Helping teams build resilient event-driven systems and AI-powered workflows, focused on real-time data movement, cloud architectures, and secure multi-agent orchestration.

Helping teams build resilient event-driven systems and AI-powered workflows, focused on real-time data movement, cloud architectures, and secure multi-agent orchestration. Show more

Lachlan is the Manager of Channel Sales at SPS Commerce, responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships. With over 5+ years of experience in the industry, Bill has worked with hundreds of customers, partners, and system publishers with the main goal of solving complex business problems through solutions, relationships, and expertise.

Lachlan is the Manager of Channel Sales at SPS Commerce, responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships. With over 5+ years of experience in the industry, Bill has worked with hundreds of customers, partners, and system publishers with... Show more

I’m an experienced software engineer specializing in AI, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies. My expertise includes developing AI-driven applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AWS, and MLOps practices. I actively mentor learners and professionals, helping them build impactful solutions and effectively harness emerging technologies for growth and innovation.

I’m an experienced software engineer specializing in AI, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies. My expertise includes developing AI-driven applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AWS, and MLOps practices. I actively men... Show more

Ram is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect, focused on Industrial Edge, with over 27 years of experience spanning cloud, edge, and operational technology. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and edge fleet management, building Kubernetes-native patterns for device lifecycle, telemetry, and compliance in regulated environments like power grid infrastructure. Prior to Red Hat, Ram led a platform engineering team of 20+ engineers at T-Mobile, where he also founded opensource.t-mobile.com. He is active in the open source community, developing hands-on technical content around image-mode Linux, secure software supply chains, and cloud-native edge computing, and regularly shares his work through courses, demos, and customer-facing architecture engagements.

Ram is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect, focused on Industrial Edge, with over 27 years of experience spanning cloud, edge, and operational technology. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and edge fleet management, buil... Show more

I'm a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience, based in Nairobi. Most of my work these days lives at the intersection of AI and real products — integrating large language models, designing agentic workflows, and wiring sophisticated LangChain backends to clean, responsive frontends. I work end to end, from first commit to cloud, and I'm comfortable owning the whole thing.

But the part I actually care about is the thinking behind the build. AI has made writing code faster than ever — which means the hard question isn't can we build it, but should we, and is it any good for the people who'll use it. That's the judgment I try to bring: shipping things that solve real problems and that people can trust, not just things that work. If your team cares about that too, I'd love to talk.

I'm a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience, based in Nairobi. Most of my work these days lives at the intersection of AI and real products — integrating large language models, designing agentic workflows, and wiring sophisticated LangCha... Show more

Abhishek Kakkar is a director-level Senior Technical Program Manager with over 2 decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data modernization, analytical transformation, and governance initiatives across financial services, healthcare, retail, and pharma. He has spent much of his career leading global GRC SaaS platform (MetricStream GRC) implementations, large-scale data modernization (to Snowflake) & analytics enablement, data modelling, and AI governance frameworks for regulated industries. He spent nearly a decade at MetricStream, leading global GRC implementations for Fortune 500 clients in a highly regulated environment. Abhishek is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), passionate about harnessing AI to make GRC proactive rather than reactive. Abhishek writes about the intersection of AI, data governance, and financial services risk management, drawing on his experience helping organizations improve operational resilience and decision-making, and build the governance foundations AI needs to be trusted at scale.

Abhishek Kakkar is a director-level Senior Technical Program Manager with over 2 decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data modernization, analytical transformation, and governance initiatives across financial services, healthcare, ret... Show more

• 14+ years in tech - as a software developer, co-founder and COO, and now Product Lead at AI BLOX.
• Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open-source advocate & Public speaker

• 14+ years in tech - as a software developer, co-founder and COO, and now Product Lead at AI BLOX. • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open-source advocate & Public speaker Show more

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

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

Dr. Leah Zitter researches the neuroscience of human hacking. She holds a PhD in Research Psychology (behavioral neuroscience) and is CISSP-certified, with over a decade of experience researching and writing for FinTech and cybersecurity leaders including Google, AWS, and Yale Law School.

Reported by The Daily Mail to be the only female survivor of Judaism's most extreme religious community, Neturei Karta, Dr. Zitter draws on this lived experience alongside her doctoral training to bridge psychological deconditioning and cybersecurity. She is now building a specialized CogSec consulting practice, using her proprietary "As-Is" methodology to help organizations develop cognitive resilience against social engineering, deepfake scams, disinformation, and other human-centric threats.

Dr. Leah Zitter researches the neuroscience of human hacking. She holds a PhD in Research Psychology (behavioral neuroscience) and is CISSP-certified, with over a decade of experience researching and writing for FinTech and cybersecurity leaders incl... Show more

As a Solution Architect, I bring extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central/Power Platform. My journey has evolved from technical consultancy to leadership, guiding businesses through digital transformation and integration with a focus on excellence and innovation.

As a Solution Architect, I bring extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central/Power Platform. My journey has evolved from technical consultancy to leadership, guiding businesses through digital transformation and integration wi... Show more

I’m a developer advocate, writer, and builder who enjoys breaking down complex tech into simple steps, working demos, and content that developers can act on. My blogs have crossed a million views across platforms, and I create technical tutorials on YouTube focused on AI, agents, and practical workflows. I contribute to open source, explore new AI tooling, and build small apps and prototypes to show developers what’s possible with today’s models.

I’m a developer advocate, writer, and builder who enjoys breaking down complex tech into simple steps, working demos, and content that developers can act on. My blogs have crossed a million views across platforms, and I create technical tutorials on ... Show more

SM @Tlse

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

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

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

Focused on Developer Productivity at Microsoft, Philippe supports his customers on a daily basis in their Platform Engineering implementation with GitHub and Microsoft tools.
Based in Strasbourg, and with 20 years experience in development, he is active community contributor, speaker and meetup organizer. Apart from tech, Philippe is always happy to talk about outdoor sports, CrossFit with a drink.

Focused on Developer Productivity at Microsoft, Philippe supports his customers on a daily basis in their Platform Engineering implementation with GitHub and Microsoft tools. Based in Strasbourg, and with 20 years experience in development, he is ac... Show more

George Chang is the Senior Director of Digital Experience and Technology at Hexagon AB, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts focused on modernizing web experiences, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business impact. With a background in development and over 25 years of experience spanning user experience, content strategy, and digital platforms, George brings a unique ability to turn technical insights into strategic impact. A 10-time Sitecore MVP, he offers a practical, real-world perspective on digital innovation and is a passionate advocate for scalable, user-centric experiences as a frequent contributor to the broader DX community.

George Chang is the Senior Director of Digital Experience and Technology at Hexagon AB, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts focused on modernizing web experiences, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business ... Show more

Dr. Sheila Volante holds a doctorate in Philosophy with an emphasis on Innovation and Strategy and has spent two decades at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human systems advising C-suite executives across healthcare, government, and private sector organizations navigating transformational change.

Her work is built on a foundational conviction: technology alone never transforms an organization people do. From Federally Qualified Health Centers to major health systems to public sector agencies, she has guided leaders through the most complex moments of institutional reinvention with clarity, precision, and a bias toward lasting results.

As a sought-after thought leader and speaker, Dr. Volante brings the academic rigor of her doctorate together with the hard-won instincts of a practitioner who has sat in the room when the stakes were highest. Her voice on digital transformation leadership, AI readiness, and organizational culture has made her a trusted presence on stages across the country.

Dr. Sheila Volante holds a doctorate in Philosophy with an emphasis on Innovation and Strategy and has spent two decades at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human systems advising C-suite executives across healthcare, government, and pri... Show more

With five years of experience in the IT industry, Martina maintains the same drive for continuous learning that defined the start of her career.

Currently serving as a Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (BIP Group), her core focus involves Google Cloud, software development, and microservices management. Recently, she have dedicated significant effort to the field of GenAI, exploring innovative ways to integrate it effectively into functional workflows.

With five years of experience in the IT industry, Martina maintains the same drive for continuous learning that defined the start of her career. Currently serving as a Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (BIP Group), her core focus involves Google Cl... Show more

Rasheedat is a Cloud Architect and AI Infrastructure Engineer.

She builds the systems that run machine learning workloads, GPU clusters, model serving, and the platform layer around them, with a focus on making them scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient.

She is also an international speaker, CNCF organizer, and community mentor, and writes about infrastructure for a living and for fun.

Rasheedat is a Cloud Architect and AI Infrastructure Engineer. She builds the systems that run machine learning workloads, GPU clusters, model serving, and the platform layer around them, with a focus on making them scalable, reliable, and cost-ef... Show more

I am an Executive Program Manager and senior technology leader, responsible for leading large-scale modernization and digital transformation programs across the Welfare Public Administration domain. I oversee end-to-end program delivery with accountability for outcomes, budget, and execution across a broad portfolio. In this role, I coordinate multiple streams and cross-functional teams, guiding Program Managers, Solution Architects, and Engineering teams within the Digital Innovation Services area. Alongside program governance, I define and drive the technical strategy for the domain, setting standards, shaping solution directions and reference architectures, and enabling innovation to improve quality, speed, and sustainability of delivery.

With a strong academic foundation as a Computer Engineer with a Master’s degree from La Sapienza, University of Rome, I combine over a decade of hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership in complex enterprise environments. My professional background spans modern technology stacks, including microservices, cloud-native architectures, and the replacement of large-scale legacy systems, underpinned by a deep understanding of distributed systems and high-performance computing.

Earlier in my career, I contributed to internationally recognized research in distributed and adaptive systems, publishing an IEEE paper presented at the "Self-Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems" Conference. I maintain active engagement in the technology community as a member of the .NET Foundation, Developers Italia, and the Associazione Nazionale di Crittografia "De Componendis Cifris," and I am a regular technical speaker at events such as SharpCoding, Codemotion, and DotNetCode.

I am also registered in the European Commission expert database for potential evaluation and advisory activities in areas related to digital transformation, interoperability, innovation, and public sector modernization.

In addition to my executive responsibilities, I am the owner and contributor of several open-source projects, available on my GitHub profile:

- https://github.com/engineering87
- https://engineering87.github.io

Passionate about innovation, I thrive at the intersection of leadership, technology, and community.

I am an Executive Program Manager and senior technology leader, responsible for leading large-scale modernization and digital transformation programs across the Welfare Public Administration domain. I oversee end-to-end program delivery with accounta... Show more

Ex Global Black Belt at Microsoft, I am currently working as a Risk, Compliance and AI solution engineer in that same company.
In previous roles, I was Corporate legal advisor, DPO and Information security advisor. At Microsoft, I am here to participate in building bridges between our customers’ Compliance challenges, AI secure implementation and the Microsoft solutions.
I hold various masters (ICT and Law) and certifications, the most recent ones being Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) and Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB-100)

Ex Global Black Belt at Microsoft, I am currently working as a Risk, Compliance and AI solution engineer in that same company. In previous roles, I was Corporate legal advisor, DPO and Information security advisor. At Microsoft, I am here to partic... Show more

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedictorian of my cohort. Michaela has worked in government agencies and private organisations advising on privacy, data governance, and corporate responsibility. In 2026, her policy paper on international security and technology governance was published by the Australian National University in Voices of the Future Volume 2. She has participated in the She Codes Plus and Cyber5050 programs. In 2024, Michaela was selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) Australia.

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedi... Show more

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble.

J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus respectueuse. Je suis profondément convaincu par le potentiel de chacun et que nous avons tous en nous la force de réaliser nos projets.

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble. J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus r... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

Chris writes things.

Most of the time, he's writing code as a senior software engineer at his 9-5 working for SAS. Occasionally, usually late at night after his wife and three kids are asleep, it means writing fiction (often in the horror and fantasy space) as he prepares to launch his self-publishing author career.

Chris is passionate about helping people understand new or complex topics in ways that are engaging and entertaining, building software responsibly, and reminding engineers that curiosity and empathy are just as important as technical skill.

An extroverted engineer who genuinely enjoys speaking to a room full of people for 20+ minutes, Chris' presenting style has been described as "modern, with a TikTok flair" -- one of the greatest compliments he's ever received.

When he's not "writing things," you'll find him paying video games, reading fiction, or spending time with his favorite people (the aforementioned wife and three kids). he's also incredibly talented, funny, and a general pleasure to be around. And as an aside, he _insists_ that he did not write this bio.

Chris writes things. Most of the time, he's writing code as a senior software engineer at his 9-5 working for SAS. Occasionally, usually late at night after his wife and three kids are asleep, it means writing fiction (often in the horror and fant... Show more

Hi, I’m Matthias Braun,
a Cloud IT Architect and Microsoft MVP for Azure IaC with over 20 years of experience. My mission: equipping companies with future-proof, automated, and secure cloud solutions - technically excellent and delivering real business value.

My focus is on Azure, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and sustainable cloud architectures. Everything I present is based on real-world projects and directly applicable.

What drives me? Making complex topics accessible and translating technology into real business impact, whether it’s about landing zones, cloud migrations, or DevOps.

Off stage, you’ll often find me behind the camera capturing the Milky Way, runnning, or spending time outdoors with my family.

Hi, I’m Matthias Braun, a Cloud IT Architect and Microsoft MVP for Azure IaC with over 20 years of experience. My mission: equipping companies with future-proof, automated, and secure cloud solutions - technically excellent and delivering real bus... Show more

Manjula Rathnayaka is a Director of Engineering at WSO2 with over 14 years of experience in software engineering and platform architecture, including nearly a decade specializing in cloud-native technologies. He has contributed to designing multi-tenant platforms using Kubernetes and CNCF tools, with current efforts to open-source this work through OpenChoreo. He has built SaaS platforms on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and holds CKA, CKAD, and CKS certifications. His focus areas include declarative abstractions, Control Plane / Data Plane separation, and developer experience.

Manjula Rathnayaka is a Director of Engineering at WSO2 with over 14 years of experience in software engineering and platform architecture, including nearly a decade specializing in cloud-native technologies. He has contributed to designing multi-ten... Show more

Adrian Capitanu is an Autonomous Database Black Belt at Oracle, advising customers on the successful adoption of Oracle Autonomous Database, from onboarding and capacity planning to pre-go-live validation and post-go-live support. Adrian also works closely with Oracle Product Management, bringing field experience and customer feedback into discussions around ADB adoption, architecture decisions, operational readiness, and the prioritization of new features based on customer needs. With over 20 years of Oracle experience across DBA, Support Engineering, Sales, and Pre-Sales roles, he brings a practical, customer-focused perspective as a trusted advisor for database modernization and cloud adoption.

Adrian Capitanu is an Autonomous Database Black Belt at Oracle, advising customers on the successful adoption of Oracle Autonomous Database, from onboarding and capacity planning to pre-go-live validation and post-go-live support. Adrian also works c... Show more

Fatih Dagdelen is a Power Platform Architect and lecturer based in Germany, specializing in enterprise governance, architecture, security, and AI adoption within the Microsoft ecosystem.

He works in global enterprise environments, where he supports the design and operation of scalable Power Platform and Copilot strategies. His experience includes enterprise governance models, environment strategy, application lifecycle management, data security, Data Loss Prevention policies, compliance, and the controlled adoption of AI-powered solutions.

His key areas of expertise include:

• Enterprise-scale Power Platform governance
• Microsoft Copilot and AI agent strategy
• Copilot Studio and responsible AI adoption
• Environment strategy and application lifecycle management
• Data security, DLP, compliance, and access governance
• Operating models for scalable low-code and AI platforms
• Digital workplace transformation and user adoption

Fatih holds a Master of Arts in Digital Management and combines technical architecture experience with strategic business understanding.

In addition to his industry role, he works as a lecturer, teaching IT Service Management, cloud technologies, and digital transformation-related topics. His academic and professional background enables him to explain complex technical concepts in a practical, structured, and accessible way.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between business strategy, governance, and technical implementation, helping organizations build secure, scalable, and sustainable Power Platform and AI capabilities.

Fatih Dagdelen is a Power Platform Architect and lecturer based in Germany, specializing in enterprise governance, architecture, security, and AI adoption within the Microsoft ecosystem. He works in global enterprise environments, where he support... Show more

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architecture with CKA + 3X Certified in GCP and 1X in Azure . He has been helping small and mid sized startups to adopt and implement best practices in cloud and DevOps culture to fasten their software delivery process. He loves to integrate various GCP service like networking, compute, storage , containers, GKE etc, and likes to Implement various use cases. He loves to explore and deep dive into GCP services and also help community by creating content and writing medium blogs.

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architectur... Show more

I am a hands-on Architect, with a proven record of delivering scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise systems. I am passionate about clean, readable, tested code and delivering excellent value to clients.

I currently serve as a Software Architect at One Zero Bank. Our company is the first digital bank, providing fast, reliable service to our customers using the latest AI technologies.

At my previous company (NI), I also served as the Lead of the Product Security Chapter, which focused on advancing NI's security posture using their SDL, Threat Modeling, Certifications, and lots of training.

I am a hands-on Architect, with a proven record of delivering scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise systems. I am passionate about clean, readable, tested code and delivering excellent value to clients. I currently serve as a Software Architec... Show more