Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and core skills for IT professionals. To support this, she puts her background in education to work by creating and facilitating workshops that help teams to streamline their ways of working and testing processes. When she's not exploring systems, she likes to explore Europe by train, by boat, and on her motorbike.

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and c... Show more

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

Amjad N, a passionate frontend developer at Strollby, has a proven track record of helping startups bring their products to life and undertaking other personal initiatives. He has also contributed to various college club websites. Additionally, he is a seasoned hackathon participant, having not only won competitions but also mentored and judged at different technical events. Amjad actively engages with vibrant developer communities, fostering collaboration and growth within the tech ecosystem.

Amjad N, a passionate frontend developer at Strollby, has a proven track record of helping startups bring their products to life and undertaking other personal initiatives. He has also contributed to various college club websites. Additionally, he is... Show more

Tushar Kumar Shah is a Software Development Engineer at Websmiths in Mohali, where he builds scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, Fastify, Node.js, and cloud platforms. He recently completed his B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Chandigarh University.

Beyond professional work, he is a Co-organizer at Google Developer Groups Cloud Chandigarh, where he drives developer community growth through events, technical sessions, and creative content. He has also been recognized as a Top 25 coder among 114k participants in Amazon Hack-On 2024. Tushar is passionate about building impactful software, mentoring peers, and exploring cloud and AI-driven solutions.

Tushar Kumar Shah is a Software Development Engineer at Websmiths in Mohali, where he builds scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, Fastify, Node.js, and cloud platforms. He recently completed his B.E.... Show more

Hakan Bagci is an Android Principal Engineer at Delivery Hero, a food delivery company. He started Android development in 2012 and has 19 years of software development experience. He got his PhD degree in Computer Engineering. After leaving academic path, he has become a passionate Mobile Engineer and published 10+ small sized indie mobile games to both Android and iOS platforms.

Hakan Bagci is an Android Principal Engineer at Delivery Hero, a food delivery company. He started Android development in 2012 and has 19 years of software development experience. He got his PhD degree in Computer Engineering. After leaving academic ... Show more

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

With over a decade immersed in customer experience, I’ve learned to truly listen — to ask the right questions, understand what isn’t being said, and build strong, meaningful relationships with both internal teams and external clients. This journey has shaped my ability to identify what people need… often before they express it.

Today, I help entrepreneurs and businesses design customer experiences that captivate from the very first interaction, creating authentic connections that keep clients coming back and choosing you as their top-of-mind option, every time.

After 10 years working hands-on in service-focused roles, one truth is clear to me: customer experience is the soul of any business. It’s the defining factor between a client who stays, recommends, and grows with you — and one who walks away feeling unseen.

My mission is to elevate brands through memorable, consistent, and emotionally resonant customer journeys, transforming satisfaction into loyalty — and loyalty into sustainable growth.

With over a decade immersed in customer experience, I’ve learned to truly listen — to ask the right questions, understand what isn’t being said, and build strong, meaningful relationships with both internal teams and external clients. This journey ha... Show more

I am a Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mundiapolis University Alumni, and 1337 Advanced Core Student with a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems. With a background in both full-stack development and machine learning, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex AI models and real-world industrial applications. I focus on practical, production-ready Machine Learning rather than academic hype, helping traditional developers add AI to their toolkit without over-engineering their solutions. When I’m not optimizing pipelines or debugging IoT data, I’m advocating for why simple, explainable models often beat complex neural networks.

I am a Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mundiapolis University Alumni, and 1337 Advanced Core Student with a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems. With a background in both full-stack development and machine learning, I specialize in bri... Show more

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms across hiring and training. At Zenafide, I focus on turning complex AI workflows into intuitive, no-code-driven systems that scale from prototype to agentic systems for hiring and recruiting. My work bridges design thinking, systems architecture, and product growth—helping teams make AI practical, safe, and human.

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms ac... Show more

George is VP of Engineering at loveholidays, where he's been since August 2019. Before that he held engineering positions at DRW, Forward Internet Group, ThoughtWorks and others.

George is VP of Engineering at loveholidays, where he's been since August 2019. Before that he held engineering positions at DRW, Forward Internet Group, ThoughtWorks and others. Show more

Chiamaka Ichoku is a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant with experience leading Procure-to-Pay and financial transformation projects across Europe. She blends business understanding with process design to help organisations simplify operations and unlock measurable value. Chiamaka is passionate about empowering teams, improving user experiences, and making digital transformation human, practical, and accessible.

Chiamaka Ichoku is a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant with experience leading Procure-to-Pay and financial transformation projects across Europe. She blends business understanding with process design to help organisation... Show more

Sachin is a Senior Software Engineer who spends his days wrangling Golang, AWS, Kubernetes, and the occasional Friday deployment he immediately regrets. He’s built and scaled backend systems for teams that like their platforms fast, reliable, and (mostly) drama-free.

Over the years, he’s worked on everything from multi-tenant migrations and CI/CD pipelines that actually behave, to backend services that don’t wake him up at 3 AM. He loves clean architecture, simple solutions to messy problems, and developers who write good commit messages.

When Sachin isn't deep in code, you’ll find him experimenting with side projects, helping teammates level up, or trying (and failing) to keep his local dev environment perfectly organized.

Sachin is a Senior Software Engineer who spends his days wrangling Golang, AWS, Kubernetes, and the occasional Friday deployment he immediately regrets. He’s built and scaled backend systems for teams that like their platforms fast, reliable, and (mo... Show more

S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing technologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a micro-agency serving events, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems across North America. He is a subject matter expert, speaking about marketing and technology at top-tier conferences like Adweek Magazine's Social Media Week North America, the Hospitality and Finance Technology Professionals conference, and the Meeting Professionals International World Education Summit. He serves on the faculty for the National Event Management School and the Texas Event Management Institute. He is a board member of the International Festivals and Events Association Foundation. Mostly, he's a nerd; talk to him about anime, craft beer, and science fiction.

S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing technologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a micro-agency serving events, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems across North America. He is a ... Show more

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Africa game development program Mr, Ilonga created his own game studio/company called TL Entertainment whereby he created games and was successfully able to import Global Game Jam and Game Jam +, whereby together with the partnership between TL Entertainment and Game Jam+ there was a bridge built between Namibia and Brazil.

With the games that where created not proving to be profitable, Mr Ilonga would take part in a CEP program whereby he would like up with Vaughan, Veronica and Ndamono and together they would form Edu-Game Namibia to create an innovation hub around gaming to ensure that the market because sustainable around gaming and ensure future Namibian generations will be able to profit from it.

With 7 Years’ experience in Gaming Mr Ilonga has won a few awards and also became the flag career for Gaming especially at the Forbes where he and Vaughan would help Edu-Game Namibia make it to the top 3 pitch battle final. Currently Mr Ilonga together with Edu-Game are working on a curriculum to gamify the education system.

List of Achievements
Forbes 30 Under 30 Top 3 Pitch Battle Finalist 2024
Boost Up Pitch Winner 2023
Xbox Games Camp Alumni 2023
Sanlam Bridge Beneficiary 2023
CEP WINNER 2022
Game Industry Africa Awards Winner 2022
Class of 2022 Game Developers Conference SCHOLARS:

Events/Interviews I have Spoken At
Xbox Games Camp - Topic - Why Africa Is The Best Place To Invest When It Comes To Gaming
Africa Partnership For Growth Symposium - Topic - Why Investing In Gaming is Profitable
PathfindinGS -Topic - Gamifying the Namibian Education System
Africa Comicade Topic -Getting Local Businesses to Invest in Game Development
Game Jam Plus Topic -Importance of Game Jam In The Local Ecosystem
African Creative Meeting Topic -E-Sports In Africa
ESQUENTA Topic - Importance of GJ + For the Local Ecosystem
BBC World Service TV Topic - CES 2020: What’s in it for Africa?

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Afri... Show more

I’m Shubham Mittal—co-founder & CEO of RedHunt Labs, with 13+ years in security engineering. I’ve built and scaled internet-wide scanners, led teams pushing the limits of external attack surface management, and serve on the BlackHat Review Board. I also co-organize Recon Village at DEFCON, where hackers, researchers, and weird ideas come to life. In my free time, I prefer doing a bike ride, playing cricket, or scanning the internet just for fun. Offensive Security, scale, and curiosity drive what I do—and I’m always up for a good conversation or a broken protocol.

I’m Shubham Mittal—co-founder & CEO of RedHunt Labs, with 13+ years in security engineering. I’ve built and scaled internet-wide scanners, led teams pushing the limits of external attack surface management, and serve on the BlackHat Review Board. I a... Show more

Komal is a Solution Consultant at Sahaj AI Software with 13 years of experience in full stack development and data engineering. She designs and builds robust data pipelines, implements MLOps workflows, and creates distributed, scalable, event-driven architectures with deep expertise in backend systems, complemented by practical experience in frontend development and DevOps engineering.
Her technical proficiency covers the data and software lifecycle—from data ingestion and transformation to ML model deployment. A strong advocate of clean code and simple design, Komal focuses on creating maintainable, elegant software solutions.
When not building software, she enjoys traveling, reading, and dancing.

Komal is a Solution Consultant at Sahaj AI Software with 13 years of experience in full stack development and data engineering. She designs and builds robust data pipelines, implements MLOps workflows, and creates distributed, scalable, event-driven ... Show more

Sean Alaback is Head of Development and Solutions Architecture at Fragomen’s Global Development Lab, where he leads a global team of engineers and architects building scalable, cloud-native platforms that power Fragomen’s immigration and mobility solutions. Sean focuses on empowering teams through clarity, collaboration, and accountability. He drives the firm’s transition from monolithic to distributed systems, fostering innovation grounded in security, compliance, and technical excellence while aligning technology strategy with global business goals.

Sean Alaback is Head of Development and Solutions Architecture at Fragomen’s Global Development Lab, where he leads a global team of engineers and architects building scalable, cloud-native platforms that power Fragomen’s immigration and mobility sol... Show more

I'm a passionate software developer ✌🏾. I love cats 🐱, video games and everything related to Japan. I love well-made job and I always look for the better way to do things without reinventing the wheel. On a daily basis, I try to find meaning and bring performance in my job. 🌟

I'm a passionate software developer ✌🏾. I love cats 🐱, video games and everything related to Japan. I love well-made job and I always look for the better way to do things without reinventing the wheel. On a daily basis, I try to find meaning and br... Show more

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to support expectant women, George leads CyberAI++, a platform automating security operations in tech systems. George is committed to creating solutions that improve health, education, economic opportunities and digital access for all in Uganda and Africa.

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to ... Show more

Sarah is a seasoned Senior Engineer at Dunnhumby Ltd, with a deep passion for the Web, Cloud Technologies, and Angular. Recognized as a Global Talent by Tech Nation in the Exceptional Talent category, she has also been honored with the prestigious 'Excellence in Engineering' award by the Women Who Code global community.

Beyond her technical expertise, Sarah is dedicated to empowering others in the tech ecosystem. She actively shares her knowledge through engaging, tech-focused articles on Code Like A Girl and Medium.com, inspiring developers worldwide. Additionally, Sarah plays a pivotal role in fostering diversity and inclusion in tech by building and co-leading the Lagos WiMLDS (Women in Machine Learning and Data Science) community.

Her work exemplifies technical excellence and a profound commitment to advancing the global tech community and empowering others.

Sarah is a seasoned Senior Engineer at Dunnhumby Ltd, with a deep passion for the Web, Cloud Technologies, and Angular. Recognized as a Global Talent by Tech Nation in the Exceptional Talent category, she has also been honored with the prestigious 'E... Show more

As a certified professional coach and enterprise agile coach, I support leaders, managers, and teams in driving sustainable transformation across industries and cultures. With 15+ years of experience, I bring an integrative approach that blends agile frameworks, systems thinking, neuroscience, positive psychology, sociology, and collective intelligence.

I help organizations surface implicit team dynamics, assess their maturity, and design tailored strategies to foster collaboration, performance, and meaningful impact. I’ve worked with clients in the tech, retail, and public sectors — including scale-ups and organizations navigating crisis or restructuring.

My coaching and facilitation style is grounded, pragmatic, and focused on real-life challenges. I create safe spaces for reflection and experimentation, while making complex concepts accessible and actionable. I strongly believe in embodied agility — an agility that embraces tension, context, and human complexity.

As a speaker, I share case-based insights, tools to align strategy with action, and systemic lenses to better understand organizational behavior. My sessions are designed to spark awareness and equip participants with ideas they can implement immediately.

I’m particularly passionate about helping leaders “connect the dots” between strategic intent and collective execution — and about enabling teams to grow through clarity, ownership, and trust.

As a certified professional coach and enterprise agile coach, I support leaders, managers, and teams in driving sustainable transformation across industries and cultures. With 15+ years of experience, I bring an integrative approach that blends agile... Show more

Mayur Kumar Mittapally is a strategic Program Manager and Solution Architect with over 18 years of IT experience, specializing in SAP HCM, Time Management, and Global Payroll solutions. Currently serving as Program Manager for HR Innovation and Experience Productivity at Delta Air Lines, Mayur has successfully led complex, enterprise-wide HR transformations across diverse global markets, including APAC, the Middle East, and North America.
With deep expertise in SAP HCM (SuccessFactors), including Employee Central and cloud integration technologies, Mayur has built a reputation for modernizing legacy systems and delivering seamless, integrated HR solutions that enhance both operational efficiency and employee experience. His technical leadership spans 6+ years, during which he has consistently delivered projects on time and on budget, while maintaining the highest standards of stakeholder satisfaction.
A practitioner of Servant Leadership, Mayur excels at aligning technology solutions with strategic business objectives particularly in aviation IT operations. His data-driven approach leverages advanced analytics to optimize workforce management and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mayur demonstrates a strong commitment to community service as a dedicated blood and plasma donor with the American Red Cross, contributing more than 15 life-saving donations.
In 2024, Mayur was nominated for Delta Air Lines' prestigious Chairman’s Club, recognizing him among the company’s top 100 performing employees for his exemplary service, leadership, and embodiment of the "Delta Difference." His passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams has made him a respected leader who fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth within organizations.

Mayur Kumar Mittapally is a strategic Program Manager and Solution Architect with over 18 years of IT experience, specializing in SAP HCM, Time Management, and Global Payroll solutions. Currently serving as Program Manager for HR Innovation and Exper... Show more

She is a result-driven tech lover, passionate about community building, advocate for women in Information Technology, promoter of gender equality in STEM, Google cloud enthusiast, Program Manager who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, developer advocate in the making and hey! She is a music LOVER.

She is a result-driven tech lover, passionate about community building, advocate for women in Information Technology, promoter of gender equality in STEM, Google cloud enthusiast, Program Manager who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, developer... Show more

IT Manager & Cloud Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and managing IT infrastructures and cloud solutions. Specialized in Google Cloud Platform migrations, scalable and secure architectures, containerization and IaC. Active member of GDG Pescara.

IT Manager & Cloud Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and managing IT infrastructures and cloud solutions. Specialized in Google Cloud Platform migrations, scalable and secure architectures, containerization and IaC. Active membe... Show more

Je travaille en freelance comme lead UX designer, psychologue depuis le dernier millénaire. Mon parcours m’a permis de travailler sur des sujets variés allant du WAP à la télévision, en passant par, le web, le e-commerce et les applications professionnelles ou le design de service. Ma vision de l’expérience utilisateur repose sur deux démarches complémentaires, l’une pragmatique autour de la conception de services et l’autre stratégique autour de l’évolution des organisations et l’intégration du design au sein des équipes.

Je travaille depuis 2020 pour beta.gouv.fr toujours en freelance afin d’essayer d’améliorer les services publics avec l’intention de changer le monde, de le rendre meilleur et de limiter la crise climatique qui arrive, mais avant ça il faut que je pense à faire du pain et bien d’autres choses plus ou moins futile comme un potager, du miel et du cidre.

Je travaille en freelance comme lead UX designer, psychologue depuis le dernier millénaire. Mon parcours m’a permis de travailler sur des sujets variés allant du WAP à la télévision, en passant par, le web, le e-commerce et les applications professio... Show more

Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft and owner of MSTest, I co-created the Microsoft.Testing.Platform and build tools that make testing better for .NET developers. I'm a top contributor to Roslyn and roslyn-analyzers, passionate about open source and always experimenting with ways to make testing feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity.

Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft and owner of MSTest, I co-created the Microsoft.Testing.Platform and build tools that make testing better for .NET developers. I'm a top contributor to Roslyn and roslyn-analyzers, passionate about open source... Show more

Je suis DevOps passionné et enthousiaste.

Je suis DevOps passionné et enthousiaste. Show more

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert in Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate. He is an expert in Cloud, Mo... 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

I'm Sanket Kalekar, an AI Software Engineer specializing in LLMs and recommendation systems, i exploring how these technologies reshape user experiences and wrte blogs. Beyond coding, I'm deeply rooted in the developer community actively speaking at local meetups, organizing community days, and helping developers level up. I serve as a core member at GDG Baroda, AWS user group's Vadodara and Ahmedabad, CNCF Ahmedabad, and Docker Ahmedabad, where I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and practical implementation. As an open-source enthusiast and former ArgoCD project maintainer, I believe in learning through building and sharing knowledge.

I'm Sanket Kalekar, an AI Software Engineer specializing in LLMs and recommendation systems, i exploring how these technologies reshape user experiences and wrte blogs. Beyond coding, I'm deeply rooted in the developer community actively speaking at ... Show more