Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA region. I am driven by curiosity and always seeking to challenge the status quo and solve societal problems.

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA... Show more

Rajesh Kolli is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle Utilities ERP MDM, Oracle Utilities Analytics, IBM Cognos, and a broad range of middleware technologies. With a solid foundation in Information Technology, holding a Bachelor's degree from JNTUK, India, and a Master's in Information Systems from Fairfax University of America, Rajesh has consistently demonstrated his expertise in driving system efficiencies and delivering impactful business solutions.

Throughout his career, Rajesh has been at the forefront of deploying and optimizing both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. His technical acumen spans across various platforms and technologies, including Oracle Utilities, SOA Suite, OBIEE, and Tableau, to name a few. He has a proven track record in complex data integration, process orchestration, and business intelligence, where his skills in data warehousing, ETL processes, and advanced reporting have significantly contributed to operational success.

Rajesh's role as a Senior Oracle Utilities and Cognos Developer at Kansas City BPU underscores his capability in modernizing legacy systems and ensuring seamless data migration to Oracle's latest cloud solutions. His contributions in custom report development, ETL code delivery, and performance tuning have been pivotal in enhancing system reliability and user experience.

His expertise is further highlighted by his experience in middleware development, where he has managed large-scale integrations and system upgrades, particularly in SOA and OSB environments. Rajesh's ability to navigate complex technical landscapes, coupled with his strong problem-solving skills, makes him an invaluable asset in any technology-driven organization.

Rajesh is driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning. His experience, combined with his educational background, equips him with a unique perspective on both the strategic and technical aspects of IT projects. He is currently focused on leveraging his skills to drive innovation and efficiency in the utilities sector, with a keen interest in advancing his knowledge in emerging technologies and methodologies.

Rajesh Kolli is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle Utilities ERP MDM, Oracle Utilities Analytics, IBM Cognos, and a broad range of middleware technologies. With a solid foundation... Show more

Dr. Kevin Yabes (he/him) is a postdoctoral psychology fellow with the APA-accredited postdoctoral residency program at VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). He earned his Ph.D. in counseling psychology with a minor in Integrated Behavioral Healthcare from New Mexico State University. Dr. Yabes also holds an M.S. in multicultural community counseling and social justice education from San Diego State University's Community-Based Block (CBB) program. He is a past fellow of the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP). His clinical/research interests are in Filipinx American/Asian American psychology, health psychology, masculinity, and cross-cultural clinical supervision. He is also the outgoing Student Representative for the AAPA Division on Filipinx Americans.

Dr. Kevin Yabes (he/him) is a postdoctoral psychology fellow with the APA-accredited postdoctoral residency program at VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). He earned his Ph.D. in counseling psychology with a minor in Integrated Behavioral... Show more

Touhid Shaikh is an expert in security auditing, VAPT. He has developed exploits for the Metasploit Framework and authored the PFSense CIS benchmark. A sought-after speaker at conferences like CrestCon and ThreatCon, he shares insights on cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies. Shaikh has excelled in bug bounty programs, identifying vulnerabilities for companies such as Apple, OnePlus, Netgear, TP-Link, Arlo, and Synology, significantly enhancing their cybersecurity defences.

Touhid Shaikh is an expert in security auditing, VAPT. He has developed exploits for the Metasploit Framework and authored the PFSense CIS benchmark. A sought-after speaker at conferences like CrestCon and ThreatCon, he shares insights on cybersecuri... Show more

Negli ultimi 10 anni mi sono dedicato alla user experience più vera: quella che coinvolge le persone nel processo di progettazione.
In Impresoft Engage dirigo il team di Design & Strategy con cui abbiamo lavorato a progetti di innovazione e digitalizzazione per clienti come Unieuro, Burger King, Italo e Xylem coprendo settori che vanno dal manifatturiero all’eCommerce consumer.

Nel tempo libero amo girare l’Europa con il nostro camper e suono la chitarra elettrica.

Negli ultimi 10 anni mi sono dedicato alla user experience più vera: quella che coinvolge le persone nel processo di progettazione. In Impresoft Engage dirigo il team di Design & Strategy con cui abbiamo lavorato a progetti di innovazione e digital... Show more

Ronald: after 6 years of working for the biggest ERP system in the Netherlands, Hoek started a (Microsoft) CRM practice at a newly created partner. Three years later, this CRM partner was sold to an investment company. Now Ronald is helping Companial partners with the enablement of our hosting service. With the experience in both the 'old' and the 'new' world, Ronald helps partners to grow their businesses.

Ronald: after 6 years of working for the biggest ERP system in the Netherlands, Hoek started a (Microsoft) CRM practice at a newly created partner. Three years later, this CRM partner was sold to an investment company. Now Ronald is helping Companial... Show more

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga, um engenheiro mecânico e Profissional Certificado em Gerenciamento de Projetos (PMP), acumulou mais de três décadas de experiência diversificada em campos como construção, petróleo e gás, gestão imobiliária, operações de restaurantes e private equity. Esta vasta experiência concedeu-lhe uma profunda habilidade em resolver problemas complexos e implementar soluções inovadoras em diversos contextos industriais. Ele é altamente especializado em manufatura, equipamentos industriais, organização de processos, controle de qualidade, gestão de produtos, produção enxuta e desenvolvimento de KPIs.

Ele é o fundador da Hydrog, uma startup sediada em Houston que visa revolucionar a indústria de bombas hidráulicas ao integrar inteligência artificial e utilizar materiais avançados, promovendo designs sustentáveis. O objetivo dele é superar as limitações das bombas tradicionais em termos de eficiência, durabilidade e impacto ambiental. Ele montou uma equipe de engenheiros de ponta, garantiu o financiamento necessário e está engajado em negociações com fabricantes de equipamentos importantes que estão interessados em sua tecnologia disruptiva.

Este projeto inovador de bombas hidráulicas está pronto para transformar a indústria de petróleo e gás. Ele apresentou sua linha de produtos em eventos industriais de prestígio, atraindo a atenção de diversas empresas e especialistas em Houston. Num evento importante previsto para junho, ele e sua equipe planejam destacar o equipamento de extração desenvolvido, sublinhando suas funcionalidades e benefícios ambientais. Essa demonstração vai proporcionar aos participantes uma compreensão clara de como a tecnologia avançada pode revolucionar os processos de extração de petróleo, elevando a eficiência e minimizando os impactos ambientais.

Ele completou seu diploma em Engenharia Mecânica na Universidad del Zulia em Maracaibo, Venezuela. Desde os primeiros anos em sua carreira, ele se destacou, envolvendo-se em múltiplos projetos inovadores e estágios que ampliaram sua base prática. Antes mesmo de se formar, ele já havia assumido o papel de Gerente de Controle de Qualidade em uma empresa de usinagem industrial, onde liderou o desenvolvimento de uma tecnologia patenteada que se tornou crucial para a indústria de petróleo.

Além de seu trabalho profissional, ele é um investidor ativo em private equity, apoiando startups e empresas em crescimento. Ele também preside a Fundação St Antonio no Panamá, dedicada a apoiar jovens em desafios educacionais e reduzir as taxas de evasão escolar. A fundação fornece recursos, orientação e suporte para ajudar os estudantes a superar desafios e alcançar sucesso. Nos seus momentos de lazer, ele se entrega a hobbies como a pesca em alto-mar e a culinária, mantendo um equilíbrio entre suas paixões e seu compromisso com a família e a comunidade. Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga é reconhecido como um líder inteligente, engenhoso e apaixonado, sempre em busca de aprender mais e contribuir positivamente para o mundo.

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga, um engenheiro mecânico e Profissional Certificado em Gerenciamento de Projetos (PMP), acumulou mais de três décadas de experiência diversificada em campos como construção, petróleo e gás, gestão imobiliária, operações ... Show more

Akshay Sekar is a seasoned cybersecurity expert specializing in leveraging Generative AI to enhance Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. Currently a Senior Technical Compliance Manager at Intuit in Austin, he leads the development of AI-driven security products that have significantly streamlined compliance and enhanced security across multi-billion dollar transactional frameworks. With a background in software engineering and security across notable companies like Cloudflare and Wipro Technologies, Akshay excels in Python, Java, and advanced security tools. He holds a Master's in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, reflecting his deep expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of cybersecurity and compliance.

Akshay Sekar is a seasoned cybersecurity expert specializing in leveraging Generative AI to enhance Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. Currently a Senior Technical Compliance Manager at Intuit in Austin, he leads the develo... Show more

Palestrante motivacional desde 2009, autor do livro “Por que todo dia deve ser bom dia?” e coautor no livro “Palestrantes” - Editora Literare Books. Sócio e fundador da Bom Dia Palestras Motivacionais Ltda.
Formado em comunicações pelo Exército Brasileiro, na Escola de Sargentos das Armas. Especialista em Direito Penal. Mestrando em Gestão da Educação. Foi empresário no ramo de postos de combustíveis durante 18 anos. Também foi servidor público por 9 anos. Paraquedista civil com mais de 500 saltos.
Materializou o conceito da “bolinha verde" em suas palestras e cursos para desenvolvimento de pessoas e equipes, pois acredita que pessoas motivadas produzem mais, o atendimento melhora, os lucros aumentam, as perdas diminuem e todos ganham.
Com uma energia extraordinária, otimismo contagiante e um legado reconhecido nacionalmente, reforça a importância de atitudes positivas no ambiente corporativo para uma melhor qualidade e produtividade, estimulando mudanças pessoais internas positivas em curto espaço de tempo através de mudanças de mindset, fortalecendo a humanização, integração e desenvolvimento de equipes de alta performance.

Palestrante motivacional desde 2009, autor do livro “Por que todo dia deve ser bom dia?” e coautor no livro “Palestrantes” - Editora Literare Books. Sócio e fundador da Bom Dia Palestras Motivacionais Ltda. Formado em comunicações pelo Exército Bras... Show more

Italian Dubliner Senior Software engineer, Cloud specialist with past in startups and pizza making. Started programming for the web when html was still at v. 4.01.

Italian Dubliner Senior Software engineer, Cloud specialist with past in startups and pizza making. Started programming for the web when html was still at v. 4.01. Show more

I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP, and I love coffee. Like, I really love it.

I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP, and I love coffee. Like, I really love it. Show more

Professional boxer from Australia named Jed Anthony Ariens. He is an Australian fighter who is officially registered. He enjoyed reading books like "The Power of One" when he was younger. At the age of 10, he began boxing, but not professionally. He started boxing at age 15. Extreme Boxing is the name of the gym where he first began his career. Jed debuted on May 19, 2018. His professional career includes 9 fights in total, 3 victories, 5 defeats, and 1 tie. Jeff Horn was an inspiration for Jed Anthony Ariens. Jed Fond enjoys taking his dog and buddies to the beach.

Professional boxer from Australia named Jed Anthony Ariens. He is an Australian fighter who is officially registered. He enjoyed reading books like "The Power of One" when he was younger. At the age of 10, he began boxing, but not professionally. He ... Show more

Masters degree in economic politics abd financial institutions

Masters degree in economic politics abd financial institutions Show more

Tech Evangelist, Lover of Cloud Computing, Clean Code, and Coffee, Aspiring DevRel, Project/Program Manager, she is a community builder, Enjoys solving Community problems technically and seeing others doing the same, especially the females bridging the gender tech gap. with 12 years of experience in IT, she understood 21 languages but speaks Python, JavaScript, and PHP. Likes cooking, traveling, and meeting new people. Commonly known as HajiyaPHP

Tech Evangelist, Lover of Cloud Computing, Clean Code, and Coffee, Aspiring DevRel, Project/Program Manager, she is a community builder, Enjoys solving Community problems technically and seeing others doing the same, especially the females bridging t... Show more

Nikhil Bhaskaran is a first generation techie entrepreneur . His experience includes running a global company in China and then returning to India to build a community(IoTIoT.in) of AI and IoT engineers while working on his own startup Brainy pi and Shunya OS . He is also one of the innovators in ARM innovator program

Nikhil Bhaskaran is a first generation techie entrepreneur . His experience includes running a global company in China and then returning to India to build a community(IoTIoT.in) of AI and IoT engineers while working on his own startup Brainy pi and ... Show more

Joseph Palmer is a Co-founder of Soole Rides Limited since 2019 and partners with executives and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. After working with a top telecommunication organization (MTN) in supervising and marketing , Joseph knows what drives conversions. It’s how well you connect with the heart-beating people you’re trying to help and communicate your understanding back to them.
Joseph is an award winning entrepreneur and has feature in Tech blogs/journal (Weetrackers) . As the COO of Soole Rides Limited, he has un-boarded 50,000 drivers and riders in a year and half.
Joseph holds a B.Tech in agriculture from Ladoke Akintola University and has 5 years experience in media with a radio and tv stations in Osun state.

Joseph Palmer is a Co-founder of Soole Rides Limited since 2019 and partners with executives and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. After working with a top telecommunication organization (MTN) in supervisi... Show more

Electronics and Communications engineer with 15+ years of experience in Cybersecurity. Responsible for implementing National Cybersecurity Strategy in the Dominican Republic. Around 10 years in the public sector. Currently working as CISO in the Superintendency of Banks.

Electronics and Communications engineer with 15+ years of experience in Cybersecurity. Responsible for implementing National Cybersecurity Strategy in the Dominican Republic. Around 10 years in the public sector. Currently working as CISO in the Supe... Show more

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies.

Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordinary testimony of web incarnation. Worked on .NET, JAVA, PHP, Python, Perl, AMP, Polymer, Node.js, VS Code, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Cloud Server Management (Google), Cloud Application Development,

Avid Himalayan Mountain Trekker from Manali in the East to the Sikkim in the West of Himalayan Ranges, Vegetable Farmer From Potatoes to Cucumber, and Blogger since 2002.

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies. Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordina... Show more

https://alexpetrescu.net

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You can view Tara's full speaker profile here: https://gravityspeakers.com/speaker/tara-matamoros-carter/ Tara Carter is a highly driven COO + Partner at Tangelo and a Partner at Backstage Capital. She has over 25 years of experience in working spearheading pivotal projects for Fortune 500 companies, such as Citi, Wells Fargo, Accenture, Robert Half and Fluor, as well as mentoring, growing and advising startups, investor relations, omni-channel marketing, business strategy, deep technology, and product development, diversity and inclusion, predictive analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, and activism. Today Tara is Partner and COO at Tangelo, the technology backbone of Backstage Capital, where she built teams comprised of 100% underestimated talent and authored over 40 informative articles and guides tied to entrepreneurship, deep technology, diversity and inclusion and activism over the past year. Tara is currently working on an ebook for the startup journey. Partnering with Backstage Capital, she’s led programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the number and amount of funding checks to underestimated founders.

You can view Tara's full speaker profile here: https://gravityspeakers.com/speaker/tara-matamoros-carter/ Tara Carter is a highly driven COO + Partner at Tangelo and a Partner at Backstage Capital. She has over 25 years of experience in working spear... Show more

Starburst, Director Sales & Business Development

Harrison has served in various sales and business development roles in his career focused on customer success via strong partnerships. Prior to Starburst Data, Harrison was Director of Alliances at Nasuni, leading Nasuni's Technology and Alliance strategy. Harrison helped Nasuni achieve multiple years as a top global Azure ISV in the Apps and Infra portfolio and has joined Starburst to lead the customer journey and partner strategy.

Starburst, Director Sales & Business Development Harrison has served in various sales and business development roles in his career focused on customer success via strong partnerships. Prior to Starburst Data, Harrison was Director of Alliances a... Show more

- Founder, GraphsAI LLC - an advisory firm helping enterprises embrace AI & guiding AI solution / offering providers to develop products / services that meets market needs

- Founder & ex-CEO, Speculur (www.speculur.com). Speculur is Sports wearable device and Analytics firm. It developed a wearable device for sports of Cricket, the first of its kind ever, and launched in largest cricket global event in London in 2017

- VP, Digital services @ Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services from 2013 - 2015

- Country Manager, Australia & NZ for a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard (2010 - 2012)

- Chairman NASSCOM Australia, 2010 - 2012

- Founder, GraphsAI LLC - an advisory firm helping enterprises embrace AI & guiding AI solution / offering providers to develop products / services that meets market needs - Founder & ex-CEO, Speculur (www.speculur.com). Speculur is Sports wearabl... Show more

Curtis Charles serves as the Director of Campus Residences Information Technology at Stony Brook University, where he leverages over 20 years of experience from both higher education and private industry. His work focuses on technical leadership, infrastructure development, and operational strategy, with an emphasis on translating institutional goals into actionable and scalable initiatives.

In his role at Stony Brook, Curtis oversees student-centered infrastructure projects within Campus Residences, including solar-powered micro-mobility charging stations and sustainable residential technologies. He partners with housing, facilities, and sustainability teams to advance projects that enhance student safety, promote equity, and improve residential living.

Curtis approaches campus challenges through a systems-oriented, results-focused lens shaped by his diverse professional background. He is particularly engaged in exploring the intersection of technology and sustainability within student life, working to ensure that campus residences are adaptable, effective, and positioned for long-term success.

Curtis Charles serves as the Director of Campus Residences Information Technology at Stony Brook University, where he leverages over 20 years of experience from both higher education and private industry. His work focuses on technical leadership, inf... Show more

Scott Grzybowski (aka Scott Griz) is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect based in San Diego, CA. Scott has a deep background in technical solutions project management, sales and implementation experience in the big data ecosystem with companies like Databricks, Okera, Confluent, AtScale and Cloudera. He specializes in Azure networking, security and data governance. A man of many talents, he is a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL), Professional Project Manager (PMP), Arizona Licensed Realtor, Azure Certified Associate in Network Design and a retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4)

Scott Grzybowski (aka Scott Griz) is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect based in San Diego, CA. Scott has a deep background in technical solutions project management, sales and implementation experience in the big data ecosystem with companies l... Show more

Currently, She leads Quality Control for backend services at Prisma Labs, a company well-known for its market-leading applications like Prisma, the first widely recognized app featuring AI-generated photo enhancements, and Lensa, known for its AI-generated avatars. Her responsibilities extend beyond writing test scripts or conducting manual checks; She also manages the entire integration testing pipeline in our CI/CD process and oversees the tools and frameworks we utilize in qa-automation.

Her journey in QA/QC began almost immediately after graduating from university approximately 12 years ago. She developed her skills in esteemed regional enterprises such as Headhunter and Ozon, specializing in API and UI automation using Java, Kotlin, and Python.

Currently, She leads Quality Control for backend services at Prisma Labs, a company well-known for its market-leading applications like Prisma, the first widely recognized app featuring AI-generated photo enhancements, and Lensa, known for its AI-gen... Show more

A seasoned DBA turned to Data architect in cloud, designing the architectures for data platforms based on business requirements and technical constraints. Ensuring the data quality, security and compliance, collaboration with Business Analysts and Data Engineers

A seasoned DBA turned to Data architect in cloud, designing the architectures for data platforms based on business requirements and technical constraints. Ensuring the data quality, security and compliance, collaboration with Business Analysts and Da... Show more

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia Show more

Jered is a seasoned technology leader and Managing Director at OpStack, an IT consultancy that helps enterprises simplify, standardize, automate, and monitor their IT environments to drive operational excellence and security. With over 16 years of diverse experience across industries such as Wireless ISPs, Human Resources, Automotive, and Big 4 financial firms, Jered brings a unique perspective and practical solutions to operational challenges in infrastructure management.

His expertise includes cloud architecture, DevOps, and open source technologies, utilizing tools like public clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure/IBM), serverless computing, Python, Ansible, Saltstack, Docker, and others to drive efficiency improvements.

Jered is actively experimenting with the use generative AI in both application systems and operations automation. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and exploring new technologies, and he is always open to learning from others in the tech community.

Jered is a seasoned technology leader and Managing Director at OpStack, an IT consultancy that helps enterprises simplify, standardize, automate, and monitor their IT environments to drive operational excellence and security. With over 16 years of di... Show more

Hi Everyone! I’m Pooja Kamath, a Senior Product Manager on Microsoft’s Azure SQL Data team, based in Bangalore, India. I have been associated with Microsoft & our customers for the past 10 years in a variety of roles including SQL Developer support , Field engineering working with our largest Data & AI Enterprise customers and Beta engineering for the latest and newest releases in the Azure Cloud Database space. I love engaging with the very energetic and passionate SQL customer community in India and have delivered multiple sessions at various user group events. As an advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion, I have been a Women @ Microsoft ERG lead in India and drive various community building and DE&I initiatives at work.
Before joining Microsoft as a freshly recruited Campus hire I graduated with an Engineering degree in Information Science. I also hold a work integrated MBA degree in Management of Information Systems & a PGDM in Big Data Engg. from BITS Pilani.

Hi Everyone! I’m Pooja Kamath, a Senior Product Manager on Microsoft’s Azure SQL Data team, based in Bangalore, India. I have been associated with Microsoft & our customers for the past 10 years in a variety of roles including SQL Developer support ,... Show more

Jeramie Silveira, OTD., MSOTR/L, is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Salem State University, where she has served on the faculty since 1999. In 2024, she was appointed Executive Director of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaboration at Salem State University, while concurrently serving as Chairperson of the Occupational Therapy Program. Dr. Silveira's research agenda encompasses interprofessional collaborative practice and the efficacy of multisensory-based interventions for managing maladaptive behaviors in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Her recent scholarly work has focused on the integration of technological innovations within graduate-level occupational therapy education.

Jeramie Silveira, OTD., MSOTR/L, is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Salem State University, where she has served on the faculty since 1999. In 2024, she was appointed Executive Director of the Center for Interprofessional Edu... Show more