Dr. David A. Palmer (Ed.D.) is a nationally recognized educator, trauma-informed strategist, and neurodivergence-affirming speaker. With 30+ years of experience as a special education teacher, father of five adopted neurodivergent teens, and award-winning researcher, Dr. Palmer bridges lived experience with professional expertise. He is the creator of the INSPECT Framework and founder of Rewire the Response, a movement helping schools shift from behavior compliance to connection-first leadership. His work has been featured at TEDx, NAMICon, and national education conferences, where he inspires educators to lead with regulation, not reaction.

Dr. David A. Palmer (Ed.D.) is a nationally recognized educator, trauma-informed strategist, and neurodivergence-affirming speaker. With 30+ years of experience as a special education teacher, father of five adopted neurodivergent teens, and award-wi... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

As AWS Technical Lead, I oversee a global team supporting silicon development for EC2 and storage platforms. With 15+ years in DevOps and Cloud, I specialize in CI/CD orchestration, infrastructure automation, and collaboration, ensuring operational efficiency and security.

leading an open-source CI/CD solution and deploying CDOT storage systems. Proficient in Linux, Docker, AWS, MongoDB, Python, and more, I prioritize infrastructure-as-code, reliability, scalability, and security, aiming to deliver high-performance cloud services that exceed customer expectations.

As AWS Technical Lead, I oversee a global team supporting silicon development for EC2 and storage platforms. With 15+ years in DevOps and Cloud, I specialize in CI/CD orchestration, infrastructure automation, and collaboration, ensuring operational e... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adelia Ibragimova is a security engineer with a focus on cloud-native detection, incident response, and SOC automation. With hands-on experience at EPAM Systems and Amazon, designs and operates scalable detection platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure, background includes real-time incident handling and the use of open-source tools to drive investigation and response in production environments.

Adelia Ibragimova is a security engineer with a focus on cloud-native detection, incident response, and SOC automation. With hands-on experience at EPAM Systems and Amazon, designs and operates scalable detection platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure,... Show more

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

Building great startups in Data and AI

Building great startups in Data and AI Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.]

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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.

PS. I do not accept connection requests if I do not know who you are without a personalized note; if you don't want to write a personalized note (I get it) no worries – just follow me.

P.S.S. Read more about my invention here: https://patents.justia.com/inventor/semirah-dolan

[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

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

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

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

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