Travel & Tourism

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

Joshua Musa

Joshua Musa

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

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

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

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

Nicholas Benedict

Nicholas Benedict

Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the start-up landscape, understands best practices in web application development and deployment.

Looking to expand connection network, improve soft skills and share what I've experienced so far within my career journey.

Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the start-up landscape, understands best practices in web application development and deployment. Looking to expand connection network, improve soft skills and share what I've experienced so far... Show more

Derek Kim

Derek Kim

Hyomin Kim(Derek) is a SRE engineer at Tetrate, with a passion for enhancing network, Platform Engineering, DevOps, FinOps and security infrastructure in multi-cloud environment. He is Recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Korea and Canada, specializing in network and security solutions. He was Proven track record of delivering insightful presentations at major tech conferences such as DevFest and Google I/O Extended, sharing expertise on cloud technologies and best practices.

Hyomin Kim(Derek) is a SRE engineer at Tetrate, with a passion for enhancing network, Platform Engineering, DevOps, FinOps and security infrastructure in multi-cloud environment. He is Recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Korea and Canad... Show more

Andres Lopez

Andres Lopez

I'm passionate about programming and have a deep love for discovering new things. I'm always looking for alternatives and innovative solutions, driven by my curiosity and desire to learn more.

- K8s, Docker Lover

Love mi Nickname : Paintoxic

My hobbies are playing videogames (WoW | Horde Forever) and riding bike

I'm passionate about programming and have a deep love for discovering new things. I'm always looking for alternatives and innovative solutions, driven by my curiosity and desire to learn more. - K8s, Docker Lover Love mi Nickname : Paintoxic ... Show more

Juntae DeLane

Juntae DeLane

I'm Juntae DeLane, founder of Digital DeLane and the Digital Branding Institute. For years, I've been helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and right now, my focus is intensely on AI marketing. I specialize in crafting strategic frameworks that not only prevent common, costly AI mistakes but also significantly boost ROI. My passion is demystifying AI, showing brands how to effectively integrate these powerful tools for everything from compelling content creation to deep audience engagement, always maintaining that essential human-AI balance.

I'm Juntae DeLane, founder of Digital DeLane and the Digital Branding Institute. For years, I've been helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and right now, my focus is intensely on AI marketing. I specialize in crafting stra... Show more

Mohamed Belgaied Hassine

Mohamed Belgaied Hassine

Born in Tunisia, graduated and first professional experiences in France, Mohamed lives now in Germany since 2013, where he has been doing Consulting for Software vendors, first in the Big Data space, and then in the Cloud native space since 2019.

Born in Tunisia, graduated and first professional experiences in France, Mohamed lives now in Germany since 2013, where he has been doing Consulting for Software vendors, first in the Big Data space, and then in the Cloud native space since 2019. Show more

Laurent Sarrazin

Laurent Sarrazin

100% agile DNA, boosted with Solution-Focus brief coaching, narrative practices, MGT3.0, Host-Leadership, Heart of Agile, I'm currently on the road to my new life, 100% focused on my NGO Agility With No Borders (www.awnb.org). Our mission is to help people achieve financial, social and professional autonomy, using the best practices of agile culture, enhanced by our dialogic signature. On our agenda: employability, social & eco-responsabile agile micro-entrepreneurship, development of essential 21st century skills (critical thinking, innovative problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, leadership, resilience... and AI). www.awnb.org.

100% agile DNA, boosted with Solution-Focus brief coaching, narrative practices, MGT3.0, Host-Leadership, Heart of Agile, I'm currently on the road to my new life, 100% focused on my NGO Agility With No Borders (www.awnb.org). Our mission is to help ... Show more

Kassandra Gibbons

Kassandra Gibbons

Kassie Gibbons is a usability and design expert with RBA. Trained in user experience and human-centered design, she takes a human-first approach when tackling design challenges. As a former high school educator, she brings unique perspectives from the classroom to create products that are accessible, inclusive, and empowering.

Kassie Gibbons is a usability and design expert with RBA. Trained in user experience and human-centered design, she takes a human-first approach when tackling design challenges. As a former high school educator, she brings unique perspectives from th... Show more

Craig Bonn

Craig Bonn

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IPO companies. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Harley Capital LLC, an independent broker-dealer, and the Managing Member of Edge Partners LLC, which organizes Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for accredited investors seeking access to late-stage private companies. His professional record includes exposure to various industries—technology, healthcare, energy, and consumer markets—and early involvement in companies such as Facebook, Databricks, and Anthropic.

Craig’s path began in New York, where he was born and raised, before pursuing his undergraduate education at the University of Hartford. Soon after completing his degree, he joined Lehman Brothers. Working at the firm placed him amid global financial activity, where he learned to evaluate risk, manage portfolios, and advise clients across diverse situations. While the environment was demanding and competitive, it also revealed to him the limitations of conventional financial instruments. He observed that not every client’s long-term goals could be met through traditional markets alone, which inspired him to look more closely at alternatives.

Guided by this insight, Craig established Harley Capital LLC. He aimed to create an independent, transparent, and long-term client service firm. Harley Capital grew into a boutique investment company, serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trusts. Clients of Harley Capital benefit from carefully selected opportunities in areas such as private equity and pre-IPO investments, which are often beyond the reach of conventional investors. The firm emphasizes diversification, clear communication, and fiduciary responsibility as central to its mission.

Craig further extended his professional focus through Edge Partners LLC. At Edge Partners, he applies the SPV model to give accredited investors structured participation in pre-IPO and late-stage venture opportunities. Organized under a Delaware Series LLC, the firm is efficient and flexible while maintaining thorough due diligence. Edge Partners has prioritized investments in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and software, which are industries positioned for long-term growth. He oversees acquiring securities in private companies and holding them until liquidity events such as acquisitions or public offerings occur.

His approach to investing emphasizes three pillars: disciplined risk management, appropriate timing, and a long-term vision. Craig believes that successful outcomes require choosing companies with potential and structuring the investments to safeguard participants. His preference for SPVs reflects this philosophy, providing both access to growth and a framework that manages risk.

Beyond pre-IPO markets, Craig has been active in natural gas mineral funds, venture partnerships, hospitality REITs, and specialized financing. His involvement includes WhiteHawk Energy and investments in Outstanding Foods, Braemar Hotels and Resorts, Prospect Capital, and Urica Therapeutics. Each reflects his practice of assessing industries, market conditions, and company fundamentals before committing capital.

Craig has remained committed to philanthropy and community involvement outside his professional roles. He supports organizations such as Pink Aid and Fred’s Team, which fund cancer research and health initiatives. His contributions include both financial support and participation in awareness-building events.

Craig has lived with his wife in Westport, Connecticut, for over 25 years. He is a runner who has completed five marathons, including the New York Marathon. He also enjoys traveling and gaining perspective by engaging with different cultures and economies.

Balancing his career achievements with philanthropy and personal pursuits, Craig Bonn continues to follow a path that reflects dedication, long-term vision, and community engagement.

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IP... Show more

Russell Cotter

Russell Cotter

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US.

Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing have been used in his works through diverse areas such as professional consulting, technology strategy, martial arts instruction and even fitness motivation to name a few.

A published author, world explorer, ex-soldier, father, human centered design thinker, student of behavior, with the mind of an architect, the creativity of an artist and the curiosity of a child have helped him to grow from having a mastery of unicorns, but to become the unicorn!

Russell would love to hear more from people who are looking for that unconventional speaker with the rare blend of interests, Aussie accent and stories from all over the world that can make their event fun, engaging and informative.

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US. Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collabo... Show more

Randy Johnston

Randy Johnston

Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS, has been a leading figure in technology for over 40 years. Inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, he has remained a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011 through 2024. His continued influence in the profession is highlighted by his recognition in the 2024 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting—his twenty-first consecutive year on that list. In addition, Randy authors a monthly column and hosts a weekly podcast for The CPA Practice Advisor contributes to the Journal of Accountancy, writes for various accounting and technology publications, and has published numerous books.

He has founded and still owns multiple ventures, including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI) in Hutchinson, Kansas. For four decades, NMGI has provided services to CPA firms and has been the largest managed service provider for the CPA profession in North America. Randy’s wife, four children, and seven grandchildren share his passions for theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, snorkeling, and model trains. His background as a college instructor, management and technology consultant, and advisor to the accounting community informs today’s presentation.
Contact Randy at randy@k2e.com, randyj@nmgi.com, 620-664-6000 x 112, via www.randyjohnston.com, www.technologybestpractices.com, www.nmgi.com, or www.k2e.com.

Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS, has been a leading figure in technology for over 40 years. Inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, he has remained a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011 through 2024. His continued influence in ... Show more

Chris Snowden

Chris Snowden

Accidental Application Security Architect!

Accidental Application Security Architect! Show more

Shalon Busingye

Shalon Busingye

I am a seasoned Information Technology professional with a passion for harnessing tech to drive positive impact. I leverage my expertise to create innovative solutions that benefit my community, workplace, and daily life. Currently serving as a Systems and Finance Officer at Modern Home Interiors, I am dedicated to driving digital transformation, implementing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. With a strong enthusiasm for technology and a commitment to excellence, I utilize tech to foster community growth and stay at the forefront of innovation, continuously updating my skills and knowledge to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

I am a seasoned Information Technology professional with a passion for harnessing tech to drive positive impact. I leverage my expertise to create innovative solutions that benefit my community, workplace, and daily life. Currently serving as a Syst... Show more

Warren Rocchi

Warren Rocchi

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

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

Pillippa Pérez Pons

Pillippa Pérez Pons

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past three years, embracing the vibrant tech community here.

Volunteering and community involvement are core to who I am. In 2019 and 2020, I mentored young girls through Niñas Pro, helping them develop their technical skills and inspiring their interest in technology. I also contributed to Django Girls in 2020, creating a welcoming environment for women to learn coding. In 2023, I had the opportunity to be an organizer for JSConf Chile, fostering a collaborative and inclusive tech community. Additionally, I played a significant role in JavaScript Chile 2023, promoting education and growth within the local JavaScript community. My commitment is to empower underrepresented groups and encourage them to pursue careers in technology, believing in their potential to make a significant impact.

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past three yea... Show more

Shivam Sunderam

Shivam Sunderam

Shivam is a Senior Product Designer at eBay’s core AI team, based in Berlin, shaping the future of e-commerce. Prior to eBay he worked on leading the designs efforts for couple of AI driven initiatives at Trivago, global leader in travel tech. He advocates for a human-centered approach to AI, emphasizing the critical balance between technology and empathy in shaping user experiences. Before trivago, he contributed to Sprinklr, helping to redefine unified customer experience management. He also interned at Microsoft.

Shivam is a Senior Product Designer at eBay’s core AI team, based in Berlin, shaping the future of e-commerce. Prior to eBay he worked on leading the designs efforts for couple of AI driven initiatives at Trivago, global leader in travel tech. He adv... Show more

Joshua Nwankwo

Joshua Nwankwo

Joshua Nwankwo is a renowned Developer Relations engineer at Hype Partners and a developer experience consultant who leverages his strong software engineering background to transform how developers engage with technology. With over 5 years of experience in software engineering and community development, he specializes in auditing and enhancing developer experience (DevEx), building blockchain-based applications, and driving adoption and workflows for projects like Apechain, Ink, Nillion, Mode Network, and others, including web3 communities like Buildspace Africa. Using Developer Journey Maps, Joshua pinpoints pain points and delivers inclusive, efficient tools that empower developers globally.

A passionate advocate for Africa’s tech ecosystem, Joshua fuels community-driven innovation by hosting, speaking at, and co-organizing impactful tech events and workshops with organizations like Buildspace, Google, Polygon, Binance, and more. His efforts have earned recognition for bridging skill gaps and fostering collaboration in open-source and web3 spaces. Driven by a love for learning and communication, Joshua is fascinated by blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). Outside work, Joshua enjoys traveling and working out, balancing his tech passion with a vibrant personal life.

Joshua Nwankwo is a renowned Developer Relations engineer at Hype Partners and a developer experience consultant who leverages his strong software engineering background to transform how developers engage with technology. With over 5 years of experie... Show more

Nikita Kibitkin

Nikita Kibitkin

Nikita Kibitkin is a Senior Java Engineer and Tech Lead with 8 years designing high-throughput, event-driven payment platforms. He has successfully delivered financial systems for both the European and Asian markets. At Ducatpay, he leads the event-driven payments team, processing over 5 million transactions per year. Nikita combines modeling based on discrete mathematics with a classic high-load tech stack to build fault-tolerant, predictable, and cost-efficient distributed systems under extreme spikes.

Nikita Kibitkin is a Senior Java Engineer and Tech Lead with 8 years designing high-throughput, event-driven payment platforms. He has successfully delivered financial systems for both the European and Asian markets. At Ducatpay, he leads the event-d... Show more

Danko Kočiš

Danko Kočiš

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager.
Odrastao je u obitelji strastvenih radioamatera i elektrotehničara, što je u njemu zapalilo ljubav prema tehnologiji za cijeli život. Njegovo zanimanje za svemir dovelo ga je do toga da preuzme vodstvo Astronomskog društva "Orion" u rodnom Đakovu. Kao izvrstan promotor ne samo svemirskih tema nego i tehničke kulture općenito, proglašen je nacionalnim koordinatorom Hrvatske za Svjetski tjedan svemira Ujedinjenih naroda. Tijekom proteklih pet godina organizirao je više od 500 predavanja i radionica u kojima je sudjelovalo tisuće mladih ljudi godišnje i pozicionirao Hrvatsku među prvih 5 zemalja u svijetu po sudjelovanju mladih u aktivnostima vezanim uz svemir. Za svoj rad dobio je Državnu nagradu za tehničku kulturu 2022. godine, a služi i kao član Upravnog odbora Hrvatskog astronomskog saveza.
Međunarodno priznat zbog svoje predanosti obrazovanju mladih o temama vezanim uz svemir, imenovan je glavnim tajnikom Adriatic Aerospace Association 2021., gdje predvodi nacionalne svemirske obrazovne projekte poput trenutnog projekta Cansat Rocketry.

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager. Odrastao je u obitelj... Show more

Gustavo Bellini Bigardi

Gustavo Bellini Bigardi

I'm a developer using the .NET ecossystem for more than 20 years, providing solutions for e-commerce, callcenters, healthcare and all kind of business where IT can make the difference.
6x Microsoft MVP on Developer Technologies category, I love to contribute and help other people on software development.
Also, I spend some time playing drums too :)

I'm a developer using the .NET ecossystem for more than 20 years, providing solutions for e-commerce, callcenters, healthcare and all kind of business where IT can make the difference. 6x Microsoft MVP on Developer Technologies category, I love to c... Show more

M A A Mehedi Hasan

M A A Mehedi Hasan

This is M A A Mehedi Hasan working in EBS Group since 2005. Starting career as a Software Developer, I am now Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of EBS Group. In this long journey, I have got opportunity to work with various technologies like Microsoft Data Platform, SMS/USSD/IVR based Telecom Value Added Service, and Audio/Video streaming.

As a Microsoft certified Azure Database Administrator Associate, I also manage large database, testing and deployment, performance tuning, long term capacity planning, and streamlining operational workflow.

Being a member of techforumbd, a Bangladeshi tech community, I regularly speak and organize sessions at local and virtual PASS chapters, SQL Saturdays, and Azure conferences. In free time, I love to play with Machine Learning and Cloud Technology. By the way, you can count me as a traveler too!

Check out my SQL Server Course on Ghoori Learning (https://ghoorilearning.com/courses/Microsoft-server-2019-level-1)!

This is M A A Mehedi Hasan working in EBS Group since 2005. Starting career as a Software Developer, I am now Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of EBS Group. In this long journey, I have got opportunity to work with various technologies like Microsoft D... Show more

Tom Harvey

Tom Harvey

Tom’s an Engineer at HashiCorp working on the Azure support within Terraform. When he’s not coding, Tom's been known to travel the world.

Tom’s an Engineer at HashiCorp working on the Azure support within Terraform. When he’s not coding, Tom's been known to travel the world. Show more

Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex deals, I've been involved in transactions exceeding $72 billion. From debt restructuring with two restraining orders blocking the deal to managing transactions during a coup and counter-revolt, I've even closed deals while governments were in complete turmoil!

My career has spanned the globe, dealing with everything from managing transactions during political upheavals to assessing how deal disclosures might impact presidential elections in an island nation. I'm fluent in Spanish and interned on the Supreme Court of Argentina. And if you think US deals are wild, try negotiating international transactions while governments are in turmoil!

I've recently transitioned to transaction coaching, recognizing that much of my time was spent delving into the psychology of deals. I was even called an "expensive therapist" by a legal client! I serve as a sounding board and advisor to clients going through the emotional roller coaster of high-stakes transactions, keeping my clients true to their end goals and values in that chaos.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you. Join me at "Unlocking Your Startup Toolbox: Mastering the Mix of Funding Tools for Success" in the Money Track, where I'll explain the variety of funding options available to startups (it's not just loans and VCs) and how to navigate the funding maze, drawing from my own wild deal experiences and those of others. Let's explore actionable insights together and pave the way for your startup's success.

And don't miss me in the Fun Track at "The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Challenge: Pivot, Balance, Succeed" where we'll put entrepreneurial skills to the test in a completely different way!

Oh, and when I'm not coaching clients through transformational deals, you can find me exploring the Western Slope, capturing moments through my lens, or lost in a good book. Let's connect, learn, and thrive together in Colorado's vibrant startup community!

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex dea... Show more

Angela Victorio

Angela Victorio

Angela Bing Victorio, a seasoned technical lead with over 20 years of software development experience. She specializes in cloud migrations, micro-services architecture, CI/CD pipelines and creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex business needs. Angela has extensive industrial experience in systems for airline operations, financial industry, services and applications for passenger travel , distributed control systems for power plants, and social networking startups.

Angela Bing Victorio, a seasoned technical lead with over 20 years of software development experience. She specializes in cloud migrations, micro-services architecture, CI/CD pipelines and creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex busines... Show more

Pooja Vazirani

Pooja Vazirani

Hi, I’m Pooja Vazirani. I work as a Sr. UX Designer at OneTrust and am pursuing my MBA in Data-Driven Decision Making in Miami, FL. My focus has been to design human-centred, privacy-focused experiences that make complex systems feel seamless, secure, and intuitive.

Previously, I was at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where I led UX for enterprise procurement tools used by thousands of B2B customers. I have also built safety-critical interfaces at Motorola Solutions and crafted inclusive, high-impact designs for the University of Michigan Alumni Association, boosting engagement and cutting support requests by over half.

With a background in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science, I am passionate about using design to connect the dots between user needs, business goals, and engineering realities. Whether it’s privacy, accessibility, or feedback systems, I love solving messy problems at the intersection of data, ethics, and usability.

Outside of work, I’m a coffee lover, travel enthusiast, and mentor to early-career designers. I’m excited to be part of Agent Con and connect responsibly and creatively with people who believe in designing for the future.

Hi, I’m Pooja Vazirani. I work as a Sr. UX Designer at OneTrust and am pursuing my MBA in Data-Driven Decision Making in Miami, FL. My focus has been to design human-centred, privacy-focused experiences that make complex systems feel seamless, secure... 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

Greg Oates

Greg Oates

Greg Oates is Director of AI Advocacy for Matador Network, where he helps develop the leading GuideGeek AI chat platform for the travel industry. He is also founder of 2050 City and creator of the 2050 City AI Roadmap, which provides DMO clients a proven framework for implementing AI-first strategy. During the past 15 years, Greg has collaborated with more than 100 tourism and hospitality organizations worldwide to create high-level strategic planning frameworks.

Greg Oates is Director of AI Advocacy for Matador Network, where he helps develop the leading GuideGeek AI chat platform for the travel industry. He is also founder of 2050 City and creator of the 2050 City AI Roadmap, which provides DMO clients a pr... Show more

V Roshan Kumar Patro

V Roshan Kumar Patro

As a DevOps Engineer,I specialise in hybrid multi-cloud architecture, infrastructure monitoring with observability. My knowledge lies in building scalable infrastructure designs and automation using Terraform, alongside deep observability mechanisms like LTM, telegraf, grafana & VM stack. I have also been an active community builder and mentor, contributing to AWS, Google Cloud,& Microsoft Azure communities, leading and organising events, workshops, and hackathons to empower developers globally.

As a DevOps Engineer,I specialise in hybrid multi-cloud architecture, infrastructure monitoring with observability. My knowledge lies in building scalable infrastructure designs and automation using Terraform, alongside deep observability mechanisms ... Show more

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