Travel & Tourism

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

Noel Jessen

Noel Jessen

Noel colabora con equipos de desarrollo para que cada movimiento y esfuerzo esté alineado con maximizar el valor y el retorno de inversión. Curiosa acerca de la cultura web3. Entusiasta de la filosofía taoísta y su aplicación en la gestión de proyectos. Primer Thuan de Kung Fu.

Noel colabora con equipos de desarrollo para que cada movimiento y esfuerzo esté alineado con maximizar el valor y el retorno de inversión. Curiosa acerca de la cultura web3. Entusiasta de la filosofía taoísta y su aplicación en la gestión de proyect... Show more

Vishal Mishra

Vishal Mishra

Expert in Orchestration and Configuration Management of test infra environments in an Automated way. Dockerized setup for Test automation infrastructure on AWS(Docker-Compose, Kubernetes). Experience in Build and Release Management Deployment Pipeline CI/CD (Jenkins), AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Dockerized build pipeline from CI to CD on AWS AWS Test infra management and deployments for a new version using Jenkins build pipeline, Contributor to Athena OSS stop shop for Virtual dockerized infra. Focused on Virtualization of Test env using Docker over AWS, Focused on bridging the gap between from CI to CD Build Pipelines
Support agile delivery of a growing portfolio of our applications.

Expert in Orchestration and Configuration Management of test infra environments in an Automated way. Dockerized setup for Test automation infrastructure on AWS(Docker-Compose, Kubernetes). Experience in Build and Release Management Deployment Pipelin... Show more

Elle Benson

Elle Benson

WHY IS SHE SO HAPPY?
Elle Benson is a keynote speaker, author, and renowned national consultant who specializes in helping organizations transition to greater impact and build capacity. She founded Nonprofit Leadership LLC to support the social sector. With a remarkable career in the nonprofit sector, she has gained extensive expertise in various areas, including organizational development and change, executive transition consultancy, strategic planning, leadership development, and board governance.

Academically, Benson holds an MBA in organizational change and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. She has obtained certifications in BoardSource and Group Facilitation to support nonprofit board of directors.

Notably, Benson's thought-provoking TEDx talk, titled "A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh," has catapulted her into the spotlight as a highly sought-after keynote speaker. Benson's passion for sharing wisdom extends to her writing as well. She is the author of two books that focus on mindfulness and happiness. Her publications, "Cultivate Your Happiness: Mama-to-Be" and "Cultivating Calmness in Children," provide practical strategies and insights making happiness obtainable daily. Through her books and keynote presentations, Benson aims to empower individuals and teams to cultivate wellbeing in their lives.

WHY IS SHE SO HAPPY? Elle Benson is a keynote speaker, author, and renowned national consultant who specializes in helping organizations transition to greater impact and build capacity. She founded Nonprofit Leadership LLC to support the social sect... Show more

Khilitchandra Prajapati

Khilitchandra Prajapati

Khilitchandra has been working with SQL Server, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence projects for around 20 yrs. He is currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect in Australia.

He is community leader of Brisbane Data Platform User Group. He mainly works on Microsoft technologies, which includes Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Stack, SQL Server, SharePoint, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, C#.Net etc. He is an avid Business Intelligence & Data Analytics enthusiast, speaker & blogger. He shares his knowledge, experience & expertise via this blog (http://www.bigator.com) to everyone.

Khilitchandra has been working with SQL Server, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence projects for around 20 yrs. He is currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect in Australia. He is community leader of Brisbane Data Platform User Group. H... Show more

Santiago Tacoronte

Santiago Tacoronte

Canarian-born Productivity and Analytics expert Santiago Tacoronte helps you optimize your business and your life. His journey from hospitality to digital strategy fueled his passion for efficiency. Speaker, writer, and creator of best-selling courses.

Canarian-born Productivity and Analytics expert Santiago Tacoronte helps you optimize your business and your life. His journey from hospitality to digital strategy fueled his passion for efficiency. Speaker, writer, and creator of best-selling course... Show more

Amani Roberts

Amani Roberts

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker and innovative author who has been awakening the creativity within hospitality and music professionals that has lay dormant for years. As a worldwide professional speaker, Amani has left an indelible mark on tens of thousands by using a combination of music and nostalgia to reconnect them to their most creative selves.

As a gifted speaker and trainer, Amani has addressed thousands of leading hospitality and music professionals at programs including Meeting Professionals International, numerousAs a gifted speaker and trainer, Amani has addressed thousands of leading hospitality and music professionals at programs, including Meeting Professionals International, numerous California State Universities, 7/11, and The International School of Hospitality, amongst others. Amani speaks about creativity, music, and live podcasting.

Throughout his illustrious career in hospitality and music, Amani has collaborated with industry giants such as Marriott, 7/11, ChartMetric, Meeting Professionals International, PCMA (Professional Conference Management Association), Calendly, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Amani holds a master’s in Music Business from Berklee College of Music (Boston), complemented by his education at Scratch Academy (Los Angeles) and Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management.

As a trusted thought leader, Amani’s insights have been featured in People Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, Meeting Professionals International Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times, Amani's insights have reached millions through various media outlets. His strategic contributions have led to tangible payoffs and recognition, including being awarded the MPI Top 50 Up & Coming Professionals, thrice honored as a Marriott Chairman’s Circle Winner, and recognized in the BizBash Top 500 in 2020.

Author of his debut book in 2020, "DJs Mean Business: One Night Behind The Turntables Can Spin Your Companies Success" and his highly anticipated second book, "Resilient & Brilliant - 7 Keys to Unlocking Your Creativity" Amani delves into the intersections of entertainment, business, and culture with unparalleled expertise. As the co-host of "Adventures in Business," a dynamic podcast and live-streaming show, Amani continues to engage with a global audience, sharing valuable insights and facilitating meaningful conversations.

Amani Roberts was the first African American President of Meeting Professional International Southern California Chapter in 45 years, is a distinguished member of the National Speakers Association (National & Las Vegas Chapter), and actively contributes to the California State University Hospitality Alliance Advisory Board and the Las Vegas Hospitality Association (LVHA).

Widely regarded as an authority in his field, Amani Roberts leverages his extensive experience and education to provide the ability to see different possibilities that have been hidden in plain sight. His innovative approach, combined with a deep understanding of the industry, positions him as the go-to expert for unlocking creativity in the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality and music business.

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker and innovative author who has been awakening the creativity within hospitality and music professionals that has lay dormant for years. As a worldwide professional speaker, Amani has left an indelib... Show more

Dan Fitzpatrick

Dan Fitzpatrick

Although my academic background was in language studies, I’ve been working with internet technologies for over twenty years, mostly doing classic web programming, followed by leading teams of developers. Technically, I have always been passionate about interface technologies. Now, I can combine my deep interest in linguistics and voice interfaces to contribute to the voice revolution.

I firmly believe that we, as consumers, are part of the “Voice Revolution”. Use cases, market potential and technological breakthroughs are growing exponentially. Because we have all the necessary building blocks at Reply, we need to document, bundle and channel our efforts to provide excellent voice solutions to Reply customers – and indeed – to ourselves, the IT-consumers of the 21st century!

Although my academic background was in language studies, I’ve been working with internet technologies for over twenty years, mostly doing classic web programming, followed by leading teams of developers. Technically, I have always been passionate abo... Show more

Ian Bourne

Ian Bourne

My company, Cloud2020, is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform consultancy based in Gloucestershire, that operates across the UK and Ireland - we focus on the SMB market, helping to build their businesses through innovation.

I started out as a ship's navigator with Cunard before various roles in the navy, merchant navy, and Ministry of Defence, both in command and ultimately as an Admiralty Pilot serving in the UK and Gibraltar. After I came 'ashore' I ran companies in Hampshire and London, and the Careers Service National Association before starting my own business selling software at discount into the charity and education sector.

When the cloud came on the scene I quickly saw this was the way ahead and initially set up a business to deliver Office365. When Dynamics became a SaaS product I realised this was the product that most motivated my team, and also gave our customers some serious business advantages, so I moved the company to focus entirely to Dynamics 365.

I live with my wife in Gloucestershire along with our two horses, two goats, thirteen ducks, eight hens, three beehives and dog.

I love to spend my holidays yacht sailing, skiing or travelling and for relaxation I play saxophone and guitar in a band. On occasions you will also find me on the bridge of s.s. Shieldhall navigating this amazing ship around the Solent (https://ss-shieldhall.co.uk/)

My company, Cloud2020, is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform consultancy based in Gloucestershire, that operates across the UK and Ireland - we focus on the SMB market, helping to build their businesses through innovation. I started out a... Show more

Armagan Amcalar

Armagan Amcalar

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

Guillermo Orellana

Guillermo Orellana

Guillermo is a Software Engineer that has been doing Android since it was commercially available. From sunny Spain through snowy Poland to rainy London, he is currently shipping delightful customer experience in Monzo. He believes Kotlin is a strong player in all the fields, and envisions a future where all things will be done in Kotlin. Warning: may contain traces of sarcasm and siesta.

Guillermo is a Software Engineer that has been doing Android since it was commercially available. From sunny Spain through snowy Poland to rainy London, he is currently shipping delightful customer experience in Monzo. He believes Kotlin is a strong ... Show more

Wes Shields

Wes Shields

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Saim Safder

Saim Safder

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

Amit Singh Baghel

Amit Singh Baghel

Amit Singh Baghel is an architect-transport planner with 16 years’ experience shaping mobility across India and South Asia. A graduate of the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, he co-founded and directs Vernacular Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, delivering CMPs, metro studies, multimodal logistics parks and climate-resilient transport plans. His work spans government mandates for MoHUA, NHLML and AAI to GIZ-funded sustainability projects. A passionate communicator, Amit hosted The Transportation Podcast by VERCOS, heard in 60 countries. He champions “people-first mobility” by fusing behavioural insights with rigorous modelling tools (CUBE, VISUM, VISSIM) and has presented at INTACH, IIA and World Road Meetings. Amit is an Associate Member of ITPI, a registered architect with COA, and a life member of IUT.

Amit Singh Baghel is an architect-transport planner with 16 years’ experience shaping mobility across India and South Asia. A graduate of the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, he co-founded and directs Vernacular Consultancy Services Pvt ... Show more

Rucha Kapare

Rucha Kapare

Hello, I'm Rucha Ramchandra Kapare, an Agile enthusiast with a decade of experience in software and product development. Currently, I am Head of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI)Data team at Springer Nature.

😇 I firmly believe diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to creating a productive and innovative workplace. As an Agile practitioner, I strive to incorporate DEI principles into the Agile framework to create more inclusive and collaborative teams. I am also committed to allyship and researcher diversity and have spoken at several conferences.

📝As a leader in Business Analysis and Agile methodologies, I enjoy facilitating workshops and meetings that help organisations embrace change and drive innovation. Being a Business Agility Meetup leader gives me ample opportunities to facilitate, share and learn.

I am a travel freak and love reading, and it's been an old love reunion during the pandemic. I relate to many social causes, and you will find me working for these in my free time or chilling with my parents and family.

Hello, I'm Rucha Ramchandra Kapare, an Agile enthusiast with a decade of experience in software and product development. Currently, I am Head of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI)Data team at Springer Nature. 😇 I firmly believe diversi... Show more

Abhisek Mazumdar

Abhisek Mazumdar

Experienced Drupal developer with over 6+ years of experience specializing in Drupal Distributions and profiles. Excited about the new recipes initiative within Drupal core. Recently delved into Mautic, actively contributing back to it. Also works in JavaScript frameworks like Next.js. Other than my nerdy interests, I enjoy traveling, exploring new experiences, and staying fit through hobbies like hiking, swimming, horseback riding, and badminton.

Experienced Drupal developer with over 6+ years of experience specializing in Drupal Distributions and profiles. Excited about the new recipes initiative within Drupal core. Recently delved into Mautic, actively contributing back to it. Also works in... Show more

Allison Kozel

Allison Kozel

Allison Kozel is a seasoned educator, creative leader, and current district-level administrator with a passion for human-centered leadership. With a background that spans teaching, program management, and communications through work as a videographer aboard Princess Cruises, Allison brings a unique blend of strategic insight and heartfelt storytelling to her work. Her career took a transformative turn when she was forced to confront burnout head-on during her second year in district leadership—a moment that reshaped her perspective on wellness, balance, and what it means to lead sustainably.

Today, Allison uses her voice to advocate for the well-being of educators and administrators, weaving personal experience with practical tools that support healthier work cultures in schools. She believes that taking care of ourselves is not a luxury—it’s a leadership imperative.

Allison Kozel is a seasoned educator, creative leader, and current district-level administrator with a passion for human-centered leadership. With a background that spans teaching, program management, and communications through work as a videographer... Show more

Neha Bajaj

Neha Bajaj

I'm a software engineer with 10+ years of experience, passionate about building scalable systems and contributing to open-source. I enjoy the challenge of designing core components for data automation, developing robust systems, and creating efficient client libraries (SDKs). Recently, I've been diving deep into machine learning, building a model to predict product health. It's mind-blowing to see AI doing its thing! I'm also super excited to be sharing what I've learned about Vertex AI, generative AI, and all things Google Cloud at GDG Kathmandu.

I'm a software engineer with 10+ years of experience, passionate about building scalable systems and contributing to open-source. I enjoy the challenge of designing core components for data automation, developing robust systems, and creating efficie... Show more

Paul Chukwurah

Paul Chukwurah

Hi 👋, I'm Paul an easy going softhearted guy. I enjoy hiking travelling, attending events and volunteering. I'm a full stack engineer with over 4 years of experience. I have a degree and passion for Artificial Intelligence. I'm looking to attend events and even speak.

Hi 👋, I'm Paul an easy going softhearted guy. I enjoy hiking travelling, attending events and volunteering. I'm a full stack engineer with over 4 years of experience. I have a degree and passion for Artificial Intelligence. I'm looking to attend eve... Show more

Unnati Mishra

Unnati Mishra

Unnati is working as a R&D Engineer Software 2 at VMware by Broadcom, India. Currently working with the Release Engg team of the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. She has been active in Open Source community since 2019 and has also participated in many Hackathons, bagging prizes in few of them. She enjoys giving talks at local conferences. When not working, she enjoys dancing and making Tech YouTube videos.

Unnati is working as a R&D Engineer Software 2 at VMware by Broadcom, India. Currently working with the Release Engg team of the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. She has been active in Open Source community since 2019 and has also participated in many Hackatho... Show more

David Aronchick

David Aronchick

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 Google Kubernetes Engine, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source Machine Learning Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

When not spending too much time in service of electrons, I can be found on a mountain (on skis), traveling the world (via restaurants) or participating in kid activities, of which there are a lot more than I remember than when I was that age.

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

Odinakachukwu Ezeobika

Odinakachukwu Ezeobika

Odinakachukwu Ezeobika, popularly known as Solomon, is a seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer currently contributing to the innovative projects at HireArt, Inc in New York, USA. With over 6 years of experience in the tech industry, Solomon has traversed diverse roles and geographical locations, shaping his journey as a tech professional.

Solomon's journey began in tech as a Graphics and UI Designer, and he later transitioned into a Software Engineer. His extensive experience includes roles as a Full-Stack Engineer at Andela, Lagos, Nigeria, Full-Stack Engineer and Team Lead at EsoftResponse in London, UK, and as a Backend Engineer at Omise in Thailand. Notably, he led the successful development of the web application for DeemPay Technologies, a Nigerian startup. This groundbreaking application, leveraging QR codes, has revolutionized payment processes. Recognized for its innovation, DeemPay Technologies was selected to participate in Amazon Web Services' inaugural FinTech Africa Accelerator program.

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, Solomon specializes in JavaScript (ReactJS and NodeJS) and Ruby (Ruby on Rails). His approach to software engineering is deeply rooted in problem-solving efficiency, reflecting his belief that coding is a means to an end – a tool for solving real-world challenges.

Beyond coding, Solomon finds joy in music. Whether listening, singing, or playing his favorite musical instrument, the keyboard, he explores the world of melodies and harmonies. An avid researcher and traveler, Solomon's pursuit of knowledge extends beyond technology. He seeks new experiences, explores diverse places, connects with people, indulges in various cuisines, and creates memories that linger a lifetime.

Odinakachukwu Ezeobika, popularly known as Solomon, is a seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer currently contributing to the innovative projects at HireArt, Inc in New York, USA. With over 6 years of experience in the tech industry, Solomon has trave... Show more

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations build compliant, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces. Melissa has spoken on national stages including AfroTech, Black In HR, and Latina in Leadership, where she empowers audiences to rethink HR as a driver of equity, innovation, and business growth.

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations ... Show more

Sandy Sloane

Sandy Sloane

Sandy Sloane is an outstanding events and learning & development professional who uses interactivity and humor - combined with vital information - to ensure students are educated, engaged, and empowered. She’s produced over 500 events, trade shows, meetings, trainings and team-building programs (including virtually during the COVID pandemic) for companies and organizations including Walt Disney World, Burger King, Xfinity, Comcast Business, Macy’s New York, Intuit/QuickBooks, Mass General Brigham, Takis, Sinclair Broadcasting, Hotwire Communications, Red Apple Media, Paychex, United States Tennis Association, Luminate NY, Dutch Lions/United States Soccer League, Jenoptik Optical Systems, numerous radio and television stations, and non-profits including the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Denver Children’s Hospital, and others.

As a trainer and coach, Sandy is passionate about teaching leaders how to help their teams grow and thrive by providing positive work environments. “I remember working for bosses who didn’t provide growth opportunities, making me feel disengaged and discouraged. I truly felt my hard work didn't matter. After seeing the untapped potential of other unmotivated co-workers, I had my AHA moment and found my calling. Today I help businesses foster the talents of their teams through employee engagement programs, interactive learning & development seminars and workshops, team-building programs, and special events designed to unleash the limitless possibilities within their most important resource: the human capital of their employees.”

Creating opportunities for engagement is truly her “superpower”. Using secret weapons including hands-on techniques (humor, role-playing, quizzes, illustrative media, storytelling, and games with prizes), she helps teams grasp even the most mundane material through interactive team building and events. (Research has conclusively shown that humor systematically activates the brain's dopamine reward system, essential for both goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory.)

The information Sandy shares in her workshops and one on one or group coaching is equally effective for seasoned professionals as it is for younger employees. Sandy’s Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and Strategic Leadership is one more capability that sets her apart from other employee engagement professionals. Her outstanding aptitude to sense what an audience needs and then to provide it engagingly, is a rare talent. She is as comfortable deploying an organization’s existing information as she is when creating custom programs. Sandy offers over 30 workshops and seminars in interpersonal skills, professional development, customer service, team development, workforce training, sales training, special events, and public relations which she has presented to companies and organizations throughout the country.

Sandy’s event prowess includes conceiving and producing successful events such as Fall Premiere Parties for broadcast clients and programmers, lifestyle concerts and festivals for 50,000+ attendees, the National Women’s Hall of Fame Induction weekend featuring women of high achievement including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Jane Fonda, Diane von Furstenburg, Gloria Allred, Angela Davis, et al., finals award events for the world’s largest Optics and Photonics accelerator, radiothons and telethons collectively raising over $5 million, professional sports team weekends at Walt Disney World, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and hundreds of others. An industry agnostic, Sandy has conceived and produced events for 10-50,000 guests across all industries in the corporate, professional sports, small business, and philanthropic worlds, creating custom solutions for every client.

Solutions by Sloane: Educate. Engage. Empower.

Sandy Sloane is an outstanding events and learning & development professional who uses interactivity and humor - combined with vital information - to ensure students are educated, engaged, and empowered. She’s produced over 500 events, trade shows, m... Show more

Joe Peluso

Joe Peluso

Joe Peluso is a Georgia-born engineer, adventurer, and lifelong learner blending Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, and city planning to drive community improvement and build a brighter future for all.

Joe Peluso is a Georgia-born engineer, adventurer, and lifelong learner blending Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, and city planning to drive community improvement and build a brighter future for all. Show more

Angelica Testini

Angelica Testini

Italian living in France.

Italian living in France. Show more

Jakub Vereb

Jakub Vereb

I'm Kubo, a Software Engineer at Kiwi.com, a leading global travel tech company headquartered in the Czech Republic. I'm automating Kiwi.com stuff behind seat-maps and boarding passes. So, pick the ~best seat~ and enjoy event atmo!

I'm Kubo, a Software Engineer at Kiwi.com, a leading global travel tech company headquartered in the Czech Republic. I'm automating Kiwi.com stuff behind seat-maps and boarding passes. So, pick the ~best seat~ and enjoy event atmo! Show more

Adam Steinert

Adam Steinert

Adam Steinert is the Chief Technology Officer at Yahara Software, bringing two decades of expertise to the company's innovative work in the Biohealth field. Adam and his team specialize in instrument control software, laboratory integration projects, and implementing complex analytical workflows in the lab setting. His forward-thinking approach to technology integration has helped organizations streamline operations, enhance data analysis capabilities, and develop AI-driven solutions that advance scientific discovery. As a key member of Yahara Ventures, Adam helps accelerate promising Biohealth technologies from concept to market.

When he's not architecting software solutions, Adam likes to use his marine aquarium systems—a hobby that combines his love for coral reef ecosystems with his passion for technology—as a test bed for automation technology and Machine Learning. A member of the National Ski Patrol and lifelong runner, Adam balances his professional life with family ski adventures in search of challenging terrain and perfect powder conditions. This blend of technical precision and outdoor pursuits informs his leadership style, where he tackles complex challenges with both analytical rigor and creative problem-solving.

Adam Steinert is the Chief Technology Officer at Yahara Software, bringing two decades of expertise to the company's innovative work in the Biohealth field. Adam and his team specialize in instrument control software, laboratory integration projects,... Show more

Suyash Pandey

Suyash Pandey

I am an independent consultant based in the Netherlands and currently deploying Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics contact center in Heineken operating companies/countries. I am a Power Platform solution architect and have 10+ years of consultancy experience. I am a big fan of Power Platform. My niche is DCCP. I love travelling and cooking.

I am an independent consultant based in the Netherlands and currently deploying Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics contact center in Heineken operating companies/countries. I am a Power Platform solution architect and have 10+ years of consultan... Show more

Alexander Kluth

Alexander Kluth

Alex is a Scrum Master & Agile Coach with multiple years of experience establishing agile practices (not limited to Scrum) at teams and companies. Currently he not only supports teams but a whole business unit in order to become an agile organization and in their transformation efforts. Before his life as a Scrum Master he was a software engineer for +15 years specialized in backend development and DevOps.
In private Alex has a strong interest in anything art- related, loves street photograph and music and spending time with his family.

Alex is a Scrum Master & Agile Coach with multiple years of experience establishing agile practices (not limited to Scrum) at teams and companies. Currently he not only supports teams but a whole business unit in order to become an agile organization... Show more

Kateryna Martin Bannikova

Kateryna Martin Bannikova

With 20 years of experience in HR leadership, workforce planning, and global talent acquisition strategy, I have built and scaled TA&HR functions for startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises across tech, fintech, and travel industries.

I have led Talent Acquisition and HRBP teams, built HR infrastructures, and scaled engineering and product hiring across the UK, US, LatAm, Europe, and Asia. As HR Director in the cruise industry, I managed complex, multinational HR operations. As a Product Owner for an in-house HR tech product, I developed solutions that enhanced workforce planning, HR analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

My Expertise:
- HR Business Partnering & Organizational Strategy – Aligning people strategies with business goals to enhance performance and engagement.
- Tech Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – Optimizing hiring strategies, scaling engineering and product hiring, and ensuring strong leadership pipelines.
- HR Infrastructure & Global Expansion – Scaling HR functions in high-growth environments across multiple regions.
- Employee Relations & Compliance – Navigating complex labor laws and fostering a high-performance culture.
- HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making – Leveraging insights to improve talent strategies, retention, and workforce optimization.

Qualifications:
- PhD in Sociology (Organizational Culture & HR)
- CIPD Level 7 | SHRM Certified | GTML Certified
- Certified Career Coach | Certified Master Life Coach

I thrive on building scalable HR solutions that drive business success, support global expansion, and develop high-performing teams.

Currently, I’m also developing an AI-powered career coach, integrating insights from organizational culture, social capital, and behavioral science to help professionals grow and succeed.

Let’s connect - whether you’re hiring a strategic HR leader or investing in the future of AI-driven career coaching.

With 20 years of experience in HR leadership, workforce planning, and global talent acquisition strategy, I have built and scaled TA&HR functions for startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises across tech, fintech, and travel industries. I have ... Show more

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