I am a Senior Platform Engineer working on the Storage Platforms at DigitalOcean. I have been involved with Kubernetes SIG-Release since v1.29, lead the Release Docs Team for the v1.33 release cycle and currently leading the Enhancements Team fir the v1.35 release cycle. Beyond my professional work, I have a passion for traveling and capturing landscapes through my lens.

I am a Senior Platform Engineer working on the Storage Platforms at DigitalOcean. I have been involved with Kubernetes SIG-Release since v1.29, lead the Release Docs Team for the v1.33 release cycle and currently leading the Enhancements Team fir the... Show more

Chetan Prakash Ratnawat is a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect and AI Strategist with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across the insurance and financial services sectors. Based in Chicago, IL, Chetan has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of cyber insurance through the integration of advanced AI technologies, predictive analytics, and secure digital transformation. His expertise spans the development of AI-driven risk scorecards, underwriting automation systems, DevSecOps platforms, and digital workflows that collectively improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Capgemini America Inc., Chetan leads transformative cybersecurity initiatives for clients such as Chubb Insurance and the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC). His most notable contributions include the Chubb Cyber Signals (CCS) platform, an AI-powered cyber risk intelligence system that reduces claim sizes and improves underwriting accuracy by leveraging real-time external risk signals. Chetan also spearheaded the development of the Cyber Multi-Quote (CMQ) engine and the Cyber ProERM scoring models, which revolutionized quote generation and profitability-based underwriting using machine learning and rule-based automation.
Chetan’s strategic vision has also shaped client engagement tools like the Extended Risk Report, which integrates third-party intelligence with internal risk assessments to provide tailored, industry-specific insights. His leadership in DevSecOps transformation at DTCC brought measurable improvements in deployment velocity, compliance governance, and risk monitoring through AI-augmented dashboards and secure CI/CD workflows.
A published author and recognized thought leader, Chetan’s research and innovations have been featured in leading industry publications, internal knowledge platforms, and AI workshops. His book, Driving Digital Empowerment Through Cybersecurity Innovation in Insurance, reflects his commitment to advancing the industry through responsible, explainable AI and data-centric security solutions.
Chetan holds a Master’s in Computer Applications and several high-impact certifications, including PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe SPC, CSM, and AWS Cloud Practitioner. His core competencies include AI-powered cyber risk modeling, predictive underwriting, DevSecOps governance, and enterprise delivery management under Agile and SAFe frameworks.
With a passion for technology-driven impact and a talent for bridging business needs with advanced cyber capabilities, Chetan continues to guide organizations toward smarter, safer, and more scalable digital futures.

Chetan Prakash Ratnawat is a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect and AI Strategist with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across the insurance and financial services sectors. Based in Chicago, IL, Chetan has played a pivotal role in shaping... Show more

Shadrack Kiprotich is a 3X Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Power Apps & Copilot Studio and a seasoned Power Platform Developer specializing in low-code, automation, and AI-driven solutions. With extensive experience architecting enterprise-grade applications at organizations in the healthcare, non-profits, banks and microfinance institutions, telcos, he has delivered transformative digital solutions that streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and integrate AI copilots into business-critical workflows.

As a Power Platform & AI Integration Lead, Shadrack has designed custom Copilot agents, automated end-to-end business processes with Power Automate, and deployed secure integrations with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and external APIs. His expertise extends to implementing CI/CD pipelines, governance, and Application Insights monitoring for production-ready Copilot solutions.

Beyond enterprise delivery, Shadrack is an active community leader. He has trained 400+ professionals, mentored developers across Africa, spoken at international tech conferences, and led hands-on Copilot Studio workshops. He also contributes regularly to Microsoft tech communities, including Power Platform User Group Kenya, Experts Live, and the Microsoft Community Hub, where he shares best practices on Copilot, AI Builder, and Power Platform.

Shadrack is passionate about empowering organizations and individuals to adopt responsible AI and low-code technologies to drive digital transformation.

Shadrack Kiprotich is a 3X Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Power Apps & Copilot Studio and a seasoned Power Platform Developer specializing in low-code, automation, and AI-driven solutions. With extensive experience architecting enterpr... Show more

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinational corporations, global consulting firms, and private equity groups, driving innovation across sectors including Automotive, Industry 4.0, Smart Materials, Environmental, and Construction-tech.

Yaron blends deep cross-cultural and cross-sector expertise with a practical understanding of how organizations can embed innovation and build meaningful, trust-based relationships that enable transformation. His first book: "innovative business development - implementing transformation from within" - explored how corporations can onboard external innovation through a more structured and intentional approach.

A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Yaron works with organizations worldwide to help them integrate external innovation and intentional connection into sustainable, high-impact growth.

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthcare and life sciences accounts. He helps customers get value out of their data, and to enable modern ways with AI to build business value.

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthc... 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 Tide as Head of Engineering, Experience Foundations. When not at work, he plays guitar, solves Rubik’s cubes, runs the Leeds Mobile monthly meetup, 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 Tide as Head of Engineering,... Show more

Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (a BIP company), second-level Master at Politecnico di Milano and Datwave Ambassador. Driven by passion for technology and innovation, her daily work focuses on Google Cloud, Software Development, DevOps, and Microservices.

In addition to her technical skills, she has a natural ability to easily interface with different disciplines. Curiosity is her driver, constantly pushing her to expand her knowledge and experience.

Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (a BIP company), second-level Master at Politecnico di Milano and Datwave Ambassador. Driven by passion for technology and innovation, her daily work focuses on Google Cloud, Software Development, DevOps, and Microser... Show more

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation.

He architects enterprise AI systems that blend automation, security, and measurable real-world impact. With a growing interest in Health in AI, Mourtaza aspires to shape solutions that improve human life, healthcare accessibility, and overall well-being.

He is a frequent speaker at global events such as aMP, Experts Live, CollabDays, and MVP Connect, where he shares insights on AI adoption, multi-agent systems, and applied intelligence.

Additionally, Mourtaza co-founded initiatives like Tech Talk Pune and the Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 User Group, promoting grassroots tech learning, as well as HiFi Library, an educational platform that helps children build confidence and communication skills.

His mission is simple: to make AI accessible, trustworthy, and meaningful—for people, for business, for health, and for the future.

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation. He architects enterprise AI systems ... Show more

With over 19 years of experience in IT, I specialize in data engineering and database architecture for regulated industries. I design and manage secure, scalable, and compliant data platforms across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments, leveraging technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Aurora, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Azure Synapse.

My work focuses on data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance, including advanced controls for GxP, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. By combining strong governance with modern engineering practices, I help organizations transform complex data ecosystems into trusted, insight-driven platforms that support innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

With over 19 years of experience in IT, I specialize in data engineering and database architecture for regulated industries. I design and manage secure, scalable, and compliant data platforms across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments, leveragin... 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

Sanket is a working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group. He is Google Developer Expert in GCP.He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architecture with CKA + 3X Certified in GCP and 1X in Azure . He has been helping small and mid sized startups to adopt and implement best practices in cloud and DevOps culture to fasten their software delivery process. He loves to integrate various GCP service like networking, compute, storage , containers, GKE etc, and likes to Implement various use cases. He loves to explore and deep dive into GCP services and also help community by creating content and writing medium blogs.

Sanket is a working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group. He is Google Developer Expert in GCP.He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern A... Show more

Experienced Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in developing software solutions and architecting cloud-native systems. Demonstrated success in deploying software pipelines on Cloud clusters, utilizing both CPU and GPU resources for optimal performance. Focused on building scalable, secure, and high-performance software services, with a strong emphasis on excellence engineering and modern cloud technologies.

Experienced Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in developing software solutions and architecting cloud-native systems. Demonstrated success in deploying software pipelines on Cloud clusters, utilizing both CPU and GPU resources for opti... Show more

Naresh Reddy Regalla is an accomplished IT leader and engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across banking, retail, and healthcare sectors. With deep expertise in business process automation and cloud-native solutions, he has established a strong reputation for driving innovation, operational efficiency, and compliance while enabling organizations to scale securely.
Naresh specializes in IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW), IBM BPM, and Alfresco Activiti, with a proven track record in workflow design, process optimization, and legacy modernization. His cloud architecture expertise spans OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, where he has delivered highly resilient, containerized enterprise applications. He is equally skilled as a full-stack engineer, proficient in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks such as React and Angular.
Currently serving as an Expert Application Engineer at Discover Financial Services, Naresh plays a pivotal role in payments fraud detection and risk prevention initiatives, safeguarding the global payments ecosystem. His leadership has contributed to critical solutions, including a secure One-Time Password API, transaction monitoring platforms, and advanced fraud prevention algorithms.
Naresh is a certified AWS Solutions Architect and IBM BPM expert, with a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Known for his collaborative leadership style, he has mentored high-performing teams and partnered with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure systems.
Passionate about digital transformation, Naresh continues to focus on bridging business and technology, ensuring enterprises remain future-ready in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Naresh Reddy Regalla is an accomplished IT leader and engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across banking, retail, and healthcare sectors. With deep expertise in business process automation and cloud-na... Show more

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade data lakes, lineage-aware pipelines, and ML-enabled analytics on cloud—translating governance into measurable business outcomes.

Recent speaking includes SQL Saturday Minnesota 2025, where he presented “From Ingestion to Insights: Building Robust Data Pipelines in AWS” to an in-person community audience. He has also contributed to international research forums and science conferences, and is invited to speak at ICDPN-2025 (International Conference on Data Processing & Networking), engaging practitioners and scholars on data engineering, governance, and analytics at scale. Santosh actively publishes/curates work via Google Scholar and shares practical playbooks for data quality, metadata/lineage, and operating models that connect data platforms to financial decisioning.

Beyond delivery, Santosh serves the community as a peer reviewer of scholarly work on data/ML methodologies and as a judge/mentor for select industry and academic competitions, reinforcing peer validation and public recognition. He champions modern data culture—mentoring engineers and product leaders, and advocating automation (incl. AI agents) to elevate reliability, speed, and auditability in regulated environments. Santosh recently completed his Executive MBA, sharpening strategy and value-creation at the intersection of data, risk, and growth

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade da... Show more

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... Show more

Evan Tahler is the Head of Engineering at Arcade.dev, building the runtime for secure and scalable agentic tools.

Prior to Arcade, Evan was the Director of Engineering at Airbyte, where he built and led the teams that focused on high-volume data movement and AI-pipelines. Before that, Evan was the CTO and co-founder of Grouparoo, the open-source reverse-ETL company, which was acquired by Airbyte.

Evan's expertise lies in building the technical side of digital products, as well as growing the teams required to do so. He’s helped companies like Disney, TaskRabbit, ModCloth, and Airbus launch new global digital initiatives, and has co-founded 3 successful startups. He is named on multiple patents focusing on authentication and digital entertainment. Evan is an open-source innovator, and frequent speaker at software development conferences focusing on AI, Product Management, Data Engineering, Node.JS, Typescript and DevOps.

Evan holds a Masters in Entertainment Technology and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

You can learn more about Evan at www.evantahler.com

Evan Tahler is the Head of Engineering at Arcade.dev, building the runtime for secure and scalable agentic tools. Prior to Arcade, Evan was the Director of Engineering at Airbyte, where he built and led the teams that focused on high-volume data m... Show more

I have been writing Android apps since the Eclipse days in 2012, combining over 13 years of professional and hobbyist experience. I'm also passionate about creating open-source tools that help developers and sharing knowledge to empower the community

I have been writing Android apps since the Eclipse days in 2012, combining over 13 years of professional and hobbyist experience. I'm also passionate about creating open-source tools that help developers and sharing knowledge to empower the community Show more

Etornam is a Software Engineer who currently specializes in developing resilient Mobile applications for Android and iOS. He has an understanding of modern software engineering and always looking for a better approach to designing software. Aside from his day-to-day activities as a software engineer, he actively contributes to open source projects and also the tech community ecosystem building in Ghana.

Etornam is a Software Engineer who currently specializes in developing resilient Mobile applications for Android and iOS. He has an understanding of modern software engineering and always looking for a better approach to designing software. Aside fro... Show more

Focused on Developer Productivity at Microsoft, Philippe supports his customers on a daily basis in their Platform Engineering implementation with GitHub and Microsoft tools.
Based in Strasbourg, and with 20 years experience in development, he is active community contributor, speaker and meetup organizer. Apart from tech, Philippe is always happy to talk about outdoor sports, CrossFit with a drink.

Focused on Developer Productivity at Microsoft, Philippe supports his customers on a daily basis in their Platform Engineering implementation with GitHub and Microsoft tools. Based in Strasbourg, and with 20 years experience in development, he is ac... Show more

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed p... Show more

Mark is a software engineer from Hungary passionate about open source both as a maintainer and as a contributor. Besides writing code, he loves every part of software engineering from software design to devops and infrastructure.

When he is not coding, Mark attends a local folk dance group, organizes and attends meetups or just stays at home with a beer and a great book.

Mark is a software engineer from Hungary passionate about open source both as a maintainer and as a contributor. Besides writing code, he loves every part of software engineering from software design to devops and infrastructure. When he is not c... Show more

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communities, and Personal Branding and the founder of the Tech & Innovation Forum, an Israeli Telegram broadcast channel with over 13,800 subscribers from the tech industry.

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communitie... Show more

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics, he runs a blog on Substack and has a YouTube channel where he likes to geek out about all things data. He's passionate about the data community and since 2023 has been a co-organiser of the Power BI & Fabric Manchester User Group.

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics... Show more

Serg Masís has been at the confluence of the internet, application development, and analytics for the last two decades. Currently, he's an Agronomic Data Scientist at Syngenta, a leading agribusiness company with a mission to improve global food security. Before that role, he co-founded a search engine startup, incubated by Harvard Innovation Labs, that combined the power of cloud computing and machine learning with principles in decision-making science to expose users to new places and events efficiently. Whether it pertains to leisure activities, plant diseases, or customer lifetime value, Serg is passionate about providing the often-missing link between data and decision-making. He wrote the bestselling book "Interpretable Machine Learning with Python" and is currently working on a new book titled "DIY AI" for Addison-Wesley for a broader audience of curious developers, makers, and hackers.

Serg Masís has been at the confluence of the internet, application development, and analytics for the last two decades. Currently, he's an Agronomic Data Scientist at Syngenta, a leading agribusiness company with a mission to improve global food secu... Show more

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedictorian of my cohort. Michaela has worked in government agencies and private organisations advising on privacy, data governance, and corporate responsibility. She is currently participating in the She Codes Plus and Cyber5050 programs. In 2024, Michaela was selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) Australia.

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedi... Show more

Luca Minudel (he/him) is an Agility/XP/Lean, Complexity-thinking, and modern Product/Engineering Management advisor, mentor, coach, change agent for hire. He is an organisational gardener, culture curator, collaboration orchestrator, and delivery facilitator with over 20 years of experience in professional software development. He is also an author and a speaker.

He contributed to the adoption of lean and agile practices by Ferrari's F1 racing team. For ThoughtWorks, he delivered training, coaching, assessments and organisational transformations in top-tier organisations in the UK, Europe and the United States. He worked as Agile Transformation Lead, Head of Agility, Interim Product Director, Lean/Agile Practice Lead, and as Lean/Agile Coach in companies such as Lloyds, BP, The AA, Japan Tobacco International, HSBC, LexisNexis, Marsh McLennan.

Luca is the founder and CEO at SmHarter.com, a company that helps organisations turn their way of working into their competitive advantage.

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Luca Minudel (he/him) is an Agility/XP/Lean, Complexity-thinking, and modern Product/Engineering Management advisor, mentor, coach, change agent for hire. He is an organisational gardener, culture curator, collaboration orchestrator, and delivery fa... Show more

Elijah Young is an Enterprise Automation Architect and AI/LLM strategist who helps Fortune 500 organizations turn pilots into platforms at scale. He bridges the gap between executive strategy and hands-on delivery, specializing in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI gateways, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform governance/ALM.

- Led a Vertex AI RAG for IT Operations that lets engineers query events in natural language, with automated evaluation for quality and drift.
- Established a NIST-aligned AI governance model that gives leaders end-to-end oversight—from idea intake to operations—without slowing delivery.
- Built a Power Platform Center of Excellence that supports 30,000+ makers with training, DLP, and FinOps guardrails, enabling a small team to run a large tenant.
- Executed program turnarounds (3 → 27 solutions in a year) by standardizing methods and designing for self-healing.

Trusted by NBCUniversal, Home Depot, Sherwin-Williams, Exelon, Ford, Southern Company, Panera, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Delta Air Lines, Elijah has delivered more than $60M in measurable business value. His sessions blend real-world enterprise playbooks with practical templates, equipping both executives and practitioners to scale AI and low-code responsibly.

Elijah Young is an Enterprise Automation Architect and AI/LLM strategist who helps Fortune 500 organizations turn pilots into platforms at scale. He bridges the gap between executive strategy and hands-on delivery, specializing in retrieval-augmented... Show more

Indra Books is a global transformation strategist with over 30 years of experience leading culture change and high-performance turnarounds in complex, high-pressure environments. From finance to fintech, aviation to public safety, she’s worked across 46 countries helping teams unlock trust, alignment, and scalable momentum.

Known for cutting through fluff and fixing the human problems behind delivery breakdowns, Indra brings a deeply practical, story-rich approach to organizational change. Her work doesn’t end with slide decks—it sticks because it’s built on real trust, deep listening, and performance that outlives the program.

Whether guiding skeptical tech teams or supporting leaders in navigating pressure and change, she teaches people to see differently, act with intention, and build cultures that last longer than a keynote.

Her sessions are high-energy, no-fluff, and packed with tools that outlive the event.

Indra Books is a global transformation strategist with over 30 years of experience leading culture change and high-performance turnarounds in complex, high-pressure environments. From finance to fintech, aviation to public safety, she’s worked across... Show more

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more