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

Sameer Satyavolu

Sameer Satyavolu

I have diverse experience in application development within the banking and telecom sectors, along with a strong background in Quality Assurance Engineering for product development in the IMS area. With a Master’s degree in Data Science and Management, I combine technical expertise with business acumen to deliver innovative solutions. I have a keen eye for identifying gaps between technology and business aspects, enabling me to optimize solutions and drive efficiency across industries.

I have diverse experience in application development within the banking and telecom sectors, along with a strong background in Quality Assurance Engineering for product development in the IMS area. With a Master’s degree in Data Science and Managemen... Show more

Nico Retzki

Nico Retzki

Consulting Business Central. Projektmanagement in Business Central.

Consulting Business Central. Projektmanagement in Business Central. Show more

Gaurav Bhatnagar

Gaurav Bhatnagar

Gaurav Bhatnagar (Member, IEEE) is a Senior Software Engineer at OpenText in Fremont, CA, where he leads cross-functional teams and oversees the full software development life cycle for enterprise-scale applications. He received his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Amravati University, India. With extensive expertise in cloud-native infrastructure on GCP and AWS, his work focuses on bridging the gap between high-volume serverless environments and secure on-premises legacy systems.

Mr. Bhatnagar has a proven track record of delivering scalable, PCI-compliant solutions for global enterprise clients and managing complex offshore partnerships. His professional background includes architecting secure egress patterns, implementing automated CI/CD pipelines, and modernizing legacy distributed systems using Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. His current research interests involve "Zero Trust" architectures, automated compliance, and the development of DevSecOps frameworks for mission-critical portals. He is a dedicated researcher focused on advancing architectural determinism and security in hybrid cloud ecosystems.

Gaurav Bhatnagar (Member, IEEE) is a Senior Software Engineer at OpenText in Fremont, CA, where he leads cross-functional teams and oversees the full software development life cycle for enterprise-scale applications. He received his B.E. degree in Me... Show more

Krishna Soni

Krishna Soni

Experienced Artificial Intelligence professor with research in developing advanced models for healthcare applications

Experienced Artificial Intelligence professor with research in developing advanced models for healthcare applications Show more

Owais Hashmi

Owais Hashmi

Owais is a Data & AI subject matter expert who is passionate in helping organizations cross industry adopt & implement analytics solutions leveraging the power of cloud. He has led multiple transformational projects globally and is also closely aligned to academia where he lectures on various data science topics.

Owais is a Data & AI subject matter expert who is passionate in helping organizations cross industry adopt & implement analytics solutions leveraging the power of cloud. He has led multiple transformational projects globally and is also closely align... Show more

Manas Sharma

Manas Sharma

Manas is a passionate Dev and Cloud Advocate with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, including observability, cloud, kubernetes, and opensource. building bridges between tech and community.

Manas is a passionate Dev and Cloud Advocate with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, including observability, cloud, kubernetes, and opensource. building bridges between tech and community. Show more

Calvin Dantley

Calvin Dantley

Calvin Dantley specializes in designing interactive online courses and other learning resources tailored to educate employees across all levels. Calvin is a dynamic facilitator passionate about helping others learn the skills necessary to perform at their best.

Calvin has called the St. Louis metro area home for over a decade. With nearly 20 years of experience in sales training and management, he leverages skills such as questioning and active listening to connect deeply with subject matter experts.

Calvin Dantley specializes in designing interactive online courses and other learning resources tailored to educate employees across all levels. Calvin is a dynamic facilitator passionate about helping others learn the skills necessary to perform at ... Show more

Joel Silva

Joel Silva

Desarrollador especializado en visualización de datos geoespaciales, con experiencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones basadas en datos geoespaciales. Ha liderado proyectos de visualización y análisis territorial usando tecnologías como PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Python Dash y servicios de AWS (S3, EC2, CloudFront), integrando mapas interactivos, capas dinámicas y análisis espacial.

Actualmente trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, análisis territorial y transformación digital, desarrollando dashboards interactivos para gobiernos, ONGs y el sector privado en Bolivia. Entre mis proyectos recientes destacan: Un sistema de monitoreo territorial para pueblos indígenas de la Amazonía y una plataforma de geointeligencia para definir ubicaciones estratégicas de agencias bancarias.

Apasionado por el uso de la tecnología para resolver problemas reales, sociales y estratégicos, busca impulsar el uso responsable y accesible de herramientas en la nube en América Latina.

Desarrollador especializado en visualización de datos geoespaciales, con experiencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones basadas en datos geoespaciales. Ha liderado proyectos de visualización y análisis territorial usando tecnologías como Postgre... Show more

Nazeh Abel

Nazeh Abel

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

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

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

Geoffrey Tipy

Geoffrey Tipy

Geoffrey Tipton is a dynamic and forward-thinking Robotics-trained Data Software Architect with a passion for innovation and technology. With a career rooted in building cutting-edge systems, Geoffrey has honed expertise in designing scalable retail platforms and developing Blockchain-based cryptocurrency exchanges in the fast-paced and ever-evolving markets of Asia.

Driven by a deep curiosity for solving complex problems, Geoffrey has seamlessly transitioned into the world of data science, leveraging years of technical experience to extract actionable insights and create impactful solutions. Combining a strong foundation in robotics, software architecture, and data-driven strategies, Geoffrey continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the tech space, delivering transformative results in every endeavor.

Geoffrey Tipton is a dynamic and forward-thinking Robotics-trained Data Software Architect with a passion for innovation and technology. With a career rooted in building cutting-edge systems, Geoffrey has honed expertise in designing scalable retail ... Show more

Diego Castro

Diego Castro

Analista de Sistemas com mais de 15 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de software, atualmente atuando como Gerente de Projetos de times ágeis em um dos maiores Institutos de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) do Brasil. Minha trajetória é marcada pela liderança de equipes multidisciplinares e pelo desenvolvimento de soluções inovadoras e disruptivas, com foco em Inteligência Artificial, Design Estratégico, Cloud Computing e outras tecnologias de ponta.

Com um olhar estratégico e orientado para resultados, trabalho na criação de produtos e serviços que geram valor real, alinhando tecnologia, negócios e inovação. Acredito no poder da colaboração, da metodologia ágil e da constante evolução técnica para transformar desafios complexos em oportunidades de crescimento. Minha missão é inspirar times a entregar soluções que impactem positivamente a sociedade e o mercado, sempre com foco na excelência e na melhoria contínua.

Analista de Sistemas com mais de 15 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento de software, atualmente atuando como Gerente de Projetos de times ágeis em um dos maiores Institutos de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) do Brasil. Minha trajetória é marcada pela l... Show more

Pantelis Vikatos

Pantelis Vikatos

Pantelis Vikatos is Senior Director of Research and Innovation, specializing in data mining, AI, and machine learning. Holding a PhD in data mining and social networks analysis from the University of Patras, he has collaborated with prestigious institutions like CNR (Italy) and UFMG (Brazil). His research has been published in leading conferences and journals, including IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Review. With extensive experience in academia and industry, Pantelis leverages AI to drive business innovation and productivity, making contributions to data-driven decisions, algorithms, and applied AI research.

Pantelis Vikatos is Senior Director of Research and Innovation, specializing in data mining, AI, and machine learning. Holding a PhD in data mining and social networks analysis from the University of Patras, he has collaborated with prestigious inst... Show more

Danielle Deavens

Danielle Deavens

Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with startup experience in marketing, B2B sales, operations, and customer success. As an EIR, pitch judge, and advisor, Danielle works closely with founders to develop stronger stories for pitches, program applications, fundraising conversations, and sales meetings.

Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with... Show more

Mayank Vatsal

Mayank Vatsal

I am a cybersecurity professional with 17+ years of experience, focused on protecting businesses from digital threats and ensuring robust third-party risk management. With extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for leading companies, I've successfully mitigated risks, protected sensitive data, and ensured regulatory compliance. My expertise includes Cyber Security Strategy and Architecture, Third-Party Risk Assessment, Security Policy Development, Business Resilience, and Governance Risk and Compliance. Driven by continuous improvement, I stay at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation to better serve organizations.

I am a cybersecurity professional with 17+ years of experience, focused on protecting businesses from digital threats and ensuring robust third-party risk management. With extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurit... Show more

Stylianos Kampakis

Stylianos Kampakis

PhD from UCL, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, Published author, One of the first researchers in tokenomics, UCL Blockchain Centre, DS advisor for LBS

PhD from UCL, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, Published author, One of the first researchers in tokenomics, UCL Blockchain Centre, DS advisor for LBS Show more

Venugopal Baswaraju

Venugopal Baswaraju

Venugopal Baswaraju is the Program Manager managing the OSS Compliance Program since its inception in 2022. In Sony Group, he has extensive experience in areas like product development, standards, certification and OSS compliance. He leads the strategy and execution of various technical programs for Sony Group of Companies

Venugopal Baswaraju is the Program Manager managing the OSS Compliance Program since its inception in 2022. In Sony Group, he has extensive experience in areas like product development, standards, certification and OSS compliance. He leads the strate... Show more

Gaurav Bansal

Gaurav Bansal

Gaurav Bansal is a Senior Software Developer Engineer - Test with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale systems, specializing in system architecture, healthcare technology, performance engineering, and technical leadership. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for architecting and deploying HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms serving over 5 million users, maintaining 99.99% uptime. His innovative solutions have resulted in significant cost reductions, saving $2M annually, and improving system reliability by 40%. Gaurav has also implemented AI/ML solutions that reduced customer service contacts by 20% and improved testing cycles by 40%. He has mentored over 15 engineers, helping them progress into senior roles, and has built and led high-performing, globally distributed teams across the USA, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Gaurav’s expertise lies in system architecture, particularly in distributed systems design, fault-tolerant architectures, auto-scaling solutions, and disaster recovery systems. He is also well-versed in healthcare technology, with experience in building HIPAA-compliant platforms, handling secure PHI data, and integrating healthcare data. In performance engineering, he has a proven track record of optimizing system performance, reducing latency, enhancing database performance, and implementing high availability strategies. As a technical leader, he has led cross-functional teams, optimized development processes, and introduced best practices to improve productivity and collaboration.
His technical skills include proficiency in AWS (Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB), Docker, Linux, and several programming languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, and C++. He is also skilled in frameworks like Selenium, Jenkins, and AWS Amplify, and has experience with databases such as AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle DB2. Gaurav has contributed significantly to major organizations, including Amazon, where he led the development of HIPAA-compliant systems and established automated testing frameworks, and Prokarma, Inc., where he developed automation solutions for American Express.
Gaurav holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from AKGEC, Ghaziabad, India, and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout his career.

Gaurav Bansal is a Senior Software Developer Engineer - Test with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-scale systems, specializing in system architecture, healthcare technology, performance engineering, and technical leadership. Throughout his c... Show more

Neha Bhargava

Neha Bhargava

Neha Bhargava is a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal with over 10 years of experience in frontend and full-stack development. If it involves JavaScript, React, Angular, or Node.js, chances are, she’s built, optimized, or debugged it.

Beyond writing code, Neha is passionate about helping others grow in tech. She actively mentors new grads, women in tech, professionals, and career switchers, guiding them through frontend development, interview prep, and breaking into the industry. She loves seeing people land their dream jobs and believes that sharing knowledge is one of the best parts of being in tech. She wants to be the mentor she never had.

When she’s not deep in code, you’ll find Neha playing gouda drum, baking, or perfecting her latest sourdough bread experiment. Music and baking fuel her creativity just as much as coding does!

Neha Bhargava is a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal with over 10 years of experience in frontend and full-stack development. If it involves JavaScript, React, Angular, or Node.js, chances are, she’s built, optimized, or debugged it. Beyond writi... Show more

Susheel Kumar C

Susheel Kumar C

Susheel Kumar is a seasoned technical communication professional with over 19 years of experience in technical communications. Passionate about problem-solving, he ensures that information reaches end users effectively with the documentation he creates.

A product enthusiast, he is deeply curious about how end users interact with products and features, regularly connecting with support teams to understand the customer pain points. Recently, he completed the Aspiring Product Manager curriculum at SAP, with a vision to contribute to product management and solve customer challenges. He is passionate about products and involves himself in evangelizing SAP products and portfolio to university students and new starters.

As a mentor, Susheel actively guides colleagues in career development and their interests. As a co-lead of the Lead Together User Assistance Forum, he has been instrumental in setting up the WritersOnDemand initiative, bridging the gap between a team's UA needs while creating new opportunities for volunteers.

Committed to creating awareness of technical writing as a profession, he engages with university students, inspiring the next generation of technical communicators. Beyond his professional work, Susheel is also actively involved in CSR initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to making a broader impact.

Susheel Kumar is a seasoned technical communication professional with over 19 years of experience in technical communications. Passionate about problem-solving, he ensures that information reaches end users effectively with the documentation he creat... Show more

Matthew Adelakun

Matthew Adelakun

A highly experienced developer specializing in digital banking solutions, cross-platform mobile development, and advanced integration systems. Proficient in leveraging modern development frameworks and tools such as cross-platform mobile development environments, microservices-based backend platforms, and enterprise-grade product suites to create seamless customer experiences.

Expertise includes Java-based development (Spring Boot, Java Web Services), microservices architecture, and rigorous testing methodologies (SIT and UAT). Skilled in designing and implementing complex payment systems, product configurations, and migration strategies, with a strong emphasis on scalability and performance optimization.

Additionally, possesses extensive experience in APIs, messaging services, and programming tools for advanced solution design and deployment. Demonstrates a solid understanding of AI and machine learning applications in digital banking, including predictive analytics, personalized customer journeys, and intelligent automation.

A highly experienced developer specializing in digital banking solutions, cross-platform mobile development, and advanced integration systems. Proficient in leveraging modern development frameworks and tools such as cross-platform mobile development ... Show more

Rajarshi Tarafdar

Rajarshi Tarafdar

Rajarshi Tarafdar is a highly skilled Senior Developer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Generative AI and Java development. He has an extensive background in developing and optimizing generative models such as GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, GANs, and VAEs, with a strong grasp of neural networks, transformers, attention mechanisms, and large language models (LLMs). His expertise also includes optimization techniques, hyperparameter tuning, and transfer learning.
Rajarshi has hands-on experience with Java (1.8, 8, and 17), J2EE technologies, Hibernate, Spring, and Microservices development. He has worked extensively with cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Redshift) and built ETL data pipelines, real-time data processing systems, and microservices-based applications. His proficiency in frameworks like Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and tools like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Spark ensures the smooth development and deployment of high-performance applications.
Currently, Rajarshi is a Senior Developer-Gen AI at JP Morgan & Chase in Texas, where he is responsible for developing and maintaining finance insurance applications and leveraging AI for developer workflow automation. He has also worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield at Cognizant, Genentech, and Symantec and Capgemini, contributing to various high-impact projects across the finance, healthcare, and tech sectors.
Rajarshi holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, PGDM from IIIT Bangalore in Data Science, a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the UMKC Spring 2017 Hackathon Award and the Outstanding Award by Cognizant. Additionally, Rajarshi has made contributions to academic research, with publications in ACM and at the World Congress.

Rajarshi Tarafdar is a highly skilled Senior Developer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Generative AI and Java development. He has an extensive background in developing and optimizing generative models such as GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffu... Show more

Benjamin Sanvoisin

Benjamin Sanvoisin

Staff engineer @Theodo cloud for over 5 year, love building system and solving problem. Climbing, reading and gaming on my off time.

Staff engineer @Theodo cloud for over 5 year, love building system and solving problem. Climbing, reading and gaming on my off time. Show more

Sweta Vivek Marathe

Sweta Vivek Marathe

With 10 years of industry experience, including over 5 years specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, I have gained expertise in Dynamics 365 Field Service and its transformative impact on businesses globally. As a certified Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Field Service, Customer Service, and Sales consultant, I have worked with numerous clients to optimize their field service operations with tailored solutions.

I currently work at Avanade GmbH and am based in Stuttgart, Germany, where I continue to drive digital transformation for clients. In addition to my consulting work, I am a regular speaker on the Power Platform Learners YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PowerPlatformLearners and contribute to the Power Collab, Advent's Calendar, and Power Pages Quick Tips series.

With 10 years of industry experience, including over 5 years specializing in Microsoft Business Applications, I have gained expertise in Dynamics 365 Field Service and its transformative impact on businesses globally. As a certified Microsoft Power P... Show more

Juan Cruz Martinez

Juan Cruz Martinez

Juan Cruz Martinez is a Software Engineer by passion and profession. With over 20 years of experience, he is an expert in JavaScript and Python, while also exploring new technologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. He is a creator, mentor, and advocate, producing content that empowers developers to grow in their careers and embrace modern software practices.

Juan is deeply involved in open-source initiatives and has a passion for AI, full-stack development, and developer productivity. He frequently writes and speaks about topics including JavaScript, React, Python, Artificial Intelligence, career development, and software engineering best practices. Through his blog, talks, and videos, Juan shares actionable advice, reflecting his commitment to helping others succeed in tech.

Juan Cruz Martinez is a Software Engineer by passion and profession. With over 20 years of experience, he is an expert in JavaScript and Python, while also exploring new technologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. He is a creator,... Show more

Mitesh Tank

Mitesh Tank

Mitesh Tank, founder of Datapher AI – an agentic financial analyst that helps investment professionals make better informed. With over twenty years in financial technology and portfolio management, across three continents, he developed equity strategies, led index research at Marshall Wace, and managed portfolios at State Street Global Advisors. He has also helped endowment funds invest in emerging markets and aided in application development of global prime brokerage technology platforms at Nomura and Lehman Brothers. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He enjoys long-distance running and global cinema.

Mitesh Tank, founder of Datapher AI – an agentic financial analyst that helps investment professionals make better informed. With over twenty years in financial technology and portfolio management, across three continents, he developed equity strateg... Show more

Soohan Bai

Soohan Bai

Soohan is the regional director for SEA and KOREA at SonicWall. He brings over 25 years of global IT experience in IT infrastructure, Sales engineering, field Sales and regional sales management from various MNC. Soohan has been with Sonicwall for over 4year by now and is a regional leader responsible for driving business growth and oversees a team of partner and customer-centric Sales and Sales engineers. Prior to joining Sonicwall, Soohan worked as regional senior manager from cyber security firm called Sophos. Before Sophos, Soohan was regional channel director, Asia at FircoSoft, financial security software vendor from France and e-Wall Asia, cyber security company from Korea.

Soohan holds a master’s in Management from University of western Sydney (Australia)

Soohan is the regional director for SEA and KOREA at SonicWall. He brings over 25 years of global IT experience in IT infrastructure, Sales engineering, field Sales and regional sales management from various MNC. Soohan has been with Sonicwall for ov... Show more

Ugnė Kukliauskaitė

Ugnė Kukliauskaitė

Ugne Kukliauskaite is passioned & experienced sales and business development manager with a demonstrated history working in the IT & Computer Software industry with a high track record in business development and market share growth.

For the last 8 years, Ugne is leading a global Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner channel sales team at Companial (form. 1ClickFactory & QBS Group) with a passion in helping partners and customers deal with new business challenges, technologies, and enable them for digital Cloud transformation.

Ugne Kukliauskaite is passioned & experienced sales and business development manager with a demonstrated history working in the IT & Computer Software industry with a high track record in business development and market share growth. For the last... Show more

Braxtyn Cooper

Braxtyn Cooper

Greenways Foundation

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Native Sons of the Golden West

Native Sons of the Golden West

The Native Sons of the Golden West boasts a legacy of impactful leadership that has significantly advanced its mission. These leaders underscore the organization's extensive influence, from community service at the local level to its importance on a national scale, highlighting its crucial position in California's historical and cultural fabric. The NSGW has been instrumental in preserving the state’s rich history.

The Native Sons of the Golden West boasts a legacy of impactful leadership that has significantly advanced its mission. These leaders underscore the organization's extensive influence, from community service at the local level to its importance on a ... Show more

Pete Crocker

Pete Crocker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercrocker/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercrocker/ Show more

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