Neha Lagoo Ratnakar is a tiny speaker with a big name and an even bigger message. Her talks are part wakeup call and part kick in the behind.

Neha’s bestselling book, Back on Your Feet (Goodreads 4.5, Amazon 4.7) has helped hundreds of women start their career comeback journey and she’s spent hours directly coaching them.

But throughout her career spanning 8 countries, and her work as the Head of Education at a non-profit in Europe, she was shocked to hear that it was difficult for leaders to bridge the gender numbers despite their best intentions.

So Neha made it her mission to help organisations bridge this gap and support women on their journey.

What she has to say may offend you, could provoke you, but will definitely make you think. If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who can talk from authentic global experiences infused with actionable insights, then Neha is your choice.

Neha Lagoo Ratnakar is a tiny speaker with a big name and an even bigger message. Her talks are part wakeup call and part kick in the behind. Neha’s bestselling book, Back on Your Feet (Goodreads 4.5, Amazon 4.7) has helped hundreds of women star... 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

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

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at scale. He has delivered large transformation projects and successfully developed own and customers’ businesses. As an international speaker, he has held advanced technology sessions at a wide range of events.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at... 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

I have been writing Android apps since the Eclipse days in 2012, combining over 13 years of professional and hobbyist experience. I'm also passionate about creating open-source tools that help developers and sharing knowledge to empower the community

I have been writing Android apps since the Eclipse days in 2012, combining over 13 years of professional and hobbyist experience. I'm also passionate about creating open-source tools that help developers and sharing knowledge to empower the community 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

Francis Akol is a Software Engineer and Head of Engineering focused on building secure, scalable financial technology products. He leads engineering initiatives in digital payments while contributing to Africa's technology ecosystem as a Google Developer Groups (GDG) Jinja Organizer and community mentor. With experience spanning AI, cloud computing, web technologies, and payment systems, Francis regularly speaks at developer conferences, sharing practical approaches to building modern software that creates meaningful impact.

Francis Akol is a Software Engineer and Head of Engineering focused on building secure, scalable financial technology products. He leads engineering initiatives in digital payments while contributing to Africa's technology ecosystem as a Google Devel... 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

Kerem Demirayak is an award-winning Creative Producer working at the intersection of immersive technology, creative AI, spatial computing and interactive media. At FIELD.IO, he leads multidisciplinary productions that bring together creative direction, emerging technologies and complex technical systems to create ambitious experiences for global brands and audiences.

His work spans XR, generative design, real-time graphics, spatial computing, interactive installations and AI-driven creative systems, with a particular focus on turning emerging technologies into experiences that are not only technically innovative, but emotionally engaging and culturally relevant.

Across his career, Kerem has worked with global brands and cultural platforms including Apple, IBM, BMW, Nike, Netflix, ARTECHOUSE and Hyperspace, as well as leading creative studios, agencies, artists and technology teams. His experience ranges from large-scale immersive environments and interactive installations to digital products, experiential campaigns and experimental creative technology.

At the core of his work is the challenge of bridging the gap between creative ambition and technical execution. Kerem specialises in building the teams, workflows and production systems required to take ambitious ideas from early concept and experimentation through to fully realised, audience-facing experiences.

He is particularly interested in how AI is changing the creative production process — moving beyond generative content towards adaptive, interactive and intelligent creative systems. Alongside his production work, he is exploring opportunities across creative AI, immersive technology and the infrastructure supporting the next generation of digital experiences.

Kerem Demirayak is an award-winning Creative Producer working at the intersection of immersive technology, creative AI, spatial computing and interactive media. At FIELD.IO, he leads multidisciplinary productions that bring together creative directio... Show more

I have been passionate about development since I was very young, with over eight years of deep involvement in the cloud-native ecosystem.
After applying my expertise at the highest levels of the French government, I joined Qim info as Head of the Cloud & DevOps at Qim info in Switzerland.
My role is to support cultural and technological transformations to overcome the challenges of Cloud and DevOps.

I am the founder of Photon, a globally recognized iPad application for managing lighting in cinema, concerts, and theater.
I combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of artistic needs to deliver innovative and high-performance lighting management solutions.

I have been passionate about development since I was very young, with over eight years of deep involvement in the cloud-native ecosystem. After applying my expertise at the highest levels of the French government, I joined Qim info as Head of the C... Show more

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms.

I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied artificial intelligence initiatives for enterprise environments. My work combines solution definition, requirements review, architecture design, and technology adoption for emerging Data & AI solutions.

As a speaker, I cover topics such as AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, Azure AI Foundry, Google Cloud, Cloud Data Platforms, modern data architectures, and strategic AI adoption. My approach focuses on connecting technical depth with real architecture, business, and organizational adoption decisions.

I also lead and contribute to training programs in Data, Cloud, and Generative AI for professionals and teams, using a clear, practical, and results-oriented methodology.

My goal in every session is to help audiences understand how to turn complex concepts into applicable, sustainable, and business-aligned solutions.

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms. I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied... Show more

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applications, Mobile applications, ETL, Business Intelligence, and Web Services.
With deep domain knowledge in Healthcare and Banking/Insurance sectors, Siva has established himself as a Subject Matter Expert in digital transformation, claim processing, and correspondence management. His technical proficiency extends across the entire Software Development Life Cycle, from business requirement analysis to deployment.
Siva excels in designing and creating automation frameworks for various platforms using tools like Selenium, IBM RFT, and QTP. His experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD/CT pipelines has driven efficiency across multiple major programs. Additionally, he has developed expertise in AI data models and generative AI capabilities optimization.
Throughout his career at companies including Infosys, CGI, Sopra Steria, and Cognizant, Siva has successfully led projects for prestigious clients such as CVS, Nationwide UK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Cigna Healthcare, and Cooperative Financial Services. His work has spanned multiple geographies including the USA and UK.
As a leader, Siva excels in project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and mentoring teams across various skill levels. His commitment to continuous improvement extends to exploring AI techniques for enhancing software development processes.
Siva holds a Bachelor of Technology with majors in Biotechnology and Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology. His professional credentials include ISTQB certification, and he has been recognized as a Domain/Technology Champ in Independent Validation Services. In 2016, he was awarded as the winner of the Automation Open Challenge at Infosys.
With his comprehensive technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and passion for innovation, Siva continues to drive excellence in quality engineering and digital transformation initiatives.

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applicat... Show more

I am a hands-on Architect, with a proven record of delivering scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise systems. I am passionate about clean, readable, tested code and delivering excellent value to clients.

I currently serve as a Software Architect at One Zero Bank. Our company is the first digital bank, providing fast, reliable service to our customers using the latest AI technologies.

At my previous company (NI), I also served as the Lead of the Product Security Chapter, which focused on advancing NI's security posture using their SDL, Threat Modeling, Certifications, and lots of training.

I am a hands-on Architect, with a proven record of delivering scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise systems. I am passionate about clean, readable, tested code and delivering excellent value to clients. I currently serve as a Software Architec... 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

Chris Moyer has worked on business process automation in production environments for over 30 years. In addition to founding the Moyer Group, he's authored multiple books, authored and taught dozens of courses and presented at conferences on various technical topics all over the world.

Chris Moyer has worked on business process automation in production environments for over 30 years. In addition to founding the Moyer Group, he's authored multiple books, authored and taught dozens of courses and presented at conferences on various t... 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

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communities, and Personal Branding and the founder of the Tech & Innovation Forum, an Israeli Telegram broadcast channel with over 13,800 subscribers from the tech industry.

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communitie... Show more

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in designing and delivering transformative solutions leveraging Microsoft Modern Work and Business Applications. As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, I focus on AI-driven business solutions, utilizing technologies like Power Platform and Copilot Studio to empower organizations to streamline processes, enhance productivity and drive innovation.
My career demonstrates a strong commitment to designing scalable system architectures, fostering collaboration with stakeholders and aligning technology solutions with business goals.
I am passionate about sharing knowledge through technical communities, blogs and user groups to empower others in harnessing Microsoft technologies for impactful digital transformation.

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in designing and delivering transformative solutions leveraging Microsoft Modern Work and Business Applications. As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, I focus on AI-driven business solutions, utili... Show more

Dalibor is Director of AI at RAYVN, a critical event management platform used in more than 90 countries.
He has twenty years in technology as a developer and team lead, with the last years focusing on generative AI, covering both company-wide adoption and getting AI into production. Before RAYVN he was AI-tools Practice Lead for 700 consultants making sure that all employees and customers get the most out of available AI tools.

In his free time, he writes and creates content teaching people how to adopt AI.

Dalibor is Director of AI at RAYVN, a critical event management platform used in more than 90 countries. He has twenty years in technology as a developer and team lead, with the last years focusing on generative AI, covering both company-wide adopti... Show more

Erlang Developer & Trainer.
Open-Source Maintainer.
Serious Maintainability Freak.
Former SpawnFest, and ElixirConfLA organizer.

But more importantly… long distant walker, geography/vexilology nerd, amateur table tennis player, and proud father.

Favorite emojis: 🧙‍♂️🧉 🇦🇷🇪🇸🇱🇻 🫪🤌

Find more: https://about.me/elbrujohalcon

Erlang Developer & Trainer. Open-Source Maintainer. Serious Maintainability Freak. Former SpawnFest, and ElixirConfLA organizer. But more importantly… long distant walker, geography/vexilology nerd, amateur table tennis player, and proud father... 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

Over 20 years experience in software engineering, mostly in the defence domain at Thales. The last few years of this were focused on transformation first to containers then Kubernetes.

After Thales I worked on the cloud native team at Couchbase, working on their Golang-based Kubernetes operator. This included producing a custom Fluent Bit deployment for observability needs.

Calyptia (founded by the Fluent maintainers) then approached me to come work with them building out observability products before we were successfully acquired by Chronosphere. I then led the migration of all our infrastructure and SOC2 compliance before Chronosphere was again successfully acquired by Palo Alto. During this period I also became a core maintainer of the CNCF graduated Fluent project, primarily working on Fluent Bit.

I am now running an OSS consultancy for observability called Telemetry Forge leveraging our knowledge as well as working with customers in the defence domain again.

Over 20 years experience in software engineering, mostly in the defence domain at Thales. The last few years of this were focused on transformation first to containers then Kubernetes. After Thales I worked on the cloud native team at Couchbase, w... Show more

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech communities, particularly in Peru .NET Development, where I co-founded and organize meetups focused on both Hard-Skills and Soft-Skills topics. Currently, I hold the position of Tech Lead at Enara Health.

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech... Show more

Afzaal is a Lead Developer Advocate, an author at Pluralsight, and a community leader for .NET, Node.js, and Azure.

Afzaal is an MVP for Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, C# Corner, and CodeProject. His love for .NET (15+ years) has driven him to write 2 books with Apress on DevSecOps and mission-critical apps.

Afzaal is a Lead Developer Advocate, an author at Pluralsight, and a community leader for .NET, Node.js, and Azure. Afzaal is an MVP for Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, C# Corner, and CodeProject. His love for .NET (15+ years) has driven him to write 2 ... Show more

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more