Igor builds probabilistic programming and real-time inference systems in Elixir. His current project, eXMC, is an open-source PyMC-style framework running MCMC sampling on Nx/EXLA across 88 cores for live financial signal processing. Before Elixir, three decades of systems architecture across telecom, finance, and manufacturing — from ITMO (St. Petersburg) to Wayne State (Detroit) to production systems that had to work on Monday morning. He believes the best runtime for numerical computing was designed for telephone switches.

Igor builds probabilistic programming and real-time inference systems in Elixir. His current project, eXMC, is an open-source PyMC-style framework running MCMC sampling on Nx/EXLA across 88 cores for live financial signal processing. Before Elixir, ... Show more

Kennedy is the CTO/Co-Founder at Mitigant, an innovative cloud security startup based in Germany. Kennedy has spent over 12 years in cybersecurity and passionately explores the intersection of security chaos engineering, cyber resilience, incident response, and AI security for cloud security. Kennedy has published over 20 academic papers about several cloud security domains and contributed to the first O'Reilly book on Security Chaos Engineering. He is also a fifth-time member of the AWS Community Builder Program. He has spoken at several international conferences, including InfoQ DevSummit, AWS Community Day DACH, KubeCon (Cloud Native Security Day), NDC {Security}, ChaosCarnival, and BSides Berlin.

Kennedy is the CTO/Co-Founder at Mitigant, an innovative cloud security startup based in Germany. Kennedy has spent over 12 years in cybersecurity and passionately explores the intersection of security chaos engineering, cyber resilience, incident re... Show more

As a Google Developer Expert, I teach and educate minorities and marginalised groups on Data, SQL & Google BigQuery using sports and blockchain data.

As a Google Developer Expert, I teach and educate minorities and marginalised groups on Data, SQL & Google BigQuery using sports and blockchain data. Show more

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 while remaining focused on the fundamental work of hauling freight, protecting shipments, and supporting customers who depend on reliable performance.

He leads a third-generation, family-owned business operating across transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage from its headquarters in New Jersey. The organization provides integrated services that address the full range of supply-chain needs, built on reliability, coordination, and disciplined execution.

His connection to the industry began early in life. Raised in a family deeply involved in transportation and logistics, he was exposed to the realities and pressures of the business from a young age. Warehouses, terminals, trucks, and schedules were familiar parts of daily experience, shaping an understanding of how decisions made at the executive level affect people working throughout operations.

When Francis joined the company full-time in February of 1994, he brought practical knowledge developed through years of observation and hands-on involvement. Rather than stepping into leadership removed from daily operations, he learned the business by engaging directly with its many functions. Over time, he advanced through every level of the organization and ultimately assumed leadership following more than four decades of family stewardship. He views employees as an extension of family and clients as long-term partners, reflected in relationships that have endured for decades.

That operational foundation continues to guide his leadership approach. As a former airline executive, he evaluates growth and strategy with an operator’s mindset, emphasizing efficiency, safety, and accountability. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its national network of facilities, equipment, and transportation assets while maintaining consistent execution.

A defining focus of his leadership has been cargo security. As supply-chain risks have grown more complex, Walsh has invested in systems, training, and procedures designed to safeguard customer assets. These efforts have contributed to industry recognition and supported a reputation for dependability, even during periods of widespread disruption.

Beyond daily operations, he remains committed to community involvement and philanthropy, guided by values shaped early in life and carried forward with his family. For Francis Walsh, leadership is rooted in preparation, steady judgment, and responsibility, with decisions made to endure over time rather than serve short-term interests.

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 whil... Show more

Tejsingh Rana, PE is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Highway Studio LLC with over 18 years of transportation, highway design, and project management experience working on major infrastructure projects in Florida and Georgia. He is an expert in 3D Infrastructure Design/ Delivery and has completed numerous projects using 3D Design and Delivery. He is a member/adviser of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Statewide Production Subcommittee and chair of the 3D Training task team, helping FDOT achieve their mission of high-quality design through 3D Implementation and Next Generation Plans Delivery. He is also an ACEC FDOT Connect Instructor and does workshops on courses like 3D Design and Modeling, Digital delivery and Review, Bentley OpenRoads Technology, etc., throughout Florida.

He has a master’s degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Tej enjoys sharing his expertise and mentoring younger engineers. He is the President of FES Miami Chapter and helps in serving the local community and promoting the importance of the engineering profession through events and scholarships. He is also a Board Member of the Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) STEM Advisory Board and South Florida Construction Career Days. He promotes and practices a positive state of mind and volunteers his time in conducting mental health and wellness sessions, along with teaching meditation at workplaces. He loves being close to nature and enjoys spending time in parks and on beaches.

Specialties: Transportation/Highway Design, Project Management, 3D Infrastructure Design and Implementation, Digital Delivery Review, FDOT Connect Instructor, Civil Engineering, Transportation planning & economics, Travel Demand Modeling, Crash analysis, Multi-modal analysis, Student and Professional Development, Mental Health

Tejsingh Rana, PE is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Highway Studio LLC with over 18 years of transportation, highway design, and project management experience working on major infrastructure projects in Florida and Georgia. He is an... Show more

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding.
Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in harnessing these analytical tools to transform complex data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
He has worked in the Maritime and Banking Industries as a Data Professional. He is passionate about making a significant impact in the field of business intelligence, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data assets.

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding. Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in har... Show more

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Diponkar Paul has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Warehousing. Currently serving as Associate Director of Data Platform and Strategy at OMERS, Canada, he has a proven track record of designing and developing medium- to large-scale data warehouses and delivering business-critical analytical solutions. Diponkar is deeply involved in shaping modern enterprise data strategies, particularly in the transformative era of Generative AI.

He is leading the Toronto Data Professionals Community (former Toronto PASS user group). He has a diverse background and has been working and studying in different Geo locations including Canada, Denmark, the UK, and Sweden. He writes a technical blog, writes articles on SQLServerCentral, and, does public speaking. His remarkable contributions to the community earned him the Microsoft Data Platform MVP award.

Diponkar Paul has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Warehousing. Currently serving as Associate Director of Data Platform and Strategy at OMERS, Canada, he has a proven track rec... Show more

Nadine Farah leads developer initiatives, focused on companies who are at the seed to series C stage. She's passionate about bridging engineering, product & marketing to help drive product adoption. She previously led Onehouse & Rockset's developer initiatives, focusing on building technical content to drive developer adoption.

Nadine Farah leads developer initiatives, focused on companies who are at the seed to series C stage. She's passionate about bridging engineering, product & marketing to help drive product adoption. She previously led Onehouse & Rockset's developer i... Show more

Jason is a 20+ year veteran of the IT industry with a career spanning network operations, system administration, unified communications, contact centers, cloud, and AI platforms.

Jason is a 20+ year veteran of the IT industry with a career spanning network operations, system administration, unified communications, contact centers, cloud, and AI platforms. Show more

Moyin Ipinmoroti is a lead designer and product thinker working at the intersection of design, technology, and business growth. He has mentored over 50 designers across different stages of their careers, helping them sharpen their craft, think strategically, and transition into high-impact roles within product teams and startups.

Moyin has partnered with early-stage companies to translate vision into compelling digital products, using design as a lever for clarity, traction, and trust. Through this work, he has directly supported teams in raising seed funding by shaping investor-ready products, narratives, and user experiences that resonate with both users and stakeholders.

He is currently a Marketplace Reviewer at Framer, where he evaluates and helps maintain the quality of design templates and tools used by designers and founders globally. Moyin is known for his thoughtful approach to design leadership, his commitment to mentorship, and his belief that great design is a strategic advantage, not just a visual one.

Moyin Ipinmoroti is a lead designer and product thinker working at the intersection of design, technology, and business growth. He has mentored over 50 designers across different stages of their careers, helping them sharpen their craft, think strate... Show more

Solutions Engineer focused on cloud-native architecture and developer experience, with a strong passion for developer productivity, testing, and fast feedback in the inner loop. Former Customer Success Engineer for Testcontainers Cloud and Quality Architect. Open-source contributor and conference speaker with a bias toward practical demos, testing, and real-world engineering problems.

Solutions Engineer focused on cloud-native architecture and developer experience, with a strong passion for developer productivity, testing, and fast feedback in the inner loop. Former Customer Success Engineer for Testcontainers Cloud and Quality Ar... Show more

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital do Estado de São Paulo, onde conduz a reestruturação da frota pública e a consolidação da Política de Mobilidade Interna, pautada em eficiência, sustentabilidade e transformação digital. Sua atuação combina visão estratégica, experiência administrativa e compromisso com a construção de um governo mais ágil e orientado a resultados.

Daniel Bonatti é cientista político e mestre em Gestão de Políticas Públicas, com trajetória de mais de 14 anos dedicada à modernização do Estado e à inovação na gestão pública. Atualmente, dirige a Diretoria de Mobilidade Interna da Secretaria de Ge... Show more

Proud dad and product engineer at the German Airforce. I have a passion for progressive web apps and local-first. I organize and speak at the Munich TypeScript Meetup and love sharing my passion and excitement about my craft. When not at the desk, coding or with my family, you'll find me working out, playing badminton or cooking pasta in the kitchen.

Proud dad and product engineer at the German Airforce. I have a passion for progressive web apps and local-first. I organize and speak at the Munich TypeScript Meetup and love sharing my passion and excitement about my craft. When not at the desk, co... Show more

Abdullah fatimah is a passionate technology professional and data enthusiast dedicated to driving innovation and empowering the next generation of women in tech. With experience in data analytics, community engagement, and technology advocacy, she focuses on using data as a tool for problem solving and inclusive growth She has contributed to several technology communities and initiatives, where she mentors and supports young talents, particularly women, to break barriers and embrace opportunities in STEM. Her work bridges the gap between technical expertise and social impact, making her a strong voice for diversity and inclusion in Africa’s growing digital economy.

Abdullah fatimah is a passionate technology professional and data enthusiast dedicated to driving innovation and empowering the next generation of women in tech. With experience in data analytics, community engagement, and technology advocacy, she fo... Show more

Sumit Kaul is an experienced infrastructure and DevOps leader with over 16 years of engineering and architecture experience building secure, highly available cloud platforms at scale. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at PayJoy in San Francisco, he specialises in creating CI/CD pipelines, implementing GitOps patterns, and modernising delivery processes across AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform/Pulumi environments.
Throughout his career, Sumit has driven technical transformations across diverse industries, including fintech, retail, logistics, and the federal government. At PayJoy, he pioneered a zero-code observability platform using Open Telemetry that processes over 10 million daily hits across approximately 300 endpoints. His work has enabled teams to eliminate high-cost ORM patterns and optimize query performance using flame graphs and distributed tracing. He developed standard dashboards and runbooks that created a shared incident language across teams, cutting time-to-isolate issues by roughly 30-40% and improving overall reliability.
Prior to PayJoy, Sumit served as Enterprise/Solutions Architect at Grocery Outlet, where he translated enterprise architecture principles into concrete defaults and templates. He delivered multi-account landing zones with promotion rules, rollback contracts, and observability frameworks. His CI/CD modernisation efforts reduced lead time and change-failure rate by approximately 30%. At Crowley, he led a multi-year program to standardise the cloud foundation and build a shipping-data platform, developing hardened AWS reference architectures with reusable IaC modules and unified observability. Earlier roles at Anaplan, Coupang, and Capital One focused on building event-driven CI/CD systems, progressive delivery strategies, and serverless platforms that scaled across multiple clouds and business units.
Sumit holds multiple AWS certifications, including Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer, and Cloud Practitioner. He earned his Master of Science in Computer Science from Indiana University, Bloomington, and his Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Mumbai University, India. His technical expertise spans cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and comprehensive observability solutions. He is passionate about SRE best practices, having implemented incident response frameworks, post-mortem processes, and disaster recovery practices across regulated, high-traffic environments.
As an active member of the technical community, Sumit shares his expertise through his blog at medium.com/@sumit.kaul.87 and technical presentations. His work has consistently focused on creating "paved roads" that make secure, reliable practices the path of least resistance for development teams.

Sumit Kaul is an experienced infrastructure and DevOps leader with over 16 years of engineering and architecture experience building secure, highly available cloud platforms at scale. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at PayJoy in San Fr... Show more

Salomon Murciano is a Venezuelan-born professional who has established a steady presence in the global apparel and off-price distribution industry. His work centers on connecting international supply with retail demand through practical, reliable methods. He focuses on ensuring that branded merchandise moves efficiently across markets while maintaining strong relationships with partners. His approach reflects consistency, discipline, and a commitment to building long-term value through careful execution and trust.

Salomon began his path in Caracas, where he developed an early curiosity about trade and the movement of goods. He took initial steps by sourcing inventory from China, gaining firsthand exposure to manufacturing systems and supplier relationships. This experience provided him with a clear understanding of how global sourcing operates in real conditions. Over time, he used this knowledge to create a structured approach that supports scalable growth while remaining grounded in practical experience.

Salomon Murciano recognized an opportunity within the off-price market as he gained more insight into supply chain inefficiencies. He observed that excess inventory from brands often remained underutilized, while retailers continued to look for affordable, branded products. By sourcing closeout merchandise and placing it into established retail channels, he was able to address this imbalance. This shift allowed him to expand his operations steadily while strengthening connections with both suppliers and buyers.

Salomon has developed a reputation as a dependable distributor who values clarity and consistency in his work. He has worked with major off-price retailers, helping them access quality merchandise at competitive prices. His understanding of demand cycles allows him to align supply with market needs effectively. He focuses on meeting client expectations while maintaining strong communication, which has helped him build long-term relationships based on reliability and mutual trust.

Murciano operates across key global regions, including Asia, the United States, and Latin America, managing complex logistics and large-scale inventory movement. He remains actively involved in the operational side of the business, including evaluating inventory opportunities, negotiating deals, and overseeing delivery timelines. This hands-on approach keeps him informed and enables him to respond quickly to changing market conditions, ensuring consistent execution across regions.

Salomon Murciano has also expanded his work into real estate, focusing on low-income multifamily housing where he sees long-term value. He applies the same practical mindset used in his distribution work, identifying opportunities that offer stability and meaningful impact. In addition to his business efforts, he contributes to charitable initiatives, including supporting schools, helping fund tuition for children in need, and donating to food programs serving underserved communities.

Salomon Murciano is a Venezuelan-born professional who has established a steady presence in the global apparel and off-price distribution industry. His work centers on connecting international supply with retail demand through practical, reliable met... Show more

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion.
Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion. Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh Show more

Monika Golec
🚀 Senior Test Manager | SAP S/4HANA Testing Consultant | Enterprise Quality & Governance | Testing Coach & Speaker 🎤| Empowering Teams to Deliver Quality at Light Speed 🚀Saving the World One Test at a Time! 🦸‍♀️

With over a decade of hands-on leadership in software quality and transformational change, Monika Golec is a dynamic force in enterprise testing and delivery. She currently leads testing efforts for SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes, helping organisations navigate the complex journey of large-scale change with confidence and agility.

Monika’s unique blend of roles sets her apart:

As a Test Manager and SAP S/4 Transformation Test Lead, she orchestrates strategy and execution across end-to-end testing landscapes—balancing risk, business value and technical depth.

As a Bug Whisperer, she brings a playful but serious mindset to defect discovery and prevention—ensuring that what slips through stays minimal.

As a Testing Coach & Trainer, she mentors teams to think beyond scripts—building capability, resilience and a culture of quality.

As an AI & Automation Enthusiast, she embraces cutting-edge practices to accelerate delivery, reduce cost and raise confidence in the digital age.

Her mission? “Breaking software so users don’t have to. Saving the world one test at a time.”

When she isn’t leading test strategies or busting bugs, Monika enjoys sharing her experience with peer communities, speaking at conferences, and sparking conversations about the future of quality assurance, automation and transformation in business.

Monika Golec 🚀 Senior Test Manager | SAP S/4HANA Testing Consultant | Enterprise Quality & Governance | Testing Coach & Speaker 🎤| Empowering Teams to Deliver Quality at Light Speed 🚀Saving the World One Test at a Time! 🦸‍♀️ With over a decad... Show more

Ravi Teja Pagidoju is a Senior Software Engineer at Retail Organization, specializing in AI-driven retail optimization and cloud-native systems. He builds intelligent solutions that optimize store operations, planogram generation, and merchandising workflows at Fortune #1 scale. With expertise spanning .NET, Java, React, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), Ravi has delivered systems across retail, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. His research explores AI applications in retail optimization, including generative models for planogram synthesis and hybrid approaches combining LLMs with traditional optimization algorithms. Ravi holds an MS in Computer Science and is pursuing an MBA in IT. He's passionate about translating complex technical innovations into practical business solutions that drive measurable impact. ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ravi-Teja-Pagidoju/research Other speaking engagements: 1. Spoke at Generative AI Expo 2026 2. Keynote at SCRS ICCI 2025 3. Round Table by NAIRR CRA led initiative 4. Spoke at NWA Tech Fest

Ravi Teja Pagidoju is a Senior Software Engineer at Retail Organization, specializing in AI-driven retail optimization and cloud-native systems. He builds intelligent solutions that optimize store operations, planogram generation, and merchandising w... Show more

Hema Sai Charan Kothamasu (aka HemAndroid) is a 🚀 seasoned mobile app developer with 12+ years of experience in Android (Kotlin) and Flutter (Dart).

He is the 👨‍💻 Organiser of Flutter Hyderabad & FlutterFlow Hyderabad Communities, where he empowers developers through technical sessions, mentorship, and hands-on community events.

As a 🎙️ technical speaker at GDG Hyderabad & TFUG AI/ML, he has delivered impactful talks on secure mobile architecture, cross-platform development, and dev tooling at conferences, devfests, and hackathons.

He's also a 📚 technical reviewer for Packt books, ✍️ tech blogger, and a committed mentor across universities and startups.

Hema’s sessions blend deep technical insights with real-world use cases, making him a trusted voice in the global mobile development community.

Hema Sai Charan Kothamasu (aka HemAndroid) is a 🚀 seasoned mobile app developer with 12+ years of experience in Android (Kotlin) and Flutter (Dart). He is the 👨‍💻 Organiser of Flutter Hyderabad & FlutterFlow Hyderabad Communities, where he empo... Show more

Chirag Patel (CP) is Head of Europe – AI & Digital Transformation at Hidden Brains, a global technology consulting firm, based in Munich, Germany. A Stevie® Award-winning technology leader, he leads Hidden Brains' European operations, working with enterprises across the DACH region, BENELUX, and the Nordics.

Chirag partners with mid-market and enterprise organizations across manufacturing, logistics, retail, life sciences, and professional services to design and implement practical AI adoption strategies and digital transformation roadmaps. His work focuses on helping organizations move from AI experimentation to production-ready execution — delivering measurable operational and strategic outcomes.

His approach emphasizes pragmatic implementation over experimentation for its own sake. By aligning leadership objectives, technology platforms, and operational workflows, he helps organizations implement digital initiatives that improve efficiency, enable innovation, and strengthen long-term competitive positioning.

Chirag has contributed to digital transformation initiatives connected to global and European enterprises including OMV (Austria), Novartis (Switzerland), Sandoz (Switzerland), DHL (global), EDEKA (Germany), NORMA GROUP (Germany), and EMONS (Netherlands).

He represented Hidden Brains at the Stevie Awards ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal — one of the world's premier business award programmes recognizing excellence in technology and innovation.

🏆 Stevie® Award Winner — Technology Excellence
📍 Munich, Germany | DACH · BENELUX · Nordics
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Chirag Patel (CP) is Head of Europe – AI & Digital Transformation at Hidden Brains, a global technology consulting firm, based in Munich, Germany. A Stevie® Award-winning technology leader, he leads Hidden Brains' European operations, working with en... Show more

Vinay Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of progressive experience in software engineering and IT. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Radial Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s Order Management System (OMS) from a monolithic IBM Sterling platform into a microservices-based, event-driven architecture.
At Radial, Vinay has led end-to-end implementations of OMS solutions for major clients across retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment sectors. His expertise spans microservices architecture, event-driven systems, MongoDB, Spring Boot, Kafka, and IBM Sterling Multi Channel Fulfillment (MCF). He has successfully designed and built comprehensive order orchestration, inventory, and merchandise management flows, while guiding teams through cloud migrations and performance optimization initiatives.
Before joining Radial, Vinay worked as a Technical Manager at HCL Technologies, providing e-commerce and multichannel commerce solutions as part of the Smarter Commerce Center of Excellence. His work focused on order and inventory management, warehouse management, and process optimization using IBM Sterling technologies.
Earlier in his career, he held key technical roles at Best Buy and Accenture, where he led the design and customization of order management workflows, optimized system performance, and contributed to major modernization initiatives, including transitioning legacy systems to WebSphere Portal-based applications.
Vinay holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Osmania University, Telangana, India, graduating with First Class with Distinction.

Vinay Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of progressive experience in software engineering and IT. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Radial Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in transforming th... Show more

Spence Taylor (He/Him) is a Lead Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic and is based in Los Angeles. A founding engineer on the Logs team, he brings hands-on observability experience to his role. Spence specializes in creating interactive content that makes complex monitoring concepts accessible to developers. His unconventional path to tech--from the US Navy to fine dining kitchens --gives him a unique lens on problem-solving. When Spence isn't demystifying telemetry data, he's exploring global cuisines and collecting passport stamps.

Spence Taylor (He/Him) is a Lead Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic and is based in Los Angeles. A founding engineer on the Logs team, he brings hands-on observability experience to his role. Spence specializes in creating interactive content ... Show more

I'm Elaiza 👋, a Senior Cloud Advocate for Power Platform at Microsoft. As a developer advocate, I create awesome content for our Microsoft community, ranging from samples on our GitHub repo, aka.ms/power-prompts, or videos on our Power Platform YouTube channel, aka.ms/powerplatformYT. Check out our Copilot Studio Agent Academy as aka.ms/agent-academy.

I also often present at virtual or in-person events where I interact with the developer community. This allows me to capture feedback and relay it back to the respective product group teams at Microsoft for product improvement.

I started with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and then fell in love with Power Platform in 2018. I also have a series on my YouTube channel, youtube.com/@ElaizaBenitez, called, WTF - What The Flow, where I help others learn about Power Automate cloud flows.

I'm Elaiza 👋, a Senior Cloud Advocate for Power Platform at Microsoft. As a developer advocate, I create awesome content for our Microsoft community, ranging from samples on our GitHub repo, aka.ms/power-prompts, or videos on our Power Platform YouT... Show more

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... Show more

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a monthly column for "Digital Output" magazine under the pen name "Armand Tarantino". He is currently employed as a solutions architect at CGI.

Kelly Morrison is a native of Georgia with a BS in mathematics and a PhD in computer engineering. He has over 30 years of software experience in various industries, including the television, education, retail, and agriculture sectors. He also wrote a... Show more

Alex is a technology executive, enterprise architect, and product builder with 25+ years of experience designing and delivering complex digital platforms across cloud, AI-enabled systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.

He works at the intersection of technology strategy, engineering execution, and business transformation — helping organizations modernize critical systems, architect secure cloud environments, and build products that operate at scale. His experience spans enterprise environments and startup-style product development, including building technology platforms from the ground up in CTO and Chief Architect capacities.

His areas of deep expertise include Azure and multi-cloud architecture, cybersecurity and zero-trust design aligned with NIST and enterprise risk frameworks, AI-enabled platforms combining data pipelines with machine learning, and engineering leadership across architecture, DevOps, and security. He holds CISSP/CGRC, TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert certifications, and is currently pursuing doctoral research on scaling AI-augmented decision-making in enterprise environments.

A hands-on architect who still writes code, Alex brings live demos, real production stories, and zero filler to every session.

Alex is a technology executive, enterprise architect, and product builder with 25+ years of experience designing and delivering complex digital platforms across cloud, AI-enabled systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. He works at the int... Show more

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laboratory in the Higher School of Electrical and Energetic engineering of Oran. Her research interests include power dispatch, power system design, healthcare scheduling and green optimization as well as optimization methods especially metaheuristics. DEKHICI has been a member of Inside Project (Inclusion of Students With impairements in Distance Education) in 2023, of DIGITAQ Project about Quality Assurance Digitalization in Higher Education and a responsable of Digitalisation Strategy Office in her university. She partipated as a trainer in many sustainability; digitalization; accessibilty, cyber responsability, soft skills and inclusivity activities and serious game design.

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laborator... Show more

Hola, soy Lesly Samaritano, Ingeniera de Sistemas e Informática que se especializa en crear soluciones tecnológicas que impacten positivamente la calidad de vida de las personas. En el mundo digital, me conocen como Flutterina.

Mi expertise principal es como desarrolladora de aplicaciones móviles con Flutter, donde integro Inteligencia Artificial (como Gemini) para construir herramientas innovadoras. Esta expertise se complementa con dos años de experiencia en QA para RPA (Automatización Robótica de Procesos) y Bases de Datos.

Mi pasión va más allá del desarrollo: soy Embajadora de Women Techmakers y dedico mis esfuerzos a democratizar la educación digital. A través de mi marca Flutterina, creo contenido en redes sociales (@fluterinapps en TikTok e Instagram). Con ello, no solo incentivo a más mujeres a unirse a carreras STEM, sino que también promuevo la ruta del freelance como una poderosa vía para ganar experiencia por cuenta propia y acelerar el crecimiento profesional.

Hola, soy Lesly Samaritano, Ingeniera de Sistemas e Informática que se especializa en crear soluciones tecnológicas que impacten positivamente la calidad de vida de las personas. En el mundo digital, me conocen como Flutterina. Mi expertise princi... Show more