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

Anay Paul

Anay Paul

Anay Paul is a software engineer with extensive experience building large-scale systems and AI-driven developer tools across leading technology companies. Currently a Software Engineer at Meta Platforms Inc., he works on advanced agentic workflows that translate design inputs such as Figma files and screenshots into production-ready frontend code. His work focuses on leveraging large language models to automate software development processes, improve developer productivity, and enable end-to-end UI generation with minimal manual intervention. He has also contributed to complex infrastructure initiatives, including leading efforts for Android Open Source Project (AOSP) migrations and developing scalable agentic platforms that enhance code generation and evaluation systems.
Prior to Meta, Anay served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Oracle, where he played a key role in building and scaling Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services. He led projects that streamlined region-building processes, improved metadata distribution across hundreds of service teams, and enhanced system efficiency through automation. Earlier in his career, he worked at Amazon Web Services, contributing to security and infrastructure features such as image encryption and resource management for container registries. His foundational experience also includes roles at SAP Labs and Huawei, where he optimized data systems, reduced latency in large-scale environments, and developed enterprise-grade software solutions.
Anay holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from KIIT University. He brings strong expertise in distributed systems, machine learning, and backend infrastructure, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks. His work reflects a consistent focus on scalability, automation, and innovation in software engineering.

Anay Paul is a software engineer with extensive experience building large-scale systems and AI-driven developer tools across leading technology companies. Currently a Software Engineer at Meta Platforms Inc., he works on advanced agentic workflows th... Show more

Tom Sherman

Tom Sherman

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Glenn Thielman

Glenn Thielman

Spring Developer consultant at Keleos Belgium
A Java Spring consultant who believes simplicity is the key to great software.
I’m passionate about building applications that are easy to understand, maintain, and scale. Because the best solutions are the ones that work without unnecessary complexity and technology.

Spring Boot has been my go-to framework for making development straightforward, whether it���s creating microservices, designing APIs, or deploying cloud-native apps.
My approach is to break problems down, find the simplest path forward, and learning from mistakes.

I’m always looking to connect with others who value clarity and elegance in code.

Spring Developer consultant at Keleos Belgium A Java Spring consultant who believes simplicity is the key to great software. I’m passionate about building applications that are easy to understand, maintain, and scale. Because the best solutions are... 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

Yasmin Ahmed

Yasmin Ahmed

Yasmin Ahmed is a lawyer and the Co-founder and Director of Programs at FemTech Law Initiative, a women- and youth-led organization working at the intersection of law, technology, and social justice. she champions digital inclusion, literacy, and safety, advocating for an equitable and secure online environment for women and children in Uganda.
At FemTech Law Initiative, Yasmin leads initiatives that empower communities through legal and digital literacy, online safety education, and policy advocacy.

Yasmin Ahmed is a lawyer and the Co-founder and Director of Programs at FemTech Law Initiative, a women- and youth-led organization working at the intersection of law, technology, and social justice. she champions digital inclusion, literacy, and saf... Show more

Kasim Sen

Kasim Sen

KASIM SEN is an experienced Project Management Office Manager who has worked the last 17 years of his 27-year career in project management. He has experience particularly in defense industry and space systems.
He has been working as Defense R&D Projects Program Manager at KAREL Electronics Inc. He managed more than 20 military communication system projects during the design, development, testing, and production phases. The systems he developed are still actively used by the Turkish Armed Forces and abroad.
He worked as a manager in the Project Management Office under the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. Space Systems Deputy General Manager, playing a critical role in managing equipment projects for satellite programs. During this period, he successfully managed million-dollar level projects such as Central Satellite Computer, Platform Interface Unit, and Power Control and Distribution Unit.
Areas of Expertise:
• Establishing and managing Project Management Office (PMO)
• Space systems and defense industry projects
• Program and portfolio management
• CMMI standards
• Team management and leadership
He is also an active blogger sharing his experiences in project management, mentoring young engineers, and participating in volunteer activities at the Turkish Project Management Association.

KASIM SEN is an experienced Project Management Office Manager who has worked the last 17 years of his 27-year career in project management. He has experience particularly in defense industry and space systems. He has been working as Defense R&D Pro... Show more

Gino Marckx

Gino Marckx

Gino is actively involved in the software development community and has coached individuals and organizations around the world as they embrace Agile and Lean principles and practices.

Driven by a clear vision, he strongly relies on his passion for team dynamics, his experience in leadership positions, and his technical expertise to help achieve Xodiac's ambitious mission.

Gino is actively involved in the software development community and has coached individuals and organizations around the world as they embrace Agile and Lean principles and practices. Driven by a clear vision, he strongly relies on his passion for... Show more

Wisdom Peterson

Wisdom Peterson

Wisdom I. Peterson is an E-Business Systems Architect, Digital Operations Specialist, and Author of "Mastering Client Acquisition." As the founder of Wisconsult based in Port Harcourt, he specializes in delivering high-impact, practical keynotes and hands-on workshops engineered to dismantle corporate administrative bottlenecks, optimize executive digital assets for search engine visibility (SEO), and integrate advanced AI workflows into daily business structures. Wisdom has trained thousands of rising independent professionals and remote operators across Africa on how to eliminate operational friction and position their capabilities to secure multi-currency global contracts and international scholarship pathways. His training methodology completely drops abstract theories, focusing entirely on rapid, step-by-step technological execution.

Wisdom I. Peterson is an E-Business Systems Architect, Digital Operations Specialist, and Author of "Mastering Client Acquisition." As the founder of Wisconsult based in Port Harcourt, he specializes in delivering high-impact, practical keynotes and ... Show more

John Mahlman IV

John Mahlman IV

I have over 15 years of platform engineering experience mainly with macOS but recently with Linux as well. I am a contributor to the macOS Security Compliance project and the macOS CIS Benchmarks and very active within those communities. I have been a planning member of the Greater Philadelphia Mac Admins since 2017 and I'm an avid Philly sports fan.

Outside of work I enjoy tabletop gaming, animals, breweries, and vide games. Ask me about my office I share with my partner's snakes :)

I have over 15 years of platform engineering experience mainly with macOS but recently with Linux as well. I am a contributor to the macOS Security Compliance project and the macOS CIS Benchmarks and very active within those communities. I have been... Show more

Carol Palombini

Carol Palombini

Carol Palombini is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and psychologist who helps tech leaders accelerate career growth, visibility, and influence at the C-level.

With over 10 years of experience coaching senior tech executives and a background as CHRO in a tech company, she supports leaders in strengthening executive presence, communicating with impact, and positioning themselves strategically for executive success.

Through Palombini Consulting, Carol also partners with tech organizations to build emotionally intelligent leadership and align culture with performance.

Carol Palombini is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and psychologist who helps tech leaders accelerate career growth, visibility, and influence at the C-level. With over 10 years of experience coaching senior tech executives and a backg... Show more

Jeremy Veque

Jeremy Veque

Developer with an electronics engineering background. A jack-of-all-trades on the Power Platform, I'm curious to discover new things every day and to present my discoveries.

Developer with an electronics engineering background. A jack-of-all-trades on the Power Platform, I'm curious to discover new things every day and to present my discoveries. Show more

Thomas Poppelgaard

Thomas Poppelgaard

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded:
• NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows & Devices (AVD, W365), Azure (HPC, AI)
• Nerdio Valued Professional (NVP)
• Citrix Technology Professional (CTP)
• VMware vExpert
• Parallels VIPP

Thomas Poppelgaard is a Principal Technology Architect with 30 years of professional IT experience, specializing in enterprise architecture, GPU computing, and AI infrastructure. As CEO of Poppelgaard.com, he provides strategic advisory, architectural design, health checks, and implementation services across Microsoft, VMware, Citrix and NVIDIA ecosystems.

Thomas is recognized as a pioneer in GPU virtualization and remote visualization technologies. Since 2008, he has been at the forefront of enabling CAD/CAE/CAM, devops, media, and entertainment applications in virtualized environments, helping organizations unlock business value through workload acceleration and modern EUC solutions.

Thomas Poppelgaard is awarded: • NVIDIA Enterprise Platform Advisor • Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Windows & Devices (AVD, W365), Azure (HPC, AI) • Nerdio Valued Professional (NVP) • Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) • VMware ... Show more

Jennifer Yelton

Jennifer Yelton

Jeni Yelton is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and organizational development consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She is the author of Confidently Flawed, a leadership message that challenges people to stop chasing perfection and start building trust, influence, and meaningful impact.

Known for her engaging, story-driven style, Jeni blends humor, practical insight, and honest reflection to help audiences think differently and leave with tools they can actually use.

Her work helps leaders rethink how they develop people, measure performance, and build teams rooted in trust, collaboration, and real-world results.

Jeni Yelton is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and organizational development consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She is the author of Confidently Flawed, a lea... Show more

Majid Fekri

Majid Fekri

Dr. Majid Fekri is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is passionate about the transformative power of AI. With a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from McGill University and a proven track record in both startups and large corporations, Dr. Fekri brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and real-world experience to the stage. He is the founder of Edge AI Innovations, a platform dedicated to education and consultation about Edge AI, empowering individuals and businesses to harness its potential. Through his engaging presentations and insightful newsletter, Dr. Fekri makes complex AI concepts accessible and inspires audiences to embrace the possibilities of this rapidly evolving technology.

Dr. Majid Fekri is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is passionate about the transformative power of AI. With a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from McGill University and a proven track record in both startups and large corporations, Dr. Fekri brings a ... Show more

Batyrkhan Tokmyrza

Batyrkhan Tokmyrza

Batyrkhan is a passionate Android Engineer who specializes in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications. With a strong focus on clean architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform, he enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges like Backend-Driven UI frameworks and robust state management.

Batyrkhan is a passionate Android Engineer who specializes in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications. With a strong focus on clean architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform, he enjoys tackling complex engineering challe... Show more

Juan Carlos Flores Mendoza

Juan Carlos Flores Mendoza

Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube.

Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azure, principalmente en áreas de arquitectura cloud, seguridad y mejora continua de la infraestructura.

He participado en eventos internacionales de Amazon Web Services, siendo ganador del AWS Grant Builder 2024 y asistiendo a conferencias globales como AWS re:Inforce 2025 y AWS re:Invent 2025, donde profundicé en temas de seguridad, arquitectura y buenas prácticas en entornos cloud.

En mi rol actual me enfoco en identificar riesgos de seguridad, mejorar configuraciones de infraestructura y fortalecer las arquitecturas cloud, aplicando principios de seguridad y resiliencia en entornos productivos.

Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube. Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azu... Show more

Thomas Grundnigg

Thomas Grundnigg

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric.

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more

Thomas Jouffroy

Thomas Jouffroy

I’m a Platform Engineer at Sopra Steria with over 12 years of experience in DevOps and Middleware.

My work focuses on building resilient, secure, and scalable platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation and industrialization.

I’m passionate about sharing real-world insights and lessons learned from deploying Kubernetes in critical environments.

Expertise:
* Design, audit, hardening, and build of Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms.
* Deployment in both cloud and on-premises environments, including secure infrastructures like OVH SecNumCloud.

CI/CD & Tooling:
* Implementation of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab-CI.
* Platform and application managment OpenShift GitOps (ArgoCD)
* Integration of tools such as Helm, Terraform, Dynatrace, and Kasten K10 for observability and backup.

Cloud & Virtualization:
* Management of complex OpenShift migrations (from 3.x to 4.x).
* Cluster deployments on vSphere, OpenStack, OpenShift Virtualisation, AWS or Azure Stack.
* Extensive work with virtualization technologies like OpenShift Virtualisation and vSphere.

I’m a Platform Engineer at Sopra Steria with over 12 years of experience in DevOps and Middleware. My work focuses on building resilient, secure, and scalable platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation and industrialization. I’m passionate... Show more

Marco Secco

Marco Secco

Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando architetture cloud e soluzioni di disaster recovery per garantirne la continuità operativa.
Ogni tappa del suo percorso — dalla programmazione in C#, Python e PLC alla gestione di reparti NOC e SOC — ha consolidato un bagaglio di competenze pratiche che oggi mette a completa disposizione dei propri clienti.

Ha iniziato la sua carriera programmando su piattaforme UNIX, arrivando a progettare e realizzare infrastrutture di rete complesse. Ha gestito sistemi informatici e database per importanti società ed enti di rilievo internazionale, implementando arch... Show more

J. Grant Mizell, CPM

J. Grant Mizell, CPM

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Management for Ippon USA, a technology consultancy that supports digital transformation, data & cloud modernization and organizational change management. Recently Grant finds passion coaching regional & community banks on data & AI strategy.

Favorite successes -
1) taking a 2-sided market startup redesign from seed round to multi-million Series A;
2) reducing a community bank's account opening by more than 300% that helped support more than $1B in new assets; and
3) playing a leading role in a F500 bank's deployment and rollout of custom agent servicing app for +1500 agents.

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Manage... Show more

Vignesh Muthu.S

Vignesh Muthu.S

Vignesh Muthu is a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in building scalable cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes orchestration and automation using DevOps tools.

With expertise in Kubernetes, Golang, and Ansible, they have successfully deployed and managed complex cloud-native workloads, including Kubernetes operators handling hundreds of custom resources. His expertise extends to the development of practical chatbots and machine learning models, complementing his focus on efficient software delivery

Vignesh Muthu is a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in building scalable cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes orchestration and automation using DevOps tools. With expertise in Kubernetes, Golang, and Ansible, they have successf... Show more

Mathieu Coulombe

Mathieu Coulombe

Mathieu Coulombe est directeur des systèmes d’information pour le Groupe des cadets et rangers juniors canadiens, où il pilote la transformation numérique de l’organisation depuis 2017. Son département est responsable de l'ensemble du portefeuille TI, de la gestion de l'information, de la transformation numérique, de la gouvernance des technologies et de l'information, de la litéracie numérique et de l'analytique et les données. Son équipe regroupe 55 personnes établies partout au pays et elle supporte environ 70000 utilisateurs (participants au programme - 60000, employés à temps partiel 9000, employés à temps plein 1000).
Mathieu a aussi piloté la transformation organisationnelle et culturelle du département TI pour faire une organisation axée sur les produits, l'innovation et la valeur ajoutée plutôt qu'un fournisseur de service TI conventionnel.

Fort de plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans la fonction publique fédérale, il a développé une expertise reconnue en stratégie numérique, développement agile, gestion de portefeuilles de projets et gouvernance TI. Il est certifié PMP, Scrum Master, Product Owner et Management 3.0.

En parallèle à ses fonctions exécutives, il agit à titre de chargé de cours à l’UQAM, où il enseigne la gestion de projets et le développement logiciel aux cycles supérieurs. Il est régulièrement invité comme conférencier et formateur, notamment par l’École de la fonction publique du Canada, pour animer des ateliers sur l’innovation, le leadership numérique et les approches agiles en contexte public.

Mathieu tient aussi un blogue occasionnel sur la plateform Medium: https://medium.com/@coulombe.mm

Mathieu Coulombe est directeur des systèmes d’information pour le Groupe des cadets et rangers juniors canadiens, où il pilote la transformation numérique de l’organisation depuis 2017. Son département est responsable de l'ensemble du portefeuille TI... Show more

Kim Dang

Kim Dang

Venant d'un background tech avant d'évoluer dans les rôles de l'agilité, j'accompagne maintenant des équipes dans tout type de postes relevant d'une posture de servant leadership. Je me concentre sur l'amélioration du sens AU travail : bienveillance, clarté, rythme, esprit d'équipe et bonne humeur !

Venant d'un background tech avant d'évoluer dans les rôles de l'agilité, j'accompagne maintenant des équipes dans tout type de postes relevant d'une posture de servant leadership. Je me concentre sur l'amélioration du sens AU travail : bienveillance,... 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

Alejandro Mancilla

Alejandro Mancilla

He focuses on scalable data architecture, cloud-native deployments, and AI/ML systems. He has designed and reviewed production MongoDB architectures for large enterprise accounts in retail, healthcare, supply chain, and financial services. He is an active contributor to the Austin tech community and has spoken on agentic AI systems, data architecture, and performance tuning for distributed workloads.

He focuses on scalable data architecture, cloud-native deployments, and AI/ML systems. He has designed and reviewed production MongoDB architectures for large enterprise accounts in retail, healthcare, supply chain, and financial services. He is an a... Show more

Victor Churchill

Victor Churchill

Victor Churchill is a Senior Product Designer with over 7 years of experience creating impactful, user-centered solutions across fintech, logistics, EdTech, and SaaS. He has led the design of platforms that secured multi-million dollar funding, integrated generative AI to boost user engagement, and scaled systems to serve tens of thousands of users. With a strong focus on measurable impact, inclusive design, and cross-functional collaboration, Victor brings a strategic yet practical approach to solving complex design challenges in emerging and global markets.

Victor Churchill is a Senior Product Designer with over 7 years of experience creating impactful, user-centered solutions across fintech, logistics, EdTech, and SaaS. He has led the design of platforms that secured multi-million dollar funding, integ... Show more

Christopher Cantalupo

Christopher Cantalupo

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management.

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management. Show more

Alvaro Saurin

Alvaro Saurin

Alvaro Saurin is a Senior Platform Engineer at Adobe, where he contributes in the development of API and service mesh solutions within Adobe’s Cloud Platform Engineering team. With extensive experience across companies such as SUSE, Telefonica R&D, and WeaveWorks, he has shaped high-performing platforms in both startup and enterprise environments. Alvaro’s career spans large-scale cloud operations, distributed systems, and engineering leadership, and he is now expanding his focus into LLMs and AI.

Alvaro Saurin is a Senior Platform Engineer at Adobe, where he contributes in the development of API and service mesh solutions within Adobe’s Cloud Platform Engineering team. With extensive experience across companies such as SUSE, Telefonica R&D, a... Show more

Shubham Kumar

Shubham Kumar

Shubham Kumar is a passionate cybersecurity and OSINT researcher with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling the complex threads of the digital world. As a Senior Information Security Analyst, he brings deep expertise to the table, actively working to secure and safeguard today’s ever-evolving threat landscape. Outside his professional role, Shubham is a committed CTF enthusiast and a core member of the competitive team Fs0ciety00, constantly sharpening his skills through real-world challenges.

He has presented his research at premier cybersecurity conferences, including SANS OSINT Summit (2023 & 2024), BSides Dehradun, Cyber Sentinel Conclave 2025, Bharat NCX 2025, BSides Mumbai (as a researcher in 2024 and OSINT Village moderator in 2025) , hacktivitycon 2025,BSides Ahmedabad 2025, DEF CON DC9111 (as a researcher in 2023 and a workshop moderator in 2024) and EOCON . His work has also been selected for presentation at several prestigious international events, such as BSides Dublin (Trinity College), BSides Prague, BSides Sofia, BSides Cymru, BSides Krakow 2025, COSAC 2025, MY Hack 2025, hack.lu and Bsides Copenhagen 2025 - a testament to the impact and relevance of his contributions to the OSINT and cybersecurity community.

Shubham Kumar is a passionate cybersecurity and OSINT researcher with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling the complex threads of the digital world. As a Senior Information Security Analyst, he brings deep expertise to the table, actively working t... 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

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