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

Karen Lopez

Karen Lopez

Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, speeches, and demonstrations). She wants attendees to have fun, gain insights and take away inspiration for working with new technologies and methods.

She's known for her slightly irreverent and practical approach to IT training and speaking. She wants you to be part of #TEAMDATA.

Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, s... Show more

Paresh Motiwala

Paresh Motiwala

Paresh Motiwala ​PMP; a Fabric enthusiast and a Data Platform Manager has led several large SQL implementations, migrations and upgrades.
He was selected as a "Speaker Idol" finalist for the PASS Summit 2018. He also runs DBA VUG, Houston Area SQL Server User Group and Boston BI User Groups.
He has managed multi terabyte OLTP databases. He has also been a Senior SQL DBA and a Solutions Architect in Fortune 100 companies. He also helps organize and speaks at many PASS Summits, SQL Saturdays, Azure Bootcamp and User Groups. He is certified in Big Data Analytics and FinTech(MIT) Project manager, Public Speaker, an avid singer, cook, open networker, and stand-up comedian. He teaches public speaking, debating, interviewing and group discussion skills. He also mentors DBAs and children around the globe via www.circlesofgrowth.com

Paresh Motiwala ​PMP; a Fabric enthusiast and a Data Platform Manager has led several large SQL implementations, migrations and upgrades. He was selected as a "Speaker Idol" finalist for the PASS Summit 2018. He also runs DBA VUG, Houston Area SQL ... Show more

Ernesto Cardenas

Ernesto Cardenas

Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Azure, Arquitecto Cloud.
Apasionado por los temas DevOps y Cloud, es speaker usual en diversos eventos de las comunidades agile, cloud y Microsoft.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestocardenasalmdevopscloud/

Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Azure, Arquitecto Cloud. Apasionado por los temas DevOps y Cloud, es speaker usual en diversos eventos de las comunidades agile, cloud y Microsoft. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestocardenasalmdevopscloud/ Show more

Gerjon Kunst

Gerjon Kunst

I'm Gerjon, an incurable tech optimist with 25+ years of experience pushing the boundary between "can't" and "can" and then automating the boring bits. Today, I help organizations move from AI hype to real business impact.

As AI Lead at Interstellar Group, my mission is simple: close the gap between AI ambition and AI results. I bring together AI expertise across the Interstellar ecosystem and help turn AI opportunities into practical solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Alongside this role, I serve as CTO at RawWorks, where I help shape practical AI strategies, architectures, and ways of working that customers can actually use.

As a Microsoft MVP in both M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, I actively help organizations understand, adopt, and scale AI solutions that create real outcomes.
A Microsoft MVP in AI, speaker, podcast host, and lifelong learner, I believe the gap between AI hype and AI results is closed through simplicity, trust, and execution.

🎤 Speaker
Regular speaker at conferences, community events, and user groups, translating complex AI and technology trends into practical insights and actionable guidance.

🎙️ Podcast Host
Co-host of Impact of AI: Explored, where together with James O'Regan I explore the opportunities, challenges, and real-world impact of AI.

I'm Gerjon, an incurable tech optimist with 25+ years of experience pushing the boundary between "can't" and "can" and then automating the boring bits. Today, I help organizations move from AI hype to real business impact. As AI Lead at Interstell... Show more

Sven Aelterman

Sven Aelterman

Sven Aelterman is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he assists US state & local government and education customers with successfully implementing Azure projects. Prior to this, Sven was Director of IT and Lecturer in Information Systems for the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University.
In 2015, he started work with customers of Sorrell Solutions, L.L.C. (a business services firm owned by the Troy University Foundation) as Cloud Software Architect. His favorite project is the design, development, and operation of a specialized EHR for school-located vaccination clinic providers.
In 2012, he co-authored “The Art of SQL Server FILESTREAM,” published by Red Gate Books. In 2018, a second co-authored book, “SQL Server 2017 Administration Inside OUT,” was published by Microsoft Press. More recently, the updated “SQL Server 2019 Administration Inside OUT” became available.
Sven is married to Ebony, and they have a son, Edward, and a daughter, Sofia. They live in Mount Juliet, TN.

Sven Aelterman is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he assists US state & local government and education customers with successfully implementing Azure projects. Prior to this, Sven was Director of IT and Lecturer in Informatio... Show more

Daniel Sanders

Daniel Sanders

I am passionate about technology and its endless possibilities. With a strong customer-focused mindset, I design accessible, user-friendly, and maintainable solutions that drive real impact.

I am passionate about technology and its endless possibilities. With a strong customer-focused mindset, I design accessible, user-friendly, and maintainable solutions that drive real impact. Show more

James Birnie

James Birnie

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil.

After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software developer while learning about people, processes and systems thinking as a consultant at ThoughtWorks. Following a stint as Head of Platform in a Fintech and VP of Engineering in a Proptech startup, James went back to consultancy with Forrow where he is mainly working on Cyber Security and Post Quantum Cryptography while never drifting too far away from people, systems and delivery of useful outcomes.

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil. After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software develope... Show more

Niels Berglund

Niels Berglund

Niels is a forward-thinking Software/AI Architect at Derivco, spearheading the development of innovative, AI-driven products that push the boundaries of iGaming technology. A pivotal figure in Derivco's AI initiatives, he played a key role in architecting and designing the company's first AI-driven promotion system, Arena+, setting new standards for performance and user engagement in the industry.

As a Microsoft AI MVP, Niels combines technical expertise with visionary leadership to explore the potential of AI in creating groundbreaking solutions. With a track record of designing and scaling high-performance iGaming systems, Niels is passionate about leveraging technology to redefine the gaming experience.

Niels is a sought-after presenter at technology conferences and has presented at, amongst others: Tech-ED, SQL PASS, DevWeek, SQL Bits, SQL Saturday, etc.

Niels is a forward-thinking Software/AI Architect at Derivco, spearheading the development of innovative, AI-driven products that push the boundaries of iGaming technology. A pivotal figure in Derivco's AI initiatives, he played a key role in archite... Show more

Suvrakamal Das

Suvrakamal Das

Suvrakamal is an ML Engineer at Mattoboard. He works on AI for interior design. He is passionate about applying machine learning and data engineering to bring real design workflows to life.
He has given talks and published papers across AI, and recently presented a poster/papers at PyCon US 2026, Pytorch 2025.

Suvrakamal is an ML Engineer at Mattoboard. He works on AI for interior design. He is passionate about applying machine learning and data engineering to bring real design workflows to life. He has given talks and published papers across AI, and rece... Show more

Samuel Bastiat

Samuel Bastiat

SM @Tlse

Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021.
Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant 10 ans, avant de réellement comprendre l’Agilité en la pratiquant en équipe, puis en la diffusant.

Depuis sa découverte des communautés vivantes hors entreprise, S@M se plaît à y participer et depuis 2022, en complément d'organisation et facilitation d'y ajouter de l'animation souvent autour des Liberating Structures et des jeux agiles

SM @Tlse Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021. Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant... Show more

Roni Bandini

Roni Bandini

I’m the founder of the Maker Counterculture initiative, exploring the intersection of technology, subversion, and creative resistance. My work focuses on TinyML prototypes and LLM projects, pushing the boundaries of AI and embedded systems.

I’ve been a speaker at ORT, UCA, UTN, UADE, Hope New York, Nerdearla, Ekoparty, TedX and Maker Faire Rome. My work has been featured in Wired, Vice, and BBC.

As an author, I’ve published the novels El Sueño Colbert, La Gran Monterrey, and Macadam.

I’m the founder of the Maker Counterculture initiative, exploring the intersection of technology, subversion, and creative resistance. My work focuses on TinyML prototypes and LLM projects, pushing the boundaries of AI and embedded systems. I’ve b... Show more

Vincent Amstoutz

Vincent Amstoutz

Vincent is a speaker who presents in both French and English.

He works as a developer and actively contributes to open-source projects. He has recently worked on initiatives such as API Platform, FrankenPHP, Symfony, the AFUP website, and Sulu.

Driven by a passion for technical excellence, Vincent focuses on clean code and software architecture, continually enriching his practices through regular reading of specialized literature.

Vincent is a speaker who presents in both French and English. He works as a developer and actively contributes to open-source projects. He has recently worked on initiatives such as API Platform, FrankenPHP, Symfony, the AFUP website, and Sulu. ... Show more

Marcus Davage

Marcus Davage

I’ve spent my career helping people build and run the systems their businesses depend on, whether that’s tuning Db2, modernising IBM Z workloads, or mentoring engineers who want to grow. I’m recognised as a 5× IBM Champion and OMP Ambassador, but what motivates me most is making complex technology easier to understand and simpler to work with. I love sharing what I’ve learned through speaking, writing, and community work so others can develop their craft and feel proud of the systems they create.

I’ve spent my career helping people build and run the systems their businesses depend on, whether that’s tuning Db2, modernising IBM Z workloads, or mentoring engineers who want to grow. I’m recognised as a 5× IBM Champion and OMP Ambassador, but wha... Show more

Sasha Kranjac

Sasha Kranjac

Sasha serves as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), Microsoft MVP, and CEO of multiple IT training, consulting, and engineering firms, specialising in addressing complex business and security challenges for executives and organisations globally. They are providing critical guidance to leadership and CEOs to transform Cybersecurity and AI into strategic business advantage, executive‑level strategy and competitive business value. He holds a wide range of certifications from leading providers such as Microsoft, ISC2, AWS, CompTIA, and EC-Council. In addition to expertise in cloud technologies, security architecture, and consulting, Sasha's teams deliver industry-certified and bespoke workshops and courses. Furthermore, Sasha is recognised as a CISSP, MCT, MCT Community Lead, CEI, and CompTIA Instructor. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, user groups, and events, and is the author of several books on cloud security, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows.

Sasha serves as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), Microsoft MVP, and CEO of multiple IT training, consulting, and engineering firms, specialising in addressing complex business and security challenges for executives and organisations globally. They... Show more

Leonel Silima

Leonel Silima

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

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

Vishwak Thatikonda

Vishwak Thatikonda

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Software Engineer with over 11+ years of experience developing cutting-edge engineering solutions across full-stack development, REST APIs, cloud services, and large-scale web applications. He is skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, React, GraphQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and AWS, with experience owning, architecting, building, and maintaining major product and infrastructure components.
He is currently a Full Stack Developer at Starbucks, where he serves as the Lead UI Engineer for the Product Data Hub, supporting Starbucks’ next-generation POS system, global inventory architecture, and product data workflows across 38,000+ global stores. His work includes engineering master data management platforms, store assortment systems, dynamic filtering engines, contact-center applications, AWS Lambda backends, reporting pipelines, and analytics dashboards.
Previously, Vishwak worked as a Lead Full Stack Developer at Kyte, where he directed a global team and contributed to systems that supported a $1.1M revenue increase, a 13x increase in organic traffic, and an 85% reduction in partner integration timelines. He also served as a Senior Full-Stack Developer at Credit Sesame, leading technical work for banking products, credit-building tools, rent-based credit reporting, and multi-tenant platform capabilities serving financial institutions and millions of members.
Earlier in his career, Vishwak was a Full-Stack Developer at AirWorks Solutions, where he was the founding engineer and helped build the GeoAI SaaS platform and AWS infrastructure from the ground up, and a Full-Stack Developer at Augmate Corp., where he worked on wearable device management, blockchain-based asset tracking, and enterprise IoT systems. He also contributed to NASA Perseverance rover Mastcam-Z mission software while working at Arizona State University.
Vishwak holds a Master’s in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Amrita University. He is also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate.

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Software Engineer with over 11+ years of experience developing cutting-edge engineering solutions across full-stack development, REST APIs, cloud services, and large-scale web applications. He is skilled in JavaScript, TypeScr... Show more

Amanda Austin

Amanda Austin

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the philosophy of improvisation and the power of "Yes, And" as a catalyst for positive change within an organization. Her active listening approach to coaching focuses on teaching individuals and teams the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand.

Amanda was the Founder/CEO of Dallas Comedy House (2009-2020), where she oversaw day to day operations of DCH. She was the founder and Executive Producer of the Dallas Comedy Festival (2009-2019). She's the Co-founder of ComedyHouse, a professional training and coaching service, and the co-author of the REALway® leadership training program. She's currently a Senior Managing Consultant-HR Strategic Business Partner at IBM Consulting.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She completed her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Harvard University in May 2024. She earned her Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University and a Certificate in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace from Cornell. Amanda is an Adjunct Professor at the SMU Cox School of Business MBA program where she teaches a Management course: Organizational Change and Innovation by Design. She's a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Dallas Cohort with the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she continued her commitment as the Leadership Consultant for 2019-2020 and a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas Cohort.

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a profession... Show more

Konrad Kokosa

Konrad Kokosa

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world. A big fan of AI and LLMs. ex-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. A big fan of AI and LLMs. ex-Microsoft MVP in the Visual Studio and Development Tools categor... Show more

Montaine Marteau

Montaine Marteau

I lead product and tech teams for several companies at once, on a fractional basis, mostly in healthcare. I work alongside the teams day to day: I listen, I make the calls, I move things forward one topic at a time, without breaking everything and without getting stuck in the fog. I simplify and I automate.

Biomedical engineer by training, 20+ years in product (PM, VP Product, CPTO, up to ExCom), in large groups and startups alike. I've been teaching product management at university since 2019, I build my side projects with AI to scout what I'll later bring into companies, and I run Tech Speak'her, a community that prepares women in tech to take the stage.

Off-hours, I read the novels my teenagers will love before they do (and I love them too), and I can't walk past a board game shop without going in.

I lead product and tech teams for several companies at once, on a fractional basis, mostly in healthcare. I work alongside the teams day to day: I listen, I make the calls, I move things forward one topic at a time, without breaking everything and wi... Show more

Alexandru Dejanu

Alexandru Dejanu

SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex

SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex Show more

Daniele Frasca

Daniele Frasca

Daniele is an AWS Serverless Community Builder focused on designing global, event-driven systems on AWS. He works on multi-region architectures with strong tenant isolation, data residency, and operational governance. His current focus is not only building serverless workloads, but making them explainable, auditable, and sustainable at scale. He shares his experience through articles and talks on trust, observability, and real-world serverless operations.

Daniele is an AWS Serverless Community Builder focused on designing global, event-driven systems on AWS. He works on multi-region architectures with strong tenant isolation, data residency, and operational governance. His current focus is not only bu... Show more

Padmanabham Venkiteela

Padmanabham Venkiteela

I am a Senior Enterprise Integration Architect with extensive experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise-grade integration platforms across diverse industries. My expertise lies in building scalable, secure, and efficient integration solutions using modern system architecture strategies and patterns and API-driven models.

With hands-on experience in leading technologies such as Boomi Integration & API Management, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) , Google Apigee X, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle SOA Suite (11g & 12c), B2B, BPM, WebLogic, Informatica Cloud, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), I thrive across the full integration lifecycle—architecture, development, administration, performance tuning, and production support.

I hold multiple cloud certifications (Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, AWS Architect, Multi-Cloud Architect) and several Boomi certifications (Professional Developer, API Designer, API Management, Application Architecture), Post Graduate Program in AI & ML in UTA , reflecting a strong foundation in cloud-native , multi-cloud solutions and AI.

Over the years, I have architected and delivered complex enterprise integrations for platforms such as SAP, Salesforce (Sales & Service), CPQ, MDM, BigQuery, Oracle CRM Siebel, Oracle Fusion Applications, Revpro, Renewals, Adobe, Pardot, and various databases (MSSQL, Oracle DB, Autonomous DB, Cloud SQL, Postgres). My portfolio also includes technical HR integrations for Workday, Ariba, Concur, Fieldglass, ServiceNow, SABA, ADP, Hyperion, Okta, WorkInSync, and more.

I bring deep domain knowledge of end-to-end business processes—Hire to Retire, Order to Cash, Quote to Order, Record to Report, Source to Pay, Procurement, Sales & Support, and MDM—and have successfully integrated global financial systems with AMEX, Citibank, Chase, BOA, HSBC, and Thomson Reuters/Refinitiv.

A strong collaborator, I work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to plan, guide integration strategies, and manage dependencies. I have also driven data center workload migrations and cloud transformations, transitioning enterprise systems from on-premises to AWS and GCP.

In addition, I am actively exploring AI Agent development and applied AI solutions. I have been building enterprise AI agents to streamline workflows, automate decision-making, and integrate AI into large-scale business processes—bridging my deep integration background with emerging AI innovations.

I am a Senior Enterprise Integration Architect with extensive experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise-grade integration platforms across diverse industries. My expertise lies in building scalable, secure, and efficient integrat... Show more

Garima Singh

Garima Singh

I am currently an Engineering Manager at Bunnings, Melbourne, where I oversee and drive the success of engineering teams responsible for the retail and trade websites. My journey in the tech industry has been a dynamic one, marked by a rich history of contributing to notable organisations.

Prior to my current role, I made significant impacts at industry giants such as ThoughtWorks, JP Morgan, and SlideShare. Throughout my career, I've played pivotal roles as a Lead Design Authority and a hands-on Tech Lead. These roles have allowed me to cultivate a deep-rooted understanding of how to lead product teams in the creation and delivery of top-tier software solutions.

My professional strengths extend to the realm of architecting cloud-native applications, crafting sophisticated distributed systems, and implementing automated release pipelines. These technical proficiencies have been instrumental in my career and have enabled me to drive innovation and efficiency within the organisations I've served.

My professional journey has seen me take on a multitude of roles, each of which has enriched my perspective on software development. I've worn hats ranging from Consultant to Application Developer, Agile Coach, Business Analyst, and Infrastructure Developer.

I am currently an Engineering Manager at Bunnings, Melbourne, where I oversee and drive the success of engineering teams responsible for the retail and trade websites. My journey in the tech industry has been a dynamic one, marked by a rich history o... Show more

Kevin Grossnicklaus

Kevin Grossnicklaus

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (www.architectnow.net). At ArchitectNow, Kevin and his team specialize in a wide variety of tools and technologies while delivering applications across a variety of cloud and mobile platforms. He is an avid Telecaster player, fly fisherman, home brewer, and gamer (including everything from retro arcade games, to board games, to role playing games). When not spending time on any of those hobbies he waits patiently for a second season of Firefly.

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (w... Show more

Eddie Miro

Eddie Miro

I build communities, break into buildings (legally), and share what I learn along the way. With over a decade of deep involvement in the hacker community, my work spans public speaking, content creation, and technical contributions.

Key Highlights:

Speaking & Community: Featured speaker at 30+ conferences (including DEF CON 34 Recon Village & DEF CON 27 SE Village) and dedicated volunteer at 25+ events. Former DEF CON Goon.

Media & Content: Hosted Simply Social Engineering, guest on 20+ podcasts, and published writer in 2600 Magazine.

Projects & Ventures: Co-Founder of Octopus Game. Contributor to Black Hills Information Security's Backdoors & Breaches.

Always building and still punk. Let’s connect.

I build communities, break into buildings (legally), and share what I learn along the way. With over a decade of deep involvement in the hacker community, my work spans public speaking, content creation, and technical contributions. Key Highlights... Show more

Yulia Kosarenko

Yulia Kosarenko

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer.
As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow mature enterprise architecture and business analysis practices, and plan and execute digital transformation programs.
As the Professor of Business Analytics at Humber College, she encourages her students to look for ways to solve business problems using analytics.
As a business analysis mentor, she leads the BA Mindset Mentorship Circle and encourages business analysts to learn, adapt, and thrive.
Yulia is active in the business analysis, architecture, and analytics communities, publishing articles and videos, joining podcasts, and advocating for applying common sense and critical thinking in all business endeavours.

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow ma... Show more

Segundo Morales Rubio

Segundo Morales Rubio

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 9 años de experiencia en implementación de solución tecnologicas, ERP's, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos.

Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR).

Conferencista nacional e internacional en temas de Business Intelligence, Analítica, Process Mining, SAP Business One, RPA.

Reconocido por Microsofr como MVP Data Platform.

Ingeniero de sistemas y TI con más de 9 años de experiencia en implementación de solución tecnologicas, ERP's, modelado de procesos, análisis de datos, gestión de proyectos. Con un máster en BPM For Transformation Digital, por la Universidad Inter... Show more

Gideon Chukwuoma

Gideon Chukwuoma

I am a Flutter Mobile Engineer with over five years of professional experience building production-ready mobile applications. At Payecards, a fintech company offering digital banking and cryptocurrency services, I work on developing secure, scalable, and user-focused mobile solutions used in real-world financial environments.

Over the years, I have built and shipped several applications to both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, gaining hands-on experience in application architecture, state management, performance optimization, API integrations, and delivering polished user experiences. Beyond writing code, I enjoy sharing knowledge with fellow developers and helping others build confidence in creating high-quality Flutter applications.

I am a Flutter Mobile Engineer with over five years of professional experience building production-ready mobile applications. At Payecards, a fintech company offering digital banking and cryptocurrency services, I work on developing secure, scalable,... Show more

Shama Keskar

Shama Keskar

Shama Keskar is a three-time founding CTO. But that is not where the story started.

She got into tech through the back door 🙂 Physics graduate. No CS degree. First job in the United States was cashier at a Big 5 sporting goods store in Silicon Valley. Broke into Google in 2004 as a QA engineer.

Then spent the next 15+ years scaling engineering across Google, LinkedIn, and Amazon – leading quality for Google's Online Advertising platform (scope: ~98% of company revenue), pioneering Alexa automation, launching Amazon Go and Amazon One as Amazon's first physical retail launches. Grew teams from 4 to 50+ engineers.

In 2021 she went founding CTO. And has not stopped since – Nickelytics (edge AI + computer vision for autonomous outdoor advertising), SignAI (real-time bidirectional ASL/English AI interpreter prototype demoed to Microsoft), and most recently co-founder & founding CTO of an AI-native fashion wholesale platform where she built the production document extraction system that hit 96% accuracy across live paying merchants.

Currently writing her first book The Trust Layer – building AI systems you can actually ship. Her thesis is simple – generation is solved, trust is the product. She writes about it publicly on Substack and speaks on it wherever engineering leaders will let her.

The through-line from QA engineer at Google to three-time founding CTO has always been the same – care about the boring engineering work everyone else skips. Evals, reliability, trust architecture, et al. Ship things that actually work in production.

Based in Seattle. Available for keynotes, panels, closed-door founder sessions, and technical deep-dives.

Shama Keskar is a three-time founding CTO. But that is not where the story started. She got into tech through the back door 🙂 Physics graduate. No CS degree. First job in the United States was cashier at a Big 5 sporting goods store in Silicon Va... Show more

Ronen Ariely

Ronen Ariely

Ronen Ariely is a senior consultant and architect, in the fields of data platform and application development. He has more than 15 years' experience in variety programming languages and technologies, leading development teams, and software companies, SQL & BI enterprise level solutions. Ronen is active in communities (aka pituach) in the field of Programming, SQL Server, and T-SQL. He serves as Moderator at MSDN and as one of the Microsoft TechNet WIKI communities' leaders. Ronen writes technical blogs, TechNet articles and blogs, and has been awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional 7 times.

Ronen Ariely is a senior consultant and architect, in the fields of data platform and application development. He has more than 15 years' experience in variety programming languages and technologies, leading development teams, and software companies,... Show more

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