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

Oluwaferanmi Oladepo

Oluwaferanmi Oladepo

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed through research experience at the Smart Systems Reasearch Laboratory, where Oluwaferanmi contributes to cutting-edge Data Science and AI projects.

Beyond technical expertise, Oluwaferanmi is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment. His ole as Youth Advisor to the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS allows Oluwaferanmi to directly influence youth participation in EU external action. Furthermore, Oluwaferanmi's involvement in the Oyo State Youth Parliament as the Youngest Honourable Member demonstrates his commitment to leadership and policy influence.

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed thro... Show more

Dr. Stephanie Morgan Harris

Dr. Stephanie Morgan Harris

Dr. Stephanie Morgan-Harris approaches her role as Staff Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator for Kankakee School District #111 with equal parts strategic vision and dry humor—because education, after all, could use a little more of both. Tasked with addressing the ever-growing challenge of recruiting and retaining quality educators amid widespread teacher shortages, Dr. Morgan-Harris thrives in the high-pressure environment of human capital management. Her approach is pragmatic and driven, balancing the urgent need for staffing solutions with a deeper commitment to creating equitable and inclusive workplaces. Or, as she often quips, she’s just trying to make sure there are enough teachers to keep the classrooms running.

Dr. Morgan-Harris’s career trajectory is a testament to her passion for leadership and equity. Armed with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, she has built a reputation for bridging theory and practice in meaningful ways. Currently a Research Fellow at the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research, she actively contributes to advancing conversations on equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. Her efforts extend beyond research; she’s a proud advocate for environments where students and educators feel valued and empowered to succeed. These principles underpin her leadership philosophy and drive her contributions to the Kankakee School District.

Her professional influence doesn’t stop there. Dr. Morgan-Harris serves as Regional Director-Elect for the Illinois Principal Association’s Three Rivers Region and as Legislative Liaison for the Illinois Alliance of Black School Educators, roles that position her as a key advocate for transformative educational policies. She has also been a voice for inclusive leadership as a presenter at prestigious conferences like the Columbia University Hip Hop Ed Conference, where she explored the cultural relevance of hip-hop in student engagement, and the ASCD Annual Conference, where she discussed AI-driven differentiated instruction. These presentations highlight her innovative approach to education and her knack for addressing modern challenges with creative solutions.

While her professional accomplishments are many, Dr. Morgan-Harris is equally proud of her personal life. She’s the mother of four—two adult sons and two teen daughters—who keep her grounded and inspired. Whether leading family sing-alongs to Disney classics or strategizing for systemic change in education, she approaches every facet of her life with unwavering passion and humor. In a field often fraught with challenges, Dr. Morgan-Harris exemplifies the resilience, empathy, and forward-thinking leadership necessary to make a lasting impact on schools, educators, and the students they serve.

Dr. Stephanie Morgan-Harris approaches her role as Staff Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator for Kankakee School District #111 with equal parts strategic vision and dry humor—because education, after all, could use a little more of both. Tasked wi... Show more

Brooke Avery

Brooke Avery

Brooke is an Angular GDE, software engineer, Technical Program Manager, & community builder. She is the Director of the Angular Community Meetup & a co-producer/host of the Dev.Life Podcast. Brooke has a strong passion for education & helping others find success in their developer journeys. Outside of programming, Brooke can be found following the sun and geeking out on Star Wars.

Brooke is an Angular GDE, software engineer, Technical Program Manager, & community builder. She is the Director of the Angular Community Meetup & a co-producer/host of the Dev.Life Podcast. Brooke has a strong passion for education & helping others ... Show more

Joel Sierra

Joel Sierra

Technology has progressed a long way from the late eighties, Joel Sierra’s first personal computer, was a Commodore64, an 8bit MOS Tech 6510 processor with 64k RAM, Display was 25×40 text connected to a Monochrome tube screen.

Today’s multi-core processors with terabytes of RAM and virtually unlimited storage on cloud-hosted platforms provide a limitless source of computing power. With the advancement of computing technologies, has come increased cybersecurity threats to our way of life.

Threat actors indiscriminately target all systems & networks, regardless of function or business. Government, military, civilian, medical, education, and private sector systems, cloud and networks are all being targeted by cybersecurity threats every day.

Joel has lived through this advancement of technology and the cyber threats that accompany it, dedicating his career to defending, protecting, and educating the private sector in Florida for the last 31 years.

Advising executive & management teams in design, architect, and deploy secure systems in the legal, accounting, hospitality, food & beverage, and manufacturing sectors in Florida. After 25 years in IT operations, Joel pivots in his career 7 years ago, making the transition as a Presales security systems engineer for Proofpoint, VMware Carbon Black, Arctic Wolf, Palo Alto Networks and now Fortinet.

Technology has progressed a long way from the late eighties, Joel Sierra’s first personal computer, was a Commodore64, an 8bit MOS Tech 6510 processor with 64k RAM, Display was 25×40 text connected to a Monochrome tube screen. Today’s multi-core ... Show more

Stephen Morris

Stephen Morris

Stephen is an accomplished and award-winning IT leader with over twenty years of experience in complex, uncertain and high-scale technical organisa¬tions. During that time, he has led customer, infrastructure, product and software functions in rapid-growth and highly regulated environments.

Today, Stephen provides consultancy and support to C-suite and other senior leaders in companies ranging from start-ups through to established global organisations in the science, technology, education and mathematics (STEM) space. He provides expertise in sense-making, context-driven leadership, complexity, agility and organisational transformation. He is well respected by his clients and speaking audiences for his insightful observations and rich combination of theory and real-world experience.

Stephen is an accomplished and award-winning IT leader with over twenty years of experience in complex, uncertain and high-scale technical organisa¬tions. During that time, he has led customer, infrastructure, product and software functions in rapid-... Show more

Dustin Gallegos

Dustin Gallegos

Born in Ecuador, I migrated to the U.S. during an economic crisis, working various jobs
while learning English and pursuing engineering studies at NOVA, Virginia Tech,
Cornell, and the University of Illinois, where I earned a patent in biosensors. My career
spans 15+ years in tech, including roles at General Electric, Norgren, and as an AI
expert at Microsoft, earning multiple patents and publishing scientific papers.
An AI pioneer and entrepreneur, I am the CEO and founder of Kmeleon, leading a
global team to develop cutting-edge Generative AI solutions for enterprises. As a
community contributor, I also invest in startups, serve on the Prison Scholar Fund
board, and speak internationally on technology and innovation.

Born in Ecuador, I migrated to the U.S. during an economic crisis, working various jobs while learning English and pursuing engineering studies at NOVA, Virginia Tech, Cornell, and the University of Illinois, where I earned a patent in biosensors. ... Show more

Jean-Luc Vanhulst

Jean-Luc Vanhulst

I am a former software founder with an exit, currently a partner at a Seed VC focussed on AI software startups. I spend my day developing our own AI driven software (Python and Next.js), evaluating new AI startups and supporting the ones that we have invested in.

I am a former software founder with an exit, currently a partner at a Seed VC focussed on AI software startups. I spend my day developing our own AI driven software (Python and Next.js), evaluating new AI startups and supporting the ones that we have... Show more

Dustin LeBlanc

Dustin LeBlanc

Dustin has been working with Drupal since 2013 and has contributed to multiple open source projects including Drupal, Lando, Terminus and Robo. Dustin has presented at DrupalCon and Cornell Drupal Camp, and has provided training at BadCamp and DrupalCamp Colorado.

He previously worked at Tandem, Pantheon, and Singlebrook Technologies, working with Ruby on Rails, Drupal, Laravel, VueJS, NodeJS, and Docker for numerous nonprofit and higher education clients.

Dustin has been working with Drupal since 2013 and has contributed to multiple open source projects including Drupal, Lando, Terminus and Robo. Dustin has presented at DrupalCon and Cornell Drupal Camp, and has provided training at BadCamp and Drupal... Show more

Matti Kiviluoto

Matti Kiviluoto

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur
15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner
15+ years of agile software development in multiple roles
25+ years of experience leading and coaching teams
13 years and counting with the same team - the award winning Siili Sitefinity Team
Agnostic Agile Nordic Chapter Lead
Degree in computer science and a minor in behavioral sciences
Father. Husband. Human being.

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur 15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner 15+ years of agile softw... Show more

Minh Pham Huu Phut

Minh Pham Huu Phut

Business Analyst depuis 11 ans, d'abord chez Amadeus IT Group puis chez Sopra Steria, l'agilité fait partie de ma vie depuis près de 5 ans.
Passionné de nouveautés et de nouvelles technologies, je suis toujours partant pour essayer des nouvelles méthodes et progresser.

Business Analyst depuis 11 ans, d'abord chez Amadeus IT Group puis chez Sopra Steria, l'agilité fait partie de ma vie depuis près de 5 ans. Passionné de nouveautés et de nouvelles technologies, je suis toujours partant pour essayer des nouvelles mét... Show more

Ignacio Pérez

Ignacio Pérez

I'm Ignacio Pérez, a cybersecurity specialist with over 10 years of professional experience, deeply passionate about technology and hacking. As the HackTheBox ambassador in Argentina, I've built a tremendous community for Spanish-speaking cybersecurity enthusiasts. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from each other, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and promoting offensive security. I believe strongly in continuous learning and love inspiring others to explore the world of ethical hacking.

I'm Ignacio Pérez, a cybersecurity specialist with over 10 years of professional experience, deeply passionate about technology and hacking. As the HackTheBox ambassador in Argentina, I've built a tremendous community for Spanish-speaking cybersecuri... Show more

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren is a successful entrepreneur currently based in Tallahassee, Florida. She spent over ten years practicing law, where she specialized in public finance and provided legal counsel to local governments and special taxing districts. She earned a reputation for her practical legal solutions and sharp business acumen, making her a reliable advisor on complex bond financing transactions. While she no longer practices law, she now channels her expertise into entrepreneurial ventures alongside her husband, Gabe, applying the knowledge she gained throughout her legal career. Her ability to navigate both legal complexities and business challenges positions her for continued success in her entrepreneurial endeavors.

Born and raised in Aspen, Colorado, Sarah was a high achiever from a young age. At Aspen High School, she was a member of the National Honor Society, demonstrating her dedication to academics and community involvement. After graduating in 2002, she moved to Florida to attend Rollins College in Orlando, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications. She graduated cum laude in 2006, balancing her academic excellence with leadership roles in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, where she eventually became chapter president. These experiences shaped her leadership abilities and prepared her for the challenges of both law and entrepreneurship.

Driven by her passion for law, Warren pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee, graduating in May 2010. While at Vanderbilt, she gained practical legal experience as an Associate Editor of the Environmental Journal and through her work with the International Law Practice Clinic. These opportunities provided her with essential skills in legal research, analysis, and advisory services, all of which would prove invaluable as she embarked on a career focused on public finance and infrastructure development.

After law school, Sarah began her career in a business capacity at American Express in 2011, managing corporate account development. Her time at American Express was marked by her exceptional performance, earning her recognition as a top-ranked rookie and later as a leading business development manager. This experience gave her valuable insights into client relations and corporate strategy, which complemented her legal expertise and laid a strong foundation for her future work in public finance.

In 2013, Sarah Warren returned to her legal roots, joining the Office of the General Counsel for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. There, she worked on community planning and strategic business development, gaining firsthand knowledge of government regulations and processes. This role exposed her to the inner workings of public policy, helping her build a foundation in government law and preparing her for future roles advising special taxing districts and managing public finance transactions.

In 2014, Sarah joined Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., where she became a shareholder and worked within the firm's Special District practice group. She advised community development districts, real estate developers, and other governmental entities on public infrastructure projects throughout Florida. Her work focused on securing financing for the construction of roads, utilities, and other public infrastructure necessary to support large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. As Issuer's Counsel, she guided her clients through complex bond transactions, ensuring the successful funding of essential community infrastructure.

Warren's expertise in public finance expanded during her time at Hopping Green & Sams. She became a trusted advisor to special districts and governmental entities, offering counsel on bond issuance, public infrastructure bidding, and tax-exempt financing strategies. She collaborated with underwriters, trustees, and government officials to ensure that financing structures aligned with both public and private sector needs. Her ability to manage intricate legal and financial transactions cemented her reputation as a leader in the field of public finance law.

In January 2022, Sarah Warren joined Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO), a law firm specializing in public finance. At BMO, she continued her focus on advising local governments, serving as counsel on bond issuance and public financing transactions. She worked closely with financial advisors and industry professionals to develop innovative financing solutions that supported infrastructure projects across Florida. Her work required a deep understanding of federal securities laws and public finance regulations, which allowed her to navigate the complexities of tax-exempt bonds and disclosure requirements with ease.

Throughout her legal career, Sarah also maintained active involvement in professional organizations. She was a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), where she contributed to the Women's Leadership Initiative, participated in the Young Leaders Group, and volunteered with the Urban Plan educational program. Her commitment to continuing education and professional development extended to mentoring others, where she shared her knowledge with colleagues and aspiring professionals alike.

Beyond her professional achievements, Warren has a lifelong passion for equestrian sports. She began riding horses at the age of six and went on to compete in national horse show circuits. During her time at Rollins College, she helped establish the Rollins College Equestrian Team and served as its president during her sophomore and junior years. Even now, she enjoys spending time in the saddle, staying connected to the sport that has been a part of her life for so long.

When not pursuing entrepreneurial ventures or enjoying equestrian activities, Sarah embraces other outdoor interests such as hiking, skiing, and horseback riding. Her love for nature and physical activity reflects the balance she strives to maintain between her professional and personal life. In addition to outdoor pursuits, she has a passion for reading and creative writing, interests that stem from her background in English. She has participated in various writing and research projects throughout her educational and professional careers, demonstrating her intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning.

Sarah Warren's journey from law to entrepreneurship reflects her ability to adapt and thrive in new environments. Whether advising clients on multi-million-dollar bond transactions or building independent business ventures, she brings the same level of dedication, strategic thinking, and leadership to every endeavor. With her unique blend of legal expertise, business insight, and passion for mentorship, she continues to create meaningful opportunities for herself and those around her, exemplifying the spirit of innovation and resilience.

Sarah Warren is a successful entrepreneur currently based in Tallahassee, Florida. She spent over ten years practicing law, where she specialized in public finance and provided legal counsel to local governments and special taxing districts. She earn... Show more

Lawrence Teixeira

Lawrence Teixeira

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Technology sector and 18 years of experience as a CTO/CIO, I excel in leading the development and implementation of strategic technological projects, focusing on system projects, advanced data analysis, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence. My MBA, specializing in Strategic Management and Artificial Intelligence, and a degree in Information Systems demonstrate my ability to align cutting-edge technologies with efficient business strategies, fostering innovation and enhancing organizational and operational efficiency. My passion is exploring the intersection between data, technology, and business to unleash innovation and create substantial value. Combining advanced data analysis, BI, and artificial intelligence with a strategic business vision is critical to success and efficiency in any organization.

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Technology sector and 18 years of experience as a CTO/CIO, I excel in leading the development and implementation of strategic technological projects, focusing on system projects, advanced data analysis, Bus... Show more

Hritik Mishra

Hritik Mishra

My name is Hritik Mishra, and
I am currently leading the firm
Cyber Ambassador as the
Operational Director. With 2
Year of experience in this
role, I have successfully conducted
over 550+ seminars for a diverse
rangeof sectors, including banks,
colleges, IT, manufacturing,
and healthcare industries

My name is Hritik Mishra, and I am currently leading the firm Cyber Ambassador as the Operational Director. With 2 Year of experience in this role, I have successfully conducted over 550+ seminars for a diverse rangeof sectors, includin... Show more

Toshihiro Tsuchiya

Toshihiro Tsuchiya

Chief Collaborate Officer of "Civic Tech Zen Chiba," an alliance of civic tech organizations in Chiba Prefecture.

Chief Collaborate Officer of "Civic Tech Zen Chiba," an alliance of civic tech organizations in Chiba Prefecture. Show more

Jatinkumar Parmar

Jatinkumar Parmar

Hi 👋🏻! My name is Jatinkumar , and I am a Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher and Data Scientist. Currently, I am working at Researcher as a Technical Specialist in the domains of Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning. I have deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cloud Computing(including GCP & AWS), and over 5 years of experience in this area.

Hi 👋🏻! My name is Jatinkumar , and I am a Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher and Data Scientist. Currently, I am working at Researcher as a Technical Specialist in the domains of Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning. I ha... Show more

Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

25 years of combined experience in management and technology consulting with an emphasis on system architecture and implementations, operational design, and process optimization. Industries of focus include customer service, field service, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, commercial services, transportation and food/beverage.

Specialties: Solution Architecture, System Implementation, Operational Design & Execution, Account Management, Project Management, and Software Design.

Application Expertise: Oracle, SQL Server, Visio, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, Data Integrator, Clementine, Customer Relationship Management software and Risk Management Information software.

25 years of combined experience in management and technology consulting with an emphasis on system architecture and implementations, operational design, and process optimization. Industries of focus include customer service, field service, manufactur... Show more

Oren Efraim

Oren Efraim

Technology leader | Head of Backend Cloud Guild at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.

Technology leader | Head of Backend Cloud Guild at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. Show more

Weston Hyman

Weston Hyman

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia

Consultant in Atlanta Georgia Show more

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad is a Principal Integration Engineer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building connected and automated business systems using cutting-edge software and integration technologies. Based in the Greater Boston Area, Rishi currently serves as a Principal Integration Engineer at Moderna, where he architects and develops critical integration solutions that support vaccine development and distribution.
At Moderna, Rishi has made significant contributions to the company's integration infrastructure, including architecting a secure API gateway for clinical trial data processing and establishing robust EDI systems for vaccine distribution. His work has directly supported the rapid commercialization of life-saving vaccines, with one of his notable achievements being the development of a patient clinical data system that facilitated over 400 patient enrollments for cancer treatment trials.
Prior to Moderna, Rishi worked at PerkinElmer Health Sciences, where he developed Lead-to-Cash integrations for the ViaCord division, supporting stem cell treatments and advancing healthcare options. His career journey also includes roles at Kuebix LLC, where he managed over 100 integration processes and developed solutions for the transportation industry.
Rishi's technical expertise spans numerous integration platforms, including Boomi, SoftwareAG WebMethods, MuleSoft, IBM AppConnect and Azure Logic App. He is well-versed in various architecture approaches, from microservices to event-driven systems, and has extensive experience with multiple data formats, protocols, and API technologies.
His contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 2023 Boomi Platinum Innovation Award for creating IT infrastructure that enables Moderna to operate efficiently at scale, the Titan Business Technology Award for excellence in integration engineering, and the Globee Award for technological innovation in healthcare. Rishi holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Gujarat Technical University, complemented by multiple professional certifications including AI Awareness from Carnegie Mellon University and several Boomi certifications.
Known for his collaborative approach, strategic business focus, and commitment to continuous learning, Rishi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his work in integration engineering.
Digital Transformation in Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccines: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency by 67% Through Integration Automation

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad is a Principal Integration Engineer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building connected and automated business systems using cutting-edge software and integration technologies. Based in the Greater Boston Area, Ris... Show more

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated expertise in driving technology transformation and delivering high-impact solutions across industries such as eCommerce, SaaS, digital marketing, and subscription management. Known for his strong platform mindset and leadership capabilities, Bala excels at managing globally distributed teams and aligning technology with business goals to support growth, monetization, and operational efficiency. His passion lies in architecting resilient, scalable platforms that deliver engineering excellence in high-growth, dynamic environments.
Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at DocuSign, Bala leads a team of 50 members and is responsible for driving digital innovation across e-commerce and digital marketing platforms. He has played a key role in scaling SaaS growth, enhancing customer experiences, and implementing data-driven product roadmaps. He also collaborates with chief architecture teams to establish best practices for microservices and scalable data platforms. Previously, at Walmart Labs, he led the architecture of Walmart's omnichannel product catalog and developed high-performance catalog search services. Bala's expertise extends to creating patented solutions in content catalog intelligence, real-time data streaming, and subscription management engines.
Earlier in his career, Bala held positions at Symantec Corporation, where he worked on dynamic malware analysis services and large-scale data processing, and at Cisco Systems, where he led projects in supply chain risk management and digital transformation. He also contributed to enterprise-level financial services technology solutions at Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
Bala holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India, and is a certified Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP). His professional accomplishments include multiple patents in distributed systems, content catalog management, and inventory optimization. Bala has been recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at Infosys and has presented at various industry conferences. Outside of work, he is actively involved in community service, including volunteering with the Red Cross and contributing to leadership programs with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts.

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated exper... Show more

Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Heather currently serves as Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and connections for our community members with Microsoft. Heather is a former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services. Over the past twenty-three years, Heather has been a marketing executive for multiple tech companies and Head Maven and Founder of her impact consultancy, Creative Maven. As a consultant, executive event producer, and fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Heather has produced thousands of events, campaigns, and experiences in the high-tech and entertainment industries. She is also a corporate and community keynote speaker who hosts and moderates in-person and online events and company meetings. Heather loves sharing stories and interviewing people. Her sassy podcast, Mavens Do It Better, features extraordinary experts who light a spark in our world and will get a reboot in 2024. Heather is a published playwright, theatre actor, director, and graduate of the University of Washington School of Drama, Seattle, Washington. Heather is originally from Michigan and Illinois and lives in Marina del Rey, California, close to LAX, so she can continue to travel and speak around the world about healthy workplaces, leveling up one's power skills, community, and diversity & inclusion.

Heather currently serves as Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and ... Show more

Marc Bushong

Marc Bushong

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

Joly Davis

Joly Davis

Greetings everyone! My name is joly davis , and I am a well-experienced content writer. My keen interest in writing is about gemstone jewelry. I travel to different places to research the gemstones that are unearthed naturally. In many interviews and blogs, I have mentioned that my favorite gem is Carnelian Pendant, and I love to write about it. I hope after reading my blogs, the readers will get great knowledge and information. For any query or want to learn about any gemstone, my email is always available.

Greetings everyone! My name is joly davis , and I am a well-experienced content writer. My keen interest in writing is about gemstone jewelry. I travel to different places to research the gemstones that are unearthed naturally. In many interviews and... Show more

Felipe De Alcantara Tome

Felipe De Alcantara Tome

Felipe Tomé is a Brazilian Research Software Engineer passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), parallel computing, and scalable algorithms. At MIT, he contributed to Dagger.jl and DLA.jl, optimizing MPI, GPU acceleration, and numerical linear algebra. His research, published at IEEE HPEC and SIAM CSE, earned him Best Short Paper at HPEC 2024. As a Latino in HPC, he is committed to advancing open-source and exascale computing within his community and in the global south.

Felipe Tomé is a Brazilian Research Software Engineer passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), parallel computing, and scalable algorithms. At MIT, he contributed to Dagger.jl and DLA.jl, optimizing MPI, GPU acceleration, and numerical line... Show more

Moon Nightmare

Moon Nightmare

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON.

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON. Show more

Lana McAra

Lana McAra

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime and is the host of The Fiction Writer's Podcast.

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president o... Show more

Maxine Cunningham

Maxine Cunningham

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

Mateusz Konicki

Mateusz Konicki

Software engineer since almost 10 years

Software engineer since almost 10 years Show more

Øystein Brager

Øystein Brager

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere.

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere. Show more

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