Coach Rocky Mar (she/her) helps Drupal teams turn training into Tuesday habits that ship. An Amazon bestselling author and Founder & CEO of Smart Life Investments, she teaches a 90-day, manager-led playbook of EI micro-skills, crisp standups/1:1s, and a lightweight delivery scorecard—tool-agnostic and community-first. Her sessions emphasize inclusive leadership, psychological safety with accountability, and responsible use of AI as a practice partner for feedback, reviews, and onboarding. Attendees leave with open templates they can use next sprint to raise velocity, improve first-time-right, and reduce burnout.

Coach Rocky Mar (she/her) helps Drupal teams turn training into Tuesday habits that ship. An Amazon bestselling author and Founder & CEO of Smart Life Investments, she teaches a 90-day, manager-led playbook of EI micro-skills, crisp standups/1:1s, an... Show more

Mara Ilie is the founder of Lifetoon, an AI-powered platform that helps educators turn abstract lessons into visual, emotionally resonant learning experiences. Neurodivergent herself, Mara struggled to stay engaged in traditional classrooms an experience that shaped her mission to build tools for students who learn differently.

With a background in startup ecosystems and international education initiatives, she now works at the intersection of AI, accessibility, and storytelling. Her work is used by teachers, creators, and learners to bring personal narratives and inclusive design into the classroom.

Mara Ilie is the founder of Lifetoon, an AI-powered platform that helps educators turn abstract lessons into visual, emotionally resonant learning experiences. Neurodivergent herself, Mara struggled to stay engaged in traditional classrooms an experi... Show more

LayerX Inc. MLOps Engineer & Search Engineer. Interested in LLM & Information Retrieval. ex: M3, Inc. graduated from Nagoya Univ.

LayerX Inc. MLOps Engineer & Search Engineer. Interested in LLM & Information Retrieval. ex: M3, Inc. graduated from Nagoya Univ. Show more

Pat is the founder of Total Property Group, a Liverpool-based property sourcing company. He has been investing since 2010 and is regarded as an expert in property sourcing in the UK, with a focus on the Liverpool high-yield area.

Pat is the founder of Total Property Group, a Liverpool-based property sourcing company. He has been investing since 2010 and is regarded as an expert in property sourcing in the UK, with a focus on the Liverpool high-yield area. Show more

Mr. Surendra Billa has been with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India, for the past seven years. He serves as a Scientist C in the HPC Technologies group. His areas of expertise include RISC-V toolchain development, Koji build system setup, and Linux image customization. He holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

Mr. Surendra Billa has been with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India, for the past seven years. He serves as a Scientist C in the HPC Technologies group. His areas of expertise include RISC-V toolchain development, Koji bu... Show more

My approach combines technical rigor with pragmatic problem-solving, taking projects from rapid prototyping to industrial-grade production.

Throughout my career, I have designed and developed innovative solutions in various domains:

- Telecommunication process management, optimizing information flows and service quality
- Intelligent, automated real estate recommendation using Mapbox APIs
- Batch processing of flat files containing electronic payment transaction records

My approach combines technical rigor with pragmatic problem-solving, taking projects from rapid prototyping to industrial-grade production. Throughout my career, I have designed and developed innovative solutions in various domains: - Telecommu... Show more

Justice is a Data, Programs and Operations expert interested in sustainability and cleantech. He currently works as the Community Growth and Data Lead at Young Collective.
He is a current Global Ambassador for UNLEASH, a trained Climate Reality Leader, and a Net Zero Emission Data Tracker with the Net Zero Tracker. Justice is Microsoft Certified in M365, Azure, and Power Platforms. Justice is a former Growth and Operations Manager at Trashcoin UG, a German/Nigerian cleantech startup focused on digitizing waste collection in Africa.

Justice is a Data, Programs and Operations expert interested in sustainability and cleantech. He currently works as the Community Growth and Data Lead at Young Collective. He is a current Global Ambassador for UNLEASH, a trained Climate Reality Lea... Show more

Dean is a business intelligence analyst and consultant who specializes in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. He has used Power BI for a number of years in different settings- from the utility industry to retail, government and education. Dean is a Speaker, a Microsoft Fabric Certified Data Engineer and Analytics Engineer Associate and a 2x Fabric Community Super User. He participated in Ask the Experts for Power BI at the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 and the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025.

Dean is a business intelligence analyst and consultant who specializes in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. He has used Power BI for a number of years in different settings- from the utility industry to retail, government and education. Dean is a Spea... Show more

Diseñador gráfico con 15+ años de experiencia, posgrado en pedagogía del diseño (UNAL). Dirijo un estudio creativo en Bogotá, creando identidades únicas para marcas. Docente universitario por 4 años, trabajando con comunidades académicas y grupos especiales.

Diseñador gráfico con 15+ años de experiencia, posgrado en pedagogía del diseño (UNAL). Dirijo un estudio creativo en Bogotá, creando identidades únicas para marcas. Docente universitario por 4 años, trabajando con comunidades académicas y grupos esp... Show more

Krishna Bandarupalli is a dynamic QA Team Lead at Encova Insurance, spearheading comprehensive Manual, Automation, and Performance testing services within the organization. With an extensive career spanning over 9 years in the Quality Assurance industry, Krishna has evolved from a proficient Manual Tester to an adept Automation specialist.

Krishna's expertise encompasses diverse sectors, including retail and insurance domains, where he has seamlessly navigated through both legacy and modern applications. His passion lies in the meticulous identification of defects and the strategic automation of applications to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Beyond the professional realm, Krishna finds joy in his role as a devoted parent to two children, actively engaging in quality family time. During his leisure, he immerses himself in the world of audio programs, DIY activities and nurtures a flourishing vegetable garden during the spring and summer seasons.

Krishna's commitment to excellence and his multifaceted interests make him a valuable asset both in and out of the testing arena.

Krishna Bandarupalli is a dynamic QA Team Lead at Encova Insurance, spearheading comprehensive Manual, Automation, and Performance testing services within the organization. With an extensive career spanning over 9 years in the Quality Assurance indus... Show more

Cori Lint is a versatile software engineer specializing in PHP and Python, with experience as a full-stack engineer, backend engineer, and web developer in the health tech and ecommerce industries. She began her tech journey as a software engineering fellow at Hackbright Academy, building on her academic foundation from the University of Michigan. Previously, Cori spent a decade in the classical music industry as a professional cellist and orchestra manager. Residing in sunny St. Pete, FL, she "touches grass" by cultivating her many hobbies, including music, crocheting, rollerblading, gardening, and powerlifting.

Cori Lint is a versatile software engineer specializing in PHP and Python, with experience as a full-stack engineer, backend engineer, and web developer in the health tech and ecommerce industries. She began her tech journey as a software engineering... Show more

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Climate+Tech, using tech to fight misinformation and support climate action.

With over four years of experience in community building and public speaking, I have led initiatives, mentored developers, and organized events that bring people together around impactful technology. I am also a GitHub Campus Expert and a Torc Ambassador, actively supporting developer growth across Africa and beyond.

At my foundation, I am a hands-on Android developer with a growing enthusiasm for web development. I love developing mobile applications using Kotlin, Android Studio, and other SDKs and geeking out now and then about building responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Currently learning React. Whether code or community, my goal is simple: to harness tech as an agent of empowerment.

I thrive in collaborative spaces, enjoy contributing to open-source projects, and constantly seek new ways to learn, teach, and grow. Whether it's building apps, sharing knowledge on stage, or sparking conversations online, I am all about making a positive impact through technology.

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Cli... Show more

Please consult my Linkedin Page. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieter-jan-de-man-69346516/

Please consult my Linkedin Page. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieter-jan-de-man-69346516/ Show more

I'm a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft focused on Azure Networking. Getting people skilled up on the things they need to 'level up' their careers is what I do. My goal has always been to share what. I've learned in hopes someone can use that to keep on climbing. If I can teach a handful of people a set of skills that will help them level up, it's been a good day.
- Pluralsight author
- Microsoft MVP (2012-2018)

I'm a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft focused on Azure Networking. Getting people skilled up on the things they need to 'level up' their careers is what I do. My goal has always been to share what. I've learned in hopes someone can use that to... Show more

Intesar Shannan Mohammed is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and speaker with profound expertise in APIs, governance, privacy, performance, and security. With a remarkable track record of founding three successful startups in the API space, Intesar's entrepreneurial journey has been defined by innovation and impactful contributions. His profound knowledge and passion for the subject are exemplified by the several granted patents he holds in the domain. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, he honed his skills and gained invaluable experience at renowned technology companies, including VMware, Palm, and Cisco.

Intesar Shannan Mohammed is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and speaker with profound expertise in APIs, governance, privacy, performance, and security. With a remarkable track record of founding three successful startups in the API space, Intesar's e... Show more

Paul has been in the IT industry since 1984. In that time he has successfully assisted hundreds of companies architect software applications to solve their toughest business problems. Paul has been a teacher and mentor through various mediums such as video courses, blogs, articles and speaking engagements at user groups and conferences around the world. Paul has multiple courses in the www.pluralsight.com library (https://bit.ly/3gvXgvj) and on his YouTube channel at (https://www.youtube.com/@pauldsheriff) on topics ranging from C#, LINQ, JavaScript, Angular, MVC, WPF, XML, jQuery and Bootstrap. Contact Paul at psheriff@pdsa.com.

Paul has been in the IT industry since 1984. In that time he has successfully assisted hundreds of companies architect software applications to solve their toughest business problems. Paul has been a teacher and mentor through various mediums such as... Show more

Technology has progressed a long way from the late eighties, Joel Sierra’s first personal computer, was a Commodore64, an 8bit MOS Tech 6510 processor with 64k RAM, Display was 25×40 text connected to a Monochrome tube screen.

Today’s multi-core processors with terabytes of RAM and virtually unlimited storage on cloud-hosted platforms provide a limitless source of computing power. With the advancement of computing technologies, has come increased cybersecurity threats to our way of life.

Threat actors indiscriminately target all systems & networks, regardless of function or business. Government, military, civilian, medical, education, and private sector systems, cloud and networks are all being targeted by cybersecurity threats every day.

Joel has lived through this advancement of technology and the cyber threats that accompany it, dedicating his career to defending, protecting, and educating the private sector in Florida for the last 31 years.

Advising executive & management teams in design, architect, and deploy secure systems in the legal, accounting, hospitality, food & beverage, and manufacturing sectors in Florida. After 25 years in IT operations, Joel pivots in his career 7 years ago, making the transition as a Presales security systems engineer for Proofpoint, VMware Carbon Black, Arctic Wolf, Palo Alto Networks and now Fortinet.

Technology has progressed a long way from the late eighties, Joel Sierra’s first personal computer, was a Commodore64, an 8bit MOS Tech 6510 processor with 64k RAM, Display was 25×40 text connected to a Monochrome tube screen. Today’s multi-core ... Show more

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in architecting scalable, intelligent systems across the financial and enterprise technology landscape. As a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at Charles Schwab, USA, I lead strategic initiatives in cloud-native architecture, API platforms, AI-powered services, and platform modernization.

I’m a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of BCS, and a Fellow of IETE. I actively contribute to the global technology community as a research paper reviewer, keynote speaker, hackathon judge, and mentor. My core expertise spans microservices, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/PCF), C#/.NET, Python, and AI/ML, Agent AI—especially in building resilient, regulatory-compliant systems for mission-critical applications and platforms.

Passionate about innovation, I drive engineering excellence, enterprise services integrations and automation-led development. In addition to my technical leadership, I volunteer in IEEE committees and serve as a professional assessor and thought leader, helping shape the next generation of engineers and intelligent digital solutions.

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in architecting scalable, intelligent systems across the financial and enterprise technology landscape. As a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at ... Show more

Helping developer build portfolio website

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Hina is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high performance applications. She holds Master’s in Information Systems and Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and has demonstrated her technical expertise in roles at Cisco Systems, VMware and Cloudhealth technologies, excelling in areas like cloud-based microservices, big data platforms and building SaaS solutions.

Hina is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high performance applications. She holds Master’s in Information Systems and Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and has demonstrated her technic... Show more

Darshan Madhu is a Technical Product Manager – AI at Mercari India, focused on building practical AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. Passionate about Generative AI and product innovation, he explores how prompt engineering can make AI more intuitive and impactful.

Darshan Madhu is a Technical Product Manager – AI at Mercari India, focused on building practical AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. Passionate about Generative AI and product innovation, he explores how prompt engineering can make AI more ... Show more

Gunjan Taleja is a highly accomplished Senior Principal Application Engineer with over 17 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge software solutions. With a deep passion for technology and innovation, he has established a reputation as a trusted expert in the field, consistently delivering high-impact results across diverse industries.
Outside of work, Gunjan enjoys travel, camping, coaching young kids on cricket and follow premier league soccer.

Gunjan Taleja is a highly accomplished Senior Principal Application Engineer with over 17 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge software solutions. With a deep passion for technology and innovation, he has establis... Show more

A PHP developer with 14 years of experience in commercial web application development. For this whole time closely connected with Symfony and everything that is broadly understood as software engineering. Co-founder of the biggest polish PHP community - PHPers, and from the very beginning organiser of these meetups in Silesia region. Actually working as a senior software engineer and team lead in a product oriented company where he tries his best to support the organization in its ongoing evolution and remove obstacles from his team's path.

A PHP developer with 14 years of experience in commercial web application development. For this whole time closely connected with Symfony and everything that is broadly understood as software engineering. Co-founder of the biggest polish PHP communit... Show more

Vamshidhar Reddy Vemula is a globally recognized cloud security architect and AI innovator with multiple international patents in AI-driven cloud security solutions. He has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises, developing transformative technologies in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital forensics. His pioneering work in AI-powered threat detection and forensic analysis systems has earned him prestigious recognitions. A prolific researcher, Vamshidhar has published numerous high-impact papers on AI, cloud security, and machine learning, which are widely cited by industry experts. His thought leadership and frequent appearances at global tech conferences showcase his dedication to shaping the future of digital security.

Vamshidhar Reddy Vemula is a globally recognized cloud security architect and AI innovator with multiple international patents in AI-driven cloud security solutions. He has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises, developing tr... Show more

Fatuma Abdullahi is a software developer with a front-end focus and an a11y advocate. She comes to tech from a business background and runs a YouTube channel and blog dedicated to learning in public.

Fatuma Abdullahi is a software developer with a front-end focus and an a11y advocate. She comes to tech from a business background and runs a YouTube channel and blog dedicated to learning in public. Show more

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Ken Soh is the Group CIO of BH Global and CEO of Athena Dynamics, a cybersecurity subsidiary he co-founded in 2014. With over 35 years in ICT, he has led major digital transformation initiatives and built Athena into a trusted service provider serving 350+ public and private entities, including those in defense, maritime and critical infrastructure. He also chairs SGTech’s Cyber Security Chapter from Sep 2022 to Sep 2025. Ken has been an avid speaker/writer and has received multiple leadership awards, including AiSP Cyber Security Leaders, Dun & Bradstreet Singapore Business Eminence, CIO100, ASEAN CIO accolades. He holds an Executive MBA from the NTU–UC Berkeley Programme and a MSc in Computer Studies (AI) with distinction from the University of Essex.

Ken Soh is the Group CIO of BH Global and CEO of Athena Dynamics, a cybersecurity subsidiary he co-founded in 2014. With over 35 years in ICT, he has led major digital transformation initiatives and built Athena into a trusted service provider servin... Show more

Anupriy Kanti is a UX Design Leader and Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience designing for B2C and B2B products across various domains. He has led multidisciplinary teams in design agencies like Think Design and FoxyMoron, as well as high-growth unicorns such as Zeta and Infra.Market — where he built and scaled content design functions from the ground up.

Anupriy’s work intersects with systems thinking, storytelling, and UX clarity. He is known for developing frameworks and playbooks that make information architecture and content strategy accessible to cross-functional teams. As a design mentor and a frequent speaker across design communities, he employs metaphor-rich thinking to translate abstract ideas into practical tools and playbooks.

When he is not building design systems or advocating for content-informed UX, you will find him conducting mythological-prehistory walks in Bengaluru or decoding cosmic stories from deep time.

Anupriy Kanti is a UX Design Leader and Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience designing for B2C and B2B products across various domains. He has led multidisciplinary teams in design agencies like Think Design and FoxyMoron, as well as h... Show more

Rocio is a Business Development and Partnerships leader with over a decade of international experience across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, fintech, payments, and hospitality. She currently spearheads global sales strategy at Banxa, a leading fiat on/off-ramp infrastructure provider, where she oversees strategic partnerships, enterprise sales, and market expansion across Europe, North America, APAC, and LATAM.

Prior to Banxa, Rocio held leadership roles at Bit2Me and Coinstore, where she managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and led business expansion across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Her work has driven transformative blockchain initiatives across diverse verticals including automotive, banking, and media. Notably, she has led strategic projects and integrations with organizations such as Mercedes-Benz Mobility Centro, eSignus, Giesecke+Devrient, and ABC Journal, pioneering the adoption of cryptocurrency payments in traditionally offline sectors.

Rocio holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Córdoba, an International Business Degree from the University of London, and has completed additional academic programs at the University of South Carolina. She also holds a Web3 MBA in Blockchain, AI & Innovation from the University of London, equipping her with a unique blend of pedagogical insight and forward-looking technological expertise.

She is certified in Financial Crime Prevention and AML/CFT compliance, bringing a strong regulatory lens to crypto partnerships. Fluent in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Italian, Rocío is a natural connector across geographies and cultures.

Beyond her corporate roles, Rocío serves as an Ambassador for Blockchain Málaga, where she actively promotes education, ecosystem-building, and innovation through industry panels, webinars, and community events. A committed thought leader, she regularly contributes to financial and business publications in both English and Spanish and participates in international conferences to share insights on blockchain adoption, digital finance, and innovation strategy.

With a deep passion for bridging traditional industries and decentralized technologies, Rocío continues to be a key driver of scalable, compliant, and impactful partnerships in the fast-evolving Web3 space.

Rocio is a Business Development and Partnerships leader with over a decade of international experience across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, fintech, payments, and hospitality. She currently spearheads global sales strategy at Banxa, a leading fiat on/off... Show more

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing and developing data-intensive cloud-based applications. I specialize in backend development and possess strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP. Additionally, I have a solid background in creating applied AI applications that integrate machine learning models into practical use cases. My skill set includes leveraging technologies such as speech-to-text, natural language understanding, response generation, and text-to-speech, along with backend integration and real-time analytics.

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing and developing data-intensive cloud-based applications. I specialize in backend development and possess strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD... Show more