I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring industry-standard guidance documents, presenting at international conferences like the Pacific Hackers Annual Summit, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity experts through platforms like EC-Council CodeRed. With a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and leadership in safeguarding critical infrastructure, I aim to further advance cybersecurity practices that protect global business ecosystems.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring indust... Show more

Meet Randy, a dynamic Director of Sales and Realtor with a passion for empowering his team and clients alike. With over a decade of experience and a track record of serving 300+ families, Randy leads a team of 20+ agents in creating amazing careers to be proud of. His journey began in the Bay Area, where his upbringing instilled in him integrity, honesty, and an unwavering work ethic. From starting multiple thriving businesses in his early twenties to facilitating over 100 real estate transactions, Randy's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to excellence shine through. With a commitment to continuous growth and providing the best for his family of three, Randy is driven by the desire to make every day 1% better.

Meet Randy, a dynamic Director of Sales and Realtor with a passion for empowering his team and clients alike. With over a decade of experience and a track record of serving 300+ families, Randy leads a team of 20+ agents in creating amazing careers t... Show more

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and technical methods. Expertise in implementing security and privacy policy, plans, processes, tools, procedures, and governance for both on-premise and the cloud. Expert in solid statutory and regulatory policy and governance programs to meet or exceed mandates such as CISA, FISMA, FFIEC, HIPAA, CMS, DFARS, DHS TSA, GDPR, and CCPA. Currently retooling and pursuing an MBA in Cyber Security Management.

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and techn... Show more

I began my journey in software development as a game developer, publishing my own game and gaining valuable experience working with several small game companies. Over time, I transitioned into backend development, where I have continued to build my career as a software engineer specializing in .NET technologies.

Academically, I hold a bachelor's degree in Physics, which has provided me with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. I later pursued a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, further enhancing my expertise in cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

This journey has allowed me to continuously learn and grow while contributing to meaningful projects.

I began my journey in software development as a game developer, publishing my own game and gaining valuable experience working with several small game companies. Over time, I transitioned into backend development, where I have continued to build my c... Show more

I work at the intersection of big data and ML, making Spark and Flink faster while scaling real-time, batch, and ML workloads. Whether it's optimizing distributed computing, streamlining data pipelines, or building intuitive tools, my goal is to turn complex data challenges into seamless, high-performance solutions.

I work at the intersection of big data and ML, making Spark and Flink faster while scaling real-time, batch, and ML workloads. Whether it's optimizing distributed computing, streamlining data pipelines, or building intuitive tools, my goal is to turn... Show more

Darshan Madhu is a Technical Product Manager – AI at Mercari India, focused on building practical AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. Passionate about Generative AI and product innovation, he explores how prompt engineering can make AI more intuitive and impactful.

Darshan Madhu is a Technical Product Manager – AI at Mercari India, focused on building practical AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. Passionate about Generative AI and product innovation, he explores how prompt engineering can make AI more ... Show more

Ripple Bora is a security engineer and builder with over two decades spent securing everything from cloud platforms to connected cars. Lately, his focus has shifted to AI security, especially the new world of agentic systems. He co-founded Unbolt AI, where he’s working on ways to make autonomous agents safer through zero-trust design, policy-as-code, and smarter guardrails. Ripple is happiest when he’s breaking things in the lab to figure out how to secure them in production.

Ripple Bora is a security engineer and builder with over two decades spent securing everything from cloud platforms to connected cars. Lately, his focus has shifted to AI security, especially the new world of agentic systems. He co-founded Unbolt AI,... Show more

Software is flooding the world, we churn out more than we can handle, and we need every trick in the book to try to keep up. Fighting the entropy and the cognitive load is a preoccupation for Kjetil, a developer and agilist for a couple of decades.

Software is flooding the world, we churn out more than we can handle, and we need every trick in the book to try to keep up. Fighting the entropy and the cognitive load is a preoccupation for Kjetil, a developer and agilist for a couple of decades. Show more

Zak Hussein is the CEO of ORKA AI and founder of AUTM8, where they help organizations adopt AI by integrating digital employees and orchestrating hybrid human + AI workforces. He also hosts CanadianPodcast.ca, sharing stories of leadership and innovation across the country, and is the founder of the AI Chamber of Canada, a national initiative to accelerate responsible AI adoption.

Zak’s work spans industries from real estate and HR to municipalities and agriculture, always with a focus on turning AI into measurable business value.

Recognized as Top40Under40, Top20 Business Leaders and one of Canada’s trusted voices in AI strategy, he brings a unique blend of practical frameworks, business insight, and forward-looking vision to the conversation on the future of work.

Zak Hussein is the CEO of ORKA AI and founder of AUTM8, where they help organizations adopt AI by integrating digital employees and orchestrating hybrid human + AI workforces. He also hosts CanadianPodcast.ca, sharing stories of leadership and innova... Show more

Seger is a Lead Security Engineer with 6+ years experience across security engineering, operations, incident response, IAM, and vulnerability management in both enterprise and startup environments.

Armed with a passion for the Defense sector and Cyber Warfare and hours of research; we'll dive into a informative and collaborative session around the evolution of combined arms to include the cyber domain!

Seger is a Lead Security Engineer with 6+ years experience across security engineering, operations, incident response, IAM, and vulnerability management in both enterprise and startup environments. Armed with a passion for the Defense sector and ... Show more

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. With a focus on FinTech, Mobile, IoT, Cloud, Data Management, AI, and DevOps, Ram practices a “people-first, business-next, technology-later” philosophy, leveraging collective wisdom to drive innovation and growth.

Drawing on diverse experiences across consulting, product development, and customer-facing organizations, Ram currently leads several engineering teams and oversees product engineering for an upcoming payments digital bank in the Dutch market. Previously, as Founder & CTO, Ram led FlyBy, an autonomous drone delivery startup recognized as a Top 30 Finalist in an EU-wide competition.

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural co... Show more

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad is a Principal Integration Engineer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building connected and automated business systems using cutting-edge software and integration technologies. Based in the Greater Boston Area, Rishi currently serves as a Principal Integration Engineer at Moderna, where he architects and develops critical integration solutions that support vaccine development and distribution.
At Moderna, Rishi has made significant contributions to the company's integration infrastructure, including architecting a secure API gateway for clinical trial data processing and establishing robust EDI systems for vaccine distribution. His work has directly supported the rapid commercialization of life-saving vaccines, with one of his notable achievements being the development of a patient clinical data system that facilitated over 400 patient enrollments for cancer treatment trials.
Prior to Moderna, Rishi worked at PerkinElmer Health Sciences, where he developed Lead-to-Cash integrations for the ViaCord division, supporting stem cell treatments and advancing healthcare options. His career journey also includes roles at Kuebix LLC, where he managed over 100 integration processes and developed solutions for the transportation industry.
Rishi's technical expertise spans numerous integration platforms, including Boomi, SoftwareAG WebMethods, MuleSoft, IBM AppConnect and Azure Logic App. He is well-versed in various architecture approaches, from microservices to event-driven systems, and has extensive experience with multiple data formats, protocols, and API technologies.
His contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 2023 Boomi Platinum Innovation Award for creating IT infrastructure that enables Moderna to operate efficiently at scale, the Titan Business Technology Award for excellence in integration engineering, and the Globee Award for technological innovation in healthcare. Rishi holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Gujarat Technical University, complemented by multiple professional certifications including AI Awareness from Carnegie Mellon University and several Boomi certifications.
Known for his collaborative approach, strategic business focus, and commitment to continuous learning, Rishi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his work in integration engineering.
Digital Transformation in Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccines: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency by 67% Through Integration Automation

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad is a Principal Integration Engineer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building connected and automated business systems using cutting-edge software and integration technologies. Based in the Greater Boston Area, Ris... Show more

Praveen Kumar Myakala is a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase and an independent AI researcher specializing in AI, federated learning, and intelligent cloud-native systems. With over 18 years of experience across financial services, technology, and government sectors, he has led large-scale data and AI initiatives that combine technical depth with business impact. He has co-authored research articles in IEEE, Springer, and Elsevier, delivered talks at international conferences, and actively mentors students and professionals. His current work focuses on sustainability in AI, multi-agent systems, and real-world applications of federated and decentralized intelligence.

Praveen Kumar Myakala is a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase and an independent AI researcher specializing in AI, federated learning, and intelligent cloud-native systems. With over 18 years of experience across financial services, tech... Show more

I try to find and do the hard things before they get harder.
Believe in building guard-rails and than patching potholes later. Make the secure obvious and the insecure difficult.
Build trust through a bias towards action and enablement.

I try to find and do the hard things before they get harder. Believe in building guard-rails and than patching potholes later. Make the secure obvious and the insecure difficult. Build trust through a bias towards action and enablement. Show more

Global infrastructure sales professional. I have spent 19 years working in 5 different countries and have seen how digital physical infrastructure can change our life and the improve developments of communities.

Global infrastructure sales professional. I have spent 19 years working in 5 different countries and have seen how digital physical infrastructure can change our life and the improve developments of communities. Show more

Vicki Swan works with PreparedBC, the public education team at the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. After joining the Ministry, she asked to coordinate the Master of Disaster program. Vicki is inspired by the positive impact MOD has on students, their households and communities and appreciates that students will have this emergency preparedness knowledge for life. Vicki has 25 years’ experience delivering experiential workshops and has worked in public school and adult education settings.

Vicki Swan works with PreparedBC, the public education team at the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. After joining the Ministry, she asked to coordinate the Master of Disaster program. Vicki is inspired by the positive impact... Show more

Callian is a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with a developmental background rooted in securing systems.

His journey is marked by continual curiosity, and he is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges that contribute to personal and organizational growth.

As an unwavering learner and leader of the DevSecCon Cape Town community, Callian is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the DevSecOps and Application Security space.

Callian is a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with a developmental background rooted in securing systems. His journey is marked by continual curiosity, and he is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges that contribute to personal and organizatio... Show more

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture.

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture. Show more

Kelvin Le Ngoc Nguyen is a Staff Software Engineer at Knoetic, where he leads the design and implementation of cutting-edge multi-agent AI systems.

With a background in full-stack web development and distributed systems, he has built resilient, scalable platforms, ranging from real-time news aggregators to knowledge-driven chatbots that leverage RAG and LangGraph. Prior to his current role, Kelvin held engineering positions at Apple, Zuellig Pharma, and several tech startups.

He is passionate about translating complex machine-learning workflows into production-ready services, mentoring engineering teams, and contributing to open-source tooling that empowers developers to move faster.

Kelvin Le Ngoc Nguyen is a Staff Software Engineer at Knoetic, where he leads the design and implementation of cutting-edge multi-agent AI systems. With a background in full-stack web development and distributed systems, he has built resilient, sc... Show more

With four years of experience as a DevOps engineer at Tikal Knowledge, I bring an IT background that fuels my passion for innovation and efficiency in the technology sector.

With four years of experience as a DevOps engineer at Tikal Knowledge, I bring an IT background that fuels my passion for innovation and efficiency in the technology sector. Show more

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and developed solutions for clients worldwide. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Charos regularly writes about AI and low-code, ways of optimizing integration and real use case scenarios to help developers build smarter, faster, and more resilient applications.

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and ... Show more

I am a Data scientist passionate about building intelligent systems that drive business value and social impact.

I am a Data scientist passionate about building intelligent systems that drive business value and social impact. Show more

A Deaf Software Engineer with 6+ years of mobile and web development experience, specialized in Flutter.
As a digital accessibility advocate, works as a freelancer on tech projects while actively contributing to open source projects and creating technical content for the deaf developer community.
Andres is an active member of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group.
See more in the links of my social networks

A Deaf Software Engineer with 6+ years of mobile and web development experience, specialized in Flutter. As a digital accessibility advocate, works as a freelancer on tech projects while actively contributing to open source projects and creating te... Show more

Kiran Bandhakavi is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, and scalable workforce enablement. He has designed global knowledge strategies and trained more than 12,000 professionals across four countries in AI/ML systems, achieving $18M+ in business impact through automation and responsible AI practices.

Kiran led the deployment of an enterprise AI learning platform, launching 150+ courses in just 90 days. His approach—grounded in gamified learning and data integrity—resulted in a 93% reduction in onboarding time and a 15% improvement in dataset quality metrics post-training. At Fannie Mae, he pioneered a “Responsible AI” governance framework adopted enterprise-wide, enabling fairer ML models and regulatory alignment, including the prevention of 3,000+ housing evictions.

Kiran’s work blends technical depth with people-centered design. He has implemented AI automation using IBM Watsonx, migrated ML infrastructure to AWS with 99.99% uptime, and led distributed teams across India, the U.S., and Europe. His initiatives have consistently advanced ethical, high-quality data labeling and AGI-aligned training frameworks.

Kiran holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and is certified in AWS Machine Learning Specialty.

Kiran Bandhakavi is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, and scalable workforce enablement. He has designed global knowledge strategies and trained more than 12,000... Show more

Ramachandra is a Senior Manager and Solution Architect at Peloton Consulting Group.
Ramachandra is based in Dallas, Texas, with over 18 years of experience in ERP technologies and
supply chain solutions. He specializes in Order Management (OM), Procurement (P2P), Inventory
(INV), and Plant Maintenance, delivering innovative solutions that enhance global operational
efficiency across diverse industries, including Aerospace, Manufacturing, Engineering, Utilities,
Technology, and Retail.

Ram leads the Supply Chain Management service line at Peloton, driving strategic initiatives and
global delivery models that integrate onsite and offshore teams. His expertise spans supply chain
management, data analysis, and system integration, enabling him to solve complex business
challenges in dynamic environments.

Ramachandra holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from VTU and an
Executive MBA in Project Management from ICBMS. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new
technologies, professional development, painting, and playing pickleball.

Ramachandra is a Senior Manager and Solution Architect at Peloton Consulting Group. Ramachandra is based in Dallas, Texas, with over 18 years of experience in ERP technologies and supply chain solutions. He specializes in Order Management (OM), Pro... Show more

Dan Rossiter is the Owner and Operator of Rossiter Realty, a small locally owned business focused on providing quality long term rental housing to families across the Alamo City. Prior to his focus on real estate, Dan spent a decade at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), where he worked primarily with state departments of transportation across the nation, from California to Florida, designing tech-forward solutions to get millions of residents where they needed to go faster and safer through innovative use of big data and novel algorithms. During his time at SwRI, Dan managed tens of millions of project dollars and was a regular speaker at industry conferences across the nation.

Outside of paid employment, Dan is a tireless public servant. Dan serves in numerous volunteer positions with a focus on driving equitable capital investment and positive environmental impact.

As the elected President of Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood Association, Dan has steered this underserved Westside neighborhood to new highs. Under his leadership, the organization has secured millions of dollars in public funding to drastically increase road safety where school kids walk every day, to increase shade tree canopy along heavily trafficked multi-modal roadways, and worked to build a multi-neighborhood coalition representing nearly 40,000 residents across the Westside to advocate for even greater regional wins in the future.

Additionally, Dan has served on the Board of Directors for Brooks (formerly Brooks City Base) since 2021 and is currently the Board Treasurer. In this role, Dan works closely with Board peers and the Brooks leadership team to craft impactful economic development strategies which uplift the surrounding communities, creating quality jobs and quality of life for one of the most economically disadvantaged zip codes in the city.

Wherever Dan goes, he remains singularly focused on challenging existing systems and norms with an eye toward moving the communities and organizations he cares for toward increasingly greater heights!

Dan Rossiter is the Owner and Operator of Rossiter Realty, a small locally owned business focused on providing quality long term rental housing to families across the Alamo City. Prior to his focus on real estate, Dan spent a decade at Southwest Rese... Show more

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca, he oversees a $250M+ global IT portfolio spanning eight datacenters and multi-cloud platforms — including AWS, Azure, GCP, and NVIDIA DGX — supporting 250,000+ employees across 147 countries and powering the company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations.

A recognized catalyst in industrializing the enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Agentic technologies, Rob has led the design, governance, and operationalization of secure, cloud-native platforms that scale from model training to production inference. He plays a pivotal role in the responsible productization of AI — transforming experimental pilots into governed, compliant digital products with measurable impact across AstraZeneca’s global value chain.

Previously, Robert held senior technology leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, where he architected and executed the corporation’s enterprise cloud transformation supporting $37B in revenue and a $79B program backlog. He institutionalized Agile, DevOps, and MLOps practices to modernize complex defense and R&D environments, and led enterprise negotiations with AWS and Microsoft. He also built strategic university partnerships to develop high-caliber cloud talent pipelines and designed secure, classified cloud platforms supporting national defense missions.

A former U.S. Marine and strategic advisor at the Secretarial level of the Department of Defense, Robert brings mission-aligned leadership, global-scale execution, and deep technical expertise to every engagement. He holds an MBA from George Mason University and a B.S. in Computer Technologies from the University of Mary Washington, along with certifications in AWS, Azure, and SAFe Agile. A published thought leader in cloud-native architecture, Robert is committed to building scalable, secure, and ethical technology platforms that accelerate innovation and deliver enduring enterprise value.

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Globa... Show more

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast .

Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-pp-7942b125/

Link to a previous talk about cloud security as a keynote speaker in ISC bangalore chapter Link bellow :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxoZXE31BSc
My talk between 7.30 to 19.27

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast . Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/ Linkedin : https://www... Show more

Ben Opit (aka Beno) is a Microsoft Dynamics Business Manager for APAC based in Sydney, Australia. With extensive experience in driving digital transformation and business growth, Beno has led various high-impact projects. His expertise spans multiple industries, enabling him to provide tailored solutions that meet unique sector needs.

Beno collaborates with top Dynamics partners in APAC to showcase their expertise and enhance their digital presence. He has successfully organized and participated in numerous events, earning recognition within the industry for his ability to manage complex projects and deliver impactful presentations.

With a passion for continuous learning and innovation, Beno is dedicated to helping businesses leverage the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. His commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to thrive in the digital age.

Ben Opit (aka Beno) is a Microsoft Dynamics Business Manager for APAC based in Sydney, Australia. With extensive experience in driving digital transformation and business growth, Beno has led various high-impact projects. His expertise spans multiple... Show more