Real Estate & Architecture

Experts in the design, construction, and management of buildings and structures, as well as professionals involved in the buying, selling, and development of real estate properties

David Ecklund

David Ecklund

David Ecklund is a licensed professional engineer in Burns & McDonnell’s Water Group. David has 10 years of experience on projects including hydraulic modeling, design, and master planning on collection systems, distribution systems, and stormwater systems.

David Ecklund is a licensed professional engineer in Burns & McDonnell’s Water Group. David has 10 years of experience on projects including hydraulic modeling, design, and master planning on collection systems, distribution systems, and stormwater s... Show more

Maria Morukian

Maria Morukian

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

Maria Morukian, president of MSM Global Consulting, is a recognized speaker, author, and organizational development practitioner specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion, and intercultural competence. Over the last twenty years she has worked wit... Show more

Doris Manrique

Doris Manrique

Arquitecto de Soluciones con más de 10 años de experiencia

Arquitecto de Soluciones con más de 10 años de experiencia Show more

Pilar Andrea Pinto Chaparro

Pilar Andrea Pinto Chaparro

Ingeniera electrónica de la gloriosa Universidad Nacional de Colombia, trabajé y fui practicante de Arquitecta de Soluciones en AWS, en la actualidad soy Consultora Cloud para Clouxter, un partner de AWS. Es mi primer año como Community Builder AWS en el campo de Seguridad. Tengo las certificaciones de AWS de AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate y la de AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. He sido voluntaria de AWS Women Colombia desde el 2021, año en que con un equipo de chicas ganamos el primer lugar de CyberWomen Challenge CTF Colombia.

Ingeniera electrónica de la gloriosa Universidad Nacional de Colombia, trabajé y fui practicante de Arquitecta de Soluciones en AWS, en la actualidad soy Consultora Cloud para Clouxter, un partner de AWS. Es mi primer año como Community Builder AWS e... Show more

Eihab Al-Nakib

Eihab Al-Nakib

Eihab Al-Nakib is Principal Architect for AI and Copilot at Transparity, the UK’s most accredited Microsoft partner. He leads Copilot go-to-market strategy in the UK and has helped over 10,000 enterprises successfully onboard Copilot, driving AI adoption at scale.

With over 18 years of industry experience, Eihab specialises in Microsoft 365, AI-driven digital transformation, and governance. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Management from City University and is a Microsoft MVP in Advanced Content Management, recognised for his expertise in SharePoint, Copilot, and AI-powered content strategies.

Beyond his consultancy work, Eihab is the founder of Cloud Apps Mastery, an online Microsoft 365 school in Arabic, dedicated to advancing AI and cloud skills across the MENA region. He is also a content creator on major social media platforms, sharing insights on M365, AI, and digital workplace transformation.

Eihab Al-Nakib is Principal Architect for AI and Copilot at Transparity, the UK’s most accredited Microsoft partner. He leads Copilot go-to-market strategy in the UK and has helped over 10,000 enterprises successfully onboard Copilot, driving AI adop... Show more

Akash Agarwal

Akash Agarwal

I am a Principal Engineer at Swiggy, where I lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions to scale the company’s core systems. With extensive experience in data engineering, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture, I have been instrumental in optimizing Swiggy's infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. I specialize in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Kafka, machine learning, and cloud-native solutions to solve complex engineering challenges.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving innovation, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact solutions. I actively contribute to the broader tech community through talks, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

I am a Principal Engineer at Swiggy, where I lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions to scale the company’s core systems. With extensive experience in data engineering, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture, ... Show more

Chester Santos

Chester Santos

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind.

He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training.

Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.

As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.

His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.

Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion ... Show more

Matthias Kurz

Matthias Kurz

Play Framework lover since 2010, contributor since 2014, maintainer since 2021

Play Framework lover since 2010, contributor since 2014, maintainer since 2021 Show more

Achal Singi

Achal Singi

Software and AI Investor across healthcare, cloud (dev/ data tools), and cybersecurity. WestBridge is an $8B+ evergreen crossover fund (spun off by the founders of Sequoia Capital), where we have invested over $2bn in software companies in the past 5 years (with cheque sizes ~$10-100M). Some of my investments include Zscaler, Freshworks, Postman, Innovaccer, Turing, Duplocloud, Nightfall, Lucidity, Tessell, NextHop etc.

Software and AI Investor across healthcare, cloud (dev/ data tools), and cybersecurity. WestBridge is an $8B+ evergreen crossover fund (spun off by the founders of Sequoia Capital), where we have invested over $2bn in software companies in the past 5... Show more

Michael Hofmann

Michael Hofmann

Michael Hofmann is a freelance architect, consultant and developer. He has been gaining project experience for more than 2 decades on the German and international scenes, mainly in the areas of software architecture, Enterprise Java and DevOps. Since 2015, he has been increasingly involved with topics related to microservices architectures. In addition to his project assignments, he is active as a speaker at various conferences or as an author of professional articles and books.

Michael Hofmann is a freelance architect, consultant and developer. He has been gaining project experience for more than 2 decades on the German and international scenes, mainly in the areas of software architecture, Enterprise Java and DevOps. Since... Show more

David Fernández de Frutos

David Fernández de Frutos

Ingeniero informático con más de 20 años de experiencia en diferentes áreas de IT, gamer, viajero, padre, coleccionista y entusiasta. Más de 10 años de experiencia desplegando soluciones en Cloud

Ingeniero informático con más de 20 años de experiencia en diferentes áreas de IT, gamer, viajero, padre, coleccionista y entusiasta. Más de 10 años de experiencia desplegando soluciones en Cloud Show more

Weston Hyman

Weston Hyman

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia Show more

Misha Shiryaev

Misha Shiryaev

Rhijnhardt Marais

Rhijnhardt Marais

Field Service Architect and Lead Consultant

Field Service Architect and Lead Consultant Show more

Ramesh Yerramsetti

Ramesh Yerramsetti

Ramesh has 30 years' experience in IT and 10 years in AI/ML and 2 years in Gen AI

Ramesh has 30 years' experience in IT and 10 years in AI/ML and 2 years in Gen AI Show more

Kristie Raymundo

Kristie Raymundo

Kristie Raymundo Salinas es una innovadora ingeniera industrial con más de 5 años de trayectoria profesional. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado involucrada en diversos proyectos y colaboraciones con distintas compañías, destacándose por su capacidad para entregar desarrollos de proyectos de manera excelente. Su enfoque y habilidad en la gestión de proyectos la han posicionado como una profesional clave, siempre buscando soluciones eficientes y efectivas para mejorar los procesos y resultados de las empresas con las que trabaja.

Kristie Raymundo Salinas es una innovadora ingeniera industrial con más de 5 años de trayectoria profesional. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado involucrada en diversos proyectos y colaboraciones con distintas compañías, destacándose por su capacida... Show more

Ishant Arora

Ishant Arora

Management consultant, transforming organizations to be data and analytics driven

Management consultant, transforming organizations to be data and analytics driven Show more

Leanne Hodyl

Leanne Hodyl

Leanne is a recognised leader in design and planning in Australia. She is a Churchill Fellow, the founder of Hodyl & Co and the immediate past president of the Urban Design Forum Australia. Leanne founded Hodyl & Co in 2016 and has grown the practice into a nationally award-winning company that brings globally leading solutions to those who govern, plan, design and develop our cities. Her 2015 Churchill Fellowship report was pivotal in reforming planning practices in Melbourne and received Victoria’s highest planning prize.

She has continued to innovate the profession, in 2020 launching the research and practice collaboration, Cities People Love, a unique platform that connects leading thinking and research to industry and government decision-makers. In 2021, she co-led the revival of the Urban Design Forum Australia, which advocates for public interest outcomes in our cities. Leanne is engaged by both the public and private sector to provide strategic advice and expertise regarding the development of our cities.

Leanne is a recognised leader in design and planning in Australia. She is a Churchill Fellow, the founder of Hodyl & Co and the immediate past president of the Urban Design Forum Australia. Leanne founded Hodyl & Co in 2016 and has grown the practice... Show more

Suzie Moore

Suzie Moore

Suzie is a member of the KOPIS Business Central Implementation team. She has over 17 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP.

Suzie helps clients implement and optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. She collaborates with her team to understand the client's situation, challenges, and objectives to create a tailored solution that suits them. Her passion is to train, support, and troubleshooting for the client and her team. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with others and helping them overcome challenges. She is a skilled professional who can handle different areas of Business Central, such as finance, operations, sales, service, and reporting.

She has a unique insight into the implementation process of Business Central, having started her career as an end-user of the system. She can relate to the challenges and opportunities that clients face when adopting a new solution.

Suzie is a member of the KOPIS Business Central Implementation team. She has over 17 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Suzie helps clients implement and optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. She collabor... Show more

Darren Denham

Darren Denham

Darren is the Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). While at UCO, Darren has worked with web content and digital accessibility since 2005, presenting technology concepts in a manner that is approachable and easy to understand. By working with students, staff, and faculty Darren's aim is to empower teams to develop equitable and accessible digital information for learning and beyond. He is a graduate of UCO and has a background in broadcasting, marketing and technology training.

Darren is the Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). While at UCO, Darren has worked with web content and digital accessibility... Show more

Yanina Ariadna Cohen Yolde

Yanina Ariadna Cohen Yolde

Soy Yanina Ariadna, ¡Bienvenidos al mundo de los datos! Contadora Pública (UBA) con especialización en Business Intelligence y Analytics. Mi pasión es ayudar a las personas y empresas a tomar decisiones fundamentadas en datos sólidos.

Soy Yanina Ariadna, ¡Bienvenidos al mundo de los datos! Contadora Pública (UBA) con especialización en Business Intelligence y Analytics. Mi pasión es ayudar a las personas y empresas a tomar decisiones fundamentadas en datos sólidos. Show more

Colleen Esposito

Colleen Esposito

Colleen Esposito believes that agile is changing the world for good and proud to be in the community making it happen. During the day she helps companies, and the people in them, realize their full potential, meeting them where they are, inviting them to experiment with agile practices while they engage their customers to provide better products than they could envision on their own. In her spare time, she uses the qualities of an agile mindset to sing and write music, renovate properties, co-organize South Florida Women in Agile, and make a difference where she can have the biggest impact.

Colleen is a deep thinker, intellectually curious in a way that brings out the best in people and courageous enough to confront unhealthy behavioral patterns. Watching people embrace their own humanity and #BePartoftheGood keeps her moving forward to create more of it in the world.

Colleen Esposito believes that agile is changing the world for good and proud to be in the community making it happen. During the day she helps companies, and the people in them, realize their full potential, meeting them where they are, inviting the... Show more

John Bishop Flynn

John Bishop Flynn

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management.

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management. Show more

Mike Platvoet

Mike Platvoet

With over 25 years of experience in IT as consultant, developer and architect and having worked in different types of companies (small/midsized to Enterprise), Mike has an extensive knowledge of all kind of things that can and cannot happen when implementing new technologies in an organization. He is more than happy to share that info with you!

With over 25 years of experience in IT as consultant, developer and architect and having worked in different types of companies (small/midsized to Enterprise), Mike has an extensive knowledge of all kind of things that can and cannot happen when impl... Show more

Christa Mariah

Christa Mariah

After spending almost two decades in corporate and start-up sales and marketing roles, Christa took the pause of 2020 to reimagine her life and set out on her own purpose path to discover her true identity, define her purpose, do what she loves, and develop along the way. She speaks on living the dream, designing your game of life, the power of the pause ⏸, pursuing passion and purpose, manifesting, metaphysical laws, and emerging technologies like virtual reality, ai, 3D printing, regenerative design, and quantum computing that are changing the way we work, live, and play the game of life.

After spending almost two decades in corporate and start-up sales and marketing roles, Christa took the pause of 2020 to reimagine her life and set out on her own purpose path to discover her true identity, define her purpose, do what she loves, and ... Show more

Parris Lucas

Parris Lucas

Parris Lucas is an entrepreneur, open-source software engineer, and architect with experience with Startups, Midsize Enterprises (MSE), and Global Enterprises. Parris has participated since 2010 in the open-source community as a contributor, maintainer, and promoter.

Parris Lucas is an entrepreneur, open-source software engineer, and architect with experience with Startups, Midsize Enterprises (MSE), and Global Enterprises. Parris has participated since 2010 in the open-source community as a contributor, maintain... Show more

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro is one of fifteen Youth Ambassadors for the Internet Society in the year of 2024. He holds a Master of Public Policy in Digital Technology from Sciences Po, and is a lawyer with expertise in digital/AI governance and digital development. He's worked for FAIR Forward - AI for All in Rwanda, a program by the GIZ aimed at advancing AI ecosystems in Africa and Asia. Currently, he's a Specialist Consultant for AI and Digital Transformation at UNESCO Headquarters.

Gustavo Fonseca Ribeiro is one of fifteen Youth Ambassadors for the Internet Society in the year of 2024. He holds a Master of Public Policy in Digital Technology from Sciences Po, and is a lawyer with expertise in digital/AI governance and digital d... Show more

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that diversify the health professions and focus on the reduction of health disparities in health care. Dr. Daniels-Osaze has a successful track record of receiving extramural grants which have generated $12.6 million in total revenue for SUNY Downstate. She is the contact PI for the Downstate Public Health Scholarship Program (DPHSP) and the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Co-PI for the Downstate Center of Excellence for Diversity and Equity in Medicine sponsored by the Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA). She is also the contact PI for the Downstate Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) sponsored by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Dr. Daniels-Osaze earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in Linguistics and Cognitive Studies, her Master of Arts degree from New York University in Higher Education Administration, a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management, and her Doctor of Education from Northeastern University. Dr. Daniels-Osaze is also a proud alumna of the MPH program at SUNY Downstate and a Lenard and Christine Szarek fellowship recipient. Her interest is in Health Policy and Management with a particular focus on health equity, leadership and administration of public health systems.

As Associate Dean for Education, her role is to facilitate all curriculum development and modifications, accreditation activities, program evaluation and quality improvement. In her faculty role in the Department of Health Policy and Management, she teaches master's and doctoral level courses in leadership, management, grant writing, strategic planning and marketing. She is also passionate about international education and healthcare and serves as a Queen Mother (Nkatasiahene) of Moree in the Cape Coast region of Ghana. She has publish multiple articles and book chapters.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the former president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME), an organization dedicated to improving the overall health status of racial and ethnic populations. She currently serves as a Senator for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS). She has received numerous awards including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, the Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award and the Dr. Edward R. Robinson, Jr. Medallion Award for Educational Excellence.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that ... Show more

Mario Ravalli

Mario Ravalli

Male, white, overweight. I spend more hours in front of a screen than seeing the sunlight.

Male, white, overweight. I spend more hours in front of a screen than seeing the sunlight. Show more

Nelida Mora

Nelida Mora

Nel was born and raised in the Placentia/Yorba Linda area where she currently resides. She built a successful career in insurance for 20 years, in roles as an individual agent, national sales trainer, and District Sales Manager with 4 offices reporting directly to her at the Automobile Club of Southern CA – AAA.

In 2004 she started her real estate career in Orange, LA, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. She has worked in every aspect of the industry representing sellers, buyers, investors, and businesses and in corporate leadership roles. She has over 36 years of progressive sales management, marketing, and leadership experience, hundreds of hours of lecturing and teaching, contract negotiation, and strategic marketing creation.

Nel is a woman with a devotion to God and her family. She uses her experience and foresight to proactively address details before they become a concern. A member of the Rotary Club of Placentia, on the Board of Directors and Vice President for the 2024-2025 term. She lives by the Rotary Club’s 4-way test of the things we think, say, or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

MY COMMITMENT
I became a first-time homeowner at the age of 27 and I continue to invest in the American dream; funding my retirement instead of someone else's. With that same spirit, I will strive to protect my client's assets and exceed all expectations by delivering nothing less than exceptional.
• Member, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
• California Association of REALTORS® (CAR)
• Pacific West Association of REALTORS® (PWR)
• Member, Rotary Club of Placentia – Board of Directors
• Certified Military Home Specialist
• Certified Real Estate Mentor
• 2024 Best Real Estate Team in the City of Placentia - Voted by the community
• 2024 Excellence In Placentia - nominated as the Top Woman-Owned Business
• 2023 Top Agent Magazine – Featured Cover Story, February Edition
• 2022 – 1st Place Sales, Major League Properties
• 2021 – 3rd Place Sales, Major League Properties
• 6-time Leadership Circle Award – The Walt Disney Company
• 2-time Purpose Award – The Walt Disney Company
• BOLD Graduate - Keller Williams
• 2017 Chairman’s Excellence Award – eXp Realty International
• American Society for Training & Development Certification
• Psychological Associates Master Trainer – Certification Dimensional Sales Training
• Global Trainer Certification
• BILINGUAL: Primary - English, Secondary - Spanish

Nel was born and raised in the Placentia/Yorba Linda area where she currently resides. She built a successful career in insurance for 20 years, in roles as an individual agent, national sales trainer, and District Sales Manager with 4 offices reporti... Show more

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