Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran, and her B.Sc. in Robotics Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Iran.

Dr. Ebrahimi's career is dedicated to finding innovative ways to adapt and improve ideas and theories to enhance STEM and cybersecurity education and workforce development, address mental health challenges in adolescents primarily due to cyberbullying, and support language learning in multilingual children. Her research interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact across various fields.

With a specialization in teaching game development, Python programming, and human-computer interaction, Dr. Ebrahimi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She is dedicated to improving educational practices and outcomes, making significant contributions to her field.

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University... Show more

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student.

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student. Show more

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV processing tools achieving 3.6x-4.8x speed improvements

💼 What I Do
Senior Systems Engineer & PHP Internals Developer specializing in Performance Optimization, PHP Extensions & Low-Level Programming

🔧 PHP Extension Development - Building high-performance extensions that bridge PHP with systems programming
⚡ Performance Engineering - Optimizing at the language and system level for maximum efficiency
🐘 PHP Internals Research - Studying the Zend engine architecture and preparing for core contributions
🦀 Systems Programming - Leveraging C, Rust, and Zig for performance-critical components
🏗️ Backend Architecture - Designing scalable systems with deep understanding of underlying performance
📊 CSV Processing Innovation - Creating high-performance CSV tools that outperform native implementations by 3.6x-4.8x

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV pr... Show more

Dave is an experienced technologist who has done a bit of everything. He is spending his time now in the civic tech space, working with local municipal governments and nonprofits.

Dave is an experienced technologist who has done a bit of everything. He is spending his time now in the civic tech space, working with local municipal governments and nonprofits. Show more

Paul is the Founder and CEO of Carbon Six Digital and Rubber Cheese. He is an Umbraco veteran of 14 years and somewhat of a lapsed developer. He likes to think outside the box, often coming up with creative technical solutions that clients didn’t know were possible. Paul oversees business development and people management at Rubber Cheese and Carbon Six but in his heart just wants to solve problems with tech.

Paul is the Founder and CEO of Carbon Six Digital and Rubber Cheese. He is an Umbraco veteran of 14 years and somewhat of a lapsed developer. He likes to think outside the box, often coming up with creative technical solutions that clients didn’t kn... Show more

Corporate Digital Architecture Leader, Work as Solution Architect at different companies; now Financial Latam Group, in past IBM Global Business Services, Oracle & EDS (HPe now DXC) in Colombia. Agile Coach, Mentor & Design Thinking practitioner.

Has experience in developing & deploying distributed solutions, including APIs strategy, API Economy adoption (ecosystems & platform), Cloud, Omnichannel, Microservices, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) & Front End technologies (Ionic, Bootstrap, Angular, etc.), applying Agile & Design Thinking techniques to align IT solutions to customer needs.

Corporate Digital Architecture Leader, Work as Solution Architect at different companies; now Financial Latam Group, in past IBM Global Business Services, Oracle & EDS (HPe now DXC) in Colombia. Agile Coach, Mentor & Design Thinking practitioner. ... Show more

Thomas McCorry devoted 20 years of his professional career to Constellation Brands, a global producer of some of the most recognized beer, wine, and spirits brands, including Corona, Modelo, Meomi, Robert Mondavi, Casa Noble, Mi Campo, and Svedka. During his tenure, he progressed through a variety of senior financial leadership positions, gaining extensive experience in accounting and controls, operational finance, controllership, business partnership, strategy, and overall financial management. His work consistently produced strong results, supported by expertise in strategic and financial planning, risk management, financial controls, process improvement, mentoring, US GAAP accounting, cost optimization, valuations, modeling, and revenue management.

He joined the company in 2004 as a Director and was later promoted to Vice President of Global Accounting. In that role, he oversaw the global consolidated accounting close for the $3.6 billion publicly traded business, reducing the close process by eight days while enhancing reporting quality and strengthening internal controls. He developed global cash flow reporting processes, shortened preparation time by 10 days, and streamlined multi-currency statement consolidation. His responsibilities included conducting in-depth accounting research on complex transactions, leading purchase price allocations for billion-dollar acquisitions, creating global accounting policies, centralizing intercompany transactions, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP for both domestic and international operations. He also played a key role in the design and implementation of a new global ERP system.

In 2012, he became Vice President of FP&A – Wine & Spirits, directing strategic and annual planning for a $2.7 billion U.S. business. Two years later, as Vice President of Commercial Finance – Wine & Spirits, he centralized $150 million in non-price investments, introduced zero-based budgeting, improved forecasting processes, and implemented financial metrics that connected sales performance with company objectives. He restructured the sales finance function into a shared services model, enabling both growth and acquisitions without adding headcount.

He went on to serve as Chief Audit Executive and Senior Vice President & Controller before returning to the Wine & Spirits Division as Senior Vice President & CFO. There, he redefined strategy following a $1 billion divestiture, reduced $100 million in stranded fixed costs, and built a pricing execution team that improved price realization by 500%. From 2021 to late 2023, he served as Senior Vice President & CFO of the Beer Division, an $8 billion revenue business, where he reduced planned capital spending by $1.5 billion, enhanced governance, increased margins, and launched a multi-year cost efficiency plan.

Before joining the company, he spent seven years in public accounting at major firms. In 2024, he became Managing Consultant at Pinnacle Growth Strategies, helping organizations strengthen financial performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth. He serves on several boards, funds scholarships, and volunteers in his community. A graduate of SUNY Geneseo, he is a CPA and completed an executive program at Dartmouth College. Originally from Brooklyn, he is married with two children and enjoys running, traveling, and time at the beach. Thomas McCorry continues to apply his experience to guide organizations toward long-term success.

Thomas McCorry devoted 20 years of his professional career to Constellation Brands, a global producer of some of the most recognized beer, wine, and spirits brands, including Corona, Modelo, Meomi, Robert Mondavi, Casa Noble, Mi Campo, and Svedka. Du... Show more

Kana Tukadiya is a passionate software developer specializing in modern web and mobile technologies. With hands-on experience in React, React Native, and full-stack development, Kana focuses on building scalable, user-centric applications. Kana enjoys exploring new frameworks, improving development workflows, and sharing practical knowledge with the tech community.

Kana Tukadiya is a passionate software developer specializing in modern web and mobile technologies. With hands-on experience in React, React Native, and full-stack development, Kana focuses on building scalable, user-centric applications. Kana enjoy... Show more

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that balance innovation, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience in complex, high-trust environments.

I have led 0→1 product innovation and 1→N enterprise adoption, governing £15M+ product portfolios and guiding cross-functional teams of 40–75+ across the UK and Europe. My work has delivered measurable outcomes — from £1.1M+ annual cost and risk reduction to large-scale platform modernisation — while maintaining strong alignment with C-suite stakeholders, regulators, and operational leaders.

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that bala... Show more

Preston is a seasoned Business Intelligence professional with nearly two decades of experience in the field. As the CEO of Insights In Action, he has successfully led the analytics efforts of a diverse portfolio of 131+ companies. His tenure includes a Fortune 2 company where over 30,000 team members relied on his and his team's work. Preston's expertise has taken him around the globe, where he has shared his knowledge and insights with thousands of teams and individuals, empowering them to effectively manage, wrangle, store, and effectively present their data. Throughout his career, Preston has demonstrated a deep passion for learning and teaching, thriving on the opportunity to help others achieve their data goals.

Preston is a seasoned Business Intelligence professional with nearly two decades of experience in the field. As the CEO of Insights In Action, he has successfully led the analytics efforts of a diverse portfolio of 131+ companies. His tenure includes... Show more

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product.

I’m an engineer by training (Arts & Métiers) and PMP certified, so I’ve been in the trenches. Having co-authored research on frugal innovation, water treatment and mining platforms, I know the frustration of engineering challenges firsthand.

Right now, I’m focused on one thing: using AI to streamline the innovation process. I’m currently building workflows that help researchers and startups use Google's multimodal models to validate inventions, analyze prior art, and simulate complex systems before they ever hit the market.

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product. ... Show more

Especialista en fortalecimiento organizacional integral, con más de 19 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos de alto impacto empresarial enmarcado en calidad, producción, arquitectura, gobernanza y gestión de datos.
Sólido conocimiento en implementación de Sistemas de Gestión, Control de Riesgos, Auditoría normas ISO (27001-2, 9001, 14001 y 45001), Planificación estratégica, construcción y control de indicadores de desempeño, públicos y privados.
Amplia experiencia en coordinación de equipos de trabajo interdisciplinarios, nacionales e internacionales, modelado y mejora de procesos, PMO, gestión documental y visualización de datos para tomar decisiones.
Realización de pasantías, capacitaciones y relatorias en el ámbito de especialización.
Dentro de los principales logros se encuentran la creación y puesta en marcha del primer Depto. de calidad del INE -Chile, la creación del primer Código de Buenas Prácticas Estadísticas de Chile, reactivación del Sistema Estadístico Regional Valparaíso, ser parte del equipo técnico fundador de consultores en DATAMET, consultora freelance en SEGDA México y CTO en IDÓNEA, primera consultora en Chile en abordar la protección de datos personales desde la perspectiva técnica y legal con un foco interdisciplinario.

Especialista en fortalecimiento organizacional integral, con más de 19 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos de alto impacto empresarial enmarcado en calidad, producción, arquitectura, gobernanza y gestión de datos. Sólido conocimiento en impl... Show more

I am speaker advocate for Mobile app development

I am speaker advocate for Mobile app development Show more

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI truly global so anyone can communicate with technology in their native language.
He also serves as Operations Research Scientist at A.P. Moller-Maersk, building intelligent systems across 200+ countries. His PhD at Charles University Prague focused on deep learning for environmental modeling. Publications in Journal of Hydroinformatics (2025) and Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics.

more: https://www.doudouba.tech/

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI trul... Show more

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director positions at several startup companies and has also co-invested as an angel investor with Sente’s program startups. Prior to his role at Sente , Gerod was a management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and led partnerships, solution development and IT services engagements at technology companies such as VMware, Siemens and EMC. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director posit... Show more

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events

A Computer Science student at Maseno University, Community Manager and Crowdsource influencer, GDG on Campus Event Organizer. Loves attending and organizing community events Show more

Dominic Vogel is a well-respected cyber security thought leader appearing on media news
outlets across the world. As a veteran cyber security expert and thought leader, Dominic
holds a proven track record across multitude of industries (financial services, logistics,
transportation, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure).
Dominic is a firm believer in delivering sustainable security that supports and protects
business goals. Having worked within large and globally diverse organizations he has
extensive security experience that has been forged over the past two decades as an
information security professional.
Dominic is a 2x founder who has focused on providing unbiased actionable cyber security
strategic guidance and advice to startups and small businesses across North America.
Dominic is the President at Vogel Cyber Leadership & Coaching, a Vancouver-based
leadership advisory company specializing in cyber risk management
He is also a self-professed positive troll and professional hype man and believes in the power
of uplifting others through his high-energy coaching practice.

Dominic Vogel is a well-respected cyber security thought leader appearing on media news outlets across the world. As a veteran cyber security expert and thought leader, Dominic holds a proven track record across multitude of industries (financial s... Show more

- Cofounder & CTO @ Forward Labs
- South Park Commons alum
- Ex-Founding Engineer & Tech Lead @ Xendit (YC S15, Stripe, 1st YC fintech unicorn in Asia) from no product to unicorn
- Youngest VP @ Spenmo (YC S20, YC Growth, Brex for Asia) from seed to series B

- Cofounder & CTO @ Forward Labs - South Park Commons alum - Ex-Founding Engineer & Tech Lead @ Xendit (YC S15, Stripe, 1st YC fintech unicorn in Asia) from no product to unicorn - Youngest VP @ Spenmo (YC S20, YC Growth, Brex for Asia) from seed ... Show more

Data Engineer, Google Developer Expert -Data Cloud

Data Engineer, Google Developer Expert -Data Cloud Show more

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MIT Connection Science and a Visiting Ph.D. Student at CSIC-IFISC. I am currently working on socially aware foundation models, human-intelligent agents cooperation and spatially-aware deep learning for urban, transportation and mobility.

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MI... Show more

I’m Donato De Tullio a facilitator and coach based in Germany.

After earning a PhD in Innovative Materials and spending over ten years leading complex operations for global companies like IKEA, Decathlon, and Essity, I have realized that the real challenge in organizations isn’t technology or process, it’s clarity and collaboration.

Today, through Plan B | The Bridge, I help teams and professionals bridge the gap between strategy and execution. My approach combines analytical thinking from my scientific background, practical leadership from years in operations, and the human empathy that drives lasting change.

I speak about facilitation, decision-making, and the power of structured collaboration in the AI era, how to move from chaos to clarity, from meetings to meaningful action. My sessions are always energetic, reflective, and focused on real-world impact.

I’m Donato De Tullio a facilitator and coach based in Germany. After earning a PhD in Innovative Materials and spending over ten years leading complex operations for global companies like IKEA, Decathlon, and Essity, I have realized that the real ... Show more

My purpose is to help companies to grow business through focusing on customer experience, customer loyalty, and employee engagement. I work with leadership teams to support them in building customer listening programs to better understand top priorities (where experience gaps exist and new potential is untapped) and to help establish practices across organizations to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

With 16 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics market, I currently work in the role of Partner Experience Lead at Companial.

I’m also a passionate ambassador of the CX management profession. I actively speak, write, and consult on this domain. As part of this journey, I co-founded the Customer Experience Managers Association (Towards Customer) in Lithuania where we build CX peers' community, exchange best practices, and seek to contribute to the further development of the CX management profession.

My purpose is to help companies to grow business through focusing on customer experience, customer loyalty, and employee engagement. I work with leadership teams to support them in building customer listening programs to better understand top priorit... Show more

Zara Imran is a logistics writer who simplifies the world of temperature-controlled transport. From perishable goods to pharmaceuticals, she educates readers about Refrigerated Truck for Rent options that ensure product safety and freshness. Her content empowers businesses to make informed logistics decisions confidently.

Zara Imran is a logistics writer who simplifies the world of temperature-controlled transport. From perishable goods to pharmaceuticals, she educates readers about Refrigerated Truck for Rent options that ensure product safety and freshness. Her cont... Show more

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL)

Dans mon travail, j'aime accompagner les directions informatiques et métiers à relever leurs défis :
- Réduire le time to market, augmenter la qualité, améliorer l’engagement des équipes
- Optimiser la productivité
- Accompagner les équipes (de 8 à 500 personnes) à transformer leur organisation, en utilisant les Valeurs et Principes Agile
- Aider les directions à revoir leurs modes de décision et leur système de gouvernance (Value Stream Mapping et Lean-Budget)

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL) Dans mon travail, j'aime a... Show more

Fatuma Abdullahi is a software developer with a front-end focus and an a11y advocate. She comes to tech from a business background and runs a YouTube channel and blog dedicated to learning in public.

Fatuma Abdullahi is a software developer with a front-end focus and an a11y advocate. She comes to tech from a business background and runs a YouTube channel and blog dedicated to learning in public. Show more

Terry is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of
experience safeguarding public, corporate, and government
sectors from cyber threats. A certified ethical hacker and
former government red team leader, he is also a renowned
expert in ICS/OT incident response and preparedness
training, driving innovation in cybersecurity defense
strategies.

Terry is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience safeguarding public, corporate, and government sectors from cyber threats. A certified ethical hacker and former government red team leader, he is also a renowned expert in ICS/OT in... Show more

Rocio is a Business Development and Partnerships leader with over a decade of international experience across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, fintech, payments, and hospitality. She currently spearheads global sales strategy at Banxa, a leading fiat on/off-ramp infrastructure provider, where she oversees strategic partnerships, enterprise sales, and market expansion across Europe, North America, APAC, and LATAM.

Prior to Banxa, Rocio held leadership roles at Bit2Me and Coinstore, where she managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and led business expansion across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Her work has driven transformative blockchain initiatives across diverse verticals including automotive, banking, and media. Notably, she has led strategic projects and integrations with organizations such as Mercedes-Benz Mobility Centro, eSignus, Giesecke+Devrient, and ABC Journal, pioneering the adoption of cryptocurrency payments in traditionally offline sectors.

Rocio holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Córdoba, an International Business Degree from the University of London, and has completed additional academic programs at the University of South Carolina. She also holds a Web3 MBA in Blockchain, AI & Innovation from the University of London, equipping her with a unique blend of pedagogical insight and forward-looking technological expertise.

She is certified in Financial Crime Prevention and AML/CFT compliance, bringing a strong regulatory lens to crypto partnerships. Fluent in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Italian, Rocío is a natural connector across geographies and cultures.

Beyond her corporate roles, Rocío serves as an Ambassador for Blockchain Málaga, where she actively promotes education, ecosystem-building, and innovation through industry panels, webinars, and community events. A committed thought leader, she regularly contributes to financial and business publications in both English and Spanish and participates in international conferences to share insights on blockchain adoption, digital finance, and innovation strategy.

With a deep passion for bridging traditional industries and decentralized technologies, Rocío continues to be a key driver of scalable, compliant, and impactful partnerships in the fast-evolving Web3 space.

Rocio is a Business Development and Partnerships leader with over a decade of international experience across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, fintech, payments, and hospitality. She currently spearheads global sales strategy at Banxa, a leading fiat on/off... Show more

Nanna is a half-Greenlandic and half-Danish technologist who was partly raised in Greenland. The changes in Greenland's climate is attracting worldwide attention, which has influenced Nanna to become a Sustainable IT advocate. Nanna would like to share knowledge about what changes we can make to become more sustainable when working with IT, so that we can reduce our Co2 footprint. Nanna has worked as an IT Leader, with solution architecture, IT architecture, domain architecture and Enterprise Architecture in national and international companies.

Nanna is a half-Greenlandic and half-Danish technologist who was partly raised in Greenland. The changes in Greenland's climate is attracting worldwide attention, which has influenced Nanna to become a Sustainable IT advocate. Nanna would like to sha... Show more

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He's worked with organizations like INAIL, EUROCONTROL, ESA, and Australian airline QANTAS.

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He... Show more

Jillian Anderson is the visionary founder and CEO of HERide, a groundbreaking female-friendly rideshare company based in Atlanta, GA. With a strong background in computer science and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jillian has successfully built HERide into a trusted and innovative service, dedicated to providing safe and reliable transportation for women.

Under her leadership, HERide has grown to include 250 drivers, completed over 5,000 trips, and garnered more than 50,000 app downloads, becoming the third rideshare company approved by Atlanta's airport. Her commitment to safety, technology, and community has earned HERide significant recognition and a loyal user base.

Jillian's entrepreneurial journey began early, selling candy in high school and working at a fish market at the age of 12. She honed her technical skills while majoring in computer science on a sports scholarship and later ventured into the fashion industry by starting her own clothing line. Her diverse experiences and resilience have shaped her into a dynamic leader in the gig economy.

Jillian is also the founder of The Gig Network TV, showcasing programming about freelancers and small business owners, further solidifying her dedication to supporting independent workers. Her passion for innovation and technology drives her mission to bridge the gap between gig workers and sustainable career opportunities.

Jillian Anderson is the visionary founder and CEO of HERide, a groundbreaking female-friendly rideshare company based in Atlanta, GA. With a strong background in computer science and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jillian has successfully built HERide in... Show more