. I co-initiated Rbanism, a community of R users that aims to empower urbanism researchers, students, educators and... Show more

Arquitecta y analista Senior de soluciones QA/QC en Baufest S.A. Me considero una Agile Lover y Predicadora de la Accesibilidad.
He trabajado durante más de 9 años probando varios productos en diferentes plataformas realizando una amplia variedad de tipos de pruebas con diversas herramientas en diferentes entornos tradicionales y ágiles. He realizado muchos cursos sobre habilidades de gestión y pruebas ofrecidos por el W3C y la
Universidad de Curtin, entre otros. He participado como oradora en diferentes eventos tales como "Mega Testing Week",
Switcheate" y "ADA13" hablando de Agile Testing, Agile & DevOps y Accesibilidad Digital. Además, he realizado algunos webinars sobre Accesibilidad Web patrocinados por algunas entidades como CharlyAutomatiza, Baufest S.A y EducaciónIT.

Arquitecta y analista Senior de soluciones QA/QC en Baufest S.A. Me considero una Agile Lover y Predicadora de la Accesibilidad. He trabajado durante más de 9 años probando varios productos en diferentes plataformas realizando una amplia variedad d... Show more

After nearly 15 years of work in and around Open Source Program Office and Software Architecture in Sony Mobile moved to Volvo Cars where I spend most of my time helping teams with Enterprise Architecture, technical aspects of work with Open Source compliance and distribution, as well as AI governance.

After nearly 15 years of work in and around Open Source Program Office and Software Architecture in Sony Mobile moved to Volvo Cars where I spend most of my time helping teams with Enterprise Architecture, technical aspects of work with Open Source ... Show more

Started as trainer and administrator in Algebra, then through some years became head of operating systems department at Algebra private college. At that time, he became IT Pro group lead and 5-year Microsoft MVP. After four years in Microsoft covering roles of Infrastructure and Azure TSP, Marin moved to Span to take the role of Senior Solutions Architect for cloud solutions. Currently working in AWS as Senior Soultions Architect specialized in migrations. Personal time is occupied by enjoying short trips with his family and close friends, tinkering with home automation and networking and spending money on too many gadgets.

Started as trainer and administrator in Algebra, then through some years became head of operating systems department at Algebra private college. At that time, he became IT Pro group lead and 5-year Microsoft MVP. After four years in Microsoft coverin... Show more

William is co-founder at Spatial Pixel and researches spatial artificial intelligence at Columbia University, the application of generative artificial intelligence to all aspects of spatial reasoning for designers and environments. Originally trained as an architect, he has held roles in technology companies as director of AI, head of product, interaction designer, and software engineer, and as a professor at Yale and NYIT.

William is co-founder at Spatial Pixel and researches spatial artificial intelligence at Columbia University, the application of generative artificial intelligence to all aspects of spatial reasoning for designers and environments. Originally trained... Show more

Marco Sciatta is a Principal Architect at Wefox, where he focuses on designing software and architecture to continuously improve the technology and the solutions adopted across the company.
With more than 20 years of experience, he worked on different projects from IoT systems to SaaS architectures, embracing cloud-native tools.

Marco Sciatta is a Principal Architect at Wefox, where he focuses on designing software and architecture to continuously improve the technology and the solutions adopted across the company. With more than 20 years of experience, he worked on differe... Show more

In the ever-changing tech realm, Francesco worn many hats. From wielding the power of SDN to orchestrating virtual wonders, with important focus on performance improvement and HPC for cloud infrastructure, Francesco has navigated through cloud and network architectures with a steady hand. Lately, Francesco proudly led the team who ported JMA XRAN 5G RAN solution in the mighty Kubernetes kingdom. Along the way, he pushes the standards to shape the Telco path forward by means of open source tech.

In the ever-changing tech realm, Francesco worn many hats. From wielding the power of SDN to orchestrating virtual wonders, with important focus on performance improvement and HPC for cloud infrastructure, Francesco has navigated through cloud and ne... Show more

Architect | Community Lead

Architect | Community Lead Show more

Marsha is the Global Practice Lead for Databases at Pure Storage within the Office of the CTO. She manages the Database, Application, Virtualization, CBS, Flashstack, SAN, and Performance FSAs. Personally, she has 20 plus years of database expertise. She has a lot of experience with HA, DR, virtualization, OLTP, Agile, and Big Data. She has driven VMware and Storage Admins crazy for years.

Marsha is the Global Practice Lead for Databases at Pure Storage within the Office of the CTO. She manages the Database, Application, Virtualization, CBS, Flashstack, SAN, and Performance FSAs. Personally, she has 20 plus years of database expertis... Show more

Suvodeep, a founding engineer at StarTree, was the key builder of StarTree ThirdEye, a real-time anomaly detection platform. An alumnus of Texas A&M and IIT Kharagpur, he blends technical mastery with business insights, honed further by his tenure at LinkedIn and his entrepreneurial journey as a startup founder. Throughout his career, Suvodeep has driven significant business outcomes and led impactful initiatives, leaving a significant imprint on the organizations he has been a part of.

Suvodeep, a founding engineer at StarTree, was the key builder of StarTree ThirdEye, a real-time anomaly detection platform. An alumnus of Texas A&M and IIT Kharagpur, he blends technical mastery with business insights, honed further by his tenure at... Show more

Dave Erickson is the Public Sector Distinguished Architect at Elastic, a leading technology company. With a wealth of experience in spearheading large-scale data projects across various critical sectors, including civilian, healthcare, defense, and national security, Dave is a seasoned expert in emerging technologies. His expertise shines in designing and implementing petabyte-scale data architectures, tackling complex challenges head-on. Dave's extensive cross-agency exposure in the world of Big Data architecture empowers him to anticipate emerging trends and apply them to the government space.

Dave Erickson is the Public Sector Distinguished Architect at Elastic, a leading technology company. With a wealth of experience in spearheading large-scale data projects across various critical sectors, including civilian, healthcare, defense, and n... Show more

Soheyla Haghighi: I'm an italian architect spec. 3D Modeling-Virtual Realities, I'm in the Web3 from 6 years.
With a solid background in IT-UX/UI/Web Design, I've been working in startups for the past 7 yrs.
I founded my NFT-meta startup in 2022 (won a Polygon grant, accelerated by VISA, partnership w/ Bitpanda).
My goal is to bring NFTs to life in any virtual world, centralized or decentralized.
I'm a speaker in web3:
• Blockchain Week Rome 2022 (panel: what are the NFT business opportunities in the metaverse?)
• Italian Startup Network (p: NFTs in p2e games)
• BiDigital Innovation Event for Sella Bank (p: NFTs in the metaverse)
• Journalist and moderator for POMA Institute, Web3 Educational Platfrom granted by Solana
• Blockchain Forum, Milan (p: the future of NFTs and virtual worlds)

Soheyla Haghighi: I'm an italian architect spec. 3D Modeling-Virtual Realities, I'm in the Web3 from 6 years. With a solid background in IT-UX/UI/Web Design, I've been working in startups for the past 7 yrs. I founded my NFT-meta startup in 2022 (w... Show more

As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020 & 2022.
The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.
Blima has launched a number of programs to support the brand’s impact-driven ethos, including, TDG Gives Back, a pro-bono offering that provides design services to nonprofits and charities, TDG Furniture Exchange, a furniture exchange charity program which matches those in need of furniture with donors who have furniture to give, currently this program operates in three countries and over eight cities, and most recently, TDG Insider, an internship initiative that immerses young, aspiring designers into the field through a thoughtfully-curated shadowing program.

As the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu combines her creativity and talent to reform the design industry. Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot ... Show more

Mayank is an Architect at Salesforce who is passionate about building large scale distributed systems and policy based datacenter and compute management solutions. He has previously worked at Microsoft and Cisco. He has been an active contributor and reviewer to open source projects like core Kubernetes since its early days. He drives architecture and product strategy for the Salesforce Hyperforce and HyperCompute (managed K8s) offerings. Mayank actively shares his knowledge and his work using blogs and by speaking at conferences like KubeCon, DeveloperWeek Enterprise and CloudWorld. He has spoken previously at four KubeCon sessions.

Mayank is an Architect at Salesforce who is passionate about building large scale distributed systems and policy based datacenter and compute management solutions. He has previously worked at Microsoft and Cisco. He has been an active contributor and... Show more