Microsoft MVP with over 15 years of experience developing and refining AI systems across model engineering, agent architectures, and large‑scale platform design. Recognized for turning complex technical concepts into clear, actionable designs that enable developers to build robust, reliable solutions.

Microsoft MVP with over 15 years of experience developing and refining AI systems across model engineering, agent architectures, and large‑scale platform design. Recognized for turning complex technical concepts into clear, actionable designs that en... Show more

Travel and Tech writer who blends experience from journalism and as a senior marketer to make sense of how companies can manage change during tech transformations.

Travel and Tech writer who blends experience from journalism and as a senior marketer to make sense of how companies can manage change during tech transformations. 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

Nishanth Sirikonda is a Workday Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and user-focused HCM solutions. He specializes in Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and complex integrations, driving efficiency and aligning systems with business goals. Known for his leadership in enterprise transformations, Nishanth has led global deployments, M&A integrations, and compliance initiatives across public and private sectors. His expertise spans architecture, testing, reporting, and governance. Passionate about process improvement and innovation, he collaborates closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions that streamline operations and elevate workforce experiences.

Nishanth Sirikonda is a Workday Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and user-focused HCM solutions. He specializes in Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and comple... Show more

Developer with an electronics engineering background. A jack-of-all-trades on the Power Platform, I'm curious to discover new things every day and to present my discoveries.

Developer with an electronics engineering background. A jack-of-all-trades on the Power Platform, I'm curious to discover new things every day and to present my discoveries. Show more

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

I'm Samir Akarioh, developer advocate at Scalingo. I work on cloud platforms and DevOps tools with a simple goal: to make developers' lives easier and systems more reliable. I enjoy sharing concrete feedback, talking about automation and best practices, and engaging with the tech community on pragmatic, field-oriented topics.

I'm Samir Akarioh, developer advocate at Scalingo. I work on cloud platforms and DevOps tools with a simple goal: to make developers' lives easier and systems more reliable. I enjoy sharing concrete feedback, talking about automation and best practic... Show more

Michael Benjamin is an entrepreneur, burn survivor, and founder of a fast growing chocolate manufacturing company.

After surviving a catastrophic explosion that left him in a coma with severe burns, Michael returned home to twin boys who did not recognize him. Instead of rebuilding quietly, he chose to build publicly. Companies. Teams. Responsibility.

Today he leads multiple businesses while raising five children under five with his wife, Rivka. He has navigated missed payroll, rapid growth, capital pressure, and high stakes decisions with no safety net and no room to collapse.

Michael speaks to leaders and founders about performing under pressure. Not theory. Not motivation. Real decisions when fear, fatigue, and responsibility collide.

Audiences walk away with a clear framework for leading through crisis, building resilience that is operational not emotional, and making bold moves when retreat would be easier.

His message is simple:

Pressure Is the Environment. Perform Anyway.

Michael Benjamin is an entrepreneur, burn survivor, and founder of a fast growing chocolate manufacturing company. After surviving a catastrophic explosion that left him in a coma with severe burns, Michael returned home to twin boys who did not r... Show more

Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando architetture cloud e soluzioni di disaster recovery per garantirne la continuità operativa.
Ogni tappa del suo percorso — dalla programmazione in C#, Python e PLC alla gestione di reparti NOC e SOC — ha consolidato un bagaglio di competenze pratiche che oggi mette a completa disposizione dei propri clienti.

Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando arch... Show more

Priyanka Bodagala is an AI and health informatics product engineer specializing in the design and evaluation of AI systems that operate on complex, high-risk data. Her work focuses on retrieval-augmented generation, data interoperability, and building trustworthy AI pipelines that move beyond prototypes into production. She brings a systems-level perspective grounded in real-world deployment and cross-functional collaboration.

Priyanka Bodagala is an AI and health informatics product engineer specializing in the design and evaluation of AI systems that operate on complex, high-risk data. Her work focuses on retrieval-augmented generation, data interoperability, and buildin... Show more

Hands-on and executive cybersecurity practitioner. I’ve performed virtually every technical cybersecurity function and domain, managed teams, and supported business growth. While I continue to practice, I also focus on instructional design, development, and delivery. I am currently an adjunct professor teaching coding and special topics in cybersecurity and curate a knowledge library for a prominent regional public cybersecurity range.
My goal is to help strong technical practitioners develop governance capabilities, reflecting both sound science and evolving needs driven by regulation and AI governance. I enjoy teaching, public speaking, writing, and participating in cybersecurity events.
I’ve had the opportunity to deliver cybersecurity services globally across North America, the EU, Asia Pacific, and Australia. I studied at the University of Michigan, earned my MBA from Virginia Tech, and completed a brief residency at Cambridge University in the UK.

Hands-on and executive cybersecurity practitioner. I’ve performed virtually every technical cybersecurity function and domain, managed teams, and supported business growth. While I continue to practice, I also focus on instructional design, developme... Show more

A software engineer where I can use my skills to bring ideas to life. Co-founder of Alts Morocco, building a community for creators to work on passion projects. I build tools that solve real problems and integrate tech into new fields. Patient craftsman focused on quality software that actually works.

A software engineer where I can use my skills to bring ideas to life. Co-founder of Alts Morocco, building a community for creators to work on passion projects. I build tools that solve real problems and integrate tech into new fields. Patient crafts... Show more

Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data.
He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence.

He is the founder of Factory Cortex — a pragmatic framework that combines machine signals, simple analytics, and human knowledge to expose hidden losses such as micro-stops and throughput instability, and to build intelligence iteratively rather than through large, high-risk transformations.

Founder, The Advisource AB.

Oleksandr Khimiak is a practitioner and advisor in manufacturing operations and industrial data. He works hands-on with factories and equipment manufacturers to help them move from basic monitoring to actionable operational intelligence. He is th... Show more

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have led global teams to deploy disruptive AWS solutions, establishing best practices in CI/CD and observability.

Armed with intricate AWS expertise, I accelerate fluid migrations while optimising budgets, performance and reliability. As a change agent driving digital transformation, I prepare organisations for technology leadership, coaching teams through pioneering approaches to realise AWS’s game-changing capabilities.

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have l... Show more

Ricardo Magalhães is a DevOps Engineer at xgeeks. He is responsible for driving the infrastructure for one of the top automotive companies in today's world. Always striving for bigger and better, Ricardo has an unmatched will to take projects to the next level and of course, make a great story along the way. Because everything is better with a good story.

Ricardo Magalhães is a DevOps Engineer at xgeeks. He is responsible for driving the infrastructure for one of the top automotive companies in today's world. Always striving for bigger and better, Ricardo has an unmatched will to take projects to the ... 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

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

Thanigaivel Rangasamy is an accomplished Information Technology Program Manager and Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale technology, quality assurance, and security-focused programs across diverse industries, including telecommunications, airlines, banking, life sciences, retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce
He has a proven track record of leading end-to-end program delivery, managing cross-functional and global teams, and partnering closely with stakeholders to achieve business and technology objectives. Thanigaivel brings deep expertise in program and project management, QA leadership, test automation, security remediation, and process improvement, with hands-on experience across Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and DevOps methodologies
Throughout his career, he has successfully led complex initiatives involving system integration, performance, security, and UAT testing, while driving quality metrics, release governance, and continuous improvement. He is highly skilled in tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, Selenium, UFT, Jenkins, GitHub, ServiceNow, and cloud platforms, and has strong capabilities in data analysis, SQL, backend validation, and automation frameworks
Thanigaivel holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications and is a PMP, Certified Scrum Master, SAFe 6 Practitioner, and ISTQB Advanced Test Manager. Known for his hands-on leadership style, he combines strategic thinking with execution excellence to deliver high-quality, compliant, and scalable solutions across global enterprises.

Thanigaivel Rangasamy is an accomplished Information Technology Program Manager and Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale technology, quality assurance, and security-focused programs across diverse industries,... Show more

Ana is a Quality Assurance Engineer with experience across companies of different sizes and industries — from FAANG to early-stage startups. Her background is rooted in classical testing methodologies and test automation, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable systems.

Currently, she is working at the intersection of Product and AI Quality, contributing to the end-to-end quality pipeline of a RAG-based enterprise AI solution. Her role involves ensuring that systems are not only technically sound, but secure, compliant, and aligned with real user needs.

Beyond her core work, she has a strong interest in AI governance and compliance, viewing regulatory frameworks not as constraints, but as enablers for building trustworthy systems and advancing innovation responsibly.

Ana is a Quality Assurance Engineer with experience across companies of different sizes and industries — from FAANG to early-stage startups. Her background is rooted in classical testing methodologies and test automation, with a strong focus on build... Show more

Dr. Vibhav Garg serves as the President-Global Govt Affairs for Meril Group of Companies. He has extensive global experience of more than 2 decades in the areas of Policy Advocacy, Brand Management, Regulatory & Compliance, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management and has been engaging with state and federal government of India, South Asian, South East Asian and other developing countries for various strategic healthcare initiatives and policy discussions with concerned stakeholders.

Prior to joining Meril Group, Dr. Garg held various strategic positions with US & India headquartered organizations like Boston Scientific as Director-Health Economics & Govt Affairs for India, India HUB & ASEAN and Head-Peripheral Intervention, Interventional Oncology & Govt Business, India & India HUB; Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, the pharma trade association as Associate Secretary General; GE Healthcare as Vice President-Health Policy & Govt Affair, South Asia; Boston Scientific India as Associate Director-Health Economics & Govt Affairs; Confederation of India Industry as Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare; Mascon Global Limited, a boutique management and IT consulting organization, spearheaded their healthcare and life sciences initiatives in India and US as well; and Brainwave Biosolutions Ltd where he lead the life sciences and healthcare practice of the organization.

He is a pharmacy graduate from GJU, Hissar followed by Master of Engineering in Biotechnology from BITS, Pilani, Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from All India Management Association and Doctorate in Business Administration & General Management with specialization in Health Financing & Health Policy from AMU, Aligarh. His thoughts, views and research have been published in various peer reviewed journals and magazines and he has delivered many national and international invited lectures.

Dr. Garg is currently Industry Co-Chair in Asian Harmonization Working party (AHWP) representing Indian Medical Device Industry and has recently played pivotal role towards growth of medtech industry in India as Chair of India Center of Excellence (CoE) at APACMed (Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association), Chair of Medical Device Committee at US India Business Council (USIBC) and also Chair of Reimbursement & Market Access Committee of MTaI. Additionally, he was the Lead of Reimbursement Policies Subgroup of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), Co-Chair of FICCI Medical Device Policy Committee and Lead for UHC working group of APACMed India CoE. He was also the Vice Chair of AdvaMed (Advanced Medical Technology Association) in India and currently leads multiple other committees in various trade associations concerning with medical devices. He has also been advising various departments in different ministries of Government of India like Department of IT, Health, and Biotechnology in various capacities.

Dr. Vibhav Garg serves as the President-Global Govt Affairs for Meril Group of Companies. He has extensive global experience of more than 2 decades in the areas of Policy Advocacy, Brand Management, Regulatory & Compliance, Public Affairs, Corporate ... Show more

My first computer was an Apple II, and I was an Apple Fanboi before most people here were born. Yes, I've lived a sad existence longer than you.

My first computer was an Apple II, and I was an Apple Fanboi before most people here were born. Yes, I've lived a sad existence longer than you. Show more

Present Leadership: Why Presence, Not Position, Builds Trust That Lasts is a transformative leadership style that challenges traditional models of authority and control. Through both practical insight and storytelling, it reveals that true influence begins with authenticity, emotional stability, and genuine human connection rather than title or power. The business problem is solves is increased retention and loyalty. These are not concepts. They are the mechanisms through which we create compliant, efficient HR systems that reduce risk, strengthen leadership, and improve organizational outcomes. These are not concepts. They are the mechanisms through which we create compliant, efficient HR systems that reduce risk, strengthen leadership, and improve organizational outcomes. Every element of this system represents a core pillar of how employees engage with organizations, build infrastructure, and drive performance

Present Leadership: Why Presence, Not Position, Builds Trust That Lasts is a transformative leadership style that challenges traditional models of authority and control. Through both practical insight and storytelling, it reveals that true influence ... 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

Anabelle Elya is the founder of The Digital Doula, where she builds done-for-you sales infrastructure for women coaches and service providers. She has built and managed sales teams generating $2M+ per month in cash collected and now helps women create sales systems their nervous systems can actually sustain. Her approach sits at the intersection of sales automation technology and nervous system awareness, helping business owners stop running on adrenaline and start operating from real infrastructure. Anabelle is a 1/3 Projector and mama to three incredible humans. She has been featured on multiple stages and works with clients across the coaching and service provider space.
Three weeks after the birth of her son, after a traumatic NICU stay, Anabelle walked across a graduation stage to receive her bachelor's degree. She went on to build and lead sales teams doing $2M+ per month in cash collected. On the outside, everything looked incredible. On the inside, she felt dread in her body every single second. That experience changed everything. She stopped teaching people to push through and started building systems their bodies could actually sustain. Today, through The Digital Doula, she builds done-for-you sales infrastructure and teaches her proprietary "nervous system safe selling" framework to women entrepreneurs who want revenue without the burnout. Her clients stop running their businesses on adrenaline and a prayer and start operating from a system that works even when they step away.

Anabelle Elya is the founder of The Digital Doula, where she builds done-for-you sales infrastructure for women coaches and service providers. She has built and managed sales teams generating $2M+ per month in cash collected and now helps women creat... Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovation, act on their ideas, and become trailblazers in their fields.

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovati... 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

PhD in Applied Geosciences (Hydrogeology & Hydrochemistry)

PhD in Applied Geosciences (Hydrogeology & Hydrochemistry) Show more

Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ethics at Cornell University while serving as a scientific advisor for AI 2030. His expertise encompasses responsible AI implementation, D.A.R.Q. technologies, and STEM workforce development. Dr. Prewitt has authored books on STEM education and AI transformation, bringing two decades of expertise in technology innovation to drive ethical AI adoption. See his profile at linkedin.com/in/dradprewitt.
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Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ... Show more

From rock bottom to rocking it, Louise Peachman is living proof that devastating chapters can become the foundation of an extraordinary life.
After surviving a 19-year domestic violence relationship, Louise faced business liquidation and bankruptcy caused by someone else’s actions. With her name, finances, and future at risk, she rebuilt from absolute zero to protect her four children, three with disabilities, without financial support.
Louise didn’t just rebuild, she rose. She launched an events startup from scratch and within 12 months transformed it into one of Australia’s leading event brands, thriving even through COVID. What began with zero staff is now a multi-award-winning business.
Today, Louise is a CEO, motivational speaker, and sales strategist with over 20 years’ experience, a 95% client conversion rate, and a passion for turning adversity into authority.

From rock bottom to rocking it, Louise Peachman is living proof that devastating chapters can become the foundation of an extraordinary life. After surviving a 19-year domestic violence relationship, Louise faced business liquidation and bankruptcy ... 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