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

George Chang is the Senior Director of Digital Experience and Technology at Hexagon AB, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts focused on modernizing web experiences, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business impact. With a background in development and over 25 years of experience spanning marketing technology, content strategy, and digital platforms, George brings a unique ability to turn technical insights into strategic impact. A 9-time Sitecore MVP, he offers a practical, real-world perspective on digital innovation and is a passionate advocate for scalable, user-centric experiences as a frequent contributor to the broader DX community.

George Chang is the Senior Director of Digital Experience and Technology at Hexagon AB, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts focused on modernizing web experiences, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business ... Show more

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenUSD and sharing practical knowledge with the developer and student community

koushik shanbhag is a 2nd year computer science student, game modder, and texture artist with a deep interest in 3D pipelines and open source tools. Passionate about game development and creative workflows, he enjoys exploring technologies like OpenU... 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

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collabor... Show more

Work in agile since 9 years. Certified SM, PO & SAFe

Work in agile since 9 years. Certified SM, PO & SAFe 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emily Maina is a certified AI trainer, speaker, and founder of Pemanis Solution—an AI-powered marketing and automation agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. With a background in digital strategy and tech empowerment, she helps professionals, developers, and SMEs unlock the full potential of AI tools for content creation, DevOps, and productivity.

Emily has spoken at Microsoft’s Global Power Platform Bootcamp, International Women’s Day Kigali, and numerous DevOps and AI summits across Africa. Her work is rooted in making complex technologies easy to apply in business and software development. Through her workshops and trainings, she equips diverse communities with the skills to innovate, automate, and thrive in the AI era.

Emily Maina is a certified AI trainer, speaker, and founder of Pemanis Solution—an AI-powered marketing and automation agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. With a background in digital strategy and tech empowerment, she helps professionals, developers, an... 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

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

Hina is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high performance applications. She holds Master’s in Information Systems and Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and has demonstrated her technical expertise in roles at Cisco Systems, VMware and Cloudhealth technologies, excelling in areas like cloud-based microservices, big data platforms and building SaaS solutions.

Hina is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high performance applications. She holds Master’s in Information Systems and Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and has demonstrated her technic... Show more

Sandeep is an engineering leader with 11+ years of experience in distributed systems, storage engines, infrastructure security and cloud-native platforms. Currently Principal Engineer at Salesforce, driving multi-cloud standards and strategy across AWS, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud.
Previously, I worked on planet-scale HBase deployments at Salesforce and delivered Spark optimizations at Snapchat that saved tens of millions in infrastructure costs.

I am the founding member of MultiCloudJ, Salesforce’s open-source Java SDK for multi-cloud development, and a contributor to Apache HBase, Apache Phoenix, Apache Spark, and GoCloud.dev. Passionate about building resilient, cloud-agnostic, and data-driven systems that create real-world impact.

Sandeep is an engineering leader with 11+ years of experience in distributed systems, storage engines, infrastructure security and cloud-native platforms. Currently Principal Engineer at Salesforce, driving multi-cloud standards and strategy across A... Show more

Fisnik Doko is a Senior Azure AI & Cloud Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer with deep expertise in building production-ready AI systems using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Multi-Agent architectures, and secure cloud-native platforms. With 35+ Microsoft certifications and a PhD in Data Science, he has spent more than a decade helping enterprises modernize with AI, distributed systems, and cloud governance.

As a trainer and community contributor, Fisnik has delivered hundreds of sessions across Europe on Azure AI, agentic workflows, Kubernetes, DevOps, and AI governance. His work spans both industry and academia—mentoring students, training professionals, and guiding organizations through responsible AI adoption.

Passionate about sharing real-world best practices, he focuses on practical AI engineering, secure deployments, and helping teams succeed in the new era of agent-driven applications. Fisnik is actively contributing to the Azure and AI community.

Fisnik Doko is a Senior Azure AI & Cloud Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer with deep expertise in building production-ready AI systems using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Multi-Agent architectures, and secure cloud-native platforms. With 35... Show more

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Google, and was a founder at Oracle Cloud of the Oracle Functions product. For fun, he flies airplanes, and builds The Man for Burningman each year.

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Go... Show more

Con más de 8 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, Visual Basic y SQL, así como en el manejo experto de bases de datos SQL Server, Postgres y MySQL. Destaco en la creación de modelos Tabulares y multidimensionales, utilizando diseños de modelos en estrella y copo de nieve, así como en consultas complejas y en el desarrollo de procesos ETL utilizando herramientas como SQL Server Integration Services y Power Query.

En el ámbito de Business Intelligence, tengo un historial comprobado en la creación de informes y tableros de mando de alto impacto utilizando Power BI, Qlik Sense. Además, poseo habilidades avanzadas en la suite de Microsoft Power Apps y Power Automate, lo que me permite ofrecer soluciones empresariales innovadoras y automatizadas.

Mi experiencia laboral en diversos cargos me ha dotado de una perspectiva amplia y habilidades en la resolución de problemas, siempre enfocadas en tecnologías como SQL, modelado dimensional y herramientas de BI. Estoy constantemente aprendiendo y adaptándome a nuevas tecnologías para ofrecer las mejores soluciones en cada proyecto

Con más de 8 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, Visual Basic y SQL, así como ... Show more

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science. He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing ov... Show more

Krishna Bandarupalli is a dynamic QA Team Lead at Encova Insurance, spearheading comprehensive Manual, Automation, and Performance testing services within the organization. With an extensive career spanning over 9 years in the Quality Assurance industry, Krishna has evolved from a proficient Manual Tester to an adept Automation specialist.

Krishna's expertise encompasses diverse sectors, including retail and insurance domains, where he has seamlessly navigated through both legacy and modern applications. His passion lies in the meticulous identification of defects and the strategic automation of applications to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Beyond the professional realm, Krishna finds joy in his role as a devoted parent to two children, actively engaging in quality family time. During his leisure, he immerses himself in the world of audio programs, DIY activities and nurtures a flourishing vegetable garden during the spring and summer seasons.

Krishna's commitment to excellence and his multifaceted interests make him a valuable asset both in and out of the testing arena.

Krishna Bandarupalli is a dynamic QA Team Lead at Encova Insurance, spearheading comprehensive Manual, Automation, and Performance testing services within the organization. With an extensive career spanning over 9 years in the Quality Assurance indus... Show more

I’m an experienced software engineer specializing in AI, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies. My expertise includes developing AI-driven applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AWS, and MLOps practices. I actively mentor learners and professionals, helping them build impactful solutions and effectively harness emerging technologies for growth and innovation.

I’m an experienced software engineer specializing in AI, cloud-native solutions, and innovative technologies. My expertise includes developing AI-driven applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AWS, and MLOps practices. I actively men... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 27 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Changing the world, one solution at a time!

Passionate about automation and building a business to support clients on their digitisation/optimisation journeys while working with the youth in preparation for their entry into industry.

Enjoys dabbling in software development, automation, IOT, advanced analytics, data engineering and business intelligence while currently working towards completing a PhD that focuses on automation. Currently focusing on learning how businesses are formed and how the longevity of business functions are maintained.

Competencies include a high level of computer literacy, programming in various languages with newly acquired sales and business acumen.

Changing the world, one solution at a time! Passionate about automation and building a business to support clients on their digitisation/optimisation journeys while working with the youth in preparation for their entry into industry. Enjoys da... Show more