Nicole Enders is a Modern Workplace and Collaboration Expert and she works at CONET Solutions GmbH as a Managing Consultant. As a MVP for Microsoft 365 she shares her knowledge at many events, on her own blog as well as in her books.

As a consultant and developer, she has been dealing with the requirements for efficient collaboration in companies since more than 15 years. She is convinced of the advantages that Microsoft 365 (especially Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform) offers to improve collaboration.

Together with her customers, she combines proven standard products from this product range and adapts them with the help of various development tools. This creates working environments for social intranet, modern workplace and collaboration that are individually tailored to the customer's needs.

Nicole Enders is a Modern Workplace and Collaboration Expert and she works at CONET Solutions GmbH as a Managing Consultant. As a MVP for Microsoft 365 she shares her knowledge at many events, on her own blog as well as in her books. As a consulta... Show more

Melissa has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years in roles ranging from Junior Software Engineer to her current role as the Chief Experience Officer at Thynk.cloud. She holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire and an executive certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT. Always driven by her passion to have a positive impact on the decline of women in STEM education and careers, she has volunteered with organizations globally including ChickTech, Everwise, WITI, NH Tech Alliance, Microsoft DigiGirlz, wiseHer, Girl Scouts and AnitaB.org. This passion led her to co-found Diversify Thinking, an initiative focused on moving inclusion from conversation to action by enabling leaders to build an equitable culture from the beginning.

Melissa has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years in roles ranging from Junior Software Engineer to her current role as the Chief Experience Officer at Thynk.cloud. She holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of New Hampsh... 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

Adit is the CTO and Co-Founder of Travv World, a global travel platform revolutionizing personalized travel experiences. With over 12 years of experience in Android development and system architecture, Adit has played a key role in designing and scaling mobile platforms. Previously, he contributed significantly to the development of large-scale streaming applications at Viacom18. His expertise spans Kotlin Multiplatform, Jetpack Compose, and mobile performance optimization. In his free time, Adit enjoys stargazing, travel, and landscape photography.

Adit is the CTO and Co-Founder of Travv World, a global travel platform revolutionizing personalized travel experiences. With over 12 years of experience in Android development and system architecture, Adit has played a key role in designing and scal... Show more

I am a Country Manager with several years of experience leading companies through the journey of implementing Cloud and modernizing applications to reach the market faster and more securely.

What drives me is working in complex environments with technological and business challenges, where I can present cloud-based solutions that transform companies’ delivery capabilities and positively influence the end customer experience. I’m also passionate about sharing knowledge with as many people as possible. I truly believe that technology can change people’s lives!

I am a Country Manager with several years of experience leading companies through the journey of implementing Cloud and modernizing applications to reach the market faster and more securely. What drives me is working in complex environments with t... Show more

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering.

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering. Show more

Desarrollador que paso al mundo del dato, por eso intento aprovechar mi experiencia en desarrollo para automatizar procesos

Desarrollador que paso al mundo del dato, por eso intento aprovechar mi experiencia en desarrollo para automatizar procesos Show more

Shibi is a seasoned technical leader with over a decade of experience in Software development and distributed systems architecture.
He loves open source and contributes to the open source community with his blogs and conferences.

Shibi is a seasoned technical leader with over a decade of experience in Software development and distributed systems architecture. He loves open source and contributes to the open source community with his blogs and conferences. Show more

Design and Code are my pillars

Design and Code are my pillars Show more

I am Tarun Jain, currently working as a Super Agent at AI Planet, a Belgium-based AI startup, with over 2 years of experience. I was part of Google Summer of Code 2024 at Red Hen Lab and Google Summer of Code 2023 at caMicroscope. I am also a Google Developer Expert in AI, with 6 international conference talks and active speaking engagements in the Bangalore, India region. I curate educational content on AI with Tarun (~3K subscribers).

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, currently working as a Super Agent at AI Planet, a Belgium-based AI startup, with over 2 years of experience. I was part of Google Summer of Code 2024 at Red Hen Lab and Google Summer of Code 2023 at caMicroscope. I am also a Google ... 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

I'm a Lead UX/Product Designer with more than 18 years of experience. Currently in London and working at the Financial Times, I've built my design career working in the tech hubs of New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

UX and digital design being my passion, I frequently write articles about design, speak at design events, and mentor up-and-coming product designers (with almost ten thousand followers between Medium, LinkedIn, and Twitter).

I'm a Lead UX/Product Designer with more than 18 years of experience. Currently in London and working at the Financial Times, I've built my design career working in the tech hubs of New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. UX and digital design b... Show more

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application connections, and empower customers with the knowledge and resources to prioritize software supply chain security, minimize technical obligations, and achieve compliance goals. His interests lies in System Design, Functional Programming and Observability

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application conn... Show more

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

David is the founder of ARGOS Cloud Security (htttps://argos-security.io) and has previously held a Microsoft MVP award for 9 years, including the prestigious MVP for Azure.
A regular speaker at international conferences, meetups, and user groups he combines his interest to travel the world with his passion to share IT stories with the community.
He has been blogging about cloud, security, and automation for over a decade and regularly delivers in-person training courses across the world.
Outside of IT David is an active aviator with over 20 years' flying experience, and an aspiring Strongman athlete.

David is the founder of ARGOS Cloud Security (htttps://argos-security.io) and has previously held a Microsoft MVP award for 9 years, including the prestigious MVP for Azure. A regular speaker at international conferences, meetups, and user groups he... Show more

Profissional especializada em Transformação Digital, com foco em Liderança e Gestão de Pessoas, além de amplo expertise em Agilidade, Inovação e Arquitetura de Software. Ao longo da minha carreira, liderei equipes de tecnologia em diferentes capacidades, desde Engenheira de Software até Tech Lead, Líder de Transformação e Agile Coach.

Possuo experiência sólida em gestão de pessoas, abrangendo avaliação de desempenho, contratação e desenvolvimento de carreiras. Sou certificada nas principais metodologias, incluindo Scrum, Kanban, OKR, Management 3.0 e Safe, o que me permite conduzir equipes com eficiência e resultados tangíveis.

Com profundos conhecimentos em AWS e uma sólida compreensão técnica, tenho a habilidade de participar ativamente de discussões de arquitetura, colaborando com outros engenheiros para traduzir as necessidades dos clientes em projetos e conceitos técnicos. Minha especialização em Banco de Dados (relacionais e não relacionais) complementa meu perfil, permitindo-me criar soluções robustas especialmente em integrações entre API's.

Profissional especializada em Transformação Digital, com foco em Liderança e Gestão de Pessoas, além de amplo expertise em Agilidade, Inovação e Arquitetura de Software. Ao longo da minha carreira, liderei equipes de tecnologia em diferentes capacida... 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

Renowned for her ability to captivate audiences globally, Seconde Nimenya draws on her rich life experiences and multicultural heritage to inspire and empower individuals. With a compelling repertoire of life-changing insights, she offers invaluable perspectives on navigating adversities and achieving personal growth.

Nimenya is an author with five published books, including her latest "Unlocking Diversity: How to Create Inclusive Cultures in a World of Differences," a book that delves into the timely and thought-provoking topic of inclusive leadership. Her TED talk, "We Are Not All That Different," a poignant exploration of race and identity constructs, has garnered widespread acclaim and continues to serve as a powerful catalyst for embracing diversity across the globe.

Recognized for her leadership and unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, Nimenya has been instrumental in forging connections across varied multicultural communities. Her academic credentials include a master's degree in business management, and she is pursuing a graduate certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging leadership from Harvard University.

For further details about Seconde Nimenya's impactful work, please visit: www.SecondeNimenya.com

Renowned for her ability to captivate audiences globally, Seconde Nimenya draws on her rich life experiences and multicultural heritage to inspire and empower individuals. With a compelling repertoire of life-changing insights, she offers invaluable ... Show more

Working in the industry since 2000 from embedded systems for railway systems to insurance, e-commerce and major sports event broadcasting

Working in the industry since 2000 from embedded systems for railway systems to insurance, e-commerce and major sports event broadcasting Show more

Ashish is a creative technologist currently driving revenue growth and fostering strong customer partnerships at Okta as a Solutions Engineer. With a strong foundation in Conversational AI, where he is also one of the leading community voices for Amazon Alexa, Ashish brings a unique perspective to solving complex Customer Identity and User Experience challenges. His proven track record includes winning multiple Alexa Hackathons, creating in-depth training courses, and building over 800 Conversational AI applications.

Ashish is a creative technologist currently driving revenue growth and fostering strong customer partnerships at Okta as a Solutions Engineer. With a strong foundation in Conversational AI, where he is also one of the leading community voices for Ama... Show more

Aleja es una profesional multidisciplinaria con formación en desarrollo web y emprendimiento en startups. En sus 5 años de experiencia, ha demostrado su capacidad para adaptarse a nuevos desafíos y liderar equipos de alto rendimiento desde Growth Marketing hasta Inteligencia Artificial. Como mentora y conferencista, comparte su conocimiento para empoderar a emprendedores tecnológicos y acelerar la adopción de la IA. Es una activa líder y embajadora de comunidades como GOYN Bogotá, AWS Women Colombia, Women TechMakers y Notion Colombia; también disfruta de viajar, crear contenido y conectar con su comunidad.

Aleja es una profesional multidisciplinaria con formación en desarrollo web y emprendimiento en startups. En sus 5 años de experiencia, ha demostrado su capacidad para adaptarse a nuevos desafíos y liderar equipos de alto rendimiento desde Growth Mar... Show more

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI.

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI. Show more

Founder of the Devs On The Road initiative and pioneer of the Brazilian eBPF community,
my commitment is to showcase the best of the community and learn from it, expanding and sharing knowledge through these initiatives.

My career has been marked by key roles in strategic initiatives for leading national and international companies,
specializing in driving transformative DevOps architectures, cloud migrations, CI/CD pipelines, and streamlined operational workflows.
In recent years, however, I have dedicated myself to guiding multidisciplinary teams
towards excellence with a focus on automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Founder of the Devs On The Road initiative and pioneer of the Brazilian eBPF community, my commitment is to showcase the best of the community and learn from it, expanding and sharing knowledge through these initiatives. My career has been marke... Show more

Manual tester turned developer advocate. I talk about Cloud Native, Kubernetes & DevOps to help others adopt cloud native. I also create content – blog posts, webinars – & host Twitter spaces and strongly believe in collaborative learning and growth.

In addition, I'm also a CNCF Ambassador and the organizer of CNCF Hyderabad. When I am not working, I’m a food & travel blogger & love exploring eateries & going on road trips. You can find me at @TheTechMaharaj on Twitter.

Manual tester turned developer advocate. I talk about Cloud Native, Kubernetes & DevOps to help others adopt cloud native. I also create content – blog posts, webinars – & host Twitter spaces and strongly believe in collaborative learning and growth.... Show more

Abdul is a Senior Solutions Architect in Ververica with expertise in real-time Streaming Analytics. He is a strategic technical advisor of Ververica, helping customers solve complex data engineering challenges. Before working with Ververica, specialising in Cloud computing and Steaming Analytics, he worked in Amazon Web Services as a Solutions Architect. In AWS, he helped startups and enterprises in their journey toward the cloud and big data by building petabyte-scale data pipelines. He has over 15 years of diverse experience in various roles, from startups to enterprises, solving data and distributed system-related challenges.

Abdul is a Senior Solutions Architect in Ververica with expertise in real-time Streaming Analytics. He is a strategic technical advisor of Ververica, helping customers solve complex data engineering challenges. Before working with Ververica, speciali... Show more

An eternal learner and futurist. Lover of travel and discussions about all things related to technology and communication. Engaging in writing, speaking, and advocating for a quality culture and sustainable development. She can be found on the sky app, linkedin and substack @melthetechie

An eternal learner and futurist. Lover of travel and discussions about all things related to technology and communication. Engaging in writing, speaking, and advocating for a quality culture and sustainable development. She can be found on the sky ap... Show more

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Africa game development program Mr, Ilonga created his own game studio/company called TL Entertainment whereby he created games and was successfully able to import Global Game Jam and Game Jam +, whereby together with the partnership between TL Entertainment and Game Jam+ there was a bridge built between Namibia and Brazil.

With the games that where created not proving to be profitable, Mr Ilonga would take part in a CEP program whereby he would like up with Vaughan, Veronica and Ndamono and together they would form Edu-Game Namibia to create an innovation hub around gaming to ensure that the market because sustainable around gaming and ensure future Namibian generations will be able to profit from it.

With 7 Years’ experience in Gaming Mr Ilonga has won a few awards and also became the flag career for Gaming especially at the Forbes where he and Vaughan would help Edu-Game Namibia make it to the top 3 pitch battle final. Currently Mr Ilonga together with Edu-Game are working on a curriculum to gamify the education system.

List of Achievements
Forbes 30 Under 30 Top 3 Pitch Battle Finalist 2024
Boost Up Pitch Winner 2023
Xbox Games Camp Alumni 2023
Sanlam Bridge Beneficiary 2023
CEP WINNER 2022
Game Industry Africa Awards Winner 2022
Class of 2022 Game Developers Conference SCHOLARS:

Events/Interviews I have Spoken At
Xbox Games Camp - Topic - Why Africa Is The Best Place To Invest When It Comes To Gaming
Africa Partnership For Growth Symposium - Topic - Why Investing In Gaming is Profitable
PathfindinGS -Topic - Gamifying the Namibian Education System
Africa Comicade Topic -Getting Local Businesses to Invest in Game Development
Game Jam Plus Topic -Importance of Game Jam In The Local Ecosystem
African Creative Meeting Topic -E-Sports In Africa
ESQUENTA Topic - Importance of GJ + For the Local Ecosystem
BBC World Service TV Topic - CES 2020: What’s in it for Africa?

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Afri... Show more

Siddhant is a Product Executive at Devtron, a CNCG Nashik Organizer, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and various DevOps-related tools. Apart from the technical exploits, he also enjoys focusing on physical and mental fitness and creating content around the same.

Siddhant is a Product Executive at Devtron, a CNCG Nashik Organizer, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and va... Show more

Shiv is a an architect at Nutanix and heads the cloud data platform team helping Nutanix products with data storage- databases, messaging, analytics etc. With a team of 6, Shiv works on making apache pulsar, nats-server, druid, debezium, presto etc available as a platform for all of nutanix cloud products.
Shiv loves spending time on Data storage and MLOps related research and has contributed to MySQL and pulsar codebases. Shiv is an avid reader (tech, fiction, economics etc) and is always looking at ways to simplify software architectures.

Shiv is a an architect at Nutanix and heads the cloud data platform team helping Nutanix products with data storage- databases, messaging, analytics etc. With a team of 6, Shiv works on making apache pulsar, nats-server, druid, debezium, presto etc a... Show more