I have worked with adults, children, and families for over 26 years. I have a masters degree in psychology. I am a survivor of child abuse and have published a memoir of my experience called, "The Unloved Child." I have assisted others in healing from their trauma and continue to make it my life's focus to help others heal.

I have worked with adults, children, and families for over 26 years. I have a masters degree in psychology. I am a survivor of child abuse and have published a memoir of my experience called, "The Unloved Child." I have assisted others in healing fro... Show more

Juan Cruz Martinez is a Software Engineer by passion and profession. With over 20 years of experience, he is an expert in JavaScript and Python, while also exploring new technologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. He is a creator, mentor, and advocate, producing content that empowers developers to grow in their careers and embrace modern software practices.

Juan is deeply involved in open-source initiatives and has a passion for AI, full-stack development, and developer productivity. He frequently writes and speaks about topics including JavaScript, React, Python, Artificial Intelligence, career development, and software engineering best practices. Through his blog, talks, and videos, Juan shares actionable advice, reflecting his commitment to helping others succeed in tech.

Juan Cruz Martinez is a Software Engineer by passion and profession. With over 20 years of experience, he is an expert in JavaScript and Python, while also exploring new technologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. He is a creator,... Show more

Dr. Majid Fekri is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is passionate about the transformative power of AI. With a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from McGill University and a proven track record in both startups and large corporations, Dr. Fekri brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and real-world experience to the stage. He is the founder of Edge AI Innovations, a platform dedicated to education and consultation about Edge AI, empowering individuals and businesses to harness its potential. Through his engaging presentations and insightful newsletter, Dr. Fekri makes complex AI concepts accessible and inspires audiences to embrace the possibilities of this rapidly evolving technology.

Dr. Majid Fekri is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is passionate about the transformative power of AI. With a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from McGill University and a proven track record in both startups and large corporations, Dr. Fekri brings a ... Show more

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Kelly is a Microsoft Office Specialist and a Certified Training Professional. The challenge with Microsoft 365 is to keep up to speed with the constant delivery of new features. Her specialty is in quickly absorbing what's new and passing it on in a clear, concise and practical manner

Kelly is a Microsoft Office Specialist and a Certified Training Professional. The challenge with Microsoft 365 is to keep up to speed with the constant delivery of new features. Her specialty is in quickly absorbing what's new and passing it on in a ... Show more

Project manager and operations expert with 8+ years of experience in building scalable structures in SMEs and start-ups – from supply chain and process optimisation to change
management. My strengths: structuring complex topics, coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing solutions pragmatically.

Project manager and operations expert with 8+ years of experience in building scalable structures in SMEs and start-ups – from supply chain and process optimisation to change management. My strengths: structuring complex topics, coordinating cross-f... Show more

Experienced Artificial Intelligence professor with research in developing advanced models for healthcare applications

Experienced Artificial Intelligence professor with research in developing advanced models for healthcare applications Show more

Owais is a Data & AI subject matter expert who is passionate in helping organizations cross industry adopt & implement analytics solutions leveraging the power of cloud. He has led multiple transformational projects globally and is also closely aligned to academia where he lectures on various data science topics.

Owais is a Data & AI subject matter expert who is passionate in helping organizations cross industry adopt & implement analytics solutions leveraging the power of cloud. He has led multiple transformational projects globally and is also closely align... Show more

Sai Kaushik Ponnekanti is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems. Currently at Meta, he spearheads end-to-end monitoring systems for ML Clean Room projects and leads implementation of compliance checks across data and AI assets.
Previously at Google, Sai led blockchain data ingestion for the Cloud Web3 team and significantly improved platform performance for AppSheet, achieving a 27% increase in responsiveness. During his tenure at Walmart Labs, he converted an expensive sessionized mapping to a server-side pipeline, resulting in a 34% increase in site loading time for Walmart.com, and successfully handled 1.2 million requests per second during peak traffic periods.
As Lead Software Engineer at Drawbridge Inc, Sai led development of AdTech products using Spark and helped make the company GDPR compliant in just three weeks. He has consistently improved system performance throughout his career, often reducing pipeline runtimes by 50-75% through optimization techniques.
Sai holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, India. His expertise spans Hadoop, MapReduce, Kafka, Spark Streaming, Hive, Pig, Giraph, Oozie, and Apache Beam, with a proven track record of handling petabytes of data across various industries.

Sai Kaushik Ponnekanti is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems. Currently at Meta, he spearheads end-to-end monitoring systems for ML Clean Room projects and leads imp... Show more

Soy Juan Reátegui Solís, desarrollador frontend con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando con Angular, React y backend en .NET y Laravel. Actualmente enseño en IDAT, donde formo a nuevos programadores y desarrollo soluciones fullstack con arquitectura limpia, SSR y sistemas de suscripción con Stripe. Me gusta crear charlas prácticas con demos reales que ayuden a otros a llevar sus aplicaciones al siguiente nivel.

Soy Juan Reátegui Solís, desarrollador frontend con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando con Angular, React y backend en .NET y Laravel. Actualmente enseño en IDAT, donde formo a nuevos programadores y desarrollo soluciones fullstack con arquitect... Show more

Neha Bhargava is a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal with over 10 years of experience in frontend and full-stack development. If it involves JavaScript, React, Angular, or Node.js, chances are, she’s built, optimized, or debugged it.

Beyond writing code, Neha is passionate about helping others grow in tech. She actively mentors new grads, women in tech, professionals, and career switchers, guiding them through frontend development, interview prep, and breaking into the industry. She loves seeing people land their dream jobs and believes that sharing knowledge is one of the best parts of being in tech. She wants to be the mentor she never had.

When she’s not deep in code, you’ll find Neha playing gouda drum, baking, or perfecting her latest sourdough bread experiment. Music and baking fuel her creativity just as much as coding does!

Neha Bhargava is a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal with over 10 years of experience in frontend and full-stack development. If it involves JavaScript, React, Angular, or Node.js, chances are, she’s built, optimized, or debugged it. Beyond writi... Show more

Nazeh Abel is the CTO of Candleweb AI, a startup building AI-driven trading systems, and a software engineer at the Financial Times, where he works on scalable, resilient platform infrastructure. He is also the founder of Open Lab Technologies, a company that delivers custom AI and digital solutions across the UK and Africa.

Nazeh’s work spans AI product development, reinforcement learning, software quality, and infrastructure at scale. He’s passionate about building systems that are ethically grounded, locally informed, and globally scalable — with a special focus on how African tech ecosystems can leapfrog traditional barriers. His goal: make AI not just work, but work for everyone, with trust, integrity, and purpose at its core.

Nazeh Abel is the CTO of Candleweb AI, a startup building AI-driven trading systems, and a software engineer at the Financial Times, where he works on scalable, resilient platform infrastructure. He is also the founder of Open Lab Technologies, a com... Show more

Geoffrey Tipton is a dynamic and forward-thinking Robotics-trained Data Software Architect with a passion for innovation and technology. With a career rooted in building cutting-edge systems, Geoffrey has honed expertise in designing scalable retail platforms and developing Blockchain-based cryptocurrency exchanges in the fast-paced and ever-evolving markets of Asia.

Driven by a deep curiosity for solving complex problems, Geoffrey has seamlessly transitioned into the world of data science, leveraging years of technical experience to extract actionable insights and create impactful solutions. Combining a strong foundation in robotics, software architecture, and data-driven strategies, Geoffrey continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the tech space, delivering transformative results in every endeavor.

Geoffrey Tipton is a dynamic and forward-thinking Robotics-trained Data Software Architect with a passion for innovation and technology. With a career rooted in building cutting-edge systems, Geoffrey has honed expertise in designing scalable retail ... Show more

With 10 years of industry experience, including over 5 years specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, I have gained expertise in Dynamics 365 Field Service and its transformative impact on businesses globally. As a certified Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Field Service, Customer Service, and Sales consultant, I have worked with numerous clients to optimize their field service operations with tailored solutions.

I currently work at Avanade GmbH and am based in Stuttgart, Germany, where I continue to drive digital transformation for clients. In addition to my consulting work, I am a regular speaker on the Power Platform Learners YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PowerPlatformLearners and contribute to the Power Collab, Advent's Calendar, and Power Pages Quick Tips series.

With 10 years of industry experience, including over 5 years specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, I have gained expertise in Dynamics 365 Field Service and its transformative impact on businesses globally. As a certified Microsoft Power P... Show more

I am a cybersecurity professional with 17+ years of experience, focused on protecting businesses from digital threats and ensuring robust third-party risk management. With extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for leading companies, I've successfully mitigated risks, protected sensitive data, and ensured regulatory compliance. My expertise includes Cyber Security Strategy and Architecture, Third-Party Risk Assessment, Security Policy Development, Business Resilience, and Governance Risk and Compliance. Driven by continuous improvement, I stay at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation to better serve organizations.

I am a cybersecurity professional with 17+ years of experience, focused on protecting businesses from digital threats and ensuring robust third-party risk management. With extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurit... Show more

PhD from UCL, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, Published author, One of the first researchers in tokenomics, UCL Blockchain Centre, DS advisor for LBS

PhD from UCL, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, Published author, One of the first researchers in tokenomics, UCL Blockchain Centre, DS advisor for LBS Show more

With over 12+ years of experience in the tech industry, my journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to leading dynamic technical teams and spearheading open-source projects for top-tier telecom clients.

At Srijan Technologies, my role involves orchestrating multiple projects, ensuring they align with strategic goals while leveraging my full-stack development skills and Kubernetes expertise.

My tenure at Intelegencia fortified my leadership abilities, enabling me to mentor emerging talent and drive innovation through collaboration.

Contributing to the growth of the organization, my efforts are rooted in a passion for technology and a dedication to fostering an environment where motivation and organization pave the way for exceptional outcomes.

With over 12+ years of experience in the tech industry, my journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to leading dynamic technical teams and spearheading open-source projects for top-tier telecom clients. At Srijan Technologies, my role in... Show more

Gaurav Bansal is a Senior Software Developer Engineer - Test with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale systems, specializing in system architecture, healthcare technology, performance engineering, and technical leadership. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for architecting and deploying HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms serving over 5 million users, maintaining 99.99% uptime. His innovative solutions have resulted in significant cost reductions, saving $2M annually, and improving system reliability by 40%. Gaurav has also implemented AI/ML solutions that reduced customer service contacts by 20% and improved testing cycles by 40%. He has mentored over 15 engineers, helping them progress into senior roles, and has built and led high-performing, globally distributed teams across the USA, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Gaurav’s expertise lies in system architecture, particularly in distributed systems design, fault-tolerant architectures, auto-scaling solutions, and disaster recovery systems. He is also well-versed in healthcare technology, with experience in building HIPAA-compliant platforms, handling secure PHI data, and integrating healthcare data. In performance engineering, he has a proven track record of optimizing system performance, reducing latency, enhancing database performance, and implementing high availability strategies. As a technical leader, he has led cross-functional teams, optimized development processes, and introduced best practices to improve productivity and collaboration.
His technical skills include proficiency in AWS (Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB), Docker, Linux, and several programming languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, and C++. He is also skilled in frameworks like Selenium, Jenkins, and AWS Amplify, and has experience with databases such as AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle DB2. Gaurav has contributed significantly to major organizations, including Amazon, where he led the development of HIPAA-compliant systems and established automated testing frameworks, and Prokarma, Inc., where he developed automation solutions for American Express.
Gaurav holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from AKGEC, Ghaziabad, India, and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout his career.

Gaurav Bansal is a Senior Software Developer Engineer - Test with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale systems, specializing in system architecture, healthcare technology, performance engineering, and technical leadership. Throughout his c... Show more

Rakesh Sukla is a seasoned engineering leader and domain expert in Quality Automation, CI/CD orchestration, and developer productivity, with over a decade of experience architecting enterprise-grade automation platforms. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at Bread Financial, he has pioneered multiple strategic initiatives including the Enterprise Level Test Automation Framework and a self-service Test Data Management Portal delivering up to 500% boosts in efficiency, 60% faster release cycles, and over $1M in annual impact.
Rakesh has a distinguished track record of building and leading high-performing global teams across the U.S., India, and Europe. He has scaled quality platforms that support more than 300 test pipelines and 3000+ daily E2E test executions, helping organizations transition from monthly to daily releases without sacrificing quality. His leadership at Bread Financial also includes the creation of Master Control, a no-touch release platform, and a Unified Quality Portal that reduced production escapes by 75%.
Prior to Bread Financial, Rakesh held senior engineering roles at Resy (an American Express company), Handy Technologies, and Accenture. His contributions span performance engineering, test data automation, cloud-native CI/CD, and productivity tooling. He is also experienced with a wide range of technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, Python, Cypress, and mobile automation frameworks.
Rakesh holds a Master's in Computer Science from New York University and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication from Bharati Vidyapeeth. He is a recipient of multiple honors, including the 2021–2022 Engineering Excellence in Leadership award at Bread Financial and the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for his undergraduate studies.

Rakesh Sukla is a seasoned engineering leader and domain expert in Quality Automation, CI/CD orchestration, and developer productivity, with over a decade of experience architecting enterprise-grade automation platforms. Currently serving as Director... Show more

Director of Developer Community at RisingWave Labs

Director of Developer Community at RisingWave Labs Show more

Venugopal Baswaraju is the Program Manager managing the OSS Compliance Program since its inception in 2022. In Sony Group, he has extensive experience in areas like product development, standards, certification and OSS compliance. He leads the strategy and execution of various technical programs for Sony Group of Companies

Venugopal Baswaraju is the Program Manager managing the OSS Compliance Program since its inception in 2022. In Sony Group, he has extensive experience in areas like product development, standards, certification and OSS compliance. He leads the strate... Show more

Susheel Kumar is a seasoned technical communication professional with over 19 years of experience in technical communications. Passionate about problem-solving, he ensures that information reaches end users effectively with the documentation he creates.

A product enthusiast, he is deeply curious about how end users interact with products and features, regularly connecting with support teams to understand the customer pain points. Recently, he completed the Aspiring Product Manager curriculum at SAP, with a vision to contribute to product management and solve customer challenges. He is passionate about products and involves himself in evangelizing SAP products and portfolio to university students and new starters.

As a mentor, Susheel actively guides colleagues in career development and their interests. As a co-lead of the Lead Together User Assistance Forum, he has been instrumental in setting up the WritersOnDemand initiative, bridging the gap between a team's UA needs while creating new opportunities for volunteers.

Committed to creating awareness of technical writing as a profession, he engages with university students, inspiring the next generation of technical communicators. Beyond his professional work, Susheel is also actively involved in CSR initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to making a broader impact.

Susheel Kumar is a seasoned technical communication professional with over 19 years of experience in technical communications. Passionate about problem-solving, he ensures that information reaches end users effectively with the documentation he creat... Show more

A highly experienced developer specializing in digital banking solutions, cross-platform mobile development, and advanced integration systems. Proficient in leveraging modern development frameworks and tools such as cross-platform mobile development environments, microservices-based backend platforms, and enterprise-grade product suites to create seamless customer experiences.

Expertise includes Java-based development (Spring Boot, Java Web Services), microservices architecture, and rigorous testing methodologies (SIT and UAT). Skilled in designing and implementing complex payment systems, product configurations, and migration strategies, with a strong emphasis on scalability and performance optimization.

Additionally, possesses extensive experience in APIs, messaging services, and programming tools for advanced solution design and deployment. Demonstrates a solid understanding of AI and machine learning applications in digital banking, including predictive analytics, personalized customer journeys, and intelligent automation.

A highly experienced developer specializing in digital banking solutions, cross-platform mobile development, and advanced integration systems. Proficient in leveraging modern development frameworks and tools such as cross-platform mobile development ... Show more

Rajarshi Tarafdar is a highly skilled Senior Developer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Generative AI and Java development. He has an extensive background in developing and optimizing generative models such as GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, GANs, and VAEs, with a strong grasp of neural networks, transformers, attention mechanisms, and large language models (LLMs). His expertise also includes optimization techniques, hyperparameter tuning, and transfer learning.
Rajarshi has hands-on experience with Java (1.8, 8, and 17), J2EE technologies, Hibernate, Spring, and Microservices development. He has worked extensively with cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Redshift) and built ETL data pipelines, real-time data processing systems, and microservices-based applications. His proficiency in frameworks like Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and tools like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Spark ensures the smooth development and deployment of high-performance applications.
Currently, Rajarshi is a Senior Developer-Gen AI at JP Morgan & Chase in Texas, where he is responsible for developing and maintaining finance insurance applications and leveraging AI for developer workflow automation. He has also worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield at Cognizant, Genentech, and Symantec and Capgemini, contributing to various high-impact projects across the finance, healthcare, and tech sectors.
Rajarshi holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, PGDM from IIIT Bangalore in Data Science, a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the UMKC Spring 2017 Hackathon Award and the Outstanding Award by Cognizant. Additionally, Rajarshi has made contributions to academic research, with publications in ACM and at the World Congress.

Rajarshi Tarafdar is a highly skilled Senior Developer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Generative AI and Java development. He has an extensive background in developing and optimizing generative models such as GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffu... Show more

Staff engineer @Theodo cloud for over 5 year, love building system and solving problem. Climbing, reading and gaming on my off time.

Staff engineer @Theodo cloud for over 5 year, love building system and solving problem. Climbing, reading and gaming on my off time. Show more

Working in IT industry for more than 20 years and predominantly in Infrastructure side and DevOps. Working in Kubernetes for more than 6 years now

Working in IT industry for more than 20 years and predominantly in Infrastructure side and DevOps. Working in Kubernetes for more than 6 years now Show more

Mitesh Tank, founder of Datapher AI – an agentic financial analyst that helps investment professionals make better informed. With over twenty years in financial technology and portfolio management, across three continents, he developed equity strategies, led index research at Marshall Wace, and managed portfolios at State Street Global Advisors. He has also helped endowment funds invest in emerging markets and aided in application development of global prime brokerage technology platforms at Nomura and Lehman Brothers. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He enjoys long-distance running and global cinema.

Mitesh Tank, founder of Datapher AI – an agentic financial analyst that helps investment professionals make better informed. With over twenty years in financial technology and portfolio management, across three continents, he developed equity strateg... Show more

Soohan is the regional director for SEA and KOREA at SonicWall. He brings over 25 years of global IT experience in IT infrastructure, Sales engineering, field Sales and regional sales management from various MNC. Soohan has been with Sonicwall for over 4year by now and is a regional leader responsible for driving business growth and oversees a team of partner and customer-centric Sales and Sales engineers. Prior to joining Sonicwall, Soohan worked as regional senior manager from cyber security firm called Sophos. Before Sophos, Soohan was regional channel director, Asia at FircoSoft, financial security software vendor from France and e-Wall Asia, cyber security company from Korea.

Soohan holds a master’s in Management from University of western Sydney (Australia)

Soohan is the regional director for SEA and KOREA at SonicWall. He brings over 25 years of global IT experience in IT infrastructure, Sales engineering, field Sales and regional sales management from various MNC. Soohan has been with Sonicwall for ov... Show more

Ugne Kukliauskaite is passioned & experienced sales and business development manager with a demonstrated history working in the IT & Computer Software industry with a high track record in business development and market share growth.

For the last 8 years, Ugne is leading a global Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner channel sales team at Companial (form. 1ClickFactory & QBS Group) with a passion in helping partners and customers deal with new business challenges, technologies, and enable them for digital Cloud transformation.

Ugne Kukliauskaite is passioned & experienced sales and business development manager with a demonstrated history working in the IT & Computer Software industry with a high track record in business development and market share growth. For the last... Show more

As a dynamic servant-leader, Nicola is passionate about inspiring greatness in others.

Her mission is to positively disrupt the status quo, cultivate a culture of innovation and unlock better ways of working. She breaks down communication barriers, challenges old norms and mobilises communities of changemakers.

She is an exceptional facilitator, transforming mundane meetings into extraordinary experiences. By sparking creativity, harnessing thought diversity and democratising decision-making, She enables teams to solve big business problems – together!

With Nicola’s previous experience driving improvements in the education sector, along with her agile mindset and fearless facilitation, she brings a unique blend of expertise poised to leave a positive impact in any business context.

As a dynamic servant-leader, Nicola is passionate about inspiring greatness in others. Her mission is to positively disrupt the status quo, cultivate a culture of innovation and unlock better ways of working. She breaks down communication barriers... Show more