Architect and IC for VPP transport stack, TLS, IPsec, Traffic management and VPP generic plugin features. Leading a team of engineers to deliver SSL and VPP based solutions to customers.

Architect and IC for VPP transport stack, TLS, IPsec, Traffic management and VPP generic plugin features. Leading a team of engineers to deliver SSL and VPP based solutions to customers. 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

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

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

Driven by a lifelong fascination with technology, Guillaume has built a career connecting people with innovative solutions.
His career spans various industries, from public service (retirement, firefighting) to the private sector (real estate, transport, and finance), where he honed his Java skills in diverse environments.
At Swissquote, he transitioned from a successful five-year tenure as a Java developer (including two years in a management role) to lead the Tech Talent Academy. In this role, he creates impactful onboarding experiences, empowering engineers and introducing technical concepts to business-oriented colleagues.
This passion for knowledge-sharing stems from his belief in the power of continuous learning... and, of course, delicious meals!

Driven by a lifelong fascination with technology, Guillaume has built a career connecting people with innovative solutions. His career spans various industries, from public service (retirement, firefighting) to the private sector (real estate, tran... Show more

To whom much is given much is required

To whom much is given much is required Show more

Soy un profesional con más de 21 años de experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación digital y diseño de arquitecturas cloud en entornos complejos y altamente regulados. He trabajado como asesor de CTOs y CIOs en sectores como banca y telecomunicaciones, impulsando la modernización tecnológica mediante soluciones híbridas y multicloud (Azure, AWS), automatización y metodologías ágiles. Mi enfoque combina visión estratégica con una sólida base técnica, orientado siempre a mejorar la eficiencia operativa y acelerar la innovación en las organizaciones.

Soy un profesional con más de 21 años de experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación digital y diseño de arquitecturas cloud en entornos complejos y altamente regulados. He trabajado como asesor de CTOs y CIOs en sectores como banca y telecomun... 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

- Software engineer for 2 years at Atlan (https://atlan.com), building all data-related products and features for our customers. Added valuable features like the GH DBT action, which helped data engineers assess the downstream impact of changes to dbt models on GitHub. Built Gsheets add-on and Excel add-ins that show the downstream impact of assets for data engineers.

- Contributed to Atlan AI, creating multiple Generative AI experiences for SQL code writing, metadata enrichment, and asset search across various data sources using advanced technologies like Microsoft Azure OpenAI and Python.

- Being at Atlan means everyone is a cloud engineer because everyone needs to be aware of the deployment strategy. For any new service, we take full ownership of deploying on our own, which helps.

- Software engineer for 2 years at Atlan (https://atlan.com), building all data-related products and features for our customers. Added valuable features like the GH DBT action, which helped data engineers assess the downstream impact of changes to db... Show more

Chanél D. Adams is the founder of The Borderline Crisis and creator of Healing Pages, a transformative journal designed to help people with complex trauma and borderline personality disorder reconnect with their bodies, stories, and sense of sacred purpose. Through a unique blend of trauma-informed care, depth psychology, and soulful creativity, her work invites others into a safe, expansive space where healing is not just about symptom relief—but soul retrieval.

Certified in Trauma-Informed Coaching through The Centre for Healing, Chanél brings both professional training and lived experience to her work. As someone who has navigated the depths of severe BPD and complex trauma, she guides others with a rare combination of clinical understanding and personal insight. Her writing is deeply informed by somatic practices, archetypal psychology, and positive psychology, helping others reframe their struggles as initiations into deeper meaning and transformation.

She is also a guest contributor for the CPTSD Foundation, where she shares practices that help trauma survivors regulate their nervous systems, rebuild trust with their bodies, and access the healing power of writing. Her journal Healing Pages and upcoming workshop series create sacred containers for people—especially women navigating the aftermath of trauma—to rediscover their creative spirit, establish boundaries with compassion, and return home to themselves.

With a voice that is both grounded and visionary, Chanél offers a much-needed alternative to the pathologizing frameworks of mainstream mental health. Her message is clear: true healing is nonlinear, deeply personal, and always possible when we dare to face our pain with both tenderness and truth.

Chanél D. Adams is the founder of The Borderline Crisis and creator of Healing Pages, a transformative journal designed to help people with complex trauma and borderline personality disorder reconnect with their bodies, stories, and sense of sacred p... 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

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

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

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

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

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

worked at many great places

worked at many great places Show more

Director of Developer Community at RisingWave Labs

Director of Developer Community at RisingWave Labs Show more

Sai Kaushik Ponnekanti is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems. Currently at Meta, he spearheads end-to-end monitoring systems for ML Clean Room projects and leads implementation of compliance checks across data and AI assets.
Previously at Google, Sai led blockchain data ingestion for the Cloud Web3 team and significantly improved platform performance for AppSheet, achieving a 27% increase in responsiveness. During his tenure at Walmart Labs, he converted an expensive sessionized mapping to a server-side pipeline, resulting in a 34% increase in site loading time for Walmart.com, and successfully handled 1.2 million requests per second during peak traffic periods.
As Lead Software Engineer at Drawbridge Inc, Sai led development of AdTech products using Spark and helped make the company GDPR compliant in just three weeks. He has consistently improved system performance throughout his career, often reducing pipeline runtimes by 50-75% through optimization techniques.
Sai holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, India. His expertise spans Hadoop, MapReduce, Kafka, Spark Streaming, Hive, Pig, Giraph, Oozie, and Apache Beam, with a proven track record of handling petabytes of data across various industries.

Sai Kaushik Ponnekanti is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems. Currently at Meta, he spearheads end-to-end monitoring systems for ML Clean Room projects and leads imp... Show more

Oluwadamilola Akingbade is a Nigerian-born product designer and former architect leading design innovation at the intersection of technology, creativity, and impact. As the founding product designer at QaceHomes; a property tech startup reimagining home management in Africa he combines systems thinking, user-centered design, and visual storytelling to build scalable products rooted in real human needs.

His work spans UX strategy, product development, and startup leadership, with a deep commitment to mentoring emerging talent and pushing innovation through design. Damilola has spoken at design bootcamps, guided junior designers into new roles, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to build platforms that scale across cultures.

He’s passionate about helping creatives across disciplines reclaim their value, own their narrative, and build solutions that move industries forward.

Oluwadamilola Akingbade is a Nigerian-born product designer and former architect leading design innovation at the intersection of technology, creativity, and impact. As the founding product designer at QaceHomes; a property tech startup reimagining h... Show more

Xiang Fu is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, currently serving as the co-founder of StarTree, a leading SaaS data analytics company. Prior to launching StarTree, Xiang made significant contributions to the tech industry as the architect of Uber's streaming data platform, where he tackled complex challenges in data serving, processing, and analytics at an unprecedented scale, supporting diverse applications such as Uber Rides, Uber Eats, and Uber Freight.

A distinguished member of the Apache Software Foundation, Xiang is the founder and a Project Management Committee (PMC) member of Apache Pinot, an open-source, real-time, distributed OLAP datastore. His work on Apache Pinot, which began during his tenure at LinkedIn, has left a lasting impact on the real-time data analytics landscape.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Xiang is an avid aficionado of fine red wines and whiskies, enjoying the nuanced tastes and rich histories behind each bottle. His journey from engineering innovative software solutions to shaping the future of data analytics, coupled with his personal passions, exemplifies a profound commitment to excellence and a deep appreciation for the finer things in life.

Xiang Fu is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, currently serving as the co-founder of StarTree, a leading SaaS data analytics company. Prior to launching StarTree, Xiang made significant contributions to the tech industry as the architect... 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 Antonio, a git-addicted (really addicted) iOS developer. I loved using computers since I was a kid, then I grow up with more and more interest in that thing called “code”. I studied for it and made it part of my life. Currently I’m based in Turin, Italy and I work at Iriscube Reply, where we make apps… don’t move… for banks! Yeah banks! Where money comes from! I love my job and I like to put some little sparkles of nerdy things on it.

I’m Antonio, a git-addicted (really addicted) iOS developer. I loved using computers since I was a kid, then I grow up with more and more interest in that thing called “code”. I studied for it and made it part of my life. Currently I’m based in Turin... Show more

Nazeh Abel is the CTO of Candleweb AI, a startup building AI-driven trading systems, and a software engineer at the Financial Times, where he works on scalable, resilient platform infrastructure. He is also the founder of Open Lab Technologies, a company that delivers custom AI and digital solutions across the UK and Africa.

Nazeh’s work spans AI product development, reinforcement learning, software quality, and infrastructure at scale. He’s passionate about building systems that are ethically grounded, locally informed, and globally scalable — with a special focus on how African tech ecosystems can leapfrog traditional barriers. His goal: make AI not just work, but work for everyone, with trust, integrity, and purpose at its core.

Nazeh Abel is the CTO of Candleweb AI, a startup building AI-driven trading systems, and a software engineer at the Financial Times, where he works on scalable, resilient platform infrastructure. He is also the founder of Open Lab Technologies, a com... Show more

Sandra has her roots in online marketing and key account management and has worked in these areas as a teamlead in startups in an international environment. In 2016, she discovered OKR as her “gateway drug” to the world of agility and took on the role of OKR Master within the company. Excited by this new take on team dynamics and collaboration, she made herself redundant by digitizing and optimizing her job and went into freelancing in 2019. Since then, she has been supporting teams and organizations of all sizes with OKR introductions, developing and working with strategy and corporate goals, developing effective collaboration models and coaching team leads and OKR Masters in their role.

Sandra has her roots in online marketing and key account management and has worked in these areas as a teamlead in startups in an international environment. In 2016, she discovered OKR as her “gateway drug” to the world of agility and took on the rol... Show more

A Software Development Engineer with over three years of experience specialising in software development (majorly backend) and cloud technology. I have contributed to robust, scalable systems across various tech stacks in previous roles at Freecharge Payments and Airtel Payments Bank. With a zeal for building efficient, user-centric applications. A problem-solver and avid technologist.

A Software Development Engineer with over three years of experience specialising in software development (majorly backend) and cloud technology. I have contributed to robust, scalable systems across various tech stacks in previous roles at Freecharge... Show more

As a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience in system and network administration, I have honed an extensive skill set in managing and securing complex IT infrastructures. My expertise lies in Azure infrastructure management, server administration, and network security, underpinned by a strong foundation in various programming languages and platforms. I am recognized for my ability to develop and implement robust IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and security compliance. My role in supervising and mentoring teams has further enriched my leadership capabilities. With advanced degrees in Computer Science and Project Management, coupled with a suite of professional certifications from Microsoft and other leading institutions, I bring a blend of technical prowess, strategic planning, and project supervision skills. This unique combination enables me to contribute effectively to the evolving needs of dynamic IT environments.

As a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience in system and network administration, I have honed an extensive skill set in managing and securing complex IT infrastructures. My expertise lies in Azure infrastructure management, server... 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

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, Office Servers and Services MVP hace 10 años con amplia experiencia diseñando y desarrollando soluciones tecnológicas, líder de la comunidad @PointCollCom, director de @PointCollOrg. Actualmente dedicado a proyectos de adopción de Inteligencia artificial Microsoft en ENCAMINA

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, Office Servers and Services MVP hace 10 años con amplia... Show more