Travel & Tourism

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

Caleb Duff

Caleb Duff

A dedicated and evolving Software Engineer and Programs Lead.

A dedicated and evolving Software Engineer and Programs Lead. Show more

Diedre Downing

Diedre Downing

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible and relatable to all. Diedre’s expertise allows her to call upon a deep knowledge of communicating data and data-driven strategy to senior leaders and key stakeholders across industries and verticals.

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique abi... Show more

Dan Day

Dan Day

I show CMOs and Marketing Leaders how to build world-class creative firepower without the overhead.
Straight from someone who’s spent 25 years ‘on the tools’ and scaling global agencies.

Hi, I’m Dan Day 👋

A creative business leader and founder who thrives on building ideas, brands, and the people behind them.

After nearly a decade bootstrapping and scaling Invisible Artists from a single desk into a global production powerhouse (working with brands like Spotify, Facebook, and The Body Shop), I realised that the "new age" of digital asset creation requires a different approach: agility over ego.

Now, through The Guroos, I help challenger brands and marketing departments get noticed.

📣 Creative Operations for CMOs: Plugging in world-class content through web, design, film, and animation experts exactly when your internal team needs the boost.

📣 Strategy for Heads of Marketing & PR: Navigating the "new age" (AI) of digital assets—ensuring your content isn't just "made," but made to move the needle.

📣 Support for Fractional Leaders: Acting as your dedicated creative arm so you can deliver big-agency results without the big-agency headcount.

📣 The Guroos Collective: Access to my hand-picked network of high-performing thinkers, makers, and doers in brand, design, and motion.

My career started in 1999 at DDB, dubbing tapes and teaching myself to edit after hours. That "scrappy" start still defines my work ethic today: a belief that the best advertising blends raw craft with commercial impact.

If you’re a CMO or Marketing Leader ready to turn your content into a competitive advantage, let's talk.

📧 dan@theguroos.com
The Guroos: Good people. Doing good work. For good brands. 🚀

I show CMOs and Marketing Leaders how to build world-class creative firepower without the overhead. Straight from someone who’s spent 25 years ‘on the tools’ and scaling global agencies. Hi, I’m Dan Day 👋 A creative business leader and founde... Show more

Yaswanth Reddy Arumulla

Yaswanth Reddy Arumulla

Yaswanth Reddy is a Lead DevOps Engineer at Arealis, where he works on making cloud infrastructure smarter and more reliable with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. He loves experimenting with how cloud and AI come together from building scalable pipelines to using embeddings and vector search in real-world systems. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring engineers and sharing what he learns with the developer community.

Yaswanth Reddy is a Lead DevOps Engineer at Arealis, where he works on making cloud infrastructure smarter and more reliable with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. He loves experimenting with how cloud and AI come together from building sc... Show more

Jesse Skinner

Jesse Skinner

I've been building web apps that last since 2001.

I've been building web apps that last since 2001. Show more

Hugo Rosário

Hugo Rosário

Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufacturing Business Group for industry decision makers. Trailblazer Group leader since 2019.

Senior leader at a €4B multinational, heading an IT team of 40+ focused on Salesforce. Experienced speaker at Dreamforce, World Tour, and Dreamin conferences. Member of the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board (Platform) and founder of a private Manufa... Show more

Kelly Wade

Kelly Wade

Growing up in a small business-focused family and small town in Ohio, Kelly learned her work ethic and customer-first style having worked in every role of the family's local clothing store and hotel. She would go on to amass 30 years of sales, marketing, and management experience focused on growing and leading people, cultivating unique cultures, and developing strategic long-term growth plans for a variety of industries, including two startups of her own. She spent a decade with one of the largest commercial roofing companies, where she helped transition the company to an ESOP before leading their sale to Private Equity as the first female CEO in the national roofing industry.

Since she has held various CEO and Board roles in and around the Building Services space, many backed by Private Equity, and led a dozen M&A transactions. Kelly's latest startup is Woman Up Holdings, which includes media, ecommerce, live programming and investments in female founders and female-led companies. She is the author of Why Assume The Position and is currently writing a life guide book for young female millenials and Gen Z, as well as co-authoring a Vietnamese cooking storybook. She is an active investor in female founder startups and leads discussions with female founders on growth, transition and exit strategies. She obtained her MBA at 50 while in a CEO role.

Kelly is the single mom of two young adult sons and an international high altitude trekker, having climbed Kilimanjaro, Whitney, Elbert, Patagonia's Torres Del Paine, the Haute Route, Corsica's GR20, Sleeping Indian in Jackson Hole, Mt Fuji Sea to Summit 2x, Rim2Rim Grand Canyon, Mt Muhabura Rwanda. She also is an avid skier since learning at 50, practices Yoga, French, tennis, reader and all-around adventureholic.

Growing up in a small business-focused family and small town in Ohio, Kelly learned her work ethic and customer-first style having worked in every role of the family's local clothing store and hotel. She would go on to amass 30 years of sales, market... Show more

Yewande Oyebo

Yewande Oyebo

Hi, I’m Yewande.
a digital products expert, storyteller, and global tech strategist.
I help brands create digital experiences that solve real problems and drive growth. I also help professionals navigate career transitions without compromising wellness.
I advocate for digital wellness, helping people feel in control again and use technology with purpose, not pressure

Hi, I’m Yewande. a digital products expert, storyteller, and global tech strategist. I help brands create digital experiences that solve real problems and drive growth. I also help professionals navigate career transitions without compromising we... Show more

Arun Kumar N

Arun Kumar N

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

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

Roy Martinez

Roy Martinez

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a passion for Teams and M365 in general.

"My approach is centered on empowering organizations to unleash the full potential of Microsoft 365. By providing comprehensive training and support, implementing proven governance frameworks, and identifying potential security risks, I help organizations streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity."

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a pa... Show more

Sandeep Kumar P

Sandeep Kumar P

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandykumar93/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandykumar93/ Show more

Tatyana Arrington

Tatyana Arrington

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

Christina Kenney

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

Arunansu Pattanayak

Arunansu Pattanayak

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

Walmyr Carvalho

Walmyr Carvalho

Android Engineer with 14+ years of experience, former Google Developer Expert for Android and mentor at Google for Startups Brazil, and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there!

Android Engineer with 14+ years of experience, former Google Developer Expert for Android and mentor at Google for Startups Brazil, and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there! Show more

Xbill Work

Xbill Work

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

Sean Allin Newell

Sean Allin Newell

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

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

Yasir Naveed Riaz

Yasir Naveed Riaz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spyridon Amvrakidis

Spyridon Amvrakidis

My name is Spyridon Amvrakidis, a 25-year-old Cloud Operations Lead working with secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure for government and large financial enterprises. I focus on cloud security, automation, Kubernetes and hybrid architecture. I also run my own company to educate new engineers on building secure, reliable infrastructure. I believe in cloud-agnostic security and strong teams through education and open collaboration.

My name is Spyridon Amvrakidis, a 25-year-old Cloud Operations Lead working with secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure for government and large financial enterprises. I focus on cloud security, automation, Kubernetes and hybrid architecture. I a... Show more

Daniel Jermaine

Daniel Jermaine

I’m Daniel Jermaine, an experienced iOS software developer with years of expertise in creating innovative applications. I’ve built a variety of projects, including the first MVP for Sheltera, an AI-driven software that saves power companies $400,000 annually. I also developed a complex bioresonance app using Bluetooth for healing and an NGO social app that grew to over one million users.

As a winner of the TOn blockchain iOS competition, I’m passionate about mentoring junior developers through platforms like Swift Mentors. I also mentor UI/UX designers at major conferences, such as Untitled Designers, sharing insights and guidance. I believe in sharing knowledge and empowering the tech community through both my work and mentorship.

I’m Daniel Jermaine, an experienced iOS software developer with years of expertise in creating innovative applications. I’ve built a variety of projects, including the first MVP for Sheltera, an AI-driven software that saves power companies $400,000 ... Show more

Sudharshan Muralidharan

Sudharshan Muralidharan

Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, AI-driven workload optimization, and building efficient, cross-architecture solutions for complex production environments.

Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate... Show more

François Raminosona

François Raminosona

French in Norway, I’m a software architect at Laerdal Medical specializing in cross-platform .NET development. I work on Bluetooth, UI, image processing, and all things between humans and devices. I care about clean architecture, great developer experience, and making complex tech feel simple — with a touch of fun.

French in Norway, I’m a software architect at Laerdal Medical specializing in cross-platform .NET development. I work on Bluetooth, UI, image processing, and all things between humans and devices. I care about clean architecture, great developer expe... Show more

Jan Van Der Burgt

Jan Van Der Burgt

What if your product teams stopped building noise and started creating value?

That shift means faster shipping.
Customers who care about what gets released.
And no more value stuck in endless backlogs.

I’m Jan, aka Jan Solo.
Ex-cop. Alt-rock addict 🎸.

And a product leader with 10+ years of experience turning decisions into value.

The only coach who’ll drop a ballet pose mid-workshop just to make sure the point sticks.

My roles:

- Interim PO → direction & results from day one
- Coach & sparring partner → feedback & focus
- Workshops & keynotes → bold, actionable

Why me?

Ten years as a cop taught me to spot patterns fast, stay patient, and call out the hard stuff.

I don’t sugarcoat. I say what others dance around.

That’s why my workshops stick long after the slides are gone.

And in the end, I step out so your team can stand on its own. Sharper, faster, independent.

Results clients get from working with me:

→ Product owners who step up strategically.
→ Releases that land with customers.
→ Shorter time-to-value across the board.

📨 Want sharper decisions and products that matter?

DM me or check jansolo.be.

What if your product teams stopped building noise and started creating value? That shift means faster shipping. Customers who care about what gets released. And no more value stuck in endless backlogs. I’m Jan, aka Jan Solo. Ex-cop. Alt-rock... Show more

Aakash Patel

Aakash Patel

Aakash Patel has developed a career rooted in business consulting, civic engagement, and community support across the Tampa Bay region. He is known as the founder of a consulting firm that helps organizations strengthen their presence, build relationships, and better understand the communities they serve. Through this work, he has guided hundreds of companies as they form connections and pursue growth. His efforts reflect a belief that collaboration and service-minded leadership can create lasting outcomes for local businesses and residents.

Aakash founded his consulting company in 2012, focusing on public relations, community relations, networking, and social media strategy. Since then, the firm has supported more than 350 organizations as they establish a foothold, refine messaging, and develop outreach plans. His earlier experience in media and hospitality, including roles in editorial assistance and public relations, sharpened his communication skills and helped him recognize how clear information and respect build trust.

Patel broadened his business development experience when he became the founding development director for an online professional networking platform. In that role, he helped grow the membership from a small group into a global community of more than one million users. This work strengthened his understanding of digital networking and its role in supporting entrepreneurs and established leaders. It also reinforced his commitment to connecting people with resources, opportunities, and peers who can support responsible and sustainable growth.

Aakash Patel has consistently devoted time to education and workforce readiness, supporting both early learning and higher education. He was appointed to the district board of trustees of a local community college, where he contributed to discussions on access, student success, and community needs during his four-year term. He has also served for many years as chair of a county early learning coalition, helping guide initiatives that support families, strengthen early education, and prepare children for future academic and career paths.

Aakash has contributed his experience to advisory and governance boards focused on economic development, banking, tourism, and nonprofit strategy. Through these roles, he works alongside local leaders and elected officials to support educational initiatives, encourage job creation, and highlight opportunities for improvement. His service on regional development and visitor advisory boards has allowed him to collaborate on efforts that strengthen the local economy, promote the area, and connect community goals with practical, achievable plans.

Patel values ongoing leadership development and civic learning, and he has participated in regional leadership programs and citizens’ academies focused on government operations and public safety. These experiences, including involvement in business leadership groups and federal agency citizens’ courses, have given him insight into how institutions function and how residents can engage productively. They continue to influence his approach to service, encouraging him to stay informed, listen carefully, and support cooperation among people and organizations with different perspectives.

Aakash Patel maintains an active public presence through writing, media appearances, and community event participation. With a background in journalism and public affairs, he has contributed opinion pieces to well-known publications and appeared on regional news and public affairs programs. His work has been recognized through awards honoring emerging leaders, business growth, and community involvement, including early-career recognition from his university and later honors from regional business organizations and cultural initiatives, as well as a campaign for county office.

Aakash Patel has developed a career rooted in business consulting, civic engagement, and community support across the Tampa Bay region. He is known as the founder of a consulting firm that helps organizations strengthen their presence, build relation... Show more

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

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

Anselmo Alexandre

Anselmo Alexandre

Hi there!
This is Anselmo,
Working with Android @SnappMobile.

Hi there! This is Anselmo, Working with Android @SnappMobile. Show more

Thierry Njike

Thierry Njike

Thierry has a M.Eng in AI, He starts his career as a Cloud Data Engineer and obtained 2 Google Cloud Certifications:
- Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
While working on cloud technologies, He developed interests in Security and operations. He works now as a Cybersecurity research Engineer where he develops solutions and makes research on risk analysis.
He founded and led the very first GDSC in Belgium, and now he is an organiser for the GDG Mons.

Thierry has a M.Eng in AI, He starts his career as a Cloud Data Engineer and obtained 2 Google Cloud Certifications: - Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer - Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect While working on cloud technologies, He develo... Show more

Rich Young

Rich Young

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have led global teams to deploy disruptive AWS solutions, establishing best practices in CI/CD and observability.

Armed with intricate AWS expertise, I accelerate fluid migrations while optimising budgets, performance and reliability. As a change agent driving digital transformation, I prepare organisations for technology leadership, coaching teams through pioneering approaches to realise AWS’s game-changing capabilities.

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have l... Show more

Isaac Johnson

Isaac Johnson

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reuters, and CH Robinson with a focus on SRE, DevOps and Cloud Migrations. I'm lead architect over the SRE squads at Wellsky, a leading post-acute care software provider based in Overland Park, KS. I live in Woodbury, MN and enjoy camping, canoeing and fishing with three wonderful daughters.

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reut... Show more

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