VishnuVardhan Reddy Kaithapuram is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Ads specializing in big data and backend engineering. He builds large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Scala, optimizes OpenSearch ingestion systems, and develops APIs serving advertiser-facing analytics. His research paper on automating data governance using machine learning was published in the Journal of Big Data (Springer Nature) in 2026, emerging directly from real-world engineering challenges at Amazon. He brings a unique perspective that bridges production-grade engineering with academic rigor, focusing on scalable, intelligent systems that solve practical problems at scale.

VishnuVardhan Reddy Kaithapuram is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Ads specializing in big data and backend engineering. He builds large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Scala, optimizes OpenSearch ingestion systems, and develops APIs s... Show more

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation.

He architects enterprise AI systems that blend automation, security, and measurable real-world impact. With a growing interest in Health in AI, Mourtaza aspires to shape solutions that improve human life, healthcare accessibility, and overall well-being.

He is a frequent speaker at global events such as aMP, Experts Live, CollabDays, and MVP Connect, where he shares insights on AI adoption, multi-agent systems, and applied intelligence.

Additionally, Mourtaza co-founded initiatives like Tech Talk Pune and the Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 User Group, promoting grassroots tech learning, as well as HiFi Library, an educational platform that helps children build confidence and communication skills.

His mission is simple: to make AI accessible, trustworthy, and meaningful—for people, for business, for health, and for the future.

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation. He architects enterprise AI systems ... Show more

Um entusiasta da Tecnologia que busca trazer inovação por meio de suas startups.
Actualmente, actuo como Analista de Dados e Gestor de Projectos em diversas entidades públicas e privadas.
Embaixador da JUPLP - Juventude Unida dos Países de Língua Portuguesa & Embaixador da Oportunidade CPLP e sou membro de diversas ONGs e Associações de Voluntariado Angolanas e não só.

Um entusiasta da Tecnologia que busca trazer inovação por meio de suas startups. Actualmente, actuo como Analista de Dados e Gestor de Projectos em diversas entidades públicas e privadas. Embaixador da JUPLP - Juventude Unida dos Países de Língua ... Show more

Dave is interested in search (information retrieval), discovery, and knowledge management. He has worked in IT for 25+ years both on the coding and system sides. He currently works primarily in Python and TypeScript with prior experience in (vanilla) JavaScript, PHP, and C#/VB.NET. He loves HTML and tolerates CSS.

Dave is interested in search (information retrieval), discovery, and knowledge management. He has worked in IT for 25+ years both on the coding and system sides. He currently works primarily in Python and TypeScript with prior experience in (vanilla)... Show more

Today I lead the agentic transformation motion in EMEA at AWS, focused on EKS and Serverless — sitting at the frontline of how the agentic wave is reshaping the world. I'm a people person and a technology geek, and I'm passionate about making complex innovation feel accessible and real. I've spent years taking the stage across the globe — and I'm here to make this one count.

Today I lead the agentic transformation motion in EMEA at AWS, focused on EKS and Serverless — sitting at the frontline of how the agentic wave is reshaping the world. I'm a people person and a technology geek, and I'm passionate about making complex... Show more

I am Edgar Ochieng, a Data and AI Engineer at Armely. I have been deeply involved in designing and implementing AI agents for various organizations, helping them retrieve knowledge, automate workflows, and operate autonomously to enhance productivity.

I hold multiple Microsoft certifications, including:
AI-102: Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric

I am passionate about using AI to empower people and communities. My work with Azure AI, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI focuses on building solutions that create real impact while mentoring and teaching others to see what’s possible. At the core, I believe technology should always serve people first.

I am Edgar Ochieng, a Data and AI Engineer at Armely. I have been deeply involved in designing and implementing AI agents for various organizations, helping them retrieve knowledge, automate workflows, and operate autonomously to enhance productivity... Show more

Alex is a Distributed Spatial Systems DevOps Tinkerer with many years of experience in geospatial data management and web- and cloud-based geoprocessing with a particular focus on land use, soils, hydrology, and water quality. His interests include open geospatial standards and web-services for location-based data sharing, modelling workflows, machine learning, and interactive geo-visualisation. Alex has been involved with web-based spatial data infrastructures for a long time as a developer, researcher and project leader. He is based at the Chair of Geoinformatics and Cartography at the Department of Geography of the University of Tartu.

Alex is a Distributed Spatial Systems DevOps Tinkerer with many years of experience in geospatial data management and web- and cloud-based geoprocessing with a particular focus on land use, soils, hydrology, and water quality. His interests include o... Show more

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular culture, labor, and migration in California during the early twentieth century. Bernard writes on Filipinx American histories, Asian American popular cultures, and transpacific cultural imaginaries in the Philippine diaspora. Bernard is a 1.5-generation undocumented immigrant from Makati, Philippines. Their family first settled in Stockton and still resides in the San Joaquin Valley.

Bernard collaborates with several Filipinx American organizations across California in amplifying the histories of struggle and community building that make Filipinx experiences part of the larger fabric of U.S. history. They are a National Trustee for the Filipino American National Historical Society representing the Mid-California FANHS chapters of Stockton, Central Valley, California Central Coast, Fresno, and Delano. They currently live on occupied, unceded Ramaytush Ohlone land (San Francisco), where they are conducting research for an upcoming book project.

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular c... Show more

Chandramouli Holigi is a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of global experience in designing, building, and supporting scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. He specializes in Java and Spring Boot–based microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems, with deep expertise in Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Azure cloud services.
Currently at General Motors in Austin, Texas, Chandramouli architects and develops high-performance microservices deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service, supporting millions of API requests daily under strict latency SLAs. His work includes implementing event-driven workflows with Kafka, building distributed caching solutions with Azure Redis, enforcing API security using OAuth 2.0 and JWT, and automating deployments through GitOps practices with Argo CD. He has also led observability initiatives using Datadog, including metrics, logs, and distributed tracing, performed JVM performance tuning, and driven incident root-cause analysis for mission-critical systems.
Before General Motors, Chandramouli held senior engineering roles at HCL Global Systems and Yasmesoft Inc., where he focused on microservices development, legacy modernization, CI/CD pipeline implementation, caching strategies, and production stability. Earlier in his career, he served as a Project Lead at Tech Mahindra, delivering large-scale integration projects across Telecom and BFSI domains in India and the UAE, and as a Senior Integration Consultant at Hitachi Software Global Technology, designing SOA-based enterprise integrations. He began his career in production support and Java development roles, building a strong foundation in enterprise application reliability and performance.
Chandramouli holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College in India.

Chandramouli Holigi is a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of global experience in designing, building, and supporting scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. He specializes in Java and Spring Boot–based microservices, ... Show more

„Mit einer Menge Fantasie…“ ist mein Lieblingspruch aus einer Folge Spongebob.
Er und Patrick erleben in einem Pappkarton die tollsten Geschichten und haben Spaß ohne Ende. Thaddäus sitzt nur griesgrämig daneben und kann will es gar nicht wahrhaben – bis er es am Ende auch probiert. 🤩

Mich treibt das an. Ich sehe in Kundenwünschen nicht nur leidige Anforderungen sondern freue mich auf die Herausforderung der Umsetzung. Und manchmal braucht es eben dazu etwas Fantasie zum »Um-die-Ecke« denken.

Seit April '22 ist die Ukulele ein fester Bestandteil meiner Freizeit. Auch meine Arbeitskollegen beglücke ich mit Geburtstagsständchen. 🎶

Als Principal bei der PRODATO unterstütze ich unsere Kunden mit wunderschönen Reports (Jaspersoft), modernen Datenbanktechnologien (Couchbase – auch als Managed Service) und moderner Datenvirtualisierung (Denodo).
Und das große Ganze habe ich natürlich auch im Blick.

Zuvor war ich wissenschaftlicher Assistent am Lehrstuhl für Informatik 6 (Datenmanagement) an der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). Ich promovierte dort zum Thema »Datenqualität für Testdaten — Eine Nutzbarkeitsanalyse für Testdatensammlungen«.

„Mit einer Menge Fantasie…“ ist mein Lieblingspruch aus einer Folge Spongebob. Er und Patrick erleben in einem Pappkarton die tollsten Geschichten und haben Spaß ohne Ende. Thaddäus sitzt nur griesgrämig daneben und kann will es gar nicht wahrhaben ... Show more

Building for Africa

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George Delp started his career as a CPA with the "big six" in the nineties, jumping on the ERP bandwagon at the turn of the century. Since then, he has been selling and implementing ERP and CRM solutions using a wide variety of products in many different industries.

For the past five years George has focused on manufacturing, specifically food, chemical and life sciences. He takes that experience and success to YAVEON Inc., the new US expansion company for YAVEON GmbH, where he is now leading efforts to recruit and enable Microsoft Dynamics 365 channel partners to sell, implement and support YAVEON's Business Central based process manufacturing solutions.

George Delp started his career as a CPA with the "big six" in the nineties, jumping on the ERP bandwagon at the turn of the century. Since then, he has been selling and implementing ERP and CRM solutions using a wide variety of products in many diffe... Show more

Brittany Bafandeh is the CEO of Data Culture, with deep expertise in data strategy, AI, and analytics. She has built scalable data infrastructure, predictive models, and experimentation frameworks at companies like Narrator, WeWork, and IBM, helping organizations turn data into a competitive advantage. With experience advising high-growth startups and major enterprises, she specializes in bridging the gap between data and business impact. A trusted strategist and industry advisor, Brittany holds a degree in Operations Research & Engineering from Cornell University and is passionate about making data and AI practical, scalable, and valuable.

Brittany Bafandeh is the CEO of Data Culture, with deep expertise in data strategy, AI, and analytics. She has built scalable data infrastructure, predictive models, and experimentation frameworks at companies like Narrator, WeWork, and IBM, helping ... Show more

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and meaningful in-vehicle experiences that blend technology, human behavior, and design innovation. Their expertise lies in designing digital ecosystems that not only meet user needs but also drive broader business and societal impact.

In 2024, I delivered a well-received talk at UX India on enhancing user experience in automobiles, a session that sparked widespread discussions on the future of mobility design. Beyond professional projects, I am passionate about mentoring young designers, promoting accessibility in digital spaces, and pushing the boundaries of user-centered innovation in complex industries like automotive and connected mobility.
Outside of work, I am a photography enthusiast, an avid non-fiction reader, and a traveler who loves exploring diverse cultures and ideas. This unique blend of technical expertise, user empathy, and a visionary outlook positions me as a strong voice for how design can act as a transformational force for people, businesses, and the planet.

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and... Show more

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer & Architect with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI-driven enterprise solutions, distributed systems design and architecture, and cloud integration, modernizing mission-critical platforms across the fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors.

Currently serving as a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at Charles Schwab, USA, his expertise spans cloud-native distributed systems design and orchestration, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and intelligent automation.

A Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of BCS and IET, he actively contributes to the global technology community as a research paper reviewer, keynote speaker, hackathon judge, and mentor. Passionate about innovation, he drives engineering excellence, enterprise integration, and automation-led development. In addition to his technical leadership, he volunteers with IEEE committees and serves as a professional assessor and thought leader, helping shape the next generation of engineers and intelligent digital solutions.

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer & Architect with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI-driven enterprise solutions, distributed systems design and architecture, and cloud integration, moder... Show more

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

Der Tourismus lebt von Begeisterung, Service und der Fähigkeit, Menschen zu verbinden – Werte, die meine Arbeit prägen.

Seit über 35 Jahren arbeite ich im Tourismus – einer Branche, in der echte Dienstleistung und Begeisterung zählen. Meine beruflichen Wurzeln liegen in der Organisation und Begleitung von Gruppenreisen quer durch Europa. Diese Anfangszeit hat mir ein tiefes Verständnis für die Wünsche von Reisenden und die Anforderungen an Reiseveranstalter vermittelt.

Heute bin ich bei der TMGS für den digitalen Vertrieb sächsischer Leistungsträger verantwortlich. Mein Fokus liegt auf der intelligenten Vernetzung touristischer Akteure, auf digitalen Lösungen für den Vertrieb und auf praxisnahen Strategien zur Vermarktung von sächsischen Angeboten.

Ich verstehe mich als Brückenbauerin zwischen Tourismuswirtschaft, Politik, Technologie und Gast – mit dem Ziel, den Tourismus in Sachsen zukunftsfähig, sichtbar und buchbar zu machen. Mein Leitsatz: „Sachsen soll am Counter buchbar sein!“

Mit meiner Erfahrung als Netzwerkerin, Strategin und leidenschaftliche Touristikerin möchte ich dazu beitragen, dass die Branche stärker zusammenarbeitet, Hemmschwellen überwindet und den digitalen Wandel aktiv gestaltet.

Der Tourismus lebt von Begeisterung, Service und der Fähigkeit, Menschen zu verbinden – Werte, die meine Arbeit prägen. Seit über 35 Jahren arbeite ich im Tourismus – einer Branche, in der echte Dienstleistung und Begeisterung zählen. Meine beruf... Show more

Based in Costa Rica, Luis Ramirez has more than 9 years of working experience in the Open Source world.

He gained experience in the cloud and the data center segment, working at Intel Corporation, where he was additionally part of the local Innovation Center committee.

In addition, he was involved in the embedded market working at Wind River as part of the team in charge of Wind River Linux. He was also responsible for performing talks and mentorship to current CS students promoting the yocto-based system.

Currently, Luis is part of the Open Source OTA solution Mender at Northern.tech securing the world’s connected devices.

Based in Costa Rica, Luis Ramirez has more than 9 years of working experience in the Open Source world. He gained experience in the cloud and the data center segment, working at Intel Corporation, where he was additionally part of the local Innova... Show more

Senior Full-Stack Developer with 30+ years of experience in mission-critical systems.
As founder of beby.cloud, he develops scalable, ultra-low-energy Edge-Cloud platform.
Robert also teaches at Košická akadémia softvérového vývoja (KASV), mentoring students in advanced DevOps.
He is a co-organizer of Cloud Native Košice & Dresden meetups, where he actively builds the cloud-native community and high-tech ecosystem in the region.

Senior Full-Stack Developer with 30+ years of experience in mission-critical systems. As founder of beby.cloud, he develops scalable, ultra-low-energy Edge-Cloud platform. Robert also teaches at Košická akadémia softvérového vývoja (KASV), mentor... Show more

Simone is a Public Health Dietitian with the Healthy Communities team at Interior Health. She has 18 years of experience supporting food literacy education in schools and using evidence-informed approaches for teaching nutrition. Simone was a project lead for the development of the Hands on Food resource and she participated in the provincial working group that developed the Teach Food First toolkit. Simone holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics with the University of British Columbia and has a graduate certificate in Educational Neuroscience from the University of Calgary. She is grateful to live and work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Secwepemc peoples.

Simone is a Public Health Dietitian with the Healthy Communities team at Interior Health. She has 18 years of experience supporting food literacy education in schools and using evidence-informed approaches for teaching nutrition. Simone was a project... Show more

Scott Carpenter is a senior cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience across offensive security, threat hunting, and SOC operations. As Director of Security Operations, he leads 24×7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, overseeing incident response, detection engineering, and client advisory across enterprise environments. With prior experience in adversary emulation, penetration testing, and U.S. government offensive cyber operations, Scott brings a unique red to blue perspective. He regularly briefs executives and security teams, translating real world attacker tradecraft into practical, actionable detection strategies.

Scott Carpenter is a senior cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience across offensive security, threat hunting, and SOC operations. As Director of Security Operations, he leads 24×7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, overseei... Show more

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

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(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España.

(2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona UAB.

(3). Maestría Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Justicia Penal Internacional (DIH), L'Institut International de Postgrau UOC / Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja CICR / Barcelona, España.

(4) Maestría en Derecho Penal Internacional, Escuela de Postgrados, Universidad de Granada - España.

* * Líneas de Investigación: Bienes Culturales Protegidos por el Derecho Internacional; Derecho de los Refugiados; México como Miembro en la Corte Penal Internacional.

*** Derecho Espacial Internacional.

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España. (2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Bar... Show more

Helping wrestle actions from insights on data for 20 years. Started out in Supply Chain, now helping all businesses get to insights and action faster.

Helping wrestle actions from insights on data for 20 years. Started out in Supply Chain, now helping all businesses get to insights and action faster. Show more

Miguel is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and board director. He is the founder of DataDragon, building dynamic resilient local networks for climate adaptation, innovation, and the Green Transition across Ibero América and Australia. He was the Co-founder and CEO of Euler’s Bridge a platform company bridging communities together with actionable graph insight. He founded Tin Alley beta, the award winning, premier tech internship program in Australia which placed top Uni tech talent in high-growth companies. He holds a PhD in network science from the University of Melbourne.

Miguel is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and board director. He is the founder of DataDragon, building dynamic resilient local networks for climate adaptation, innovation, and the Green Transition across Ibero América and Australia. He was the Co-fou... Show more

Todd Whitehead ((http://www.twitter.com/TodWhitehead)) is the Director of intelligent Apps and Cloud at Nexwave. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions for clients in the travel, banking, retail and government sectors using .Net, Azure and Agile. In his spare time….well he's still waiting for that to happen.

Todd Whitehead ((http://www.twitter.com/TodWhitehead)) is the Director of intelligent Apps and Cloud at Nexwave. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions for clients in the travel, banking, retail and government sectors using .Net, Azure... Show more

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media.

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media. Show more

Suriya is a Privacy Engineer and Systems Researcher bridging the gap between high-performance infrastructure and AI safety. With a background from Harvard and CMU, he specializes in building robust tools for data versioning and analyzing LLM risks. He writes about distributed systems, Rust, and the philosophy of software at suriya.cc.

Suriya is a Privacy Engineer and Systems Researcher bridging the gap between high-performance infrastructure and AI safety. With a background from Harvard and CMU, he specializes in building robust tools for data versioning and analyzing LLM risks. H... Show more

Imam Bashir Abdulwahab
Security Engineer | Open Source Security Advocate

Professional Background
As a security engineer safeguarding APIs in a fintech, I specialize in securing API infrastructures, preventing cyber threats, and ensuring robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. My work focuses on API security architecture, secret management, and threat intelligence, ensuring that sensitive financial data remains protected against emerging cyber threats.

Beyond fintech security, I am also deeply invested in open-source security and developer education. I co-run Open Plus Sec, a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying open-source security, teaching practical security techniques, and advocating for secure software development. Through my blog, Twenty4 Open Space, I share insights on API security, DevSecOps, and open-source security best practices.

Key Achievements & Contributions
Fintech API Security – Implemented strong authentication protocols, API threat detection, and secret management strategies using HashiCorp Vault.

Community Impact – As the Partnership & Community Manager at the Cybersecurity Education Initiative, I have led nationwide cybersecurity campaigns, impacting millions of individuals in Nigeria, Accra, and Nairobi.

Developer & Security Advocacy – Hosted and spoke at DevFest, Tech4Dev, and Cybersecurity meetups, educating developers on secure coding, API security, and open-source security best practices.

Open-Source Security Contributions – Actively contribute to cybersecurity organizations such as Diary of Hackers, Fezzant, and ISACA Abuja, while mentoring young security enthusiasts.

Let’s Connect
🔹 Blog – twenty4.hashnode.dev
🔹 YouTube – youtube.com/@OpenPlusSec
🔹 Medium – medium.com/@onlybushra6
🔹 X (Twitter) – x.com/@twenty4_io
🔹 Mentorship – dxmentorship.com/mentees/imam-bashir/
🔹 LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/imambashir

Securing APIs, empowering developers, and advancing open-source security—one step at a time.

Imam Bashir Abdulwahab Security Engineer | Open Source Security Advocate Professional Background As a security engineer safeguarding APIs in a fintech, I specialize in securing API infrastructures, preventing cyber threats, and ensuring robust a... Show more

I work with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams with proven traction —
either in their core business or in adjacent markets —
who need their market entry or business unit execution to actually work.

My work focuses on ownership, decision architecture, and execution systems —
not strategy decks or consulting models.

On stage, I translate real operator experience into practical frameworks
that expose failure patterns early and help teams execute under real-world constraints.

I work with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams with proven traction — either in their core business or in adjacent markets — who need their market entry or business unit execution to actually work. My work focuses on ownership, decision archit... Show more