Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions, he brings real-world industry experience into the conference.

Alongside his professional work, Obed has delivered over 500 mentoring sessions and supported 50+ students in achieving top career breakthroughs, as well as coaching over 1,000 university students. Passionate about education and inclusion, Obed is committed to helping more young children and underrepresented groups build confidence and careers in tech.

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipeli... Show more

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MBA experta en estrategia comercial y gestión de equipos multifuncionales a nivel LATAM.

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MB... Show more

Giselle Sandy-Phillips is a Leadership and Workforce Communication Strategist, education doctoral scholar, award-winning author, and speaker who helps leaders navigate what technology alone cannot solve: the human side of change.

Her perspective was shaped long before the boardroom. From military leadership to managing complex government initiatives involving competing priorities and diverse stakeholders, Giselle learned that even the best strategies fail when people don't understand one another. Over the last two decades, she has helped leaders turn complexity into clarity by building trust, strengthening communication, and bringing people with them through transformation.

As the founder of World of Consulting LLC, Giselle equips leaders with practical tools to lead across generational differences, evolving technologies, and shifting workplace realities. Her work is rooted in a question that has never been more relevant to education: How do we prepare people, not just systems, for an AI-enabled future?

As a doctoral scholar in educational leadership and the award-winning author of Thriving in the Modern Workplace: A Gen Z Guide to Success, Giselle bridges research and real-world practice to help audiences move from uncertainty to action. Known for her engaging storytelling, interactive approach, and immediately applicable strategies, she challenges leaders to rethink communication not as a soft skill, but as the leadership practice that determines whether trust is built, change takes hold, and innovation succeeds.

Giselle believes the future of education will not be determined by the technology we adopt. It will be determined by our ability to help people adapt, connect, and move forward together.

Giselle Sandy-Phillips is a Leadership and Workforce Communication Strategist, education doctoral scholar, award-winning author, and speaker who helps leaders navigate what technology alone cannot solve: the human side of change. Her perspective w... 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

Je transforme le chaos en système depuis 15 ans. J’ai commencé en biologie, puis j’ai collectionné les environnements complexes : Airbus, SNCF, Tisséo, Pierre Fabre…
Plus ça semble impossible, plus je m’amuse. Je suis directrice de projet et programme, mais surtout négociatrice du quotidien : celle qui protège la valeur, les délais/coûts/qualité et la santé mentale des équipes.
J’adore… décortiquer les dynamiques humaines et transformer les situations inextricables en trajectoires maîtrisées.

Je transforme le chaos en système depuis 15 ans. J’ai commencé en biologie, puis j’ai collectionné les environnements complexes : Airbus, SNCF, Tisséo, Pierre Fabre… Plus ça semble impossible, plus je m’amuse. Je suis directrice de projet et progra... 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

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... 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

Matthew Lewis is a Site Reliability Engineering leader at Michelin, where he helps engineering teams improve reliability, observability, and developer experience across hundreds of applications supporting manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and commercial operations.

His work focuses on OpenTelemetry adoption, SLO-driven operations, and observability standardization at enterprise scale. He is passionate about helping organizations understand business transactions end-to-end and turn telemetry into actionable reliability outcomes.

Matthew regularly shares practical lessons learned from implementing OpenTelemetry and SRE practices in large enterprise environments.

Matthew leads initiatives focused on OpenTelemetry adoption, Service Level Objectives (SLOs), observability standardization, and reliability engineering practices at scale. His work centers on helping teams move from reactive operations to measurable, business-aligned reliability through automation, telemetry, and platform engineering.

An active contributor to the observability community, Matthew regularly shares practical lessons learned from implementing OpenTelemetry and SRE practices in large enterprise environments.

Matthew Lewis is a Site Reliability Engineering leader at Michelin, where he helps engineering teams improve reliability, observability, and developer experience across hundreds of applications supporting manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and c... Show more

David Leslie is a Lead Software Engineer in Test at Flight Safety International with a testing career that stretches back to the age of the CompuServe CD-ROM. He's navigated QA challenges across mobile apps and middleware systems at companies ranging from AOL, OCLC and Express to early-stage startups, picking up a PMP certification and plenty of testing horror stories along the way. When he's not testing software, he flies drones (FAA Part 107 certified), serves as an Aerospace Education Officer with the U.S. Civil Air Patrol, and studies the intersection of technology and education at the University of Alabama's New College LifeTrack.

David Leslie is a Lead Software Engineer in Test at Flight Safety International with a testing career that stretches back to the age of the CompuServe CD-ROM. He's navigated QA challenges across mobile apps and middleware systems at companies ranging... Show more

Praveen Kumar Yeruva is an accomplished SAP professional with extensive experience in Extended Warehouse Management and enterprise solution architecture. He has built a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA EWM implementations across diverse environments, including cloud-based and on-premise systems. His expertise spans solution design, configuration, integration, and optimization of complex warehouse processes, supported by deep knowledge of RF technologies, labeling systems, and advanced warehouse automation frameworks.
Throughout his career, Praveen has worked with globally recognized organizations across industries such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods. He has played key roles in large-scale transformation programs, leading design workshops, defining business processes, and ensuring seamless integration between warehouse management and core SAP modules. His functional expertise covers inbound and outbound logistics, inventory management, quality inspection, yard management, cross-docking, and warehouse optimization strategies, enabling organizations to streamline operations and enhance supply chain visibility.
In addition to his functional strengths, Praveen possesses solid technical capabilities, allowing him to bridge the gap between business requirements and system implementation. He has worked extensively with enhancements, APIs, integration frameworks, and SAP development tools to deliver tailored solutions that align with business needs. His ability to design scalable architectures and implement innovative solutions has contributed to improved efficiency, automation, and operational control in warehouse environments.
Praveen is also recognized for his leadership in project execution, including global rollouts, data migration initiatives, and production support. He collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, mentors stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement across processes. His commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and his adaptability to evolving technologies make him a valuable asset in modern digital transformation initiatives.

Praveen Kumar Yeruva is an accomplished SAP professional with extensive experience in Extended Warehouse Management and enterprise solution architecture. He has built a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA EWM implementations acros... Show more

More on me here - https://imaxxs.com/

Building DeepTrail — a trust layer that secures AI agents for enterprises through identity, authorization, and governance.

Previously, I was a founding engineer at E8 Security (acquired by VMware), an early engineer at Boundary (acquired by BMC), and led data, machine learning, and AI teams at Motive, NIO, and D2iQ (acquired by Nutanix).

Over the past 15+ years, I've built and scaled large-scale distributed systems, data platforms, machine learning infrastructure, AI infrastructure, and agentic AI platforms. My work has spanned cloud platforms, observability, cybersecurity, mobility, and autonomous driving — across both high-growth startups and enterprise organizations.

I write about building AI agents, AI and agent infrastructure, AI agent security, and trustworthy AI systems at imaxxs.com.

I studied at IIT Bombay and Georgia Tech. I founded Kaavya Connections, a community dedicated to poetry, literature, and music.

Specialties: AI Agent Security, Execution-Scoped Authorization, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning Infrastructure, Agentic AI Platforms, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Observability.

More on me here - https://imaxxs.com/ Building DeepTrail — a trust layer that secures AI agents for enterprises through identity, authorization, and governance. Previously, I was a founding engineer at E8 Security (acquired by VMware), an earl... Show more

David is the Head of Developer Relations at Zymbit where he is emphasizing the critical nature of security in IoT deployments. He has a foundation in high-security environments and a 20-year history in IoT. He believes strongly in making tech as accessible as possible to as many people as possible and enjoys the thrill of presenting new or complicated technology in easily understood, even fun, ways. He helped to develop the very first IoT Developer Platform before “IoT” was even ‘a thing.’

David is the Head of Developer Relations at Zymbit where he is emphasizing the critical nature of security in IoT deployments. He has a foundation in high-security environments and a 20-year history in IoT. He believes strongly in making tech as acce... Show more

Anna Aslanova is a leadership development consultant and certified professional coach (ICF ACC, CPCC, ORSC) with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and organizational transformation across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She supports organizations and leaders in navigating change and uncertainty, with a strong focus on the human side of digital transformation. Anna has led large-scale learning and leadership initiatives in the banking, automotive and logistic sectors, including building learning ecosystems and coaching cultures in complex, fast-growing organizations. She is the founder of an independent consulting practice, partnering with senior leaders to develop confident, adaptable leadership and create sustainable, people-centered change.

Anna Aslanova is a leadership development consultant and certified professional coach (ICF ACC, CPCC, ORSC) with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and organizational transformation across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She supports organizati... Show more

Emprendedor tech. Construyo agentes inteligentes y enseño a usarlos. Creador de Hive (open-source desde Bogotá) y TuProfeDeIA donde la tecnología se convierte en herramienta real para emprendedores.

Emprendedor tech. Construyo agentes inteligentes y enseño a usarlos. Creador de Hive (open-source desde Bogotá) y TuProfeDeIA donde la tecnología se convierte en herramienta real para emprendedores. Show more

Lucas is an experienced Business Analyst with a technical background in the airlines/aviation industry. He possesses over a decade of experience working with Oracle technologies, which has granted him a comprehensive understanding of SQL/PLSQL programming languages.

For the past eight years, he has specialized in Oracle APEX and progressed to the role of team leader for APEX developers in the last two years. His passion for staying current with industry trends and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies have been instrumental in his success.

Throughout his career, he has displayed a strong commitment to producing high-quality work, a keen eye for detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities. As a result, he has a proven track record of delivering successful projects and meeting business objectives.

Lucas is an experienced Business Analyst with a technical background in the airlines/aviation industry. He possesses over a decade of experience working with Oracle technologies, which has granted him a comprehensive understanding of SQL/PLSQL progra... Show more

Jason is a 20+ year veteran of the IT industry with a career spanning network operations, system administration, unified communications, contact centers, cloud, and AI platforms.

Jason is a 20+ year veteran of the IT industry with a career spanning network operations, system administration, unified communications, contact centers, cloud, and AI platforms. 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

I am passionate about crafting high-quality software, both as a professional and as a hobbyist. I love to see people enjoy using the programs I create. I focus on frontend development in my professional life, but also build full-stack software on occasion.

In my current role at the Port of Rotterdam and Portbase, I'm crafting cross-platform software solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of the port's land-side logistics. This includes the development of a website, a mobile application, and data analytics tools. We're always in the process of prototyping new features and gathering user feedback to refine our software. I find great satisfaction in this dynamic environment, where close collaboration with users and stakeholders is key.

I am very much into board games, tabletop games and large-scale multiplayer videogames.

I am passionate about crafting high-quality software, both as a professional and as a hobbyist. I love to see people enjoy using the programs I create. I focus on frontend development in my professional life, but also build full-stack software on occ... Show more

Darian DeFalco is a Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Transfix, a SaaS provider of intelligent data and pricing tools for the logistics industry. He focuses on Kubernetes infrastructure, GitOps workflows, agentic workflows and platform automation. His background includes supporting high-performance research computing at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and building scalable systems in production environments.

Darian DeFalco is a Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Transfix, a SaaS provider of intelligent data and pricing tools for the logistics industry. He focuses on Kubernetes infrastructure, GitOps workflows, agentic workflows and platform automa... Show more

Curated Application Security Expert with extensive experience in Software and Hardware Penetration Testing. A seasoned developer with over 15 years of experience in the security field, I am dedicated to automating and enhancing security processes, aligning with the corporate strategy of shifting left.

Curated Application Security Expert with extensive experience in Software and Hardware Penetration Testing. A seasoned developer with over 15 years of experience in the security field, I am dedicated to automating and enhancing security processes, al... Show more

Dionisio Nunes is the founder of Jila.ai, a water reliability platform using Azure, IoT and AI to help households and organizations monitor water tanks, predict shortages and coordinate refills in environments with intermittent infrastructure.

His career has followed a path through applied AI. He started by working on AI for electric toothbrushes, then moved into computer vision at Bosch, where he worked on AI for security cameras used to help protect military bases, airports and other critical infrastructure. He later worked on AI for architectural visualization, helping architects use vision and language models to make their projects stand out without relying on complex creative tooling.

With Jila.ai, Dionisio is now applying that experience to water access: combining connected devices, cloud architecture, time-series prediction and practical product design for markets where connectivity, power, digital literacy and infrastructure cannot be taken for granted. He has been building on Azure for the past four years and is part of Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program.

Alongside his technical work, Dionisio has experience as a public speaker through hosting an AI-focused podcast, joining panels, appearing as a guest speaker in TV-style discussions for a christian TV.
His talks aim to make complex technology concrete, human and memorable

Dionisio Nunes is the founder of Jila.ai, a water reliability platform using Azure, IoT and AI to help households and organizations monitor water tanks, predict shortages and coordinate refills in environments with intermittent infrastructure. His... 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

I'm a data scientist with hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and R, specializing in machine learning, geospatial analytics, and A/B experimentation. I’ve developed predictive models, built dashboards, and led initiatives that saved millions. I work across the full data stack from data engineering to modeling to stakeholder communication, and I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights. My background combines advanced statistical training with real-world impact in high-scale tech environments.

I'm a data scientist with hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and R, specializing in machine learning, geospatial analytics, and A/B experimentation. I’ve developed predictive models, built dashboards, and led initiatives that saved millions... Show more

Swarnima is a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing consumer products across ecommerce and insurtech. She spent nearly 4 years at Meesho building experiences for Bharat users at scale, and is currently working at Ethos Life.

Beyond product design, she actively contributes to the design community through mentorship, speaker sessions, whiteboarding workshops, and portfolio guidance for aspiring designers. Her areas of interest include AI in product experiences, user psychology, growth design, and building intuitive systems for large-scale users.

She has spoken and mentored across design communities, hackathons, and workshops, often focusing on practical product thinking, real-world design challenges, and navigating careers in design.

Swarnima is a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing consumer products across ecommerce and insurtech. She spent nearly 4 years at Meesho building experiences for Bharat users at scale, and is currently working at Ethos Life. Beyon... Show more

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in the JVM and the Java ecosystem, Ron is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and a certified Sun Business Component Developer (SCBCD/OCPBCD).

A dedicated Java enthusiast, Ron also has a keen interest in alternative JVM languages, particularly Kotlin. At Team Rockstars IT, he serves as a Special Agent and lead developer, frequently speaking at international conferences. Ron is the author of books on Java Cloud-native migrations with Jakarta EE and on Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, and Scoped Values. He has also co-written a book on Kotlin.

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in th... Show more

I'm a PR and communications professional helping tech companies turn complex ideas into stories that connect. With experience spanning cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, and consumer tech, I craft tailored media strategies that drive visibility, trust, and measurable growth.

Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with startups and established brands to secure high-impact coverage, build strong thought leadership profiles, and create communication strategies that truly resonate. My approach combines strategy, creativity, and data-driven storytelling, ensuring every pitch, campaign, or media placement serves a clear business goal.

I'm a PR and communications professional helping tech companies turn complex ideas into stories that connect. With experience spanning cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, and consumer tech, I craft tailored media strategies that drive visibility, trust, and mea... Show more

Nick Acosta is a Developer Advocate at Collate, where he is helping to make the OpenMetadata community the best place for open-source data discovery, observability, and governance. Nick lives in Los Angeles, California, and started in Developer Relations at IBM before leading devrel at Fivetran and Tecton.

Previous speaking engagements include sessions with:
O’Reilly
dbt Coalesce
Airflow Summit
PyData
ODSC
MDSCon
Linux Foundation JupyterCon
AWS Dev Days
PyCon
DataScienceSalon
Open Source Summit

Nick Acosta is a Developer Advocate at Collate, where he is helping to make the OpenMetadata community the best place for open-source data discovery, observability, and governance. Nick lives in Los Angeles, California, and started in Developer Relat... Show more

Creating my first database at the age of 15, on a ZX Spectrum :-), and being in the BI/data business professionally as of 1998, I've delivered a lot of succesful solutions in various domains and various technologies, from designing the data lake(house)/data warehouse/database with ETL procedures till building the reporting environment on top of this data warehouse, database or cube.
I've been trained by Ralph Kimball and Dan Linstedt (Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner (CDVP2)). Also had the pleasure of dining with Bill Inmon (yes, I know the reason for the issues with Ralph).
My current focus as a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert is on creating future proof environments where data lake(house)s can live to their full potential.
I have experience working in multi-cultural environments on geographically distributed locations.
I'm a team player who is capable to coordinate a team to get the right results on time. Not scared of taking initiative I'm very driven to communicate with the customer to find out his or her user requirements.

Creating my first database at the age of 15, on a ZX Spectrum :-), and being in the BI/data business professionally as of 1998, I've delivered a lot of succesful solutions in various domains and various technologies, from designing the data lake(hous... 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