Thomas de Klerk works as a learning consultant and trainer at Info Support, where he spends much of his time helping people make sense of complex technology — including AI.
His background is not purely technical. Early in his career he trained as a teacher at university level, later specialising in Human Resource Development. That combination still shapes how he looks at technology today: not just in terms of what it can do, but how people think, learn and make decisions around it.
His work now sits somewhere between training, facilitation and experimentation. He designs workshops, learning journeys and the occasional escape room to explore how people actually work with tools like AI in practice.
He uses AI himself, daily — which is exactly why he keeps questioning what it does to his own thinking.

Thomas de Klerk works as a learning consultant and trainer at Info Support, where he spends much of his time helping people make sense of complex technology — including AI. His background is not purely technical. Early in his career he trained as a ... Show more

A biologist by training, teacher, and specialist in data and agility. With 20 years of experience at Petrobras, I moved through field operations, management, and environment until focusing, from 2019 onward, on agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean Inception) and innovation.

My true passion is Design Thinking, especially Design Flow—a methodology I specialized in to bridge the gap between human-centered problem exploration and agile product delivery. My work combines the empathy of this design approach with the pragmatism of Data Analysis, using Power BI to support decisions and validate discoveries.

Today, I work in the HSE management team for E&P, designing new corporate processes focused on driving value for the company and caring for people. In the classroom or on stage, I transform this background of real-world cases into practical, accessible learning for professionals looking to manage processes and businesses in a modern way.

A biologist by training, teacher, and specialist in data and agility. With 20 years of experience at Petrobras, I moved through field operations, management, and environment until focusing, from 2019 onward, on agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lea... Show more

I have been writing Android apps since the Eclipse days in 2012, combining over 13 years of professional and hobbyist experience. I'm also passionate about creating open-source tools that help developers and sharing knowledge to empower the community

I have been writing Android apps since the Eclipse days in 2012, combining over 13 years of professional and hobbyist experience. I'm also passionate about creating open-source tools that help developers and sharing knowledge to empower the community Show more

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a technology educator, keynote speaker, and developer specializing in AI, bleeding edge web standards, tech- and design ethics, and the intersections between technology and humanity.

When Morten talks about technology, people listen (as evidenced by his 90,000 followers on LinkedIn and 150,000 followers on TikTok).

For more than 15 years, Morten has helped millions of people around the world empower themselves by helping them understand and use emerging technologies. If you work on or with the web, there's a good chance you've seen one of his online courses or viral videos, read his articles and tutorials, or attended one of his live presentations. In his work he uses his neurodivergent understanding of the world to translate complex technical concepts into practical knowledge people can apply in their work and lives.

Morten uses his background in philosophy, politics, and design to explore how technology shapes human experience, communication, communities, and power structures. He centres his work around helping people build a healthy disrespect for the sanctity of technology so they can develop the functionings and capabilities to do and be what they have reason to value, and the agency and autonomy to build their own futures in a rapidly changing technological landscape

Every keynote, conference talk, panel discussion, and workshop Morten delivers is filled to the brim with relatable stories, deep technical insight, and practical takeaways, giving audiences the tools they need to engage with technology on their own terms.

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a technology educator, keynote speaker, and developer specializing in AI, bleeding edge web standards, tech- and design ethics, and the intersections between technology and humanity. When Morten talks about technology, pe... Show more

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms.

I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied artificial intelligence initiatives for enterprise environments. My work combines solution definition, requirements review, architecture design, and technology adoption for emerging Data & AI solutions.

As a speaker, I cover topics such as AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, Azure AI Foundry, Google Cloud, Cloud Data Platforms, modern data architectures, and strategic AI adoption. My approach focuses on connecting technical depth with real architecture, business, and organizational adoption decisions.

I also lead and contribute to training programs in Data, Cloud, and Generative AI for professionals and teams, using a clear, practical, and results-oriented methodology.

My goal in every session is to help audiences understand how to turn complex concepts into applicable, sustainable, and business-aligned solutions.

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms. I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied... Show more

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communities, and Personal Branding and the founder of the Tech & Innovation Forum, an Israeli Telegram broadcast channel with over 13,800 subscribers from the tech industry.

I’m the Head of Engineering Branding at Wix. In this role, I lead Wix Engineering’s global brand presence and developer community initiatives, amplifying our unique engineering voice. I am the author of Tiebreaker: The Power of Networking, Communitie... Show more

Gabriele Fontana è Senior Software Engineer presso RedCarbon, con vent'anni di esperienza nella progettazione di architetture solide e sicure. Le sue radici tecnologiche affondano nei LUG dei primi anni 2000, tracciando un legame indissolubile con l'Open Source.

Le sue competenze abbracciano l'intero ecosistema software, dal Frontend al Backend fino ai database. Con un DNA radicato in Linux, è specializzato nella definizione di standard architetturali e pratiche 'Secure by Design'.

Promotore della Servant Leadership, rende semplici i sistemi complessi supportando e guidando gli altri, e partecipa attivamente alle community locali (PUG Torino, Go Meetup, Open Source Saturday).

Fuori dalla console, vive di sport e montagna — dove sperimenta infortuni fantozziani — e di enogastronomia, con l'ambizione, spesso fallimentare, di replicare a casa i piatti scoperti tra colline e cantine.

Gabriele Fontana è Senior Software Engineer presso RedCarbon, con vent'anni di esperienza nella progettazione di architetture solide e sicure. Le sue radici tecnologiche affondano nei LUG dei primi anni 2000, tracciando un legame indissolubile con l'... Show more

Ashwin Tahiliani is an Architect-Urban Designer by qualification, storyteller by passion and a founder by the pandemic!
In his previous life, he helped plan walkable neighbourhoods, a Ladakhi university and revival of urban lakes. But then the pandemic hit… and his projects went kaput :( With work at a standstill, he started on a journey called 'ATLASkeeda' - with a mission to tell stories from India and the world everyday.
Today, ATLASkeeda has evolved into a design studio, and with his team, he helps brands and people tell stories visually.
Funny, he was once introduced as a "drawer!"

Ashwin Tahiliani is an Architect-Urban Designer by qualification, storyteller by passion and a founder by the pandemic! In his previous life, he helped plan walkable neighbourhoods, a Ladakhi university and revival of urban lakes. But then the pande... Show more

Hey team! Anshuman here :D

Technical AI Safety Researcher. Robotics Hobbyist and Keyboard player.

Head of Operations @ Devfolio, with a tech background including OSS contributions to GitLab (GSoC) and Web3 projects (MLH Fellowship).

I'm highly intrigued by security, particularly Code Scanners, and while I don't get much time to explore this domain currently, I'm excited to grow and share knowledge with the OpenSearch community.

When not coding, you'll find me playing piano(actually learning still :p) or learning German! :)

Cheers!

Hey team! Anshuman here :D Technical AI Safety Researcher. Robotics Hobbyist and Keyboard player. Head of Operations @ Devfolio, with a tech background including OSS contributions to GitLab (GSoC) and Web3 projects (MLH Fellowship). I'm high... Show more

I’m Gabriel Boscán, born in Maracaibo, Venezuela,
and based in Buenos Aires since 2009.

Over the years, I’ve developed a way of working that values clarity, intention, and balance. I’m passionate about shaping brands with consistency, where every detail has a purpose and every decision supports a bigger vision.

WHAM Studio is my personal platform—a space where I combine the best of two cultures to create work that is both structured and expressive.

I’m Gabriel Boscán, born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and based in Buenos Aires since 2009. Over the years, I’ve developed a way of working that values clarity, intention, and balance. I’m passionate about shaping brands with consistency, where every... Show more

Mark is a software engineer from Hungary passionate about open source both as a maintainer and as a contributor. Besides writing code, he loves every part of software engineering from software design to devops and infrastructure.

When he is not coding, Mark attends a local folk dance group, organizes and attends meetups or just stays at home with a beer and a great book.

Mark is a software engineer from Hungary passionate about open source both as a maintainer and as a contributor. Besides writing code, he loves every part of software engineering from software design to devops and infrastructure. When he is not c... Show more

Hi, I’m Matthias Braun,
a Cloud IT Architect and Microsoft MVP for Azure IaC with over 20 years of experience. My mission: equipping companies with future-proof, automated, and secure cloud solutions - technically excellent and delivering real business value.

My focus is on Azure, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and sustainable cloud architectures. Everything I present is based on real-world projects and directly applicable.

What drives me? Making complex topics accessible and translating technology into real business impact, whether it’s about landing zones, cloud migrations, or DevOps.

Off stage, you’ll often find me behind the camera capturing the Milky Way, runnning, or spending time outdoors with my family.

Hi, I’m Matthias Braun, a Cloud IT Architect and Microsoft MVP for Azure IaC with over 20 years of experience. My mission: equipping companies with future-proof, automated, and secure cloud solutions - technically excellent and delivering real bus... Show more

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble.

J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus respectueuse. Je suis profondément convaincu par le potentiel de chacun et que nous avons tous en nous la force de réaliser nos projets.

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble. J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus r... Show more

José David Verbel es un arquitecto de soluciones cloud y líder en transformación tecnológica con más de 15 años de experiencia. Como Director de Desarrollo, ha implementado exitosamente cultura DevOps y optimizado ciclos mediante metodologías ágiles. Certificado AWS Solutions Architect Associate, integra seguridad, infraestructura como código y prácticas DevOps para acelerar entrega de valor. Participa como mentor en TalentoTECH y MisionTic de MinTIC Colombia, compartiendo conocimiento en desarrollo, cloud y DevOps. Su presencia en DevOpsDays, AWS Summit refleja su compromiso con la innovación tecnológica continua.

José David Verbel es un arquitecto de soluciones cloud y líder en transformación tecnológica con más de 15 años de experiencia. Como Director de Desarrollo, ha implementado exitosamente cultura DevOps y optimizado ciclos mediante metodologías ágiles.... Show more

Brian is the Director of Design and Delivery at DevObsessed, an IT services and consulting company based in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 18+ years of experience, he specializes in delivering user-centered solutions across industries such as retail, finance, government, and healthcare.

Brian is the Director of Design and Delivery at DevObsessed, an IT services and consulting company based in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 18+ years of experience, he specializes in delivering user-centered solutions across industries such as retail, fin... Show more

Ex Global Black Belt at Microsoft, I am currently working as a Risk, Compliance and AI solution engineer in that same company.
In previous roles, I was Corporate legal advisor, DPO and Information security advisor. At Microsoft, I am here to participate in building bridges between our customers’ Compliance challenges, AI secure implementation and the Microsoft solutions.
I hold various masters (ICT and Law) and certifications, the most recent ones being Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) and Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB-100)

Ex Global Black Belt at Microsoft, I am currently working as a Risk, Compliance and AI solution engineer in that same company. In previous roles, I was Corporate legal advisor, DPO and Information security advisor. At Microsoft, I am here to partic... Show more

Lai Wai Kit is a cross-industry enterprise leader focused on transformation, ecosystem growth, and leadership at scale. He works with diversified organisations navigating strategic change, AI adoption, and business transformation, and writes about strategy, execution, and governance in complex enterprises.

Lai Wai Kit is a cross-industry enterprise leader focused on transformation, ecosystem growth, and leadership at scale. He works with diversified organisations navigating strategic change, AI adoption, and business transformation, and writes about st... Show more

Durga Krishnamoorthy is a Digital Product Management Leader with 12 years of experience in Retail, AI and Financial Services. Backed by strong academics from Carnegie Mellon University, she brings her experiences from Fortune 500 Brands such as Cognizant, Kroger, Petco, TikTok and EY to thought leadership at Forbes, IEEE research and alike. She serves as a Board Member for a US-based Product Management Community.

Always love to give back through mentoring, writing, and speaking about the evolving role of Product leadership in shaping business and societal outcomes. Reach out to me at durga.krish33@gmail.com or setup time on https://adplist.org/mentors/durga-krishnamoorthy

Durga Krishnamoorthy is a Digital Product Management Leader with 12 years of experience in Retail, AI and Financial Services. Backed by strong academics from Carnegie Mellon University, she brings her experiences from Fortune 500 Brands such as Cogni... Show more

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more

Vishnu Rachapudi is a Cloud & AI Engineer at SUDO Consultants . He holds 14 AWS certifications and has hands-on experience building real-world solutions using Amazon Bedrock, AWS Transform, and AWS Q.

He has spoken at AWS Community Days, GITEX, and various user groups, sharing practical insights on cloud modernization, AI-driven DevOps, and security. Vishnu is passionate about bridging the gap between emerging AWS AI services and real-world engineering challenges.

Vishnu Rachapudi is a Cloud & AI Engineer at SUDO Consultants . He holds 14 AWS certifications and has hands-on experience building real-world solutions using Amazon Bedrock, AWS Transform, and AWS Q. He has spoken at AWS Community Days, GITEX, an... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in implementing, operating, and securing complex IT environments for large organizations. Specialized in leading Microsoft 365 migration projects, delivering solutions that are both technically robust and aligned with strategic business goals.

In recent years, the focus has shifted toward cybersecurity, with deep expertise in Zero Trust architecture, Active Directory tiering and hardening, data loss prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.

Over the past year, particular attention has been given to data security in a Copilot-enabled environment. With Microsoft Copilot becoming a key part of the modern workplace, extensive experience has been gained in helping organizations manage the associated security and compliance risks ensuring that Copilot serves as a controlled and value-generating platform rather than a potential data exposure.

Combines strong technical capabilities with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and operational practices across both public and private sectors. Supports organizations in navigating the evolving, AI-driven IT landscape with clarity, control, and confidence.

Microsoft infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in implementing, operating, and securing complex IT environments for large organizations. Specialized in leading Microsoft 365 migration projects, delivering solutions that are both... Show more

Dr. Sheila Volante is an award winning technology and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience guiding digital transformation across Fortune 1000 organizations. As a Fractional CIO and Co-Founder of CollectiveLogik, she partners with executive teams to benchmark readiness, modernize infrastructure, and deliver measurable value across people, process, and technology. With deep expertise spanning healthcare, hospitality, aerospace, and entertainment, Dr. Sheila is renowned for her ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable strategic roadmaps. Her signature approach blends data driven innovation with organizational empathy to ensure sustainable transformation and high adoption rates.

Dr. Sheila Volante is an award winning technology and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience guiding digital transformation across Fortune 1000 organizations. As a Fractional CIO and Co-Founder of CollectiveLogik, she partners with executiv... Show more

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedictorian of my cohort. Michaela has worked in government agencies and private organisations advising on privacy, data governance, and corporate responsibility. She is currently participating in the She Codes Plus and Cyber5050 programs. In 2024, Michaela was selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) Australia.

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedi... Show more

Language nerd (Elixir, Haskell, Rust, Nix, Cobol, 6502 Assembly), retrocomputing and game development. Worked making games at Nickelodeon, medical research at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, and making internet stuff at Netscape.

Language nerd (Elixir, Haskell, Rust, Nix, Cobol, 6502 Assembly), retrocomputing and game development. Worked making games at Nickelodeon, medical research at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, and making internet stuff at Netscape. Show more

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams.

He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also strives to make IT infrastructures environmentally sustainable by driving a SIG dedicated to this topic in his company.

Outside of work, he trains like an athlete: combining trail running, backcountry skiing and street lifting which take most of his free time.

Thibaud is an SRE working at Giant Swarm and has been part of both the Observability and Networking teams. He is passionate about everything Kubernetes and open source related and tries to contribute as much as possible in such projects. He also ... Show more

Chad Hester has more than 20 years of development experience and 10 years focused primarily on accessibility. He combines his experience with leadership of people, processes and projects together to provide you with expertise in implementing strategies to be a better developer for your company.

Chad Hester has more than 20 years of development experience and 10 years focused primarily on accessibility. He combines his experience with leadership of people, processes and projects together to provide you with expertise in implementing strategi... Show more

After a career with technical roles in defence, research, and banking, I created my own startup in the UK before moving to Spain to join Typeform as CTO. After the launch of Typeform V2, I left and worked for Kfund - a Madrid based VC - as an operating partner before being on the founding team of Bravo Studio.

After a career with technical roles in defence, research, and banking, I created my own startup in the UK before moving to Spain to join Typeform as CTO. After the launch of Typeform V2, I left and worked for Kfund - a Madrid based VC - as an operati... Show more

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany Show more

Nick Kuhn is an Application Marketing Engineer at Broadcom, working on Tanzu Platform and co-hosting Cloud Foundry Weekly, where he covers what's new across the CF and Tanzu ecosystem. He's spent years deep in the Cloud Foundry world — BOSH, Ops Manager tiles, and platform operations — after starting out as a traditional VI admin and morphing into DevOps, SRE, and Platform Architecture & Engineering for a Fortune 100 company. Off the clock, you'll find him with his family, tinkering in his GPU homelab, shipping small projects under the kuhn-labs umbrella, and sneaking in the occasional video game session.

Nick Kuhn is an Application Marketing Engineer at Broadcom, working on Tanzu Platform and co-hosting Cloud Foundry Weekly, where he covers what's new across the CF and Tanzu ecosystem. He's spent years deep in the Cloud Foundry world — BOSH, Ops Mana... Show more