Travel & Tourism

Experts in the promotion and management of travel experiences, focusing on leisure, business, and cultural exploration

Prachi Sahu

Prachi Sahu

I'm a Software Developer at Microsoft with hands-on experience working on Kubernetes and Docker at an intermediate level. My work focuses on the Linux platform and distributed networking within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). I work closely on network debugging and observability using Retina, helping improve visibility into complex networking scenarios in containerized environments. I'm passionate about Kubernetes networking, open-source systems, and making cloud-native infrastructure more reliable and efficient.

I'm a Software Developer at Microsoft with hands-on experience working on Kubernetes and Docker at an intermediate level. My work focuses on the Linux platform and distributed networking within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). I work closely on networ... Show more

Divyanshu Bansal

Divyanshu Bansal

Global Head of Design - Lenskart
Ex - Head of Design - Blinkit
Ex - Head of Design - WeAreHolidays (Acquired)
3x Founder, Angel Investor

Global Head of Design - Lenskart Ex - Head of Design - Blinkit Ex - Head of Design - WeAreHolidays (Acquired) 3x Founder, Angel Investor Show more

Eveline Moczko

Eveline Moczko

Eveline is a seasoned product leader and growth expert with over a decade of experience in Berlin's startup ecosystem. While she helped build companies like Blinkist, Foodora, and Foodpanda, she now focuses her expertise as Head of Product at STAYERY, redefining Product Management in the hospitality industry. She's also a founding member of Mozza Angels, Europe's first product-led angel investment syndicate, and was honoured with the TOP30 Women in Product Award in 2023.

Eveline is a seasoned product leader and growth expert with over a decade of experience in Berlin's startup ecosystem. While she helped build companies like Blinkist, Foodora, and Foodpanda, she now focuses her expertise as Head of Product at STAYERY... Show more

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations build compliant, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces. Melissa has spoken on national stages including AfroTech, Black In HR, and Latina in Leadership, where she empowers audiences to rethink HR as a driver of equity, innovation, and business growth.

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations ... Show more

Raji Amula

Raji Amula

A 33-year-old woman who never stepped out of her comfort zone until two years ago, she has now turned independent. Expecting more exciting things in life and her career, she is working smart to achieve them.

She is humorous, a travel enthusiast, loves deep conversations, is talkative, selectively introverted, and enjoys the little things.

Her interests include trips, movies, series, baking, cooking, macro photography, playing the keyboard, Xbox, and exploring and learning new things.

A 33-year-old woman who never stepped out of her comfort zone until two years ago, she has now turned independent. Expecting more exciting things in life and her career, she is working smart to achieve them. She is humorous, a travel enthusiast, ... Show more

Ratnadeep Debnath

Ratnadeep Debnath

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time, he loves to grow organic vegetables for his family and friends.

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time... Show more

Jérémy Pellicier

Jérémy Pellicier

Jérémy, 37 ans.
Je suis actuellement en reconversion vers le métier de Scrum Master.

Jérémy, 37 ans. Je suis actuellement en reconversion vers le métier de Scrum Master. Show more

Roberto Mello

Roberto Mello

Roberto has been passionate about computing since the age of 9. In college he got into data and databases and he got started on PostgreSQL 6. He enjoyed systems, services and databases so much that he worked as DevOps Engineer, DBA, manager and eventually became a Senior Data Systems Manager and then a Principal Solutions Architect.

Besides being all-in-one tech support, his family says he's a nice guy who's always willing to help others (maybe because of the free IT support he provides?). He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Computer Science, and has 30+ years experience in technology and databases.

Originally from Brazil, he loves tinkering with raspberry pis and sensors, snowboarding, photography, Austrian economics, scouting, and traveling.

Roberto has been passionate about computing since the age of 9. In college he got into data and databases and he got started on PostgreSQL 6. He enjoyed systems, services and databases so much that he worked as DevOps Engineer, DBA, manager and event... Show more

Nicolas Roche

Nicolas Roche

Passionné des solutions Microsoft 365 et Azure depuis plusieurs années, je suis aujourd’hui responsable des solutions Cloud et Endpoint pour le groupe ONET.

Passionné des solutions Microsoft 365 et Azure depuis plusieurs années, je suis aujourd’hui responsable des solutions Cloud et Endpoint pour le groupe ONET. Show more

Suyash Pandey

Suyash Pandey

I am an independent consultant based in the Netherlands and currently deploying Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics contact center in Heineken operating companies/countries. I am a Power Platform solution architect and have 10+ years of consultancy experience. I am a big fan of Power Platform. My niche is DCCP. I love travelling and cooking.

I am an independent consultant based in the Netherlands and currently deploying Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics contact center in Heineken operating companies/countries. I am a Power Platform solution architect and have 10+ years of consultan... Show more

Hector De Castro

Hector De Castro

Hector De Castro is the Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY, the world's 1st certification for regenerative luxury hotels and retreats. With over 23 years of experience across four continents in the hospitality sector, Hector is recognized as one of the most influential voices in the industry's evolution toward a regenerative model.

He currently helps entrepreneurs and hotel owners implement highly profitable and regenerative models, while also investing in and supporting social projects. PhD cand and Professor at University of Cancun.

Hector has led growth strategies for both SMEs and Fortune 500 companies, conducted audits for premium brands such as SHANGRI-LA, as well as boutique luxury hotels. Prolific speaker.

Academic approach:
PhD cand. in regenerative hotels | Certified Expert in Sustainable Tourism by GSTC | Global ExMBA from IE Business School (AAA) | Master in Hotel Mngmnt | PMP | International Trade Technician | Univ. Diploma in Business Mngmnt | Bachelor's in Legal Trans.

Hector De Castro is the Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY, the world's 1st certification for regenerative luxury hotels and retreats. With over 23 years of experience across four continents in the hospitality sector, Hector is recognized as one of the most... Show more

Pedro Caramalac

Pedro Caramalac

Pedro Caramalac is one of the first engineers of Tractian (YC W21 & Forbes 2024 AI 50 List). Over the past few years, he developed plentiful scalable and reliable software solutions using as main technologies Golang, NodeJS, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, CockroachDB / Postgres and AWS (4x certified). Currently, he is leading Tractian's entire Back-end division, which consists of 20+ engineers, overseeing major architectural decisions.

Pedro Caramalac is one of the first engineers of Tractian (YC W21 & Forbes 2024 AI 50 List). Over the past few years, he developed plentiful scalable and reliable software solutions using as main technologies Golang, NodeJS, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Re... Show more

Jared Tamana

Jared Tamana

Jared is a grey/timber wolf furry and therian hailing from the GTA. A strong proponent for complete streets and neighbourhood density, Jared spends their time advocating in their community.

Jared is a grey/timber wolf furry and therian hailing from the GTA. A strong proponent for complete streets and neighbourhood density, Jared spends their time advocating in their community. Show more

Lana McAra

Lana McAra

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime and is the host of The Fiction Writer's Podcast.

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president o... Show more

Maxine Cunningham

Maxine Cunningham

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

Øystein Brager

Øystein Brager

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere.

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere. Show more

Brian Reed

Brian Reed

Brian Reed brings decades of experience in mobile, apps, security and innovation helping global organizations, transformation trailblazers and top mobile brands while growing Appdome, NowSecure, Good Technology, BlackBerry, BoxTone, ZeroFox, and more. Jump on his storyteller thrill rides - his amazing collection of real-world stories and practical best practice trainings never ends! Frequent speaker at events large and small including OWASP, Droidcon, BSides, Mobile World Congress, FS-ISAC, HIMSS and more, and Host DevSecOps Bunch webcast.

Brian Reed brings decades of experience in mobile, apps, security and innovation helping global organizations, transformation trailblazers and top mobile brands while growing Appdome, NowSecure, Good Technology, BlackBerry, BoxTone, ZeroFox, and more... Show more

Mark Jacobs

Mark Jacobs

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market insights to accelerate enterprise value and profitability.

As the Founding Partner of ScaleWerksSM, Mark pioneered the first business accelerator tailored specifically for mid-life companies, helping them overcome growth plateaus and achieve efficient, sustainable scaling. His proprietary SmartScaleSM protocol has transformed how businesses scale, making him a sought-after strategist for companies aiming for exponential growth.

Mark currently serves on the boards of Stahly Engineering & Associates, Bio::Neos, and OCD Solutions, where he drives enterprise value acceleration, leadership performance, and technology-driven transformation. His career journey—from founding his first business at 16 to leading successful turnarounds and high-growth ventures—demonstrates his deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Holding an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University, Mark combines financial acumen with hands-on business transformation experience. Based in Montana, he balances professional excellence with community involvement and outdoor pursuits.

As a speaker, Mark challenges conventional thinking and delivers actionable insights for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of scaling in today’s dynamic market.

✅ Expertise: Business Scaling | Enterprise Value Acceleration | Leadership & Culture Transformation | Data-Driven Growth Strategies | Technology as a Strategic Advantage

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market ins... Show more

Esteba Josue Apunte Ayala

Esteba Josue Apunte Ayala

Soy Licenciado en Turismo Historico Cultural, estudiante de Maestría en Educación Superior en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Soy Licenciado en Turismo Historico Cultural, estudiante de Maestría en Educación Superior en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro Show more

Piyusha Pilania

Piyusha Pilania

Piyusha is a seasoned Salesforce consultant with 10 years of experience. She is a passionate five-star Ranger with nine Salesforce certifications and accreditations. Throughout her career, Piyusha has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 clients, helping to solve their business challenges and leading consulting teams.
Currently, Piyusha is the Salesforce Consulting Manager at Horizontal Digital. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in Martech, data, and Salesforce, and she has a deep interest in the convergence of data, AI, and Salesforce. She is also the community group leader for Salesforce Salesblazers APAC and has been running a bi-weekly LinkedIn Live series since 2021 to support the Trailblazers. Her mission is to elevate the knowledge and skills of Salesforce trailblazers and to grow the Salesforce community in Vadodara and APAC.

Piyusha is a seasoned Salesforce consultant with 10 years of experience. She is a passionate five-star Ranger with nine Salesforce certifications and accreditations. Throughout her career, Piyusha has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 clients, h... Show more

Fernando Hamasaki de Amorim

Fernando Hamasaki de Amorim

Passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience, now and then contributing to open source projects. Currently building Elixir applications at Vio.com to get every traveler the best accommodation deal, worldwide.

Amateur basketball player, husband of a beautiful woman, and father of a young promising footballer.

Passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience, now and then contributing to open source projects. Currently building Elixir applications at Vio.com to get every traveler the best accommodation deal, worldwide. Amateur basketball player... Show more

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master's of Social Work Degree from the University of Houston in May of 2016. Dezaree' is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Health & Behavioral Health. Her experience includes being a Director at the second largest psychiatric hospital in Houston, Texas. With Divine Beauty Bar, Dezaree has combined her love for Cosmetology and Social Work by helping individuals experiencing hair loss (Alopecia). Divine Beauty Bar is widely known for their Wigs for Veterans at no cost initiative! Dezaree' has taken this initiative further by leaving the Corporate world and becoming a full-time, licensed Cosmetology School Owner of Divine Beauty Bar & Hair Loss Institute. Programs include Cranial Prosthesis Curriculum teaching others how to accept Insurance and Veteran Benefits, Permanent Makeup, a full Cosmetology Program and much more!

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master... Show more

Luis Kalckstein

Luis Kalckstein

Since 2019, I am a passionate software engineer and data scientist, always looking for the next challenge.
With 9 competition wins, from national hackathons to big international competitions with thousands of participants, my aim is to do whatever it takes to win.

My public speaking experience includes conferences all over Austria, from the CIO Congress, conferences in the economic chamber of Austria, to presenting projects to the Austrian president and various ministers.

Since 2019, I am a passionate software engineer and data scientist, always looking for the next challenge. With 9 competition wins, from national hackathons to big international competitions with thousands of participants, my aim is to do whatever ... Show more

Felicien Mukamba

Felicien Mukamba

Passionné de la technologie

Passionné de la technologie Show more

Wabala Buloze karonda

Wabala Buloze karonda

Je m'appelle Wabala un passionné de la programmation(python) j' aime partager le peu que j'ai et apprendre beaucoup plus des autres passionnés de la programmation comme moi.

Je m'appelle Wabala un passionné de la programmation(python) j' aime partager le peu que j'ai et apprendre beaucoup plus des autres passionnés de la programmation comme moi. Show more

Lindsay Horsman

Lindsay Horsman

Lindsay Horsman has been in the rescue world and various aspects of animal welfare for the last several decades. She ran a pet rat rescue, was on the board for the Cavalier Riding Club a therapeutic riding program, volunteered and was a foster home for Maritime Greyhound Adoption Program and now holds the Board Chair position at Lily's place.
Lindsay comes from a non-profit background and has worked with many different types of people in various vulnerable states. Her compassion for humans and animals alike is what makes her a valuable volunteer and board member at Lily's Place.

Lindsay Horsman has been in the rescue world and various aspects of animal welfare for the last several decades. She ran a pet rat rescue, was on the board for the Cavalier Riding Club a therapeutic riding program, volunteered and was a foster home f... Show more

Vladislav Gankov

Vladislav Gankov

I'm an Azure Data Consultant at Adatis, the data analytics company (hopefully) most admired for its people, culture and innovation.

I help develop, design and run analytics systems using Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks and pretty much everything else part of the Microsoft data stack.

Previously I've had a similar role at DXC Technology, as well as a few years as a Windows/Virtualisation support engineer.

I am passionate about aviation and drift towards projects in that or adjacent verticals. In my spare time you can find me spending time with my family, reading a fantasy book or playing video games.

I'm an Azure Data Consultant at Adatis, the data analytics company (hopefully) most admired for its people, culture and innovation. I help develop, design and run analytics systems using Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks and pretty much everything e... Show more

Emad Ehsan

Emad Ehsan

Emad is a Google Developer Expert from Pakistan. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Bayer.

He has been a Top Trending Developer on GitHub and contributes regularly to open source. He has spoken at Tech Conferences in UK, Denmark, US, Pakistan, & Malaysia.

Emad is a Google Developer Expert from Pakistan. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Bayer. He has been a Top Trending Developer on GitHub and contributes regularly to open source. He has spoken at Tech Conferences in UK, Denmark, US, Pakistan... Show more

Jatinkumar Parmar

Jatinkumar Parmar

Hi 👋🏻! My name is Jatinkumar , and I am a Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher and Data Scientist. Currently, I am working at Researcher as a Technical Specialist in the domains of Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning. I have deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cloud Computing(including GCP & AWS), and over 5 years of experience in this area.

Hi 👋🏻! My name is Jatinkumar , and I am a Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher and Data Scientist. Currently, I am working at Researcher as a Technical Specialist in the domains of Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning. I ha... Show more

Kate McCullough

Kate McCullough

Harnessing authentic talent and passion to champion mid-life career transitions into a male-dominated workforce and managing the intersection of art & science.

Harnessing authentic talent and passion to champion mid-life career transitions into a male-dominated workforce and managing the intersection of art & science. Show more

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