Travel & Tourism

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

Joshua Musa

Joshua Musa

Joshua Musa is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in frontend architecture and full-stack development. With almost a decade of experience, he has built and scaled software solutions across fintech, insurance, and travel-tech industries.

As a frontend-heavy full-stack engineer, Joshua has independently led critical projects, architecting scalable frontend systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless integration with backend services. He specializes in React, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Ruby on Rails, applying modern design patterns, state management strategies, and robust testing practices with Cypress and Jest to build resilient, maintainable applications. His expertise extends to observability, ensuring system reliability and performance at scale.

Joshua holds a strong academic background in Computer Science, backed by sharp problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, efficient software systems. Beyond engineering, he is deeply invested in mentorship, software architecture, and developer communities. He enjoys breaking down complex concepts into simple, practical solutions while embracing an open-minded and adaptable approach to technology.

Joshua Musa is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in frontend architecture and full-stack development. With almost a decade of experience, he has built and scaled software solutions across fintech, insurance, and travel-tech industries. As a ... Show more

V Roshan Kumar Patro

V Roshan Kumar Patro

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

Warren Rocchi

Warren Rocchi

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. That was the girl, and as for SQL and Data the affair continues. Warren consults as a Data Engineer for Moyo Business Advisory and is a volunteer Lead for Johannesburg Data Platform. In his spare time he likes Mountain biking, Ice Skating, Offroad 4x4ing and Cleaning up Rivers

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. T... Show more

Shweta Vohra

Shweta Vohra

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries.
She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, data, and AI/ML technologies. She has led cross-functional teams across geographies and delivered impactful presentations at international conferences.
She is committed to bringing clarity where there’s noise and wisdom where there’s hype. Her book, "Decoding Platform Patterns", is her way of scaling ideas and sharing hard-won lessons in platform engineering with the world — one blueprint at a time.

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries. She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, K... Show more

Enrico Da Ros

Enrico Da Ros

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

Silvano Cerza

Silvano Cerza

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

Abdul Rehman Zafar

Abdul Rehman Zafar

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

Brian Graf

Brian Graf

Brian is a Senior Manager of Developer Relations at NetApp Instaclustr. Brian is an author, public speaker, father, tinkerer, and adventurer. When Brian is not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and 6 kids, camping/hunting, or traveling the world. Brian is ex-EMC, ex-VMware, and ex-AWS.

Brian is a Senior Manager of Developer Relations at NetApp Instaclustr. Brian is an author, public speaker, father, tinkerer, and adventurer. When Brian is not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and 6 kids, camping/hunting, or tra... Show more

Michelle Sahar

Michelle Sahar

Michelle Sahar is a dedicated cybersecurity policy specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. She provides expert consulting to clients, focusing on governance, AI, IoT/IT, and cloud security regulations. Her role involves crafting client-centered recommendations aligned with evolving regulatory landscapes and enhancing client partnerships with U.S. government agencies. In addition to her policy expertise, Michelle is a speaker and recently spoke at CES 2025, where she addressed key challenges in cybersecurity for smart cities.

Previously, Michelle operated at Independent Diplomat and supported efforts focused on global cybersecurity resilience by delivering strategic technology management solutions and conducting research for U.N. cyber working groups. Her work included advising developing states on cyber policy and enhancing international ICT and cybersecurity collaborations. As a Project Manager at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Michelle addressed unemployment challenges in the cyber sector and led an international comparative research study on cyber regulations, resulting in a strategic shift in defining cyber roles and promoting cyber education.

Michelle holds a Master of International Affairs in Cybersecurity Policy and Innovation from Columbia University and a BA in Government from Reichman University. Her military background in the Israeli military, academic contributions at Reichman University, and UN work on cybersecurity matters further demonstrate her commitment and expertise in the field. She remains actively involved in the cybersecurity community through her work with non-profit organizations and professional associations, continually striving to advance cybersecurity and AI practices and policies.

Michelle Sahar is a dedicated cybersecurity policy specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies. She provides expert consulting to clients, focusing on governance, AI, IoT/IT, and cloud security regulation... Show more

Stephanie Thoma

Stephanie Thoma

Stephanie is a Forbes-featured author of the best-selling networking book, Confident Introvert and host of the podcast/event series, redefining what it means to be successful with less hustle and more fun, meaning and wellness, Holistic Ambition. Stephanie has helped thousands of people celebrate their strengths, step into their authentic confidence, and make meaningful connections through building out community over 1k in-person events at organizations like YPOSF, speaking at places like Harvard University, years behind-the-scenes at TEDx, and 1:1 coaching.

Stephanie is a Forbes-featured author of the best-selling networking book, Confident Introvert and host of the podcast/event series, redefining what it means to be successful with less hustle and more fun, meaning and wellness, Holistic Ambition. Ste... Show more

Quiana Berry

Quiana Berry

Quiana Berry is an international speaker, AI ethics advocate, and community builder with a background in anthropology and technology. With years of experience driving innovation in product development at Red Hat/IBM, she has worked across open-source communities, large enterprises, and tech ecosystems to ensure that agility leads to responsible and inclusive innovation.

Passionate about the intersection of AI, ethics, and diversity, Quiana has spoken at major conferences worldwide, including Open Source Summit and Linux Foundation events, sharing insights on ethical AI, inclusive Agile practices, and career growth in tech. She specializes in helping organizations navigate the challenges of Agile adoption, ensuring that Agile isn’t just about speed, but also sustainability, accessibility, and equity in tech.

Through her work, Quiana empowers organizations to break barriers, integrate ethical development, and embrace agility as a tool for driving innovation and inclusion.

Quiana Berry is an international speaker, AI ethics advocate, and community builder with a background in anthropology and technology. With years of experience driving innovation in product development at Red Hat/IBM, she has worked across open-source... Show more

Scott Ellis

Scott Ellis

Head of Design | Product Designer | Design Thinking | User Experience (UX) Coaching | System Design ~ Your Digital MacGyver a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy.

Head of Design | Product Designer | Design Thinking | User Experience (UX) Coaching | System Design ~ Your Digital MacGyver a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy. Show more

Aakansha Doshi

Aakansha Doshi

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

Bron Thulke

Bron Thulke

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

Markus Ziller

Markus Ziller

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

Gergely Csatari

Gergely Csatari

Working in the telecom industry in the last two decades it was possible for Gergely to see the evolution from vendor specific hardware to virtualisation and cloud and a to cloud native. Currently Gergely is part of the OSPO team of Nokia CTO which is reponsible for open source. In the last year Gergely's was working in Anuket, Nepio and several CNCF projects on the relationship of cloud native and telecoms.

Working in the telecom industry in the last two decades it was possible for Gergely to see the evolution from vendor specific hardware to virtualisation and cloud and a to cloud native. Currently Gergely is part of the OSPO team of Nokia CTO which is... Show more

Bevan Williams

Bevan Williams

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coaching in 2018. He is passionate about coaching, enabling and leading people to do their best work, focussing on personal, career and organizational growth.

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coachi... Show more

Trupti Parkar

Trupti Parkar

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

Ingo Hampe

Ingo Hampe

Work smarter -wie kann ich meine Arbeit so organisieren, dass ich mich auf die wesentlichen und wichtigen Aufgaben konzentrieren kann.
Human Centered Organisations - Wie muss Arbeitsplatz gestalltet werden, so dass der Mensch mit seinen Anforderungen im Mittelpunkt der Arbeit steht.
Das sind die Themen, die mich beschäftigen. Die Technologie unterstützt dabei, die eigentliche Herausforderung ist aber der kulturelle Wandel.

Work smarter -wie kann ich meine Arbeit so organisieren, dass ich mich auf die wesentlichen und wichtigen Aufgaben konzentrieren kann. Human Centered Organisations - Wie muss Arbeitsplatz gestalltet werden, so dass der Mensch mit seinen Anforderunge... Show more

Luis Alfredo Porras Páez

Luis Alfredo Porras Páez

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript.

A participado como organizador y como charlista en diferentes eventos realizados en distintas ciudades de Chile y tuvo la oportunidad de participar como conferencista en la JSConf Colombia 2015, con una charla sobre aplicaciones de BitTorrent

Además le encanta el Karaoke y es un cristiano comprometido con su Iglesia.

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript. A participado como organizador y como charlista en di... Show more

Sailendra Kumar

Sailendra Kumar

Sailendra is the Vice President of Product Management at Back Market, a France-based global online marketplace for refurbished electronics, operating in 18 countries worldwide.

With a career that began in software engineering nearly two decades ago, Sailendra’s journey has been defined by a relentless drive to build products that matter. After earning his MBA, he transitioned into product management, where he discovered his true calling, leading teams to transform ideas into impact.

Over the past ten years, Sailendra has led global product teams across India, Europe, the USA, and the UK at industry-leading companies like MakeMyTrip, Indeed, and Spotahome. His expertise spans online marketplaces, payments, data science, and leadership, yet it's his passion for building empowered, high-trust teams that truly defines his approach.

Sailendra believes that great products are born at the intersection of empathy, data, and bold vision. Guided by his personal mantra, “Explore, Express, Evolve”, he is committed to shaping the future of commerce through innovation that is sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful.

Sailendra is the Vice President of Product Management at Back Market, a France-based global online marketplace for refurbished electronics, operating in 18 countries worldwide. With a career that began in software engineering nearly two decades ag... Show more

Shelley Bosworth

Shelley Bosworth

Shelley Bosworth is an International Business Mindset Coach and keynote speaker with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across renowned retail and hospitality brands. Shelley took a bold leap, launching her coaching business during a global pandemic. Based in Dubai, she has since grown her practice, empowering hundreds of individuals to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs. Shelley specialises in working with women who have bold goals, but real lives to master their mindset and achieve their goals in life and business.
Known for her high-energy, authentic, and no-nonsense approach, Shelley inspires audiences to take courageous action, proving that with the right mindset, success is within reach for everyone.

Shelley Bosworth is an International Business Mindset Coach and keynote speaker with over 25 years of corporate leadership experience across renowned retail and hospitality brands. Shelley took a bold leap, launching her coaching business during a gl... Show more

Joe Cobbs

Joe Cobbs

Joe B. Cobbs is the co-founder of the Know Rivalry Project and a Professor in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University (NKU), where he leads courses in Sports Economics, and Rivalry & Ritual in International Sports. He also serves as Chair of the University Athletic Council at NKU. He earned his Ph.D. from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2010. He previously served as a corporate sponsorship consultant at General Sports & Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan and as the Director of Marketing for Miami (OH) University Intercollegiate Athletics. His research on sport rivalry and the business of Formula One racing has been presented at conferences on five continents, published in leading peer-reviewed journals, and featured by over 100 media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and National Public Radio (NPR). Professor Cobbs is also commonly known around campus as Dr. Green Shoes, for his 'Green for Groceries' campaign to promote the campus food pantry and end food insecurity at NKU.

Joe B. Cobbs is the co-founder of the Know Rivalry Project and a Professor in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University (NKU), where he leads courses in Sports Economics, and Rivalry & Ritual in International Sports. He also serve... Show more

Drishtant Ranjan Srivastava

Drishtant Ranjan Srivastava

With three years of dedicated experience in Flutter development, I’ve navigated the tech landscape as a Software Engineer and Flutter Lead, successfully leading projects and driving innovation. My journey includes five internships during my engineering studies, each contributing to a well-rounded expertise in software development. As a national winner of SIH'23, I’ve demonstrated a commitment to excellence and creative problem-solving.

I've had the honor of speaking at Google Cloud Community Days in Coimbatore, where I shared my insights on cloud technologies and their intersection with Flutter. As an Ex-GDSC Lead, I’ve guided and inspired budding developers, fostering a vibrant tech community. On my YouTube channel, I break down complex concepts and share the latest Flutter trends and techniques. Join me to dive deep into the world of app development, explore innovative solutions, and get inspired to elevate your own tech journey!

With three years of dedicated experience in Flutter development, I’ve navigated the tech landscape as a Software Engineer and Flutter Lead, successfully leading projects and driving innovation. My journey includes five internships during my engineeri... Show more

Raphaël Yharrassarry

Raphaël Yharrassarry

Je travaille en freelance comme lead UX designer, psychologue depuis le dernier millénaire. Mon parcours m’a permis de travailler sur des sujets variés allant du WAP à la télévision, en passant par, le web, le e-commerce et les applications professionnelles ou le design de service. Ma vision de l’expérience utilisateur repose sur deux démarches complémentaires, l’une pragmatique autour de la conception de services et l’autre stratégique autour de l’évolution des organisations et l’intégration du design au sein des équipes.

Je travaille depuis 2020 pour beta.gouv.fr toujours en freelance afin d’essayer d’améliorer les services publics avec l’intention de changer le monde, de le rendre meilleur et de limiter la crise climatique qui arrive, mais avant ça il faut que je pense à faire du pain et bien d’autres choses plus ou moins futile comme un potager, du miel et du cidre.

Je travaille en freelance comme lead UX designer, psychologue depuis le dernier millénaire. Mon parcours m’a permis de travailler sur des sujets variés allant du WAP à la télévision, en passant par, le web, le e-commerce et les applications professio... Show more

Heber Romero Tellez

Heber Romero Tellez

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter

Being the best at what I do, seeking to deliver the best of me to others and trying to live a righteous life and be happy.
Growing as a person, always seeking improvement and success, providing everything in my scope, acquiring knowledge by learning from others, helping the growth of the workplace for mutual success.
I am an open-minded person, and free spirit, who likes to enjoy every moment, whether it is going out to enjoy sports, technology and family.

I lead digital transformation initiatives by designing open, scalable, and cloud-native architectures that empower global enterprises to innovate with agility and resilience. With deep expertise in middleware platforms and enterprise cloud solutions, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I am a visionary leader in DevSecOps, cloud-native, and serverless architectures, passionate about enabling interoperability, security, and performance across complex ecosystems. As a mentor, open source promoter, and founder, I am committed to shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing open innovation on a global scale.

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter Being the best at what I do, se... Show more

Mitul Tailor

Mitul Tailor

I am a Senior Data Engineer at Long View Systems, specializing in Azure services, data engineering, and AI-driven solutions. With expertise in Azure Data Factory, Fabric, Copilot Studio, and data migration, I have successfully delivered scalable and efficient data solutions.

I hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Generative AI, a PD Diploma in ML & AI, and a Bachelor's in Computer Science. I am DP-600 certified, demonstrating my expertise in Microsoft Azure Enterprise Data Analyst solutions. Additionally, I have a strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI and Azure AI Foundry, exploring how these technologies can be leveraged for intelligent automation and data-driven insights.

Recognized by clients for my clear and precise development work, I am passionate about automation, AI, and robotics. Outside of work, I love to travel and have a deep interest in cars.

I am a Senior Data Engineer at Long View Systems, specializing in Azure services, data engineering, and AI-driven solutions. With expertise in Azure Data Factory, Fabric, Copilot Studio, and data migration, I have successfully delivered scalable and ... Show more

Silvana de Santis

Silvana de Santis

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

Meron Gebremedhin

Meron Gebremedhin

“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

Cate Hollowitsch

Cate Hollowitsch

Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of marketing, including branding, innovation, and digital transformation. As an executive, she also has an extensive background in business acumen, value creation, and strategy for small to medium-sized businesses. Cate’s business success earned her a 2024 spot as one of 100 Titans of Industry for the state of Wisconsin. She is a 2024 TEDx Speaker and created the F.E.A.R. Framework™ for Selfless Leadership. She is also the author of Confidence Counts, and Mastering the Game of Office Politics and is an adjunct professor in digital marketing.

Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of marketing, includi... Show more

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