Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have led global teams to deploy disruptive AWS solutions, establishing best practices in CI/CD and observability.

Armed with intricate AWS expertise, I accelerate fluid migrations while optimising budgets, performance and reliability. As a change agent driving digital transformation, I prepare organisations for technology leadership, coaching teams through pioneering approaches to realise AWS’s game-changing capabilities.

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have l... Show more

Trupti Parkar is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure AI/ML Platform. She holds Masters in Management Information Systems from University of Arizona & worked as a Software Engineer at Siemens in India.

Trupti Parkar is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure AI/ML Platform. She holds Masters in Management Information Systems from University of Arizona & worked as a Software Engineer at Siemens in India. Show more

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications.

In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architected, scalable and cost-efficient solutions using AWS technology.

As a subject matter expert for serverless applications, Markus also work with customers on the most complex topics in the serverless domain and provides thought leadership in the form of blog posts and public speaking.

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications. In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architect... Show more

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reuters, and CH Robinson with a focus on SRE, DevOps and Cloud Migrations. I'm lead architect over the SRE squads at Wellsky, a leading post-acute care software provider based in Overland Park, KS. I live in Woodbury, MN and enjoy camping, canoeing and fishing with three wonderful daughters.

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reut... Show more

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Bube is passionate about open source and tech communities. When she is not working, she spends her time working with communities. Some communities she still actively contributes to include Kubernetes Org, Open Source Community Africa, Women Who Code, and Facebook Developer Circles.

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solution... Show more

I like to share ideas through presentations and writing. If you see something related to technology, I'll probably like it.
I am a software enthusiast, product developer, technical leader, speaker, event organizer, and avid skier.

My main interests are organizations, apps, cloud, electronics and smart devices. I also often read or listen about innovation, computer science, and organizational management.

In my spare time, I (try to) travel, speak at conferences, coach, and work on open-source projects.

I like to share ideas through presentations and writing. If you see something related to technology, I'll probably like it. I am a software enthusiast, product developer, technical leader, speaker, event organizer, and avid skier. My main interes... Show more

I have been in the External Identity and Access Management space since 2020, helping clients architect and implement their Identity solutions and keeping their application secure.

Prior to the identity ecosystem, I was a development consultant in travel and tourism (mainly C#) and a software and database analyst for a training company. My main skillset is around system architecture, identity, C#, and SQL.

Other community contributions include the Azure Technical Contributor Program and Microsoft sponsored Identity discord channel.

I have been in the External Identity and Access Management space since 2020, helping clients architect and implement their Identity solutions and keeping their application secure. Prior to the identity ecosystem, I was a development consultant in... Show more

Hello, I'm Jorge Vargas, a seasoned CTO with a proven record of launching successful products and enhancing user experiences. Over my career, I've led high-performing engineering and product teams that consistently met and exceeded our key objectives, all supported by meticulously defined OKRs. My core focus has always been on fostering cross-team collaboration to maximize efficiency and resource optimization.

My expertise extends to forging robust technological and business partnerships, ensuring the unwavering
reliability of our products. When it comes to technology and platform selection, I excel in finding the sweet spot between complexity and simplicity. I firmly believe that balancing scalability with operational growth is paramount. My holistic approach covers all critical facets of the organization, maintaining a 360-degree vision in all my strategic endeavors.

I'm deeply committed to propelling our company to new heights and staying on the cutting edge of
technological innovation. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate and collectively elevate our
company's success to the next level.

Hello, I'm Jorge Vargas, a seasoned CTO with a proven record of launching successful products and enhancing user experiences. Over my career, I've led high-performing engineering and product teams that consistently met and exceeded our key objectives... Show more

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering Ad Man @ King James and FCB Africa), where he's delivered work for brands like Coca-Cola and South African Tourism recognised at Cannes and One Show. By night, he's the founder of KYL Solutions, where he builds the tools he wishes existed. KYLIDESCOPE — a multi-machine agentic IDE that wires AI models across devices — is what happens when a strategist with no formal networking background decides the dev tools aren't working the way he thinks. Tailscale is the reason it actually works. He is a an inexperienced techie but a paid speaker, having been invited to speak at the
inaugural Athar Festival of Creativity and GovTech 2025 among many other events.

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering A... Show more

Born in Tunisia, graduated and first professional experiences in France, Mohamed lives now in Germany since 2013, where he has been doing Consulting for Software vendors, first in the Big Data space, and then in the Cloud native space since 2019.

Born in Tunisia, graduated and first professional experiences in France, Mohamed lives now in Germany since 2013, where he has been doing Consulting for Software vendors, first in the Big Data space, and then in the Cloud native space since 2019. Show more

A Golden Kubestronaut and a platform engineer. My role involves working with numerous development teams to build efficient, scalable and reliable platforms using CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, ArgoCD, CrossPlane, Istio and others.

A Golden Kubestronaut and a platform engineer. My role involves working with numerous development teams to build efficient, scalable and reliable platforms using CNCF technologies such as Kubernetes, ArgoCD, CrossPlane, Istio and others. Show more

Mark J. Mosley is a digital transformation leader with over a decade of experience at some of the world’s leading tech companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and ServiceNow. He works across AI, data, and enterprise workloads to help organizations with business strategy and drive innovation.

Featured in the Associated Press, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance, Mark has delivered talks at conferences nationwide, sharing actionable insights on AI adoption and leadership.

Mark J. Mosley is a digital transformation leader with over a decade of experience at some of the world’s leading tech companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and ServiceNow. He works across AI, data, and enterprise workloads to help organizatio... Show more

Justin Carter has been in the Dynamics space since 2007 and a BizApps MVP since 2014. He has been involved with the Microsoft certification exam development and MCT training materials since 2013. He has a passion for delivering quality implementations, but more importantly, enabling customers to take things to the next level and grow their business by innovating with the newest technologies, not just using them. This requires customers to be an expert in how to find educational content, not just being training by someone else who already did that.

He will always do his best to be around to answer 1:1 questions or point you in the right direction if nothing else. Don't be shy. He loves off-roading, brewing, home DIY repair, and traveling with his lovely family.

Justin Carter has been in the Dynamics space since 2007 and a BizApps MVP since 2014. He has been involved with the Microsoft certification exam development and MCT training materials since 2013. He has a passion for delivering quality implementation... Show more

Data geek, love to travel!

Data geek, love to travel! Show more

Saskia Untiet‑Kepp enables Data Mesh and AI‑ready data platforms in regulated environments. Her focus areas include Data Product Contracts, Enterprise Semantic Layers, Knowledge Graphs, and AI‑assisted querying. She drives self‑service platforms and federated governance and shares hands‑on lessons from complex transformation programs.

Saskia Untiet‑Kepp enables Data Mesh and AI‑ready data platforms in regulated environments. Her focus areas include Data Product Contracts, Enterprise Semantic Layers, Knowledge Graphs, and AI‑assisted querying. She drives self‑service platforms and ... Show more

Cole Pirelli brings a cross-sector perspective to business continuity, emergency management, and workforce development, with experience in corporate retail operations, disaster response, and large-scale training initiatives.

Many organizations have plans in place but struggle to operationalize them during real-world disruptions. Cole focuses on closing that gap—helping teams move from theory to execution through practical, field-informed training and real-world scenarios.

His work emphasizes simplifying complex processes, strengthening team readiness, and building scalable systems that perform under pressure. Whether supporting frontline teams or leadership, his sessions are designed to be immediately actionable, ensuring participants leave with tools they can apply right away.

Cole Pirelli brings a cross-sector perspective to business continuity, emergency management, and workforce development, with experience in corporate retail operations, disaster response, and large-scale training initiatives. Many organizations hav... Show more

Nikhil Ladha is a backend developer from India, working at IBM and has more than 5yrs of industry experience in the domain of storage, web and kubernetes.He is also an active open-source contributor and a maintainer of multiple open-source projects. He loves to travel and explore the world. In his free time, he loves to relax those brain muscles by playing PC games :)

Nikhil Ladha is a backend developer from India, working at IBM and has more than 5yrs of industry experience in the domain of storage, web and kubernetes.He is also an active open-source contributor and a maintainer of multiple open-source projects. ... Show more

Hey there! I'm an open-source developer and worked on projects like Opentelemetry, bpfman, Glasskube, Cyclops, BuildSafe, & many. I currently work at SecurableAI as a Open Source Developer. I love Kubernetes and Golang. Performance engineering and cloud security are topics that truly fascinate me. I enjoy developing meaningful projects.

Hey there! I'm an open-source developer and worked on projects like Opentelemetry, bpfman, Glasskube, Cyclops, BuildSafe, & many. I currently work at SecurableAI as a Open Source Developer. I love Kubernetes and Golang. Performance engineering and cl... Show more

Transforming how the world builds modern software with over 25 years of diverse experience in various industries such as financial, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, and more. Specializing in cloud-native data services. Extensive expertise in modern data solutions, application modernization, digital transformations, and domain-driven design patterns.

Transforming how the world builds modern software with over 25 years of diverse experience in various industries such as financial, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, and more. Specializing in cloud-native data services. Extensive expertise in modern... Show more

Simona Milanovic works at Google as an Android Developer Relations Engineer, on Jetpack Compose and Android Studio. Before joining Google, Simona worked as an Android Dev in a variety of different industries - retail, transportation, banking, automotive & online dating. Aside from work, she loves to travel, read, organise stuff (😬), play music & video games and spend time with her fluffy pets.

Simona Milanovic works at Google as an Android Developer Relations Engineer, on Jetpack Compose and Android Studio. Before joining Google, Simona worked as an Android Dev in a variety of different industries - retail, transportation, banking, automot... Show more

Steven Kelly is a British TV survivalist, resilience speaker, and founder of South West Survival. With 23 years of military service and experience operating in extreme environments around the world, he brings real-world lessons in resilience, leadership, decision-making under pressure, teamwork, and mindset.

Steven is known for appearing on Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse, Naked Alone and Racing to Get Home, and Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning. He combines survival expertise, operational experience, and television credibility to deliver practical, engaging talks that challenge audiences to think clearly, adapt fast, and perform under pressure.

Through speaking, training, and media work, Steven helps people and teams build resilience, develop a stronger mindset, and apply survival principles to business, leadership, and everyday life.

Steven Kelly is a British TV survivalist, resilience speaker, and founder of South West Survival. With 23 years of military service and experience operating in extreme environments around the world, he brings real-world lessons in resilience, leaders... Show more

Mayur Kumar Mittapally is a strategic Program Manager and Solution Architect with over 18 years of IT experience, specializing in SAP HCM, Time Management, and Global Payroll solutions. Currently serving as Program Manager for HR Innovation and Experience Productivity at Delta Air Lines, Mayur has successfully led complex, enterprise-wide HR transformations across diverse global markets, including APAC, the Middle East, and North America.
With deep expertise in SAP HCM (SuccessFactors), including Employee Central and cloud integration technologies, Mayur has built a reputation for modernizing legacy systems and delivering seamless, integrated HR solutions that enhance both operational efficiency and employee experience. His technical leadership spans 6+ years, during which he has consistently delivered projects on time and on budget, while maintaining the highest standards of stakeholder satisfaction.
A practitioner of Servant Leadership, Mayur excels at aligning technology solutions with strategic business objectives particularly in aviation IT operations. His data-driven approach leverages advanced analytics to optimize workforce management and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mayur demonstrates a strong commitment to community service as a dedicated blood and plasma donor with the American Red Cross, contributing more than 15 life-saving donations.
In 2024, Mayur was nominated for Delta Air Lines' prestigious Chairman’s Club, recognizing him among the company’s top 100 performing employees for his exemplary service, leadership, and embodiment of the "Delta Difference." His passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams has made him a respected leader who fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth within organizations.

Mayur Kumar Mittapally is a strategic Program Manager and Solution Architect with over 18 years of IT experience, specializing in SAP HCM, Time Management, and Global Payroll solutions. Currently serving as Program Manager for HR Innovation and Exper... Show more

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth

Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017.
Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acquiring more than 16 Microsoft certifications along the way.
As a beneficiary of mentorship in Microsoft community, Meron is passionate about paying it forward to help others achieve their goals in the tech, and founded Pathfinders, a Power Platform organization dedicated to supporting immigrants in the United States.

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing ... Show more

Shekhar is a seasoned open-source developer and advocate, with contributions to Aapche Software Foundation, Kubeflow, SymPy, NumPy, SciPy, Bundler, and as the author of daru and daru-view in the SciRuby ecosystem. A two-time Google Summer of Code alumnus (2016, 2017) and former SciRuby org admin, he has mentored across multiple open-source communities. He has spoken at leading conferences, including RubyConf, PyCon, ApacheCon, and Community Over Code,Iceberg Summit alongside regional tech meetups. Currently, he is a Senior Software Engineer at Atlassian, driving innovation in Data Platform.

Shekhar is a seasoned open-source developer and advocate, with contributions to Aapche Software Foundation, Kubeflow, SymPy, NumPy, SciPy, Bundler, and as the author of daru and daru-view in the SciRuby ecosystem. A two-time Google Summer of Code alu... Show more

Advocating for fairness, transparency, and ethical AI adoption across industries. Engaging with stakeholders in education, healthcare, and career mobility to foster compliance with emerging global AI governance standards. Passionate about translating complex AI challenges into actionable strategies for inclusive growth.

Advocating for fairness, transparency, and ethical AI adoption across industries. Engaging with stakeholders in education, healthcare, and career mobility to foster compliance with emerging global AI governance standards. Passionate about translating... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Lauren is an award-winning creative and strategic leader passionate about building meaningful connections between people, brands and experiences. She leads integrated brand activations and partnerships across digital and real-world environments, blending insight-driven strategy with bold creativity. Her work spans destinations - from Wyoming to Maine and Reno Tahoe to Ocean City, Maryland - and has been recognized by the Effies, Webbys, The Drum, AICP, and more. Known for her curiosity, energy and collaborative spirit, Lauren brings a sharp eye for innovation and a deep understanding of how to turn audience insights into standout brand moments.

Lauren is an award-winning creative and strategic leader passionate about building meaningful connections between people, brands and experiences. She leads integrated brand activations and partnerships across digital and real-world environments, blen... Show more

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert in Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate. He is an expert in Cloud, Mo... Show more

Patrick Dunn is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership development consultant with 30 years of experience leading high-stakes global teams in operational resilience — disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management.

He works with leaders who are performing at a high level and want to keep performing — without losing themselves in the process. His keynotes and workshops draw on three decades of real-world experience in rooms where the wrong call had real consequences, combined with a storytelling approach shaped by folklorist Sandy Ives and author Stephen King.

Patrick is the author of Lead with Soul: How to Lead When Running on Empty and the creator of the Lead with Soul framework — built on four pillars: Presence, Purpose, Renewal, and Service. His keynote Your Resilience Is Killing You speaks directly to the hidden cost of sustained high-stakes leadership, while Strong Enough to Break reframes what it means to lead with endurance and depth.

He is a three-time NCAA Division I All-American and nationally ranked mascot at the University of Maine, a former Fortune 200 resilience leader, and an active member of the Association of Continuity Professionals and Disaster Recovery Journal communities.
Patrick has delivered keynotes and leadership sessions across association, corporate, healthcare, and government audiences. He is based in Reno, Nevada and speaks throughout the United States.

Website: https://www.patrickdunnintl.com
Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/SmgmQcj0Hxg

Patrick Dunn is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership development consultant with 30 years of experience leading high-stakes global teams in operational resilience — disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management. ... Show more

Born and raised in Stockholm but moved to Umeå in 2018. Been working with a various amount of languages during my 15+ years of software development. Have a history of working with online travel agencies, online marketing, fintech and Swedish authorities.

Born and raised in Stockholm but moved to Umeå in 2018. Been working with a various amount of languages during my 15+ years of software development. Have a history of working with online travel agencies, online marketing, fintech and Swedish authorit... Show more