Real Estate & Architecture

Experts in the design, construction, and management of buildings and structures, as well as professionals involved in the buying, selling, and development of real estate properties

Rich Young

Rich Young

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have led global teams to deploy disruptive AWS solutions, establishing best practices in CI/CD and observability.

Armed with intricate AWS expertise, I accelerate fluid migrations while optimising budgets, performance and reliability. As a change agent driving digital transformation, I prepare organisations for technology leadership, coaching teams through pioneering approaches to realise AWS’s game-changing capabilities.

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have l... Show more

Adi Stein

Adi Stein

Meet Adi! Adi is a multi-disciplinary master: She manages the App & AI and cloud services across Southeast Europe, holds a degree in software engineering, launched startups, managing startups competitions, won global competitions and is a passionate innovator. This diversity gives her the unique ability to communicate complex technologies in a compelling way to tech and non-tech audiences alike and makes her a sought-after public speaker.

Adi is also a global speaker on AI technologies, developers productivity and entrepreneurship. She empowers companies and startups to innovate with generative AI for building cutting-edge applications at scale.

Adi has a wealth of experience in the tech industry, from corporate to startups, having held various roles in product management, software engineer, CEO, innovation, entrepreneurship, and AI domain. She previously worked as an innovation manager at Microsoft R&D CTO office, where she led market research and developed business models for new tech ventures. She also worked at Over.ai, which was acquired by Vonage, and as a product manager for AI products.

Adi is startups founder. Growing two ventures in the brain computer interface for gaming and wellness domain, ignited her mission to encourage more women to start their own ventures. Adi launched and managed Ben-Gurion University innovation hub for entrepreneurs, and in the last 7 years, she manages Merage alumni network (an Israeli network of 1000 startup CEOs selected to the prestigious Merage program) and the Merage startup competition (Granting $100K to entrepreneurs above the age 45 or women at any age), and volunteer in various women empowerment initiatives.

Adi is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is always willing to share her experiences and insights with others.

Meet Adi! Adi is a multi-disciplinary master: She manages the App & AI and cloud services across Southeast Europe, holds a degree in software engineering, launched startups, managing startups competitions, won global competitions and is a passionate ... Show more

Apurva Misra

Apurva Misra

Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions. She leverages her extensive experience in machine learning and a Master's degree from the University of Waterloo, where her research bridged driving and machine learning, to offer valuable insights. Apurva's keen interest in the startup world fuels her passion for helping emerging companies incorporate AI effectively. In her free time, she is learning Spanish and she also enjoys exploring hidden gem eateries, always eager to hear about new favourite spots!

Apurva Misra is an AI Consultant at Sentick, focusing on assisting startups with their AI strategy and building solutions. She leverages her extensive experience in machine learning and a Master's degree from the University of Waterloo, where her res... Show more

Courage Kimber

Courage Kimber

Courage is a crypto advisor, web3 writer and strategist passionate about doing work that has an impact and creating a more transparent and equitable future. She has been in crypto since 2018 and works with web3 companies on their content development and marketing strategy.

She enjoys all things web3 and holds a bachelor's degree in English from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

Courage is a crypto advisor, web3 writer and strategist passionate about doing work that has an impact and creating a more transparent and equitable future. She has been in crypto since 2018 and works with web3 companies on their content development ... Show more

Tali Fulman

Tali Fulman

Tali has 13 years of experience in the fields of Data, working at leading tech companies like Wix (10 years, Director of Data) and Simply (2 years, Head of Data). She co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in data with over 1800 members. She teaches at Hebrew University and Masterschool, and consults for various organizations, helping them harness the full potential of data through impactful communication and strategy.

Tali has 13 years of experience in the fields of Data, working at leading tech companies like Wix (10 years, Director of Data) and Simply (2 years, Head of Data). She co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in data with over ... Show more

Elliott Mower

Elliott Mower

Elliott Mower is a product strategy and design leader who is passionate about using technology to make real-life a little cooler. With experience across industries and mediums, he's led design and development projects for early-stage startups, multinational corporations, and everything in between.

Elliott Mower is a product strategy and design leader who is passionate about using technology to make real-life a little cooler. With experience across industries and mediums, he's led design and development projects for early-stage startups, multin... Show more

Tobias Struckmeier

Tobias Struckmeier

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Marco Caruso

Marco Caruso

(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

Carlos Marcelo Martinez Cagnazzo

Carlos Marcelo Martinez Cagnazzo

Ingeniero eléctrico devenido en mendigo de protocolos de Internet. Me fascina la conectividad, el fenómeno de que mi notebook le puede enviar un paquete a una máquina en las antípodas del mundo y que casi seguramente ese paquete va llegar.

Trabajo en temas de protocolos y operación de Internet hace 20 años. Mi foco en este momento es IPv6, DNS y routing seguro para interconexión.

Me encanta obrar de mentor y atraer nuevo talento a esta aventura de mantener el mundo conectado.

Fotógrafo aficionado (malo, pero no me deja de gustar), me encanta el fútbol (también juego pésimo).

Ingeniero eléctrico devenido en mendigo de protocolos de Internet. Me fascina la conectividad, el fenómeno de que mi notebook le puede enviar un paquete a una máquina en las antípodas del mundo y que casi seguramente ese paquete va llegar. Trabajo... Show more

Karla Fernandes

Karla Fernandes

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

Eddie Villalba

Eddie Villalba

Eddie is a SeniorProduct Manager for AI on GKE at Google Cloud. He helps drive the successful adoption of AI and ML solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine by deeply understanding customer needs and market trends. Eddie works closely with product and engineering teams to ensure Google Kubernetes Engine delivers maximum value and solve critical business problems. His work includes:
• Engaging with customers and partners to gather feedback and identify opportunities.
• Contributing to product strategy and roadmap development.
• Creating and delivering content to enable field teams and customers.
• Advocating for new features and improvements based on customer insights.

Eddie also co-Authored Kubernetes Best Practices.

Eddie is a SeniorProduct Manager for AI on GKE at Google Cloud. He helps drive the successful adoption of AI and ML solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine by deeply understanding customer needs and market trends. Eddie works closely with product and e... Show more

Julio César Leyva

Julio César Leyva

Entusiasta por la tecnología con más de 20 años ejecutando y administrando proyectos.

Ingeniero en Electrónica por la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.
Diplomado de Administración de Proyectos por el ITESM.

He trabajado con SharePoint 2007, 2010, 2013, Online.

Microsoft MCP.
Microsoft Specialist.

Actualmente soy Director de Operaciones en iTProve Corporation.

Entusiasta por la tecnología con más de 20 años ejecutando y administrando proyectos. Ingeniero en Electrónica por la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. Diplomado de Administración de Proyectos por el ITESM. He trabajado con SharePoint 2007, ... Show more

Dean Home

Dean Home

Dean has a background combining physics and computer science. He’s worked on quantum optics and communication, computer vision, software development and design. He’s currently CEO at DagsHub, where he builds products that enable data scientists to work together and get their models to production, using popular open source tools.

He’s also the host of the MLOps Podcast, where he speaks with industry experts about ML in production.

Dean has a background combining physics and computer science. He’s worked on quantum optics and communication, computer vision, software development and design. He’s currently CEO at DagsHub, where he builds products that enable data scientists to wo... Show more

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard

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

Tony Holmes

Tony Holmes

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

Shumaila Ahmed

Shumaila Ahmed

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

Shumaila specializes in integrating security into CI/CD workflows. Her work bridges DevSecOps, supply chain security, and AI-powered trust frameworks, with a focus on scalable, audit-ready infrastructure in multicloud setups.

An educator and open-source contributor, Shumaila has taught digital forensics at the postgraduate level and built cybersecurity awareness programs for underserved communities. She is passionate about simplifying complex compliance processes through automation.

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 270... Show more

Anderson Prewitt

Anderson Prewitt

Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ethics at Cornell University while serving as a scientific advisor for AI 2030. His expertise encompasses responsible AI implementation, D.A.R.Q. technologies, and STEM workforce development. Dr. Prewitt has authored books on STEM education and AI transformation, bringing two decades of expertise in technology innovation to drive ethical AI adoption. See his profile at linkedin.com/in/dradprewitt.
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Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ... Show more

Edwin M Sarmiento

Edwin M Sarmiento

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

Michael Silva

Michael Silva

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

Igor Eulálio

Igor Eulálio

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

Khaled Nassra

Khaled Nassra

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

Aline Paponaud

Aline Paponaud

CTO of Adelean, working with search and providing consulting services and expertise around Elasticsearch, Lucene and Solr. She brings her energy to leveraging search engines, as they become more and more essential in every domain.

CTO of Adelean, working with search and providing consulting services and expertise around Elasticsearch, Lucene and Solr. She brings her energy to leveraging search engines, as they become more and more essential in every domain. Show more

Robert Sell

Robert Sell

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

Catherine Doherty

Catherine Doherty

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

Balaji Nagaraj Kumar

Balaji Nagaraj Kumar

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

Cody Ogden

Cody Ogden

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Sandra Barnhill

Sandra Barnhill

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

Kelly Revenaugh

Kelly Revenaugh

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

Karen Cannell

Karen Cannell

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

Lakshya Sinha

Lakshya Sinha

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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