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.

Further Details:
https://vemp.io, https://www.werner.biz, https://www.falkowerner.de

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

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

Genica Sy is a UX Designer based in Cebu, Philippines, and a dedicated Women Techmakers Ambassador. She passionately advocates for gender equity in the workplace and is committed to reskilling and upskilling tech shifters, empowering them to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.

Genica Sy is a UX Designer based in Cebu, Philippines, and a dedicated Women Techmakers Ambassador. She passionately advocates for gender equity in the workplace and is committed to reskilling and upskilling tech shifters, empowering them to thrive i... Show more

Raj Krishnan is Director - Industry Digital Strategy at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience in high technology and in multiple industries. He has helped many fortune 500 companies with Digital Transformation, Data, AI, and ML, Enterprise Architecture, Industry 4.0 initiatives and Cloud Computing.

Raj Krishnan is Director - Industry Digital Strategy at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience in high technology and in multiple industries. He has helped many fortune 500 companies with Digital Transformation, Data, AI, and ML, Enterprise Archi... Show more

Diego Rojas (@drobur) es una persona cercana, introvertida y familiar. Papa de dos encantadoras niñas y apasionado del deporte. Fundó Thinking With You como proyecto de vida junto a su compañero Israel Alcazar. Thinking es una consultora especializada en cambio organizacional con un enfoque distinto en el mundo empresarial, un espacio de desarrollo e innovación centrado en el cambio y las personas. Allí, con un perfil atípico y poco usual, Diego acompaña a las organizaciones en su camino de transformación, ayudando a hacer realidad los cambios buscados, sobre todo a nivel de diseño organizacional y búsqueda de nuevas formas de trabajo, organización, autogestión y estructura. Capaz de generar claridad y reflexión en entornos complejos, une estrategia y operativa trabajando con personas, equipos y comités de dirección.

Comenzó su carrera como Ingeniero Informático, con un master en ingeniería del software y una especialización universitaria en Terapia y Consultoría Sistémica. Está certificado por AECOP como Coach Ejecutivo además de ser consultor certificado en The Leadership Circle, Barrett Values, roles Belbin, DISC , FIRO-B, MBTI (Step I&II) y estar formado en Comunicación no Violenta (CNV), Developmental Behavioural Modelling (DBM), resolución de conflictos, Sociocracia 3.0 y Art of Hosting.

Diego Rojas (@drobur) es una persona cercana, introvertida y familiar. Papa de dos encantadoras niñas y apasionado del deporte. Fundó Thinking With You como proyecto de vida junto a su compañero Israel Alcazar. Thinking es una consultora especializad... Show more

Former: Head of Growth Engineering at MasterClass
Current: Growth Engineering Advisor and Program Partner at Reforge

Even earlier: Found and sold Hacker Paradise, a remote travel company, and was part of the early team at Opendoor

More details at https://alexeymk.com/about

Former: Head of Growth Engineering at MasterClass Current: Growth Engineering Advisor and Program Partner at Reforge Even earlier: Found and sold Hacker Paradise, a remote travel company, and was part of the early team at Opendoor More details... Show more

After winning the prestigious Dept. of Defense SMART Scholarship as a college freshman and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Boise State University, Donato moved to St. Louis to work as an Analyst with top U.S. Intelligence Agencies.

Since 2021, Donato has accrued over 375+ units and $35M in real estate via strategic partnerships and adding value in the acquisition phase. During which, he cut his teeth via renovating his own four-unit property and learning the power of real estate and being a young landlord.

Finally, he founded his real estate SaaS company, BrightInvestor, which helps investors and agents find great deals in great areas. 150M+ properties nationwide with powerful market data combined into instant property reports has helped thousands of real estate pros in their lead gen and analysis.

Donato's spoken by invitation at Penn State University; Iowa State University; multifamily workshops in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Florida; local real estate investor's association (REIAs), and dozens of podcasts in the real estate and tech space.

Most recently, Donato represented BrightInvestor on Season 16 of The Blox, Wes Bergmann's edutainment game show, and won "Most Investable" alongside a Top 3 Finish.

Donato is pursuing additional speaking opportunities in the business, tech start-up, leadership, real estate, and youth coaching spaces.

After winning the prestigious Dept. of Defense SMART Scholarship as a college freshman and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Boise State University, Donato moved to St. Louis to work as an Analyst with top U.S. Intelligence Agencies. Since 2021, Do... Show more

As a father, maker, entrepreneur, and business angel, Bertier Luyt has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify opportunities for growth and transformation. Bertier embodies the professional, innovative, and solution-focused mindset that defines Adesio's procurement solutions.
Adesio is quickly becoming a leader in procurement solutions, enabling businesses to achieve unparalleled efficiency, improve operational effectiveness, and unlock substantial cost savings.
Bertier's forward-thinking approach and expertise in technology management and innovation have enabled Adesio to deliver a game-changing platform that utilizes standardized, auditable, and real-time monitoring to transform traditional procurement methods.
Prior to Adesio, Bertier founded leFabShop a digital manufacturing and 3D printing startup in 2011, and launched Techstars Paris in 2017.

As a father, maker, entrepreneur, and business angel, Bertier Luyt has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify opportunities for growth and transformation. Bertier embodies the professional, innovative, and solution-focused mindset that defines... Show more

I wrote my first lines of code on a Commodore 64 in Basic when I was 10 years old. It was love at first sight! Eventually I earned a degree in electronic engineering and a Masters degree in software engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche in Italy in 2002, with a thesis about pattern recognition at UPC in Barcelona, Spain. My career has spanned several roles in software and services businesses, encompassing development and testing, system management, and support, particularly centered around databases and distributed systems. As a Product Manager at Redis, I drive the roadmap and strategy for database client libraries and ecosystems.

I wrote my first lines of code on a Commodore 64 in Basic when I was 10 years old. It was love at first sight! Eventually I earned a degree in electronic engineering and a Masters degree in software engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche ... Show more

🚀 Senior Power BI Developer and Consultant | 10 Years in the Data Industry

Welcome to my journey in the world of data! With a decade of hands-on experience, I've evolved from mastering Excel to becoming a Senior Power BI Developer and "Super User" on global Power BI (Fabric) community forum.

📊 Expertise: Possessing Microsoft certifications and extensive experience, I specialized in the art of data analysis, cleansing, transformation, and visualization.
My focus is on Microsoft technology: Power BI, Excel, Tabular Model, SQL Server, Azure.

📚 Knowledge Sharing Enthusiast: I'm dedicated to sharing tips, tricks via LinkedIn and tutorials via Youtube channel in Serbian to help individuals kickstart their journey, improve their skills, and grow professionally.

The most wonderful experience for me is spending time with my wife and children, hiking and camping in the mountains, and enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

🚀 Senior Power BI Developer and Consultant | 10 Years in the Data Industry Welcome to my journey in the world of data! With a decade of hands-on experience, I've evolved from mastering Excel to becoming a Senior Power BI Developer and "Super User... Show more

Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, has over 20 years of IT consulting experience with large US Government, Defense, and Commercial Organizations driving cloud adoption and implementing NIST security standards for FedRAMP, FISMA, and DFARS/CMMC 2.0 compliance. He is a Fed 100 and RisingStar Award winner for his contributions to helping government agencies modernize using secure cloud systems and is a published author on topics associated with safe and secure AI systems.

Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, has over 20 years of IT consulting experience with large US Government, Defense, and Commercial Organizations driving cloud adoption and implementing NIST security standards for FedRAMP, FISMA, and DFARS/CMMC 2.0 com... Show more

Jacob Beasley is the co-founder of m9sweeper, the most complete open source Kubernetes Security platform. He is passionate about DevOps, Kubernetes, and Security, and hopes to be able to share his passion with the Community!

Jacob Beasley is the co-founder of m9sweeper, the most complete open source Kubernetes Security platform. He is passionate about DevOps, Kubernetes, and Security, and hopes to be able to share his passion with the Community! Show more

Sales Practice Lead for Data, Analytics & AI at Google, leading business development in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related areas. He has over 18 years of experience in multinational technology companies, supporting various business areas, new products and services, and people development. He has a degree in Business Administration. He has also participated in numerous postgraduate courses at renowned institutions such as Duke University, Columbia University, London Business School, and the University of Michigan.

Sales Practice Lead for Data, Analytics & AI at Google, leading business development in Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and related areas. He has over 18 years of experience in multinational technology companies, supporting various busines... Show more