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

Nadia Debogori

Nadia Debogori

Currently, She leads Quality Control for backend services at Prisma Labs, a company well-known for its market-leading applications like Prisma, the first widely recognized app featuring AI-generated photo enhancements, and Lensa, known for its AI-generated avatars. Her responsibilities extend beyond writing test scripts or conducting manual checks; She also manages the entire integration testing pipeline in our CI/CD process and oversees the tools and frameworks we utilize in qa-automation.

Her journey in QA/QC began almost immediately after graduating from university approximately 12 years ago. She developed her skills in esteemed regional enterprises such as Headhunter and Ozon, specializing in API and UI automation using Java, Kotlin, and Python.

Currently, She leads Quality Control for backend services at Prisma Labs, a company well-known for its market-leading applications like Prisma, the first widely recognized app featuring AI-generated photo enhancements, and Lensa, known for its AI-gen... Show more

Saim Safder

Saim Safder

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

Srikiran Bandhakavi

Srikiran Bandhakavi

Kiran Bandhakavi is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, and scalable workforce enablement. He has designed global knowledge strategies and trained more than 12,000 professionals across four countries in AI/ML systems, achieving $18M+ in business impact through automation and responsible AI practices.

Kiran led the deployment of an enterprise AI learning platform, launching 150+ courses in just 90 days. His approach—grounded in gamified learning and data integrity—resulted in a 93% reduction in onboarding time and a 15% improvement in dataset quality metrics post-training. At Fannie Mae, he pioneered a “Responsible AI” governance framework adopted enterprise-wide, enabling fairer ML models and regulatory alignment, including the prevention of 3,000+ housing evictions.

Kiran’s work blends technical depth with people-centered design. He has implemented AI automation using IBM Watsonx, migrated ML infrastructure to AWS with 99.99% uptime, and led distributed teams across India, the U.S., and Europe. His initiatives have consistently advanced ethical, high-quality data labeling and AGI-aligned training frameworks.

Kiran holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and is certified in AWS Machine Learning Specialty.

Kiran Bandhakavi is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, and scalable workforce enablement. He has designed global knowledge strategies and trained more than 12,000... Show more

Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse

Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse

With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, I specialize in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Power BI. As a Power BI disruptor, I focus on UX-driven design, transforming reports into intuitive, user-centric tools that deliver actionable insights. My work combines deep technical expertise with a passion for applying design principles like the Laws of UX to create visually compelling and highly functional dashboards.
Having worked with Power BI since its inception, I’ve built a reputation for innovating report design and sharing practical tips that resonate with the community. My content on Power BI UX has gains millions of impressions, reactions, and comments, inspiring thousands of professionals to rethink their approach to analytics.

With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, I specialize in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Power BI. As a Power BI disruptor, I focus on UX-driven design, transforming reports into intuitive, user-centric tools that delive... Show more

Mario Barduchi

Mario Barduchi

Mario Barduchi is an Oracle ACE Pro with over 25 years of experience in Oracle Database Management. In last years, he has become an enthusiast of NoSQL technologies, particularly MongoDB.
With a career developed in major consulting and leading technology companies like Oracle, Mario has served enterprise customers in Healthcare, Finance, and Retail sectors. Currently, as a Sr. Database System Engineer, he is part of a team of AI & Data Management experts at Dell Technologies.
His team operates throughout Latin America and the USA, assisting companies in implementing scalable and efficient database solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
Additionally, he is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events on Oracle, MongoDB, and other technologies. He is the Regional Coordinator for GUOB and the DBA Brasil Group.

Mario Barduchi is an Oracle ACE Pro with over 25 years of experience in Oracle Database Management. In last years, he has become an enthusiast of NoSQL technologies, particularly MongoDB. With a career developed in major consulting and leading techn... Show more

Ram Grandhi

Ram Grandhi

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. With a focus on FinTech, Mobile, IoT, Cloud, Data Management, AI, and DevOps, Ram practices a “people-first, business-next, technology-later” philosophy, leveraging collective wisdom to drive innovation and growth.

Drawing on diverse experiences across consulting, product development, and customer-facing organizations, Ram currently leads several engineering teams and oversees product engineering for an upcoming payments digital bank in the Dutch market. Previously, as Founder & CTO, Ram led FlyBy, an autonomous drone delivery startup recognized as a Top 30 Finalist in an EU-wide competition.

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural co... Show more

Marc Bushong

Marc Bushong

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar (Jeeva) is a Solution Architect at Velrada and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

Based in Auckland, he is a tech enthusiast, active speaker and community leader with a strong passion for technology. Jeeva is the co-organizer of the Auckland Power Platform User Group, as well as user groups in Singapore and Tamil Nadu, India. He also serves on the global organizing committee for the Global Power Platform Bootcamp.

Jeevarajan Kumar (Jeeva) is a Solution Architect at Velrada and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP. Based in Auckland, he is a tech enthusiast, active speaker and community leader with a strong passion for technology. Jeeva is the co-organizer... Show more

Gilbert Gonzalez

Gilbert Gonzalez

With 20+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership, I’ve progressively evolved into a strategic role where I bridge engineering excellence with product vision.

I specialize in delivering scalable, high-impact web solutions by leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. My focus is on driving value beyond code—prioritizing performance, reliability, and business alignment.

I’ve led cross-functional teams using modern tech stacks (Spring Boot, Kotlin, Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices (CI/CD with Git), achieving key engineering outcomes such as:
• MTBF > 90 days
• Carryover < 5%
• 0% Post-Release Defects & Rollback Rate

As a mentor and team lead, I align technical growth with business goals, empowering engineers to take ownership of delivery and innovation. I’m consistently praised by internal stakeholders for delivering solutions that require minimal rework and closely align with evolving business needs.

My scope also includes product gap analysis, UX/UI collaboration, Agile/Scrum leadership, and backlog prioritization. These experiences have naturally led me toward a Technical Product Owner path—where I aim to translate complex technical possibilities into user-centered, commercially viable product outcomes

With 20+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership, I’ve progressively evolved into a strategic role where I bridge engineering excellence with product vision. I specialize in delivering scalable, high-impact web solutio... Show more

Praveen Kumar Myakala

Praveen Kumar Myakala

Praveen Kumar Myakala is a software engineer and researcher with a deep interest in innovation, education, and applied data science. He holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and has authored research in areas spanning AI, federated learning, and decentralized systems. Through writing, mentoring, and practical work, he focuses on building solutions that balance technical excellence with human impact.

Praveen Kumar Myakala is a software engineer and researcher with a deep interest in innovation, education, and applied data science. He holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and has authored research in areas... Show more

Shashank Dewangan

Shashank Dewangan

Shashank Dewangan is a Software Engineer having total IT experience of 12 years, an Assembler & Mainframe Developer. Currently, Working as a Mainframe Architect. Previously, worked for Car rental client and has TTH domain(Rental & Reservation) knowledge, Bank client and has knowledge on cards application, Mainframe Consultant for Legacy Modernization. He has experience in Application Development, Maintenance, Ad-hoc projects, legacy Modernization and also has experience in the waterfall and agile methodologies.

Technical Expertise: IBM Mainframe Assembler, Dump Analysis, HLASM, BAL, COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS/DB, IDMS/DB, COBOL version upgrade, Assembler to C conversion, COBOL to Syncsort DMX migration, Mainframe Modernization

Tools Used: File-Aid, Abend-Aid, Endevor, Kehiko, SDSF, Xpediter, CA for DB2, TSO, ISPF, SCLM, SPUFI,
Change Management & Defect Tracking Tools: Service Now, IBM Maximo

Shashank Dewangan is a Software Engineer having total IT experience of 12 years, an Assembler & Mainframe Developer. Currently, Working as a Mainframe Architect. Previously, worked for Car rental client and has TTH domain(Rental & Reservation) knowle... Show more

Moin Rahman

Moin Rahman

FreeBSD contributor responsible for release engineering, reproducible build infrastructure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and distributed cluster administration across globally deployed systems. He leads Cybermancer Infosec, a consultancy focused on Zero Trust OS pipelines, artifact verification, and sustainable infrastructure for high-assurance open-source ecosystems. Passionate about modernizing legacy tooling while preserving the hard-earned lessons of early UNIX and open-source development.

FreeBSD contributor responsible for release engineering, reproducible build infrastructure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and distributed cluster administration across globally deployed systems. He leads Cybermancer Infosec, a consultancy focused on Zer... Show more

Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann Tran is an Assistant Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Tran's research brings together digital studies, food studies, religious studies, and sociolinguistics to explore how Vietnamese community cultural identity, hauntology, and familial stories of intergenerational trauma and healing are digitally archived to foster a global Viet Nam.

Ann Tran is an Assistant Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Tran's research brings together digital studies, food studies, religious studies, and sociolinguistics to explore how Vietnamese communit... Show more

Divyarajsinh Jadeja

Divyarajsinh Jadeja

Daniel Muro

Daniel Muro

I’m a passionate engineer at it’s core, solving problems is my passion. I enjoy teaching anything I can to other people and I’m always thrilled to learn from others.

I’m a passionate engineer at it’s core, solving problems is my passion. I enjoy teaching anything I can to other people and I’m always thrilled to learn from others. Show more

Jorgelina A. Vivanco

Jorgelina A. Vivanco

Abogada de NaranjaX, Especialista en Cibercrimen y Evidencia digital.

Abogada de NaranjaX, Especialista en Cibercrimen y Evidencia digital. Show more

Felipe De Alcantara Tome

Felipe De Alcantara Tome

Felipe Tomé is a Brazilian Research Software Engineer passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), parallel computing, and scalable algorithms. At MIT, he contributed to Dagger.jl and DLA.jl, optimizing MPI, GPU acceleration, and numerical linear algebra. His research, published at IEEE HPEC and SIAM CSE, earned him Best Short Paper at HPEC 2024. As a Latino in HPC, he is committed to advancing open-source and exascale computing within his community and in the global south.

Felipe Tomé is a Brazilian Research Software Engineer passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), parallel computing, and scalable algorithms. At MIT, he contributed to Dagger.jl and DLA.jl, optimizing MPI, GPU acceleration, and numerical line... Show more

Moon Nightmare

Moon Nightmare

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON.

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON. Show more

Muhammad Salman Aziz

Muhammad Salman Aziz

Muhammad Salman Aziz is a seasoned mobile engineer with over a decade of experience in native Android development. As the Lead Android Engineer for Open Wallet, a crypto wallet application, he excels at creating robust, scalable, and innovative solutions in the crypto fintech domain.

Muhammad Salman Aziz is a seasoned mobile engineer with over a decade of experience in native Android development. As the Lead Android Engineer for Open Wallet, a crypto wallet application, he excels at creating robust, scalable, and innovative solut... Show more

Axel A.O. Wenke

Axel A.O. Wenke

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since 01/2024.

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since... Show more

Jayde Powell

Jayde Powell

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising industry and the creator economy.

She is the founder and head of creative at The Em Dash Co, a content and creative development agency that offers strategic and creative social media solutions. There, she has led projects for global brands such as Netflix, Timberland, LinkedIn, The Coca-Cola Company, and more. She is also the host of #CreatorTeaTalk, a brand and community that brings together individuals in the creator economy to discuss all things creators, content, and culture.

Additionally, she is known for her relatable and humorous presence on LinkedIn, which she refers to and popularized as “The Briefcase App,” and for the championing of Black, brown, and queer creatives in her industry.

In 2023, she was recognized by Adweek as a standout in media, marketing, and culture and also recognized by Business Insider as a creator economy expert. In her free time, she takes art classes and frequently travels between her home in Atlanta and Brooklyn, New York, where she sources much of her inspiration for her creative pursuits.

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising... Show more

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first social media team. As Latino Initiative Editor at Connecticut Public, she leads ¡Somos Connecticut!, a strategic effort to expand Latine content, audience, and staff, through listening sessions, bilingual reporting, and engagement opportunities. She also serves on the National Association for Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) New England Chapter Board. Sabrina performs improv comedy, which led her to saying “yes, and” to hosting the narrative podcast, Generation Barney, available wherever you get your podcasts. Sabrina aims to look for the fun in things, and believes you can accomplish anything when working collaboratively as a team.

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first soci... Show more

Robin Patra

Robin Patra

Robin Patra is a visionary leader in Digital, Data Analytics, and AI, with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across sectors such as Construction, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. He has a proven track record of leveraging emerging technologies to transform business operations, having led data-driven initiatives for industry giants like BlackRock, Cisco, and ARCO Construction. Robin specializes in designing integrated AI and analytics frameworks, with achievements including a $10M revenue boost at BlackRock and operational excellence at Cisco. His leadership at ARCO involves pioneering AI-driven project management tools, scaling data functions, moving organization more data & analytics driven and developing a digital warehouse ecosystem, impacting both bottom-line and safety outcomes. Robin is recognized for his expertise in scaling organizations and building cross-functional teams that unlock significant growth and efficiency.

Robin Patra is a visionary leader in Digital, Data Analytics, and AI, with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across sectors such as Construction, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. He has a proven track record of leveraging emergi... Show more

Joris Quarshie

Joris Quarshie

Bossouvo Stanislas

Bossouvo Stanislas

Membre de gdg, membre de Google maps développeur, membre du groupe des développeurs Google firebase, membre de groupe des développeurs Google cloud innovateur, administrateur Google.

Membre de gdg, membre de Google maps développeur, membre du groupe des développeurs Google firebase, membre de groupe des développeurs Google cloud innovateur, administrateur Google. Show more

Jonathan Sullivan

Jonathan Sullivan

Since graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Jonathan has done everything from drive warships to run physical access control systems at a National Laboratory to, now, providing outstanding code in support of BambooHR's mission to be the premier HR software company. Along the way, and especially by way of the Masters of Software Development program he graduated from at the University of Utah, he's picked up on a few interesting correlations between software engineering and other fields.

Since graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Jonathan has done everything from drive warships to run physical access control systems at a National Laboratory to, now, providing outstanding code in support of... Show more

Tonia Whitney

Tonia Whitney

I am a seasoned management and communication consultant, specializing in implementing strategic change management, communication, and training solutions. My client work spans from driving user adoption of Microsoft Office 365 to enhancing organizational effectiveness through stakeholder engagement and process optimization. I leverage a balance of analytical and intuitive solutions to propel teams and organizations through transformation.

In addition to consulting, I serve as the Director of Operations for the Minnesota Change Management Network (MnCMN), where I contribute to the organization’s mission of advancing change leadership and building a supportive community for change practitioners after nearly 5 years in various Board positions (Membership Chair, Vice President, President, & Immediate Past President).

I am a seasoned management and communication consultant, specializing in implementing strategic change management, communication, and training solutions. My client work spans from driving user adoption of Microsoft Office 365 to enhancing organizatio... Show more

Madison Côté

Madison Côté

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

Samuel Ukah

Samuel Ukah

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA region. I am driven by curiosity and always seeking to challenge the status quo and solve societal problems.

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA... Show more

Rajesh Kolli

Rajesh Kolli

Rajesh Kolli is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle Utilities ERP MDM, Oracle Utilities Analytics, IBM Cognos, and a broad range of middleware technologies. With a solid foundation in Information Technology, holding a Bachelor's degree from JNTUK, India, and a Master's in Information Systems from Fairfax University of America, Rajesh has consistently demonstrated his expertise in driving system efficiencies and delivering impactful business solutions.

Throughout his career, Rajesh has been at the forefront of deploying and optimizing both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. His technical acumen spans across various platforms and technologies, including Oracle Utilities, SOA Suite, OBIEE, and Tableau, to name a few. He has a proven track record in complex data integration, process orchestration, and business intelligence, where his skills in data warehousing, ETL processes, and advanced reporting have significantly contributed to operational success.

Rajesh's role as a Senior Oracle Utilities and Cognos Developer at Kansas City BPU underscores his capability in modernizing legacy systems and ensuring seamless data migration to Oracle's latest cloud solutions. His contributions in custom report development, ETL code delivery, and performance tuning have been pivotal in enhancing system reliability and user experience.

His expertise is further highlighted by his experience in middleware development, where he has managed large-scale integrations and system upgrades, particularly in SOA and OSB environments. Rajesh's ability to navigate complex technical landscapes, coupled with his strong problem-solving skills, makes him an invaluable asset in any technology-driven organization.

Rajesh is driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning. His experience, combined with his educational background, equips him with a unique perspective on both the strategic and technical aspects of IT projects. He is currently focused on leveraging his skills to drive innovation and efficiency in the utilities sector, with a keen interest in advancing his knowledge in emerging technologies and methodologies.

Rajesh Kolli is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle Utilities ERP MDM, Oracle Utilities Analytics, IBM Cognos, and a broad range of middleware technologies. With a solid foundation... Show more

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