Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and undertaking a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at Stanford University.
His academic and professional trajectory is centred at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and machine learning operations, with an emphasis on developing and implementing scalable and efficient solutions for computational process optimisation. He has extensive experience in systems administration, cloud environments, and cybersecurity, acquired through both industry roles and applied research projects.
Leonel has contributed to key initiatives, including financial data analysis using machine learning in Barcelona and IT consultancy at Lynxmind in Lisbon, where he enhanced his expertise in technological infrastructure, process automation, and information security. In the academic sphere, he has been actively involved as a mentor in the SABES MAIS programme, a former ambassador for PARSUK, and a member of EESTEC, where he participated in and organised multiple international events.
As part of his engagement with EESTEC, he has attended conferences and workshops on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering in cities such as Belgrade, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Skopje, Ljubljana, Bucharest, Podgorica, Tampere, Madrid, Preveza, Athens, Thessaloniki, and Istanbul. Additionally, he took part in the Seed for the Future programme in Beijing, where he deepened his knowledge of technological innovation and digital transformation.
His research interests lie in the application of advanced artificial intelligence models in the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing accessibility, intelligence, and sustainability in clinical systems. His work reflects a strong commitment to scientific and technological innovation, seeking solutions to complex challenges in applied artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on... Show more

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

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

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

Emily is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on decentralized team happiness and growth. Emily thrives in people-centric spaces that prioritize community and belonging.

Emily is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on decentralized team happiness and growt... Show more

DevOps engineer who loves to tinker with Linux systems

DevOps engineer who loves to tinker with Linux systems Show more

Disleve Kanku is a Boston-based AI engineer, data strategist, and entrepreneur shaping the intersection of intelligent systems and human impact. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Blueprint Intel, an AI consulting studio helping small businesses automate their workflows using trustworthy agentic systems.

At the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Disleve engineers reproducible AI/ML pipelines that power clinical research and precision medicine, integrating large-scale data systems, NLP, and automation tools across departments. His cross-domain experience from healthcare AI to agentic automation positions him as a leading voice on how developers can build AI that works and earns trust.

Disleve is a TEDxBoston speaker, Startup Boston Week moderator, and NSBE Boston AI & Me series creator, known for his mission to inspire developers to build tools that heal, not just scale. Through his talks, he bridges the gap between innovation and integrity, showing how community, culture, and code can converge to create a more trustworthy AI future.

Disleve Kanku is a Boston-based AI engineer, data strategist, and entrepreneur shaping the intersection of intelligent systems and human impact. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Blueprint Intel, an AI consulting studio helping small business... Show more

With more than 10 years of experience in the Analytics field, I am an expert in business and data analysis, with an understanding of database administration. I have worked in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, insurance, and finance, providing value and delivering reports and data-driven solutions which impact the organization. At present, I am a Business Intelligence Analyst, where I assist organizations by transforming complicated data sets and providing meaningful intelligence. I have taken advanced courses in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to further my expertise in this area. I recently addressed the International Conference on Innovation in Science and Technology for a Resilient Future (ICISTRF 2025) as a keynote speaker sharing my perspectives on how analytics can impact innovation and resilience.

With more than 10 years of experience in the Analytics field, I am an expert in business and data analysis, with an understanding of database administration. I have worked in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, insurance, and finance, providing ... Show more

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

Michael Townsend is a forward-thinking digital strategist and Director at Quality Internet Solutions Ltd, where he leads initiatives that merge cutting-edge technology with long-term sustainability. With over 25 years of experience in digital marketing, web solutions, and online growth strategies, Michael helps businesses harness the power of the internet to achieve measurable impact.

He is especially passionate about the intersection of technology, climate responsibility, and digital transformation. Under his leadership.

Michael frequently speaks on topics such as:

Building sustainable digital ecosystems

The future of SEO and ethical online growth

Leveraging technology to create lasting impact

Balancing business innovation with climate responsibility

Whether addressing entrepreneurs, marketers, or sustainability advocates, Michael brings practical insights, strategic foresight, and an authentic commitment to building a greener, more connected digital future.

Michael Townsend is a forward-thinking digital strategist and Director at Quality Internet Solutions Ltd, where he leads initiatives that merge cutting-edge technology with long-term sustainability. With over 25 years of experience in digital marketi... Show more

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past six years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary effort in cross-platform frameworks steers our development towards unified, efficient solutions and breaking platform boundaries. A key part of my role is to continuously enhance app performance by guiding the development of tooling for core mobile health metrics.

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past six years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary e... Show more

Dan is a former computational, mathematical physicist turned software developer / designer / leader turned turned Agile, XP, and technical coach.

At Everest he helps people and teams and leaders get better through a blend of fun and challenging training plus coaching.

He teaches martial arts (Japanese Jiu-jitsu, Judo and Kung Fu) in his spare time.

Dan is a former computational, mathematical physicist turned software developer / designer / leader turned turned Agile, XP, and technical coach. At Everest he helps people and teams and leaders get better through a blend of fun and challenging tr... Show more

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

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

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Tobias Massoth started his professional career in 2006 as a system engineer with an early passion for Microsoft technologies and later Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes. He gained first hands-on experience with Kubernetes 1.10 and is committed to Kubernetes until today.
He is a regular attendee of KubeCon and Kubernetes Community Day (KCD) events but is also a visitor and speaker at Meetup events.
Reach out to him for any kind of tech discussions about Azure, Kubernetes and CNCF projects.

Tobias Massoth started his professional career in 2006 as a system engineer with an early passion for Microsoft technologies and later Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes. He gained first hands-on experience with Kubernetes 1.10 and is committed to Kubern... Show more

Priya Ranjan is a seasoned software and cloud developer with over two decades of experience designing distributed systems and scalable multicloud solutions. At Oracle, he leads initiatives that integrate Oracle Databases with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud — enabling seamless data movement and application interoperability. His current focus is helping developers and architects design efficient, secure, and cost-optimized multicloud architectures that turn complexity into opportunity.

Priya Ranjan is a seasoned software and cloud developer with over two decades of experience designing distributed systems and scalable multicloud solutions. At Oracle, he leads initiatives that integrate Oracle Databases with AWS, Azure, and Google C... Show more

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

Steven Pingel is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building full-stack .NET applications. He has worked across a variety of industries, including AgTech, FinTech, ECommerce, and Healthcare, solving complex problems with scalable and maintainable solutions. Passionate about software architecture and happy, healthy teams, Steven enjoys sharing insights on building robust systems that satisfy the developers just as much as the users.

Steven Pingel is a seasoned software engineering leader with over 15 years of experience building full-stack .NET applications. He has worked across a variety of industries, including AgTech, FinTech, ECommerce, and Healthcare, solving complex proble... Show more

Harmony Sithole is the Co-founder and COO of Neuronet AI Solutions, a company delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprises with a backbone in data annotation and analytics. Neuronet collaborates with the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub and the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing to run an AI research lab at UZ, advancing frontier innovation in data and machine learning. A Pan-African speaker, strategist, and communication coach, Harmony is also the creator of the S.P.E.A.K Framework™, through which he has trained 500+ leaders, startups, and executives. His mission is clear: “Your Voice is a Weapon. Wield It.”

Harmony Sithole is the Co-founder and COO of Neuronet AI Solutions, a company delivering tailored AI solutions for enterprises with a backbone in data annotation and analytics. Neuronet collaborates with the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub and ... Show more

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

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

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

Sarang Brahme is a Principal Architect and an avid AI explorer passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into real-world impact. With a knack for blending strategy and innovation, Sarang helps enterprises harness AI to create smarter customer experiences across retail, hospitality, sports, and beyond. Known as an “AI tinkerer” and practical problem-solver, he thrives on bridging the gap between algorithms and everyday life—making AI approachable, actionable, and transformative.

Sarang Brahme is a Principal Architect and an avid AI explorer passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into real-world impact. With a knack for blending strategy and innovation, Sarang helps enterprises harness AI to create smarter customer ... 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

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA

Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellness, realstate, retail, marketplace, food service, telco/ media, energy, edutech, public sector y ongs ayudando a empresas y organizaciones a tomar decisiones estratégicas basadas en el comportamiento de sus usuarios con un enfoque que combina rigor metodológico con una mirada basada en los objetivos de negocio y producto.

Me he formado en facilitación de dinámicas para colaborar al encuadre de necesidades y problemas.

También me he especializado en Usabilidad, Accesibilidad Digital y Diseño conversacional para Asistentes Virtuales

He colaborado con diversas empresas en el armado de equipos de UX/UI como Manager entre ellas SHIFTA con el Framework Dual Track Agile y Discovery continuo.

Actualmente lidero la unidad de Xpert Consulting en UX & Product Strategy en SHIFTA Con 25 años de experiencia y formación en el ámbito de Experiencia de Usuario y Estrategia de Producto he trabajado en sectores como healthtech, healthcare, wellne... Show more

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

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

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 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