Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding.
Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in harnessing these analytical tools to transform complex data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
He has worked in the Maritime and Banking Industries as a Data Professional. He is passionate about making a significant impact in the field of business intelligence, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data assets.

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding. Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in har... Show more

Nils is a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions in cloud and SaaS environments. He possesses expertise in AWS and serverless technologies, with a strong understanding of cloud computing, streamlining processes, and increasing efficiency for clients. Nils has an huge background leading multiple global teams and excels in technology strategy, solution engineering, and agile product management. Nils has a successful track record of delivering Go-Lives for SaaS applications and has led several organizational and technology transformation programs.

Nils is a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions in cloud and SaaS environments. He possesses expertise in AWS and serverless technologies, wi... Show more

Technical leader and architect with a passion for engineering well-architected highly-available and scalable applications. 13+ years of production experience in IT. Certified Azure/AWS Solutions Architect Expert and Databricks Champion. Have worked with numerous international world-renowned customers (U.S. and Europe) in business domains such as aviation, e-commerce, telecommunication, engineering and oil&gas. At the moment working at EPAM as a solutions architect.

Technical leader and architect with a passion for engineering well-architected highly-available and scalable applications. 13+ years of production experience in IT. Certified Azure/AWS Solutions Architect Expert and Databricks Champion. Have worked w... Show more

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets enterprise-wide technology vision and execution across international operations, aligning AI, data, and digital platforms with manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, warehouse, retail, and customer experience at global scale. His focus is on building resilient, scalable systems and high-performing teams that translate advanced technology into durable business advantage.

Previously, Rich served as Chief Technology Officer at El Toro, where his work contributed to multiple patented, 100% cookie-free advertising technologies, including IP Targeting and Mobile Ad ID Targeting—innovations that helped define a new category of privacy-forward, data-driven advertising.

Rich brings over 30 years of experience across a wide spectrum of technical disciplines, with deep expertise in software engineering, data platforms, distributed systems, and applied AI. He has worked in more than a dozen programming languages, across nearly all major database technologies, and in environments ranging from early-stage innovation to highly regulated, enterprise-scale ecosystems... In short: A problem solver. His years of experience with AI has transformed operations from KTLO to Automations with Agentic capabilities. He is known as a hands-on technology leader, working directly with engineers while maintaining responsibility for long-term strategy, governance, and execution.

A defining theme of Rich’s career is the intelligent connection of data, processes, and people. He has led initiatives that embed AI and machine learning into core business workflows—enabling predictive insight, automation, and adaptive systems that operate across organizational and geographic boundaries. His approach emphasizes practical, scalable AI focused on real-world outcomes.

Beyond enterprise technology, Rich has founded, operated, and advised multiple businesses across diverse industries including manufacturing, logistics, entertainment, and large-scale infrastructure operations. He has contributed to multiple patents and serves in advisory and board roles, applying systems thinking well beyond traditional software environments.

Rich is known for his energy, curiosity, and ability to translate technical complexity into real-world outcomes, combining deep technical credibility with executive leadership and a bias toward execution.

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets en... Show more

Etornam is a Software Engineer who currently specializes in developing resilient Mobile applications for Android and iOS. He has an understanding of modern software engineering and always looking for a better approach to designing software. Aside from his day-to-day activities as a software engineer, he actively contributes to open source projects and also the tech community ecosystem building in Ghana.

Etornam is a Software Engineer who currently specializes in developing resilient Mobile applications for Android and iOS. He has an understanding of modern software engineering and always looking for a better approach to designing software. Aside fro... Show more

Harsh is a senior software engineer at a global fintech company, Visa. With a background in software engineering and technical evangelism, he is keenly interested in technology-agnostic, pragmatic and applied engineering, and taking it to a broader audience. His experiences with open source include Google Summer of Code, running an open source community to conceptualise open source practices for students in India, and technical communities/evangelism on open technologies.

Harsh has 5+ Years of technology-agnostic hands-on engineering experience. He is a huge open-source enthusiast and is active in dev community circles through dev tools, multiple NPM packages collectively amassing thousands of downloads and GitHub community repositories that have attracted hundreds of contributors.

Past Experience - Founding Software Engineering at a Health-Tech Startup in India.

Harsh is a senior software engineer at a global fintech company, Visa. With a background in software engineering and technical evangelism, he is keenly interested in technology-agnostic, pragmatic and applied engineering, and taking it to a broader a... Show more

With more than 15 years of intensive experience in the field of project management, Alexander has established himself as a competent managing consultant. His passion and expertise lie primarily in agility and the promotion of dynamic corporate structures. As an active Agile Coach, Scrum Master and Scrum Trainer, he brings a wealth of experience to the world of agile transformations.

His success and extensive knowledge have been shaped by numerous projects in various industries and companies of different sizes. Alexander stands out not only for his extensive technical expertise, but also for his ability to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way and to inspire people to explore new ways of collaborating and thinking.

As a speaker, Alexander is known for his lively and interactive presentation style. His presentations not only offer valuable insights into the world of agile methods, but also motivate listeners to successfully implement the principles and practices of agility in their own work contexts.

Alexander embodies a commitment to continuous improvement and is committed to helping organizations develop flexible and responsive structures. Its goal is to help companies adapt to the constant changes in the modern business environment and operate successfully.

With more than 15 years of intensive experience in the field of project management, Alexander has established himself as a competent managing consultant. His passion and expertise lie primarily in agility and the promotion of dynamic corporate struct... Show more

Martin Seeler supercharges global supply chains with GenAI at Blue Yonder. He ships AI that survives angry customers, skeptical executives, and Black Friday traffic. Speaks globally about the messy reality of production AI. Measures success in customer value delivered.

Martin Seeler supercharges global supply chains with GenAI at Blue Yonder. He ships AI that survives angry customers, skeptical executives, and Black Friday traffic. Speaks globally about the messy reality of production AI. Measures success in custom... Show more

Christian has been on a mission to automate the universe since 1998. His philosophy is simple: if a human can install it, configure it, or patch it — a script should probably do it better.

He joined the EUC-tech family in 2006 and was one of the early developers behind the legendary automation tool “NetInstall” — long before it became Ivanti DSM and long before people called everything “DevOps.”

When he’s not turning complex environments into obedient automated workflows, Christian trades CPUs for RPMs. Anything with an engine, noise, and questionable speed limits fills the same emotional space as a clean deployment log.

In short: if it runs on electrons or gasoline, he’s probably trying to make it faster — or automated.

Christian has been on a mission to automate the universe since 1998. His philosophy is simple: if a human can install it, configure it, or patch it — a script should probably do it better. He joined the EUC-tech family in 2006 and was one of the e... Show more

Marc Sallin has been in software development for more than a decade. He became convinced that high speed, quality, and low costs do not compete but form a symbiosis. To tackle the challenges, he takes the definition of software engineering to heart and applies a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to software development, operation, and maintenance. While fascinated by computer science and technology, he learned the importance of team dynamics and psychology in software development. With his ideas, he has been shaping the future of parcel sorting at Swiss Post as a solution architect for seven years.

Marc Sallin has been in software development for more than a decade. He became convinced that high speed, quality, and low costs do not compete but form a symbiosis. To tackle the challenges, he takes the definition of software engineering to heart a... Show more

Nadine Farah leads developer initiatives, focused on companies who are at the seed to series C stage. She's passionate about bridging engineering, product & marketing to help drive product adoption. She previously led Onehouse & Rockset's developer initiatives, focusing on building technical content to drive developer adoption.

Nadine Farah leads developer initiatives, focused on companies who are at the seed to series C stage. She's passionate about bridging engineering, product & marketing to help drive product adoption. She previously led Onehouse & Rockset's developer i... Show more

28+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate.

28+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate. Show more

Zach, currently leading the Data Engineering practice at Advancing Analytics, has well over a decade of experience across a range of industries in the Data & AI space. Throughout his career, he has implemented a range of analytical platforms from traditional Microsoft Business Intelligence to cutting edge Data Lakehouse platforms, tackling a huge variety of use cases.

Zach, currently leading the Data Engineering practice at Advancing Analytics, has well over a decade of experience across a range of industries in the Data & AI space. Throughout his career, he has implemented a range of analytical platforms from tra... Show more

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I have held roles including Support Engineer, Technical Lead, Support Escalation Engineer, and Premier Field Engineer, providing critical support and resolving complex technical issues for enterprise customers with SQL Server implementations and resolutions.

Currently, I oversee SQL Server on Linux and Containers. With over a decade of database experience, I have designed SQL Server-based data platforms for Tier 1 customers across diverse business segments.

Additionally, I am the author of the book "Ultimate SQL Server and Azure SQL for Data Management and Modernization." A frequent speaker at industry conferences, I share insights on technology trends and listen to customer feedback. Notable presentations include my sessions at DevDays Asia (Taipei), SQL BITS (London), PASS Data Community Summit (Seattle), Red Hat Summit, SUSECON, Internal Microsoft Events, Bangalore UG group, Data Exposed, and DataMinds.

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I ... Show more

I am an AI and Machine Learning professional currently pursuing his Master's in AI/ML at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, with extensive experience as Team Lead & Product Manager at Impulsive Web and former R&D Lead at Truxt LLC. I specialize in generative AI, large language models, and RAG optimization, having improved system accuracy from 30% to 90% and enhanced LLM capabilities by 40% across multiple industry projects.

I am an AI and Machine Learning professional currently pursuing his Master's in AI/ML at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, with extensive experience as Team Lead & Product Manager at Impulsive Web and former R&D Lead at Truxt LLC. I specialize in ge... Show more

Independent (security) researcher with a specific focus on wireless firmware reverse engineering, kernel programming and software obfuscation. Previously spoken at Nullcon Berlin 2025, Hardwear.io USA 2026 and CONFidence conference 2026.

Independent (security) researcher with a specific focus on wireless firmware reverse engineering, kernel programming and software obfuscation. Previously spoken at Nullcon Berlin 2025, Hardwear.io USA 2026 and CONFidence conference 2026. Show more

Tech, Finance, Team Outcomes, Diversity, Product, People First

Tech, Finance, Team Outcomes, Diversity, Product, People First Show more

As the CEO of Novacare AS, I have the overall responsibility for leading and developing the company, with a focus on delivering value to both our customers and employees. My role is about much more than just results—it’s about building relationships, inspiring our team, and ensuring that we are a solid and reliable partner for our clients. I take pride in leading a team of skilled professionals who deliver solutions every day that create real value for our customers.

Broad experience with 9 years in Norwegian Defence and many different roles as assistent platoon leader, projectmanager, responsible for education of soldiers and officers training school in logistics.

5 years in Norwegian police working with procurement and as projectmanager.

Worked in IT consultancy since 1999. I have had a number of different roles such as developer, projectmanager, clientmanager, salesmanager and department manager/leader for several companies Cinet, Avenir, Steria, Webstep and Ensō.

25 years off leadership experience.

Specialties: Managment, Human resources, IT, personnel responsibility, procurement, logistics, business development, recruitment

As the CEO of Novacare AS, I have the overall responsibility for leading and developing the company, with a focus on delivering value to both our customers and employees. My role is about much more than just results—it’s about building relationships,... Show more

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital do Estado de São Paulo, onde conduz a reestruturação da frota pública e a consolidação da Política de Mobilidade Interna, pautada em eficiência, sustentabilidade e transformação digital. Sua atuação combina visão estratégica, experiência administrativa e compromisso com a construção de um governo mais ágil e orientado a resultados.

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Ge... Show more

Pérolla Rodrigues atua há mais de 15 anos com liderança estratégica, governança, inovação e transformação organizacional, conectando cultura, estratégia, alta performance e desenvolvimento organizacional em ambientes de alta complexidade e constante mudança. É vencedora do Prêmio Nacional de Excelência em Gestão e Inovação. Possui experiência na condução de iniciativas estratégicas, implantação de modelos de governança, PMO, BPMO, planejamento estratégico e gestão de operações voltadas à transformação sustentável e inovação aplicada.

Atualmente é Diretora de Estratégia, Operações & Inovação no IATI – Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, liderando iniciativas relacionadas à estratégia, inovação, PD&I e transformação organizacional. Sua atuação inclui projetos de inovação com alto grau de incerteza, integrando tecnologia, sustentabilidade e impacto de mercado em áreas como transição energética, hidrogênio verde, mobilidade elétrica e biotecnologia.

Também atua como conselheira de startups de impacto, mentora de líderes, consultora e speaker em temas relacionados à liderança, inovação, governança e organizações adaptativas.

Pérolla Rodrigues atua há mais de 15 anos com liderança estratégica, governança, inovação e transformação organizacional, conectando cultura, estratégia, alta performance e desenvolvimento organizacional em ambientes de alta complexidade e constante ... Show more

I'm a Microsoft Data & AI Engineer at KPMG Netherlands, focused on Microsoft Fabric, real-time intelligence, and operations research in the cloud. At FabCon Atlanta, I presented the first version of FleetPulse: a real-time fleet routing and optimization platform built natively on Fabric. It's an ongoing project, and the direction I'm most excited about is where live geospatial data and serious optimization tooling meet inside Fabric, rather than living in external services.

My broader work spans global banking M&A data platforms, graph-theory-based network topology automation for IoT analytics, and NLP pipelines for sensitive healthcare data. I'm particularly drawn to problems where the data engineering and the decision layer need to sit side by side, which is what pulled me toward real-time systems and operations research in the first place.

I'm a Microsoft Data & AI Engineer at KPMG Netherlands, focused on Microsoft Fabric, real-time intelligence, and operations research in the cloud. At FabCon Atlanta, I presented the first version of FleetPulse: a real-time fleet routing and optimizat... 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

Soy profesional en gestión de servicios de TI con más de 10 años de experiencia en entornos tecnológicos, especializada en la intersección entre Mesa de Servicio, ciberseguridad y mejora continua.

A lo largo de mi trayectoria he trabajado en proyectos de alto impacto en áreas como biometría, gestión de incidentes y operaciones tecnológicas. He evolucionado desde roles operativos hasta estratégicos, lo que me ha permitido entender la tecnología no solo desde los procesos, sino desde su impacto real en la continuidad del negocio.

Mi enfoque se centra en transformar la Mesa de Servicio en una unidad clave de detección temprana de amenazas. Para mí, no es un área de soporte: es la primera línea de defensa.

Soy creadora del concepto Service Desk Driven Security, un modelo que integra ITIL, Scrum y prácticas de ciberseguridad para convertir equipos de soporte en guardianes estratégicos de las organizaciones.

Actualmente impulso mi marca personal,Maca Cerecero junto a mi podcast Maca Techss, donde comparto contenido sobre tecnología, ciberseguridad y desarrollo profesional, con el objetivo de acercar estos temas a más mujeres en LATAM y formar nuevas líderes en el sector.

Creo firmemente que la ciberseguridad no empieza con herramientas, empieza con personas que saben escuchar, cuestionar y actuar a tiempo.

Soy profesional en gestión de servicios de TI con más de 10 años de experiencia en entornos tecnológicos, especializada en la intersección entre Mesa de Servicio, ciberseguridad y mejora continua. A lo largo de mi trayectoria he trabajado en proye... 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

As a late-diagnosed individual with combined ADHD, I've navigated a unique path that's led me to where I am today. I hold an MBA with a focus on leadership and a few professional certifications. I found my way operations and project management while in cultural exchange. My work for updating and improving business process through automation has helped me play to how my brain is wired. My diverse experiences outside my professional life extend to being a kids' ski instructor and race coach, reflecting my love for mentorship and skill development. In my free time, I'm an avid skier with an extreme fear of heights, I am making the most of the slopes and facing fears whenever I can. In the summer, I enjoy helping on my sister's farm, where we grow about 4 acres and about 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. I embrace the joys of outdoor life and family connections.

As a late-diagnosed individual with combined ADHD, I've navigated a unique path that's led me to where I am today. I hold an MBA with a focus on leadership and a few professional certifications. I found my way operations and project management while ... Show more

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI.

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI. 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

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufii, a startup focused on improving safety through movement notifications. He lives on a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children, chickens, goats, and dairy cow.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufi... Show more

From Physics to People

Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all.

Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the concept of "Paying Forward"—passing value to the next person rather than paying it back. After a career spanning global leadership roles, deep dives into Agile and Lean, and managing the transformation of 30+ production sites, it is time to pay it forward.

I see a disconnect: firms stuck in Agile/Lean transformations because production lacks flexibility, or efficient factories slowed down by sluggish R&D. Above all, I see leaders struggling with growing complexity.

My expertise sits in the "magic triangle" of Agile, Lean, and Leadership. Trusted by industry leaders like SBB or SAP, I help leaders and organizations navigate their specific growth journeys.

Offline: I’m a tennis club chairman, athlete, Heavy Metal enthusiast, father and reader of epic fantasy.

From Physics to People Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all. Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the... Show more