Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for techies of all ages, he traded chalkboards for the keyboards of the tech industry in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. Since then, he’s worn many hats—Community Manager, Developer Advocate, and now Developer Educator at Twilio—where he helps developers connect the dots between imagination and implementation. When he’s not building (or breaking :sweat_smile:) things with tech, you’ll find Andrew soaking up the west coast vibes on Vancouver Island, Canada—where he tries (and often fails) to look outdoorsy.

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for... Show more

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and undertaking a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at Stanford University.
His academic and professional trajectory is centred at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and machine learning operations, with an emphasis on developing and implementing scalable and efficient solutions for computational process optimisation. He has extensive experience in systems administration, cloud environments, and cybersecurity, acquired through both industry roles and applied research projects.
Leonel has contributed to key initiatives, including financial data analysis using machine learning in Barcelona and IT consultancy at Lynxmind in Lisbon, where he enhanced his expertise in technological infrastructure, process automation, and information security. In the academic sphere, he has been actively involved as a mentor in the SABES MAIS programme, a former ambassador for PARSUK, and a member of EESTEC, where he participated in and organised multiple international events.
As part of his engagement with EESTEC, he has attended conferences and workshops on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering in cities such as Belgrade, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Skopje, Ljubljana, Bucharest, Podgorica, Tampere, Madrid, Preveza, Athens, Thessaloniki, and Istanbul. Additionally, he took part in the Seed for the Future programme in Beijing, where he deepened his knowledge of technological innovation and digital transformation.
His research interests lie in the application of advanced artificial intelligence models in the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing accessibility, intelligence, and sustainability in clinical systems. His work reflects a strong commitment to scientific and technological innovation, seeking solutions to complex challenges in applied artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on... Show more

Robert is the founder and president of the Trace Labs Organization which organizes crowd sourced OSINT for locating missing persons. Robert defines Trace Labs as the catalyst which will change the industry and how we solve problems at a larger scale.
Robert is also Senior IT Manager in the aerospace industry. He works at an international level and spends most of his time managing information security teams. While these teams focus on the traditional risk mitigation, most of Robert’s focus is on finding better ways of securing the business.
Robert has spent an increasing amount of time building defenses against social engineering. He has spoken about the rising social risk at numerous events and on different security podcasts.
In 2017 and 2018 he competed at the Social Engineering Village Capture the Flag contest. He placed third in this contest (both years) and since then has been teaching organizations how to defend against social attacks and how to reduce their OSINT footprint. In 2018 he actually managed a CTF while participating in a CTF at Defcon Vegas.
Robert is also a ten year volunteer with Search & Rescue in British Columbia, Canada. In his SAR capacity, Robert is a Team Leader, Trainer, Marine Rescue Technician, Swift Water Technician and Tracker.

Robert is the founder and president of the Trace Labs Organization which organizes crowd sourced OSINT for locating missing persons. Robert defines Trace Labs as the catalyst which will change the industry and how we solve problems at a larger scale.... Show more

Software developer. currently in Zencity.io. Writing software as a hobby and as a profession. Strong opinions on things. Open source aficionado. Trying to make a difference.
Sometimes software makes we wonder if I'd be better off being a farmer

Software developer. currently in Zencity.io. Writing software as a hobby and as a profession. Strong opinions on things. Open source aficionado. Trying to make a difference. Sometimes software makes we wonder if I'd be better off being a farmer Show more

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 25 years of design experience, working with more than 150 companies including well-known tech startups, educational organizations, and service-based companies. I am a UX/UI & Digital Product Design consultant and mentor, and I've launched more than a dozen apps.

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 2... Show more

Tony Holmes is a talent and workforce development leader from Houston. TX. He specializes in leadership development and diversity as a speaker and consultant. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as an award-winning leader. At the United Way of Greater Houston, he led employee engagement programming and the organization's strategy to center DEI across all operations and programs, leading to the organization receiving the Best Places to Work Award 2024, from the Houston Chronicle and the Diversity in Business Award 2024 from the Houston Business Journal. His private coaching practice, CoachedxTony unlocks talent, vision, and awareness for clients and provides tools and assessments on how to maximize strengths within personal development.

Tony is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Southern California's Organizational Change and Leadership Program at the Rossier School of Education. His certifications include Gallup Global Strengths Coaching through Gallup, Inc., and Professional Diversity Coaching through the CoachDiversity Institute. He is a two-time graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a BA double-major in Interpersonal Communications and Sociology (2012), and a Master of Public Administration (2015). Tony is the CEO of Blue Chip Works, a Workforce Development company founded by him and his wife, Crystal in 2018. Through this work, they are able to create positive change in the world of business through hiring, staffing, and upskilling individuals across the nation. Tony is dedicated to uplifting his community and helping others reach their maximum potential one person at a time.

Tony Holmes is a talent and workforce development leader from Houston. TX. He specializes in leadership development and diversity as a speaker and consultant. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as an award-winning leader.... Show more

(CTO) at Lobra Futura
Core competencies:
Azure: I have extensive experience in using Microsoft Azure to create scalable and reliable solutions
Power Platform: I am an expert on the Power Platform where I have designed Enterprise architectures and supported several major customers
Data Platform and AI: I am passionate about data-driven solutions. Implement real data-driven services particularly with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Also has experience in artificial intelligence and data analytics.

(CTO) at Lobra Futura Core competencies: Azure: I have extensive experience in using Microsoft Azure to create scalable and reliable solutions Power Platform: I am an expert on the Power Platform where I have designed Enterprise architectures and ... Show more

As the Managing Director of Enki Consulting, Khaled advises leadership teams responsible for global go-to-market strategy and business expansion into new verticals and regions through new and existing partnerships, through Microsoft, and by working directly with end-users. Khaled has led multiple organizations from no market share to success by prioritizing customer and partner benefits and working in sync within a broader ecosystem.

As the Managing Director of Enki Consulting, Khaled advises leadership teams responsible for global go-to-market strategy and business expansion into new verticals and regions through new and existing partnerships, through Microsoft, and by working d... Show more

Working on Java and Spring from more than 10 years. FOSS evangelist from ever.
I'm working on automated data exchange from 15 years for Immobiliare.it SpA

Working on Java and Spring from more than 10 years. FOSS evangelist from ever. I'm working on automated data exchange from 15 years for Immobiliare.it SpA Show more

I began working as a software developer in 2015 during my Bachelor's degree, where I created computer models of physical processes. Since then, I have been passionate about software development, consistently enhancing my skills and knowledge in this field. For my master’s degree graduation, I developed a program to the stage of a ready-to-use product. This achievement motivated me to pursue a career as a professional developer.

For last seven years, I've worked as a full-stack developer. During this time, I've had the opportunity to work on both large projects and small startups, refactoring legacy projects, and pioneering new frameworks and methodologies. I contribute to the open-source community, actively study and research development issues, and assist people in finding answers on StackOverflow, maintain flatpack and snap packages, write articles.

I began working as a software developer in 2015 during my Bachelor's degree, where I created computer models of physical processes. Since then, I have been passionate about software development, consistently enhancing my skills and knowledge in this ... Show more

Om Prakash Singh is an experienced cloud-native security and platform engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in IT automation, cloud computing, and DevOps. As the Capability Lead for Linux, Satellite, and Ansible at a leading financial firm, Om Prakash Singh has helped organizations build secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure. They are a CNCF enthusiast and a frequent contributor to open-source communities, focusing on Kubernetes, cloud security, and platform engineering. Om Prakash Singhis also the founder of AO+ Solutions, an IT consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, managed security, and cloud-native strategies.

Om Prakash Singh is an experienced cloud-native security and platform engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in IT automation, cloud computing, and DevOps. As the Capability Lead for Linux, Satellite, and Ansible at a leading financial f... Show more

Kelly Revenaugh is the Developer Relations lead at Kubeshop, an open source accelerator building tools for developers and testers in the Kubernetes & cloud native space. She enjoys bringing members of the Cloud Native community together by organizing events such as Kubernetes Community Day New York and KubeJam at KubeCon Paris 2024. In previous roles, she's created a 10k+ community for aspiring SWEs and Data Scientists, founded and lead a technical workshop series for women transitioning into tech, and more.

Kelly Revenaugh is the Developer Relations lead at Kubeshop, an open source accelerator building tools for developers and testers in the Kubernetes & cloud native space. She enjoys bringing members of the Cloud Native community together by organizing... Show more

At Kern Health Systems, our database development initiatives have driven a significant boost in operational efficiency, leveraging advanced SQL Server solutions and performance tuning. With over eight years at the company, my skill set in RDBMS and software development has been pivotal in deploying high availability solutions like clustering and replication, ensuring dependable database systems across complex environments.

The team's success in fostering robust change management and streamlined data flows results from our collaborative approach with vendors and stakeholders. My MCSA SQL 2012 certification underscores a deep-seated dedication to database administration excellence, while my strategic thinking continues to shape a resilient technological infrastructure.

At Kern Health Systems, our database development initiatives have driven a significant boost in operational efficiency, leveraging advanced SQL Server solutions and performance tuning. With over eight years at the company, my skill set in RDBMS and s... Show more

Michael Silva is a technology leader with 17+ years of experience. Presently, Michael is the Director of Solution Engineering with Astrix Security, the pioneers of non-human identity security. Using the combined expertise of technical and customer facing roles, Michael has developed the ability to relate to customers, understand their pain points, and help define a strategy that will map to successful execution of business requirements.

Before joining Astrix, Michael has been part of taking multiple start-ups from their infancy to acquisition. Most recently he was the Technical Director for a CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) called Lightspin, that was acquired by Cisco. At Lightspin, Michael designed the technical go-to-market strategy, developed strategic partnerships, and helped grow the business from its inception into the U.S. market. Michael has led a variety of teams from customer facing roles at Nutanix and Progress Software (formerly Chef) to technical teams at Cisco and various managed service providers. His knowledge is deeply rooted in public cloud security across all major cloud service providers as well as Kubernetes security.

Aside from professional experience, Michael holds many professional and specialty certifications from AWS, GCP, SANS, and Nutanix, and is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Michael Silva is a technology leader with 17+ years of experience. Presently, Michael is the Director of Solution Engineering with Astrix Security, the pioneers of non-human identity security. Using the combined expertise of technical and customer... Show more

Building great startups in Data and AI

Building great startups in Data and AI Show more

Catherine started as a user on Salesforce over 10 years ago and having worked across many parts of the Salesforce Ecosystem she has great knowledge of various roles and how they interlink with each other. This has given her a good platform to collect and collate user stories as well as understanding how to translate these into Tickets, processes and much more. Having worked as a Project Manager, SME & Product Owner she has the knowledge to help businesses transform.

Catherine started as a user on Salesforce over 10 years ago and having worked across many parts of the Salesforce Ecosystem she has great knowledge of various roles and how they interlink with each other. This has given her a good platform to collect... Show more

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same.
Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He founded No Impediments in 2023 where he serves clients in higher ed, retail, life sciences, and more.
Chris came to coaching as a second career after 10years on the road in the music industry. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, two kids, a dog and a cat.

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same. Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He fo... Show more

With over a decade of experience in product management and developer platforms, I specialize in scaling open data ecosystems and enabling developer-first experiences. As a Senior Product Manager at Volvo Cars, I lead the Developer Portal and API strategy, ensuring seamless access to data while navigating compliance challenges like the EU Data Act. Passionate about API ecosystems, DX, and Open Data, and contribute to enterprise API strategies.

With over a decade of experience in product management and developer platforms, I specialize in scaling open data ecosystems and enabling developer-first experiences. As a Senior Product Manager at Volvo Cars, I lead the Developer Portal and API stra... Show more

Having been through all technological revolutions in NLP:
Transformers in 2019
LLM in 2022
always with my old pal Elasticsearch which followed and adapted to them

Having been through all technological revolutions in NLP: Transformers in 2019 LLM in 2022 always with my old pal Elasticsearch which followed and adapted to them Show more

Founder of web2wave – web2app funnels builder.
Founder of Edwin.ai (Y Combinator W18)
CPO at FindMyKids (#1 children safety app, 100M users) & LinguaLeo (20M users)

Founder of web2wave – web2app funnels builder. Founder of Edwin.ai (Y Combinator W18) CPO at FindMyKids (#1 children safety app, 100M users) & LinguaLeo (20M users) Show more

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is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, Canada (but he’s originally from the Philippines) specializing in high availability, disaster recovery and system infrastructures running on the Microsoft server technology stack. His background in Unix has taken him to the world of DevOps and Docker to containerize SQL Server. He is very passionate about technology but has interests in music, neuroscience, social psychology, professional and organizational development, leadership and management matters when not working with databases.

Edwin lives up to his primary mission statement: "To help people and organizations grow and develop their full potential."

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, C... Show more

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace.

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace. Show more

Nada Lena Nasserdeen is the CEO and Founder of Rise Up For You, a global leadership and career confidence company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through soft skills development. A #1 Best Selling Author, 2x TEDx Speaker, and Leadership and Confidence Coach, Nada has impacted over 100,000 individuals worldwide with her transformative coaching and training programs.

With a Master’s degree in Executive Leadership and more than a decade of experience as a professor and executive in education, Nada brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical expertise. She has shared stages with influential figures like Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and Marie Forleo, and has been featured on platforms like Bloomberg, Canada’s Global TV, and Radio Canada. As a co-host of The Office Hours talk show, Nada interviews celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs, providing insights on leadership and personal growth.

Recognized for her work in promoting leadership and emotional intelligence, Nada has been honored with awards such as the California Women of Influence Award for Entrepreneurship and the Keynote Speaker Award from the Lebanese Collegiate Network. Through Rise Up For You, Nada and her team have partnered with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals across more than 50 countries, empowering them to enhance their leadership, communication, and overall performance.

Her signature message—"The greatest tragedy is wasted human potential"—drives her mission to help professionals rise up, take the lead, and achieve sustainable success.

Nada Lena Nasserdeen is the CEO and Founder of Rise Up For You, a global leadership and career confidence company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through soft skills development. A #1 Best Selling ... Show more

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer.

Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering.

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer. Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering. Show more

Stéphanie Fischer est coach agile et formatrice. Elle s'intéresse particulièrement aux interactions humaines, à l'accompagnement au changement des équipes, organisations et nouveaux rôles. Elle utilise des pratiques et outils, en évitant tout dogmatisme afin de s'adapter au mieux au rythme et au contexte du client dans le changement.

Stéphanie Fischer est coach agile et formatrice. Elle s'intéresse particulièrement aux interactions humaines, à l'accompagnement au changement des équipes, organisations et nouveaux rôles. Elle utilise des pratiques et outils, en évitant tout dogmati... Show more

Jeremy Frye is principal architect lead on the Advanced Analytics team at Redapt. He has over 15 years of experience in database design, development, business intelligence, data analytics, solutions architecture and management across on-premises and cloud platforms. Jeremy has presented at a variety of conferences both in-person and virtually, company webinars and local user groups throughout the country. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, participating in recreational sports, and producing music.

Jeremy Frye is principal architect lead on the Advanced Analytics team at Redapt. He has over 15 years of experience in database design, development, business intelligence, data analytics, solutions architecture and management across on-premises and... Show more

Experienced Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of the Cloud and Container industry and KCD Brazil 2024 organizer.

Experienced Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of the Cloud and Container industry and KCD Brazil 2024 organizer. Show more

As a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in AI and machine learning, I possess a unique blend of skills in full-stack data science, machine learning, and software engineering, complemented by a solid foundation in mathematics. My expertise lies in designing, deploying, and monitoring AI/ML software products at scale, adhering to MLOps/LLMOps and best practices in software engineering.

Having previously led the MLOps practice at Concentrix Catalyst and the ML Engineering global team at Levi Strauss & Co., I have developed a profound understanding of implementing real-time and batch time ML solutions for several Fortune 500 enterprises. This experience has significantly enhanced my ability to manage big data and leverage cloud engineering, particularly with Azure's AI, GCP and AWS.

Currently, at Microsoft, as a Principal Technical Member of the prestigious AI Global Black Belt team, I am dedicated to empowering the world's largest enterprises with cutting-edge generative AI and machine learning solutions. My role involves driving transformative outcomes through the adoption of the latest AI technologies and demystifying the most complex architectural and development patterns. Additionally, I am actively involved in shaping the industry’s direction in LLMOps and contributing to open source by publishing impactful software and AI solutions.

As a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in AI and machine learning, I possess a unique blend of skills in full-stack data science, machine learning, and software engineering, complemented by a solid foundation in mathematics. My expertise li... Show more

I have been speaking for over a decade, covering topics from closed-source to open-source at conferences including Microsoft, Adobe, PHPCE, and Drupal events. From Services to PreSales, This journey has experienced speaking, Accessibility, clean mark-up initiatives by W3, User experience and content strategy as well.

I have been speaking for over a decade, covering topics from closed-source to open-source at conferences including Microsoft, Adobe, PHPCE, and Drupal events. From Services to PreSales, This journey has experienced speaking, Accessibility, clean mark... Show more