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’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling mobile and web applications. I currently work on large-scale, white-label React Native platforms in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, helping architect solutions used across multiple global brands.

Beyond mobile architecture, I’m actively working on an AI agent designed to support the end-to-end SDLC lifecycle - from requirements clarity and design validation to quality gates, code review intelligence, and delivery readiness. My focus is on using AI to improve developer productivity, reduce ambiguity, and enforce engineering best practices without slowing teams down.

My expertise includes React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, mobile app architecture, performance optimization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. I’ve led critical architectural decisions around modular app design, session management, and cross-brand feature enablement, with a strong emphasis on maintainability and scalability.

I enjoy sharing practical, real-world insights on mobile architecture, AI-assisted development workflows, and building resilient systems at scale. I’m passionate about clean code, thoughtful system design, and helping teams move fast without breaking things.

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building and scaling mobile and web applications. I currently work on large-scale, white-label React Native platforms in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, helping architect solutio... 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

AJ Kim is an Associate Professor in the School Public Affairs at San Diego State University, and the incoming Graduate Coordinator for the City Planning Dept. Dr. Kim’s research is focused on immigrant participation in the informal economy and ethnic labor markets, and broader issues of urban inequality. They have partnered with Los Angeles, Atlanta, and San Diego area municipalities and NGOs on planning for equity, with a focus on community practices for planning that increase civic engagement, community health outcomes, and improve integration of immigrant and refugee residents. They have degrees in Gender and Feminist Studies (B.A), Ethnic Studies (M.A.) and Urban Planning (UCLA, Ph.D.)

AJ Kim is an Associate Professor in the School Public Affairs at San Diego State University, and the incoming Graduate Coordinator for the City Planning Dept. Dr. Kim’s research is focused on immigrant participation in the informal economy and ethnic... Show more

Innovative Senior Software Development Engineer with extensive experience at Amazon, specializing in AWS, serverless architecture, generative AI applications, and building scalable solutions. Proven track record in leading high-impact projects across spatial computing, compliance auditing, Prime membership growth, and infrastructure readiness, significantly enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.

Innovative Senior Software Development Engineer with extensive experience at Amazon, specializing in AWS, serverless architecture, generative AI applications, and building scalable solutions. Proven track record in leading high-impact projects across... Show more

Bhanu Kolli is a Principal Software Engineer and Cloud Architect with over 14 years of experience transforming cloud operations at scale. Currently at Aktana Inc, he has spearheaded full-stack AWS migrations, achieved a 93% reduction in unused cloud resources saving $200K annually, and led globally distributed DevOps teams to 90% on-time delivery rates.
His expertise spans the complete DevOps ecosystem, from architecting CI/CD pipelines that reduce onboarding time from days to minutes, to implementing AI-powered observability solutions that improve incident detection by 60%. At StubHub, he designed multi-cloud environments maintaining 99.99% uptime while reducing deployment time by 70% and increasing release velocity by 300%.
Bhanu specializes in AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible. He's passionate about integrating AI and machine learning into DevOps practices to create self-healing, predictive systems that transform reactive operations into proactive, intelligent platforms. His work directly impacts business outcomes through improved reliability, reduced costs, and accelerated innovation cycles.
Based in San Francisco, Bhanu mentors teams on modern DevOps practices including GitOps, security automation, and observability-driven development, helping organizations achieve operational excellence at enterprise scale.

Bhanu Kolli is a Principal Software Engineer and Cloud Architect with over 14 years of experience transforming cloud operations at scale. Currently at Aktana Inc, he has spearheaded full-stack AWS migrations, achieved a 93% reduction in unused cloud ... Show more

Living and studying in both Belgium and Germany and working more than a decade for a French speaking company, I speak all Belgian languages fluently. During my studies, I showed my first entrepreneurship and organizational talent by becoming a board member in sport clubs at the age of 19, organizing sport camps, trainings and tournaments, giving sport training since 20 years, training and coaching both children and adults of all ages. It made me realize making people better in what they do, gives me great satisfaction.

My knowledge and interests are mainly in sports, financials & administration, organization, internal and quality control. With over 5 years of experience in sales as a trader, selling around 7000 000 EUR per year and nearly 10 years in finance, BI and quality control such as internal auditing, in the transport, trading and pharmaceutical industry, I became highly skilled in Microsoft Excel.

Since 2022, I own my own company EXsport and provide Excel & Power BI traineeships & workshops, enabling higher and better results in both sales and finance. My main focus is always on improving efficiency and avoid wasting time, working in a very analytical way and putting a strong structure and organization in place.

Since 2024, I am Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst. I provide traineeships and assist companies in their data analysis with this fantastic tool.

I appreciate a transparent and honest reality, no fake positivism or negativism. My key values are structure, organization, honesty, strong leadership, respect and duty.

People describe me as a family man with a competitive state of mind. I spend most of my free time with my family and practising different sport disciplines, such as Martial arts (Ju-Jitsu), badminton, sailing, jogging and swimming. When any spare time left, I do volunteer work, mainly in sport clubs.

Living and studying in both Belgium and Germany and working more than a decade for a French speaking company, I speak all Belgian languages fluently. During my studies, I showed my first entrepreneurship and organizational talent by becoming a board ... Show more

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Peter Savolainen is an MSU Research Foundation Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. Dr. Savolainen's research examines the fundamental nature of road user behavior, particularly how traffic safety and operations are influenced by behavior in consideration of roadway and traffic characteristics.

His research has advanced fundamental knowledge as to how roadway design, environmental factors, and in-vehicle distractions affect the risk of traffic crashes. His work has informed transportation policy decisions, resulted in changes to geometric design guidance, and provided critical insights to allow transportation agencies and professionals to make more well-informed and data-driven decisions that lead to safer and more efficient transportation systems.

Dr. Savolainen has procured more than $20M in research funding, and published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, highlighted by a series of contributions in the areas of naturalistic driving research, countermeasure evaluation, and crash-injury severity analysis. He currently serves as an Associate Editor of the ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems, as well as on the editorial advisory boards of Accident Analysis and Prevention and Analytic Methods in Accident Research. He is the Chair of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Education Council and is also a member of the Transportation Research Board Standing Committee on Safety Data, Analysis, and Performance. Dr. Savolainen is a registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan.

Peter Savolainen is an MSU Research Foundation Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. Dr. Savolainen's research examines the fundamental nature of road user behavior, particularly ho... Show more

I am Sylvia Lobo, Project Manager with leading UAE cyber security organisation .I have experience in cyber security project management, especially in cloud deployment with Azure Pipeline
I’m passionate about inclusivity (because it’s a human right) and intersectional growth (there’s stats and research proving the bias- and experiences).

I am Sylvia Lobo, Project Manager with leading UAE cyber security organisation .I have experience in cyber security project management, especially in cloud deployment with Azure Pipeline I’m passionate about inclusivity (because it’s a human righ... 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

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

Munikumar Pindi is a seasoned OTM/GTM Techno-Functional Consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in implementation, performance tuning, upgrades, cloud and version migrations, and integration of advanced tracking systems.
Currently serving as an OTM Business Analyst at Kik Consumer Products, Munikumar specializes in analyzing functional requirements, resolving complex production issues, and managing both onsite deliverables and Oracle enhancement releases. His leadership in onsite-offshore coordination ensures timely and quality project outcomes.
Previously, at Zenfair-Solutions Inc., he played a key role in implementing scalable OTM solutions for high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, focusing on seamless ERP integration and system performance optimization. His tenure at Oracle India Pvt Ltd saw him leading a team of professionals for Unilever's OTM projects, retrofitting on-premise solutions to cloud, and spearheading configuration and troubleshooting initiatives. Munikumar’s technical acumen extends across diverse client environments including Trane Technologies, Ricoh USA, GE Healthcare, and DHL Global Forwarding. His expertise covers core OTM/GTM modules such as Order and Shipment Management, Contract and Rate Management, Trade Compliance, and Business Process Automation. He is proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, XSL, and data analytics, and has a strong command of user interface customization and system integration.
An alumnus of JNTU University Anantapur, holding a B.Tech in Information Technology, Munikumar combines technical depth with a client-focused mindset, making him a valuable contributor to enterprise supply chain and logistics transformations.

Munikumar Pindi is a seasoned OTM/GTM Techno-Functional Consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional capa... 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

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

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