Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow.

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow. Show more

I am passionate about product management and I love data when it comes to making decisions.
I prioritize and refine my backlog thanks to all of the stakeholders and the product development team.
More than anything I enjoy fast feedback from the market, craft beer, and retrogaming.

I am passionate about product management and I love data when it comes to making decisions. I prioritize and refine my backlog thanks to all of the stakeholders and the product development team. More than anything I enjoy fast feedback from the mar... Show more

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, REA Group. When not thinking about data, he enjoys playing Badminton or bush walking at one of Sydney's many beautiful trails.

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, R... Show more

Professor Samson Williams
Anthropologist @ Axes and Eggs
Washington, DC, USA
Instagram | Twitter: @axesandeggs

Samson is a classically trained anthropologist, serial entrepreneur and accidental finance expert who is happy to share the business and startup lessons he’s paid the iron price for. Specialties include: fintech, digital transformation, organizational change management, crowdfunding, blockchain use cases, cryptocurrency regulations, initial coin offerings and explaining all the above, in plain English, to investors, government officials, small children and c-suite executives.

Highlights of Samson’s career:
Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire (UNH) School of Law, Tokenomics and Cryptocurrency Regulations

Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, Blockchain, AI, Fintech & Beyond Courses

2019 SXSW Advisory Board Member

Board Member, Washington, DC Department of Health, Institutional Review Board

Samson spent 2008 – 2016 at Fannie Mae as Emergency Manager, managing an REO portfolio of $20B in distressed assets; then as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations & Technology Executive Office; blocking, tackling, putting out fires and babysitting c-suite executives

Fluent in Irish, Legalese, Corporate Speak and discerning the slow “no” between the BS

3x Marine Corps Marathon finisher and running enthusiast, who prefers to spend his weekends fishing, playing chess, drinking bourbon and reading about the latest in emerging tech

Samson graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology and holds a Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Military University. Samson’s most valuable educational asset is his common sense and experience, which he employees regularly to overcome humanity’s biggest challenge to technology adoption and organizational change – humans. For more information on Samson or to connect with him please visit his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samson-williams-axesandeggs/

Professor Samson Williams Anthropologist @ Axes and Eggs Washington, DC, USA Instagram | Twitter: @axesandeggs Samson is a classically trained anthropologist, serial entrepreneur and accidental finance expert who is happy to share the busine... Show more

Bill Brockbank has been working with SharePoint for over 16 years and 20+ years with knowledge management solution on the Microsoft platform. Currently a Senior Architect at DatAvail Canada. specializing in SharePoint support and development on Premises and Online. Has been an active member of the Toronto SharePoint User Group for 13+ years, past President of the Toronto SharePoint User group, and Microsoft Reconnect MVP.

Bill Brockbank has been working with SharePoint for over 16 years and 20+ years with knowledge management solution on the Microsoft platform. Currently a Senior Architect at DatAvail Canada. specializing in SharePoint support and development on Premi... Show more

Developer/Architect working with Dynamics backend since 2010 and CRM 4.0. Worked with integrations in various situation with retail, media, tech and finance companies.

Developer/Architect working with Dynamics backend since 2010 and CRM 4.0. Worked with integrations in various situation with retail, media, tech and finance companies. Show more

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Rosco is a software engineer and recent Computer Science graduate with experience in Domain Driven Design through his employer Incode, where he creates applications for the real estate industry. As part of his graduation project, he implemented a proof of concept blockchain-validated audit trail inside one of the company's applications.

Rosco is a software engineer and recent Computer Science graduate with experience in Domain Driven Design through his employer Incode, where he creates applications for the real estate industry. As part of his graduation project, he implemented a pro... Show more

Creative software architect, code junkie, open source advocate and always searching for the silver bullet in software development. Proud member of an extremely talented team delivering mission-critical enterprise solutions to customers around the globe.

Creative software architect, code junkie, open source advocate and always searching for the silver bullet in software development. Proud member of an extremely talented team delivering mission-critical enterprise solutions to customers around the glo... Show more

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment processes. When not hard at work, he enjoys learning to play the drums and spending time with his family.

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment... Show more

Akshay is a Developer at IBM Cloud with a robust background in DevOps, having previously worked at Oracle and Intel Corporation. He specializes in developing DevOps toolchains for various deployment platforms, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Code Engine. With extensive experience in observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, as well as orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Portainer, Akshay brings a wealth of expertise to optimizing cloud-native environments.

Akshay is a Developer at IBM Cloud with a robust background in DevOps, having previously worked at Oracle and Intel Corporation. He specializes in developing DevOps toolchains for various deployment platforms, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, and C... Show more

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustainability. Prior to joining Burns & McDonnell full-time, she interned with the company in the summers of 2019 and 2020. Claire holds a position on the Water New Professional Social committee which plans events to integrate new professionals across the company.

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustaina... Show more

Play Framework lover since 2010, contributor since 2014, maintainer since 2021

Play Framework lover since 2010, contributor since 2014, maintainer since 2021 Show more

Sr. Event Content Manager for Postman

Sr. Event Content Manager for Postman 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

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

Pete is the former President and CEO of Engineering Enterprises, Inc., a consulting engineering firm with offices in Sugar Grove and Itasca, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. Pete has over 40 years of consulting experience and has worked with numerous communities on the planning, design, and implementation of Water Works System Improvements. He is a registered professional engineer. Pete serves as a Technical Advisor to the Metro West Council of Government (MWCOG) on environmental issues, served as a delegate on the Regional Water Supply Planning Group representing Municipalities and Municipal Water Suppliers, and is currently the Co-Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA). Pete also serves on the advisory board for the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS).

Pete is the former President and CEO of Engineering Enterprises, Inc., a consulting engineering firm with offices in Sugar Grove and Itasca, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. Pete has over 40 yea... Show more

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event.

I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken her to all seven continents and 60 countries.

How can I help your event succeed? Let's connect!

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

Arquitecto especializado en el uso de BIM y en la automatización de procesos aplicados al diseño hospitalario. Mi trabajo se centra en integrar herramientas de inteligencia artificial y modelado generativo para optimizar la creación de modelos 3D y reducir tareas repetitivas dentro del flujo de diseño. A través de la experimentación con nuevas tecnologías, busco mejorar la eficiencia y la calidad del modelado, explorando cómo la IA puede convertirse en una extensión del proceso creativo en arquitectura.

Arquitecto especializado en el uso de BIM y en la automatización de procesos aplicados al diseño hospitalario. Mi trabajo se centra en integrar herramientas de inteligencia artificial y modelado generativo para optimizar la creación de modelos 3D y r... Show more

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross-functional teams of highly skilled Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists & Product Specialists to design, develop and deliver complex architectural solutions that bring the power of big data and data science to the cyber world.

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross... Show more

Pharah Jean-Philippe is a Brooklyn-born creative, Work Futurist, and Executive Coach with Haitian roots and over two decades of experience as a senior executive in corporate learning and leadership development.

As the Founder and CEO of JPL Strategic Advisors & Consultants, she blends storytelling, strategy, and technology to empower underrepresented leaders and bold, innovative thinkers.

Her mission is to demystify AI and help solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants, and creatives unlock a technological advantage—to scale their impact, streamline their work, and stay ahead of the curve.

Pharah Jean-Philippe is a Brooklyn-born creative, Work Futurist, and Executive Coach with Haitian roots and over two decades of experience as a senior executive in corporate learning and leadership development. As the Founder and CEO of JPL Strat... Show more

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a las mejores prácticas.

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a l... Show more

Manu is an engineering manager for the Cloud and Infrastructure Services team at NVIDIA, specifically supporting GeForce NOW, a cloud-based game streaming platform, and NVCF, a GPU cloud computing platform. Based in the Bay Area, Manu enjoys reading, hiking, motorcycle rides, running, and crossfitting when not innovating and engineering.

Manu is an engineering manager for the Cloud and Infrastructure Services team at NVIDIA, specifically supporting GeForce NOW, a cloud-based game streaming platform, and NVCF, a GPU cloud computing platform. Based in the Bay Area, Manu enjoys reading,... Show more

Anthony Marguleas, the owner of Amalfi Estates, has established a legendary reputation in the industry. Founded in 1995, Amalfi Estates is one of California’s leading independent Real Estate companies. Its team members are dedicated to going above and beyond for their clients and community. In 2022, The Wall Street Journal ranked them as one of the top 10 teams in the nation out of over 2 million agents and teams. An internationally recognized philanthropist and expert in real estate, Marguleas has sold over $2 billion in properties and is known for his creativity with marketing, publicity, and technology to sell some of the best properties, including his recent $63.1 million record-breaking sale of the Hearst estate, the most expensive home in the country to sell at auction.

In addition, Marguleas holds several professional designations, including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. He is a top negotiator, having completed the Advanced Negotiations class at Harvard Business School and the KARASS seminars negotiating course, translating into millions of dollars in savings for his clients.

Marguleas is an incredibly sought-after speaker, panelist, and educator at industry conferences. Since 2004, he has guest lectured on real estate negotiations and contracts to thousands of students for UCLA’s real estate principles class. Marguleas has also been cited as an expert for publications and broadcasts, including Architectural Digest, Barron’s, Bloomberg, Extra’s “Mansions & Millionaires,” Forbes, Mansion Global, MSN, People, Robb Report, The Hollywood Reporter, The Real Deal, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Money, and Yahoo! Finance.

Marguleas obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of California, Riverside, where he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award. He later attended USC’s Masters in Real Estate Development and Finance program. Marguleas resides in Pacific Palisades with his wife, Sue, and their four children.

Marguleas has always believed in giving back to his community as a family man and community leader, so he created his life-changing give-back program seven years ago. With every home sale, Amalfi Estates gives 10% of its net commission to one of six charities: Make-a-Wish, Wags and Walks, The American Cancer Society, The People Concern (to help alleviate homelessness), Homeboy Industries, and Heal the Bay. He and his fantastic team have been fortunate to have donated over $2,000,000, helping 50,000 families since 2015.

Anthony Marguleas, the owner of Amalfi Estates, has established a legendary reputation in the industry. Founded in 1995, Amalfi Estates is one of California’s leading independent Real Estate companies. Its team members are dedicated to going above an... Show more

Terence is an architect at Heroku where he helped create Classic Buildpacks and then later co-founded Cloud Native Buildpacks, a CNCF Incubation Project. In the Ruby community he's been a maintainer on projects such as Ruby itself, Bundler, and Resque, but is mostly known for getting people together for #rubykaraoke. When he’s not going to an awesome an event, he lives in Austin, TX where it's acceptable to eat a taco for every meal of the day.

Terence is an architect at Heroku where he helped create Classic Buildpacks and then later co-founded Cloud Native Buildpacks, a CNCF Incubation Project. In the Ruby community he's been a maintainer on projects such as Ruby itself, Bundler, and Resqu... Show more

Sou um profissional com mais de 20 anos de carreira. Atualmente atuo como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud. Tenho experiência em Arquitetura de Sistemas. Minha principal área de atuação é Infraestrutura de servidores e Cloud. Grande parte da carreira atuando em empresas do setor financeiro.
Gosto de IoT, Robótica e Projetos Maker.

Sou um profissional com mais de 20 anos de carreira. Atualmente atuo como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud. Tenho experiência em Arquitetura de Sistemas. Minha principal área de atuação é Infraestrutura de servidores e Cloud. Grande parte da carreira a... 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

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property.

Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in New York City and among the top 200 in broker teams in the nation, in sales volume, by the WSJ Real Trends Top 1000 list. He is regularly among the top 0.02% of real estate agents nationwide.

Through a proven system they call The Magnetic Method, Scott and his agents have empowered thousands of clients to bring their dreams to life through real estate and uncover what is next for them in their lives, identifying and securing opportunities in cooperative apartments, landmarked townhouses and condominiums.

For home sellers, each property goes through a proprietary process to create a unique branding campaign and marketing strategy. Deep listening and targeted campaigns have resulted in matches with delighted homebuyers that exceed expectations. Features on social media, television, and international publications each contribute to a business based largely on referrals. Scott represents both buyers and sellers in top buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Concurrently, Scott developed more than two decades of experience in New Development, closely collaborating with top developers in the planning, marketing, and sales of premier new residential developments, and creating brand identities for extraordinary properties featuring world-class architecture and design.

Mr. Harris has established a sterling reputation with his clients as a creative, strategic thinker and listener, able to provide value that extends well beyond his Real Estate expertise. Solving problems proactively, with patience and professionalism, has made him a valuable asset to his clients and has helped him develop a broad network of expert bankers, designers, architects, and other seasoned professionals.

Scott advises buyers with an approach rooted in extensive market knowledge and research. In addition, he advises investors on purchases and management of well-suited properties, including sourcing qualified rental tenants for these units.

Prior to Real Estate, Scott gained valuable experience in the fast-moving, real-time nature of the entertainment industry, as an artist manager and exclusive booking agent. These years uniquely prepared him to be a top Real Estate professional in New York City, exposing him to a diverse, international client base which he continues to cultivate.

Scott was born and raised in New Orleans, where he attended The Isidore Newman School. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and resides with his wife and three children on the Upper West Side. He is a dedicated marathon runner and crossword enthusiast.

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property. Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in ... Show more

Chetan Galgali has worked in the IT industry for 20+ years across various industries. He is currently working at Insight Enterprise as a Lead Architect, enabling clients to move their mission critical applications from copper to the cloud. Providing innovative solutions while controlling cost is his passion and highest value. In his free time, he loves to swim and go on hikes with his family.

Chetan Galgali has worked in the IT industry for 20+ years across various industries. He is currently working at Insight Enterprise as a Lead Architect, enabling clients to move their mission critical applications from copper to the cloud. Providing ... Show more

University of Kansas Health System

University of Kansas Health System Show more