I am a Senior Platform and DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and AI/ML infrastructure. I have implemented scalable, automated, and resilient systems using Terraform, ArgoCD, Crossplane, and Kubernetes. My expertise includes GitOps, CI/CD, AI/ML pipelines, and security best practices. Passionate about automation and cloud-native solutions, I focus on disaster recovery and AI/ML platform engineering.

I am a Senior Platform and DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and AI/ML infrastructure. I have implemented scalable, automated, and resilient systems using Terraform, ArgoCD, Crossplan... Show more

Experienced Community Builder and Business Intelligence Solutions Architect and Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in regulated industries. Passionate about creating success by being a Technologist who partners and collaborates with Business while educating all the need for data governance and process sustainability. My journey includes all aspects of the tool I am responsible for, i.e. presenting content at community events, training and working with users at all skill levels, along with the technical side of applications and administration, creating sustainable governance and navigating internal approval processes and auditing.

Experienced Community Builder and Business Intelligence Solutions Architect and Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in regulated industries. Passionate about creating success by being a Technologist who partners and collaborates with... Show more

Murad is a software engineer at Mondu GmbH. He is a Go developer with a very strong interest in infra and DevOps topics. Previously he worked in the AdTech ecosystem. He is an open-source contributor and has been part of programs like Google Summer of Code.

Murad is a software engineer at Mondu GmbH. He is a Go developer with a very strong interest in infra and DevOps topics. Previously he worked in the AdTech ecosystem. He is an open-source contributor and has been part of programs like Google Summer o... Show more

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing experience to shape his decisions. His progress reflects patience and consistency, with growth emerging from hands-on work rather than shortcuts. This approach has guided his movement from technical roles into leadership and entrepreneurial responsibilities.

In the early part of his career, Charutha demonstrated a strong interest in understanding how complex systems operate in practical settings. Software engineering became the foundation for this interest, offering a structured way to approach real-world problems. Charutha D. Bandara worked across different technical environments, learning how to adapt while maintaining reliability and clarity. These early experiences helped him develop discipline, attention to detail, and an appreciation for clear communication when working with others.

As his experience grew, he began taking on responsibilities beyond direct development tasks. Bandara contributed to planning, system design, and long-term decision-making, which required a broader perspective. This shift encouraged him to think about sustainability, usability, and long-term impact rather than only immediate results. Balancing technical execution with thoughtful planning became a key part of his professional growth.

Over time, he moved into senior and executive-level roles, leading teams and managing priorities. These positions required steady judgment, accountability, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. His leadership style remained grounded in firsthand technical experience, helping him stay realistic and approachable. He emphasized preparation, consistency, and follow-through, building trust through actions rather than authority.

After many years in technology-focused roles, Charutha reached a point where he could pursue work more closely aligned with his personal interests. Motorcycles had long been an essential part of his life, offering balance outside professional responsibilities. Riding and maintaining performance machines reinforced values he already practiced in his work, including precision, patience, and respect for tools and process.

This personal interest eventually intersected with his professional background. Bandara recognized the importance of careful motorcycle transportation and applied his technical and operational mindset to help shape a service built around responsibility and experience. Systems were thoughtfully designed, and service standards reflected an understanding of what riders value when they trust others with their machines. Growth followed through reliability and consistency rather than speed.

Outside of professional work, Charutha D. Bandara maintains a creative interest in photography, focusing mainly on landscapes and automotive subjects. This outlet supports observation and balance, complementing his technical discipline. Across engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative pursuits, Charutha Bandara continues to focus on steady improvement, clear thinking, and work shaped by experience, care, and long-term commitment.

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing ex... Show more

I am a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience in development and technology management. Recognized by Google as an Angular & Web Developer Expert, and by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional.

I am a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience in development and technology management. Recognized by Google as an Angular & Web Developer Expert, and by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional. Show more

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisationen immer im Vordergrund, um Arbeit wertvoller zu machen. Als Sprecher auf verschiedenen Konferenzen und als Dozent an der Hochschule Bremen profitiert Ulf Mewe von mehr als 10 Jahren Erfahrung im agilen Anforderungsmanagement und in agilen Projekten und teilt diese Erfahrungen immer wieder gerne mit anderen.

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisatio... Show more

Karthikeyan Ramdass is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of experience securing mission-critical systems for leading Fortune 500 companies across industries including aviation, finance, automotive, and technology. He has played a pivotal role in protecting organizations such as Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Toyota Motors North America, AIG, Cognizant, Salesforce, and Deluxe Corporation.

Specializing in application security, vulnerability management, secure architecture, and supply chain defense, he has led the design and implementation of enterprise-scale security frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced security testing solutions. His expertise spans SAST, DAST, SCA, zero-day vulnerability management, and penetration testing, ensuring compliance with global standards such as NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and OWASP Top 10.

Karthikeyan Ramdass is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of experience securing mission-critical systems for leading Fortune 500 companies across industries including aviation, finance, automotive, and technology. He has played... Show more

Anthony Navarro is a Linux Systems Administrator focused on enterprise infrastructure, security, and open source governance. He works with production Linux and Kubernetes environments and contributes to the Rocky Linux ecosystem. His interests center on operational discipline and designing sustainable, community-driven systems that meet enterprise reliability expectations.

Anthony Navarro is a Linux Systems Administrator focused on enterprise infrastructure, security, and open source governance. He works with production Linux and Kubernetes environments and contributes to the Rocky Linux ecosystem. His interests center... Show more

Tomislav Lozančić is a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect at BMW Group, where he architects and leads the Connected Vehicle Orbit platform powering over 400 Amazon EKS clusters that support the world’s largest connected vehicle fleet of 24+ million cars.
He has been instrumental in transforming BMW’s central Kubernetes platform from zero adoption to a globally used developer platform, now enabling thousands of engineers and more than 1,300 microservices.
Beyond engineering execution, Tomislav plays a key role in shaping the platform strategy across BMW Group, actively influencing the roadmaps of major hyperscalers through close collaboration and feedback at scale. He also advises senior management on strategic cloud and platform topics, helping align long-term technology direction with business goals.
His technical work and large-scale platform solutions have gained industry recognition, being featured in multiple AWS blog posts, including contributions highlighted by AWS Chief Evangelist Jeff Barr.
Specializing in cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, and Java, he focuses on delivering highly reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure operating at a scale few engineers encounter.
In his free time, he follows TSV 1860 München and enjoys pushing his limits through CrossFit.

Tomislav Lozančić is a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect at BMW Group, where he architects and leads the Connected Vehicle Orbit platform powering over 400 Amazon EKS clusters that support the world’s largest connected vehicle fleet of 24+ million cars.... Show more

Anna Aslanova is a leadership development consultant and certified professional coach (ICF ACC, CPCC, ORSC) with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and organizational transformation across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She supports organizations and leaders in navigating change and uncertainty, with a strong focus on the human side of digital transformation. Anna has led large-scale learning and leadership initiatives in the banking, automotive and logistic sectors, including building learning ecosystems and coaching cultures in complex, fast-growing organizations. She is the founder of an independent consulting practice, partnering with senior leaders to develop confident, adaptable leadership and create sustainable, people-centered change.

Anna Aslanova is a leadership development consultant and certified professional coach (ICF ACC, CPCC, ORSC) with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and organizational transformation across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She supports organizati... Show more

Johannes is an Open Source and A(PI) Enthusiast @ Day and standup comedian / comedy DJ @ Night.
He is a long-time open source enthusiast and contributor to many projects including the Postman reference collection for OpenAI and maintainer of jonico/awesome-runners. Johannes is interested in all things GenAI, IssueOps, integrations, CI/CD and API design. Check out his GitHub profile (@jonico) to learn more about his tech projects and (if you are really into comedy techno) https://soundcloud.com/majorsunburn.

Johannes is an Open Source and A(PI) Enthusiast @ Day and standup comedian / comedy DJ @ Night. He is a long-time open source enthusiast and contributor to many projects including the Postman reference collection for OpenAI and maintainer of jonico/... Show more

Maxwell is a Staff Software Engineer on the Velocity Team at Tinder. He is the author of bazel-diff and sign-here tools and is passionate in discovering new automation technologies across different languages and paradigms.

Maxwell is a Staff Software Engineer on the Velocity Team at Tinder. He is the author of bazel-diff and sign-here tools and is passionate in discovering new automation technologies across different languages and paradigms. Show more

With 25 years of experience in Finance & Supply Chain Management, product management, and delivery, Selami works closely with global clients and partners to implement scalable solutions that enhance supply chain execution.
As part of FUJIFILM ETG Global, he has been instrumental in driving the development and delivery of innovative ISV solutions which empower organizations to automate shipping, streamline warehouse operations, and achieve measurable efficiency gains directly within Dynamics 365.

With 25 years of experience in Finance & Supply Chain Management, product management, and delivery, Selami works closely with global clients and partners to implement scalable solutions that enhance supply chain execution. As part of FUJIFILM ETG G... Show more

Monisha Athi Kesavan Premalatha is a distinguished leader in Data & Analytics at
Microsoft, whose career spans the fusion of technical excellence, strategic foresight, and
global impact. Monisha’s contributions extend beyond technical delivery. She is a
passionate mentor, advisor, and thought leader in the data & analytics community. Her
ability to translate complex technical work into business impact has earned her respect
across globally.

Monisha Athi Kesavan Premalatha is a distinguished leader in Data & Analytics at Microsoft, whose career spans the fusion of technical excellence, strategic foresight, and global impact. Monisha’s contributions extend beyond technical delivery. Sh... Show more

Paul has a long history with Progress starting with Version 7. He is eager to incorporate new technologies and methods, and is happy to share his experiences.

Paul has a long history with Progress starting with Version 7. He is eager to incorporate new technologies and methods, and is happy to share his experiences. Show more

I am an ERP Programme delivery specialist and Solution Architect with over 13 years delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management programmes across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
I have led complex, multinational implementations spanning multiple legal entities, regulatory frameworks, languages and time zones, across the full lifecycle from pre-project scoping & pre-sales through go-live and managed services. My focus sits at the intersection of programme governance, solution architecture and multi-party delivery - bringing together System Integrators, customers, ISVs and technical workstreams into accountable programmes.
Functional depth spans Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Trade & Logistics, with a particular focus on the governance, resourcing and communication structures that determine whether large-scale ERP programmes succeed or stall.
Based in Dubai, I operate through Frasoro Consultancy, an independent D365 F&SCM advisory practice.

I am an ERP Programme delivery specialist and Solution Architect with over 13 years delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management programmes across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. I have led complex, multinational imp... Show more

Detail oriented and results driven construction project management professional with a Master’s degree in Construction Management and Technology from Arizona State University and hands on experience in supporting commercial and industrial construction projects. Proven ability in cost control, scheduling, procurement, change management, and cross functional coordination across multiple project phases.

Detail oriented and results driven construction project management professional with a Master’s degree in Construction Management and Technology from Arizona State University and hands on experience in supporting commercial and industrial constructio... Show more

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Business & Technology Executive with 20+ years’ success pioneering innovation for high-growth organizations and repeated success guiding global information technology strategy with existing and emerging technologies to deliver maximum operational impacts with minimum resource spend. Certified Blockchain Expert and IT professional with a high level of business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit. Talent for leading full lifecycle projects, directing cross-functional teams, and navigating matrixed organizations. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to build long-term relationships with strategic partners and create enterprise strategies designed to enhance end-user productivity and client satisfaction. FEMA Certified in National Incident Management System (NIMS) by Emergency Management Institute, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Crowd Machine Certified Developer in dAPPS prototyping and PoC creation on top of decentralized computing infrastructure mainly focused on Blockchain, AI, and IoT Use Cases.

Business & Technology Executive with 20+ years’ success pioneering innovation for high-growth organizations and repeated success guiding global information technology strategy with existing and emerging technologies to deliver maximum operational imp... Show more

Suraj is a contributor to the MCP Go SDK and member of the MCP Financial Services Interest Group. He is a Lead Backend and AI Engineer at HDFC Bank, building agentic AI platforms with a focus on MCP server architecture and token optimization. A Go developer with 10 years of experience across storage, CRM, and PLM industries, he is passionate about making enterprise AI safer and more cost-efficient through open protocols.

Suraj is a contributor to the MCP Go SDK and member of the MCP Financial Services Interest Group. He is a Lead Backend and AI Engineer at HDFC Bank, building agentic AI platforms with a focus on MCP server architecture and token optimization. A Go de... Show more

David Leslie is a Lead Software Engineer in Test at Flight Safety International with a testing career that stretches back to the age of the CompuServe CD-ROM. He's navigated QA challenges across mobile apps and middleware systems at companies ranging from AOL, OCLC and Express to early-stage startups, picking up a PMP certification and plenty of testing horror stories along the way. When he's not testing software, he flies drones (FAA Part 107 certified), serves as an Aerospace Education Officer with the U.S. Civil Air Patrol, and studies the intersection of technology and education at the University of Alabama's New College LifeTrack.

David Leslie is a Lead Software Engineer in Test at Flight Safety International with a testing career that stretches back to the age of the CompuServe CD-ROM. He's navigated QA challenges across mobile apps and middleware systems at companies ranging... Show more

Amine Raji holds a PhD in Computer Science and CISSP. 15+ years securing critical systems in banking, defense, aerospace, and automotive. Currently leads cloud and autonomous systems security in the automotive sector and runs a small independent AI security practice in Sweden. Running reproducible adversarial labs against MCP deployments since 2025. Spoke at OWASP Stockholm May 2026. Contributes to the OWASP Top 10 for Agentic Applications working group. Newsletter: 1,000+ subscribers.

Amine Raji holds a PhD in Computer Science and CISSP. 15+ years securing critical systems in banking, defense, aerospace, and automotive. Currently leads cloud and autonomous systems security in the automotive sector and runs a small independent AI s... Show more

More on me here - https://imaxxs.com/

Building DeepTrail — a trust layer that secures AI agents for enterprises through identity, authorization, and governance.

Previously, I was a founding engineer at E8 Security (acquired by VMware), an early engineer at Boundary (acquired by BMC), and led data, machine learning, and AI teams at Motive, NIO, and D2iQ (acquired by Nutanix).

Over the past 15+ years, I've built and scaled large-scale distributed systems, data platforms, machine learning infrastructure, AI infrastructure, and agentic AI platforms. My work has spanned cloud platforms, observability, cybersecurity, mobility, and autonomous driving — across both high-growth startups and enterprise organizations.

I write about building AI agents, AI and agent infrastructure, AI agent security, and trustworthy AI systems at imaxxs.com.

I studied at IIT Bombay and Georgia Tech. I founded Kaavya Connections, a community dedicated to poetry, literature, and music.

Specialties: AI Agent Security, Execution-Scoped Authorization, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning Infrastructure, Agentic AI Platforms, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Observability.

More on me here - https://imaxxs.com/ Building DeepTrail — a trust layer that secures AI agents for enterprises through identity, authorization, and governance. Previously, I was a founding engineer at E8 Security (acquired by VMware), an earl... Show more

Lucas is an experienced Business Analyst with a technical background in the airlines/aviation industry. He possesses over a decade of experience working with Oracle technologies, which has granted him a comprehensive understanding of SQL/PLSQL programming languages.

For the past eight years, he has specialized in Oracle APEX and progressed to the role of team leader for APEX developers in the last two years. His passion for staying current with industry trends and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies have been instrumental in his success.

Throughout his career, he has displayed a strong commitment to producing high-quality work, a keen eye for detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities. As a result, he has a proven track record of delivering successful projects and meeting business objectives.

Lucas is an experienced Business Analyst with a technical background in the airlines/aviation industry. He possesses over a decade of experience working with Oracle technologies, which has granted him a comprehensive understanding of SQL/PLSQL progra... Show more

Darian DeFalco is a Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Transfix, a SaaS provider of intelligent data and pricing tools for the logistics industry. He focuses on Kubernetes infrastructure, GitOps workflows, agentic workflows and platform automation. His background includes supporting high-performance research computing at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and building scalable systems in production environments.

Darian DeFalco is a Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Transfix, a SaaS provider of intelligent data and pricing tools for the logistics industry. He focuses on Kubernetes infrastructure, GitOps workflows, agentic workflows and platform automa... Show more

Curated Application Security Expert with extensive experience in Software and Hardware Penetration Testing. A seasoned developer with over 15 years of experience in the security field, I am dedicated to automating and enhancing security processes, aligning with the corporate strategy of shifting left.

Curated Application Security Expert with extensive experience in Software and Hardware Penetration Testing. A seasoned developer with over 15 years of experience in the security field, I am dedicated to automating and enhancing security processes, al... Show more

Michiel Toppers is Chief Product Officer at STAEDEAN, where he leads product strategy and innovation across Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, with a strong focus on data platforms, AI-driven business applications, and enterprise value. He shapes STAEDEAN’s vision for Agentic AI, next-generation data management, and trusted ERP intelligence—connecting product strategy, customer needs, partner insights, and execution. With deep experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Michiel focuses on making AI practical for real enterprise environments: governed data, scalable architecture, trusted insights, and measurable outcomes. He brings an energetic, direct product-leadership perspective to the future of enterprise ERP.

Michiel Toppers is Chief Product Officer at STAEDEAN, where he leads product strategy and innovation across Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, with a strong focus on data platforms, AI-driven business applications, and enterprise value. He shapes STAE... Show more

Zack is a Data Analyst at Vanguard, where he is a leader in Vanguard’s Fabric journey. He’s guided his division’s onboarding to Fabric, the first in the company. He’s written custom bidirectional ETL in Fabric notebooks leveraging data stored in AWS; used Dataflows and Power Automate to write files back out to SharePoint and email them to leadership; and architected a multi-lakehouse environment enabling self-service for multiple teams without breaching information barriers using OneLake security.

On the personal side, he enjoys making his own pizza (more data-driven than you think) and tinkering with his 3D printer.

Zack is a Data Analyst at Vanguard, where he is a leader in Vanguard’s Fabric journey. He’s guided his division’s onboarding to Fabric, the first in the company. He’s written custom bidirectional ETL in Fabric notebooks leveraging data stored in AWS;... Show more

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system design aligned with standards such as ISO 21434, plays a key role in building and managing Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), Led and contributed to major projects including on‑board chargers, thermal management systems, smart meters, railway safety systems, and LTE communication platforms. He holds a bachelor’s degree in systems and biomedical engineering and has earned multiple certifications, including Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer, Automotive Security Testing (Vector), ITI Cybersecurity Diploma, and Agile Foundation Certification

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system... Show more

I am a US Navy Veteran and leading Reputation Management and Social Selling thought leader who is the
architect of the official state websites of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which are powered by Microsoft SharePoint technologies. I served a key technical advisory role in the successful re-election campaign of a US governor.

I am the author of the Microsoft Thought Leader Blueprint, published by Apress.

I am the leader of the longest-running Microsoft training and User group community in Maryland and
host of Community Days Baltimore, an annual one-day conference which is currently in its 18th year

I specialize in high-visibility, public-facing consulting engagements with a key focus on information and platform architecture on-premises to cloud migrations, enterprise social media, governance, instructional systems design, and information worker training.

I am a graduate of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Business program and serve as program Ambassador.

I am a US Navy Veteran and leading Reputation Management and Social Selling thought leader who is the architect of the official state websites of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which are powered by Microsoft SharePoint technologies. I serve... Show more