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

Developed several globally used solutions in Power Platform, leading citizen development, leading process mining in a medium-sized pharma company.

Developed several globally used solutions in Power Platform, leading citizen development, leading process mining in a medium-sized pharma company. Show more

Igor Finkelshtein is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and accomplished business leader with a diverse portfolio of ventures. He serves as the President of WNY Bus Co. and Buffalo Transportation Inc., as well as the CEO of Erie Bus Inc. Beyond his contributions to the transportation sector, Igor co-owns and collaborates with innovative tech companies like RouteGenie and actively invests in commercial and residential real estate. Renowned for his strategic vision and leadership, Igor is focused on driving growth, fostering innovation, and creating a meaningful impact across industries.

Igor Finkelshtein is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and accomplished business leader with a diverse portfolio of ventures. He serves as the President of WNY Bus Co. and Buffalo Transportation Inc., as well as the CEO of Erie Bus Inc. Beyond his cont... Show more

Dineshkumar is a Salesforce Architect and Founder of a La Confianza Technologies, A boutique Salesforce consulting firm, specializing in Salesforce marketing automation, CRM integrations, and process optimization. With extensive experience in Salesforce-Pardot implementations, he has helped businesses streamline lead generation, marketing automation, and sales alignment to maximize ROI.

He has led multiple Salesforce and Pardot integration projects, focusing on intelligent prospect sync, engagement studio automation, and advanced analytics to drive data-driven decision-making. His expertise also extends to Salesforce AppExchange products, HubSpot integrations, and custom CRM solutions.

Dineshkumar is a Salesforce Architect and Founder of a La Confianza Technologies, A boutique Salesforce consulting firm, specializing in Salesforce marketing automation, CRM integrations, and process optimization. With extensive experience in Salesfo... Show more

Seit 2018 verantwortet Dr. Grohmann-Köthur den Aufbau von Big-Data- und Analytics-Lösungen in der zentralen Beschaffung der Deutschen Bahn. Sein Ziel ist es, durch modernste Datentechnologien die Beschaffungsprozesse zu optimieren und Effizienz sowie strategische Entscheidungsfindung zu verbessern. Zuvor war er am Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam in der angewandten Forschung als Experte für Visual Analytics. Nebenberuflich ist er leidenschaftlich als Business- und Leadship-Coach tätig.

Seit 2018 verantwortet Dr. Grohmann-Köthur den Aufbau von Big-Data- und Analytics-Lösungen in der zentralen Beschaffung der Deutschen Bahn. Sein Ziel ist es, durch modernste Datentechnologien die Beschaffungsprozesse zu optimieren und Effizienz sowie... Show more

I am the COO and co-founder of Felicity Smart Infrastructure.
Felicity's purpose is to minimize CO2, light pollution and drive safer roads.
I am proud to be working in a great team on technology and services which deliver tangible results across geographies. Delivering outcomes which have immediate impact is a great motivator that accelerates our environmentally friendly Ai technologies.

I am the COO and co-founder of Felicity Smart Infrastructure. Felicity's purpose is to minimize CO2, light pollution and drive safer roads. I am proud to be working in a great team on technology and services which deliver tangible results across ge... Show more

Nenad Sljivic is BizApps Senior Partner Development Manager with 10 years experience in Microsoft working as Dynamics 365 Licensing Specialist, Cloud Solution Architect, Partner Development Manger... Passionate about technology with Dynamics 365 in our DNA.

Nenad Sljivic is BizApps Senior Partner Development Manager with 10 years experience in Microsoft working as Dynamics 365 Licensing Specialist, Cloud Solution Architect, Partner Development Manger... Passionate about technology with Dynamics 365 in o... Show more

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisationen immer im Vordergrund, um Arbeit wertvoller zu machen. Als Sprecher auf verschiedenen Konferenzen und als Dozent an der Hochschule Bremen profitiert Ulf Mewe von mehr als 10 Jahren Erfahrung im agilen Anforderungsmanagement und in agilen Projekten und teilt diese Erfahrungen immer wieder gerne mit anderen.

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisatio... Show more

I am an African South Paw with a track record of resilience and value creation. I am passionate about building continuous improvement practices to efficiency, resilience and purpose alignment in an ever-dynamic world. My greatest areas of strength are active listening, detail orientation and knowledge decomposition. I remain open to oppotunities of value creation and impact via public speaking via a vast spectrum of issues corroborating personal and professional growth.

I am an African South Paw with a track record of resilience and value creation. I am passionate about building continuous improvement practices to efficiency, resilience and purpose alignment in an ever-dynamic world. My greatest areas of strength a... Show more

Richard Hagerwald is the Lead Architect at Atea Sweden working with everything related to the digital workplace. He has a solid experience in cybersecurity, digital workplace experience strategies and how to make the most out of the resources on the table.

Richard Hagerwald is the Lead Architect at Atea Sweden working with everything related to the digital workplace. He has a solid experience in cybersecurity, digital workplace experience strategies and how to make the most out of the resources on the ... Show more

I discovered Agile in a startup in the United States, as a developer of financial solutions. When I came back to France, empirical approaches were still unknown. So I quickly switched to coaching teams and organizations. I still work as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach.

I am always looking for real challenges aiming at performance and work well done, based above all on human relations and team building.

I discovered Agile in a startup in the United States, as a developer of financial solutions. When I came back to France, empirical approaches were still unknown. So I quickly switched to coaching teams and organizations. I still work as a Scrum Maste... Show more

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying machine learning models for clustering, classification, and anomaly detection. Skilled in cloud-based data engineering on AWS and Azure, Chirag has developed robust data pipelines and security frameworks, contributing to cloud infrastructure cost savings, improving efficiency of data pipelines and also improved security posture of the data workflows.
Currently, as a Member of the Technical Staff at Nutanix, Chirag leads data strategy initiatives, achieving notable success with $10 million in cost savings through data center consolidation and automation. His work in enhancing data workflows, developing ML models for product security, and leveraging neural networks has enhanced hardware recommendations and security analysis by up to 20%. Chirag’s previous roles include impactful work at Secureapp Technologies and Santander Bank, where he focused on statistical analytics, fraud detection, and credit risk reporting for consumer finance products, improving reporting times by two weeks and increasing customer engagement by 15% during peak seasons.
Chirag holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mumbai University. His certifications and technical skills include AWS Security Specialty, SQL, Python, and expertise in data visualization with Tableau, making him a versatile professional equipped to drive innovation in data engineering and cloud security.

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying ma... Show more

Professional Experience
Starting as a PhD student with experience abroad in Hungary and Cuba, I continued through the development stages as a software developer, project manager, speaker, software architect, agile coach, general manager and CEO.
Currently I lead a team of integration architects on one side and on the other I closely cooperate with other trainers and authors in professional education and training with topics like Scrum, LeSS, SAFe, Kanban and especially DevOps.

Early Years
My interests in doing sports developed through the years from swimming latchkey kid to judoka, rowing, basketball and athletics to windsurfing, parachute jumping to jogging with our dog.
The schooling careere started in primary school in my home town Schönebeck (Elbe) at the POS Karl-Liebknecht , followed by high schools there Gymnasium in Malzmühlenfeld with a detour via the Turner High School in Montana back to the high school for graduation withe the German Abitur.
After finishing school via the basic military service in the logistics regiment, I went on to the Otto-von-Guericke University to graduate as the first master in engineering computer scientist with distinction.

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Professional Experience Starting as a PhD student with experience abroad in Hungary and Cuba, I continued through the development stages as a software developer, project manager, speaker, software architect, agile coach, general manager and CEO. Cu... Show more

Ingeniera en Sistemas de Producción

Ingeniera en Sistemas de Producción Show more

Experienced and independent software professional with a demonstrated history of working in the supply chain industry, specifically forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Served in various roles including management, operations, sales, and account management/customer success management with a record of improvement. Dedicated to building rapport and maintaining loyal customer relationships through understanding needs and creating personalized solutions. Offering deep product knowledge with strong communication skills to help meet customer needs.

Experienced and independent software professional with a demonstrated history of working in the supply chain industry, specifically forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Served in various roles including management, operations, sa... Show more

Pavel Fedotov is a seasoned Full Stack Blockchain Developer with over 4 years of experience in engineering decentralized applications using a diverse tech stack that includes Rust, Solidity, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. He successfully completed the Filecoin grant related to decentralized identity and secured a RetroPGF grant from the Optimism foundation with 25 ballots for his project, Pin Save.

Pavel holds a BA in Business Studies and Economics from the University of Manchester, where he published a popular academic article on the electric vehicle industry, amassing over 50,000 downloads. Notably, he has received approximately $40 million in delegated ARB tokens during pivotal committee elections on Arbitrum.

An active contributor to the Web3 community, Pavel has presented at significant conferences, including ETH Belgrade 2024 and IPFS Camp 2024. His data science achievements in Web3 include a comprehensive analysis report on Gitcoin Grants data and innovative ideas for Ethereum security data collection.

Pavel Fedotov is a seasoned Full Stack Blockchain Developer with over 4 years of experience in engineering decentralized applications using a diverse tech stack that includes Rust, Solidity, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. He succ... Show more

Possessing 20 years of experience in multiple areas of product management, digital media, web engineering, and organizational leadership, Tony has successfully led teams to improve engineering processes, deliver quality digital products, manage a global product roadmap, and develop a technical organizational strategy. He has successful global experience in the areas of digital product design, research, analysis, development, metric reporting, and go-to-market strategy. His unique blend of engineering experience combined with product-focused, business acumen has allowed him to be a high-performing leader, facilitator, and product owner for multiple digital product releases that have global technology impacts.

Tony is the former Head of Product at Boeing and now serves currently as the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Aldar, where he leads product teams covering the residential real estate, retail, hospitality, education, smart city, and immersive technology teams. He is a Gartner Product Management Ambassador, was recognized as a Top 10 CPO in the United Arab Emirates for 2023, and also produced the Future of Product Management 2024 Report which was accessed by over 5000 leaders across the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Possessing 20 years of experience in multiple areas of product management, digital media, web engineering, and organizational leadership, Tony has successfully led teams to improve engineering processes, deliver quality digital products, manage a glo... Show more

Customer success focused, community support enthusiast and Mentor. Worked with Microsoft business applications ecosystem over 15 years delivering complex solutions with Advisory and delivery, span across several industries as part digital transformations globally. Passion about community support with learn and share and an obsessed runner.

Customer success focused, community support enthusiast and Mentor. Worked with Microsoft business applications ecosystem over 15 years delivering complex solutions with Advisory and delivery, span across several industries as part digital transformat... Show more

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd.

Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more than 200 HR and Supply Chain Congresses around the world, from Tallinn to Mombasa.

As an organizational development consulting company, Y2Y increases leaders' and organizations' consciousness levels using methods of individual and team coaching, organizational and leadership development, and authoring the world's 11th most-read leadership blog.

Y2Y has two main pillars: learning & development consulting, and organizational effectiveness and supply chain. They are offering whole S&OP introduction programs, including intercompany cooperation, demand planning, supply chain planning, and S&OP meeting culture introduction.

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd. Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more tha... Show more

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Jeff Alstadt is a passionate developer, speaker, and technologist. Jeff has spoken at several developer conferences in the Chicago area including That Conference, Chicago Code Camp, Software Development Community, tech meetup groups, and at organizations about Redis, .NET, and C#/C++.

Jeff Alstadt is a passionate developer, speaker, and technologist. Jeff has spoken at several developer conferences in the Chicago area including That Conference, Chicago Code Camp, Software Development Community, tech meetup groups, and at organizat... Show more

Reda Hicks is an attorney and organizational development consultant based in Houston, Texas. She specializes in helping impact organizations run more efficiently, and serve their missions more effectively. Her work focuses on helping companies and nonprofits address key operational challenges, position for growth, and create new programming. Reda has a JD from the University of California Berkeley School of Law, and an MBA in Sustainable Development from Marylhurst University. Reda is also an alumnus of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

Reda is actively engaged in two communities she loves: her hometown community in Houston, Texas, and the military families community. She serves on the boards of Texas Lyceum and Impact Hub Houston, and as a strategic advisor for Leadership Houston and the League of Women Voters in Houston. The proud spouse of a retired Army Special Forces soldier, Reda is an alum of the Military Family Advisory Network's Advisory Board, a founding member of the Military Spouse JD Network, and a long-time ambassador of Bunker Labs. She also works on military spouse economic empowerment issues with a number of local, state and national organizations.

Reda Hicks is an attorney and organizational development consultant based in Houston, Texas. She specializes in helping impact organizations run more efficiently, and serve their missions more effectively. Her work focuses on helping companies and no... Show more

Ich arbeite als Expertin für Organisations- und Kulturentwicklung.
Durch mein Studium der Wirtschaftkommunikation und als ausgebildeter Coach
habe ich umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Strategie- und Visionsentwicklung sowie in den Bereichen Leadership, Kommunikation und Cultural Change.
Zusätzlich war ich lange als Führungskraft in großen Unternehmen tätig und berate diese im Zuge der Transformation von Geschäftsmodellen und Unternehmenskulturen, Restrukturierungen und bei der Einführung agiler Arbeitsweisen
Zuletzt war ich als Senior Consultant verantwortlich für die Organisationsentwicklung der IT eines Düsseldorfer Fashion Retailers. Davor war ich als Transformationsmanagerin in der in der Finanzbranche und als Organisationsentwicklerin in der Logistikbranche angestellt. Seit über 10 Jahren hat Friederike Erfahrungen mit agilen Methoden und insbesondere Agile Leadership gesammelt.

Durch die Arbeit in diversen Unternehmen kenne ich die Herausforderungen bei Transformationsprojekten, bei denen die Themen Strategie- und Kulturentwicklung sowie begleitende Themen in der Personalentwicklung zentraler Bestandteil sind. ich habe nachhaltig erfolgreiche Transformations- und Organisationsentwicklungsprojekte in KMUs und Großkonzernen unterstützt und gesteuert.

Ich arbeite als Expertin für Organisations- und Kulturentwicklung. Durch mein Studium der Wirtschaftkommunikation und als ausgebildeter Coach habe ich umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Strategie- und Visionsentwicklung sowie in den Bereichen Leadersh... Show more

Michael Wallner - Leader in Generative AI and Digital Transformation 🚀

Michael Wallner is a forward-thinking leader in Generative AI and digital transformation, currently spearheading regional growth strategies across EMEA at ServiceNow. With a strong background in smart manufacturing and cloud technology, he has successfully driven new business development and collaborated with industry giants to innovate and automate processes using cutting-edge AI solutions.

Previously, at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Michael played an integral role in helping manufacturing and automotive clients embrace cloud technology to modernize operations and fuel business growth. Known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, Michael has consistently delivered high-impact solutions for clients, from C-level executives to technical teams. His leadership in the semiconductor industry, thought-provoking insights on sustainability, and hands-on experience with pre-sales and large-scale professional services make him a trusted advisor in the field.

Michael’s expertise lies in blending innovative technology with strategic vision, fostering strong relationships, and delivering tangible results for organizations navigating digital transformation.

Michael Wallner - Leader in Generative AI and Digital Transformation 🚀 Michael Wallner is a forward-thinking leader in Generative AI and digital transformation, currently spearheading regional growth strategies across EMEA at ServiceNow. With a s... Show more

A jack of all trades master of some.

A jack of all trades master of some. Show more

Gerry is the Material Handling Market Manager for the Americas at Pepperl+Fuchs with almost 10 years in the automation industry. With Pepperl+Fuchs being one of the leaders in sensor solutions in automation technology globally, Gerry has leveraged various roles within to garner considerable experience. This experience has helped Gerry lead the Material Handling market for Pepperl+Fuchs in the proper direction and deliver innovative solutions building customer relationships. Gerry also actively participates in public speaking engagements relevant to topics stemming from technology to specific automation and the future, references below to previous entries.
-Promat DX - Chicago, IL
-AutoExpo 4.0 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
-Sensors Midwest - Chicago, IL
-Fabtech - Chicago, IL
-AIA Vision Show - Boston, MA

Gerry is the Material Handling Market Manager for the Americas at Pepperl+Fuchs with almost 10 years in the automation industry. With Pepperl+Fuchs being one of the leaders in sensor solutions in automation technology globally, Gerry has leveraged v... Show more

An empathetic software technologist, focused on managing end to end development, delivery and implementation of applications ranging from products, websites, mobile apps to campaigns over 25 years and Drupal projects specifically for nearly 12 years
Love using my technical acumen to master any new domain.

An empathetic software technologist, focused on managing end to end development, delivery and implementation of applications ranging from products, websites, mobile apps to campaigns over 25 years and Drupal projects specifically for nearly 12 years ... 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

Hanuma is an aspiring polyglot programmer and a learner for life. He likes to talk to fellow developers about various technologies, trends, and their applications to business problems. In his free time, he loves to travel across the country.

Hanuma is an aspiring polyglot programmer and a learner for life. He likes to talk to fellow developers about various technologies, trends, and their applications to business problems. In his free time, he loves to travel across the country. Show more

I help small and large teams build useful things by applying best practices in solution architecture design and fostering communication between builders and business stakeholders.

I help small and large teams build useful things by applying best practices in solution architecture design and fostering communication between builders and business stakeholders. Show more