I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise.

In my position at Viamo, I work with and oversee the quality assurance process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing strategies and provide valuable feedback.

I write code in PHP/JS as a hobby.

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise. In my position at Viamo, I work w... Show more

Dr. Christine Izuakor is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up, a platform connecting businesses to certified cybersecurity experts on-demand. Prior to that, she spent a decade leading Fortune 100 cyber functions. Christine earned a Ph.D. in Security Engineering, becoming the youngest student and first African American woman to do so. A proud Houston native, she earned a Masters degree in Information Security from the University of Houston. Dr. Izuakors’ research has been presented on international stages from South Korea to Italy. Her rapid growth in the tech industry landed her features in Crains, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.

Dr. Christine Izuakor is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up, a platform connecting businesses to certified cybersecurity experts on-demand. Prior to that, she spent a decade leading Fortune 100 cyber functions. Christine earned a Ph.D. in Security E... Show more

Brian is a Senior Manager of Developer Relations at NetApp Instaclustr. Brian is an author, public speaker, father, tinkerer, and adventurer. When Brian is not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and 6 kids, camping/hunting, or traveling the world. Brian is ex-EMC, ex-VMware, and ex-AWS.

Brian is a Senior Manager of Developer Relations at NetApp Instaclustr. Brian is an author, public speaker, father, tinkerer, and adventurer. When Brian is not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and 6 kids, camping/hunting, or tra... Show more

Morin is a backend engineer with 11 years of experience, currently building production-grade AI systems and features.
She’s been working with AI long before GenAI took the spotlight, and brings a deep understanding of how space has evolved —
from rule-based logic to large-scale generative models.
When she’s not wrangling prompts or debugging output schemas, you’ll likely find her chasing flavors across continents.
Morin is a passionate foodie, a psychology podcast addict, and a lover of immersive travel experiences —
especially in culture-rich, nature-packed destinations like Japan, Vietnam, or remote corners of Africa.

The quickest way to win her heart? Start with food. She also works out — but only enjoys it after it's over.

Morin is a backend engineer with 11 years of experience, currently building production-grade AI systems and features. She’s been working with AI long before GenAI took the spotlight, and brings a deep understanding of how space has evolved — from... Show more

Data analysis, management, and process administrator for implementing organizational improvement strategies.

Data analysis, management, and process administrator for implementing organizational improvement strategies. Show more

Cloud Computing Architect specialized on Application Modernization

Cloud Computing Architect specialized on Application Modernization Show more

Marc Diensberg is a senior IT professional specialized in FinOps and GreenOps. As Lead FinOps Consultant in Amadeus he is a thought leader and drives the culture change needed to adopt these two emerging practices in Amadeus thanks to his interdisciplinary background with experience in development, DevOps & SRE as well as project management, finance, and business development.

He loves working and promoting in a multi-cultural environment where different views and approaches are welcome and used to find innovative, out-of-the-box solutions for any problem. While he is currently based in Munich, Germany, he has also worked in India and France in the past.

Marc Diensberg is a senior IT professional specialized in FinOps and GreenOps. As Lead FinOps Consultant in Amadeus he is a thought leader and drives the culture change needed to adopt these two emerging practices in Amadeus thanks to his interdiscip... Show more

Building Unboxing Web3 a content creation agency dedicated to highlighting builders in the crypto space that are utilizing IP or building on the blockchain.

I am an OG NFT collector, and a builder in the space. Known for creating several collections like R0N1 World which is owned by 0N1 Force now, and Fishies on Apechain.

More notably, I am an avid collector and trader in the space that loves discovering new products and businesses that are using NFT's to shape the future.

Building Unboxing Web3 a content creation agency dedicated to highlighting builders in the crypto space that are utilizing IP or building on the blockchain. I am an OG NFT collector, and a builder in the space. Known for creating several collecti... Show more

An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that provide power tools to optimize performance. With the unique ability to engage, entertain, empower, and elevate her audience, Edie has inspired thousands of associations and Fortune 500 companies on five continents.
A Change Strategist and Dopamine Diva, Edie presents refreshing and revolutionary information on dopamine, the driving force behind all motivation, habits, and behaviors. As a brain trainer, Edie gets to the root of productivity problems with mind-mastery methods that transform intentions into action and make change happen.
Edie is a CSP (certified speaking professional), TEDx speaker, coach, bestselling author, and a resource to all major media such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Reuters. Her expansive experience includes college professor, behavioral health therapist, and talk show host with ABC.
An authority on The Other AI…Accelerated Innovation, Edie’s nuts-and-bolts, results-oriented approach revolutionizes how work gets done.

An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that provide power tools to optimize performance. With the unique ability to engage, entert... Show more

Nicolas Petitjean is the former VP Design at Sodexo Group (2017-2022). In 2021, he founded "collectivehood", which helps business leaders design operational models where innovation through design thrives and responsible growth practices flourish. With a Master's degree in Design (Rubika 2000') and an Executive MBA (EDHEC 2015'), Nicolas has over 20 years' experience in user research, human-centered design, innovation & design leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship at various levels, with companies such as Salomon, Adidas, Decathlon, Sodexo, Hanesbrands, Caran d'Ache, Ministry of Defence UK, USAA, Google, GSK, Coventry University among others. Nicolas is also an active and leading speaker on innovation practices, business modeling and social leadership by design across Europe.

Nicolas Petitjean is the former VP Design at Sodexo Group (2017-2022). In 2021, he founded "collectivehood", which helps business leaders design operational models where innovation through design thrives and responsible growth practices flourish. Wit... Show more

Soumyabrata is an AI enthusiast and software testing expert with over 10 years of experience in QA and a recent focus on integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into testing workflows. Passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize software testing, he bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering teams to achieve smarter, more efficient testing strategies.

Soumyabrata is an AI enthusiast and software testing expert with over 10 years of experience in QA and a recent focus on integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into testing workflows. Passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize software testing... Show more

Passionné des solutions Microsoft 365 et Azure depuis plusieurs années, je suis aujourd’hui responsable des solutions Cloud et Endpoint pour le groupe ONET.

Passionné des solutions Microsoft 365 et Azure depuis plusieurs années, je suis aujourd’hui responsable des solutions Cloud et Endpoint pour le groupe ONET. Show more

Hector De Castro is the Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY, the world's 1st certification for regenerative luxury hotels and retreats. With over 23 years of experience across four continents in the hospitality sector, Hector is recognized as one of the most influential voices in the industry's evolution toward a regenerative model.

He currently helps entrepreneurs and hotel owners implement highly profitable and regenerative models, while also investing in and supporting social projects. PhD cand and Professor at University of Cancun.

Hector has led growth strategies for both SMEs and Fortune 500 companies, conducted audits for premium brands such as SHANGRI-LA, as well as boutique luxury hotels. Prolific speaker.

Academic approach:
PhD cand. in regenerative hotels | Certified Expert in Sustainable Tourism by GSTC | Global ExMBA from IE Business School (AAA) | Master in Hotel Mngmnt | PMP | International Trade Technician | Univ. Diploma in Business Mngmnt | Bachelor's in Legal Trans.

Hector De Castro is the Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY, the world's 1st certification for regenerative luxury hotels and retreats. With over 23 years of experience across four continents in the hospitality sector, Hector is recognized as one of the most... Show more

Pedro Caramalac is one of the first engineers of Tractian (YC W21 & Forbes 2024 AI 50 List). Over the past few years, he developed plentiful scalable and reliable software solutions using as main technologies Golang, NodeJS, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, CockroachDB / Postgres and AWS (4x certified). Currently, he is leading Tractian's entire Back-end division, which consists of 20+ engineers, overseeing major architectural decisions.

Pedro Caramalac is one of the first engineers of Tractian (YC W21 & Forbes 2024 AI 50 List). Over the past few years, he developed plentiful scalable and reliable software solutions using as main technologies Golang, NodeJS, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Re... Show more

While Michael started as native app developer, after excursions to web development and platform operations he eventually ended up as AWS Solutions Architect, specialized into networking.

In his current role he works with German enterprise customers supporting them on their cloud journey. Michael loves to leverage cloud services in a way that they deliberately address the business needs while adhering to cloud best practices.

As a subject matter expert for AWS networking, Michael also works with customers on complex topics in the networking domain. Additionally he creates thought leadership artifacts like the AWS Direct Connect reference architecture, an AWS training about networking gateways, several blog posts and public speaking engagements.

After work you can find him sitting behind a drum set or exploring nature.

While Michael started as native app developer, after excursions to web development and platform operations he eventually ended up as AWS Solutions Architect, specialized into networking. In his current role he works with German enterprise customer... Show more

Jared is a grey/timber wolf furry and therian hailing from the GTA. A strong proponent for complete streets and neighbourhood density, Jared spends their time advocating in their community.

Jared is a grey/timber wolf furry and therian hailing from the GTA. A strong proponent for complete streets and neighbourhood density, Jared spends their time advocating in their community. Show more

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime and is the host of The Fiction Writer's Podcast.

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president o... Show more

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

A strategic full-stack developer with over five years of experience building high-scale systems, currently shapes the technological landscape at Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce platform. As a key developer handling systems that serve billions of users, she brings deep expertise in architecting scalable solutions and managing high-stakes deployments.

Her journey spans from driving innovation at one of India's premier fintech companies, where she engineered critical systems processing millions of transactions, to building products from the ground up in dynamic startup environments. This diverse background has honed her ability to tackle complex technical challenges across different scales and domains.
Beyond her professional work, she is passionate about game development and maintains an active presence in the indie gaming community, where she creates immersive experiences that blend technical excellence with creative storytelling. Her unique perspective, combining enterprise-scale architecture expertise with creative development, offers valuable insights into building robust, user-centric applications.

Megha Pathak frequently shares her experiences about scaling applications, optimizing performance in high-traffic environments, and bridging the gap between commercial and creative development. Her talks draw from real-world experiences handling billion-user scales while maintaining the innovative spirit of indie development.

A strategic full-stack developer with over five years of experience building high-scale systems, currently shapes the technological landscape at Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce platform. As a key developer handling systems that serve billions of... Show more

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA.

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA. Show more

Cynthia Peter is a technical writer passionate about helping people understand complex technical concepts. Her blog, Like I Am Five, demonstrates her ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Cynthia Peter is a technical writer passionate about helping people understand complex technical concepts. Her blog, Like I Am Five, demonstrates her ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely. Show more

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, implementing SEO best practices to attract potential buyers. Greg brings his expertise and passion for the industry to provide attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies for success in the NFT market.

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, impleme... Show more

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic thinking and design expertise to create compelling narratives that drive transformative change. By integrating pivotal data with the human element, Jessica empowers audiences to take action. Beyond PowerPoint presentations, Jessica finds joy in practicing yoga, having recently obtained their 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic t... Show more

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer, entrepreneur, and influencer based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Houston has traveled to 49 of the 50 United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 26 countries. He also has Down syndrome. His photos have been in magazines and books, won awards in numerous competitions, and been shown in galleries in three countries.

He shares the positives surrounding disability on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For his photography sales, he started on ETSY, moved to his own website, and now sells his photography as NFTs. To date he has been part of three sold-out NFT collections.

Houston inspires others, both inside and outside of the disability community. By sharing his gift of photography he also shares gifts of beauty and hope.

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer, entrepreneur, and influencer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Houston has traveled to 49 of the 50 United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 26 countries. He also has Down syndrome. His photos h... Show more

Silvia Mogas is an award-winning marketer in the Web3 space and the CEO and Founder of BMBWeb3 Ventures and Blockchain Marketing Boutique. Named Marketing Leader of the Year 2024, Silvia specializes in helping Web2 brands transition to Web3 and provides strategic marketing services to Web3-native companies.

A dynamic international speaker, Silvia has presented at over 50 conferences worldwide, including Mobile World Congress, South Summit, AWE Europe, Taipei Blockchain Week, and TBEX Europe. She also lectures at EAE Business School and hosts the "Hype" program on Pulso Media, part of the Rug Radio Creators Group.

Based in Dubai, Silvia holds an Executive MBA, a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing, a diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a Tourism Degree with a specialisation in Marketing. She is passionate about blockchain technology, mentoring startups, and fostering innovation within the global business community.

Silvia Mogas is an award-winning marketer in the Web3 space and the CEO and Founder of BMBWeb3 Ventures and Blockchain Marketing Boutique. Named Marketing Leader of the Year 2024, Silvia specializes in helping Web2 brands transition to Web3 and provi... Show more

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market insights to accelerate enterprise value and profitability.

As the Founding Partner of ScaleWerksSM, Mark pioneered the first business accelerator tailored specifically for mid-life companies, helping them overcome growth plateaus and achieve efficient, sustainable scaling. His proprietary SmartScaleSM protocol has transformed how businesses scale, making him a sought-after strategist for companies aiming for exponential growth.

Mark currently serves on the boards of Stahly Engineering & Associates, Bio::Neos, and OCD Solutions, where he drives enterprise value acceleration, leadership performance, and technology-driven transformation. His career journey—from founding his first business at 16 to leading successful turnarounds and high-growth ventures—demonstrates his deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Holding an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University, Mark combines financial acumen with hands-on business transformation experience. Based in Montana, he balances professional excellence with community involvement and outdoor pursuits.

As a speaker, Mark challenges conventional thinking and delivers actionable insights for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of scaling in today’s dynamic market.

✅ Expertise: Business Scaling | Enterprise Value Acceleration | Leadership & Culture Transformation | Data-Driven Growth Strategies | Technology as a Strategic Advantage

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market ins... Show more

Kristian is a Scala dev during the day, working for a fully remote company called Commercetools, and Co-founder by night trying to create an app that allows users to read comics everywhere they go!

Kristian is a Scala dev during the day, working for a fully remote company called Commercetools, and Co-founder by night trying to create an app that allows users to read comics everywhere they go! Show more

I've been developing software professionally since 2006 and in that time, I’ve written backend, frontend, and messaging solutions for the police, travel, finance, commodities, sports betting, telecoms, retail, and aerospace industries.

I've been developing software professionally since 2006 and in that time, I’ve written backend, frontend, and messaging solutions for the police, travel, finance, commodities, sports betting, telecoms, retail, and aerospace industries. Show more

Koen Blanquart is an author, keynote speaker, and strategy consultant. He shares his experiences in his books, articles, and speeches on seeking ways to balance leading an exciting life and having a career as an executive. Because clinging to the status quo often means losing competitive advantage. Being a digital nomad, Koen operates worldwide while considering New York his home base. In his most recent book, Koen gathered tips and methods of digital nomads to manage a remote workforce. Whenever Koen finds a chance, he’s out and about with his camera.

Koen Blanquart is an author, keynote speaker, and strategy consultant. He shares his experiences in his books, articles, and speeches on seeking ways to balance leading an exciting life and having a career as an executive. Because clinging to the sta... Show more

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people, process and the employee experience led him to his career in Human Resources. Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best of the best employee experience and passion for culture has been a driving force throughout his career. After spending 11 years in talent recruiting, Jeremy turned his focus toward the science of engagement, and has built a career as a thought leader in the culture, performance development, and leadership space.

Mentors throughout his career have shaped the leader Jeremy is today. Jeremy believes that mentorship is a great way to grow professionally and loves the opportunity to create connection in the pursuit of growth. As a seasoned practitioner of leadership development, Jeremy is committed to helping to grow and develop emerging leaders.

Jeremy serves on the board of directors for The Snooze Compass Foundation and Heart and Hand, a Denver based non-profit that connects students with afterschool programing that helps them with homework, exposes them to new passions and provides a healthy dose of love. Jeremy also serves on the advisory board for FSR and QSR magazines.

Throughout his career, Jeremy has been a champion for diversity, leading multiple programs focused on the acquisition, development, and employee experience for underrepresented employees. Being a foodie at heart with a love for all things food and beverage, he is thrilled to spend his days creating moments and experiences for Snoozers across America! In his spare time, Jeremy loves to read, cook, and travel with his family. Jeremy is a Disney Theme Park fanatic!

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people, process and the employee experience led him to his career in Human Resources. Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best of the best employee exp... Show more