Hi there, my name is Reme and I spend my working hours predominately on Flutter and React projects.

I write a lot about testing in Flutter, having come across many complex scenarios writing large-scale Flutter applications, and had the privilege of presenting at the Google Developer conference in April 2021.

Outside of work I really enjoy Trail Running, Hiking and in general just being outdoors.

Hi there, my name is Reme and I spend my working hours predominately on Flutter and React projects. I write a lot about testing in Flutter, having come across many complex scenarios writing large-scale Flutter applications, and had the privilege o... Show more

Jason’s true passion is turning data into information to optimize the decision-making process. Using state of the art technology in ML/AI, his teams optimize the decision-making process beyond what the human mind can attain. Previously, Jason lead the algorithm team of a successful software startup in the Supply Chain Optimization domain resulting in a $1.5B evaluation. He is currently the SVP of Engineering and Innovations Lab Lead at Optilogic (and Chief Tinkerer at home). Jason holds a PhD and Master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Operations Research and two Undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Southern Utah University.
Jason is an experienced Supply Chain optimization leader, deep in the field of OR, ML and AI. Driven by innovation and impact, he takes pride in providing the most optimal solution while keeping it simple. As an innovator, his goals include mentoring the next generation of people, tools, and technologies to disrupt the industry.
In addition to his primary job functions, Jason is a technical hobbyist who recently sent two high-altitude balloons to near-space with a successful recovery of the photos and gear, while enjoying 3D printing, rockets, planes, drones, and automobiles.

Jason’s true passion is turning data into information to optimize the decision-making process. Using state of the art technology in ML/AI, his teams optimize the decision-making process beyond what the human mind can attain. Previously, Jason lead ... Show more

Jonathan resides in Ohio with his wife Beth and their 3 kids that are now in the 5th grade. He’s had 3 basic sectors across his career of supply chain robotics, ecommerce and omni channel fulfillment and small parcel delivery. He’s currently the VP of Sales & Solutions at Nimble Robotics where he heads up sales and their parcel strategy. He has also been at Dexterity Robotics where he was focused on automation for the parcel carriers. Prior to that he headed up sales at Quiet Platforms a 3rd Party Fulfillment provider for ecommerce and omni channel brands that recently got acquired by American Eagle. He also worked at DHL eCommerce, FedEx, DHL Express and UPS across many roles in those organizations. When he’s not working you will most likely find him at youth sport fields and gyms supporting his kids in soccer, football, basketball, golf and other such sports. He is also proud to be a Clemson Tiger and is always happy to chat about the college football landscape.

Jonathan resides in Ohio with his wife Beth and their 3 kids that are now in the 5th grade. He’s had 3 basic sectors across his career of supply chain robotics, ecommerce and omni channel fulfillment and small parcel delivery. He’s currently the VP o... Show more

Sjuul is working as SRE within Toyota Motor Europe and trying to introduce the concept of SRE there. His background is in python, monitoring and cloud.

Sjuul is working as SRE within Toyota Motor Europe and trying to introduce the concept of SRE there. His background is in python, monitoring and cloud. Show more

20 years in Software Development have given me a broad perspective. I worked in Javascript before frameworks like Angular and React existed. I long for simplicity in software systems. My recent focus has been on reducing cycle time and resource waste, and building observability and resiliency into software systems.

20 years in Software Development have given me a broad perspective. I worked in Javascript before frameworks like Angular and React existed. I long for simplicity in software systems. My recent focus has been on reducing cycle time and resource wa... Show more

Mashhood leads the engineering team at Sastaticket.pk. He enjoys building awesome products and working with open source technologies. He is also an active developer community member, is currently serving as a Google Developer Expert. He is often seen speaking at conferences and mentoring different startups.

Mashhood leads the engineering team at Sastaticket.pk. He enjoys building awesome products and working with open source technologies. He is also an active developer community member, is currently serving as a Google Developer Expert. He is often seen... Show more

Jim is the Lead Technical Architect at YRC Worldwide, HQ'd in Overland Park, KS. He started his professional software development career the Kansas City area in 1988 after graduating from Graceland University (IA) with a degree in Computer Science. Jim has worked with a wide range of technologies over the years including C++, JavaScript, Java, and C#/VB.net. His current interests include Java Spring, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, Serverless Cloud Computing, and Functional Programming.

Jim is the Lead Technical Architect at YRC Worldwide, HQ'd in Overland Park, KS. He started his professional software development career the Kansas City area in 1988 after graduating from Graceland University (IA) with a degree in Computer Science. ... Show more

John has been a software developer for longer than he cares to remember. He learned to program on a Commodore PET back in the 1970s.

He lives in the heart of the Peak District and has spent the last 20 years working for various companies in and around Sheffield, working on systems for Marine Navigation, DVD production, and Educational Administration among others. He also teaches part-time at the Department of Computer Science at The University of Sheffield.

He regularly attends and occasionally presents at the Sheffield .NET User Group and at (def_shef), the Sheffield Functional Programming interest group. He has also presented at DDDNorth and DDDSouthWest on several occasions, and at other user groups.

John has been a software developer for longer than he cares to remember. He learned to program on a Commodore PET back in the 1970s. He lives in the heart of the Peak District and has spent the last 20 years working for various companies in and ar... Show more

Alejandro is a developer who loves learning new things. He is passionate about education, electronics, Open Source, and community-driven events.

Alejandro is a developer who loves learning new things. He is passionate about education, electronics, Open Source, and community-driven events. Show more

I started my tech journey 12 years ago as a Java developer and learned the stack the hard way: keeping up with Java versions, adapting to new frameworks, and moving from solid monoliths to modern, distributed systems.

Most of my work has been in the automotive field, where reliability matters and the smallest details add up.
Over time I moved into solution architecture and delivery management, making sure ideas turn into real, shipped software.
Today I lead a group of 50+ engineers, focused on people development, writing clean and efficient code, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering results that make a difference for the business.
I’m hands-on, passionate about Java, Cloud and AI solutions and about finding new ways to integrate them into the development lifecycle, from design to delivery. I’m also deeply interested in DevOps practices and security. Beyond that, I enjoy exploring, writing about what I learn, and sharing practical notes and lessons from the field.

I started my tech journey 12 years ago as a Java developer and learned the stack the hard way: keeping up with Java versions, adapting to new frameworks, and moving from solid monoliths to modern, distributed systems. Most of my work has been in t... Show more

Balaji is a Boston-based developer, writer, speaker and debugger. He has expertise in infrastructure, internet technologies, and systems integration obtained through 20 plus years of working as a manager, architect and developer on projects for mission critical back end systems that have included various cloud platforms such as OpenStack, AWS and Azure. As a degreed Industrial engineer, he also has experience in distributive controls systems as a controls engineer at Honeywell. He has also worked extensively with global hedge fund industry providing SaaS solutions on the public cloud.

Balaji is a Boston-based developer, writer, speaker and debugger. He has expertise in infrastructure, internet technologies, and systems integration obtained through 20 plus years of working as a manager, architect and developer on projects for missi... Show more

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 10 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he aprovechado al máximo las capacidades de Power Apps, Power Automate y Power BI para impulsar la eficiencia operativa y la toma de decisiones basadas en datos.
Algunos de mis logros destacados incluyen:
• Desarrollo de una aplicación personalizada de gestión de procesos internos utilizando Power Apps, que redujo los tiempos de respuesta en un 30%.
• Implementación de flujos de trabajo automatizados con Power Automate, lo que resultó en una optimización significativa de los procesos de negocio y una reducción del error humano.
• Creación de paneles de control dinámicos y visualmente atractivos en Power BI para proporcionar insights en tiempo real a los equipos de dirección, contribuyendo así a una toma de decisiones más informada.
Habilidades informáticas: Mi formación y experiencia profesional me han dotado de una amplia gama de habilidades informáticas, que van desde el desarrollo de software hasta el análisis de datos. Entre mis habilidades destacadas se encuentran:
• Diseño de interfaces de usuario intuitivas y centradas en el usuario.
• Experiencia en el diseño y mantenimiento de bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.
• Conocimientos sólidos en análisis de datos y creación de informes.
Como CEO de Smart502, lidero un equipo dedicado a la entrega de soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras para nuestros clientes. Desde nuestra fundación, hemos sido pioneros en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, incluida la Power Platform de Microsoft, para ofrecer soluciones empresariales personalizadas y eficaces. Algunos de nuestros logros notables incluyen:
• Desarrollo de aplicaciones personalizadas para empresas de diversos sectores, utilizando la Power Platform como piedra angular de nuestras soluciones.
• Colaboración con Microsoft en proyectos conjuntos para impulsar la adopción de la Power Platform en la región.

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 10 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he apr... Show more

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and technical methods. Expertise in implementing security and privacy policy, plans, processes, tools, procedures, and governance for both on-premise and the cloud. Expert in solid statutory and regulatory policy and governance programs to meet or exceed mandates such as CISA, FISMA, FFIEC, HIPAA, CMS, DFARS, DHS TSA, GDPR, and CCPA. Currently retooling and pursuing an MBA in Cyber Security Management.

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and techn... Show more

Kendall is a current Government Employee at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia. Kendall holds a Masters degree in Data Analytics and has a huge passion for managing and teaching data.

Kendall is a current Government Employee at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia. Kendall holds a Masters degree in Data Analytics and has a huge passion for managing and teaching data. Show more

A dynamic and seasoned technology leader, recognized for architecting and driving large-scale enterprise transformations in Cloud Architecture, Cloud Security, and Integration. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering mission-critical projects, I have been instrumental in shaping the technological direction of organizations through strategic innovation and decision-making.

A dynamic and seasoned technology leader, recognized for architecting and driving large-scale enterprise transformations in Cloud Architecture, Cloud Security, and Integration. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and deliverin... Show more

Maggie Ishak is a Certified Focal Point Business & Executive Coach and a Certified Trust Edge Partner.

Her passion for building trust in business was sparked during her 28-year career at Michelin North America, where she first experienced the impact of the Trust Edge framework. Inspired by its principles and later certified by the Trust Edge Leadership Institute, Maggie now integrates Trust Edge into her coaching practice to help business owners and leaders strengthen their teams and accelerate results.

She has facilitated numerous Trust Edge workshops, where leaders have walked away with practical tools to build clarity, consistency, and connection in their organizations.

Maggie combines this expertise with her executive background, having served as VP of Supply Chain, VP of Operations, and Director of Customer Experience, to deliver both insight and actionable strategies.

Maggie holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Wake Forest University. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three teenage sons.

Maggie Ishak is a Certified Focal Point Business & Executive Coach and a Certified Trust Edge Partner. Her passion for building trust in business was sparked during her 28-year career at Michelin North America, where she first experienced the imp... Show more

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms across hiring and training. At Zenafide, I focus on turning complex AI workflows into intuitive, no-code-driven systems that scale from prototype to agentic systems for hiring and recruiting. My work bridges design thinking, systems architecture, and product growth—helping teams make AI practical, safe, and human.

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms ac... Show more

Kayla Martinez serves as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at TYLin in Chicago, Illinois. She has contributed to a range of water and wastewater projects nationwide, helping in the design and implementation of control systems.

Kayla Martinez serves as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at TYLin in Chicago, Illinois. She has contributed to a range of water and wastewater projects nationwide, helping in the design and implementation of control systems. Show more

Tri is a GIS Training Associate at Perkumpulan OpenStreetMap Indonesia.

Tri is a GIS Training Associate at Perkumpulan OpenStreetMap Indonesia. Show more

Maya Schaeffer is the driving force behind the revitalization of in-person community engagement within the open source space. As lead organizer of EvolveDrupal, she has orchestrated eight summits across North America—in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Atlanta, New York City, and the upcoming Boston edition in June 2025. Her efforts have connected over 1,200 attendees, 40% of whom come from outside the traditional Drupal ecosystem, proving the demand for cross-functional gatherings that highlight Drupal’s evolving relevance across industries.

At Evolving Web, Maya serves as Lead of Community & Employee Experience, where she blends strategy and empathy to shape both external engagement and internal culture. She manages the content and marketing team, leads the agency’s presence at industry conferences, oversees community partnerships, and ensures a seamless employee journey—from onboarding and workplace well-being to office operations and HR support. Her role bridges events, operations, and people-first initiatives, making her a cornerstone of Evolving Web’s vibrant team culture.

Originally from Germany, Maya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management from NHL Stenden University in the Netherlands. She began her career at AVIAREPS before relocating to Montreal, Canada, where she continues to expand her passion for intercultural connection and organizational excellence. Her work is fueled by a commitment to building inclusive, collaborative spaces—whether at global summits or around the office coffee machine.

Maya Schaeffer is the driving force behind the revitalization of in-person community engagement within the open source space. As lead organizer of EvolveDrupal, she has orchestrated eight summits across North America—in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Atl... Show more

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblocking customers, providing feature enhancement feedback to the product team and creating/publishing reusable blogs, scripts and tools. I have been with Microsoft almost 24 years in total, with a 7 year break as a CIO at a local ISV, and prior to Microsoft a Corporate software engineering lead for 10 years.

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblock... Show more

Robin Rowe is the CEO of Heroic Robots and executive director of the Baltimore AI research institute Fountain Abode. Heroic Robots innovates technologies and implements new products using generative AI.

Architect of MCARE 3D hospital telemedicine system produced in collaboration with the United Nations and Facebook Reality Labs. Created 3D visual effects (VFX) and animation software used by Disney Marvel and other Hollywood studios to produce blockbuster motion pictures. Designed U.S. national defense real-time AI crisis detection and monitoring system, tested at sea on the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln and integrated with the President's Daily Brief (PDB).

Professor Rowe teaches AI programming at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Serving 50,000 students annually, CCBC is the largest defense and healthcare workforce training college in the Washington D.C. region. Rowe previously taught Advanced C++ at the Naval Postgraduate School, and taught Intermediate C++ at the University of Washington. Former DARPA and U.S. navy research scientist.

Robin Rowe is the CEO of Heroic Robots and executive director of the Baltimore AI research institute Fountain Abode. Heroic Robots innovates technologies and implements new products using generative AI. Architect of MCARE 3D hospital telemedicine... Show more

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable AI systems, optimizing large models, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At Apple, I’ve led the development of agentic LLM systems, distributed training pipelines, and cloud-agnostic ML platforms that significantly accelerate model iteration, reduce costs, and improve product quality across Maps Search. My background spans federated learning, computer vision, and model efficiency, with several publications in top conferences such as ACM RecSys and IEEE venues. I've previously contributed to large-scale experimentation systems at Facebook, secure federated learning research at USC ISI, and data-driven analytics at Schlumberger. With a foundation in computer science from USC (MS) and MIT Pune (BE), I’m passionate about designing intelligent, robust, and efficient machine learning solutions that solve complex problems at scale.

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on building scalable AI systems, optimizing large models, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact. At Apple, I’ve led the development of agentic LLM systems, distributed traini... Show more

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational transformation. Sheila's career spans multiple industries, where she has spearheaded high-impact programs that cultivate resilience, foster effective leadership, and promote equity in the workplace.

As the Founder and Principal Consultant for Rebel Leader Lab, Sheila designs and delivers bespoke leadership development programs for organizations looking to accelerate talent growth and foster emotional intelligence within their teams. Having consulted for major companies such as Amazon Web Services, New Balance, and Georgia Tech Research Institute, she brings firsthand knowledge of how to lead teams through transformative change, manage conflict, and build emotionally intelligent leaders. Her leadership programs have been implemented by companies across the U.S., and her impact continues to resonate within the corporate world.

A frequent speaker at conferences and corporate events, Sheila captivates audiences with her powerful insights on emotional intelligence, leadership resilience, and mediation techniques. She is known for blending practical strategies with inspirational storytelling, leaving her audiences empowered to lead with empathy, resolve conflicts, and create inclusive work environments.

With a strong educational foundation including an MBA from Concordia University and over 10 years of progressive leadership experience, Sheila’s expertise positions her as a top speaker for organizations committed to developing future leaders and fostering workplace excellence.

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence... Show more

Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management!

Nicole is a Senior Solution Architect on the FastTrack team at Microsoft. She has 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and is especially passionate about all things related to Warehouse Management! Show more

Lars Kinder is a Cloud Solution Architect in Life Science with a proven track record of solving complex infrastructure challenges across multiple industries. His career journey reflects a hands-on, customer-focused approach to cloud engineering and DevOps practices.

Prior to his current role, Lars served as a DevOps Consultant at AWS, where he partnered directly with customers to architect and implement solutions for some of their most challenging technical use cases. Before AWS, he was a DevOps Engineer at Porsche AG, where he played a key role in enabling the brand's High Performance Charger network infrastructure.

Lars is passionate about AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, and AWS CDK—technologies he uses daily to build scalable, maintainable cloud solutions. Having experienced infrastructure pain points firsthand throughout his career, he brings practical insights to every project. His expertise spans serverless architectures, EKS setups, and multi-environment CI/CD pipelines.

With a commitment to best practices, Lars continues to help organizations navigate their cloud transformation journeys while optimizing for performance, security, and cost.

Lars Kinder is a Cloud Solution Architect in Life Science with a proven track record of solving complex infrastructure challenges across multiple industries. His career journey reflects a hands-on, customer-focused approach to cloud engineering and D... Show more

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Shikha Duttyal is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving transformational programs across technology and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as Program Manager for Supply Chain & Logistics at Meta Platforms, she spearheads critical initiatives that support the company's massive infrastructure needs, including AI training capacity and global data center operations.
At Meta, Shikha has demonstrated exceptional program management skills by designing and implementing comprehensive sourcing master data architectures, delivering ML-based demand planning models that reduced forecasting errors by 40%, and managing inventory rebalancing initiatives worth millions of dollars. Her strategic leadership in warehouse capacity optimization led to a 9% reduction in central warehouse storage capacity while identifying $800M in aging inventory through advanced data science dashboards.
Prior to Meta, Shikha spent five years at Stanley Black and Decker, where she led next-generation supply chain transformation initiatives. As Senior Manager of Integrated Business Planning, she successfully managed enterprise-wide ERP implementations, led cross-functional teams of consultants and stakeholders, and established data governance strategies across 40 ERP systems. Her work in digital supply chain control towers improved shipment tracking by 72% and identified shipping routes with 20% less transit time variance, freeing up millions in in-transit costs.
Shikha's career began at Sears Holdings, where she managed demand and inventory flow for over 3,000 SKUs with annual sales exceeding $100M. Her analytical expertise improved demand forecast accuracy from 81% to 92% while maintaining optimal inventory levels across 800+ stores and distribution centers.
She holds dual Master's degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the USA and Logistics and Operations from Spain, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from India. Her technical expertise spans advanced analytics tools including SAP, Tableau, PowerBI, and machine learning platforms.
Shikha's unique combination of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership makes her a valuable asset in driving complex supply chain transformations that deliver measurable business impact across global organizations.

Shikha Duttyal is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving transformational programs across technology and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as Program Manager for Supply Chain & Logistics at Me... Show more

Ex-Microsoft Data & AI Solution Architect

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Nikhita More is a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable systems and creating seamless developer experiences. She specializes in modern web technologies, platform engineering, and automation that simplify complex workflows and accelerate delivery.

With hands-on experience in technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Backstage, Nikhita focuses on bridging the gap between engineering productivity and technical excellence. She’s contributed to internal platform initiatives, developer tooling, and process improvements that help teams ship faster and smarter.

Beyond code, Nikhita enjoys sharing insights from real-world engineering challenges—ranging from architecture design to developer experience—and mentoring engineers to grow into impactful problem-solvers. She also has expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), exploring how these technologies can enhance automation, decision-making, and developer productivity.

Nikhita More is a Senior Software Engineer passionate about building scalable systems and creating seamless developer experiences. She specializes in modern web technologies, platform engineering, and automation that simplify complex workflows and ac... Show more