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

Mohammed Aboullaite

Mohammed Aboullaite

Mohammed is a community catalyst, a true open source believer, Java Champion and one of Google developer expert.

Mohammed is a community catalyst, a true open source believer, Java Champion and one of Google developer expert. Show more

Andrew Crotty

Andrew Crotty

Andy Crotty is a TS/SCI-cleared cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in cyber threat detection, incident response, and security engineering across federal, financial, and enterprise environments. He currently serves as a Cyber Network Defense Analyst 3 with Leidos, supporting the Department of Homeland Security in a 24x7x365 NOSC environment. In this role, Andy leads high-impact investigations, develops and optimizes detection logic aligned to MITRE ATT&CK, and mentors junior analysts to strengthen operational readiness and cyber defense capabilities.

A U.S. Army Warrant Officer with over 15 years of military service, Andy has led teams in advanced persistent threat (APT) analysis, cyber threat hunting, and defensive operations for the Department of Defense. His civilian career includes senior roles in security operations for Wells Fargo and the State of Arizona Department of Homeland Security, where he enhanced detection strategies, streamlined incident response workflows, and strengthened enterprise security postures.

Beyond his operational work, Andy is passionate about cybersecurity community engagement and mentorship. At DEFCON 33, he served as a staff member for Noob Village, where he coordinated community-focused activities including volunteer outreach, CTF raffle setup, and securing sponsors to provide prizes. Through his YouTube channel GingerHacker and mentorship initiatives, Andy continues to guide aspiring cybersecurity professionals, sharing practical insights on breaking into the field, building technical skills, and navigating a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Andy Crotty is a TS/SCI-cleared cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in cyber threat detection, incident response, and security engineering across federal, financial, and enterprise environments. He currently serves as a Cyber ... Show more

Koushik Shanbhag

Koushik Shanbhag

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenUSD and sharing practical knowledge with the developer and student community

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenU... Show more

Markus Schüttler

Markus Schüttler

Markus is Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. From OR planning systems at the University Hospital Erlangen to evaluation and simulation of X-ray experiments at the Technical University of Munich, he has always been interested in complex software problems. At TNG, besides full-stack development, he also likes to deal with software architecture and requirements analysis, preferably in the environment of modern cloud technologies. Currently he supports a customer in the development and delivery of software for the visualization of vehicles.

Markus is Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. From OR planning systems at the University Hospital Erlangen to evaluation and simulation of X-ray experiments at the Technical University of Munich, he has always been interested in complex s... Show more

Anh Tran

Anh Tran

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technology, manufacturing and wholesale, she is keen on bringing to the audience her unique perspectives, best practices and know-how when it comes to applying disruptive technologies.

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technolog... Show more

Brian Pope

Brian Pope

Hi I'm Brian, a Principal UX Design Consultant at DevObsessed in Omaha. I have been working in the software development industry for 15+ years.

Hi I'm Brian, a Principal UX Design Consultant at DevObsessed in Omaha. I have been working in the software development industry for 15+ years. Show more

Christopher May

Christopher May

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is always product and people centric. He loves agility, and teaches agility and project management as well as design-thinking for the past 8 years.
He loves to share his knowledge, teach others and engage with audiences.
He takes on new and interesting challenges and goes a step beyond.
Besides his professional passion in Transformation / consultancy, he is also very passionate about stand-up comedy, which he started 2 years ago, and he is very active in the German and international stand up scene in Berlin.

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is ... Show more

Randolf Speigner

Randolf Speigner

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global citizen, he collaborates with thought leaders in societal evolution.

Randolf takes great satisfaction in offering his guidance to practitioners as they realize their full potential and capacity in regenerative transformation. He is committed to design and lead cohorts for teams of leaders and change agents to enable effective change in their organizations.

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global ... Show more

Marco Richetta

Marco Richetta

I'm a nerd from Córdoba, 🇦🇷. I also play bass, have a 🐶 named Lola and sometimes I get paid to do software work.

I’m a software engineer with +5 years of experience, mostly focused on backend and API development with Python.
I also have experience with DevOps tasks and doing frontend things with React.
I like to share knowledge by giving talks, being a mentor or simply helping others to solve problems. E.g. the Django forum.

Currently interested in working on Developer Experience (DX), specially through IaC. Also learning about OpenTelemetry, Go and Elixir.

I'm a nerd from Córdoba, 🇦🇷. I also play bass, have a 🐶 named Lola and sometimes I get paid to do software work. I’m a software engineer with +5 years of experience, mostly focused on backend and API development with Python. I also have experi... Show more

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997.

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997. Show more

Ramakrishna Yekulla

Ramakrishna Yekulla

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application connections, and empower customers with the knowledge and resources to prioritize software supply chain security, minimize technical obligations, and achieve compliance goals. His interests lies in System Design, Functional Programming and Observability

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application conn... Show more

Ted Neward

Ted Neward

Ted is a big geek. See http://www.newardassociates.com/#/bio for more

Ted is a big geek. See http://www.newardassociates.com/#/bio for more Show more

J. Grant Mizell, CPM

J. Grant Mizell, CPM

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Management for Ippon USA, a technology consultancy that supports digital transformation, data & cloud modernization and organizational change management. Recently Grant finds passion coaching regional & community banks on data & AI strategy.

Favorite successes -
1) taking a 2-sided market startup redesign from seed round to multi-million Series A;
2) reducing a community bank's account opening by more than 300% that helped support more than $1B in new assets; and
3) playing a leading role in a F500 bank's deployment and rollout of custom agent servicing app for +1500 agents.

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Manage... Show more

Patrik Wennberg

Patrik Wennberg

With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Patrik is a seasoned expert in the Microsoft 365 platform, having dedicated his career to it since its introduction in Sweden. Beyond the technical parts of Microsoft 365, Patrik is a trusted advisor, helping clients shape and execute their cloud strategies with confidence.

Currently serving as a Senior Microsoft 365 Strategist at Nexer Enterprise Applications, Patrik combines deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to deliver value to organizations of all sizes.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Patrik is a seasoned expert in the Microsoft 365 platform, having dedicated his career to it since its introduction in Sweden. Beyond the technical parts of Microsoft 365, Patrik is a trusted adv... Show more

Dominik Hoefling

Dominik Hoefling

Security Cloud Solution Architect & Practice Lead with 15+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies. Proven ability to lead secure, scalable cloud strategies across Azure and Microsoft 365 XDR. Recognized speaker, author, and former Microsoft MVP, passionate about enabling business outcomes and sharing knowledge across global communities. Ex-Microsoft.

Security Cloud Solution Architect & Practice Lead with 15+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies. Proven ability to lead secure, scalable cloud strategies across Azure and Microsoft 365 XDR. Recognized speaker, author, and former Microsoft MV... Show more

Josephine Liu

Josephine Liu

Yuyin (Josephine) Liu is a distinguished leader in AI safety, security, and governance, actively shaping global policies around emerging technologies. With deep expertise advising governments, international organizations, and industry leaders, she plays a pivotal role in developing regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with safety and security.
Josephine serves as Chief Policy Commissioner at the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), where she guides global discourse on AI policy and governance. Her work bridges technology and policy to ensure that emerging technologies align with ethical standards, security needs, and economic resilience.

Yuyin (Josephine) Liu is a distinguished leader in AI safety, security, and governance, actively shaping global policies around emerging technologies. With deep expertise advising governments, international organizations, and industry leaders, she pl... Show more

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Fernando Chiquiza

Fernando Chiquiza

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, Office Servers and Services MVP hace 10 años con amplia experiencia diseñando y desarrollando soluciones tecnológicas, líder de la comunidad @PointCollCom, director de @PointCollOrg. Actualmente dedicado a proyectos de adopción de Inteligencia artificial Microsoft en ENCAMINA

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, Office Servers and Services MVP hace 10 años con amplia... Show more

Jose Verbel Tous

Jose Verbel Tous

José David Verbel es un arquitecto de soluciones cloud y líder en transformación tecnológica con más de 15 años de experiencia. Como Director de Desarrollo, ha implementado exitosamente cultura DevOps y optimizado ciclos mediante metodologías ágiles. Certificado AWS Solutions Architect Associate, integra seguridad, infraestructura como código y prácticas DevOps para acelerar entrega de valor. Participa como mentor en TalentoTECH y MisionTic de MinTIC Colombia, compartiendo conocimiento en desarrollo, cloud y DevOps. Su presencia en DevOpsDays, AWS Summit refleja su compromiso con la innovación tecnológica continua.

José David Verbel es un arquitecto de soluciones cloud y líder en transformación tecnológica con más de 15 años de experiencia. Como Director de Desarrollo, ha implementado exitosamente cultura DevOps y optimizado ciclos mediante metodologías ágiles.... Show more

Scott Reed

Scott Reed

Scott's career in software began in 1993 at IBM. Along the way he has developed enterprise solutions for both Microsoft and Cardinal Health. In 2006, Scott founded Brain Hz Software, a company specializing in software architecture and agile development. In 2014 he formed Crafting Bytes, a small software studio and consulting firm. He leads teams of software engineers, software testers, software architects, cloud architects and Dev-Ops engineers to deliver quality software into the hands of users in the most efficient way possible. He is a partner with Solliance, and speaks at conferences and user groups on a variety of software engineering topics. He is the chair of the Software Architecture User Group in San Diego.

Scott's career in software began in 1993 at IBM. Along the way he has developed enterprise solutions for both Microsoft and Cardinal Health. In 2006, Scott founded Brain Hz Software, a company specializing in software architecture and agile developme... Show more

Michal Epstein

Michal Epstein

Founder of AgileXecutive
Public speaker
Senior and experienced Agile Coach
Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) by Scrum.org
Over 15 years of experience with transforming organization to Agile by working with top down and bottom up in various organizations
Actively collaborating with Scrum.org and the global Agile community and taking part in initiatives to promote Scrum.org professionalism and branding

Founder of AgileXecutive Public speaker Senior and experienced Agile Coach Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) by Scrum.org Over 15 years of experience with transforming organization to Agile by working with top down and bottom up in various orga... Show more

Sattar Falahati

Sattar Falahati

Many years ago I have started my creare with bing a front-end and back-end developer, but my interest with mobile tech, led me to specialize in Mobile app development since 2014.
My journey has spanned various roles, build up to leadership positions where I've managed diverse tech teams.
Currently, as a Technology Lead at Spindox, I combine my passion for product development with my expertise in engineering management which is helping me to be successful at what I do.
With more than 10 years of development experience, I have honed my technical skills and gained comprehensive knowledge across multiple technologies.
My strengths lie not only in my technical abilities but also in my Human Skills. Positivity, strong communication, proactive approach and adaptability in facing challenges enhance my ability to drive success.

Many years ago I have started my creare with bing a front-end and back-end developer, but my interest with mobile tech, led me to specialize in Mobile app development since 2014. My journey has spanned various roles, build up to leadership positions... Show more

Aliocha Iordanoff

Aliocha Iordanoff

Je suis la personnes Source de Sémawé depuis 2008, j'accompagne les dirigeants et leur entreprise à devenir plus adaptables, robustes. Je suis inspiré par Montessori, la systémique, la communication non violente, Spinoza, Edgar Morin, !

Je suis la personnes Source de Sémawé depuis 2008, j'accompagne les dirigeants et leur entreprise à devenir plus adaptables, robustes. Je suis inspiré par Montessori, la systémique, la communication non violente, Spinoza, Edgar Morin, ! Show more

Nael Fridhi

Nael Fridhi

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions to transform the digital landscape, Nael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Additionally, Nael harbors a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), exploring ways to integrate AI technologies into the modernization journey.

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions t... Show more

Aishwarya Shelke

Aishwarya Shelke

With over 4 years of hands-on experience in the DevOps space, Aishwarya is a dedicated DevOps Engineer currently driving innovation in identity verification and authentication. She has been at the forefront of automating and optimizing software delivery processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security.

Over the past few years, she has led end-to-end DevOps functions across multiple organizations, architecting scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS using tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Jenkins. Her expertise in building and managing robust CI/CD pipelines has resulted in tangible business outcomes—reducing deployment times by 50%, boosting user retention by 25%, and resolving 90% of incidents within SLA timelines.

Deeply passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business and user needs,Aishwarya is also an enthusiastic learner and an active contributor to the DevOps community. She thrives on exploring emerging technologies and sharing her insights with peers through speaking engagements and community interactions.

With over 4 years of hands-on experience in the DevOps space, Aishwarya is a dedicated DevOps Engineer currently driving innovation in identity verification and authentication. She has been at the forefront of automating and optimizing software deliv... Show more

Santosh Durgam

Santosh Durgam

Professional Background: Santosh Durgam is an experienced Data Engineering Manager with over 20 years in the field of data architecture, analytics, and engineering, having led large-scale transformation projects in various industries, including 401K, finance, and healthcare.

Leadership and Team Development: Santosh has successfully built and managed cross-functional teams, helping organizations improve their data capabilities through strategic vision and innovative solutions. He is passionate about mentoring and fostering high-performance teams focused on delivering impactful data-driven results.

Data Expertise: With deep knowledge in cloud technologies, data governance, and business intelligence platforms, Santosh has designed and implemented data pipelines, data lakes, and scalable architectures, ensuring data quality and compliance with industry standards.

Career Growth and Aspirations: Currently working as a Data Engineering Manager, Santosh is actively preparing for a C-suite role, with aspirations of becoming a Chief Data Officer (CDO) within the next few years, guiding organizations toward data-driven decision-making.

Education: Santosh is pursuing an Executive MBA to further enhance his business acumen, focusing on data-driven strategies and digital transformation.

Innovation and Automation: A firm believer in the power of automation, Santosh has integrated AI-driven solutions and built AI agents to automate data workflows, improving team efficiency and business outcomes.

Global Experience: Santosh has led teams and projects across diverse geographical locations, including the US, India, and the UK, providing a global perspective to data-driven business solutions.

Passion for Learning: Always eager to learn, Santosh actively explores the latest trends in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud computing, integrating these innovations into the workplace to stay ahead of industry needs.

Personal Interests: Outside of work, Santosh enjoys DIY projects, including home improvement and working with electronics, reflecting a hands-on approach to problem-solving in both personal and professional life.

Philanthropy and Mentorship: Committed to giving back, Santosh has mentored students and junior professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of data engineering and leadership in technology-driven organizations.

Professional Background: Santosh Durgam is an experienced Data Engineering Manager with over 20 years in the field of data architecture, analytics, and engineering, having led large-scale transformation projects in various industries, including 401K,... Show more

İren Saltalı

İren Saltalı

İren Saltalı is a Staff Software Engineer at Edge Delta, bringing over a decade of experience in software engineering and cloud architecture. With a Master's in Computer Engineering, İren has contributed to various tech companies, including roles as CTO and consultant. He has a passion for cloud technologies, microservices, and large-scale data systems.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Community Builder, İren enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and sharing knowledge. He has co-founded tech startups and actively volunteers in the Cloud and Serverless Turkey community.

İren Saltalı is a Staff Software Engineer at Edge Delta, bringing over a decade of experience in software engineering and cloud architecture. With a Master's in Computer Engineering, İren has contributed to various tech companies, including roles as ... Show more

Kseniia Ilchenko

Kseniia Ilchenko

Kseniia Ilchenko is a product leader and AI specialist with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into impactful products. She has led AI and data initiatives at companies across Europe bringing both data and product expertise and a passion for responsible, real-world applications of AI

Kseniia Ilchenko is a product leader and AI specialist with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into impactful products. She has led AI and data initiatives at companies across Europe bringing both data and product expertise and a p... Show more

Nimrod Nyongesa

Nimrod Nyongesa

To whom much is given much is required

To whom much is given much is required Show more

Avinash Dalvi

Avinash Dalvi

With 14+ years of experience, I specialize in building scalable web applications using PHP, Python, AWS, Postgres, MySQL, and Angular. As a Senior Staff Engineer at NuShift Technologies, I focus on digital transformation in healthcare, leveraging technology for business automation and innovation.

An AWS Community Builder and active member of AWS User Group Bengaluru, I regularly speak at conferences and meetups, sharing real-world insights on Serverless architectures, AWS services, and full-stack development. I also create educational content on InternetKatta.com and @LearnWithAvinashDalvi to simplify complex topics through storytelling.

With 14+ years of experience, I specialize in building scalable web applications using PHP, Python, AWS, Postgres, MySQL, and Angular. As a Senior Staff Engineer at NuShift Technologies, I focus on digital transformation in healthcare, leveraging tec... Show more

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