Guido Bayens heeft meer dan 30 jaar ervaring met bedrijfsarchitectuur. Hij ontwikkelde architecturen voor tal van overheidsorganisaties. Van 2022 tot juli 2025 was hij onafhankelijk voorzitter van de Architectuurraad Digitale Overheid en lid van het Forum Standaardisatie.

Guido Bayens heeft meer dan 30 jaar ervaring met bedrijfsarchitectuur. Hij ontwikkelde architecturen voor tal van overheidsorganisaties. Van 2022 tot juli 2025 was hij onafhankelijk voorzitter van de Architectuurraad Digitale Overheid en lid van het ... Show more

Arquitecto de soluciones e infrastructura y desarrollo de software con más de 19 años de experiencia profesional. Amplia experiencia en las 3 nubes públicas más populares, y experiencia docente en universidades de primer nivel.

Arquitecto de soluciones e infrastructura y desarrollo de software con más de 19 años de experiencia profesional. Amplia experiencia en las 3 nubes públicas más populares, y experiencia docente en universidades de primer nivel. Show more

Željko Obrenović serves as the Chief Architect at AVIV Group and is an internationally recognized expert in software engineering and architecture with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has developed tools such as Sokrates and authored the book "Grounded Architecture." Throughout his career, Željko has held leadership positions at eBay, Adevinta, Incision, Software Improvement Group, TU Eindhoven, and CWI. His work focuses on bridging IT architecture with human-centric, real-world practices.

Željko Obrenović serves as the Chief Architect at AVIV Group and is an internationally recognized expert in software engineering and architecture with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has developed tools such as Sokrates and authored the ... Show more

Ed has worked on a wide variety of client and server side web technologies since 1994, including NCSA Mosaic, Netscape 6, Mozilla, the Sun Java Plugin, Jakarta Tomcat and JavaServer Faces, and most recently, the Servlet specification. Ed has lead or co-lead the expert groups for Servlet and JavaServer Faces. Ed has published four books with McGraw-Hill: JavaServerFaces: The Complete Reference (2006), Secrets of the Rockstar Programmers: Riding the IT crest (2008) JavaServer Faces 2.0: The Complete Reference (2010) and Hudson Continuous Integration In Practice (2013). To learn more about his books or projects, you can visit his website at http://ridingthecrest.com/.

Ed has worked on a wide variety of client and server side web technologies since 1994, including NCSA Mosaic, Netscape 6, Mozilla, the Sun Java Plugin, Jakarta Tomcat and JavaServer Faces, and most recently, the Servlet specification. Ed has lead or ... Show more

A Senior Network Architect with over 20 years of Industry Experience

A Senior Network Architect with over 20 years of Industry Experience Show more

Eihab Al-Nakib is Principal Architect for AI and Copilot at Transparity, the UK’s most accredited Microsoft partner. He leads Copilot go-to-market strategy in the UK and has helped over 10,000 enterprises successfully onboard Copilot, driving AI adoption at scale.

With over 18 years of industry experience, Eihab specialises in Microsoft 365, AI-driven digital transformation, and governance. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Management from City University and is a Microsoft MVP in Advanced Content Management, recognised for his expertise in SharePoint, Copilot, and AI-powered content strategies.

Beyond his consultancy work, Eihab is the founder of Cloud Apps Mastery, an online Microsoft 365 school in Arabic, dedicated to advancing AI and cloud skills across the MENA region. He is also a content creator on major social media platforms, sharing insights on M365, AI, and digital workplace transformation.

Eihab Al-Nakib is Principal Architect for AI and Copilot at Transparity, the UK’s most accredited Microsoft partner. He leads Copilot go-to-market strategy in the UK and has helped over 10,000 enterprises successfully onboard Copilot, driving AI adop... Show more

Bhaskararao Vakamullu is a seasoned networking software expert with over 24 years of experience spanning routing, switching, packet brokering, and Kubernetes platforms. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Gigamon and previously at Dell, Extreme Networks, and Cisco, he has developed critical networking infrastructure features while specializing in resolving complex customer escalations in production environments. His technical expertise encompasses IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Ethernet switching protocols, containerized systems, and network security implementations. Bhaskararao combines strong C/C++ programming capabilities with in-depth knowledge of Linux-based enterprise infrastructure and Broadcom NPUs. His career highlights include designing secure communication channels for containerized packet brokers, implementing REST APIs for remote deployment, and leading customer-facing engineering efforts for some of the industry's most prominent networking companies. Bhaskararao holds a Master of Engineering degree from Anna University and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communications from Andhra University.

Bhaskararao Vakamullu is a seasoned networking software expert with over 24 years of experience spanning routing, switching, packet brokering, and Kubernetes platforms. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Gigamon and previously at Dell, Extreme Ne... Show more

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como CIO, donde abordé el reto de modernizar y digitalizar un gran grupo con más de 1500 empleados y 11 sedes. De vuelta en la consultoría, y dentro de la excelencia empresarial y la estrategia de proyectos, adopté la tecnología Low Code para optimizar procesos y talento. Hoy, en SNGULAR, como Business Manager y Microsoft Lead, aplico mi experiencia para desarrollar proyectos que integran BizzApps de Microsoft, facilitando la vida y potenciando negocios con soluciones que lideran la transformación digital.

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como C... Show more

I am a Principal Engineer at Swiggy, where I lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions to scale the company’s core systems. With extensive experience in data engineering, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture, I have been instrumental in optimizing Swiggy's infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. I specialize in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Kafka, machine learning, and cloud-native solutions to solve complex engineering challenges.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving innovation, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact solutions. I actively contribute to the broader tech community through talks, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

I am a Principal Engineer at Swiggy, where I lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions to scale the company’s core systems. With extensive experience in data engineering, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture, ... Show more

Gaurav is a Sr Architect, Speaker, SharePoint Saturday Organizer, Microsoft PTSP, MBA & occasional blogger with over 17 years of experience delivering quality solutions on multiple platforms

Gaurav is a Sr Architect, Speaker, SharePoint Saturday Organizer, Microsoft PTSP, MBA & occasional blogger with over 17 years of experience delivering quality solutions on multiple platforms Show more

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years’ experience in software and infrastructure architecture. Empowering people and organizations to achieve more during their journey to adopt cloud services, data analytics, artificial intelligence and Microsoft services.

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years’ experience in software and infrastructure architecture. Empowering people and organizations to achieve more during their journey to adopt cloud services, data analytics, artificial intelligence and Microso... Show more

Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam is a Software Architect at Samsung R&D India and a Wireless Communication Researcher with over a decade of experience in advanced network protocols like TCP/IP, Multipath TCP, QUIC, and AI-driven networking. With 130+ patent filings and 30+ peer-reviewed publications, he has driven innovations enhancing mobile connectivity. A Senior Member of IEEE, he earned his Ph.D. from IIT Madras and has contributed to wireless communication through research and leadership. His research interests include communication and networks, including Wi-Fi7/Wi-Fi8, Pre-6G/Beyond 5G, Next Generation Mobile Networks, wireless transport layer protocols, eBPF, Mobile QoS, and cross-layer optimization techniques. He won the Br. C. Selvam Award at IIT Madras based on his research performance. He also won IEEE Bangalore Young Technologist of the Year in 2020. He is a senior member of the IEEE and a member of the ACM. He is the youngest recipient of the IEEE India Council Technologist of the Year Award.

Madhan Raj Kanagarathinam is a Software Architect at Samsung R&D India and a Wireless Communication Researcher with over a decade of experience in advanced network protocols like TCP/IP, Multipath TCP, QUIC, and AI-driven networking. With 130+ patent... Show more

People leader, Technology strategy, IT transformation, Solutions architecture, Cloud + Data Center SME

People leader, Technology strategy, IT transformation, Solutions architecture, Cloud + Data Center SME Show more

OG -CoinVault ATM founder-2013-2020 launched the first bitcoin ATM as a fully compliant MSB licensed and regulated under the jurisdiction of US Department of Treasury. Under went a full FinCEN audit with a “no recommendation “ report. Active advisor and investor in portfolio of crypto related projects. A real estate developer, investor portfolio manager.

OG -CoinVault ATM founder-2013-2020 launched the first bitcoin ATM as a fully compliant MSB licensed and regulated under the jurisdiction of US Department of Treasury. Under went a full FinCEN audit with a “no recommendation “ report. Active adviso... Show more

Software and AI Investor across healthcare, cloud (dev/ data tools), and cybersecurity. WestBridge is an $8B+ evergreen crossover fund (spun off by the founders of Sequoia Capital), where we have invested over $2bn in software companies in the past 5 years (with cheque sizes ~$10-100M). Some of my investments include Zscaler, Freshworks, Postman, Innovaccer, Turing, Duplocloud, Nightfall, Lucidity, Tessell, NextHop etc.

Software and AI Investor across healthcare, cloud (dev/ data tools), and cybersecurity. WestBridge is an $8B+ evergreen crossover fund (spun off by the founders of Sequoia Capital), where we have invested over $2bn in software companies in the past 5... Show more

Michael Hofmann is a freelance architect, consultant and developer. He has been gaining project experience for more than 2 decades on the German and international scenes, mainly in the areas of software architecture, Enterprise Java and DevOps. Since 2015, he has been increasingly involved with topics related to microservices architectures. In addition to his project assignments, he is active as a speaker at various conferences or as an author of professional articles and books.

Michael Hofmann is a freelance architect, consultant and developer. He has been gaining project experience for more than 2 decades on the German and international scenes, mainly in the areas of software architecture, Enterprise Java and DevOps. Since... Show more

Ingeniero informático con más de 20 años de experiencia en diferentes áreas de IT, gamer, viajero, padre, coleccionista y entusiasta. Más de 10 años de experiencia desplegando soluciones en Cloud

Ingeniero informático con más de 20 años de experiencia en diferentes áreas de IT, gamer, viajero, padre, coleccionista y entusiasta. Más de 10 años de experiencia desplegando soluciones en Cloud Show more

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia Show more

Award Winning luxury custom home builder in Austin, TX offering full service design-build for luxury residences throughout the Texas Hill Country.

Award Winning luxury custom home builder in Austin, TX offering full service design-build for luxury residences throughout the Texas Hill Country. Show more

Priyanka Neelakrishnan is an accomplished and forward-thinking cybersecurity product leader, boasting over a decade of specialized expertise in AI-driven data security. Renowned for her groundbreaking contributions, she has played a pivotal role in driving sustained business development within esteemed organizations such as Palo Alto Networks and Symantec. Priyanka's exceptional combination of a customer-first mindset and strong technical acumen sets her apart as a distinctive business leader dedicated to developing cutting-edge and innovative products.

Her journey in the cybersecurity domain reflects a commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. Priyanka has consistently demonstrated a visionary approach in anticipating and addressing the evolving challenges in data security. Her leadership style is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Priyanka Neelakrishnan is an accomplished and forward-thinking cybersecurity product leader, boasting over a decade of specialized expertise in AI-driven data security. Renowned for her groundbreaking contributions, she has played a pivotal role in d... Show more

Working as Architect - Central SRE at FreshWorks ensuring the availability, latency, performance, change management, monitoring, Incident Management, Security.

Former Senior Applications Engineer at Oracle India. Worked as a Developer, feature extensions, and feature development.

Former Developer and Security Expert at SAP Labs India and working in Development. Skilled in Java, SAP UI5, SQL, Databases, and Web languages. Experience in Secure Development, Security Tools, Security Testing.

Working as Architect - Central SRE at FreshWorks ensuring the availability, latency, performance, change management, monitoring, Incident Management, Security. Former Senior Applications Engineer at Oracle India. Worked as a Developer, feature ext... Show more

Ricardo Jebb Bruno is a seasoned Structural CAD Technician with expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling. He has over 10 years of experience at Metrix Structural Group, where he manages complex projects and ensures building code compliance.

Ricardo Jebb Bruno is a seasoned Structural CAD Technician with expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling. He has over 10 years of experience at Metrix Structural Group, where he manages complex projects and ensures building code compliance. Show more

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability and problem-solving skills have made me an invaluable asset to various high-profile projects.

Having honed my skills in the UK with Rewards4, I played a pivotal role in building their data processing platform as a .NET developer. Currently, I am an integral part of the Zoopla team, a leading Tech Company, where I focus on mortgage automations.

My commitment to professional growth is evident in my mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers, as well as my contributions to improving revenue and transaction processing times. My technical prowess spans an impressive range of programming languages, frameworks, databases, and tools, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and fintech innovations.

A true advocate for knowledge sharing, I have shared my insights as a speaker at numerous international tech conferences. I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria and am a certified Cisco CyberOps and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional.

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability ... Show more

Carmen Barr was born in Lima, Peru. At the age of 16, she moved to the United States to attend university and study Computer Science. Over the years, she has worked as a real estate appraiser and selling real estate since 2006. Carmen married Jeff Barr in 1982. Together they had and raised 5 children and are the proud grandparents of 8 children. They reside in Seattle, Washington.

Carmen Barr was born in Lima, Peru. At the age of 16, she moved to the United States to attend university and study Computer Science. Over the years, she has worked as a real estate appraiser and selling real estate since 2006. Carmen married Jeff Ba... Show more

Field Service Architect and Lead Consultant

Field Service Architect and Lead Consultant Show more

Kristie Raymundo Salinas es una innovadora ingeniera industrial con más de 5 años de trayectoria profesional. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado involucrada en diversos proyectos y colaboraciones con distintas compañías, destacándose por su capacidad para entregar desarrollos de proyectos de manera excelente. Su enfoque y habilidad en la gestión de proyectos la han posicionado como una profesional clave, siempre buscando soluciones eficientes y efectivas para mejorar los procesos y resultados de las empresas con las que trabaja.

Kristie Raymundo Salinas es una innovadora ingeniera industrial con más de 5 años de trayectoria profesional. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado involucrada en diversos proyectos y colaboraciones con distintas compañías, destacándose por su capacida... Show more

Randy Nicholson is a Sr AI Engineer at Octane Lending, specializing in AI-driven search, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes. He has led the development of AI-powered tools using AWS Bedrock and Elastic Search, enhancing company-wide knowledge retrieval. With a background in Site Reliability Engineering, Randy has driven large-scale cloud migrations, CI/CD modernization, and developer enablement. He is passionate about AI, automation, and empowering teams through technology.

Randy Nicholson is a Sr AI Engineer at Octane Lending, specializing in AI-driven search, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes. He has led the development of AI-powered tools using AWS Bedrock and Elastic Search, enhancing company-wide knowledge retri... Show more

Cody Fortier, a successful business leader based in Opelousas, Louisiana, owns a construction company specializing in heavy civil, hydro excavation, and marine construction. As the CEO, he manages various projects across the Gulf South, ensuring each phase, from initiation to completion, adheres to the highest standards.

Under Fortier's guidance, the firm operates a vast fleet of earth-moving equipment essential for tasks along the Gulf Coast. This includes custom-built heavy machinery, which is crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency in all operations.

Cody Fortier excels in specialized marine construction projects, such as developing ports, harbors, and offshore platforms. His team’s proficiency in dredging is pivotal, deepening harbors and laying foundations for marine infrastructure. Using advanced dredging vessels, they maintain navigable waterways and construct durable offshore platforms capable of withstanding harsh marine environments.

Moreover, Fortier’s work includes marine piling, essential for erecting stable foundations for marine structures like piers and bridges. This involves driving large steel or concrete piles deep into the seafloor. Another area of expertise is the construction of breakwaters and seawalls, which protect shorelines and harbors from erosion by minimizing wave impact.

In heavy civil construction, Cody Fortier's company is adept at handling comprehensive site preparation and stabilization tasks, such as erosion control, excavation, and drainage solutions, which are crucial for the success of any project.

As CEO, Cody Fortier's strategic leadership is instrumental in steering the company’s vision and growth, ensuring operational excellence and profitability. His responsibilities include high-level decision-making, influencing the company’s direction, compliance with regulations, financial management, and fostering client relationships.

Safety is a cornerstone of Fortier’s operational ethos. His company adheres to strict safety protocols, ensuring all personnel are trained to operate in compliance with OSHA standards. This fosters a culture that prioritizes risk management and safety at the workplace.

Cody Fortier also has a presence on television, appearing on shows like "Swamp People" and "Swamp Mysteries" on the History Channel, highlighting his adventurous side and deep connection to Louisiana’s culture.

At his core, Fortier is a devoted family man from New Iberia, Louisiana. In his spare time, he enjoys farming, hunting, fishing, and piloting aircraft. A dedicated "girl dad," he cherishes time spent with his daughter and wife. His philanthropic efforts, including contributions to St. Jude’s and his local church, reflect his commitment to his community and heritage.

Cody Fortier, a successful business leader based in Opelousas, Louisiana, owns a construction company specializing in heavy civil, hydro excavation, and marine construction. As the CEO, he manages various projects across the Gulf South, ensuring each... Show more

VENKATA ANIL KUMAR NILISETTY is a highly experienced Java/J2EE Fullstack Lead Developer with over 15 years of professional experience in the development of enterprise applications. He has a strong command over Java technologies and frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Angular. Anil is proficient in both SOAP and RESTful web services, as well as microservices architecture, which has been a key component of the enterprise applications he has developed throughout his career. His experience spans across industries, including health insurance, finance, and logistics, where he has worked on developing scalable and high-performance systems.
Throughout his career, Anil has worked with a wide range of technologies, including databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, and cloud platforms like AWS and PCF. He has implemented microservices, built robust backend systems, and ensured seamless integration with third-party APIs. Anil is adept at using tools like Jenkins and Docker to implement continuous delivery pipelines, enhancing the performance and scalability of applications. He also has extensive experience in designing and deploying RESTful APIs and implementing complex solutions using Java and Spring Boot frameworks.
In addition to his technical expertise, Anil has demonstrated strong leadership skills, managing teams in agile environments and ensuring successful project deliveries. He has led development teams through the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment. His ability to mentor and guide team members has been a key factor in the success of numerous projects, particularly in driving improvements in code quality and system performance. He has also been involved in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring that systems remain stable and performant.
Anil's technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Java (1.8, 11 & 17), JavaScript, and TypeScript. He is experienced in working with web technologies like SOAP, RESTful services, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. His toolset includes IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code, Git, Jenkins, Maven, and SonarQube. Anil has worked extensively with cloud technologies such as AWS, including services like S3, EC2, IAM, and CloudWatch. He is also knowledgeable in distributed messaging systems like Apache MQ and has worked with databases like MongoDB and SQL-based systems.
Anil holds a B Tech in Information Technology from PBR VITS, JNTU Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, and certifications including Certified Scrum Master (2018) and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2025). His work has spanned multiple senior roles, including at CTS in the USA, Appstek INC, S&P Global, and Dell Technologies, where he led teams, contributed to application development, and worked on microservices, UI development, and cloud integration projects. His role in these projects involved working on enterprise systems, leading agile ceremonies, designing RESTful APIs, implementing microservices, and utilizing cloud technologies for application deployment.
Anil Kumar’s ability to combine technical proficiency with strong leadership skills makes him a valuable asset to any team. His commitment to continuous learning and improvement, alongside his extensive experience, ensures that he continues to contribute significantly to the success of the projects he leads.

VENKATA ANIL KUMAR NILISETTY is a highly experienced Java/J2EE Fullstack Lead Developer with over 15 years of professional experience in the development of enterprise applications. He has a strong command over Java technologies and frameworks like Sp... Show more

I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Before joining JFrog, I co-founded a pioneering mobile cloud SaaS company, which provided invaluable insights into mobile and cloud technologies. Over the past seven years at JFrog, I've contributed in various impactful roles.

Starting as a developer at Artifactory, I quickly advanced to team lead within the Infrastructure team, then transitioned to the CTO office as a software architect. Currently, I serve as the architect of JFrog Connect, which is the focus of this session. My journey from hands-on development to strategic architectural planning equips me to expertly guide you through securing IoT devices using JFrog Connect.

I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Before joining JFrog, I co-founded a pioneering mobile cloud SaaS company, which provided invaluable insights into mobile and cloud technologies. Over the past seven years at JFrog, I've contr... Show more