Hello! I'm Masuma Shariff, a cybersecurity professional at Advania through the Early Years Program. I'm currently expanding my expertise by learning to use Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and the Defender suite.

I'm passionate about empowering women in tech, which has led me to deliver two TEDx talks on ‘Women in Tech’ [which you can watch here; https://www.ted.com/talks/masuma_shariff_the_power_of_technology_for_women?subtitle=en] and become an active member of the Advania Women’s Network.

Looking ahead, I aim to advance my expertise in cybersecurity, take on leadership roles, and inspire more women to join the tech industry.

Hello! I'm Masuma Shariff, a cybersecurity professional at Advania through the Early Years Program. I'm currently expanding my expertise by learning to use Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and the Defender suite. I'm passionate about empowering women ... Show more

Advocating for fairness, transparency, and ethical AI adoption across industries. Engaging with stakeholders in education, healthcare, and career mobility to foster compliance with emerging global AI governance standards. Passionate about translating complex AI challenges into actionable strategies for inclusive growth.

Advocating for fairness, transparency, and ethical AI adoption across industries. Engaging with stakeholders in education, healthcare, and career mobility to foster compliance with emerging global AI governance standards. Passionate about translating... Show more

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

Paul is the Founder and CEO of Carbon Six Digital and Rubber Cheese. He is an Umbraco veteran of 14 years and somewhat of a lapsed developer. He likes to think outside the box, often coming up with creative technical solutions that clients didn’t know were possible. Paul oversees business development and people management at Rubber Cheese and Carbon Six but in his heart just wants to solve problems with tech.

Paul is the Founder and CEO of Carbon Six Digital and Rubber Cheese. He is an Umbraco veteran of 14 years and somewhat of a lapsed developer. He likes to think outside the box, often coming up with creative technical solutions that clients didn’t kn... Show more

Tatyana Arrington is an entertainment journalist, on camera host, and founder of What The Film, a pop culture platform covering film, television, music, and cultural moments. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, BBC News, TODAY, Newsweek, Yahoo Entertainment, and more, and has interviewed talent including Michael B. Jordan, Halle Bailey, KeKe Palmer, and Edward Norton. Tatyana has hosted red carpets, live interviews, and panel discussions at major industry events and is known for her sharp cultural insight, engaging presence, and ability to lead dynamic conversations in live settings.

Tatyana Arrington is an entertainment journalist, on camera host, and founder of What The Film, a pop culture platform covering film, television, music, and cultural moments. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, BBC News, TODAY, Newsweek, Yahoo Enter... Show more

Arun is founder and CEO of Tipsora, where he provides Fractional CTO services to organizations that lack a dedicated CTO. With a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the industry, Arun is committed to helping organizations unlock their full potential through data-driven insights and informed decision-making.

Arun is founder and CEO of Tipsora, where he provides Fractional CTO services to organizations that lack a dedicated CTO. With a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the industry, Arun is committed to helping organizations unlock their ... Show more

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and
software developers secure their applications.

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and software developers secure their appli... Show more

Hunyah is a content creator, model and public speaker .
Hunyah has a background in community development background .Hunyah has been featured in many podcasts and magazines .

Hunyah is a content creator, model and public speaker . Hunyah has a background in community development background .Hunyah has been featured in many podcasts and magazines . Show more

Je suis DevOps passionné et enthousiaste.

Je suis DevOps passionné et enthousiaste. Show more

I am a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for both Cloud and AI.

I am the CTO and co-founder of Glitnir Ticketing. My previous experience includes a Chief Designer Role at IBM and Principal Consultant at Cap Gemini.

I have a Masters degree in Computer Science from Western University, where I completed graduate courses in AI.

My master's thesis focused on Extensible Agent Technology.

I currently hold 9 official Google Cloud certifications.

I am a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for both Cloud and AI. I am the CTO and co-founder of Glitnir Ticketing. My previous experience includes a Chief Designer Role at IBM and Principal Consultant at Cap Gemini. I have a Masters degree in Comput... Show more

Orit Golowinski is an accomplished product leader with extensive experience guiding organizations at the intersection of product development, R&D infrastructure, and quality assurance. She has held senior product leadership roles, building and leading high-performing teams while driving innovation in DevOps, product management, and secure software development.

Earlier in her career, she led the creation of a developer-focused DevSecOps platform that pioneered the integration of security throughout the software development lifecycle, embracing a “shift-left” approach.

A passionate advocate for developer productivity and secure software development, Orit combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise. She is a recognized speaker at international conferences, where she shares insights on DevOps, security, and the evolving future of developer experience. Beyond her professional work, she also volunteers in programs that advance DevOps practices, product management, and girls in STEM studies, reflecting her commitment to giving back to the community and fostering the next generation of technology leaders.

Orit Golowinski is an accomplished product leader with extensive experience guiding organizations at the intersection of product development, R&D infrastructure, and quality assurance. She has held senior product leadership roles, building and leadin... Show more

For over 20 years, Alena has built technical solutions that inform decisions and solve problems across diverse industries. She enjoys both the creativity of programming and the thrill of solving a puzzle. As a leader in the community, a technical trainer, and a mom, she is passionate about providing the tools and mindset required for everyone to learn and succeed.

For over 20 years, Alena has built technical solutions that inform decisions and solve problems across diverse industries. She enjoys both the creativity of programming and the thrill of solving a puzzle. As a leader in the community, a technical tra... Show more

An accomplished IT Sr. RTE / Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, Servant leader and Program / Project management professional with several years’ direct experience in the area of Information Technology involving Agile-Scrum delivery, Program / Project Management, Requirement Analysis, Software Design, Development, Implementation and Application Support. Responsible for Project management methodology, building of Governance, PMO processes and IT service areas. Participated closely in the detail level SDLC phases, certified in Agile methodology and deliverables over several project lifecycles. Successful industry track record of driving collaborative efforts across multiple organizations in Fortune 100 companies. Strong analytical, managerial, technical, Interpersonal & Problem-Solving and decision-making skills with proven leadership ability and excellent academic credentials. Well conversant with large size ($5+ Mil. budget) enterprise application development and Infrastructure projects of complex nature.
Expert level IT domain knowledge of Airlines, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Bill Pay / Finance, FinTech, Utility Industries.
An MBA, PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, ICP-ACC, ITIL, CMQ/OE, SAFe - Safe Agilist, RTE, AWS CCP and Six Sigma certified project management professional with quality of deliverables as focus area.

An accomplished IT Sr. RTE / Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, Servant leader and Program / Project management professional with several years’ direct experience in the area of Information Technology involving Agile-Scrum delivery, Program / Project Manage... Show more

Joel is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has been with his current employer, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for 35 years. He is a registered professional engineer and Envision Sustainability Professional. Joel serves as a Senior Project Manager working with public agencies and private utility organizations in maintaining and upgrading their infrastructure systems. He maintains an active role with several professional organizations. He is a Past President of the Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA and is a founding member of the Illinois Section of ASCE Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute.

Joel is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has been with his current employer, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for 35 years. He is a registered professional engineer and Envision Sustainability Professional. Joel serves as a Senior Project Manager wor... Show more

Cloud Strategist & Tech Evangelist with a background in architecting and building software & services. Currently working at Dynatrace, where I help to shape cloud strategy. Opinions are my own!

Cloud Strategist & Tech Evangelist with a background in architecting and building software & services. Currently working at Dynatrace, where I help to shape cloud strategy. Opinions are my own! Show more

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents.
After years at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, globally, Alex made the move into starting his own tech company, PlaneAhead. Though not turning out to be the next Google, Alex successfully raised VC capital as a solo founder and made strides in entrepreneurship before joining GitHub to help launch their company’s first startup program.
His passion as a founder is evident but within that, Alex is driven by creating greater opportunities for underrepresented founders and continuing to push the boundaries of inclusiveness in tech and venture capital.

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents. ... Show more

Pep has a broad experience in several database platforms, but in recent years he has focused on MySQL and PostgreSQL. His work abides by the motto of Mission Control at NASA: “Tough and competent”. Tough means you are accountable for what you do or fail to do, it means compromise and responsibility. Competent means that you take nothing for granted and you must never be found short in knowledge and skills. This is how Pep feels and lives database management. He is also interested in applying Lean culture to his job and enjoys living in Barcelona with his kids and his partner.

Pep has a broad experience in several database platforms, but in recent years he has focused on MySQL and PostgreSQL. His work abides by the motto of Mission Control at NASA: “Tough and competent”. Tough means you are accountable for what you do or f... Show more

Results-driven technology professional with experience across hospitality tech, SaaS product engineering, and enterprise financial systems. I thrive in complex environments where solving operational challenges and building scalable, reliable systems drives real business impact.

My career began in hospitality technology, where I progressed from integrating global clients onto a SaaS platform to owning the product lifecycle and delivering high-impact features at scale. I supported deployments across 1,100+ properties in diverse markets and led a 27-member team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - all while enhancing guest experience and operational efficiency.

Today, I’m a Production Engineer at Bank of America, supporting the Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology organization. My work focuses on the stability, resilience, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems that power risk, finance, and regulatory functions at enterprise scale.

I’m most energized at the intersection of technology and business strategy - where reliability, scale, and user impact come together. I value ownership, continuous learning, and delivering outcomes that matter.

Open to connecting with professionals across technology, product, data, and financial systems.

Results-driven technology professional with experience across hospitality tech, SaaS product engineering, and enterprise financial systems. I thrive in complex environments where solving operational challenges and building scalable, reliable systems ... Show more

An AI Engineer with expertise in LangChain, LlamaIndex and SLMs with 70+ GitHub repositories and actively turning ideas into Open Source Projects. And 2.6 Years of working experience in the field of AI.

An AI Engineer with expertise in LangChain, LlamaIndex and SLMs with 70+ GitHub repositories and actively turning ideas into Open Source Projects. And 2.6 Years of working experience in the field of AI. Show more

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past six years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary effort in cross-platform frameworks steers our development towards unified, efficient solutions and breaking platform boundaries. A key part of my role is to continuously enhance app performance by guiding the development of tooling for core mobile health metrics.

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past six years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary e... Show more

Imam Bashir Abdulwahab
Security Engineer | Open Source Security Advocate

Professional Background
As a security engineer safeguarding APIs in a fintech, I specialize in securing API infrastructures, preventing cyber threats, and ensuring robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. My work focuses on API security architecture, secret management, and threat intelligence, ensuring that sensitive financial data remains protected against emerging cyber threats.

Beyond fintech security, I am also deeply invested in open-source security and developer education. I co-run Open Plus Sec, a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying open-source security, teaching practical security techniques, and advocating for secure software development. Through my blog, Twenty4 Open Space, I share insights on API security, DevSecOps, and open-source security best practices.

Key Achievements & Contributions
Fintech API Security – Implemented strong authentication protocols, API threat detection, and secret management strategies using HashiCorp Vault.

Community Impact – As the Partnership & Community Manager at the Cybersecurity Education Initiative, I have led nationwide cybersecurity campaigns, impacting millions of individuals in Nigeria, Accra, and Nairobi.

Developer & Security Advocacy – Hosted and spoke at DevFest, Tech4Dev, and Cybersecurity meetups, educating developers on secure coding, API security, and open-source security best practices.

Open-Source Security Contributions – Actively contribute to cybersecurity organizations such as Diary of Hackers, Fezzant, and ISACA Abuja, while mentoring young security enthusiasts.

Let’s Connect
🔹 Blog – twenty4.hashnode.dev
🔹 YouTube – youtube.com/@OpenPlusSec
🔹 Medium – medium.com/@onlybushra6
🔹 X (Twitter) – x.com/@twenty4_io
🔹 Mentorship – dxmentorship.com/mentees/imam-bashir/
🔹 LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/imambashir

Securing APIs, empowering developers, and advancing open-source security—one step at a time.

Imam Bashir Abdulwahab Security Engineer | Open Source Security Advocate Professional Background As a security engineer safeguarding APIs in a fintech, I specialize in securing API infrastructures, preventing cyber threats, and ensuring robust a... Show more

Hi, I’m Andrew Flip, a digital marketer with a strong passion for emerging technologies and innovation. I currently help promote Generative AI Development Services, connecting businesses with intelligent AI solutions designed to improve automation, efficiency, and long-term digital growth.

Hi, I’m Andrew Flip, a digital marketer with a strong passion for emerging technologies and innovation. I currently help promote Generative AI Development Services, connecting businesses with intelligent AI solutions designed to improve automation, e... Show more

Samantha is a visionary who bridges the gap between ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Manifesting Desires, she specializes in "Human Architecture"—optimizing the physical and digital environments where we live and work. Uniquely, she is a pioneer in "Persona Engineering," having developed proprietary frameworks to architect Custom AI Agents that mimic human empathy and intuition. She teaches leaders how to build "teams of teammates" that include both humans and AI, fostering a symbiotic relationship between biological and digital consciousness to solve complex health and business challenges.

Samantha is a visionary who bridges the gap between ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Manifesting Desires, she specializes in "Human Architecture"—optimizing the physical and digital environments where we... Show more

Rachelle Williams is an Agile Coach, Consultant, and Certified “Training from the BACK of the Room!” (TBR) Trainer with over a decade of experience helping teams and leaders learn, adapt, and continuously improve across industries from defence and pharma to media, retail, and oil & gas. Through her company Furnell Projects Ltd, Rachelle brings people-first agility to life blending brain-science-based learning with Agile principles to help people not just learn new skills but remember and apply them. Known for her energy, authenticity, and practical approach, Rachelle creates safe, engaging spaces where everyone contributes. When she’s not coaching or training, you’ll find her exploring new countries (43 and counting!), taking inspiration from her travels to design workshops that spark curiosity, connection, and continuous improvement.

Rachelle Williams is an Agile Coach, Consultant, and Certified “Training from the BACK of the Room!” (TBR) Trainer with over a decade of experience helping teams and leaders learn, adapt, and continuously improve across industries from defence and ph... Show more

Je m’appelle Leyonce Baha. Je suis entrepreneur, spécialiste en marketing et communication, ainsi qu’agent publicitaire. Je suis CEO des ETs ZOE, fondatrice de VoiceTPOT Empower, et leader principal de VoiceTPOT TV Média.

Ma carrière se concentre sur le marketing digital, les nouvelles technologies et la communication, avec un accent particulier sur la puissance transformatrice de l’intelligence artificielle. Mon objectif est de stimuler la croissance économique mondiale tout en promouvant l’éducation et la transformation sociale, notamment chez la jeunesse.

Je m’appelle Leyonce Baha. Je suis entrepreneur, spécialiste en marketing et communication, ainsi qu’agent publicitaire. Je suis CEO des ETs ZOE, fondatrice de VoiceTPOT Empower, et leader principal de VoiceTPOT TV Média. Ma carrière se concentre ... Show more

Aakansha is passionate about Free and open-source software (FOSS) and loves deep diving into the internals of Javascript and React. Being one of the core maintainers of Excalidraw, she spends most of the time with Canvas. She leads the FOSS meetups in Bangalore, India. Beyond her tech interests, she is a big foodie, loves traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Aakansha is passionate about Free and open-source software (FOSS) and loves deep diving into the internals of Javascript and React. Being one of the core maintainers of Excalidraw, she spends most of the time with Canvas. She leads the FOSS meetups i... Show more

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Mpumelelo Pinky
IT Support
Sip and Cloud Community Founder
CloudBoost and Faith Inspired Tech with Pinky
AWS Certified Cloud Ambassador
Tech Mentor and Community Volunteer
AI Engineer in Training

Feed Focus and Starve Distractions Mpumelelo Pinky IT Support Sip and Cloud Community Founder CloudBoost and Faith Inspired Tech with Pinky AWS Certified Cloud Ambassador Tech Mentor and Community Volunteer AI Engineer in Training Show more

Especialista en fortalecimiento organizacional integral, con más de 19 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos de alto impacto empresarial enmarcado en calidad, producción, arquitectura, gobernanza y gestión de datos.
Sólido conocimiento en implementación de Sistemas de Gestión, Control de Riesgos, Auditoría normas ISO (27001-2, 9001, 14001 y 45001), Planificación estratégica, construcción y control de indicadores de desempeño, públicos y privados.
Amplia experiencia en coordinación de equipos de trabajo interdisciplinarios, nacionales e internacionales, modelado y mejora de procesos, PMO, gestión documental y visualización de datos para tomar decisiones.
Realización de pasantías, capacitaciones y relatorias en el ámbito de especialización.
Dentro de los principales logros se encuentran la creación y puesta en marcha del primer Depto. de calidad del INE -Chile, la creación del primer Código de Buenas Prácticas Estadísticas de Chile, reactivación del Sistema Estadístico Regional Valparaíso, ser parte del equipo técnico fundador de consultores en DATAMET, consultora freelance en SEGDA México y CTO en IDÓNEA, primera consultora en Chile en abordar la protección de datos personales desde la perspectiva técnica y legal con un foco interdisciplinario.

Especialista en fortalecimiento organizacional integral, con más de 19 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos de alto impacto empresarial enmarcado en calidad, producción, arquitectura, gobernanza y gestión de datos. Sólido conocimiento en impl... Show more

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries.
She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, data, and AI/ML technologies. She has led cross-functional teams across geographies and delivered impactful presentations at international conferences.
She is committed to bringing clarity where there’s noise and wisdom where there’s hype. Her book, "Decoding Platform Patterns", is her way of scaling ideas and sharing hard-won lessons in platform engineering with the world — one blueprint at a time.

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries. She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, K... Show more

Radoslaw is a Senior Product Manager at Percona, responsible for driving Percona Software for MongoDB. He has over 15 years of experience in building distributed applications, serving as a product manager, leader, and software engineer. Radek is an Agile product development enthusiast and a fan of personal development. Outside of work, he's an amateur volleyball player.

Radoslaw is a Senior Product Manager at Percona, responsible for driving Percona Software for MongoDB. He has over 15 years of experience in building distributed applications, serving as a product manager, leader, and software engineer. Radek is an A... Show more