Travel & Tourism

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

Achraf Aamri

Achraf Aamri

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV processing tools achieving 3.6x-4.8x speed improvements

💼 What I Do
Senior Systems Engineer & PHP Internals Developer specializing in Performance Optimization, PHP Extensions & Low-Level Programming

🔧 PHP Extension Development - Building high-performance extensions that bridge PHP with systems programming
⚡ Performance Engineering - Optimizing at the language and system level for maximum efficiency
🐘 PHP Internals Research - Studying the Zend engine architecture and preparing for core contributions
🦀 Systems Programming - Leveraging C, Rust, and Zig for performance-critical components
🏗️ Backend Architecture - Designing scalable systems with deep understanding of underlying performance
📊 CSV Processing Innovation - Creating high-performance CSV tools that outperform native implementations by 3.6x-4.8x

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV pr... Show more

V Roshan Kumar Patro

V Roshan Kumar Patro

As a DevOps Engineer,I specialise in hybrid multi-cloud architecture, infrastructure monitoring with observability. My knowledge lies in building scalable infrastructure designs and automation using Terraform, alongside deep observability mechanisms like LTM, telegraf, grafana & VM stack. I have also been an active community builder and mentor, contributing to AWS, Google Cloud,& Microsoft Azure communities, leading and organising events, workshops, and hackathons to empower developers globally.

As a DevOps Engineer,I specialise in hybrid multi-cloud architecture, infrastructure monitoring with observability. My knowledge lies in building scalable infrastructure designs and automation using Terraform, alongside deep observability mechanisms ... Show more

Gerardo Ramirez

Gerardo Ramirez

Gerardo Ramirez is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Credit Karma with a strong background in software engineering and client success. He has experience building scalable CMS platforms using Drupal and promoting open source practices within organizations. Previously at Zendrive and Ricoh, he led engineering teams and developed mobile SDKs and APIs. Gerardo holds an MS in Software Engineering and taught Computer Science at the high school level.

Gerardo Ramirez is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Credit Karma with a strong background in software engineering and client success. He has experience building scalable CMS platforms using Drupal and promoting open source practices within organization... Show more

Herve Cotton

Herve Cotton

Over 20 years of experience in international sales, market development, and business strategy within the tableware, glassware, and foodservice industries.

Throughout his career, Hervé has :
✔ Built and expanded distributor and retail networks across Asia.
✔ Led multi-million-dollar negotiations with major hospitality and F&B groups.
✔ Successfully launched European and American brands into Asian markets.
✔ Developed custom tabletop solutions for premium hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses.

With an extensive network, deep industry knowledge, and a hands-on approach, Hervé helps brands navigate the complexities of market entry, pricing strategy, and business growth in Asia.

Over 20 years of experience in international sales, market development, and business strategy within the tableware, glassware, and foodservice industries. Throughout his career, Hervé has : ✔ Built and expanded distributor and retail networks acr... Show more

Jaime Blasco

Jaime Blasco

Jaime is a Google Developer Expert focused on Flutter. He has created and currently maintains some useful and popular packages related to this toolkit. He is a very active member of the community and co-leads the Spaniard Flutter Community.

Jaime is a Google Developer Expert focused on Flutter. He has created and currently maintains some useful and popular packages related to this toolkit. He is a very active member of the community and co-leads the Spaniard Flutter Community. Show more

Sudharshan Muralidharan

Sudharshan Muralidharan

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

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

Kishore Hebbar

Kishore Hebbar

Kishore Hebbar is a Senior Software Engineer at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), where he architects AI-enabled financial systems powering large-scale mortgage and trading platforms. With more than 15 years of experience in secure backend engineering, fraud intelligence, and enterprise data modernization, he specializes in building privacy-preserving AI pipelines, real-time risk engines using Kafka Streams, and regulatory-aligned microservice architectures. Beyond engineering, he contributes to the global tech community as a peer reviewer and judge for innovation awards in AI and cloud engineering.

Kishore Hebbar is a Senior Software Engineer at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), where he architects AI-enabled financial systems powering large-scale mortgage and trading platforms. With more than 15 years of experience in secure backend engineering... Show more

Lewis Shearer

Lewis Shearer

Lewis Shearer is the Youth Team Lead at Google Developer Group Glasgow and runs a school code club, inspiring others to explore technology and innovation. He is deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and studying the underlying theory of how machine learning models learn and make decisions. Lewis enjoys sharing his knowledge through talks and technical workshops on a range of emerging technologies and AI-related topics.

Outside of tech he enjoys traveling and is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys football, running, and golf.

Lewis Shearer is the Youth Team Lead at Google Developer Group Glasgow and runs a school code club, inspiring others to explore technology and innovation. He is deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and studying the underlying theory of how... Show more

Marcus Lane

Marcus Lane

Marcus is a Frontend Architect with nearly a decade of experience building fast, resilient systems at scale. At Travelpass, he helps lead the architecture behind modern React applications and design systems that power millions of bookings. Beyond performance and UI, Marcus is passionate about designing software that feels personal. He’s currently building Chibi, a human-centered AI assistant that explores what emotionally aware tools could mean for developers.

Marcus is a Frontend Architect with nearly a decade of experience building fast, resilient systems at scale. At Travelpass, he helps lead the architecture behind modern React applications and design systems that power millions of bookings. Beyond per... Show more

Pooja Vazirani

Pooja Vazirani

Hi, I’m Pooja Vazirani. I work as a Sr. UX Designer at OneTrust and am pursuing my MBA in Data-Driven Decision Making in Miami, FL. My focus has been to design human-centred, privacy-focused experiences that make complex systems feel seamless, secure, and intuitive.

Previously, I was at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where I led UX for enterprise procurement tools used by thousands of B2B customers. I have also built safety-critical interfaces at Motorola Solutions and crafted inclusive, high-impact designs for the University of Michigan Alumni Association, boosting engagement and cutting support requests by over half.

With a background in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science, I am passionate about using design to connect the dots between user needs, business goals, and engineering realities. Whether it’s privacy, accessibility, or feedback systems, I love solving messy problems at the intersection of data, ethics, and usability.

Outside of work, I’m a coffee lover, travel enthusiast, and mentor to early-career designers. I’m excited to be part of Agent Con and connect responsibly and creatively with people who believe in designing for the future.

Hi, I’m Pooja Vazirani. I work as a Sr. UX Designer at OneTrust and am pursuing my MBA in Data-Driven Decision Making in Miami, FL. My focus has been to design human-centred, privacy-focused experiences that make complex systems feel seamless, secure... Show more

Markus Ziller

Markus Ziller

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications.

In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architected, scalable and cost-efficient solutions using AWS technology.

As a subject matter expert for serverless applications, Markus also work with customers on the most complex topics in the serverless domain and provides thought leadership in the form of blog posts and public speaking.

Markus is a technologist that has been developing software since the late 90s and now mostly specializes in cloud-native applications. In his current role as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, he helps his customers build well-architect... Show more

Jagmit Gabba

Jagmit Gabba

Principal Full-Stack Engineer with 12+ years of experience in open-source technologies. A fervent accessibility advocate, Jag champions an inclusive web, demonstrating technical excellence in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and with a focus on Front-end technologies including React, Angular and Vue. He's also a dedicated DevOps enthusiast and a strong believer in test-driven development.

Principal Full-Stack Engineer with 12+ years of experience in open-source technologies. A fervent accessibility advocate, Jag champions an inclusive web, demonstrating technical excellence in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and with a focus ... Show more

Subodh Dubey

Subodh Dubey

As a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cloudtech, I design and develop cloud-native applications for customers using AWS serverless technologies. I leverage my AWS certifications and my experience as a former Cloud Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that meet customers’ needs and expectations.

My passion for problem-solving and distributed computing drives me to explore new ways of using technology to improve human life. I have worked on multiple projects involving ETL data pipelines, search engine migrations, container-based deployments, and programmatic workflows, using Python, Django, Flask, Boto3, CloudFormation, Terraform, GitLab CI, and other tools and frameworks.

I also have a strong background in web development, database management, and testing, which I acquired from my previous role as a Senior Software Engineer at ConsultAdd and my Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer/Information Technology from G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect at Cloudtech, I design and develop cloud-native applications for customers using AWS serverless technologies. I leverage my AWS certifications and my experience as a former Cloud Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) to... Show more

Tara Furiani

Tara Furiani

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her belt, Tara shatters the conventional, often stodgy, paradigms of HR and corporate culture, bringing humanity back into the workplace.

Sporting dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, Tara's academic mettle is as rock-solid as her real-world chops. Her slew of advanced certifications isn't just for show; it’s her toolkit for crafting highly responsive, agile organizations. She’s been the mastermind behind multiple industry-defining shifts during her 13 years as a Chief People Officer for companies valued over $6 billion and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide.

But let's cut through the corporate jargon: Tara is a people champion. She fights for DEI not just as a buzzword but as a way of life, all the way from boardrooms on Earth to the realms of space, serving on NASA's DEI board. For Tara, equity isn't just a corporate initiative; it's a universal mandate.

Still think she’s all business? Think again. A mother of five and a doting partner, Tara knows the real-world application of work-life balance like no other. She's the driving force of her family and the beating heart of her home, roles she embraces with the same vigor as her corporate undertakings.

If you need further proof, lend an ear to her hit podcast, "Not the HR Lady," where she tackles the industry's stale narratives and offers fresh, often revolutionary, perspectives. And don't be fooled by the exec persona; she can drop a Dr. Dre lyric faster than you can say "organizational change."

When you partner with Tara Furiani, you’re not just getting a consultant or a thought leader. You’re aligning with a living, breathing catalyst for meaningful change—in your organization and in your life. Are you ready?

Learn more about Tara Furiani and Not the HR Lady by visiting: www.notthehrlady.com and subscribe to the show at www.youtube.com/c/notthehrlady.

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her... Show more

Antonio Peric-Mazar

Antonio Peric-Mazar

Antonio Perić-Mažar is CEO at Locastic digital agency, based in beautiful Croatian city called Split. Their main focus is to build complex mobile and web platforms for different clients that range from startups to enterprise companies from all over the globe.

He is a proud backend developer that moved into a managerial role after founding Locastic in 2011, since, in a very short period of time the team has grown and they became very popular in the development world.

He is quite a proactive guy - as he is one of the founders of the largest regional Blockchain Conference, he is hosting a free monthly Meetup event in Split, also recently he fell in love with Esports as he owns the best Croatian Counter-Strike team.

During the last few years Antonio also focused on sharing his business and development knowledge with Startups and other Entrepreneurs and he spoke on many conferences including:
2011 - Why Symfony2 framework is good choice? [Web Strategija, Zagreb, Croatia]
2012- Why Symfony2? [ZgPHP, Zagreb, Croatia)
2013 - Symfony workshop [ZgPHP, Zagreb, Croatia)
2013 - Sylius - a new way of developing ecommerce solutions [PHP Conference Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia]
2013 - Symfony workshop [eZSummer Camp, Island Brac, Croatia]
2014 - Building Single page application with Symfony2 And AngularJS [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2014 - Sylius Introduction [PHPDay Verona, unconference track, Verona, Italy]
2014 - Sylius as Ecommerce solution [WebCampLjubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia]
2014 - Started Symfony User Group Croatia
2014 - Building Restful API with Symfony2 [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2014 - Building Single page application with Symfony2 and AngularJS [ZgPhp, Zagreb, Croatia]
2014 - Mentoring Startups at Shift Conference [Shift Conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Croatia entrepreneurship conference 3P - how to build a successful company [3P conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Mentoring Startups at Shift Conference [Shift Conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Using Sylius as an eCommerce solution with eZ [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2015 - A recipe for effective leadership [Better Software Italy, Florence, Italy]
2015 - Building Real Time applications with PHP - [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2016 - Croatia entrepreneurship conference 3P - why quality services are the most important thing [3P conference, Split, Croatia]
2016 - How we build and lead our company? [Summer Jam Croatia, Pakostane, Croatia]
2016 - Using Sylius in production [Symfony Croatia Meetup, Zagreb, Croatia]
2016 - Maintainable + Extensible = Clean ... yes, Code! [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2017 - Co-Founded Tinel Meetup [Split, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony Developers [PHPUK, London, United Kingdom]
2017 - Progressive web applications are here! [Dump Days, Split, Croatia]
2017 - Panel discussion: Developers - most wanted profession in the world [Dump Days, Split, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony Developers [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2017 - Symfony more in depth with events and services (workshop) [DEVit, Thessaloniki, Greece)
2017 - Lessons learned while developing with Sylius [Symfony Croatia Meetup, Zagreb, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony developers workshop [DutchPHP, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony developers [DutchPHP, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2017 - Building APIs in an easy way using API Platform (workshop) [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2018 - Go Mobile, or Go Home (TNT Split, Split, Croatia)
2018 - Real REST is easy with Api Platform (workshop) [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2018 - Symfony 4: the new way of developing web application [CodeID, Odessa, Ukraine]
2018 - Panel discussion, state of Industry [Digital Labin, Labin, Croatia]
2018 - Real REST is easy with Api Platform (workshop) [WebCampZg, Zagreb, Croatia]
2018 - Progressive web apps are here! [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2018 - Service workers are your best friends! [GrowIT, Novi Sad, Serbia]
2019 - A year with PWA [DevConMU, Mauritius]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [DevConMU, Mauritius]
2019 - The UI is the Application [Weblica 2019, Čakovec, Croatia]
2019 - A year with progressive web applications [Weblica 2019, Čakovec, Croatia]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [PHPSerbia 2019, Belgrade, Serbia]
2019 - Panel discussion: How to start working with international clients from Split [ShiftDev 2019, Split, Croatia]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [International PHP Conference 2019, Berlin, Germany]
2019 - A year with progressive web applications [Webinale 2019, Berlin, Germany]
2019 - The UI is the Application [DutchPHP 2019, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2019 - The UI is the Application [Tinel Meetup, Split, Croatia]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [PHPERS SUMMIT 2019, Poznan, Poland]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [PHPERS SUMMIT 2019, Poznan, Poland]
2019 - Is SCRUM good for agencies? [Kulendayz 2019, Osijek, Croatia]
2019 - Web Payment API a new way of paying online [Kulendayz 2019, Osijek, Croatia]
2019 - Are you failing at being agile? [Digtal Labin, Labin, Croatia]
2019 - Using API platform to build a ticketing system (translations, time zones, ...) [Symfony Day, Verona, Italy]
2019 - Web Payment API a new way of paying online [IPC 2019, Munich, Germany]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [Phpcon 2019, Szczyrk, Poland]
2019 - Using API Platform to build a ticketing system [SymfonyCon, Amsterdam, Netherland]

Antonio Perić-Mažar is CEO at Locastic digital agency, based in beautiful Croatian city called Split. Their main focus is to build complex mobile and web platforms for different clients that range from startups to enterprise companies from all over t... Show more

Fred Brandon

Fred Brandon

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his creativity to solve problems. He's a visionary, world traveler, author, and avid Blockchain enthusiast.

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his ... Show more

Joel Amos

Joel Amos

In a world where technology often feels impersonal, Joel stands out as a passionate advocate for human-centered design. He believes that at the heart of every impactful product lies a deep understanding of the people it serves. By prioritizing empathy and collaboration, Joel strives to create solutions that not only address pressing challenges but also resonate with the diverse communities across Africa and beyond.

His journey is fueled by a relentless curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning. Joel embraces innovation not just as a buzzword, but as a vital tool for fostering connections and driving positive change. He recognizes that the digital landscape is ever-evolving, and he is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, ensuring that his work remains relevant and meaningful.

Through his efforts, Joel aims to strengthen digital ecosystems that empower individuals and organizations alike. He envisions a future where technology serves as a bridge, connecting people and ideas, and ultimately leading to a more inclusive and equitable society.

In a world where technology often feels impersonal, Joel stands out as a passionate advocate for human-centered design. He believes that at the heart of every impactful product lies a deep understanding of the people it serves. By prioritizing empath... Show more

Praparna Moharana

Praparna Moharana

I am an EVV Reporting Analyst at Tempus Unlimited, where I develop healthcare analytics and compliance reporting solutions that transform complex operational data into actionable business insights. I specialize in SQL, Power BI, data modeling, ETL processes, and healthcare reporting, with a focus on improving transparency, compliance monitoring, and decision-making within Medicaid and healthcare programs.

I hold a Master of Professional Studies in Analytics from Northeastern University and have experience designing scalable reporting frameworks, interactive dashboards, and data-driven solutions across healthcare and operational domains. My work focuses on bridging the gap between raw data and business outcomes through modern analytics platforms and visualization techniques.

I am passionate about sharing practical, real-world approaches to analytics, data engineering, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, helping organizations leverage data more effectively to solve business challenges.

I am an EVV Reporting Analyst at Tempus Unlimited, where I develop healthcare analytics and compliance reporting solutions that transform complex operational data into actionable business insights. I specialize in SQL, Power BI, data modeling, ETL pr... Show more

Martino Scarcia

Martino Scarcia

Software developer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in backend development with Django and implementing cross-platform mobile solutions with Flutter. Google Developer Group Lecce Organizer.

Software developer with 5+ years of experience, specializing in backend development with Django and implementing cross-platform mobile solutions with Flutter. Google Developer Group Lecce Organizer. Show more

Nazim Khan

Nazim Khan

Nazim Khan is a highly experienced Network Architect and Subject Matter Expert in IP networking, with over 23 years of diverse experience spanning network design, consultancy, pre-sales, technical marketing, and project management. Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect) at Cisco Systems Inc. in Herndon, Virginia, Nazim plays a pivotal role in driving innovation across Data Center Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, leveraging technologies such as VXLAN EVPN, Cisco ACI, Unified Computing, and NVIDIA GPUs.
Throughout his career, Nazim has worked extensively with leading technology firms, including Disys Solutions Inc., Cisco Systems India, Qwest Telecom (now CenturyLink), Motorola India, HCL Technologies, CMS Computers, and Dataline Integration. His responsibilities have ranged from designing and implementing large-scale enterprise and data center networks to mentoring junior engineers and presenting solutions to C-level executives.
Nazim has made notable contributions as a speaker at global technology conferences, including Cisco Live events in the US, Germany, and Italy, where he delivered technical sessions to international audiences of networking professionals and IT leaders.
He holds an impressive set of certifications, including the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in both Data Center and Service Provider domains, demonstrating his deep technical expertise in complex networking environments. Additionally, he is a NVIDIA Certified Associate in AI Infrastructure and Operations, demonstrating his proficiency in emerging AI-driven infrastructures. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which underscores his capability in leading and delivering complex projects. Complementing these are multiple Cisco Specialist and Professional certifications across Data Center, Enterprise, and Security tracks, further showcasing his broad and advanced skill set in network architecture and engineering.
Nazim holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India. With a strong foundation in both technology and leadership, he continues to drive customer success by bridging complex business needs with robust technical solutions.

Nazim Khan is a highly experienced Network Architect and Subject Matter Expert in IP networking, with over 23 years of diverse experience spanning network design, consultancy, pre-sales, technical marketing, and project management. Currently serving ... Show more

Gaurav Sharma

Gaurav Sharma

Currently working as Senior SRE for Nvidia AI Inference Platform team.

Currently working as Senior SRE for Nvidia AI Inference Platform team. Show more

Jill Tague

Jill Tague

Jill Tague doesn't teach design — she takes you somewhere.

A Principal UX Designer with 10 years in FinTech, Jill has spent her career making complex systems human. But her talks go further than the screen. She brings design principles to life through travel stories — real moments from real places — that make you feel why something matters before you ever memorize what it's called.

Because the best design lessons aren't definitions. They're experiences you carry with you.

Jill Tague doesn't teach design — she takes you somewhere. A Principal UX Designer with 10 years in FinTech, Jill has spent her career making complex systems human. But her talks go further than the screen. She brings design principles to life thr... Show more

Jennifer Gilman

Jennifer Gilman

Jennifer Gilman is a Board-Certified and Functional Medicine Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of New Way Health Coach, dedicated to helping high-performing professionals prevent burnout before it costs them their health. After a 26-year corporate career—and her own experience with burnout and autoimmune challenges, Jennifer now blends science-backed strategies, functional medicine insights, and real-world tools to help individuals and organizations restore energy, focus, and resilience. Known as the “self-care muse,” she empowers professionals to build sustainable habits that support well-being, clarity, and longevity—both in and out of the workplace.

Jennifer Gilman is a Board-Certified and Functional Medicine Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of New Way Health Coach, dedicated to helping high-performing professionals prevent burnout before it costs them their health. After a 26-year ... Show more

Cedric Sookahet

Cedric Sookahet

​Cedric Sookahet is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur who has spent his career at the intersection of creative design and digital technology. Originally a graphic designer at leading agencies like P&P Link, Cedric transitioned into the world of no-code development and digital leadership, eventually founding We are Geekin'—the premier media platform for gaming and pop culture in the Indian Ocean.

​A "geek at heart" who grew up on a diet of retro platformers and PC strategy games, he is now a leading advocate for the professionalization of the Mauritian gaming sector. By organizing local game jams and bridging the gap between creative passion and technical execution, Cedric is dedicated to transforming Mauritius from a consumer of global gaming content into a hub of original indie development.

​Cedric Sookahet is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur who has spent his career at the intersection of creative design and digital technology. Originally a graphic designer at leading agencies like P&P Link, Cedric transitioned into the world of no-cod... Show more

Isaac Agya Koomson

Isaac Agya Koomson

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Mauricio Alvarado

Mauricio Alvarado

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento.

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento. Show more

Francois Eoche

Francois Eoche

• Product Owner for OVHcloud Design System
• Digital Accessibility Support
• Odd job master
• Staff of @RennesJS, @Csscade plus four extra associations

Passionate about advocating front-end development and digital accessibility to elevate all user experiences.
Making the web more accessible, one component at a time!

#DesignSystems #Accessibility #FrontEnd #UX

https://francoiseoche.fr

• Product Owner for OVHcloud Design System • Digital Accessibility Support • Odd job master • Staff of @RennesJS, @Csscade plus four extra associations Passionate about advocating front-end development and digital accessibility to elevate all u... Show more

Stratus Axarlis

Stratus Axarlis

Self-motivated, setting high standards and hard-worker providing effective and efficient solutions.
Adaptable to new technologies when required
Passion for technology and e-business especially in enterprise environments.
Deep knowledge of HTML and experience in Javascript, and frameworks like Angular,
Specialized in C# . Net , .Net Core 10 & Blazor , Αngular, utilizing my technical and coordination skills.
Specialties: E-Commerce, Microsoft technologies , Airline Software, Gambling Software , Portals, reporting,
Background processes, SOLID principles, Documentation, Jira And confluence , UML design, JavaScript Sourcing &
testing, online Marketing, CMS, CRM ,Project Management , Formal Specifications, Object Oriented Methods ,
Reverse Engineering , Colour theory , Responsive, Design Patterns ,PostGreSQL , RavenDb , MS- SQL databases, SASS,
flex design, UML ,XSLT ,XML, FLUID design, MVC, advanced Entity Framework Core , code first , web services, Blazor ,
Restful APIs, Service bus, CI/CD, experience, Angular 20+,Experienced in modular monolithic , microservice
development and design. Redis, ElasticSearch, SignalR , MediatR , DDD, gRPC, libraries

Self-motivated, setting high standards and hard-worker providing effective and efficient solutions. Adaptable to new technologies when required Passion for technology and e-business especially in enterprise environments. Deep knowledge of HTML and... Show more

Malav Vyas

Malav Vyas

I am a security researcher with experience in Exploit Development and Vulnerability research. I mostly dabble around with Windows and IoT software environment to find vulnerabilities and develop exploits. I also contribute my time with infosec communities such as Null, Bsides, OWASP

I am a security researcher with experience in Exploit Development and Vulnerability research. I mostly dabble around with Windows and IoT software environment to find vulnerabilities and develop exploits. I also contribute my time with infosec commun... Show more

Irene Pedrejón

Irene Pedrejón

From paintbrushes to Power BI 🎨📊, my path blends art and analysis: I studied hairdressing, special effects makeup, and fine arts, and today I analyze data in a call center. Where I once created imaginary worlds, I now use my imagination to innovate with KPIs, dashboards, and strategic decisions 💡. I still tell stories, but with data as the protagonists. Because creativity isn't abandoned… it transforms 🚀

From paintbrushes to Power BI 🎨📊, my path blends art and analysis: I studied hairdressing, special effects makeup, and fine arts, and today I analyze data in a call center. Where I once created imaginary worlds, I now use my imagination to innovate... Show more

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