Region & Country

Valued speakers who focus on the geopolitical and cultural aspects of different regions and countries, exploring topics like regional development, international relations, and cultural identity

Jemma Bolland

Jemma Bolland

Jemma is in charge of operations, people and finance at The Scale Factory. Her 15+ years’ experience in operational, strategic and marketing roles with start-ups and SMEs in the UK and Australia brings a wealth of insight to her role. Jemma's experience in the start-up world provides a distinct lens on the topics of people management, cultivating culture and championing D&I during periods of growth.

Jemma is in charge of operations, people and finance at The Scale Factory. Her 15+ years’ experience in operational, strategic and marketing roles with start-ups and SMEs in the UK and Australia brings a wealth of insight to her role. Jemma's experie... Show more

Himanshu Balani

Himanshu Balani

I am a senior-year undergraduate student at Jhulelal Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India. I love working with Flutter to create Cross-Platform Apps, but you will also find me working with Python. I also started tinkering with Google Cloud recently and got a certification for it. I write monthly blogs on everything tech and life experiences.

I am a senior-year undergraduate student at Jhulelal Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India. I love working with Flutter to create Cross-Platform Apps, but you will also find me working with Python. I also started tinkering with Google Cloud recently... Show more

Rafael .:McPegasus:.

Rafael .:McPegasus:.

Desarrollador informático en MS Access, VBA y experto en Microsoft 365 (Office), consultor y formador.

Desarrollador informático en MS Access, VBA y experto en Microsoft 365 (Office), consultor y formador. Show more

Aaron Golub

Aaron Golub

entrepreneur, and consultant who became the first legally blind division one athlete to play in a game. He works with his clients to shatter limiting beliefs and create true change.

entrepreneur, and consultant who became the first legally blind division one athlete to play in a game. He works with his clients to shatter limiting beliefs and create true change. Show more

William Wright

William Wright

Will is a co-founder of Plot Tech, driving the company's mission to revolutionise the new home build sector. With 10+ years of experience in building technology products, Will brings expertise in developing innovative solutions tailored to the industry's unique challenges. Will's attention to detail have been instrumental in the creation of PlotSnag, Plot Tech's flagship product that automates defect capture processes, streamlines operations, and improves quality control, achieving accreditation by industry regulators. Will is not new to the startup scene, having launched businesses of which were reported on by the BBC for supporting small business maintain sales during the pandemic.

Will is a co-founder of Plot Tech, driving the company's mission to revolutionise the new home build sector. With 10+ years of experience in building technology products, Will brings expertise in developing innovative solutions tailored to the indust... Show more

Alberto Picazo

Alberto Picazo

Apasionado de la tecnología, pero ante todo padre.

Galardonado con el MVP en la categoría de development technologies

Me gusta colaborar en la medida de lo posible con la comunidad, sobre todo subiendo vídeos para la comunidad hispana en mi canal de Youtube.

Actualmente estoy desempeñando tareas de Arquitecto de software en Prodware, aplicando buenas practicas en flujos de trabajo.

Llevo bastante tiempo colaborando con proyectos para Microsoft, donde cada día es un reto

Apasionado de la tecnología, pero ante todo padre. Galardonado con el MVP en la categoría de development technologies Me gusta colaborar en la medida de lo posible con la comunidad, sobre todo subiendo vídeos para la comunidad hispana en mi can... Show more

Andy Mallon

Andy Mallon

Andy is a Data Platform MVP and SQL Server DBA that has managed databases in the healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and non-profit sectors. He has over 13 years of experience supporting high-volume, highly-available OLTP environments with demanding performance needs.

Andy is also co-organizer of SQL Saturday events in Boston, and the founder of the BostonSQL User Group. He blogs at am2.co, and as a guest blogger at SqlPerformance.com

Andy lives just outside Boston, Massachusetts, USA with his husband and their two dogs.

Andy is a Data Platform MVP and SQL Server DBA that has managed databases in the healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and non-profit sectors. He has over 13 years of experience supporting high-volume, highly-available OLTP environments with demanding per... Show more

Daniele Bochicchio

Daniele Bochicchio

I am Chief Digital Officer for iCubed, a leading Microsoft Gold Partner, currently living in Milan, Italy.

We help customers build fantastic and innovative applications, drive the digital transformation of their business, thought cloud, web, mobile, and new technologies. I'm also responsible for the learning division, thanks to my 20 years of expertise in this area.

I'm Microsoft Regional Director for Italy, helping customers to be in touch with Microsoft, and Microsoft ASP.NET MVP since 2002.

In 1998 I founded and I'm currently serving as network manager for ASPItalia.com, the largest Italian dev community, counting about 70,000 users. I'm publishing code since 1998 with open source license, driving the Microsoft ecosystem in Italy to exchange more broadly.

I'm a well-known professional author with 30 published books, and a speaker at the main developer-focused events worldwide.

I'm the organizer of CommunityDays.it, the most important community conference in Italy, with 1,000+ participants every year.

I'm very passionate about design and home automation.

Benvenuto

I am Chief Digital Officer for iCubed, a leading Microsoft Gold Partner, currently living in Milan, Italy. We help customers build fantastic and innovative applications, drive the digital transformation of their business, thought cloud, web, mobil... Show more

Franco Milazzo

Franco Milazzo

Me? I'm the Chief Architect at Editec, a sports betting/lottery company based in Europe that does business across 20+ African countries.

Me? I'm the Chief Architect at Editec, a sports betting/lottery company based in Europe that does business across 20+ African countries. Show more

Mostafiz Rahman

Mostafiz Rahman

Mostafiz Rahman is a young entrepreneur from Dhaka, Bangladesh who is currently working as Engineering Director at Durbin Labs Limited.
He is a Full Stack Software Engineer with 6+ years of professional experience in developing high performance, scalable and fault tolerant solutions. He has hands on experience of designing, developing and managing APIs, multi-tier web applications and cross platform mobile applications that are being used by hundreds of thousands of users.
He has a proven track record of engineering, entrepreneurship and leadership. He co-founded the startup Durbin Labs Limited back in 2014 with two other partners which has now become a company of 25+ bright minds.

Mostafiz Rahman is a young entrepreneur from Dhaka, Bangladesh who is currently working as Engineering Director at Durbin Labs Limited. He is a Full Stack Software Engineer with 6+ years of professional experience in developing high performance, sc... Show more

Jenn Sveigdalen

Jenn Sveigdalen

Systems Engineer. Security focused. Perpetual student. Unapologetic thinker. MIS, MSc, Full-time nerd. I fix things with PowerShell & Twine with a touch of additive interdisciplinary expertise.

Systems Engineer. Security focused. Perpetual student. Unapologetic thinker. MIS, MSc, Full-time nerd. I fix things with PowerShell & Twine with a touch of additive interdisciplinary expertise. Show more

Seger Steele

Seger Steele

Seger is a Lead Security Engineer with 6+ years experience across security engineering, operations, incident response, IAM, and vulnerability management in both enterprise and startup environments.

Armed with a passion for the Defense sector and Cyber Warfare and hours of research; we'll dive into a informative and collaborative session around the evolution of combined arms to include the cyber domain!

Seger is a Lead Security Engineer with 6+ years experience across security engineering, operations, incident response, IAM, and vulnerability management in both enterprise and startup environments. Armed with a passion for the Defense sector and ... Show more

Charos Abdukayumova

Charos Abdukayumova

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and developed solutions for clients worldwide. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Charos regularly writes about AI and low-code, ways of optimizing integration and real use case scenarios to help developers build smarter, faster, and more resilient applications.

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and ... Show more

Scott Grzybowski

Scott Grzybowski

Scott Grzybowski (aka Scott Griz) is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect based in San Diego, CA. Scott has a deep background in technical solutions project management, sales and implementation experience in the big data ecosystem with companies like Databricks, Okera, Confluent, AtScale and Cloudera. He specializes in Azure networking, security and data governance. A man of many talents, he is a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL), Professional Project Manager (PMP), Arizona Licensed Realtor, Azure Certified Associate in Network Design and a retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4)

Scott Grzybowski (aka Scott Griz) is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect based in San Diego, CA. Scott has a deep background in technical solutions project management, sales and implementation experience in the big data ecosystem with companies l... Show more

Venugopal Reddy Depa

Venugopal Reddy Depa

Venugopal Reddy Depa is a Senior Application & Integration Developer with over nine years of experience specializing in MuleSoft technology and enterprise application integration. He has an extensive background in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and monitoring Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) projects. With a strong technical foundation, Venugopal has played a crucial role in implementing API-led connectivity solutions, modernizing legacy systems, and optimizing cloud and on-premise application deployments. He holds MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 and Level 2 (Mule 4) certifications, showcasing his expertise in API development and integration.
Throughout his career, Venugopal has worked on multiple enterprise-grade integration projects, leading API design, development, and deployment on MuleSoft CloudHub, On-Premise, and Runtime Fabric. His proficiency in RESTful and SOAP web services, RAML specifications, and various MuleSoft connectors has enabled him to build scalable and efficient solutions. His strong knowledge of DataWeave transformations, error-handling strategies, and security policies has helped organizations streamline their integration processes while maintaining high performance and security.
Venugopal has deep experience in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Maven, and Bitbucket to automate and optimize software releases. He has also implemented OAuth authentication mechanisms, client ID enforcement policies, and encryption techniques to ensure secure API access and compliance. His ability to manage onshore and offshore teams, conduct code reviews, and participate in Agile development cycles has contributed significantly to the success of his projects.
His professional journey includes working with CRH Americas Materials Inc., Western Alliance Bank, Invitae, JP Morgan Chase, Appirio Inc., and Lucid Technologies Inc. In his current role at CRH Americas Materials, he is responsible for leading MuleSoft API development, configuring custom security policies, and implementing complex data transformations using DataWeave 2.0. His work on upgrading JDBC drivers, integrating Anypoint MQ, and securing APIs has resulted in enhanced system reliability and performance.
Venugopal holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Central Missouri, USA (2015) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, India (2013). His diverse technical expertise includes programming languages like Java, JavaScript, and Groovy, databases such as Oracle DB, SQL, and DB2, and tools like Postman, Git, Eclipse, and Jira. His ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, coupled with his analytical problem-solving skills, makes him a highly sought-after professional in the field of enterprise integration and API management.
As a dedicated team leader and mentor, Venugopal has successfully guided teams in developing, deploying, and maintaining API-driven solutions across various industries. His strong background in MuleSoft architecture, cloud integration, and automation allows him to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency in organizations. His contributions to modernizing API ecosystems, securing enterprise data, and optimizing system performance have made him an invaluable asset in the world of enterprise software development.

Venugopal Reddy Depa is a Senior Application & Integration Developer with over nine years of experience specializing in MuleSoft technology and enterprise application integration. He has an extensive background in designing, developing, testing, depl... Show more

Lilian Nassif

Lilian Nassif

Doutora em Ciência da Computação, Mestre em Administração Pública, Especialista em Telecomunicações, Especialista em Segurança da Informação, Bacharel em Ciência da Computação. Professora de Pós-graduação da Pucminas, Perita Forense Computação. Certificação CHFI (Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator), Certificação Berla - Forense em Veículos, Certificação AXIOM Examine, PMP.

Doutora em Ciência da Computação, Mestre em Administração Pública, Especialista em Telecomunicações, Especialista em Segurança da Informação, Bacharel em Ciência da Computação. Professora de Pós-graduação da Pucminas, Perita Forense Computação. Certi... Show more

Jaime Omar Montero Aguilar

Jaime Omar Montero Aguilar

I am a cloud technology expert and DevOps advocate with extensive experience in IT and platform engineering. My mission is to drive innovation through automation, reliability, and scalable architectures. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and building open, collaborative communities that empower engineers to create resilient and efficient systems. Technology should be accessible, transparent, and a force for progress—where everyone has the tools to contribute and grow.

I am a cloud technology expert and DevOps advocate with extensive experience in IT and platform engineering. My mission is to drive innovation through automation, reliability, and scalable architectures. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and bu... Show more

Ashwin Iyer

Ashwin Iyer

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring industry-standard guidance documents, presenting at international conferences like the Pacific Hackers Annual Summit, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity experts through platforms like EC-Council CodeRed. With a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and leadership in safeguarding critical infrastructure, I aim to further advance cybersecurity practices that protect global business ecosystems.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring indust... Show more

Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse

Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse

With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, I specialize in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Power BI. As a Power BI disruptor, I focus on UX-driven design, transforming reports into intuitive, user-centric tools that deliver actionable insights. My work combines deep technical expertise with a passion for applying design principles like the Laws of UX to create visually compelling and highly functional dashboards.
Having worked with Power BI since its inception, I’ve built a reputation for innovating report design and sharing practical tips that resonate with the community. My content on Power BI UX has gains millions of impressions, reactions, and comments, inspiring thousands of professionals to rethink their approach to analytics.

With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, I specialize in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Power BI. As a Power BI disruptor, I focus on UX-driven design, transforming reports into intuitive, user-centric tools that delive... Show more

Akshay Ramnani

Akshay Ramnani

Akshay Ramnani is a certified AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, GCP Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, and Terraform Associate with over three years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer. They have successfully designed and deployed scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure using modern DevOps tools like Terraform, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Docker, and Kubernetes. With a strong track record of automating CI/CD pipelines, implementing observability stacks, and driving cloud migration projects, Akshay Ramnani specializes in simplifying complex cloud operations and enabling teams to build reliable, production-ready systems. Their practical, solution-oriented approach empowers developers and organizations to embrace automation, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps best practices effectively.

Akshay Ramnani is a certified AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, GCP Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, and Terraform Associate with over three years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer. They have successfully designed and deployed scalabl... Show more

Mario Barduchi

Mario Barduchi

Mario Barduchi is an Oracle ACE Pro with over 25 years of experience in Oracle Database Management. In last years, he has become an enthusiast of NoSQL technologies, particularly MongoDB.
With a career developed in major consulting and leading technology companies like Oracle, Mario has served enterprise customers in Healthcare, Finance, and Retail sectors. Currently, as a Sr. Database System Engineer, he is part of a team of AI & Data Management experts at Dell Technologies.
His team operates throughout Latin America and the USA, assisting companies in implementing scalable and efficient database solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
Additionally, he is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events on Oracle, MongoDB, and other technologies. He is the Regional Coordinator for GUOB and the DBA Brasil Group.

Mario Barduchi is an Oracle ACE Pro with over 25 years of experience in Oracle Database Management. In last years, he has become an enthusiast of NoSQL technologies, particularly MongoDB. With a career developed in major consulting and leading techn... Show more

Ram Grandhi

Ram Grandhi

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. With a focus on FinTech, Mobile, IoT, Cloud, Data Management, AI, and DevOps, Ram practices a “people-first, business-next, technology-later” philosophy, leveraging collective wisdom to drive innovation and growth.

Drawing on diverse experiences across consulting, product development, and customer-facing organizations, Ram currently leads several engineering teams and oversees product engineering for an upcoming payments digital bank in the Dutch market. Previously, as Founder & CTO, Ram led FlyBy, an autonomous drone delivery startup recognized as a Top 30 Finalist in an EU-wide competition.

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural co... Show more

Josh Hodges

Josh Hodges

Veteran changing vocations from blue collar work and military service to a technical field.

Veteran changing vocations from blue collar work and military service to a technical field. Show more

Marc Bushong

Marc Bushong

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar (Jeeva) is a Solution Architect at Velrada and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

Based in Auckland, he is a tech enthusiast, active speaker and community leader with a strong passion for technology. Jeeva is the co-organizer of the Auckland Power Platform User Group, as well as user groups in Singapore and Tamil Nadu, India. He also serves on the global organizing committee for the Global Power Platform Bootcamp.

Jeevarajan Kumar (Jeeva) is a Solution Architect at Velrada and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP. Based in Auckland, he is a tech enthusiast, active speaker and community leader with a strong passion for technology. Jeeva is the co-organizer... Show more

Gilbert Gonzalez

Gilbert Gonzalez

With 20+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership, I’ve progressively evolved into a strategic role where I bridge engineering excellence with product vision.

I specialize in delivering scalable, high-impact web solutions by leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. My focus is on driving value beyond code—prioritizing performance, reliability, and business alignment.

I’ve led cross-functional teams using modern tech stacks (Spring Boot, Kotlin, Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices (CI/CD with Git), achieving key engineering outcomes such as:
• MTBF > 90 days
• Carryover < 5%
• 0% Post-Release Defects & Rollback Rate

As a mentor and team lead, I align technical growth with business goals, empowering engineers to take ownership of delivery and innovation. I’m consistently praised by internal stakeholders for delivering solutions that require minimal rework and closely align with evolving business needs.

My scope also includes product gap analysis, UX/UI collaboration, Agile/Scrum leadership, and backlog prioritization. These experiences have naturally led me toward a Technical Product Owner path—where I aim to translate complex technical possibilities into user-centered, commercially viable product outcomes

With 20+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership, I’ve progressively evolved into a strategic role where I bridge engineering excellence with product vision. I specialize in delivering scalable, high-impact web solutio... Show more

Shashank Dewangan

Shashank Dewangan

Shashank Dewangan is a Software Engineer having total IT experience of 12 years, an Assembler & Mainframe Developer. Currently, Working as a Mainframe Architect. Previously, worked for Car rental client and has TTH domain(Rental & Reservation) knowledge, Bank client and has knowledge on cards application, Mainframe Consultant for Legacy Modernization. He has experience in Application Development, Maintenance, Ad-hoc projects, legacy Modernization and also has experience in the waterfall and agile methodologies.

Technical Expertise: IBM Mainframe Assembler, Dump Analysis, HLASM, BAL, COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS/DB, IDMS/DB, COBOL version upgrade, Assembler to C conversion, COBOL to Syncsort DMX migration, Mainframe Modernization

Tools Used: File-Aid, Abend-Aid, Endevor, Kehiko, SDSF, Xpediter, CA for DB2, TSO, ISPF, SCLM, SPUFI,
Change Management & Defect Tracking Tools: Service Now, IBM Maximo

Shashank Dewangan is a Software Engineer having total IT experience of 12 years, an Assembler & Mainframe Developer. Currently, Working as a Mainframe Architect. Previously, worked for Car rental client and has TTH domain(Rental & Reservation) knowle... Show more

Moin Rahman

Moin Rahman

FreeBSD contributor responsible for release engineering, reproducible build infrastructure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and distributed cluster administration across globally deployed systems. He leads Cybermancer Infosec, a consultancy focused on Zero Trust OS pipelines, artifact verification, and sustainable infrastructure for high-assurance open-source ecosystems. Passionate about modernizing legacy tooling while preserving the hard-earned lessons of early UNIX and open-source development.

FreeBSD contributor responsible for release engineering, reproducible build infrastructure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and distributed cluster administration across globally deployed systems. He leads Cybermancer Infosec, a consultancy focused on Zer... Show more

Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann Tran is an Assistant Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Tran's research brings together digital studies, food studies, religious studies, and sociolinguistics to explore how Vietnamese community cultural identity, hauntology, and familial stories of intergenerational trauma and healing are digitally archived to foster a global Viet Nam.

Ann Tran is an Assistant Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Tran's research brings together digital studies, food studies, religious studies, and sociolinguistics to explore how Vietnamese communit... Show more

Divyarajsinh Jadeja

Divyarajsinh Jadeja

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