Ant Blair is the creator of the Authority Optimization framework and founder of Webspinners - the first black-owned digital marketing firm in Michigan - with two decades of practical experience across major Google algorithm updates. He applies that experience in the age of AI search to turn entity modeling, schema/JSON-LD, and citation workflows into small, measurable engineering experiments. His methods are validated in production, including a documented health-practice case that produced durable revenue and verifiable results.

Ant Blair is the creator of the Authority Optimization framework and founder of Webspinners - the first black-owned digital marketing firm in Michigan - with two decades of practical experience across major Google algorithm updates. He applies that e... Show more

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership.

Known for transforming complexity into clarity, Jaz mentors emerging product managers and female engineers, helping them lead with confidence and intent. Her work challenges teams to design not just scalable systems, but scalable understanding, building technology that empowers both users and builders.

Jaz is a product leader and systems thinker exploring how human cognition shapes modern engineering. As Chair of Women in Motion at EROAD, she drives global initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and technical leadership. Known for transform... Show more

Iván Olivares es un software developer y emprendedor apasionado, actualmente Tech Director en Globant dentro del Media & Entertainment AI Studio y construyendo su emprendimiento MediaCreators (una plataforma SaaS para empoderar a los creadores para ser dueños, monetizar y crecer con su comunidad). Con más de 15 años de experiencia, disfruta construir productos digitales explorando el ecosistema JavaScript, la nube y la inteligencia artificial. Comparte sus ideas, artículos y proyectos personales en iolivares.com, donde promueve la innovación y el aprendizaje continuo.

Iván Olivares es un software developer y emprendedor apasionado, actualmente Tech Director en Globant dentro del Media & Entertainment AI Studio y construyendo su emprendimiento MediaCreators (una plataforma SaaS para empoderar a los creadores para s... Show more

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With a legacy of scaling engineering teams and managing complex transformations, I excel in integrating strategic thinking with hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and cloud solutions.

Over the last 15 years I have built and led engineering teams in Financial Services and Insurance, cloud infrastructure and startups. I also contributed to global communities such as Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation(CNCF), co-authored several research papers on AIOps and Decision Making and publicly spoken on different events such as Kubecon, Deloitte NextGen(AI) Cloud Transformation Summit and Cloud Native Days.

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With... Show more

I’m Parekh Vaibhavi, a 3rd-year Computer Science and Engineering student at Sardar Patel College of Engineering (GTU) and a Google Student Ambassador. I’m passionate about exploring how AI and technology can empower students and developers to build better and grow faster. I’ve led campus sessions, workshops, and hackathon projects focusing on web development, UI/UX, and AI integration. My work revolves around bridging the gap between learning and real-world impact — helping peers understand how to use tools like Gemini to create smarter, AI-driven projects. I believe technology is not just about code — it’s about curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

I’m Parekh Vaibhavi, a 3rd-year Computer Science and Engineering student at Sardar Patel College of Engineering (GTU) and a Google Student Ambassador. I’m passionate about exploring how AI and technology can empower students and developers to build b... Show more

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliver, and operate software.
I work hands-on with engineering teams, coach leadership, and speak at conferences to challenge outdated assumptions and share lessons from the field.
🗺️ International experience. Polyglot. Opinionated, but always curious.
🎤 Speaker on topics like digital platforms, team dynamics, and sustainable software.
🌻 Occasionally philosophical

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliv... Show more

Fabian is a Software Engineer at HMS Analytical Software GmbH, where he’s designing and building enterprise analytics platforms. With deep expertise in modern data technologies like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Dremio, he helps organizations turn complex data landscapes into scalable, cloud-native solutions. Fabian is a passionate advocate for clean architecture, efficient data engineering workflows, and the thoughtful use of emerging tools. He’s an active contributor to several internal Centers of Excellence and enjoys sharing practical insights from real-world projects.

Fabian is a Software Engineer at HMS Analytical Software GmbH, where he’s designing and building enterprise analytics platforms. With deep expertise in modern data technologies like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Dremio, he helps organi... Show more

George Kimani is a passionate technologist and design enthusiast with extensive experience at the intersection of AI and creative industries. As an advocate for the use of AI in creative fields, I'm committed to helping professionals harness cutting-edge tools to unlock new levels of creativity and efficiency.

George Kimani is a passionate technologist and design enthusiast with extensive experience at the intersection of AI and creative industries. As an advocate for the use of AI in creative fields, I'm committed to helping professionals harness cutting... Show more

DevOps / Integration Engineer

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Shivam Singh is an entrepreneur and technologist on a mission to solve one of the world's most pervasive challenges: financial anxiety. As the Founder & CEO of Cent Capital, he is leading a team dedicated to building the next generation of inclusive, intelligent financial infrastructure for everyone.

Shivam believes we are at a critical inflection point, where the convergence of generative AI and a massive generational wealth transfer has created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redesign our relationship with money. His work is focused on moving beyond outdated financial tools to create a new category of AI-powered financial wellness.

At Cent Capital, he is pioneering the development of a specialized Financial Large Language Model (FinLLM) designed to serve as a safe, personalized, and empowering financial co-pilot for millions. His approach combines deep technology with a capital-efficient business model, proving that mission-driven companies can achieve sustainable, profitable growth from day one.

Drawing on his experience building products at scale, Shivam speaks on the intersection of AI, fintech, and psychology. The work and mission of Cent Capital have been featured in AP News and have attracted a community of over 130,000 newsletter subscribers.

Speaking Topics Include:
The Future of AI in Personal Finance: Beyond Automation to True Guidance
Architecting Trust: Building Safe and Reliable AI for High-Stakes Industries
The Disciplined Startup: A Plan for Sustainable, Profitable Growth
The Psychology of Money: Designing Products to Reduce Financial Anxiety

Shivam Singh is an entrepreneur and technologist on a mission to solve one of the world's most pervasive challenges: financial anxiety. As the Founder & CEO of Cent Capital, he is leading a team dedicated to building the next generation of inclusive,... Show more

Alfathamdi Putra Umaryadi is a Data Scientist at Cakra Radha Mustika (Kalbe Group) with hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning solutions for business impact. He has developed real-time fraud detection systems, forecasting models, and customer segmentation pipelines to support data-driven decision-making. With a strong background in Mathematics and certifications in Certified Associate Data Scientist (CADS) and Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate, Alfathamdi is passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems and sharing knowledge with the broader community.

Alfathamdi Putra Umaryadi is a Data Scientist at Cakra Radha Mustika (Kalbe Group) with hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning solutions for business impact. He has developed real-time fraud detection systems, forecasting mode... Show more

A seasoned Data & AI leader currently managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation programs at Avanade Canada, a Microsoft and Accenture partnership. With over 6 years of experience, I specialize in driving end-to-end Azure Data Platform modernization — leveraging Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL), Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Purview Data Governance, and Microsoft Fabric to deliver scalable, secure, and AI-enabled solutions.

My expertise spans technical solution design, hands-on Proof of Concepts, architecture workshops, and leading cross-functional teams through complex data migrations and AI adoption. I collaborate closely with executive stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs) to shape cloud data strategies that accelerate business outcomes and foster innovation.

As a manager, I balance deep technical acumen with leadership — empowering my teams to deliver production-grade solutions while driving customer success and strategic growth. I am passionate about leveraging Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data.

A seasoned Data & AI leader currently managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation programs at Avanade Canada, a Microsoft and Accenture partnership. With over 6 years of experience, I specialize in driving end-to-end Azure Data Platform modernizat... Show more

Chikwado Friday
CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach

Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he leads a modern cleaning services company serving top clients like Globus Bank and Market Square Mall in South-East Nigeria, with a team of over 27 professionals.

He is also the Founder of M.consult, where he helps young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and unlock their potential. Through M.consult, Friday empowers youth to think creatively and lead effectively.

Chikwado Friday is a well-known Leadership Expert, Speaker, and Coach. He shares valuable insights on leadership, growth, and success with individuals and organizations. His skills include Human Resource Leadership and Project Management, helping teams and businesses achieve their goals.

Friday has worked with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), contributing to their growth through his leadership and strategic advice. He has received multiple awards for his impactful work.

He is committed to continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring he delivers the best outcomes.

Chikwado Friday CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he lead... Show more

Daniel Bron is a lifelong entrepreneur and AI strategist who launched his first venture at 12 and now leads Bron Ventures and Fulcrum H/T Consulting Services. He partners with large institutions and AI startups to turn raw ideas into scaled, compliant, and high-performing businesses. Daniel has built and exited companies in marketing, design, development, and fintech—generating multi-seven-figure revenue by his early 20s. He’s advised brands and public institutions including DeLorean and Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, and has spoken at the Javits Center and LA Convention Center.
Daniel founded Valence, a platform for legal & compliance infrastructure in lending/underwriting, and Method, an agentic IDE with built-in intelligent search for engineering teams. His edge: first-principles systems thinking, capital structuring savvy, and execution discipline—especially where AI, governance, and ROI meet. He works across geographies on everything from neuromorphic-inspired applications to complex financial workflows for emerging markets.

Daniel Bron is a lifelong entrepreneur and AI strategist who launched his first venture at 12 and now leads Bron Ventures and Fulcrum H/T Consulting Services. He partners with large institutions and AI startups to turn raw ideas into scaled, complian... Show more

Raff Di Meo is an experienced design leader with over a decade of experience. He has led the design team at Doddle, a tech startup in the e-commerce returns sector, and successfully guided the team through its acquisition by Blue Yonder, where he currently holds the position of Senior Principal UX Designer.
Raff has a proven track record of driving growth and enhancing user experiences, having developed B2B software utilised by prominent brands such as Amazon, Australia Post, and Yamato. He has also worked with numerous charities in the UK, including Dog Trust, PDSA, Marie Curie, and Crisis.
Beyond his professional work, Raff is passionate about fostering community within the design industry. He mentors emerging designers and shares insights through his newsletter, "Some Designers," where he champions inclusivity and lifelong learning.

Raff Di Meo is an experienced design leader with over a decade of experience. He has led the design team at Doddle, a tech startup in the e-commerce returns sector, and successfully guided the team through its acquisition by Blue Yonder, where he cur... Show more

You can read about me here: https://prajyot.com/aboutme/

You can read about me here: https://prajyot.com/aboutme/ Show more

Julian is a developer and consultant, who helps people organize data, turning messy information and chaotic processes into beautiful databases that blend smoothly with how people actually work. Prior to 29 years in software, Julian received a Bachelor of Journalism and Philosophy. In 2003, he co-founded Freeform Solutions, a non-profit that helps other non-profits use technology more effectively. Julian is a Zend Certified Engineer, and is responsible for the Formulize open source project.

Julian is a developer and consultant, who helps people organize data, turning messy information and chaotic processes into beautiful databases that blend smoothly with how people actually work. Prior to 29 years in software, Julian received a Bachelo... Show more

8 years of Software Development experience. Worked across many domains and regions. Love to create products, turn ideas into working apps.

8 years of Software Development experience. Worked across many domains and regions. Love to create products, turn ideas into working apps. Show more

Site Reliability Engineer focused on keeping backend systems reliable, observable, and resilient. Works to ensure that every service and application at the organization is secure, reliable, and accessible 24/7—especially in how systems work together to support mission-critical operations. Passionate about building infrastructure that can withstand real-world pressure. Outside of work, enjoys chess, cricket, cooking, and inventing new cocktails.

Site Reliability Engineer focused on keeping backend systems reliable, observable, and resilient. Works to ensure that every service and application at the organization is secure, reliable, and accessible 24/7—especially in how systems work together ... Show more

Since 2017 Organizer and Speaker of a monthly happening .Net Meetup
Speaker on local events

2004 - 2019 CTO of All about Ashley GmbH
2017 - 2019 CTO of Xircuit GmbH & Co. KG
Since 2019 CEO of ThreeB IT GmbH

Since 2017 Organizer and Speaker of a monthly happening .Net Meetup Speaker on local events 2004 - 2019 CTO of All about Ashley GmbH 2017 - 2019 CTO of Xircuit GmbH & Co. KG Since 2019 CEO of ThreeB IT GmbH Show more

My vision is to be the catalyst for positive change, moving towards purposeful success, innovation, and lasting impact in an ever-evolving world. This happens through empowered individuals and organisations, that have a clear path to their full potential.

With a technical background in database administration, SQL reporting, business intelligence, business analytics and anything application centric - I've seen many technical teams focus solely on the technical skills. While obviously needed, the culture within a team and organisation are created from so much more.

I'm passionate about bringing the human skills back in to focus in technical roles. We all need to know how to work and grow together as people.

My vision is to be the catalyst for positive change, moving towards purposeful success, innovation, and lasting impact in an ever-evolving world. This happens through empowered individuals and organisations, that have a clear path to their full poten... Show more

Anita Cleare is an award-winning parenting speaker, writer and coach who supports working parents to balance successful careers with being a parent.

Anita speaks at events for working parents across the UK and internationally and delivers webinars for working parents at top global companies. Her books have been translated into twelve languages.

Her first book, 'The Work/Parent Switch' (known as 'The Working Parent’s Survival Guide' in USA) outlines how working parents can use the bits of time left over when work is done to parent smarter not harder and be the parent their child needs.

Her most recent book 'How To Get Your Teenager Out Of Their Bedroom' came out to five start reviews in September 2024.

Anita has been listed in The Times as one of the top 5 parenting caches in the UK. Her advice blog ‘Thinking Parenting’ has been listed in The Sunday Times Magazine as a must-read for parents. She is regularly featured in the media, including the BBC, CNBC, The Telegraph, and The Times. Anita is currently appearing as a TV parenting expert in Series 2 of At Home With Katherine Ryan.

As an accredited Triple P® parenting facilitator, Anita has been working with parents for 20 years on all aspects of children’s behaviour and wellbeing. She has an academic background in developmental psychology, and a talent for helping parents step back and reflect on parent-child dynamics and implement small changes that make a big difference.

Anita Cleare is an award-winning parenting speaker, writer and coach who supports working parents to balance successful careers with being a parent. Anita speaks at events for working parents across the UK and internationally and delivers webinar... Show more

Francesco is a Technical Product Leader with over 14 years of hands-on experience in Secure Software Engineering, API-first SaaS, and Digital forensics. He is the Founder and CEO of LeaderNova, a firm specializing in Leadership-as-a-Service and AI Automation.

A security advocate since his early teens, Francesco's journey in the field began at age 12 when he created a malware-removal tool that garnered over 300,000 downloads and attention from international media, including BBC News and ABC.

More recently, he managed the Engineering, Product, and Support departments for the e-commerce marketplace SaaS Onport (formerly part of Farfetch Group) - helping it scale to power over 30k vendors worldwide.

A regular speaker in the field, Francesco is also an early specialist in GenAI Security, an author of open-source forensic tools, and has served as a computer forensics consultant for law enforcement and law firms.

Francesco is a Technical Product Leader with over 14 years of hands-on experience in Secure Software Engineering, API-first SaaS, and Digital forensics. He is the Founder and CEO of LeaderNova, a firm specializing in Leadership-as-a-Service and AI Au... Show more

Michael John “MJ” Pena is a passionate engineer and business leader who loves Data and AI. He has been working with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning for over a decade and a half. He is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and an active community contributor to emerging data technologies.

He works as the Data and AI Director at Playtime Solutions, an Australian tech consulting company. He uses technology to create new solutions like data warehouses, real-time analytics, and reports. In his previous life, he held many positions, such as CTO, Solutions Architect, and Technical Lead.

MJ is an entrepreneur who co-founded and raised funding for a venture in Cryptocurrency and mobile development. He is adept at stakeholder management, team leadership, and business operations. MJ is a balanced individual who enjoys outdoor activities with his family, such as biking and running. He is always eager to learn new things and share his knowledge with others.

Michael John “MJ” Pena is a passionate engineer and business leader who loves Data and AI. He has been working with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning for over a decade and a h... Show more

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications.

In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architected, scalable and cost-efficient solutions using AWS technology.

As a subject matter expert for serverless applications, Markus also work with customers on the most complex topics in the serverless domain and provides thought leadership in the form of blog posts and public speaking.

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications. In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architect... Show more

Co-manager of the Microsoft center of excellence in the Atlantic community of onepoint, I coordinate a team of specialists on Microsoft technologies but not only...

We bring our expertise and support to our clients on the following topics:
- DevOps with Azure DevOps,
- Cloud with Azure,
- Modern Workspace with Microsoft 365,
- Data.

We also design and produce innovative application solutions around the cloud, DevOps, collaboration and data.

With more than 15 years of experience, myself, I bring my knowledge on:
- the Azure Cloud architecture,
- FinOps Azure expertise,
- DevOps expertise,
- Data architecture (ETL, Datahub),
- the design and development of heavy client and web .net applications,
- the agility,
- lean IT/Software Development and
- operation of OnPremise infrastructure.

I share my knowledge through:
- various training courses around the Azure cloud and DevOps,
- my blog https://pmorisseau.ineaweb.net/

Finally, i'm very proud to be recognized by Microsoft as a MVP (Most Valuable Professional).

Co-manager of the Microsoft center of excellence in the Atlantic community of onepoint, I coordinate a team of specialists on Microsoft technologies but not only... We bring our expertise and support to our clients on the following topics: - DevO... Show more

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several online courses, Microsoft MVP Josh Garverick is a seasoned IT professional with more than 15 years’ enterprise experience working in several large industry verticals (finance, healthcare, transportation, logistics, retail/consumer products, oil & gas, insurance). He specializes in Digital Transformation as well as Application Lifecycle Management and is currently involved in enterprise cloud adoption projects. When not geeking out over technology and architecture frameworks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Author of the book "Migrating to Azure", contributing author to "The Developer's Guide to Azure (2021)", "Implementing Event-Driven Microservices Architecture in .NET 7 (2023)", "Azure Integration Guide for Business (2023)", and author of several onl... Show more

Rasmus Wätjen is a former entrepreneur who has worked in the telecommunications and hearing instrument fields. Now he's a professional container juggler (aka Lead Software Engineer) at Maersk. He works with mostly back-end services and has a broad experience with Azure cloud services and .NET development.

Rasmus Wätjen is a former entrepreneur who has worked in the telecommunications and hearing instrument fields. Now he's a professional container juggler (aka Lead Software Engineer) at Maersk. He works with mostly back-end services and has a broad ex... Show more

Spence Taylor (He/Him) is a Lead Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic and is based in Los Angeles. A founding engineer on the Logs team, he brings hands-on observability experience to his role. Spence specializes in creating interactive content that makes complex monitoring concepts accessible to developers. His unconventional path to tech--from the US Navy to fine dining kitchens --gives him a unique lens on problem-solving. When Spence isn't demystifying telemetry data, he's exploring global cuisines and collecting passport stamps.

Spence Taylor (He/Him) is a Lead Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic and is based in Los Angeles. A founding engineer on the Logs team, he brings hands-on observability experience to his role. Spence specializes in creating interactive content ... Show more