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

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions, buying and selling businesses, preparing and reviewing contracts, confirming regulatory compliance, preparing an exit strategy, business succession and estate planning. Her commitment to excellence and innovative approach to legal challenges have established her as a trusted advisor for clients across various industries including marijuana, liquor, hospitality, manufacturing, service- and product-based businesses, healthcare, and agriculture.

Throughout her career, Rachael has represented entrepreneurs and small businesses for general business counsel and has forged great relationships as local and regulatory counsel for larger law firms and companies with in-house counsel. Rachael consistently delivers strategic solutions that align with her clients' goals. Her expertise extends to navigating intricate legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations, and advocating for her clients in high-stakes transactions.

In addition to her legal practice, Rachael frequently shares her insights on topics such as legal and policy issues facing small businesses, the intersection of business ownership and estate planning, business and legal strategy and ethics. Her engaging presentation style and ability to distill complex concepts into actionable advice make her a sought-after speaker and educator.

Rachael also serves as a volunteer attorney with the Colorado Small Business Legal Assistance Program through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

When she is not advocating for her clients or inspiring others through speaking engagements, Rachael enjoys teaching Jazzercise dance-based fitness classes, reading library books in her hammock, and spending time with her family.

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions... Show more

Lakshya Kumar Sinha has embarked on a diverse professional journey marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact.

With a rich background spanning roles in business and marketing strategy, leadership in non-profit organizations, graphic and UI/UX design, and social media marketing. Lakshya embodies a well-rounded approach to life and learning.
His commitment to innovation, eco-friendly urban transport, and a continuous drive to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

Moreover, his skills in public speaking and presentation add a unique dimension to his multifaceted skill set, enabling effective communication and collaboration.

Lakshya Kumar Sinha has embarked on a diverse professional journey marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact. With a rich background spanning roles in business and market... Show more

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👋🏻 Hi! I am Semirah Dolan, a proud women in tech, from the East Coast.

🎙 I share my experience with people everyday as a Cloud Engineer & Instructor. As a Linkedin Learning Instructor & international tech speaker, I've been in rooms of C-Suite Executives, Board Members, Enterprise companies and more!

💡 What Semirah does:

Semirah Dolan is a highly accomplished Cloud Engineer and Diversity Ambassador, with extensive experience in delivering digital technology solutions, products, and services to drive the success of multinational companies at the forefront of digital transformation.

In addition to her impressive work in the tech industry, Semirah is also recognized as a prominent e-learning instructor and inventor. Her career in engineering began with an apprenticeship as a chemical engineer for the US Navy, where she honed her technical skills and went on to work in various industries. From her role as a manufacturing engineer at Johnson & Johnson's neuron-surgery business unit, to serving as a mechanical engineer at Alcoa's aerospace heat treatment plant, and finally as a software engineer at eBay, Semirah has built an extensive toolkit of engineering skills. Currently, she is sharing her expertise with learners worldwide by instructing Cloud Foundations on LinkedIn Learning.

A sought-after speaker, Semirah has presented at conferences globally, including the Mozilla Firefox London All Hands, the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing, the National Society of Black Engineers, Duke University, University of Massachusetts, BITCON, and many others. Her workshop topics are diverse, ranging from Cloud Computing and Infrastructure to Professional Development, and Diversity issues that have been integral to her own career journey.

During Semirah's time at eBay, she developed and patented a virtual reality experienced to aid in the enablement of live events being more handicap accessible.

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[Disclaimer: All opinions, insights, and perspectives given and portrayed through my content are my own and are not reflective of the company I work for nor the brands I collaborate with.] 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 👋🏻 Hi! I am Semirah Dolan, a proud... Show more

Kamal Aliyu is a passionate AI Engineer and tech advocate with extensive experience in machine learning, prompt engineering, and data science. As the Chief Operating Officer at Bravpuls Technologies, a nonprofit startup focused on promoting technology education among students, especially girls in underrepresented regions, Kamal has been instrumental in shaping initiatives that bridge the gender and regional gaps in the tech ecosystem. He is also the GDSC Lead at Ahmadu Bello University, where he empowers students to harness the power of technology. Kamal has a proven track record of developing AI-driven solutions, including CogniEdify, and is dedicated to leveraging AI to solve real-world challenges.

Kamal Aliyu is a passionate AI Engineer and tech advocate with extensive experience in machine learning, prompt engineering, and data science. As the Chief Operating Officer at Bravpuls Technologies, a nonprofit startup focused on promoting technolog... Show more

Solution and Cloud Architect with a rich history in information technologies and systems management. During my career, I have laid hands on many projects in IT infrastructure and software development, varying in size, scale and complexity. Starting with the first steps of planning and preparation, to the final deployment and implementation. I have experience working with many business domains: energy, e-commerce, banking, IT industry, telecommunication, logistics and supply chain management and other.

Solution and Cloud Architect with a rich history in information technologies and systems management. During my career, I have laid hands on many projects in IT infrastructure and software development, varying in size, scale and complexity. Starting w... Show more

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinary science and evolutionary hologenomics. Apart from the main projects, I am working with other computer vision projects related to medical, infrastructure and other smaller projects. My future projects will include multi-modal models within health science.

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinar... Show more

A results-driven Software Developer with years of proven excellence in crafting maintainable web applications

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A seasoned tech leader with over 15 years of experience, Stephanie has worn many hats, from founding engineer to technical director. Stephanie has explored diverse fields such as finance, autonomous robots, military, and farming where she balances established technologies with exploring experimental innovations. She has previously presented at WITCON as well as various panels for universities and bootcamps. Fostering an inclusive environment in Columbus' growing tech scene is a priority for Stephanie and she spends her free time judging robotics competitions for FIRST, serving on the Women in STEM Advisory Council for FIRST Ohio, and volunteering as a startup advisor.

A seasoned tech leader with over 15 years of experience, Stephanie has worn many hats, from founding engineer to technical director. Stephanie has explored diverse fields such as finance, autonomous robots, military, and farming where she balances es... Show more

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Hola, soy Luis Flores, un apasionado de la tecnología con una sólida trayectoria en el marketing digital. Desde que creé mi primer sitio web a los 14 años, mi carrera ha estado dedicada a convertirme en un experto digital versátil, especializado en performance marketing, que, para mí, abarca todo lo relacionado con el mundo digital y los negocios.

Con una amplia experiencia en la implementación de herramientas de Marketing Automation y CRM como Dynamics, HubSpot, o Zoho (entre otras), poseo una visión global de las ventajas de cada solución del mercado. Sé cómo integrar y optimizar las herramientas de marketing y ventas para maximizar su efectividad.

Mi pasión por la tecnología impulsa mi objetivo principal: mantener una conexión inquebrantable con el sector mediante la creación de estrategias de digitalización.

Descubre mucho más sobre mí en www.luis-flores.com

Hola, soy Luis Flores, un apasionado de la tecnología con una sólida trayectoria en el marketing digital. Desde que creé mi primer sitio web a los 14 años, mi carrera ha estado dedicada a convertirme en un experto digital versátil, especializado en p... Show more

Ingeniero de Software egresado de la Universidad de la Salle Bajío con un Máster en Smart Cities de la Universidad de Cádiz. Más de 10 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de software, liderazgo de proyectos tecnológicos, empresariales y de marketing. CEO y Fundador de Leia, una empresa de desarrollo de proyectos tecnológicos a la medida. Mentor y conferencista en múltiples eventos y universidades, miembro activo de asociaciones como Kybernus y la Comunidad de Programadores de Guanajuato.

Ingeniero de Software egresado de la Universidad de la Salle Bajío con un Máster en Smart Cities de la Universidad de Cádiz. Más de 10 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de software, liderazgo de proyectos tecnológicos, empresariales y de marketing... Show more

Hanuma is an aspiring polyglot programmer and a learner for life. He likes to talk to fellow developers about various technologies, trends, and their applications to business problems. In his free time, he loves to travel across the country.

Hanuma is an aspiring polyglot programmer and a learner for life. He likes to talk to fellow developers about various technologies, trends, and their applications to business problems. In his free time, he loves to travel across the country. Show more

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Kirk Barnes is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, investor and super connector. Kirk’s mission is to help over 1 million people learn the art and science of intentional relationship building and storytelling, by teaching his L.E.N.S. Principles, which consists of Leadership, Entrepreneurship/innovation, Networking and Sales Excellence.

Kirk is the author of Networking…The Path to Profit, Promotions and Power, as well as numerous articles in Forbes. Additionally, Kirk’s engagements include Program Director for the Southeast MBDA Minority Business Growth Hub, Co-Chair of TogetherHealth, Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the University of Miami Innovation Coulter Center, Board Member of the Ora Lee Cancer Research Foundation, Advisory Council of The Tulsa Innovation Labs, Partner for the Georgia Institute of Technology, Enterprise Innovation Institute, former EIR for the Engage Venture Fund and commercialization partner with foreign governments such as Canada, Argentina and Colombia.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of TransPharMed, an international business development firm that uses their 25/15/60 CAP Selling Model ®and networking to accelerate the sales cycle of healthcare technology & innovation. Kirk has worked with corporations, venture capital firms, startups, accelerators and governments to help their businesses successfully scale.

Previously, Kirk raised the funds to launch the inaugural healthcare technology program overseeing 40 startups at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), which serves the entire state of Georgia and is housed at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Kirk is married with two wonderful children. In his spare time, he enjoys music, hiking, golfing, exploring new technology, traveling the world and spending time with friends and family.

Kirk holds a B.A. in Economics from Florida A&M University. (Go Rattlers!)

Bio Kirk Barnes is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, investor and super connector. Kirk’s mission is to help over 1 million people learn the art and science of intentional relationship building and storytelling, by teaching his L.E.N.S. Principles... Show more

Johannes Foufas is a Lead Architect Sw at Volvo Cars, known for his significant contributions to the field of automotive software engineering. His expertise particularly shines in the area of continuous integration toolchains for embedded software development. Zuul was implemented under his guidance and enables continuous building, testing, and deployment of iterative code changes across multiple projects, streamlining the software development process at Volvo Cars.

Moreover, Foufas innovative spirit is evident in his contributions to the field of automotive technology through various patents. He holds patents related to methods and systems for controlling fuel injection, but also gas flow control, in combustion engines, showcasing his ability to address complex challenges in vehicle performance and efficiency.

Johannes Foufas is a Lead Architect Sw at Volvo Cars, known for his significant contributions to the field of automotive software engineering. His expertise particularly shines in the area of continuous integration toolchains for embedded software de... Show more

Carmen Josefina López Arismendi se graduou em direito trabalhista na Universidade de Carabobo, na Venezuela, e iniciou sua carreira jurídica na equipe do Dr. Luis Ruiz Carrillo. Lá, ela se destacou na preparação de documentos e estratégias para litígios complexos, estabelecendo-se rapidamente como uma profissional meticulosa e dedicada.

Após ganhar experiência e reconhecimento no campo jurídico, ela e seu esposo decidiram diversificar seus investimentos, entrando no setor empresarial com foco em imóveis e restaurantes. A transição de Carmen para o empreendedorismo revelou sua habilidade em aplicar conhecimentos jurídicos em um contexto comercial, administrando com sucesso os aspectos legais e operacionais de seus negócios.

Mais recentemente, ela liderou a fundação da Hydrog, uma startup baseada em Houston que trouxe inovações para a indústria de extração de petróleo com uma tecnologia patenteada. Este empreendimento, gerido em parceria com seu esposo, promete revolucionar os métodos tradicionais de extração de petróleo, oferecendo soluções mais eficientes e sustentáveis. A apresentação dessa tecnologia ocorrerá em um evento de lançamento que pretende reunir especialistas do setor e potenciais parceiros.

Desde jovem, Carmen foi uma atleta excepcional, participando de competições de natação e basquete, onde suas habilidades e espírito competitivo a levaram a várias vitórias. Sua paixão pelo esporte andava de mãos dadas com um amor pela leitura, que alimentava sua mente com ficção e textos históricos, expandindo sua visão de mundo.

Ela tem um profundo apreço pela cultura venezuelana, dedicando tempo para explorar o país e aprender sobre sua história e diversidade cultural. Esses esforços para entender e celebrar sua herança ajudaram a reforçar sua identidade e valores pessoais.

No centro de sua vida está sua família. Carmen prioriza o bem-estar e a união familiar, desempenhando com orgulho o papel de matriarca. Ela cultiva um ambiente familiar onde amor, apoio e respeito são fundamentais, perpetuando os valores herdados de sua mãe.

Nos últimos anos, ela adotou práticas de vida saudável, integrando Pilates e meditação em sua rotina diária para manter o equilíbrio entre as demandas de sua vida pessoal e profissional.

Junto com seu esposo, Carmen Josefina López Arismendi também lidera esforços através da Fundação St. Antonio no Panamá, focada em reduzir a evasão escolar e apoiar jovens em suas trajetórias educacionais. Eles estão empenhados em melhorar a educação como meio de transformação social, procurando ampliar o impacto de suas iniciativas para beneficiar um número maior de estudantes.

Carmen Josefina López Arismendi se graduou em direito trabalhista na Universidade de Carabobo, na Venezuela, e iniciou sua carreira jurídica na equipe do Dr. Luis Ruiz Carrillo. Lá, ela se destacou na preparação de documentos e estratégias para litíg... Show more

Software developer(Frontend Heavy) with over 7 years experience.

Building the future one code line at a time

Software developer(Frontend Heavy) with over 7 years experience. Building the future one code line at a time Show more

Nathan Frank is currently the Director of Machine Learning Operations and Platform at Grainger where he is building a team to support the Technology Group's expanding machine learning efforts. Prior to joining Grainger, Nathan led machine learning engineering efforts at Strong Analytics, a boutique data science and machine learning consulting firm, as well as machine learning platform and development teams at Stats Perform, a leader in sports data and technology.

Nathan Frank is currently the Director of Machine Learning Operations and Platform at Grainger where he is building a team to support the Technology Group's expanding machine learning efforts. Prior to joining Grainger, Nathan led machine learning en... Show more

I'm a computer engineer with more than 17 years of experience. From 2021 I have been leading a data management project for a multinational retail company.

I'm a computer engineer with more than 17 years of experience. From 2021 I have been leading a data management project for a multinational retail company. Show more

Joey is a Senior Solutions Engineer with Snyk, based out of Chicago, IL. After studying computer engineering and software development, Joey has spent his career focused on making complex technical topics and solutions easily accessible to all types of audiences. His 15 year career in technology has given him experience in a wide variety of areas, including manufacturing, IoT, observability, and cybersecurity.

Joey is a Senior Solutions Engineer with Snyk, based out of Chicago, IL. After studying computer engineering and software development, Joey has spent his career focused on making complex technical topics and solutions easily accessible to all types o... Show more

Hello, I'm Javier a serverless enthusiast. I've 8 years of experience working with serverless architectures and recently started mentoring colleagues in their serverless journey. Have a nice day

Hello, I'm Javier a serverless enthusiast. I've 8 years of experience working with serverless architectures and recently started mentoring colleagues in their serverless journey. Have a nice day Show more

Karen Cannell is CTHO of TH Technology, a US-based consulting firm focused on Oracle technology solutions with an APEX specialty. Karen has over 30 years’ IT experience serving government, engineering, healthcare and fisheries industries. Karen is an Oracle ACE Director, retired ODTUG Director and KEO#1, APEX gal, part mermaid, frequent user group volunteer, advocate and conference presenter. She can be reached at kcannell@thtechnology.com and @thtechnology

Karen Cannell is CTHO of TH Technology, a US-based consulting firm focused on Oracle technology solutions with an APEX specialty. Karen has over 30 years’ IT experience serving government, engineering, healthcare and fisheries industries. Karen is a... Show more

Cherie Caldwell is a Human Resources thought leader with over two decades of experience. She’s the former Region VP of Human Resources for Comcast NBCUniversal, Director for The Home Depot, Managing Director for Delta Air Lines and Head of DE& I for Salesloft. In 2023, Cherie rebranded & launched The Cherie Caldwell Company to help leaders and companies connect the dots between their teams and business results. She aids in the transformation of performance and productivity by helping leadership teams and individuals resolve internal conflicts, turn high achievers into cohesive teams and effectively navigate work and life.

Cherie Caldwell is a Human Resources thought leader with over two decades of experience. She’s the former Region VP of Human Resources for Comcast NBCUniversal, Director for The Home Depot, Managing Director for Delta Air Lines and Head of DE& I for... Show more

April Wensel is an international keynote speaker and the founder of Compassionate Coding, a conscious business that trains technologists in emotional intelligence and communication skills.

Prior to starting Compassionate Coding, she spent a decade in software engineering and technical leadership roles at various startups in Silicon Valley, building products in healthcare, gaming, education, and user research.

Away from the keyboard, she enjoys gleaning fruit, running ultramarathons, and baking tasty vegan treats.

April Wensel is an international keynote speaker and the founder of Compassionate Coding, a conscious business that trains technologists in emotional intelligence and communication skills. Prior to starting Compassionate Coding, she spent a decade... Show more

April is a seasoned strategist, marketing expert, and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience driving growth across diverse industries, including healthcare/MedTech, telecom, insurance, events, energy, and most recently, real estate. As Founder and CEO of Harlequin Consulting, she partners with small and growing businesses to scale their marketing and develop strategies that deliver tangible results. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, April has built high-performing teams, launched successful product lines, and led initiatives generating millions in revenue. With deep expertise in healthcare and MedTech, she brings a unique perspective to innovation and commercialization in these complex sectors.

Beyond consulting, April is passionate about teaching the next generation of marketing leaders at MSU Denver and supporting patients and clinicians through pet therapy at UCHealth Anschutz with her dog, Ivy. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her 13-year-old son compete in football and wrestling, taking her 2-year-old to the park, and exploring breweries or concerts with her husband.

April is a seasoned strategist, marketing expert, and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience driving growth across diverse industries, including healthcare/MedTech, telecom, insurance, events, energy, and most recently, real estate. As Found... Show more

I've been working with Sitecore for more than 10 years, starting with Sitecore 6.

Sitecore Technology and Commerce MVP (2018-2021)
https://mvp.sitecore.com/Directory?q=spektor

Really enjoy the platform and believe it has a great future ahead.

I'm covering my experience with Sitecore on my blog here:
https://medium.com/@jackspektor

I've been working with Sitecore for more than 10 years, starting with Sitecore 6. Sitecore Technology and Commerce MVP (2018-2021) https://mvp.sitecore.com/Directory?q=spektor Really enjoy the platform and believe it has a great future ahead.... Show more

Maximilian Lude is professor for Innovation & Strategy as well as co-program director of Responsible Entrepreneurship & Management at ToU. In research and teaching he specializes in the intersection between innovation and marketing. This covers business model innovation, innovation culture, ambidexterity, as well as marketing and brand related challenges and research questions. Thereby he focuses on small & medium sized companies as well as family firms. His research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals such as Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (ETP), Psychology & Marketing, or Journal of Business Research. Maximilian also serves as Reviewer for several journals such as Journal of Brand Management and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and is Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Family Business Strategy. Concurrently he is Founder & Managing Partner at philoneos GmbH, a strategy and innovation consultancy for family businesses located in Munich.

Maximilian Lude is professor for Innovation & Strategy as well as co-program director of Responsible Entrepreneurship & Management at ToU. In research and teaching he specializes in the intersection between innovation and marketing. This covers busin... Show more

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As a frontend developer, my enthusiasm for graphics is the driving force behind my work. My adventure began with a keen interest in the visual elements of the web, and I have since committed myself to pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with code and design.

As a frontend developer, my enthusiasm for graphics is the driving force behind my work. My adventure began with a keen interest in the visual elements of the web, and I have since committed myself to pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved wi... Show more

Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security in the Benelux. He plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the security strategy and ensuring the success of its customers. Jan is also the EMEA North AI Center of Excellence practice leader. He frequently shares his expertise through speaking engagements at industry conferences and contributing articles to leading cybersecurity publications. With a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to protecting organizations from cyber threats, Jan continues to be at the forefront of the security and AI industry.

Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security in the Benelux. He plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the security strategy and ensuring the success... Show more