Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience creating products, hiring and managing engineering teams, and working on all phases of software development. Currently, he is the CTO of ProDeal, where he leads the development of a platform to streamline due diligence for real estate. He holds a B.Sc. in Software Engineering and a B.A. in Business Administration from Unicesumar.

Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience creating products, hiring and managing engineering teams, and working on all phases of software development. Currently, he is the CTO of ProDeal, where he leads the development of a platform to strea... Show more

The Brand Navigator, Lauren Clemett is an International award-winning Neurobranding expert.

Told as a child that she had wordblindness and would never be able to read or write properly, she went on to become a 5 time best selling author and multiple international award winner, using her dyslexia as her greatest asset - helping others understand how the brain sees brands.

She has worked at leading advertising agencies and in brand management for over 30 years, helping launch hundreds of global brands and appears in worldwide media, on podcasts, summits and stages as the sought after branding specialist.

Lauren shares how to overcome overwhelm and get a clear direction to develop magnetic leaders and make marketing a walk in the park!

The Brand Navigator, Lauren Clemett is an International award-winning Neurobranding expert. Told as a child that she had wordblindness and would never be able to read or write properly, she went on to become a 5 time best selling author and multip... Show more

Manish Modh is a serial entrepreneur, AI/ML thought leader, and currently Founder & CEO of Andromeda 360, Inc. where he is taking to market the A360 AI Delivery Platform. Previously, he was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for the Multicloud Management Platform for IBM Services. Prior to IBM, he was Founder/CTO of Gravitant, a cloud brokerage company that was acquired by IBM in 2015. He has 30+ software patents and software engineering degrees from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Manish Modh is a serial entrepreneur, AI/ML thought leader, and currently Founder & CEO of Andromeda 360, Inc. where he is taking to market the A360 AI Delivery Platform. Previously, he was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for the Multicloud Man... Show more

Processen begeleiden om samen aan waarde te werken, is wat mij motiveert en inspireert. Samen doen, samen denken, samen realiseren. Zo kunnen we bewuster gebruiken van wat de natuur ons geeft en de tijd en financiën die we hebben op de beste manier inzetten. Vooral het combineren van verschillende tools maakt dat waardeontwikkeling effectief kan worden gerealiseerd. Zo staan niet alleen de euro’s en ontwerpdoelstellingen in het designproces centraal, maar neem ik ook de mensen die er aan werken, het ontwerp moeten realiseren en uiteindelijk gebruiken mee in het ontwikkelen van de meest optimale oplossing. Ik weet mensen te triggeren door de werkmethodieken op een creatieve manier in te zetten.

Ik heb Civiele techniek gestudeerd aan de HTS Enschede alsmede een masters degree in Civil Engineering and Management (MSc. South Bank Univercity London). Sinds 2011 gecertificeerd Value Engineer (2017 Professional Value Manager). Met ruim 20 jaar werkervaring in projecten in allerlei rollen, van tekenaar, deskundige in asfalt en openbare verlichting, inkoop-, contract- en aanbestedingsadviseur, adviseur systems engineering, value engineering, LEAN coach en scrum master. Deze ervaring heb ik opgedaan bij zowel ingenieursbureau's, opdrachtgevers als aannnemers.

Processen begeleiden om samen aan waarde te werken, is wat mij motiveert en inspireert. Samen doen, samen denken, samen realiseren. Zo kunnen we bewuster gebruiken van wat de natuur ons geeft en de tijd en financiën die we hebben op de beste manier i... Show more

Serial Entrepreneur Annette Compo is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Annette launched a brand, Fresh Water. Fresh Water is a power house of companies that support the Cannabis/Hemp/CBD Industry. Fresh Water CBD, Fresh Water Cannabis Co, Fresh Water Cultivators, Fresh Water Foundation and Fresh Water Music Festival. Having worked with hundreds of corporations nationwide, Annette has an insider's knowledge of organizations and uses this unique perspective to create customized presentations on key issues such as personal accountability, communication, and life balance. Her business expertise of real estate, coaching and growing businesses from the ground up combined with her diverse talents as a comedienne, author, and radio personality enable Annette to inspire her audiences to reach new heights in their personal and professional development.

Annette Compo is driven by a relentless curiosity, the need to push boundaries for BOLDER results and really began her business journey in her younger years.. Annette is a successful serial entrepreneur and has built cell phone companies, real estate teams, coaching programs, launched a magazine, newspaper and a radio show. She has grown retail companies in budding industries and founded many non profits.

Serial Entrepreneur Annette Compo is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Annette launched a brand, Fresh Water. Fresh Water is a power house of companies that support the Cannabis/Hemp/CBD Industry. Fresh... Show more

25 jaar ervaring als Architect binnen de Publieke en Private sector in diverse architectuur rollen. Chief Architect verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van Centric Public Sector Solutions. Onderdeel van de staf verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van 17 product lijnen gericht op lokale overheden en uiitvoeringsorganisaties.

25 jaar ervaring als Architect binnen de Publieke en Private sector in diverse architectuur rollen. Chief Architect verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van Centric Public Sector Solutions. Onderdeel van de staf verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur... Show more

Executive leader with 29+ years, in the Technology profession across various industries, in Corporate, Consulting and Entrepreneurial roles for small to large companies. Deep understanding of all aspects of Information Technology ranging from delivering large transformations to building and launching enterprise as well as custom development platforms and to leading business planning and service delivery. Enabled technology roadmaps collaborating with business leaders, resulting increased revenue, excellent customer service and improved business processes and reduced cost

Executive leader with 29+ years, in the Technology profession across various industries, in Corporate, Consulting and Entrepreneurial roles for small to large companies. Deep understanding of all aspects of Information Technology ranging from deliver... Show more

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects.

He thrives to solve real-world problems through geospatial technology and has consistently proven his ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to fortune 100 companies across the globe.

He drives a community called the “Geospatial Awareness Hub” which helps enable Education, Employment, and Business to foster the growth and awareness of the Geospatial Industry.

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects. He t... Show more

15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, very passionate about futuristic projects. 8 years ago I co-founded iad Portugal, a real estate company, currently with over 900 real estate agencies.
In May 2021, I co-founded METACARD by Startbox Ltd, a startup that is redefining the gift card and gift box market, with a mission to democratize the acquisition of crypto-currencies & digital assets, and bring traditional brands into the world of blockchain .

15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, very passionate about futuristic projects. 8 years ago I co-founded iad Portugal, a real estate company, currently with over 900 real estate agencies. In May 2021, I co-founded METACARD by Startbox Ltd, a ... 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

Cloud / Site Reliability Engineer with 3+ years supporting enterprise systems across banking, fintech, and telecom. Strong in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, incident response, CloudWatch observability, Python automation, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), and database migrations (DMS for PostgreSQL/MySQL). Delivered 35% cost reduction, improved uptime and incident recovery through monitoring, automation, and operational hardening.

Cloud / Site Reliability Engineer with 3+ years supporting enterprise systems across banking, fintech, and telecom. Strong in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, incident response, CloudWatch observability, Python automation, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation),... Show more

Pablo de la Fuente Casal is Digital Solutions Team Leader at WSP Spain, where he leads the development and implementation of software, artificial intelligence, data and process automation solutions. He has over ten years of experience in software engineering and digital transformation across the engineering, construction, energy and automotive sectors. His work focuses on turning technical prototypes into secure, maintainable solutions that can operate within the constraints of real corporate environments. He has contributed to projects involving AI-powered applications, digital twins, machine learning, RPA and the automation of business processes.

Pablo de la Fuente Casal is Digital Solutions Team Leader at WSP Spain, where he leads the development and implementation of software, artificial intelligence, data and process automation solutions. He has over ten years of experience in software eng... Show more

Edith Ijeh operates at the intersection of workforce strategy, technical labor mobility, and informal economy formalization across African and international markets. As a bilingual creativity coach and cross-cultural strategist fluent in both Anglophone and Francophone economic zones, she enables organizations, development partners, and industrial firms to navigate complex labor landscapes and build resilient, future-ready workforces.

Grounded in over a decade of dedicated humanitarian service and impact-driven initiatives, Edith’s work focuses on restoring human dignity and driving grassroots economic empowerment. She strongly advocates that the blue-collar and skilled trade sector is an economic engine, not a charity sector. Through Skills HR Africa and digital platforms like the Connect Nigeria app, she bridges critical economic gaps by standardizing artisan qualifications (such as National Trade Tests), connecting verified technical talent directly to enterprise opportunities, dismantling systemic barriers for skilled women in industrial fields, and designing structured systems to leverage expatriate expertise for local talent development.

Key Stage Themes & Core Focus Areas
The Blue-Collar Sector as a Commercial Powerhouse

Reframing technical and artisanal labor from social welfare or charity into bankable, scalable, and highly profitable human capital.

Digital Talent Ecosystems & Technical Integration

Leveraging technology platforms like Connect Nigeria to verify, map, and deploy skilled artisans, creating direct digital pipelines between informal technical labor and formal corporate supply chains.

Dismantling Barriers for Skilled Women in Industrial Enterprise

Addressing systemic discrimination and procurement bias that prevent verified female artisans, mechanics, and technicians from accessing corporate contracts, major industrial sites, and technical employment.

Expatriate-to-Local Knowledge Transfer & Workforce Development

Structuring mandatory shadow programs, cross-cultural training, and formal mentorship models that use foreign technical expatriates to upskill, certify, and empower local African talent.

Humanitarian Leadership & Impact-Driven Community Building

Combining grassroots advocacy with institutional reform to protect worker dignity, build resilience, and transform vulnerable populations into structured technical communities.

Bilingual Cross-Cultural Trade & Regional Mobility (Anglophone–Francophone)

Facilitating workforce integration, policy alignment, and communication across English and French-speaking trade corridors.

Creativity Coaching & Practical Vocational Thought Leadership

Author of NOW THAT YOU ARE SKILLED! a practical guide assisting technical workers and artisans with contract compliance, workplace safety, pricing models, and transitioning from raw skill to business enterprise.

Signature Keynote & Panel Topics
Skilled Labor is Enterprise, Not Charity: Unlocking Economic Value in the Blue-Collar Economy

Focus: Why governments, corporate leaders, and investors must treat technical skills development as a high-return commercial strategy rather than a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project.

Digitizing the Informal Workforce: How Platforms like Connect Nigeria Standardize & Scale African Talent

Focus: Using digital infrastructure to verify qualifications, streamline artisan procurement, and bridge the gap between unstructured labor and enterprise demand.

Breaking the Industrial Glass Ceiling: Integrating Skilled Women into Corporate Supply Chains

Focus: Overcoming systemic barriers that exclude female technical talent from corporate projects, job sites, and industrial contracts and how to build inclusive, high-performing technical teams.

The Expatriate Advantage: Structuring Expatriate Knowledge Transfer to Build Local Capacity

Focus: Practical models for organizations to pair foreign expatriate experts with local African artisans to ensure sustainable knowledge transfer, skill upgrading, and long-term local talent retention.

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Border Workforce Mobility Across Anglophone and Francophone Corridors

Focus: Strategies for navigating language, policy, and qualification barriers to enable seamless labor movement and cross-border trade.

Contact & Professional Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Available for global, continental, and virtual engagements)

Languages: English (Native/Anglophone), French (Working Proficiency/Francophone)

Engagement Roles: Keynote Speaker, Panelist, Creativity Coach, Workshop Facilitator, TVET & Workforce Advisor

Inquiries & Strategic Partnerships: edithnijeh@gmail.com

Whether collaborating with international development agencies, trade ministries, digital platforms, or grassroots technical communities, her mission is clear: to ensure Africa’s skilled artisans and technical workforce receive the investment, recognition, and global opportunities they deserve.

📩 Open to strategic partnerships, ocean-economy workforce advisory roles, and cross-border technical initiatives.

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As a dedicated Technical Consulting Engineer at Cisco TAC with over five years of professional experience, I have developed deep expertise in network troubleshooting and complex problem resolution. My commitment to continuous learning drives me to currently prepare for the rigorous CCIE Wireless certification, as I aim to further sharpen my technical mastery within the ever-evolving wireless landscape. Outside of my professional responsibilities, I find great joy in playing strategic board games and staying active through volleyball, which helps me maintain a healthy and productive balance between my career goals and personal well-being.

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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.

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Maria Morukian, president of MSM Global Consulting, is a recognized speaker, author, and organizational development practitioner specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion, and intercultural competence. Over the last twenty years she has worked with thousands of leaders and DEI professionals to build thriving organizations that work for everyone. Maria is the author of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace and host of the popular DEI podcast Culture Stew.

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Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l
Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator

With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my early beginnings as a freelance designer to my current role as a lead UI/UX Designer at TASAfrica, I have helped businesses craft intuitive, user-driven experiences that resonate.

Previously, I worked as a UI/UX Engineer at Lights on Heights, where I spearheaded impactful projects like the My Limestone App redesign, enhancing features such as offline check-in and geolocation-enabled panic alerts. My expertise lives across design systems, usability testing, and crafting scalable solutions for web and mobile platforms.

Passionate about sharing knowledge, I've tutored over 50 aspiring designers within 25 different African countries, helping them launch careers in tech. Beyond work, I attend tech events and webinars, most recently speaking at Tech1M's webinar, "Creating Memorable Experiences through User-Centric Designs."

I believe design is more than visuals, it's about solving problems, crafting memorable experiences, and connecting people. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning German, playing call of duty mobile or brainstorming ideas to give back to the community through tech education.

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my ea... Show more

Sr. TPM en Zillow, PhD en Inteligencia Artificial y GDE en Machine Learning.

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

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

Adrian Jones: Building Opportunity Through Service
Adrian Jones is an entrepreneur and community advocate whose life has been defined by resilience, vision, and a genuine desire to serve others. Born to a 17-year-old single mother and 19-year-old father ,who was incarcerated most of her young life, Adrian’s story began with circumstances that could have limited her future. However, she excelled at all of her endeavors from an early age, especially academically. Through scholastic excellence, she opened doors to many opportunities.

In June 2000, she graduated with enough credits through high school AP courses to qualify as a college sophomore. Her first son was born July 2000. She was 18, on scholarship, with a baby boy and no life experience. After seeing an ad for a job in a college circular that read “ NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY “, she applied and was hired for her first sales position at 18-years-old.

Adrian was extremely successful in that position which motivated her to pursue other sales jobs-at which she also did exceptionally well. In fact , she quickly discovered that when one genuinely cares about others and focuses on solving problems, success naturally follows. For her, success was measured not only by business accomplishments but by the number of lives positively impacted.

By 2016, she was the proud mother of three sons and, much to her surprise, welcomed a daughter just 13 months after her youngest son was born. For the first time, she was raising a little girl who would one day look to her as an example of what was possible. At the time, she held a well paying sales position at a telecommunications company, but was unable to find reliable childcare. Rather than choosing between family and career, she pursued a profession that allowed her to build a successful business while remaining present for her children. That same year, she resigned from her comfortable corporate job to pursue real estate.

As she built her real estate business, her daughter and youngest son were often right by her side. Both accompanied her on property showings, handed out materials at educational seminars, and even called bingo numbers during senior community events. Rather than seeing motherhood as an obstacle to success, Adrian embraced it as her greatest motivation. During that season, she prayed to be surrounded by like-minded people who shared strong family values, good hearts, and an understanding of her journey with two toddlers often by her side. That prayer was answered through meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues, and mentors who continue to support her mission.

In 2019, Adrian founded Adjacent Services, a company dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions in real estate, insurance, property maintenance, and property preservation. Recognizing that clients often need more than a single service, she built a collaborative business model that connects them with trusted professionals across multiple industries. Moreover, her passion for community impact extends beyond business, as she has partnered with professionals from various fields to establish a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to homeownership through education, resources, and strategic partnerships.

Adrian believes that sustainable communities are built by equipping people with knowledge and opportunities that create generational wealth. She does so by naturally incorporating Agile and Scrum principles into her business operations and professional collaborations. These frameworks enable her to foster stronger teamwork, improve communication, and deliver greater value to clients while adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Surprisingly, Adrian affirms that she realizes in hindsight that she had been unknowingly practicing Agile her entire career before being formally taught.

Whether she’s helping families purchase homes, protecting their futures through insurance, or providing guidance during life's major transitions, Adrian leans heavily on her Agile training as a successful foundation as she continues the pursuit of becoming a trusted pillar in her community.

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Srikanth Pulicherla is a seasoned Lead Java Developer with over 17 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications across a variety of industries including real estate, healthcare, government, and telecommunications. His expertise spans full-stack development, distributed systems, cloud services, and scalable microservices, with a proven track record of driving technical innovation and leading teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Srikanth excels in crafting robust backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kafka Streams, and RESTful APIs, and is highly proficient in deploying and managing applications in AWS and PCF environments. He is well-versed in building real-time data processing pipelines using Kafka and implementing secure, high-availability systems with modern DevOps practices including Docker, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and TeamCity. His portfolio includes pivotal roles in projects such as the reZEN platform for Real Brokerage LLC, enterprise microservices for Express Scripts, and secure identity management systems for Gcom Software and the New York State SAFE Act. He is also experienced in frontend development using Angular, jQuery, and JavaScript, and has a strong command of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, and DB2.
Srikanth is recognized for his analytical thinking, leadership, and mentoring skills. He has received multiple awards for quality and support excellence, including recognition from Huawei and PAREXEL. He brings not only deep technical acumen but also exceptional communication and organizational capabilities, having effectively collaborated with distributed teams across the globe. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering and continues to be driven by a passion for technology, continuous improvement, and delivering impactful software solutions.

Srikanth Pulicherla is a seasoned Lead Java Developer with over 17 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications across a variety of industries including real estate, healthcare, government, and telecommu... Show more

Valentino Palomba, born on May 29, 2000, in Naples, is a passionate iOS developer and a fervent fan of Napoli football and Formula 1. Currently studying Computer Science, he works as a iOS Software Engineer for Intesa Sanpaolo, where he had the possibility to attend WWDC 2024. Beyond coding, Valentino loves watching Napoli matches and Formula 1 races, bringing energy and enthusiasm to every project he undertakes.

Valentino Palomba, born on May 29, 2000, in Naples, is a passionate iOS developer and a fervent fan of Napoli football and Formula 1. Currently studying Computer Science, he works as a iOS Software Engineer for Intesa Sanpaolo, where he had the possi... Show more