Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom.

Besides his main job, he's passionate about being a speaker and a writer. Johan has even written a book in Spanish called 'DevOps en nuestra lengua', sharing his knowledge and experiences.

He's worked in various fields like state banking and telecoms, always bringing his practical skills to each project. Johan likes to mix new ideas with good management, which has helped many businesses.

On the other hand, constantly seeking to train, learn, and explore new areas in the field of computer engineering.

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom. Besides his main job, he's passionate about bei... Show more

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan is the founder of diabhey.com, helping AI-native startups win customers. Before that, he led developer advocacy at DigitalOcean, driving product activation and building technical partnerships. His engineering background spans safety-critical systems: cockpit software for Boeing 787 simulators, automated guided vehicles, and FDA-approved medical IoT. When not building, he's running marathons or trying to stay upright on a paddleboard.

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan is the founder of diabhey.com, helping AI-native startups win customers. Before that, he led developer advocacy at DigitalOcean, driving product activation and building technical partnerships. His engineering background span... Show more

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Medium articles, producing YouTube videos, mentoring developers, and publishing her first e-book on Spring Boot. As a Developer Advocate for Java + AI at AWS, she focuses on translating enterprise Java complexity into digestible narratives through storytelling that transforms confusing concepts into "aha!" moments. Varsha believes most technical concepts aren't inherently complex—they're just poorly told stories waiting for better narrators. Outside of work, you'll find her cafe-hopping with a good book, pizza, and hot chocolate, or writing personal essays exploring neuroscience and psychology.

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Mediu... Show more

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Nick Persichetti is the co-owner of Auburndale Bookkeeping & Tax Service, a third-generation tax, accounting, and advisory firm. He believes that clients, team members, and firm owners can all build financial lives and businesses that support rather than consume the people behind them. Guided by a commitment to sustainability and modernization, Nick empowers individuals and organizations to design compliant, resilient, and impactful financial strategies. His work reflects the firm’s purpose of helping people live and work with clarity, confidence, and freedom—proving that doing good and being good can lead to lasting success.

Nick Persichetti is the co-owner of Auburndale Bookkeeping & Tax Service, a third-generation tax, accounting, and advisory firm. He believes that clients, team members, and firm owners can all build financial lives and businesses that support rather ... Show more

HO KIM is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree from the Department of AI Convergence, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, South Korea.
He is developing technologies to integrate PCs, edge devices, and data centers with the cloud, thereby enabling intelligent discovery, provisioning, and orchestration.
His research interests include programmable data pipelines and data architectures on multiple clouds, such as data lakes and data mesh.

HO KIM is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree from the Department of AI Convergence, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, South Korea. He is developing technologies to integrate PCs, edge devices, and data centers with the cloud, ther... Show more

Charith Rajitha is a Associate Technical Lead at WSO2, focusing on identity and access management (IAM) and cloud-native systems. He has 5 years of experience building secure, scalable, and reliable microservices using Kubernetes, Go, and Java. Charith shares practical insights through his technical writing on Kubernetes security, distributed systems, and clean coding practices. He is passionate about helping teams build cloud-native platforms that are secure, easy to operate, and resilient.

Charith Rajitha is a Associate Technical Lead at WSO2, focusing on identity and access management (IAM) and cloud-native systems. He has 5 years of experience building secure, scalable, and reliable microservices using Kubernetes, Go, and Java. Chari... Show more

Dr. Rahul Gaikwad is a Staff Resident Solutions Architect at HashiCorp, an IBM company, and an AWS Ambassador and Community Builder. He is also an AWS Golden Jacket recipient. With over 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, and AI-driven operations, he helps enterprises accelerate digital transformation and build scalable, automated cloud platforms.

Rahul holds a Ph.D. in AIOps and 3 Master’s degrees across engineering and technology disciplines. He has achieved all 12 AWS certifications and holds 35+ global technology certifications across cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering. His expertise spans Infrastructure as Code, platform engineering, and AI-driven infrastructure operations. He has delivered 40+ international technical talks across global conferences and community platforms.

His contributions to technology, research, and the global cloud community have been recognized with numerous honors including Top Icons of India, Man of Excellence, HashiCorp Ambassador, Indian Achievers Award, Best PhD Thesis, Research Scholar of the Year, Young Researcher Award, Best Scylla User Award at Scylla Summit, and Author of the Month by APG, AWS.

Dr. Rahul Gaikwad is a Staff Resident Solutions Architect at HashiCorp, an IBM company, and an AWS Ambassador and Community Builder. He is also an AWS Golden Jacket recipient. With over 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, and AI-dri... Show more

Experienced Cloud Architect with over 17 years of comprehensive development and architectural expertise in the software industry. I have worked on various client-side projects across multiple business domains in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Currently, I serve as a Principal Engineer (AWS) at Arcesium, a financial services firm. In this role, I manage data engineering, cloud infrastructure (AWS), the entire SDLC process using GitLab, and lead AI/ML implementations, including building machine learning models using AWS Bedrock.

Previously, I led cloud infrastructure initiatives at a leading SaaS-based, IPO-bound startup—successfully migrating the entire product from Salesforce to AWS, resulting in a significant reduction in operational costs.

I am passionate about technology and consistently invest time in learning and applying new skills. I hold triple active certifications in AWS and am recognized as a CNCF Kubestronaut, actively contributing to various CNCF open-source projects and Terraform by HashiCorp.

I am also an active public speaker, having delivered talks at major community and industry events including Kubernetes Community Days (KCD), AWS Community Days, DevOpsDays, and more—sharing insights on cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, serverless, and AI/ML.

In addition, I write technical blogs on Medium, LinkedIn, and Dev.to, aiming to share knowledge and foster a stronger cloud-native community.

Experienced Cloud Architect with over 17 years of comprehensive development and architectural expertise in the software industry. I have worked on various client-side projects across multiple business domains in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the Unite... Show more

I am a Country Manager with several years of experience leading companies through the journey of implementing Cloud and modernizing applications to reach the market faster and more securely.

What drives me is working in complex environments with technological and business challenges, where I can present cloud-based solutions that transform companies’ delivery capabilities and positively influence the end customer experience. I’m also passionate about sharing knowledge with as many people as possible. I truly believe that technology can change people’s lives!

I am a Country Manager with several years of experience leading companies through the journey of implementing Cloud and modernizing applications to reach the market faster and more securely. What drives me is working in complex environments with t... Show more

AI Product Strategist and Enterprise Experience Architect with 12+ years of experience designing high-impact products for global companies including Nike, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Pfizer, and Santander. Member of Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.

Today she leads product architecture initiatives for enterprise AI platforms, shaping multi-model ecosystems that turn fragmented data into decision intelligence for global organizations. AI product she works on was recognized as a finalist in the Most Innovative Product category at UC Today.

Her expertise sits at the intersection of AI strategy, product design, governance, and human-centered systems thinking, helping companies move from AI experimentation to measurable business value.

AI Product Strategist and Enterprise Experience Architect with 12+ years of experience designing high-impact products for global companies including Nike, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Pfizer, and Santander. Member of Association for the Advancement of Artific... Show more

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner.

I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as a Partner, combining deep engineering execution with advisory and strategic work.

I value long-term collaboration, strong personal relationships, and teams that care about outcomes, not slide decks.

Stanford LEAD participant. Speaker at industry events. Open to meaningful conversations.

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner. I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as... Show more

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estate, educational, public government, manufacturing, automotive, banking, insurance, professional services, et al. I help organizations transform their business processes using IT tools and techniques, creating a well-balanced software ecosystem. As a ClickDimensions Partner, I offer marketing automation solutions. I help Microsoft partners to develop business areas focused on Dynamics 365 CE Apps, Power Platform and Azure services

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estat... Show more

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketing platforms to AI automation tools, including AI Front Desk and several products within the Banzai ecosystem.

My work focuses on translating complex business problems into meaningful, user-centered solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into products that create real value for users and businesses.

Beyond my professional work, I actively contribute to the product community through research, writing, and speaking. I’ve spoken at events such as the European Product Summit and regularly share insights on product leadership, customer interviews, and collaboration between product and UX teams.

I’m passionate about building products that truly resonate with users and about helping teams create environments where experimentation, learning, and innovation thrive.

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketin... Show more

I am a software engineer at Uber India, where I have been working since graduating from IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech degree. With over 3.5+ years of professional experience, I have developed a strong foundation in microservices, distributed systems, and low-level system design. My technical expertise includes software engineering, algorithms, database systems, and web technologies, with a particular focus on building scalable and efficient systems.

I have interned with the Google Cloud team as a software developer, gaining hands-on experience in creating robust solutions within Google Workspace. I am skilled in programming languages like C++, C, SQL, and Bash, and have worked with technologies such as Git, OpenCV, ROS, Django, Flask, MongoDB, Numpy, PyTorch, Protocol Buffers, and others.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, I have been Grace Hopper Celebration 2025 and Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025 speakers and have been honored with the prestigious Nutanix Heart Women in Tech Scholarship (2021) and Google APAC Women Techmakers Scholarship (2020) for my efforts in addressing gender stereotypes and promoting equity. I am committed to blending technological innovation with human-centric approaches to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Beyond work, I enjoy exploring interdisciplinary applications of technology, from natural language processing to robotics. All my crazy developments can be found on my GitHub page: https://github.com/rsrkpatwari1234

I am a software engineer at Uber India, where I have been working since graduating from IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech degree. With over 3.5+ years of professional experience, I have developed a strong foundation in microservices, distributed systems, a... Show more

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world, speeding up web applications. Independent consultant, blogger, speaker and fan of Twitter. He also shares his passion as a trainer in the area of .NET, especially about application performance and diagnostics. Microsoft MVP in the Visual Studio and Development Tools category. Co-founder of https://dotnetos.org initiative.

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world, speeding up web applications. Independent consultant, blogger, speaker and fan of Twitter. He... Show more

Nacida en Venezuela, con residencia en España. Me gradué de Licda. en Informática en el año 2007 y tengo casi veinte (20) años de experiencia profesional, la mayoría de los cuales los he dedicado a trabajar como especialista de datos en BI. Mi experiencia se basa en herramientas Microsoft. Adicionalmente soy Coach Ontológico del PMMK.

Nacida en Venezuela, con residencia en España. Me gradué de Licda. en Informática en el año 2007 y tengo casi veinte (20) años de experiencia profesional, la mayoría de los cuales los he dedicado a trabajar como especialista de datos en BI. Mi experi... Show more

I am Ernestine Lerisha John, deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, especially their role in secure communication and automation. I will soon begin my research internship at Carleton University, Canada, focusing on quantum technologies, and I am currently collaborating with Cistel, Canada, on projects in quantum cryptography.

I have presented my research at international platforms, including an international conference in Toronto, and I love simplifying complex concepts through my beginner-friendly blogs on AI and quantum computing. I was also featured by Topmate as one of the Best Creators, with my profile showcased at Times Square, New York. I believe in continuous learning, mentoring peers, and bridging academia with industry to shape the future of technology.

I am Ernestine Lerisha John, deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, especially their role in secure communication and automation. I will soon begin my research internship at Carleton University, Canada, focusing on ... Show more

Pallab Haldar is an accomplished SAP HANA Data Architect and Generative AI Specialist with over 19 years of transformative experience in enterprise data architecture, advanced analytics, and AI/ML innovations. Currently serving as SAP Technical Data Architect at Cognizant Technology Solutions, he has delivered high-impact solutions for Fortune 500 clients including 3M, Delta, and Yokohama Tire.
Pallab specializes in architecting enterprise-scale SAP HANA Database solutions, seamlessly integrating data models with core business processes across SD, MM, FI, BW, and analytics domains. His expertise spans the complete data lifecycle—from ingestion and provisioning to governance and analytical consumption. As a recognized SAP GenAI expert, he pioneers AI-driven transformations, implementing conversational AI assistants with SAP Joule, predictive forecasting in SAP Analytics Cloud, and RAG pipelines using LangChain and Haystack.
His technical mastery encompasses SAP HANA performance optimization, XSA application development, and cloud platform integration across SAP BTP, Cloud Foundry, and Neo environments. Pallab has successfully led complex migrations from XSC to XSA, engineered ML models for predictive analytics, and developed deep learning solutions using TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.
A thought leader in the SAP community, Pallab actively shares knowledge through technical blogs and holds 15+ SAP certifications, including SAP Generative AI Developer and multiple Solution Architect credentials. His innovative approaches to database optimization, query performance tuning, and AI/ML adoption have consistently delivered measurable business impact through process optimization and enterprise automation.
With deep expertise in programming languages including SQL, Python, Java, and ABAP, combined with extensive experience in DevOps practices and cloud technologies, Pallab continues to shape the future of enterprise data architecture and AI integration. He is an active IEEE member and maintains a strong presence in the professional community through his contributions and thought leadership.

Pallab Haldar is an accomplished SAP HANA Data Architect and Generative AI Specialist with over 19 years of transformative experience in enterprise data architecture, advanced analytics, and AI/ML innovations. Currently serving as SAP Technical Data ... Show more

Muzeeb Mohammad is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, where he designs and leads large-scale, secure, and high-performance distributed microservices powering mission-critical financial platforms.

His work spans Zero-Trust API architectures, event-driven systems, and real-time data-streaming platforms (Kafka) supporting enterprise-scale credit-card and digital-banking services. He specializes in building systems that remain resilient, observable, and secure under extreme scale and regulatory constraints.

Beyond delivery, Muzeeb is a passionate engineering leader and mentor, focused on growing high-performing teams and developing the next generation of system architects. A Senior Member of IEEE and an international technology awards judge (including the Globee® Awards), he actively bridges academic research with real-world enterprise implementation.

Muzeeb Mohammad is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, where he designs and leads large-scale, secure, and high-performance distributed microservices powering mission-critical financial platforms. His work spans Zero-Trust ... Show more

Luke has been professionally building software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield and works for Tide as Head of Engineering, Experience Foundations. When not at work, he plays guitar, solves Rubik’s cubes, runs the Leeds Mobile monthly meetup, and enjoys spending time with his partner and son.

Luke has been professionally building software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield and works for Tide as Head of Engineering,... Show more

With two decades of experience spanning infrastructure, strategy, cybersecurity, and leadership, I explore the intersection of Emotional Intelligence and the technical world. As a neurodivergent writer, I advocate for human-centric systems that respect both our cognitive differences and the history of the Internet.

With two decades of experience spanning infrastructure, strategy, cybersecurity, and leadership, I explore the intersection of Emotional Intelligence and the technical world. As a neurodivergent writer, I advocate for human-centric systems that respe... Show more

Joe Azzopardi (PhD) is a keynote speaker who helps leaders understand and navigate generational tension in the workplace. He delivers high-impact sessions that unpack why teams misfire across age groups and what leaders can do to strengthen retention, collaboration, and performance. Drawing on cutting-edge generational research and practical frontline insights, Joe equips audiences with actionable tools to lead and communicate effectively across the generations.

Joe Azzopardi (PhD) is a keynote speaker who helps leaders understand and navigate generational tension in the workplace. He delivers high-impact sessions that unpack why teams misfire across age groups and what leaders can do to strengthen retention... Show more

I’m a fullstack software engineer with a strong focus on frontend engineering and a passion for building fast, user-friendly applications. With 6 years of experience working on scalable web projects across both frontend and backend, I’ve helped teams improve performance, optimize codebases, and deliver smooth, reliable user experiences.

My expertise includes architecting frontend applications, building robust APi's and fine-tuning performance for production-grade apps. I’m particularly interested in how great frontend performance impacts user satisfaction and business outcomes.

I’m a fullstack software engineer with a strong focus on frontend engineering and a passion for building fast, user-friendly applications. With 6 years of experience working on scalable web projects across both frontend and backend, I’ve helped teams... Show more

AI Technical Coach working to help devs best utilize AI in their development workflows.

AI Technical Coach working to help devs best utilize AI in their development workflows. Show more

Microsoft MVP.

I’m a Techno-Functional Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience delivering, developing, and leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central projects across industries.

I specialise in bridging the gap between technical complexity and practical solutions—helping businesses get the most out of Business Central.

I’m passionate about mentoring, teaching, sharing what I learn, and making life easier for users, consultants, and developers.

You can find more of my insights and tips at thatnavguy.com.

Microsoft MVP. I’m a Techno-Functional Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience delivering, developing, and leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central projects across industries. I specialise in bridging the gap between technical ... Show more

Jorge works as a Customer Delivery Software Architect at Cisco CX. He helps customers to adopt DevOps practices in their Data-Center Automation journey. He is passionate about Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes networking and CI/CD processes. During his free-time he is either learning how to improve his coding skills or reading Geopolitics books. Jorge holds a Master in Communications Engineering from the Technical University of Munich.

Jorge works as a Customer Delivery Software Architect at Cisco CX. He helps customers to adopt DevOps practices in their Data-Center Automation journey. He is passionate about Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes networking and CI/CD processes. During ... Show more

Thierry has a M.Eng in AI, He starts his career as a Cloud Data Engineer and obtained 2 Google Cloud Certifications:
- Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
While working on cloud technologies, He developed interests in Security and operations. He works now as a Cybersecurity research Engineer where he develops solutions and makes research on risk analysis.
He founded and led the very first GDSC in Belgium, and now he is an organiser for the GDG Mons.

Thierry has a M.Eng in AI, He starts his career as a Cloud Data Engineer and obtained 2 Google Cloud Certifications: - Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer - Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect While working on cloud technologies, He develo... Show more

I am a Senior Software Engineer and recognized expert with over two decades of impact across FinTech, telecommunications, and secure data systems. My work centers on architecting and delivering fault tolerant, high availability platforms that power mission critical financial and communication infrastructures worldwide.
Throughout my career, I have advanced secure financial messaging, fraud detection, and real time data systems, developing solutions that integrate encryption, distributed architectures, and strong compliance frameworks. My focus on scalability, reliability, and resilience has consistently enabled trusted, high performance systems for enterprise and global financial operations.
As an IEEE Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society member, and ACM member, I remain actively engaged in advancing professional standards and knowledge sharing. I frequently contribute insights on FinTech security, APIs, distributed systems, and technology adoption, bridging theory and practice to strengthen the engineering ecosystem.

I am a Senior Software Engineer and recognized expert with over two decades of impact across FinTech, telecommunications, and secure data systems. My work centers on architecting and delivering fault tolerant, high availability platforms that power m... Show more

I am a Senior Data Architect at ATC Drivetrain and the Founder of two ventures—Unimonk, an AI-powered education platform, and GoICure, a digital-first medical tourism solution. I’ve spoken at KCD Washington 2025 and will also be presenting at BazelCon, sharing my experiences in cloud-native engineering and secure data systems. At ATC Drivetrain, I design hybrid cloud architectures that integrate AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and big data pipelines for mission-critical shopfloor operations, driving improvements in governance, scalability, and predictive maintenance. Through GoICure, I’m building intelligent, compliance-ready platforms for cross-border healthcare, while Unimonk is focused on transforming education and university admissions through automation and AI. With a Master’s in Data Science from the University of Texas at Dallas and a strong foundation in distributed systems, MLOps, and secure data engineering, I bring both enterprise experience and entrepreneurial innovation to solving real-world problems at scale.

I am a Senior Data Architect at ATC Drivetrain and the Founder of two ventures—Unimonk, an AI-powered education platform, and GoICure, a digital-first medical tourism solution. I’ve spoken at KCD Washington 2025 and will also be presenting at BazelCo... Show more