I try to find and do the hard things before they get harder.
Believe in building guard-rails and than patching potholes later. Make the secure obvious and the insecure difficult.
Build trust through a bias towards action and enablement.

I try to find and do the hard things before they get harder. Believe in building guard-rails and than patching potholes later. Make the secure obvious and the insecure difficult. Build trust through a bias towards action and enablement. Show more

Global infrastructure sales professional. I have spent 19 years working in 5 different countries and have seen how digital physical infrastructure can change our life and the improve developments of communities.

Global infrastructure sales professional. I have spent 19 years working in 5 different countries and have seen how digital physical infrastructure can change our life and the improve developments of communities. Show more

Vicki Swan works with PreparedBC, the public education team at the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. After joining the Ministry, she asked to coordinate the Master of Disaster program. Vicki is inspired by the positive impact MOD has on students, their households and communities and appreciates that students will have this emergency preparedness knowledge for life. Vicki has 25 years’ experience delivering experiential workshops and has worked in public school and adult education settings.

Vicki Swan works with PreparedBC, the public education team at the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. After joining the Ministry, she asked to coordinate the Master of Disaster program. Vicki is inspired by the positive impact... Show more

Callian is a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with a developmental background rooted in securing systems.

His journey is marked by continual curiosity, and he is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges that contribute to personal and organizational growth.

As an unwavering learner and leader of the DevSecCon Cape Town community, Callian is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the DevSecOps and Application Security space.

Callian is a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with a developmental background rooted in securing systems. His journey is marked by continual curiosity, and he is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges that contribute to personal and organizatio... Show more

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture.

10 Years of Experience in Data Analytics on Microsoft Platforms. Started with Data Warehousing moving into Data Platform architecture. Show more

Kelvin Le Ngoc Nguyen is a Staff Software Engineer at Knoetic, where he leads the design and implementation of cutting-edge multi-agent AI systems.

With a background in full-stack web development and distributed systems, he has built resilient, scalable platforms, ranging from real-time news aggregators to knowledge-driven chatbots that leverage RAG and LangGraph. Prior to his current role, Kelvin held engineering positions at Apple, Zuellig Pharma, and several tech startups.

He is passionate about translating complex machine-learning workflows into production-ready services, mentoring engineering teams, and contributing to open-source tooling that empowers developers to move faster.

Kelvin Le Ngoc Nguyen is a Staff Software Engineer at Knoetic, where he leads the design and implementation of cutting-edge multi-agent AI systems. With a background in full-stack web development and distributed systems, he has built resilient, sc... Show more

With four years of experience as a DevOps engineer at Tikal Knowledge, I bring an IT background that fuels my passion for innovation and efficiency in the technology sector.

With four years of experience as a DevOps engineer at Tikal Knowledge, I bring an IT background that fuels my passion for innovation and efficiency in the technology sector. Show more

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and developed solutions for clients worldwide. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Charos regularly writes about AI and low-code, ways of optimizing integration and real use case scenarios to help developers build smarter, faster, and more resilient applications.

Charos is a Lead developer specializing in Outsystems, AI integration, and AWS cloud solutions. With more than 7 years of experience in different industries, she has built solutions that connect cloud solutions to low-code tools, AI integration, and ... Show more

I am a Data scientist passionate about building intelligent systems that drive business value and social impact.

I am a Data scientist passionate about building intelligent systems that drive business value and social impact. Show more

A Deaf Software Engineer with 6+ years of mobile and web development experience, specialized in Flutter.
As a digital accessibility advocate, works as a freelancer on tech projects while actively contributing to open source projects and creating technical content for the deaf developer community.
Andres is an active member of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group.
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A Deaf Software Engineer with 6+ years of mobile and web development experience, specialized in Flutter. As a digital accessibility advocate, works as a freelancer on tech projects while actively contributing to open source projects and creating te... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Ramachandra is a Senior Manager and Solution Architect at Peloton Consulting Group.
Ramachandra is based in Dallas, Texas, with over 18 years of experience in ERP technologies and
supply chain solutions. He specializes in Order Management (OM), Procurement (P2P), Inventory
(INV), and Plant Maintenance, delivering innovative solutions that enhance global operational
efficiency across diverse industries, including Aerospace, Manufacturing, Engineering, Utilities,
Technology, and Retail.

Ram leads the Supply Chain Management service line at Peloton, driving strategic initiatives and
global delivery models that integrate onsite and offshore teams. His expertise spans supply chain
management, data analysis, and system integration, enabling him to solve complex business
challenges in dynamic environments.

Ramachandra holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from VTU and an
Executive MBA in Project Management from ICBMS. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new
technologies, professional development, painting, and playing pickleball.

Ramachandra is a Senior Manager and Solution Architect at Peloton Consulting Group. Ramachandra is based in Dallas, Texas, with over 18 years of experience in ERP technologies and supply chain solutions. He specializes in Order Management (OM), Pro... Show more

Dan Rossiter is the Owner and Operator of Rossiter Realty, a small locally owned business focused on providing quality long term rental housing to families across the Alamo City. Prior to his focus on real estate, Dan spent a decade at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), where he worked primarily with state departments of transportation across the nation, from California to Florida, designing tech-forward solutions to get millions of residents where they needed to go faster and safer through innovative use of big data and novel algorithms. During his time at SwRI, Dan managed tens of millions of project dollars and was a regular speaker at industry conferences across the nation.

Outside of paid employment, Dan is a tireless public servant. Dan serves in numerous volunteer positions with a focus on driving equitable capital investment and positive environmental impact.

As the elected President of Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood Association, Dan has steered this underserved Westside neighborhood to new highs. Under his leadership, the organization has secured millions of dollars in public funding to drastically increase road safety where school kids walk every day, to increase shade tree canopy along heavily trafficked multi-modal roadways, and worked to build a multi-neighborhood coalition representing nearly 40,000 residents across the Westside to advocate for even greater regional wins in the future.

Additionally, Dan has served on the Board of Directors for Brooks (formerly Brooks City Base) since 2021 and is currently the Board Treasurer. In this role, Dan works closely with Board peers and the Brooks leadership team to craft impactful economic development strategies which uplift the surrounding communities, creating quality jobs and quality of life for one of the most economically disadvantaged zip codes in the city.

Wherever Dan goes, he remains singularly focused on challenging existing systems and norms with an eye toward moving the communities and organizations he cares for toward increasingly greater heights!

Dan Rossiter is the Owner and Operator of Rossiter Realty, a small locally owned business focused on providing quality long term rental housing to families across the Alamo City. Prior to his focus on real estate, Dan spent a decade at Southwest Rese... Show more

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca, he oversees a $250M+ global IT portfolio spanning eight datacenters and multi-cloud platforms — including AWS, Azure, GCP, and NVIDIA DGX — supporting 250,000+ employees across 147 countries and powering the company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations.

A recognized catalyst in industrializing the enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Agentic technologies, Rob has led the design, governance, and operationalization of secure, cloud-native platforms that scale from model training to production inference. He plays a pivotal role in the responsible productization of AI — transforming experimental pilots into governed, compliant digital products with measurable impact across AstraZeneca’s global value chain.

Previously, Robert held senior technology leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, where he architected and executed the corporation’s enterprise cloud transformation supporting $37B in revenue and a $79B program backlog. He institutionalized Agile, DevOps, and MLOps practices to modernize complex defense and R&D environments, and led enterprise negotiations with AWS and Microsoft. He also built strategic university partnerships to develop high-caliber cloud talent pipelines and designed secure, classified cloud platforms supporting national defense missions.

A former U.S. Marine and strategic advisor at the Secretarial level of the Department of Defense, Robert brings mission-aligned leadership, global-scale execution, and deep technical expertise to every engagement. He holds an MBA from George Mason University and a B.S. in Computer Technologies from the University of Mary Washington, along with certifications in AWS, Azure, and SAFe Agile. A published thought leader in cloud-native architecture, Robert is committed to building scalable, secure, and ethical technology platforms that accelerate innovation and deliver enduring enterprise value.

Rob Wenier is a visionary enterprise technology executive with over two decades of experience leading global cloud transformation, digital modernization, and AI-fueled innovation across Global Fortune 500 companies and life sciences leaders. As Globa... Show more

I’m a consultant who’s worn just about every hat in tech — from data engineering and software development to DevOps and platform work. Over the years, I’ve worked with teams across industries, projects, and tech stacks, solving real-world problems (and occasionally creating new ones). I’m passionate about improving developer experience, building things that don’t break too often, and finding the humor in the chaos. If it runs in prod and makes people smile — I’m in.

I’m a consultant who’s worn just about every hat in tech — from data engineering and software development to DevOps and platform work. Over the years, I’ve worked with teams across industries, projects, and tech stacks, solving real-world problems (a... Show more

I am a multidisciplinary design professional with around 15 years of experience. I began my career as a Product Designer (PGDPD NID 2007-10) and have worked with corporates like Wipro, focusing on office furniture, FMCG packaging design, ergonomic seating design, and product management. Since 2021, I have transitioned into the role of a digital product designer and experience strategist. Currently, I am a Principal Experience Strategist at LTIMindtree.
Throughout my career, I have built upon the strength of empathy and explored the potential of design thinking for social design, particularly for villages. I am associated with the Nabhangan Foundation as a Design Thinking Advisor, working on projects for village development, schools, libraries, and play areas, as well as vision-mission pitches.
Since 2023, I have been conducting community-building experiments and am in the process of forming the 'Thinker's Collaborative.' This initiative aims to bridge the gap in social innovation and connect design thinking collaborators. My ultimate goal is to identify leverage points in our world that need to be addressed for a larger impact and a better future.

I am a multidisciplinary design professional with around 15 years of experience. I began my career as a Product Designer (PGDPD NID 2007-10) and have worked with corporates like Wipro, focusing on office furniture, FMCG packaging design, ergonomic se... Show more

Dr Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour
Trainer, writer and researcher in political science and international relations and interested in affairs

Dr Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour Trainer, writer and researcher in political science and international relations and interested in affairs Show more

I am the General Manager at Lime, the world's largest micromobility company, where they have driven over 5x growth in their region within just three years, establishing it as a market leader. Prior to this, I spearheaded AI-driven strategies at Bricklane, a cutting-edge property investment platform, and played a pivotal role in scaling operations at OYO, the SoftBank-backed hospitality giant. With a proven track record of scaling businesses and delivering exceptional results, I bring expertise in leveraging technology and data to achieve transformative growth.

I am the General Manager at Lime, the world's largest micromobility company, where they have driven over 5x growth in their region within just three years, establishing it as a market leader. Prior to this, I spearheaded AI-driven strategies at Brick... Show more

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human
rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops, and fostered community-driven solutions. Dodeye is a fellow of the Nigeria School on Internet Governance and holds a track record in advancing inclusive policies and digital literacy across Africa.

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops,... Show more

lja Vishnevski is a seasoned Organisational Consultant and Coach dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organisations unleash their potential. Combining strategic insights with hands-on tactics, he specialises in overcoming systemic challenges, improving organisational design, and fostering collaboration.

As a serious game enthusiast and creator of the Dependency Game, Ilja channels his passion for systems thinking into transforming complex challenges into engaging opportunities for learning and growth.

lja Vishnevski is a seasoned Organisational Consultant and Coach dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organisations unleash their potential. Combining strategic insights with hands-on tactics, he specialises in overcoming systemic challenges,... Show more

KK has over 20 years of IT technologies, consulting and services. KK brings a high degree of industry knowledge and competency, with broad experiences of both application development and infrastructure architecture in business process automation, communication and collaboration space. A technology enthusiast, strong believer and loves learning and sharing on technologies, being seen and recognized as a trusted advisor to many organizations he worked with.

KK has over 20 years of IT technologies, consulting and services. KK brings a high degree of industry knowledge and competency, with broad experiences of both application development and infrastructure architecture in business process automation, com... Show more

With over 20 years of technology experience, Rich is a seasoned data professional and a practiced cloud architect. Two of Rich's career highlights include being in the command centers for the Billion Dollar Bracket and the Super Bowl launch of Rocket Mortgage. More recently Rich has focused on building data systems to benefit the business and its customers. Rich is an energetic speaker, having presented at over 70 conferences. Rich and his family live on 5.5 acres in rural Pennsylvania, along with a menagerie including horses, chickens, fish and toads, where any remaining time is usually spent working on a tractor.

With over 20 years of technology experience, Rich is a seasoned data professional and a practiced cloud architect. Two of Rich's career highlights include being in the command centers for the Billion Dollar Bracket and the Super Bowl launch of Rocke... Show more

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated expertise in driving technology transformation and delivering high-impact solutions across industries such as eCommerce, SaaS, digital marketing, and subscription management. Known for his strong platform mindset and leadership capabilities, Bala excels at managing globally distributed teams and aligning technology with business goals to support growth, monetization, and operational efficiency. His passion lies in architecting resilient, scalable platforms that deliver engineering excellence in high-growth, dynamic environments.
Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at DocuSign, Bala leads a team of 50 members and is responsible for driving digital innovation across e-commerce and digital marketing platforms. He has played a key role in scaling SaaS growth, enhancing customer experiences, and implementing data-driven product roadmaps. He also collaborates with chief architecture teams to establish best practices for microservices and scalable data platforms. Previously, at Walmart Labs, he led the architecture of Walmart's omnichannel product catalog and developed high-performance catalog search services. Bala's expertise extends to creating patented solutions in content catalog intelligence, real-time data streaming, and subscription management engines.
Earlier in his career, Bala held positions at Symantec Corporation, where he worked on dynamic malware analysis services and large-scale data processing, and at Cisco Systems, where he led projects in supply chain risk management and digital transformation. He also contributed to enterprise-level financial services technology solutions at Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
Bala holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India, and is a certified Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP). His professional accomplishments include multiple patents in distributed systems, content catalog management, and inventory optimization. Bala has been recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at Infosys and has presented at various industry conferences. Outside of work, he is actively involved in community service, including volunteering with the Red Cross and contributing to leadership programs with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts.

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated exper... Show more

Greetings everyone! My name is joly davis , and I am a well-experienced content writer. My keen interest in writing is about gemstone jewelry. I travel to different places to research the gemstones that are unearthed naturally. In many interviews and blogs, I have mentioned that my favorite gem is Carnelian Pendant, and I love to write about it. I hope after reading my blogs, the readers will get great knowledge and information. For any query or want to learn about any gemstone, my email is always available.

Greetings everyone! My name is joly davis , and I am a well-experienced content writer. My keen interest in writing is about gemstone jewelry. I travel to different places to research the gemstones that are unearthed naturally. In many interviews and... Show more

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime and is the host of The Fiction Writer's Podcast.

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president o... Show more

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

Dhrumil Dhanesha is a 18 years old serial entrepreneur and a student studying in 12th grade from India. Dhrumil is the Founder & CEO of Dhrumil Dhanesha Technologies which specifically works on technology innovations and WEB/APP Based Products. Dhrumil is also a TEDx Speaker and has given talks in top universities of India. Dhrumil is passionate about Creating Beautiful websites, Mobile Apps & Games.

Dhrumil Dhanesha is a 18 years old serial entrepreneur and a student studying in 12th grade from India. Dhrumil is the Founder & CEO of Dhrumil Dhanesha Technologies which specifically works on technology innovations and WEB/APP Based Products. Dhrum... Show more

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere.

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere. Show more

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore.

My superpower? Merging creativity with strategy. Whether it���s transforming a LinkedIn profile into a magnet for opportunities or designing courses that truly resonate, I help businesses elevate their brand and create authentic relationships that build trust.

And it doesn't end there. In my community of Fort Collins, CO, I'm deep into curating events that fuse business flair with local culture — that's where the magic happens. We're talking growth, we're talking community, we're talking the good stuff that keeps us all connected.

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore. My superpower? Merging creativity with st... Show more

Lucy Grainger (she/her) works as the FireSmart Education Officer for FireSmart BC. She recently joined the FireSmart BC program, where she is dedicated to working with communities to build resiliency and implement practices to reduce wildfire impacts in their regions. She graduated from Quest University Canada in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, where she focused on education and social-emotional learning. With over a decade of experience in wildfire, Lucy has worked with the BC Wildfire Service since 2013, primarily on a ground crew through the Rapattack Program. Lucy is grateful to live and work is the unceded traditional territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

Lucy Grainger (she/her) works as the FireSmart Education Officer for FireSmart BC. She recently joined the FireSmart BC program, where she is dedicated to working with communities to build resiliency and implement practices to reduce wildfire impacts... Show more