Joshua (JD) is a long time Open Source advocate and entrepreneur dating back to the early days of Professional Open Source. From the valleys of Usenet he sold custom Linux servers with a whopping 16 MB of ram and 1GB SCSI drives. These were the days of SLS and many, many floppy disks. Through the years he has help found multiple Internet Service Providers as well as eventually launching his own firm, Command Prompt, Inc.. Command Prompt has over the years become one of the predominant privately owned PostgreSQL support and Consulting firms.

An avid public speaker and writer, he is also the founder of United States PostgreSQL, PgConf (PostgresConf) and More than a Refresh: A podcast about the most interesting people you haven't met. He currently resides off-grid in Montana.

He divides his time between Command Prompt, off-grid projects, mentoring/leadership roles and helping those who wish to become successful, define what that means for them.

Joshua (JD) is a long time Open Source advocate and entrepreneur dating back to the early days of Professional Open Source. From the valleys of Usenet he sold custom Linux servers with a whopping 16 MB of ram and 1GB SCSI drives. These were the days ... Show more

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

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

FOMU -the fear of messing up- leads to missed opportunities, disconnection and stagnation in individuals, teams and organizations. Through
powerful stories and real-world scenarios, Brittany equips high-achieving professionals with practical strategies that build psychological safety and create cultures where people feel safe to speak up, take risks and innovate.

A car accident that killed her brother and left her father a quadriplegic ignited Brittany’s passion to rethink human connection, assumptions and our reaction to fear. A former non-profit founder and employee at Airbnb, Brittany's transformed the perspectives of thousands of professionals around the world. She's spoken at venues like SXSW, NBC Universal, and Deutsche Bank and her work has been featured in NPR, Forbes and USA Today.

FOMU -the fear of messing up- leads to missed opportunities, disconnection and stagnation in individuals, teams and organizations. Through powerful stories and real-world scenarios, Brittany equips high-achieving professionals with practical strateg... Show more

Honest, pragmatic and laid back, Naresh delivers motivational messages with leadership, resilience, perseverance, and ˜It's possible' as his main themes. With his unique skill to use tales of his adventures to inspire, he speaks about his explorations in a way that will relate to corporate audiences due to his former career as a technology consultant. Stories from his outdoor adventures and what it takes to overcome extreme challenges are topics that are relevant to corporations. He has spoken for some of the Fortune 500 organizations, universities, schools, and NGO's all over the world. He strongly believes that "You don't get ahead by having the potential to do something, you get ahead by doing it."

Honest, pragmatic and laid back, Naresh delivers motivational messages with leadership, resilience, perseverance, and ˜It's possible' as his main themes. With his unique skill to use tales of his adventures to inspire, he speaks about his exploration... Show more

An experienced M365 and VLE platform administrator, qualified trainer, specializing in SAAS platform administration, end-user troubleshooting support and the
the delivery of high-quality training sessions across Microsoft
Technologies including office 365, Azure, Power platform, and Microsoft Teams.
Skilled in resolving technical issues, designing and implementing tailored training
programmes to empower learners and organisations with the knowledge and skills to
maximise productivity and achieve digital transformation.

Tech Support, Microsoft Cloud Certified x 2, Speaker, Trainee Trainer, Low Code & AI Enthusiast, UKAI User Group Member, M365 Developer Programme & S.T.E.M Ambassador.

An experienced M365 and VLE platform administrator, qualified trainer, specializing in SAAS platform administration, end-user troubleshooting support and the the delivery of high-quality training sessions across Microsoft Technologies including of... Show more

Tyler Otto is the president and owner of Specialized Accounting, a thriving, entirely remote hospitality accounting firm. Tyler brings a wealth of finance experience from the lodging industry, where he served as Senior Financial Analyst at Vail Resorts and Corporate Director of Finance with Imprint Hospitality. He is a fanatic about forging new connections and collaborating with industry peers and colleagues while welcoming newcomers.

Tyler is passionate about sharing his expertise and has presented at conferences such as Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), BKX (Bookkeepers.com), Association of Lodging Professionals (ALP), The Successful Bookkeeper Summit, and The Glamping Show, and in webinars with Relay, ThinkReservations, Earmark, and Kaplan. He has also appeared as a featured guest on Relay’s On the Money Mondays video series, as well as podcasts including Universal Accounting’s Building the Premier Accounting Firm, The Successful Bookkeeper, and The Ambitious Bookkeeper.

You can also find Tyler on UnAccountable!, an entertaining gameshow podcast tackling current accounting topics, along with his co-host and good friend, Jeremy Van Groll.

Tyler Otto is the president and owner of Specialized Accounting, a thriving, entirely remote hospitality accounting firm. Tyler brings a wealth of finance experience from the lodging industry, where he served as Senior Financial Analyst at Vail Resor... Show more

Kassie Gibbons is a usability and design expert with RBA. Trained in user experience and human-centered design, she takes a human-first approach when tackling design challenges. As a former high school educator, she brings unique perspectives from the classroom to create products that are accessible, inclusive, and empowering.

Kassie Gibbons is a usability and design expert with RBA. Trained in user experience and human-centered design, she takes a human-first approach when tackling design challenges. As a former high school educator, she brings unique perspectives from th... Show more

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI training infrastructure. His technical expertise spans heterogeneous device scheduling (GPU/NPU/RDMA/NUMA-aware) and distributed task scheduling, with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing scheduling performance, resource isolation, topology-aware placement, and scalability for production AI clusters at scale.

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI t... Show more

I am a dedicated community professional who brings a strong focus on inclusivity, community growth, and continuous learning. With a genuine passion for helping others thrive, I add immense value and find fulfilment in supporting others' positive growth.

Apart from work, I find joy in the culinary arts, gaming, cheering on The Gunners, and embarking on travel adventures.

I am a dedicated community professional who brings a strong focus on inclusivity, community growth, and continuous learning. With a genuine passion for helping others thrive, I add immense value and find fulfilment in supporting others' positive grow... Show more

Kemal Selim Tekinarslan is an experienced Android engineer with a decade of expertise in developing Android applications. Currently based in Berlin, he works at Holiday Pirates GmbH, focusing on the development of travel applications. With a deep passion for mobile technology and its potential to improve human lives, Kemal actively participates as an attendee at renowned events such as Droidcon series, Android Makers Paris, and ADDC Barcelona. These conferences provide him with valuable insights and inspiration, allowing him to stay updated on the latest advancements in Android development.

To further broaden his horizons, Kemal embarked on an enriching journey across the American continent, exploring new landscapes, cultures, and ideas. During his trip, he had the privilege of visiting Silicon Valley and had the opportunity to step foot in renowned tech giants like Google and Facebook. These experiences have not only expanded his perspectives but also provided him with a deeper understanding of industry trends and practices. Kemal's thirst for knowledge and diverse experiences drives him to continuously push the boundaries of his craft and make a lasting impact in the field of Android engineering.

Kemal Selim Tekinarslan is an experienced Android engineer with a decade of expertise in developing Android applications. Currently based in Berlin, he works at Holiday Pirates GmbH, focusing on the development of travel applications. With a deep pas... Show more

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in Cleveland like Global Shapers and GiveBackHack. Feras also loves to travel and try different foods along the way. He is originally from Syria and holds a Computer Science and Engineering degree from The Ohio State University.

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in C... Show more

Bharti Bisht, is Assistant Professor in DPG Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon, India. She has published paper in IEEE Digital Library and even presented her papers in International Conferences. She is active participant of various workshops and seminars conducted by educational institutions. Her interest area is Software Reusability, Data Mining and AI.

Bharti Bisht, is Assistant Professor in DPG Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon, India. She has published paper in IEEE Digital Library and even presented her papers in International Conferences. She is active participant of variou... Show more

Rod Martin is a Drupal trainer and has taught over 50,000 people how to use our amazing CMS. He's done training for Acquia, PrometSource, OSTraining and Tyto Learning having taught everyone from Princeton University to the United Nations and just about everyone in between. His Drupal YouTube videos have over 5,000,000 views.

Rod rides motorcycles and plays ice hockey every chance he gets.

Rod Martin is a Drupal trainer and has taught over 50,000 people how to use our amazing CMS. He's done training for Acquia, PrometSource, OSTraining and Tyto Learning having taught everyone from Princeton University to the United Nations and just ab... Show more

Lalit is an Microsoft Azure MVP,MCT & Author of the “Azure Interview Q & A ” book. He likes to share his knowledge through his blog (https://azure4you.com/ ) & manage and share his technical skills in AzureTalk Community, (https://t.me/azuretalk), BITPro & Azure User Meetup group . He has written a number of articles on Microsoft Azure.

He has changed many lives from his articles and his hands-on training programs and workshops. He is Speaker and delivered the session on big platform including MS Global bootcamp, Expert Live India & other events.

Moreover, and to his credit, he has delivered 500+ training sessions to professionals worldwide in Microsoft Azure technologies and other technologies including SCOM, Windows Server. In addition, he provides Instructor-led online training, hands-on workshop.

His technical prowess and capability of exploring new frontiers of technology & imparting them to his aspiring team members are his trademark. His execution is priceless & bringing forth his personal approach will help you realize your dreams, goals, and aspirations into reality.

**MCT & Azure certification**

Certification Link: https://www.youracclaim.com/users/lalit-rawat/badges

Microsoft Certified Trainer Link: https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/d6a15997-b82d-4a91-86f1-8b653b0a4125

MVP Link: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003540?fullName=Lalit%20Rawat

**Achievements**

1. He is awarded Azure MVP Azure Master of the months -2017
2. India mentor Award
3. Authored a book on Microsoft Azure - “Azure Administrator Interview Q & A“
4. Delivered multiple sessions on cutting edge technologies in India and abroad.
5. Wrote 60+ articles on the cutting edge technologies.

Lalit is an Microsoft Azure MVP,MCT & Author of the “Azure Interview Q & A ” book. He likes to share his knowledge through his blog (https://azure4you.com/ ) & manage and share his technical skills in AzureTalk Community, (https://t.me/azuretalk),... Show more

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoes for the Visually Impaired" project presented it at the FOSSASIA. She reads, writes and enjoys walking to explore places. She presently works in a financial services firm and believes that solving problems that she has would solve problems for a large chunk of the world. An ML enthusiast she has about 20+ Coursera Certifications with the respective project work to support her learning in that field. She presented a talk on “De-mystifying Terms and Conditions using NLP” at PyCon 2018.

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoe... 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

Griselle Colon-Wright, is a technology-focused growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and international trade executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and market expansion. She has led large-scale national initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including DaimlerChrysler, Walmart, AT&T, American Airlines, FedEx, Abbott, and Verizon, designing integrated platforms that combined experiential, digital, retail, and partnership strategies to accelerate revenue and brand growth.
Throughout her career, Griselle has pioneered market-first initiatives that bridged culture, commerce, and emerging platforms. She secured the first Hispanic Market license for Nestlé USA to activate MLB All-Star and World Series assets nationally. As the first Director of Hispanic Marketing for Pacific Trading Cards, she launched the first bilingual baseball cards in the U.S. At GlobalHue, she led Chrysler’s founding title sponsorship of Carnaval on the Mile and designed Walmart’s Road to Essence, the company’s first African American shopper marketing platform implemented across 500+ stores, generating measurable sales lift and earning “Best in Show” recognition three consecutive years. She also led America I AM: The African American Imprint national Supertruck Tour, Walmart’s first sponsorship of its kind.
In 2022, Griselle joined Black Innovation Alliance (BIA), where she designed and launched the Ecosystem Builder-in-Residence (EIR) program and helped scale national partnerships advancing inclusive innovation. She spearheaded BIA’s collaboration with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism under INNOVATE 242 and secured a strategic alliance with the U.S. International Trade Administration’s Global Diversity Export Initiative to implement technology-enabled trade capacity-building programs.
Today, she serves as a strategic advisor to technology and social impact ventures, supporting AI, IoT, energy efficiency, drone, and blockchain companies with commercialization strategy, capital formation, ecosystem partnerships, and cross-border expansion. Griselle is committed to advancing innovation-driven economic development and positioning emerging markets as active participants in next-generation global trade.

Griselle Colon-Wright, is a technology-focused growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and international trade executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and market expansion. She has led large-scale national ini... Show more

Director of R&D Enablement at Mews | Bridging engineering intelligence with hospitality domain expertise

Director of R&D Enablement at Mews | Bridging engineering intelligence with hospitality domain expertise Show more

Hilary Nicole Ivy is a systems thinker, storyteller, and scavenger of strange data. She teaches data analytics and geospatial technologies, leveraging Python, SQL, and satellite imagery. On her off time, she writes speculative fiction and maps imaginary worlds.

Hilary’s career has included adversarial testing of AI at Google, where she led ethical investigations into AI systems, and the Department of Homeland Security, where she tracked fraud across global networks. She’s built adversarial datasets, taught machines to see bias, and helped humans see patterns in the noise.

Now based in Vermont, Hilary teaches at the Community College of Vermont and works as a Business Process Analyst at Vermont State Colleges. She founded Betty Ivy Reads a narrative‑driven data literacy and STEM education platform that helps time‑strapped
faculty deliver engaging, project‑based data science curriculum while protecting academic integrity. She recently returned to school to study studio art, adding visual storytelling to her toolkit of code, maps, and myth.

Hilary Nicole Ivy is a systems thinker, storyteller, and scavenger of strange data. She teaches data analytics and geospatial technologies, leveraging Python, SQL, and satellite imagery. On her off time, she writes speculative fiction and maps imagin... Show more

🚀 I am a Cloud Security Engineer with 8 years of IT experience and a proven track record in building impactful tech communities. ☁️ Skilled in securing cloud infrastructures, I help organizations navigate digital transformation securely and efficiently. 🌐 As Founder of AliTech, GDG Organizer, and Women in Tech Board Member, I am passionate about inclusive growth in technology.

🚀 I am a Cloud Security Engineer with 8 years of IT experience and a proven track record in building impactful tech communities. ☁️ Skilled in securing cloud infrastructures, I help organizations navigate digital transformation securely and efficien... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest minority — 1.85 billion disabled people. As founder of Audio Accessibility, she consults on improving communication access for 466 million deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide. Sveta’s book and TEDx talk highlight the business benefits of high-quality captioning to increase audience reach and ROI. With an MS in Internet Technology and over 20 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility, Sveta combines her personal experience with deafness and professional expertise to offer unique insights into the critical importance of accessibility.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B consultant, published author, international speaker, and accessibility trailblazer. She helps businesses make their mainstream websites, media, and services more accessible to the world’s largest min... Show more

David Mueller is a passionate and dedicated youth footballer competing in the UAEFA Pro League and representing the UAE U16 National Team. Known for his speed, discipline, and leadership on and off the field, David has earned MVP honors and continues to inspire through his teamwork, energy, and drive for excellence.

David Mueller is a passionate and dedicated youth footballer competing in the UAEFA Pro League and representing the UAE U16 National Team. Known for his speed, discipline, and leadership on and off the field, David has earned MVP honors and continues... Show more

With over 12 years of experience in Full Stack Development, I am a seasoned software engineer at Expedia Group, leading the charge in building cutting-edge, high-performance frontend solutions. Specialising in React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, MobX, RTL, GraphQL, Apollo Client, and Cypress Progressive Web Applications (PWA), I have a proven track record of crafting seamless, high-impact user experiences that drive engagement and performance. My expertise in frontend architecture goes beyond simply building applications—I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of UI engineering, continuously optimising code, enhancing scalability, and advocating for industry-leading best practices.

I hold a B.Tech and M.Tech in Computer Engineering, equipping me with a strong foundation in software development, system design, and problem-solving. My technical proficiency extends to the Experience Layer, where I leverage GraphQL and Kotlin to design and implement robust, scalable solutions. From high-level architecture and system design to the finer details of implementation, I ensure that every solution is built for long-term maintainability, high performance, and an exceptional user experience.

Beyond my technical contributions, I am deeply committed to knowledge sharing and mentoring the next generation of engineers. I have volunteered at numerous top-tier UI and frontend-focused conferences, including GitNation, JSNation, React Summit, C3 Dev Fest in Amsterdam, and React India. I actively engage with developers, inspiring them to innovate, grow, and embrace emerging trends in frontend technologies.

As a thought leader in the UI community, I have contributed to the development of scalable, reusable components through shared UI libraries and influenced the adoption of best practices that elevate development teams and streamline delivery. At Expedia, where I have spent five years, I have played a key role in developing various frontend UI frameworks to provide a robust and seamless user experience.

I am dedicated to shaping the future of frontend development and excited to continue pushing the envelope in delivering exceptional, user-centric applications.

With over 12 years of experience in Full Stack Development, I am a seasoned software engineer at Expedia Group, leading the charge in building cutting-edge, high-performance frontend solutions. Specialising in React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScr... Show more

I have been doing Android since my school days. What started as building a treasure hunt app for my girlfriend turned into a full time career a few years later. In college, I built an app called the Indian Logo Quiz, that is not on the Play Store anymore but got around 50k downloads. Later when in university, I built Now Playing Tracker, an app to track the songs identified by the Google Pixel in the background. Got around 5-6k downloads and still lives on the Play Store. Started my professional career at VMware working on MDM apps and now working at Level Home on Android apps interacting with hardware devices using Bluetooth and Wifi APIs. When not writing code, I usually am out and about traveling and clicking photos on my analog camera.

I have been doing Android since my school days. What started as building a treasure hunt app for my girlfriend turned into a full time career a few years later. In college, I built an app called the Indian Logo Quiz, that is not on the Play Store any... Show more

History Graduate turned Technical and Functional Consultant focusing on all things Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform.

History Graduate turned Technical and Functional Consultant focusing on all things Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform. Show more

A Security researcher acknowledged by Nepal's Government and Also by Tech giants like Microsoft. A Saviour of 3 Crore+ Citizen's data from nation's database breach. Worked with many Organizations including renowned ITU.

A Security researcher acknowledged by Nepal's Government and Also by Tech giants like Microsoft. A Saviour of 3 Crore+ Citizen's data from nation's database breach. Worked with many Organizations including renowned ITU. Show more

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran, and her B.Sc. in Robotics Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Iran.

Dr. Ebrahimi's career is dedicated to finding innovative ways to adapt and improve ideas and theories to enhance STEM and cybersecurity education and workforce development, address mental health challenges in adolescents primarily due to cyberbullying, and support language learning in multilingual children. Her research interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact across various fields.

With a specialization in teaching game development, Python programming, and human-computer interaction, Dr. Ebrahimi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She is dedicated to improving educational practices and outcomes, making significant contributions to her field.

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University... Show more

Shaon Rahman is a Fullstack and Backend Developer at Bouvet, where he specializes in building robust, critical systems using .NET, Azure, and Python. With a technical background that spans from developing industrial IoT solutions for aquaculture to engineering scalable data platforms for the energy sector, Shaon focuses on bridging the gap between complex enterprise architecture and practical software delivery.

Currently, Shaon is dedicated to the emerging field of Local AI. He is passionate about building AI-powered software products that run entirely on local hardware, removing cloud dependencies to enhance privacy and performance. An active contributor to the tech community, Shaon frequently shares his insights through company-wide and public presentations, covering topics such as the architecture of transformer models, the current landscape of local Large Language Models (LLMs), and practical strategies for integrating local AI into modern applications.

Shaon Rahman is a Fullstack and Backend Developer at Bouvet, where he specializes in building robust, critical systems using .NET, Azure, and Python. With a technical background that spans from developing industrial IoT solutions for aquaculture to e... 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

Liam is a developer working on Seq - the best structured logging observability tool. Previously, he was Chief Technology Officer of an online media and travel company with 300,000 members.

Liam is a developer working on Seq - the best structured logging observability tool. Previously, he was Chief Technology Officer of an online media and travel company with 300,000 members. Show more