Ed Parsons is a Digital Geographer and Keynote Speaker.

He is currently Google’s Open Data Lead.

Ed was Google’s Geospatial Technologist, with responsibility for evangelising Google’s mission to organise the world’s information using Geography. In this role he maintains links with Governments, Universities, Research and Standards Organisations which are involved in the development of Geospatial Technology. Ed also leads Google’s efforts in maintaining a healthy Open Data Ecosystem in Europe.

Ed Parsons is a Digital Geographer and Keynote Speaker. He is currently Google’s Open Data Lead. Ed was Google’s Geospatial Technologist, with responsibility for evangelising Google’s mission to organise the world’s information using Geography.... Show more

An entrepreneur-minded and results-driven leader with 20+ years of global product management experience.

Hands-on Digital Leader & Manager.
Product leader and CEO advisor.
Business content creator.
Event organizer.
Public speaker.

Lived in USA/California for 7 years.
Travelled to 50+ countries.
And an overall curious person.

An entrepreneur-minded and results-driven leader with 20+ years of global product management experience. Hands-on Digital Leader & Manager. Product leader and CEO advisor. Business content creator. Event organizer. Public speaker. Lived... Show more

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft solutions, especially the .NET platform.

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft... Show more

Andrew Babiec has 20+ years of experience in software development and design, consulting for numerous companies and industries.
He is an active speaker at New England Code Camps and user group meetings, offering insights from his hands-on work with high-profile clients.
In addition, Andrew was a member of the Microsoft Virtual Technical Specialist program and has been certified as a PMP and Trainer for the Professional Scrum Developer program.

Andrew Babiec has 20+ years of experience in software development and design, consulting for numerous companies and industries. He is an active speaker at New England Code Camps and user group meetings, offering insights from his hands-on work with... Show more

With 10 years in the field, Amanda Perkins is a Quality Architect for Rocket Homes. She focuses on not only improving the quality of software but the quality of interactions between team members. By combining her background in customer service, retail sales, music, and leadership, she brings a creative and unique high-quality approach to QA. Amanda lives near Kansas City, MO with her husband, two kids, cat, and dog.

With 10 years in the field, Amanda Perkins is a Quality Architect for Rocket Homes. She focuses on not only improving the quality of software but the quality of interactions between team members. By combining her background in customer service, retai... Show more

I've a very broad experience of software development over 20 years and a passion for both technology and elegance in my solutions that make me an extremely capable Software and Solutions Architect.

Personable and professional, I revel in complex challenges, but always make time to coach and mentor team members.

I've a very broad experience of software development over 20 years and a passion for both technology and elegance in my solutions that make me an extremely capable Software and Solutions Architect. Personable and professional, I revel in complex c... Show more

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow.

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow. Show more

I am an Architect with over 16 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, efficient and customer centric solutions. Currently, I spend most of my days working with Fortune 500 customers tailor their streaming ecosystems to solve their problems elegantly. My job entails helping them see the corner cases that they might run into, architect their data streaming systems for scale and resiliency, engrain observability as a must before production go-live and lately evangelize how to be mindful about costs with the ecosystem. Before Confluent, I architected large scale streaming solutions - think real time fraud detection, CDC at scale, geo-replication etc for big corporations and multi-nationals.

When I am off the clock, I’m generally out chasing golden-hour shots where I can. Nothing clears your head like a sunset over a beach overlooking the golden haze and surreal sunsets in San Francisco.

I am an Architect with over 16 years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, efficient and customer centric solutions. Currently, I spend most of my days working with Fortune 500 customers tailor their streaming ecosystems to solve their ... Show more

Experienced cloud architect with 15 years of experience in the software industry. Designing and implementing Efficient and resilient architectures is my key focus areas

Experienced cloud architect with 15 years of experience in the software industry. Designing and implementing Efficient and resilient architectures is my key focus areas Show more

Lincy González Rojas, ingeniera en sistemas con más de 17 años de experiencia en desarrollo de software, ha colaborado con marcas internacionales como General Motors, Yahoo, Heineken, Merck, Sephora y más, incluyendo jefe de Producto en Televisora de Costa Rica. Actualmente, como Lead Consultant en Gorilla Logic, aporta su experiencia a proyectos tecnológicos de Inteligencia Artificial.

En el ámbito educativo, Lincy ha trabajado para la Universidad Nacional desde 2011 y colabora con LinkedIn Learning desde 2019, la plataforma educativa más grande del mundo.

Desde 2021, enseña también en CETAV de Parque La Libertad; en ese mismo año también comenzó a trabajar como docente en la carrera de Ingeniería en Ciencia de Datos en Lead University, y desde abril del 2023 ocupa el cargo de directora de esta carrera.

Además de su compromiso con la mejora continua, Lincy posee una Maestría en Auditoría de Sistemas de Información, un Diplomado en Liderazgo Global y otra maestría en Consultoría & Coaching Ejecutivo. En su tiempo libre, se involucra en actividades de empoderamiento femenino y contribuye a comunidades de código abierto.

Lincy González Rojas, ingeniera en sistemas con más de 17 años de experiencia en desarrollo de software, ha colaborado con marcas internacionales como General Motors, Yahoo, Heineken, Merck, Sephora y más, incluyendo jefe de Producto en Televisora ... Show more

Harshita Varma is a contributor to the Kubernetes project, actively involved in the SIG Contributor Experience community, with a focus on enhancing the contributor journey. She began her open-source journey by contributing to the Thanos project, sparking her passion for open source. In March 2022, she was selected as an LFX mentee for Kubernetes under the CNCF. Since then, Harshita has significantly contributed to Kubernetes, earning the prestigious Dan Kohn Scholarship to attend KubeCon EU 2023 in Amsterdam as an attendee. Currently, she continues to engage with the open-source ecosystem, fostering collaboration and inclusivity within the Kubernetes community.

Harshita Varma is a contributor to the Kubernetes project, actively involved in the SIG Contributor Experience community, with a focus on enhancing the contributor journey. She began her open-source journey by contributing to the Thanos project, spar... Show more

Xin is an independent consultant in DDD, architecture modernization, and leadership development. Formerly Chief Architect at Danske Bank, she now keynotes internationally, advising clients and leading complex change as a sociotechnical architect. She works with teams to evolve software and human systems through collaborative discovery, modeling, and reflective conversations.

Xin is an independent consultant in DDD, architecture modernization, and leadership development. Formerly Chief Architect at Danske Bank, she now keynotes internationally, advising clients and leading complex change as a sociotechnical architect. She... Show more

“🤖 Bridging AI and Empathy – Understand technology. Preserve humanity. Shape the future.”

Oliver Winter is the founder of wb ONE (formerly wb CONSULTING + DEVELOPMENT) and has spent more than 20 years training professionals in Artificial Intelligence, soft skills, and leadership. His mission is to help people and organisations deploy AI effectively and humanely, so efficiency gains, cost advantages, and innovation flourish without sacrificing values.

What makes Oliver different? He builds bridges between technology and emotion. His tailor-made blended-learning journeys weave prompt engineering, in-house AI use cases, and tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Make together with proven techniques from communication and leadership psychology.

Core services
• AI-Champion programmes for executives – mindset, methods, scalable road-maps
• Team enablement & change facilitation – productive AI workflows without culture shock
• Bespoke AI strategies for solo entrepreneurs and HR teams
• Turn-key e-learning modules on leadership, communication, conflict & change management, time & self-management, and agile working
• Presentation & speaker coaching – ensuring messages land on any stage

Speaking credentials
Oliver has coached speakers and senior leaders in presentation skills for years and appears as a keynote speaker himself – e.g. at [Event]. Even with only a short list of major conference slots, his stagecraft is proven daily in his own presentation trainings.

Personal touch
When he isn’t designing learning experiences, the Bad Honnef native can be found on the centre court of TC Rot-Weiß Grafenwerth, honing strategy and precision with his tennis racket – qualities he brings to every workshop.

“🤖 Bridging AI and Empathy – Understand technology. Preserve humanity. Shape the future.” Oliver Winter is the founder of wb ONE (formerly wb CONSULTING + DEVELOPMENT) and has spent more than 20 years training professionals in Artificial Intellig... Show more

James spent the first 30 years of his career on Wall Street in application programming, database design, and quantitative research. Now he's in pure technology, building compilers and systems for other programmers. After decades in Manhattan, his work life is now fully virtual, and his real life is on the Maine seacoast.

James spent the first 30 years of his career on Wall Street in application programming, database design, and quantitative research. Now he's in pure technology, building compilers and systems for other programmers. After decades in Manhattan, his w... Show more

Vamsi Krishna Reddy Munnangi is a results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience building enterprise-scale solutions for industry leaders like Walmart and Apple. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, Vamsi works on the Walmart Cloud Native Platform (WCNP), a Kubernetes-based system designed to securely and efficiently manage containerized workloads across various environments.
Prior to joining Walmart, Vamsi spent over 7 years at Apple, where he played a key role in developing mission-critical systems for AppleCare and Apple Pay. During his tenure at Apple, he led the design and development of revenue-generating systems serving over 500 million customers globally. His work on the AppleCare platform—which acts as the source of truth for all Apple products and parts data—supported a customer base spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Australia regions.
As a technical leader, Vamsi has consistently demonstrated expertise in architecting fault-tolerant microservices, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing system performance. His work on Apple's Payment Processing System significantly enhanced the efficiency and security of payment transactions, processing approximately 45 million requests daily.
Vamsi holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Koneru Lakshmaiah University. He is also the author of a published research paper on pre-detection of diseases through retinal diagnosis using digital image processing.
With a comprehensive technical skill set spanning Java, Python, C/C++, cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS), and database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB), Vamsi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to complex software engineering challenges. He is particularly adept at designing scalable, modular solutions that allow for future enhancements while meeting current demands.
Beyond his technical contributions, Vamsi has proven himself as an effective mentor, improving team productivity by 36% through knowledge-sharing and best practices implementation. His leadership in troubleshooting application issues has also led to a 36% reduction in production issues.
Vamsi continues to drive innovation in software engineering, combining his technical expertise with a strong business acumen to deliver high-impact solutions for enterprise environments.

Vamsi Krishna Reddy Munnangi is a results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience building enterprise-scale solutions for industry leaders like Walmart and Apple. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, Vam... Show more

Hans van Rijs heeft ruim 28 jaar ervaring in de ICT, waarvan 20 jaar als architect. Als Enterprise en Solution architect werkt hij voor een breed scala aan klanten en projecten waardoor hij een holistische kijk heeft op ICT en organisaties. Hans is bestuurslid van de architectuur community van Capgemini Nederland. Hij deelt zijn kennis regelmatig in trainingen, workshops, blogs en de wekelijkse Wednesday Evening Training, die hij zo'n 15 jaar geleden startte.

Hans van Rijs heeft ruim 28 jaar ervaring in de ICT, waarvan 20 jaar als architect. Als Enterprise en Solution architect werkt hij voor een breed scala aan klanten en projecten waardoor hij een holistische kijk heeft op ICT en organisaties. Hans is b... Show more

Fedy BEN HASSOUNA is a passionate AI and Machine Learning engineer with a strong background in computer vision, cloud computing, and MLOps. He has worked on various AI-driven projects, ranging from wind turbine failure prediction using SCADA data to developing a hands-free eye blink-controlled Dino game using OpenCV, MediaPipe, and PyAutoGUI.

Fedy has also conducted research on tree biomass estimation using remote sensing imagery, integrating AI for environmental sustainability. His expertise extends to deploying machine learning models on cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Azure, optimizing AI pipelines for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

In addition to his technical work, Fedy has been actively involved in teaching AI, delivering workshops and presentations on AI's role in ecology and sustainability. He is currently working on Azure-based AI solutions and MLOps, focusing on cost-efficient deployment strategies for large-scale AI models.

Fedy BEN HASSOUNA is a passionate AI and Machine Learning engineer with a strong background in computer vision, cloud computing, and MLOps. He has worked on various AI-driven projects, ranging from wind turbine failure prediction using SCADA data to ... Show more

Roger Williams brings over 20 years of hosting expertise to Kinsta, where he helps fast-growing startups and digital agencies unlock the full potential of WordPress hosting. His core belief: great hosting support should feel like a strategic partnership, not just a service.

Recently, Roger helped launch Kinsta’s Community program, focused on deepening connections with the WordPress ecosystem. Since WordPress is open-source, its strength lies in the community that builds and improves it. Roger works closely with startups and developers, sharing insights at events, gathering feedback, and helping users get the most from WordPress, whether they’re scaling quickly or just getting started.

With a background in marketing and client services, Roger understands the high-pressure environments startups operate in. He champions tools that reduce complexity and increase agility, like WordPress auto-rollback, staging environments, and reliable backup systems. His goal is simple: remove friction so startups can focus on what matters most, building great products and growing their business.

At Kinsta, Roger connects startup teams with powerful infrastructure, actionable support, and the confidence to scale without compromise.

Roger Williams brings over 20 years of hosting expertise to Kinsta, where he helps fast-growing startups and digital agencies unlock the full potential of WordPress hosting. His core belief: great hosting support should feel like a strategic partners... Show more

Annegret is an chief software architect at codecentric AG. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles such as product owner, programmer and architect and quite different domains such as automotive and insurance. Especially is she interested in domain driven design, microservices and everything along with it. Especially, she takes care for good and nice APIs.

Annegret is an chief software architect at codecentric AG. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles such as product owner, programmer and architect and quite different domains such as automotive an... Show more

Akshama: A Passionate Innovator and Tech Visionary

With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Akshama is a driven software engineer known for her exceptional ability to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. Her expertise spans full-stack development, cryptography, network design, and performance optimization. She is especially passionate about generative AI, where she is constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Akshama’s journey is defined by her dedication to building scalable and efficient systems that make a real impact. She is known for her strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and her ability to turn ambitious ideas into practical, high-performing solutions. Throughout her career, she has continuously sought out opportunities to learn, grow, and drive change in the ever-evolving world of technology.

When she's not immersed in her work, Akshama enjoys traveling the world, collecting traditional crafts from local markets—each souvenir reflecting her passion for both innovation and cultural exploration.

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, Akshama is dedicated to shaping the future of tech, one breakthrough at a time.

Akshama: A Passionate Innovator and Tech Visionary With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Akshama is a driven software engineer known for her exceptional ability to tackle complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. Her ex... Show more

De la bidouille perso aux projets clients, je cherche avant tout à trouver des solutions. L'intelligence artificielle n'est pas toujours la bonne, mais si elle l'est, il faut savoir la mettre en place !

De la bidouille perso aux projets clients, je cherche avant tout à trouver des solutions. L'intelligence artificielle n'est pas toujours la bonne, mais si elle l'est, il faut savoir la mettre en place ! Show more

Dominic O Norton is an experienced, impact-driven social entrepreneur and the founder of Missing Black People, a comprehensive tech-enabled platform that brings awareness to missing black people cases worldwide, which has been featured in BBC, ITV, The Independent, Vice UK, and RT. With a professional background in technical product management and a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration & Management from the University of London, Dominic utilises his experience to build impact-driven initiative and to help over 11,000 entrepreneurs on TikTok do the same using “No Code”. As a fellow of On Deck and creator-in-residence for #100DaysofNoCode, Dominic is highly experienced in software development which has led him to becoming a guest lecturer in University of California, All Nations University, APTech Computer Education in Uganda and more. His latest exciting venture includes U.S. based inside voices, a retention product for employees of color that is backed by the acclaimed Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator and featured in business insider and CNBC.

Dominic O Norton is an experienced, impact-driven social entrepreneur and the founder of Missing Black People, a comprehensive tech-enabled platform that brings awareness to missing black people cases worldwide, which has been featured in BBC, ITV, T... Show more

Experienced Software Engineering Leader with 20+ years of software development experience. Organizer of the Miami Java (JVM) User Group.

Experienced Software Engineering Leader with 20+ years of software development experience. Organizer of the Miami Java (JVM) User Group. Show more

Apasionado por el mundo de los datos, hojas de cálculo y Business Intelligence.

Apasionado por el mundo de los datos, hojas de cálculo y Business Intelligence. Show more

Paul has been developing for over 40 years in various languages with 24 patents and hundreds of presentations and blogs given. He specializes in Cloud Native, Open Source, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Observability, AI, Spatial, XR, ...

Paul has been developing for over 40 years in various languages with 24 patents and hundreds of presentations and blogs given. He specializes in Cloud Native, Open Source, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Observability, AI, Spatial, XR, ... Show more

Architecte logiciel et développeur de plus de vingt ans d’expérience, freelance depuis les quinze dernières. Expert Java et backend pour ses clients. Varie les plaisirs en développant en Angular ou Kotlin sur des projets personnels.

Architecte logiciel et développeur de plus de vingt ans d’expérience, freelance depuis les quinze dernières. Expert Java et backend pour ses clients. Varie les plaisirs en développant en Angular ou Kotlin sur des projets personnels. Show more

I have been in web3 for over 4 years, I predominately have been running Twitter/X Spaces and working for projects to help on their marketing and project strategies. I also use to run a sizeable gaming community and was Twitch streamer for 2 years also. As a semi-pro gamer i also managed and attending e-sports events.

I have been in web3 for over 4 years, I predominately have been running Twitter/X Spaces and working for projects to help on their marketing and project strategies. I also use to run a sizeable gaming community and was Twitch streamer for 2 years als... Show more

I'm a scale agile coach and transformation lead. I joined Société Générale in early 2023 where I'm in charge of the agile deployment for the IT of the retail banking.
Prior to joining Société Générale I worked on different large scale agile transformation in the banking and the insurance industries like MGEN, Bpifrance, Generali and HSBC

I'm a scale agile coach and transformation lead. I joined Société Générale in early 2023 where I'm in charge of the agile deployment for the IT of the retail banking. Prior to joining Société Générale I worked on different large scale agile transfo... Show more

Vincent has been working with Business Central for over ten years. He and his team are responsible for the architecture of Business Central and for driving innovation. Lately is has been focusing on how to leverage the power of AI and LLMs for Business Central.

Vincent has been working with Business Central for over ten years. He and his team are responsible for the architecture of Business Central and for driving innovation. Lately is has been focusing on how to leverage the power of AI and LLMs for Busine... Show more

Principal Architect at Synextra, specializing in Azure and hybrid cloud solutions for regulated industries, particularly the legal sector. With extensive expertise in Azure architecture and cloud-native technologies, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance compliance, streamline operations, and unlock the potential of the cloud.

Principal Architect at Synextra, specializing in Azure and hybrid cloud solutions for regulated industries, particularly the legal sector. With extensive expertise in Azure architecture and cloud-native technologies, he leads the development of cutti... Show more