Kevin Evans is a Cloud Native Leader at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they build, ship, and operate software. He specializes in cloud-native architectures, AI-powered developer platforms, and the emerging agentic engineering practices that are reshaping how teams work in 2026.

A community leader with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Kevin actively contributes to advancing cloud-native adoption and best practices on a global scale. He is also the founder of Code to Cloud — a growing community and podcast where he shares practical insights on Microsoft cloud solutions, architecture, and modern engineering with developers, architects, and IT leaders worldwide.

Kevin is known for making complex platform and AI trends accessible to both technical teams and the business leaders who fund them — and for showing up to talks with live demos instead of slide decks.

Kevin Evans is a Cloud Native Leader at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they build, ship, and operate software. He specializes in cloud-native architectures, AI-powered developer platforms, and the emerg... Show more

I’m an Engineering Manager who started out as a developer and grew into leading people, projects, and technology.
After more than 12 years in tech, what I enjoy most is working with teams: helping them grow, keeping projects on track, and building products that actually make an impact.
What really drives me is the mix of technology and human skills, because great products come from great teams, not just great code.

I’m an Engineering Manager who started out as a developer and grew into leading people, projects, and technology. After more than 12 years in tech, what I enjoy most is working with teams: helping them grow, keeping projects on track, and building ... Show more

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions to transform the digital landscape, Nael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Additionally, Nael harbors a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), exploring ways to integrate AI technologies into the modernization journey.

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions t... Show more

Christopher is a Senior Mobile Engineer with experience building and owning high-traffic banking features at scale. He works across Flutter, Dart, and Go, and has led complex mobile features end to end across multiple companies, from early-stage startups to established fintech products.
He is one of the organizers of FlutterBytes Conference, where he invests in growing the mobile engineering community in Nigeria. Outside his day job, he builds products at the intersection of AI and mobile, and writes about the engineering decisions behind them.
He is drawn to systems problems, the trade-offs that do not have clean answers, and the gap between how APIs are designed and how they are actually consumed in the real world.

Christopher is a Senior Mobile Engineer with experience building and owning high-traffic banking features at scale. He works across Flutter, Dart, and Go, and has led complex mobile features end to end across multiple companies, from early-stage star... Show more

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a monthly column for "Digital Output" magazine under the pen name "Armand Tarantino". He is currently employed as a solutions architect at CGI.

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a... Show more

Ingeniera Civil Industrial graduada de la Universidad de Chile. Magister en Data Science en la UDD. Poseo una sólida experiencia en áreas clave como Control de Gestión, Inteligencia de Negocios, Innovación y Transformación Digital. Mis habilidades se fundamentan en una amplia comprensión de bases de datos y plataformas de BI, permitiéndome proporcionar información crucial para respaldar decisiones estratégicas.

Destaco por mi capacidad colaborativa y mi enfoque adaptable, demostrando ser proactiva, responsable y disciplinada en cada proyecto. He liderado con éxito equipos técnicos y de negocio, además de administrar y controlar presupuestos en el área de tecnología. Mi experiencia también abarca la gestión de relaciones con proveedores, garantizando la eficiencia y calidad en la entrega de servicios.

Ingeniera Civil Industrial graduada de la Universidad de Chile. Magister en Data Science en la UDD. Poseo una sólida experiencia en áreas clave como Control de Gestión, Inteligencia de Negocios, Innovación y Transformación Digital. Mis habilidades se... Show more

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the MongoDB to Aerospike Migration Project, which scaled operations to handle 75 billion daily transactions with sub-millisecond reads and near-zero downtime.

He also played a pivotal role in the TD Ameritrade integration, where his leadership helped transition 1.8 million accounts and $350 billion in assets, achieving seamless client experience and system resilience at scale.

With deep expertise in distributed databases, real-time data pipelines, and high availability architectures, Mukesh is passionate about designing systems that combine speed, reliability, and business impact. He regularly shares insights on building next-generation data platforms that empower enterprises to innovate with confidence.

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the Mo... Show more

Currently working on the Mainframe Integration Portal effort at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division in Pittsburgh, Joshua leverages his extensive background in enterprise systems to advance mission-critical data infrastructure and engineering practices with the goal of creating frictionless onboarding experiences in large-scale computing environments.

Prior to joining Broadcom, Joshua led Honeywell AI's New Product Innovation research team. At Honeywell, he expanded the division's technical capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotic, and supply chain solutions for industrial applications. In 2013, he founded geospatial data science venture Viable Industries where he architected enterprise-grade SaaS solutions while scaling the organization's DevOps, engineering, and data science capabilities.

Currently working on the Mainframe Integration Portal effort at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division in Pittsburgh, Joshua leverages his extensive background in enterprise systems to advance mission-critical data infrastructure and engineering prac... Show more

Adam McCutchen is the founder of Ignite Leadership Co. and a passionate catalyst for unlocking the leader already inside every person. Drawing on his background as a pastor and educator, Adam brings a rare blend of heart, practicality, and vision to every stage he steps onto. Through his proprietary IGNITE Framework, cohort experiences, digital courses, and a leadership platform built around real growth — not just organization — he's helped leaders in churches, schools, and organizations discover their purpose, grow their influence, and build cultures worth belonging to. Whether he's speaking to a room of high schoolers or a team of seasoned executives, Adam's message is the same: you already have what it takes, now let's ignite it.

Adam McCutchen is the founder of Ignite Leadership Co. and a passionate catalyst for unlocking the leader already inside every person. Drawing on his background as a pastor and educator, Adam brings a rare blend of heart, practicality, and vision to ... Show more

Ido Leshkowitz kicked off his web career as a frontend-focused developer, writing JavaScript and building web experiments in behavioral economics for Cornell University. He joined Marketeam.ai in 2023, where he discovered Elixir and LiveView—and they quickly became his main focus.

Ido Leshkowitz kicked off his web career as a frontend-focused developer, writing JavaScript and building web experiments in behavioral economics for Cornell University. He joined Marketeam.ai in 2023, where he discovered Elixir and LiveView—and they... Show more

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams able to navigate the modern workplace.

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience working with diverse organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and public sector agencies to small businesses and startups. She excels as a global dynamic speaker, leadership trainer, and HR strategist, driving meaningful shifts in mindset and performance across all levels and industries.

Vanessa Zamy’s powerful insights have been featured in esteemed publications including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace, affirming her status as a thought leader in corporate wellness and leadership development. Vanessa's personal journey from adversity to triumph serves as a compelling testament to her unwavering determination, unparalleled expertise, and unmatched performance prowess.

On worldwide stages, Vanessa captivates audiences with her commanding presence and insightful sessions, guiding corporate professionals towards heightened levels of success. In 2025, Vanessa delivered over 52 trainings across 16 states in the US, three countries, and two continents. Participants have noted Vanessa’s training to be “energetic, informative, and encouraging” with her “authentic and engaging style” of speaking “a breath of fresh air”.

A lifelong learner and proud graduate of Stanford University, her hobbies include standing in the sunshine, observing butterflies in nature, and traveling the last three years with two suitcases and a purse.
Her talent development firm, LiberationX Contracts, is poised to transform corporate culture and empower professionals at all levels to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams ab... Show more

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Rachmawati is an AI and Data Science educator, speaker, and curriculum developer with a mission to bridge the gap between technical expertise, practical skills, and business impact.

With four years of experience designing learning programs, she has helped professionals, students, and organizations build AI literacy through accessible, high-impact content.
- She has been featured in Google Blog Indonesia (2020)
- Recognized by Favikon as LinkedIn Indonesia’s #1 Female Voice in Data Science (2024).
- Creator of Data Science & AI Insights, a bilingual newsletter followed by 500+ professionals

She delivers engaging talks that translate complex AI trends into actionable insights for professionals, business leaders, educators, and early-career talent.

Speaking Topics
AI & Data Science Career Growth
How to break into the field, navigate career paths, and stay ahead of industry trends.

The Business of AI
How organizations can adopt AI effectively to drive innovation and decision-making.

The Future of Work & AI
How AI is transforming jobs, required skills, and the learning ecosystem.

Women in AI & Tech
Insights and inspiration on creating inclusive growth and leadership opportunities in AI.

Generative AI & LLMs
What’s hype vs. reality real-world use cases, risks, and ethical challenges.

Bridging AI & Business
Making AI understandable and usable for both technical and non-technical teams.

Whether you need a speaker for your tech event, panel discussion, or educational series, Rachmawati brings a fresh, practical perspective on AI’s impact today and where it’s headed next.

I specialize in the orchestration of Agentic Workflows using n8n and Gemini moving beyond simple chat interfaces to build autonomous systems. My work focuses on Context Engineering. This is a framework I developed to ensure AI systems deliver high precision results centered on human needs in complex business environments.

Topics of expertise include:
AI & ML · Generative AI · Tech Careers · EdTech · Women in Tech · Cloud Platforms ·

Rachmawati is an AI and Data Science educator, speaker, and curriculum developer with a mission to bridge the gap between technical expertise, practical skills, and business impact. With four years of experience designing learning programs, she ha... Show more

Ankit Mehta is the CEO of Codewave, a cloud services company specializing in presales consulting, implementation services, and solution services including DevOps, FinOps, DevSecOps, and cloud migration across Southeast Asia. With deep expertise in cloud security, cost optimization, and enterprise infrastructure, Ankit works with organizations navigating complex cloud transformations on AWS and AliCloud. He is passionate about helping businesses understand emerging security risks and building resilient cloud environments. Based in Bangkok, Ankit actively contributes to the regional tech community through webinars, partnerships, and industry events focused on cloud security and operational excellence

Ankit Mehta is the CEO of Codewave, a cloud services company specializing in presales consulting, implementation services, and solution services including DevOps, FinOps, DevSecOps, and cloud migration across Southeast Asia. With deep expertise in cl... Show more

After working as a developer for 15 years in startups in Paris and New York, Greg founded several companies starting in 2019 to support developers in recruitment and training. He is also the co-founder of Tech Connection, which organizes developer conferences including Swift Connection, the largest conference in Europe focused on Apple technologies. In April 2025, Greg launched the Dev With AI community, which brings together more than 1,500 developers to discuss AI use cases in development and organizes meetups in Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon.

After working as a developer for 15 years in startups in Paris and New York, Greg founded several companies starting in 2019 to support developers in recruitment and training. He is also the co-founder of Tech Connection, which organizes developer co... Show more

I am a computer science engineer and started my career as an IBM mainframe developer. Academic knowledge of Java and a desire to move away from legacy systems led me to Java. I spent most of my career at IN2 and Liferay Inc. companies as a software engineer and software architect. Today, I lead company Bitna prednost, where I lead and mentor a new generation of engineers who deal with challenges of AI tools, business automation and rapid integration.

I am a computer science engineer and started my career as an IBM mainframe developer. Academic knowledge of Java and a desire to move away from legacy systems led me to Java. I spent most of my career at IN2 and Liferay Inc. companies as a software e... 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

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions DCOM or CORBA and doesn't want to get into a discussion about where curly braces should go.

He is currently a Software Development Manager at Bally Sports focusing on Azure; previously he was a Senior Developer at Pandora Jewelry and a Lead Developer at Constellation/Exelon.

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions D... Show more

Brown Ofonime (Ofon) is a Senior Software Engineer, ecosystem architect, and globally recognized tech community leader redefining how developers—especially from emerging markets—access opportunity, visibility, and influence on the world stage.
Over the past decade, she has built and contributed to resilient technology solutions while simultaneously engineering high-impact developer ecosystems that turn overlooked talent into globally competitive professionals. Her work goes beyond code—she designs career leverage systems that help developers transition from local participants to internationally visible contributors, speakers, and leaders.
As an ex-Chapter Lead at She Code Africa (Abuja), a leader in the AWS Women community, and Founder of Faith Tech, Ofon has led transformative initiatives that have empowered thousands of developers through mentorship, education, and access to global platforms. She is known for her ability to translate community into opportunity and participation into influence.
Her impact has earned her multiple global recognitions, including the TechElle Award by She Code Africa, the CMX Global Award for Best Non-Profit Community Professional, the WomenTech Network Global Ambassador Award, and recognition from Google’s Women Techmakers—placing her among a new generation of leaders shaping the future of inclusive innovation.
On stage, Ofon delivers high-signal, no-fluff frameworks on career acceleration, developer visibility, and ecosystem-driven growth. Her talks challenge conventional career narratives and equip developers with the systems needed to become opportunity magnets in a borderless tech economy.
She is not just building software—she is building pathways for global access, influence, and transformation in tech.

Brown Ofonime (Ofon) is a Senior Software Engineer, ecosystem architect, and globally recognized tech community leader redefining how developers—especially from emerging markets—access opportunity, visibility, and influence on the world stage. Over ... 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

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across diverse industries such as fintech, e-commerce, web 3, and logistics, delivering robust, scalable solutions for startups and established companies alike.

Beyond code, Shamsudeen is passionate about knowledge sharing and mentorship. He has served as a mentor with the Andela Learning Community and the Google Africa Developer Scholarship, where he supported aspiring developers on their learning journeys. He enjoys writing articles and technical tutorials that break down complex mobile development concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across ... Show more

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers through media engagement and by leading workshops on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing. He holds a Master of Education, five martial arts black belt certifications, and is an Army veteran. Travel enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, and habitual volunteer, Bowen’s secret joys include quiet moments by the fireplace and cooking big meals for family and friends.

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers t... Show more

Deepak is into Product Management at Red Hat and works on productizing industry requirements for Cloud platforms in domains such as Telco & Edge deployments encompassing a wide range of use cases. He is passionate about open source technologies and is optimistic about AI making a positive difference to everything around us.

Deepak is into Product Management at Red Hat and works on productizing industry requirements for Cloud platforms in domains such as Telco & Edge deployments encompassing a wide range of use cases. He is passionate about open source technologies and ... Show more

I have 14+ years in telecom and I’m a Cloud Security Principal and Senior Software Developer focused on Kubernetes platform security for telecom-grade cloud-native infrastructure. I contribute to Ericsson’s Cloud Container Distribution (CCD), a Kubernetes-based platform used to manage and orchestrate containerized applications. As the security principal for platform security, I work across the stack—from boot-time trust and attestation to supply chain security and beyond —turning security ideas into practical, production-ready capabilities

I have 14+ years in telecom and I’m a Cloud Security Principal and Senior Software Developer focused on Kubernetes platform security for telecom-grade cloud-native infrastructure. I contribute to Ericsson’s Cloud Container Distribution (CCD), a Kuber... Show more

Miguel is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and board director. He is the founder of DataDragon, building dynamic resilient local networks for climate adaptation, innovation, and the Green Transition across Ibero América and Australia. He was the Co-founder and CEO of Euler’s Bridge a platform company bridging communities together with actionable graph insight. He founded Tin Alley beta, the award winning, premier tech internship program in Australia which placed top Uni tech talent in high-growth companies. He holds a PhD in network science from the University of Melbourne.

Miguel is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and board director. He is the founder of DataDragon, building dynamic resilient local networks for climate adaptation, innovation, and the Green Transition across Ibero América and Australia. He was the Co-fou... Show more

Gerardo Ramirez is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Credit Karma with a strong background in software engineering and client success. He has experience building scalable CMS platforms using Drupal and promoting open source practices within organizations. Previously at Zendrive and Ricoh, he led engineering teams and developed mobile SDKs and APIs. Gerardo holds an MS in Software Engineering and taught Computer Science at the high school level.

Gerardo Ramirez is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Credit Karma with a strong background in software engineering and client success. He has experience building scalable CMS platforms using Drupal and promoting open source practices within organization... 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

Suriya is a Privacy Engineer and Systems Researcher bridging the gap between high-performance infrastructure and AI safety. With a background from Harvard and CMU, he specializes in building robust tools for data versioning and analyzing LLM risks. He writes about distributed systems, Rust, and the philosophy of software at suriya.cc.

Suriya is a Privacy Engineer and Systems Researcher bridging the gap between high-performance infrastructure and AI safety. With a background from Harvard and CMU, he specializes in building robust tools for data versioning and analyzing LLM risks. H... Show more

Dan Gizzi is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 26 years of experience in technology and leadership. He believes that cybersecurity isn't just about protection, it's about building trust, enabling growth, and staying ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Throughout his career, Dan has helped organizations of all sizes navigate risk while unlocking new opportunities. His approach is refreshingly straightforward: cutting through complexity, solving real problems, and building meaningful partnerships.
Dan specializes in bridging the gap between security and business growth, firmly believing that cybersecurity should be a business enabler, not a barrier. His insights have helped countless organizations thrive in today's digital world by transforming their approach to cybersecurity.
With his wealth of experience and practical, strategic approach, Dan offers invaluable insights for any organization looking to optimize their market potential while ensuring robust security measures.

Dan Gizzi is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 26 years of experience in technology and leadership. He believes that cybersecurity isn't just about protection, it's about building trust, enabling growth, and staying ahead in an ever-evolving digit... Show more

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenUSD and sharing practical knowledge with the developer and student community

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenU... Show more