Liam is a developer working on Seq - the best structured logging observability tool. Previously, he was Chief Technology Officer of an online media and travel company with 300,000 members.

Liam is a developer working on Seq - the best structured logging observability tool. Previously, he was Chief Technology Officer of an online media and travel company with 300,000 members. 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

As a DevOps Engineer,I specialise in hybrid multi-cloud architecture, infrastructure monitoring with observability. My knowledge lies in building scalable infrastructure designs and automation using Terraform, alongside deep observability mechanisms like LTM, telegraf, grafana & VM stack. I have also been an active community builder and mentor, contributing to AWS, Google Cloud,& Microsoft Azure communities, leading and organising events, workshops, and hackathons to empower developers globally.

As a DevOps Engineer,I specialise in hybrid multi-cloud architecture, infrastructure monitoring with observability. My knowledge lies in building scalable infrastructure designs and automation using Terraform, alongside deep observability mechanisms ... Show more

Michael is an IT Architect at ipt (Innovation Process Technology), where he currently serves as a lead engineer bringing Data Mesh to enterprises across Switzerland. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of software engineering and data analytics, he is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems that leverage the best of both disciplines. Michael thrives on simplifying complex concepts and sharing those insights through speaking and writing.

Michael is an IT Architect at ipt (Innovation Process Technology), where he currently serves as a lead engineer bringing Data Mesh to enterprises across Switzerland. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of software engineering and dat... Show more

Bron has been developing code since the turn of the century, and loves learning new tech. Her motto is "if you're not learning, you're not moving". Yes she just made that up, she is a programmer not a wordsmith. Bron is the CTO at YouLive to Travel.

Bron has been developing code since the turn of the century, and loves learning new tech. Her motto is "if you're not learning, you're not moving". Yes she just made that up, she is a programmer not a wordsmith. Bron is the CTO at YouLive to Travel. Show more

Gerardo Ramirez is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Credit Karma with a strong background in software engineering and client success. He has experience building scalable CMS platforms using Drupal and promoting open source practices within organizations. Previously at Zendrive and Ricoh, he led engineering teams and developed mobile SDKs and APIs. Gerardo holds an MS in Software Engineering and taught Computer Science at the high school level.

Gerardo Ramirez is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Credit Karma with a strong background in software engineering and client success. He has experience building scalable CMS platforms using Drupal and promoting open source practices within organization... Show more

Todd Whitehead ((http://www.twitter.com/TodWhitehead)) is the Director of intelligent Apps and Cloud at Nexwave. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions for clients in the travel, banking, retail and government sectors using .Net, Azure and Agile. In his spare time….well he's still waiting for that to happen.

Todd Whitehead ((http://www.twitter.com/TodWhitehead)) is the Director of intelligent Apps and Cloud at Nexwave. He has over 20 years’ experience delivering solutions for clients in the travel, banking, retail and government sectors using .Net, Azure... Show more

Beatriz is an inclusive user experience professional living in Cologne, Germany.
She leads Accessibility and Digital Inclusion in Central Europe at Atos, the GermanUPA Accessibility working group and its fronta11y.org project.

She is part of the leadership council of IAAP DACH and a member of the IAAP Global Ethics Committee, where she represents and supports Accessibility Professionals, People with disabilities and people with cross-cultural and Multilanguage backgrounds.

Beatriz has worked as a frontend developer, Designer and UX consultant across several countries and in six languages. Her passion is problem solving for all, no exceptions, and she loves creating bridges among colleagues, peers and customers.

She's a Certified Accessible Documents Specialist (ADS) and Certified Professional Web Accessibility CPWA ( IAAP's WASCPACC), Certified User Requirements Engineer (CPUX-Fl+ CPUX-UR), and holds a Postgraduate study University Expert in Accessibility and Usability of Web contents (by the University of Alcalá de Henares).

Beatriz speaks and writes about Accessibility, inclusive design and user experience, neurodiversity, tools to increase productivity and is interested in all things related to travel, tech and DIY.

Beatriz is an inclusive user experience professional living in Cologne, Germany. She leads Accessibility and Digital Inclusion in Central Europe at Atos, the GermanUPA Accessibility working group and its fronta11y.org project. She is part of th... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in international sales, market development, and business strategy within the tableware, glassware, and foodservice industries.

Throughout his career, Hervé has :
✔ Built and expanded distributor and retail networks across Asia.
✔ Led multi-million-dollar negotiations with major hospitality and F&B groups.
✔ Successfully launched European and American brands into Asian markets.
✔ Developed custom tabletop solutions for premium hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses.

With an extensive network, deep industry knowledge, and a hands-on approach, Hervé helps brands navigate the complexities of market entry, pricing strategy, and business growth in Asia.

Over 20 years of experience in international sales, market development, and business strategy within the tableware, glassware, and foodservice industries. Throughout his career, Hervé has : ✔ Built and expanded distributor and retail networks acr... Show more

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools.

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools. Show more

Pep has a broad experience in several database platforms, but in recent years he has focused on MySQL and PostgreSQL. His work abides by the motto of Mission Control at NASA: “Tough and competent”. Tough means you are accountable for what you do or fail to do, it means compromise and responsibility. Competent means that you take nothing for granted and you must never be found short in knowledge and skills. This is how Pep feels and lives database management. He is also interested in applying Lean culture to his job and enjoys living in Barcelona with his kids and his partner.

Pep has a broad experience in several database platforms, but in recent years he has focused on MySQL and PostgreSQL. His work abides by the motto of Mission Control at NASA: “Tough and competent”. Tough means you are accountable for what you do or f... Show more

Jaime is a Google Developer Expert focused on Flutter. He has created and currently maintains some useful and popular packages related to this toolkit. He is a very active member of the community and co-leads the Spaniard Flutter Community.

Jaime is a Google Developer Expert focused on Flutter. He has created and currently maintains some useful and popular packages related to this toolkit. He is a very active member of the community and co-leads the Spaniard Flutter Community. Show more

Aakansha is passionate about Free and open-source software (FOSS) and loves deep diving into the internals of Javascript and React. Being one of the core maintainers of Excalidraw, she spends most of the time with Canvas. She leads the FOSS meetups in Bangalore, India. Beyond her tech interests, she is a big foodie, loves traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Aakansha is passionate about Free and open-source software (FOSS) and loves deep diving into the internals of Javascript and React. Being one of the core maintainers of Excalidraw, she spends most of the time with Canvas. She leads the FOSS meetups i... Show more

Varun Goguri is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience managing enterprise SQL Server and Azure platforms. He is a Microsoft-certified Expert in Data Management and Analytics and holds a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate certification. With a Master's degree in Software Engineering, Varun brings enterprise-scale Azure SQL architecture expertise to his speaking sessions. He regularly shares his technical insights at varungoguri.com. Beyond data challenges, Varun is an ultra-distance athlete, weight training coach, and certified yoga instructor. Connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/varungoguri.

Varun Goguri is a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience managing enterprise SQL Server and Azure platforms. He is a Microsoft-certified Expert in Data Management and Analytics and holds a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate cer... Show more

Senior Solutions Architect Data and AI | Public Speaker | Blog Author | Ex-AWS.

Senior Solutions Architect Data and AI | Public Speaker | Blog Author | Ex-AWS. Show more

Randy Silver is a product consultant, coach & community builder who has been working in product roles across the US and UK for 20 years. A recovering music journalist and editor, he launched Amazon’s music stores in the US and UK; he’s also worked across sectors including museums and arts groups, online education, media and entertainment, retail, and financial services. Randy held Head of Product roles at HSBC and Sainsbury’s, where he also directed their 100+-person product community. Randy’s book, What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager’s Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19 is out now, with all profits going to COVID-19 relief efforts. He’s the founder & co-host of The Product Experience podcast and founder/host of Product in the {A}ether, a virtual lean coffee meetup. Find out more at outofowls.com

Randy Silver is a product consultant, coach & community builder who has been working in product roles across the US and UK for 20 years. A recovering music journalist and editor, he launched Amazon’s music stores in the US and UK; he’s also worked ac... Show more

Karan Sharma is a Software Engineer passionate about crafting delightful and scalable mobile experiences. He works with Kotlin Multiplatform across iOS and Android, and has built products at Cash App and Afterpay. Karan also created KRAIL, an open-source public transport app for Sydney, Australia.

Karan Sharma is a Software Engineer passionate about crafting delightful and scalable mobile experiences. He works with Kotlin Multiplatform across iOS and Android, and has built products at Cash App and Afterpay. Karan also created KRAIL, an open-so... Show more

Jorge Rios es Senior Software Engineer y Data Engineer con más de 7 años de experiencia construyendo sistemas escalables en fintechs, travel tech y startups data-driven que sirven a millones de usuarios. Especialista en Kafka, Java y arquitecturas cloud sobre AWS, ha liderado proyectos de alto impacto como la migración de clústeres on-premise de Kafka sin downtime, la optimización de pipelines de datos y la modernización de infraestructuras backend.

Jorge Rios es Senior Software Engineer y Data Engineer con más de 7 años de experiencia construyendo sistemas escalables en fintechs, travel tech y startups data-driven que sirven a millones de usuarios. Especialista en Kafka, Java y arquitecturas cl... Show more

KNZI (she/they) has been in the fandom for nearly a decade, performing at various competitions and battles at conventions such as Furnal Equinox, Anthrocon, and Furry Weekend Atlanta. She owns both a caracal partial of the same name and a dragon full-digi named Leviathan. Outside of dancing, she currently owns a fursuit spray business called Creature Scents!

KNZI (she/they) has been in the fandom for nearly a decade, performing at various competitions and battles at conventions such as Furnal Equinox, Anthrocon, and Furry Weekend Atlanta. She owns both a caracal partial of the same name and a dragon full... Show more

With experiences at Microsoft's Azure team and SAP Munich, I've gained valuable insights into implementing DevOps practices at scale and leveraging AI technologies. This diverse practical exposure allows me to share real-world examples and lessons learned from working within DevOps and AI environments.

With experiences at Microsoft's Azure team and SAP Munich, I've gained valuable insights into implementing DevOps practices at scale and leveraging AI technologies. This diverse practical exposure allows me to share real-world examples and lessons le... Show more

I’m a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 11 years in software engineering and cloud infrastructure. Alongside my role as a Staff Software Engineer at Zuora Inc., I’m an enthusiastic advocate of cloud technologies, Kubernetes, containers, and serverless computing—I can’t imagine life without coding! In my free time, I love experimenting with IoT, Arduinos, and Raspberry Pis, and I’m always up for a tech conference.

I’m a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 11 years in software engineering and cloud infrastructure. Alongside my role as a Staff Software Engineer at Zuora Inc., I’m an enthusiastic advocate of cloud technologies, Kubernetes, containers, and serverl... Show more

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide.

With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation, and creative storytelling, Ilya spearheaded ADB SAFEGATE’s collaboration with CBS News for the Economy 4.0 documentary — a landmark project that combined marketing, engineering, and purpose-driven communication.

He speaks on topics including B2B storytelling, brand innovation, marketing ROI, and the intersection of technology and creativity in industrial sectors.

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide. With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation,... Show more

I'm a digital solutions consultant at Burrowes Enterprises.
I help businesses create simple websites, choose the right digital tools, and set up agents automations using n8n to increase productivity and efficiency.

I'm a digital solutions consultant at Burrowes Enterprises. I help businesses create simple websites, choose the right digital tools, and set up agents automations using n8n to increase productivity and efficiency. Show more

I am an AWS-certified Cloud and DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in support engineering, specialising in cloud solutions, automation, and customer support optimisation. In my role as a Lead Support Engineer, I design, implement, and optimise cloud-based systems to improve reliability, automate workflows, and enhance customer experiences, all while leveraging advanced tools to solve complex technical challenges and streamline operations.

I am an AWS-certified Cloud and DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in support engineering, specialising in cloud solutions, automation, and customer support optimisation. In my role as a Lead Support Engineer, I design, implement, and optimise... Show more

Anuj Agarwal is an Application Engineering Technical Lead at Vanguard, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 17 years of experience in the software industry, Anuj has worked across diverse domains including telecom, embedded systems, IoT, consumer electronics, banking, and financial services. His career spans multiple continents—India, USA, South Korea, Europe, and now Australia, giving him a rich perspective on multicultural collaboration and global delivery.

An engineering graduate with an MBA, Anuj is a lifelong learner who thrives on solving complex problems and driving customer-focused innovation. He has held roles ranging from developer and architect to technical lead, and has worked with clients like NAB, Telstra (Belong), Samsung, Nokia, Bell Labs, Itron, and Vanguard.

Anuj leads with a people-first mindset, believing that great teams are built on compassion, understanding, and effective communication. He’s deeply committed to quality, customer value, and going the extra mile to deliver meaningful outcomes. Known for his positive attitude, social nature, and spiritual outlook, Anuj brings warmth and clarity to every project he leads.

His mission statement:
"To drive innovation and deliver customer-focused solutions with an emphasis on continuous learning, leadership, and quality in a positive, collaborative work environment."

His top values include:
- Customer Focus
- Continuous Learning
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Team Collaboration

Anuj Agarwal is an Application Engineering Technical Lead at Vanguard, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 17 years of experience in the software industry, Anuj has worked across diverse domains including telecom, embedded systems, IoT, consumer elec... Show more

Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the start-up landscape, understands best practices in web application development and deployment.

Looking to expand connection network, improve soft skills and share what I've experienced so far within my career journey.

Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the start-up landscape, understands best practices in web application development and deployment. Looking to expand connection network, improve soft skills and share what I've experienced so far... Show more

I'm passionate about programming and have a deep love for discovering new things. I'm always looking for alternatives and innovative solutions, driven by my curiosity and desire to learn more.

- K8s, Docker Lover

Love mi Nickname : Paintoxic

My hobbies are playing videogames (WoW | Horde Forever) and riding bike

I'm passionate about programming and have a deep love for discovering new things. I'm always looking for alternatives and innovative solutions, driven by my curiosity and desire to learn more. - K8s, Docker Lover Love mi Nickname : Paintoxic ... Show more

I'm Juntae DeLane, founder of Digital DeLane and the Digital Branding Institute. For years, I've been helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and right now, my focus is intensely on AI marketing. I specialize in crafting strategic frameworks that not only prevent common, costly AI mistakes but also significantly boost ROI. My passion is demystifying AI, showing brands how to effectively integrate these powerful tools for everything from compelling content creation to deep audience engagement, always maintaining that essential human-AI balance.

I'm Juntae DeLane, founder of Digital DeLane and the Digital Branding Institute. For years, I've been helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and right now, my focus is intensely on AI marketing. I specialize in crafting stra... Show more

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US.

Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing have been used in his works through diverse areas such as professional consulting, technology strategy, martial arts instruction and even fitness motivation to name a few.

A published author, world explorer, ex-soldier, father, human centered design thinker, student of behavior, with the mind of an architect, the creativity of an artist and the curiosity of a child have helped him to grow from having a mastery of unicorns, but to become the unicorn!

Russell would love to hear more from people who are looking for that unconventional speaker with the rare blend of interests, Aussie accent and stories from all over the world that can make their event fun, engaging and informative.

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US. Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collabo... Show more

Marcus is a Frontend Architect with nearly a decade of experience building fast, resilient systems at scale. At Travelpass, he helps lead the architecture behind modern React applications and design systems that power millions of bookings. Beyond performance and UI, Marcus is passionate about designing software that feels personal. He’s currently building Chibi, a human-centered AI assistant that explores what emotionally aware tools could mean for developers.

Marcus is a Frontend Architect with nearly a decade of experience building fast, resilient systems at scale. At Travelpass, he helps lead the architecture behind modern React applications and design systems that power millions of bookings. Beyond per... Show more