Travel & Tourism

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

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

Himanshu Garg

Himanshu Garg

With over 12 years of experience in Full Stack Development, I am a seasoned software engineer at Expedia Group, leading the charge in building cutting-edge, high-performance frontend solutions. Specialising in React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, MobX, RTL, GraphQL, Apollo Client, and Cypress Progressive Web Applications (PWA), I have a proven track record of crafting seamless, high-impact user experiences that drive engagement and performance. My expertise in frontend architecture goes beyond simply building applications—I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of UI engineering, continuously optimising code, enhancing scalability, and advocating for industry-leading best practices.

I hold a B.Tech and M.Tech in Computer Engineering, equipping me with a strong foundation in software development, system design, and problem-solving. My technical proficiency extends to the Experience Layer, where I leverage GraphQL and Kotlin to design and implement robust, scalable solutions. From high-level architecture and system design to the finer details of implementation, I ensure that every solution is built for long-term maintainability, high performance, and an exceptional user experience.

Beyond my technical contributions, I am deeply committed to knowledge sharing and mentoring the next generation of engineers. I have volunteered at numerous top-tier UI and frontend-focused conferences, including GitNation, JSNation, React Summit, C3 Dev Fest in Amsterdam, and React India. I actively engage with developers, inspiring them to innovate, grow, and embrace emerging trends in frontend technologies.

As a thought leader in the UI community, I have contributed to the development of scalable, reusable components through shared UI libraries and influenced the adoption of best practices that elevate development teams and streamline delivery. At Expedia, where I have spent five years, I have played a key role in developing various frontend UI frameworks to provide a robust and seamless user experience.

I am dedicated to shaping the future of frontend development and excited to continue pushing the envelope in delivering exceptional, user-centric applications.

With over 12 years of experience in Full Stack Development, I am a seasoned software engineer at Expedia Group, leading the charge in building cutting-edge, high-performance frontend solutions. Specialising in React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScr... Show more

Ettore Zotarelli

Ettore Zotarelli

From the world's most famous Hotel Management school to becoming the Product Manager of AI at a tech unicorn, Ettore's career is nothing but diverse. A proud problem-solver and generalist, he is known to hunt down solutions from seemingly unrelated industries and finding subject matter experts to partner with to make human lives easier.

From the world's most famous Hotel Management school to becoming the Product Manager of AI at a tech unicorn, Ettore's career is nothing but diverse. A proud problem-solver and generalist, he is known to hunt down solutions from seemingly unrelated i... 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

Neeraj Gargi

Neeraj Gargi

As a seasoned IT Operations and Business Management professional with over two decades of extensive experience, I am passionately engaged in collaborating with global organizations to harness the full potential of Dynamics 365 and cloud technologies.

As a founding member and the driving force behind Intelegain, a consulting firm celebrated for its expertise in Enterprise Integration and Software Development, I lead our mission to deliver bespoke solutions across a diverse array of sectors. Our expertise spans Retail, Financial Services, Travel, Workforce Automation, Pharmaceuticals, M-commerce, E-Learning, and more. With a robust presence in the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, and India, we are well-positioned to serve our clients' needs globally.

In addition to my role at Intelegain, I hold various positions within the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), the world's largest community of Microsoft partners. As the IAMCP APAC Secretary, I am dedicated to fostering and nurturing the community within the APAC region, ensuring that our members thrive and succeed in their endeavors.

As a seasoned IT Operations and Business Management professional with over two decades of extensive experience, I am passionately engaged in collaborating with global organizations to harness the full potential of Dynamics 365 and cloud technologies.... 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

Tara Furiani

Tara Furiani

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her belt, Tara shatters the conventional, often stodgy, paradigms of HR and corporate culture, bringing humanity back into the workplace.

Sporting dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, Tara's academic mettle is as rock-solid as her real-world chops. Her slew of advanced certifications isn't just for show; it’s her toolkit for crafting highly responsive, agile organizations. She’s been the mastermind behind multiple industry-defining shifts during her 13 years as a Chief People Officer for companies valued over $6 billion and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide.

But let's cut through the corporate jargon: Tara is a people champion. She fights for DEI not just as a buzzword but as a way of life, all the way from boardrooms on Earth to the realms of space, serving on NASA's DEI board. For Tara, equity isn't just a corporate initiative; it's a universal mandate.

Still think she’s all business? Think again. A mother of five and a doting partner, Tara knows the real-world application of work-life balance like no other. She's the driving force of her family and the beating heart of her home, roles she embraces with the same vigor as her corporate undertakings.

If you need further proof, lend an ear to her hit podcast, "Not the HR Lady," where she tackles the industry's stale narratives and offers fresh, often revolutionary, perspectives. And don't be fooled by the exec persona; she can drop a Dr. Dre lyric faster than you can say "organizational change."

When you partner with Tara Furiani, you’re not just getting a consultant or a thought leader. You’re aligning with a living, breathing catalyst for meaningful change—in your organization and in your life. Are you ready?

Learn more about Tara Furiani and Not the HR Lady by visiting: www.notthehrlady.com and subscribe to the show at www.youtube.com/c/notthehrlady.

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her... Show more

Antonio Peric-Mazar

Antonio Peric-Mazar

Antonio Perić-Mažar is CEO at Locastic digital agency, based in beautiful Croatian city called Split. Their main focus is to build complex mobile and web platforms for different clients that range from startups to enterprise companies from all over the globe.

He is a proud backend developer that moved into a managerial role after founding Locastic in 2011, since, in a very short period of time the team has grown and they became very popular in the development world.

He is quite a proactive guy - as he is one of the founders of the largest regional Blockchain Conference, he is hosting a free monthly Meetup event in Split, also recently he fell in love with Esports as he owns the best Croatian Counter-Strike team.

During the last few years Antonio also focused on sharing his business and development knowledge with Startups and other Entrepreneurs and he spoke on many conferences including:
2011 - Why Symfony2 framework is good choice? [Web Strategija, Zagreb, Croatia]
2012- Why Symfony2? [ZgPHP, Zagreb, Croatia)
2013 - Symfony workshop [ZgPHP, Zagreb, Croatia)
2013 - Sylius - a new way of developing ecommerce solutions [PHP Conference Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia]
2013 - Symfony workshop [eZSummer Camp, Island Brac, Croatia]
2014 - Building Single page application with Symfony2 And AngularJS [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2014 - Sylius Introduction [PHPDay Verona, unconference track, Verona, Italy]
2014 - Sylius as Ecommerce solution [WebCampLjubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia]
2014 - Started Symfony User Group Croatia
2014 - Building Restful API with Symfony2 [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2014 - Building Single page application with Symfony2 and AngularJS [ZgPhp, Zagreb, Croatia]
2014 - Mentoring Startups at Shift Conference [Shift Conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Croatia entrepreneurship conference 3P - how to build a successful company [3P conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Mentoring Startups at Shift Conference [Shift Conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Using Sylius as an eCommerce solution with eZ [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2015 - A recipe for effective leadership [Better Software Italy, Florence, Italy]
2015 - Building Real Time applications with PHP - [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2016 - Croatia entrepreneurship conference 3P - why quality services are the most important thing [3P conference, Split, Croatia]
2016 - How we build and lead our company? [Summer Jam Croatia, Pakostane, Croatia]
2016 - Using Sylius in production [Symfony Croatia Meetup, Zagreb, Croatia]
2016 - Maintainable + Extensible = Clean ... yes, Code! [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2017 - Co-Founded Tinel Meetup [Split, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony Developers [PHPUK, London, United Kingdom]
2017 - Progressive web applications are here! [Dump Days, Split, Croatia]
2017 - Panel discussion: Developers - most wanted profession in the world [Dump Days, Split, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony Developers [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2017 - Symfony more in depth with events and services (workshop) [DEVit, Thessaloniki, Greece)
2017 - Lessons learned while developing with Sylius [Symfony Croatia Meetup, Zagreb, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony developers workshop [DutchPHP, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony developers [DutchPHP, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2017 - Building APIs in an easy way using API Platform (workshop) [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2018 - Go Mobile, or Go Home (TNT Split, Split, Croatia)
2018 - Real REST is easy with Api Platform (workshop) [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2018 - Symfony 4: the new way of developing web application [CodeID, Odessa, Ukraine]
2018 - Panel discussion, state of Industry [Digital Labin, Labin, Croatia]
2018 - Real REST is easy with Api Platform (workshop) [WebCampZg, Zagreb, Croatia]
2018 - Progressive web apps are here! [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2018 - Service workers are your best friends! [GrowIT, Novi Sad, Serbia]
2019 - A year with PWA [DevConMU, Mauritius]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [DevConMU, Mauritius]
2019 - The UI is the Application [Weblica 2019, Čakovec, Croatia]
2019 - A year with progressive web applications [Weblica 2019, Čakovec, Croatia]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [PHPSerbia 2019, Belgrade, Serbia]
2019 - Panel discussion: How to start working with international clients from Split [ShiftDev 2019, Split, Croatia]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [International PHP Conference 2019, Berlin, Germany]
2019 - A year with progressive web applications [Webinale 2019, Berlin, Germany]
2019 - The UI is the Application [DutchPHP 2019, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2019 - The UI is the Application [Tinel Meetup, Split, Croatia]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [PHPERS SUMMIT 2019, Poznan, Poland]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [PHPERS SUMMIT 2019, Poznan, Poland]
2019 - Is SCRUM good for agencies? [Kulendayz 2019, Osijek, Croatia]
2019 - Web Payment API a new way of paying online [Kulendayz 2019, Osijek, Croatia]
2019 - Are you failing at being agile? [Digtal Labin, Labin, Croatia]
2019 - Using API platform to build a ticketing system (translations, time zones, ...) [Symfony Day, Verona, Italy]
2019 - Web Payment API a new way of paying online [IPC 2019, Munich, Germany]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [Phpcon 2019, Szczyrk, Poland]
2019 - Using API Platform to build a ticketing system [SymfonyCon, Amsterdam, Netherland]

Antonio Perić-Mažar is CEO at Locastic digital agency, based in beautiful Croatian city called Split. Their main focus is to build complex mobile and web platforms for different clients that range from startups to enterprise companies from all over t... Show more

Fred Brandon

Fred Brandon

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his creativity to solve problems. He's a visionary, world traveler, author, and avid Blockchain enthusiast.

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his ... Show more

Nikhil Ladha

Nikhil Ladha

Nikhil Ladha is a backend developer from India, working at IBM and has more than 5yrs of industry experience in the domain of storage, web and kubernetes.He is also an active open-source contributor and a maintainer of multiple open-source projects. He loves to travel and explore the world. In his free time, he loves to relax those brain muscles by playing PC games :)

Nikhil Ladha is a backend developer from India, working at IBM and has more than 5yrs of industry experience in the domain of storage, web and kubernetes.He is also an active open-source contributor and a maintainer of multiple open-source projects. ... Show more

Eldon McQueen

Eldon McQueen

Eldon McQueen is a Navy SAR rescue swimmer, aircraft engineer for Air Force One, former Mayor of Corpus Christi, and founder of AeroTae and MITI Skyports. His career spans Special Operations, Black Hawks, Ospreys, aviation engineering, and political leadership. With a background in Computer Information Systems, advanced Martial Arts mastery, and combat-level resilience forged through real operations, Eldon brings a rare blend of technical innovation and warrior discipline. He builds next-generation AAM systems, authors the Danny McQ and Master Grampy book series—including his acclaimed work on Mastery—and hosts The DMZ: Danny McQ Zone. Eldon speaks on innovation, AAM, crisis leadership, combat resilience, and the mindset required to solve the impossible.

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Eldon McQueen’s life reads like an action script—because he’s lived every frame of it. As a Navy Special Operations SAR rescue swimmer, he launched into violent seas to save lives, forging extraordinary mental toughness and combat-tested resilience. As an aviation engineer, he worked on Air Force One, Army Black Hawks, and Marine Ospreys, mastering mission-critical systems under extreme pressure. Aircraft, Machine's and Fast Motorcycles, this is the Real McQueen.

Armed with a Computer Information Systems background and a lifetime of advanced Martial Arts mastery, Eldon blends the precision of an engineer, the discipline of a sensei, and the resilience of a combat operator. His teachings on human performance and mastery form the foundation of his literary universe—from the Master Grampy series to his book on Mastery and the action-driven Danny McQ novels and films.

As Mayor of Corpus Christi, Eldon fought to modernize infrastructure, strengthen communities, and lead through political turbulence—all while leveraging the same principles of discipline, focus, and resilience that shaped his life.

Today, Eldon is building America’s next strategic frontier: Advanced Air Mobility. As founder of AeroTae and the MITI Skyport System, he merges engineering, AI, martial-arts mindset, and aviation into a scalable vision for national resilience and future mobility. He hosts The DMZ, a broadcast on future tech, space, veterans’ issues, faith, and national security.

A rescuer, engineer, fighter, innovator, and survivor, Eldon channels his real-world experience into storytelling, technology, and leadership. His work establishes him as one of the most dynamic voices in AAM and a visionary architect of America’s next era of mobility, mindset, and mastery.
"Do More Faster, So Other's May Live"

Eldon McQueen is a Navy SAR rescue swimmer, aircraft engineer for Air Force One, former Mayor of Corpus Christi, and founder of AeroTae and MITI Skyports. His career spans Special Operations, Black Hawks, Ospreys, aviation engineering, and political ... Show more

Mauricio Dávalos

Mauricio Dávalos

With over 6 years of experience in the International Software Industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the biggest Fintechs in the world, also some Y Combinator-backed startups, some of which became unicorns after I joined.

Specializing in web development, I bring ideas to life and improve products by leveraging my skills to deliver seamless, user-focused solutions that get the job done in fast-paced environments.

With over 6 years of experience in the International Software Industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the biggest Fintechs in the world, also some Y Combinator-backed startups, some of which became unicorns after I joined. Specia... Show more

Artur Kolasa

Artur Kolasa

Artur Kolasa is a Salesforce CTA moving #BeyondArchitecture. He helps organizations maximize platform value, treating technical debt as a financial liability rather than just a maintenance issue.

Having walked the path from developer to CTA, Artur knows the burden of maintaining lines of code that should have been avoided. He mentors teams to prioritize adaptability and long-term stability over quick fixes.

Artur Kolasa is a Salesforce CTA moving #BeyondArchitecture. He helps organizations maximize platform value, treating technical debt as a financial liability rather than just a maintenance issue. Having walked the path from developer to CTA, Artur... Show more

Medha Chakraborty

Medha Chakraborty

I’m an engineering leader who loves building scalable, reliable systems that make a real difference. At BlackRock, I lead application development within Aladdin, focusing on creating impactful solutions that connect technology with business outcomes.

Java has been my constant, and I’m deeply curious about how emerging technologies—especially AI—are transforming the way we design and build software. I also lead the Java SIG at BlackRock Atlanta, where I bring developers together to learn, share, and innovate.

For me, technology is as much about people and creativity as it is about code. Speaking at events like Devnexus is my way of giving back to the community that shaped my journey.

I’m an engineering leader who loves building scalable, reliable systems that make a real difference. At BlackRock, I lead application development within Aladdin, focusing on creating impactful solutions that connect technology with business outcomes.... Show more

Tushar Shah

Tushar Shah

Tushar Kumar Shah is a Software Development Engineer at Websmiths in Mohali, where he builds scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, Fastify, Node.js, and cloud platforms. He recently completed his B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Chandigarh University.

Beyond professional work, he is a Co-organizer at Google Developer Groups Cloud Chandigarh, where he drives developer community growth through events, technical sessions, and creative content. He has also been recognized as a Top 25 coder among 114k participants in Amazon Hack-On 2024. Tushar is passionate about building impactful software, mentoring peers, and exploring cloud and AI-driven solutions.

Tushar Kumar Shah is a Software Development Engineer at Websmiths in Mohali, where he builds scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, Fastify, Node.js, and cloud platforms. He recently completed his B.E.... 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

Veerle Verhagen

Veerle Verhagen

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and core skills for IT professionals. To support this, she puts her background in education to work by creating and facilitating workshops that help teams to streamline their ways of working and testing processes. When she's not exploring systems, she likes to explore Europe by train, by boat, and on her motorbike.

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and c... Show more

Caleb Duff

Caleb Duff

A dedicated and evolving Programs Lead and Software Engineer.

A dedicated and evolving Programs Lead and Software Engineer. Show more

Kenzie C.

Kenzie C.

KNZI (she/they) has been in the fandom for nearly a decade, performing at various competitions and battles at conventions such as Furnal Equinox, Anthrocon, and Furry Weekend Atlanta. She owns both a caracal partial of the same name and a dragon full-digi named Leviathan. Outside of dancing, she currently owns a fursuit spray business called Creature Scents!

KNZI (she/they) has been in the fandom for nearly a decade, performing at various competitions and battles at conventions such as Furnal Equinox, Anthrocon, and Furry Weekend Atlanta. She owns both a caracal partial of the same name and a dragon full... Show more

Wayne Sebbens

Wayne Sebbens

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

Shafaq Kazmi

Shafaq Kazmi

With over 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Shafaq has a proven track record in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, user-focused web applications across diverse industries.

Expert in both modern frontend frameworks and robust backend systems, she crafts seamless, high-performance digital experiences from end to end. A strong advocate for innovation, she has hands-on experience integrating AI solutions—including #OpenAI and #Gemini APIs—to enhance user engagement and streamline workflows.

Shafaq holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science and is passionate about exploring new cultures, ideas, and experiences that inspire creative problem-solving.

With over 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Shafaq has a proven track record in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, user-focused web applications across diverse industries. Expert in both modern frontend frameworks and rob... Show more

Nicolò Pignatelli

Nicolò Pignatelli

Nicolò Pignatelli is a seasoned engineering leader currently serving at Heyflow, a fast-growing no-code lead generation platform powered by AI. Since joining their engineering leadership team, he’s driving the development of the next-generation interactive funnels and forms that empower marketers globally. Prior to Heyflow, Nicolò was Director of Engineering for the Traveler Group at GetYourGuide, where he scaled engineering operations for a unicorn in the travel experiences space.

Across both scaleups, he’s known for his expertise in management, software design, and building high-performing teams that deliver product differentiation through superior user experience.

In addition to his day job, Nicolò is a book author, startup mentor and coach, guiding founders through the gritty early stages of building their tech products from 0 to 1 and beyond.

Nicolò Pignatelli is a seasoned engineering leader currently serving at Heyflow, a fast-growing no-code lead generation platform powered by AI. Since joining their engineering leadership team, he’s driving the development of the next-generation inter... Show more

Nazim Khan

Nazim Khan

Nazim Khan is a highly experienced Network Architect and Subject Matter Expert in IP networking, with over 23 years of diverse experience spanning network design, consultancy, pre-sales, technical marketing, and project management. Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect) at Cisco Systems Inc. in Herndon, Virginia, Nazim plays a pivotal role in driving innovation across Data Center Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, leveraging technologies such as VXLAN EVPN, Cisco ACI, Unified Computing, and NVIDIA GPUs.
Throughout his career, Nazim has worked extensively with leading technology firms, including Disys Solutions Inc., Cisco Systems India, Qwest Telecom (now CenturyLink), Motorola India, HCL Technologies, CMS Computers, and Dataline Integration. His responsibilities have ranged from designing and implementing large-scale enterprise and data center networks to mentoring junior engineers and presenting solutions to C-level executives.
Nazim has made notable contributions as a speaker at global technology conferences, including Cisco Live events in the US, Germany, and Italy, where he delivered technical sessions to international audiences of networking professionals and IT leaders.
He holds an impressive set of certifications, including the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in both Data Center and Service Provider domains, demonstrating his deep technical expertise in complex networking environments. Additionally, he is a NVIDIA Certified Associate in AI Infrastructure and Operations, demonstrating his proficiency in emerging AI-driven infrastructures. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which underscores his capability in leading and delivering complex projects. Complementing these are multiple Cisco Specialist and Professional certifications across Data Center, Enterprise, and Security tracks, further showcasing his broad and advanced skill set in network architecture and engineering.
Nazim holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India. With a strong foundation in both technology and leadership, he continues to drive customer success by bridging complex business needs with robust technical solutions.

Nazim Khan is a highly experienced Network Architect and Subject Matter Expert in IP networking, with over 23 years of diverse experience spanning network design, consultancy, pre-sales, technical marketing, and project management. Currently serving ... Show more

Ilya Burkin

Ilya Burkin

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide.

With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation, and creative storytelling, Ilya spearheaded ADB SAFEGATE’s collaboration with CBS News for the Economy 4.0 documentary — a landmark project that combined marketing, engineering, and purpose-driven communication.

He speaks on topics including B2B storytelling, brand innovation, marketing ROI, and the intersection of technology and creativity in industrial sectors.

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide. With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation,... Show more

Mildred Sofía Salazar Orozco

Mildred Sofía Salazar Orozco

Tengo más de 5 años de experiencia en diseño gráfico (branding, videos, redes sociales, websites) y más de 3 años de experiencia en UX/UI; he sido ganadora del logo de 10mo aniversario de Kubernetes y he trabajado para los visuales de varios KCD (Colombia '23 y '25, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Texas y Washington D.C.) desde medios digitales hasta imprimibles. Manejo Figma, Suite de Adobe, Canva, y herramientas no-code como Webflow y Flutterflow para desarrollar sitios web y apps.

Tengo más de 5 años de experiencia en diseño gráfico (branding, videos, redes sociales, websites) y más de 3 años de experiencia en UX/UI; he sido ganadora del logo de 10mo aniversario de Kubernetes y he trabajado para los visuales de varios KCD (Col... Show more

Amaury Levé

Amaury Levé

Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft and owner of MSTest, I co-created the Microsoft.Testing.Platform and build tools that make testing better for .NET developers. I'm a top contributor to Roslyn and roslyn-analyzers, passionate about open source and always experimenting with ways to make testing feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity.

Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft and owner of MSTest, I co-created the Microsoft.Testing.Platform and build tools that make testing better for .NET developers. I'm a top contributor to Roslyn and roslyn-analyzers, passionate about open source... Show more

Louis Japheth Kouassi

Louis Japheth Kouassi

Je suis DevOps passionné et enthousiaste.

Je suis DevOps passionné et enthousiaste. Show more

Isaac Agya Koomson

Isaac Agya Koomson

Founder, Kia-Start Up Consult, HopeFusion Africa & Civitas | Chief Project Officer, Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd

Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA) is a visionary innovation leader and entrepreneurship mentor dedicated to empowering African founders to build scalable, sustainable, and socially impactful ventures. Through Kia-Start Up Consult and HopeFusion Africa, he provides strategic mentorship, AI-driven innovation, and fundraising readiness support that help startups transform ideas into investment-ready, high-growth enterprises. His frameworks emphasize product-market fit, resilient business models, and go-to-market strategies that deliver measurable social and economic value.

As Chief Project Officer at Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd, Isaac integrates artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into entrepreneurship and ecosystem development, helping African startups leverage innovation for sustainable growth. He is also the Founder and CEO of Civitas Estate and Maintenance, a pioneering company advancing smart housing, renewable energy, and green city development to redefine Africa’s urban future.

Guided by his bold vision to reduce unemployment in Africa by 10% by 2030, Isaac champions inclusive growth through innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to shaping a more prosperous, tech-driven, and equitable Africa.

Founder, Kia-Start Up Consult, HopeFusion Africa & Civitas | Chief Project Officer, Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA) is a visionary innovation leader and entrepreneurship mentor dedicated to empowering African founders to bui... Show more

Arpan Gohe

Arpan Gohe

Arpan Gohe is the Founder and CEO of TechRooot Technology, a leading digital marketing and AI automation company dedicated to empowering businesses with intelligent solutions. Specializing in AI-powered automation, digital marketing strategy, and LinkedIn lead generation, Arpan has enabled startups and organizations to streamline their workflows and drive exponential growth through practical, technology-driven approaches.

As an AI educator, Arpan has trained hundreds of students and professionals in web development, business automation, and artificial intelligence. His expertise makes complex technical topics accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences, with a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications. Through TechRooot Technology, Arpan has successfully designed and deployed solutions that automate up to 80% of manual processes for organizations, resulting in significant gains in efficiency and customer engagement.

Arpan’s skill set encompasses AI-powered marketing, lead generation, personal branding strategies, and full-stack web development. Proficient in modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, Python, and multiple AI automation platforms, Arpan is passionate about democratizing the power of AI for small businesses and emerging enterprises. His innovative projects, like the AI-driven workplace safety application Bsafe, demonstrate his commitment to practical digital transformation.

In addition to building automation solutions, Arpan actively contributes to India’s tech community as a mentor, conference speaker, and digital content creator. He is dedicated to knowledge sharing, professional development, and leveraging technology to create a positive business impact. When not focused on technology, Arpan enjoys networking at conferences, photography, and exploring emerging trends in business automation.

Arpan Gohe is the Founder and CEO of TechRooot Technology, a leading digital marketing and AI automation company dedicated to empowering businesses with intelligent solutions. Specializing in AI-powered automation, digital marketing strategy, and Lin... Show more

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve given talks at college events and love breaking down complex topics into simple, fun explanations. My goal is to make this session interactive and help everyone understand the basics of Machine Learning, even if you’re new to it. Let’s explore the world of AI together.

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing m... Show more

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