Shyam is a highly motivated and results-oriented platform engineer with a passion for building and scaling robust infrastructure solutions. He has 18 years of experience in software development and a deep understanding of Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Cloud Engineering, SRE. Shyam has a proven track record of success in:

• Container Orchestration as a Service for managing Hybrid K8s Clusters
• IaaS provisioning accelerator
• DevOps - Pipeline implementations for IaaS stack applications

Shyam is a highly motivated and results-oriented platform engineer with a passion for building and scaling robust infrastructure solutions. He has 18 years of experience in software development and a deep understanding of Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Cl... Show more

Chef Adrianne Calvo is an award-winning Miami based restaurateur, cookbook author,
Emmy-nominated YouTube show host and podcaster known for her signature “Maximum Flavor” style.
Her highly-acclaimed restaurants, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar and
Cracked by Chef Adrianne, are a staple of must-eat-destination lists, and her popularity on Goldbelly spurred the upcoming launch of her online shop Baked by Chef Adrianne. With the publication of her
first cookbook, Maximum Flavor, she became the youngest cookbook author ever at the time.
In her Emmy-nominated YouTube travel show, Searching for Maximum Flavor, Adrianne travels the world in search of exciting new ingredients and shows viewers how to incorporate them into their dishes at home. Her forthcoming vodcast of the same name will turn up the heat on celebrity guests who are blindfolded and served mystery meals during the course of being interviewed.
When she is not creating in the kitchen or in front of the cameras, she pours her heart and soul into the Make It Count Foundation, a non-profit that she started in honor of her late sister Jennifer.

Chef Adrianne Calvo is an award-winning Miami based restaurateur, cookbook author, Emmy-nominated YouTube show host and podcaster known for her signature “Maximum Flavor” style. Her highly-acclaimed restaurants, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant ... Show more

Knowledge Benjamin is a solution oriented Software Developer.

Knowledge Benjamin is a solution oriented Software Developer. Show more

I’m an ex-Developer turned Application Security Engineer currently employed by Proof. After 10 years of building applications, I discovered breaking them could be just as fun.

I’m an ex-Developer turned Application Security Engineer currently employed by Proof. After 10 years of building applications, I discovered breaking them could be just as fun. Show more

building belonging through movement

building belonging through movement Show more

20 years of marketing and sales experience.

20 years of marketing and sales experience. Show more

Georg Gamsjäger works as IT architect for business intelligence and datawarehouse at Sana IT Services GmbH. He has more than 5 years of business intelligence and datawarehouse experience in health care and more than 10 years of experience and deep understanding of Microsoft server technologies, especially Microsoft SQL Server. Previously, he was also a trainer for Microsoft server technologies and spokesman for various conferences.

Georg Gamsjäger works as IT architect for business intelligence and datawarehouse at Sana IT Services GmbH. He has more than 5 years of business intelligence and datawarehouse experience in health care and more than 10 years of experience and deep un... Show more

Dolphy Fernandes is an experienced Technology Director in Architecture and Platform Engineering, with over 10 years of experience leading high-performing teams and spearheading digital transformation initiatives for leading global organizations. With a strong background in building enterprise-level platforms, Dolphy’s career has focused on designing agile, cross-functional teams that deliver innovative, high-quality solutions at scale. He is passionate about optimizing team structures and interactions, to unlock faster delivery and improve team engagement.

Dolphy Fernandes is an experienced Technology Director in Architecture and Platform Engineering, with over 10 years of experience leading high-performing teams and spearheading digital transformation initiatives for leading global organizations. With... Show more

Tyler Otto is the president and owner of Specialized Accounting, a thriving, entirely remote hospitality accounting firm. Tyler brings a wealth of finance experience from the lodging industry, where he served as Senior Financial Analyst at Vail Resorts and Corporate Director of Finance with Imprint Hospitality. He is a fanatic about forging new connections and collaborating with industry peers and colleagues while welcoming newcomers.

Tyler is passionate about sharing his expertise and has presented at conferences such as Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), BKX (Bookkeepers.com), Association of Lodging Professionals (ALP), The Successful Bookkeeper Summit, and The Glamping Show, and in webinars with Relay, ThinkReservations, Earmark, and Kaplan. He has also appeared as a featured guest on Relay’s On the Money Mondays video series, as well as podcasts including Universal Accounting’s Building the Premier Accounting Firm, The Successful Bookkeeper, and The Ambitious Bookkeeper.

You can also find Tyler on UnAccountable!, an entertaining gameshow podcast tackling current accounting topics, along with his co-host and good friend, Jeremy Van Groll.

Tyler Otto is the president and owner of Specialized Accounting, a thriving, entirely remote hospitality accounting firm. Tyler brings a wealth of finance experience from the lodging industry, where he served as Senior Financial Analyst at Vail Resor... Show more

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI training infrastructure. His technical expertise spans heterogeneous device scheduling (GPU/NPU/RDMA/NUMA-aware) and distributed task scheduling, with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing scheduling performance, resource isolation, topology-aware placement, and scalability for production AI clusters at scale.

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI t... Show more

Sou Product Manager com mais de 8 anos de experiência em produtos digitais e tecnologia, atuando na construção e evolução de soluções centradas no usuário, métricas e impacto de negócio. Ao longo da minha trajetória, liderei iniciativas de produto em empresas como Globo, Hurb, 1Doc e Peixe Urbano, conduzindo produtos de ponta a ponta, da descoberta à escala.

Minha atuação é guiada por discovery contínuo, priorização estratégica e decisões orientadas por dados. Tenho formação em Product Management e Transformação Digital, com estudos pela PUC-Rio, BBI of Chicago, além de especializações na Reforge, PM3 e Tera.

Acredito que grandes produtos nascem da combinação entre visão de negócio, empatia com o usuário e experimentação. Gosto de compartilhar aprendizados práticos sobre estratégia, discovery, métricas, tomada de decisão e desafios reais de times de produto.

Sou Product Manager com mais de 8 anos de experiência em produtos digitais e tecnologia, atuando na construção e evolução de soluções centradas no usuário, métricas e impacto de negócio. Ao longo da minha trajetória, liderei iniciativas de produto em... Show more

I'm Jefferson, living in NY, USA. People call me Jeff..!I am always traveling to several countries. I learned lots of things and gained so many health related things. I conducted several conferences and events.

I'm Jefferson, living in NY, USA. People call me Jeff..!I am always traveling to several countries. I learned lots of things and gained so many health related things. I conducted several conferences and events. Show more

William P Billy Davis is Executive Director of Bronzeville Community Development Partnership (BCDP), a Chicago-based nonprofit advancing preservation, economic revitalization, and clean mobility innovation in the historic Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area community. Under his leadership, BCDP has developed initiatives spanning cultural tourism, smart mobility infrastructure, and zero-emission transportation, positioning Bronzeville as a model “Community of the Future.” His work integrates heritage preservation with climate-forward economic development strategies that expand equitable access to emerging technologies.

William P Billy Davis is Executive Director of Bronzeville Community Development Partnership (BCDP), a Chicago-based nonprofit advancing preservation, economic revitalization, and clean mobility innovation in the historic Bronzeville Black Metropolis... Show more

Veeresh Erched, a distinguished technology leader, spearheads the Cloud Native and DevOps strategy at Amadeus. As VP of Software at Amadeus North America, he innovates Airline solutions planning and Scheduling systems. With 23 years in software development across travel, NMS, Payments, and ERP, Veeresh engages with Zinnov & NASSCOM. He mentors at NASSCOM’s W2RT, startup accelerators, serves as a hackathon jury member, & contributes to tech conferences and publications in the USA and India.

Veeresh Erched, a distinguished technology leader, spearheads the Cloud Native and DevOps strategy at Amadeus. As VP of Software at Amadeus North America, he innovates Airline solutions planning and Scheduling systems. With 23 years in software devel... Show more

My name is Jacqueline Omorogbe and I'm the CEO/Founder of The Zoku App, a mobile experiences app for discovering local gems.

My name is Jacqueline Omorogbe and I'm the CEO/Founder of The Zoku App, a mobile experiences app for discovering local gems. Show more

Hunyah is a content creator, model and public speaker .
Hunyah has a background in community development background .Hunyah has been featured in many podcasts and magazines .

Hunyah is a content creator, model and public speaker . Hunyah has a background in community development background .Hunyah has been featured in many podcasts and magazines . Show more

Canine furry and fursuiter from Toronto. Organizer of the Furnal Equinox "Tour De Fur" public fursuit walk since 2017.

Canine furry and fursuiter from Toronto. Organizer of the Furnal Equinox "Tour De Fur" public fursuit walk since 2017. Show more

I am a Data Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience across India, Canada, and the United States, currently based in Seattle. My expertise and interests have always centered around data, along with a strong passion for helping others grow in this field. I thrive on problem-solving and root cause analysis, approaching each challenge with analytical precision and determination. My international work experience has sharpened my ability to adapt and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
As an active member of Amazon's interview panel, I contribute to building high-performing teams through technical assessments and candidate evaluations. Beyond my corporate role, I am dedicated to giving back to the tech community by providing consultation, career guidance, and interview preparation coaching to aspiring data professionals. I share insights on growth strategies, industry best practices, and practical tips to help candidates successfully navigate their career paths.
When not immersed in data engineering or mentoring, I cherish quality time with my family, explore new destinations through travel, express creativity through painting, and maintain an active lifestyle playing badminton. I also enjoy keeping my analytical skills sharp with Sudoku puzzles.

I am a Data Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience across India, Canada, and the United States, currently based in Seattle. My expertise and interests have always centered around data, along with a strong passion for helping others grow in ... Show more

Passionate software developer focused on modern, cloud native, distributed systems.

Passionate software developer focused on modern, cloud native, distributed systems. Show more

Speaker Bio:

Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cuban immigrant, she overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and societal expectations to rise through the ranks of the marketing and sales world—proving that grit, vision, and heart can reshape any destiny.

Mrs. Maldonado speaks with authority and authenticity, drawing from real-life experiences of breaking through ceilings that others said were unbreakable. Her message is clear: you are not a product of your environment—you are the architect of your future. She challenges limiting narratives and empowers people to rewrite their own, reminding them that giving up is not an option when the dream is rooted in purpose.

With a blend of strategic insight, infectious optimism, and radical kindness, Liset delivers keynotes that move both people and performance. Whether addressing corporate teams, entrepreneurs, or leadership summits, she leaves her audiences energized, empowered, and ready to take bold action.

Topics Include:

Sales with Soul: Driving Results Without Losing Humanity

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Marketing with Meaning: How Storytelling Builds Connection & Conversion

From Adversity to Authority: Turning Your Struggles into Strength

Available for: Keynotes • Panels • Workshops • Corporate Trainings

Speaker Bio: Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cu... Show more

Jack Sheehan is a journalist, author, and storyteller who has spent decades documenting the people and moments that shaped Las Vegas and American culture. Rather than focusing on headlines alone, Jack is known for uncovering the stories behind the city, the personalities, power dynamics, and turning points that helped define an iconic place.

Over his career, Jack has written more than 30 books, authored over 2,000 magazine articles, and contributed countless newspaper columns exploring culture, community development, entertainment, and notable crime stories across the country. His reporting has included interviews with serial killers, conversations with men on death row, and work that has helped bring attention to unresolved and emerging murder cases.

His work draws on extensive interviews with casino owners, performers, producers, law enforcement officials, and influential figures who helped shape Las Vegas and, at times, the darker chapters of American history from the inside.

Jack is a sought-after speaker for conferences and corporate events, known for blending firsthand insight with compelling, accessible storytelling. He is also currently developing a multi part presentation series with The Mob Museum, drawing from his long history of documenting the city’s evolution.

Jack Sheehan is a journalist, author, and storyteller who has spent decades documenting the people and moments that shaped Las Vegas and American culture. Rather than focusing on headlines alone, Jack is known for uncovering the stories behind the ci... Show more

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and
software developers secure their applications.

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and software developers secure their appli... Show more

Having started his coding journey by porting Z80 BASIC programs onto calculators, and making LEGO robots dance, Wayne is an experienced .NET developer of more than 10 years, and branching into DevOps and Azure infrastructure.

While Wayne has a keen interest in all manner of technology, including games and gadgets, he is also involved in historical fencing and sword-fighting with Historical European Martial Arts clubs around Brisbane, Australia.

Having started his coding journey by porting Z80 BASIC programs onto calculators, and making LEGO robots dance, Wayne is an experienced .NET developer of more than 10 years, and branching into DevOps and Azure infrastructure. While Wayne has a kee... Show more

Tech professional from a non-Tech background. Musician. Composer.

Tech professional from a non-Tech background. Musician. Composer. Show more

Software Architect and Security Researcher

Software Architect and Security Researcher Show more

Chiamaka Ichoku is a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant with experience leading Procure-to-Pay and financial transformation projects across Europe. She blends business understanding with process design to help organisations simplify operations and unlock measurable value. Chiamaka is passionate about empowering teams, improving user experiences, and making digital transformation human, practical, and accessible.

Chiamaka Ichoku is a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant with experience leading Procure-to-Pay and financial transformation projects across Europe. She blends business understanding with process design to help organisation... Show more

More than 22 years of experience in devoloping internet technologies to deliver performance engineering solutions for billion-dollar global applications systems.Profound understanding of business imperatives, sensitivities, and an array of methodologies, ensuring adaptability and strategic foresight in complex project environments.

More than 22 years of experience in devoloping internet technologies to deliver performance engineering solutions for billion-dollar global applications systems.Profound understanding of business imperatives, sensitivities, and an array of methodolog... Show more

Sean Alaback is Head of Development and Solutions Architecture at Fragomen’s Global Development Lab, where he leads a global team of engineers and architects building scalable, cloud-native platforms that power Fragomen’s immigration and mobility solutions. Sean focuses on empowering teams through clarity, collaboration, and accountability. He drives the firm’s transition from monolithic to distributed systems, fostering innovation grounded in security, compliance, and technical excellence while aligning technology strategy with global business goals.

Sean Alaback is Head of Development and Solutions Architecture at Fragomen’s Global Development Lab, where he leads a global team of engineers and architects building scalable, cloud-native platforms that power Fragomen’s immigration and mobility sol... Show more

I'm a product leader with nearly 20 years of experience building AI-driven products at companies like Microsoft, Nuance, and TripAdvisor. I specialize in pre-Product Market Fit, working in high-uncertainty contexts where strategy, speed, and clarity are critical.

I'm a product leader with nearly 20 years of experience building AI-driven products at companies like Microsoft, Nuance, and TripAdvisor. I specialize in pre-Product Market Fit, working in high-uncertainty contexts where strategy, speed, and clarity ... Show more

As a certified professional coach and enterprise agile coach, I support leaders, managers, and teams in driving sustainable transformation across industries and cultures. With 15+ years of experience, I bring an integrative approach that blends agile frameworks, systems thinking, neuroscience, positive psychology, sociology, and collective intelligence.

I help organizations surface implicit team dynamics, assess their maturity, and design tailored strategies to foster collaboration, performance, and meaningful impact. I’ve worked with clients in the tech, retail, and public sectors — including scale-ups and organizations navigating crisis or restructuring.

My coaching and facilitation style is grounded, pragmatic, and focused on real-life challenges. I create safe spaces for reflection and experimentation, while making complex concepts accessible and actionable. I strongly believe in embodied agility — an agility that embraces tension, context, and human complexity.

As a speaker, I share case-based insights, tools to align strategy with action, and systemic lenses to better understand organizational behavior. My sessions are designed to spark awareness and equip participants with ideas they can implement immediately.

I’m particularly passionate about helping leaders “connect the dots” between strategic intent and collective execution — and about enabling teams to grow through clarity, ownership, and trust.

As a certified professional coach and enterprise agile coach, I support leaders, managers, and teams in driving sustainable transformation across industries and cultures. With 15+ years of experience, I bring an integrative approach that blends agile... Show more