An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Product Strategy for AI Products and software platforms.

He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consulting & delivery agency.

Last year, Hugues spoke at the UXDX conference in Dublin, the Product Management Festival in Zurich and Agile conferences in Lyon, Nantes and Lausanne.

An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Product Strategy for AI Products and software platforms. He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consu... Show more

I’m Zoe Steinkamp, a Developer Advocate at ClickHouse, with a strong foundation in front-end software engineering. My mission is to empower developers by enhancing their experience with ClickHouse’s high-performance database and real-time analytics capabilities. I also have a growing interest in data science. In my spare time, I love to travel and tend to my garden. Let’s connect on LinkedIn—I’m eager to exchange insights and knowledge at both virtual and in-person events!

I’m Zoe Steinkamp, a Developer Advocate at ClickHouse, with a strong foundation in front-end software engineering. My mission is to empower developers by enhancing their experience with ClickHouse’s high-performance database and real-time analytics c... Show more

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in all his endeavors. He is a course author, trainer, and open source contributor as well as a speaker at national conferences in technology, architecture, design. He loves to talk about the new possibilities with technology and innovation at everyone’s disposal while building communities along the way.

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in... Show more

Michael is a passionate data analyst with a keen interest in transforming complex data into appealing and easily understandable visualizations.​
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With his extensive consulting experience across various industries, Michael understands the diverse challenges that companies face. He finds technically innovative solutions to adapt to different situations and deliver real business value.​

His enthusiasm for knowledge sharing is highly evident in the community, where he enjoys sharing expertise with others and addressing new technical topics in realistic and illustrative use cases.

Michael is a passionate data analyst with a keen interest in transforming complex data into appealing and easily understandable visualizations.​ ​ With his extensive consulting experience across various industries, Michael understands the diverse c... Show more

IT Pro | #GenAI aficionado #Automation expert | #community public speaker | CPL(H) Helicopter Pilot & Theory Instructor | VR simmer | #biker | dog hotel owner

IT Pro | #GenAI aficionado #Automation expert | #community public speaker | CPL(H) Helicopter Pilot & Theory Instructor | VR simmer | #biker | dog hotel owner Show more

Hey! You’ve reached Sofia — I turn Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 into your business’s superhero cape. Sorry I missed your call; leave a message and I’ll architect your rescue plan ASAP!

Hey! You’ve reached Sofia — I turn Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 into your business’s superhero cape. Sorry I missed your call; leave a message and I’ll architect your rescue plan ASAP! Show more

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

Hasan Hoşgel is a dedicated Android developer with professional programming experience since 2003. Since 2010 doing all-day Android application development and was from 2016 to 2019 a Google Developer Expert for Android.
Continuous improvement of the architecture, performance, and quality is his dedication.
He works for T-Systems. Beforehand, he worked for companies like MHP - A Porsche Company, LAB1886 - The Incubator of Daimler AG, ImmobilienScout24 & Kitchen Stories.
As a former co-organizer of the "GDG Berlin Android" and as a speaker, he attended many conferences and several Google Developer Groups across Europe. As well being in program committees and organized conferences.

Hasan Hoşgel is a dedicated Android developer with professional programming experience since 2003. Since 2010 doing all-day Android application development and was from 2016 to 2019 a Google Developer Expert for Android. Continuous improvement of th... Show more

Carsten Meilbak is a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Teams and an experienced IT architect specializing in Microsoft Teams, meeting rooms, and telephony. With more than 15 years of experience in Microsoft communications — and several years in the telecom industry before that — Carsten brings a practical, real-world perspective to modern collaboration, enterprise voice, and hybrid meeting experiences.

His work focuses on helping organizations design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Teams solutions that connect people across locations, devices, and meeting spaces. Carsten has deep experience with Teams Phone, enterprise voice, session border controllers, Teams Rooms on both Windows and Android, and the wider ecosystem of certified meeting room devices and AV technologies.

Over the years, Carsten has worked with customers ranging from smaller national organizations to large international enterprises and public sector organizations, including municipalities and ministries. His implementation experience spans many industries, geographies, and deployment models — from remote advisory and design work to hands-on onsite implementation.

Carsten is passionate about making technology work in the room — not just on paper. He enjoys bridging the gap between Microsoft 365, Teams, telephony, network infrastructure, and AV hardware, ensuring that meeting rooms are reliable, intuitive, and ready for the way people actually collaborate.

As a speaker, Carsten is known for combining technical depth with practical examples from real deployments and lab testing. He regularly shares knowledge with the Microsoft Teams community on topics such as Teams Rooms, Teams Phone, meeting room architecture, device management, and the evolving role of AI and Copilot in meetings.
His core areas of expertise include:

• Microsoft Teams Phone and enterprise voice
• Microsoft Teams Rooms for small, medium, and large meeting spaces
• Meeting room architecture across Windows and Android platforms
• Session Border Controllers, gateways, and telephony integration
• AV, network, and device management for modern collaboration spaces
• Contact center and operator solutions integrated with Microsoft Teams

Carsten’s goal is to help organizations create communication and meeting experiences that feel simple for users, while being technically robust, secure, and manageable for IT.

Carsten Meilbak is a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Teams and an experienced IT architect specializing in Microsoft Teams, meeting rooms, and telephony. With more than 15 years of experience in Microsoft communications — and several years in the telecom... Show more

Harry Arce is a Microsoft AI and Data strategist helping organizations become frontier firms by transforming data into business value through AI, analytics, and intelligent applications. With more than 20 years of experience, including 18+ years leading enterprise transformation at Intel, he bridges emerging technology and real-world outcomes. Harry advises customers across healthcare, financial services, insurance, and other regulated industries on AI adoption, governance, cloud architecture, and modernization. Known for combining deep technical expertise with a consultative approach, he helps organizations innovate confidently while building secure, scalable, and responsible AI foundations.

Harry Arce is a Microsoft AI and Data strategist helping organizations become frontier firms by transforming data into business value through AI, analytics, and intelligent applications. With more than 20 years of experience, including 18+ years lead... Show more

Matthew is a product-management practice lead in Austin, Texas. He helps organizations and their teams reduce friction and work more effectively in their missions by aligning strategy and encouraging leadership at all levels. The creator of the NoEstimates game, Matthew has published articles ranging from product mindset to transformational leadership and contributed to O'Reilly's 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know.

Matthew is a product-management practice lead in Austin, Texas. He helps organizations and their teams reduce friction and work more effectively in their missions by aligning strategy and encouraging leadership at all levels. The creator of the NoEst... Show more

I’m an AI/ML engineer and researcher who loves turning complex ideas into practical real-world solutions, who thrives on building smart, scalable systems , from an intelligent automation to advanced AI modeling pipelines. I don’t just experiment with models, I deploy them, optimize them, and make them work where it matters. Over the past four years, I’ve worked across industries retail automation, aviation, and neuroscience building systems that blend innovation with impact. I’m passionate about computer vision, generative AI, and making cutting-edge tech accessible to developers everywhere.

I’m an AI/ML engineer and researcher who loves turning complex ideas into practical real-world solutions, who thrives on building smart, scalable systems , from an intelligent automation to advanced AI modeling pipelines. I don’t just experiment with... Show more

Hanna Schwab is Data & AI Lead at teccle group, where she designs and delivers data platforms and AI solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI.

She enjoys working at the intersection of data, technology, and business, helping organizations build data platforms and AI applications that solve real-world challenges. She combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on creating practical solutions that people actually use.

Outside of her project work, Hanna mentors aspiring professionals through ITgirls and organizes her own career events for women in tech. She is passionate about making technology more accessible and encouraging more diverse voices in the industry.

Hanna Schwab is Data & AI Lead at teccle group, where she designs and delivers data platforms and AI solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI. She enjoys working at the intersection of data, technology, and business, helping organizations buil... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite is a Senior Analytics Engineer, open-source builder, and technical speaker focused on the intersection of data, AI, and software engineering.

He builds practical tools that solve problems he encounters in real data teams—from data quality and governance to AI usage and developer experience. His open-source work includes AgentAbacus, a tool for interpreting and tracking AI agent usage and costs, and Governance Atlas, a practical guide to data protection and privacy for data professionals. He has also built developer tooling and extensions around technologies including dbt, Spark, and VS Code.

His work sits at an interesting intersection: understanding the business problem, translating it into a technical solution, and then building something people can actually use.

As a speaker, Ayoade focuses on practical, experience-driven talks that make complex topics understandable without stripping away the technical depth. His sessions explore data engineering, analytics engineering, AI, data governance, developer tooling, and the lessons that emerge when technology meets real-world constraints.

Ayoade Adegbite is a Senior Analytics Engineer, open-source builder, and technical speaker focused on the intersection of data, AI, and software engineering. He builds practical tools that solve problems he encounters in real data teams—from data ... Show more

Alexis Savkin is a strategy implementation and performance measurement expert with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations translate broad ambitions into clear goals, meaningful KPIs, and accountable action.

With a background in applied mathematics and IT, he brings a structured, analytical approach to strategy execution, AI initiative governance, performance architecture, and decision-making. He has worked with public-sector organizations, multinational companies, SMEs, nonprofits, executive teams, and strategy offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Alexis is the author of the 10-Step KPI System and the creator of the Strategy Implementation System, Strategy Execution Canvas, and Trust Architecture Canvas.

His sessions are practical and example-driven. Participants learn how to avoid common KPI mistakes, design useful measurement systems, align stakeholders, and turn strategy or transformation initiatives into measurable results.

Alexis Savkin is a strategy implementation and performance measurement expert with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations translate broad ambitions into clear goals, meaningful KPIs, and accountable action. With a background in app... Show more

Leon Gordon, is a leader in data analytics. A current Thought Leader at the Forbes Technical Council, an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a Thought Leader in Data Science for the Global AI Hub, Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in the UK and founder of Onyx Data.

During the last decade, he has helped organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data.

Leon is a chair for the Microsoft Power BI – UK community group and the DataDNA data visualization community as well as an international speaker and advisor.

Leon Gordon, is a leader in data analytics. A current Thought Leader at the Forbes Technical Council, an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a Thought Leader in Data Science for the Global AI Hub, Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in the UK and... Show more

My name is Adam, and I am an internationally recognized software architect, consultant, marketing and strategy engineer, and book writer with over 15 years of experience in software architecture and development across a range of domains. In my career, I worked with all layers of the software engineering and multiple types of applications, including logistics, e-commerce, machine learning, data analysis, and database management. I am always interested in digging deeper, exploring machine code, and going through implementation details to better understand the internals of the technologies I use every day. That's why I like debugging, decompiling and disassembling the code to understand memory models, concurrency problems and other details hidden deep inside. In my free time, I play ping-pong, watch Woody Allen's movies and blog stuff at http://blog.adamfurmanek.pl

My name is Adam, and I am an internationally recognized software architect, consultant, marketing and strategy engineer, and book writer with over 15 years of experience in software architecture and development across a range of domains. In my career... Show more

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning.

His work focuses on building the reliability layer beneath AI systems, where telemetry, reproducibility, and historical truth matter more than novelty. He designs architectures for sensor-rich and autonomous systems operating across cloud and edge environments, where signals are incomplete, environments change, and failures often cannot be replayed once they are lost.

Over the years, he has worked across industrial AI, manufacturing, maritime systems, and robotics, where many production failures emerged not from the model itself, but from fragmented ownership, missing telemetry, and systems that could no longer explain reality over time.

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning. His work focuses on building the reliability layer beneath AI systems, where telemetry, ... Show more

Diana Paredes is Head of Data Governance and Strategy at Parque Arauco, where she leads enterprise data governance and strategy to enable analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-making at scale.

She brings more than 12 years of experience across telecommunications, insurance, banking, mining, and consulting, connecting business strategy with technology execution.

Before joining Parque Arauco, she worked as a Senior IT Architect at BCG Platinion, advising organizations on data strategy, data governance, and AI initiatives. Her experience focuses on cloud-native data platforms, metadata, and governance frameworks designed to improve quality, traceability, scalability, and business value generation.

Diana Paredes is Head of Data Governance and Strategy at Parque Arauco, where she leads enterprise data governance and strategy to enable analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-making at scale. She brings more than 12 years of experience... Show more

Warren is the CTO of Authress and an AWS Community Builder who believes that "in theory, practice and theory are the same, but in practice, they differ." As a Cloud Security Architect and international speaker, he's built a reputation as a "Tech Entertainer"—delivering hard engineering truths with a side of wit. He focuses on the physics of software reliability, arguing that unmaintained code is a liability. When he designing securing strategies, he is likely on stage dismantling the latest industry hype.

Warren is the CTO of Authress and an AWS Community Builder who believes that "in theory, practice and theory are the same, but in practice, they differ." As a Cloud Security Architect and international speaker, he's built a reputation as a "Tech Ente... Show more

On paper, risk management is a clean matrix of probabilities and impacts. In reality, it is a series of impossible decisions made under maximum uncertainty. Carsten Marmulla has spent decades navigating this reality, combining academic rigor with pragmatism learned from the "school of hard knocks".

As a Senior Trusted Advisor and the founder of the cybersecurity consulting boutique carmasec, he translates cyber resilience from a technical challenge into an executive survival strategy.

Through his roles as a vCISO, IT security manager, and strategic advisor for large enterprises, Carsten has guided numerous organizations through complex digital transformations and risk mitigation programs.

He challenges the dangerous illusion that green dashboards and standard certifications equal true security. Instead, he uses his trademark "plain talk" (Klartext) to bridge the communication gap between technical teams and the C-suite.

Beyond his consulting work, Carsten actively mentors cybersecurity startups, shaping the future of the industry.

On stage, he combines the hard-won insights of an entrepreneur with the strategic depth of a management consultant, giving decision-makers the tools they need to build truly resilient organizations.

On paper, risk management is a clean matrix of probabilities and impacts. In reality, it is a series of impossible decisions made under maximum uncertainty. Carsten Marmulla has spent decades navigating this reality, combining academic rigor with pra... Show more

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design AI & BI solutions but also support management in shaping and implementing strategies that turn data into a driver of business success, while ensuring people are taken into account in the journey. My deep interest in Data Governance and Data Management enables me to design frameworks that make data reliable, accessible, and truly valuable. What drives me is creating AI & BI solutions that deliver insights, support decision-making, and make data understandable and actionable across the organization.

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work... Show more

Coach agile et coach en transformation, avec une dizaine d’années d’expérience dans l’accompagnement des équipes et des organisations.

Les sujets explorés croisent notamment l’agilité, le delivery, la qualité, les relations humaines et la transformation, avec une attention particulière portée à ce qui se passe réellement dans le quotidien des équipes.

Conférencière depuis 2020, avec une approche où l’humour, l’énergie et le storytelling occupent une place importante.

L’objectif n’est pas de transmettre une nouvelle recette toute faite, mais de provoquer des questions sur nos façons de travailler, nos habitudes et ce que chacun peut faire, à son échelle, pour contribuer à les améliorer.

Coach agile et coach en transformation, avec une dizaine d’années d’expérience dans l’accompagnement des équipes et des organisations. Les sujets explorés croisent notamment l’agilité, le delivery, la qualité, les relations humaines et la transfor... Show more

I'm VP of AI Consulting Transformation at Kyndryl, where I created the Forward Deployed Engineering capability - engineers embedded with clients to build, ship, and own outcomes, not just advise; now scaling to 22,000. I focus on agentic AI, open source, and governance that ships rather than stalls.

I've been recognised six times as a Microsoft MVP in Artificial Intelligence, and I'm a contributor to ISO/IEC 21031:2024 (Software Carbon Intensity) through my work with the Green Software Foundation, where I formerly served as Steering Committee Vice-Chair. I'm currently pursuing a doctorate in Green Software Engineering at the University of East London (2022-2027) and was an OpenUK New Year's Honours 2025/26 recipient for contributions to open source.

I co-host Securing the Realm, a D&D-inspired podcast on AI governance and AI-driven development (securing.quest). My background spans law, engineering, and open source leadership - I think about regulation, liability, and compliance as design constraints, not afterthoughts. I stay hands-on, building with agentic AI, open source tooling, and green software.

I'm VP of AI Consulting Transformation at Kyndryl, where I created the Forward Deployed Engineering capability - engineers embedded with clients to build, ship, and own outcomes, not just advise; now scaling to 22,000. I focus on agentic AI, open sou... Show more

Suvrakamal is an ML Engineer at Mattoboard. He works on AI for interior design. He is passionate about applying machine learning and data engineering to bring real design workflows to life.
He has given talks and published papers across AI, and recently presented a poster/papers at PyCon US 2026, Pytorch 2025.

Suvrakamal is an ML Engineer at Mattoboard. He works on AI for interior design. He is passionate about applying machine learning and data engineering to bring real design workflows to life. He has given talks and published papers across AI, and rece... Show more

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development to solution architecture, he leverages his robust skillset to guide organizations toward innovative solutions that transform their operations.

Inside ClickHouse, he is deeply involved in cross-functional product development and deployment collaboration. He is often spearheading demonstrations and presentations to showcase AI capabilities.

Additionally, with his background in executive advising, data strategy, and solutions architecture, he dedicates time to mentoring data professionals, aiming to elevate their careers within the tech industry.

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development... Show more

A seasoned Mobile App Engineer with more than 7 years of specialized experience in both Flutter and Kotlin. I've successfully developed a wide range of applications, from complex solutions in the Automotive and Fintech industries to vital tools in e-Health, showcasing deep technical acumen and adaptability.

A seasoned Mobile App Engineer with more than 7 years of specialized experience in both Flutter and Kotlin. I've successfully developed a wide range of applications, from complex solutions in the Automotive and Fintech industries to vital tools in e-... Show more

Samah Alafeef

Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting

Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT).
Samah Alafeef a computer engineer brought a broad range of technical and data management skills to her extensive work experience. Samah holds a master's degree in Project Management Engineering and a diploma in Humanitarian Logistics and Supply chain. The combination of managerial and technical skills she has in both the Humanitarian and Commercial sectors enabled her to serve as a consultant in various aspects related to management and technology. Samah is a PMP® certified, Risk RMP ® certified, Agile ACP certified, certified Microsoft innovative educator, and certified green IT professional. She is coaching people and organizations to develop their professional images, being agile, and jump to a higher professional level.

Samah Alafeef Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT). Samah Alafeef a compu... Show more

I'm a visionary Cloud Architect on a mission to spearhead digital transformation and redefine the technological landscape. With over two decades of experience, I've orchestrated transformative journeys for enterprises, guiding them through the intricate maze of digital evolution. A maestro of innovation, I specialize in event storming and event-driven architecture, sculpting solutions that synchronize with the rhythm of change. My expertise extends to the realm of microservices, where I craft intricate webs of interconnected systems to fuel organizational agility and scalability. As a Microsoft Official Speaker since 2007, I've captivated audiences with tales of technological prowess, inspiring them to embrace the winds of change and chart their course towards excellence. Engaged in the vibrant community of the CTO's Fraternity, I collaborate with fellow visionaries to shape the future of cloud computing, empowering organizations to thrive in an era of boundless possibilities.

I'm a visionary Cloud Architect on a mission to spearhead digital transformation and redefine the technological landscape. With over two decades of experience, I've orchestrated transformative journeys for enterprises, guiding them through the intric... Show more