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

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

With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, network and systems administration, and risk management, combined with a background in sociology and behavioral science, Jesse brings a unique blend of technical expertise and human insight to his speaking.

With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, network and systems administration, and risk management, combined with a background in sociology and behavioral science, Jesse brings a unique blend of technical expertise and human insight to his... 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

Security professional with 8+ years of hands-on experience in red team operations, cloud security, and DevSecOps. Currently working in vulnerability management, impact & risk management, and security automation. OSCP and AWS Certified.

Security professional with 8+ years of hands-on experience in red team operations, cloud security, and DevSecOps. Currently working in vulnerability management, impact & risk management, and security automation. OSCP and AWS Certified. 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

Dionisio Nunes is the founder of Jila.ai, a water reliability platform using Azure, IoT and AI to help households and organizations monitor water tanks, predict shortages and coordinate refills in environments with intermittent infrastructure.

His career has followed a path through applied AI. He started by working on AI for electric toothbrushes, then moved into computer vision at Bosch, where he worked on AI for security cameras used to help protect military bases, airports and other critical infrastructure. He later worked on AI for architectural visualization, helping architects use vision and language models to make their projects stand out without relying on complex creative tooling.

With Jila.ai, Dionisio is now applying that experience to water access: combining connected devices, cloud architecture, time-series prediction and practical product design for markets where connectivity, power, digital literacy and infrastructure cannot be taken for granted. He has been building on Azure for the past four years and is part of Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program.

Alongside his technical work, Dionisio has experience as a public speaker through hosting an AI-focused podcast, joining panels, appearing as a guest speaker in TV-style discussions for a christian TV.
His talks aim to make complex technology concrete, human and memorable

Dionisio Nunes is the founder of Jila.ai, a water reliability platform using Azure, IoT and AI to help households and organizations monitor water tanks, predict shortages and coordinate refills in environments with intermittent infrastructure. His... Show more

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collabor... Show more

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Google, and was a founder at Oracle Cloud of the Oracle Functions product. For fun, he flies airplanes, and builds The Man for Burningman each year.

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Go... 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

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre.
Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología libre y la Economía Social.

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre. Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología l... Show more

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond.

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond. 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

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

Kaustubh is a Senior Backend Engineer who has led multiple cross-platform initiatives at Mercari, Japan’s largest e-commerce marketplace. He has 6 research publications, in the domain of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Artificial Intelligence - all before AI was cool. He has a keen interest in B2B SaaS businesses, and ran a podcast interviewing startup founders in Japan.

He has presented at conferences, community events, and internal engineering training sessions on topics including software engineering, resilience, open source, and AI. Originally from India and now based in Japan, he enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, systems thinking, and human collaboration.

Kaustubh is a Senior Backend Engineer who has led multiple cross-platform initiatives at Mercari, Japan’s largest e-commerce marketplace. He has 6 research publications, in the domain of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Artificial I... Show more

Sirsha is the co-founder and CTO at antimattr, building in the space of consumer hardware. He is a part of WTFund cohort in India. Previously, he founded another company, Snipe, which was into gamification and AI.
He is also a maintainer at memlocal.dev which is an open-source AI memory layer that runs locally on smartphones.

Sirsha is the co-founder and CTO at antimattr, building in the space of consumer hardware. He is a part of WTFund cohort in India. Previously, he founded another company, Snipe, which was into gamification and AI. He is also a maintainer at memlocal... Show more

Microsoft technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience in SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, and related technologies.

Passionate about working with new technologies and tools, as well as sharing knowledge.

Microsoft technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience in SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, and related technologies. Passionate about working with new technologies and tools, as well as sharing knowledge. Show more

I'm a Staff Software Engineer at HelloFresh in Berlin, building the shared React Native modules behind our iOS and Android apps. I care deeply about usability, accessibility, and performance the parts of software people feel but don't notice. I'm currently focused on helping teams adopt AI coding agents safely with the right guardrails to ensure stability.

I'm a Staff Software Engineer at HelloFresh in Berlin, building the shared React Native modules behind our iOS and Android apps. I care deeply about usability, accessibility, and performance the parts of software people feel but don't notice. I'm cur... Show more

Senior Software Engineer @ Continia Software A/S
15+ years of experience in CAL/AL development for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Passionate electronics enthusiast and organizer of Denmark’s largest LAN event.
Creator of #BC4Ubuntu.

Senior Software Engineer @ Continia Software A/S 15+ years of experience in CAL/AL development for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Passionate electronics enthusiast and organizer of Denmark’s largest LAN event. Creator of #BC4Ubuntu. Show more

I’m a Senior Software Engineer and Release Engineering Lead at Red Hat, driving the release lifecycle for OpenShift Virtualization. With over 15 years of experience in IT, I specialize in building automated pipelines, GitOps-driven architectures, and production-ready CI/CD workflows that scale. Passionate about open source, Kubernetes, and cloud-native infrastructure, I thrive on solving complex challenges and leading high-impact initiatives. From designing self-healing systems to speaking at global conferences, I turn innovation into real-world solutions and empower teams to deliver faster and smarter.

I’m a Senior Software Engineer and Release Engineering Lead at Red Hat, driving the release lifecycle for OpenShift Virtualization. With over 15 years of experience in IT, I specialize in building automated pipelines, GitOps-driven architectures, and... Show more

With 40+ years experience in the ICT field, Pepijn has been recognised by IBM as an OS/2 Warp Engineer and a Lotus Notes Principal Engineer, by RedHat as a Certified Engineer (RHCE) and a Certified Specialist in OpenShift and more recently by the Linux Foundation as a Golden Kubestronaut.

He is a long time user of containers and Kubernetes and has previously been providing on-site trainings for RedHat OpenShift.

As a Platform Engineer, Pepijn works with a focus on security, reliability and automation for complex infrastructures.

With 40+ years experience in the ICT field, Pepijn has been recognised by IBM as an OS/2 Warp Engineer and a Lotus Notes Principal Engineer, by RedHat as a Certified Engineer (RHCE) and a Certified Specialist in OpenShift and more recently by the Lin... Show more

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed p... Show more

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value offers Microsoft sold as products, and served as a global SME on Microsoft's Responsible AI team. She is Founder & Managing Principal of WyseMinds Advisors, helping Fortune 500 and other clients attain key outcomes from their AI investments, creator of the AI VALUE Framework, and publisher of the AI Value Report.

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value off... Show more

I am a graduate engineer (FH) in computer science and a Platform Architect at Puzzle ITC in Bern. As a member of the Technical Board, I help shape the company’s technological direction, driven by a strong passion for CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native technologies. My expertise lies at the intersection of platform engineering, DevSecOps, and modern software architecture.

With over 15 years of experience, I support organizations in designing scalable and secure software delivery pipelines that sustainably improve efficiency, quality, and security. I specialize in building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) and developer portals (Backstage), with a particular focus on developer experience and software supply chain security to balance innovation and security.

I am a graduate engineer (FH) in computer science and a Platform Architect at Puzzle ITC in Bern. As a member of the Technical Board, I help shape the company’s technological direction, driven by a strong passion for CI/CD, automation, and cloud-nati... Show more