Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strategy. She is also working with other companies, foundations, and voices in the open-source community to ensure a strong and sustainable open source ecosystem. Most recently she was Vice President, Content Strategy at O'Reilly Media.

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strateg... Show more

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Indra Books is a global transformation strategist with over 30 years of experience leading culture change and high-performance turnarounds in complex, high-pressure environments. From finance to fintech, aviation to public safety, she’s worked across 46 countries helping teams unlock trust, alignment, and scalable momentum.

Known for cutting through fluff and fixing the human problems behind delivery breakdowns, Indra brings a deeply practical, story-rich approach to organizational change. Her work doesn’t end with slide decks—it sticks because it’s built on real trust, deep listening, and performance that outlives the program.

Whether guiding skeptical tech teams or supporting leaders in navigating pressure and change, she teaches people to see differently, act with intention, and build cultures that last longer than a keynote.

Her sessions are high-energy, no-fluff, and packed with tools that outlive the event.

Indra Books is a global transformation strategist with over 30 years of experience leading culture change and high-performance turnarounds in complex, high-pressure environments. From finance to fintech, aviation to public safety, she’s worked across... Show more

I am Microsoft MVP and MCT and community leader from UAE. I working as CTO evolution Technologies, Azure community Hero

I am Microsoft MVP and MCT and community leader from UAE. I working as CTO evolution Technologies, Azure community Hero Show more

Consulting Engineering at MongoDB in Singapore and Ex-Microsoft employee with a background in web development who loves to integrate and build various projects, infusing creativity into everything projects.

Consulting Engineering at MongoDB in Singapore and Ex-Microsoft employee with a background in web development who loves to integrate and build various projects, infusing creativity into everything projects. Show more

30 years writing business apps. In love with functional programming since learning LISP in college. Co-founder of Logic Studio, a software house with over a hundred friends in Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador Technology Chamber Board of Directors. Microsoft Regional Director. Aspiring trail runner and triathlete.

30 years writing business apps. In love with functional programming since learning LISP in college. Co-founder of Logic Studio, a software house with over a hundred friends in Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador Technology Chamber Board of Directors. Microsoft R... Show more

Tina Thomas is an Application Developer at Thoughtworks with over 10 years of experience building resilient, distributed applications. She has worked across a wide range of technologies, including Kotlin, .NET, React, Vue.js, Node.js, and Go.

Throughout her career, Tina has partnered closely with clients and stakeholders to understand complex business problems, collaborated with Business Analysts and Product Owners to design effective solutions, and worked alongside delivery teams to bring those solutions to life. She has held multiple roles across engagements, including Tech Anchor, Tech Lead, Front-End Developer, and Full-Stack Developer, allowing her to contribute both technically and strategically across the delivery lifecycle

Tina Thomas is an Application Developer at Thoughtworks with over 10 years of experience building resilient, distributed applications. She has worked across a wide range of technologies, including Kotlin, .NET, React, Vue.js, Node.js, and Go. Thro... Show more

I’m a developer advocate, writer, and builder who enjoys breaking down complex tech into simple steps, working demos, and content that developers can act on. My blogs have crossed a million views across platforms, and I create technical tutorials on YouTube focused on AI, agents, and practical workflows. I contribute to open source, explore new AI tooling, and build small apps and prototypes to show developers what’s possible with today’s models.

I’m a developer advocate, writer, and builder who enjoys breaking down complex tech into simple steps, working demos, and content that developers can act on. My blogs have crossed a million views across platforms, and I create technical tutorials on ... Show more

Sandra has her roots in online marketing and key account management and has worked in these areas as a teamlead in startups in an international environment. In 2016, she discovered OKR as her “gateway drug” to the world of agility and took on the role of OKR Master within the company. Excited by this new take on team dynamics and collaboration, she made herself redundant by digitizing and optimizing her job and went into freelancing in 2019. Since then, she has been supporting teams and organizations of all sizes with OKR introductions, developing and working with strategy and corporate goals, developing effective collaboration models and coaching team leads and OKR Masters in their role.

Sandra has her roots in online marketing and key account management and has worked in these areas as a teamlead in startups in an international environment. In 2016, she discovered OKR as her “gateway drug” to the world of agility and took on the rol... Show more

I'm passionate about open-source software and actively contribute to improving software supply chain security, with a strong focus on SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) tooling. I collaborate on projects like sbommv, sbomqs, and sbomasm — all open-source tools maintained by Interlynk, a company committed to advancing OSS and security practices. Previously, I contributed to Kyverno, a Kubernetes-native policy engine, and its associated policies repository.

I'm passionate about open-source software and actively contribute to improving software supply chain security, with a strong focus on SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) tooling. I collaborate on projects like sbommv, sbomqs, and sbomasm — all open-sou... Show more

Pradeep Kumar is Director of Engineering at Rakuten Viki, where he leads the Product-Services group, overseeing software architecture, platform strategy, and engineering execution for a global streaming service with a significant international audience. He specializes in scalable and resilient system design, aligning technology strategy closely with product vision and business objectives. Passionate about engineering leadership, Pradeep actively fosters developer effectiveness, encourages operational excellence, and champions sustainable architectural practices.

Pradeep Kumar is Director of Engineering at Rakuten Viki, where he leads the Product-Services group, overseeing software architecture, platform strategy, and engineering execution for a global streaming service with a significant international audien... Show more

Currently working on the Mainframe Integration Portal effort at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division in Pittsburgh, Joshua leverages his extensive background in enterprise systems to advance mission-critical data infrastructure and engineering practices with the goal of creating frictionless onboarding experiences in large-scale computing environments.

Prior to joining Broadcom, Joshua led Honeywell AI's New Product Innovation research team. At Honeywell, he expanded the division's technical capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotic, and supply chain solutions for industrial applications. In 2013, he founded geospatial data science venture Viable Industries where he architected enterprise-grade SaaS solutions while scaling the organization's DevOps, engineering, and data science capabilities.

Currently working on the Mainframe Integration Portal effort at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division in Pittsburgh, Joshua leverages his extensive background in enterprise systems to advance mission-critical data infrastructure and engineering prac... Show more

Dominic O Norton is an experienced, impact-driven social entrepreneur and the founder of Missing Black People, a comprehensive tech-enabled platform that brings awareness to missing black people cases worldwide, which has been featured in BBC, ITV, The Independent, Vice UK, and RT. With a professional background in technical product management and a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration & Management from the University of London, Dominic utilises his experience to build impact-driven initiative and to help over 11,000 entrepreneurs on TikTok do the same using “No Code”. As a fellow of On Deck and creator-in-residence for #100DaysofNoCode, Dominic is highly experienced in software development which has led him to becoming a guest lecturer in University of California, All Nations University, APTech Computer Education in Uganda and more. His latest exciting venture includes U.S. based inside voices, a retention product for employees of color that is backed by the acclaimed Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator and featured in business insider and CNBC.

Dominic O Norton is an experienced, impact-driven social entrepreneur and the founder of Missing Black People, a comprehensive tech-enabled platform that brings awareness to missing black people cases worldwide, which has been featured in BBC, ITV, T... Show more

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and meaningful in-vehicle experiences that blend technology, human behavior, and design innovation. Their expertise lies in designing digital ecosystems that not only meet user needs but also drive broader business and societal impact.

In 2024, I delivered a well-received talk at UX India on enhancing user experience in automobiles, a session that sparked widespread discussions on the future of mobility design. Beyond professional projects, I am passionate about mentoring young designers, promoting accessibility in digital spaces, and pushing the boundaries of user-centered innovation in complex industries like automotive and connected mobility.
Outside of work, I am a photography enthusiast, an avid non-fiction reader, and a traveler who loves exploring diverse cultures and ideas. This unique blend of technical expertise, user empathy, and a visionary outlook positions me as a strong voice for how design can act as a transformational force for people, businesses, and the planet.

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and... Show more

Chandramouli Holigi is a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of global experience in designing, building, and supporting scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. He specializes in Java and Spring Boot–based microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems, with deep expertise in Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Azure cloud services.
Currently at General Motors in Austin, Texas, Chandramouli architects and develops high-performance microservices deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service, supporting millions of API requests daily under strict latency SLAs. His work includes implementing event-driven workflows with Kafka, building distributed caching solutions with Azure Redis, enforcing API security using OAuth 2.0 and JWT, and automating deployments through GitOps practices with Argo CD. He has also led observability initiatives using Datadog, including metrics, logs, and distributed tracing, performed JVM performance tuning, and driven incident root-cause analysis for mission-critical systems.
Before General Motors, Chandramouli held senior engineering roles at HCL Global Systems and Yasmesoft Inc., where he focused on microservices development, legacy modernization, CI/CD pipeline implementation, caching strategies, and production stability. Earlier in his career, he served as a Project Lead at Tech Mahindra, delivering large-scale integration projects across Telecom and BFSI domains in India and the UAE, and as a Senior Integration Consultant at Hitachi Software Global Technology, designing SOA-based enterprise integrations. He began his career in production support and Java development roles, building a strong foundation in enterprise application reliability and performance.
Chandramouli holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College in India.

Chandramouli Holigi is a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of global experience in designing, building, and supporting scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. He specializes in Java and Spring Boot–based microservices, ... Show more

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer & Architect with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI-driven enterprise solutions, distributed systems design and architecture, and cloud integration, modernizing mission-critical platforms across the fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors.

Currently serving as a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at Charles Schwab, USA, his expertise spans cloud-native distributed systems design and orchestration, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and intelligent automation.

A Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of BCS and IET, he actively contributes to the global technology community as a research paper reviewer, keynote speaker, hackathon judge, and mentor. Passionate about innovation, he drives engineering excellence, enterprise integration, and automation-led development. In addition to his technical leadership, he volunteers with IEEE committees and serves as a professional assessor and thought leader, helping shape the next generation of engineers and intelligent digital solutions.

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer & Architect with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI-driven enterprise solutions, distributed systems design and architecture, and cloud integration, moder... Show more

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert in Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate. He is an expert in Cloud, Mo... Show more

Akhilesh Bollam is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions. Currently serving as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon in Austin, Texas, he has made significant contributions to mission-critical features across Amazon's Kindle and Alexa platforms, impacting millions of users globally. Since joining Amazon in 2020, Akhilesh has led multiple high-impact projects. He spearheaded the development of Alexa Video Skill Kit integration for Fire TV, reducing partner onboarding time by 85% from 7 weeks to less than 7 days. He also designed the Kindle Content Sharing feature, which drove a 20% increase in Kindle book purchases and resulted in approximately 350,000 books shared monthly post-launch. Currently, he is leading the implementation of a high-performance backend system for Kindle book annotations, achieving a 50% reduction in backend traffic and a 95% reduction in data loss. Before Amazon, Akhilesh gained valuable experience across diverse industries. At Oracle Health (formerly Cerner Corporation), he contributed to CareAware Connect Messenger, a clinical communication platform used across hospitals, improving care-team collaboration by 75% and patient care outcomes by 80%. He also worked at Ford Motor Company, developing Role-Based Access Control systems, and began his career at Infosys Ltd, where he led automobile insurance systems development for USAA, achieving a 40% improvement in claim processing times. Akhilesh's technical expertise spans Java, Spring Boot, AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, SQS, and SNS. He has owned 175+ code contributions, reviewed 200+ pull requests, and consistently mentored junior engineers. His innovative approach has earned him hackathon wins at both Amazon and Oracle Health, and he has contributed to open-source projects, including publishing the VSK Fire TV Sample App on GitHub. Akhilesh holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from Osmania University, India. With his proven track record of delivering scalable solutions and driving innovation in cloud-native architectures, he continues to make significant contributions to the technology industry.

Akhilesh Bollam is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions. Currently serving as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon in Austin, Texas, he has made ... Show more

A PHP developer with 14 years of experience in commercial web application development. For this whole time closely connected with Symfony and everything that is broadly understood as software engineering. Co-founder of the biggest polish PHP community - PHPers, and from the very beginning organiser of these meetups in Silesia region. Actually working as a senior software engineer and team lead in a product oriented company where he tries his best to support the organization in its ongoing evolution and remove obstacles from his team's path.

A PHP developer with 14 years of experience in commercial web application development. For this whole time closely connected with Symfony and everything that is broadly understood as software engineering. Co-founder of the biggest polish PHP communit... Show more

Albert Dugba is a frontend developer with nearly four years of professional experience. He currently works at company called Montech Studios as a frontend developer building production grade enterprise applications and websites.

Albert Dugba is a frontend developer with nearly four years of professional experience. He currently works at company called Montech Studios as a frontend developer building production grade enterprise applications and websites. Show more

I’m currently working as a Data Engineer at Trendyol Feature Store Platform team where our primary responsibilities involve designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient data infrastructure for real-time and batch feature processing. My main areas of focus revolve around Kafka/Kafka Connect, Flink, Kubernetes, and scalable data processing pipelines. Prior to joining Trendyol, I was working as a Research Assistant at Sabanci University, where I earned my MSc in Computer Science. I am deeply enthusiastic about keeping up with the latest technology trends and continually exploring strategies to build more resilient and robust infrastructures.

I’m currently working as a Data Engineer at Trendyol Feature Store Platform team where our primary responsibilities involve designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient data infrastructure for real-time and batch feature processing. ... Show more

Born and grown in the beautiful Sardinia in Italy, he moved to Zurich to complete his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After working there on delay tolerant networks with Android devices as a research assistant, he focused on backend development on the JVM and scalable, resilient software architectures in the cloud. He is a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, conference speaker and he is currently working as a Freelance Consultant after the important experience at Red Hat.

Born and grown in the beautiful Sardinia in Italy, he moved to Zurich to complete his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After working there on delay tolerant networks with Android devices as a research assistant, he focused on bac... Show more

A results-driven professional excelling in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, Solution Architecting, Observability, and Technical/Product Leadership. Abhishek has a distinguished track record of architecting and implementing secure, high-availability multi-cloud solutions, with deep expertise in Google Cloud & AWS. He has been instrumental in driving digital transformation and delivering significant outcomes for organizations across pivotal sectors, including BFSI, Enterprise Telecom, and E-commerce, for a global clientele. He also has a strong command of Cloud Native solutions such as Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, Gitlab CI, comprehensive Observability (Prometheus, Mimir, Tempo, Grafana), and robust security tooling (Checkov, Kyverno, Prisma Cloud).

His core passion is to build resilient SRE practices, secure and streamline development workflows, and empower organizations to surpass their strategic objectives in the cloud era.

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A results-driven professional excelling in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, Solution Architecting, Observability, and Technical/Product Leadership. Abhishek has a distinguished track record of architecting and implementing secure, high-availabil... Show more

I am a Data & AI Lead with over 15 years of experience architecting large-scale analytics initiatives that bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business impact. Currently leading the BI and Data & AI practice at Columbus (UK), I specialise in moving organisations away from "autopsy reporting" and toward proactive, process-driven data strategies. I focus on the transition from fragmented tools to cohesive, product-minded data platforms - leveraging technologies like Microsoft Fabric to unify operational workflows and codify institutional knowledge into scalable, diagnostic systems.

I am a Data & AI Lead with over 15 years of experience architecting large-scale analytics initiatives that bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business impact. Currently leading the BI and Data & AI practice at Columbus (UK), I specia... Show more

Yassir Jorio is the founder of QTech Consulting, a cybersecurity and cloud services firm helping SMBs build secure, scalable IT environments. With 15+ years of experience across North America, Europe, and North Africa, he specializes in cloud adoption, AI-era security, and managed services. He works with partners like Microsoft, Wasabi, and Sophos to deliver practical, enterprise-grade solutions to small businesses.

Yassir Jorio is the founder of QTech Consulting, a cybersecurity and cloud services firm helping SMBs build secure, scalable IT environments. With 15+ years of experience across North America, Europe, and North Africa, he specializes in cloud adoptio... Show more

Daniel is a software engineer specialising in .NET and Azure, with experience spanning DevOps and project teams. A strong advocate for continuous improvement, Daniel is currently focused on agentic development and regularly shares insights through writing and mentoring. Daniel is passionate about software architecture and loves connecting with others who are building the future of intelligent software.

Daniel is a software engineer specialising in .NET and Azure, with experience spanning DevOps and project teams. A strong advocate for continuous improvement, Daniel is currently focused on agentic development and regularly shares insights through wr... Show more

I am a software developer based in Singapore specialising in building cloud-first applications and APIs.

Since 2019, I have been a proud member of the .NET Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the .NET ecosystem. My contributions include working on the documentation of Orchard Core, speaking at .NET Conf 2024, and sharing .NET in Singapore AWS User Group.

I am a software developer based in Singapore specialising in building cloud-first applications and APIs. Since 2019, I have been a proud member of the .NET Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the .NET ecosystem. My co... Show more

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across diverse industries such as fintech, e-commerce, web 3, and logistics, delivering robust, scalable solutions for startups and established companies alike.

Beyond code, Shamsudeen is passionate about knowledge sharing and mentorship. He has served as a mentor with the Andela Learning Community and the Google Africa Developer Scholarship, where he supported aspiring developers on their learning journeys. He enjoys writing articles and technical tutorials that break down complex mobile development concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across ... Show more

As a seasoned DevOps engineer, I pride myself on ensuring the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This unique approach aids my team and me in delivering value, ensuring that our products are not only built correctly but also offer the right functionalities.

As a seasoned DevOps engineer, I pride myself on ensuring the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This unique approach aids my team and me in delivering value, ensuring that our products ar... Show more

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science. He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing ov... Show more