Carol Palombini is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and psychologist who helps tech leaders accelerate career growth, visibility, and influence at the C-level.

With over 10 years of experience coaching senior tech executives and a background as CHRO in a tech company, she supports leaders in strengthening executive presence, communicating with impact, and positioning themselves strategically for executive success.

Through Palombini Consulting, Carol also partners with tech organizations to build emotionally intelligent leadership and align culture with performance.

Carol Palombini is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and psychologist who helps tech leaders accelerate career growth, visibility, and influence at the C-level. With over 10 years of experience coaching senior tech executives and a backg... Show more

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Developer with an electronics engineering background. A jack-of-all-trades on the Power Platform, I'm curious to discover new things every day and to present my discoveries.

Developer with an electronics engineering background. A jack-of-all-trades on the Power Platform, I'm curious to discover new things every day and to present my discoveries. Show more

Principal Software Engineer with over 14 years of work experience as a software engineer building large scale software, data and ML platforms across Government, Finance and Healthcare domains. Passionate about building scalable Data and ML pipelines for scientific and business use cases. Currently pursuing opportunities to enable and empower Data Scientists to solve real world problems by leveraging agentic systems and MLOps. Cautiously optimistic about GenAI and the future of software engineering

Principal Software Engineer with over 14 years of work experience as a software engineer building large scale software, data and ML platforms across Government, Finance and Healthcare domains. Passionate about building scalable Data and ML pipelines ... Show more

Amar Nath Pandey is an Advisory Engineer at IBM India Software Lab with approximately 18 years of IT experience specializing in J2EE, Cloud technologies, and Machine Learning. He has a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex platforms, including Kubernetes-based ML serving systems and intelligent automation foundations. Amar holds certifications in Data Science and Machine Learning, and his technical expertise spans Java, Golang, Python, and cloud-native tools like Docker and OpenShift. Throughout his career at organizations like Oracle, Nokia Siemens, and IBM, he has consistently focused on building scalable web applications and innovative software solutions.

Amar Nath Pandey is an Advisory Engineer at IBM India Software Lab with approximately 18 years of IT experience specializing in J2EE, Cloud technologies, and Machine Learning. He has a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex platforms... Show more

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded:
• NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows & Devices (AVD, W365), Azure (HPC, AI)
• Nerdio Valued Professional (NVP)
• Citrix Technology Professional (CTP)
• VMware vExpert
• Parallels VIPP

Thomas Poppelgaard is a Principal Technology Architect with 30 years of professional IT experience, specializing in enterprise architecture, GPU computing, and AI infrastructure. As CEO of Poppelgaard.com, he provides strategic advisory, architectural design, health checks, and implementation services across Microsoft, VMware, Citrix and NVIDIA ecosystems.

Thomas is recognized as a pioneer in GPU virtualization and remote visualization technologies. Since 2008, he has been at the forefront of enabling CAD/CAE/CAM, devops, media, and entertainment applications in virtualized environments, helping organizations unlock business value through workload acceleration and modern EUC solutions.

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded: • NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor • Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows & Devices (AVD, W365), Azure (HPC, AI) • Nerdio Valued Professional (NVP) • Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) • VMware ... Show more

Jeni Yelton is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and organizational development consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She is the author of Confidently Flawed, a leadership message that challenges people to stop chasing perfection and start building trust, influence, and meaningful impact.

Known for her engaging, story-driven style, Jeni blends humor, practical insight, and honest reflection to help audiences think differently and leave with tools they can actually use.

Her work helps leaders rethink how they develop people, measure performance, and build teams rooted in trust, collaboration, and real-world results.

Jeni Yelton is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and organizational development consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She is the author of Confidently Flawed, a lea... 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

Batyrkhan is a passionate Android Engineer who specializes in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications. With a strong focus on clean architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform, he enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges like Backend-Driven UI frameworks and robust state management.

Batyrkhan is a passionate Android Engineer who specializes in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications. With a strong focus on clean architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform, he enjoys tackling complex engineering challe... Show more

Pallab Haldar is an accomplished SAP HANA Data Architect and Generative AI Specialist with over 19 years of transformative experience in enterprise data architecture, advanced analytics, and AI/ML innovations. Currently serving as SAP Technical Data Architect at Cognizant Technology Solutions, he has delivered high-impact solutions for Fortune 500 clients including 3M, Delta, and Yokohama Tire.
Pallab specializes in architecting enterprise-scale SAP HANA Database solutions, seamlessly integrating data models with core business processes across SD, MM, FI, BW, and analytics domains. His expertise spans the complete data lifecycle—from ingestion and provisioning to governance and analytical consumption. As a recognized SAP GenAI expert, he pioneers AI-driven transformations, implementing conversational AI assistants with SAP Joule, predictive forecasting in SAP Analytics Cloud, and RAG pipelines using LangChain and Haystack.
His technical mastery encompasses SAP HANA performance optimization, XSA application development, and cloud platform integration across SAP BTP, Cloud Foundry, and Neo environments. Pallab has successfully led complex migrations from XSC to XSA, engineered ML models for predictive analytics, and developed deep learning solutions using TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.
A thought leader in the SAP community, Pallab actively shares knowledge through technical blogs and holds 15+ SAP certifications, including SAP Generative AI Developer and multiple Solution Architect credentials. His innovative approaches to database optimization, query performance tuning, and AI/ML adoption have consistently delivered measurable business impact through process optimization and enterprise automation.
With deep expertise in programming languages including SQL, Python, Java, and ABAP, combined with extensive experience in DevOps practices and cloud technologies, Pallab continues to shape the future of enterprise data architecture and AI integration. He is an active IEEE member and maintains a strong presence in the professional community through his contributions and thought leadership.

Pallab Haldar is an accomplished SAP HANA Data Architect and Generative AI Specialist with over 19 years of transformative experience in enterprise data architecture, advanced analytics, and AI/ML innovations. Currently serving as SAP Technical Data ... Show more

Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube.

Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azure, principalmente en áreas de arquitectura cloud, seguridad y mejora continua de la infraestructura.

He participado en eventos internacionales de Amazon Web Services, siendo ganador del AWS Grant Builder 2024 y asistiendo a conferencias globales como AWS re:Inforce 2025 y AWS re:Invent 2025, donde profundicé en temas de seguridad, arquitectura y buenas prácticas en entornos cloud.

En mi rol actual me enfoco en identificar riesgos de seguridad, mejorar configuraciones de infraestructura y fortalecer las arquitecturas cloud, aplicando principios de seguridad y resiliencia en entornos productivos.

Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube. Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azu... Show more

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric.

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more

I’m a Platform Engineer at Sopra Steria with over 12 years of experience in DevOps and Middleware.

My work focuses on building resilient, secure, and scalable platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation and industrialization.

I’m passionate about sharing real-world insights and lessons learned from deploying Kubernetes in critical environments.

Expertise:
* Design, audit, hardening, and build of Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms.
* Deployment in both cloud and on-premises environments, including secure infrastructures like OVH SecNumCloud.

CI/CD & Tooling:
* Implementation of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab-CI.
* Platform and application managment OpenShift GitOps (ArgoCD)
* Integration of tools such as Helm, Terraform, Dynatrace, and Kasten K10 for observability and backup.

Cloud & Virtualization:
* Management of complex OpenShift migrations (from 3.x to 4.x).
* Cluster deployments on vSphere, OpenStack, OpenShift Virtualisation, AWS or Azure Stack.
* Extensive work with virtualization technologies like OpenShift Virtualisation and vSphere.

I’m a Platform Engineer at Sopra Steria with over 12 years of experience in DevOps and Middleware. My work focuses on building resilient, secure, and scalable platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation and industrialization. I’m passionate... Show more

Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando architetture cloud e soluzioni di disaster recovery per garantirne la continuità operativa.
Ogni tappa del suo percorso — dalla programmazione in C#, Python e PLC alla gestione di reparti NOC e SOC — ha consolidato un bagaglio di competenze pratiche che oggi mette a completa disposizione dei propri clienti.

Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando arch... Show more

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Management for Ippon USA, a technology consultancy that supports digital transformation, data & cloud modernization and organizational change management. Recently Grant finds passion coaching regional & community banks on data & AI strategy.

Favorite successes -
1) taking a 2-sided market startup redesign from seed round to multi-million Series A;
2) reducing a community bank's account opening by more than 300% that helped support more than $1B in new assets; and
3) playing a leading role in a F500 bank's deployment and rollout of custom agent servicing app for +1500 agents.

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Manage... 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

Mathieu Coulombe est directeur des systèmes d’information pour le Groupe des cadets et rangers juniors canadiens, où il pilote la transformation numérique de l’organisation depuis 2017. Son département est responsable de l'ensemble du portefeuille TI, de la gestion de l'information, de la transformation numérique, de la gouvernance des technologies et de l'information, de la litéracie numérique et de l'analytique et les données. Son équipe regroupe 55 personnes établies partout au pays et elle supporte environ 70000 utilisateurs (participants au programme - 60000, employés à temps partiel 9000, employés à temps plein 1000).
Mathieu a aussi piloté la transformation organisationnelle et culturelle du département TI pour faire une organisation axée sur les produits, l'innovation et la valeur ajoutée plutôt qu'un fournisseur de service TI conventionnel.

Fort de plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans la fonction publique fédérale, il a développé une expertise reconnue en stratégie numérique, développement agile, gestion de portefeuilles de projets et gouvernance TI. Il est certifié PMP, Scrum Master, Product Owner et Management 3.0.

En parallèle à ses fonctions exécutives, il agit à titre de chargé de cours à l’UQAM, où il enseigne la gestion de projets et le développement logiciel aux cycles supérieurs. Il est régulièrement invité comme conférencier et formateur, notamment par l’École de la fonction publique du Canada, pour animer des ateliers sur l’innovation, le leadership numérique et les approches agiles en contexte public.

Mathieu tient aussi un blogue occasionnel sur la plateform Medium: https://medium.com/@coulombe.mm

Mathieu Coulombe est directeur des systèmes d’information pour le Groupe des cadets et rangers juniors canadiens, où il pilote la transformation numérique de l’organisation depuis 2017. Son département est responsable de l'ensemble du portefeuille TI... Show more

Venant d'un background tech avant d'évoluer dans les rôles de l'agilité, j'accompagne maintenant des équipes dans tout type de postes relevant d'une posture de servant leadership. Je me concentre sur l'amélioration du sens AU travail : bienveillance, clarté, rythme, esprit d'équipe et bonne humeur !

Venant d'un background tech avant d'évoluer dans les rôles de l'agilité, j'accompagne maintenant des équipes dans tout type de postes relevant d'une posture de servant leadership. Je me concentre sur l'amélioration du sens AU travail : bienveillance,... Show more

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital business, Mfundo has gained expertise in digital transformation, business strategy for a digital world, innovation & corporate entrepreneurship, design thinking, and digitalising operations. He effectively applies these skills by implementing innovative risk management solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives, and optimizing business processes and helping organisations play and win in the digital era.

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital busine... Show more

He focuses on scalable data architecture, cloud-native deployments, and AI/ML systems. He has designed and reviewed production MongoDB architectures for large enterprise accounts in retail, healthcare, supply chain, and financial services. He is an active contributor to the Austin tech community and has spoken on agentic AI systems, data architecture, and performance tuning for distributed workloads.

He focuses on scalable data architecture, cloud-native deployments, and AI/ML systems. He has designed and reviewed production MongoDB architectures for large enterprise accounts in retail, healthcare, supply chain, and financial services. He is an a... Show more

Vignesh Muthu is a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in building scalable cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes orchestration and automation using DevOps tools.

With expertise in Kubernetes, Golang, and Ansible, they have successfully deployed and managed complex cloud-native workloads, including Kubernetes operators handling hundreds of custom resources. His expertise extends to the development of practical chatbots and machine learning models, complementing his focus on efficient software delivery

Vignesh Muthu is a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in building scalable cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes orchestration and automation using DevOps tools. With expertise in Kubernetes, Golang, and Ansible, they have successf... Show more

Victor Churchill is a Senior Product Designer with over 7 years of experience creating impactful, user-centered solutions across fintech, logistics, EdTech, and SaaS. He has led the design of platforms that secured multi-million dollar funding, integrated generative AI to boost user engagement, and scaled systems to serve tens of thousands of users. With a strong focus on measurable impact, inclusive design, and cross-functional collaboration, Victor brings a strategic yet practical approach to solving complex design challenges in emerging and global markets.

Victor Churchill is a Senior Product Designer with over 7 years of experience creating impactful, user-centered solutions across fintech, logistics, EdTech, and SaaS. He has led the design of platforms that secured multi-million dollar funding, integ... Show more

Since 2016 working with Dynamics.
Actually Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Architect.

Since 2016 working with Dynamics. Actually Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Technical Architect. Show more

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management.

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management. Show more

Alvaro Saurin is a Senior Platform Engineer at Adobe, where he contributes in the development of API and service mesh solutions within Adobe’s Cloud Platform Engineering team. With extensive experience across companies such as SUSE, Telefonica R&D, and WeaveWorks, he has shaped high-performing platforms in both startup and enterprise environments. Alvaro’s career spans large-scale cloud operations, distributed systems, and engineering leadership, and he is now expanding his focus into LLMs and AI.

Alvaro Saurin is a Senior Platform Engineer at Adobe, where he contributes in the development of API and service mesh solutions within Adobe’s Cloud Platform Engineering team. With extensive experience across companies such as SUSE, Telefonica R&D, a... Show more

Shubham Kumar is a passionate cybersecurity and OSINT researcher with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling the complex threads of the digital world. As a Senior Information Security Analyst, he brings deep expertise to the table, actively working to secure and safeguard today’s ever-evolving threat landscape. Outside his professional role, Shubham is a committed CTF enthusiast and a core member of the competitive team Fs0ciety00, constantly sharpening his skills through real-world challenges.

He has presented his research at premier cybersecurity conferences, including SANS OSINT Summit (2023 & 2024), BSides Dehradun, Cyber Sentinel Conclave 2025, Bharat NCX 2025, BSides Mumbai (as a researcher in 2024 and OSINT Village moderator in 2025) , hacktivitycon 2025,BSides Ahmedabad 2025, DEF CON DC9111 (as a researcher in 2023 and a workshop moderator in 2024) and EOCON . His work has also been selected for presentation at several prestigious international events, such as BSides Dublin (Trinity College), BSides Prague, BSides Sofia, BSides Cymru, BSides Krakow 2025, COSAC 2025, MY Hack 2025, hack.lu and Bsides Copenhagen 2025 - a testament to the impact and relevance of his contributions to the OSINT and cybersecurity community.

Shubham Kumar is a passionate cybersecurity and OSINT researcher with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling the complex threads of the digital world. As a Senior Information Security Analyst, he brings deep expertise to the table, actively working t... Show more

Building the future with Blockchain Tech as a Web Developer

Building the future with Blockchain Tech as a Web Developer Show more

Harith is a cloud security architect at Amazon Web Services specializing in CDN, AWS WAF, DDoS mitigation, and API defense with over a decade of expertise protecting high-scale distributed systems. As an Edge Solutions Architect, he has architected security solutions for some of the world's largest digital platforms, including XXL ISV, Partners, Enterprise, and Public Sector customers across the globe. He is a featured speaker at several industry events, and his work focuses on the intersection of security and cloud-native defense architectures.

Harith is a cloud security architect at Amazon Web Services specializing in CDN, AWS WAF, DDoS mitigation, and API defense with over a decade of expertise protecting high-scale distributed systems. As an Edge Solutions Architect, he has architected s... Show more

Francis Onukwu is a skilled software developer crafting innovative Web2 and Web3 solutions, with a strong focus on Rust and TypeScript. As co-founder of Open Source Nest, he drives Africa’s vibrant open-source movement, empowering beginners and pros through engaging workshops, AMAs, and community outreaches. Previously, as a former GDG On Campus Lead and past NACOS Director, he sparked student tech enthusiasm and leadership at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he earned his BSc in Computer Science. With a passion for accessible tech, Francis leverages certifications in NVIDIA Deep Learning and Google Cloud to inspire inclusive innovation.

Francis Onukwu is a skilled software developer crafting innovative Web2 and Web3 solutions, with a strong focus on Rust and TypeScript. As co-founder of Open Source Nest, he drives Africa’s vibrant open-source movement, empowering beginners and pros ... Show more

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions consulting, with prior experience spanning intelligent communications and CPG insights. In addition to her client work, Logan serves as an Investor Advisory Board Member for Moxey and an Executive Committee Board Member for the Alabama A-Club.

A former Witt University Fellow at The University of Alabama, as well as an NCAA Division I athlete and two-year team captain on The University of Alabama Women’s Rowing Team, Logan brings a competitive edge and a bold servant-leadership style to her work. She holds a Mathematics degree and an MBA from The University of Alabama.

Logan has delivered energizing sessions at Consensus DemoFest East Coast (2023), Sloss Tech (2025), Ragan Employee Experience (2025), and Elevate & Empower (2026) earning a reputation for her practical, insightful, and immediately actionable approach to career and workplace growth.

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions cons... Show more