NGINX Evangelist @ F5 | Guiding your journey from Open Source to Enterprise

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Michael Benezra is Partner, North America at Crewstone International, where he has led $280M+ in private equity transactions across consumer, financial services, life sciences and commercial real estate. He is also CEO of Signal87 AI, which builds AI tools for government service contractors. Previously he served as Consul for Innovation & Economic Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel to New England, working with governors, state economic development teams and federal officials on trade and investment. He holds an M.A. in Government from Harvard.

Michael Benezra is Partner, North America at Crewstone International, where he has led $280M+ in private equity transactions across consumer, financial services, life sciences and commercial real estate. He is also CEO of Signal87 AI, which builds AI... Show more

Jeff Fritz is a principal program manager in Microsoft’s CoreAI Division where he leads development of live video and online content for Aspire, Blazor and other .NET technologies. Jeff is the executive producer of the .NET Conf series of online events and is a Twitch and YouTube partner. You can catch Jeff writing .NET Code with GitHub, Visual Studio, and Azure on his video stream called 'Fritz and Friends' at twitch.tv/csharpfritz

Jeff Fritz is a principal program manager in Microsoft’s CoreAI Division where he leads development of live video and online content for Aspire, Blazor and other .NET technologies. Jeff is the executive producer of the .NET Conf series of online eve... Show more

Solution Architect specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, I’ve had the opportunity to experience this journey from every angle: end user, project manager, business stakeholder, and now architect and strategic deployment leader in large organizations.

I’ve been at the forefront of rolling out Power Platform in complex environments, aligning technological innovation with business goals. In other words: not just building apps, but driving transformation and creating measurable business value.

Throughout my career, I’ve led governance programs, deployed Power Apps solutions to support international initiatives, guided the adoption of AI within business teams… and built communities (4,000 people strong) dedicated to sharing best practices and fostering a sustainable Power Platform culture.

Today, I’d like to share a candid field story: the keys to leveraging Power Platform as a true strategic transformation lever, the practices that really work (and the pitfalls I’ve personally stumbled into 😅)… with one promise: you’ll leave with concrete ideas — and maybe a fresh perspective on your Excel files.

Solution Architect specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, I’ve had the opportunity to experience this journey from every angle: end user, project manager, business stakeholder, and now architect and strategic deployment leader in large organization... Show more

Sree Ramachandran is an enterprise technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building data, AI, and digital platforms for global manufacturing and Fortune 500 organizations. She leads enterprise AI, analytics, and technology strategy, helping organizations design systems that improve decision-making at scale.

Her work sits at the intersection of manufacturing, technology, and business operations, exploring how metrics, incentives, and optimization objectives shape the behavior of both people and intelligent systems. Rather than asking whether AI is secure, she challenges organizations to ask whether the objectives they're asking AI to optimize are the right ones.

A frequent speaker on AI, enterprise transformation, and decision systems, Sree advocates for building AI that aligns technology with strategic business outcomes. Based in Milwaukee, she brings a Midwest manufacturing mindset to AI and technology - believing the best systems are those that can be understood, challenged, and continuously improved.

Sree Ramachandran is an enterprise technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building data, AI, and digital platforms for global manufacturing and Fortune 500 organizations. She leads enterprise AI, analytics, and technology strategy, h... Show more

Shiva Kalyan Reddy is a Senior Software Engineer with experience building and modernizing enterprise web and mobile applications, particularly in financial-services environments. His work spans full-stack development, API architecture, cloud platforms, enterprise modernization, and generative AI. He has hands-on experience with LLM APIs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, semantic search, prompt engineering, real-time AI applications, and AI-assisted software development. He is especially interested in production readiness, secure data handling, scalability, maintainability, and ensuring that engineering teams understand and take ownership of the systems they build and operate.

Shiva Kalyan Reddy is a Senior Software Engineer with experience building and modernizing enterprise web and mobile applications, particularly in financial-services environments. His work spans full-stack development, API architecture, cloud platform... Show more

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-person. Prajakta’s work is centered around creating inclusive platforms that allow others to learn, grow, and thrive in the tech ecosystem.

She is the co-founder of Techvalley, a dynamic initiative focused on building a thriving community of tech enthusiasts. As an active mentor and judge, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of tech talent by guiding students through hackathons and pitching events. Her dedication to education and skill development has also led her to serve as a National Skill Development Corporation mentor, where she helps bridge the gap between education and industry.

Prajakta’s community-building efforts extend to various global and local initiatives. She is a former AngelHack Ambassador, a core member of FOSS United Pune, and a Girlscript Ambassador, where she champions diversity and inclusion in tech. She has also made significant contributions to the blockchain and decentralised tech community as a core member of Dapps.co and Hackers Meet-up.

At her university, Prajakta took the initiative to start Co-Dev, a technical community dedicated to collaboration and growth. She has been an active Microsoft Student Ambassador, connecting students with opportunities and resources, and her leadership in fostering open-source culture has left a lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for empowering others through education, mentoring, and hands-on experience, Prajakta is committed to creating a future where technology is accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all.

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-perso... Show more

Liz Rodrigues is a Brazilian governance and leadership expert, international relations professional, speaker, and author. She is the founder of Instituto Governa and President of Sister Cities Brazil. With a background in Business Administration and postgraduate studies in governance, strategic planning, public management innovation, and international marketing, Liz has built her career connecting strategy, leadership, public governance, and global relations. Her journey also includes overcoming an ovarian tumor and facing early menopause—experiences that led her to rethink success, reinvent herself, and reorganize her life priorities. Bringing together professional expertise and personal transformation, she created Governance of Life®, a framework that applies governance principles to personal leadership, helping women lead their lives with greater intention, clarity, and purpose. Her work is guided by a central belief: before we lead organizations, communities, or change in the world, we must learn to lead ourselves.

Liz Rodrigues is a Brazilian governance and leadership expert, international relations professional, speaker, and author. She is the founder of Instituto Governa and President of Sister Cities Brazil. With a background in Business Administration and ... Show more

I began my professional journey as an OSS Compliance Specialist, reviewing open-source components integrated into software products. Later, qualifying as a lawyer in Romania, I developed my legal analytical skills and gained experience in negotiating commercial agreements and handling complex legal matters. I now apply this primarily in the technology and digital content sectors, from IT contracts and IP rights to advisory relating to online activities.

I began my professional journey as an OSS Compliance Specialist, reviewing open-source components integrated into software products. Later, qualifying as a lawyer in Romania, I developed my legal analytical skills and gained experience in negotiating... Show more

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice.

During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module ever released. My ABAP code written in Walldorf is probably still used by many companies. I hired, trained and managed tens of great technical consultants. Then I spent 6 years in the IoT and Edge AI business, building technical team while taking care of business development and delivering custom hardware solutions to clients on 4 continents, using (again) many technologies and programming languages.

Today I am still not an expert in a narrow domain, but thanks to that I am proud to join my mother company as someone with commercial experience and expertise in SAP, IoT, AI and Software Development, to take care of the entire technology stack and serve over 130 professionals as a Chief Technology Officer.

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice. During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module eve... Show more

Andrea is a software engineer with a broad experience in several industries ranging from e-commerce to industrial automation, from public administration to Web TV / music. His interests are in algorithms, data and AI.

Andrea is a software engineer with a broad experience in several industries ranging from e-commerce to industrial automation, from public administration to Web TV / music. His interests are in algorithms, data and AI. 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

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

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Kassetty has been instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user experiences across financial services.

With a good foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Nikhil has designed and implemented intelligent systems that leverage data insights to drive automation, improve decision-making, and personalize user experiences. His expertise extends to creating predictive models, enhancing fraud detection systems, and optimizing operations with AI-driven analytics.

Also, his proficiency in cloud technologies, system architecture, and data-driven applications enables him to tackle complex challenges and pioneer innovations in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Nikhil Kassetty is passionate about harnessing technology to create transformative solutions that shape the future of financial services.

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Ka... Show more

Aryan is a senior security researcher specialising in the intricate dance of offensive evasion and defensive bypass. With nearly six years of focused experience, including a tenure with the Government of India, he dissects modern AV and EDR systems by targeting their core architectural assumptions on Windows and nix platforms. His deep work in malware development and low-level programming fuels the creation of advanced tooling for red team engagements, where he has successfully navigated fortified environments. An avid contributor to the community, Aryan has shared his findings at venues including WildWest Hackin' Fest, The Hack Summit, and CarolinaCon, and has led technical training sessions at BSides events. His research extends to pioneering fuzzing implementations and automation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in security research.

Aryan is a senior security researcher specialising in the intricate dance of offensive evasion and defensive bypass. With nearly six years of focused experience, including a tenure with the Government of India, he dissects modern AV and EDR systems b... Show more

Piyush Verma is a SaaS entrepreneur. Over the last decade, he has focused on and built software observability and big data SaaS companies.
Previously, he built a time series data warehouse capable of handling billions of cardinalities. In his past roles, he has worked as an SRE and CTO for consumer-facing software companies.

Piyush Verma is a SaaS entrepreneur. Over the last decade, he has focused on and built software observability and big data SaaS companies. Previously, he built a time series data warehouse capable of handling billions of cardinalities. In his past r... Show more

Renato é formado em administração pela FGV-EAESP com foco em estratégia corporativa e possui MBA pela POLI-USP em Data Science. Chu é co-fundador da MindMiners, onde atuou por 11 anos como CEO, empresa que se tornou líder no Brasil em software para pesquisa de marketing digital. Agora, fundou a Samskit - um SaaS AI-Native para vendas B2B. Iniciou sua carreira no mercado financeiro, em M&A no banco de investimento UBS.

Renato é formado em administração pela FGV-EAESP com foco em estratégia corporativa e possui MBA pela POLI-USP em Data Science. Chu é co-fundador da MindMiners, onde atuou por 11 anos como CEO, empresa que se tornou líder no Brasil em software para p... Show more

Ulrich helps software companies build cost-effective, secure, and resilient SaaS offerings on AWS. He is also part of the AWS's OpenSearch community and supports customers in building their search and analytics workloads using Amazon OpenSearch Service. Before joining AWS, Ulrich spent over 10 years in different software engineering roles.

Ulrich helps software companies build cost-effective, secure, and resilient SaaS offerings on AWS. He is also part of the AWS's OpenSearch community and supports customers in building their search and analytics workloads using Amazon OpenSearch Servi... 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

Ashish Panakanti is a seasoned consulting leader with 18 years of experience delivering transformative enterprise solutions across global markets. Currently a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP, Ashish specializes in SAP S/4HANA implementations, enterprise integration, and project management for Fortune 500 companies.
With deep expertise in supply chain and procurement transformations, Ashish bridges business needs with technical solutions through his comprehensive knowledge of SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Business Network technologies. His technical proficiency extends across SAP modules including PP/MM/IM/WM/SD, complemented by strong integration capabilities.
As a strategic business partner, Ashish has driven $60M in sales revenue and pioneered the Deloitte Ariba Accelerator Program, which has developed over 200 practitioners and facilitated 75+ client demonstrations. His consultative approach encompasses business case development, software assessment, vendor selection, and value realization strategies.
Ashish's project leadership spans multiple industries and geographies, having managed complex implementations in North America, Thailand, India, and coordinated with teams across Europe and Latin America. His ability to lead hybrid teams of 60+ practitioners while managing multi-million-dollar project budgets demonstrates his exceptional operational acumen.
Prior to Deloitte, Ashish held progressive roles at IBM India Pvt Ltd, where he implemented end-to-end Procure-to-Pay solutions and engineered solutions for Joint Venture initiatives. His technical background includes expertise in Java, UNIX, PLSQL, XML, and Websphere development.
A consistent top performer, Ashish has received numerous accolades including Deloitte Top Performer (2020-2024) and the Best of IBM Award (2014). He holds an Executive Certificate in Leadership & Management from the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Jawaharlal University, India.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ashish enjoys spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, cooking, and staying active through bodybuilding and kickboxing. His passion for history rounds out his diverse interests.
Ashish's unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities positions him as a valuable asset in driving digital transformation and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Ashish Panakanti is a seasoned consulting leader with 18 years of experience delivering transformative enterprise solutions across global markets. Currently a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP, Ashish specializes in SAP S/4HANA implementation... Show more

Isaeus "Asi" B. Guiang is a Filipino tech community leader, DOST Merit Scholar, and published author recognized for scaling the national AWS student ecosystem. As the first AWS Cloud Club Captain in the Philippines and current AWS User Group Leader, he grew the community by 30x, reaching 10,000+ members across 30+ chapters. A seasoned communicator and technical writer, Asi co-authored a comprehensive study guide for the AWS Certified Generative AI Developer Professional exam and has shared his insights on global stages, including TEDx and AWS re:Invent 2025 in Las Vegas.

While completing his final year at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Asi has transitioned into senior technical roles, currently serving as a Jr. Solutions Architect at Appficiency Inc. and previously as a Part-Time AI Consultant for EDT Māori. His professional foundation includes four specialized internships at Globe Telecom, Tutorials Dojo, Edukasyon PH, and GlobalTek BPO, spanning Cybersecurity, Cloud Solutions, and Software Engineering.

Beyond his work in Cloud and AI as the City Lead for Build Club AI, Asi is now venturing into the frontier of Quantum Computing through the Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines (QCSP) initiative. By bridging the gap between global innovations and local talent, he continues to position himself at the forefront of the Philippines' evolving digital landscape.

Isaeus "Asi" B. Guiang is a Filipino tech community leader, DOST Merit Scholar, and published author recognized for scaling the national AWS student ecosystem. As the first AWS Cloud Club Captain in the Philippines and current AWS User Group Leader, ... Show more

Helping teams build resilient event-driven systems and AI-powered workflows, focused on real-time data movement, cloud architectures, and secure multi-agent orchestration.

Helping teams build resilient event-driven systems and AI-powered workflows, focused on real-time data movement, cloud architectures, and secure multi-agent orchestration. Show more

Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison is a technologist, entrepreneur, and social advocate with many years of experience . As a Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Data-Driven Institute, he drives innovation and empowers communities through data. A White House Presidential Innovation Fellow and co-creator of groundbreaking initiatives.

Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison is a technologist, entrepreneur, and social advocate with many years of experience . As a Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Data-Driven Institute, he drives innovation and empowers communities through... Show more

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

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

A builder with a bias for impact. My mission is to create AI-native products that reach people at scale, and to elevate the teams that ship them.

As both a technologist and an operator, I live in the space between a hard engineering problem and the human insight that makes it worth solving. My deepest work is in AI-native platforms: recommendations, personalization, LLMs, RAG, and multi-model orchestration across B2C subscription, fintech, and enterprise SaaS. Technically fluent in Python, SQL, and GenAI tooling; close enough to the stack to earn engineering trust and move fast.

Currently Director PM at PayPal, leading onboarding, identity, compliance, and policy across 150+ countries. Previously at Netflix, Microsoft, and Toast. Before PM, I was writing code. Led orgs from 3 to 150+, including manager-of-managers structures across North America, Europe, and Asia.

UCLA Anderson MBA. NIT Patna CS engineer. The products I'm most proud of are the ones no one had to be talked into using.

A builder with a bias for impact. My mission is to create AI-native products that reach people at scale, and to elevate the teams that ship them. As both a technologist and an operator, I live in the space between a hard engineering problem and t... Show more

Thuy is an entrepreneur and business executive with international experience across Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. Her work spans fintech, blockchain, banking, digital transformation and innovation that connect technology with real-work impacts. Throughout her career, she worked with startups, financial institutions and government agencies to develop innovation ecosystems, and support inclusive economic growth. She co-founded FADO Go, a blockchain ecommerce company that provides loyalty solutions to businesses. Currently, she leads the development of a large-scale cultural infrastructure project that combines culture, education, technology and community engagement through collaboration between government and private-sector partners in Vietnam. The initative explores how emerging technologies can strengthen public trust, cultural participation, and long-term sustainability.
As a speaker, Thuy has spoken at blockchain and innovation conferences in Vietnam and internationally, advocating for decentralization and real-world applications that improve everyday life.

Thuy is an entrepreneur and business executive with international experience across Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. Her work spans fintech, blockchain, banking, digital transformation and innovation that connect techn... Show more

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams.

He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also strives to make IT infrastructures environmentally sustainable by driving a SIG dedicated to this topic in his company.

Outside of work, he trains like an athlete: combining trail running, backcountry skiing and street lifting which take most of his free time.

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams. He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also ... Show more

Shivendu is a Software engineer at Qdrant. He loves search, distributed systems, observability, and AI. He has been building developer tools for the last 3 years and has worked with different startups and institutes like Qdrant, SuperTokens (YC 20), FamPay (YC 19), Inria (Paris), etc.

He lives in Bangalore (India) and loves trying different cuisines and learning about different cultures.

Some of his previous talks can be found at https://talks.kshivendu.dev

Shivendu is a Software engineer at Qdrant. He loves search, distributed systems, observability, and AI. He has been building developer tools for the last 3 years and has worked with different startups and institutes like Qdrant, SuperTokens (YC 20), ... Show more

Matt has been working with AWS technology since 2011, including 8.5 years at AWS itself; first as a Solutions Architect, and then in a Chief Technologist role for the UK public sector team.

During that time he has presented at 6 separate re:Invents and dozens of other AWS and 3rd party events, covering a range of topics including: networking, DNS, cost optimisation, and the Amazon Culture of Innovation.

Now as CEO of Rayo (an AWS Advanced Partner), Matt continues to help customers make use of cloud to deliver great outcomes for the public sector and beyond.

Matt has been working with AWS technology since 2011, including 8.5 years at AWS itself; first as a Solutions Architect, and then in a Chief Technologist role for the UK public sector team. During that time he has presented at 6 separate re:Invent... Show more

Sarah Khan is the founder of Sarah Khan Associates, a behavioural intelligence and research-translation firm based in Karachi. Her work sits at the intersection of research and practice, helping organisations and educators understand how people actually think, relate, and perform before investing in developing them.

She serves as Anchor Organisation Lead for Harvard University's EASEL Lab on the PSS-SEL Toolbox, where she led a cross-framework analysis of how social-emotional competencies are conceptualised across the Global South. She is a doctoral scholar in psychology at the University of Karachi, and has spent nine years designing and assessing social-emotional learning across formal and informal settings, including competency framework mapping & analysis across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Pakistan.

Her firm was recently named a top-10 beneficiary of the Standard Chartered Foundation WomenInTech Accelerator Cohort 8. Sarah's broader mission is to build a behavioural evidence base from the Global South, ensuring that the frameworks shaping how we develop people are honest enough to hold how different, and how similar, we actually are.

Sarah Khan is the founder of Sarah Khan Associates, a behavioural intelligence and research-translation firm based in Karachi. Her work sits at the intersection of research and practice, helping organisations and educators understand how people actua... Show more