Travel & Tourism

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

Andrés Torres García

Andrés Torres García

Andrés Torres works at Tucuvi as Director of Engineering. Passionate developer and architect with several years of experience and a proven track record of success in building and shipping complex custom-made software solutions, especially in the fintech and financial ecosystem. Production experience in cloud architectures from development to deployments and certified in Pivotal Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes. He enjoys travelling and working in multicultural environments, as he has done in the past in the UK, Netherlands and Spain. Always ready to suck at something new ;-)

Andrés Torres works at Tucuvi as Director of Engineering. Passionate developer and architect with several years of experience and a proven track record of success in building and shipping complex custom-made software solutions, especially in the fint... Show more

Kishore Hebbar

Kishore Hebbar

Kishore Hebbar is a Senior Software Engineer at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), where he architects AI-enabled financial systems powering large-scale mortgage and trading platforms. With more than 15 years of experience in secure backend engineering, fraud intelligence, and enterprise data modernization, he specializes in building privacy-preserving AI pipelines, real-time risk engines using Kafka Streams, and regulatory-aligned microservice architectures. Beyond engineering, he contributes to the global tech community as a peer reviewer and judge for innovation awards in AI and cloud engineering.

Kishore Hebbar is a Senior Software Engineer at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), where he architects AI-enabled financial systems powering large-scale mortgage and trading platforms. With more than 15 years of experience in secure backend engineering... Show more

Josh Young

Josh Young

I am an experienced software developer/engineer specialising in systems development to make the lives of the end user easier.

I am an experienced software developer/engineer specialising in systems development to make the lives of the end user easier. Show more

Jane Waitara

Jane Waitara

Jane Waitara is a talented android engineer and product designer. She has a strong track record of creating user-centered and visually appealing products. In addition to their professional work, Jane enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming. They also have a love for podcasts and are constantly seeking new knowledge and inspiration through audio content. Jane is not only dedicated to their craft but also to giving back to the community. They volunteer at Women Who Code and Women Techmakers, organizations that empower and support women in the tech industry.

Jane Waitara is a talented android engineer and product designer. She has a strong track record of creating user-centered and visually appealing products. In addition to their professional work, Jane enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and swimm... Show more

Prasanna Gautam

Prasanna Gautam

Prasanna Gautam is the Research Lead for Blockchain Integrations at Anchorage Digital, where he was an early engineering hire. With deep expertise in institutional digital asset platforms, he significantly contributed to the Diem Technical Steering Committee (shaping Aptos and Sui) and has engineered cutting-edge Staking, Governance, and smart contract solutions for Anchorage.
His decade of prior experience includes building high-performance, cloud-based wireless access points at Mist Systems, optimized for large-scale, low-latency indoor location tracking, and developing real-time e-commerce recommendation services. This background underpins his commitment to architecting secure, efficient, and scalable distributed systems.
Prasanna has contributed to various open-source projects in the past (including Kafka, Mesos, and security/blockchain initiatives) and is passionate about applying mathematical concepts for provable security. He is now driving the expansion of Anchorage Digital's secure solutions, leveraging Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Reproducible Builds, and advanced Developer Experience to enhance digital asset integrity for high-stakes institutional use cases and foster community-driven, verifiable security across the blockchain ecosystem.

Prasanna Gautam is the Research Lead for Blockchain Integrations at Anchorage Digital, where he was an early engineering hire. With deep expertise in institutional digital asset platforms, he significantly contributed to the Diem Technical Steering C... Show more

Ahmed Kaka Malgwi

Ahmed Kaka Malgwi

Ahmed Malgwi is a tech enthusiast, public speaker, and community builder passionate about using technology and mindset to drive growth and social impact. As Sponsorship Lead at TEDxJimeta, he helps create platforms that inspire innovation and collaboration. He advocates for digital literacy and youth empowerment, encouraging young people to think differently, build together, and use tech to create meaningful change.

Ahmed Malgwi is a tech enthusiast, public speaker, and community builder passionate about using technology and mindset to drive growth and social impact. As Sponsorship Lead at TEDxJimeta, he helps create platforms that inspire innovation and collabo... Show more

Sheena Katz

Sheena Katz

After 17 years at NBC Universal, Sheena transitioned from corporate executive to mission-driven storyteller and global partnerships leader supporting underrepresented communities. She now speaks internationally and co-hosts a cultural wellness podcast, empowering individuals and audiences to lead with purpose, identity, and impact.

Her work includes speaking alongside civic leaders and moderating global conversations — including at the Cannes Film Festival — on belonging, reinvention, and storytelling as a force for meaningful change.

After 17 years at NBC Universal, Sheena transitioned from corporate executive to mission-driven storyteller and global partnerships leader supporting underrepresented communities. She now speaks internationally and co-hosts a cultural wellness podcas... Show more

Tobias Kässer

Tobias Kässer

With 15 years of experience, I specialize in building cloud infrastructure with an API-first approach.
As a Software Engineer and DevOps lead in fintech and advertising, I've led multiple successful
cloud transformations. Currently, I help organizations build effective, developer-centric platforms
that drive innovation and efficiency.

With 15 years of experience, I specialize in building cloud infrastructure with an API-first approach. As a Software Engineer and DevOps lead in fintech and advertising, I've led multiple successful cloud transformations. Currently, I help organi... Show more

Berekou Abdou Rafiou

Berekou Abdou Rafiou

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo.

Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable...

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo. Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable... Show more

Georges Byona

Georges Byona

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker Show more

Paschal Ogu

Paschal Ogu

DevOps / Integration Engineer

DevOps / Integration Engineer Show more

Josh Burgess

Josh Burgess

Josh Burgess is a FinTech founder and accomplished software engineer in EdTech who combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic entrepreneurial acumen to architect solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Mudget, Josh is pioneering an AI-powered bookkeeping and expense-tracking platform that empowers individuals to achieve financial control through data-driven insights and positive psychology.

With expertise spanning full-stack development, cloud architecture, and machine learning, Josh holds AWS certifications in Solutions Architecture, Development, and Machine Learning and more. His got-to tech-stack encompasses Golang, TypeScript, Python, Rust, AWS, Kubernetes, and React. Currently pursuing a Master's in Software Engineering from Penn State while drawing upon his Business Administration foundation from the University of Pittsburgh, Josh represents the intersection of academic rigor and real-world application. As a graduate of a startup accelerator program, he brings proven entrepreneurial methodology to the challenge of bridging complex technical innovations with transformative consumer experiences.

Josh has delivered compelling insights on expert panels about leveraging artificial intelligence to catalyze business growth and drive disruptive innovation. His authoritative perspective stems from intensive hands-on experience architecting AI-powered products that elegantly solve complex everyday challenges in FinTech and EdTech. Through Mudget, he exemplifies how sophisticated development practices and intelligent AI implementation can democratize financial tools for consumers.

Josh Burgess is a FinTech founder and accomplished software engineer in EdTech who combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic entrepreneurial acumen to architect solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Mudget, Josh is pioneering an AI-powe... Show more

Sohaib Imran

Sohaib Imran

Sohaib Imran Bhatti is a Senior Camera ISP Algorithms Engineer at 10xEngineers, California.
Over the past five years, he has specialized in Camera Image Signal Processors (ISPs), beginning as an Algorithms Engineer building calibration algorithms for commercial ISP tuning tools. He has led the development of Infinite ISP, an open-source camera pipeline, managing system architecture and FPGA integration (Xilinx Kria). He has also led the development of the CUDA ISP, a GPU-based configurable pipeline for edge imaging. Separately, he has architected the Polyphase Video Scaler IP, a low-latency, high-quality scaler supporting dynamic resolution and cropping. He has delivered a hands-on ISP course at Electronic Imaging 2025.

Sohaib Imran Bhatti is a Senior Camera ISP Algorithms Engineer at 10xEngineers, California. Over the past five years, he has specialized in Camera Image Signal Processors (ISPs), beginning as an Algorithms Engineer building calibration algorithms fo... Show more

Bowen Gillings

Bowen Gillings

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers through media engagement and by leading workshops on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing. He holds a Master of Education, five martial arts black belt certifications, and is an Army veteran. Travel enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, and habitual volunteer, Bowen’s secret joys include quiet moments by the fireplace and cooking big meals for family and friends.

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers t... Show more

Matthew McGillivray

Matthew McGillivray

My career path started in Electrical Power Engineering, moved to Control Systems and Robotics, during which I taught myself to code websites, and then I took the leap (and pay/status cut to junior) to move into web development. After a few years of this, I created M9Y, a solo consultancy specialising in on-demand video creation and related cloud pipelines.

With a strong passion for the web, user experience is always at the forefront, though the tech stack is a close second. I'm most engaged when I'm able to flex my design skills, and add spots of whimsy and delight throughout an experience.

My career path started in Electrical Power Engineering, moved to Control Systems and Robotics, during which I taught myself to code websites, and then I took the leap (and pay/status cut to junior) to move into web development. After a few years of t... Show more

Laetitia Digard

Laetitia Digard

Avec plus de 6 ans d’expérience en UX/UI et développement web, j’accompagne les entreprises B2B à impact positif à transformer leurs plateformes SaaS et sites e‑commerce en expériences performantes, engageantes et accessibles.

Mon approche repose sur une conviction simple : une solution efficace n’est pas seulement esthétique, elle anticipe les besoins des utilisateurs, facilite leurs parcours et maximise l’impact de votre produit.

Avec plus de 6 ans d’expérience en UX/UI et développement web, j’accompagne les entreprises B2B à impact positif à transformer leurs plateformes SaaS et sites e‑commerce en expériences performantes, engageantes et accessibles. Mon approche repose ... Show more

Marcus Lane

Marcus Lane

Marcus is a Frontend Architect with nearly a decade of experience building fast, resilient systems at scale. At Travelpass, he helps lead the architecture behind modern React applications and design systems that power millions of bookings. Beyond performance and UI, Marcus is passionate about designing software that feels personal. He’s currently building Chibi, a human-centered AI assistant that explores what emotionally aware tools could mean for developers.

Marcus is a Frontend Architect with nearly a decade of experience building fast, resilient systems at scale. At Travelpass, he helps lead the architecture behind modern React applications and design systems that power millions of bookings. Beyond per... Show more

Ramakrishna Yekulla

Ramakrishna Yekulla

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application connections, and empower customers with the knowledge and resources to prioritize software supply chain security, minimize technical obligations, and achieve compliance goals. His interests lies in System Design, Functional Programming and Observability

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application conn... Show more

Markus Ziller

Markus Ziller

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications.

In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architected, scalable and cost-efficient solutions using AWS technology.

As a subject matter expert for serverless applications, Markus also work with customers on the most complex topics in the serverless domain and provides thought leadership in the form of blog posts and public speaking.

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications. In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architect... Show more

Oluebube Princess Egbuna

Oluebube Princess Egbuna

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Bube is passionate about open source and tech communities. When she is not working, she spends her time working with communities. Some communities she still actively contributes to include Kubernetes Org, Open Source Community Africa, Women Who Code, and Facebook Developer Circles.

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solution... Show more

Milos Marinkovic

Milos Marinkovic

I like to share ideas through presentations and writing. If you see something related to technology, I'll probably like it.
I am a software enthusiast, product developer, technical leader, speaker, event organizer, and avid skier.

My main interests are organizations, apps, cloud, electronics and smart devices. I also often read or listen about innovation, computer science, and organizational management.

In my spare time, I (try to) travel, speak at conferences, coach, and work on open-source projects.

I like to share ideas through presentations and writing. If you see something related to technology, I'll probably like it. I am a software enthusiast, product developer, technical leader, speaker, event organizer, and avid skier. My main interes... Show more

Dee Bolt

Dee Bolt

I have been in the External Identity and Access Management space since 2020, helping clients architect and implement their Identity solutions and keeping their application secure.

Prior to the identity ecosystem, I was a development consultant in travel and tourism (mainly C#) and a software and database analyst for a training company. My main skillset is around system architecture, identity, C#, and SQL.

Other community contributions include the Azure Technical Contributor Program and Microsoft sponsored Identity discord channel.

I have been in the External Identity and Access Management space since 2020, helping clients architect and implement their Identity solutions and keeping their application secure. Prior to the identity ecosystem, I was a development consultant in... Show more

Jorge Vargas Garcia

Jorge Vargas Garcia

Hello, I'm Jorge Vargas, a seasoned CTO with a proven record of launching successful products and enhancing user experiences. Over my career, I've led high-performing engineering and product teams that consistently met and exceeded our key objectives, all supported by meticulously defined OKRs. My core focus has always been on fostering cross-team collaboration to maximize efficiency and resource optimization.

My expertise extends to forging robust technological and business partnerships, ensuring the unwavering
reliability of our products. When it comes to technology and platform selection, I excel in finding the sweet spot between complexity and simplicity. I firmly believe that balancing scalability with operational growth is paramount. My holistic approach covers all critical facets of the organization, maintaining a 360-degree vision in all my strategic endeavors.

I'm deeply committed to propelling our company to new heights and staying on the cutting edge of
technological innovation. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate and collectively elevate our
company's success to the next level.

Hello, I'm Jorge Vargas, a seasoned CTO with a proven record of launching successful products and enhancing user experiences. Over my career, I've led high-performing engineering and product teams that consistently met and exceeded our key objectives... Show more

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke is a software developer, AI enthusiast, and founder of Coding with Olacode. With a background in Computer Science, he focuses on building practical AI tools to help people solve real-world problems. His current project, an AI co-pilot for job applications, demonstrates how technology can simplify workflows, save time, and enhance professional opportunities. He is passionate about sharing knowledge, empowering others, and promoting innovation in tech.

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke is a software developer, AI enthusiast, and founder of Coding with Olacode. With a background in Computer Science, he focuses on building practical AI tools to help people solve real-world problems. His current project, an A... Show more

Victor Churchill

Victor Churchill

Victor Churchill is a Senior Product Designer with over 7 years of experience creating impactful, user-centered solutions across fintech, logistics, EdTech, and SaaS. He has led the design of platforms that secured multi-million dollar funding, integrated generative AI to boost user engagement, and scaled systems to serve tens of thousands of users. With a strong focus on measurable impact, inclusive design, and cross-functional collaboration, Victor brings a strategic yet practical approach to solving complex design challenges in emerging and global markets.

Victor Churchill is a Senior Product Designer with over 7 years of experience creating impactful, user-centered solutions across fintech, logistics, EdTech, and SaaS. He has led the design of platforms that secured multi-million dollar funding, integ... Show more

Claudia Scheffler-Perrone

Claudia Scheffler-Perrone

Claudia Scheffler-Perrone is an award-winning communication expert, bestselling author, and founder of a leadership and communication coaching company. For more than 25 years, she has supported CEOs, high performers, and entrepreneurs in strengthening their leadership, navigating change, and building strong personal brands.
Her work focuses on bridging the gap between strategic leadership, clear communication, and real-world business challenges. Claudia empowers executives to communicate complex topics, including digital transformation and AI, in a transparent, confident, and relatable way. She combines deep expertise in business development, strategic communication, and personal branding to help leaders position themselves as credible voices in times of change.

Claudia Scheffler-Perrone is an award-winning communication expert, bestselling author, and founder of a leadership and communication coaching company. For more than 25 years, she has supported CEOs, high performers, and entrepreneurs in strengthenin... Show more

Yesha Patel

Yesha Patel

Yesha Patel is a Senior Solution Architect recognized for leading the design of secure, resilient, and scalable cloud-native commerce platforms. With extensive experience in eCommerce modernization, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration, she has delivered transformative solutions for global retail and wholesale clients. At IBM, Yesha drives architecture strategy across eCommerce ecosystems, ensuring performance, compliance, and innovation at scale. Passionate about technology leadership and digital resilience, she continues to shape the future of cloud architecture that powers secure, scalable, and connected digital commerce.

Yesha Patel is a Senior Solution Architect recognized for leading the design of secure, resilient, and scalable cloud-native commerce platforms. With extensive experience in eCommerce modernization, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration, she ... Show more

Shekhar Prasad Rajak

Shekhar Prasad Rajak

Shekhar is a seasoned open-source developer and advocate, with contributions to SymPy, NumPy, SciPy, Bundler, and as the author of daru and daru-view in the SciRuby ecosystem. A two-time Google Summer of Code alumnus (2016, 2017) and former SciRuby org admin, he has mentored across multiple open-source communities. He has spoken at leading conferences, including RubyConf, PyCon, ApacheCon, and Community Over Code, alongside regional tech meetups. Currently, he is a Senior Software Engineer at Salesforce, driving innovation in Unified Inteligence Platform.

Shekhar is a seasoned open-source developer and advocate, with contributions to SymPy, NumPy, SciPy, Bundler, and as the author of daru and daru-view in the SciRuby ecosystem. A two-time Google Summer of Code alumnus (2016, 2017) and former SciRuby o... Show more

Rachana Vishwanathula

Rachana Vishwanathula

Rachana Vishwanathula leads product management for IBM Cloud's Automation and Observability portfolio, driving secure, scalable solutions across global product teams. With a background as a solutions architect and developer advocate, she has worked hands-on with complex customer implementations. Rachana has spoken at major industry events including ETCISO Security Summit, UBS Forums, BSIDES DE and DevOps India Summit etc. bringing a practitioner's perspective to building secure, resilient systems at scale. Rachana is a Master Inventor and has filed several patents.

Rachana Vishwanathula leads product management for IBM Cloud's Automation and Observability portfolio, driving secure, scalable solutions across global product teams. With a background as a solutions architect and developer advocate, she has worked h... Show more

Sanjay Basu

Sanjay Basu

Sanjay Basu is a Senior Director and Global Head within the Digital Software & Solutions business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), USA. A senior technology and product leader with 30+ years of experience, he specializes in Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Digital Commerce, and Customer Intelligence platforms. He is widely recognized as a trusted technology advisor to CXOs of Fortune 500 enterprises, driving large-scale digital transformation, growth, and innovation programs across retail, consumer brands, travel, hospitality, and technology sectors.
In his current role, Sanjay leads flagship, award-winning enterprise products including Customer Intelligence & Insights™ (CI&I) and MasterCraft Connected Intelligence™, with responsibility for product strategy, US market growth, monetization, partnerships, and enterprise-scale deployments. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning CI&I as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Retail Customer Data Platform Software reports, while delivering consistent double-digit growth and building a portfolio exceeding USD 75M in revenue. He brings deep, hands-on expertise in AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and data platforms, translating advanced technology into measurable business outcomes for global clients such as Walgreens, Macy’s, Cisco, Grocery Outlet, and PGA Golf Superstore.
Previously, Sanjay held multiple senior leadership and founding product roles at TCS, including Director of Product-Led Growth for Jile™, TCS’s enterprise Agile SaaS platform, and founding product and technology leadership roles in digital commerce, personalization, and marketplace platforms. He has successfully built and scaled global practices, launched cloud-native products across geographies, advised high-growth startups, and established strategic technology ecosystems with leading platform providers. With extensive global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Sanjay combines strategic vision, product innovation, and execution excellence to deliver transformational impact at enterprise scale.

Sanjay Basu is a Senior Director and Global Head within the Digital Software & Solutions business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), USA. A senior technology and product leader with 30+ years of experience, he specializes in Data, Artificial In... Show more

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