Passionate about mathematics and logic, I am a backend developer with a Computer Science Engineering degree and international speaker since 2020. Argentinian and Spanish, I lived in many countries and speak five languages. I strongly believe in diversity in tech and started giving conferences to act as a role model for women. Outside work, I love dancing, and travelling and have two wonderful cats.
I have been giving conferences since 2020 in French and English (but also speak Spanish and Portuguese).
I have been to major events like SymfonyCon, SymfonyLive, ForumPHP among others.
Check my personal blog for full references https://soflesc.github.io/

Passionate about mathematics and logic, I am a backend developer with a Computer Science Engineering degree and international speaker since 2020. Argentinian and Spanish, I lived in many countries and speak five languages. I strongly believe in diver... Show more

Bharti Bisht, is Assistant Professor in DPG Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon, India. She has published paper in IEEE Digital Library and even presented her papers in International Conferences. She is active participant of various workshops and seminars conducted by educational institutions. Her interest area is Software Reusability, Data Mining and AI.

Bharti Bisht, is Assistant Professor in DPG Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon, India. She has published paper in IEEE Digital Library and even presented her papers in International Conferences. She is active participant of variou... Show more

👋 Site Reliability Engineer at Quartic.ai | Tech Enthusiast

Hey there! I'm a Site Reliability Engineer with a passion for building impactful solutions. Currently, I'm working on cutting-edge projects that drive innovation. From enhancing monitoring processes to optimizing infrastructure, I'm all about crafting efficient and secure systems.

🛠️ Tech Stack: Python | Docker | Kubernetes | Jenkins | AWS | Terraform

Let's connect and geek out over tech! 🚀

👋 Site Reliability Engineer at Quartic.ai | Tech Enthusiast Hey there! I'm a Site Reliability Engineer with a passion for building impactful solutions. Currently, I'm working on cutting-edge projects that drive innovation. From enhancing monitor... Show more

Rod Martin is a Drupal trainer and has taught over 50,000 people how to use our amazing CMS. He's done training for Acquia, PrometSource, OSTraining and Tyto Learning having taught everyone from Princeton University to the United Nations and just about everyone in between. His Drupal YouTube videos have over 5,000,000 views.

Rod rides motorcycles and plays ice hockey every chance he gets.

Rod Martin is a Drupal trainer and has taught over 50,000 people how to use our amazing CMS. He's done training for Acquia, PrometSource, OSTraining and Tyto Learning having taught everyone from Princeton University to the United Nations and just ab... Show more

Lalit is an Microsoft Azure MVP,MCT & Author of the “Azure Interview Q & A ” book. He likes to share his knowledge through his blog (https://azure4you.com/ ) & manage and share his technical skills in AzureTalk Community, (https://t.me/azuretalk), BITPro & Azure User Meetup group . He has written a number of articles on Microsoft Azure.

He has changed many lives from his articles and his hands-on training programs and workshops. He is Speaker and delivered the session on big platform including MS Global bootcamp, Expert Live India & other events.

Moreover, and to his credit, he has delivered 500+ training sessions to professionals worldwide in Microsoft Azure technologies and other technologies including SCOM, Windows Server. In addition, he provides Instructor-led online training, hands-on workshop.

His technical prowess and capability of exploring new frontiers of technology & imparting them to his aspiring team members are his trademark. His execution is priceless & bringing forth his personal approach will help you realize your dreams, goals, and aspirations into reality.

**MCT & Azure certification**

Certification Link: https://www.youracclaim.com/users/lalit-rawat/badges

Microsoft Certified Trainer Link: https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/d6a15997-b82d-4a91-86f1-8b653b0a4125

MVP Link: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003540?fullName=Lalit%20Rawat

**Achievements**

1. He is awarded Azure MVP Azure Master of the months -2017
2. India mentor Award
3. Authored a book on Microsoft Azure - “Azure Administrator Interview Q & A“
4. Delivered multiple sessions on cutting edge technologies in India and abroad.
5. Wrote 60+ articles on the cutting edge technologies.

Lalit is an Microsoft Azure MVP,MCT & Author of the “Azure Interview Q & A ” book. He likes to share his knowledge through his blog (https://azure4you.com/ ) & manage and share his technical skills in AzureTalk Community, (https://t.me/azuretalk),... Show more

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoes for the Visually Impaired" project presented it at the FOSSASIA. She reads, writes and enjoys walking to explore places. She presently works in a financial services firm and believes that solving problems that she has would solve problems for a large chunk of the world. An ML enthusiast she has about 20+ Coursera Certifications with the respective project work to support her learning in that field. She presented a talk on “De-mystifying Terms and Conditions using NLP” at PyCon 2018.

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoe... Show more

Griselle Colon-Wright, is a technology-focused growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and international trade executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and market expansion. She has led large-scale national initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including DaimlerChrysler, Walmart, AT&T, American Airlines, FedEx, Abbott, and Verizon, designing integrated platforms that combined experiential, digital, retail, and partnership strategies to accelerate revenue and brand growth.
Throughout her career, Griselle has pioneered market-first initiatives that bridged culture, commerce, and emerging platforms. She secured the first Hispanic Market license for Nestlé USA to activate MLB All-Star and World Series assets nationally. As the first Director of Hispanic Marketing for Pacific Trading Cards, she launched the first bilingual baseball cards in the U.S. At GlobalHue, she led Chrysler’s founding title sponsorship of Carnaval on the Mile and designed Walmart’s Road to Essence, the company’s first African American shopper marketing platform implemented across 500+ stores, generating measurable sales lift and earning “Best in Show” recognition three consecutive years. She also led America I AM: The African American Imprint national Supertruck Tour, Walmart’s first sponsorship of its kind.
In 2022, Griselle joined Black Innovation Alliance (BIA), where she designed and launched the Ecosystem Builder-in-Residence (EIR) program and helped scale national partnerships advancing inclusive innovation. She spearheaded BIA’s collaboration with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism under INNOVATE 242 and secured a strategic alliance with the U.S. International Trade Administration’s Global Diversity Export Initiative to implement technology-enabled trade capacity-building programs.
Today, she serves as a strategic advisor to technology and social impact ventures, supporting AI, IoT, energy efficiency, drone, and blockchain companies with commercialization strategy, capital formation, ecosystem partnerships, and cross-border expansion. Griselle is committed to advancing innovation-driven economic development and positioning emerging markets as active participants in next-generation global trade.

Griselle Colon-Wright, is a technology-focused growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and international trade executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and market expansion. She has led large-scale national ini... Show more

Director of R&D Enablement at Mews | Bridging engineering intelligence with hospitality domain expertise

Director of R&D Enablement at Mews | Bridging engineering intelligence with hospitality domain expertise Show more

Hilary Nicole Ivy is a systems thinker, storyteller, and scavenger of strange data. She teaches data analytics and geospatial technologies, leveraging Python, SQL, and satellite imagery. On her off time, she writes speculative fiction and maps imaginary worlds.

Hilary’s career has included adversarial testing of AI at Google, where she led ethical investigations into AI systems, and the Department of Homeland Security, where she tracked fraud across global networks. She’s built adversarial datasets, taught machines to see bias, and helped humans see patterns in the noise.

Now based in Vermont, Hilary teaches at the Community College of Vermont and works as a Business Process Analyst at Vermont State Colleges. She founded Betty Ivy Reads a narrative‑driven data literacy and STEM education platform that helps time‑strapped
faculty deliver engaging, project‑based data science curriculum while protecting academic integrity. She recently returned to school to study studio art, adding visual storytelling to her toolkit of code, maps, and myth.

Hilary Nicole Ivy is a systems thinker, storyteller, and scavenger of strange data. She teaches data analytics and geospatial technologies, leveraging Python, SQL, and satellite imagery. On her off time, she writes speculative fiction and maps imagin... Show more

Patrick Gorman is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 18 years. Known for his passion and expertise in the field, Patrick has made significant contributions to the world of information technology and security.

Patrick Gorman is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 18 years. Known for his passion and expertise in the field, Patrick has made significant contributions to the world of information technology and... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest minority — 1.85 billion disabled people. As founder of Audio Accessibility, she consults on improving communication access for 466 million deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide. Sveta’s book and TEDx talk highlight the business benefits of high-quality captioning to increase audience reach and ROI. With an MS in Internet Technology and over 20 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility, Sveta combines her personal experience with deafness and professional expertise to offer unique insights into the critical importance of accessibility.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest min... Show more

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.

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I have been doing Android since my school days. What started as building a treasure hunt app for my girlfriend turned into a full time career a few years later. In college, I built an app called the Indian Logo Quiz, that is not on the Play Store anymore but got around 50k downloads. Later when in university, I built Now Playing Tracker, an app to track the songs identified by the Google Pixel in the background. Got around 5-6k downloads and still lives on the Play Store. Started my professional career at VMware working on MDM apps and now working at Level Home on Android apps interacting with hardware devices using Bluetooth and Wifi APIs. When not writing code, I usually am out and about traveling and clicking photos on my analog camera.

I have been doing Android since my school days. What started as building a treasure hunt app for my girlfriend turned into a full time career a few years later. In college, I built an app called the Indian Logo Quiz, that is not on the Play Store any... Show more

History Graduate turned Technical and Functional Consultant focusing on all things Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform.

History Graduate turned Technical and Functional Consultant focusing on all things Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform. Show more

Naresh Reddy Regalla is an accomplished IT leader and engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across banking, retail, and healthcare sectors. With deep expertise in business process automation and cloud-native solutions, he has established a strong reputation for driving innovation, operational efficiency, and compliance while enabling organizations to scale securely.
Naresh specializes in IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW), IBM BPM, and Alfresco Activiti, with a proven track record in workflow design, process optimization, and legacy modernization. His cloud architecture expertise spans OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, where he has delivered highly resilient, containerized enterprise applications. He is equally skilled as a full-stack engineer, proficient in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks such as React and Angular.
Currently serving as an Expert Application Engineer at Discover Financial Services, Naresh plays a pivotal role in payments fraud detection and risk prevention initiatives, safeguarding the global payments ecosystem. His leadership has contributed to critical solutions, including a secure One-Time Password API, transaction monitoring platforms, and advanced fraud prevention algorithms.
Naresh is a certified AWS Solutions Architect and IBM BPM expert, with a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Known for his collaborative leadership style, he has mentored high-performing teams and partnered with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure systems.
Passionate about digital transformation, Naresh continues to focus on bridging business and technology, ensuring enterprises remain future-ready in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Naresh Reddy Regalla is an accomplished IT leader and engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across banking, retail, and healthcare sectors. With deep expertise in business process automation and cloud-na... Show more

Arun is a lead data engineer at Presidio over 7 years of experience on AWS Cloud technologies. He works on designing/developing the data pipeline for streaming as well as batch processing as prescribed by AWS best practices. He also worked on designing the data pipeline architecture for a new product that quickly scaled from 0 to 125000 daily active users. He is also a blockchain enthusiast.

Arun is a lead data engineer at Presidio over 7 years of experience on AWS Cloud technologies. He works on designing/developing the data pipeline for streaming as well as batch processing as prescribed by AWS best practices. He also worked on designi... Show more

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020.

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020. Show more

🎯 Salesforce Ecosystem Expert & Aspiring CTA
Since 2016, I have been deeply involved in the Salesforce ecosystem and officially joined Salesforce in April 2021. My professional journey includes collaborating with a wide variety of end customers across industries such as Education, Healthcare, Automotive, and the Public Sector, providing tailored, impactful solutions. My expertise spans Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud, where I architect scalable, high-value solutions that solve complex business challenges and enable digital transformation.

🏆 Certifications & Professional Development
Currently, I'm pursuing my aspiration to become a Certified Technical Architect (CTA). I hold 17 Salesforce certifications and am an All-Star Trailhead Ranger with over 1,000 badges.

🌍 Beyond the Keyboard
Outside of work, I enjoy music, travelling and exploring literature.

🎯 Salesforce Ecosystem Expert & Aspiring CTA Since 2016, I have been deeply involved in the Salesforce ecosystem and officially joined Salesforce in April 2021. My professional journey includes collaborating with a wide variety of end customers acr... Show more

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering.

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering. Show more

Sourav Roy is a cloud-native data solutions architect with 12+ years of experience building large-scale data platforms across retail, utilities, health insurance, real-estate analytics and fintech. He specializes in modern lakehouse & data warehouse architectures, serverless pipelines, real-time streaming systems, open table formats. A regular speaker at data engineering meetups and seminars, He enjoys building with open-source data stacks and, outside work, exploring Himalayan valleys on foot.

Sourav Roy is a cloud-native data solutions architect with 12+ years of experience building large-scale data platforms across retail, utilities, health insurance, real-estate analytics and fintech. He specializes in modern lakehouse & data warehouse ... Show more

Suzanne Rath: High-Performance Strategist, Endurance Athlete, Founder

Suzanne Rath is a keynote speaker and high-performance strategist who helps founders and leaders sustain peak performance without breaking. Her authority is forged through a rare combination of research, clinical expertise and lived experience.

For more than nine years she has led an award-winning multi-site Allied Health business, building resilient teams and pioneering innovative approaches to workplace wellbeing. As a physiotherapist with twenty years of experience across three continents, she brings a deep understanding of human performance, recovery and longevity.

Suzanne is also an endurance athlete of eighteen years, having completed marathons, ultras, and multi-day cycling expeditions across continents. After surviving a life-changing accident in Sydney, she rebuilt her health and career from the ground up- an experience that informs her work with leaders navigating pressure, uncertainty and burnout. This journey became the foundation of her signature framework, ENDURES, a system for sustainable high performance.

From the boardroom to the marathon trail, Suzanne understands what it takes to recover, reset and rise stronger, again and again.

How Suzanne Helps
Keynote Speaking

Beyond the Peak: Unlocking Sustainable High Performance
Suzanne blends endurance stories, leadership insight and evidence-based strategies to show audiences how to move from collapsing performance to sustained momentum. Participants gain:

the courage to set bold goals

the capacity to navigate challenge with clarity

practical tools to recover, reset and elevate to greater summits

Workshops & Extended Programs

Suzanne’s workshops transform insight into capability. Designed for real-world application, they help teams:

- reclaim energy and focus

- clarify priorities

- build daily rhythms and systems that drive consistent high performance

Coaching for Leaders & Founders

Suzanne works privately with leaders to apply the ENDURES framework to their own lives and organisations. Her coaching strengthens resilience, adaptability and sustainable performance — ensuring high achievers maintain their edge without burning out.
The ENDURES Membership Program launches in February 2026.

Suzanne Rath: High-Performance Strategist, Endurance Athlete, Founder Suzanne Rath is a keynote speaker and high-performance strategist who helps founders and leaders sustain peak performance without breaking. Her authority is forged through a rar... Show more

Amit is a communication expert with over a decade of experience helping professionals and business leaders deliver impactful messages that captivate and inspire. He has worked with high achievers from all backgrounds — from Fortune 500 leaders to Olympic medalists and aerospace engineers — and has been trusted by organizations like Microsoft, Deloitte, Rolls-Royce, the Olympics, and TED.

As a seasoned speaker and workshop facilitator at international conferences, Amit specializes in turning complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. With a background in international business, entrepreneurship, and finance across seven countries, he brings a practical, cross-disciplinary perspective to every session. His work bridges the gap between technical depth and human connection, equipping professionals with strategies to communicate with confidence, clarity, and influence

Outside of work, Amit is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast, always seeking new ways to integrate personal growth with professional excellence. His mission is to empower others to communicate with clarity and purpose, driving innovation and meaningful connection.

Amit is a communication expert with over a decade of experience helping professionals and business leaders deliver impactful messages that captivate and inspire. He has worked with high achievers from all backgrounds — from Fortune 500 leaders to Oly... Show more

Liam is a developer working on Seq - the best structured logging observability tool. Previously, he was Chief Technology Officer of an online media and travel company with 300,000 members.

Liam is a developer working on Seq - the best structured logging observability tool. Previously, he was Chief Technology Officer of an online media and travel company with 300,000 members. Show more

Michael is an IT Architect at ipt (Innovation Process Technology), where he currently serves as a lead engineer bringing Data Mesh to enterprises across Switzerland. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of software engineering and data analytics, he is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems that leverage the best of both disciplines. Michael thrives on simplifying complex concepts and sharing those insights through speaking and writing.

Michael is an IT Architect at ipt (Innovation Process Technology), where he currently serves as a lead engineer bringing Data Mesh to enterprises across Switzerland. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of software engineering and dat... Show more

Beatriz is an inclusive user experience professional living in Cologne, Germany.
She leads Accessibility and Digital Inclusion in Central Europe at Atos, the GermanUPA Accessibility working group and its fronta11y.org project.

She is part of the leadership council of IAAP DACH and a member of the IAAP Global Ethics Committee, where she represents and supports Accessibility Professionals, People with disabilities and people with cross-cultural and Multilanguage backgrounds.

Beatriz has worked as a frontend developer, Designer and UX consultant across several countries and in six languages. Her passion is problem solving for all, no exceptions, and she loves creating bridges among colleagues, peers and customers.

She's a Certified Accessible Documents Specialist (ADS) and Certified Professional Web Accessibility CPWA ( IAAP's WASCPACC), Certified User Requirements Engineer (CPUX-Fl+ CPUX-UR), and holds a Postgraduate study University Expert in Accessibility and Usability of Web contents (by the University of Alcalá de Henares).

Beatriz speaks and writes about Accessibility, inclusive design and user experience, neurodiversity, tools to increase productivity and is interested in all things related to travel, tech and DIY.

Beatriz is an inclusive user experience professional living in Cologne, Germany. She leads Accessibility and Digital Inclusion in Central Europe at Atos, the GermanUPA Accessibility working group and its fronta11y.org project. She is part of th... Show more

Makmot Johnson is a Software Engineer, Web3 Builder, and AI Innovator shaping the future of decentralized and intelligent systems. With expertise spanning web development, mobile engineering, blockchain architecture, smart contract development, and AI-powered applications, he builds solutions that merge modern software engineering with next-generation onchain technologies.

Makmot has developed and deployed smart contracts on the Base Network,ICP, SUI, Starknet, Polkadot/Ink with moonbean using Foundry and Remix, and is currently advancing his skills in Solidity, Rust, and Ink for polkadot through various bootcamps like OneDev and CyfrinUpdraft, where he builds scalable, production-grade decentralized applications. His work explores the intersection of AI agents, DEPIN networks, RWAs, and blockchain automation, creating systems that are trustless, intelligent, and designed for real-world impact.

He is an active contributor to developer communities as a member of Google Developers Group Kampala, an ex-GDG Lead at UICT, and Current Web3 head Makerere University and a frequent speaker at developer events and workshops. Makmot has delivered sessions on Web3 fundamentals, smart contract deployment, modern front-end engineering, cloud-native tools, and the rapidly evolving role of AI in engineering workflows.

Professionally, he is a Software Developer at with various skills , contributing to projects like Votly, a delegation based platfrom on Unlock Protocol and Renegade, a social media automation tool built on ICP. His broader engineering background spans front-end frameworks (GSAP, TypeScript, Vite, ), backend technologies Flutter mobile development, distributed systems, and networked computing, enabling him to communicate complex concepts with clarity and real-world context.

Makmot’s talks are known for their clarity, depth, and practical insights, empowering developers to harness the power of AI, Web3, and modern engineering stacks to build the next generation of digital products.

Makmot Johnson is a Software Engineer, Web3 Builder, and AI Innovator shaping the future of decentralized and intelligent systems. With expertise spanning web development, mobile engineering, blockchain architecture, smart contract development, and A... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in international sales, market development, and business strategy within the tableware, glassware, and foodservice industries.

Throughout his career, Hervé has :
✔ Built and expanded distributor and retail networks across Asia.
✔ Led multi-million-dollar negotiations with major hospitality and F&B groups.
✔ Successfully launched European and American brands into Asian markets.
✔ Developed custom tabletop solutions for premium hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses.

With an extensive network, deep industry knowledge, and a hands-on approach, Hervé helps brands navigate the complexities of market entry, pricing strategy, and business growth in Asia.

Over 20 years of experience in international sales, market development, and business strategy within the tableware, glassware, and foodservice industries. Throughout his career, Hervé has : ✔ Built and expanded distributor and retail networks acr... Show more

An American immigrant living in Scotland since 2021, been tinkering with programming and computers since WarCraft III in its built in map editor and custom JASS scripting language. Sean believes People are more valuable than Code, and Relationships are more valuable than Projects.

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J. Michael Robison is a senior real estate executive, entrepreneur, and civic leader with decades of experience building and guiding large-scale operating companies. His career reflects a consistent focus on structure, accountability, and long-term performance. He serves as Managing Partner of Robison Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and is the Founder, Chairman, and retired Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ackceptional.com, continuing his involvement in service-focused business initiatives.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His academic background provided a strong foundation in business operations and financial decision-making. Just as important, his education connected him to Atlanta’s business and civic ecosystem, where he later built companies and served in leadership roles across multiple institutions.

The most significant chapter of Michael Robison's professional career is his role as Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Lanier Parking Holdings. Under his leadership, Lanier Parking Holdings grew into a central parking management and transportation services company operating across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization expanded steadily by emphasizing operational consistency, service quality, and scalable systems.

During his tenure, Lanier expanded into a central parking management platform operating more than 400 properties in 50 cities across the United States, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company oversaw approximately $15 billion in assets under management and generated about $140 million in annual management fee income. At the time of his retirement as CEO, the company managed more than 400 properties across 50 cities. It reached approximately $15 billion in assets under management while generating roughly $140 million in annual management fee income.

Mr. Robison’s leadership period was marked by sustained growth and the professionalization of parking management as a service industry. Lanier Parking Holdings received recognition for its operating performance, including inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies. Georgia Trend Magazine recognized the company as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recognized it as one of the top 40 Fastest-Growing Companies and one of the top 100 Private Companies.

Following his retirement as Chief Executive Officer, he continued to serve as Chairman of Lanier Parking Holdings, focusing on governance, executive mentorship, and long-term strategy. Alongside his business leadership, J. Michael Robison has remained active in civic leadership, serving as a chairman with the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Transit Subcommittee, the Metro Chamber Commuter Rail Task Force, the Georgia Gaming Research Alliance, and Atlanta Streetcar, Inc.

J. Michael Robison is a senior real estate executive, entrepreneur, and civic leader with decades of experience building and guiding large-scale operating companies. His career reflects a consistent focus on structure, accountability, and long-term p... Show more

Yasir Naveed Riaz is a Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity specialist with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact technology programs across fintech, digital payments, public services, and enterprise modernization in the GCC.

He has delivered mission-critical initiatives in Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, AI-driven automation, citizen experience platforms, document modernization, and secure digital payment infrastructures for major banks, government entities, and large enterprises.

Yasir is also deeply focused on AI enablement for diverse audiences — including students, parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, SMEs, and organizational leaders — helping them understand, adopt, and responsibly leverage AI in their personal and professional lives.

His expertise spans: AI readiness, cybersecurity governance, digital safety, fintech protection, public-sector modernization, enterprise architecture, and next-gen workforce skills development.

Yasir speaks passionately about bridging the gap between technology and people, empowering communities to thrive in a secure and AI-enabled digital era.

Yasir Naveed Riaz is a Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity specialist with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact technology programs across fintech, digital payments, public services, and enterprise modernization in the GCC. He has deli... Show more