Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering Ad Man @ King James and FCB Africa), where he's delivered work for brands like Coca-Cola and South African Tourism recognised at Cannes and One Show. By night, he's the founder of KYL Solutions, where he builds the tools he wishes existed. KYLIDESCOPE — a multi-machine agentic IDE that wires AI models across devices — is what happens when a strategist with no formal networking background decides the dev tools aren't working the way he thinks. Tailscale is the reason it actually works. He is a an inexperienced techie but a paid speaker, having been invited to speak at the
inaugural Athar Festival of Creativity and GovTech 2025 among many other events.

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering A... Show more

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation (20→31%) through ranking, experimentation, and governance systems.

Driven by a long-standing interest in bridging hardware and software - From drone logistics to AI platforms - Rishabh focuses on turning cutting-edge AI into reliable, scalable systems that work beyond demos.

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation ... Show more

Sandipana Das is a UX Designer at IBM whose work sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and human-centered design. Beyond enterprise product design, Sandipana explores the future of learning and equitable access, especially in contexts where technology may extend guidance beyond institutional limits.

She designs for complex, high-stakes environments across sustainability, finance, and knowledge-rich workflows, with a focus on how intelligent systems can better support comprehension, decision-making, and trust.
Her practice combines design strategy, systems thinking, and emerging AI behaviors to examine how interfaces might evolve from reactive tools into more context-aware forms of support. She is particularly interested in adaptive AI, multimodal interaction, and the ethical questions that arise when systems begin interpreting human signals, behavior, and cognitive strain.

Sandipana Das is a UX Designer at IBM whose work sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and human-centered design. Beyond enterprise product design, Sandipana explores the future of learning and equitable access, especially in contexts w... Show more

Diego García García is a global technology executive and cloud transformation leader who operates at the forefront of data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence innovation.

As Head of Data & Analytics Specialist Solutions Architecture for EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Diego leads a distributed organisation of senior architects helping some of the world’s most complex enterprises modernise their data platforms and unlock the business value of AI.

With over two decades of international leadership experience, Diego works at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and organisational transformation. He partners with C-suite executives and engineering leaders to reimagine legacy data estates as cloud-native, scalable platforms built for real-time intelligence, advanced analytics, and Generative AI.

Beyond customer transformation, Diego collaborates closely with product and engineering teams to translate real-world enterprise challenges into innovation priorities — particularly across modern Lakehouse architectures, open data formats, streaming ecosystems, and AI-driven workloads.

Diego García García is a global technology executive and cloud transformation leader who operates at the forefront of data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence innovation. As Head of Data & Analytics Specialist Solutions Architecture for EMEA a... Show more

Sai Teja Battula is an accomplished Full Stack Software Engineer with 9 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing web applications. Based in McKinney, Texas, he currently serves as Assistant Vice President at Citi Bank, where he specializes in integrating AI solutions to enhance application workflows and optimize code performance.
With expertise spanning both front-end and back-end technologies, Sai is proficient in React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, and Java. His technical repertoire includes building RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and implementing AI and machine learning algorithms to drive data-driven insights and enhance functionality.
At Citi Bank, Sai has developed web applications using Angular 17 and High charts, created a business admin portal with React, and optimized real-time dashboards for internal applications. He's skilled in AWS services integration, having worked with S3, EC2, CloudFront, Lambda, CloudWatch, and AppSync to create high-performance, scalable solutions.
Previously, at AT&T, Sai led the migration of legacy applications from Angular 1.4 to Angular 7 and developed responsive UI components using Adobe Experience Manager. During his tenure at Verizon, he implemented state management libraries like Redux and created reusable UI components using Stencil.js while maintaining Storybook environments to improve collaboration between design and development teams.
Sai holds a Master's in Computer Science from Virginia International University (University of Fairfax) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He is SAFe Agile4 certified.
Beyond his technical expertise, Sai is passionate about leveraging AI tools to improve user experiences, automate processes, and build scalable solutions. He excels in collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments and consistently exceeds expectations by completing high-priority tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Sai's community involvement includes volunteer work in shelters and disaster relief efforts. His project experience includes Techslate, an online education platform he developed to enable students from various countries to attend lectures remotely, bridging geographical gaps in educational access.

Sai Teja Battula is an accomplished Full Stack Software Engineer with 9 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing web applications. Based in McKinney, Texas, he currently serves as Assistant Vice President at Citi Bank, where he sp... Show more

Brian Platt is Partner and Director of Public Policy for UMusic Hotels Development (UMHD), a real estate development company created in partnership with Universal Music Group. The organization develops music and entertainment hubs in cities across North America, bringing together culture, economic development, and collaboration between the public and private sectors. These hubs include performance venues, recording studios, a music school, and Universal Music Group-branded luxury hotels and residences. The projects are designed to serve as spaces for creativity, idea exchange, and music tourism, while helping emerging artists and the next generation of talent gain greater visibility in the music industry.

Before joining UMHD, Brian spent 12 years working in city government, most notably as City Manager for Kansas City, Missouri, and Jersey City, New Jersey. In Kansas City, he served as City Manager and helped launch and manage more than $5 billion in redevelopment projects in less than 5 years. This period marked significant growth and development across the city. He also introduced sustainability initiatives, including planting 10,000 trees within three years and advancing plans for one of the largest solar arrays in the United States to strengthen long-term environmental resilience.

In Jersey City, Brian first worked as Chief Innovation Officer and later served as Business Administrator and City Manager. In this role, he helped the city reach record levels of housing construction, comparable to those in Manhattan, New York City. In both cities, he focused on improving core municipal services, including increasing street resurfacing and strengthening snow removal operations. He also worked to improve the quality of life for low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness by expanding access to supportive resources.

Earlier in his career, he worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company and served as a kindergarten teacher through Teach For America. He also volunteered as an Emergency Medical Responder with United Rescue in Jersey City and spent 10 years as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Mountain Lakes, NJ.

Brian Platt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Emory University in Georgia and later completed a Master’s in Public Administration at Columbia University in New York. Throughout his career, he has received recognition for leadership, academic achievement, and public service.

Brian Platt is Partner and Director of Public Policy for UMusic Hotels Development (UMHD), a real estate development company created in partnership with Universal Music Group. The organization develops music and entertainment hubs in cities across No... Show more

Schengen Visa Experts is your one stop shop for hassle free Schengen visa services for UK residents and BRP holders. With our years of experience in handling visa requirements for countries like Spain, France, Italy and more we make your travel planning easy and stress free. From application to approval we take care of the complexities so you can focus on making memories. Let us open the door to your European adventure with our expert and reliable service.

Schengen Visa Experts is your one stop shop for hassle free Schengen visa services for UK residents and BRP holders. With our years of experience in handling visa requirements for countries like Spain, France, Italy and more we make your travel plann... Show more

Georg Gamsjäger works as IT architect for business intelligence and datawarehouse at Sana IT Services GmbH. He has more than 5 years of business intelligence and datawarehouse experience in health care and more than 10 years of experience and deep understanding of Microsoft server technologies, especially Microsoft SQL Server. Previously, he was also a trainer for Microsoft server technologies and spokesman for various conferences.

Georg Gamsjäger works as IT architect for business intelligence and datawarehouse at Sana IT Services GmbH. He has more than 5 years of business intelligence and datawarehouse experience in health care and more than 10 years of experience and deep un... Show more

Founder | CEO
educ4te.com

Founder | CEO educ4te.com Show more

Aditi is a certified Agile Coach, Scaled Agilist, and Scrum Master with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry across India, South Africa, and Germany. She began her career as a developer, then moved into testing, and, driven by her people-oriented nature, transitioned into project and Agile leadership.
She specializes in facilitating hands-on Agile trainings and interactive games that help teams improve collaboration, ownership, and performance. Known for her enthusiasm and engaging style, she brings energy, creativity, and practical insights into every session. A professionally trained dancer with a passion for travel and art, she often draws inspiration from movement and storytelling to make Agile leadership tangible, memorable, and fun.

Aditi is a certified Agile Coach, Scaled Agilist, and Scrum Master with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry across India, South Africa, and Germany. She began her career as a developer, then moved into testing, and, driven by her people-or... Show more

I started my career as a mechanical engineer before discovering my passion for data. After a couple of years in engineering, I began a master's in Big Data and Data Analysis, which led me to transition into consultancy as a data engineer and data analyst, gaining experience in data modeling and business intelligence. Now, as a data analyst, I create reports for internal departments such as finance, commercial, and marketing, helping drive data-driven decision-making. I'm PL-300 certified and specialize in Power BI, SQL, and data workflows. I enjoy learning, sharing knowledge, and helping others make the most of their data.

I started my career as a mechanical engineer before discovering my passion for data. After a couple of years in engineering, I began a master's in Big Data and Data Analysis, which led me to transition into consultancy as a data engineer and data ana... Show more

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

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

Automation Engineer and Software Developer with over 12 years of experience, specialised in Android since 2019. Skilled in building scalable, testable, and maintainable software using modern architectures and clean code principles. Committed to quality and collaboration, and passionate about mentoring and continuous improvement.

Automation Engineer and Software Developer with over 12 years of experience, specialised in Android since 2019. Skilled in building scalable, testable, and maintainable software using modern architectures and clean code principles. Committed to quali... Show more

Jeff Bradford is the founder and CEO at Bradford Technologies. His company has been serving appraisers for 38 years.
Jeff has been recognized by the CRN as a Valuation Visionary and a Tech All Star by the MBA. Most recently, he was recognized by the NAA with the President’s Award and voted Mentor of the Year in 2025 by the Appraisal Buzz community.
He has earned three Masters degrees. Has worked at companies such as Apple and Structural Dynamics Research Corporation and in his spare time, he enjoys adventure travel with his daughter Whitney. They have dog sledded at the North Pole, visited Antarctica and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro among other adventures around the world.

Jeff Bradford is the founder and CEO at Bradford Technologies. His company has been serving appraisers for 38 years. Jeff has been recognized by the CRN as a Valuation Visionary and a Tech All Star by the MBA. Most recently, he was recognized by th... Show more

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

Hunyah is a content creator, model and public speaker .
Hunyah has a background in community development background .Hunyah has been featured in many podcasts and magazines .

Hunyah is a content creator, model and public speaker . Hunyah has a background in community development background .Hunyah has been featured in many podcasts and magazines . Show more

I am a Data Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience across India, Canada, and the United States, currently based in Seattle. My expertise and interests have always centered around data, along with a strong passion for helping others grow in this field. I thrive on problem-solving and root cause analysis, approaching each challenge with analytical precision and determination. My international work experience has sharpened my ability to adapt and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
As an active member of Amazon's interview panel, I contribute to building high-performing teams through technical assessments and candidate evaluations. Beyond my corporate role, I am dedicated to giving back to the tech community by providing consultation, career guidance, and interview preparation coaching to aspiring data professionals. I share insights on growth strategies, industry best practices, and practical tips to help candidates successfully navigate their career paths.
When not immersed in data engineering or mentoring, I cherish quality time with my family, explore new destinations through travel, express creativity through painting, and maintain an active lifestyle playing badminton. I also enjoy keeping my analytical skills sharp with Sudoku puzzles.

I am a Data Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience across India, Canada, and the United States, currently based in Seattle. My expertise and interests have always centered around data, along with a strong passion for helping others grow in ... Show more

Shafaq is a Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience building scalable, user-focused web applications across diverse industries.

She specializes in modern JavaScript ecosystems, crafting high-performance frontends while understanding the backend systems that support them. Her work sits at the intersection of architecture, user experience, and emerging technology, with a strong focus on building systems that scale without losing clarity. In recent years, Shafaq has been exploring how AI can live inside the frontend, integrating tools and models such as OpenAI and Gemini APIs to create smarter, more responsive user experiences — without sacrificing performance or control.

She holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science and is endlessly curious about new cultures, ideas, and technologies, drawing inspiration from each to approach problems with fresh perspective and creativity.

Shafaq is a Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience building scalable, user-focused web applications across diverse industries. She specializes in modern JavaScript ecosystems, crafting high-performance frontends while understand... Show more

Ingeniería de software

Ingeniería de software Show more

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products that she leads. She has led engineering teams developing mission-critical applications across a wide variety of industries such as financial services, health care, and logistics.

While she isn't in front of her computer, she dabbles in creating mural arts or canvas paintings based on whatever inspires her and hopes to someday focus a lot more time on the arts. She is also an avid traveller and is always in search of her next dream destination.

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products th... Show more

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

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

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

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and
software developers secure their applications.

Alain Chiasson, is part of a DevSecOps team that has built and manages The Hashicorp Vault Enterprise system, drawing on 3 decades of "having seen it all" - helping system integrator, infrastructure owners and software developers secure their appli... Show more

Having started his coding journey by porting Z80 BASIC programs onto calculators, and making LEGO robots dance, Wayne is an experienced .NET developer of more than 10 years, and branching into DevOps and Azure infrastructure.

While Wayne has a keen interest in all manner of technology, including games and gadgets, he is also involved in historical fencing and sword-fighting with Historical European Martial Arts clubs around Brisbane, Australia.

Having started his coding journey by porting Z80 BASIC programs onto calculators, and making LEGO robots dance, Wayne is an experienced .NET developer of more than 10 years, and branching into DevOps and Azure infrastructure. While Wayne has a kee... Show more

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

Tech professional from a non-Tech background. Musician. Composer.

Tech professional from a non-Tech background. Musician. Composer. Show more

Simran Harish Dhameja is an Indian Entrepreneur and public speaker who started her journey in the startup world at 19 year old. With over 8 years of experience in IT, e-commerce, and business development, she has built, scaled, and managed multiple ventures turning ideas into massively scaled businesses.

She is the Founder and CEO of Shark En, an IT and business development company that helps startups, e-commerce brands, and creators scale through technology, automation, and growth strategy .Under her leadership, Shark En has supported businesses across India in launching, scaling, and systemising their growth journeys.

As a public speaker, Simran has delivered 100+ sessions and keynotes across India — including college tours and talks for Google and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) she has trained and inspired thousands of students, entrepreneurs, and business owners on topics like startup growth, AI for business, scaling e-commerce , and personal brand and to young entrepreneurs and students as well on embracing technology, innovation, AI and business.

Her mission is to empower India’s youth to build scalable, tech-driven businesses and and become leaders of tomorrow through real-world education and entrepreneurial awareness.

Simran Harish Dhameja is an Indian Entrepreneur and public speaker who started her journey in the startup world at 19 year old. With over 8 years of experience in IT, e-commerce, and business development, she has built, scaled, and managed multiple ... Show more

Pragmatic technologist with a background in software development and a focus on systems, automation, and AI. I build practical solutions that improve everyday life.

I believe in leadership driven by responsibility, clarity, and real-world impact. Less hype, more systems that work.

Pragmatic technologist with a background in software development and a focus on systems, automation, and AI. I build practical solutions that improve everyday life. I believe in leadership driven by responsibility, clarity, and real-world impact. ... Show more

Software Architect and Security Researcher

Software Architect and Security Researcher Show more

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

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