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

I design and deliver intelligent data and AI infrastructure, bridging principal-level engineering practice with peer-reviewed research and external technical leadership.

My work focuses on building reliable, governable, and observable systems for scientific and regulated environments—spanning agentic AI, data platforms, control planes, and emerging computational paradigms.

I am active across IEEE publications, conference presentations, technical writing, and open-source prototypes, translating research ideas into practical engineering approaches.

What I work on:

- Agentic AI infrastructure: semantic caching, control planes, lifecycle finite-state machines, and governed autonomy
- Security-critical patterns for autonomous and multi-agent systems
- Strategy and architecture for intelligent data services and Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Near-real-time telemetry, audit, provenance, and decision-record substrates across multi-terabyte environments
- Declarative policy, state, and intent expressed as code through custom resource models, GitOps, and control-plane patterns
- Technical mentorship and cross-functional influence across engineering, MLOps, SRE, and adjacent disciplines

I bring AIOps, MLOps, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering practices to systems that must remain reliable, explainable, and operable in regulated contexts.

My background spans distributed systems in high-reliability domains: reactive platforms in banking and finance, GxP-aligned pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, and industrial automation for semiconductor manufacturing.

I design and deliver intelligent data and AI infrastructure, bridging principal-level engineering practice with peer-reviewed research and external technical leadership. My work focuses on building reliable, governable, and observable systems for ... 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

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

With 15+ years in full-stack engineering and architecture, I’ve led teams across e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. At Quantiphi, I will be working on technical architecture, and cloud adoption—using AWS, Python, Angular, React and open-source tools to deliver scalable and cost effective solutions.

Beyond work, I’m an AWS Community Builder, blogger, and speaker, sharing lessons on building smarter, cost-efficient products. My goal is to combine technical depth with product vision—helping teams build systems that scale while keeping costs in check.

I believe in learning together and growing together—and in using technology to drive meaningful change. I also create educational content on InternetKatta.com and @LearnWithAvinashDalvi to simplify complex topics through storytelling.

With 15+ years in full-stack engineering and architecture, I’ve led teams across e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. At Quantiphi, I will be working on technical architecture, and cloud adoption—using AWS, Python, Angular, React and open-source tool... 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

I’m a Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Linux, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenSearch, Ansible, Python, and Infrastructure as Code.

I enjoy building scalable cloud-native platforms, automating infrastructure, improving reliability through SRE practices, and implementing observability solutions. I'm passionate about open source, platform engineering, automation, and sharing practical knowledge with the engineering community.

You can learn more about my work, projects, and community initiatives at kashakash.in.

I’m a Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Linux, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenSearch, Ansible, Python, and Infras... Show more

José Carlos Chávez is a Security Software Engineer at Okta, an OWASP Coraza co-leader and a Mathematics student at the University of Barcelona. He enjoys working in Security, compiling to WASM, designing APIs and building distributed systems. While not working with code, you can find him sipping on kombuchas or enjoying his children.

José Carlos Chávez is a Security Software Engineer at Okta, an OWASP Coraza co-leader and a Mathematics student at the University of Barcelona. He enjoys working in Security, compiling to WASM, designing APIs and building distributed systems. While n... 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

Patryk began programming in the late 1990s before formalizing his education in mathematics and computer science. His career has since spanned software engineering, systems administration, technology leadership, and cybersecurity. Today, he is CTOO at Gamma Force, helping organizations approach cybersecurity strategically by aligning security, risk, and technology with business objectives.

Patryk began programming in the late 1990s before formalizing his education in mathematics and computer science. His career has since spanned software engineering, systems administration, technology leadership, and cybersecurity. Today, he is CTOO at... 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

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

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

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond.

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond. 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

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

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

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

Keith Sanders spent his early years attending Raleigh-Broughton High School, where he developed an interest in teamwork and community responsibility. During that time, he became aware of the importance of helping others during emergencies and difficult situations. After graduating from high school, he attended North Carolina State University. His experience there helped strengthen his understanding of leadership, communication, and cooperation while encouraging his interest in public safety and emergency response work.

Keith Sanders of Raleigh later pursued firefighter training through Western Wake Fire Rescue. He completed Firefighter Training I and II, gaining the technical knowledge and physical preparation required for emergency response duties. The training focused on organization, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations. This stage of his life became an important step toward entering active firefighting service and provided the experience needed for future responsibilities in public safety operations.

Keith served as a firefighter from 1999 through 2003, responding to emergencies that required focus, preparation, and reliable teamwork. During those years, he worked in demanding situations where quick decision-making and communication were essential. The experience shaped many of the values that continued guiding his life after his firefighting career ended. Although he stepped away from active service in 2003, he remained connected to emergency response efforts and continued supporting community-focused projects whenever possible.

Keith Sanders of North Carolina became more involved in nonprofit organizations and volunteer outreach after transitioning out of the fire service. He supported groups including Rise Against Hunger, A Place at the Table, Artspace, and Project Reach Out. In addition to nonprofit involvement, he participated in church outreach programs and cancer fundraising efforts throughout the state. Much of his volunteer work involved practical assistance and direct participation in projects that supported local communities and individuals facing challenges.

Keith participated in relief efforts during late 2024 after hurricanes caused significant damage in parts of the North Carolina mountains. During those operations, he helped transport water and support rescue-related activities connected to emergency recovery work. His firefighting background remained valuable in situations requiring physical effort and organized teamwork. The experience reflected his continued willingness to assist communities during emergencies and showed how his earlier training continued influencing his actions years later.

Sanders has also explored interests outside public service through appearances in films such as Shades of Grey, French Exit, and Tears of a Clown. Although acting was not the primary focus of his career, those opportunities enabled him to work in creative environments and broaden his experience. Alongside those interests, he remains active through running, biking, and soccer. He has completed several races in the Raleigh area and maintains a lifestyle centered on outdoor activity and physical fitness.

Keith Sanders continues to enjoy spending time along North Carolina’s coastal waters during the warmer months of the year. Boating and fishing remain important parts of his routine, providing balance alongside his volunteer work and community involvement. Fishing has become one of the activities he values most because it allows him to relax while remaining active outdoors. His steady dedication to volunteer service, emergency support, and local outreach continues to reflect the practical values and strong sense of responsibility that have guided his life over the years.

Keith Sanders spent his early years attending Raleigh-Broughton High School, where he developed an interest in teamwork and community responsibility. During that time, he became aware of the importance of helping others during emergencies and difficu... 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

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams Show more

A Software Development Engineer with over three years of experience specialising in software development (majorly backend) and cloud technology. I have contributed to robust, scalable systems across various tech stacks in previous roles at Freecharge Payments and Airtel Payments Bank. With a zeal for building efficient, user-centric applications. A problem-solver and avid technologist.

A Software Development Engineer with over three years of experience specialising in software development (majorly backend) and cloud technology. I have contributed to robust, scalable systems across various tech stacks in previous roles at Freecharge... Show more

Aivars Kalvāns is a FinTech developer and spent more than 18 years developing and architecting payment card software for acquiring and issuing, as well as for accounting and utility payments, through mobile phones, ATMs, and POS terminals. At the moment, he is a contractor exploring Foreign Exchange, SWIFT, SEPA, ledgers, and other areas of the FinTech landscape.
The rest of the time is spent smashing with BJJ team Jelgava and participating as a Linux team member for Latvia in Locked Shields.

Aivars Kalvāns is a FinTech developer and spent more than 18 years developing and architecting payment card software for acquiring and issuing, as well as for accounting and utility payments, through mobile phones, ATMs, and POS terminals. At the mom... 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

SM @Tlse

Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021.
Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant 10 ans, avant de réellement comprendre l’Agilité en la pratiquant en équipe, puis en la diffusant.

Depuis sa découverte des communautés vivantes hors entreprise, S@M se plaît à y participer et depuis 2022, en complément d'organisation et facilitation d'y ajouter de l'animation souvent autour des Liberating Structures et des jeux agiles

SM @Tlse Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021. Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant... Show more