I'm a Test Automation Engineer from Montenegro, working in QA industry for the past 5 years. I have experience in browser, mobile and API testing, and my focus was mostly on Selenium and Appium so far. Since QA community is rather small in Montenegro, I'm passionate about expanding it, and I enjoy networking, learning and talking about testing.

I'm a Test Automation Engineer from Montenegro, working in QA industry for the past 5 years. I have experience in browser, mobile and API testing, and my focus was mostly on Selenium and Appium so far. Since QA community is rather small in Montenegro... Show more

Having worked worldwide, Tom has gained experience in many different cultures and fields of expertise. Nowadays, focusing on transforming large-scale companies into agile organizations and designing future operating models for these organizations. Speaking at conferences like the Atos DREAM Conference in Vianen, NL, the Agile Leadership Day in Zürich, Switzerland, and the TED XKE by Xebia, Tom proved to be an engaging speaker.

Having worked worldwide, Tom has gained experience in many different cultures and fields of expertise. Nowadays, focusing on transforming large-scale companies into agile organizations and designing future operating models for these organizations. Sp... Show more

Regina Grogan is a prominent figure in the technology industry, known for her pioneering work in advancing user experience. As the first champion of autofill, they led a groundbreaking user study involving over 100,000 participants, which analyzed pain points at Google Pay and paved the way for significant improvements.

In recognition of her expertise, Regina was acted as a special advisor to the VP of Platforms and Ecosystems at Google, as well as the advisor to the CISO at Google Cloud. Her exceptional leadership skills were further demonstrated when they became the youngest director at Adobe, promoted after just 4 months.

Regina holds credentials from Stanford University's prestigious Advanced Cybersecurity Program, complementing her practical experience. She was also an advisor at Hashicorp, focusing on customer experiences and security.

Prior to her corporate successes, Regina had an entrepreneurial mindset, dropping out of college to pursue a startup at YCombinator, where the company was valued at $90 million.

Prior Speaking Includes:
Brisbane Data & AI Summit:
Delivered a keynote address on the future of interfaces, security interferrence, and what this means for users.

DevWorld
Hosted a panel discussion on the challenges and best practices of modern software development

Microservices World
Presented a technical workshop on designing scalable microservice architectures

Pacific Hacker Conference
Spoke on a featured workshop about building investigative strategy

LAUNCH
Participated in a fireside chat on founding and scaling successful startups

Rally Innovation Conference
Moderated a thought-leadership discussion on innovation in highly-regulated industries

Google Developers Conference
Led a deep-dive session on the latest advancements in Google's developer platform

AI Global Summit
Delivered the closing remarks on the societal impact of artificial intelligence

Technology and Leadership Summit
Spoke on a executive panel about the role of technology in transforming organizations
Passion

Women's issues, women's rights, linux, technology, apple, computers, iPhone, networking, leadership, women in tech, computer science, STEM, network security, hacking

Regina Grogan is a prominent figure in the technology industry, known for her pioneering work in advancing user experience. As the first champion of autofill, they led a groundbreaking user study involving over 100,000 participants, which analyzed pa... Show more

Nyla Numan is a doctoral candidate in the English Department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her research focuses on how twenty-first century Asian American fiction speculates and experiments with historical narrative to imagine alternative temporalities, literary structures, and intra-racial and ethnic relationalities.

Nyla Numan is a doctoral candidate in the English Department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her research focuses on how twenty-first century Asian American fiction speculates and experiments with historical narrative to imagine alternat... Show more

As a seasoned Network Specialist with over a decade of experience, I began my journey specializing in Juniper SRX firewalls. Building on this foundation, I expanded my expertise to include routers and furthered my knowledge through a master’s degree in networking. This advanced education led me to a role at Amazon Cloud, where I honed my skills in large-scale network infrastructure. Seeking new challenges, I subsequently transitioned to Google Cloud Platform, leveraging my deep understanding of networking technologies to contribute to innovative cloud solutions.

As a seasoned Network Specialist with over a decade of experience, I began my journey specializing in Juniper SRX firewalls. Building on this foundation, I expanded my expertise to include routers and furthered my knowledge through a master’s degree ... Show more

Alan is the Founding Partner of the Smart Warehouse/Smart Factory by Deloitte in Montreal. He leads the Deloitte warehousing center of excellence in Canada with over 20 years of experience in supply chain strategy, distribution network design, warehouse/facility design and implementation, transportation, and automation. He is a recognized speaker on warehousing automation at global supply chain conferences and has worked with a number of food service companies in their search for cost reduction and improved efficiency.

Alan is the Founding Partner of the Smart Warehouse/Smart Factory by Deloitte in Montreal. He leads the Deloitte warehousing center of excellence in Canada with over 20 years of experience in supply chain strategy, distribution network design, wareho... Show more

Kurtis is a software developer with a seasoned interest in the DevSecOps world. He grabs every opportunity by their horns as he tries to navigate this vast world of information Technology.

Kurtis is a software developer with a seasoned interest in the DevSecOps world. He grabs every opportunity by their horns as he tries to navigate this vast world of information Technology. Show more

Michael Biwer has a long and varied career in business. Michael began in 1989 as Manager of Business Planning and Finance at Ford Motor Company. In 1997, they moved to Deloitte Consulting as Senior Manager. In 2003, they joined J.D. Power and Associates as Vice President. In 2007, they became General Manager at Trilogy, Inc. In 2009, they joined Acxiom as Group Vice President of Media, Entertainment, Telecom, and Technology, and Managing Director of the Technology Vertical. In 2014, they became Chief Executive Officer (pre Sheep) of Mapp Digital, leading a successful carve-out and subsequent acquisition by Marlin Equity Partners. In 2019, they joined CAVALLO (previously SalesPad) as Chief Executive Officer. Michael Biwer obtained their MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, specializing in Operations and Strategy. Michael also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the same institution, with a focus in Finance.

Michael Biwer has a long and varied career in business. Michael began in 1989 as Manager of Business Planning and Finance at Ford Motor Company. In 1997, they moved to Deloitte Consulting as Senior Manager. In 2003, they joined J.D. Power and Associa... Show more

Lindsey Trent is the Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field and create trucking programs while encouraging training and employment of young people in the trucking industry; and connecting them to training and employment opportunities.

Lindsey fell in love with the trucking industry while also learning about its vast employment needs when she started a job in truck driver staffing. She went on to work in business and customer development for Ryder, the transportation industry leader in supply chain solutions for North America. From professional drivers to technicians, equipment maintenance to warehousing, entry-level staff to Leadership, Lindsey brings a wealth of knowledge, connections, and solutions to every door. She is passionate about introducing young people to trucking and the opportunities it can provide, leading her to revolutionize the industry by launching education and industry partnerships that aid in creating a skilled, diverse, and equitable workforce.

Lindsey serves on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Trucking Association and several school advisory boards including Fairdale High School where she helped start their Diesel Technician program.

Lindsey is a graduate of Purdue University and resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and two kids where she enjoys working out, golfing, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Lindsey Trent is the Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field and create trucking programs while encouraging training and em... Show more

Wolfgang Strunk works as an architect at iteratec GmbH on projects in the fields of mobility services and logistics. Before he was head of software development at Sixt Leasing SE and was responsible for the modernization of the self-developed application landscape. Wolfgang Strunk has more than twenty years of experience as a software developer, architect and consultant. His current interests are microservices, workflow automation, cloud deployments and application software integration with external partners and customers.

Wolfgang Strunk works as an architect at iteratec GmbH on projects in the fields of mobility services and logistics. Before he was head of software development at Sixt Leasing SE and was responsible for the modernization of the self-developed applica... Show more

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

- 34 years experience in airline aircraft maintenance
- Elite sportsperson in rowing, cycling and motorcycle racing
- Mentor and coach in high human performance
- Conference speaker

- 34 years experience in airline aircraft maintenance - Elite sportsperson in rowing, cycling and motorcycle racing - Mentor and coach in high human performance - Conference speaker Show more

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020.

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020. Show more

Born in 1998, university degree in electronic engineering working at Logirail

Born in 1998, university degree in electronic engineering working at Logirail Show more

Michael Schramm is CEO of OwnerChip, connecting the physical world with Web3.
His Blockchain experience started in 2017 and focused on the application of notarization and tokenization in the area of logistics and supply chain leading the EY Blockchain Competence Center for Germany/Switzerland/Austria.
Michael is a regular speaker at conferences, like recently: CES Las Vegas, TrusTec Paris, NFT Tallinn, PODIM Maribor, Blockchance Hamburg

Michael Schramm is CEO of OwnerChip, connecting the physical world with Web3. His Blockchain experience started in 2017 and focused on the application of notarization and tokenization in the area of logistics and supply chain leading the EY Blockcha... Show more

Intikhab Alam Khan, a seasoned Certified Cloud Consultant with 18 years of invaluable experience, has left an indelible mark at Telstra, Airbus, Ministry of Labor Saudi Arabia, Dubai Customs, and CMA CGM. Renowned for his pioneering role in cloud strategy, he led the creation of a groundbreaking pharmaceutical-specific landing zone on Azure, reshaping the landscape for the healthcare industry. From implementing CMMS at Airbus to successful upgrade projects at Dubai Customs, Intikhab's strategic leadership and technical prowess have been pivotal. Focused on infrastructure deployment automation, his innovative approach has consistently transformed organizations. Join Intikhab on a transformative journey into the heart of Azure Landing Zones, where his wealth of experience converges with a pioneering spirit to unveil principles and best practices, elevating cloud strategies for enterprises of all scales.

Intikhab Alam Khan, a seasoned Certified Cloud Consultant with 18 years of invaluable experience, has left an indelible mark at Telstra, Airbus, Ministry of Labor Saudi Arabia, Dubai Customs, and CMA CGM. Renowned for his pioneering role in cloud str... Show more

Experienced IT Profesional in Software Architecture, Infrastructure Administration and Software Development. Lately leading teams in charge of implementing initiatives with Cloud Native Technologies.

Experienced IT Profesional in Software Architecture, Infrastructure Administration and Software Development. Lately leading teams in charge of implementing initiatives with Cloud Native Technologies. Show more

Spatial Data Scientist at Volunteer Transportation Center. With a passion for spatial analysis, I decode patterns hidden within pixels, transforming them into actionable pathways. Whether optimizing transit routes or mapping rural communities, I bridge data science and geospatial magic.

Spatial Data Scientist at Volunteer Transportation Center. With a passion for spatial analysis, I decode patterns hidden within pixels, transforming them into actionable pathways. Whether optimizing transit routes or mapping rural communities, I brid... Show more

Chris brings over two decades of experience in the Australian market, dedicated to roles in data engineering and architecture, database technologies, and reporting and analytics in the Microsoft and SAP ecosystems across a wide range of industry sectors. Most recently he has concentrated on the Logistics & Transportation sector, understanding the burning Data & Analytics issues facing these companies today and how they can be effectively solved using Microsoft Fabric.

After being a part of the Fabric private preview program and an active (and often vocal!) participant of the Enterprise Voice program, Chris is excited to showcase a next-generation analytics platform, powered by Fabric, where for the first time businesses will be able to seamlessly join their enterprise and operational data with their rapidly growing world sensor and telemetry data.

Besides Fabric, Chris's latest passion is astrophotography, and he is always keen to show off his most recent photos of Saturn and Jupiter!

Chris brings over two decades of experience in the Australian market, dedicated to roles in data engineering and architecture, database technologies, and reporting and analytics in the Microsoft and SAP ecosystems across a wide range of industry sect... Show more

I work with our operations team, sales, and marketing groups and have responsibility for delivery to our customers. I enjoy meeting new people and solving complex business challenges.

I love the ocean and cruising on my Vespa.

I work with our operations team, sales, and marketing groups and have responsibility for delivery to our customers. I enjoy meeting new people and solving complex business challenges. I love the ocean and cruising on my Vespa. Show more

With a rich and diverse background spanning development, project management, and delivery oversight, Camilla stands out as a true servant leader. Her remarkable journey includes driving impactful process enhancements and spearheading change management initiatives across a spectrum of renowned institutions, including Werner Enterprises, Charles Schwab, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and several prominent players in the transportation, banking and healthcare sectors. Through her unwavering dedication and strategic vision, Camilla has consistently delivered exceptional results, leaving an indelible mark on the organizations she's served.

With a rich and diverse background spanning development, project management, and delivery oversight, Camilla stands out as a true servant leader. Her remarkable journey includes driving impactful process enhancements and spearheading change managemen... Show more

Christian is a Fabric BI & Data Architect @ Allgeier. He has multiple years of experience developing and implementing BI solutions with Power BI and other tools. Christian loves everything data from visualization to creating governance guidelines for Fabric and Power BI and is always interested in learning about new and exciting developments in the world of Data Analytics.

Christian is a Fabric BI & Data Architect @ Allgeier. He has multiple years of experience developing and implementing BI solutions with Power BI and other tools. Christian loves everything data from visualization to creating governance guidelines for... Show more

As a passionate Agile Advisory Expert, SPC and Enterprise Agile Coach I empower and accompany organizations to shape environments for more business agility, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation in a sustainable way. For more than 10+ years I have been working in the field of agile collaboration, both in large and medium-sized companies.

As a passionate Agile Advisory Expert, SPC and Enterprise Agile Coach I empower and accompany organizations to shape environments for more business agility, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation in a sustainable way. For more than 10+ years I h... Show more

Sam Cho is a financial services executive in product management with expertise in the safe handling of data, a digital transformation leader, and a volunteer with a passion for building relationships through community outreach. He was recognized as a 10 Under 10 Notable Alumni honored by the Johnson Recent Alumni Council (JRAC) of Cornell University.

Cho joined JP Morgan Private Bank as the global head of client information product “to better serve wealth management and private bank clients by streamlining the safe and secure handling of sensitive information,” he says. He was previously a partner at NextGen Venture Partners, he worked in strategy and operations for enterprise data at Bloomberg, and he has held roles as a product and program manager in the financial services industry.

Cho hails from Bergen County, New Jersey, a place he still calls home. His favorite quote is from lawyer, speaker, and author Bob Goff: “That’s what love does—it pursues blindly, unflinchingly, and without end. When you go after something you love, you’ll do anything it takes to get it, even if it costs everything.”

Sam Cho is a financial services executive in product management with expertise in the safe handling of data, a digital transformation leader, and a volunteer with a passion for building relationships through community outreach. He was recognized as ... Show more

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software.

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software. Show more

Seth Samuel is a versatile DevOps Engineer at Youverify, an identity verification company. With a master's degree in Management Information Systems and numerous cloud engineering certifications, including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Professional Cloud Architect and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Seth excels in automating and optimizing software delivery using tools like Terraform, GitHub, Grafana, Docker, ArgoCD, Kubernetes etc. His digital marketing background enhances customer engagement and user experience.

Previously, Seth spent over five years as a Lead Consultant, advising clients on marketing strategy and imparting skills in website design, social and search campaigns, and training. Seth is a highly motivated, results-driven professional with a commitment to excellence and collaboration.

Seth Samuel is a versatile DevOps Engineer at Youverify, an identity verification company. With a master's degree in Management Information Systems and numerous cloud engineering certifications, including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Prof... Show more

As a seasoned data consultant, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in data analytics and transformational data management to the conference stage. With a track record of delivering impactful insights and strategies, I engage audiences with dynamic presentations tailored to empower professionals in harnessing the full potential of their data. Attendees can anticipate practical guidance and actionable takeaways, drawn from my seven-year tenure spearheading data-driven transformations, aimed at driving success in their own organisations.

As a seasoned data consultant, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in data analytics and transformational data management to the conference stage. With a track record of delivering impactful insights and strategies, I engage audiences with d... Show more

Ankur Saini is a technologist who partners with CXOs, Product Owners and Developers to deliver business value through successful technology initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience leading multimillion dollar software development and IT infrastructure support initiatives. With a love for problem solving and technology, Ankur aspires to develop solutions that reduce complexity for everyone.

As the Director for Information Technology at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Ankur is responsible for establishing the technology strategy for FMCSA that enables the agency mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Prior to joining FMCSA, Ankur served in Program Management roles at General Services Administration (GSA) managing low-code application development initiatives for the GSA Real Estate Exchange (G-REX) and leading digital transformation initiatives for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Before joining the federal workforce in 2016, Ankur worked in the private sector for over 15 years in roles with federal government contractor firms that demonstrate progressive growth – from an individual contributor as a software developer to leading a team providing infrastructure operations to a leader running business operations for an entire division.

Ankur is originally from New Delhi, India but has lived in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for almost 20 years. He has Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland. When not staring at a screen, Ankur can most likely be found playing cricket or exploring the globe satisfying his wanderlust.

Ankur Saini is a technologist who partners with CXOs, Product Owners and Developers to deliver business value through successful technology initiatives. He has over 15 years of experience leading multimillion dollar software development and IT infras... Show more

Enterprise Integration Architect - BizTalk / Azure

Enterprise Integration Architect - BizTalk / Azure Show more

As a Solutions Architect, I work with Enterprise customers on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud. It also includes building deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates.

As a Solutions Architect, I work with Enterprise customers on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud. It also includes building deep rela... Show more