Akpaka Collins Chidindu brings extensive hands-on experience in product management, encompassing a wide spectrum of expertise from e-commerce and fintech to mobility and marketplace platforms. He works as Product Manager at Konga, Nigeria’s largest e-commerce platform, where he drives the design and execution of user-centred solutions that reach millions of customers.

Collins also serves as a Lead Mentor at HNG Tech, one of Africa’s largest remote tech internship programmes, where he has guided and coordinated over 10,000 mentors across Product, Design, and Engineering. Through this role, he has supported thousands of emerging professionals in gaining practical product management skills, strategic thinking, and real-world execution experience.

Driven by a passion for building impactful digital products, Collins applies his expertise in product strategy, stakeholder management, documentation, and cross-functional leadership to solve complex challenges. His work emphasises the creation of scalable, inclusive, and high-impact solutions that address real-world problems within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.

As a mentor and product leader, he is committed to developing the next generation of product managers, simplifying complex concepts, and empowering tech professionals to translate innovative ideas into practical, user-centred outcomes.

Akpaka Collins Chidindu brings extensive hands-on experience in product management, encompassing a wide spectrum of expertise from e-commerce and fintech to mobility and marketplace platforms. He works as Product Manager at Konga, Nigeria’s largest e... Show more

Erik Pronk is a passionate software engineer that has been working in IT since 2001. During this period he has gained a lot of experience in a variety of technologies, roles, development environments and market segments. His main focus is on implementing enterprise solutions in an agile way. In his spare time, Erik loves to run and experiment with VR and domotics. Erik works at JDriven where he shares his passion and drive with other colleagues.

Erik Pronk is a passionate software engineer that has been working in IT since 2001. During this period he has gained a lot of experience in a variety of technologies, roles, development environments and market segments. His main focus is on implemen... Show more

Michael is a Data Solutions Architect at Cegeka and Global Profession Lead for Business Intelligence & Enablement, overseeing a guild of around 50 BI professionals across multiple countries. In Belgium, he also serves as a Team Lead and heads the Cegeka Power BI Competence Center — a combination of roles that puts people development at the centre of his day-to-day work, from one-on-one coaching to setting the technical direction for the local BI community.

As a Data Solutions Architect, Michael works with clients on end-to-end implementations across Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake. He holds certifications across all of these platforms alongside Microsoft Azure, reflecting both his technical range and his commitment to staying current. His approach is grounded in practicality: clear business definitions, solid data models, and solutions that people genuinely use.

With a background spanning roles at Nemeon — where he led a BI team — and element61, Michael has been working with Power BI since its early days and brings that accumulated experience to every engagement.

Developing talent is a consistent thread throughout his career. Whether coaching individuals, building skills frameworks, or shaping learning paths for BI professionals across Cegeka's global network, Michael believes that strong data practice is ultimately built on strong people.

Michael is a Data Solutions Architect at Cegeka and Global Profession Lead for Business Intelligence & Enablement, overseeing a guild of around 50 BI professionals across multiple countries. In Belgium, he also serves as a Team Lead and heads the Ceg... Show more

I am an IT Director working at the intersection of enterprise delivery and applied AI research. My focus is building practical, repeatable ways to use GenAI safely and effectively in large, regulated organizations - especially where legacy systems, complex architectures, and high stakes reliability are the norm. My talks translate research into patterns teams can adopt: AI-assisted reverse engineering and documentation, modernization risk reduction, human-in-the-loop quality gates, and measurement frameworks that keep projects honest. I enjoy speaking for community colleges, meetups, conferences, podcasts, and public forums. Audience members leave with clear mental models, actionable steps, and a realistic view of what works (and what does not) in production.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankurkalohia/
EPAM Blog - https://www.epam.com/insights/blogs/mainframe-modernization-roi-a-cost-focused-guide-for-businesses
EPAM Solutions Hub -
https://solutionshub.epam.com/blog/post/cobol-code
Papers indexed at SSRN as below
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6055934 - Leveraging Generative AI for Extracting Business Requirements from Legacy COBOL and PL/I Code
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6055954 - Transitional-State Architectures for Hybrid Mainframe-Cloud Modernization with AI-Derived Code Intelligence

I am an IT Director working at the intersection of enterprise delivery and applied AI research. My focus is building practical, repeatable ways to use GenAI safely and effectively in large, regulated organizations - especially where legacy systems, c... Show more

Luis Diego Raga es un Senior Hacker del equipo de X-Force Red de IBM, especializado en Penetration Testing de aplicaciones web y aplicaciones que hacen uso de IA. Cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad. Anteriormente, desempeñó el rol de Arquitecto de Soluciones de Seguridad en la Nube, acumulando una vasta experiencia como coach, mentor y líder de equipos técnicos. Además, es uno de los líderes de la comunidad de Ethical Hackers DC11506, donde contribuye significativamente al desarrollo y fortalecimiento de la comunidad de hackers éticos de Costa Rica. Luis también es Embajador y MVP de Hack the Box, donde regularmente coordina y dirige reuniones para la comunidad.

Luis Diego Raga es un Senior Hacker del equipo de X-Force Red de IBM, especializado en Penetration Testing de aplicaciones web y aplicaciones que hacen uso de IA. Cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad. Anteriormente, desempeñó el... 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

Olga Woschitz is a data architect focused on building the scalable, future-proof foundations required for modern AI. She specializes in designing systems that drive real business impact by connecting data strategy directly to implementation.

Her interest in AI-ready architecture grew from solving the real-world problems she saw inside organizations: Legacy pipelines that break under pressure. Teams that struggle to collaborate. Data that cannot support even basic analytics, let alone AI. This experience drives her to build modern, domain-oriented architectures that make AI possible instead of painful.

Olga Woschitz is a data architect focused on building the scalable, future-proof foundations required for modern AI. She specializes in designing systems that drive real business impact by connecting data strategy directly to implementation. Her i... Show more

Tech Manager na Divisão Comércio do Grupo Águia Branca, arquiteto de software e estrategista de IA aplicada a negócios, com mais de 17 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento e arquitetura de sistemas. Atua na construção de produtos digitais e soluções corporativas, com foco em arquiteturas simples, escaláveis e sustentáveis. Também é fundador da Moopix Tecnologia, onde trabalha com consultoria, desenvolvimento, automação e inteligência artificial.

Tech Manager na Divisão Comércio do Grupo Águia Branca, arquiteto de software e estrategista de IA aplicada a negócios, com mais de 17 anos de experiência em desenvolvimento e arquitetura de sistemas. Atua na construção de produtos digitais e soluçõe... Show more

Kishan is a strategy leader operating at the intersection of business and technology, with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft ecosystem.

Having led and contributed to multiple digital transformation initiatives across industries, he has a practical, ground-level perspective on what actually works. From rethinking lead-to-cash processes to enabling real-time financial visibility, Kishan helps organizations move from reactive operations to structured, scalable growth.

Known for his direct, insight-driven approach, he challenges conventional thinking and brings clarity to complex problems, making him a voice that business and technology leaders alike find both relatable and actionable.

Kishan is a strategy leader operating at the intersection of business and technology, with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft ecosystem. Having led and contributed to multiple digita... Show more

Over a decade of experience, Janae’s expertise lies in strategic account leadership and driving transformative change. She is dedicated to nurturing client relationships and ensuring that project deliverables align seamlessly with the client’s vision. As a DCE, she brings diverse perspectives to the team, guided by principles of integrity, transparency and collaboration. Her focus at Argano is leading pre-sales discovery sessions, crafting comprehensive roadmaps, and accountability for project delivery with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and strategic alignment.

Over a decade of experience, Janae’s expertise lies in strategic account leadership and driving transformative change. She is dedicated to nurturing client relationships and ensuring that project deliverables align seamlessly with the client’s visi... Show more

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinational corporations, global consulting firms, and private equity groups, driving innovation across sectors including Automotive, Industry 4.0, Smart Materials, Environmental, and Construction-tech.

Yaron blends deep cross-cultural and cross-sector expertise with a practical understanding of how organizations can embed innovation and build meaningful, trust-based relationships that enable transformation. His first book: "innovative business development - implementing transformation from within" - explored how corporations can onboard external innovation through a more structured and intentional approach.

A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Yaron works with organizations worldwide to help them integrate external innovation and intentional connection into sustainable, high-impact growth.

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. With a strong track record of architecting scalable and efficient systems, Satej has successfully delivered data-driven and ML applied solutions. He's also an author of two programming books named "Building Secure PHP Applications" and "PHP 8 Basics: For Programming and Web Development" with Apress / Springer publications with another one in pipeline.

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. ... Show more

Chris Moyer has worked on business process automation in production environments for over 30 years. In addition to founding the Moyer Group, he's authored multiple books, authored and taught dozens of courses and presented at conferences on various technical topics all over the world.

Chris Moyer has worked on business process automation in production environments for over 30 years. In addition to founding the Moyer Group, he's authored multiple books, authored and taught dozens of courses and presented at conferences on various t... Show more

Rutger Flohil began his career as a .NET developer, building a solid base in software development before switching gears to focus on cybersecurity. After gaining valuable experience in the Security Operations Center (SOC) of the Dutch TLD, he moved on to his current role as a Red Teamer at Dutch Railways (NS). Rutger enjoys the creative side of security, especially when it comes to writing offensive scripts in Python. Always curious and eager to learn, he’s passionate about discovering new techniques and fresh perspectives to tackle security challenges.

Rutger Flohil began his career as a .NET developer, building a solid base in software development before switching gears to focus on cybersecurity. After gaining valuable experience in the Security Operations Center (SOC) of the Dutch TLD, he moved o... Show more

Technologist | Cloud Operations | AI Enablement & Governance

Technologist | Cloud Operations | AI Enablement & Governance Show more

Solutions Engineer focused on cloud-native architecture and developer experience. Passionate about developer productivity, fast feedback loops, and keeping the software supply chain secure as agent-driven workflows reshape how we build and ship software. Former Customer Success Engineer for Testcontainers Cloud and Quality Architect. Open-source contributor and conference speaker with a bias toward practical demos and real-world engineering problems.

Solutions Engineer focused on cloud-native architecture and developer experience. Passionate about developer productivity, fast feedback loops, and keeping the software supply chain secure as agent-driven workflows reshape how we build and ship softw... Show more

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter

Being the best at what I do, seeking to deliver the best of me to others and trying to live a righteous life and be happy.
Growing as a person, always seeking improvement and success, providing everything in my scope, acquiring knowledge by learning from others, helping the growth of the workplace for mutual success.
I am an open-minded person, and free spirit, who likes to enjoy every moment, whether it is going out to enjoy sports, technology and family.

I lead digital transformation initiatives by designing open, scalable, and cloud-native architectures that empower global enterprises to innovate with agility and resilience. With deep expertise in middleware platforms and enterprise cloud solutions, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I am a visionary leader in DevSecOps, cloud-native, and serverless architectures, passionate about enabling interoperability, security, and performance across complex ecosystems. As a mentor, open source promoter, and founder, I am committed to shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing open innovation on a global scale.

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter Being the best at what I do, se... Show more

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment and Transportation industries with an impact on over 100's of users.

Currently, I am part of the product team at Rafiki.works fostering growth opportunities for freelancers in Africa. In addition, as a Mentor at Na'amal, a UK-based non-profit organisation for social good, I provide mentorship training for refugees and individuals in underrepresented communities with skills training and mentorship needed to strive in the digitised global labour market in collaboration with the World Bank.

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment a... Show more

As a Certified SAP Cloud Technology leader with over 18 years of experience, I lead global SAP delivery at Gen Re, where I oversee high-availability SAP environments on Microsoft Azure Cloud. My role involves managing SAP installations, migrations, disaster recovery, and upgrades, while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and business CIOs to optimize SAP workloads and support organizational goals.

With expertise in SAP Cloud architecture, digital transformation, and leadership, I am dedicated to creating scalable, innovative solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. By leveraging platforms like Azure and SAP's AI Core, I aim to empower organizations with cutting-edge enterprise solutions. Through my work, I strive to advance operational excellence and drive meaningful impact.

As a Certified SAP Cloud Technology leader with over 18 years of experience, I lead global SAP delivery at Gen Re, where I oversee high-availability SAP environments on Microsoft Azure Cloud. My role involves managing SAP installations, migrations, d... Show more

Mark joined the IBM Markham lab in 2002 after graduating from the University of Toronto with a Ph.D. focusing on computer architecture and compiler optimization. He spent his entire IBM career in the Runtime Technologies (formerly Java Technology Center) team developing, testing, servicing, and architecting Just-In-Time (JIT) compilers. Mark led the J9 Java Virtual Machine team through the effort to significantly refactor and then to contribute millions of lines of J9 source code to two open projects : Eclipse OMR and Eclipse OpenJ9. Following this successful effort, he became the Chief Architect for Java at IBM, leading a global team that builds, innovates in, and services the IBM Semeru Runtime (JDK) for hundreds of Java-based products and cloud services used by developers and thousands of small, medium, large, and huge companies spanning all sectors of the IT industry.

Mark joined the IBM Markham lab in 2002 after graduating from the University of Toronto with a Ph.D. focusing on computer architecture and compiler optimization. He spent his entire IBM career in the Runtime Technologies (formerly Java Technology Cen... Show more

Michelangelo is a passionate IT professional relying on over 10 years of experience with Azure Cloud Technology, Infrastructure, Networking, Security and Compliance. He has over 20 years of experience in Web Application Development & Architecture, Automated Testing, Continuous Integration and Deployment Strategies (CI/CD). A natural-born community enabler, coach and mentor. Azure MVP Reconnect.

Michelangelo is a passionate IT professional relying on over 10 years of experience with Azure Cloud Technology, Infrastructure, Networking, Security and Compliance. He has over 20 years of experience in Web Application Development & Architecture, Au... Show more

Lachlan is the Manager of Channel Sales at SPS Commerce, responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships. With over 5+ years of experience in the industry, Bill has worked with hundreds of customers, partners, and system publishers with the main goal of solving complex business problems through solutions, relationships, and expertise.

Lachlan is the Manager of Channel Sales at SPS Commerce, responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships. With over 5+ years of experience in the industry, Bill has worked with hundreds of customers, partners, and system publishers with... Show more

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. My work focuses on building intelligent systems such as recommendation engines and data-driven platforms, turning complex data into actionable insights. I primarily work with Python, SQL, and modern machine learning tools to design and deploy practical AI solutions, and I’m particularly interested in applied AI and building technologies that create meaningful impact in emerging markets.

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. M... Show more

Björn works as Product Group Lead Application Ecosystem at Kuehne+Nagel, responsible – among other things – for the Application Security program in the global IT. He is an OWASP Lifetime Member, project leader of the OWASP Juice Shop, and a co-chapter leader for the OWASP Germany Chapter. Björn also currently chairs the OWASP Project Committee.

Björn works as Product Group Lead Application Ecosystem at Kuehne+Nagel, responsible – among other things – for the Application Security program in the global IT. He is an OWASP Lifetime Member, project leader of the OWASP Juice Shop, and a co-chapte... Show more

Ivan Ivanković is the CEO and founder of Tendify, an AI platform for EU public procurement, and the founder of Vibe Coding Academy, where he teaches non-engineers how to build software using AI. Before that, he led operations for Uber across Croatia and Southwestern Europe, and co-founded Fonoa — a tax automation startup that raised over $100M (clients: Spotify, Uber, Zoom). He's built 15+ applications he uses daily in his business without writing a single line of code.

Ivan Ivanković is the CEO and founder of Tendify, an AI platform for EU public procurement, and the founder of Vibe Coding Academy, where he teaches non-engineers how to build software using AI. Before that, he led operations for Uber across Croatia ... Show more

Luan Moreno is a Lead Data Engineer at Pythian and the Founder and CEO of Engenharia de Dados Academy, a Brazilian education and community platform for data and AI engineers. With more than 15 years of international experience, he has built enterprise data platforms across cloud, batch and streaming processing, orchestration, observability, and infrastructure automation.

His current work focuses on Agentic Engineering: designing AI systems that turn human intent into reliable action through engineered context, verifiable specifications, constrained authority, evaluations, observability, and accountable human oversight. His perspective is grounded in hands-on enterprise delivery, including complex and regulated modernization programs where evidence matters as much as model capability.

Luan is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, the first Brazilian Databricks MVP, an author, professor, and international speaker. He has presented across the Americas, Europe, and Japan, including Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit, TechEd, SQL Konferenz, and Tuga IT. Through his teaching and community work, he helps engineers build practical, production-ready data and AI systems.

Luan Moreno is a Lead Data Engineer at Pythian and the Founder and CEO of Engenharia de Dados Academy, a Brazilian education and community platform for data and AI engineers. With more than 15 years of international experience, he has built enterpris... Show more

Arne Bernhardt is Division Manager for Grid Control Systems at SOPTIM AG, developing software solutions for modern transmission system operation and critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on open semantic technologies and interoperable architectures based on CIM/CGMES, RDF, SHACL, and SPARQL.

He contributes to open-source communities around semantic graph technologies and the energy sector, including contributions to Apache Jena and several CIM/CGMES-related projects. He is one of the contributors behind RDFArchitect and OpenCGMES.

His current interests include high-performance in-memory RDF processing, semantic interoperability for grid applications, and the use of open-source technologies to build scalable and vendor-neutral digital infrastructures for the energy transition.

Arne Bernhardt is Division Manager for Grid Control Systems at SOPTIM AG, developing software solutions for modern transmission system operation and critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on open semantic technologies and interoperable arch... Show more

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Safety and Technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on safety, security and risk management across multiple industries—spanning oil and gas, process industries, and maritime to railways and data centres. He is also a member of the working group developing IEC 62443, which gives him unique insights into global standards for industrial security. In addition, Daniel has a longstanding commitment to the Red Cross’s emergency preparedness efforts.

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Safety and Technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on safety, security and risk management across multiple... Show more

Kemal Selim Tekinarslan is a Software Engineer and Mobile Architect in Berlin. He specializes in Kotlin Multiplatform and modern mobile application architecture, with more than a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and high-quality mobile products.

He leads architectural decisions for B2B mobility applications, focusing on shared Kotlin codebases, Compose Multiplatform, clean architecture, platform integrations, performance, and developer experience across Android and iOS.

Kemal is passionate about the evolution of mobile technologies and the potential of Kotlin Multiplatform to simplify cross-platform development without compromising native capabilities. He regularly attends international developer conferences, including Droidcon Berlin and Lisbon, Android Makers Paris, and ADDC Barcelona, to exchange ideas with the community and stay connected with the latest industry developments.

Driven by continuous learning and practical problem-solving, Kemal enjoys transforming complex technical challenges into reliable, scalable solutions and helping engineering teams establish strong architectural foundations.

Kemal Selim Tekinarslan is a Software Engineer and Mobile Architect in Berlin. He specializes in Kotlin Multiplatform and modern mobile application architecture, with more than a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and high-quality ... Show more

Hi! I am a frontend enthousiast that loves diving into Developer Experience. Looking forward to new technologies, ways to level up teams and individuals, while finding things to make developing programs more enjoyable.

Hi! I am a frontend enthousiast that loves diving into Developer Experience. Looking forward to new technologies, ways to level up teams and individuals, while finding things to make developing programs more enjoyable. Show more