I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian populations. In 2023, I co-led a statewide campaign to pass Public Act No. 23-143, Connecticut's “Lights Out bill,” which requires CT state agencies to turn off unnecessary lights by 11pm for birds. As a policy researcher at the Yale Bird-friendly Building Initiative, I co-authored 'Building Safer Cities for Birds: How Cities Are Leading the Way on Bird-Friendly Building Policy." I routinely testify and submit public comments on municipal and institutional lighting plans. I hold an MA in cultural history from the University of Chicago and an MDiv in religion & ecology from Yale University.

I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian population... Show more

With over fifteen years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem—gained both at Microsoft France as a Solution Architect and alongside end clients and partners—I now support organizations in defining and deploying their Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Cloud strategies.

I operate at the intersection of business, technical, and organizational challenges to structure projects, remove roadblocks, and ensure solutions are aligned with strategic goals. My approach is pragmatic, collaborative, and value-driven.

Passionate about innovation, efficiency, and ethical practices, I strive to share my hands-on experience in a simple, concrete, and useful way for teams.

With over fifteen years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem—gained both at Microsoft France as a Solution Architect and alongside end clients and partners—I now support organizations in defining and deploying their Dynamics 365, Power Platform, ... Show more

Daisia Frank brings a rare combination of analytical precision, creativity, and client-focused care to Houston real estate. A graduate of Austin State University, she earned her Chemistry degree cum laude and went on to work as a data analyst a background that now gives her clients a sharp edge when it comes to reading market trends and making smart, strategic decisions.

Daisia Frank brings a rare combination of analytical precision, creativity, and client-focused care to Houston real estate. A graduate of Austin State University, she earned her Chemistry degree cum laude and went on to work as a data analyst a backg... Show more

Vontavius Hurd is an award-winning marketing strategist, licensed real estate agent, and creator of the Presence to Profits Blueprint™ framework. He helps entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate pros, and organizations grow strategically so they stay relevant and never become extinct. When he’s not speaking, he runs his marketing agency, sells out impactful webinars and workshops, and partners with brands as a lifestyle and travel influencer. Off the clock, you’ll probably find him gaming or streaming.

Vontavius Hurd is an award-winning marketing strategist, licensed real estate agent, and creator of the Presence to Profits Blueprint™ framework. He helps entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate pros, and organizations grow strategically so they ... Show more

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni.

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni. Show more

Banani Mohapatra is a data science leader with 12+ years of experience in e-commerce, payments, and real estate, specializing in machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and causal AI. She leads a global data science team at Walmart, driving subscription growth with multi-billion-dollar revenue impact. Her work includes Predictive Modeling for Measurement, LLM-powered governance frameworks, and adaptive GenAI solutions that personalize user experiences and increase engagement.

Banani Mohapatra is a data science leader with 12+ years of experience in e-commerce, payments, and real estate, specializing in machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and causal AI. She leads a global data science team at Walmart, driving subscripti... Show more

Rob is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and expert in Physical Intelligence, helping individuals and teams unlock peak performance by understanding and optimizing the body's natural chemistry—hormones, neurotransmitters, and biochemicals that drive success.
With a forty-year career as a global business leader, Rob has mastered leadership, resilience, and high-performance strategies. He teaches executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals how to leverage the science of the body to sharpen focus, increase energy, reduce stress, and build unstoppable confidence in high-stakes environments.
Rob’s signature methodology blends neuroscience, leadership principles, and real-world business experience to help people develop mental toughness, master emotional resilience, optimize energy and performance, and lead with empathy and impact. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, including Home Depot, Bank of America, Dell, Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Equifax, and CSX, Rob has helped leaders and teams break through limitations, drive revenue growth, and create cultures of excellence.
His best-selling book, Surrender to Your Adversity, provides a playbook for turning setbacks into comebacks, teaching readers how to build resilience and thrive in both business and life. A frequent media contributor, Rob has been featured on Fox News, NewsNation, and CBS, sharing insights on leadership, peak performance, and overcoming adversity. Known for his high-energy presentations, Rob doesn’t just inspire—he activates audiences with practical tools they can apply immediately.
Rob’s mission is simple but powerful: to equip the next generation of leaders with the mindset, strategies, and physical intelligence to perform at a peak state—no matter the challenge.

Rob is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and expert in Physical Intelligence, helping individuals and teams unlock peak performance by understanding and optimizing the body's natural chemistry—hormones, neurotransmitters, and biochemicals that dri... Show more

Susan Blouin has distinguished herself as a transformative leader with over thirty years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies through significant growth and strategic development. Her expertise in blending strategic planning, sales, and business development has catalyzed revenue growth and solidified her reputation in national and global markets. In addition to her corporate achievements, she has demonstrated a commitment to community welfare by spearheading the development of a new wellness community in South Algonquin.

Assuming leadership at Portfolio Management Holdings in 2009 as CEO, Blouin has been pivotal in directing the company toward innovative and profitable ventures. Her most significant project to date has been the development of Nomi Resort Club, a $50 million luxury resort. This resort, spread across 850 acres and featuring 1,800 feet of waterfront on Benoir Lake, includes 51 upscale residential units. Her vision was to create a sanctuary combining luxury with nature's serenity, making it a sought-after destination for high-end clientele.

Elise Blouin also played a critical role in the strategic redevelopment of the Nomi Resort, enhancing its offerings and expanding its market reach. Her project management and finance expertise were crucial in restructuring the business to boost its sales and improve its appeal in the competitive luxury market.

Her leadership extended beyond real estate development to generating substantial corporate finance initiatives, effectively securing over $4 million in funding to support various corporate projects. These projects have enhanced operational efficiency and introduced sophisticated financial structures tailored to business needs. Blouin established a professional services group to manage complex transactions and consulting engagements, fostering company growth and stability and recognizing the need for specialized oversight of these ventures.

At Symantec Corporation in Canada, where she served as Executive Director of Sales Operations, Blouin excelled in managing intricate deals that substantially increased company revenues. Her strategic insights and negotiation skills led to securing significant contracts and enhancing Symantec’s industry position and financial health.

Before her tenure at Symantec, Blouin was the Vice President of Contact Centre Sales Practice at Omega Performance, where she significantly improved sales strategies and customer relations, thus bolstering the company’s market presence and operational success.

Susan Elizabeth (Elise) Blouin's role at Bell Canada as Director and subsequently as Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions, Sales saw her surpass sales goals and secure major contracts that notably increased the company’s revenues and expanded its market presence.

In her strategic and managerial roles at AT&T, Blouin secured and managed high-value contracts, demonstrating her exceptional negotiation and strategic partnership management skills, instrumental in AT&T’s sustained growth.

Blouin also contributed significantly to Nortel Networks, managing major global network service projects that enhanced service delivery and operational efficiencies, particularly during the company's strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Blouin's public service commitments include her role as a board member and Commissions Director for Information Management Systems & Library in the City of Mississauga, where she led technological initiatives that greatly enhanced public services and digital access for the community.

Blouin’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario and an Executive MBA from Athabasca University, which underpin her professional journey and strategic decision-making.

Susan Blouin’s career is a testament to her leadership capabilities, strategic vision, and commitment to advancing corporate goals and enhancing community well-being. Her efforts have established her as a prominent and respected leader whose impact resonates within and beyond the corporate sphere.

Susan Blouin has distinguished herself as a transformative leader with over thirty years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies through significant growth and strategic development. Her expertise in blending strategic planning, sales, and busine... Show more

Als ervaren Adviseur bij OGD ict-diensten, breng ik meer dan 10 jaar ervaring op architectuur gebied en advies met me mee. Mijn passie ligt in het helpen van organisaties om hun doelen te bereiken door middel van op maat gemaakte advies en begeleiding. Ik ben gespecialiseerd in het ontwikkelen van efficiënte en effectieve oplossingen voor complexe vraagstukken en strategieën die niet alleen de prestaties verbeteren, maar ook de organisatie verder brengen.

Als ervaren Adviseur bij OGD ict-diensten, breng ik meer dan 10 jaar ervaring op architectuur gebied en advies met me mee. Mijn passie ligt in het helpen van organisaties om hun doelen te bereiken door middel van op maat gemaakte advies en begeleidin... Show more

10 years of experience building technology solutions, using engineering, product and project management in Europe, Brazil and the Middle East.

10 years of experience building technology solutions, using engineering, product and project management in Europe, Brazil and the Middle East. Show more

Full Stack Engineer turned Engineering Manager with more than 8 years' of experience building products for numerous domains like e-commerce, real estate, video-streaming, Fin-Tech and now Insurance Tech with Qoala.

Full Stack Engineer turned Engineering Manager with more than 8 years' of experience building products for numerous domains like e-commerce, real estate, video-streaming, Fin-Tech and now Insurance Tech with Qoala. Show more

Deep Patel, a Security Architect at Cisco Systems, has 20 years of expertise in security architecture, design, engineering, and vulnerability research. Specializing in software, systems, cloud, network, and AI security, he is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices. Deep actively contributes to CNCF TAG-Security and Compliance and AI Workgroup, showcasing his commitment to innovation and collaboration in the security community.

Deep Patel, a Security Architect at Cisco Systems, has 20 years of expertise in security architecture, design, engineering, and vulnerability research. Specializing in software, systems, cloud, network, and AI security, he is dedicated to advancing c... Show more

Chris Givens currently a resident in San Diego, CA, is an entrepreneur, architect, developer, trainer, author, speaker and Microsoft MVP that has worked in technology for over 21 years. He is currently a Sr. Cloud Security Architect for Solliance.net (@solliancenet) and maintains his CISSP, CCNP and various Microsoft cloud certifications. Chris is co-founder and vice-president of the San Diego SharePoint Users Group (@SanSpug) and is seen frequently at Microsoft conferences and SharePoint User Groups around the world including most recently Bejing, China and Havana, Cuba. Chris currently spends his time working on security related projects with Office 365 and Azure, as well as teaching Microsoft focused CISSP courses for government and large corporations. His corporate experience includes IBM, Avanade, eBay/PayPal, General Atomics, Granite Construction and various well-funded startups in the Pacific Northwest. In his spare time, he loves to use his security focused computer science degree to thwart state-actor based attacks!

Chris Givens currently a resident in San Diego, CA, is an entrepreneur, architect, developer, trainer, author, speaker and Microsoft MVP that has worked in technology for over 21 years. He is currently a Sr. Cloud Security Architect for Solliance.ne... Show more

Bryan is currently working with the Linux baseport team for Texas Instruments’ Sitara class of SoCs and other embedded processors TI produces. When he’s not playing with chips, Bryan is learning everything he can about everything: general aviation, baseball statistics, embedded real-time systems. He’s a pretty cool guy, you should say hello

Bryan is currently working with the Linux baseport team for Texas Instruments’ Sitara class of SoCs and other embedded processors TI produces. When he’s not playing with chips, Bryan is learning everything he can about everything: general aviation, b... Show more

Anke von der Heide studierte Design an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Diplom 2003) und absolvierte 2010–2012 einen Double-Degree-Master in Urban Design und Architektur an der TU Berlin und der Tongji-Universität Shanghai. 2007–2009 leitete sie ein Forschungsprojekt im Bereich Intermedia-Art in Tokio. Derzeit promoviert sie an der TU Berlin.
Als Informationsdesignerin und Medienkünstlerin arbeitete sie international in Japan, Indien, Südkorea und Deutschland. Seit 2020 forscht sie am FTZ Digital Reality der HAW Hamburg (XRevent), seit 2026 am Immersive Reality Lab der Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt im Projekt XRwise. Ihre Schwerpunkte liegen in Medienarchitektur, HCI und Extended Reality.

Anke von der Heide studierte Design an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Diplom 2003) und absolvierte 2010–2012 einen Double-Degree-Master in Urban Design und Architektur an der TU Berlin und der Tongji-Universität Shanghai. 2007–2009 leitete sie ein F... Show more

Mike Klingler gained his love for security while a obtaining his Computer Science degree at BYU. Since then he has worked as Anti-Virus support, PCI DSS penetration testing, SOC Analysis, and now as a Scientist and Senior Manager in Cybersecurity at L3Harris. In addition to security work, Mike has a family with 8 children and a side business in real estate.

Mike Klingler gained his love for security while a obtaining his Computer Science degree at BYU. Since then he has worked as Anti-Virus support, PCI DSS penetration testing, SOC Analysis, and now as a Scientist and Senior Manager in Cybersecurity at ... Show more

Experienced cloud architect with 15 years of experience in the software industry. Designing and implementing Efficient and resilient architectures is my key focus areas

Experienced cloud architect with 15 years of experience in the software industry. Designing and implementing Efficient and resilient architectures is my key focus areas Show more

Software engineering leader with 19+ years building and modernizing distributed systems across e-commerce, telecom, and fintech.
I drive multi-year technology transformation roadmaps — monolith decomposition, event-driven microservices, and on-prem to cloud (GCP, AWS) migrations — while scaling engineering organizations and embedding AI-assisted development into the SDLC.
Equally comfortable shaping target-state architecture in a CTO review and pairing with engineers on a tough Java performance issue. Known for translating ambiguous business strategy into measurable engineering execution.

Software engineering leader with 19+ years building and modernizing distributed systems across e-commerce, telecom, and fintech. I drive multi-year technology transformation roadmaps — monolith decomposition, event-driven microservices, and on-prem... Show more

Lydia Sampson is the Assistant Director at the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA. She holds an MLS from Simmons University, and a Master of Science In Management. Outside of her professional life, Lydia is a foster cat mom, an avid adventure traveler, and a true crime enthusiast.

Lydia Sampson is the Assistant Director at the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA. She holds an MLS from Simmons University, and a Master of Science In Management. Outside of her professional life, Lydia is a foster cat mom, an avid adventure tr... Show more

Why Trust Matters In Housing Governance

Housing is deeply personal for citizens. People save money, submit documents and wait with hope when they apply for public housing. This is why transparency, quality and trust are important in MHADA’s work. IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal’s tenure as Vice President and CEO of MHADA is associated with these priorities.

His official profile highlights his current role at MHADA and his long administrative experience across key departments in Maharashtra. This experience is useful in a housing authority where public delivery and institutional credibility matter.

Transparency Through Digital Systems

Transparency begins with clear processes. MHADA’s Integrated Housing Lottery Management System 2.0 includes post-lottery activities and automated verification. Its objective is to give possession of tenements at the earliest.

This digital model is important because it reduces manual intervention and makes the housing process more structured. Citizens can engage with the system with greater confidence.

Public Access To MHADA Documents

A major transparency-related development is MHADA’s decision to make 15 crore official documents publicly accessible through its website. Public reports state that this initiative was led by MHADA Vice President and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal under the RTI Act. Sensitive or classified records are excluded, and access is provided through identity verification.

This step is important because citizens often need official records related to housing, redevelopment and allotment. Easier access can reduce dependence on repeated RTI applications and improve institutional openness.

Quality In Redevelopment Projects

Quality is important in redevelopment because people are moving from old homes into new buildings. These homes must be safe, durable and suitable for long-term living. MHADA’s redevelopment work in areas such as BDD Chawls, Motilal Nagar and other old housing clusters requires careful quality control. Public reports on BDD Chawl redevelopment mention the aim to provide modern 2BHK flats of around 500 sq ft to former tenants, with a wider completion target of 2029.

Public Trust Through Delivery

Trust grows when citizens see results. In Naigaon, 864 families received flats under the first phase of BDD Chawl redevelopment. Such milestones show that redevelopment is moving from promise to possession.

Public trust also depends on communication. In housing projects, residents need regular updates, clear documentation and timely support. A transparent and delivery-focused institution can reduce fear and confusion.

Conclusion: A Tenure Built Around Better Systems

IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal’s MHADA tenure reflects a positive focus on transparency, quality and public trust. Digital lottery systems, document access, redevelopment milestones and citizen-focused housing delivery all support a stronger public housing ecosystem. For Maharashtra, this approach can make housing governance more accountable and more reliable.

Why Trust Matters In Housing Governance Housing is deeply personal for citizens. People save money, submit documents and wait with hope when they apply for public housing. This is why transparency, quality and trust are important in MHADA’s work. ... Show more

Kandasamy Sellappan is a seasoned IT and Program Management professional with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale software development and digital transformation initiatives across the retail, banking, finance, and telecommunications sectors. He has built a distinguished career delivering large-scale technology solutions by combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and program management capabilities.
Currently serving as a Program Manager at The Home Depot in Atlanta, Georgia, Kandasamy leads complex enterprise programs focused on Salesforce CRM implementation, cloud transformation, and scalable application modernization. He has played a pivotal role in the development and deployment of the Unified Pro CRM platform, a centralized marketing, sales enablement, and customer support system supporting more than 1,500 sales associates across multiple business functions. In this role, he has directed the complete lifecycle of Salesforce Sales Cloud implementations, managed Agile delivery teams, and overseen integrations involving Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, enterprise data warehouses, and legacy systems. His leadership contributed to measurable business improvements, including a 20% increase in sales productivity and a 25% improvement in system response time through API optimization and cloud-native architecture enhancements.
Kandasamy has also led enterprise cloud migration initiatives, including the migration of critical financial applications from on-premise infrastructure to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). Through these initiatives, he successfully improved deployment agility, introduced CI/CD automation pipelines, and optimized application performance for global enterprise environments.
Before joining The Home Depot, Kandasamy served as Program Manager at Vantiv Inc., where he led the design, development, and support of enterprise payment processing platforms. He collaborated closely with business, quality assurance, and development teams to drive Agile delivery cycles and improve platform reliability using advanced monitoring and performance tools.
Earlier in his career, he held technical leadership and software engineering roles at Citibank, Telstra, Symcor Inc., and Zion’s Bancorporation. Across these organizations, he contributed to the development of financial systems, enterprise government portals, risk grading platforms, and cheque processing solutions, gaining extensive experience in Java/J2EE technologies, web services, enterprise integrations, and performance optimization.
Kandasamy possesses strong expertise in Salesforce CRM, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Java/J2EE technologies, Spring Boot, microservices, Kubernetes, REST, and SOAP web services, and enterprise DevOps practices. He is also experienced in stakeholder management, team leadership, vendor coordination, risk management, and strategic program delivery.

Kandasamy Sellappan is a seasoned IT and Program Management professional with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale software development and digital transformation initiatives across the retail, banking, finance, and telecommunica... Show more

Catherine Pepper, MLIS, MPH, is a Senior Associate Professor for the Department of Medical Education and teaches in evidence-based medicine and interprofessional education courses. She retired from the Medical Sciences Library at Texas A&M University in August 2022 as the Regional Services Coordinator and holds the rank of tenured Associate Professor Emerita. Based in Austin, TX, as medical librarian for the Round Rock campus of the Texas A&M Health Science Center, Cathy also served as the liaison librarian for HSC campuses and residencies in locations outside of College Station, including Houston, Corpus Christi, Temple, Dallas, and McAllen. She has taught evidence-based medicine/practice for medical, nursing, and public health students and a credit-bearing course on public health informatics.

Cathy earned her master's degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Texas and her Master of Public Health in health informatics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Cathy is a graduate from the CDC’s Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) and was recognized for outstanding service to the Informatics Office at the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases. Cathy’s primary research has focused on qualitative studies on teaching evidence-based medicine.

Catherine Pepper, MLIS, MPH, is a Senior Associate Professor for the Department of Medical Education and teaches in evidence-based medicine and interprofessional education courses. She retired from the Medical Sciences Library at Texas A&M University... Show more

A manager for Foursquare Realty Investments. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in 2013 and received his undergraduate degree from Baruch College. Mr. Turovsky has founded multiple real estate firms to serve various functions. He has built a rich resume of experience in real estate transactions and understands the ins and outs of the mortgage process, title services, and the real estate purchase process.

A manager for Foursquare Realty Investments. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in 2013 and received his undergraduate degree from Baruch College. Mr. Turovsky has founded multiple real estate firms to serve various functions. He has built a r... Show more

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software.
For over 18 years, she held product and project management roles at ABB, UBS, and a number of startups, successfully implementing global education and learning programs. With extensive experience in system-psychodynamic learning, Aga also helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through individual and group coaching.

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software. For over 18 years, she held product and proje... Show more

Dr Maria Rudneva is an Innovation Manager at TU Delft, PMP-certified project professional and Certified AI Compliance Officer (CAICO) working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation and digital transformation. She is also a compliance assessor at ExplorAI (CAB in formation) for high risk AI systems under EU AI Act
She specialises in the practical application of the EU AI Act, with expertise in AI system classification, intended purpose, provider and deployer responsibilities, and AI Act obligations.
Her work focuses on helping organisations understand how regulatory requirements translate into real-world AI systems, particularly when AI tools are modified, integrated into larger solutions, or used beyond their original intended purpose, bridging the gap between AI adoption and practical compliance under the EU AI Act.

Dr Maria Rudneva is an Innovation Manager at TU Delft, PMP-certified project professional and Certified AI Compliance Officer (CAICO) working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation and digital transformation. She is also a complia... Show more

A software engineer currently based in Singapore and has been recognized as an Android GDE (Google Developer Expert) by Google since 2022.

I've worked on mobile application infrastructure including build system for 8 years and enjoy exploring new technologies such as Kotlin, Gradle, KSP (Kotlin Symbol Processing), AGP (Android Gradle Plugin), bytecode transformation, and modularity. I take pleasure in sharing knowledge about Android and Kotlin development with the public through blog posts, podcasts, books, and conference presentations in both English and Mandarin. In my spare time, I develop a number of interesting open-source utilities.

Besides, I authored two books 'Extending Android Builds' and 'Kotlin-oriented Gradle Essential' (using Kotlin as the major language inside).

You can find more information from https://2bab.com/

A software engineer currently based in Singapore and has been recognized as an Android GDE (Google Developer Expert) by Google since 2022. I've worked on mobile application infrastructure including build system for 8 years and enjoy exploring new... Show more

Leyla van der Waarde is Collaboration Manager at the Humane Urbanism Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports cities in recovering from and preparing for extreme conditions such as disasters and conflicts in a more people-centred way.

Trained as an architect, she works at the intersection of design, governance, and community engagement, building partnerships between international institutions, local actors, and communities to support inclusive and sustainable urban recovery. She is currently leading dialogues with partners across the Middle East and Northern Europe.

Leyla is also the founder of the Architectural Recovery Team (ART), a Delft-based initiative that designs and develops modular, long-term housing solutions for disaster-affected contexts in Hatay, Turkiye.

She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology, where her research focused on architectural strategies for disaster resilience and prevention in urban environments.

Leyla van der Waarde is Collaboration Manager at the Humane Urbanism Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports cities in recovering from and preparing for extreme conditions such as disasters and conflicts in a more people-centred way. T... Show more

Giulia is a data engineer and Power Platform enthusiast who happily lives in the world of Power BI charts, Power Automate flows, and Power Apps buttons that actually get things done. A former teacher, she still can’t resist explaining everything—but now with fewer worksheets and more automation jokes. She loves helping people realize that data doesn’t have to be scary… unless you forget to refresh it.

Giulia is a data engineer and Power Platform enthusiast who happily lives in the world of Power BI charts, Power Automate flows, and Power Apps buttons that actually get things done. A former teacher, she still can’t resist explaining everything—but ... Show more

Navaneeth Komirisetty is a senior cybersecurity architect and platform security practitioner specializing in secure enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native modernization. His work focuses on designing, operating, and hardening Linux and Kubernetes platforms that support mission-critical, data-intensive workloads in complex enterprise environments. He brings a strong blend of security architecture, DevOps practices, and operational governance, with an emphasis on building platforms that are resilient, auditable, and secure by default.
In his current role, Navaneeth leads the modernization and security of large-scale analytics and container platforms, with responsibility for Kubernetes lifecycle management, platform hardening, and vulnerability remediation in highly controlled environments. He has deep hands-on experience operating Rancher-managed Kubernetes platforms, including air-gapped deployments, upgrade planning, and day-two operations. His work routinely spans cross-functional collaboration with security, application, and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities with enterprise risk management and compliance objectives.
Navaneeth has supported a wide range of high-security workloads across industries, including regulated environments and critical infrastructure systems. His background includes securing Linux and virtualized platforms, implementing identity-driven access controls, automating infrastructure workflows, and establishing repeatable operational practices through runbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer. He has contributed to platform enablement efforts that improve reliability, observability, and operational readiness for both engineering and security operations teams.
He holds a graduate degree in Computer information systems and formal training across cloud-native platforms, observability, and security tooling. Navaneeth is passionate about treating platforms as products, where security architecture, operational discipline, and developer enablement work together to support sustainable modernization and emerging workloads such as advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

Navaneeth Komirisetty is a senior cybersecurity architect and platform security practitioner specializing in secure enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native modernization. His work focuses on designing, operating, and hardening Linux and Kubernetes... Show more

I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with hands-on experience building scalable, user-focused web and data-driven applications. My work spans frontend development with React and Angular, backend systems using C# and Python, and cloud-native architectures on Azure with Kubernetes. I have delivered end-to-end solutions, from user interfaces to backend services, and regularly collaborate with product managers, designers, and infrastructure teams. In addition, I have experience in AI and data engineering, including machine learning and PySpark, supported by a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence (Distinction) from the University of East London.

I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with hands-on experience building scalable, user-focused web and data-driven applications. My work spans frontend development with React and Angular, backend systems using C# and Python, and cloud-native architectu... Show more