Region & Country

Valued speakers who focus on the geopolitical and cultural aspects of different regions and countries, exploring topics like regional development, international relations, and cultural identity

Luis Puente

Luis Puente

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

Janek Zach

Janek Zach

Project manager and operations expert with 8+ years of experience in building scalable structures in SMEs and start-ups – from supply chain and process optimisation to change
management. My strengths: structuring complex topics, coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing solutions pragmatically.

Project manager and operations expert with 8+ years of experience in building scalable structures in SMEs and start-ups – from supply chain and process optimisation to change management. My strengths: structuring complex topics, coordinating cross-f... Show more

Francis Onukwu

Francis Onukwu

Francis Onukwu is a skilled software developer crafting innovative Web2 and Web3 solutions, with a strong focus on Rust and TypeScript. As co-founder of Open Source Nest, he drives Africa’s vibrant open-source movement, empowering beginners and pros through engaging workshops, AMAs, and community outreaches. Previously, as a former GDG On Campus Lead and past NACOS Director, he sparked student tech enthusiasm and leadership at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he earned his BSc in Computer Science. With a passion for accessible tech, Francis leverages certifications in NVIDIA Deep Learning and Google Cloud to inspire inclusive innovation.

Francis Onukwu is a skilled software developer crafting innovative Web2 and Web3 solutions, with a strong focus on Rust and TypeScript. As co-founder of Open Source Nest, he drives Africa’s vibrant open-source movement, empowering beginners and pros ... Show more

Sownak Roy

Sownak Roy

Senior Engineering Manager at cheqd (https://cheqd.io/). Building the trust layer for AI agents through decentralized identity and verifiable credentials

Senior Engineering Manager at cheqd (https://cheqd.io/). Building the trust layer for AI agents through decentralized identity and verifiable credentials Show more

Trixi Fey

Trixi Fey

Cartographer at heart. Map designer by craft. Leader by experience.
With 22 years in the industry, I bridge design and development, turning complexity into clarity. I bring both hands-on expertise and leadership experience—guiding teams, shaping products, and staying endlessly curious along the way.

Cartographer at heart. Map designer by craft. Leader by experience. With 22 years in the industry, I bridge design and development, turning complexity into clarity. I bring both hands-on expertise and leadership experience—guiding teams, shaping pro... Show more

Frédéric Valentin

Frédéric Valentin

Head of Wealth Planning - SGPB Europe https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederic-valentin-ab313920 | Member of Cercle des Fiscalistes (https://www.lecercledesfiscalistes.com) | Member of the IACF - Institute of Tax Lawyers https://www.iacf.fr | Membre of Estate Planning Skill Group (https://epsg.international/fr/)

Head of Wealth Planning - SGPB Europe https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederic-valentin-ab313920 | Member of Cercle des Fiscalistes (https://www.lecercledesfiscalistes.com) | Member of the IACF - Institute of Tax Lawyers https://www.iacf.fr | Membre of E... Show more

Fransdana Nadeak

Fransdana Nadeak

Fransdana Nadeak is a Data Scientist passionate about applying AI to real-world challenges in the telecommunications industry. He is the creator of Towerbucks, a geospatial AI engine for tower profitability, and has shared his expertise as a speaker and mentor in data science communities.

Fransdana Nadeak is a Data Scientist passionate about applying AI to real-world challenges in the telecommunications industry. He is the creator of Towerbucks, a geospatial AI engine for tower profitability, and has shared his expertise as a speaker ... Show more

Brian Moncey

Brian Moncey

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling with the necessity of solid marketing operations, Brian brings his background in creative craftsmanship to the art of business.

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling... Show more

Andrea Méndez

Andrea Méndez

Me desempeño como Analista de Business Intelligence & Analytics. Actualmente cursando un diplomado en Big Data & Machine Learning.

Soy Community Builder para AWS en la categoría de datos y ambassador en Women Techmakers.

También tengo experiencia en inclusión de personas en TI. Soy una entusiasta de la tecnología, los datos y las startups.

Me gusta el té, leer, la fotografía y viajar.

Me desempeño como Analista de Business Intelligence & Analytics. Actualmente cursando un diplomado en Big Data & Machine Learning. Soy Community Builder para AWS en la categoría de datos y ambassador en Women Techmakers. También tengo experien... Show more

Merijn Keppel

Merijn Keppel

cloud native enthousiast, declarative systems nerd, networking and programming.

cloud native enthousiast, declarative systems nerd, networking and programming. Show more

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997.

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997. Show more

Randolf Speigner

Randolf Speigner

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global citizen, he collaborates with thought leaders in societal evolution.

Randolf takes great satisfaction in offering his guidance to practitioners as they realize their full potential and capacity in regenerative transformation. He is committed to design and lead cohorts for teams of leaders and change agents to enable effective change in their organizations.

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global ... Show more

Maria Chec

Maria Chec

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

Aliocha Iordanoff

Aliocha Iordanoff

Je suis la personnes Source de Sémawé depuis 2008, j'accompagne les dirigeants et leur entreprise à devenir plus adaptables, robustes. Je suis inspiré par Montessori, la systémique, la communication non violente, Spinoza, Edgar Morin, !

Je suis la personnes Source de Sémawé depuis 2008, j'accompagne les dirigeants et leur entreprise à devenir plus adaptables, robustes. Je suis inspiré par Montessori, la systémique, la communication non violente, Spinoza, Edgar Morin, ! Show more

Nimrod Nyongesa

Nimrod Nyongesa

To whom much is given much is required

To whom much is given much is required Show more

Matthias Huttar

Matthias Huttar

Enjoys building great teams that deliver in an agile maner and has a special passion for continuous delivery.

Enjoys building great teams that deliver in an agile maner and has a special passion for continuous delivery. Show more

William Mendes

William Mendes

William Mendes works as a Team Leader at Coralogix after having worked as developer, performance and observability engineer and managed different types of teams. Through the last couple of years, William helped build high performant Platform and SRE teams around psycholical safety and personal development environments.

William Mendes works as a Team Leader at Coralogix after having worked as developer, performance and observability engineer and managed different types of teams. Through the last couple of years, William helped build high performant Platform and SRE ... Show more

Allison McMillan

Allison McMillan

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

Leonardo Teixeira

Leonardo Teixeira

Executivo da FORTINET, principal empresa de Cyber Segurança do mundo, participou da elaboração do primeiro curso DEVOPS PARA GESTORES do Brasil. Mais de 15 anos de experiência em TI, com MBA em Gestão de Projetos, Especialização em Direito Digital e Compliance, Programa Executivo em Digital Business Strategy pelo MIT SLOAN. Certificado PMP, atuou como docente em cursos de graduação e pós-graduação. Disseminador da cultura DevOps e Ágil, já trabalhou na Administração Pública Federal como funcionário público concursado.

Executivo da FORTINET, principal empresa de Cyber Segurança do mundo, participou da elaboração do primeiro curso DEVOPS PARA GESTORES do Brasil. Mais de 15 anos de experiência em TI, com MBA em Gestão de Projetos, Especialização em Direito Digital e ... Show more

Shweta Keshavanarayana

Shweta Keshavanarayana

I am a Mom of a boy and a true champion of 'Bias for Action' principle. I embrace discomfort by new learnings and learn them by doing - be it technology, process, or getting any work done for people who depend on me. I thrive with discipline and planning. Believe in practice and even if there is a 1% chance of success, I give the other 100% to get a favorable outcome.

I am a Mom of a boy and a true champion of 'Bias for Action' principle. I embrace discomfort by new learnings and learn them by doing - be it technology, process, or getting any work done for people who depend on me. I thrive with discipline and plan... Show more

Michal Epstein

Michal Epstein

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

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

Mfundo Mbambo

Mfundo Mbambo

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital business, Mfundo has gained expertise in digital transformation, business strategy for a digital world, innovation & corporate entrepreneurship, design thinking, and digitalising operations. He effectively applies these skills by implementing innovative risk management solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives, and optimizing business processes and helping organisations play and win in the digital era.

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital busine... Show more

Emmanuel Joseph

Emmanuel Joseph

Building the future with Blockchain Tech as a Web Developer

Building the future with Blockchain Tech as a Web Developer Show more

Ingrid Solís Gonzalez

Ingrid Solís Gonzalez

Ingeniera Civil Industrial graduada de la Universidad de Chile. Actualmente cursando el magister en Data Science en la UDD. Poseo una sólida experiencia en áreas clave como Control de Gestión, Inteligencia de Negocios, Innovación y Transformación Digital. Mis habilidades se fundamentan en una amplia comprensión de bases de datos y plataformas de BI, permitiéndome proporcionar información crucial para respaldar decisiones estratégicas.

Destaco por mi capacidad colaborativa y mi enfoque adaptable, demostrando ser proactiva, responsable y disciplinada en cada proyecto. He liderado con éxito equipos técnicos y de negocio, además de administrar y controlar presupuestos en el área de tecnología. Mi experiencia también abarca la gestión de relaciones con proveedores, garantizando la eficiencia y calidad en la entrega de servicios.

Ingeniera Civil Industrial graduada de la Universidad de Chile. Actualmente cursando el magister en Data Science en la UDD. Poseo una sólida experiencia en áreas clave como Control de Gestión, Inteligencia de Negocios, Innovación y Transformación Dig... Show more

Josephine Liu

Josephine Liu

Yuyin (Josephine) Liu is a distinguished leader in AI safety, security, and governance, actively shaping global policies around emerging technologies. With deep expertise advising governments, international organizations, and industry leaders, she plays a pivotal role in developing regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with safety and security.
Josephine serves as Chief Policy Commissioner at the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), where she guides global discourse on AI policy and governance. Her work bridges technology and policy to ensure that emerging technologies align with ethical standards, security needs, and economic resilience.

Yuyin (Josephine) Liu is a distinguished leader in AI safety, security, and governance, actively shaping global policies around emerging technologies. With deep expertise advising governments, international organizations, and industry leaders, she pl... Show more

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in Salesforce development and DevOps strategy, particularly within the healthcare technology sector. He is a certified Salesforce professional recognized for driving enterprise-level Salesforce DevOps transformations and designing robust, automated CI/CD pipelines.
At Optum Services, Rajesh currently leads high-impact DevOps initiatives that enhance deployment efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance. His technical toolkit includes Salesforce DX, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CLI scripting. Rajesh has successfully implemented Git-based version control strategies, pre-deployment validation systems, and automated testing frameworks that consistently achieve over 90% code coverage and a 70% reduction in deployment failures.
Throughout his career, Rajesh has built and deployed scalable Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce, and led integrations with REST/SOAP APIs and middleware solutions. He has championed enterprise-wide migrations from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience and led data modeling efforts that support thousands of users globally.
His earlier roles at IT Resources Inc and Indus Group Inc involved major CRM migration projects, automation of business workflows, and performance tuning of Salesforce platforms, reflecting his end-to-end expertise in Salesforce SDLC and Agile project delivery.
Rajesh holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University and a Bachelor’s degree from Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science in India. He is certified in Salesforce Administration, Advanced Administration, Platform Development, and App Building.
A regular Dreamforce attendee and active contributor to the Trailblazer and Stack Exchange communities, Rajesh also leads internal training on Salesforce LWC and CI/CD best practices. His work has been recognized through multiple Bravo awards and accolades for timely project delivery and innovation in DevOps automation.

Rajesh Shanam is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in Salesforce development and DevOps strategy, particularly within the healthcare technology sector. He is a certified Salesforce professional r... Show more

Omogbai Atakpu

Omogbai Atakpu

Omogbai Atakpu is a software developer who enjoys working at the intersection of frontend and backend technologies to create seamless digital experiences. He loves exploring emerging technologies and sharing knowledge through writing and community engagement.

Omogbai Atakpu is a software developer who enjoys working at the intersection of frontend and backend technologies to create seamless digital experiences. He loves exploring emerging technologies and sharing knowledge through writing and community en... Show more

Juan Carlos Cepeda Valero

Juan Carlos Cepeda Valero

Soy Juan Carlos Cepeda, un arquitecto de soluciones apasionado por la innovación y la transformación empresarial a través de la tecnología de código abierto. He dedicado mi vida profesional a aprender y enseñar a crear software de alta calidad, promoviendo el desarrollo de software elástico, abierto, y enfocado en el usuario. Me encanta la arquitectura de microservicios, ingeniería de software, platform engineering y la arquitectura empresarial.

Soy Juan Carlos Cepeda, un arquitecto de soluciones apasionado por la innovación y la transformación empresarial a través de la tecnología de código abierto. He dedicado mi vida profesional a aprender y enseñar a crear software de alta calidad, promo... Show more

Matthew Sabol

Matthew Sabol

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-19 trials with leading pharmaceutical companies. Driven high-impact software and R&D initiatives across startups and enterprises, contributing to successful acquisitions and shaping the future of decentralized trials. With deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and mobile technologies, I’m dedicated to architecting innovation, health, and mobility for a connected future.

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-... Show more

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applications, Mobile applications, ETL, Business Intelligence, and Web Services.
With deep domain knowledge in Healthcare and Banking/Insurance sectors, Siva has established himself as a Subject Matter Expert in digital transformation, claim processing, and correspondence management. His technical proficiency extends across the entire Software Development Life Cycle, from business requirement analysis to deployment.
Siva excels in designing and creating automation frameworks for various platforms using tools like Selenium, IBM RFT, and QTP. His experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD/CT pipelines has driven efficiency across multiple major programs. Additionally, he has developed expertise in AI data models and generative AI capabilities optimization.
Throughout his career at companies including Infosys, CGI, Sopra Steria, and Cognizant, Siva has successfully led projects for prestigious clients such as CVS, Nationwide UK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Cigna Healthcare, and Cooperative Financial Services. His work has spanned multiple geographies including the USA and UK.
As a leader, Siva excels in project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and mentoring teams across various skill levels. His commitment to continuous improvement extends to exploring AI techniques for enhancing software development processes.
Siva holds a Bachelor of Technology with majors in Biotechnology and Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology. His professional credentials include ISTQB certification, and he has been recognized as a Domain/Technology Champ in Independent Validation Services. In 2016, he was awarded as the winner of the Automation Open Challenge at Infosys.
With his comprehensive technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and passion for innovation, Siva continues to drive excellence in quality engineering and digital transformation initiatives.

Siva Sai Kumar Yachamaneni is a seasoned Quality Engineering Lead with over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. His expertise spans software testing with particular focus on Automation, AI Model validations, Cloud Migration, Mainframe applicat... Show more

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