Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice.

During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module ever released. My ABAP code written in Walldorf is probably still used by many companies. I hired, trained and managed tens of great technical consultants. Then I spent 6 years in the IoT and Edge AI business, building technical team while taking care of business development and delivering custom hardware solutions to clients on 4 continents, using (again) many technologies and programming languages.

Today I am still not an expert in a narrow domain, but thanks to that I am proud to join my mother company as someone with commercial experience and expertise in SAP, IoT, AI and Software Development, to take care of the entire technology stack and serve over 130 professionals as a Chief Technology Officer.

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice. During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module eve... Show more

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript.

A participado como organizador y como charlista en diferentes eventos realizados en distintas ciudades de Chile y tuvo la oportunidad de participar como conferencista en la JSConf Colombia 2015, con una charla sobre aplicaciones de BitTorrent

Además le encanta el Karaoke y es un cristiano comprometido con su Iglesia.

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript. A participado como organizador y como charlista en di... Show more

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I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched GKE, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source ML Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products that she leads. She has led engineering teams developing mission-critical applications across a wide variety of industries such as financial services, health care, and logistics.

While she isn't in front of her computer, she dabbles in creating mural arts or canvas paintings based on whatever inspires her and hopes to someday focus a lot more time on the arts. She is also an avid traveller and is always in search of her next dream destination.

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products th... Show more

Raise in Nashville, Tennessee, settled in Hamburg, Germany, with a few other continents in between. My academic background is macroeconomics, with a focus on Bayesian methods and labor market dynamics. I am currently working with AWS Cloud applications, trying to find a good compost system, and still drinking too much coffee.

Raise in Nashville, Tennessee, settled in Hamburg, Germany, with a few other continents in between. My academic background is macroeconomics, with a focus on Bayesian methods and labor market dynamics. I am currently working with AWS Cloud applicatio... Show more

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth

Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017.
Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acquiring more than 16 Microsoft certifications along the way.
As a beneficiary of mentorship in Microsoft community, Meron is passionate about paying it forward to help others achieve their goals in the tech, and founded Pathfinders, a Power Platform organization dedicated to supporting immigrants in the United States.

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” George Herman Ruth Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing ... Show more

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

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

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

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

Christina Kenney is a professional speaker, emcee, and brand strategist who brings clarity, connection, and heart to every room they enter. With a focus on brand development, storytelling, and their signature framework—Brand Therapy—Christina helps people and organizations reconnect with their story so they can communicate with confidence and purpose.

Blending creative brand development with a background in economic and community development, Christina has worked alongside entrepreneurs, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations to support visibility, alignment, and sustainable growth. Their approach reframes branding as both strategy and self-work—guiding audiences to unpack their narrative, clarify their message, and show up authentically in their work and leadership.

As an emcee, MC Inhergy, and host, Christina is known for warmth, presence, and the ability to hold space—seamlessly guiding audiences through programs, panels, and live experiences while keeping energy high and moments meaningful. Whether facilitating conversations, introducing speakers, or anchoring an event, they create flow, trust, and engagement.

On stage, Christina weaves storytelling, insight, and reflection into experiences that feel grounding, affirming, and actionable. Audiences leave feeling seen, inspired, and equipped to tell their story with intention—whether they are building a brand, leading a community, or shaping culture.

Christina Kenney is a professional speaker, emcee, and brand strategist who brings clarity, connection, and heart to every room they enter. With a focus on brand development, storytelling, and their signature framework—Brand Therapy—Christina helps p... 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

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

Komal Jindal is the Founder of Kala, a purpose-led fabric brand built at the intersection of creativity and intention. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, she specializes in data automation and visualization, bringing structure and efficiency to complex systems.

Beyond her corporate role, Komal mentors young professionals and emerging founders — helping them build clarity, systems, and confidence in their journeys. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: blend analytical thinking with creative purpose to build something that lasts.

Komal Jindal is the Founder of Kala, a purpose-led fabric brand built at the intersection of creativity and intention. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, she specializes in data automation and visualization, bringing structure and efficiency to complex s... Show more

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools.

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools. 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