Hi, I’m Mourtaza. I code, write, speak, learn, listen, and nurture lives through innovation and technology.

I specialize in helping organizations strengthen their security posture, safeguard their digital environments, and leverage the power of AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

My focus is on implementing advanced cybersecurity strategies, detecting threats, and protecting critical assets while integrating AI solutions to enhance decision-making and operational capabilities.

Beyond technology, I have a passion for connecting with people, whether students, colleagues, or communities, and driving meaningful change in their lives through knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Hi, I’m Mourtaza. I code, write, speak, learn, listen, and nurture lives through innovation and technology. I specialize in helping organizations strengthen their security posture, safeguard their digital environments, and leverage the power of AI... Show more

Gail thrives on embracing challenges and breaking away from routine, unless we talking coffee. As a qualified Industrial Engineer, a certified Project Management Professional, and with several Agile accreditations, she has embarked on a transformative journey to unlock the potential within individuals and teams. Gail's passion lies in guiding them to achieve their highest potential while honoring their unique ways of working.

In her role as an Agile Coach she lives by the "Nanny McPhee principle": when I’m needed but not necessarily wanted, that’s when I stay. But when I’m wanted but no longer truly needed, that’s my cue to step away. Gail inspires individuals and teams to overcome obstacles and achieve goals in dynamic, ever-evolving environments. She emphasizes sustainable goal-setting and cultivates a culture of self-motivation, equipping teams with the tools and confidence they need to succeed.

Gail’s personal mantra, “iTeach, iCoach, iMentor, iPlay, iLovePeople,” reflects her unwavering commitment to empowering others, fostering collaboration, and creating a shared journey toward growth and success.

Gail thrives on embracing challenges and breaking away from routine, unless we talking coffee. As a qualified Industrial Engineer, a certified Project Management Professional, and with several Agile accreditations, she has embarked on a transformativ... Show more

Maria Chec is an award-winning Agile Expert - recognized as Agilist of The Year at Miro Canvas'24 and a certified ProKanban trainer. As a thought leader and content creator, she shares her expertise through her YouTube channel "Agile State of Mind" and Substack newsletter (mariachec.substack.com), as well as at prestigious international events including Agile2024, Agile Tour Vilnius, and Agile Trends. In her dual role as Product Operations Manager at OutSystems, Maria serves as both a glue role and a Public Relations expert for Platform Engineering. She has vast expertise in team collaboration, facilitation, Scrum, Kanban and SAFe.

Maria Chec is an award-winning Agile Expert - recognized as Agilist of The Year at Miro Canvas'24 and a certified ProKanban trainer. As a thought leader and content creator, she shares her expertise through her YouTube channel "Agile State of Mind" a... Show more

Luke has been professionally building software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield and works for AND Digital as a Tech Principal. He has been running the monthly Leeds Mobile meetup since 2023. When not at work, he plays guitar, solves Rubik’s cubes, and enjoys spending time with his partner and son.

Luke has been professionally building software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield and works for AND Digital as a Tech Princi... Show more

Francis Akol is a passionate software engineer and Lead for the GDG Jinja community. With a deep understanding of Angular's architecture and functionalities, WordPress, i leverage my expertise to build robust and scalable web applications. currently working in the gaming and lottery industry and fintech

Francis Akol is a passionate software engineer and Lead for the GDG Jinja community. With a deep understanding of Angular's architecture and functionalities, WordPress, i leverage my expertise to build robust and scalable web applications. currently ... Show more

Markus is Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. From OR planning systems at the University Hospital Erlangen to evaluation and simulation of X-ray experiments at the Technical University of Munich, he has always been interested in complex software problems. At TNG, besides full-stack development, he also likes to deal with software architecture and requirements analysis, preferably in the environment of modern cloud technologies. Currently he supports a customer in the development and delivery of software for the visualization of vehicles.

Markus is Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. From OR planning systems at the University Hospital Erlangen to evaluation and simulation of X-ray experiments at the Technical University of Munich, he has always been interested in complex s... Show more

Zoë is a Specialist for Low Code in the Microsoft Business Applications team, supporting customers to be more successful using the Microsoft Cloud. She is eager to show organizations how they can unlock new value by bringing the business and IT together using the Power Platform.

Zoë is a Specialist for Low Code in the Microsoft Business Applications team, supporting customers to be more successful using the Microsoft Cloud. She is eager to show organizations how they can unlock new value by bringing the business and IT toget... Show more

Manjula Rathnayaka is a Director of Engineering at WSO2 with over 14 years of experience in cloud-native technologies and platform architecture. He has contributed to designing multi-tenant platforms using Kubernetes and CNCF tools, with current efforts to open source this work via OpenChoreo. He has built SaaS platforms on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and holds CKA, CKAD, and CKS certifications. His focus includes abstractions, CP/DP separation, and developer experience.

Manjula Rathnayaka is a Director of Engineering at WSO2 with over 14 years of experience in cloud-native technologies and platform architecture. He has contributed to designing multi-tenant platforms using Kubernetes and CNCF tools, with current effo... Show more

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past 8 months. I worked as a Technical Leader/Senior Software Engineer at Axa France for 3 and a half years. I started at Axa France 5 years ago.

I am an experienced engineer with a proven track record in IT. I am proficient in Java/JEE/Spring/SpringBoot, Python, PostgreSQL, Webmethods, ODM, SOA concepts, statistical modeling, and Prolog. I hold a solid engineering background with a degree in Computer Engineering and Statistics focused on systems and network engineering, software engineering, and financial engineering from Polytechnique Lille.

Previously, I worked for SNCF for 4 years, and before that, for Capgemini for 2 and a half years.

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past 8 months. I worked as a Technical Leader/Senior Software Engineer at Axa France for 3 and a half years. I started at Axa France 5 years ago. I am an experienced engineer with a... Show more

Born and grown in the beautiful Sardinia in Italy, he moved to Zurich to complete his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After working there on delay tolerant networks with Android devices as a research assistant, he focused on backend development on the JVM and scalable, resilient software architectures in the cloud. He is a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, conference speaker and he is currently working as a Freelance Consultant after the important experience at Red Hat.

Born and grown in the beautiful Sardinia in Italy, he moved to Zurich to complete his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After working there on delay tolerant networks with Android devices as a research assistant, he focused on bac... Show more

Founder of AgileXecutive
Public speaker
Senior and experienced Agile Coach
Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) by Scrum.org
Over 15 years of experience with transforming organization to Agile by working with top down and bottom up in various organizations
Actively collaborating with Scrum.org and the global Agile community and taking part in initiatives to promote Scrum.org professionalism and branding

Founder of AgileXecutive Public speaker Senior and experienced Agile Coach Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) by Scrum.org Over 15 years of experience with transforming organization to Agile by working with top down and bottom up in various orga... Show more

Interested in search (information retrieval), discovery, knowledge management. Working in IT for 25+ years both on the coding and system sides - prefer code. Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, along with aging experience in PHP and C#/VB .NET. HTML is my friend, I work with CSS but I'm not happy about it.

Interested in search (information retrieval), discovery, knowledge management. Working in IT for 25+ years both on the coding and system sides - prefer code. Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, along with aging experience in PHP and C#/VB .NET. HTML is my... Show more

Allison McMillan is a fractional VP of Engineering and Leadership Consultant with over 25 years of design and facilitation experience for gatherings, covering everything from meetings and strategy planning sessions to offsites and conferences. She’s previously held leadership roles at QuotaPath, DEV, and GitHub. Allison has worn many hats in multiple industries as a community builder, managing director, and software engineer.

Allison started a podcast about being a parent in tech, Parent Driven Development, and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. She is very involved in the Ruby community as a current board member and the former President of Ruby Central.

You can find more writing, speaking, and consulting information on her website: www.allisonmcmillan.com

Allison McMillan is a fractional VP of Engineering and Leadership Consultant with over 25 years of design and facilitation experience for gatherings, covering everything from meetings and strategy planning sessions to offsites and conferences. She’s ... Show more

Holà, je suis Chloé. Je fais du Product Marketing depuis 2021. Et travaille en Freelance pour les start-up et scale-up de la tech.

Fière bordelaise, je vis à Toulouse. Et quoi qu’il arrive on dit chocolatine ! Je crée du du contenu product marketing et produit sur Linkedin et ma newsletter. Et je mets en avant les femmes et minorités de genre dans la tech avec mon podcast Les Meneuses.

Holà, je suis Chloé. Je fais du Product Marketing depuis 2021. Et travaille en Freelance pour les start-up et scale-up de la tech. Fière bordelaise, je vis à Toulouse. Et quoi qu’il arrive on dit chocolatine ! Je crée du du contenu product marketi... Show more

I'm a Full Stack Team Lead at Harmonya, where I lead the development of scalable, high-performance applications with a strong focus on JavaScript. I joined Harmonya after playing a key role at CyberSixgill, contributing to its successful exit, and after serving in 8200 in both mandatory and professional service. Along the way, I also worked as a freelancer, delivering end-to-end projects for a variety of clients and companies. Beyond tech, I'm a musician and guitarist, and in my free time, I’m passionate about education, working with teenagers to guide and inspire them. I also speak at meetups and write articles on JavaScript, sharing insights on development best practices, architecture, and performance improvements.

I'm a Full Stack Team Lead at Harmonya, where I lead the development of scalable, high-performance applications with a strong focus on JavaScript. I joined Harmonya after playing a key role at CyberSixgill, contributing to its successful exit, and af... Show more

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strategy. She is also working with other companies, foundations, and voices in the open-source community to ensure a strong and sustainable open source ecosystem. Most recently she was Vice President, Content Strategy at O'Reilly Media.

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strateg... Show more

Many years ago I have started my creare with bing a front-end and back-end developer, but my interest with mobile tech, led me to specialize in Mobile app development since 2014.
My journey has spanned various roles, build up to leadership positions where I've managed diverse tech teams.
Currently, as a Technology Lead at Spindox, I combine my passion for product development with my expertise in engineering management which is helping me to be successful at what I do.
With more than 10 years of development experience, I have honed my technical skills and gained comprehensive knowledge across multiple technologies.
My strengths lie not only in my technical abilities but also in my Human Skills. Positivity, strong communication, proactive approach and adaptability in facing challenges enhance my ability to drive success.

Many years ago I have started my creare with bing a front-end and back-end developer, but my interest with mobile tech, led me to specialize in Mobile app development since 2014. My journey has spanned various roles, build up to leadership positions... Show more

With 15 years of experience in hiring( both in an agency and in-house) for some of the worlds top Technology companies, I love scaling teams! Always happy to connect and discuss how I can help.

✅ RPO support for tech businesses looking to scale their teams by embracing scalable, inclusive process and latest tools
✅ Professionals from tech sector looking to share their career stories on Nelly Talks podcast

With 15 years of experience in hiring( both in an agency and in-house) for some of the worlds top Technology companies, I love scaling teams! Always happy to connect and discuss how I can help. ✅ RPO support for tech businesses looking to scale t... Show more

Analista de Sistemas com mais de 15 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de software, atualmente atuando como Gerente de Projetos de times ágeis em um dos maiores Institutos de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) do Brasil. Minha trajetória é marcada pela liderança de equipes multidisciplinares e pelo desenvolvimento de soluções inovadoras e disruptivas, com foco em Inteligência Artificial, Design Estratégico, Cloud Computing e outras tecnologias de ponta.

Com um olhar estratégico e orientado para resultados, trabalho na criação de produtos e serviços que geram valor real, alinhando tecnologia, negócios e inovação. Acredito no poder da colaboração, da metodologia ágil e da constante evolução técnica para transformar desafios complexos em oportunidades de crescimento. Minha missão é inspirar times a entregar soluções que impactem positivamente a sociedade e o mercado, sempre com foco na excelência e na melhoria contínua.

Analista de Sistemas com mais de 15 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de software, atualmente atuando como Gerente de Projetos de times ágeis em um dos maiores Institutos de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) do Brasil. Minha trajetória é marcada pela l... Show more

Oyinloluwa Adedoyin is a passionate Product Designer, Motion Designer, and UI Animation Specialist with over six years of experience creating user-centered designs that merge aesthetics with functionality. Based in Nigeria, he has collaborated globally with brands like Spotify, TD Bank, Pepsi, and Simple Skincare.

Oyinloluwa has a proven track record of enhancing user experiences, boosting engagement, and driving measurable outcomes for companies like uLesson, UBA, VerifyMe, and Omnibiz Africa. A mentor and active community builder, he speaks at tech events like Devfest Lokoja, Tech Ignite Africa, Abuja Creative Conference and also a featured LottieFiles contributor with over 2,000 downloads. With certifications in advanced animation and UX design, Oyinloluwa is dedicated to shaping the future of digital experiences by combining creativity, technology, and innovation.

Oyinloluwa Adedoyin is a passionate Product Designer, Motion Designer, and UI Animation Specialist with over six years of experience creating user-centered designs that merge aesthetics with functionality. Based in Nigeria, he has collaborated global... Show more

Ama Asamoah defies conventional norms of entrepreneurship, embracing her self-imposed title as a Multidimensional COO. She holds positions as a Chief Operating Officer, Speaker, International Play Facilitator, Trainer, and Dyslexia Ambassador. Ama's ventures not only provide employment opportunities to individuals often overlooked in corporate spheres but also reflect her belief that identity transcends mere occupation. Through her companies, Ama champions a holistic approach, encouraging employees to embrace their authentic selves and live beyond binary job titles.

As an ambassador for the Africa Dyslexia Organization, Ama advocates for inclusivity and awareness. Her commitment extends beyond business; she moderates sessions at conferences and serves on various boards, amplifying voices and driving change in diverse arenas.

Ama Asamoah defies conventional norms of entrepreneurship, embracing her self-imposed title as a Multidimensional COO. She holds positions as a Chief Operating Officer, Speaker, International Play Facilitator, Trainer, and Dyslexia Ambassador. Ama's ... Show more

Trey Johnson is a life-long Microsoft Data Platform enthusiast.

Having been involved with Microsoft Data and Analytics technology for 30+ years, starting with SQL Server on OS2/Warp, Trey has held the roles of Executive leader, Advisor, Consultant, Product Owner, Developer and IT team member. For the last 25 years, Trey has been speaking at conferences globally such as PASS, Microsoft Events, VS Live and many others. Trey remains passionate about the Data Community having been involved in the earliest stages of things like SQL Saturday and the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS).

He has spent the last 16 years focused on ERP and CRM customers helping them do more with their data.

Today, he works with upwards of 200 customers a year to help them architect the best path forward on their Data Journey and now gets to do so with Microsoft Fabric!

When not focused on Data & Analytics, Trey spends his spare time restoring classic Porsche motorcars and boats from his home base in Florida, USA!

Trey Johnson is a life-long Microsoft Data Platform enthusiast. Having been involved with Microsoft Data and Analytics technology for 30+ years, starting with SQL Server on OS2/Warp, Trey has held the roles of Executive leader, Advisor, Consult... 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

Pim van de Vis is a Lead Solution Engineer at Omnissa. Pim has years of experience with IT infrastructures and focuses on End User Computing (EUC) products, such as Workspace ONE, Horizon and Dynamic Environment Manager. In his current role he works as an SME with Workspace ONE UEM, helping customers with the transition to Windows and MacOS Modern Management. In this role he is the link between large customers and internal product development and aims for constant product improvement.

Pim van de Vis is a Lead Solution Engineer at Omnissa. Pim has years of experience with IT infrastructures and focuses on End User Computing (EUC) products, such as Workspace ONE, Horizon and Dynamic Environment Manager. In his current role he works ... Show more

Elvira is a mobile software engineer, currently working at ING Netherlands as a Flutter developer.
She is a true passionate about mobile app development and its power of crafting meaningful experiences, which led her to transition from a design role to a software development one.
After exploring different stacks, she is now a Flutter enthusiast.

Elvira is a mobile software engineer, currently working at ING Netherlands as a Flutter developer. She is a true passionate about mobile app development and its power of crafting meaningful experiences, which led her to transition from a design rol... Show more

As a Microsoft BizApps MVP Charlie has worked directly alongside Microsoft with some of their largest enterprise customers on market leading solutions. Charlie is recognised as a Power Apps Super User who is renowned for his expertise in building powerful business applications.

As a Microsoft BizApps MVP Charlie has worked directly alongside Microsoft with some of their largest enterprise customers on market leading solutions. Charlie is recognised as a Power Apps Super User who is renowned for his expertise in building pow... Show more

I have worked with adults, children, and families for over 26 years. I have a masters degree in psychology. I am a survivor of child abuse and have published a memoir of my experience called, "The Unloved Child." I have assisted others in healing from their trauma and continue to make it my life's focus to help others heal.

I have worked with adults, children, and families for over 26 years. I have a masters degree in psychology. I am a survivor of child abuse and have published a memoir of my experience called, "The Unloved Child." I have assisted others in healing fro... Show more

As a Vice President of Sales and Solution Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP ecosystem, I bring over five years of dedicated experience in the dynamic realm of IT services.

My passion lies in empowering business leaders to unlock the full potential of their investments in Dynamics 365, Power BI, Customer Engagement, and Azure Cloud computing.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with diverse organizations, helping them navigate complex technological landscapes and achieve their business objectives with efficiency and innovation.

My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of client needs, coupled with strategic foresight and a commitment to delivering tangible results.

As a Vice President of Sales and Solution Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP ecosystem, I bring over five years of dedicated experience in the dynamic realm of IT services. My passion lies in empowering business leaders to unlo... Show more

Carl is a seasoned software developer with nearly a decade of experience, boasting a rich background in the education and online learning industry, where his expertise in developing recommendation engines, digitization, content management platforms, and predictive analysis solutions has made significant impacts. At Osedea, Carl excels as a technical lead and AI specialist, with a specialized focus on LLM, RAG architectures and agents.

Carl is a seasoned software developer with nearly a decade of experience, boasting a rich background in the education and online learning industry, where his expertise in developing recommendation engines, digitization, content management platforms, ... Show more

Pantelis Vikatos is Senior Director of Research and Innovation, specializing in data mining, AI, and machine learning. Holding a PhD in data mining and social networks analysis from the University of Patras, he has collaborated with prestigious institutions like CNR (Italy) and UFMG (Brazil). His research has been published in leading conferences and journals, including IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Review. With extensive experience in academia and industry, Pantelis leverages AI to drive business innovation and productivity, making contributions to data-driven decisions, algorithms, and applied AI research.

Pantelis Vikatos is Senior Director of Research and Innovation, specializing in data mining, AI, and machine learning. Holding a PhD in data mining and social networks analysis from the University of Patras, he has collaborated with prestigious inst... Show more