Zita is an AI strategist by day and a tea master by night. She is excited by innovations, tea, and a healthy dose of Japanese fantasy.

Zita is an AI strategist by day and a tea master by night. She is excited by innovations, tea, and a healthy dose of Japanese fantasy. Show more

Phil Bossman (@Schlauge) is a PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning. Phil is currently a Citrix Architect and End User Computing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group (@rtpsug).

Phil Bossman (@Schlauge) is a PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning. Phil is currently a Citrix Architect and End User Computing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group (@rtpsu... Show more

I’m a creative, people-first service and experience designer with 15+ years of transforming complex programmes into end-to-end services that leaders, boards, and delivery teams can understand, fund, and scale. I’m successful because empathy is where I start, not where I stop, to deliver quality products, services and experiences that make a positive impact.
My work bridges design thinking, service design, and systems thinking principles applied to AI enablement for products, workflows and teams. In practice, I lead service, experience, and learning design across tech-forward, AI-heavy programmes, often as the first and only designer in the room. In the past, I have helped several emerging teams and startups build a shared practice and find smarter, more inclusive ways through their most ambiguous challenges, so I’m confident as hire #1 or leading a growing team.

I’m a creative, people-first service and experience designer with 15+ years of transforming complex programmes into end-to-end services that leaders, boards, and delivery teams can understand, fund, and scale. I’m successful because empathy is where ... Show more

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with hands-on skills in penetration testing, exploit development, and digital forensics before choosing a career in governance, risk, and compliance, I bring a hacker’s mindset into the world of audits.

I’m also the author of a top-ranked digital forensics blog on the Autopsy tool, with over 75,000 views and the #1 spot on Google. Today, I lead the integration of Generative AI into internal audit processes, architecting a multi-phase roadmap that transforms legacy governance systems into dynamic, AI-powered frameworks. Alongside strategy, I actively design techniques for generating highly targeted GenAI prompts, enabling audit teams to extract precise, actionable intelligence while reducing noise and false positives.

By combining hacker-style curiosity with AI-driven execution, I offer a unique perspective on the future of IT audits. My talks challenge the perception of audits as checklist exercises and present a vision for Offensive Audits, where we leverage AI to redefine assurance as resilience-building rather than compliance alone.

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with ha... Show more

Erica is an AI cybersecurity architect and consultant, and was a software engineer and cybersecurity hobbyist for several years before becoming an application security red-teamer in 2018. Since then, she has been earning bug bounties, releasing new CVEs and original exploit techniques, training penetration testers and conducting R&D projects as a cybersecurity technical lead. Erica organizes 2600, a local hacker meetup, and has spoken about hacking, bot writing, and more at many conferences, including Black Hat Europe, SkyTalks, CactusCon, SnowTalks and DEF CON, the world's largest hacker conference. Find her on the DEF CON contest floor designing puzzles to create Lonely Hard Drive, Wall of Bribes, and Lonely Air Tag, or volunteering at Red Team Village. Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern Maine.

Erica is an AI cybersecurity architect and consultant, and was a software engineer and cybersecurity hobbyist for several years before becoming an application security red-teamer in 2018. Since then, she has been earning bug bounties, releasing new C... Show more

Application Security Architect.
Speaker en conferencias regionales e internacionales como DEF CON 34, 8.8 Security Conference, DevOpsDays Medellín y DevOpsDays Lima, entre otras.
Co-fundador de pipebreach.com, un blog de research sobre incidentes y ataques a la cadena de suministro y AI security.

Application Security Architect. Speaker en conferencias regionales e internacionales como DEF CON 34, 8.8 Security Conference, DevOpsDays Medellín y DevOpsDays Lima, entre otras. Co-fundador de pipebreach.com, un blog de research sobre incidentes y... Show more

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation (20→31%) through ranking, experimentation, and governance systems.

Driven by a long-standing interest in bridging hardware and software - From drone logistics to AI platforms - Rishabh focuses on turning cutting-edge AI into reliable, scalable systems that work beyond demos.

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation ... Show more

I work at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud, and platform engineering. Passionate about developer experience, open source, and cloud security, I spend my time balancing innovation with risk, usually armed with a laptop, too many browser tabs, and an unhealthy number of security dashboards

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I work at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud, and platform engineering. Passionate about developer experience, open source, and cloud security, I spend my time balancing innovation with risk, usually armed with a laptop, too many browser tabs, ... Show more

Cloud computing engineer from Alibaba Cloud Elastic Computing, engaged in containerization, observability, and application optimization related to GPU and RDMA workloads on Kubernetes, with experience in building and maintaining large-scale intelligent computing clusters.

Cloud computing engineer from Alibaba Cloud Elastic Computing, engaged in containerization, observability, and application optimization related to GPU and RDMA workloads on Kubernetes, with experience in building and maintaining large-scale intellige... Show more

Uchenna Cyril Nnamadim is a Senior QA Engineer who has spent his career at the intersection of development, operations, and security. From scaling healthcare platforms at MedMe Health to testing fintech systems at Carbon Finance and Flutterwave, he has seen how quality often slips through the cracks. His leadership has delivered measurable results, including a 60% increase in test coverage and a 25% reduction in testing cycles.

He is a strong advocate of quality, automation, and secure delivery. Uchenna speaks about building software that doesn’t just ship, but truly works (resilient, reliable, and secure) in an age of AI, microservices, and cloud-native complexity.

Uchenna Cyril Nnamadim is a Senior QA Engineer who has spent his career at the intersection of development, operations, and security. From scaling healthcare platforms at MedMe Health to testing fintech systems at Carbon Finance and Flutterwave, he h... Show more

Silvia Triboni is a lawyer with an MBA in Public Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. She has a degree in Sustainability and Human Responsibility from the University of Lisbon and in Coaching and Mentoring from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation.

She is a lecturer, consultant and journalist focusing on the theme of active longevity and intergenerational harmony in companies, in Brazil and Portugal, and has lectured in several countries. She is columnist and international correspondent for companies linked to the interests of people 50+, working in Brazil and Portugal.

An activist against ageism, she is director of the StopIdadism Association in Portugal.

A writer, she has launched the book Employability 50+ in Portugal and Brazil, which presents useful information and strategies for a successful career in maturity, and Intentional Longevity®, with a foreword by Dr Alexandre Kalache, a book aimed at encouraging the conscious construction of a life with purpose, healthy habits and choices.

In his Centenarian Expedition project, he has explored the Blue Zones® and other regions where their inhabitants are exceptionally healthy and long-lived, in order to publicise good practices to his audience.

Silvia Triboni is a lawyer with an MBA in Public Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. She has a degree in Sustainability and Human Responsibility from the University of Lisbon and in Coaching and Mentoring from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation... Show more

Aakash Patel has developed a career rooted in business consulting, civic engagement, and community support across the Tampa Bay region. He is known as the founder of a consulting firm that helps organizations strengthen their presence, build relationships, and better understand the communities they serve. Through this work, he has guided hundreds of companies as they form connections and pursue growth. His efforts reflect a belief that collaboration and service-minded leadership can create lasting outcomes for local businesses and residents.

Aakash founded his consulting company in 2012, focusing on public relations, community relations, networking, and social media strategy. Since then, the firm has supported more than 350 organizations as they establish a foothold, refine messaging, and develop outreach plans. His earlier experience in media and hospitality, including roles in editorial assistance and public relations, sharpened his communication skills and helped him recognize how clear information and respect build trust.

Patel broadened his business development experience when he became the founding development director for an online professional networking platform. In that role, he helped grow the membership from a small group into a global community of more than one million users. This work strengthened his understanding of digital networking and its role in supporting entrepreneurs and established leaders. It also reinforced his commitment to connecting people with resources, opportunities, and peers who can support responsible and sustainable growth.

Aakash Patel has consistently devoted time to education and workforce readiness, supporting both early learning and higher education. He was appointed to the district board of trustees of a local community college, where he contributed to discussions on access, student success, and community needs during his four-year term. He has also served for many years as chair of a county early learning coalition, helping guide initiatives that support families, strengthen early education, and prepare children for future academic and career paths.

Aakash has contributed his experience to advisory and governance boards focused on economic development, banking, tourism, and nonprofit strategy. Through these roles, he works alongside local leaders and elected officials to support educational initiatives, encourage job creation, and highlight opportunities for improvement. His service on regional development and visitor advisory boards has allowed him to collaborate on efforts that strengthen the local economy, promote the area, and connect community goals with practical, achievable plans.

Patel values ongoing leadership development and civic learning, and he has participated in regional leadership programs and citizens’ academies focused on government operations and public safety. These experiences, including involvement in business leadership groups and federal agency citizens’ courses, have given him insight into how institutions function and how residents can engage productively. They continue to influence his approach to service, encouraging him to stay informed, listen carefully, and support cooperation among people and organizations with different perspectives.

Aakash Patel maintains an active public presence through writing, media appearances, and community event participation. With a background in journalism and public affairs, he has contributed opinion pieces to well-known publications and appeared on regional news and public affairs programs. His work has been recognized through awards honoring emerging leaders, business growth, and community involvement, including early-career recognition from his university and later honors from regional business organizations and cultural initiatives, as well as a campaign for county office.

Aakash Patel has developed a career rooted in business consulting, civic engagement, and community support across the Tampa Bay region. He is known as the founder of a consulting firm that helps organizations strengthen their presence, build relation... Show more

Amit Grinvald is a keynote speaker, moderator, and communication strategist who works with leaders and experts across corporate, startup, and investor environments to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations.

Over the past decade, he has worked with everyone from Fortune 500 executives and award-winning founders to Olympic medalists and aerospace engineers. His clients include leaders from organisations such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Deloitte, Capgemini, Red Hat, Rolls-Royce, and Johnson & Johnson.

His work in the venture ecosystem spans both founder and investor perspectives. He is a mentor with Google for Startups and the Startup World Cup, and has supported companies through €60M+ fundraising rounds.

Amit regularly hosts and leads conversations at international conferences, including TED, SXSW London, and South Summit. He is also the founder and long-time lead organiser of TEDxUNYP, one of Europe's most recognised TEDx events, with multiple TED Editor's Picks and several talks ranked among the global Top 100.

His sessions are practical, interactive, and built for the room in front of him, whether that room is full of engineers, executives, or first-time speakers. Attendees leave with tools they can use in their very next meeting, pitch, or presentation.

Amit Grinvald is a keynote speaker, moderator, and communication strategist who works with leaders and experts across corporate, startup, and investor environments to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations. ... 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

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B accessibility strategy consultant, published author, and international speaker. She advises businesses on identifying and closing gaps between formal compliance and the actual customer experiences of the estimated 1.85 billion disabled people worldwide — a substantial and frequently underserved market. Her work addresses digital platforms, customer service, communications, media, and events.

With more than 25 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility, Sveta combines professional expertise with lived experience as a deaf person. Her work examines how decisions made by leadership, customer experience, marketing, design, technology, content, and frontline teams can either create or remove barriers.

Sveta is the author of Sound Is Not Enough and the founder of Audio Accessibility. Her book and TEDx talk examine the business value of high-quality captioning and communication access. She holds an MS in Internet Technology and has presented internationally since 2007.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B accessibility strategy consultant, published author, and international speaker. She advises businesses on identifying and closing gaps between formal compliance and the actual customer experiences of... Show more

I’m a builder by nature and I enjoy finding unique solutions to big problems.

In the off hours I enjoy traveling with my family to fun and unique locations. If I am at home for the weekend I enjoy woodworking and fixing things in the garage.

I’m a builder by nature and I enjoy finding unique solutions to big problems. In the off hours I enjoy traveling with my family to fun and unique locations. If I am at home for the weekend I enjoy woodworking and fixing things in the garage. Show more

Jakob is a life-long nerd who's interested in most things. He spends his days trying to create the nicest-feeling, least frustrating air travel experience in the world at Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Jakob has a passion for teaching and loves the challenge of communicating complex topics in an entertaining and understandable way, something he aspires to show in his talks!

Jakob is a life-long nerd who's interested in most things. He spends his days trying to create the nicest-feeling, least frustrating air travel experience in the world at Norwegian Air Shuttle. Jakob has a passion for teaching and loves the challe... Show more

- Currently working as a Senior Mobile Engineer (L6) at GetYourGuide, the largest travel experience company, crafting seamless user experiences.
- Previously a Senior Android Engineer at SixFlags, the world’s largest theme park company, led mobile innovation during their merger with CedarFair another giant in the same domain.
- Spearheaded Swipe's fintech revolution in billing software category, contributed to its status as a top-tier startup as an Android Engineer.
- Developed for Doubtnut (India's largest educational app) for 2.5 years , actively implemented solutions for 80+ million users.
- Orchestrated 30+ freelance projects, showcasing adaptability and technical prowess.

- Currently working as a Senior Mobile Engineer (L6) at GetYourGuide, the largest travel experience company, crafting seamless user experiences. - Previously a Senior Android Engineer at SixFlags, the world’s largest theme park company, led mobile i... Show more

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013 and a Copilot MVP in 2025. A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

Mais de 20 anos ativos no mercado de trabalho.
Transição para a área de Tecnologia há 5 anos, com o impulso da {reprograma}, oferecendo capacitação em Desenvolvimento FrontEnd.
Contribuir para o impacto positivo na Educação em Tecnologia é uma das frentes que me identifico, com apoio especial dos percursos do Ux Design.

Mais de 20 anos ativos no mercado de trabalho. Transição para a área de Tecnologia há 5 anos, com o impulso da {reprograma}, oferecendo capacitação em Desenvolvimento FrontEnd. Contribuir para o impacto positivo na Educação em Tecnologia é uma das ... Show more

Dushyant Kanungo is a UX leader, author, and public speaker based in Indore, India, with over 20 years of experience in digital product design, UX strategy, and user-centered innovation across web and enterprise platforms.

As Director of UX at Galaxy UX Studio / Galaxy Weblinks, he leads UX strategy, research, and design delivery for global, cross-domain products and services. He is the author of "UX Decoded" and host of the UX Banter podcast. Dushyant is an active mentor on ADPList, recognized as a Top 1% Mentor in Design (February 2025), and has delivered 100+ mentorship sessions to designers worldwide.

His speaking engagements span UX India, AI for Developing Nations Forum, IIM Indore, and international conferences, focusing on topics including high-stakes UX, AI ethics, inclusive design, and enterprise UX strategy.

Book
UX Decoded: Think and Implement User-Centered Research Methodologies, and Expert-Led UX Best Practices
Published on Amazon (Kindle & Print editions)
https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Implement-User-Centered-Methodologies-Expert-Led-ebook/dp/B09YNRJBWP

A practical guide for UX professionals focusing on user-centered research methodologies, identifying user pain points, overcoming biases, and implementing industry-accepted approaches to product thinking and user-centric design.

Conference Talks & Presentations

How To End The World With Bad UX
UX India 2024, Bengaluru (TED-like breakout session)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ISCqY84mI
Exploring how poor UX in critical systems can have catastrophic real-world impact, with examples from AI and enterprise software.

The Future of UX: Voice Commands, AI, Smart Cars, and Inclusive Design
Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSExx7miH9c&t=8s
This talk ponders upon what the future might hold for user experience designers and people using new technologies. Voice commands to AI, Smart cars, and Inclusive design. There are so many opportunities that we can learn and grow with.

Information Architecture: Strategy & Selling IA
Conference presentation
https://youtu.be/B3v--B7xyxU?si=EiVWAlBiAJx6VY1o
A presentation on Information Architecture deliverables and strategy for selling IA to stakeholders.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/dushyantmk/information-architecture-deliverables

How UX Design Matters: Common-Sense-Driven Design Can Save Your Life (and Money)**
IIM Indore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtywioFf0HU&t=35s
An example-based take on why common-sense-driven design is more likely to save your life (and money).

HCI Presentation Excerpt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bs-EK0Jj1Y&t=90s
An HCI presentation excerpt.

Reshaping UX with AI-Infused Design Systems
Gitex Series 2023, Dubai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_tdxW9Dpig
Interview discussing AI, design systems, and scaling UX for large organizations.

Dictating Terms – UX for AI & UX by AI**
Conference talk focusing on AI, UX for AI products, and AI's impact on UX practice.

AI, Equity, and Inclusion Panel
AI for Developing Nations (AIFOD) Vienna Summit 2025 at the United Nations
Panel discussion about AI in developing nations and technology transfer.

Podcast & Media Appearances

UX Banter (Host & Creator)
Ongoing UX podcast series
https://www.youtube.com/@uxbanter/videos
Sharing perspectives on UX careers, usability, design culture, and interviewing industry guests. Featured episode includes Neal Foard on authenticity in branding.

The UX Growth Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6
https://www.theuxgrowth.com/episodes/dushyant
A conversation on how UX careers actually grow in the real world: why 'common-sense' UX beats rigid checklists, how to keep learning, and what makes portfolios and case studies feel genuine.

Design Critique: Products for People Podcast
Episode: "Interview: Dushyant Kanungo on Enterprise UX"
Discussing enterprise UX, employee experience, and his book "UX Decoded."

Interviews & Features

The Inside Scoop — Dushyant Kanungo
ADPList (Amazing Together, Medium) – March 1, 2022
https://medium.com/amazing-together/the-inside-scoop-dushyant-kanungo-11e16a2fa454
Profile-style interview covering his journey as a UX evangelist, his role at Galaxy Weblinks/Galaxy UX Studio, mentoring on ADPList, teaching UX, and his approach to scaling and leading a 55-person design team.

“Moving Beyond Data Fairness"
AI for Developing Nations Forum (AIFOD) – October 2025
https://af.net/news/moving-beyond-data-fairness/
Quoted and profiled proposing "energy-style" data fairness ratings for AI systems, transparency in geographic and demographic bias, and certification frameworks starting with advisory AI before critical healthcare systems. Emphasizes employment impact as a certification dimension and urgency for Generation Alpha/Beta native AI users.

Published Articles

Medium (Galaxy UX Studio)
https://medium.com/@kanungo.dushyant2412

Awards & Recognition

ADPList Top 1% Mentor in Design – February 2025
https://adplist.org/community-certifications/top1percent-feb-2025-design-e7122b
Recognized as one of the top 1% mentors in Design expertise on ADPList, acknowledged for inspiring mentees and democratizing mentorship.

ADPList 100 Mentorship Sessions Achievement
https://adplist.org/certifications/253144
Awarded for completing 100 mentorship sessions as Director UX at Galaxy UX Studio.

Speaking Topics

- High-stakes UX and the real-world consequences of bad design
- AI ethics, fairness, and UX for AI products
- Enterprise UX and employee experience design
- Information architecture strategy and stakeholder communication
- Inclusive design and designing for emerging technologies
- Design leadership, DesignOps, and scaling design teams
- The future of UX: voice interfaces, smart systems, and accessibility

Current Role

Director of UX
Galaxy UX Studio / Galaxy Weblinks, Indore, India

Leading UX strategy, research, and design delivery for global, cross-domain products and services. Responsible for advocating evidence-based, accessible, and ethical UX practices within product teams and client organizations.

Previous Experience

- Former Head of UX / Senior Business Analyst at Rakuten Symphony (InnoEye)
- UX and business analysis work for enterprise clients including Santander UK
- 20+ years of experience in digital product design and UX strategy

#Contact & Links

Medium: https://medium.com/@kanungo.dushyant2412
UX Banter (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@uxbanter
ADPList Profile: https://adplist.org (search "Dushyant Kanungo")
Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Implement-User-Centered-Methodologies-Expert-Led-ebook/dp/B09YNRJBWP

Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Available for: Conference speaking, panel discussions, workshops, podcast interviews, mentoring programs

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Más de 20 años en la industria de IT, trabajando en diversas posiciones de presales y de manager, especialista o colaborador en offerings Cloud en partners cercanos a Microsoft como SoftwareONE, Seidor o Insight Technologies. MCT y experto Azure certificado en varias especializaciones. Multicloud con conocimientos de Azure AWS, Finops, Vmware o Linux y plataformas de IA como ChatGPT, Perplexity&Comet, Copilot, Claude Cowork y un máster digital en FOUNDERZ que me dio mucha visibilidad en el mercado de IA.

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Staff Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building and operating backend and infrastructure systems. He works on large-scale Kubernetes platforms with a focus on autoscaling, cost optimization, and reliability, where scaling decisions directly impact infrastructure cost, workload stability, and developer trust. His experience spans node autoscaling, workload placement, and coordinating cost-driven optimizations in production environments. Riyas is particularly interested in system-level thinking and designing infrastructure platforms that are reliable and usable at scale.

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Tobias is responsible for IT and related services for Aircraft Maintenance and Digital Fleet Solutions at Lufthansa Technik.

He strives with his team to drive the company's digital transformation and to make Lufthansa Technik a software company. In this endeavor, he works on building, growing, and scaling a software engineering organization based on state-of-the-art technologies, lightweight architectures, and agile team topologies.

In doing so, he can rely on his broad experience in various tech leadership positions covering various tech functions, from operations to engineering and development to strategy.

Besides his professional activities, he is passionate about combining his fascination for sports and traveling by visiting football matches around the globe.

Tobias is responsible for IT and related services for Aircraft Maintenance and Digital Fleet Solutions at Lufthansa Technik. He strives with his team to drive the company's digital transformation and to make Lufthansa Technik a software company. I... Show more

Pascal MEUNE - 56 years old
Operational Leader | Creator of Immersive Experiences | Builder of Emotional Impact

Founder of the event agency DEALER DE RÊVES since 1994, I support institutions, companies, agencies and VIP clients across the French Riviera and the Principality of Monaco in designing and producing high-impact events that create meaningful, memorable and lasting moments.

In 2022, I l founded BRICKS EXPERIENCE on the Côte Fleurie in Honfleur — my beloved Normandy — an event agency and accredited training organization dedicated exclusively to LEGO® bricks. I channel my energy and expertise into facilitation, collective intelligence and collaborative experiences, offering exclusive LEGO® event spaces and brick studios in Honfleur and Nice.

Certified LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator, I design and lead immersive meetings, innovative “Bricks Building” sessions, high-value collaborative workshops, engaging management training programs, inspiring participatory conferences, and large-scale creative public events.

An ultra-endurance sports practitioner, I apply the same philosophy in my professional life: total commitment, unwavering resilience, and sustainable collective performance centered on people.

Now it’s your move — let’s play seriously to succeed together.

Pascal MEUNE - 56 years old Operational Leader | Creator of Immersive Experiences | Builder of Emotional Impact Founder of the event agency DEALER DE RÊVES since 1994, I support institutions, companies, agencies and VIP clients across the French ... Show more

I'm Raz Cohen, Head of Platform at Permit.io.
I've carved a niche for myself in the world of Developer Tools, With over seven years diving deep into Kubernetes, cloud-native solutions, open-source projects, Python and Golang.
I've had the privilege of sharing my insights through tech-talks worldwide in stages like - KubeCon Paris 2024, Cloud Native London, OpenSecurity Summit, DevBcn 2023, DevelopersWeek Europe 2023, Hacksquad and more.

My professional journey kicked off in the prestigious 8200 Intelligence corps, setting the stage for my roles at industry leaders like Logz.io and Doubleverify and now at Permit.io.

Outside the tech sphere, I'm an enthusiastic wave surfer and traveler, always eager to explore new cultures and savor unique cuisines.
My curiosity knows no bounds, and I dream of one day blending my love for technology and food by opening my own restaurant - after revolutionize the tech world.
I'm all about innovation, passion, and excellence.

I'm Raz Cohen, Head of Platform at Permit.io. I've carved a niche for myself in the world of Developer Tools, With over seven years diving deep into Kubernetes, cloud-native solutions, open-source projects, Python and Golang. I've had the privilege... Show more

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and takes care of a flock of programmers and team leaders, a mentoring program, a guild and is sticking his nose wherever else he can.

Personally, he likes to read, play board games, analog and computer RPGs. He practices powerlifting and collects vintage Lego Technic. Writes about software, peopleware and dragons on HowToTrainYourJava.com.

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and ... Show more

Cyrus Wong is an accomplished senior lecturer who oversees the Higher Diploma program in Cloud and Data Centre Administration at the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) at IVE(Lee Wai Lee) in Hong Kong. He is a passionate advocate for the adoption of cloud technology across various media and events. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, he has earned prestigious recognitions such as AWS AI Hero, Microsoft MVP - Microsoft Foundry, and Google Developer Expert Cloud(AI).
黃俊彥是香港香港資訊科技學院(HKIIT)位於 IVE(李惠利)資訊科技系雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑的高級講師，擁有豐富的知識和專業技能。他熱衷於在各種媒體和活動中推廣雲端技術。由於他的專業知識和專業技能，他獲得亞馬遜雲端運算服務AI英雄、微軟最有價值專家-Microsoft Foundry和雲端AI的Google開發者專家等著名榮譽稱號，是世上唯一能夠獲得IT業界三巨頭同時公認的專家。

Cyrus Wong is an accomplished senior lecturer who oversees the Higher Diploma program in Cloud and Data Centre Administration at the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) at IVE(Lee Wai Lee) in Hong Kong. He is a passionate advocate f... Show more

I am an AI & Computer Vision Engineer with a strong passion for developing intelligent systems that bridge the physical and digital worlds. With a Master’s degree in AI and Data Science and active experience in the industry, I specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions utilizing computer vision, deep learning, and mixed reality (XR).

Throughout my career, I have successfully developed XR applications for remote support, telemedicine solutions, and autonomous training procedures. My technical expertise spans across Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, Docker, and Unity, enabling me to build robust, scalable, and innovative applications.

I thrive in environments that challenge me to solve complex problems and continuously adapt to new technologies. Whether it’s designing object detection systems for the fashion industry or developing real-time remote tracking systems, my goal is always to engineer high-impact solutions that drive real-world value.

I am an AI & Computer Vision Engineer with a strong passion for developing intelligent systems that bridge the physical and digital worlds. With a Master’s degree in AI and Data Science and active experience in the industry, I specialize in creating ... Show more