Shadrack Kiprotich is a 3X Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Power Apps & Copilot Studio and a seasoned Power Platform Developer specializing in low-code, automation, and AI-driven solutions. With extensive experience architecting enterprise-grade applications at organizations in the healthcare, non-profits, banks and microfinance institutions, telcos, he has delivered transformative digital solutions that streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and integrate AI copilots into business-critical workflows.

As a Power Platform & AI Integration Lead, Shadrack has designed custom Copilot agents, automated end-to-end business processes with Power Automate, and deployed secure integrations with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and external APIs. His expertise extends to implementing CI/CD pipelines, governance, and Application Insights monitoring for production-ready Copilot solutions.

Beyond enterprise delivery, Shadrack is an active community leader. He has trained 400+ professionals, mentored developers across Africa, spoken at international tech conferences, and led hands-on Copilot Studio workshops. He also contributes regularly to Microsoft tech communities, including Power Platform User Group Kenya, Experts Live, and the Microsoft Community Hub, where he shares best practices on Copilot, AI Builder, and Power Platform.

Shadrack is passionate about empowering organizations and individuals to adopt responsible AI and low-code technologies to drive digital transformation.

Shadrack Kiprotich is a 3X Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Power Apps & Copilot Studio and a seasoned Power Platform Developer specializing in low-code, automation, and AI-driven solutions. With extensive experience architecting enterpr... Show more

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, Visual Basic y SQL, así como en el manejo experto de bases de datos SQL Server, Postgres y MySQL. Destaco en la creación de modelos Tabulares y multidimensionales, utilizando diseños de modelos en estrella y copo de nieve, así como en consultas complejas y en el desarrollo de procesos ETL utilizando herramientas como SQL Server Integration Services y Power Query.

En el ámbito de Business Intelligence, tengo un historial comprobado en la creación de informes y tableros de mando de alto impacto utilizando Power BI, Qlik Sense. Además, poseo habilidades avanzadas en la suite de Microsoft Power Apps y Power Automate, lo que me permite ofrecer soluciones empresariales innovadoras y automatizadas.

Mi experiencia laboral en diversos cargos me ha dotado de una perspectiva amplia y habilidades en la resolución de problemas, siempre enfocadas en tecnologías como SQL, modelado dimensional y herramientas de BI. Estoy constantemente aprendiendo y adaptándome a nuevas tecnologías para ofrecer las mejores soluciones en cada proyecto

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, V... Show more

Etornam is a Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Flutter & Dart, the first in Ghana to hold this title. He has delivered 100+ talks across Africa and Asia on mobile development and applied AI, and co-organizes Flutter Ghana, a community driving Flutter adoption across Ghana. His work focuses on Mobile app and infrastructure development, as well as AI systems with real social impact, including accessibility tools for Ghanaian Sign Language and other low-resource language communities. He's based in Accra, Ghana, and mentors early-career engineers building their own paths in tech.

Etornam is a Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Flutter & Dart, the first in Ghana to hold this title. He has delivered 100+ talks across Africa and Asia on mobile development and applied AI, and co-organizes Flutter Ghana, a comm... Show more

Michael is a Global Technology Architect specialising in AI and Automation at Accenture in Melbourne, Australia. He has been disrupting Enterprise thinking since 2019, focusing on AWS Serverless and Event Driven Architectures. Recognised as an AWS Serverless Hero in 2023, Michael has been blogging, talking and teaching Serverless for many years.

More recently, Michael has started working with the Kiro product team being recognised as Global Kiro Ambassador in 2026.

Michael is a Global Technology Architect specialising in AI and Automation at Accenture in Melbourne, Australia. He has been disrupting Enterprise thinking since 2019, focusing on AWS Serverless and Event Driven Architectures. Recognised as an AWS ... Show more

Markus and his teams have been working on Java IDE and database tools, frameworks, as well as on various open-source projects for 20+ years. Markus is the CEO and founder of Cyrock.AI, Inc., which is the company behind the Eclipse open-source projects EclipseStore, Eclipse Serializer, and Eclipse Data Grid, powering Cyrock.AI as the first AI Memory based on a serverless microservices architecture. He is also the editor-in-chief for the free JAVAPRO magazine and the founder and co-organizer of the Java community conference series JCON. He is an independent editor for several magazines, and loves speaking at developer conferences and user groups around the world.

Markus and his teams have been working on Java IDE and database tools, frameworks, as well as on various open-source projects for 20+ years. Markus is the CEO and founder of Cyrock.AI, Inc., which is the company behind the Eclipse open-source project... Show more

Vijay Soni is an Expert Architect & Engineer at Discover's business technology department. He architected and designed Discover's cloud native Open banking and Click to Pay ecommerce Digital Wallet Payments platforms. He is seasoned software engineer and passionate about solving complex emerging finance, digital payment, identity and payment product problems using scalable, secure, future-proof and innovative approach. Vijay also led multiple EMVCo, eCommerce, Mobile SE/HCE Payments technology initiatives as lead architect and engineer. Vijay has worked on large industry led financial services & payments technology integration projects including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Click to Pay and FDX Open Banking integrations, Pay with Rewards, Contactless Mass Transit acceptance etc.

Vijay Soni is an Expert Architect & Engineer at Discover's business technology department. He architected and designed Discover's cloud native Open banking and Click to Pay ecommerce Digital Wallet Payments platforms. He is seasoned software engineer... Show more

Holly Bielawa is the head of Product Coaching and Consulting for Jeff Patton and Associates, where she and her team help companies put Product Thinking concepts into practice. As an international tech start-up founder, CPO, and transformational strategist, she brings a unique wealth of experience and industry knowledge to technology product development. She and her team work with organizational leaders and teams to help them evolve to a product-oriented culture that empowers the principles, practices and ways of working that are essential to deliver real business results.

Holly Bielawa is the head of Product Coaching and Consulting for Jeff Patton and Associates, where she and her team help companies put Product Thinking concepts into practice. As an international tech start-up founder, CPO, and transformational strat... Show more

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and cloud-native solutions, he has successfully led projects and delivered innovative software to international corporations across the IT, banking, and IoT sectors. He enjoys giving workshops, connecting with tech communities, empowering developers and discovering new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Manasés Jesús is a recognized thought leader, having spoken at international conferences and contributed to O'Reilly's esteemed publications, "97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know" and "97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know." His leadership style is marked by a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, and inspiring others to achieve their best. This combination of technical prowess and empathetic leadership makes him a valuable asset in any technological endeavor.

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and ... Show more

Julien Jakubowski is a Developer Advocate at StreamNative with over 20+ years of experience as a developer, staff engineer, and consultant. He has built several complex systems with distributed, scalable, and event-driven architecture for various industrial sectors such as retail, finance, and manufacturing.



Julien delivers talks at conferences on software engineering, including Devoxx, JCon, Conf42, VoxxedDays, Berlin Buzzwords, and Java User Groups, among others.


Julien is located in France. He's also one of the founders and leaders of the Ch'ti JUG - Java User Group of Lille, France.

Julien Jakubowski is a Developer Advocate at StreamNative with over 20+ years of experience as a developer, staff engineer, and consultant. He has built several complex systems with distributed, scalable, and event-driven architecture for various ind... Show more

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics, he runs a blog on Substack and has a YouTube channel where he likes to geek out about all things data. He's passionate about the data community and since 2023 has been a co-organiser of the Power BI & Fabric Manchester User Group.

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics... Show more

Krishna Bandarupalli is a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance with more than a decade of experience in software quality. His career has taken him from intern and manual tester to automation engineer and QA leader, giving him a practical understanding of quality from both hands-on and strategic perspectives.

Krishna has worked across manual, automation, and performance testing, with experience supporting both legacy and modern applications in the insurance industry. He is passionate about improving QA processes, building effective automation strategies, and helping teams use AI as a thinking partner while keeping human judgment, risk awareness, and accountability at the center of quality decisions.

An active member of the software-quality community, Krishna serves on the COSQAM board and has spoken at QA or the Highway on open-source automation tools, prompt engineering, and the evolving role of QA in an AI-accelerated world.

Outside of work, Krishna enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, DIY projects, cooking, biking, and continually learning something new.

Krishna Bandarupalli is a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance with more than a decade of experience in software quality. His career has taken him from intern and manual tester to automation engineer and QA leader, giving him a practical u... Show more

Focused on Developer Productivity at Microsoft, Philippe supports his customers on a daily basis in their Platform Engineering implementation with GitHub and Microsoft tools.
Based in Strasbourg, and with 20 years experience in development, he is active community contributor, speaker and meetup organizer. Apart from tech, Philippe is always happy to talk about outdoor sports, CrossFit with a drink.

Focused on Developer Productivity at Microsoft, Philippe supports his customers on a daily basis in their Platform Engineering implementation with GitHub and Microsoft tools. Based in Strasbourg, and with 20 years experience in development, he is ac... Show more

Ram is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect, focused on Industrial Edge, with over 27 years of experience spanning public/private cloud, edge, and operational technology. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and edge fleet management, building Kubernetes-native patterns for device lifecycle, telemetry, and compliance in regulated environments like power grid infrastructure. Prior to Red Hat, He is active in the open source community, developing hands-on technical content around image-mode Linux, secure software supply chains, and cloud-native edge computing, and regularly shares his work through courses, demos, and customer-facing architecture engagements.

Ram is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect, focused on Industrial Edge, with over 27 years of experience spanning public/private cloud, edge, and operational technology. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and edge fleet m... Show more

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities.

I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity, protect data, and navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Over the past few years, I've combined hands-on consulting experience with a passion for public speaking, delivering sessions at TEDx, NDC conferences, and Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School Entrepreneur Society.

My talks explore cybersecurity, AI, security architecture, technology careers, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging conversations that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

I'm particularly passionate about increasing representation in technology and inspiring more women to pursue careers in the industry.

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities. I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations... Show more

I lead the AI Agents team at WisdomAI, where I build production AI agent systems and work on agent architecture, reliability, evaluation, and efficiency. Previously, I worked at Samsung Research HQ in South Korea on multimodal AI and 5G/6G systems, and later co-founded an AI startup. My work spans AI agents, LLM systems, distributed systems, and production ML infrastructure. I hold a B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Delhi.

I lead the AI Agents team at WisdomAI, where I build production AI agent systems and work on agent architecture, reliability, evaluation, and efficiency. Previously, I worked at Samsung Research HQ in South Korea on multimodal AI and 5G/6G systems, a... Show more

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spent 4 years at JP Morgan, leading the cloud native transformation and migration of one of their core platforms. He has over 20 years of deep technical expertise working in lead roles encompassing cloud, containers, DevOps and systems engineering.

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spe... Show more

Selvamurugan (Selva) Ramamoorthy is a data engineering and database platform leader with 20 years of experience in regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences. He designs and leads secure, scalable, GxP-compliant data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS and Azure), using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse.

His work centers on data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance, with controls aligned to GxP, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. He combines governance-first design with modern data engineering to turn complex data ecosystems into trusted, AI-ready platforms.

Selva is the author of SQL Server in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Building Compliant, Secure, and Intelligent Data Platforms, an IEEE Senior Member, a Fellow of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and VP, Secretary & Organizational Governance on the DAMA Northeast Board of Directors.

Selvamurugan (Selva) Ramamoorthy is a data engineering and database platform leader with 20 years of experience in regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences. He designs and leads secure, scalable, GxP-compliant data platforms acros... Show more

Sumaiya Shrabony is a Technical Program Manager and BI practitioner at the University of Colorado Denver, where she manages enterprise analytics infrastructure across Azure Data Factory, SSAS Tabular models, Power BI, multiple departments, and 500+ users.

Her work sits at the point where ERP systems, data migration, BI reporting, and AI adoption either become useful or break trust. She focuses on the proof layer behind modern analytics: migrated Business Central data, finance balances, semantic models, Power BI reports, governance constraints, and AI workflows that need reliable data before they can be trusted.

Sumaiya speaks on Business Central migration proof, Power BI and Fabric reporting continuity, semantic-layer reliability, and the operator version of AI: not hype, not theory, but the version that has to survive real users, broken dashboards, anxious stakeholders, and workflows that cannot afford confident guessing. She implemented Business Central twice (BC 14 on-prem 2020, NAV to BC 16 On-Cloud 2021).

She also writes Ground Truth, a weekly newsletter on practical AI adoption in enterprise data work. Her teaching style is specific, direct, and built for practitioners who need the work to make sense by Monday morning.

Sumaiya Shrabony is a Technical Program Manager and BI practitioner at the University of Colorado Denver, where she manages enterprise analytics infrastructure across Azure Data Factory, SSAS Tabular models, Power BI, multiple departments, and 500+ u... Show more

Jorans passion involves getting people to love technology and getting technology to play nice. He works as an interaction developer with ♡ for web, tech, science & tinkering with stuff. Focussed on innovation and elevating peer developers. Writes, toots and speaks every now and then.

Jorans passion involves getting people to love technology and getting technology to play nice. He works as an interaction developer with ♡ for web, tech, science & tinkering with stuff. Focussed on innovation and elevating peer developers. Writes, to... Show more

Security Cloud Solution Architect & Consultant with 15+ years designing secure, scalable strategies across Azure and Microsoft 365. Former Microsoft CSA with a track record of leading enterprise security transformations, driving adoption of advanced threat protection, and building data security practices. Recognized speaker, author, and trainer passionate about empowering organizations and communities to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Microsoft Security MVP.

Security Cloud Solution Architect & Consultant with 15+ years designing secure, scalable strategies across Azure and Microsoft 365. Former Microsoft CSA with a track record of leading enterprise security transformations, driving adoption of advanced ... Show more

Mike Diehl is the Director of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence at Improving Winnipeg (formerly Imaginet), a Microsoft partner with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and with Improving offices across Canada, United States, and South America. Mike has over 25 years of experience using Microsoft database technologies and is an expert in Agile Analytics and Microsoft Azure DevOps.

Mike has spoken many regional, national, and international SQL events over his long career, including Microsoft Fabric Community conferences, the PASS Summit in Seattle Washington, SQLBITS in London UK, and at various SQL Saturday events across Canada and the USA, and other development conferences in Canada.

Mike Diehl is the Director of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence at Improving Winnipeg (formerly Imaginet), a Microsoft partner with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and with Improving offices across Canada, United States, and South Ame... Show more

With five years of experience in the IT industry, Martina maintains the same drive for continuous learning that defined the start of her career.

Currently serving as a Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (BIP Group), her core focus involves Google Cloud, software development, and microservices management. Recently, she have dedicated significant effort to the field of GenAI, exploring innovative ways to integrate it effectively into functional workflows.

With five years of experience in the IT industry, Martina maintains the same drive for continuous learning that defined the start of her career. Currently serving as a Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (BIP Group), her core focus involves Google Cl... Show more

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native services, Saul brings a unique perspective to designing secure, high-performing hybrid environments that drive modernization and business agility.

Drawing on his extensive technical training and cloud credentials, Saul architects solutions that integrate Azure and AWS workloads with on-premises datacenters, using platforms like Azure Arc, VMware Cloud Foundation, and AWS hybrid services. His expertise is reinforced by deep familiarity with platform-native services, including virtual networking, IAM, governance frameworks, and infrastructure automation, reflecting the breadth of his certifications across public and private cloud ecosystems.

Saul is particularly known for enabling organizations to adopt hybrid architectures that scale securely and efficiently. His work often involves implementing identity-first strategies, embedding Zero Trust security, automating deployments with infrastructure as code, and aligning operations with cloud governance best practices. His cross-platform proficiency allows him to streamline operations across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud environments—providing clients with unbiased, architecture-driven solutions tailored to their unique needs.

In addition to his hybrid cloud expertise, Saul is a trusted advisor in modern workplace security and Microsoft 365 Copilot integration. His practical guidance helps enterprises unlock the full value of Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook—transforming productivity while protecting organizational data through tools like Microsoft Purview and Defender. His knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem stems from years of specialization in enterprise collaboration, compliance, endpoint security, and modern device management.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Saul also delivers technical training, hands-on labs, and executive workshops that empower teams to elevate cloud proficiency and deploy AI solutions responsibly. Through his platform, HybridCloudWorks.com, and active engagement in the IT community, he shares technical insights and strategic roadmaps with professionals across industries.

Whether speaking at industry conferences, conducting partner enablement, or mentoring emerging professionals, Saul brings clarity, passion, and hands-on experience to every conversation—advancing the future of hybrid cloud and AI adoption, one solution at a time.

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of e... Show more

Vishnu Rachapudi is a Cloud & AI Engineer at SUDO Consultants . He holds 14 AWS certifications and has hands-on experience building real-world solutions using Amazon Bedrock, AWS Transform, and AWS Q.

He has spoken at AWS Community Days, GITEX, and various user groups, sharing practical insights on cloud modernization, AI-driven DevOps, and security. Vishnu is passionate about bridging the gap between emerging AWS AI services and real-world engineering challenges.

Vishnu Rachapudi is a Cloud & AI Engineer at SUDO Consultants . He holds 14 AWS certifications and has hands-on experience building real-world solutions using Amazon Bedrock, AWS Transform, and AWS Q. He has spoken at AWS Community Days, GITEX, an... Show more

Haiko Hertes has been working in the IT industry for more than 20 years, with a strong focus and specialization in Microsoft technologies and platforms. Over the past 10 years, he has concentrated primarily on cloud topics, especially Microsoft Azure. At the same time, hybrid approaches such as Azure Arc and Azure Local continue to play an important role in his work. He shares his knowledge of PowerShell, System Center, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Azure through blogs, videos, and talks.

Haiko Hertes has been working in the IT industry for more than 20 years, with a strong focus and specialization in Microsoft technologies and platforms. Over the past 10 years, he has concentrated primarily on cloud topics, especially Microsoft Azure... Show more

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collabor... Show more

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.

Tom Scott Short Bio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/ Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as th... Show more

Rita Sabri is a cybersecurity educator and researcher working at the intersection of AI security and applied threat modeling. She holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and teaches Cybersecurity. She is committed to expanding access, awareness, and curriculum development in cybersecurity education across underserved communities, with a long-term interest in supporting the growth of AppSec practice and framework adoption across North Africa, particularly Morocco, and the broader MENA region.

Rita Sabri is a cybersecurity educator and researcher working at the intersection of AI security and applied threat modeling. She holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and teaches Cybersecurity. She is committed to exp... Show more

Evelien works at the intersection of two urgent challenges in tech: helping Agile teams integrate AI responsibly, and equipping product teams to detect and address gender bias in the systems they build.

She is a Professional Knowledge Sharer at Xebia Academy, Scrum.org PST, and certified Training from the Back of the Room Trainer with 15+ years coaching and training teams at organizations like Rabobank, Philips, Essent, and Unilever. She designs learning experiences that are practical, hands-on, and grounded in what teams actually face.

Evelien co-created the Road2Mastery, wrote the Scrum Master Playbook, and organizes Women in Agile Europe. She is currently writing a book on gender bias in AI.

Evelien works at the intersection of two urgent challenges in tech: helping Agile teams integrate AI responsibly, and equipping product teams to detect and address gender bias in the systems they build. She is a Professional Knowledge Sharer at Xe... Show more

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS tools and crisis response technology. Eriol now works at The Open Home Foundation on OSS first smart home technology.

Eriol is part of the core teams at Open Source Design (http://opensourcedesign.net/) Sustain UX & Design working group (https://sustainoss.org/working-groups/design-and-ux/) and help hosts podcast about open source and design (https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/)

Eriol is a non-binary, queer person who uses they/them pronouns.

Eriol was studying a Comp Sci PhD looking at how designers participate in humanitarian and human rights focussed open-source software projects and is looking for a new home for this research.

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS... Show more