Building great startups in Data and AI

Building great startups in Data and AI Show more

Mariana is an Award-winning Project Manager and Full Stack Developer specialized in digital transformation, automation, and AI integrations. Recognized among the Top 30 Women in Tech Portugal 2025 and WomenTech Network Mentor of the Year 2024 (Honorary Mention). She has extensive experience leading global automation, digital solution development and AI projects across EMEA markets for clients and internally, leveraging modern stacks (React, Next.js, Python, Azure, Firebase) and best
practices in UX, accessibility, and process improvement. Skilled at bridging technical and business teams, managing C-level stakeholders, and delivering measurable results in efficiency, automation adoption, and business impact.

Mariana is an Award-winning Project Manager and Full Stack Developer specialized in digital transformation, automation, and AI integrations. Recognized among the Top 30 Women in Tech Portugal 2025 and WomenTech Network Mentor of the Year 2024 (Honora... 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

Recruiter based in Houston, working remotely for an executive recruitment firm focused on oil & gas, industrial automation, and SaaS.

Recruiter based in Houston, working remotely for an executive recruitment firm focused on oil & gas, industrial automation, and SaaS. Show more

Shyalan Ramesh is a researcher and developer passionate about building technology that bridges people and platforms. His work spans web, cloud, and AI-driven applications, and he is currently a Software Developer. As an active member of the developer community through GDD, he has mentored and organised events to help students turn ideas into real-world solutions. Outside of code, he’s fascinated by how design and technology shape the future of human interaction.

Shyalan Ramesh is a researcher and developer passionate about building technology that bridges people and platforms. His work spans web, cloud, and AI-driven applications, and he is currently a Software Developer. As an active member of the developer... Show more

Lead Applications Developer Analyst | DevOps | CKA | RSM® | Multi-Cloud Strategist (GCP | Azure | AWS) | DIY | Turning Chaos into Opportunity

Lead Applications Developer Analyst | DevOps | CKA | RSM® | Multi-Cloud Strategist (GCP | Azure | AWS) | DIY | Turning Chaos into Opportunity 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

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products that she leads. She has led engineering teams developing mission-critical applications across a wide variety of industries such as financial services, health care, and logistics.

While she isn't in front of her computer, she dabbles in creating mural arts or canvas paintings based on whatever inspires her and hopes to someday focus a lot more time on the arts. She is also an avid traveller and is always in search of her next dream destination.

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products th... Show more

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

Desarrollador especializado en visualización de datos geoespaciales, con experiencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones basadas en datos geoespaciales. Ha liderado proyectos de visualización y análisis territorial usando tecnologías como PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Python Dash y servicios de AWS (S3, EC2, CloudFront), integrando mapas interactivos, capas dinámicas y análisis espacial.

Actualmente trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, análisis territorial y transformación digital, desarrollando dashboards interactivos para gobiernos, ONGs y el sector privado en Bolivia. Entre mis proyectos recientes destacan: Un sistema de monitoreo territorial para pueblos indígenas de la Amazonía y una plataforma de geointeligencia para definir ubicaciones estratégicas de agencias bancarias.

Apasionado por el uso de la tecnología para resolver problemas reales, sociales y estratégicos, busca impulsar el uso responsable y accesible de herramientas en la nube en América Latina.

Desarrollador especializado en visualización de datos geoespaciales, con experiencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones basadas en datos geoespaciales. Ha liderado proyectos de visualización y análisis territorial usando tecnologías como Postgre... Show more

Sevim Durmus is a Cloud Solutions Engineer, AWS Community Builder, and AI Trainer helping businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in logistics, automative, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insights into automation, low-code machine learning, and cloud integration. She teaches on Udemy, creates content for YouTube, and speaks on AI productivity, SageMaker, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Sevim Durmus is a Cloud Solutions Engineer, AWS Community Builder, and AI Trainer helping businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in logistics, automative, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insight... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Usman Madani Zanna is an accomplished Cybersecurity Professional and Software Development Entrepreneur with a strong background in Network Technology. Holding a BSc in Network Technology and Cybersecurity from Lincoln University College, Malaysia (Nsuk Campus) and a Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence from Baze University, Abuja, he possesses a deep understanding of modern cybersecurity landscapes and emerging digital technologies.

Usman is the Founder of ZannaTech Innovations Ltd, where he leads projects focused on building secure, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions across e-commerce, education, and business automation. He is adept at crafting innovative software products, including e-learning platforms, AI chatbots, and mobile applications, all designed to enhance digital accessibility and efficiency in Africa’s growing tech ecosystem.

As the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Aswaq IT Academy, he provides hands-on training in no-code development, mobile and iOS app development, and AI-driven solutions, empowering individuals to turn ideas into real-world applications. Concurrently, he serves as an Executive Member and Team Lead at Aswaq IT Ltd, where he contributes to strategic technology development and cybersecurity management.

Through his leadership and technical expertise, Usman Madani Zanna continues to drive innovation, inspire digital transformation, and nurture the next generation of African tech professionals.

Usman Madani Zanna is an accomplished Cybersecurity Professional and Software Development Entrepreneur with a strong background in Network Technology. Holding a BSc in Network Technology and Cybersecurity from Lincoln University College, Malaysia (Ns... Show more

Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security in the Benelux. He plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the security strategy and ensuring the success of its customers. Jan is also the EMEA North AI Center of Excellence practice leader. He frequently shares his expertise through speaking engagements at industry conferences and contributing articles to leading cybersecurity publications. With a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to protecting organizations from cyber threats, Jan continues to be at the forefront of the security and AI industry.

Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security in the Benelux. He plays a pivotal role in evangelizing the security strategy and ensuring the success... Show more

Mitul Trivedi is a seasoned Data Scientist with over 13 years of expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He is a certified Databricks Professional, specializing in building scalable GenAI solutions, semantic search optimization, and RAG frameworks. Mitul has led impactful AI initiatives across legal, automotive, and logistics domains, delivering applications ranging from legal chatbots and predictive analytics to recommendation engines and sentiment analysis. His technical stack includes advanced LLMs (GPT-4o, Claude, Sonnet), vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). A multilingual AI practitioner, Mitul has developed GenAI products for both English and French legal markets. He holds multiple postgraduate degrees in data science and analytics from top U.S. institutions and is recognized for his strong ability to bridge technical insights with business value.

Mitul Trivedi is a seasoned Data Scientist with over 13 years of expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He is a certified Databricks Professional, specializing in building scalable GenAI solutions, semantic search optimizati... Show more

Nagasruthi Kattula is a distinguished Software Engineering Leader with over a decade of expertise in enterprise application development, security architecture, and automation. Currently serving as Manager of Software Engineering at Okta, she leads a team of engineers focused on enhancing global customer experience, including federal clients, while strengthening security postures across Go-To-Market technology.
As a 10x Salesforce Certified professional, Nagasruthi holds numerous prestigious credentials, including Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Development Lifecycle and Deployment Designer, Integration Architecture Designer, Data Architecture and Management Designer, and Sharing and Visibility Designer. Her comprehensive certification portfolio demonstrates her exceptional proficiency across the Salesforce ecosystem.
Prior to her management role, Nagasruthi served as Principal Software Engineer at Okta, where she led significant security initiatives, including implementing IP restrictions for over 3,000 users and 100+ service accounts, decoupling integration permissions to mitigate third-party attack risks, and remediating various security vulnerabilities in Apex code. Her expertise extends to rotating secrets for 250+ connected apps and implementing automation for critical business processes.
Throughout her career at organizations including Bigcommerce, Visa, CodeForce 360, and Health Management Systems, Nagasruthi has consistently delivered innovative solutions that bridge business needs with technical excellence. Her experience spans Salesforce architecture, cloud integrations, enterprise security, and software development across multiple platforms and frameworks.
Nagasruthi holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College. During her academic career, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, instructing undergraduates and graduates in programming languages and databases while assisting with research projects.
A visionary leader with exceptional technical acumen, Nagasruthi excels at fostering team collaboration, optimizing development workflows, and implementing security-first engineering solutions. Her ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives has consistently delivered scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications that drive organizational success.

Nagasruthi Kattula is a distinguished Software Engineering Leader with over a decade of expertise in enterprise application development, security architecture, and automation. Currently serving as Manager of Software Engineering at Okta, she leads a ... Show more

A Frontend Engineer with an interest in developing interactive web applications, particularly those incorporating 3D technology and creative visualization.

A Frontend Engineer with an interest in developing interactive web applications, particularly those incorporating 3D technology and creative visualization. Show more

Ingeniero en sistemas hace mas de 20 años, especializado en la nube

Ingeniero en sistemas hace mas de 20 años, especializado en la nube Show more

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

Suvendu is a Sr Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon, where he specializes in advancing supervised fine-tuning and RLHF pipelines for large language models ranging from 7B to 470B parameters. With more than 15 years of experience, Suvendu has architected scalable distributed-training systems using Megatron-LM 3D parallelism, DeepSpeed ZeRO, PyTorch FSDP, and AWS Trainium—consistently reducing training costs and latency while maintaining model quality.
His MLOps expertise spans SageMaker, MLflow, and TensorRT-based on-device inference, where he has delivered 3× throughput gains and 30% latency reductions in production workloads. Suvendu has also built real-time recommendation systems at HBO Max and predictive maintenance platforms at Equinix. An active open-source contributor and author of a widely adopted MLOps framework on AWS’s GitHub, he regularly mentors on distributed ML best practices. Suvendu holds a Master’s in Computer Science and has presented at AWS internal tech talks. He is passionate about demystifying cloud economics for ML practitioners."

Suvendu is a Sr Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon, where he specializes in advancing supervised fine-tuning and RLHF pipelines for large language models ranging from 7B to 470B parameters. With more than 15 years of experience, Suvendu has architec... Show more

I am a student from ELC (Electrical and Computer Branch) highly interested in databases server management systems.

I am a student from ELC (Electrical and Computer Branch) highly interested in databases server management systems. 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

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

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