Minh is all over the map, lavishing attention on everything from taquerías in California to cornfields in Ohio to alleys in Vietnam. He organizes the mapping community in San José, advises OpenHistoricalMap, and supports core OpenStreetMap software development.

Minh is all over the map, lavishing attention on everything from taquerías in California to cornfields in Ohio to alleys in Vietnam. He organizes the mapping community in San José, advises OpenHistoricalMap, and supports core OpenStreetMap software d... Show more

I have been passionate about development since I was very young, with over eight years of deep involvement in the cloud-native ecosystem.
After applying my expertise at the highest levels of the French government, I joined Qim info as Head of the Cloud & DevOps at Qim info in Switzerland.
My role is to support cultural and technological transformations to overcome the challenges of Cloud and DevOps.

I am the founder of Photon, a globally recognized iPad application for managing lighting in cinema, concerts, and theater.
I combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of artistic needs to deliver innovative and high-performance lighting management solutions.

I have been passionate about development since I was very young, with over eight years of deep involvement in the cloud-native ecosystem. After applying my expertise at the highest levels of the French government, I joined Qim info as Head of the C... Show more

Cartographer at heart. Map designer by craft. Leader by experience.
With 23 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 23 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

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more

I am an Executive Program Manager and senior technology leader, responsible for leading large-scale modernization and digital transformation programs across the Welfare Public Administration domain. I oversee end-to-end program delivery with accountability for outcomes, budget, and execution across a broad portfolio. In this role, I coordinate multiple streams and cross-functional teams, guiding Program Managers, Solution Architects, and Engineering teams within the Digital Innovation Services area. Alongside program governance, I define and drive the technical strategy for the domain, setting standards, shaping solution directions and reference architectures, and enabling innovation to improve quality, speed, and sustainability of delivery.

With a strong academic foundation as a Computer Engineer with a Master’s degree from La Sapienza, University of Rome, I combine over a decade of hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership in complex enterprise environments. My professional background spans modern technology stacks, including microservices, cloud-native architectures, and the replacement of large-scale legacy systems, underpinned by a deep understanding of distributed systems and high-performance computing.

Earlier in my career, I contributed to internationally recognized research in distributed and adaptive systems, publishing an IEEE paper presented at the "Self-Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems" Conference. I maintain active engagement in the technology community as a member of the .NET Foundation, Developers Italia, and the Associazione Nazionale di Crittografia "De Componendis Cifris," and I am a regular technical speaker at events such as SharpCoding, Codemotion, and DotNetCode.

I am also registered in the European Commission expert database for potential evaluation and advisory activities in areas related to digital transformation, interoperability, innovation, and public sector modernization.

In addition to my executive responsibilities, I am the owner and contributor of several open-source projects, available on my GitHub profile:

- https://github.com/engineering87
- https://engineering87.github.io

Passionate about innovation, I thrive at the intersection of leadership, technology, and community.

I am an Executive Program Manager and senior technology leader, responsible for leading large-scale modernization and digital transformation programs across the Welfare Public Administration domain. I oversee end-to-end program delivery with accounta... 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

Evelien is a Professional Knowledge Sharer at Xebia Academy, Scrum.org PST, and certified TBR Trainer with 15+ years helping teams work better with Agile and AI. She has coached and trained at organizations like Rabobank, Philips, Essent, and Unilever, designing learning experiences that are practical, energetic, and grounded in real challenges.

She is a pioneer of the From Agile to AI movement, helping teams integrate AI into Agile workflows responsibly and without losing the human in the loop. She is also a leading voice on gender bias in AI, building hands-on skills for product teams to identify and address bias across the full AI lifecycle.

Evelien co-created the Road2Mastery, wrote the Scrum Master Playbook, and is an organizer of Women in Agile Europe.

Evelien is a Professional Knowledge Sharer at Xebia Academy, Scrum.org PST, and certified TBR Trainer with 15+ years helping teams work better with Agile and AI. She has coached and trained at organizations like Rabobank, Philips, Essent, and Unileve... Show more

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at scale. He has delivered large transformation projects and successfully developed own and customers’ businesses. As an international speaker, he has held advanced technology sessions at a wide range of events.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at... 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

As a Subject Matter Expert, I operate at the intersection of agentic systems, large-scale data platforms, and real-time infrastructure, leading research and architecture for systems where data, equipment, and applications become active, self-governing entities.

My work focuses on defining and evolving agent-native system architectures that span cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. I design platforms where datasets, filesystems, equipment catalogs, and services own their workflows, lifecycle, and operational intent, enabling near real-time adaptation, autonomous coordination, and policy-driven execution.

I stay hands-on with the systems I design. I prototype, wire up, stress-test, and iterate on real platforms - often moving from whiteboard to running code, from UI interaction to control plane logic, from local experiments to production-grade infrastructure.

I work across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers, not as isolated components but as a single system that must behave predictably under load, failure, and change. My focus is on making complex systems understandable, operable, and pleasant to evolve - for both humans and machines.

I build systems around reliability, security, and isolation by design, using declarative resource models, infrastructure-as-code, and custom controllers to map desired state into observable, governable reality. I actively integrate practices from AIOps, MLOps, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring that intelligent systems remain explainable, operable, and safe at scale.

A core strength of my work is designing near real-time telemetry, metrics, and event pipelines that operate across heterogeneous environments and process data at multi-terabyte scale. These pipelines are not treated as observability add-ons, but as first-class architectural primitives that enable feedback, learning, and adaptation.

My experience spans high-reliability and regulated domains, including finance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial automation. This includes architecting reactive financial systems, contributing to GxP-aligned MES platforms, and designing control and automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing and robotics, with deep experience in SECS/HSMS-based integrations.

As a Subject Matter Expert, I operate at the intersection of agentic systems, large-scale data platforms, and real-time infrastructure, leading research and architecture for systems where data, equipment, and applications become active, self-governin... 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

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

Driven by a passion for solving complex business challenges through technology, Anna designs and delivers security and compliance solutions within the Microsoft 365 platform. She partners with organizations across the public services, retail, and financial services industries to help them achieve their compliance and data protection goals through strategic, scalable solutions.

She is keen on using technology and AI to achieve business objectives while ensuring robust data security. She thrives on continuous learning and embraces the ever-evolving technological landscape as a way to fuel practical innovation.

Driven by a passion for solving complex business challenges through technology, Anna designs and delivers security and compliance solutions within the Microsoft 365 platform. She partners with organizations across the public services, retail, and fin... 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

Anna Segerström is an experienced and driven consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Anna is a certified change manager and a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Copilot with a focus on productivity and aligning business requirements to the right technology.
She enjoys working close to the business and has a genuine interest and understanding of both technical and business-driven requirements.
Anna has worked with everything from non profit organizations to large international companies.
Anna lives in Stockholm, Sweden and is fluent in English and Swedish

Anna Segerström is an experienced and driven consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Anna is a certified change manager and a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Copilot with a focus on productivity and aligning business requireme... Show more

Développeur depuis plus de 10 ans et formateur depuis 2019, je m'intéresse à toutes les techniques et méthodes qui permettent de concevoir de meilleurs logiciels pour les utilisateurs.
Après quelques années à p*sser du code pour satisfaire un cahier des charges, j'ai repris du plaisir à faire mon métier quand j'ai découvert l'agilité et le craft, et leurs promesses d'utiliser le code pour satisfaire au mieux les utilisateurs.

Développeur depuis plus de 10 ans et formateur depuis 2019, je m'intéresse à toutes les techniques et méthodes qui permettent de concevoir de meilleurs logiciels pour les utilisateurs. Après quelques années à p*sser du code pour satisfaire un cahie... Show more

Currently a design engineer at a large financial services company with 20 years of experience in device management on a variety of platforms. Focused on automation and leadership. I have held many different positions over the years as a technician, consultant, architect, and leader on the business and technology sides. I enjoy the constant challenge of IT, and the fast pace of change. Married with 4 children, hike, run, musician.
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Currently a design engineer at a large financial services company with 20 years of experience in device management on a variety of platforms. Focused on automation and leadership. I have held many different positions over the years as a technician, c... Show more

Prayer Chinaza Nwagboso is a Nigerian humanitarian leader, social entrepreneur, and global advocate advancing equitable access to education, gender equality, and sustainable community development across underserved and crisis-affected regions.
She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Naza Agape Foundation, a multi-country nonprofit organization committed to delivering tuition-free education, humanitarian support, and livelihood opportunities to vulnerable children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and women. Since its establishment in 2018, the foundation has impacted over 20,000 beneficiaries across Africa and Asia, supported by a growing network of more than 500 volunteers worldwide.
Nwagboso’s work is distinguished by her grassroots-to-global approach, having initiated education programs within internally displaced communities in Northern Nigeria, creating access to structured learning where none previously existed. Her model integrates education, welfare, and empowerment, aligning with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).

Her impact has received international recognition, with features by leading global media platforms including BBC News Africa and BBC Pidgin, highlighting her work in expanding educational access and restoring dignity to displaced and underserved populations.
As Co-founder of Girlified, Nwagboso leads innovative solutions addressing period poverty and environmental sustainability, producing eco-friendly menstrual products and supporting thousands of girls to remain in school with dignity.

She serves in global leadership and advocacy capacities, including as a State Chair within the G100 SDG Wing Nigeria and a Cabinet Minister of the Republic of Women (ROW), contributing to international dialogues on inclusive development, women’s empowerment, and social justice.
A graduate of Covenant University with a background in Mass Communication, Nwagboso is also a published author of “Victory at Last: How I Conquered Low Self-Esteem,” a work reflecting her commitment to personal transformation and youth empowerment.

Her contributions have earned her international awards and recognitions, positioning her as one of the emerging voices in Africa’s next generation of humanitarian and development leaders.
Driven by a vision to build scalable, tuition-free education systems across Africa, Prayer Nwagboso continues to lead initiatives that bridge systemic gaps, empower communities, and create sustainable pathways for future generations.

She's passionate the girl child education and desires to build tuition free schools in Africa.

Prayer Chinaza Nwagboso is a Nigerian humanitarian leader, social entrepreneur, and global advocate advancing equitable access to education, gender equality, and sustainable community development across underserved and crisis-affected regions. She i... Show more

Griselda is a systems engineer who has been working as a staff software developer at Jalasoft for around +7 years. She is passionate about education, which is why she is a trainer at the Jala University bootcamp at a Latin American level, teaching front-end technologies and Angular. She is a Women Techmakers ambassador and the lead organizer of the GDG Cochabamba and Angular Bolivia communities. She holds a postgraduate degree in Information Technology Management, which has been very useful in leading teams and creating projects. When she's not coding, Griselda plays with her kittens, enjoys watching movies and series, traveling, hanging out with her friends, and doing CrossFit.

Griselda is a systems engineer who has been working as a staff software developer at Jalasoft for around +7 years. She is passionate about education, which is why she is a trainer at the Jala University bootcamp at a Latin American level, teaching fr... Show more

Experienced Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in developing software solutions and architecting cloud-native systems. Demonstrated success in deploying software pipelines on Cloud clusters, utilizing both CPU and GPU resources for optimal performance. Focused on building scalable, secure, and high-performance software services, with a strong emphasis on excellence engineering and modern cloud technologies.

Experienced Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in developing software solutions and architecting cloud-native systems. Demonstrated success in deploying software pipelines on Cloud clusters, utilizing both CPU and GPU resources for opti... 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

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed p... Show more

Aliocha Iordanoff has been helping leaders and their organizations become more adaptable and resilient since 2008. Founder of Sémawé, a B Corp and ISO 9001 certified firm, he has led organizational transformations in around a hundred companies, deploying Holacracy as a living, operational self-management system.
A TEDx speaker (Pointe-à-Pitre, 2024) and keynote speaker at Agile Grenoble 2025, he publishes Understanding Holacracy in May 2026 with Géreso editions, the first French-language reference book on the subject.
His fields of exploration: systems thinking, living organisms as organizational models, and now the intersection between distributed governance and artificial intelligence. He believes the organizations that will thrive with AI are those that had the courage to make their reality explicit before they needed to.

Aliocha Iordanoff has been helping leaders and their organizations become more adaptable and resilient since 2008. Founder of Sémawé, a B Corp and ISO 9001 certified firm, he has led organizational transformations in around a hundred companies, deplo... Show more

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany

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

Talks on culture, learning & what high-performing organizations do differently. Dwayne has recently taken the main stage at GoTech World and Offbeat Fest (among others), and spent 15+ years facilitating for teams at Apple, Adidas, Zalando, On, Lululemon, and more. His talks explore what happens at the moments that shape culture most. Available for keynotes, talks, panels & podcasts.
➤ Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B72nUtA1oQY

Talks on culture, learning & what high-performing organizations do differently. Dwayne has recently taken the main stage at GoTech World and Offbeat Fest (among others), and spent 15+ years facilitating for teams at Apple, Adidas, Zalando, On, Lulule... Show more

At OutSystems, Maria operates at the intersection of Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, and Product Operations. She leads initiatives spanning AI-native developer frameworks, company-wide DevEx measurement, and engineering storytelling.
With 10+ years in tech, Maria is known for turning complexity into clarity and strategy into execution.

At OutSystems, Maria operates at the intersection of Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, and Product Operations. She leads initiatives spanning AI-native developer frameworks, company-wide DevEx measurement, and engineering storytelling. Wit... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics, he runs a blog on Substack and has a YouTube channel where he likes to geek out about all things data. He's passionate about the data community and since 2023 has been a co-organiser of the Power BI & Fabric Manchester User Group.

Johnny is an independent data consultant who has been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed data nerd, and as well as running Greyskull Analytics... Show more

Passionate about social collaboration solutions, Louis is leading product team Usage, Innvation & IA at rhapsodies conseil. Louis has a unique combination of technical and functional expertise. Over the past ten years, he has designed and implemented social collaboration solutions (intranets, business applications) for customers. Today, he still leads digital transformation projects for clients and manages a team of technical experts.

Passionate about social collaboration solutions, Louis is leading product team Usage, Innvation & IA at rhapsodies conseil. Louis has a unique combination of technical and functional expertise. Over the past ten years, he has designed and implemented... Show more

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinational corporations, global consulting firms, and private equity groups, driving innovation across sectors including Automotive, Industry 4.0, Smart Materials, Environmental, and Construction-tech.

Yaron blends deep cross-cultural and cross-sector expertise with a practical understanding of how organizations can embed innovation and build meaningful, trust-based relationships that enable transformation. His first book: "innovative business development - implementing transformation from within" - explored how corporations can onboard external innovation through a more structured and intentional approach.

A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Yaron works with organizations worldwide to help them integrate external innovation and intentional connection into sustainable, high-impact growth.

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more