Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on projects including geospatial analysis for climate change and population vulnerability mapping, degree of urbanization, demographic dividend, small area estimation, and mapping access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health services. She also supports countries in building national capacity for census data analysis.

Her technical expertise includes geospatial analysis, statistics, demographic analysis, and data visualization. Previously, she worked with the Chinese central government and international organizations on UN- and EC-funded sustainable development projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability and an M.Sc. in Urban Environmental Management.

Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on pr... 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

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

As a seasoned DevOps engineer, I pride myself on ensuring the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This unique approach aids my team and me in delivering value, ensuring that our products are not only built correctly but also offer the right functionalities.

As a seasoned DevOps engineer, I pride myself on ensuring the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This unique approach aids my team and me in delivering value, ensuring that our products ar... 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

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science. He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing ov... Show more

Dewain Robinson is a Microsoft Principal Solution Architect for Copilot Studio that has been working with Conversational AI for over 8 years and with Microsoft technologies and IT for over 30 years. Dewain has experience with working with numerous Fortune 500 companies to help them realize their potential with Microsoft solutions and has worked to implement Conversational AI in numerous form factors from IOT-specific to Enterprise scenarios. Dewain is also known for his work as "Copilot Studio Dude" where he has trained over 600k people through his YouTube channel alone, this in conjunction with his work in CAT makes him one of the leading experts in the world for AI and Copilot Studio.

Dewain Robinson is a Microsoft Principal Solution Architect for Copilot Studio that has been working with Conversational AI for over 8 years and with Microsoft technologies and IT for over 30 years. Dewain has experience with working with numerous F... Show more

Dugogodišnji streličar iz Rijeke. Instruktor rukovanja srednje teškim i teškim povijesnim vojnim lukovima i samostrelima. Predavač o povijesnom oružju, načinu i tehnikama korištenja. Djelovanje unutar povijesne udruge O.S.V. i osnivač grupe Š.T.S. Zorya, škole za autentično povijesno streličarstvo.

Dugogodišnji streličar iz Rijeke. Instruktor rukovanja srednje teškim i teškim povijesnim vojnim lukovima i samostrelima. Predavač o povijesnom oružju, načinu i tehnikama korištenja. Djelovanje unutar povijesne udruge O.S.V. i osnivač grupe Š.T.S. Zo... Show more

Lavish, a computer engineering student from India, is an LFX Mentee who has significantly contributed to Kubernetes Reference Docs generator project. An active contributor to etcd, Kubernetes and part of the Kubernetes release team v1.32. He loves deep diving into distributed systems and creating articles on them. His best days are when he finds ways to create impact in the communities.

Lavish, a computer engineering student from India, is an LFX Mentee who has significantly contributed to Kubernetes Reference Docs generator project. An active contributor to etcd, Kubernetes and part of the Kubernetes release team v1.32. He loves de... Show more

I have been passionate about development since I was very young, with over eight years of deep involvement in the cloud-native ecosystem.
After applying my expertise at the highest levels of the French government, I joined Qim info as Head of the Cloud & DevOps at Qim info in Switzerland.
My role is to support cultural and technological transformations to overcome the challenges of Cloud and DevOps.

I am the founder of Photon, a globally recognized iPad application for managing lighting in cinema, concerts, and theater.
I combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of artistic needs to deliver innovative and high-performance lighting management solutions.

I have been passionate about development since I was very young, with over eight years of deep involvement in the cloud-native ecosystem. After applying my expertise at the highest levels of the French government, I joined Qim info as Head of the C... Show more

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

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

Aric serves as the Chief Technologist on Red Hat's Global FSI team, where he helps clients meet their strategic priorities through the use of open source technology. Prior to joining Red Hat, he led large, digital transformation projects at Goldman Sachs’ Investment Management Division and was co-founder/CTO of several FinTechs in equity and FX trading.

Aric serves as the Chief Technologist on Red Hat's Global FSI team, where he helps clients meet their strategic priorities through the use of open source technology. Prior to joining Red Hat, he led large, digital transformation projects at Goldman S... Show more

Chris is a Microsoft MVP (M365-Copilot), part of the M365 Champions programs, Co-Host of the podcast Feature Frontier, and has been working in the IT industry for close to 25 years and is an expert Microsoft strategist and a technical leader. Chris is passionate about helping customers achieve their business goals and solve their challenges with innovative solutions. He enjoys working with talented teams and collaborating with partners across the globe.

Chris is a Microsoft MVP (M365-Copilot), part of the M365 Champions programs, Co-Host of the podcast Feature Frontier, and has been working in the IT industry for close to 25 years and is an expert Microsoft strategist and a technical leader. Chris i... Show more

I’m a DevOps Engineer who builds and automates infrastructure, bridging creativity with engineering precision. My work focuses on designing scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud-native systems. Beyond code, I’m an international speaker, CNCF Organizer, and community mentor, passionate about empowering engineers and simplifying complex technologies through collaboration and storytelling.

I’m a DevOps Engineer who builds and automates infrastructure, bridging creativity with engineering precision. My work focuses on designing scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud-native systems. Beyond code, I’m an international speaker, CNCF O... 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

Todd Whitehead ((http://www.twitter.com/TodWhitehead)) is the Director of intelligent Apps and Cloud at Nexwave. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions for clients in the travel, banking, retail and government sectors using .Net, Azure and Agile. In his spare time….well he's still waiting for that to happen.

Todd Whitehead ((http://www.twitter.com/TodWhitehead)) is the Director of intelligent Apps and Cloud at Nexwave. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions for clients in the travel, banking, retail and government sectors using .Net, Azure... 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

Pankaj has 20+ years of experience in software development. He has been working as Head of Emerging Technology in Talentica for the last 7 years. He has published and presented multiple papers at IEEE and ACM conferences. His current interests and focus involve Edge computing, confidential computing, genAI, and their practical applications.

Pankaj has 20+ years of experience in software development. He has been working as Head of Emerging Technology in Talentica for the last 7 years. He has published and presented multiple papers at IEEE and ACM conferences. His current interests and fo... Show more

I work with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams with proven traction —
either in their core business or in adjacent markets —
who need their market entry or business unit execution to actually work.

My work focuses on ownership, decision architecture, and execution systems —
not strategy decks or consulting models.

On stage, I translate real operator experience into practical frameworks
that expose failure patterns early and help teams execute under real-world constraints.

I work with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams with proven traction — either in their core business or in adjacent markets — who need their market entry or business unit execution to actually work. My work focuses on ownership, decision archit... Show more

Scott's career in software began in 1993 at IBM. Along the way he has developed enterprise solutions for both Microsoft and Cardinal Health. In 2006, Scott began training companies all over the world in Microsoft development and later cloud technologies. In 2014 he formed Crafting Bytes, a small software studio and consulting firm. He leads teams of software engineers, data-engineers, software architects, cloud architects and Dev-Ops engineers to deliver quality software into the hands of users in the most efficient way possible. He is a partner with Solliance, and speaks at conferences and user groups on a variety of software engineering and AI engineering topics. He is the chair of the Software Architecture User Group in San Diego.

Scott's career in software began in 1993 at IBM. Along the way he has developed enterprise solutions for both Microsoft and Cardinal Health. In 2006, Scott began training companies all over the world in Microsoft development and later cloud technolog... Show more

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur
15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner
15+ years of agile software development in multiple roles
25+ years of experience leading and coaching teams
15 years and counting with the same team - the award winning Siili Sitefinity Team
Agnostic Agile Nordic Chapter Lead
Degree in computer science and a minor in behavioral sciences
Father. Husband. Human being.

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur 15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner 15+ years of agile softw... Show more

My passion for electronics has guided the most important decisions of my life. I firmly believe that meeting and sharing are the ingredients for great ideas.

My passion for electronics has guided the most important decisions of my life. I firmly believe that meeting and sharing are the ingredients for great ideas. Show more

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure.

At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data Platform, Observability, and Insights organization, where he leads initiatives on next-generation telemetry and logging platforms, shaping how global-scale systems are monitored and optimized. His work on Pharos and Solas platforms enables thousands of customers worldwide with unified, day-zero observability solutions.

Previously at Microsoft Azure, he helped pioneer a distributed, low-latency control plane architecture — often called the "Operating System of Azure" — to orchestrate container lifecycles at hyperscale. He has also held engineering roles at PayPal and McKinsey, combining deep technical expertise with a strategic, outcome-driven mindset.

With a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, Pronnoy’s interests span distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, AI infrastructure, and large-scale optimization. As a technical reviewer for leading publishers like Manning and Packt, and an active contributor to IEEE peer-review activities, he stays at the forefront of innovation in the field.

On stage, Pronnoy brings a unique blend of engineering depth, real-world lessons, and human-centered insights. His talks often explore not just how systems are built, but how engineers can grow — covering topics across cloud infrastructure, distributed system design, AI operations, software engineering careers, and productivity strategies for builders.

He firmly believes that technology is one of the greatest democratizing forces of our time — and his mission is to help others build it thoughtfully and at scale.

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure. At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data ... Show more

Aliho Gilbert is a Machine Learning and Android development enthusiast passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems. He currently serves as the President of the IndabaX AI Club at Kabale University, where he leads initiatives to build capacity in AI/ML. Gilbert has worked on projects ranging from RAG-powered chatbots and AI for agriculture to AI in healthcare applications. He is also a Zindi Ambassador, helping grow Africa’s data science and AI community. His mission is to empower developers to build impactful, AI-driven solutions optimized for low-resource environments.

Aliho Gilbert is a Machine Learning and Android development enthusiast passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems. He currently serves as the President of the IndabaX AI Club at Kabale University, where he leads initiatives to build ca... Show more

Being actively involved with the SaaS and Open Source industry, Shruti has a good hold on everything eCommerce and has expertise in framing content, including web content, web marketing, and guest posts. Staying updated with industry activities, she delivers the right content to help the end audiences grow their ecommerce sales. Ms. Tiwari Shruti is a proud Ambassador at Women Techmakers and leads the content marketing and partner collaboration between CedCommerce and the Grow Big Initiative.

Being actively involved with the SaaS and Open Source industry, Shruti has a good hold on everything eCommerce and has expertise in framing content, including web content, web marketing, and guest posts. Staying updated with industry activities, she ... Show more

As an accomplished professional with over 9+ years of academic and industrial experience in business development, I have gained extensive exposure in international business. I have conducted numerous face-to-face meetings, visited clients and customers, and participated in exhibitions and seminars in over 15+ countries. I have also been fortunate to attend several conferences and close multiple sales deals, allowing me to gain a deep understanding of the market, import/export, and various technical aspects of different markets and products.

In addition to my expertise in sales management, project management, people management, communication, and team building, I also have experience in digital marketing, brand building, online ads, Facebook and Google, website creation, and content writing. As a visiting faculty member, mentor, and career advisor, I have trained numerous teams and individuals, helping them to develop their skills and achieve their career goals.

My reputation for being industrious, diligent, and resourceful has helped me become a sales tactician, leading a team of dedicated professionals. I am skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, branding, and product launching, which has helped me develop a reputation for delivering results and exceeding expectations.

Over the course of my career, I have successfully launched numerous products and services, built strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, and identified and pursued new business opportunities.

As an accomplished professional with over 9+ years of academic and industrial experience in business development, I have gained extensive exposure in international business. I have conducted numerous face-to-face meetings, visited clients and custome... Show more

Today I lead the agentic transformation motion in EMEA at AWS, focused on EKS and Serverless — sitting at the frontline of how the agentic wave is reshaping the world. I'm a people person and a technology geek, and I'm passionate about making complex innovation feel accessible and real. I've spent years taking the stage across the globe — and I'm here to make this one count.

Today I lead the agentic transformation motion in EMEA at AWS, focused on EKS and Serverless — sitting at the frontline of how the agentic wave is reshaping the world. I'm a people person and a technology geek, and I'm passionate about making complex... Show more