Nagendra Ramachandran is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale technology programs across e-commerce, financial services, and automotive industries. He has led enterprise-wide frameworks that drove significant infrastructure efficiencies, managed multimillion-dollar infrastructure portfolios, and applied Generative AI and automation to strengthen global operational resilience. Previously, at Bank of America, he directed release management modernization during the post-merger integration with Merrill Lynch, earning a Global Recognition Award for excellence. He began his career at WABCO (ZF Group), developing diagnostic tools for safety-critical automotive systems. Nagendra holds an M.S. in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and a postgraduate diploma in Computer Science from the University of Waikato.

Nagendra Ramachandran is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale technology programs across e-commerce, financial services, and automotive industries. He has led enterprise-wide frameworks ... Show more

Abdullah fatimah is a passionate technology professional and data enthusiast dedicated to driving innovation and empowering the next generation of women in tech. With experience in data analytics, community engagement, and technology advocacy, she focuses on using data as a tool for problem solving and inclusive growth She has contributed to several technology communities and initiatives, where she mentors and supports young talents, particularly women, to break barriers and embrace opportunities in STEM. Her work bridges the gap between technical expertise and social impact, making her a strong voice for diversity and inclusion in Africa’s growing digital economy.

Abdullah fatimah is a passionate technology professional and data enthusiast dedicated to driving innovation and empowering the next generation of women in tech. With experience in data analytics, community engagement, and technology advocacy, she fo... Show more

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence without authority, and sustainable high performance, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and evidence-based leadership science. He hosts the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast and speaks to technical audiences on leadership that actually moves the needle on delivery.

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence wi... Show more

Backend Guild Master @ vcita ( Feb 2025 - Present)

Full-stack Developer @ vcita (May 2023 – Present)

Software Developer @ Valence Security (Mar 2022 – May 2023)

Israeli Military Intelligence - Unit 8200 (Jun 2018 – Mar 2022)

Backend Team Leader (Apr 2021 – Mar 2022)

Back-End Developer (May 2019 – Apr 2021)

DevOps Developer (Jun 2018 – May 2019)

Backend Guild Master @ vcita ( Feb 2025 - Present) Full-stack Developer @ vcita (May 2023 – Present) Software Developer @ Valence Security (Mar 2022 – May 2023) Israeli Military Intelligence - Unit 8200 (Jun 2018 – Mar 2022) Backend Tea... Show more

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion.
Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion. Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh Show more

Ganpati Goel is a Global Supply Chain Leader specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier industrialization, and cost engineering within the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. With over four years of cross-border experience spanning the United States and India, he has demonstrated exceptional ability in managing high-value electrical and mechanical commodities while driving operational excellence across global supply networks.

Currently serving as a Senior Global Supply Chain Manager at Lucid Motors, Ganpati leads sourcing initiatives for critical components including magnetics, connectors, and power systems. He has successfully resolved complex supplier challenges, mitigated supply disruptions, and delivered measurable cost savings through advanced should-cost modeling, contract renegotiations, and global benchmarking strategies.

Ganpati Goel is a Global Supply Chain Leader specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier industrialization, and cost engineering within the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. With over four years of cross-border experience spanning the U... Show more

Hema Sai Charan Kothamasu (aka HemAndroid) is a 🚀 seasoned mobile app developer with 12+ years of experience in Android (Kotlin) and Flutter (Dart).

He is the 👨‍💻 Organiser of Flutter Hyderabad & FlutterFlow Hyderabad Communities, where he empowers developers through technical sessions, mentorship, and hands-on community events.

As a 🎙️ technical speaker at GDG Hyderabad & TFUG AI/ML, he has delivered impactful talks on secure mobile architecture, cross-platform development, and dev tooling at conferences, devfests, and hackathons.

He's also a 📚 technical reviewer for Packt books, ✍️ tech blogger, and a committed mentor across universities and startups.

Hema’s sessions blend deep technical insights with real-world use cases, making him a trusted voice in the global mobile development community.

Hema Sai Charan Kothamasu (aka HemAndroid) is a 🚀 seasoned mobile app developer with 12+ years of experience in Android (Kotlin) and Flutter (Dart). He is the 👨‍💻 Organiser of Flutter Hyderabad & FlutterFlow Hyderabad Communities, where he empo... Show more

Asadeh Beigi is a Software Developer and Cloud Architect at MHP, where she works on building and evolving software solutions in collaborative, international project environments.
She is currently part of an international team developing a service within the Catena-X ecosystem, contributing to software modernization efforts and transparency in the automotive industry and supply chain and helping to bring existing systems into modern cloud infrastructure environments.
Her professional interests include software and cloud architecture, distributed systems, and building practical solutions that work reliably in complex real-world environments.
Outside of work, she is passionate about photography, board games, and spending time with her dog.

Asadeh Beigi is a Software Developer and Cloud Architect at MHP, where she works on building and evolving software solutions in collaborative, international project environments. She is currently part of an international team developing a service wi... Show more

Justin Mclean is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years in web application development, education, and community work, and is an active contributor to open source software. Justin is a renowned speaker at conferences worldwide and currently serves as the Community Manager at Datastrato. He mentors projects in the Apache Software Foundation and holds positions as VP of the ASF Incubator, and is an ASF board member.

Justin Mclean is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years in web application development, education, and community work, and is an active contributor to open source software. Justin is a renowned speaker at conferences worldwide and curre... Show more

Philippa Burgess is a geospatial intelligence and data analytics professional who helps organizations bring location into their Microsoft Fabric and Power BI workflows. She holds a Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence from the University of Southern California (USC), a Master of Planning in Urban Planning, a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) from USC, and is currently completing a Master of Studies in Law (MSL) with a Privacy Law and Cybersecurity Certificate.

She specializes in integrating ArcGIS GeoAnalytics for Microsoft Fabric with modern lakehouse architectures, enabling data and BI teams to enrich existing datasets with spatial context, scalable geoprocessing, and advanced geospatial models. In her sessions, Philippa shows data engineers, analysts, and BI developers how to design end-to-end geospatial pipelines in Fabric—using Spark-enabled GeoAnalytics functions, OneLake-backed data engineering, and semantic models that light up interactive mapping in Power BI.

Drawing on applied work in disaster risk, critical infrastructure, and cyber-physical security, she demonstrates concrete patterns for joining tabular business data with real-world geography, performing large-scale spatial analysis in Fabric notebooks, and delivering location-aware insights through ArcGIS for Power BI visuals. Philippa is the founder of GeoCyber Systems LLC and an active community speaker, helping the Microsoft data ecosystem unlock “the where” in their data with Fabric, Power BI, and ArcGIS GeoAnalytics.

She is a Women Techmakers Ambassador, Esri YPN Ambassador, Gold Microsoft Student Ambassador, NICE Cybersecurity Career Ambassador, and Favikon Partner.

Philippa Burgess is a geospatial intelligence and data analytics professional who helps organizations bring location into their Microsoft Fabric and Power BI workflows. She holds a Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence from ... Show more

Anthony Navarro is a Linux Systems Administrator focused on enterprise infrastructure, security, and open source governance. He works with production Linux and Kubernetes environments and contributes to the Rocky Linux ecosystem. His interests center on operational discipline and designing sustainable, community-driven systems that meet enterprise reliability expectations.

Anthony Navarro is a Linux Systems Administrator focused on enterprise infrastructure, security, and open source governance. He works with production Linux and Kubernetes environments and contributes to the Rocky Linux ecosystem. His interests center... Show more

With over 12 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing data warehouse solutions, Jeff is a seasoned Data Warehouse Architect specializing in SQL Server and Azure ecosystems. He has a proven track record of transforming complex data requirements into scalable, high-performance architectures that empower data-driven decision-making. Jeff has worked across many verticals including Healthcare, Telecom and Retail / Consumer Product Goods (CPG).
Most recently with Protiviti, Jeff has designed and built many modern data solutions for CPG companies such as Energizer and Famous Footwear (Caleres). These solutions have leveraged the full capabilities of Azure technologies, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. With a deep understanding of SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes, he has delivered many scalable and economic solutions to fit client needs.

With over 12 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing data warehouse solutions, Jeff is a seasoned Data Warehouse Architect specializing in SQL Server and Azure ecosystems. He has a proven track record of transforming complex dat... Show more

Bas Schuurmans has been working for Valcon (previously VIQTOR DAVIS) for 10 years as a Senior Principal Business Analytics Consultant. During these years, he has primarily worked on the Front-end. Here, he has gained extensive knowledge and experience in Dashboarding & Reporting and has specialised in Data Visualisation & Data Storytelling. Within Valcon, he is the lead of the Front-End Engineering Offering, sharing knowledge and experience both within and outside the company. He is enthusiastic, skilled and creative with Power BI, working on innovative ideas, creating and implementing them.

Bas Schuurmans has been working for Valcon (previously VIQTOR DAVIS) for 10 years as a Senior Principal Business Analytics Consultant. During these years, he has primarily worked on the Front-end. Here, he has gained extensive knowledge and experienc... Show more

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Mentor at Primus Data

Mentor at Primus Data Show more

Soy diseñadora estratégica y especialista en UX/UI con amplia experiencia en la creación de experiencias digitales centradas en las personas. Ha liderado proyectos de transformación empresarial donde el diseño, la innovación y los datos se integran para generar valor y comunicación efectiva. Su enfoque combina empatía, análisis y creatividad para construir soluciones que conectan visualmente y comunican con propósito.

Soy diseñadora estratégica y especialista en UX/UI con amplia experiencia en la creación de experiencias digitales centradas en las personas. Ha liderado proyectos de transformación empresarial donde el diseño, la innovación y los datos se integran p... Show more

Aakash has built and scaled the EdTech startup Jovian (YC S21), taught millions of learners online, and authored several open-source projects. He previously worked at Twitter, and holds a
computer science degree from IIT Bombay. He is currently based in San Francisco where he does consulting work with AI startups and builds agentic AI applications.

Aakash has built and scaled the EdTech startup Jovian (YC S21), taught millions of learners online, and authored several open-source projects. He previously worked at Twitter, and holds a computer science degree from IIT Bombay. He is currently base... Show more

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across diverse industries such as fintech, e-commerce, web 3, and logistics, delivering robust, scalable solutions for startups and established companies alike.

Beyond code, Shamsudeen is passionate about knowledge sharing and mentorship. He has served as a mentor with the Andela Learning Community and the Google Africa Developer Scholarship, where he supported aspiring developers on their learning journeys. He enjoys writing articles and technical tutorials that break down complex mobile development concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across ... Show more

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

Tiankai Feng is a Data & AI leader, musician, and optimist. As Director of Data & AI Strategy at Thoughtworks and author of "Humanizing Data Strategy" & "Humanizing AI Strategy", he brings 13+ years of experience in analytics, governance, and transformation. Passionate about the human side of technology, he makes data and AI more approachable—and even fun—through music, memes, and fresh perspectives.

Tiankai Feng is a Data & AI leader, musician, and optimist. As Director of Data & AI Strategy at Thoughtworks and author of "Humanizing Data Strategy" & "Humanizing AI Strategy", he brings 13+ years of experience in analytics, governance, and transf... Show more

I've spent 25+ years proving a thesis most organisations resist: that value lives at the edges, not the centre. The best talent isn't where you expect it. The best ideas don't come from headquarters. And the biggest returns come from reconceiving how work gets done — not optimising how it's always been done.

My route in was making things — directing commercials, editing, VFX, hanging from helicopters to get the shot. That hands-on creative background shapes everything I do now: I don't theorise about transformation, I build it. From a startup that moved high-end visual effects off six-figure hardware onto the desktop, to a globally-distributed operation spanning 1,000+ people across seven countries, built years before remote work went mainstream. Same pattern each time: find value trapped behind an artificial barrier, build the mechanism to release it.

Now I focus on what happens when AI meets real operations — not the demo, but the deployment.

I speak about operational transformation, growth, culture, AI beyond the proof-of-concept, and the patterns that repeat every time new capability demands new ways of working.

I've spent 25+ years proving a thesis most organisations resist: that value lives at the edges, not the centre. The best talent isn't where you expect it. The best ideas don't come from headquarters. And the biggest returns come from reconceiving how... Show more

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners.

Originally, I pursued double majors in Business Administration and Management and Law, and I hold an MBA. However, I've always been fascinated by computer science. After several years of using reports for analytical decision-making, I decided to shift my focus to creating them directly.

Later, I discovered the potential of Power Platform, and I now focus on developing complete solutions using the tools available on this platform. With the growing interest in AI among companies, I incorporate Azure OpenAI tools like GPT, DALL·E, and Whisper into many of my projects.

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners. Originally, I pursued double majors in Busine... Show more

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Consultant for 4 years. With more than 8 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance operations.

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Consultant for 4 years. With more than 8 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance o... Show more

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke is a software developer, AI enthusiast, and founder of Coding with Olacode. With a background in Computer Science, he focuses on building practical AI tools to help people solve real-world problems. His current project, an AI co-pilot for job applications, demonstrates how technology can simplify workflows, save time, and enhance professional opportunities. He is passionate about sharing knowledge, empowering others, and promoting innovation in tech.

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke is a software developer, AI enthusiast, and founder of Coding with Olacode. With a background in Computer Science, he focuses on building practical AI tools to help people solve real-world problems. His current project, an A... Show more

Òscar Manzano is a senior software engineer with DevOps mindset currently working at Roche Diagnostics as a Chapter Section Lead.
He is focus on the capabilities development of his section members that align with the chapter & domain vision. He encourages his team members to self-define their career journey and seek ways to enable development opportunities in the direction of the journey. He also provides mentorship when needed as well as coaching as standard.
Previously at Roche, he was helping delivery teams to focus on their core business by taking the responsibility of automating tasks, optimising processes and providing the required infrastructure for building software. Author of several scientific articles, he previously worked as software engineer at University College Cork (Ireland) in multiple research projects related to different areas such as Supply Chain Optimisation, Scheduling, Energy Efficiency, Cloud Computing, and e-Health, designing and implementing solutions for complex problems. Òscar also created and directed the MSc in DevOps and Cloud Computing at University of Barcelona.

Òscar Manzano is a senior software engineer with DevOps mindset currently working at Roche Diagnostics as a Chapter Section Lead. He is focus on the capabilities development of his section members that align with the chapter & domain vision. He enco... Show more

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision.

Brad is on a mission to deliver the highest standards to his clients. He approaches every project with a determination to find solutions and leave no challenge unmet. With his sharp mind and focus, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology.

But don't let Brad's relentless pursuit of perfection fool you, he's also got a playful side. In his off-hours, you'll find him indulging his creative side with intricate woodworking projects or revving the engine of his beloved Datsun 260z. Whether he's tackling a new project or sharing a laugh with friends, Brad always makes time for a good time.

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision. Brad is... Show more

I’m Hüseyin Karagöz, a Software Architect and Android developer who first met Kotlin through Android — long before it became the community standard. Over the years, I’ve built countless Android apps, and Jetpack Compose became my creative playground for designing expressive, declarative, and scalable UIs.

That curiosity eventually led me to Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform, where I now focus on building intelligent, shared architectures that extend beyond Android — unifying experiences across mobile, web, and desktop. Lately, I’ve been exploring how AI reasoning can interact with server-defined UI systems, creating adaptive, context-aware interfaces that evolve dynamically in real time.

Beyond development, I’m a core GDG Istanbul and DevFest Istanbul organizer. I love mentoring developers, fostering collaboration, and helping shape events that bring ideas to life. My recent talk, “When the UI Starts Thinking,” reflects my ongoing mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Kotlin — to build apps that don’t just run… they think.

I’m Hüseyin Karagöz, a Software Architect and Android developer who first met Kotlin through Android — long before it became the community standard. Over the years, I’ve built countless Android apps, and Jetpack Compose became my creative playground ... Show more

Kathrin Siegmann (früherer Nachname: Herrmann) ist seit über 19 Jahren als Requirements Engineer / Business Analystin, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Entwicklerin und Projektmanagerin in Softwareprojekten tätig. Sie hat u.a. Branchenerfahrung in den Bereichen Raumfahrt, militärische Projekte, Handel und E-Commerce, Augenoptik, Ver- und Entsorgungswirtschaft, Wohnungswirtschaft, Logistik, Softwarevertrieb und Call-Center. Sie versteht sich als Brückenbauern zwischen Technik und Business, sowie zwischen agilen und klassischen Kontexten. Die Frage, wie gemeinsam ein guter Produktnutzen geschaffen und hochqualitative Software entwickelt werden kann, treibt sie dabei um.

Kathrin Siegmann (früherer Nachname: Herrmann) ist seit über 19 Jahren als Requirements Engineer / Business Analystin, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Entwicklerin und Projektmanagerin in Softwareprojekten tätig. Sie hat u.a. Branchenerfahrung ... Show more

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for endpoint management, OS deployment and WaaS implementations.

Mike also is an Intune consultant, working with clients ranging from police departments, shipping companies, biotech, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He's helped them start from scratch, migrate from hybrid to cloud only and fine-tune their Intune setups.

Mike enjoys sharing knowledge with the community focusing on Intune, ConfigMgr, PowerShell and PowerBI. He enjoys gardening, Godzilla, bicycling, and TVs/movies from the 1930s-1950s.

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for... Show more

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, delivering data and AI solutions for organisations including Rotork, Budweiser, and M-Kopa.

His work focuses on the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and applied AI with a particular interest in designing systems that move beyond dashboards to support real business decisions. Obinna regularly shares practical insights through public speaking, open-source projects, and technical content, and is passionate about helping teams adopt modern data and AI capabilities in a responsible, scalable way.

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, deliveri... Show more