Region & Country

Valued speakers who focus on the geopolitical and cultural aspects of different regions and countries, exploring topics like regional development, international relations, and cultural identity

Ubaydah Abdulwasiu

Ubaydah Abdulwasiu

Ubaydah is a Software Engineer ( Backend) and a Technical Writer with a passion for developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications. She has a strong foundation in mathematical science and programming, with experience working with multiple languages like Python and Javascript for back-end development.
Alongside development, she takes pride in creating quality technical content, specifically breaking down concepts in programming. She has written for various top companies like Redis, Coderpad, Strapi, Codeless, and Earthly Technologies. She recently worked at Earthly Technologies as a Technical Writer and Editor where she helped edit contents to conform to standards that were readable and explicit. She is a learner, an educator, and a preacher of excellence in all areas of life.

Ubaydah is a Software Engineer ( Backend) and a Technical Writer with a passion for developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications. She has a strong foundation in mathematical science and programming, with experience working with mu... Show more

Anna Cammaro

Anna Cammaro

Ann Cammaro is the Founder and CEO of Antarexxa Space Global, a pioneering organization dedicated to bridging the gap between spacefaring nations and emerging space countries based in Bali, Indonesia. As a passionate space advocate, educator, and strategist, Ann has championed space advocacy since 2014, expanding her impact globally through Antarexxa since 2020. Under her leadership, the company has delivered space education programs virtually to participants across 76 countries and 67 cities in Indonesia, inspiring youth, educators, and professionals to cultivate interest in the New Space economy and pursue careers in the growing space industry; most importantly to leverage space technology to improve quality of life on Earth and address global challenges.

With over a decade of experience in marketing and communication, strategic international business development, government relations, and multi-stakeholder project coordination, Ann brings a unique blend of expertise to the space sector. Her work spans industries such as infrastructure, education, cybersecurity, aerospace and defense, renewable energy, biotechnology, and environmental conservation, with a proven track record in intergovernmental and interagency collaboration.

Ann is deeply committed to fostering international collaboration, workforce development, and diversity in STEAM fields, with a focus on empowering local talent in Indonesia and beyond. Her initiatives include international study space tours, championing local teams for international competitions, and connecting Indonesian talents with global opportunities in space exploration and industry. Ann’s vision is to create a future where emerging nations play a pivotal role in shaping the space ecosystem, from Earth to the Moon and beyond.

Currently serving as a NASA Harvard-Smithsonian SciX Lead Ambassador for 2025-2027, her primary role is to promote scientific literacy and encourage academic contributions to space exploration. Ann is also the spokesperson for the recently established Indonesia Space Association, advocating for Indonesia's strategic development as a significant global space player in the near future.

Ann Cammaro is the Founder and CEO of Antarexxa Space Global, a pioneering organization dedicated to bridging the gap between spacefaring nations and emerging space countries based in Bali, Indonesia. As a passionate space advocate, educator, and str... Show more

Timothy Cashman

Timothy Cashman

I’m a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with a passion for leading implementation projects that empower client companies, ensure successful user adoption, and drive business growth. In my six years with Microsoft, I’ve led the founding of our Customer Success Unit and currently oversee strategy, engagement, and projects for key public sector accounts.

Technology is always evolving to meet new market and user demands. With over 20 years of experience developing and executing projects for both public and private sector accounts, I know what it takes to meet those demands. I employ data-driven, stakeholder-centric approaches to surpass user expectations surrounding solution implementation and change management. I further utilize data insights to deliver customized solutions and tools while also ensuring high user adoption rates and empowering client teams through customized training programs.

My belief that “none of us is as smart as all of us” directly influences my interactions with clients, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams. When I work with clients, I listen carefully to form an in-depth understanding of their current and future needs and bring Microsoft teams together to produce effective, applicable solutions. Seeing the immense value MS solutions have added to organizations motivates me to continue driving project success and delivering measurable results for Microsoft and our clients.

I’m a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with a passion for leading implementation projects that empower client companies, ensure successful user adoption, and drive business growth. In my six years with Microsoft, I’ve led the founding of our Customer ... Show more

Michael Bender

Michael Bender

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

Eduard Andrei Capanu

Eduard Andrei Capanu

🔹React 🔸Microsoft 365 / Azure ♦️Angular

I am 25 year old and I started my career 7 years ago, even though my passion and interest were born more than 12 years ago.

Starting from the basics, from understanding how a simple web application worked and was created, I was amazed by what a developer is able to see and create behind the scenes and by what an end customer uses, thus making my decision to enter in this world.

As a developer, I divide my time between the frontend development on Microsoft technologies and the in-depth analysis of the new Microsoft 365 / React technologies, together with the involvement on the various Italian and international communities, trying to give my contribution and to learn more every day.

Right now: learning more about AWS 😁

🔹React 🔸Microsoft 365 / Azure ♦️Angular I am 25 year old and I started my career 7 years ago, even though my passion and interest were born more than 12 years ago. Starting from the basics, from understanding how a simple web application wo... Show more

Chloe McAree

Chloe McAree

Chloe McAree is a Senior Software Engineer at Hamilton Robson. She has experience working on small research prototypes using cutting edge technologies, right through to building large scale web applications using multiple technology stacks. Chloe is an active member of the global tech community, she has been an AWS Community Builder for the past four years and is also a former Belfast City Lead for Women Who Code. She uses these outlets to share her learnings and experiences through blogs and other events. Chloe was named Engineer of the Year at the UK IT Awards in November 2023.

Chloe McAree is a Senior Software Engineer at Hamilton Robson. She has experience working on small research prototypes using cutting edge technologies, right through to building large scale web applications using multiple technology stacks. Chloe is ... Show more

Paul Sheriff

Paul Sheriff

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

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert in Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate. He is an expert in Cloud, Mo... Show more

Aryan Jogia

Aryan Jogia

Aryan is a senior security researcher with over 5+ years of experience. He’s a full time maldev and loves to evade AV and EDRs. His research interests are not just limited to Windows, but he even develops low level code for *nix systems. Even though his expertise lies in the domain of maldev and reversing, he also dabbles in the domain of red teaming. With his experience in low level programming, he also curates and develops toolkits extensively used for red team engagements. With his CRTO certification in tow, he has led and participated in numerous red team engagements with strong defense mechanisms.

Aryan is a senior security researcher with over 5+ years of experience. He’s a full time maldev and loves to evade AV and EDRs. His research interests are not just limited to Windows, but he even develops low level code for *nix systems. Even though ... Show more

Callian Berends

Callian Berends

Callian is a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with a developmental background rooted in securing systems.

His journey is marked by continual curiosity, and he is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges that contribute to personal and organizational growth.

As an unwavering learner and leader of the DevSecCon Cape Town community, Callian is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the DevSecOps and Application Security space.

Callian is a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with a developmental background rooted in securing systems. His journey is marked by continual curiosity, and he is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges that contribute to personal and organizatio... Show more

Anaïs Moulin

Anaïs Moulin

Ingénieure généraliste, Anaïs est Business Analyst Ou Product Owner selon les sujets et a eu l'occasion de travailler sur une variété de projets avec des besoins et des contextes variés.

Au-delà de ses activités fonctionnelles, elle est conférencière et fière d'être engagée pour l'inclusion des femmes dans les métiers de la tech.

En dehors de ses activités professionnelles, elle voyage autour du monde pour explorer et découvrir de nouveaux horizons.

Ingénieure généraliste, Anaïs est Business Analyst Ou Product Owner selon les sujets et a eu l'occasion de travailler sur une variété de projets avec des besoins et des contextes variés. Au-delà de ses activités fonctionnelles, elle est conférenc... Show more

Felipe Alves

Felipe Alves

Originally from Brazil and a Radio Engineer, I've made my way to Software Engineering once it began swallowing Mobile Networks.
Most of my time has been spent provisioning, maintaining and supporting Kubernetes Platforms, specially in the area of Fleet Management.

Originally from Brazil and a Radio Engineer, I've made my way to Software Engineering once it began swallowing Mobile Networks. Most of my time has been spent provisioning, maintaining and supporting Kubernetes Platforms, specially in the area of Fl... Show more

Theo Mahy Ma Somga

Theo Mahy Ma Somga

Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga, is an author, producer, and screenwriter known for his unique storytelling and visionary direction. He has won multiple Best Screenplay Awards and earned 12 nominations at international film festivals, establishing his reputation in independent cinema.
Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga now looks to help solopreneurs and early-stage founders who feel disconnected from their brand uncover the emotional arc that makes everything click.
Through his cinematic storytelling system, he helps individuals find the story you’re really here to tell, shape it into a bold, structured brand voice and share it with clarity across content, offers, and pitches.
This is real story work. The kind that builds connection, drives growth, and makes people remember you.

Théo Mahy-Ma-Somga, is an author, producer, and screenwriter known for his unique storytelling and visionary direction. He has won multiple Best Screenplay Awards and earned 12 nominations at international film festivals, establishing his reputation ... Show more

Christian Wolff

Christian Wolff

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture.

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture. Show more

Richard Hooper

Richard Hooper

Richard Hooper is an experienced Country Manager for Continia APAC with over 20 years of experience around ERP solutions. Having worked for two of the four global accounting firms, leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Partners and ERP vendor nationally. This has given Richard a wealth of experience in understanding the importance of automation and efficiency in business process which aligns with Continia’s solutions in optimising Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Richard Hooper is an experienced Country Manager for Continia APAC with over 20 years of experience around ERP solutions. Having worked for two of the four global accounting firms, leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Partners and ERP vendor natio... Show more

Bella Markovich

Bella Markovich

With four years of experience as a DevOps engineer at Tikal Knowledge, I bring an IT background that fuels my passion for innovation and efficiency in the technology sector.

With four years of experience as a DevOps engineer at Tikal Knowledge, I bring an IT background that fuels my passion for innovation and efficiency in the technology sector. Show more

Infant Vasanth

Infant Vasanth

Infant Vasanth leads the engineering team responsible for the Studio Compute Platform, BlackRock's analytics and automation platform that enables our users to conduct research & analysis, run automations and distribute research at scale.
In addition, Infant is also leading the Data & AI Acceleration team focusing on efforts to enhance Aladdin Studio's AI capabilities along side the Operational AI capabilities(prospectus analyzer, operational agents etc.)

Infant Vasanth leads the engineering team responsible for the Studio Compute Platform, BlackRock's analytics and automation platform that enables our users to conduct research & analysis, run automations and distribute research at scale. In addition... Show more

Rijo Sam

Rijo Sam

Rijo works as a Java Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank, Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience in developing applications within the payments and credits sector of the banking domain.
Rijo is originally from India, and now settled in Netherlands.
Embracing Dutch culture, he enjoys eating his sandwich while riding his bike ;-)

Rijo works as a Java Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank, Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience in developing applications within the payments and credits sector of the banking domain. Rijo is originally from India, and now settled in Netherland... Show more

Fabrizio Mele

Fabrizio Mele

Cloud-passionate web developer, at work I write Rails+Angular apps, at home I curate an (history) podcast and three cats.

Cloud-passionate web developer, at work I write Rails+Angular apps, at home I curate an (history) podcast and three cats. Show more

Hemant Pawar

Hemant Pawar

Hemant Pawar is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and customer success across healthcare and supply chain management domains. Recently, as a Program Director at Zeal-Tech for Kaiser Permanente, Hemant led critical initiatives that transformed telehealth services during COVID-19, scaling from 1,000 to 50,000+ daily visits while maintaining 99.5% uptime.
Throughout his career, Hemant has excelled at the intersection of technology implementation and business value delivery. At Cognizant, he spearheaded pharmacy system enhancements that integrated critical NCPDP standards, improving patient safety and reducing re-ordering cycle time and prescription fulfillment costs. His leadership increased customer satisfaction scores from 45 to 75 and drove 12% year-over-year revenue growth.
Hemant's expertise spans healthcare technology, supply chain management, and SaaS product development. At the start of his career his work with e2Open Solutions involved building logistics and freight management systems for international clients like FedEx, CMA CGM and implementing the first US Customs-certified Automated Manifest System for his organization. During his leadership tenure at IBM Labs, Hemant managed global product development for IBM Watson's AI based Marketing Cloud suite, focusing on campaign optimization and customer engagement analytics. He created comprehensive training programs that increased client self-sufficiency by 27% while reducing support tickets by 40%. At BMC Software, he facilitated DevOps implementations for banking giants including BNP Paribas, RBC, and Citi.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Hemant is the founder of a private equity real estate firm (Jewelequity.com) that manages $200M in assets across nine states, creating over 20 jobs. He is also recognized for his humanitarian work supporting human trafficking victims and has performed as a volunteer at the World Culture Festival 2023 in Washington DC.
Hemant holds an Executive Master's Certificate from the Indian Institute of Management, a Master's in International Marketing from Symbiosis University, and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. He combines technical depth with business acumen to drive meaningful digital transformation that enhances both operational efficiency and human experience.

Hemant Pawar is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and customer success across healthcare and supply chain management domains. Recently, as a Program Director at Zeal-Tech for Kaiser Perman... Show more

Mohit Jain

Mohit Jain

I work at the intersection of big data and ML, making Spark and Flink faster while scaling real-time, batch, and ML workloads. Whether it's optimizing distributed computing, streamlining data pipelines, or building intuitive tools, my goal is to turn complex data challenges into seamless, high-performance solutions.

I work at the intersection of big data and ML, making Spark and Flink faster while scaling real-time, batch, and ML workloads. Whether it's optimizing distributed computing, streamlining data pipelines, or building intuitive tools, my goal is to turn... Show more

Sandeep Kanabar

Sandeep Kanabar

Hailing from India, Sandeep is a passionate software engineer and individual contributor. A frequent meetup speaker, he loves sharing real-world lessons and insights with the community. He's a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as co-chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group (DHHWG). Living with sensorineural hearing loss since age 14, he navigates the tech world through lip-reading and captioning—proving that accessibility and impact can go hand in hand.

Hailing from India, Sandeep is a passionate software engineer and individual contributor. A frequent meetup speaker, he loves sharing real-world lessons and insights with the community. He's a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as c... Show more

Simon Hatfield

Simon Hatfield

With 25+ years in IT, Simon recently been responsible for managing one of Australia's largest Azure data platforms. He has led the rollout of Microsoft Fabric, preparing to scale it across 18+ capacities, thousands of workspaces, and tens of thousands of reports - serving thousands of users enterprise-wide.

Previously, Simon led Networks Analytics & Automation team which delivered insight filled dashboards and $50M+ in annual savings through automating NBN CVC capacity management processes.

With 25+ years in IT, Simon recently been responsible for managing one of Australia's largest Azure data platforms. He has led the rollout of Microsoft Fabric, preparing to scale it across 18+ capacities, thousands of workspaces, and tens of thousand... Show more

Vivekananda Chittireddy

Vivekananda Chittireddy

Vivekananda (Vivek) Chittireddy is an accomplished and award-winning Data Engineer with over a decade of experience architecting and scaling high-performance data systems. Currently at Meta, he leads initiatives across analytics, privacy, and AI/ML data infrastructure, notably transforming the data foundations and product architecture of Meta’s Advanced Analytics and enhancing Ads privacy compliance. Vivek has a strong background in big data technologies, including Spark, Kafka, Hive, and HBase, and has pioneered internal tools such as the Downstream Notification Tool and Tidy ACL. Prior to Meta, he held technical leadership roles at L Brands and Nationwide Insurance, delivering enterprise-grade solutions in inventory management, order systems, and telematics. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Tyler and is a certified developer for Apache Kafka and Hadoop.

Vivekananda (Vivek) Chittireddy is an accomplished and award-winning Data Engineer with over a decade of experience architecting and scaling high-performance data systems. Currently at Meta, he leads initiatives across analytics, privacy, and AI/ML d... Show more

Nikhil Dodda

Nikhil Dodda

Nikhil Dodda is an accomplished Senior Data Scientist with over five years of experience driving impactful AI and machine learning solutions across leading enterprises, including Exelon and Apple. With deep expertise in Generative AI, Time-Series Forecasting, and scalable MLOps, he has delivered robust data-driven strategies that enhance grid resilience, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
At Exelon, Nikhil leads the development of enterprise-level AI tools and vegetation threat detection systems using satellite and LiDAR data. Previously, at TCS (client: Apple), he improved LLM reliability and user experience through cutting-edge NLP, prompt engineering, and model evaluation frameworks. His background includes impactful forecasting and OCR solutions for clients like P&G and hands-on cloud experience across Azure and AWS ecosystems.
Nikhil holds a Master’s in Data Science from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad. He is a recipient of the TCS Service & Commitment Award and holds multiple industry certifications.

Nikhil Dodda is an accomplished Senior Data Scientist with over five years of experience driving impactful AI and machine learning solutions across leading enterprises, including Exelon and Apple. With deep expertise in Generative AI, Time-Series For... Show more

Ganesh Harke

Ganesh Harke

Ganesh is a public speaker, mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about AI and cloud technology.

Ganesh is a public speaker, mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about AI and cloud technology. Show more

Ronak Barhanpurkar

Ronak Barhanpurkar

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and meaningful in-vehicle experiences that blend technology, human behavior, and design innovation. Their expertise lies in designing digital ecosystems that not only meet user needs but also drive broader business and societal impact.

In 2024, I delivered a well-received talk at UX India on enhancing user experience in automobiles, a session that sparked widespread discussions on the future of mobility design. Beyond professional projects, I am passionate about mentoring young designers, promoting accessibility in digital spaces, and pushing the boundaries of user-centered innovation in complex industries like automotive and connected mobility.
Outside of work, I am a photography enthusiast, an avid non-fiction reader, and a traveler who loves exploring diverse cultures and ideas. This unique blend of technical expertise, user empathy, and a visionary outlook positions me as a strong voice for how design can act as a transformational force for people, businesses, and the planet.

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and... Show more

Fatuma Abdullahi

Fatuma Abdullahi

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

Venkata Pavan Vishnu Rachapudi

Venkata Pavan Vishnu Rachapudi

I am a passionate anime fan and an avid learner, always striving to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cloud technology. With over 3 years of experience in IT and 2+ years working with AWS Cloud, I am committed to leveraging cloud solutions to drive innovative business outcomes. Holding 12 AWS certifications, I am constantly expanding my knowledge and actively contribute to the tech community through blogs and discussions on LinkedIn. Outside of work, I enjoy playing cricket, balancing my professional pursuits with personal passions.

I am a passionate anime fan and an avid learner, always striving to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cloud technology. With over 3 years of experience in IT and 2+ years working with AWS Cloud, I am committed to leveraging cloud solutions to ... Show more

Bill Zhang

Bill Zhang

Bill is vice president of product management at Cloudera, responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product roadmap and adoption. Most recently, Bill was responsible for solution management for SAP HANA Data Platform and SAP HANA Cloud. Prior to that he led product management for Sybase Replication Server.

Bill is vice president of product management at Cloudera, responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product roadmap and adoption... Show more

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