I am the chief sports writer and editor at Football24-7.org in the UK. We specialise in publishing the latest football club results and tables.

I am the chief sports writer and editor at Football24-7.org in the UK. We specialise in publishing the latest football club results and tables. Show more

Minh is all over the map, lavishing attention on everything from taquerías in California to cornfields in Ohio to alleys in Vietnam. He organizes the mapping community in San José, advises OpenHistoricalMap, and supports core OpenStreetMap software development.

Minh is all over the map, lavishing attention on everything from taquerías in California to cornfields in Ohio to alleys in Vietnam. He organizes the mapping community in San José, advises OpenHistoricalMap, and supports core OpenStreetMap software d... Show more

1992 - 1997, MSc in Computing Science at Univeristy of Groningen
1998 - 2006, Research Scientist at Philips Nat.Lab.
2007 - 2012, Agile SW Developer & Architect at Philips
2014 - 2024, Agile SW Engineer & Coach as freelancer
2024 - now, Tech Lead at a Port IT company

1992 - 1997, MSc in Computing Science at Univeristy of Groningen 1998 - 2006, Research Scientist at Philips Nat.Lab. 2007 - 2012, Agile SW Developer & Architect at Philips 2014 - 2024, Agile SW Engineer & Coach as freelancer 2024 - now, Tech Lead... Show more

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima and Hamburg. Many years as an active developer, he learned the basics of agile software development. After working in online retail / eCommerce and in IT consulting, he is now part of the coaching team at MHP - A Porsche Company since 2024. Nils supports and coaches both local and distributed, international teams and projects. Nils has been active in team sports since childhood. It also reflected team spirit in his professional life: As a coach, he forms well-established units out of developers and analysts, who can then independently develop products. The guiding principle is always the focus on customer satisfaction.

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima a... Show more

Peruvian software engineer, certified Cloud Architect in Azure, ex-Microsoft Student Partner, former Microsoft MVP working with technologies like .NET, Kubernetes, Azure and AWS. Author on www.somostechies.com.

Peruvian software engineer, certified Cloud Architect in Azure, ex-Microsoft Student Partner, former Microsoft MVP working with technologies like .NET, Kubernetes, Azure and AWS. Author on www.somostechies.com. Show more

Sevim Durmus is an AI Trainer, Consultant, and the Founder of AI and Tech. As an AWS Community Builder, she helps businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in Industrial Engineering, logistics, e-commerce, and SaaS, she brings practical insights into automation, low-code machine learning, and cloud integration. She teaches on Udemy, creates content for YouTube, and speaks globally on AI productivity, agentic workflows, vibe coding, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Sevim Durmus is an AI Trainer, Consultant, and the Founder of AI and Tech. As an AWS Community Builder, she helps businesses build smart, scalable systems with AWS and applied AI. With a background in Industrial Engineering, logistics, e-commerce, an... Show more

Michel is a technical agile coach focusing on XP practices.

He has been programming since the age of 12 on strange machines like the TI 99-4A, the Atari 2600, Mac128, HP28, Apple II, Siemens PLC's, using languages like Basic, Pascal, C, HyperTalk, Assembler, ... along the way.

His professional experiences include collaborating on applications for logistics, retail, media, government, chemical plants, telecom, HR, insurance, ... in several technology stacks.

Michel is a technical agile coach focusing on XP practices. He has been programming since the age of 12 on strange machines like the TI 99-4A, the Atari 2600, Mac128, HP28, Apple II, Siemens PLC's, using languages like Basic, Pascal, C, HyperTalk,... Show more

Gary Short is the founder of Darach.ai an AI/ML modelling company that allows you to make better business decisions by predicting the future.

Gary Short is the founder of Darach.ai an AI/ML modelling company that allows you to make better business decisions by predicting the future. 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

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

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

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, AI-driven workload optimization, and building efficient, cross-architecture solutions for complex production environments.

Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate... 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

James Bowen is a Principal Solutions Engineer for AI Business Solutions in Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft, helping enterprises drive digital transformation with Dynamics 365, Copilot, AI Agents, Azure, and M365. A longtime leader in the Microsoft Dynamics community, he brings technical sales leadership and a track record of building high-performing teams. Based in Atlanta, Georgia.

James Bowen is a Principal Solutions Engineer for AI Business Solutions in Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft, helping enterprises drive digital transformation with Dynamics 365, Copilot, AI Agents, Azure, and M365. A longtime leader in the Micros... 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

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

Pedro Vieira is a Cyber Security Engineer at Bosch Car Multimedia in Braga and a CEH Master with 20+ years of experience across software engineering, IT management, and cybersecurity. He speaks regularly on OSINT, automotive security, and the security implications of AI-assisted development at conferences including RootedCON/RootedPT, EC-Council CyberTalks, and Fraunhofer AICOS — and returns to Porto Tech Hub after his 2023 OSINT talk to explore where cybersecurity and AI collide.

Pedro Vieira is a Cyber Security Engineer at Bosch Car Multimedia in Braga and a CEH Master with 20+ years of experience across software engineering, IT management, and cybersecurity. He speaks regularly on OSINT, automotive security, and the securit... Show more

Professional Experience and Selected Achievements:
Senior Security Researcher, Cybersecurity Team, CYTUR Inc.
M.S. Candidate in Convergence Security, Graduate School of Information Security, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea

(24) Speaker and Selected Research Contributor, IMO Maritime Cyber Security Symposium, International Maritime Organization (IMO), London, UK
(25) Speaker, Maritime Hacking Village, DEF CON 33
(25) Co-author, IEEE Access, “Securing Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships: Cyber Threat Scenarios and Testbed Validation”
(25) First Author, MARSEC 2025, “Regulatory Analysis and Application of Maritime Cybersecurity Using RAG and Multi-Agent Systems”
(25) Second Author, ICECET 2025, “VeTARA: Vessel Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment Framework”
(26) Presenter, DEFCON Singapore Maritime Hacking Village, “Can Maritime Broadcasts Be Trusted? TESLA-Based Authentication for Contested Maritime VHF Communications”
(26) Speaker, Maritime Hacking Village, DEF CON 34

Professional Experience and Selected Achievements: Senior Security Researcher, Cybersecurity Team, CYTUR Inc. M.S. Candidate in Convergence Security, Graduate School of Information Security, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea (24) Speaker and ... Show more

Ngoga Alexis is an AI Engineer and Solutions Architect with a Master’s degree in Engineering Artificial Intelligence from Carnegie Mellon University. He currently works as a Data Engineer at RwandAir, where he integrates modern data and AI workflows with legacy enterprise systems. His experience spans AI agents, MLOps/LLMOps, and protocol-based integrations, with a focus on using open standards such as MCP, A2A, and WSDL to enable safe, incremental adoption of AI in production environments.

Ngoga Alexis is an AI Engineer and Solutions Architect with a Master’s degree in Engineering Artificial Intelligence from Carnegie Mellon University. He currently works as a Data Engineer at RwandAir, where he integrates modern data and AI workflows ... Show more

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smashed together with varied experience in IT, communication, marketing, business analysis, and project management is a strong foundation for any new challenge. I am passionate about building community, strong relationships, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the growth and success of my peers. Now it is my pleasure to support the community 💯in my role as a Community Strategy Director at DUG (Dynamics User Group)!

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smash... Show more

Tobias Lübbe is a Software Consultant in TNG’s Innovation Hacking team. His work focuses on Physical AI and the development of innovative robotics showcases. Currently, he is exploring the use of Robot Foundation Models (RFMs) across different robotic systems. Before joining TNG, he studied Mechatronics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Tobias Lübbe is a Software Consultant in TNG’s Innovation Hacking team. His work focuses on Physical AI and the development of innovative robotics showcases. Currently, he is exploring the use of Robot Foundation Models (RFMs) across different roboti... Show more

I’m Nikola, a technical leader, software engineer and entrepreneur, residing in Berlin, and an aspiring mentor and coach.
I've spend the last 9 years of my professional life working in Germany's startup scene as mobile developer, backend engineer and later on entrepreneur and technical leader.
In my spare time I like to stay active with sports, cook delicious food, watch movies and (try to) read books

I’m Nikola, a technical leader, software engineer and entrepreneur, residing in Berlin, and an aspiring mentor and coach. I've spend the last 9 years of my professional life working in Germany's startup scene as mobile developer, backend engineer an... Show more

John “g33kspeed” Stauffacher is a cybersecurity leader, longtime member of the hacker community, and conference speaker whose career spans security operations, incident response, red teaming, security consulting, and leading security teams.

His experience includes enterprise security leadership and involvement in communities surrounding DEF CON, GRRCon, and BSides.

Having spent years navigating the intersection of technical work, organizational expectations, and cybersecurity culture, John brings a candid perspective on professional identity, career reinvention, and the pressures of sustaining a long career in an industry obsessed with what comes next.

John “g33kspeed” Stauffacher is a cybersecurity leader, longtime member of the hacker community, and conference speaker whose career spans security operations, incident response, red teaming, security consulting, and leading security teams. His ex... Show more

Monika Golec
🚀 Senior Test Manager | SAP S/4HANA Testing Consultant | Enterprise Quality & Governance | Testing Coach & Speaker 🎤| Empowering Teams to Deliver Quality at Light Speed 🚀Saving the World One Test at a Time! 🦸‍♀️

With over a decade of hands-on leadership in software quality and transformational change, Monika Golec is a dynamic force in enterprise testing and delivery. She currently leads testing efforts for SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes, helping organisations navigate the complex journey of large-scale change with confidence and agility.

Monika’s unique blend of roles sets her apart:

As a Test Manager and SAP S/4 Transformation Test Lead, she orchestrates strategy and execution across end-to-end testing landscapes—balancing risk, business value and technical depth.

As a Bug Whisperer, she brings a playful but serious mindset to defect discovery and prevention—ensuring that what slips through stays minimal.

As a Testing Coach & Trainer, she mentors teams to think beyond scripts—building capability, resilience and a culture of quality.

As an AI & Automation Enthusiast, she embraces cutting-edge practices to accelerate delivery, reduce cost and raise confidence in the digital age.

Her mission? “Breaking software so users don’t have to. Saving the world one test at a time.”

When she isn’t leading test strategies or busting bugs, Monika enjoys sharing her experience with peer communities, speaking at conferences, and sparking conversations about the future of quality assurance, automation and transformation in business.

Monika Golec 🚀 Senior Test Manager | SAP S/4HANA Testing Consultant | Enterprise Quality & Governance | Testing Coach & Speaker 🎤| Empowering Teams to Deliver Quality at Light Speed 🚀Saving the World One Test at a Time! 🦸‍♀️ With over a decad... Show more

Brendan Murphy doesn’t just lead implementations, he architects transformation. As CEO of Custom Systems, Brendan brings decades of hands-on experience guiding organizations through the complexity of enterprise change. From his early days as a consultant and program manager to his current role driving scalable solutions across industries, Brendan has always championed clarity, accountability, and partnership.
He’s known for turning process maps into strategic roadmaps, and for helping teams move from vendor relationships to true collaboration.

Brendan Murphy doesn’t just lead implementations, he architects transformation. As CEO of Custom Systems, Brendan brings decades of hands-on experience guiding organizations through the complexity of enterprise change. From his early days as a consul... Show more

Giulia è una sviluppatrice software freelance. Dopo diversi anni in ambito corporate, oggi lavora su applicativi, automazioni e integrazioni AI in contesti reali, con un approccio pragmatico orientato alla performance, controllo e solidità in produzione. Le interessa capire come funzionano davvero le cose, più che inseguire framework o trend. Fuori dal lavoro si diverte in montagna con trekking, tenda e arrampicata.

Giulia è una sviluppatrice software freelance. Dopo diversi anni in ambito corporate, oggi lavora su applicativi, automazioni e integrazioni AI in contesti reali, con un approccio pragmatico orientato alla performance, controllo e solidità in produzi... Show more

Donaldson is a Junior Product Manager/Marketer. He has three years experience in product marketing and he is the social media for BenjaminDada.com (a tech publication for SSA) and also the Brand ambassador for Wallets Africa.

He has worked in with different organizations such as Slatecube, Global Accelerex and Oluaka Institute.

He is the also the Co lead of Developers Students Club FUTO.

Donaldson is a Junior Product Manager/Marketer. He has three years experience in product marketing and he is the social media for BenjaminDada.com (a tech publication for SSA) and also the Brand ambassador for Wallets Africa. He has worked in with... Show more

Hemant Pawar is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and customer success across healthcare and supply chain management domains. Recently, as a Program Director at Zeal-Tech for Kaiser Permanente, Hemant led critical initiatives that transformed telehealth services during COVID-19, scaling from 1,000 to 50,000+ daily visits while maintaining 99.5% uptime.
Throughout his career, Hemant has excelled at the intersection of technology implementation and business value delivery. At Cognizant, he spearheaded pharmacy system enhancements that integrated critical NCPDP standards, improving patient safety and reducing re-ordering cycle time and prescription fulfillment costs. His leadership increased customer satisfaction scores from 45 to 75 and drove 12% year-over-year revenue growth.
Hemant's expertise spans healthcare technology, supply chain management, and SaaS product development. At the start of his career his work with e2Open Solutions involved building logistics and freight management systems for international clients like FedEx, CMA CGM and implementing the first US Customs-certified Automated Manifest System for his organization. During his leadership tenure at IBM Labs, Hemant managed global product development for IBM Watson's AI based Marketing Cloud suite, focusing on campaign optimization and customer engagement analytics. He created comprehensive training programs that increased client self-sufficiency by 27% while reducing support tickets by 40%. At BMC Software, he facilitated DevOps implementations for banking giants including BNP Paribas, RBC, and Citi.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Hemant is the founder of a private equity real estate firm (Jewelequity.com) that manages $200M in assets across nine states, creating over 20 jobs. He is also recognized for his humanitarian work supporting human trafficking victims and has performed as a volunteer at the World Culture Festival 2023 in Washington DC.
Hemant holds an Executive Master's Certificate from the Indian Institute of Management, a Master's in International Marketing from Symbiosis University, and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. He combines technical depth with business acumen to drive meaningful digital transformation that enhances both operational efficiency and human experience.

Hemant Pawar is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and customer success across healthcare and supply chain management domains. Recently, as a Program Director at Zeal-Tech for Kaiser Perman... 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

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a monthly column for "Digital Output" magazine under the pen name "Armand Tarantino". He is currently employed as a solutions architect at CGI.

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a... Show more